Stage 7: 185 km - Basel to Baden Baden Read more about Baden Baden >>

As we leave the hostel to start our next stage Petra decides she would rather take the train out of Basel. Given my interest in recording (via time lapsed photography) the transitions between urban and rural contexts I am dead set on cycling out of the city, AM is up for the challenge of navigating out of Basel. We part ways agreeing to meet at the hotel in BADEN BADEN.

Upon entering Germany our proposed route is put in jeopardy. The Germans a very strict as to where cyclists can venture and if there is a bike route cyclists are banned from the small highways between towns. Within a half hour of cycling in Germany we are kicked off the route and forced to take bike paths that end up meandering between farmland and industrial lands. We feel like we are going in circles as there is little to no signage. Time to stop and devise a new route focusing on small “yellow” roads, on Michelin maps.

In to the Black Forest we go, beautiful hilly landscape. The roads are quiet as they weave up and down with tight turns. Great for cycling. End up on a 400 metre pass, Beiderbach. A well known training area for local racers.

We arrive in Baden Baden late but feeling good with our accomplishment.

Petra is no where to be seen. We wait until noon the next morning before heading to Heidelberg. Slightly worried but hoping to see her at the next destination.

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