From Iron Curtain to Wildlife Haven: Cycling Germany’s Green Belt

I heard them before I saw them. Their bellowing stopped me in my tracks. I found myself in a staring contest with three large red deer (Rothirsch in German). I had obviously disturbed a fierce competition for female affection. Shocked by their overall size and impressive antlers, I decided that a speedy exit was in order. It was a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon in northern Germany and I was in the mood for adventure. Having explored most of the bike trails in the general vicinity of the little town of Schwarzenbek and after reading stories by fellow writers in Germany ( <a href="https://medium.com/globetrotters/from-iron-curtain-to-wildlife-haven-cycling-germanys-green-belt-a12ab9d2d308">Learn More</a>