Greetings Steemians!
Welcome to the final section of my long distance hike across the Swabian Jura. You can have a look at the previous parts of my tour here: pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 & pt. 4.
After stepping out of the high moor close to Schopfloch I had about another 10 k left to go to reach Owen, the final destination of my hike. I have to admit that my attention for the surrounding started to fade as my legs were getting tired. The past 50 k have had their impact and so the much-quoted last mile proved to be a tough one indeed.
Despite the physical exertion this hike was a fantastic experience with lasting impressions. 48h of almost complete solitude and undisturbed reflection, embedded in beautiful nature - something that I appreciate as true luxury.
Here for you the pictorial impressions of the final section of my hike:
Leaving the high moor.
It seemed almost unreal how neat and tidy everything looked like here. Like a meticulously maintained model landscape.
For those knowing the board game, the big fir appeared to me like taken out of Sagaland).
Slowly but surely I descended from the heights of the Alb plateau.
Down in the valley the village Owen. Finally!
A few stats:
Day 1:
Distance : 32,6 km
Gross speed: 4,39 km/h
Ascent: 688 m
Descent: 393 m
Duration: 7:15’50
Day 2:
Distance : 29,8 km
Gross speed: 4,1 km/h
Ascent: 472 m
Descent: 820 m
Duration: 7:12’40
Highest point: 840 m
Lowest point: 400 m
Number of persons met on the track: 0
Number of sentences spoken in 48h: about 5 (an INTJ's dream...)
1. "Good afternoon, I would like to check in."
2. "One large beer and the Gyros plate please!"
3. "I take another one, thanks!"
4. "The bill please!"
5. "Good morning, I would like to check out."
Thanks for following along and 'til next time!
Shaka
Photos recorded by myself with an iPhone 6S.
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