Green Belt bike tour: Werratal region

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The Werratal region was heaven for cycling on our 'Green Belt' bike tour. We could cycle along the river most of the time and passed many other cyclists. Everytime we got a friendly smile and hello.

Tandem buddies on this part of our 1000 km 'Green Belt' bike tour also known as 'Das Grune Band' were Volker and Lorene.

We visited Witzenhausen, Bad Sooden Allendorf and Eschwege and tackled some Destination Challenges. We paid a visit to Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund which left quite the impression on us.


Watch the 4 videos from our adventures in the Werratal region below
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Have you ever been to this region in Germany? If you have then don't hesitate to share your favorite pictures from your trip with us in the comments. Thank youuuuu!

#Witzenhausen you're so pretty! 😍 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 30 Aug 2016 om 8:46 PDT

#Witzenhausen nights sure are fun 😉 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 7:13 PDT

#TheDragonBike striking another pose ❤ #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 7:25 PDT

Pure joy cycling around here! 😍 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 7:32 PDT

In tandem with Tandem. #TheDragonBike #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 9:36 PDT

In #BadSoodenAllendorf we also paid a visit to the #Schifflersgrund Grenzmuseum where they kept a part of the former #IronCurtain intact. A very interesting place to visit and learn about the #DDR and how they operated their border... #Nomorewalls #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 9:54 PDT

If history taught us anything it's that people always find a way. #Schifflersgrund #nomorewalls #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 10:13 PDT

We drove along the #IronCurtain at #Schifflersgrund in this military jeep. Quite the intense experience... ✌ #Nomorewalls #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 10:21 PDT

The real #DDR border wasn't the fence down below but the pole with the red top up the hill. People trying to escape often thought that once they were over the fence they were in the West. The DDR did this intentionally. In between the fence and the pole there were mine fields. Millions of mines were cleared along the border after the #IronCurtain came down. On this #schifflersgrund hill one man, Heinz-Josef Grosse, was shot dead meters away from the pole and thus the border. Soldiers on the West saw it happen but they couldn't react since that would be seen as an act of war. Such a grim reality back then. They told me over 1800 people died trying to escape the DDR... #nomorewalls #Werratal #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 10:58 PDT

By the #IronCurtain. Which side do you think I'm standing on here? East or West side? #nomorewalls #Werratal #schifflersgrund #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 11:16 PDT

Through the fence. #IronCurtain #schifflersgrund #Werratal #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 31 Aug 2016 om 11:27 PDT

With the hairs in the wind and a smile on our faces 😄 #Werratal #schifflersgrund #BadSoodenAllendorf #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 1 Sep 2016 om 12:30 PDT

#Allendorf is known for its beautiful '#Fachwerk ' houses. #DidYouKnow know houses were build like this because of the instable ground below. It's easier to repair one box than an entire wall Smart and cute! 😉 #Werratal #BadSoodenAllendorf #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 1 Sep 2016 om 12:40 PDT

Some of the locals doing some of the preparations invited us for a beer and some cake. You don't say no to hospitality like that! 😄 #BadSoodenAllendorf #allendorf #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #SocialAroundTheWorld

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 1 Sep 2016 om 12:53 PDT

The only thing missing on this medieval tower is a dragon sitting on the roof. 🐉 #badsoodenallendorf #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #got

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 1 Sep 2016 om 1:31 PDT

#BadSoodenAllendorf is known for this wall aka #gradierwerk. The wall has salt water dripping down that then crystallises on wood branches. The air goes through which results in salty air around the wall and that's great for people with airway, lung problems. People from all over come to just sit or walk around the wall and breath in the healthy air. #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 5 Sep 2016 om 12:53 PDT

A close up of the salty branches in the #gradierwerk of #BadSoodenAllendorf. 👍 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 5 Sep 2016 om 12:57 PDT

Lorène on #TheDragonBike enjoying the view. 😍 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 5 Sep 2016 om 1:21 PDT

This sunset in #Eschwege stopped me in my tracks. 😍 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 5:36 PDT

Yet another beautiful German town. #Eschwege #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 5:40 PDT

Hellos and goodbyes in #Eschwege. Lorène had to leave unfortunately. It's been such a pleasure traveling with her. Good Belgian vibes. Corina joined the party for 2 days. She came all the way from Switzerland to join. Awesome! 👌✌👍👊😄 #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge #SocialAroundTheWorld

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 5:47 PDT

#Eschwege summer reflections... #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 5:53 PDT

This beautiful lake would be the playground for my next mission... #WerratalSee #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 6:03 PDT

Yay! My first time on a Segway 😄 #WerratalSee #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 6:13 PDT

Whoaaa! Just look at this place! 😍 #WerratalSee #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 6 Sep 2016 om 6:21 PDT

After our Segway tour we had to say goodbye to Volker aka Der Viking aka Der Photobomber 😄 He always has a smile and a kind word ready. Thx Buddy, it's been awesome! #Eschwege #Werratal #EnjoyGermanNature #GermanyChallenge #TandemChallenge

Een foto die is geplaatst door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 7 Sep 2016 om 1:05 PDT

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