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EASTERN  ALPS 


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THE 

EASTERN  ALPS 

INCLUDING 

THE  BAVARIAN  HIGHLANDS,  TYROL,  SALZBURG,  UPPER  AND 
LOWER  AUSTRIA,  STYRIA,  CARINTHIA,  AND  CARNIOLA 


HANDBOOK  FOR  TRAVELLERS 

BY 

KARL  BAEDEKER 


With  73  Maps,  16  Plans,  and  11, Panoramas 
TWELFTH  EDITION,  REVISED  AND  AUGMENTED 


LEIPZIG:  KARL  BAEDEKER,  PUBLISHER 

LONDON:  T.  FISHER  UNWIN,  1  ADELPHI  TERRACE,  W.  C. 
NEW  YORK:  CHAS.  SCRIBNER'S  SONS,  FIFTH  AVE.  AT  48TH  ST. 

1911 

All  rights  reterved. 


"Go,  little  book,  God  send  thee  good  passage, 
And  specially  let  this  be  thy  prayere 
Unto  them  all  that  thee  will  read  or  hear, 
Where  thou  art  wrong,  after  their  help  to  call, 
Thee  to  correct  in  any  part  or  all." 


Printed  aiu: 


STACK  ANNEX 


PKEFACE. 


1  lie  object  of  the  Handbook  to  the  Eastern  Alps  is  to 
describe  all  that  is  best  worth  seeing,  to  assist  the  traveller 
in  planning  his  tour  and  disposing  of  his  time  to  the  best  ad- 
vantage, to  render  him  as  independent  as  possible  of  the 
services  of  interested  parties,  and  thus  to  enable  him  the 
more  thoroughly  to  enjoy  the  magnificent  scenery  of  one  of 
the  most  attractive  regions  in  Europe. 

The  Handbook  has  been  compiled  almost  entirely  from 
the  personal  observation  of  the  Editor,  who  has  repeatedly 
visited  the  Eastern  Alps  within  the  last  few  years  for  the 
purpose  of  obtaining  the  most  recent  and  trustworthy  in- 
formation. As,  however,  many  of  the  data  in  the  Handbook 
relate  to  matters  which  are  constantly  undergoing  alteration, 
the  Editor  will  highly  appreciate  any  corrections  or  sugges- 
tions with  which  travellers  may  favour  him.  Those  already 
received,  which  in  many  instances  have  proved  most  useful, 
he  gratefully  acknowledges. 

The  present  edition  of  the  Handbook  corresponds  with  the 
thirty-fourth  German  edition.  Its  contents  are  divided  into 
Five  Sections  l.  Southern  Bavaria;  II.  Salzburg,  Salzkam- 
mergut,  and  Hohe  Tauern;  III.  Northern  Tyrol ;  IV.  Southern 
Tyrol;  V.  Alps  of  Upper  and  Lower  Austria,  Styria,  Carin- 
thia,  and  Carniola  ,  each  of  which  may  be  separately  removed 
from  the  book  by  the  mountaineer  or  pedestrian  who  desires 
to  minimise  the  bulk  of  his  luggage.  To  each  section  is  pre- 
fixed a  list  of  the  routes  it  contains,  so  that  each  forms  an  ap- 
proximately complete  volume  apart  from  the  general  table 
of  contents. 

The  Maps  and  Plans,  on  which  the  utmost  care  has  been 
bestowed,  will,  it  is  hoped,  render  the  traveller  hardly  less 
material  service  than  the  letter -press.  Eighteen  new  maps 
and  plans,  besides  three  new  panoramas,  have  been  added  in 
the  present  edition. 

The  Time  Tables  contained  in  'HendscheVs  Telegraph' , 
published  at  Frankfort  on  the  Main,  and  issued  monthly  in 
summer,  and  in  the  ' Reichs-Kurshucli ,  published  at  Berlin, 
and  issued  eight  times  a  year,  will  be  found  satisfactory.  The 
best  Austrian  publication  of  the  kind  is  the  '  Osterreichische 
Kurshuch',  which  appeargaJ^^Vienna  monthly. 


vi  PREFACE. 

DistAi<i6!6^  ^^'^ttiilvvay  and  highroad  are  given  approxi- 
mately in  English  miles;  while  those  on  bridle-paths  and 
mountain-routes  are  expressed  by  the  time  in  which  they  are 
usually  walked.  The  number  of  miles  at  the  beginning  of  a 
paragraph  denotes  the  distance  from  the  starting-point,  while 
the  distances  from  place  to  place  are  generally  stated  within 
brackets;  but  on  railway-routes  the  mileage  is  always  reckoned 
from  the  starting-point.  —  Heights  are  stated  in  the  text  in 
English  feet;  on  the  maps  they  are  shown  in  metres  (1  Engl.  ft. 
=  0.3048  metre;  1  metre  =  3.281  Engl.  ft.  or  about  3  ft. 
373  in.).  —  The  Populations  are  those  ascertained  by  the 
latest  census. 

Hotels.  The  Editor  has  endeavoured  to  enumerate,  not 
only  the  first-class  hotels ,  but  others  of  a  less  pretending 
kind,  which  may  be  safely  selected  by  the  'voyageur  en  gar- 
den', with  little  sacrifice  of  comfort  and  great  saving  of 
expenditure.  The  asterisks  indicate  those  hotels  which  the 
Editor  has  reason  to  believe  to  be  provided  with  the  comforts 
and  conveniences  expected  in  an  up-to-date  establishment, 
and  also  to  be  well  managed  and  with  a  reasonable  scale  of 
charges.  Houses  of  a  more  modest  character,  when  good  of 
their  class,  are  described  as  'good'  or  'very  fair'.  At  the  same 
time  he  does  not  doubt  that  equally  comfortable  accommo- 
dation may  sometimes  be  obtained  at  hotels  which  he  has 
not  starred  or  even  mentioned.  Hotel-charges,  as  well  as  car- 
riage-fares and  fees  to  guides,  are  stated  in  the  Handbook, 
either  in  accordance  with  the  personal  experience  of  the 
Editor,  or  from  information  furnished  by  numerous  travellers. 
They  are  of  course  liable  to  frequent  variation,  and  generally 
have  an  upward  tendency ;  but  those  mentioned  in  the  follow- 
ing pages  will  at  least  aflford  the  traveller  an  idea  of  his 
probable  expenditure. 

To  hotel-keepers,  tradesmen,  and  others,  the  Editor  begs 
to  intimate  that  a  character  for  fair  dealing  towards  tra- 
vellers is  the  sole  passport  to  his  commendation,  and  that 
advertisements  of  every  kind  are  strictly  excluded  from  his 
Handbooks.  Hotel-keepers  are  also  warned  against  persons 
representing  themselves  as  agents  for  Baedeker's  Handbooks. 


CONTENTS. 


Page 

I.  Language.    Money xi 

II.  Passports  and  Custom  Houses xi 

III.  Plan  of  Tour.    Season  of  the  Year.    Companions. 

Scenery.   Health  Resorts xiv 

IV.  Walking  Tours.  Guides xix 

V.  Motoring  and  Cycling  Notes xxii 

VI,  Conveyances xxiv 

VII.  Maps XXV 

VIII.  Hotels XXV 

IX.  Post  and  Telegraph  Offices xxvii 

X.  Vocabulary  of  Alpine  Terms xxvii 

Route  !•   Southern  Bavaria. 

1.  Munich 4 

2.  Starnberger-See.  Hohe  Peissenberg.  Ammersee   ....  Ifi 

3.  From  Munich  to  Lindau 19 

4.  From  Immenstadt  to  Oberstdorf.    The  Allgiiu  Alps    ...  24 

5.  From  Immenstadt  to  Reutte  via  Tannheim     .....  32 

6.  From  Kempten  to  Reutte  via  Pfronten 35 

7.  From  Biessenhofen  to  Reutte  via  Fussen.  Hohenschwangau  38 

8.  From  Reutte  to  Imst  or  Telfs  via  the  Fern  Pass     ....  42 

9.  From  Munich  to  Garmisch-Partenkirchen 46 

10.  From  Munich  to  Fussen  via  Ober-Ammergau  and  Linderhof  56 

11.  From  Partenkirchen  via  Mittenwald  to  Zirl  (Innsbruck)  59 

12.  From  Munich  to  Mittenwald  via  Kochel.    Walchensee  .    .  64 

13.  From  Munich  to  Bad  Tolz  and  Mittenwald 68 

14.  From  Munich  to  Tegernsee,  and  to.Tenbach,  vi&  the  Achen- 

see 73 

15.  From  Munich  to  Kufstein  via  Schliersee  and  Bayrisch-Zell  80 

16.  From  Munich  to  Kufstein  via  Rosenheim 85 

17.  From  Munich  to  Salzburg.  Chiemsee 88 

18.  From  Uebersee  to  Reit  im  Winkel  and  via  Ruhpolding  to 

Traunstein 92 

19.  From  Munich  to  Reichenhall 95 

20.  Berchtesgaden  and  Environs 99 

n.  Salzburg  and  the  Salzkammergut.    The  Hohe  Tauem. 

21.  Salzburg  and  Environs 115 

22.  From  Salzburg  to  Hallein  and  Gelling 125 

23.  From  Linz  to  Salzburg 128 

24.  The  Attersee  and  Mondsee 130 

25.  From  Salzburg  to  Ischl.   Aber-See.    Schafberg     ....    133 


viii  CONTENTS. 

Route  Page 

26.  From  Attnang  to  Gmunden  and  Ischl 137 

27.  From  Ischl  to  Aussee 144 

28.  From  Ischl  toHallstatt.  To  Abtenau  and  GoUing  viaGosau  148 

29.  From  Salzburg  via  Zell  am  See  to  Saalfelden  (Worgl  •,  Inns- 

bruck)      153 

30.  From  Saalfelden  to  Reichenhall  via  Lofer 162 

31.  The  Tauern  Railway  from  Schwarzach-St.  Vcit  via  Gasteiii 

to  Spittal  in  Carinthia 165 

32.  The  Rauris 175 

33.  The  Fuscher-Tal.    From  Ferleiten  to  Heiligenblut     .        .  178 

34.  The  Kaprun  VaUey 182 

35.  From  Zell  am  See  to  Krimml.  Upper  Pinzgau  ...        .  185 

36.  From  Krimml  via  the  Krimmler  Tauern  or  via  the  Birn- 

lucke  to  Kaseni  (Taufers) 190 

37.  From  Lienz  to  Windisch-Matrei  and  Pragraten.    Isel-Tal.  193 

38.  From  Windisch-Matrei  to  Kals  and  Heiligenblut   ....  200 

39.  From  Dblsach  to  Heiligenblut 204 

m.  Northern  Tyrol. 

40.  Kufstein  and  Environs 214 

41.  From  Kufstein  to  Innsbruck 218 

42.  From  Worgl  to  Lofer  via  Ellmau  and  Waidring     ...  225 

43.  From  Worgl  to  Zell  am  See  via  Kitzbiihel 228 

44.  The  Zillertal 234 

45.  Innsbruck  and  Environs 248 

46.  From  Bregenz  to  Landeck.  The  Arlberg  Railway  ....  260 

47.  From  Bregenz  to  the  Schrocken.   The  Bregenzer  Wald.    .  274 

48.  From  Reutte  to  the  Arlberg  through  the  Lechtal  ....  278 

49.  The  Montafon  and  Patznaun  Valleys 283 

50.  From  Innsbruck  to  Franzensfeste  (Botzen)  by  the  Brenner.  294 

51.  The  Stubai-Tal 303 

52.  The  Ridnaun-Tal 309 

53.  From  Innsbruck  to  Landeck 313 

54.  The  Sellrain-Tal 318 

55.  The  Oetztal 321 

56.  The  Pitztal 334 

57.  From  Landeck  to  Mais  and  Spondinig  (Trafoi,  Meran)  .    .  337 

58.  The  Passeier-Tal 345 

IV.  Southern  Tyrol. 

59.  From  Franzensfeste  to  Botzen 353 

60.  Botzen  and  Environs 358 

61.  From  Botzen  to  Meran 367 

62.  From  Meran  to  Bormio  via  the  Stelvio  Pass 377 

63.  The  Martell-Tal 384 

64.  The  Sulden-Tal 386 


CONTENTS.  ix 

Route  Page 

65.  From  Bormio  to  Colico  through  the  Yal  Tellina  ....   394 

66.  From  Botzen  to  Verona 398 

67.  From  San  Michele  to  Tresenda  in  the  Val  Tellina.  Val  di 

Non.    Val  di  Sole.    Tonale  Pass.    Passo  d' Apnea    .    .   403 

68.  From  Edolo  to  Brescia.    Val  Camonica.    Lago  d'Iseo  .    .   407 

69.  From  San  Michele  or  from  the  Mendel  to  Madonna  di 

Campiglio 411 

70.  From  Trent  to  Pinzolo  (Campiglio).    Giudicaria  ....   416 

71.  From  Mori  to  Riva.    Lago  di  Garda 424 

72.  The  Groden  Valley 431 

73.  Schlem.    Tierser-Tal.    Eggen-Tal 437 

74.  The  Fiemme  and  Fassa  Valleys 448 

75.  From  Predazzo  to  Tezze  or  to  Feltre  via  Prihiiero    .    .    .   455 

76.  From  Trent  to  Bassano  through  the  Val  Sugana  ....   460 

77.  From  Franzensfeste  to  Lienz.  Pustertal 466 

78.  From  Bruneck  to  Taufers.    Reintal.   Ahrntal 476 

79.  The  Defereggeu-Tal 485 

80.  The  Enneherg  Valley  or  Gader-Tal 487 

81.  The  Pragser-Tal 491 

82.  The  Sexten-Tal 492 

83.  From  Toblach  to  Cortina.    Val  Ampezzo 494 

84.  From  Cortina  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  and  Belluno  (Venice). 

Comelico  and  Auronzo  Valleys 505 

85.  From  Cortina  to  Buchensteiii  by  the  Dolomiten-Strasse. 

From  Andraz  to  Belluno  via  Agordo 511 

V.  AlpBOf  "Upper  and  Lower  Austria.  Styria.  Carinthia.  Carniola. 

86.  From  Vienna  to  Gratz 520 

87.  HoUental.    Schiieeberg.    Ptaxalpe 529 

88.  From  Miirzzuschlag  to  Mariazell 534 

89.  From  Vienna  to  Linz 538 

90.  From  St.  Polten  to  MariazeU 543 

91.  From  Mariazell  to  Brack  an  der  Mur 546 

92.  From  Mariazell  via  Wildalpen  to  Gross-Reifling  or  Hieflau  548 
98.  From  Amstetten  to  St.  Michael  via  Selztal 551 

94.  From  Linz  to  Klein-Reifling  via  St.  Valentin  and  Steyr  .   559 

95.  From  Linz  to  Selztal  via  Windisch-Garsten.  Stoder   .    .    .    560 

96.  From  Selztal  to  Aussee  and  Bischofshofen 564 

97.  From  Radstadt  to  Mauterndorf  in  the  Lungau  over  the 

Radstadter  Tauern  and  to  Unzmarkt  via  Murau   .    .    .   572 

98.  Gratz  and  Environs 576 

99.  From  Gratz  to  Trieste 581 

100.  The  Steiner  Alps 589 

101.  From  Marburg  to  Lienz 593 

102.  Villach  and  its  Environs.    Gailtal 603 

103.  From  Spittal  to  Gmiind.   Malta-Tal 608 

Baedbkbb''3  Eastern  Alps.    12tli  Edit.  b 


X  MAPS. 

Route  Page 

104.  The  Molltal  from  Mollbnicke  to  Winkleni 6l2 

105.  From  Brnck  an  der  Mur  to  Villach 614 

106.  From  Laibach  to  ViUach 6'21 

107.  From  Yillach  or  Klagenfnrt  to  Trieste.    Karawanken  and 

Wochein  Railways 625 

108.  From  Villach  to  Udine.  Pontebba  Railway 631 

109.  From  Trieste  to  Villach  via  the  Predil 637 

Index 641 


Maps. 

1.  The  Eastern  Alps,  from  the  Spliigen  to  Vienna  (1  :  350,000):    before 

the  title-page. 

2.  The  Environs  of  Munich  (1  :  150,000):  p.  14. 

3.  The  Starnberger-See  and  the  Ammersee  (1  :  250,000):  p.  16. 
i.   The  Environs  of  Oberstdorf  (1  :  125,000) :  p.  24. 

5.  The  Northern  Allgau  and  Tannheim  Alps  (1  :  125,000):  p.  32. 

6.  The  Environs  of  Hohenschwangad  (1  :  60,000):  p.  40. 

7.  8.  The  Bavarian,  Lechtal,   and  Inntal  Alps  from  Fussen   to  Innp- 

BRDCK  (1  :  250,000) :  pp.  42,  46. 
9.    The  Environs  of  Partenkirchkn  (1  ;  100,000) :  p.  48. 

