Day 8 Leg 2 Mauthausen – Artstetten 80 km

After a good night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed, we finally woke at 08:50! The latest so far. I

t was no longer raining and no wind at all.😁😁

We had a late start, but we cruised along the river path for 20 km feeling good. The path took us past a crow eating an enormous walnut.

Then Sue had an encounter with a big fish.

The view from a lookout tower of the cycle path
Yellow flower looked liked Cowslip but is Greater Yellow Rattle, and plenty of it!
Another Schloss on route
We then stopped for a coffee by this pear
The path then took us away from the river for 10 km across the fertile flood plains. The marker on this door showed the water levels over the ages. The top of the T was where it was in 2013!! Hard to believe the wooden barn would have stayed there!
The river then followed a steeper valley and became stunningly beautiful.

Lots of reflections as the water was relatively calm

Nice spot for lunch
We stopped for some food in a small town. A celebration was happening and the local marching band came through in all their finery.
Crossing the river to our apartment. Unfortunately a 3 km climb into the hills, but very comfortable, and only £40.
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Sue and I are both over 60 and looking to explore the cycle routes in France

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