One man, one mountain - ten times Mount Everest: when the Palatinate endurance athlete Christoph Fuhrbach starts his world record attempt in Kallstadt on 21 June, it will be about more than just top sporting performance. It's about attitude, responsibility - and the question of what a life fit for grandchildren can look like.

Together with the aid organisation Misereor and the diocese of Speyer, the graduate theologian and world church consultant combines sporting performance with a clear message: "Our lifestyle has limits - and not just our own," says Fuhrbach. In less than nine days, the 54-year-old wants to conquer 88,480 metres in altitude - that's ten times the height of Mount Everest, the reference for so-called Everesting projects.

Live simply - for a fairer world

"I'm not a fan of records for their own sake," emphasises Fuhrbach. Instead, he wants to set an example: for climate justice, more conscious consumption and global solidarity. This is where his personal drive meets Misereor's commitment.

Misereor's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) forms the framework for the "Voll das Leben" festival, which takes place in Kallstadt from 21 to 29 June.

With his campaign, Fuhrbach is also calling for donations for Misereor's global project work - for people who are particularly suffering from the consequences of the climate crisis.

Kallstadtas a stage for change

It is no coincidence that the experiment is starting in Fuhrbach's home region: Kallstadt is a model municipality in the "Palatinate Forest: SDG model region" project. The route to Lindemannsruhe is considered a cycling classic - it has to be cycled 277 times for the world record, both uphill and downhill. Every day, Fuhrbach attempts to cover over 11,000 metres in altitude - day and night, wind and weather.

Festival for head, heart and legs

"Voll das Leben" is much more than just a sporting event: school activities, exhibitions, cultural evenings, discussion panels and a cinema screening provide strong impetus for a sustainable lifestyle in the region.

The cultural highlights include events with Christian Englert (27 June), Joshua Nichell and concerts by "Elsa & der Viertelton" (22 June) and "Khumo" from Mannheim (28 June on the Platz der 100 Weine).
A spiritual impulse with Bishop Dr Karl-Heinz Wiesemann (25 June) as part of a charity hike organised by the Palatinate Forest Association (Hambach) sets a spiritual tone. The patron of the festival is Minister President Alexander Schweitzer. "During the festival week, you will set an example for a just future worth living with a varied educational and cultural programme. The announced world record attempt by extreme cyclist Christoph Fuhrbach to complete ten 'Everestings' within eight days during the festival will draw the attention of many people to the sustainability goals and inspire them."

For the grand finale on 29 June, the route itself will become a stage: all cycling enthusiasts are invited to join in and become part of this special movement.

The events are free of charge - donations for Misereor's global work are welcome.