Athletes
Route variation
Standard point-to-point
Multi-sport
No
Para athlete
No
Gender category
Female
Style
Self-supported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
4d
2h
12m
0s
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Beware the bonus miles! Though the trail is ~72.5 miles, I logged closer to 83 with detours to campsites and the walk to the start from Schleitheim.
Beautiful, varied terrain through gorges, farmland, forest with few thru-hikers and plenty of solo time. Windberg trekking camp was a treat (get permits!). Well-marked and easy to navigate, even without speaking much German.
There were lots of wells and small shops along the way though I carried most of my food. The end was a bit anticlimatic—just a bus stop—but a good reminder that it’s about the journey.
First solo long-distance thru-hike, lots to come!