The fields are crisscrossed with what appear to the casual eye as being paved walking paths. They indeed serve this purpose, and on a nice day, it is possible to see many walkers and joggers during the course of a long walk. However, these paths are also narrow streets used by farm machinery and local automobile traffic. Even then, it is rare to have to dodge a tractor or car, and a walk on one of these roads is a very peaceful experience.
I try to walk at least thirty minutes per day, although I often walk longer. On my most recent walk, I thought I ought to give my readers an idea of a typical route to Freiberg and back. I walk alone; all photos with me in them were staged using a timed exposure.
< About ten minutes into my walk. >
< Despite appearances, it would be a stretch to call this area truly rural. I would compare it to the farmland in Clackamas county, Oregon that lies on the outer reaches of the Portland suburbs. >
< For a larger version of this picture click here. >
< Often, I combine a walk with a trip to a grocery store or bakery. On this occasion, I bought two litres of milk. >
< If I happen to walk all the way into the town, I often pass this church. >
< Walking past the Schloss Heutigsheim, an old manor house. "Schloss" usually means palace or castle, but this building is neither large nor grand as castles go, although it's quite picturesque. >
< Sign restricting traffic to farm vehicles. >
