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
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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
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
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
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
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