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#3843247 - 09/29/13 12:07 PM It's (still) that time of the year...IX  
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Went for a bit of mountaineering again the last two days, this time with my best friend. We've known each other since the 1st day in school, 33 years ago, and we're still as close as when we were kids. I consider myself very lucky to have such friends.

We went on a "no wife, no kids" trip to the Allguer Alpen to climb the famous Heilbronner Weg. It's one of the oldest (established 1899) and most popular hiking trails in the north-eastern Alps. Due to its popularity it's a bad idea to do the tour during holiday season and on weekends, so we decided to use one of the last weekends of the season and do the tour on Friday-Saturday.

We started near Birgsau (~900m) south of Oberstdorf after a 3-hour drive at around 10 AM, weather was... sucky.



Despite the forecast the weather didn't really improve for the next two hours. Good thing was that we barely saw any other hikers. We wouldn't need to worry about a crowded refuge this evening for sure!



The route climbed steeply up to the Enzianhtte (1804m) where we rested a bit for a hot soup. And a Russe, Hefeweizen with lemon soda.

We continued our climb and finally got to the Rappenseehtte (2091m), our destination for the 1st day. After another short pause (and another beer) we decided to climb the "house mountain", the Rappenseekopf (2496m). The weather by then had cleared up and we were rewarded by a nice vista. The Rappenseehtte can be seen below us.



We had a great evening in the refuge with (lots of) beer and excellent food until at 10 PM everyone crawled into their beds. Next morning we got up at 6.30 for a quick breakfast and set out at ~7.30.

View from the Rappenseehtte back towards Oberstdorf:



The day's first peak was the Hohes Licht at 2651m. It's a bit off the trail but well worth the additional time needed to climb the summit. We got there at about 9 AM, time for a snack and to enjoy the fantastic views.

The Heilbronner Weg basically follows the ridge line to the right.



View South towards the Lechtaler Alpen:



Back on the trail, the famous "Heilbronner Thrle" (Thrle= diminutive form of gate). And yes, it's indeed quite narrow.



And the other side:



Fun with ladders:



Following the trail...



Climbing up the Bockkarkopf (2609m):



The trail ends in the Bockkarscharte, from where we start our descent back into the valley. After a steep and treacherous stretch of the route we're happy to see the Waltenberger Haus the oldest refuge of the DAV/German Alpine Club, built in 1875. Time for a break. And another Russ.



On our further way down we spotted a couple of capricorns dozing in the sun.



Looking back from where we came. 1700m altitude of descent...



And the reward for all the toil after ~ 9hrs: a Russenma . Nectar of the gods... wink



"...late afternoon the Air Tasking Order came in [and] we found the A-10 part and we said, "We are going where!? We are doing what!?"

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#3843256 - 09/29/13 12:26 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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great photos, looks stunning.


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#3843293 - 09/29/13 02:55 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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Incredible views. Thanks for sharing again.

#3843296 - 09/29/13 03:12 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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I really envy you for being able to get time to get away and get out have fun in the Mountains.
I really need to plan another trip to the Rockies after seeing this. Last summer was so much fun.


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#3843394 - 09/29/13 09:14 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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Thanks guys, glad you like the pics.

Tomorrow I'll be off with the GF for three days in the Alps.

Life is good.


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@JimK: I hope to hike in the Rockies one day, too. They're definitely on my top list of places to visit.


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"...late afternoon the Air Tasking Order came in [and] we found the A-10 part and we said, "We are going where!? We are doing what!?"

Capt. Todd Sheehy, Hog pilot, on receiving orders during Operation Desert Storm

#3843408 - 09/29/13 09:43 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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Is that a SimHQ hat? I don't recall them being offered.


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#3843421 - 09/29/13 10:11 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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Outstanding pics Para and that kind of scenery to a Floridian like me is utterly breathtaking and exotic to say the least. Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics and story.


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#3843440 - 09/29/13 10:56 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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You're welcome.

And yes, it's a SimHQ hat. Been wearing that one proudly for a couple of years by now.

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"...late afternoon the Air Tasking Order came in [and] we found the A-10 part and we said, "We are going where!? We are doing what!?"

Capt. Todd Sheehy, Hog pilot, on receiving orders during Operation Desert Storm

#3843442 - 09/29/13 10:59 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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Panzermeyer, I felt the same way when I was 13 years old and went on a week-long hike in Berchstesgaden. I was 13 and all I cared about was girls, so you can imagine it would take something extremely majestic to make me forget that particular priority long enough to be awed! smile


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#3843704 - 09/30/13 02:36 PM Re: It's (still) that time of the year...IX [Re: Para_Bellum]  
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Schne Tour, und noch schnere Fotos, Para! thumbsup Lange her dass ich das letzte mal auf dem Heilbronner Weg unterwegs war. Die haben aber hoffentlich keinen Klettersteig daraus gemacht, oder?!

Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! happy_bday


Folks, the Heilbronner Weg is an Alpine classic, and should be on the "to do" list of everyone who's interested in Alpine hiking.

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