Donauradweg: Klížska Nemá - Budapest
Klížska Nemá - Border Slovakia/Hungary - Esztergom - Szentendre - Budapest
The last 20 km in Slovakia on a deep gravel road were very exhausting to cycle, and at the end of Slovakia, the road was also closed without warning due to a construction site. I had to push my bike 1 km through a field and continue on the main road.
In Hungary, I continued on the road. The cathedral in Esztergom was definitely worth seeing. Unfortunately, several welds on my front carrier broke on Esztergom's cobblestone pavement, so I had to improvise.
Afterwards, I cycled over hills through a national park to Szentendre instead of continuing on the road next to the river. Unfortunately, there were again many cobblestones in Szentendre's old town, and my rear carrier's suspension also broke. The subsequent cycling path's surroundings along the river to Budapest were very nice, but I couldn't enjoy them because I had to cycle carefully and concentrate due to its many potholes and unevenness, making it better suited for mountain bikes.
Donauradweg: Machland - Wien
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.
Transalp 2013
Der Aufstieg durch die Val d'Uina Schlucht verläuft auf einem schönen in den Fels geschlagenen Weg mit mehreren Tunnel. Von diesem aus hat man einen herrlichen Ausblick auf die Schlucht. Vom Schlinigpass geht es auf Schotterwegen hinunter ins Tal.
Auf dem weiteren Weg wurden wir von mehreren kurzen, aber heftigen Regenschauern unterbrochen, welche am Spätnachmittag in einem Gewitter endeten. Daher konnten wir Trafoi nicht mehr erreichen und mussten die Nacht im Biwak bei Regen verbringen.
Everest Basecamp Trek (EBC): Lobuche - Gorak Shep
The trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep was both exhilarating and demanding.
As we made our way along the rocky trail, stunning views of the Khumbu Glacier unfolded before us.
The landscape featured a mix of rugged terrain and breathtaking mountain panoramas of the surrounding peaks.
Upon reaching Gorak Shep, we had reached our goal. Unfortunately, the weather remained foggy in the following days, limiting our mountain views to only brief glimpses of the majestic peaks.