"Der Deutsche Leichtathletik-Verband" was founded on January 29, 1898 in Berlin as the "Deutsche Sportbehörde für Athletik". Was restored after the 2nd World War on 12 November 1949 in Munich in its current form.

It merged with the "DVfL der DDR" on November 24, 1990 in Salzgitter.

Today it has over 900,000 members in more than 7,600 local associations.

Is the fifth largest federation in the "Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund".

Nordic walking badge (Stavgang)

These badges are awarded for Nordic walking for 30 min, 60 min and 120 min, respectively.

It is not allowed to take breaks or stop along the way, there must be movement throughout the period.

This series of proficiency badges is, as far as I know, the only one that can be acquired for Nordic walking.

Walking badge

These badges are awarded for walking for 30 min, 60 min and 120 min, respectively.

It is not allowed to take breaks or stop along the way, there must be movement throughout the period.