A little reminder of our last ride of the year on Saturday 5 October 2024. What luck we had with the weather! After a rainy and relatively wet season, the sun was shining brightly today, making the forest and the landscape appear once again in all their splendour and beautiful glory.
This time we went through the Meulenwald, a huge nature reserve north of Trier, on the outer edge of the southern Eifel. A forest with an ancient history. The Romans built countless roads and paths through the forest here, from which we still benefit today. Today we were able to experience the forest in all its facets: sometimes light-flooded deciduous forests, past murmuring streams, romantic forester’s lodges along the way, then again mystical and darker, densely overgrown fir forests. Endless kilometres almost exclusively through the forest. That was an intense forest bath we took. Or Shinrin Yoku, as the Japanese call it.
A fun and cheerful group of riders turned up, who harmonised very well in the group. Many thanks to all participants for taking a dip in the forest together! Now it’s time for the winter break. Gather strength and ideas for the next season. See you next year and look forward to seeing you again! 😉
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Impressions from Projekt Karl 2024#4
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Impressions from Projekt Karl 2024#3
What a beautiful day! The weather was with us. In beautiful sunshine and summery temperatures, we set off on the Erbeskopf long-distance route on 31/08/2014. The route was split between the short and long distance at Reinsfeld. Nobody wanted to miss the challenge of tackling the long distance, so we all rode the long distance and harmonised very well.
Before we reached the Erbeskopf (816 metres above sea level), the highest point in Germany to the left of the Rhine, we stopped off at the Erbeskopf National Park Gate Café. Fortified with coke and cake, we set off on the second half of the route. On this tour, we cycled along fantastic gravel tracks on the Erbeskopf and in the Hochwald forest. You have to ride this route once.
We ended the evening with a cosy get-together on the terrace of the Bella I’Talia restaurant in Ruwer.
Take a look at the pictures and enjoy 😉
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Goodbye summer break – we’re back!
On August 31st, it’s finally time: The next edition of Project Karl (2024#3) is here! This time, the route is a bit longer than usual, but it’s well worth the effort. We’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view from the highest point in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Erbeskopf. Look forward to a varied route with stunning vistas, well-maintained forest paths, flowing trails and only a few ramps.
The routes:
- Short: approx. 80 km / 1100 m of elevation gain
https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1815106125?share_token=aRf0bQtyMlfPfwG4OOrpaYq7d7jFe58G2YMhdBFoEtDx7mZWJz&ref=wtd
- Long: approx. 123 km / 1900 m of elevation gain
https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1815104387?share_token=a5w6384oMcn6Y2MF4Vq0mpW2h2fqO2YZilSu2aFfRGP5wCry7S&ref=wtd
On the long route, you can refuel in Abtei (water only), at Erbeskopf, and in Hermeskeil. The short route passes by Reinsfeld, where you can refill water or get a cold drink.
The start for both routes is at 10:00 am in Ruwer on the start of the Ruwertal bike path. If you come by car, you can park at the “Hüsterwiese” opposite the start point.
For the social part, we’ve got a new location: the Bella I’TALIA restaurant in Ruwer, right on the bike path. Please let us know in advance if you’ll be joining us for the meal so we can reserve seats accordingly (social@projekt-karl.de or through the comments on our website).
- Short: approx. 80 km / 1100 m of elevation gain
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Impressions from Projekt Karl 2024#2
The second edition of our Social Gravel Ride for 2024 had everything to offer:
- a fantastic route on the heights of the Moselle – scouted by https://www.instagram.com/veri_cycling_talvi/
- spontaneous detours due to an ADAC rally – and that on our route 😉
- the best weather, which was not a given until mid-June 2024
- two sports friends who completed the route from Worms to Trier and back by bike and also completed the long distance in between: Chapeau Markus and Andor 👍
You can find the highlights of this day here in the Gallery:
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Infos for Projekt Karl 2024#2 on 15.06.2024
Dear gravel community: on 15.06.2024 it’s time again and we are going into the second round of our Social Gravel Ride for this year!
This time, Project Karl will take us over the heights to the left and right of the Moselle and offer wonderful views and great trails.
The routes:- Short: 71km with approx. 1300hm: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1639759501
- Long: 96km with approx. 2100hm: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1639760368
We start together at 10:00 am in Trier-Ruwer at the old train station near the starting point of the Ruwer-Hochwald-Radweg.
Parking is available in Ruwer at the “Hüsterwiese” or at the elementary school.Refreshments are available on the short route in Neumagen (Netto market) halfway along the route. On the long course, we will pass the Edeka supermarket at KM 52 in Piesport.
We are really looking forward to seeing you, the tour and good weather ☀️😊
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Impressions from Projekt Karl 2024#1
In the first edition of the Projekt Karl Social Gravel Ridesfor 2024, both routes took to the Saar Loop.
In loops with constantly changing views of the beautiful Saar valley, we went via Saarburg and the Kaiserweg on the long route and Maria-Croon-Weg on the short route to Orscholz to the Cloef: the viewpoint of the Saar Loop.
On the way back, we were caught out by the forecast rain – but we had a lot of fun and a great group and look back fondly on the beautiful day.
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Tracks and latest info for the 04.05.2024
The tracks for our season opening on 4th of May 2024 are online now. Take a look at the new page “Tracks / 2024 Editions” or click on the Komoot links below.
Long distance:
- https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1526448125
- approx. 112km with 1800hm
Short distance:
- https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1526445808
- approx. 76km with 1000hm
Refreshments are available on both routes in Saarburg (Wasgau or Rewe) and in Orscholz (Rewe).
Start and finish is the Estricher Hof www.estricherhof.de. The Hotel Estricher Hof will open the meadow parking lot for us on Saturday.
Now we’re keeping our fingers crossed for good weather and are really looking forward to seeing you and having a great day with our bikes! -
Projekt Karl Dates 2024
We from the Karl Social Gravel Ride project are back from our winter break and are already busy preparing for our new tours with you.
The dates for 2024 have already been set:
We will publish the exact times and starting locations here and on our social media channels in good time:
We will of course also publish the routes here, which will again be approx. 70km and approx. 100-120km long and will take us through our beautiful countryside.
This much can be said in advance: we are busy scouting and hope to surprise you again with new segments and combinations.
We are already looking forward to seeing you and you can look forward to!
