Aschi "Freestone"'s photos

It has lain down in the shadow of the leaning tower of the Öffapass:-) The marmot is a rodent belonging to the ground squirrel family, closely related to the squirrel. It lives exclusively in the temperate climate zones and the arctic regions of Europe, Asia and America. There are fourteen different species of marmots worldwide. Due to its dense fur, the marmot is perfectly adapted to the harsh weather conditions in its habitat. It feeds mainly on herbs, grasses and roots, but sometimes also eats earthworms, insects and their larvae. These horses are enjoying their run on the Sporaalpe, and our destination for the day, the Lindauer Hütte, is also approaching. It lies at the foot of the Three Towers and is flanked by Sulzfluh and Drusenfluh. These three peaks are among the ten highest peaks in the Rätikon.

The customs house and the shepherd's hut at the Schweizertor belong today to the Federal Real Estate Company of Austria. If the view goes to the right, we see the Verajoch, if the view goes to the left, we see the Öfapass. The Öfapass is reached and in the distance you can see our next post-camp the Lindauerhütte.

HFF, here there are various railings or fences so that you can move around safely ;-) have a nice safe weekend

Early in the morning we walk down from the hut to the Mariahilf Chapel in the Rellstal valley. The chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel, It was built between 1749 and 1750 for the alpine dwellers of Rellstal, and the first mass was said there in 1750. From the chapel, we look back to the Zimba, but orient ourselves forwards towards Switzerland to the Zoll Hütte at the Schweizertor. Enjoy the view all around and some herbal delicacies along the way. We have reached the height near the Zollhütte.

View back to Lünerkrinne, view to Gpsköpfle and Zimba. The Zimba is also called the "Montafon Matterhorn". The TOUR to the 2,643 m high peak is one of the highlights in all of Vorarlberg. It took a long time until the first climber was finally believed. The Zimba, a mighty rocky peak in the Rätikon, which actually reminds of the world-famous Zermatt original, was long considered unclimbable. Today, climbing the Zimba via the south side is no longer common. The danger of falling rocks on the exposed ascent is too great. Therefore, the most frequented routes today run over the east and west flanks of the Montafon Matterhorn, each of which are demanding climbs. At the Gipsköpfle shortly before we reach the Hütter hut

Early in the morning we make our way to the Lünersee, where the Douglsshütte of the Öav is located, we enjoy the view of the Brandnertal and the reservoir. The most beautiful place in Austria so the lake is also touted, or pearl of the Rätikon. Surrounded by the diverse alpine flora, the lake offers the right thing for every nature lover. Sniffing clean mountain air, feeling the fresh breeze from the lake, the magnificent mountain panorama in view. Once you have reached the Lüner Krinne at an altitude of 2155 meters, the view of the Zimba and the Rell Valley opens up.

HBM With rotary movement on this bench you can push yourself all around and at the same time do the work on the desk ,-)

we continue through the cultivated Alps, past idyllic waterholes and moorland with Scheuchzer woolgrass. Who has scattered cotton balls here? No one, it is Scheuchzer's cotton grass, which delights us on mountain hikes, it is also called alpine cotton grass. It grows in boggy areas and on lakeshores in the Alps. Woolgrass indicates to hikers swampy places, which it is better to avoid. In the past, cotton grass was used in medicine against diarrhea and for strengthening. The spike tufts were also used as material for candle wicks, the tufts were also used in many alpine huts as stuffing material for pillows. The cotton grass also a symbol of the becoming and passing of waters in the mountains. this is how our path looks in the rearview mirror ;-) and when we look towards the valley we see our next overnight stop in Brand

After a look at our camp for the night, we head up to the Setschalpe, where the view compensates for many a drop of sweat and nature smiles at us from the side of the path. We have gained height and now move over the Gagafeld to the Amatschonjoch. We make our way to the Innerpalüdalpe and the Melkboden.

From the Alp Säss, we have a beautiful view of the path we have traveled, a little further down we can see the Gamperdona valley. Through mountain pines, stones and rootstocks we strive towards our overnight stay.

On the way to Sareiser Joch we look back to Malbun, then we descend to Austria, passing the work site of a stonemason who must have spent a few hours on the hole in the mountain ;) View up to Sareis where we came from, we walk quickly downhill, the day's destination Nennzinger Himmel already in sight.

On Everything is ready for a new tour through nature, we have reached Malbun by public transport and here we take the chairlift up to Sareis. the way up, the Sareiserjoch and the Füstin Gina Weg come into our field of vision.

Monterosso al Mare our last stop on the trip through the 5 Terre Remote from the tourist hotspots of Italy, but no less worth seeing, is the village of Monterosso al Mare. The fishing village hugs the steep cliffs of the Ligurian coast. Not only is the view over the sea breathtaking, there are also other sights. Monterosso romantic and secluded, a cultural highlight, a place of peace and contemplation, a fishing village full of charm. Particularly noteworthy are the steep slopes near Monterosso that slope down to the sea. They have an ideal position and an extraordinary fertile soil where olive trees and vines grow. Here's how to end this trip: "It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream." (Bernard Williams)

Vernazza The small port of Vernazza - the only safe dock on the Cinque Terre coast - guards what is perhaps the most picturesque and steepest of the five villages. A cobblestone main street Via Roma, lined with small cafes and bars, connects the seaside Piazza Marconi to the train station, one of the most beautiful villages in all of Italy. To the side of the village there is also a small beach. The village with its peninsula, fascinating harbor, colorful houses and characteristic castle towers one of the most beautiful sights in the National Park. The Vernazzans originally lived from olive and wine growing on the terraced hills and later also from fishing. Vernazza was accessible only by the Cinque Terre trail or by sea. Today there is a train station "Stazione Vernazza" and a winding road connection.

Continue to Gorniglia Corniglia the only place in the Cinque Terre that is not directly on the sea, but on a rock 100 m above the water level. Nowhere in the other villages can you enjoy such a view over the sea. In Corniglia there are a few bars, restaurants, few private accommodations and few tourists. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the place to be.

Just around the corner Riomaggiore comes into view Riomaggiore, the easternmost village of the Cinque Terre,it is also the largest of the five villages and is billed as the unofficial headquarters of the region. PIP3:Looking back we see the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montenero on the hill it is 340 meters above sea level and offers a magnificent view of the Cinque Terre. After several restorations, the sanctuary acquired its current form around 1800. Although it can be reached only by a hiking trail, this ancient monastery attracts visitors from all over the world.

HBM, a good start to the week, with the nature bank