10.  Ihe  Bavarian  Alps  from  the  Loisach-Tal  to  the  Inntal  (1  :  250,000): 

p.  68. 

11.  The  Environs  of  Tegernsee  and  Schlieesee  (1  :  125,000):  p.  74. 

12.  The  Environs  of  the  Achensee,  the  Vallet  of  the  Inn  from  Inns- 

bruck to  Kufstkin,  and  the  Lower  Zillertal  (1  :  250,000):   p.  78. 
18.    The  Chiemseb    and   its    Environs,   between   Rosenheim,   Kufstein, 
Teacnstein,  and  Lofer  (1  :  250,000) :  p.  88. 

14.  The  Nearer  Environs  of  Reichenhall  (1  :  60,000) :  p.  96. 

15.  The  Nearer  Environs  of  Berchtesgaden  (1  :  30,000):  p.  100. 

16.  The  Farther  Environs  of  Berchtesgaden  (1  :  100,000):  p.  104. 

17.  The  Environs  of  Salzburg  (1  :  250,000):  p.  124. 

18.  19.  The  Northern  and  Southern  Salzkammergut  (1:250,000):  pp.136, 

144. 

20.  The  Environs  of  Bad  Ischl  (1  :  60,000) :  p.  142. 

21.  The   KoNiGssEE  and   its  Environs,    Salzach-Tal,   and   Saalach-Tal 

(1  :  250.000) :  p.  154. 

22.  The  Gastein,  Bauris,  and  Mallnitz  Valleys  (1  :  250,000) :  p.  164. 

23.  The  Environs  of  Gastein  (1  :  25,000):  p.  167. 

24.  The  Central  Pinzgau  and  the  Central  Tadern  (1  :  260,000):    p.  178. 

25.  The  Upper  Pinzgad  and  the  Western  Tacern  (1  :  200,000) :  p.  186. 

26.  The  Gross-Venediger  District  (1  :  125,000) :  p.  196. 

27.  The  Geoss-Glockner  District  (1  :  125,000):  p.  206. 

28.  The  Environs  of  Kufstein  (1  :  150,000):  p.  215. 

29.  The  Environs  of  WOrgl  and  KitzbOhel  (1  :  250,000):  p.  228. 

30.  The  Zillertal  Alps  (survey  map;  1  :  250,000):  p.  234. 

31.  32.    The  Eastern  and  the  Westkrn  Zillertal  (i  :  126,000):  pp.  238,  242. 

33.  The  Environs  of  Innsbruck  (1  :  75,000) :  p.  256. 

34.  The  Environs  of  Bregbnz  (1  :  125.000) :  p.  260. 

35.  The  Vorarlberg  (1  :  500,000) :  p.  262. 

36.  The  Bregenzer  Wald  and  the  Allgau  Alps  (1:250,000):  p.  274. 

37.  The  Montafon  and  Pratigau  (1:250,000):  p.  284. 

38.  The  Stanzer-Tal  and  the  Patznaun-Tal  (1:250,000):  p.  290. 

89.   The  Stdbai-Tal,  Sellrain-Tal,  Lower  Oetztal,  and  Pitztal  (1 :  250,000): 
p.  294. 

40.  The  Environs  of  Sterzing  and  Brixen  (1  :  250,000):  p.  300. 

41.  The  Stcbai  Alps  rl:  80.000):  p.  304. 


PLANS.  xi 

42.  The  LvNEK  Oetztal  (1 :  180,000):  p.  324. 

43.  The  Uppek  Vixschgac  (i  :  200,000) :  p.  342. 

44.  The  EsviBoss  of  Bkixkn  (1 :  125,000):  p.  353. 

45  The  District  to  the  East  of  Botzex  (1:250,000):  p.  354. 

46.  The  Neakee  Esvibons  of  Botzen  (1:  125,000):  p.  358. 

47.  The   District  to   the  West  of  Botzen  ( 1 :  250,000) :  p.  366. 

48.  The  Environs  of  Meran  (1:50,000):  p.  368. 

49.  The  Ortler  District  (1  :  125,000):  p.  386. 

50.  The  Sarca  Valley,  the  Val  di  Non,  the  Val  di  Sole,  and  the  Valley 

of  the  Adige.  from  Botzen  to  Rovereto  (.1:500,000):  p.  396. 

51.  The  Adamello,  Presanella.  and  Bkenta  Alps  (1:250,000):  p.  406. 

52.  The  Environs  of  Arco  and  Riva  (1 :  75,000):  p.  426. 

53.  The  Lago  di  Garda  (1 :  250,000):  p.  428. 

54.  The  Groden  and  VillnOs  Valleys  (1  :  125,000):  p.  432. 

55.  The  Environs  of  the  Schleen  and  Rosengarten  (1  :  125,000):  p.  437. 

56.  The  Dolomite  Alps  from  Botzen  to  Bellcno  (1:500,000)-  p.  446. 

57.  The  FiEMME,    Primiero,   and  Cordevole  Valleys  (1:250,000):    p.  44S. 

58.  The    Upper   Fasba  Valley   and    the    Environs    of   the    Langkofel, 

Sella,  and  Marmolata  (l:250,000i:  p.  450. 

59.  The  Environs  of  Primiero  il  :  125,000):  p.  456. 

60.  The  Central  Pdstertal  (1:250,000):  p.  468. 

61.  The  Ampezzo  Valley  (1 :  180,000) :  p.  494. 

62.  63.    The  Styrian  a-nd  Austrian  Alps  from  Wienek-Nedstadt  to  Aussee 

(1  :  500,000) :  pp.  520,  548. 

64.  The  Environs  of  the  Semmering  (1 :  125,000):  p.  630. 

65.  The  LcNGAU  with  the  Lower  Tauern  (1  :  125,000):  p.  572. 

66.  The  Environs  of  Gratz  (1  :  100,000i:  p.  580. 

67.  The  Kdstenland  (1:500,000):  p.  586. 

68.  The  Grottoes  of  Adelsbkrg  and  St.  Canzian  (1  :  15,000):  p.  588. 

69.  The  Karawanken  and  Steiner  Alps  (1:500,000):  p.  590. 

70.  The  Carinthian  Alps,  from  Lienz  to  the  WOrther-See  (1 :  500,000) 

p.  598. 

71.  The  Styrian  ano  Carinthian  Alps,  from  Murau  to  Gratz  (1 :  500,000) : 

p.  614. 

72.  73.    Key  Maps  of  the  Eastern  Alps,  after  the  Index. 


Pano^aauis.  1.  Gaisberg,  near  Salzburg,  p.  122.  —'2.  Schafberg,  near 
Isciil-^p.  4^33)  —  3.  ScHMiTTENHfiiiE,  p.(  159,^ —  4.  Kals-Mateeier.  TORL. 
p.  (201..  —^.  H'-^E  Salve,    p    228)  t-^^.-J^itzbuhler  Horn,   p.-QjSl.    — 

7.Jb^NDEK.    p.»26R   —   8.    BEQHEftr^.flll;   —   9.   HlNTERE^CHONTADFStlTZE, 

p.^390>.^  10.  SCh£ern,  p.;439.\—  11.  IKnte  Pian,  p.(49J^ 


Plans  of  Towns.  Botzen  (p.  358).  Bregenz  (p.  260),  Brixen  fp.  353), 
Cortina  (p.  502),  Gmunden  fp.  137),  Gratz  fp  576).  Innsbruck  fp.  248),  Ischl 
fp.  141),  Klagenfiirt  (p.  597),  Meran  (p.  368),  Munich  (p.  4),  Munich  (inner 
town:  p.  8),  Reichenhall  (p.  96),  Salzburg  (p.  116),  Trent  (p.  399),  Villach 
(p.  603). 


ABBREVIATIONS. 
Abbreviations. 


R.  =  Room  (incl.  light  and  atten- 
dance); also  Route. 
B.  =  Breakfast. 

D.  =  Dinner. 
S.  =  Sapper. 

A.  =  Attendance. 

L.  =  Light. 

Rfmts.  =  Refreshments. 

Pens.  =  Board  and  lodging. 

M.  =  English  mile. 

K  =  North,  northern,  etc. 

S.  =  South,  etc. 

E.  =  East,  etc. 
W.  =  West,  etc. 
r.  =  Right. 


1.  =  Left. 

hr.  =  Hour. 

min.  =  Minute. 

c,  ca.  =  circa,  about. 

carr.  =  Carriage. 

Jl  =  Mark. 

pf.  =  Pfennig. 

K.  =  Krone. 

h.  =  Heller. 

fr.   =  Franc. 

c.  =  centime. 

G.A.C.  =  German  Alpine  Club. 

I.A.C.  =  Italian  Alpine  Club. 

Alb.  =  Albergo  (inn). 


Height  in  feet  is  indicated  by  '  after  the  figures   (2050'  =  2050  feet). 

Asterisks.  Objects  of  special  interest,  and  hotels  which  are  believed 
worthy  of  special  commendation,  are  denoted  by  asterisks. 

The  names  of  Club  Huts  (Unterkunfts-Hiitten)  and  Alpine  Inns  on  the 
maps  are  underlined. 


INTRODUCTION. 


I.   Language.    Money. 

Language.  For  travellers  purposing  to  explore  the  remoter 
parts  of  the  Eastern  Alps  a  slight  acquaintance  with  German  is 
very  desirable  ;  but  those  who  do  not  deviate  from  the  beaten  track 
will  generally  find  that  English  or  French  is  spoken  at  the  princi- 
pal hotels  and  the  usual  public  resorts. 

Money.  The  new  Austrian  monetary  unit  is  the  Krone{Crown; 
i  K.=  1/2  florin)  =  100  Heller  (h.)^  though  reckonings  are  still  some- 
times made  in  the  old  Florins  (Gulden)  and  Kreuzers  (1  florin  = 
100  kreuzer  =  '2  crowns).  Large  sums  are  paid  in  government-notes 
(10  and  20  /r.)  or  banknotes  (50,  100,  and  1000  K.).  The  average 
rate  of  exchange  for  a  sovereign  (or  a  German  gold  piece  of  20  marks) 
is  24  K.,  and  for  a  Napoleon  lOVo  ^-  Those  who  travel  with  large 
*ums  should  be  provided  with  circular  notes,  in  preference  to  bank- 
notes or  gold,  the  value  of  the  former  being  recoverable  in  case  of  loss. 

The  cost  of  a  tour  among  the  Alps  of  Bavaria  and  Tyrol  de- 
pends of  course  on  a  great  variety  of  circumstances;  but,  as  a  rule, 
travelling  in  S.  Germany  and  among  the  Austrian  mountains  is  less 
expensive  than  in  most  other  parts  of  Europe.  The  pedestrian  of 
moderate  requirements,  and  tolerably  proficient  in  the  language, 
may ,  by  avoiding  the  beaten  track  as  much  as  possible ,  succeed 
in  limiting  his  expenditure  to  6-8s.  per  diem  ;  but  the  traveller  who 
prefers  driving  to  walking,  frequents  hotels  of  the  highest  class, 
and  requires  the  services  of  guides  and  commissionnaires,  must  be 
prepared  to  expend  at  least  25-305.  daily. 

n.  Passports  and  Custom  Houses. 

Passports  are  not  absolutely  necessary  in  Austria  or  in  Ger- 
many ;  but  they  are  sometimes  called  for  in  order  to  prove  the 
identity  of  the  traveller,  they  are  not  unfrequently  serviceable  in 
procuring  admission  to  collections ,  and  they  must  be  presented  at 
the  post-office  before  the  traveller  can  obtain  delivery  of  registered 
letters.    Cyclists  and  motorists  are  advised  to  carry  passports. 

Passports  may  be  obtained  direct  from  the  Passport  Department  of  the 
Foreign  Oflice,  Whitehall  (fee '25.).  or  through  any  tourist-agent.  —  In  the 
United  States  application  tVir  passports  should  be  made  to  the  Bureau  of 
Citizenship,  State  Department,  Washington,  D.C. 

Custom  House  formalities  are  now  almost  everywhere  leni- 
ent. As  a  rule ,  however,  articles  purchased  during  the  journey, 
which  are  not  destined  for  personal  use ,  should  be  declared  at  the 
frontier.  At  the  Austrian  frontier  playing-cards ,  almanacks,  and 
sealed  letters  are  liable  to  confiscation.    Tobacco  and   cigars,   the 


xiv  III.    PLAN  OF  TOUR. 

sale  of  which  in  Austria  is  a  monopoly  of  government ,  are  liable  to 
a  duty  of  about  12  K.  per  pound.  According  to  the  strict  rule,  one 
ounce  of  tobacco  and  10  cigars  only  are  exempt  from  duty.  The  keys 
should  be  sent  along  with  all  luggage  forwarded  in  advance. 

Visitors  to  S.  Tyrol  who  intend  to  cross  the  Italian  frontier  are  warned 
that  the  possessiun  of  photoj^raphic  apparatus  or  weapons  (even  knives  with 
spring-blades)  exposes  them  to  suspicitin  or  worse.  Sketching  or  photo- 
graphing in  the  neighbourhood  of  Austrian  fortifications  also  is  sometinies 
attended  by  unpleusaut  consequences. 

m.    Plan  of  Tour. 
Season.    Companions.     Scenery.    Health  Kesorts. 

Srason,  The  best  season  for  a  visit  to  the  mountains  of  S.  Ger- 
many and  Austria  is  from  the  middle  of  July  to  the  middle  of  Sep- 
tember ;  for  excursions  among  the  higher  Alps,  the  month  of  Au- 
gust. Glacier  expeditions  should  not  be  undertaken  before  the  end 
of  July.  In  September  the  short  days  are  a  disadvantage,  and  by 
the  middle  of  the  month  many  of  the  Alpine  hotels  and  club-huts 
are  closed.  The  lower  Alps  and  the  lakes  may  be  visited  as  early 
as  the  end  of  May,  when  the  waterfalls,  moreover,  are  seen  in 
perfection. 

Companions.  A  party  of  two  travellers  can  always  be  accommo- 
dated in  a  light  conveyance ,  or  in  the  same  room  at  an  inn  ,  while 
a  third  would  often  be  found  'de  trop'.  The  larger  the  party,  the 
greater ,  as  a  rule ,  is  the  inconvenience ,  as  weU  as  the  certainty 
that  many  of  the  true  objects  of  travel  will  be  sacrificed.  The  single 
traveller ,  on  the  other  hand,  who  has  attained  some  proficiency  in 
the  language  of  the  country ,  will  of  course  more  speedily  become 
acquainted  with  the  people  and  their  characteristics,  and  more 
readily  derive  instruction  from  his  tour. 

ScKNRRY.  The  following  places  in  S.  Bavaria  and  the  Austrian 
Alps  are  recommended  to  lovers  of  the  picturesque:  — 

In  tuk  Bavarian  Obekland:  The  Lake  of  Sfarnberg  (p.  15),  the  Hohe 
Peissenberg  (p.  17),  the  Walchensee  (p.  67),  the  Herzogstand  (p.  67),  Tegern- 
see  (p.  73),  Schliersee  (p.  81),  the  Wendelstein  (p.  83),  the  Chiemsee  (p.  88), 
Nieder-Aschau  {p.  89),  the  Hochfelln  (p.  90),  P.erchtesgaden  (p,  101),  the  Ko- 
nigs-See  (p.  104),  Partenkirchen  (p.  48),  Mittenwald  (p.  59),  Hohenschwangau 
(p.  39),  Linderhof  (p.  57),  and  Oberstdorf  (p.  24). 

Salzbdrg  and  the  Salzkammekgut  :  Salzburg  (p.  115),  the  Gaisberg 
(p.  122),  Golling  (Schwarzbach  Fall;  Salzach-Oefen,  p.  127),  the  Liechten- 
Stein-Klamm  (p.  155),  the  Kitzloch-Klamm  (p.  157),  Gastein  (p.  167),  Fuscher 
Tal  (p.  178),  /ell  am  See  (p.  158),  the  Schmittenhohe  (p.  159),  Kaprun 
(Moserboden,  p.  183),  Krimml  (p.  189),  the  Seisenberg-Klamm  (p.  112),  the 
Vorderkaser-Klamm  (p.  162),  the  Schwarzberg-Klamm  (p.  104),  Gmunden 
(p.  137)  and  the  Traunsee  (p.  139),  Ischl  (p.  141),  the  Schafberg  (p.  135),  Hall- 
statt  (p.  148),  Gosau  Lakes  (p.  151),    and  the  Zwiesel  Alp  (p.  151). 

North  Tyrol  and  the  Voraelbekg  :  Kufstein  (p.  214),  the  Hohe  Salve 
(p.  228),  Kitzbuhel  (p.  229),  the  Zillertal  (p.  234),  the  Achensee  (p.  78), 
Innsbruck  (p.  248),  the  Stubai-Tal  (p.  303),  the  Oetztal  (p.  321),  the  Pitztal 
(p.  334),  the  Fern  Pass  (p.  45),  Landeck  (p.  317),  Finstermiinz  (p.  340), 
St.  Anton  (p.  270),  Schruns  (p.  284),  the  Liiner-See  and  Scesaplana  (p.  268), 
Bregenz  (p.  260),  and  the  Pfander  (p.  261). 

