60 Kilometers at a Stretch
In August 2009 we wanted to find out how it is to walk 60 km at a stretch. For a lot of people this does not make any sense, however, it was really an amazing trip and finally we managed to walk 60,3 km without any bigger breaks in 10.5 hours. My intention was to find out the total personal distance limit in walking: 60km is definitively possible! Therefore, we started with 60 kilometers but this project will be continued with a 90 kilometers walk soon.
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Pictures

Starting the trip around 8 am.

Crossing the Ruhr river at Hardenstein

"Ruhrpott" culture

Preparing for the first blisters

Enjoying the beauty of the small villages near the town Wetter

Enjoying the beauty of the small villages near the town Wetter

Ruins of castle Volmarstein

View from the castle Volmarstein

Castle Hardenstein

Fred relaxing after 60km

Buzzer relaxing after 60km

Domber relaxing after 60km