Tuesday, 28th June 2011
| Walk: | Fulpmes, Ploven, Fronebenalm, Schlicker Alm, Gloatsteig (classic traverse), Pfarrachalm, Plöven, Fulpmes | ||
| Start Point: | Donnerhof Hotel | Distance: | 9.5 miles |
| Ascent: | 3,445 feet | Descent: | 3,445 feet |
| Maximum Altitude: | 5,823 feet | Time: | 7 hours |
| Weather: | Sunny and hot all day but one or two clouds and a little breeze. | ||
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From the hotel we walked to Plöven then along service road and forest track to the Schlickeralm. After visiting a small chapel we made our way onto the Gloatsteig, a classic traverse. The track took us through trees for much of the time but there were opportunities to take in the views of the valley and mountains. Joining a service road again we ascended to the Pfarrachalm where we enjoyed refreshments. From here a new path zig-zagged down steeply to Plöven before returning to the hotel in time for tea and cakes. |
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Heading out on the service road to the Schlickeralm . . .
we pause to take in the view of Serles, an impressive summit
Looks like the cows enjoy the views too
The glacier can be seen above the tree tops
A pleasant path leads through the woodland . . .
before we return to the service road . . .
to reach the Schlickeralm . . .
which has a small chapel nearby . . .
with a simple interior
The Schlickeralm from the chapel veranda
Taking life easy
A zip wire provides the men with an opportunity to play!
Climbing to the Gloatsteig the Panoramasee comes into view . . .
as does the Kalkkgögel range
The views just get better and better . . .
so a lunch stop gives us time to take it all in
The Schlick 2000 mid station . . .
and more views of the Schlickeralm and the Kalkkgogel
As we round the flanks of the mountain more villages come into view . . .
and the path ahead wends its way along the mountain side
Across the valley we can see the path heading up to the Pfarrachalm
But first we need to make our way across a rocky section . . .
with views into the valley