Freedom on two wheels: a hermit in the Spanish hinterland

Freedom on two wheels: a hermit in the Spanish hinterland

Órgiva, Spanien - in February 2025, Marlen Schieder saw himself again on an impressive bicycle trip through Spain. After over 500 kilometers, she had reached her first big goal, Valencia, where she met old acquaintances - including Daan from Belgium, which she had met in Patagonia. But the trip became more and more challenged when she decided to explore the south of Spain in the direction of the Sierra Nevada. Longer stays and volunteer work became their new demands while she became aware of the loneliness on the bike. As the magazine dolomitenstadt.at , the connection to nature was crucial for their well -being, even if the challenges due to steep climbs and unconfirmed weather were no less.

from Patagonia to new adventures

Marlen is looking forward to her time in órgiva, where she wants to gain new experiences at the finca "La Burra Verde", the green donkey. While she is facing the next challenges on her route, she understands the importance of connections - both to humans and nature. The anticipation of the upcoming adventures is repeatedly re -lit up by the warm gestures of the locals and the breathtaking weather. Your journey shows how important these encounters are and that the beauty of the world is often only a bicycle ride away.