Thank you for your kind comments, Jason and Jule. I looked up Hahnemühle photo rag and maybe will give it a try.
I tried your suggestion Jason and enhanced the light on the tree just a tiny little bit, so one can see actually more texture when looking at this area. I kept it subtle, it does not change the overall feeling, but I think it helps. I'll attach the new version for comparisation... do you think its better?
This place by the way is about 60 kilometers from me, saxonian switzerland, we go hiking there quite often.
Christian