![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210926_123247-1038x576.jpg "Stubai valley")
Today, it was supposed to be once again quite warm and sunny (at least in the morning). Therefore, I decided to take another excursion to the montains above 2000 metres, this time in Stubai valley: I took the Gondola up to the Schlick 2000 sking area which boast some beautiful alpine hikes. All in all, I had a great day (even though I did not do the hike I originally intended to, because I missed the right turn). Continue reading Schlick is sick
Country Archive: Austria
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210925_133551-1038x576.jpg "Zirbensee above Innsbruck")
High 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
![[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/2021/06/20210626_105347-1038x576.jpg "Völkermarkter Stausee")
Cycling along the Drau river
On the last (full) day of my holidays, I rented a bike to explore the area around Lake Klopein – and especially the Drau cycle path. Continue reading Cycling along the Drau river
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210625_100327-1038x576.jpg "Tscheppaschlucht gorge")
A trip down memory lane gorge
After two days of exploring tourist destinations that I was not yet familiar with, it was time again for a trip down memory lane: with a visit to <span>Tscheppaschlucht gorge. Continue reading A trip down memory lane gorge
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210624_124830-1038x576.jpg "Petzen massif")
Petzen hike, or: Let’s have a look at Slovenia
Today, I explored the Petzen massif on the border of Austria and Slovenia. That also gave me the opportunity to see some of Slovenia – albeit only from the hiking trail hugging the border. Continue reading Petzen hike, or: Let’s have a look at Slovenia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210623_110228-1038x576.jpg "View from Hochobir")
Obir from below and above
For the past two days, I explored the Obir mountain range, both from in and on the mountain. Continue reading Obir from below and above
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210621_180725-1038x576.jpg "Lake Klopein")
In, at, and on Lake Klopein
I am spending my first vacation this year at Lake Klopein. For the first one and a half days, I stayed around (and in/on) the very lake. Continue reading In, at, and on Lake Klopein
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200922_114050-1038x576.jpg "Großglockner High Alpine Road")
Stranger in my native land?
After spending most of my vacations further abroad in the past few years, the Corona crisis made me explore my home country Austria in more detail. Luckily, there are a lot of beautiful places to be found even that close to home.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201002_140458-1038x576.jpg "Grüner See")
Green Lunch
On my way home, I made a stop at Grüner See (which I already wanted to visit for a long time). It might not have been neither the ideal weather nor season, but it was still worth the detour. Continue reading Green Lunch
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201001_134252-1038x576.jpg "View from Kanzelhöhe")
Hike, not bike
Originally, I wanted to rent a bike today and ride around Lake Ossiach. However, the rental place was closed. So, I had to change my plans and went hiking on Gerlitzen instead. In the afternoon, I also went stand-up paddling again. Continue reading Hike, not bike
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200930_122459-1038x576.jpg "Hochosterwitz Castle")
Between a rock and a wet place
Today, I took a walk down memory lane: After about a quarter of a century, I visited Hochosterwitz Castle again. In the afternoon, I took advantage of the good weather, and went stand-up paddling on Lake Ossiach. Continue reading Between a rock and a wet place
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200929_141735-1038x576.jpg "Weißensee")
Back to (late) summer
Today, I bid East Tyrol farewell. Luckily, this also meant that I left the snow behind. Instead, I was able to hike around Weißensee in a T-shirt – what a delight! Continue reading Back to (late) summer