At 9 a.m. we were on the road again. Admittedly, we were a bit exhausted still but it got better after a few miles of pedal pushing. Today's distance was more or less 50 kms, however the trail would include some more serious climbing of hills.
Again, the day started cool-ish, and the layer tactics once again helped. In fact we had to wear scarfs, gloves and caps in the beginning. We avoided the tourist trap that is Schaffhausen, famous for its Rhine Falls (been there done that).
Back on the bike path we left the Rhine for a stretch through the hills, which we managed quite smoothly. At least that's what we liked to think about our effort.
Another hill with a view conquered!
And on we went, and met this fellow on the roadside, he wasn't very talkative, and if so, we would have likely gotten the heebie jeebies.
See the hill on the right? This is where we have to go...
But first we need some energy. Fresh Swiss asparagus! YUM!
Our masterpiece for today! We were very proud to have been able to stay in the saddle all along. No pushing required. We were understandably out of breath, but partly owed to the multi million dollar view.
And then we blasted down the hill again crossing a side arm, only to realise that the next hill awaited on the other side... of course we already knew that.
Finally we arrived in Hohentengen, and crossed the border yet again. There we found a bike shop, where we had a few issues on Sonja's bike fixed, and they charged us: zero! OK, it took them only 15 minutes of their time but still, it was nice and unexpected.
Roland photobombing
Crossing the German border, it doesn't get easier than that.
We were lucky to get the last room in a guest house, and since it was meant as a single room, we also got a special rate. The building was renovated recently, and the quality including breakfast was top notch at an economic price level.
We ended the day at the Greek restaurant across the street and got a marvellous view for dinner. Our legs hurt from all the uphill cycling but we actually did it. What a great day!
Well done with all that pedaling! Your cardiovascular system will thank you in the long run. I liked the pics showing the wideness of the Rhine river.
ReplyDeleteDom, we surely hope that it does some good for our health, that's part of the reason why we do this ;-)
DeleteI'm enjoying the virtual bicycle trip. Much less effort on my part. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Richard ;-)
Deletewow, what spectacular views you could enjoy! thanks for sharing :-).
ReplyDeleteYep, it was well worth the effort, Yvonne although there was some swearing involved while hill climbing.
DeleteMore gorgeous photos. My butt hurts just thinking of being on a bicycle that long, but kudos to you two for getting out and doing it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brandy. Hill climbing makes you come out of your saddle every once in a while, and gives your sore butt a break.
DeleteOh this looks wonderful. I miss bicycling, we used to do that a lot back home but here its only bone breaking wilderness trails ... not so much fun for me. You picked a great place to live. Bicycling is awesome and so good for your health.
ReplyDeleteI hear you, Bianka. Wilderness trails aren't our favourites either, we prefer gravel or tarmac over roots and rocks but our bikes at least enable us to ride the bumpy trails, too.
DeleteIhr sucht euch die Hotels etc. erst bei Bedarf? Das finde ich mutig :-)
ReplyDeleteJa, der Trip war spontan und nicht geplant. Wir hatten weder Zug noch Unterkunft vorgebucht. War aber dank entsprechender Apps alles kein Problem.
DeleteMit dem Wetter habt Ihr aber ein Glück gehabt... Meine Güte. Toll.
ReplyDeleteOh, Sonja, da stell ich doch erst heute fest, wo es euch hingezogen hat: Mitten in meine alte Heimat! Schön dort, gell? Die Kirche ist Rheinau, die Bilder dem Rhein entlang wecken grosse Erinnerungen...
ReplyDeleteLG Anita
Mensch Anita, die Welt ist doch klein. Es ist wirklich schön in diesem Zipfel von DE/CH.
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