Central  and  South  Tyrol  :  Gossensass  (p.  299),  Botzen  (p.  358)  and 
ite   environs  (Ritten,  p,  362;   Groden,   p,  431;   Schlern,  p.  439;   Karersee 


m.    PLAN  OF  TOUR.  xv 

Hotel,  p.  446;  Tierser-Tal,  p.  440;  Mendel,  p.  366),  Meran  (p.  368),  the  Stelvio 
Pass  (Trafoi,  p.  379;  Piz  Umbrail,  p.  382),  Sulden  (p.  387),  the  Lago  di 
Garda  (p.  429),  the  Val  di  Geneva  (p.  420),  Campiglio  (p.  413),  the  Val 
Faasa  (p.  449),  San  Martino  di  Caatrozza  (p.  456),  Primiero  (p.  458),  Agordo 
(p.  515),  Caprile  (p.  513);  Bruneck  (p.  468),  Taufers  (p.  47S),  the  vallev  of 
Pragfl  (p.  491),  Schluderbach  (p.  496),  Cortina  (p.  501),  Sexten  (Fischelein- 
boden.  p.  493);  Windisch-Matrei  (Gschloss,  p.  195),  the  Kalser-Torl  (p.  200), 
and  Kals  (Gross-Glockner,  p   202). 

LowEK  AND  L'ppER  AiSTBiA  AND  Sttbia :  The  Semmcring  Railway 
(p.  523),  the  Hollen-Tal  (p.  53C),  the  Schneeberg  (p.  531),  the  Raxalpe  (p  532), 
Miirzzuschlag  (p.  525),  Mariazell  (p.  536),  Wildalpen  (p.  550),  the  Hoch- 
schwab  (p.  546),  the  Oetscher  (p.  537),  Lunz  (p.  541),  Waidhofen  an  der 
Ybbs  Cp.  542),  Steyr  (p.  559),  Eisenerz  (p.  553),  the  Gesause  (Gstatferboden, 
p.  555  ;  Johnsbach-Tal,  p.  -56),  Admont  (p.  556),  Windisch-Garsten  (p.  563), 
Stoder  (p.  562),  Aussee  (Grundlsee,  Toplitzsee,  p.  145),  Schladming  (Bamsau, 
p.  568),  and  Gratz  (p.  576). 

Carintuia  AND  Carniola  :  VjUach  (Dobratsch,  p.  fOo),  the  Wiirther-See 
(p.  598),  Eisenkappel  (p.  5S9),  Sulzbach  (p.  592),  Adelaber^i  (p.  578),  St. 
Oanzian  (p.  588),  Veldes  (p.  1.28),  Wochein  (p.  629),  Tarvis  (p.  638),  Raibl 
(p.  639),  the  Pontebba  Railway  (p.  G35),  Millslatt  (p.  601),  the  Malta-Tal 
(p.  609),  and  Heiligenblut  (p.  206). 

In  sketching  the  plan  of  a  tour  the  traveller  will  find  it  con- 
venient to  mark  with  red  pencil,  on  the  map  before  the  title-page 
of  this  volume,  all  the  places  he  wishes  to  visit,  and  then  consider 
the  best  means  of  reaching  and  connecting  them.  A  few  short  tours 
are  subjoined  as  examples;  the  places  for  spending  the  night  are 
indicated  by  italics. 

1.  Ten  or  Twelve  Days  from  Munich  (S.  Bavaria  ,  N.  Tyrol).  — 
Munich,  Tegernsee  (Neureut.  Hir5chberg),  Achensee  (L'nnutz),  Jenbach, 
Innsbruck  (Ambraa,  Igla,  Lnnserkopfe,  Patacher  Kofel),  Seefeld  (Reither- 
spitze),  Miltenwald  (Leutaschklamni ,  Kranzberg),  Partenkirehen  (Partnach- 
klamm.  Ilollental-Rlamm,  Kreuzeckbaus ,  Schachen,  Eibsee),  Linderhof, 
Plans  ee.  Reatte,  /Iohemcfiuangau(,(>TlAnitrho{,  Scbiitzensteig,  Neu-Schwan- 
stein),  Fiissen,  Manich. 

Or:  Munich,  Schlieisee^  Wendelstein,  Jiandl  (or  Tatzlwurm),  Kufstein 
(Kaiaer-Tal,  Hintersteiner-See).  Worgl  (Hohe  Salve),  Jenbach,  and  then 
as  above. 

2.  A  Fortnight  in  Salzburg  and  the  Salzkammebgut.  —  Salzburg, 
Mondsee,  Schafberg,  Itchl  (Gmunden,  Aussee),  Hallstatt,  Gosau  (Goaau 
Lakes),  Zwiesel  Alp,  Abtenau,  Golling  (Schwarzbach  Fall,  Salzach-Oefen), 
St.  Johann  (Liechtenstein-Klamm.  Hochgnindeck),  Zell  am  See  (Schraitten- 
hohe,  Mtiserboden),  Saalfelden,  Hirschbuhl,  Ramsan,  .Be>"cA<««5'aden  (Konigs- 
See).  Reichenhall  (or,  Saalfelden,  Ramseider-Scharte,  Konigs-See,  Berchtes- 
gaden,  Ramaau,  Schwarzbachwacht,  Reichenhall),  Chiemsee,  Munich. 

3.  Sixteen  or  Eighteen  Days  in  S.  Bavaria,  the  Oetztal,  and  the 
Sclden-Tal.  —  Munich,  Lake  of  Starnberg,  Walchen?ee,  Partenkirehen^ 
Lermoos,  Fern  Pass,  Nassereit,  Telfs,  Innsbruck^  Stubai-Tal,  Bildstockl-Joch, 
Solden,  Vent.  Hochjoch  or  Niederjoch,  Schnalstal  (or  Hochjoch,  Kurzras, 
Taachljoch,  Scblanders),  Martell,  Madritsch-.Joch  (Schontaufspitze),  Sulden, 
Finstermiinz,  Landeck. 

4.  Three  Weeks  in  S.  Bavaria,  the  Oetztal,  and  S.W.  Tyrol.  — 
Munich,  Fiiasen,  Hohenschwangau,  Reutte,  Imst,  the  Oetztal,  Gurgl, 
Ramoljoch,  Vent,  Hochjoch  or  Niederjoch,  Schnalatal,  Meran,  Botzen,  Mendel 
(Penegal),  Male,  Campiglio,  Val  di  Geneva,  Mandron-Hiitte  (Adamello), 
Presena  Pass,  Ponte  di  Legno,  Gavia  Paaa.  Santa  Caterina,  Bormio,  Stelvio 
Pass  (Piz  Umbrail),  Trafoi  (or  Santa  Caterina,  Cevedale  Pass,  Sulden), 
Mais,  Landeck. 

5.  Thbbe  Weeks  in  S.  Bavabia,  the  Oetztal,  and  the  Ortleb  and 
Bbenta  Districts  (for  experienced  mountaineers).  —  Munich,   Oberstdov/ 


xvi  III.    PLAN  OF  TOUR. 

(Nebelhorn),  Hornbacb  -  Joch ,  Elmen,  Hahntenn,  Imst,  the  Oelztal  [or 
Oberstdorf,  Madelejoch,  Holzgau,  Memminger-Hiitte,  Gat?chkopf,  Augs- 
burger  Hiitte  Landeck,  the  Oetztal],  Vtnt,  Taufkar-Jncb,  Mittelberg,  Ol- 
gruben-Joch,  Gepatschhaus  (or  Vent,  Wildspitze,  Mittelberg,  Gepa»schbau8), 
Weisssee- Joch,  Langtaufers,  Mala,  Trafoi,  Ortler,  Sulden,  Cevedale,  Pejo, 
Cercen  Pass,  Mandron-Hiitte  (Adamello),  Pinzolo,  Campiglio,  Bocca  di  Brenta 
(Cima  Toaa),  .Molveno,  Trent. 

6.  FOKTNIGHT    IN    THE    ZlLLERTAL    AND  TaOEBN  DISTRICT  (for  eXpBrts).  — 

Jenbach.  Mayrhofen  (Ahornspitze),  Breitlahner,  Berliner  Hiitte,  Schwarzen- 
atein,  Ahrntal,  Lenkjochl-Hiittc,  Umbaltorl,  Prdgraten,  Gross -Venediger, 
Prager  Hiitte,  Gschloss,  Windisch-MatrH,  Kals -Matreier- Tori,  Kals,  Stiidl- 
Hiitte,  Gross -Glockner  (or  Berger- Tori),  Glockner  Haus,  Pfandel- Scharle 
or  Knckkar-Scharte,  Mainzer  Hiitte),  Fevleiten,  Salzburg. 

7.  Three  Weeks  in  East  Tyrol,  the  Tadern  District,  and  the  Dolo- 
mites. —  Worgl,  Kitzbiihei  (Kitzbiihlerhorn),  ZellamSee,  Ferleifen.  IM'andel- 
Scharte,  Glockner-Haus  (Franz-Jdsefs-Hohe,  Gross-Glockiier).  Heiligenblul; 
or  Zell  nm  See,  Moserboden,  Kesselfall,  Gleiwitzer  Hiitte,  Ferleiten,  Mainzer 
Hiitte,  Fran/.-Josephs-Haus  (Grois-Glockner),  Heiligenblut,  Dolsacb,  Tob- 
lach,  Schluderbach  (Monte  Pian,  Mistirina.  Diirrenstein),  Covtina^  Falzarego 
(or  Giau  or  Nuvnlaa).    Caprile  (f.ago  dAlleghe),   Fedaja  Pass,   Campitello, 

Kjjro,  Karer  Pass,  Botzen;  or  Campitello,  Tierser  Alpl,  Schlern,  Botzen. 

8.  Three  Weeks  in  East  Tyrol,  Zillertal,  Pusteutal.  the  Dolo- 
mites, and  THE  Tauern  District.  —  Munich, Rosenheim.  ^M/itei/?  (or  Schlier- 
see.  Kufstein),  Jen'ntch^  Zillertal,  Breitlahner  (Berliner  Hutte).  Pfitscher- 
Jocb,  Sterzing  (or  Brenner),  Franzensfeste,  Bruneck  (Kr(inplatz),  Taufers 
(Speikboden,  Reintal),  Niederdorf^  Pragser-Tal,  PlJit/.wiese  (Diirrenatein), 
Schluderbach,  Cortina,  Misurina,  Toblacb,  Innichen  (Sexten-Tal),  Liem, 
Spittal  (Millstiitter-See,  3Ialta-Tal),  FiWacA  (Dobratsch),Wdrther-See,  Klagen- 
furl,  Vienna;  or  Lienz,  Windisch-Matrei,  Gschloss,  Venediger,  Kiirsinger- 
Hutte,  Warnsdorfer-Hutte,  Krimnil,  Zell  am  See,  Bischofshofen  (or  Salz- 
burg), Vienna. 

9.  Three  Weeks  in  the  Pustertal,  the  Tauebn  Distkict,  and  the 
Dolomites.  —  Vienna,  Villach,  Dolsach,  Heiligenblut,  Glockner  Haus  (Franz- 
Josephs-Hcihe),  Berfrer-Torl  (or  Gross-Glockner),  Kals.  Windisch-Matrei, 
Pragraten,  Umbal-Torl,  Lenkjbchl-Hiitte,  Kasern,  Taufert.  Bruneck,  Kron- 
platz ,  St.  Vigil ,  Seekofel  (or  Fanes) ,  Cortina  (or  Bruneck ,  Niederdorf, 
Pragser-Tal,  Platzwieae,  Schluderbach,  Misurina.  Cortina),  Giau  (or  Nu- 
volau),  Caprile,  Agordo.  Cereda  Pass,  Primiero,  San  Martino  di  Castrozza, 
Predazzo,  Botzen, 

10.  Three  or  Fode  Weeks  in  the  Salzkammergut,  Salzburg,  Tauern, 
AND  the  Dolomites.  — Vienna,  Selztal ,  Atissee  (Alt-Anssee,  Grundlsee), 
Hallstatt  (^Oo^&Vi  Lakes,  Zwiesel  Alp),  Itchl,  St.  Wolfgang,  Schafberg,  >Iond- 
see,  Salzburg,  Bei'chtesgaden,  Konigs-See,  Ramsau,  Hirschbiihl.  Saalfelden 
(or  Konigs-See,  Funtensee,  Ramseider- Scharte,  Saalfelden),  Zell  am  See, 
Kapruner-Tal,  Rudolfs-Hiitte,  Kaiser  Tauern,  Kals,  Berger-Torl  (or  Gross- 
Glockner),  Heiligenblut.  Winklern,  Dolsach,  Toblach.  Cortina,  Falzarego,  Tre 
Sassi,  St.  Cassian,  Corvara  (or  Falzarego.  Buchenstein,  Valparola,  Cnrvara), 
St.  Ulrich  in  the  Val  Gardena,  Schlern,  Ratzes,  Botzen;  or  Schlern.  Tierser- 
Alpl,  Oraslfeiten-Hutte,  Vajolet-Hiitte,  Kolner-Hvitte,  Karersee  Hotel.  Botzen, 

Health  Resorts  for  summer  and  winter.  In  the  choice  of  a 
summer  resort  one  of  the  most  important  considerations  is  its  Height 
above  the  sea-level,  although  other  factors,  such  as  its  position  with 
regard  to  woods  and  lakes  or  streams,  also  demand  attention.  As 
we  ascend  the  purity  of  the  atmosphere  increases,  while  atmospheric 
pressure  (a  point  of  importance  to  mountaineers)  and  relative  mois- 
ture decrease.  The  following  are  the  chief  summer-resorts  arranged 
in  order  of  height  above  the  sea-level. 


m.   PLAN  OF  TOUR.  xvii 

Height  above  Sea  Level  of  Health  Resorts  in  the  Eastern  Alps. 

Engl, Feet 

700.  —  790*  CiUi  (p.  583);  SSO*  St.  Pollen  (p.  538);  my  Ober-Lana  (p.  374); 
995'  Steyr  (p.  559). 

1000.  —  1050'  Scheibbs  (p.  540);  1170'  Weissenbach  on  the  Triesting  (p.  539) : 
1175  Waidhofen  on  the  Ybbs  (p.  551);  1225'  St.  Veit  on  the  Golsen 
(p.  539);  l-!40'  Lilienfeld  (p.  544);  1245'  Judendorf  (p.  529). 

1300.  —  1300*  Bregenz  (p.  260);  1320'  Lindau  (p.  23),  Bad  Schachen  (p.  23) 
1365'  Eppan  (p.  365);  1380'  H-.infeld  (p.  539),  Freilassing  (p.  92) 
1395'  Gmunden  (p.  137);  1410"  Dombirn  (p.  262),  Gaming  (p.  540) 
1415'  Schwanberg  (p.  581);  1425'  Frohnleiten  (p.  528);  lliO"  Glogg 
nitz  (p.  522);  1450'  Hallein  (p.  1J5);  1500'  Portschach  (p.  599),  Velden 
(p.  599),  etc.,  on  the  Luke  of  Worth. 

1.500.  —  1515'  Tiirnitz  (p.  545).  Wolfsberg  in  the  Lavant-Tal  (p.  595);  1525' 
Wag:ing  (p.  91),  Kammer  (p.  131),  Attersee  (p.  131),  Weissenbach 
(p.  131),  and  TJnterach  (p.  131)  on  the  Attersee;  ISSC/  Unterbergen 
(p.  625),  Gutenstein  (p.  521);  1530'  lachl  (p.  141);  1535'  Gelling 
(p.  126);  1510'  Reichenhall  (p.  P5)  Kleinzell  and  Salzerbad(p.  539); 
1550'  Brannenburg  (p.  i^6);  1565'  Aspang  (p.  522);  1570' Wasserburg 
(p.  85);  1575'  Aibling  fp.  86),  Mond-^ee  (p.  133);  1530*  Oberaudorf 
(p.  87),  Gutenstein  (p.  521);  1585'  Kufstein  (p.  2l4);  1600' Reichenau 
(p.  529) ;  1620  Hallstatt  (p.  148),  Payerbach  (p.  523) ;  1630'  Goisern 
(p.  144);  1615'  Veldes  (p.  623);  1650'  Mattsee  (p.  130);  1655'  Ossiach 
(p.  620)  and  Sattendorf  (p.  621)  on  the  Ossiacher  See;  1660'  Ober- 
Aspang  (p.  522);  1695'  Steindorf  (p.  620);  1705'  Chiemsee  (p.  83), 
Kramsach  (p.  219);  1725'  Klansen  (p  356),  Bemau  (p.  90);  1740'  Prien 
(p.  83);  1745'  Diessen  (p.  18)  and  Unter-Schondorf  (p.  18j  on  the 
Ammer-See,  Gostling  fp.  5U). 

