Outside the City
Not more than about an hour from the
heart of Salzburg, I got very acquainted
with Austria's storybook scenic views. For
our hike, we chose Bleckwand Loop, a 10-
mile trail just outside Strobl. Best visited
in good weather, Bleckwand's trails are
abundant with wildflowers and views that
appear before your eyes like an ethereal
mirage. ough its rated with some
difficulty, anyone of moderate fitness can
reach the summit, which by the way, was
more than worth the next day's sore legs.
Just don't forget to sign your name when
you reach the top.
Aer a hike up Bleckwand's steep trails,
it was fitting that my companions and I
took a drive out to nearby Lake Mondsee.
Set between the Northern Limestone Alps
and the Sandstone zone, taking a dip in the
crisp waters of Mondsee was the perfect
ending to the day. Ideal for a picnic, it was
a fitting way to conclude my spontantrip
(spontaneous trip), with a look into the
heart of Austria's natural beauty.
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