![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210925_133551-1038x576.jpg "Zirbensee above Innsbruck")
My current accommodation is in the Inn valley. So, a trip into the mountains above Innsbruck is basically a must. I decided for a trip up with the Patscherkofel cable car. From the mountain station, I walked the "Zirbenweg" and hiked up to Glungezer summit. Continue reading High above Innsbruck
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210924_134526-1038x576.jpg "Finstertal Reservoir")
All good lakes come in threes fives or sixes
On the way to my next accommodation, I took the scenic route today: I went via Neder valley and Sellrain valley instead of taking the highway through Inn valley. At Kühtai saddle, I went on a hike to three lakes (though I stretched it out to visit five, with a view of a sixth one). Continue reading All good lakes come in threes fives or sixes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/01-20210920_153952-1038x576.jpg "Lake Piburg")
Sticking to in Ötz valley
Originally, I had looked up hikes in (almost) all of Western Tyrol for my stay in Ötz valley. However, I liked the view from my accommation (see title image) too much. So, I decided to stick to Ötz valley itself. In the end, I spent three days hiking there: around Piburg Lake, at Stuibenfall, and at Hochoetz. Continue reading Sticking to in Ötz valley
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210920_092835-1038x576.jpg "Silvretta High Alpine Road")
The Silvretta High Fog Road
I seem to have bad luck with High Alpine Roads: I always end up in the clouds. Last year, it was like that (at least partly) on the Großglockner High Alpine Road. Today, I drove from Vorarlberg to Tyrol on the Silvretta High Alpine Road. Again, the low clouds prevented me from seing any mountain tops. Fortunately, I was a bit more lucky further down the Paznaun valley, in Galtür. Continue reading The Silvretta High Fog Road
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210918_154915-1038x576.jpg "Montafon")
The mountains of Montafon
I spent the last three days in Montafon. Weather-wise, I had almost every season: clouds, bright sunshine, and rain. While some weather conditions made an exploration of the mountains somewhat difficult, I have still seen quite a bit – and I sure liked what I have seen! Continue reading The mountains of Montafon
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210916_120654-1038x576.jpg "Bürs canyon")
Plan B in Bürs and Brand
Due to the bad weather, my initially planned hike to two summits near Bludenz was not really possible. Besides, I was not sure whether I had a third day with 1000 metres elevation gain in me. So, I tried to squeeze in two rather short hikes along the Alvier creek near Bürs: Bürs canyon and Kessel waterfall. Continue reading Plan B in Bürs and Brand
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210913_173616-1038x576.jpg "View from my appartment in Oberlech")
Lech, or: Wanting more (profit)
I am torn what to think about Lech: On the one hand, the location is absolutely gorgeous, and there are lots of hiking opportunities. On the other hand, you also come across some negative aspects of (winter) tourism. Continue reading Lech, or: Wanting more (profit)
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210913_125951-1038x576.jpg "View from Kanisfluh to the East")
Crowds and views on Kanisfluh
Today, I left the Rhine valley behind and moved to an accommodation in the Arlberg region. Instead of using the highway, I took the more windy, but also more scenic back roads through Bregenzerwald. This gave me the opportunity to also go hiking there. I decided for the hike to Kanisfluh, which proved to be quite popular – but for a good reason! Continue reading Crowds and views on Kanisfluh
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210912_100408-1038x576.jpg "Bregenz and Lake Constance")
Clouds at Lake Constance
Today, the weather unfortunately did not follow the weather forecast. It was actually supposed to be quite sunny. This is why I decided for a hike to the top of Pfänder mountain (with views of Bregenz and Lake Constance). Unforunately, though, it was quite cloudy, and I did not get the views I had hoped for. Continue reading Clouds at Lake Constance
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210911_141205-1038x576.jpg "Gutenberg Castle")
A Day in a Princedom
I started my trip through Austria with a day in – Liechtenstein! This might seem illogical, but why not visit this small country when I am close by: I arrived this morning by train in Feldkirch, just across the border from Liechtenstein. So, I spent a day exploring some of its town – and in the end, also Feldkirch in Austria. Continue reading A Day in a Princedom