Der Jakobus - Heidepilgerweg Nord

The pilgrimage route called out to me and I answered the call. Two years ago I cycled from the manor along the pilgrimage route to Cologne; this time I wanted to head north on foot. On Tuesday at 6 a.m. I set off. First still in more familiar terrain: Fallingbostel and Solltau. Orientation was not so easy and I got lost several times. Beyond Soltau I found a hut by the lake and made myself comfortable. In the evening I prepared tagliatelle with salmon and spinach on my stove, very tasty, and in the company of two cranes nothing could go wrong. The next day I went through the not yet blooming Lüneburg Heath, so nicely empty and peaceful. I had to cross the highest elevation in northern Germany, but then enjoyed a great view all the way to Hamburg. When I finally reached civilization, I was glad and watched Portugal vs Wales in a pub. On the third day I struggled with the pilgrimage route junctions and it took me some time to find my way again. Around evening I reached the outskirts of Hamburg and found overnight accommodation at a forest kindergarten and watched Germany vs France at a rustic Italian place – a pity, no happy ending. On the last day I went through Hamburg – almost entirely green areas. Unfortunately the weather worsened significantly and so I took a train at 3:15 a.m. back to Wiedenhausen. But I will continue the route further.