From city center I was able to follow the canal to get out of town in the most scenic and efficient way.
It went just straight for a very long time with always changing characteristics so there was always something interesting to see.
Even a spot to have late breakfast was available.
The canal guided me right into the heart of Alsace. When I turned away from it I immediately hit small and picturesque villages.
Those of you who follow this blog regularely will notice the sequoia in the background.
It was just a beautiful ride all day long with almost no people around.
This was the last landscape impression before I entered Colmar.
I was not really liking Colmar when I entered it because it was noisy and industrial. There were so many people in the center that I could not make any proper pictures. I had enjoyed the small villages more. So I just sat down to have a salad and decided to come back the next morning.
There was a great campsite at the bottom of the hills just outside town.
So the day ended earlier than usual and I had a chance for an extended rest before the difficult tour tomorrow.
I have done 758 km on the first 7 days. This pace will not be upheld tomorrow as the destination is 1500 meters high in the black forest.