1750.  —  1765'  Schwatz  (p.  221),  Brixlegg  (p.  219);  1780'  Marquartstein  (p.  92); 
1785'  Fiigen  rp.  234),  Schottwien  (p.  522);  1800*  St.  Wolfgang  (p.  135) 
and  St.  Gilgea  (p.  134)  on  the  Abersee;  1810*  Unken  (p.  164);  1825' 
Hall  (p  223),  Lassnitzhohe  (p.  579);  1830'  Eisenkappel  (p.  589); 
1835'  Brixen  (p.  353);  1845'  Jenbach  (p.  220),  St.  Johann  im  Pongau 
(p.  155);  1875'  Berchtcsgaden  (p.  101):  1885'  Zell  am  Ziller  fp.  235); 
1890'  Puchberg  (p.  531);  1895  Kirchberg  am  Wechsel  (p.  522);  1905' 
Blillstatt  (p.  601),  Edlach  (p.  533),  Bludenz  (p.  267);  1925'  Stamberg 
(p.  15),  Leoni,  Feldafing.  and  Tutzing  (p.  16)  on  the  Starnberger 
See;  1930'  Kcissen  (p.  218);  1940'  Traunstein  (p.  91);  1970'  Hopf- 
garten  (p.  22?),  Stoder  (p.  562);  1980'  Kochel  and  Kochelsee  (p.  66); 
1985'  Lunz  (p.  541). 

2000.  —  'iOOC  Wildalpen  (p.  550);  2010'  Hermagor  (p.  606),  Schwarzenbach 
fp.  596),  Siesi8dnrf(p.  !:<5),  Windisch-Garsten  (p.  563);  2020"  Nieder- 
Aschau  (p.  89) ;  2035'  Ober-Drauburg  (p.  602) :  2055'  Krieglach  (p  525) ; 
2065  Mavrhofen  (p.  237);  2090'  Friesach  (p.  618) ;  2095'  Lofer  (p.  163) ; 
2100'  Admont  (p.  556);  2105'  Ruhpolding  (p.  94);  2l20  Stainach 
(p.  565);  2135'  Aussee  (p.  145),  Bezau  (p.  '276);  2160'  Spital  am  Pyhrn 
(p.  663),  St.  Johann  in  Tirol  (p.  232),  Trofaiach  fp.  551);  2190" 
Walchsee  (p.  218),  Lietzen  fp.  564),  Ramsau  near  Berchtesgaden 
fp.  110);  2200'  Vatirn  (p.  354);  2205'  Miir/.zuschlag  (p.  525);  2215' 
Grobming  (p.  567);  2220'  Lienz  (p.  474),  Weichselboden  (p.  548); 
2230"  Oeblarn  (p.  56  0,  Mie.sbach  fp.  81). 

2250.-2250'  Ober-Vellach  (p.  612);  2  60  Schruns  (p.  284);  2265'  Mellau 
(p.  276),  Murnau  (p.  47):  2275'  Hallthurm  (p.  99);  2280'  Eeit  im 
Winkel  (p.  93);  2285'  Schwarzenberg  (p.  27-5),  Mittewald  on  the 
Dobratscb  (p.  605):  2295'  Ebenhausen  (p.  64),  Prein  fp.  -533);  2300' 
Partenkirchen-Garmisch  (p.  48).  Kotscbach  (p.  607);  2325'  rrundlsee 
(p.  147);  2360'  Alt-Aussee  (p.  146);  2390'  Tegemsee  (p.  73);  2400' 
Immenstadtfp.21),  Tarvis  (p.  633),  Gmiind  (p.  608)  :  2420'  Schladming 
(p  .',6-();  2445'  Sonthofen  (p.  24);  2470'  Zell  am  See  (p  15S). 

2500. —  2510'  Aflenz  (p.  547)-,  2-525'  Kitzbiihel  (p.  229);  2550'  Miihlbach  im 
Pustertal  (p.  46o);  2560'  Waidring  (p.  22/),  Trago.ss-Oberort  (p.  527); 
2570*  Schliersee  (p.  81) ;  2.585'  Fieberbrunn  (p.  233),  Spital  am  Semme- 


xviii  III.   PLAN  OF  TOUR. 

Engl.  Feet 

ring  (p.  524);  2600'  Oberstaufen  (p.  22);  26l5'Fus3en  (p.  38),  Mitfern- 
dorf  (p.  566);  2630*  St.  Lorenzen  (p.  467);  2645'  Walcliensee  (p.  67), 
Oberstdorf  (p.  24);  2675'  Landeck  (p.  317);  2690'  Hohenschwangau 
(p.  30);  2705'  Hindelang  (p.  32) ;  2710*  Imst  (p.  31'i);  2715'  Bad  Kreuth 
(p.  76).  Hiltisau  (p.  274);  '2725'  Bruneck  (p.  46S),  Radstadt  (p.  571): 
2735'  St.  Gallenkirch  (p.  287);  2740'  Neumarkt  in  Steiermark  (p.  617) ; 
2745'  oberammergau  (p.  66). 

2750.  —  2;65'  Bad  Vellach  (p.  590);  2770'  Vordernberg  (p.  554);  2790'  Reutte 
(p.  42);  2805"  Tanfcrs  (p.  478);  2835'  Molveno  (p.  418) ;  2840'  Hinter- 
stein  (p.  33);  2870'  Pfronten  (p.  36);  2875'  Ober-Mieming  (p.  46): 
29a)'  Igls  (p.  259);  2925'  Raibl  fp.  639),  Heiligengei^t  near  Villacb 
fp.  605);  2935  Semmering  (p  524);  2955'  Kohlgmb  (p.  56);  2S80 
Vols  (p.  439),  Borca  (p.  506);  2990'  Mittenwald  (p.  59). 

3000.  -  3045'  Acbensee-Pertisau  (pp.  78,  79);  3085'  Fulpmes  (p.  303);  3110 
Sterzing  (p.  301);  3120*  Gaschurn  (p.  288);  3165'  Sarntbein  (p.  364); 
3190'  Eibsee  (p.  52),  Plansee  fp.  58);  3200"  Windisch-Matrei  (p.  194); 
3220'  Mieders  (p.  30J);  3'J55'  Deutscb-Matrei  (p.  294);  3260'  Khr- 
wald  (p.  44);  3265'  Obsteig  (p.  45);  3285'  Seis  (p.  438);  3326'  Scbon- 
berg  (p.  259i;  34(X)'  Umbausen  fp  3'>2);  3ilO'  Scbloss  Weissenstein 
(p.  194);  3430'  Bad-Gastein  (p.  167);  3446'  Saleeg  (p.  43S),  Steinacb 
am  Brenner  (p.  295):  3480"  Piander-Hotel  (p.  261). 

3500. —3500'  Krimml  (p.  189);  3560'  Weinberg  (p.  470);  3575'  Holzgau 
(p.  281);  3595'  Kastelrutb  (p.  438);  3610'  Gos.sensaas  (p.  299);  3600' 
Sillian  (p.  472);  3650'  Volderbad  (p.  225);  3675'  Dreikirchcn  (p.  357): 
3770'  Klobenstein  (p.  362);  37i'5'  Xiedendorf  (p.  47u);  3810'  Gries  am 
Brenner  (p.  297);  3840'  Lavamne  (p.  462);  3855  Innicben  (p.  472); 
3865'  Welscbnofen  (p.  445) ;  3870'  Langenfeld  (p.  322),  Weisslahn-Bad 
(p.  440),  Seefeld  (p.  63);  3^y0'  Mallnitz  (p.  172);  3905'  Ladis  (p.  337): 
3935'  Ratzes  (p.  43S) ;  3975'  Tnblacb  (p.  471);  3985'  St.  Vigil  (p.  487). 

4000.  —  4000"  Cortina  (p.  501);  4U05'  Oberbotzen  (p.  862);  404')'  Bud  Fnsch 
(p.  179);  4055'  St.  Ulrich  in  Groden  (p.  432);  4175'  Eggerhof  near 
Meran  (p.  374);  4W5'  Heiligenblut  (p.  206);  4275'  St..  Anton  am 
Arlberg  (p.  270);  4300'  Sexten-St.  Veit  (p.  493);  4315'  Innicber 
Wildbad  (p.  493);  4345'  Neu-Prags  (p.  492);  4350'  Brennerbad 
(p.  298);  4395'  Bad  Bormio  (p.  38 i);  4420'  Ridnaun  (p.  309);  4460' 
Mendel  (p.  366);  4465'  Solden  (p.  324). 

4500.  —  4500'  Alt  Rrags  (p.  491) ;  4540'  Obladi''  (p.  337);  4615'  Landro  (p.  495) ; 
4680'  St.  Cbristina  in  Groden  (p.  434);  4730'  Scbluderbacb  (p.  486); 
4740'  San  Martino  di  Castrozza  (p.  456);  4835'  Gargellen  (p.  287); 
4880'  Graun  (p.  341);  4910'  Wildsee  Prag.s  (p.  492);  4920'  Gaflei 
(p.  265) ;  4970*  Madonna  di  Campiglio  (p.  413). 

5000.  —5050'  Wolkenstein  in  Groden  (p.  435);  5055'  Trafoi  (p.  379),  Pane- 
veggio  (p.  455);  5120'  Radein  (p.  448);  5275'  Karersee  Hotel  (p.  446) ; 
6410'  Ober-Tauern  (p.  572). 

5500.  —5645'  Zurs  (p.  283);  5695'  Santa  Caterina  (p.  394);  5760'  Lago  Misu- 
rina  (p.  498);  5885'  Hochschneeberg  (p.  531). 

6000.  —  6055'  St.  Genraud  in  rfulden  (p.  3S7) ;  62lO'  Vent  (p.  326) ;  6255'  Sulden- 
Hotel  (p.  387);  6150'  Kiihtai  (p.  319). 

6500.  — 6540'  Platzwie.'ien-Hotel  (p.  491). 

Winter  Resorts.  The  popularity  of  the  Eastern  Alps  as  a 
winter-resort  has  rapidly  grown  within  the  last  ten  years  or  so.  The 
bracing  and  invigorating  effects  of  the  winter  climate  among  the 
Alps  is  principally  due  to  the  dryness  and  purity  of  the  atmosphere, 
analogous  at  the  height  of  2500-^300'  to  that  experienced  in  bright 
summer  weather  at  heights  of  not  less  than  6500'.  Dust  and  fog 
are  alike  unknown,  there  is  comparatively  little  wind,  the  weather 
is  usually  settled,  and  between  November  and  the  middle  of  January 
there  is  a  curious  inversion  of  the  thermometer,  for  the  temperature 


IV.    WALKING  TOUES.  xix 

rises  as  we  ascend.  The  sun  is  frequently  so  powerful  that  visitors 
may  comfortably  sit  in  the  open  air  for  hours  at  a  time  in  sheltered 
spots.  Many  health-resorts  and  hotels  that  used  to  close  in  autnmn 
now  enjoy  a  prosperous  winter  season.  Skating,  tobogganing,  sleigh- 
ing, ski-ing  and  other  winter  sports  are  actively  carried  on  at  many 
of  the  following  resorts. 

In  the  Bavarian  Highlands:  Stamberg  (p.  15) 5  'Garmisch-Parten- 
kirchen  (p.  48);  Oher-Ammergau  (p.  56)  j  Mittenwald  (p.  59)^  Ebenhausen 
(p.  64);  Tolz  (p.  69);  •Tegernsee  (p.  73 1;  Schliersee  (p  81);  Bayrisch-Zell 
(p.  84);  Brannenburg(p.  86)  and  Oberaudiirf  (Brunnstein,  p.  87)  in  thelnntal: 
Marquart'^tein  (p.  9./);  ^Berchtesgaden  (p.  101);  Immenstadt  (p.  21);  ''Oberst- 
dorf  (p   24)  i  Hindelang  (p.  32);  Oberstaufen  (p.  22). 

In  the  'Tvhol  and  the  Vokahlberg  :  •Kufstein  (p.  214) ;  Brixlegg  (p.  219) ; 
Schwatz  (p.  221);  'Kitibiihel  (p.  229);  Fieberbrunn  (p.  283);  Hall  (p.  223); 
BlTidenz  (p.  267);  Stuben  (p.  270);  'St.  Anton  on  the  Arlberg  (p.  270); 
Schnins  (p.  284) ;  Khrwald  and  Lermoos  (p.  44) ;  Reutte  (p.  42)  ;  Graun  (p.  341)  •- 
St.  Valentin  aut"  der  Haide  (p.  342);  Oetz  (p.  321);  Matrei  (p.  294);  *»jossen- 
sass  (p.  299);  Sterzing  (p.  30l);  Groden  (p.  432);  Bruneck  (p.  468);  Toblach 
(p.  471). 

In  Salzbubg,  Uppbe  and  Lower  Austria,  Styeia,  Cabinthia,  etc.  : 
Gmunden  (p.  137);  Ischl  (p.  141);  Zell  am  See  (p.  158);  Aussee  fp.  146); 
Schladming  (p.  668);  Windisch  Garsten  (p.  531);  Spital  am  Pyhrn  (p.  531); 
ilitferndort  (p.  536);  Payerbach  (p.  523);  Puchberg  (p.  531);  Semmering 
(p.  524);  Raxaipe  (p.  532);  Miirzzuschlau'  (p.  525);  Admont  (p.  556);  Radstadt 
(p.  571);  Velden  (p.  599);  Villach   (p.  603);  Ober-Drauburg  (p  602),  etc. 

Winter  Health  Resorts  with  a  mild  climate  (suitable  also  for  spring 
and  antumn):  Gorizia  (p.  631);  Botzeu  and  Gries  (pp.358,  361);  Meran 
(p.  368);  Arco  (p.  425);  Gardone-Fasano  (p.  430)  on  the  Lago  di  Garda. 

IV.  Walking  Tours.  Guides. 
Equipmbnt.  The  greatest  drawback  to  the  pleasure  of  travel- 
ling is  a  superabundance  of  baggage.  To  be  provided  with  an  actual 
sufficiency  and  no  more  may  be  regarded  as  one  of  the  golden 
rules  for  travellers,  A  light  'gibeciere'  or  .'Reisetasche',  such  as  may 
be  procured  in  every  town ,  amply  suffices  to  contain  all  that  is 
necessary  for  a  fortnight's  excursion.  A  change  of  flannel  shirts 
and  worsted  stockings ,  a  few  pocket-handkerchiefs,  a  pair  of  slip- 
pers ,  and  a  small  dressing-case  may  ,  after  the  first  few  days ,  be 
carried  with  hardly  a  perceptible  increase  of  fatigue.  A  piece  of 
brown  gauze  or  coloured  spectacles  to  protect  the  eyes  from  the  glare 
of  the  snow,  stout  gloves,  a  leathern  drinking-cup,  and  a  pocket- 
knife  with  a  cork-screw  should  not  be  forgotten.  Useful,  though 
less  indispensable,  are  a  field-glass  or  small  telescope,  sewing 
materials,  a  supply  of  strong  cord,  sticking-plaster,  a  small  compass, 
a  pocket-lantern,  a  thermometer,  and  an  aneroid  barometer.  Ladies 
also  should  try  to  limit  their  wardrobe  as  much  as  possible,  and  see  that 
everything  is  of  a  plain  and  serviceable  nature.  For  the  pedestrian 
a  light  Scottish  plaid  is  better  than  a  waterproof.  Special  attention 
should  be  paid  to  the  boots,  which  must  be  strong,  well-tried,  and 
thoroughly  comfortable,  as  the  slightest  tendency  to  rub  or  blister 
may  seriously  mar  the  enjoyment  of  the  walk.  For  glacier  -  tours 
and  mountain-ascents  the  soles  must  be  supplied  with  nails,  which, 


ix  IV.  WALKING  TOURS. 

however,  may  be  added  on  reaching  the  mountainous  district.  The 
traveller  should  of  course  have  a  more  extensive  reserve  of  clothing, 
especially  if  he  purposes  visiting  towns  of  importance  ;  but  it  should 
be  contained  in  a  valise  of  moderate  size,  which  he  can  easily  wield 
when  necessary,  and  forward  from  town  to  town  by  post.  In  Austria 
each  parcel  has  to  be  accompanied  by  a  separate  stamped  'Postbe- 
gleit- Adresse',  obtained  at  the  post-oftice  (i2h.~).  In  Italy  the 
maximum  weight  of  postal  packages  is  5  kilogrammes  (11  lbs.). 

