As I have already postponed my planned visit to Mondsee yesterday, I did so again today. Instead, I went to Attersee for a hike around Wachtberg – and of course some stand-up paddling on the lake. Continue reading Ups and downs at Attersee
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The mountain calls, and the lake as well
My original plan for today was a visit at Mondsee. However, in the morning I felt like going on a short hiking trip before. So, I hiked to the Wartenfels ruins, Schober, and Frauenkopf. From there, I had a gorgeous view of Lake Fuschl – which is why I drove there instead of Mondsee. Continue reading The mountain calls, and the lake as well
Stand-up paddling below Traunstein
My next vacation starts like the last one has ended: at the foot of Traunstein mountain – only this time, I was not hiking, I was stand-up paddling. Continue reading Stand-up paddling below Traunstein
Hiking below Traunstein
On my last vacation day, I went hiking in the foothills of the Traunstein mountain near Gmunden. Continue reading Hiking below Traunstein
Lake Hallstatt by land and water
As I am staying close to Lake Hallstatt, it was only logical to dedicate one day to explore the area around the lake. So, today I went hiking on the East Shore Trail, stand-up paddling on the Southern part, and swimming in Obertraun. Continue reading Lake Hallstatt by land and water
Hallstatt in Corona times
Today, the weather was supposed (and did turn out) to be rather changeable. So, I decided to do the tourist thing and visit Hallstatt and its salt mine. Continue reading Hallstatt in Corona times
Loser is a winner!
The Loser mountain is worth a visit – and that’s just what I did today. Continue reading Loser is a winner!
Preaching chair made from rocks
Today, I started hiking at the doorstep of my vacation apartment: I hiked up Ewige Wand ("Eternal Wall") to Predigtstuhl ("Preaching chair"), and then on to Hütteneckalm. Continue reading Preaching chair made from rocks
Ready, Set, Go(sau Lakes)!
After two days of rain on the first two days of my holidays, it was finally dry (even though still cloudy) today. So, I took the opportunity to go hiking at Gosau Lakes (and later at Altaussee). Continue reading Ready, Set, Go(sau Lakes)!
Back to Cape Town
Like last year, I ended my trip to South Africa in Cape Town. This time, I focused a bit more on the recent history of the city than the main tourist sites: I did some walking tours, and visited Robben Island and the District Six Museum. Continue reading Back to Cape Town