Interlaken

Today was a long day - about 7 hours in the saddle. We left Kandersteg and hit some really fun singletrack but it was tough. There were quite a few long switchback climbs, some hike-a-bikes, big grassy fields, woodsy descents, giant waterfalls, road climbs, cows, horses, goats, dead ends, extra credit loops because we were lost, and sweat.

Not a bad way to start a morning.








When at a crossroads, it's always tempting to take the downhill trail. Unfortunately, after consulting the map, we took the uphill.



Thank god there is a bus schedule posted up here. We grew to learn that the yellow signs were hiking signs (but you could ride the trail) and they told how long it took to hike places. Lots of times that was close to how long it took to ride too since the trail was so technical and steep.





It's tough work descending, I needed a break.




After a stop in some tiny village to refuel on some almond and hazelnut filled pastries, we pedaled up and over the mountain down into Interlaken.