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Heidelberg - Eberbach - Heilbronn - Ludwigsburg - Stuttgart - Tübingen - Rottweil - Donaueschingen (355km) |
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| It was time to surprise Kurt again, so Darina told him to pack for a week of good weather and bring his bike along! He only realised what the plan was, after a train-ferry-train combo, when we jumped out in Heidelberg. |
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 The old bridge, Heidelberg |
Mark Twain referred to Heidelberg as "the perfect city" - not too big and not too small. Saved from WW ll bombings because of an American general's love of the place, Heidelberg boasts many magnificent buildings dating back centuries. Actually, it's so well-kept, it's almost like exploring a doll's house! |
 Town hall, Heidelberg |
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| Darina's surprise plan was to cycle the Neckar valley up river. Vineyards, castles and picture-postcard towns were what sold this bike route. The weather forecast also happened to be in our favour! |
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Pfannkuchen, rollmops and Maultaschen - Mmmmmn! |
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Rollin', rollin' rollin'... |
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 Eberbach |
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 Loads of vineyards |
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 Tübingen |
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Tübingen |
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 Well-signposted route |
Well, the surprise trip was a hit with both of us. Gems
such as Tübingen and Heidelberg are well worth the visit, and the Neckar
valley bike route manages to connect all the cutesy places in between in
a very doable, laid-back, pleasant cycle.
A big thumbs up!! |
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