![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200921_120144-1038x576.jpg "View from Wastlhöhe")
The last two days were dedicated to Hochkönigstock and Steinernes Meer. As I was feeling a bit lazy (and it was supposed to rain in the afternoon), I opted for the more relaxed (and shorter) option of a chairlift ride, and a hike at the top on both days. This gives you more time to enjoy the views from above – you just should not forget anything in your car! Continue reading Hochkönig is king
Country Archive: Austria
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200919_114603-1038x576.jpg "Lake Zell from Erlhofplatte")
Zell at the mountain and the lake
The mountain/lake combo is back: Today, I was hiking around and stand-up paddling on Lake Zell. Continue reading Zell at the mountain and the lake
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200918_150248-1038x576.jpg "South face of Dachstein from Glös-Alm")
Tor is the door to Dachstein
The weather forecast promised dry and quite sunny conditions today (but not too warm). So, it was the ideal day for hiking. I decided to take the route over the Tor (German for "door"), a picturesque pass along the South face of the Dachstein massif. Continue reading Tor is the door to Dachstein
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200917_151116-1038x576.jpg "Liechtensteinklamm")
Water of a different kind
Originally, I had planned a lazy day today, as it was supposed to rain all day. However, the rain stopped already around noon. So, there was time for a short excursion, namely to Liechtensteinklamm. Continue reading Water of a different kind
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200916_101410-1038x576.jpg "View of Mondsee from Kulmspitze")
Mondsee: Lather, rinse, repeat
Despite the weather forecast, I could repeat my mountain/lake combo once again. As yesterday, I was hiking around and paddling on Mondsee. Continue reading Mondsee: Lather, rinse, repeat
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200915_104439-1038x576.jpg "View of Mondsee from Almkogel")
Fourth day, fourth lake
On the fourth day of my vacation, I visited my forth lake in the region – and this time, it was finally Mondsee! Continue reading Fourth day, fourth lake
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200914_114802-1038x576.jpg "Attersee")
Ups and downs at Attersee
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200913_121132-1038x576.jpg "Lake Fuschl")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200912_135507-1038x576.jpg "Traunsee")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200704_114012-1038x576.jpg "Kaiserwasser")
Stand-up Vacation
In the past years, I have already tried out stand-up paddling several times. This year, however, I really started to enjoy this pastime. Continue reading Stand-up Vacation
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200627_124243-1038x576.jpg "Traunstein & Traunsee")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_112311-1038x576.jpg "Lake Hallstatt")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200625_125239-1038x576.jpg "Hallstatt")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200624_112216-1038x576.jpg "View of Altaussee")
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!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623_102538-1038x576.jpg "Ewige Wand & Bad Goisern")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200622_090009-1038x576.jpg "Vorderer Gosausee")
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)!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200521_113137-1038x576.jpg "Pillichsdorf")
"Dampfross & Drahtesel" instead of Dolce Vita
Originally, I wanted to explore Pisa today. As this is currently not possible (for obvious reasons), I decided to go on a day trip by bike instead: I cycled along the "Dampfross & Drahtesel" bike route North of Vienna. Continue reading "Dampfross & Drahtesel" instead of Dolce Vita
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191026_101927-1038x576.jpg "Preinerwand")
Autumn around Vienna
Luckily, autumn in (and around) Vienna is not only dominated by the fog: Today, it was sunny almost all day – especially on the Rax, one of the mountains close to Vienna. Continue reading Autumn around Vienna
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191019_153617-1038x576.jpg "Wienerwald")
Autumn in Vienna
What I do not like about Vienna, are some of its autumn days, when thick fog lies over the city. Continue reading Autumn in Vienna
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190919_162509-1038x576.jpg "Wagrain")
Hiking in Wagrain
After a workshop in Wagrain in the middle of the week, I extended my stay over the weekend to go hiking in the surrounding mountains. Continue reading Hiking in Wagrain