Day 14 - Sat 13 Jun 15: Rothenburg to Dinkelsbuhl
Estimated km: 46; Actual km: 50; Total km: 600; Ride time: 3h01m; Start time: 9am; End time: 1:35pm; Av speed: 16.3 kph 17-24 deg C, cloudy but fine, an early to mid-morning mist and a little drizzle just as we arrived in Dinkelsbuhl, so good timing. An early morning wander around the old town walls and fortifications started the day in Rothenberg. They were certainly well built; 700 odd years later they are still standing and in good condition, albeit with some maintenance over the years. A lot to see in a small area of the town but that's SE Germany all over. Sadly about 30% of the town was burnt during a bombing raid in WWII, however with generous international donations it was rebuilt. An 8am brekkie meant that we got away about 9am and headed south. "Undulating" or as Wendy said, "I'm over these b..... hills", would describe today's ride. Mostly through farmland along quiet country roads or through villages. We saw more ...