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Danube Delta - Constanța

By the time I set off in the morning, I had already left behind the most picturesque sections of the Danube Delta. Only a few remaining birds (storks, great crested grebes, and pelicans) were and a turtle were visible. The route to Constanța was long and hilly once again. As I approached the harbor and industrial zones leading into Constanța, I was met with a fierce headwind, which slowed my progress. I finally reached my destination, the beach at the Black Sea, later in the evening.

Return options

• Train: Only folding bikes are allowed onboard.
• Bus:
  • Flixbus: No guarantee of space for bikes.
  • Atlassib: Allows up to 70kg of luggage, with a max of 20kg per item. I had to remove the front wheel and wrap the bike in box using 80 meters of plastic wrap.

My favorite dishes on the tour:

• Warm gorgonzola cheese on bread.
• Spaghetti with tomato paste and anchovies or tuna.
• Spaghetti with pesto and olives.

Machland - Stift Melk - Tulln - Wien

For the first time, a complete day almost without rain that my shoes could dry!

I started in the Machland. From there I cycled via Melk through some wine-growing areas to Wien, where I also had one rest day to explore the city.

Diese Etappe führt von Trafoi aus auf einer Passstraße mit unzähligen Spitzkehren hinauf auf das 1000 Meter höher gelegene Stilfser Joch.

Von dort geht es über den Umbrailpass weiter auf den Bocchetta di Forcola, dem mit 2768m, höchsten Punkt unserer Tour. Die Abfahrt vom Bocchetta di Pendolo mündet von einem wunderschönen, sich in das Tal schlängelnden, Trail in einen Schotterabhang mit recht grobem Schotter, bis man letztendlich in Bormiò ankommt.

Das Etappenziel Santa Caterina Valfurva erreichten wir am Spätnachmittag und somit hatten wir die am Vortag verloren gegangene Zeit wieder aufgeholt.

The trek from Gorak Shep back to Dingboche was a welcome descent after our challenging days at high altitude.