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On the Summit of Pleisenspitze (2,567 m) in the Karwendel

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After a longer rest at the Pleisen Hut I decided late in the afternoon to set off again and continue following the path to Pleisenspitze. Initially, the path led through dwarf pine forest, then became steeper, reaching the broad rocky ridge that leads to the summit from the south. Thanks to the mild and dry autumn, the further ascent over rocks and scree was completely snow-free on this first November weekend. The Foehn storm over the Alps also ensured comparatively mild temperatures, which, however, could not be perceived as such due to the strong gusts of wind. Read more

Foehn Storm Over the Inn Valley Range

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A mild autumn and a foehn storm brought unusually high temperatures of up to 20 degrees to the mountain valleys on this first November weekend. There was little to no snow on the mountains, making for ideal conditions for a late-season tour. I finally had the opportunity to tackle the Pleisenspitze (2567 m) in Karwendel, as the Pleisenhütte, halfway up, is open year-round on weekends, allowing the approximately 1600 metres of ascent to be split into a more pleasant two-day hike. Read more

In the Amphitheatre of the Memminger Hut

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Memminger Hut, Upper Seewisee, Freispitze and Seekogel, Lechtal Alps, Tyrol, Austria

The Seescharte (2599 m) is a frequently used pass from the Lech Valley to the Inn Valley on the long-distance hiking trail E5. However, I reach it on the way from the Württemberger Haus via Großbergspitze and Großbergkopf to the Memminger Hut and on to Bach, where I started my round trip through the Lechtal Alps three days ago. On this sun-drenched summer day, a magnificent panorama opens up before me with the rocks of the Seeköpfe, the wild and steep ridges of the Freispitze, the three turquoise glowing Seewiseen, the grassy Seekogel and the Seeschartenspitze, which form a grand ensemble around the Memminger Hut. Read more

On the Lechtal High Trail to the Großbergspitze

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View from the Großbergspitze into the Obermedriol, Württemberger Haus, Lechtal Alps, Tyrol, Austria

After a restful night with pleasant company at the Württemberger Haus and a promising sunrise, I start the ascent through the Obermedriol to the Großbergspitze (2,635 m) in the morning freshness, to head from there over the ridge to the Großbergkopf (2,612 m) and Großbergjoch, then crossing scree slopes to the Seescharte (2,599 m) and on to the Memminger Hütte. Read more

Sunrise at Württemberger Haus

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Sunrise at Württemberger Haus, Lechtal Alps, Tyrol, Austria

The time before sunrise is one of the most beautiful parts of the day – the cool freshness of the summer night and a peaceful silence still hang over the Württemberger Haus. Soon, the Schiefer-, Großberg- and Spiessrutenspitze peaks will glow in the twilight. This ensemble marks the first stage of today’s planned traverse to Memminger Hütte, ascending through the scree field and rocky terrain to the Großbergspitze (centre of the image). Read more

Evening Mood at Württemberger Haus

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Evening Mood at Württemberger Haus, Lechtal Alps, Tyrol, Austria

While the last light of day illuminates the Bittrichkopf, the hungry hikers, after their day tours and an afternoon sunbath, are already having dinner at the Württemberger Haus. For the hut wardens, a full house also means a major logistical challenge to meet the guests’ wishes and demands. Read more

Arrival at Württemberger Haus

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Württemberger Haus in Obermedirol, Lechtal Alps, Tyrol, Austria

From the Bittrischscharte, the descent on the eastern slope of Bittrichkopf (background, centre of image) leads past the lake ‘Auf der Lacke’ down to Württemberger Haus in Obermedriol, a high valley north above Zams/Landeck on the Inn. It’s still early afternoon, so there’s plenty of time to put up tired feet and enjoy the magnificent view over the Inn Valley to the main Alpine ridge – even from one of the deckchairs behind the hut. Read more