A long, long time ago, seven brave adventurers set out on the way into the open country to reach the beautifully situated Altenglan in the Palatinate. And why? To defeat on an old rail line with an extraordinary vehicle 20 km nature. Between Altenglan and Staudernheim have the opportunity, the single-track trolley line from 40 km to ride to admire the scenic beauty by biciclette. And locals enjoy the idyllic Glantal, because with the trolley can wander the view - where you vorüberhuscht otherwise part with the car.
on 25/10/08 the date was finally set for the trolley tour. Two rail cycle for every four men were booked and ordered. Initially it was planned to reach by bus and train in the Palatinate. But ultimately the reason of Flo, Saad, Christopher, Anna, Nelli, Kalle and myself (Filiz) has won and the car took us to the starting point of the trolley tour. Fully loaded with lots of delicious food for our planned picnic in the freedom we went for lunch at the main station going Mannheim.
Even during the One way Nelli has packed the desire to start risky overtaking maneuver, meant that they missed the correct exit. Our travel column was thus separated entertaining. In Altenglan reunited happily, were now sophisticated tactically shrewd maneuvers that should go for the fastest way home from Amsterdam. So one has been assigned by the two cars in Lauterecken, the aim of the trolley tour. Actually, we should represent the whole graph, so we understand the plan that otherwise beinhalltet than that you go by public transport from the road. Somehow Anna Christy in their cars to go to Lauterecken and Kalle with his car behind. Thus, if both the Parking in Lauterecken want, can leave his car back and Kalle and Anna Christy, Kalle can again take you back to the starting point Altenglan. As far as this.
In the meantime, Nelli and I tried to overcome our fear of the bartender to get our two rail cycle. Uhhhh ... and the evil man who gave us the bikes been pushed onto the rail was not quite kosher ... how exciting. At this point, we then discovered that there are also so-called conference trolleys. This fact however, I had throughout the planning phase allowed to completely ignore. It would indeed eventually be more than seven persons.
paid, each about 11 €. A simple trolley for up to four people costs 39 euros on weekends and during the week 35 euros. And those who have more interest, she is free to google the following link: www.draisinentour.de
, but be careful! You can go from March to October, during which there is a winter break.
After we were all beautifully photographed, because the evil man would make of the village pub not a group photo of us, it really took off. Yeaaahhhhh ... We packed our bikes full of energy and jumped on the saddle. Two were allowed to enter, two were allowed to cheer. Unfortunately we had
Flos friend, the horse can return. With him he had made friends, while the other plans hatched and carried out. The rear trolley was driven by Kalle and Chrissi, whereas Anna Nelli and comfortable on the bench in the middle did. Flea and Saad drove the front trolley with me in the middle. The first meters were kicking and admires the first events in nature.
After a short time occurred to the guys that you can use the trolley too good to be the "box" shape. As with the Bumper car rink at Church anniversary. The first races were started, but a race with no overtaking. It was quiet but then, after the girls took over the helm. Quite slowly, we drove through forests and fields. Crossing dangerous streets, one after the other, and opened a serious barrier after another. Drove miles and miles the route forward bravely, breathed fresh air and felt the freedom. (Kitschalarm! Oops! Alarm Kitsch, Kitsch alert!)
relaxing after all the hardships and troubles and hard work were we all eat a horse. We searched in the vastness of nature for a suitable picnic spot. It should be mentioned that we were really lucky with the weather: bright sunshine and mild autumn temperatures. Here's to those responsible.
And we found the right one. After about half of the journey we have made a fun little spot identified. A number of wooden benches just for us. Almost alone: Nelli had an encounter of the third kind of nature you have in fact proved to a service and organic fertilizer distributed. Good old manure, it has escaped with the help of dog owners in our chosen one dining facility. Despite their good deed they had quarantined while all other delicious dishes on the benches distributed.
Also, the grill has been unpacked. Chris has quite fixed fire on two disposable barbecues lit. And the nice neighbor next door was so attentive, giving us even offered to burn wood. In the country people know just yet, which means hospitality.
addition to the delicious meat and the grilled cheese, there was good salads, good bread with spicy appetizers, eggs, etc. .. A real picnic just with champagne and beer. Eating, drinking, and the nose in the sun, what more could you want.
After everyone was full, came the fatigue. And before we could lay down to nap, we got the trolleys again hoisted onto the tracks and take this opportunity to realize that the bikes were different weights. AHA! The front group, ie, Saad, Flo and I were not at all slow, but had bad luck. Yeah, because of their better since the drivers. So we got back to our loyal companions and pedaled on. Not knowing and very happy that we have more than half the distance had behind us, I noticed that I had lost my jacket. Hilffffeeeeeee! Oh, and as information for all which we want to imitate it: you have enough space on the trolley for a lot of luggage. Only careful, everything should be well fixed. Kalle and Saad were so friendly and have gone the way back to retrieve my jacket. After 20 minutes, and a hot discussion about moss, the two were still not back and we were impatient.
Very briefly here is a little detour to watch the direction of moss (for Chrissi):
trees: In our region there is generally west wind. This means that the free-standing trees tend to east.
As with the wind and the rain comes from the west, is formed on the west side of free-standing trees often moss.
are close Furthermore, due to the wind, the annual rings in the West.
You were right, the rule applies only to the moss with isolated trees:).
But back to our adventure of the missing jacket. Flo and Chrissi grabbed the trolley and changed the direction of travel, to go to the other boys have. Only the girls stayed behind and chatted. Such a mess.
What the four boys has happened during their odyssey I can not say unfortunately, but not harmed, the detour back to the picnic area in appearance. And I had my jacket again.
all happy again united and the trolleys on the tracks in the right direction Lauterecken went there to the end. Only a little further through villages, plains and fields was then soon to see the station from our goal. But who would has the opportunity to continue on the route Staudernheim to savor the full 40 km. Since we had taken quite late on the day before the trip in attack and also had concerns that not our condition might suffice decided we finish in Lauter Discover the adventure and to go back to Mannheim. But before we could that had Anna, Chrissi and Kalle get the car in Altenglan. During which rested the rest on a bench and watch the world events around the station Lauterecken. A short time later we were all happy and tired in the car on the way home to Mannheim.
