Day 52 - Gstaad to Interlaken, 50 miles

Wow what a ride through some of the most breathtaking scenery I've ever seen.

Starting out if Gstaad it was the biggest climb of the day but incredible views back down over Gstaad and to the mountains beyond. Once over the climb it was mostly downhill through picture postcard villages with mountains either side to the town of Spiez on the shores of Lake Thun. 30 miles of simply the most stunning riding you will ever come across.

From Spiez it was an easy 20 miles hugging the shore line of Lake Thun round to the town of Interlaken inbetween lakes Thun and Brienz. Inbetween lakes and with mountains either side it was a pretty dramatic place to stay. Very popular with tourists especially Koreans who have seemed to have made it a home from home and adrenaline junkies of the flying kind including paragliders and skydivers. Evening came and found a good 'bier house' in town with a couple of young American backpackers and a couple of beers was a great way to finish off a great day.Read more