The  traveller  who  intends  to  ascend  any  of  the  loftier  peaks 
should  be  provided  with  a  well-tried  Alpenstock ,  consisting  of  a 
pole  of  seasoned  ash,  5-6  ft.  long ,  shod  with  a  steel  point ,  and 
strong  enough,  when  placed  horizontally,  wiih.  the  ends  supported, 
to  bear  the  whole  weight  of  the  body.  For  the  more  difficult  ascents 
an  ice  Axe  and  Rope  also  are  necessary.  These  articles  can  gen- 
erally be  obtained  from  the  guides,  but  in  that  case  their  quality  is 
not  so  trustworthy  as  when  the  climber  has  selected  them  for 
himself.  The  best  rope,  light  and  at  the  same  time  strong,  is  made 
of  silk  or  Manilla  hemp.  In  crossing  a  glacier  the  precaution  of 
using  the  rope  should  never  be  neglected.  It  should  be  securely 
tied  round  the  waist  of  each  member  of  the  party ,  leaving  a 
length  of  about  10'  between  each  one  and  his  follower.  Ice-axes 
are  made  in  various  forms,  and  are  usually  furnished  with  a  spike 
at  the  end  of  the  handle ,  so  that  they  can  in  some  measure  be 
used  like  an  alpenstock.  —  Shoes  with  hempen  soles  are  sometimes 
used  for  mountain-climbing. 

RuiiEs.  The  enthusiastic  traveller  should  curb  his  ardour  at 
the  outset  of  his  excursion  ,  and  begin  by  moderate  performances, 
as  the  overtaxing  of  his  strength  on  a  single  occasion  will  some- 
times incapacitate  him  altogether  for  several  days.  It  often  requires 
discrimination  to  determine  what  degree  of  fatigue  can  be  borne 
with  impunity ,  and  when  walking  should  be  abandoned  for  the 
ease  of  a  carriage  ;  but  all  these  experiences  vrill  be  acquired 
without  the  aid  of  a  guide-book.  The  first  golden  rule  for  the  ped- 
estrian is  to  start  on  his  way  betimes  in  the  morning.  If  strength 
permits ,  and  a  suitable  halting-place  is  to  be  met  with ,  a  two 
hours'  walk  may  be  accomplished  before  breakfast.  At  noon  a  mod- 
erate luncheon  is  preferable  to  a  regular  table-d'hote  dinner.  Re- 
pose should  be  taken  during  the  hottest  hours ,  and  the  journey 
then  continued  till  5  or  6  p.m.,  when  a  substantial  meal  (evening 
table-d'hote  at  the  principal  hotels)  may  be  partaken  of.  When  a 
mountain  has  to  be  breasted  the  prudent  pedestrian  will  pursue 
the  'even  tenor  of  his  way'  with  regular  and  steady  steps  f^chi  va 
piano  va  sano ;  chi  va  sano  va  lontano^) ;  the  novice  alone  indulges 
in  'spurts'.  If  the  traveller  desires  a  further  maxim  for  his  guidance, 
it  may  be,  'When  fatigue  begins  enjoyment  ceases'. 

To  prevent  the  feet  from  blistering  during  a  protracted  walk- 
ing tour  they  may  be  rubbed  morning  and  evening  with  brandy 


IV.  GUIDES.  xxi 

and  tallow.  A  warm  foot-bath  with  bran  will  be  found  soothing 
after  a  long  day's  march.  Soaping  the  inside  of  the  stocking  is  an- 
other well-known  safeguard  against  abrasion  of  the  skin. 

Excursions  among  the  higher  Alps  should  not  be  undertaken 
before  July ,  nor  at  any  period  after  a  long  continuance  of  rain  or 
snow.  Glaciers  should,  if  possible  ,  be  traversed  before  10  a.m., 
after  which  hour  the  rays  of  the  sun  soften  the  crust  of  ice  formed 
over  the  fissures  and  crevasses  during  the  night.  It  is  hardly  ne- 
cessary to  state  that  experienced  guides  are  absolutely  indispensable 
for  such  excursions. 

The  cold  glacier-water  of  the  higher  regions  should  not  be 
drunk  except  in  small  quantities  mixed  with  wine,  cognac,  or 
Kirschwasser.  Cold  milk  also  is  prejudicial.  Experienced  moun- 
taineers recommend  cold  tea  as  a  safe  remedy  for  thirst.  Good  old 
wine  in  small  quantities  is  preferred  by  others. 

Over  all  the  movemeuts  of  the  pedestrian  the  Weather  holds 
despotic  sway.  Those  who  claim  acquaintance  with  the  elements 
and  their  signs  will  tell  him  of  numberless  indications  by  which 
either  foul  or  favourable  weather  may  be  predicted,  and  their  advice 
will  often  be  found  valuable.  The  barometer,  too,  should  be  con- 
sulted when  an  opportunity  offers.  Mountain-views  are  generally 
clearest  in  the  morning  or  towards  evening. 

GuTDKS.  Within  the  last  few  years  the  guides  among  the  S. 
German  and  Austrian  Alps  have  greatly  improved ,  chiefly  owing 
to  the  exertions  of  the  German  and  Austrian  Alpine  Club,  and  a 
tariff  of  fixed  charges  has  been  introduced  at  most  of  their  head- 
quarters. Competent  guides  can  now  be  obtained  in  almost  every 
part  of  Tyrol ;  and  some  of  the  Tyrolese  guides  rank  with  the 
best  in  Switzerland,  having  occasionally  been  employed  by  the  most 
eminent  British  and  German  mountaineers  for  extensive  tours 
beyond  the  limits  of  their  native  districts.  The  names  of  the  best- 
known  guides  are  given  in  the  Handbook,  and  the  charges  fixed 
by  tariff  for  the  principal  excursions  are  mentioned  also.  Each  guide 
is  usually  bound  to  carry  15  lbs.  weight  of  luggage.  Glacier- expe- 
ditions should  never  be  attempted  without  a  guide,  except  perhaps 
by  a  party  of  adepts.  When  a  glacier  is  entirely  free  from  snow 
('aper')  it  may  generally  be  traversed  in  safety  by  a  party  of  two 
persons ;  otherwise  the  party  should  consist  of  three  persons  at  least, 
all  securely  roped  together.  It  need  hardly  be  added  that  the  re- 
lations between  the  traveller  and  his  guide  should  always  be  plea- 
sant and  cordial.  For  longer  tours  it  is  often  advisable  to  engage  a 
guide  by  time.  If  the  guide  is  dismissed  at  a  distance  from  his 
home,  he  is  paid  for  the  time  necessary  to  reach  it. 

Club  Huts.  The  numerous  Club  Huts  (^Vnterkunfts-HUtten) 
erected  by  the  German  and  Austrian  Alpine  Club  and  the  Austrian 
Tourist  Club  have  done  much  to  increase  the  pleasures  and  decrease 
the  discomforts  of  the  higher  ascents     These  huts  are  generally 


xxii  V.  MOTORING. 

well  fitted  up,  and  contain  mattresses  or  hay-beds,  woollen  cover- 
lets, a  small  cooking-stove,  cooking  utensils,  plates,  and  glasses. 
A  small  sum,  fixed  by  tariff,  is  charged  for  the  accommodation 
afforded,  which  members  of  Alpine  clubs  generally  obtain  at  about 
half  the  price  paid  by  ordinary  tourists.  When  the  traveller  pur- 
poses spending  the  night  in  one  of  these  huts  and  starting  thence 
for  the  ascent,  he  should  take  a  good  supply  of  portable  provisions 
with  him  (tinned  meats,  'Erbswurst',  beef-extract,  condensed  milk, 
tea  and  coffee,  etc.);  but  many  of  them  are  now  regular  inns  in 
summer.  The  public-spirited  Oerman  and  Austrian  Alpine  Club, 
by  which  most  of  these  huts  have  been  erected ,  now  numbers 
upwards  of  86,000  members,  who  belong  to  381  different  Sections, 
about  two-thirds  of  these  being  German  and  the  other  third  Austrian. 
The  usual  annual  subscription  is  10  J/,  which  entitles  the  sub- 
scriber to  24  numbers  of  the  'Mitteilungen'  and  to  one  volume  of 
the  'Zeitschrift',  with  maps  and  illustrations.  The  Austrian  Tourist 
Club  [founded  in  1869  ;  15,000  members)  also  has  done  good  work  in 
building  refuge-huts,  improving  paths,  etc. 

The  accommodation  afforded  by  the  Chalets  of  the  Alpine  herds- 
men is  generally  very  inferior  to  that  of  the  club-huts.  "Whatever 
poetry  there  may  be  theoretically  in  a  bed  of  hay,  the  traveller  will 
find  that  the  cold  night-air  piercing  abundant  apertures,  the  jangl- 
ing of  the  cow-bells,  and  the  grunting  of  the  pigs  are  little  con- 
ducive to  refreshing  slumber. 

Health.  Tincture  of  arnica  is  a  good  remedy  for  bruises^  and  more- 
over has  a  bracing  and  invigorating  effect  if  robbed  on  the  limbs  after 
much  fatigue;  but  it  should  never  be  applied  to  broken  skin,  as  it  is  apt 
to  produce  erysipelas.  Saturnine  ointment  or  oxide  of  zin^  ointment  is 
beneficial  in  cases  of  inflammation  of  the  skin,  an  inconvenience  frequently 
caused  by  exposure  to  the  glare  of  the  sun  on  the  snow.  Cold  cream,  and, 
for  the  lips  especially,  vaseline  or  glycerine  are  also  recommended. 

For  Dian'hoea  15  drops  of  a  mixture  of  equal  parts  of  tincture  of  opium 
and  aromatic  tincture  may  be  safely  taken  every  two  hours  until  relief  is 
afforded .  The  homoeopathic  tincture  of  camphor  (5  drops  on  a  lump  of 
sugar  every  half-hour  or  so)  is  also  a  good  remedy.  The  homoeopathic 
camphor-globules  are  convenient,  but  are  more  apt  to  lose  their  strength. 

Distress  Signals.  Alpine  tourists  who  get  into  difficulties  and  find 
themselves  in  need  of  aid  may  avail  themselves  of  the  signal  code  agreed 
upon  for  that  contingency  by  the  German,  Austrian,  and  other  Alpine  Clubs. 
This  consists  in  giving  six  signals  at  regular  intervals  within  the  space 
of  a  minute,  then  pausing  for  a  minute,  and  then  repeating  the  regular 
signals.  The  answer  is  given  by  making  three  signals  at  regular  intervals 
within  the  space  of  a  minute.  The  signals  may  be  made  by  waving  a  flag 
or  a  handkerchief  on  the  end  of  an  alpenstock,  or  by  shouting,  or  by  whist- 
ling, or  by  flash-lights  from  a  mirror,  or  with  a  lantern,  etc. 

V.  Hotoring  and  Cycling  Notes. 
MoTOB  Cabs  entering  Austria  or  Germany  are  subject  to  customs- 
duty,  the  amount  being  returnable  if  the  car  quit  the  country  within 
a  given  period.  But  members  of  the  chief  automobile  clubs  are 
spared  the  necessity  of  making  this  deposit  on  conditions  explained 
in  the  usual  handbooks.    In  Austria  drivers  require  a  certificate  from 


V.  CYCLING.  xxiii 

the  authorities;  tho  car  mnst  display  a  small  number-plate  in  front 
and  a  large  number-plate  behind;  and  the  speed-limit  is  27  M. 
(45  Kil.)  per  hr.  or  in  populous  places  9  M.  (15  Kil.).  In  Germany 
the  car-owner  must  take  out  an  official  permission  (Erlaubnis-Karte ; 
np  to  30  days  40  JIf)  and  the  driver's  certificate  m»ist  be  counter- 
signed by  a  German  consul.  In  populous  districts  and  after  dark 
the  speed-limit  is  9  M.  per  hr. ;  otherwise  there  is  no  limit,  but 
driving  to  the  public,  danger,  whatever  the  speed,  is  an  offence. 
Lamps,  brakes,  and  horns  are  imperative,  but  foreigners  are  not 
required  to  carry  number-plates.  For  local  regulations  (which  vary) 
in  both  countries,  motorists  should  apply  to  the  police. 

The  foll'jwing  r>i.id9  are  either  closed  to  motors  or  are  unfit  for  motor- 
traffic  :  Lechtal  road  (R.  48),  Kniepass  road  at  Realte  (p.  42),  Plansco 
road  (Reutte-Plansee-Ammerwald,  R.  10),  Achental  road  (Jenbach-Acben- 
see,  p.  221),  Walclisee  r/>ad  (from  Itintal  to  Kossen,  p.  216),  Oetztal  road 
(p.  321),  Passeier  road  (p.  3^5),  Stubaital  road  (p.  303),  Patznann  road  (R.  49), 
Kaunser-Tal  road  (p.  338).  Griiden  road  (p.  431),  Enneberg  road  (St.  Lorenzen- 
Corvara,  R.  80),  Sexten  road  (p.  492),  Taufers  road  (R.  78),  Iseltal  road 
(p.  194),  Sarntal  road  (Bot'.en-Sarnthein,  p.  364),  Egcental  road  (Kardaun- 
Karersee  Hotel,  p.  444),  Kastelruth  road  (p.  4;S8),  Suldon  road  (p.  387), 
Cembra-Tal  road  (p.  461"),  Lavarone  road  (p.  462),  and  Ulten  road  (p.  376). 

Cycles  accompanied  by  their  owners  entering  Austria  pay  a 
customs-duty  of  60  A'.,  which  is  returned  when  the  country  is 
quitted ;  but  members  of  the  more  important  cycling  unions  can 
usually  avoid  the  necessity  for  this  deposit.  Cycles  are  admitted  to 
Germany  without  customs  formalities,  but  a  charge  of  8-10  J/  is 
made  on  crated  machines  if  they  look  new.  In  both  countries  each 
machine  must  be 'provided  with  a  brake,  bill,  and  lamp;  the  last 
must  be  lighted  after  dark  even  when  the  machine  is  stationary  or 
being  pushed.  Through -tourists  are  not  usually  bound  to  carry 
number-plates.  Where  special  cyclist-paths  are  provided  ('Rad- 
fahrwege';  usually  in  the  environs  of  larger  towns)  the  cyclist  must 
use  these.  Police  regulations  vary  as  to  the  use  of  narrow  and  steep 
streets  in  towns  and  villages,  or  of  the  side-walks  on  country- 
roads,  etc 

Rule  of  thb  Road.  In  Germany,  Vorarlberg,  Tyrol,  Upper 
Austria,  Carinthia,  and  the  Austrian  Littoral  vehicles  keepjto  the 
right  in  meeting,  and  pass  on  the  left  in  overtaking.  In  Salzburg, 
Lower  Austria,  Styria.  and  Carniola  the  reverse  is  the  rule,  as  in 
England.  Led  horses  should  be  met  and  passed  on  the  side  on  which 
the  man  in  charge  is. 

Maps.  Information  as  to  these  can  be  obtained  at  the  headquarters 
of  the  chief  motoring  and  cycling  clubs  in  England  or  America.  Among 
the  best  German  maps  are  the  following:  Strassenkarte  von  Bayern,  published 
by  the  German  Touring-Klub,  in  4  sheets  i,i  2  Jl  each  (1  :  250,000);  Profile 
der  Eavptstra-^sen  in  den  oetterreichischen  Alpenldndern.  by  Jaj^er  and  Seeger, 
in  16  sheets  at  55  h.  each  (togefher  7  Ji);  Lechner's  Tourenkarten  in  10  sheets 
at  1  Jl  TS  pf-  each;  Mitlelbach's  Strassenprofilkavte  von  Detitschland  und  Oester- 
reich  (1 :  cOO,000)  in  82  sheets  at  IV2  «*  each;  fieptag's  Radfahrer-Karten 
(1:30(J,C00)  in  60  sheets  &i  i  Jl  Zb  pf.  each  (Alpine  districts,  sheets  23-30): 
Raventtein-t  Radfahrer-KarU  fiir  die  Ost-Alpen  (1  :  cCO,000)  in  2  sheets  at  3  jf 
each ;  Brvnn't  Touren-Karte  von  Oberbayem,  Nordtirol,  und  Salzburg {2  Jflb-pf.}. 


xxiv  VI.   CXINVEYANCES. 

VI.  Conveyances. 

Kailwav  Travblling  in  Germany  is  less  expensive  than  in  most 
other  parts'  of  Europe,  and  the  carriages  are  generally  clean  and 
comfortably  fitted  up;  hut  in  Austria  the  fares  are  somewhat  higher 
and  the  carriages  inferior.  The  second-class  carriages ,  provided 
with  spring-seats ,  are  often  better  than  those  of  the  first  class  in 
England.  Smoking  is  allowed  in  all  the  carriages,  except  those  'Fiir 
Nichtraucher'  and  the  coupes  for  ladies.  The  speed  seldom  exceeds 
25  M.  per  hour,  and  as  the  railways  are  generally  well  organised  and 
under  the  supervision  of  government,  accidents  are  happily  rare.  No 
one  is  admitted  to  the  platform  without  either  a  railway-ticket  or  a 
ipXitform  -  ticket  (Bahnsteiykarte).  Hand -luggage  is  free,  but  the 
heavier  luggage  must  be  booked  and  a  ticket  procured  for  it ;  and 
this  being  done,  the  traveller  need  be  under  no  apprehension,  as  it 
will  be  kept  in  safe  custody  at  its  destination  until  he  presents  his 
ticket,  When  a  frontier  has  to  be  crossed  the  traveller  is  strongly 
recommended  to  keep  his  luggage  with  him,  and  to  superintend  the 
custom-house  examination  in  person.  —  English  money  is  occasion- 
ally refused  at  the  Austrian  ticket-offices,  and  the  traveller  should 
therefore  always  be  provided  with  a  sufficient  store  of  Austrian  or 
German  money. 

