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A walk in the park- or not Today we decided it was about time we set ourselves a bit more of a challenge and so, as usual, we took the 'easy' way out and decided to walk the highest mountain in the valley that does not require climbing gear. At 1829m (just over 6000ft) the Hohe Salve does give spectacular views but the paths are rather steep and a real test of the knees. Having damaged the ligaments in both knees and still being under the physio Mrs J decided that she would take it on nevertheless. A lunchtime start gave us about 4 hours for the 6.4 km (4 mile) trek - an easy stroll until you put 720m (2500ft) of descent and 300m (1000ft) of ascent into the equation.  The pics start with the view from the top, then trace the route past the Rigihaus (complete with alpine cows), the Krafttalm (which served a welcome glass of Austrian beer - not shown as it did not last long enough), the view back up whence we came, a wayside chapel, cool,mountain stream. The Stocklalm - almost there and finally a delightful little church just above the car park. Mrs J struggled towards the end but her knees just about held out and she soldiered on bravely. Tomorrow I think she is taking a rest day.         |
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More grassy than rocky, just a beautiful green.
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Beautiful pictures!
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Can almost smell the fresh, clean air on sighting lichen/moss on weathered wooden cross  . Love the quaint chapel behind. I imagine Mrs J. would have been so thrilled to have taken part, taking care to keep jarring [knees] to a minimum during the steep descent and now very much deservedly resting up
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