Holiday 2014 back to Austria! This fantastic cycling trip was so far the longest we have done. It covered 3659 km for 34 cycling days, mostly in beautiful nature along a variety of cycling lanes. Starting along a lonely coast in Denmark and finally riding in mountain regions we travelled over five Countries to our destination. Priceless memories have made this holiday a brilliant experience.
The second day following the NSCR, we enjoyed very good cycling along the coast. The tour was planned a bit shorter but through a closed restaurant, we had to cycle, very hungry, to Harnsthom for nutrition. 139km, done on 29th June 2014
Again excellent cycling. This is a very interesting part of the NSCR, along with Holiday resorts with beautiful and different estates. This is a very fascinating part of the NSCR as it combines unspoiled nature with urban areas. 103 km done in July 2014.
The last day in Denmark was earmarked for Oksbol to Romo, 98km. We had to stop in Esbjerg where we bought a new tyre for Theresia's front wheel. I thought that it would last till Amsterdam. However, the rough surface was too much and it started to get punctures. For the rest of the day was cycling against the elements, as the wind changed.
With the ferry from Romo to Sylt, very nice cycling in Sylt. From Westernland to Klanbull with the train, and again cycling to Rudbol. Very nice day, we have had seen Sylt and done a bit of cycling.
The first day in Germany, with 101 km to Tonning. There are many possibilities to follow NSCR. To get the best out of it I would recommend to use maps and follow your lane of choice. Nice cycling in beautiful quiet nature.
Short tour with 70 km. Nice cycling along the river Elbe, the last part is a combined cycle lane and pedestrian area, with shops and cafes near the river. This is on a beautiful Sunday afternoon a bit of a challenge.
Typical out of town a bit confusing, later along different lanes, from midday on in heavy rain in a mix of good and average cycling conditions. In all a good cycle day with 121 km.
Perfect tour, a short one with 78 km, on a bright day. In Bremerhaven we have taken the ferry to cross the river Weser, and said good-bye to a cycling friend who has us accompanied from Hamburg.
Bright weather, we have taken the ferry over the to Wilhelmshaven and following the NSCR along a beautiful coast up to Leezdorf this is 119 km good cycling.
Following the coast, in bright weather and tailwind, crossing the river Elm and relaxing in a romantic country village before setting for the aim of today, after 109 km. Nieuweschans is a border town between Germany and Netherland.
The first, short day with 83 km in the Netherlands. For orientation, the cycle lanes are based on "knoopunte" In this case, it is better you know your next point as the sign will lead you from one "centre" to the next. Good cycling passing one of the oldest working windmills in Netherland.
A very long day with 141 km, with the finish over the "Afsluitdijk". The village Bokkum is worth a few extra km. All in all perfect cycling in stunning nature.
Again we are cycling along the dunes of the coast, similar to the start in north Denmark. After crossing the North Sea Canal we left the remote area and heading for Amsterdam.
Easy riding along the river Rhine. Duisburg itself is a bit demanding, if possible, I recommend to avoid the city and stay on the west side of the river.
A navigation disaster out of town! My map was not detailed enough for the inner city. I lost a lot of time and had to take the train for 40 km. The accommodation "Base Camp" in Bonn is marvellous.
Superb tour riding in the narrow valley passing many castles along the trip. Mannheim laid out in grid pattern is unusual for a German city. A long tour with 146 km.
Last full day on the Rhine with 109 km. Very good cycling, villages alternate with the remote countryside and industrial zones. At the end of the day, we were caught in heavy rain.
Again navigation disaster out of the city, the overall map is not sufficient in towns. However, a reason more to switch over to digital navigation. We entered the Black Forrest by Rastatt. At the end of the day, we had covered 93km and a bit of uphill climbing.
The third day in Black Forrest, again superb lanes are often spoiled by ridiculous sections on roads with heavy traffic. All in all average cycling in beautiful nature. 85 km and about 950 m uphill.
Mixed qualities along the day of 97 km out of the Black Forrest. Perfect cycling the first part til Alpirsbach und the last section from Neustadt to Lenzkirch. Otherwise good and average cycling.
115 km on BAHNLE RADWEG, along the WUTACH crossing into Swiss and following the Rhine to our destination. Perfect cycling, on wonderful cycle lanes, not even the heavy rain can spoil this experience.
115 km on BAHNLE RADWEG, along the WUTACH crossing into Swiss and following the Rhine to our destination. Perfect cycling, on wonderful cycle lanes, not even the heavy rain can spoil this experience.
A long tour with 143 km and 1.012 m elevation through the Bavarian Countryside. Perfect cycling interrupted by worse areas. Through the elevation challenge choice of the path is essential.
Done on the 4th of August 2014. A good day of 93 km alternates between very good and average conditions. Very nice the section between Eschenloh - Garmisch, as well some others, below the average the Garmisch to Mittenwald.
Of all the tours down from Denmark was this the worst!. Mittenwald to Seefeld is OK, along the main street. From Seefeld to Telfs again main street. Along the R1 to Innsbruck is not very good, the cycleway is near the motorway. Up to the Brenner Pass, there is the main road again, we have taken the train to a station near the Brenner Pass.
Part one, Frederikshaven to Hamburg 920 km 9 in days mainly along NSCR. Orientation along the coast in Denmark is easy to maintain. It gets a bit more demanding in Germany. Back then in 2014, I used Bike Line Maps. We enjoyed this part of the NSCR very much, wonderful cycling mostly on traffic-free lanes in beautiful nature.
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The second part starts, after a two-day rest in Hamburg, with a rainy day out of Hamburg. The following days we cycled along the North Sea Coast, very good cycling conditions, superb cycling lanes in north Germany and as well in Netherland. For some parts, before and after Amsterdam I haven’t had a map. I always feared to miss out some good parts and have made a mental note to switch over to digital maps in the future.
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Amsterdam to Lustenau, 1168 km, 11 days primarily along River Rhine with a loop in the Black Forrest. Cycling conditions along the river Rhine are excellent to good. Sometimes it was difficult to find out of cities, that is to say in time before digital navigations. The extra slope through the Black Forrest was not as brilliant as I thought to be, very good sections have been spoiled by long parts on small cycle lanes on, or very close to the main road. The short part in Switzerland was a positive surprise, outstanding cycle lanes, just the thing.
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Lustenau to Grafenstein, last part 791 km in Bavaria, Tyrol, Italy and Carinthia. In the last section Seuzach (Swiss) to Grafenstein (Austria) the conditions vary. Perfect cycling in the Bodensee area, parts of Bavaria, Italy and Carinthia. The worst section of the whole trip was from Seefeld to Brenner (Tyrol).