Diligences,  caAledi  ^Eilwagen''  or  'Mallepostes  in  Austria,  gener- 
ally carry  three  passengers  only,  two  in  the  inside  and  one  in  the 
coupe.  The  latter  alone  affords  a  tolerable  survey  of  the  scenery, 
and  should  if  possible  be  secured.  In  much-frequented  districts  it  is 
frequently  engaged  several  days  beforehand.  The  guards,  who  are 
often  retired  non-commissioned  officers,  are  generally  well-informed 
and  obliging.  The  usual  quantity  of  luggage  allowed  to  each  pass- 
enger does  not  exceed  20 lbs.,  overweight  being  charged  for  by 
tariff.  Passengers  are  sometimes  required  to  book  their  luggage  two 
hours  before  the  time  of  starting,  or  even  on  the  previous  evening. 
—  The  old  'St€llwag€n\  formerly  the  chief  means  of  transit  in  Tyrol, 
has  now  been  superseded  by  the  more  comfortable  Omnibus.  On 
nearly  all  the  chief  routes  Post  Omnibuses  or  Mail  Coaches  now  run, 
with  relays  of  horses  at  the  different  stages.  The  best  places  are  the 
cabriolet  and  the  coup^j  and  travellers  should  secure  their  seats  in 
good  time.  —  Motor  Omnibuses  also  ply  on  several  routes. 

Extra-Post.  The  usual  tariff  in  Austria  for  a  carriage-and-pair 
for  four  persons  with  moderate  luggage  is  about  iO  K.  per  stage  of 
15  kilometres  (93/8  Engl.  M.).  For  a  party  of  four  persons  posting 
is  cheaper  than  travelling  by  diligence,  and  of  course  pleasanter.  — 
In  engaging  Peivate  Cakeiages  the  stipulation  should  always  be 
made  that  the  fare  includes  all  tolls. 


Vn.  MAPS.  XXV 

Vn.  Haps. 

The  maps  contained  in  the  Handbook  will  meet  the  requirements 
of  all  ordinary  travellers ,  but  the  mountaineer  and  the  pedestrian 
may  occasionally  desire  to  consult  others  on  a  larger  scale.  The  best 
of  these  are  enumerated  below. 

Bavaria.  Topographischer  Atlas  von  Bayern  (1 :  50,000;  i^j^'^ 
per  sheet,  copper-plate  3  J(,  monn tain-sheets  in  colours  l^'o  Jf).  — 
Topographische  Karte  von  Bayern  (1 :  25,000;  1  Jf  per  sheet).  All 
the  sheets  of  the  Alpine  districts  have  been  issued.  —  Karte  des 
Deutschen  Reiches  (1 :  100,000),  50  pf.  per  sheet,  in  colours  75  pf., 
copper-plate  i^/o  Jl-  Southern  Bavaria  occupies  18  sheets  (the 
frontier-sheets  contain  also  the  adjoining  Austrian  districts). 

AusTBiA.  The  Spezialkarte  der  osterreichisch  -  ungarischen  Mon- 
archies published  by  the  Imperial  Military-Geographical  Institute 
of  Vienna  (1:75,000;  1  ujf  per  sheet,  on  cloth  1  .^80pf.),  embraces 
not  only  the  Austrian  Alps  but  also  the  adjoining  parts  of  Bavaria 
and  Italy.  A  number  of  sheets  have  been  published  with  the  Marked 
Paths  in  colours  (1  .^  40  or  2jf  20  pf.).  The  Imperial  MUitary 
Geographical  Institute  has  begun  also  to  issue  a  series  of  Topo- 
graphical Detail  Maps  (1  :  50,000),  with  the  marked  paths  in  colours 
(each  sheet  3  A".  40  A.).  —  Freytag's  Tour isten  -  Wand erkarten 
(1 :  100,000),  showing  the  marked  paths  in  colours  (13  sheets  at 
2  K.  each,  on  cloth  2  K.  80  h.). 

Italy.  The  Carta  topografica  del  Regno  d' Italia  (1  :  75,000;  1  fr. 
per  sheet)  is  published  by  the  Keale  Instituto  Geograflco  Militare. 

Other  first-class  special  maps  are  the  following,  published  by 
the  German  and  Austrian  Alpine  Club  (scale  1 :  50,000) :  Zillertaler 
Alpen  (2  sheets,  2^  each),  Venediger-Gruppe  (2  Jif),  Kaisergebirge 
(1  Ulf),  Berchtesgadener  Land{pJf},  Karwendelgruppe(2Jf),  Gross- 
glocknergruppe  (2  tV/),  Ortlergruppe  (2  Jf)^  Sonnblick  und  Vmge- 
bung  (1  ty^),  Oetztaler Alpen  (4  sheets,  2  Ji  each),  Schlern  and  Rosen- 
garten(2Jf)f  Ferwallgruppe  (2,/4f),  Adamello and Presanella Oruppe 
(2  Jif)y  Rieserftrner-Gruppe  (1  ^^,  and  Ankogel- Hochalmspitz- 
Gruppe  (2,.^).  On  the  scale  1  :  25,000:  Schlern  and  Rosengarten- 
Gruppe  (2  ^ff),  Langkofel  and  Sella-Gruppe  (2  Jf),  Marmolata- 
Oruppe  (2  Jf),  Allgduer  and  Lechtaler  Alpen  (2  sheets,  2  Jf  each), 
and  Brenta-Gruppe  (3  J/).  Also  (scale  1  :  100,000)  Dolomiten-Karte 
(E.  and  W.  sheets  2  Jf  each).  The  prices  given  are  those  for 
members  of  Alpine  Clubs;  the  booksellers  charge  double. 

Vin.  Hotels. 

Little  variation  occurs  in  the  accommodation  and  charges  of 
flrst-class  hotels  in  the  principal  towns  and  watering-places  through- 
out Germany  and  Austria ;  but  it  frequently  happens  that  in  old- 
fashioned  hotels  of  unassuming  exterior  the  traveller  finds  as  much 
real  comfort  as  in  the  modern  establishments ,  while  the  charges 


xivi  Vra.  HOTELS. 

are  much  lower.  The  best  houses  of  both  descriptions  are  therefore 
enumerated  in  the  Handbook. 

Where  the  traveller  remains  for  a  week  or  more  at  an  hotel ,  it 
is  advisable  to  pay,  or  at  least  call  for  his  account  every  two  or 
three  days,  in  order  to  obviate  the  risk  of  erroneous  insertions. 
Verbal  reckonings  are  objectionable.  A  waiter's  mental  arithmetic 
is  apt  to  be  faulty ,  and  his  mistakes  are  seldom  in  favour  of  the 
traveller.  A  habit  too  often  prevails  of  presenting  the  bill  at  the 
last  moment,  when  no  time  is  left  for  the  detection  of  errors  or  wil- 
ful impositions.  Those  who  purpose  starting  early  in  the  morning 
will  do  well  to  ask  for  their  bills  on  the  previous  evening. 

A  peculiarity  of  many  of  the  Austrian  inns  is  that  they  have  a 
Oastzimmer'  for  the  humbler  classes  on  the  groundfloor ,  while  the 
Salle  h  Manger  for  more  distinguished  visitors  is  on  the  first  floor. 
The  viands  and  liquors  supplied  in  these  apartments  are  gener-' 
ally  the  same ,  while  the  charges  difler  considerably.  Pedestrians 
and  travellers  of  moderate  requirements  will  find  the  country  inns 
in  S.  Germany  and  the  German  parts  of  Tyrol  very  reasonable, 
5-6s.  a  day  being  generally  sufficient  to  include  every  item.  In 
the  Italian  districts,  however,  the  charges  are  higher  by  about  one- 
half,  and  larger  gratuities  are  expected  by  the  attendants.  Trav- 
ellers about  to  explore  very  remote  districts  are  recommended  to 
take  a  supply  of  tea,  coffee,  or  chocolate  with  them.  Where  there 
are  no  inns,  accommodation  may  generally  be  obtained  at  the  cur^s 
on  reasonable  terms. 

The  Post  Inns  are  generally  good.  Those  patronised  by  the 
'Stellwagen'  are  very  inferior,  although  convenient  for  persons  tra- 
velling by  these  vehicles,  especially  when  encumbered  with  luggage. 

Some  of  the  Austrian  dishes  have  curious  names;  e.g.  'Garniertes 
Kindfleisch'  or  'Feines  Kindfleish\  boiled  beef  with  various  vegetables, 
usually  very  good;  'Gulyas',  Hungarian  baked  meat,  peppered;  'Paprika- 
huhn",  fowl  prepared  in  a  similar  way;  'Jungfernbraten'',  roast  pork  with 
juniper-berries;  'Matrosen-Braten'',  'Gedampfter  Spitz',  'Ofener  Braten', 
'Husaren-Braten',  varieties  of  stewed  beef ;  'Ungarisches  Rebhuhn',  pickled 
veal;  'Fisolen',  beans;  'Heurige  Erdapfel',  new  potatoes;  'Carfiol',  cauli- 
flower; 'Kren\  horse-radish;  'Aspic\  jelly;  'Risibisi',  rice  and  peas; 
'Beuscher,  calves'  lungs  in  vinegar;  'Junges  Wild',  ragout  or  entrails  of 
game,  etc. ;  'Kaiserfleisch',  smoked  sucking-pig;  'Krenfleisch',  stewed  pork 
with  horse-radish;  'Frankfurter',  small  boiled  sausages.  —  Cold  dishes 
and  whets  are  grouped  under  the  heading  *Hors  d'oeuvres'  or  'Assietten'.  — 
Among  favourite  sweet  dishes  are:  'Strudel  mit  Roster',  thin  pastry  with 
steamed  plums;  'Schmarrn'  a  kind  of  pastry;  'Bohmische  Dalken',  pastry 
with  stewed  plums  (p6wedel);  'Topfenhaluska',  dumplings  with  curds; 
'Koch',  souflFl^. 

Table-wine  is  served  in  open  bottles  (V4  litre)  or  in  glasses,  and  is 
usually  drunk  mixed  with  soda-water  (syphon)  or  other  mineral  water. 
'Ein  achtel  gespritzt'  means  Vs  litre  of  wine  with  Vs  litre  of  soda-water; 
'doppelV  or  'voll  gespritzt'  means  with  twice  the  quantity  of  soda-water. 

English  travellers  often  impose  considerable  trouble  by  ordering 
things  almost  unknown  in  German  usage ,  and  are  apt  to  become 
involved  in  disputes  owing  to  their  ignorance  of  the  language.  They 


X.    VOCABULARY  OF  ALPINE  TERMS.  xxvii 

hould  therefore  endeavour  to  learn  enough  of  the  language  to  render 
them  intelligible  to  the  servants,  and  as  far  as  possible  to  conform 
to  the  habits  of  the  country. 

IX.  Post  and  Telegraph  Offices. 

Postal  Rates.  Austria,  Hungary,  and  Bosnia  each  have  postage- 
stamps  of  their  own.  Ordinary  Letters  within  Austria  -  Hungary, 
Bosnia,  and  Germany,  10  h.  per  20  grammes  (2/3  oz.);  for  foreign 
countries.  25  h.  per  15  grammes  (l/o  oz.).  Registered  Letters  25  h. 
more.  —  Post  Cards  5  /».,  for  abroad  lO  h.  ;  reply  post-cards  10  and 

20  h.  —  Letter  Cards  6  h.  (for  correspondence  within  any  one  town), 
10  h.,  and  20  h.  —  Stamps  may  be  purchased  at  most  tobacco-shops. 
Foreigners  should  be  careful  not  to  put  Austrian  stamps  on  letters 
mailed  in  Hungary,  or  vice  versa. 

Telbgkams.  The  charge  for  a  telegram  within  Austria-Hungary, 
Bosnia,  and  Germany  is  6  h.  per  word  (minimum  60  /i.).  For  each 
foreign  telegram  a  charge  of  60  h.  is  made  plus  the  following  rates 
per  word:   Great  Britain  and  Ireland  26^.;   Belgium  or  Denmark 

21  /j. ;  France  16  h. ;  Italy  8-16  ft.;  Switzerland  9/i.;  Netherlands 
l9/». ;  Norway  32  /».;  Russia  or  Sweden  24  h.  ■  Turkey  28  h.;  Canada 
1  K.  50  h.i  United  States  of  N.  A.  1  K.  50-2  K.  50  h. 


X.  Vocabulary 

Ach,  Ache  (Ger.),  brook,  torrent. 

Atp^  or  Alpe  (Ger.),  a  mountain- 
pasture,  usually  with  a  'Senn- 
hiitte'  or  chalet. 

AlpenglUhen  (Ger.),  glow  on  the 
mountains  after  sunset. 

Arete  (Fr. ;  Ger.  Grat),  a  sharp 
and  precipitous  ridge. 

Bauer  (Ger.),  peasant;  often  ap- 
plied to  a  small  mountain-farm, 
as  well  as  to  its  owner. 

Bergschrund  (Ger.),  a  chasm  or 
gulf  between  the  n^ve,  or  snow 
at  the  head  of  a  glacier,  and 
the  snow  that  remains  attach- 
ed to  the  rock  itself. 

Boden  (Ger.),  the  floor  or  level 
part  of  a  valley. 

Cheminee  (Fr. ;  Ger.  Kamiri),  a 
narrow  and  precipitous  gully. 

Cima  (Ital.),  summit,  peak. 

Col  (Fr.),  a  depression  in  a  moun- 


of  Alpine  Terms. 

tain  -  ridge  ,  the  culminating 
point  of  a  pass. 

Couloir  (Fr.),  a  gully  tilled  with 
snow. 

Crampons  (Fr. ;  Ger.  Steigeisen^, 
climbing-irons,  attached  to  the 
feet  to  facilitate  an  ascent  over 
hardened  snow. 

Crevasse  (Fr.),  a  rift  or  fissure  in 
a  glacier. 

Femer  (Ger.),  glacier,  snow- 
mountain. 

Firn  (Ger. ;  Fr.  neve),  the  frozen 
snow  on  the  upper  part  of  a 
glacier. 

Glacier  Mill,  a  vertical  opening 
in  a  glacier,  with  a  stream, 
formed  by  the  melting  of  the  ice 
on  the  surface,  falling  into  it. 

Glacier  Tables,  slabs  of  rock  on 
a  glacier,  which  protect  the  ice 
below  them  from  the  infiuence 


X.  VOCABULARY  OF  ALPINE  TERMS. 


of  the  sun,  while  the  surround- 
ing ice  dissolves. 

(rletscher  (Ger.),  glacier. 

(iletscherschliff  (Ger,),  glacier- 
action,  striation ;  also  applied 
to  rock  striated,  polished,  or 
furrowed  by  glacier-action. 

Grat^  see  Arete. 

Hof  (Ger.),  farm-house,  hamlet. 

fl^om  (Ger.),  peak,  sharp  summit. 

Hutte  (Ger.),  hut,  chalet. 

Ice- fall  (Fr.  Sirac\  the  exten- 
sive fracture  in  a  glacier  occa- 
sioned by  a  sudden  change  of 
level  in  its  bed. 
' Joch  (Ger.,  'yoke'),  mountain- 
pass. 

Kamin,  see  Cheminee. 

Kees  (Tyrol),  glacier. 

Kessel  (Ger.,  'kettle',  *  cauldron'), 
a  mountain-basin. 

KLamrn  (Ger.),  a  cleft,  a  gorge. 

Klause  (Ger.),  a  defile. 

Kofel.,  Kogel,  Kopf  (Ger.),  moun- 
tain-summit. 

Lawine  (Ger.),  avalanche.  The 
Staub-Lawine  ('dust- avalan- 
che') is  formed  of  loose,  fresh- 
fallen  snow ;  the  Grund-La- 
wine,  which  occurs  in  spring, 
is  more  compact  and  conse- 
quently more  destructive. 

Loch  (Ger.,  'hole'),  a  cavern,  a 
gorge. 

Malga  (Ital.),  same  as  Alp. 

Massif  (Fr,),  a  mountain-mass, 
the  solid  rock  or  foundation  of 
a  mountain. 


Moraine  (Fr.),  heaps  of  rock  and 
rubble  or  detritus  at  the  margin 
of  a  glacier.  Lateral  Moraines^ 
those  on  each  side  of  the  ice- 
stream.  Medial  Moraines  ^  those 
in  the  middle  of  large  glaciers 
formed  by  the  junction  of  two 
smaller  ones.  Terminal  Mor- 
aines, the  deposits  of  rubbish 
at  the  foot  of  a  glacier. 

