Name: Carolin Witzendorff
Residence: Germany
Year of birth: 1997
Bike: Kona Sutra LTD
Riding period: early July 2023 – mid November 2023 (north to south)
Most favourite part:
● the starting point in Norway
● Ammerån naturreservat in Sweden
● the beaches in Denmark
● Lüneburger Heide in Germany
● Vosges and Jura mountains in France
● Catalonian mountains, Montañas vacías (Aliaga) and of course Sierra de
Cazorla in Spain
● the coastal parts in Portugal
Random thoughts:
● Looking back, I’m really happy I did it. Being in the experience, it sometimes
felt different. But sometimes it was more than I could put in words.
● Never felt as strong before, never felt as weak before.
● It was always a highlight meeting someone who was doing the same thing (so
many nice people doing the EDT).
● Also it was beautiful meeting many, many friendly and welcoming people
along the trail. I wish I had even more time to stay longer in their world.
● Seeing friends and family always felt like coming home for a moment before
continuing.
● Before this trip, I already knew that I don’t like riding in the rain. After three
weeks of rain in the North, what can I say? I still don’t like it.
● Getting to the top of the Grand Colombier was surreal.
● I tried to take as many breaks as possible, eat as many pastries as possible
and ride as few kilometers as necessary. No shame in the being-slow-game.
● I’m glad I could share this experience with someone.
● Recommendation, recommendation: Riding only in sandals was actually
pretty practical in wetlands – and will also leave a unique tan on your feet!
● Still can’t do a flying mount…
Caroline’s trip in pictures
