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The trail leads via a well stepped, easily climbable rock mass. Well to be seen is the massive iron cable for the snap hooks. ~~~~~ Der Weg führt über gut gestuften, leicht kletterbaren Fels aufwärts. Gut zu sehen ist das durchgehende dicke Stahlseil, in das die Sicherungskarabiner eingehängt werden.

(Press 'Strg' + 'Z' for better identifying the climbers and the cable.) This view appears after some hundred meters of walking in the sun. In front of you the real Via Ferrata begins. The Cliff looks challenging - but this part is really easy to overcome. Even for beginners. ~~~~~ Dieses Bild tut sich einem auf, nachdem man einige hundert Meter in der Sonne gewandert ist. Dort beginnt der eigentliche Klettersteig. Der Fels sieht herausfordernd aus - aber dieser Teil ist wirklich einfach zu bewältigen. Sogar für Ungeübte.

After the first 40 meters of easy climbing the trail leads through a narrow canyon to the sunny eastside. In a few moments it will be best to undress the warm jacket. ~~~~~ Nach den ersten 40 leichten Klettermetern führt der Weg durch eine enge Schlucht zur sonnigen Ostseite hinüber. Gleich kommt der Moment, wo die warme Jacke im Rucksack verschwindet.

. . . constructed in the traditional italian manner with a lot of iron. It was a cold september day, when I climbed this tour again - only two days after my first exploration with the Austrian Alps Association. This time together with my wife and my DSLR. The cliff was still partially glaced at the northern side. ~~~~~ . . . in typisch italienischer Manier mit viel Eisen angelegt. Es war ein kalter Septembermorgen, als ich diese Tour zum zweiten Mal ging - nur zwei Tage nach der ersten Erkundung mit einer Gruppe des Österreichischen Alpenvereins. Diesmal zusammen mit meiner Frau und der größeren Kamera. Der Fels war nordseitig noch stellenweise mit Eis überzogen. ~~~~~ 40 meters higher:

The most interesting way up to the Rifugio Pisciadù. (As an exception I've the permission of the publisher to show this topography. It helps us to inform about features and difficulties of an intended mountain tour.) Because the Via Ferrata Pisciadù is one of the most famous and easies fixed rope routes within the Dolomites, it is overcrowded at holidays and summer weekends. But in low season is is a great fun to climb it! ~~~~~ Die interessanteste Aufstiegsvaiante zum Rifugio Pisciadù. (Ich darf hier ausnahmsweise mal eine Topo zeigen, an Hand derer wir uns bei der Vorbereitung von Touren vorab über Besonderheiten und Schwierigkeiten informieren.). Weil dieser Klettersteig zu den leichtesten und beliebtesten in den Dolomiten gehört, ist er in den Ferien und an Sommer-Wochenenden meist überlaufen. Aber in der Nebensaison macht es große Freude, ihn zu gehen. ~~~~~ (with permission of www.bergsteigen.com)

The Rifugio F. Cavazza al Pisciadù (2,587m, situated directly in front of the Cima Pisciadù) is a popular base for hiking-tours within the northeastern Sella Mountains. The Lago Pisciadù is situated directly behind the refugio. The season is very short there: from June, 21st, until September, 20th, only. ~~~~~ Das Rifugio auf 2.587m Seehöhe (am Fuße des Cima Pisciadù) ist ein beliebter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen im nordöstlichen Sella-Massiv. (Der Lago Pisciadù liegt direkt hinter der Hütte.) Die Saison dort oben ist kurz: 21. Juni - 20. September.

The Lake Pisciadù, situated very high (2,570m) within in the Sella Mountain Mass. Left hand the Cima Pisciadù (2,895m), which is amazingly easy to be climbed from the other side via a hiking trail - sufficient condition assumed. ~~~~~ Der Pisciadu-See, hoch oben (2.570 m) im Sella-Gerbirgsmassiv. Links der Pisciadu (2.895m), der erstaunlich einfach (hinten herum) über einen "Normalweg" zu besteigen ist - wenn man die nötige Kondition hat.

Early morning of a lovely day in September 2015. (Left hand in the foreground the Rifugio Carlo Valentin , 2.218m, where you may stay overnight). The "small" rock peak at the very left of the mountain mass is the Torre Exner (2,494m). A fixed rope route leads to its summit. Next on right - separated by a deep canyon - is the Mur del Pisciadù Occidentale (2,495m). You can go there via a plank bridge. ~~~~~ Sonnenaufgang über dem Sella-Massiv (Dolomiten). Im Vordergrund links das Rifugio Carlo Valentin (2.218m), wo man übernachten kann. Der "kleine" Felsturm am linken Rand des Bergmassivs ist der Exner-Turm (Torre Exner, 2.494m), auf den der Pisciadù-Klettersteig hochführt. Rechts daneben - durch eine tiefe Schlucht getrennt - der Brunecker Turm (2.495m). Man erreicht ihn in schwindelnder Höhe über eine Seilbrücke.

