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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.

Cozla - Statue of Decebalus - Iron Gate (Border Romania/Serbia) - Border Serbia/Bulgaria - Bregovo

In the morning, I still felt some soreness in my legs but started the day cycling smoothly along the road toward the impressive statue of Decebalus. Today to prevent a potassium deficiency and to consume all my reserves until Constanta, I increased my electrolyte intake. The traffic became quite heavy as I approached the Iron Gate. After crossing into Serbia, I continued through the Cyrillic part of Serbia towards Bulgaria.

At a bakery stop, I missed out on sweet croissants, ending up with one croissant filled with a soft sausage and another with something that had the consistency of raw minced meat. Nevertheless, the Danube remained as large and beautiful as ever, and I enjoyed quieter roads with minimal traffic. In the last Serbian town before the border, I encountered the next two fellow cyclists on a tandem bike, also following the Danube Bike Path. That evening, I came across a charming local celebration, with children dressed in colorful costumes.

Crossing into Bulgaria, I faced another challenge with money exchange, as there was no possibility to exchange Serbian money. To avoid withdrawing cash in Bulgaria, I stocked up my supplies in Serbia before entering Bulgaria. After passing through the first Bulgarian town, I set up camp for the night. Unfortunately, it was near a thorn hedge and my air mattress developed a leak, and I also lost a tent peg, making it a bit of an uncomfortable night.

Langer aber gut zu fahrender Anstieg zum Passo San Jorio (Teer, Schotter).
Danach wird der Trail schmaler und bietet entlang dem Grenzgebiet von Schweiz und Italien schöne Aussichten in die umgebende Landschaft.

Our acclimatization hike brought us to Ama Dablam Base Camp, where we began to feel the effects of the thin, dry air, resulting in a scratchy throat reminiscent of a cold.
Ama Dablam is one of the most picturesque mountains in the area, its stunning peak standing majestically against the sky and captivating all who visit.