Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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On top of the hill in my hometown (i.imgur.com)

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Pic taken next to the Frauenberg chapel in Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany. The official path/avenue is too far on the right to be included in the pic, hope this still counts

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If you're interested here is the full album. This is the best desire path though.

https://imgur.com/gallery/z1ddA72

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Beautiful, definitely want to visit Eichstätt when i'm in the area.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

The Altmühl valley is a popular bike or canoe tourist destination.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Useless information: The Altmühl is the slowest river in Bavaria.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Which is the reason why so many old people do bike tours here, sometimes in groups > 50 (people as well as age). Which is fun as the bike infrastructure is often outdated.