The Langkofel Group (Dolomites, Italy), captured one early mornig in September 2015, when the first hoarfrost happened. (The shadow in the foreground results from the Sella Mountains, reverse from the photographer.) ~~~~~ Die Langkofel-Gruppe in den Dolomiten, aufgenommen an einem frühen Septembermorgen 2015. Links die Grohmannspitze (3.126m), in der Mitte die Fünffingerspitze (2.996m), rechts der Langkofel (3.081m). Der Schatten im Vordergrund ist der des Sella-Massivs im Rücken des Fotografen. ~~~~~ View to the opposite direction:

Flower of the autumn crocus. Lovely - but very poisonous. ~~~~~ Eine Herbstzeitlose - lieblich anzuschauen, aber sehr giftig.

In these moments the autumn of this year begins. Nice to meet you and your precoiuos miracles. (The capture shows the flower of a carline thistle, very common in the alps.) ~~~~~ In diesen Minuten beginnt der Herbst dieses Jahres. Freuen wir uns auf seine besonderen Wunder. (Im Bild die Blüte einer Silberdistel, die in den nördlichen Kalkalpen weit verbreitet ist.)

Some minutes ago this year's summertime came to it's end. Thank you universe for all the gifts you gave us, with this capture of a purple gentian (rarely to find within the alps as a consequence of human stupidness). ~~~~~ Vor ein paar Minuten endete der diesjährige Sommer. Ich bedanke mich beim Universum für all die Geschenke, die er uns beschert hat, mit dieser Aufnahme eines Purpur-Enzians (selten geworden in den Alpen infolge menschlicher Borniertheit).

An answer to the question (pic 27), how the participants look after their bath in the muddy hollow. ~~~~~ Eine Antwort auf die Frage, wie die Teilnehmer/innen nach dem Schlammbad aussehen. ~~~~~ Legal Disclaimer: With conclusion of the participation contract, according to Article 7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Spartan Race SARL, Luxembourg, the participants (or the legal representatives of participants under age) have agreed that their activities (or the activities of thier children) in the context of the event may be photographed without restriction and published free of charge. drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_5G_MFqdQ6X4jdqn6zNWuF9kYS_lFXe/view

Spartan Race in Oberndorf, Austria (35 - last pic) ~~~~~ Legal Disclaimer: With conclusion of the participation contract, according to Article 7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Spartan Race SARL, Luxembourg, the participants (or the legal representatives of participants under age) have agreed that their activities (or the activities of thier children) in the context of the event may be photographed without restriction and published free of charge. drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_5G_MFqdQ6X4jdqn6zNWuF9kYS_lFXe/view

Spartan Race in Oberndorf, Austria (34) ~~~~~ Legal Disclaimer: With conclusion of the participation contract, according to Article 7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Spartan Race SARL, Luxembourg, the participants (or the legal representatives of participants under age) have agreed that their activities (or the activities of thier children) in the context of the event may be photographed without restriction and published free of charge. drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_5G_MFqdQ6X4jdqn6zNWuF9kYS_lFXe/view

Spartan Race in Oberndorf, Austria (33) ~~~~~ Legal Disclaimer: With conclusion of the participation contract, according to Article 7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Spartan Race SARL, Luxembourg, the participants (or the legal representatives of participants under age) have agreed that their activities (or the activities of thier children) in the context of the event may be photographed without restriction and published free of charge. drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_5G_MFqdQ6X4jdqn6zNWuF9kYS_lFXe/view

Spartan Race in Oberndorf, Austria (32) ~~~~~ Legal Disclaimer: With conclusion of the participation contract, according to Article 7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Spartan Race SARL, Luxembourg, the participants (or the legal representatives of participants under age) have agreed that their activities (or the activities of thier children) in the context of the event may be photographed without restriction and published free of charge. drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_5G_MFqdQ6X4jdqn6zNWuF9kYS_lFXe/view

The last - and hottest - obstacle. ~~~~~ Das letzte - und heißeste - Hindernis. ~~~~~ Legal Disclaimer: With conclusion of the participation contract, according to Article 7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Spartan Race SARL, Luxembourg, the participants (or the legal representatives of participants under age) have agreed that their activities (or the activities of thier children) in the context of the event may be photographed without restriction and published free of charge. drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_5G_MFqdQ6X4jdqn6zNWuF9kYS_lFXe/view