Roll out of Salzwedel and let the ride unfold: first past Burgturm castle, then into the Obere Dummeniederung nature reserve. The route runs half paved, half unpaved, so the surface keeps changing under your wheels. Onward through the Gain nature reserve and the Luckauer Holz, before the Blütlinger Holz sends you back toward Salzwedel. One loop, 64.0 km, and home again.