Mulde  (Ger.,  'trough'),  hollow  or 


Neve,  see  Fim. 

Sasso  (Ital.),  rock,  rocky  moun- 
tain, 

Sattel  (Ger.),  saddle,  depression 
in  a  ridge  (comp.  Col  and  JocK). 

Scharte  (Ger.),  gap,  pass. 

Schrund  (Ger.),  same  as  Crevasse. 

Senner  (Ger.),  Alpine  herdsman. 

Sennhiltte  (Ger.),  chalet. 

Serac  (Fr.),  see  Ice- fall. 

Spitze  (Ger.),  a  peak,  pointed 
summit. 

Stock,  Gebirgsstock  (Ger.),  same 
as  Massif. 

Tauem  (Ger.),  the  name  of  the 
principal  chain  of  the  E.  Alps, 
also  applied  in  Tyrol  and  Styria 
to  the  passes  over  it. 

Tor,  Tori  (Ger.),  the  culmin- 
ating point  of  a  pass ;  similar 
to  Joch. 

Tobel  (Ger.),  a  gorge. 

Vedretta  (Ital.),  a  glacier. 

Wand  (Ger.,  'wall'),  mountain- 
slope,  precipice. 


I.  SOUTHERN  BAVARIA. 


1.  Munich 4 

Eovirons:  Nymphenburg;  Schleissheim ;  Grosshesse- 
lohe,  14. 

2.  Starnberger  See.    Hohe  Peissenberg.    Ammersee.  .    .      15 

Schloss  Berj;,  15.  —  Rottmannshohe,  16.  —  From  Peissen- 
berg to  Saulgrub,  17.  —  Andechs,  18.  —  From  Weil- 
heim  to  Mering,  19. 

3.  From  Munich  to  Lindau 19 

From  Kaufering  to  Schongau.  19.  —  From  Augsburg  to 
Buchloe,  20.  —  Mariatierg.  Bleader.  Excursions  from 
Immenstadt.    Immeustadter  Horn.    Steineberg.    Stuiben, 

21.  —  Excursions  from  Oberstaufen.  From  Rotenbach 
to  the  Pfander  via  Scheideg?  and  to  Bregenz  via  Weiler, 

22.  —  Excursions  from  Lindau.  Bad  Schacben,  Linden- 
hof,  Wasserburg,  Hoierberg.  23. 

4.  From  Immenstadt  to  Oberstdorf.    The  Allgau  Alps   .      24 

Griinten,  24.  —  Excursions  from  Oberstdorf.  Faltenbach 
Waterfall.  Kiihberg.  Hofmannsruhe.  Jauchenkapf.  Was- 
ach.  Tiefenbach.  Sturmanns-Hohle.  Zwingsteg  andWalser 
Schanze.  Breitach-Klamm.  Freiberg-See.  Spielmannsau. 
HoUtobel.  Geisalp  Lakes.  Oytal,  Birgsau, 35-23.  —Mountain 
Ascents  from  Oberstdorf.  Nebelhorn.  Sollereck.  Fellhorn. 
Muttler.  Rauheck.  Kreuzeck.  Hofats.  Gp.  Krottenkopf. 
HochvogeL  Madelegabel.  Hochfruttspitze.  Trettucbspitze. 
Hohe  Licht.  Heilbronner  Weg.  Biberkopf.  Linkerskopf. 
Hohe  Ifen,  29.  —  From  Oberstdorf  to  the  Lechtal  via  the 
Madele-Joch  <t  via  the  Hornbaoh-.Toch,  30,  31.  —  Kauf- 
beurer  Hau?.  Urbeleskarspitze.  Schrofen  Pass.  Halden- 
wangereck,  31.  —  Grosse  Steinscharte.  Gentschel-Joch, 
From  Oberstdorf  to  Hittisau  via  Rohrmoos,  32. 

0.     From  Immenstadt  to  Reutte  via  Tannheim 32 

Iseler.  Duumen.  Hinterstein.  Eisenbreche.  Geishorn. 
Jubilaums-Weg.  Hochvugel.  33.  —  From  Hinterstein  to 
Oberstdorf  over  the  Zeiger  Or  the  Himmeleck.  From 
Hinterstein  to  Tannheim  over  the  Schafwanne  or  the 
Kirchdach-Scharte.  Vil«alp-Sce.  Traualp-See,  34.  — 
Schochenspitze.     Tannheiraer  Hiitte,  35. 

6.  From  Kempten  to  Reutte  via  Pfronten 85 

Wertach.  Excarsiona  from  Nesselwang.  Edelsberg,  36.  — 
Excursions  from  Pfronten.  Astha;  Fallmiihle  ;  Falken- 
atein-,  Edelsberg;  Aggenstein,  36.  37.  —  Reintal.  Ottu- 
ilayr-Hutte.     Schlicke,  37. 

7.  From  Biessenhofeu  to  Reutte  via   Fiissen.     Hohen- 
schwangau ' .    .      38 

Environs  of  Fiissen,  39.  — Neu-Schwanatein  and  Environs. 
Over  the  Schutzensteig  to  Linderbof.  Tegelberg.  Sau- 
ling.     Hocbplatte,  41. 

8.  From  Reutte  to  Imst  or  Telfs  via  the  Fern  Pass.    .    .      42 

Stuiben  Falls.  Tauern.  Heiterwang-See,  43.  —  Seeben-See. 
Cobur^er  Hiitte.  Biberwierer  Scharte.  Griinstein-Scharte. 
Upaspitze.  Zugspitze.  Schneefemerkopf,  44.  —  Aelples- 
kopf.  Wannig,  45.  —  From  Nassereit  to  Telfa  via  Ober- 
Mieming.  Simmering.  Griinstein.  Griesspitzen.  Alpl- 
h»us.     From  Ober-Mieming  to  Stams  or  Telfs,   45,  46. 

Baedeker's  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Edit.  1 


SOUTHERN  BAVARIA. 


9.  From  xMunich  to  Garmisch-Partenkircheii 46 

Heimgarten.  Herzogstand.  From  Eschenlohe  to  the 
Walchensee  through  the  Eschen-Talj  to  the  Krotfenkopf, 
47.  —  Excursions  from  Partenkirchen.  St.  Anton.  Fauken- 
Schlucht.  Gschvvandner  Bauer,  Riaser  See,  49.  —  3Iaxi- 
milianshohe.  Werdenfels.  Pllegersee.  Kuhflucht.  Partnach- 
Klamm.  Grai^eck.  Eckbauer,  50.  —  Reintal -Hospiz. 
Kreuzeck-Haus.  Hochalm.  Hollental-Klamm,61.  — Rififel- 
Scharte.  Badersee.  Eibsee.  Wank.  Kramer.  Krottenkopf, 
52.  —  Schachen-Alp.  Meiler-Hutte.  Dreitorspitze.  Muster- 
stein.  Alpspit/.e,  53.  —  Hochblassen.  Zugspitze,  54.  — 
Schneefernerkopf.  Hochwanner.  From  Partenkirchen  to 
Mittenwald  via  Elmau;  to  theWalchensee.  FromGarmisch 
to  Lermoos.  From  the  EihseeovertheTorlento  Ehrwald,55. 

10.  From   Munich  to    Fiissen  via    Ober-Ammergau  and 
Linderhof 56 

a.  From  Munich  to  Ober-Ammergau 66 

b.  From  Ober-Ammergau  to  Linderhof  and  Fiissen.    .      57 
From  the  Plansee  to  Partenkirchen,  58. 

11.  From  Partenkirchen  via  Mittenwald  to  Zirl  (Innsbruck)      59 

Excursions  from  Mittenwald,  Lautersee.  Ferchensee. 
Schachen.  Leutasch-Klamm.  Kranzberg.  Leutasch-Tal. 
Hochmunde.  Gaistal.  Vereins-Alpe.  W.  Karwendelspitze. 
Wcirner.  Schottelkarspitze.  Arnspitze,  60,  61.  —  Kar- 
wendel-Tal,  Hifiterau-Tal.  Haller  Anger-Haus,  62.  —  La- 
fatscher-Joch.  Gleiersch-Tal.  Erl-.Sattel.  Stempel-Joch. 
Reitherspitze.     From  Seefeld  to  Telfs  via  Mosern,  63. 

12.  From  Munich  to  Mittenwald  via  Kochel.    Walchensee.      64 

a.  Isartal  Railway  from  Munich  to  Kochel 64 

b.  From  Munich  to  Kochel  and  Mittenwald  via  Tutzing      65 
From  Staltach  to  Murnau  over  the  Aidlinger  Hohe,  65.  — 
Benediktenwand.    Schlehdorf,  66.  —  Herzogstand.    Heim- 
garten.   Jochberg,  67.  —  Barmsee.   Schottelkarspitze,  63. 

13.  From  Munich  to  Bad  Tolz  and  Mittenwald 68 

Excursions  from  Bad  Tolz.  Blomberg.  Zwiesel.  Buchberg, 
69,  70.  —  From  Bad  Tolz  via  Heilbrunn  to  Bichl;  to  the 
Walchensee  via  Jachenau,  70.— Excursions  from  Lenggries. 
Benediktenwand.  Brauneck.  Kirchstein.  Geigerstein. 
Fockenstein.  Kampen.  Seekarkreuz.  Rossstein  and  Buch- 
stein.  SchoDberg,70,  71, — Hochalpe.  From  Fall  to  Achen- 
wald.  Diirrach-Klamm.  Lerchkogel.  Scharfreiter,  71,  — 
Riss.  Rental.  Tortal.  Schonalpen-Joch.  Falken,etc.  Ladiz 
and  Lalider-Tal.  Over  the  Plumser  Joch  to  Pertisau,  72.  — 
From  Vorder-Riss  by  the  Soiern  Lakes  to  Mittenwald,  73. 

14.  From  Munich  to  Tegernsee  and  to  Jenbach  via  the 
Achensee 73 

Kaltenbrunn,73. — Excursions  from  Tegernsee.  Pfliegelhof. 
Parapluie.  Leeberger.  Bauer  in  der  Au,  Freihaus.  Falls  of 
the  Rottach.  Neureut.  Riederstein.  Baumgartenschneid. 
Hirschberg.  Wallberg.  Risserkogel,  74-76.  —  Excursions 
from  Kreuth.  Wolfsschlucht.  Gais  Alp.  Konigs-Alp. 
Schildenstein.  Schinder.  Rossstein,  76,  77.  —  Hochalpe. 
Juifen,  77.  —  Fnnu  Achenkirch  to  Steinberg,  GuflFert, 
Unniitz.  78.  —  Spieljoch.  Kolhalpen-Joch.  Kloben-Joch. 
Seekarspitze.  Hochplatte.  Balrenkopf.  Sonnjoch.  From 
Pertisau  to  Hiuter-Riss  over  the  Grammai-Joch  and  to 
Schwaz  over  the  Stanser- Joch,  79.  —  Erfurter  Hiitte. 
Hochiss.    Rofan.    Soonwendioch,  80. 


SOUTHERN  BAVARIA. 


15.  From  Munich  to  Knf stein  via  Scbliersee  and  Bayrisch- 

Zell 80 

SUdelberg.  From  Miesbach  to  Birkenstein.  Schliersberg. 
From  Schliersee  to  Tegernsee,  81.  —  From  Neuhaus  to 
Falepp.  Spitzingsee.  From  Falepp  to  Brixlegg;  to  Landl 
bv  the  Elend  Alp.  Brecherspitze.  Bodenschneid.  Jager- 
kamp.  Rotwand,82.  —  Miesing.  Auerspitze.  Wendelstein. 
From  Keuhaus  to  Tegernsee  by  the  Kiihzagel,  83.  — 
Traithen.  Hinteres  Sonnwendjoch.  From  Bayrisch-Zell 
to  Oberaudorf.  From  Landl  to  Falepp  via  the  Ackern 
Alp.     Vorder-Tiersee,  84. 

16.  From  Munich  to  Kufstein  via  Rosenheim oO 

From  Graflng  to  Wasserburg;  to  Glonn,85.  —  From  Munich 
to  Rosenheim  via  Holzkirchen.  From  Aibling  to  Feiln- 
bach.  Wendelstein.  Breitenstein.  Neubeuern.  Nussdorf. 
Heuberg.  Hochries.  86.  —  E.vcursion?  from  Brannenburg. 
Rambold-Platte.  Wendelstein.  Excursions  from  oberau- 
dorf. Kranzhorn.  Spitzstein.  Briinnstein,  87.  —  Traithen. 
Trains-Joch.  88. 

17.  From  Munich  to  Salzburg.    Chiemsee ob 

Schloss  Herrnchiemsee,  SS.  —  Seeon.  Aschau.  Kampen- 
wand,  89.  —  From  Aschau  to  Kufstein  vi;i  Sachrang. 
Bernau.  Wildbad  Adelhol/en.  Max-Hutte.  Hochfelln, 
90.  —  Hochgern.  Excursions  from  Traunstein.  Empfing. 
Hochberg.  Hochhorn.  Waging.  From  Traunstein  to 
Reichenhall  via  Inzell;  to  Troatberg,  91. 

18.  From  Uebersee  to  Reit  im  Winkel  and  via  Ruhpolding 

to  Traunstein ""^ 

Excursions  from  Marquartstein.  Schnappen  -  Kapelle. 
Hochgern.  Hochplatte,  92.  —  From  Marquartstein  to 
Kossen  via  Schleching!  Geigelstein.  Pass  Klobenstein. 
Excursions  from  Reit  im  Winkel.  Miiser-Alpe,  Fellhorn, 
93.  —  Winkelmoos  Alp.  From  Reit  im  Winkel  to  Traun- 
stein via  Ruhpolding.  Seehauser  Kienberg.  Diirrnbach- 
horn.  Staubfall.  Urschlau.  Rauachberg,  94.  —  3Iaria- 
Eck.     Teisenberg,  95. 

19.  From  Munich  to  Reichenhall •      "& 

Excursions  from  Reichenhall.  St.  Zeno.  Gross-Gmain. 
Bavrisch-Gmain.  Alpgarten.  Nonn.  Padinger-Alpe.  List- 
aee.  Molkenbaner.  Jettenberg.  Karkopf.  Thumsee.  Maut- 
hausl.  Anger.  Stoisser  Alpe.  Zwiesel.  Hochstauffen,  97-99. 

20.  Berchtesgaden  and  Environs "" 

a.  From  Reichenhall  to  Berchtesgaden 99 

b.  From  Salzburg  to  Berchtesgaden 100 

Lockstein.  Brine  Conduit.  Aachauer  Weiher.  Konigs- 
Weg.    Gem.    Kneifelapitze.    Bischofswiesen.  Kastenstein, 

iUS.  —  Bockl -Weiher.  Boschberg.  Schlossbichl.  Gem. 
Schonau.  Konigs-See,  104.  —  Gotzen  Alp.  From  the 
Konigs-See  to  Golling  across  the  Torrener  Joch.  Obere- 
Salzberg.     Gohlstein.     Vorderbrand.     Scharitzkehl    Alp, 

106.  —  Almbach-Klamm.     Au.     Tote   Mann.    Griinstein, 

107.  —  Bossfeld.  Jenner.  Hohe  Brett  Schneibstein. 
Kahlersberg.  Untersberg.  Watzmann,  108.  —  Hohe  Gcill. 
SteinemeMeer.  Karlinger-Haus.  109.  —  Soldenkopfl.  Wim- 
bach-Tal.  Hundstod.  Ramsau,  110.  —  Wartatein.  Mordau- 
Alm.  Blaneis  Glacier.  Edelweisslahnerkopf.  Stadelhom, 
111.  —  Hochkalter.  Hirschbichl.  Kammerlinghorn.  Hoch- 
eisspitze.    Kleine  Hirschbichl.    Seisenberg-Klamm,  112. 


1» 


1.  Munich.' 

Railway  Stations.  1.  <'.knteal  Railway  Station  (PI.  D,  E,  5,  II; 
"Restaurant),  the  terminus  for  most  lines.  The  omnibuses  of  the  larger 
hotels  meet  the  trains  here  (80  pf-l  J().  —  2  Isaktal  Railway  Station 
(PI.  D,  S,  /;  Restaurant),  for  the  local  line  to  Wolfratshausen  and  Kochel 
(p.  64).  —  3,  4.  SocTHEBN  Station  (PI.  D,  8,  T)  and  IIastekn  Station 
(PI.  H,  7;  /),  supplementary  stations  of  little  importance  to  tourists.  — 
Porter  from  the  station  to  a  cab,  '20  pf.  up  to  110  lbs.,  4U  pf.  up  to  220  lbs. ; 
from  the  Central  Station  into  the  town,  small  articles  20-30  pf.,  trunk 
under  110  lbs.  40-60  pf.,  etc.  —  Cabs,  see  p.  5. 

