Engelhartszell to Ashach via Schlögen

This was supposed to be an easy day, but for the 1st time a long hill beat me and I had to get off and walk for a bit. 9% is nothing for regular mountain cyclists but for me the limit is 7%. On top there was a lovely walk but it was 2.8km mostly steep upwards. So much for easy. Now the bottom hurts a lot less, but the leg muscles have taken over the job of sending pain signals.

It was despite all that a lovely day with spectacular views of one of the most famous spots on the Danube, namely the 180° bend at Schlögen. That view was the reason for the steep walk uphill. I found it curious that there wasn't an easier way up. What do the pensioners on the enormous cruise boats do? They have surely seen the view of Schlögen in their journey plan or brochure. Did anyone tell them to see it its 35 minutes steep walk? Thinking of my own parents, my dad would have done the walk, my mother would have been clear she wasn't interested. I did think at one point I heard a drone, (which you could use to show the view), but it turned out to be a big fly. The mix up was possible either because I'm stupid, or because I was alone and it was peaceful and very quiet.Read more