Stage 141: Day trip to San Marino

To go to the hilly San Marino, I made it a bit easier for myself. Most of my equipment stayed at the campsite in Rimini, and I only rode to the mini-state with light luggage in the best weather.

On the way there, I passed through Santarcangelo di Romagna. I didn't actually have the chic little town on my radar and was surprised how many tourists it attracted (but rightly so). Then it slowly went uphill and got steeper and steeper until I reached the Citadel in the heart of San Marino after 30 kilometers. There was a colorful hustle and bustle in the probably oldest existing republic in the world. There were a few hotels in the castle, but most tourists probably only come as day guests. Within 2-3 hours, you can see almost everything. Of course, the euro coins are also in demand, which are only minted in limited numbers and can be purchased at some stands. Only the complete sets with the 10 cent coin are expensive, as it was not put into circulation as a means of payment and therefore is only traded in complete sets of coins. It seems that firearms, etc. can be acquired quite easily in San Marino.

The view from the castle, which is located at an altitude of 756 meters, was breathtaking thanks to the clear view. I pushed and carried my bike along the castle wall, as I didn't want to leave it in a public place. Above the roofs of the city, I had a nice lunch break and watched some athletes turn the castle wall into a climbing wall.

In the heat of the afternoon, I returned to Rimini, sometimes faster than I would have liked, thanks to the steep downhill sections.