Through the Woods and to the Lake
The days are getting warmer and we are riding a little farther away from home. New scenes are so welcome after riding the same paths zillions of times. I planned a route taking us southeast, an area that we haven’t explored very often.
We took our usual route through Buchendorf and proceeded through the forest, then some more woods, then Wangen, then some more paths through more forest, mostly commercial forest. We notice a lot of trees are being felled this year, and the heavy forestry vehicles make deep ruts where they drive to cut down the trees. They also make a lot of noise, but I didn’t think to make a video. The market for lumber in the U.S. is good these days and high prices are being paid, so much of what we see here will be exported. The forest here was a bit monotonous for cycling and the ground rough with a lot of stones.
The reward for enduring the bumpy ride on dirt paths was when the landscape opened up with rural scenes of farms, meadows and the Alps in the distance. It was too hazy for good views of the mountains, but the view would be worth coming back on another day.
Then comes a long descent to Lake Starnberg. I hadn’t realized that we had gained so much altitude. Although the sun was shining bright, the air was cool and the ride down was a chilly one, reminding me that it is still April. But the dandelions and other little blossoms are out and the surroundings are looking cheerier. No leaves on the trees yet, though.
“Do you see yonder cloud…” a king on his throne perhaps?
We followed the lake to Starnberg and were then on familiar territory for the rest of the ride home.
Suzanne
I'm a US born ex-pat, having lived most of my adult life in Munich, Germany. Cycling and photography are my favorite things.
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I don’t know how you got to the top of that tree trunk without climbing gear. Either you’re part squirrel, or you hired a helicopter to put you up there. All great photos.
Thanks everyone! My climbing skills are limited to Photoshop I’m afraid. I get dizzy just looking at that picture.
That photo sure did suck me in…I thought a ladder at the back of the stump. Can’t believe all you see these days
Wonderful photos, and it looks like it was a great ride. Always nice to hit some different territory after riding the same old routes frequently. I know what you mean about logging equipment really tearing things up. I’ve seen some of that firsthand when I’ve been out hiking.
Beautiful ride! Great photos!
Good the weather is finally cooperating so enlarge the cycling possibilities.
Im wondering about the tree trunk photo too — that could be a challenge even for Bill! 😉
Pretty impressive, shinnying up that snag! If you really wanted to wow us though, you should have had Janos up there too, standing on your shoulders.
Quite amazing feat that climb! You have succeeded in dazzling us. So nice that you can wander into some different areas to enjoy even more of your beautiful surroundings.
Mad King Ludwig, upon seeing you atop the tall stump, would have built for you an amazing castle!