EUROPEAN DIVIDE TRAIL

In the organizer's words:

Across Europe

Lecture by Leona Kringe


The European Divide Trail is the longest official bikepacking route in the world. On its 7600 kilometers and almost 70,000 meters of altitude, it crosses Europe from the extreme southwest at Cabo de São Vicente to the northeasternmost point, the Grense Jakobselv in Norway, located directly on the Russian border.

The creator of the European Divide Trail, Andy Cox, had been working on it for years and had long captivated Leona with his inspiring Instagram posts, prompting her to leave her own path during the creation of the route, trust someone else's path and follow in their footsteps. In 2022, the time had come: Leona was allowed to cross Europe for 2 months on her bike in Andy's footsteps and become the first person to experience the trail from south to north in one piece. An adventure of a lifetime - of a very special kind. And a journey back to herself. Because the trail, the loneliness, the challenges, all the experiences, all that has shaped her to this day. She faced old patterns, the confrontation with her past eating disorder, but also the forces of nature in the form of heat and drought and a mosquito infestation that almost derailed the finish of the trail in the far north. However, Leona also faced her strength: Learning about what she is truly capable of. She learned what it feels like to really live your big dream. Leona came back stronger than ever, but also softer, more in tune with herself, and more in tune with her and her body.

Leona passes on these experiences and hopes that she can help many more people and be an inspiration, in my spirit of: #TrustyourpathofLife.

Price information:

Globetrotter Club 12,00 € Normal price 16,00 € Store Box Office 20,00 €