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Popular Things To Do | Miscellaneous Things To Do Tips | All Tips (16) From the hotel at the top of the mountain, there is a long slope that runs down the face of the mountain. It appears fairly gradual and easy, but be forewarned, it's a little trickier than it looks. Watch your footing and take your time on the way up. The altitude can make you run out of breath faster than you think.
Look closely at this picture and you'll see plenty of flowers covering the grass. Leave a Comment |
The trees are thick and durable, the grass is toughened by the winds and the peaks are jagged and rough and yet this place will not leave you hardened for visiting it. You'll leave more serene than before. You'll leave with lasting images in your head (and as a VTer, even more images in your camera). And you'll leave feeling rewarded for your journey no matter how far you've come. Leave a Comment |
You might notice this cross at the top of Schafberg. I'm not sure why it is there. I hope it doesn't commemorate a life lost in some tragic accident. To me, it was an appropriate symbol for the meditative quality of the mountain. Because it was a bit cold, most of the visitors were inside at one of the two restaurants, so there were not too many people hiking around the peak. This gave me some quiet moments to sit and reflect on the trip I was on and life in general. Leave a Comment |
Everywhere you look from up here, you'll see a lake below. Weather permitting you might be able to see as many as a dozen lakes from here. In this photo, you see the Mondsee ("see" means lake). For more information on the town of Mondsee click here. Leave a Comment |
So, aside from the beautfiul view of the lakes and mountain, there one more thing worth looking at at Schafberg. That of course is the summit. It stands at 1783 meters above sea level and looks quite impressive. Looking at that mountain from afar, one can see the summit as it stands out a bit from the rest of the mountain. Leave a Comment |
The next lake that you just can't miss is the Attersee. This is the largest lake within Austrian borders and my wife's home town is only minutes away from it's northern most point. This lake is completely drink water quality and a dip in the lake is so refreshing! No wonder the view from atop Schafberg is so appealing! Leave a Comment |
Another beautiful lake is the Mondsee. This smaller lake lies just north of Schafberg. This is one of 12 lakes that rumor says one can see atop Schafberg. Granted, good weather is required. Notice the Ihrsee (also known as the Zellersee) just north of it. Leave a Comment |
If you take the train to the top of Schafberg, don't take a nap on the way up. There are some interesting views as you make the ascent. You might come across some interesting (and probably exhausted) people hiking the mountain or some wildlife like these cows. One thing is for sure: You'll definitely see some great views over the lakes below. Leave a Comment |
One thing that cannot escape the visitor is the amazing view of the Alps one has from up here. Of course, in order to see such a view, one must get to the top of one of the Alpine mountains. But the position of Schafberg is a bit unique as you can see the Osterhorngruppe, Tennengebirge, Hoellengebirge, Totesgebirge, and Dachstein mountain ranges. One can also see the Untersberg mountain just outside of Salzburg. It's truly a memorable experience. Leave a Comment |
There is no better place for someone to get a view of the beautiful Wolfgangsee (Lake Wolfgang). This beautiful lake, the color of the sky, makes the whole trip up worthwhile! Leave a Comment |
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on May 9, 2005
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