Today’s journey from Maishofen takes us via Saalfelden to the Saalach Valley, the village of Weißbach, and the Seisenbergklamm gorge, before finally reaching the Lamprechtshöhle cave. The best way to reach the Seisenbergklamm gorge from the bus stop in Weißbach is on foot, via a Kneipp facility and a water play area. Here, you can […]
Excursion to Almenwelt Lofer
Lofer lies in the province of Salzburg, between Bavaria and Tyrol. It is an important transportation hub between Tyrol and Salzburg via the Deutsches Eck. The Almenwelt is a popular hiking area and, in the winter, an extensive ski resort. Using the Lofer mountain lifts, we reach the Almenwelt, a sprawling alpine pasture area dotted […]
Saalfelden Gymnasium HIB and Museum Schloss Ritzen
Saalfelden is a town that is heavily influenced by its schools. One such school is the HIB Saalfelden Federal Grammar and Sports School. Located below the picturesque backdrop of Lichtenberg Castle and the Hermitage on Palfen, it sits at the foot of the Steinernes Meer. I attended the school from 1964 to 1968. This short […]
On the road in Pinzgau and an evening with Hubert from “G”
Saalfelden lies north of Maishofen. With a population of over 17,000, it is the third largest town in the province of Salzburg. The most important river is the Saalach, which flows northerly between the Steinernes Meer and Leoganger Steinberge mountain ranges. The Urslau flows in from the east and joins the Saalach. We follow the […]
Grossglockner High Alpine Road by bus
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road connects the Austrian provinces of Salzburg and Carinthia. The pass road’s highest point is the Hochtor, which sits at an elevation of 2,504 meters. It makes it the highest pass road in Austria. The side road to the Edelweissspitze near Fuscher Törl leads to an elevation of 2,572 meters, but […]