Hotels  (rooms  should  be  engaged  beforehand  in  the  season).  '  Vier 
Jahreszeiten  (Four  Seasons;  PI.  a,  F  6,  II),  Maximilian-Str.,  240  R.  at  6-12, 
B.  l'/2,  dej.  4,  D.  6,  S.  31/2  UT;  Grand-Hotel  Continental  (PI.  e,  E  5 ;  //), 
Otto-Str.  6,  160  R.  from  'n,  B.  IV2,  dej.  4,  D.  6  U(f;  "^Regina  Palast  Hotel 
(PI.  r  p,  Eoj  //),  Maximiliaus-Platz  5,  240  R.  at  5-15,  B.  I'/z,  dej.  3,  D.  5, 
S.  3V-2,  pens,  from  10  Jt  (60  baths);  'Bayerisoheii  Hor  (PI.  b,  F  .'i;  //), 
Pr  imenade-PIatz  19,  310  R.  at  5-25,  B.  I'/a,  D.  4,  S.  31/2  Jl;  'Rdssisciier 
H(.K  (PI.  fir,  E  4;  //;,  utto-Str.  4,  80  R.  at  4-12,  D.  4  Jf.  —  Bellevue  (PI.  c, 
E  5;  //),  Karls-Platz,  160  R.  at  3-7,  D.  3-'t  J( ;  •Kheinisciikr  Hof  (PI.  d, 
E  6;  11),  Baver-Str.  23,  200  R.  at  4  8,  D.  3-5  J(:  'Grand-Hotel  Lein- 
iKLDER  (PI.  g,  E  5;  II),  Lenbach-Platz  9,  135  R.  at  3-6,  D.  3V2  Ji;  *Pauk 
Hotel  (PI.  k,  E  5;  II),  Maximilians- Platz  21,  160  H.  at  3V2-12,  D.  i  J( ; 
Marienbad  (PI.  h,  E  5;  11),  Barer-Str.  11,  R.  3V2-5,  D.  3'/2  Jt.  with  garden 
and  baths;  'Grand -Hotel  Gkunwald  (PI.  w,  E  5-,  //),  Dachauer-Str.  3, 
300  R.  at  2Vr4,  B.  1  ^.  —  *Englischer  Hof  (TPl.  f,  F  6;  II),  Diener-Str.  11, 
[{.  3-6,  D.  3  J(;  "Hotel  de  lEdrope  (PI.  1,  E  6;  //),  at  the  station,  R. 
2"2-6,  B.  IJf  20  pf.;  Hotel  Savoy,  Herzog-Wilhelm-Str.  32  (PI.  n,  E  b;  77), 
130  R.  at  21/2-4,  B.  1  Jl;  Hotel  Peterhof,  Marien-Platz  (PI.  q,  F  6;  77); 
Hotel  Rheinpfalz  (PI.  s,  E  B ;  77),  Sonnen-Str.  4;  Hotel  Reichshof  (PI.  u, 
E  6;  77),  Sonneu-Str.  15,  good;  Kaiserhof  (PI.  p,  E  5;  77),  Schiitzen- 
Str.  12;  Hotel  Maximilian  (Pi.  i,  F  5,  6;  77),  Maximilian-Str.  44;  Hotel 
Max  Emanuel  (PI.  k,  F  O;  77).  Promenade-Platz;  Ueotschkr  Kaiseb  (PI.  r, 
E  5;  77),  395  beds  at  2-5,  B.  ij( ;  'Hotel  Wolff  (PI.  6,  E  5;  77),  •Hotel 
National  Simmen  (PI.  a,  D  5;  77),  Central-Hotel  (PI  A,  D  5;  77),  Sacji- 
sischer  Hof  (PI.  t,  D  5;  77),  all  in  the  Arnulf-Str.,  to  the  N.  of  the  Central 
Station;  Hotel  Schottenhamel  (PI.  v,  E  5;  77),  Prielmayer-Str. ;  Hotel 
I  NioN  (Roman  Catholic  Casino;  PI.  0,  E  5,  77),  Barer-Str.  7,  70  beds  :.t  3-5, 
B.  1,  pens.  7-12  J(  ;  Hotel  Stachds  (PI.  m.  E  6 ;  77),  'Roter  Hahn  (PI.  y,  E.  b  ; 
77),  Hotel  Royal  (PI.  p.  E  6;  77).  all  three  in  the  KarL-'-Platz ;  -'Dedtscher 
Hof  (PL  t,  B  6;  77),  Karls-Tor;  Hotel  Habsbdkg  (Pi.  1,  E  6;  77),  Bayer- 
Str.  9;  Hotel  Wagner  (PI.  «,  K6;  77),  Sonnen-Str.  21;  Herzog  Heinrich, 
at  the  corner  of  Landwehr-Str.  and  Mathilden-Str.  (PI.  E  6),  R.  from  IV2  Jf, 
well  spokeu  of;  Ring-Hotel  (PI.  »?i,  E  6;  77),  Sendlingertor-Plaiz;  Bam- 
berger Hof  (PI.  o,  D  5;  77),  Neuhauser-Str. ;  Germania,  at  the  corner  of 
Senefelder-Str.  and  Schwanthaler-Str. ;  Frankischer  Hof,  Senefelder-Str. ; 
Ubei  Raben  (PI.  ?,  E  6  ;  77),  Schiller-Str.  6;  Hotel  Gassner  (PI.  c,  E  6  ;  77), 
Metropol  (Pi.  d,  D  6;  77).  Teruinds,  Post  (PI.  e,  D  6;  77),  Wittelsbach 
(PI.  /,  D  6;  77),  all  in  the  Bayer-Str.;  Sciiweizer  Hof  (PI.  x,  E  5;  77), 
Louisen-Str.  1;  Kronprinz  (PI.  z,  E  6) ,  Zweig-Str.  10;  Goldnes  Lamm, 
Zweig-Str.  4;  Christliohk.s  Hospiz,  Mathilden-Str.  5  (PI.  E,  6;  II),  all 
these  near  the  Central  Station. 

Gafes-Bestaurants  (beer  in  aU ;  comp.  also  the  hotels  and  beer-saloons). 
Luitpold,  Brienuer-Str.  8;  Kiinstlerhaus,  Maximilians-Platz  2i;  Netie  Bdrse, 
Maximilians -Platz  S;  Hoftheater ,  Residenz-Str.  12  (Max- Joseph -Platz); 
Kaiserhof^  bchiitzen-Str.  12;  Viktoria,  Maximilian-Str.;  Thomasbran,  Kau- 
finger-Str.  15;  Beck,  Odeons  -  Platz ;  Deutscher  Hof,  Karls-Tor;  Deutschet 
Theater,  Schwanthaler-Str.  13;  Modern,  Theresien-Str.  78a;  Deutsches  Haus, 
Sophien-8tr.  1  a.  —  Automatic  Restaurants^  Bayer-Str.  7  a,  Neuhauser-Str.  3  etc. 


t  For  farther  details  see  Baedeker's  Southern  Germany,  11th  edit.,  1910. 


Practical  Notes.  MUNICH.  /.   Route  1.      O 

Wine  Saloons  (also  restaurants).  Schleich,  Brienner-Str.  6;  Restaurant 
Francois  (Cafe  Luitpold),  Brienner-Str.  S;  RaUkeller,  Diener-Sir.  •,  Ehers- 
pacher^  Pfandhaus  Str.  7 ;  A'etmer,  Herzogspital-Sjr  20;  Eckel  d-  Cie.,  Biirg- 
Str.  17;  Biirl^heimer,  SporerStr.  2;  Riidesheimer,  Promenade-Platz  15;  Kurtz, 
Angus  iner-Str.  1;  Michel,  Rosen-Str.  11  (Hungrarian  wines);  Torggelhaus,  in 
the  Platzl,  near  the  Hofbrauhaus;  Bodega.  Theatiner-Str    47. 

Beer.  Ho/brduhaus.  in  the  Platzl  (PI.  K,  5;/7),  the  most  famous  of  Bavarian 
beer-houses  (in  tlie  large  room  mural  paintings  by  Ferd.  Wagner).  Biirger- 
brdu,  Kaufinger-Str.  »i ;  Paiilanerbruu .  Kaufinger-Str.  11  and  12;  Psc'wrr- 
brdu,  Neubauser-Sir.  11;  Mathaser  Bierhallen,  Bayer-Str.  5;  AugvsUnerbrdu, 
>euhauser-Str.  11;  Bauemgirgl,  Residenz-Str.  20,  etc.  —  The  laige  'liier- 
keller'  outside  the  gates  als  )  attract  numerot's  visitors  in  summer  (over- 
cuats  advisable).  Ldwenbrdn  -  Keller  (P).  H,  2),  Stiglmayer -Piatz  (military 
k>and  in  the  evening);  Avgustiner- Keller.  Herbst-Str.  1;  Backer-Keller  and 
Bavaria-  Keller  ,  Therejienhohe;  Ho/brduhaus- Keller,  Framiskantr- Keller, 
Biirgerbrdu-KeUei-,  etc.,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Isar. 

Cafes  (many  closed  in  the  evening):  Regina  Palast  Hotel  (p.  4);  Cafi 
Parade,  Ludwig-Str.  4;  Odeon,  Brienner-Str.  .06;  Luitpold,  Brienner-Str.  8; 
Prim-Regent,  Prinz-Regenten-Slr.  4 ;  three  cafes  in  the  Ilof- Garten;  Palast- 
Cafi,  Theatiner-Str.  16;  Perzel .  Marien-Platz  13;  Karh-Tor,  Fahrig,  Neu- 
bauser-Str.,  at  the  Karls-Tor;  Bdrsen-Cafi,  Maflei-Str.  3;  Gcuteig,  near  the 
Maximilianeum;  etc. 

Theatres.  Hof-und- National- Theater  (PI.  F  5,  //;  p.  8),  performances 
(operas  and  plays)  almost  daily  (closed  in  July) ;  parquet  (stalls)  5-12  Jl.  — 
Reiidenz-Thi'ater  (PI.  F  5,  //;  p.  8),  performances  on  Sun.,  Tues.,  Thurs., 
and  8at.;  parqnet  5-10^.  —  Prinz- Regenten- Theater  (PI.  H,  5,  6,  77). 
Wagner  operas  in  .-Vug.  and  Sept.;  seat  10  Jl.  —  Gartner  -  Plat  z  Theater 
(PI.  F,  6,  7,  7;  p.  13),  performances  daily;  parquet  2-4  Jf.  —  Sthauspitl- 
haus,  Maximilian -Str.  U  (PL  F,  H;  77);  parquet  2V2-4  Jf.  —  Kiinstler- 
Tfieater  (PI.  C,  6;  7),  in  the  Exhibition  Park  (p.  14;  in  summer).  —  Lust- 
spielhaus,  Au;u8ten-Str.  89  (PI.  E,  4,  5;  IF}.  —  Volks-Theater,  Josefspital- 
Str.  10a  (PI.  E  »i ;  77).  —  Marionette  Theatre,  Blumen-Str  C'9a.  —  Seas  in 
the  Hof  and  National,  the  Residenz,  and  the  Gartner-Platz  Theatres  m:iy 
be  bonked  beforehand  in  the  Old  Academy  Building,  Neuhau^er  -  Str.  51 
(open  8-4;  booking- fee  80  pf'.).  —  Variety  Theatres.  Deutsches  Theater, 
Schwanthaler-Str.  13  (PI.  E,  6;  77);  KiPs  Kolosteum,  Kolosseum -Str.  4 
(PI.  E,  7;  77);  Blumensdle,  Blumen-Str.  29  (PI-  E,  F,  7;  77);  Apollo-Theater 
(PI.  D,  E,  5;  77),  Dachauer-Str.  19;  E6tel  Wagner  -  Singspielhaus,  Sonnen- 
Str.  21  (PI.  E,  6:  77);  etc. 

Art  Exhibitions.  Annual  Exhibition  in  the  Crystal  Palace  (p.  12), 
from  Ist  June  to  Slst  Oct..  daily  9-6;  1  Jl.  —  Exhibition  of  the  Munich  '■Seces- 
sion^ in  the  Exhibition  Building  (p.  12),  daily  in  summer,  9-6;  1  Jl.  — 
Exhibition  of  the  Miinchener  Kiinstler- Genossenschaft  in  the  German  Museum 
(p.  10).  daily  !t-6;  60  pf.  —  Other  exhibitions:  H.  Thannhavser,  MafTei- 
Str. ;  Heinemann,  Lenbach-Platz  5  0- Jf);  lAttauer,  Odeons-Platz  2:  Wimmer 
A  Co.,  Brienner-Str.  3,  etc.  —  Art  Union  or  Kwiftverein  (p.  8),  daily  ex- 
cept Frid.  9-6;  1  Jf.  —  Kunstgewerbe-Havs  (industrial  art),  Pfandbaus-Str.  7 
(PI.  E  5,  77;  adm.  free). 

Baths.  "  Stddti.oches  Karl  Mnllerbad  (PI.  G,  6;  77),  Ludwigs-Briicke ; 
Konigliches  Hofbad  (PI.  F,  6;  77),  Kanal-Str.  19,  Luixenbad,  Luisen-Str.  67, 
both  with  .'^wimming-haths  ;  Germania,  Amulf-Str.  26:  Kaiser  Wilhelm-Bad, 
Lindwurm-Str.  70a  ;  Zevtralbad  (PI.  C,  4),  Lammer-Str.  3,  at  the  Central 
Station;  etc.  —  Baths  in  the  Wiirm,  at  Schwabing  (p.  10;  tramway-lines 
N08.  3  and  10):  '■Ungererbad,  with  the  Kaiser-Bassin  and  Quellen-Garten; 
Lvdwigtbod. 

Cabs.  Taximeter  Cabs  (with  one  hurse) :  tariff  1  (red)  for  1-2  pers.  bv 
day,  800  metres  50  pf.,  each  400  m.  additional  10  pf.  ;  tariff  2  (l)la<-k)  for 
3  pers.  by  day,  fiOO  m.  50  pf..  each  300  m.  additional  10  pf  :  tariff  3  (blue) 
for  1-3  pers.  by  night  (10  6),  400  m.  50  pf ,  each  200  m.  additional  10  pf. 
Waiting  before  the  beginning  of  the  drive,  8min.  .^Opf.,  thereafter  4  min. 
10  pf.,  1  hr.  l>/2  Jl.  Passengers  driving  from  the  station  are  charged 
20  pf.  extra.  Hand-baga  free  of  charge;  luggage  up  to  55  lb''.  30  pf.,  more 
40  pf.   —   Fiacre.%   (with    two    horses)   for   1-4  pers.,    1  Jl  per  1/4  hr.,  each 


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1/4  hr.  additional  70  pf. ;  double  fares  at  night.  —  Motor  Cabs  (stands  at  the 
Karls-Tor  and  Marien-Platz)  :  by  day,  900  m.  70  pf.,  each  300  m.  additional 

10  pf.,  by  night,  600  m.  70  pf.,  each  300  m    additional   10  pf. 

Electric  Tramways  (10--0  pf.).  The  name-plates  of  the  cars  which 
traverse  the  Bahnhol -Platz  are  distinguished  by  a  transverse  red  bar. 
1.  From  the  E.  Railway  Station  via  the  Ludwigs-Brucke,  5Iarie;i-Plat/,  Bahn- 
hof-Plaiz,  and  Stiglmayer-Platz  to  Nymphenb'irg  (blue  li^'ht).  —  2.  (N.  Ring 
Line).  From  the  Central  Station  via  the  Sendlingertor-Platz,  Isartnr-Platz, 
Maximilian  Monument ,  Ludwig-Str.,  Theresien- Str.  (for  the  Pinakothek 
galleries),  and  Augusten-Str.  hack  to  the  Central  Station  (red).  —  3.  From 
the  Arnulf-Str.  via  the  Central  Station,  Odeons-Platz,  and  Leopold-Str.  to 
Schica^'ing  (green).  —  From  the  E.  Railway  Station  via  the  Maximilian-Str., 
Promenade-Platz,  and  Central  Station  to  yenhauien  (red  and  yellow).  — 
5.  From  the  Marien-Platz  via  the  Reichenbach-Str.  to  the  Freibad-Str.  (white). 
—  6.  From  Schwabing  via  the  Sendlingertor-Plat/.  and  Goethe-Platz  to  Tal- 
kirehen  (white  and  blue).  —  7.  From  the  Oeorgen-Str.  via  the  Central  Station 
and  Sendlingortor-Platz  to  the  East  Cemetery  (green  and  red).  —  8.  From 
the  Georgen-Slr.  to  MilbertsTiofen  (blue  and  green).  —  9.  From  the  Lands- 
berger-Str.  via  the  Central  Station,  .Marien  -  Briii:ke,  and  Prinz-Regenten- 
Theater  to  Bogenhausen  (yellow).  —  10.  From  Schwabing  via  the  odeons- 
Plafz  and  Marien-Platz  to  the  Isartal  Station  (yellow  and  green).  —  11.  From 
the  Rotkreuz-Platz  via  the  Central  Station,  Marien-Platz,  and  I.udwig.s-Briicke 
to  the  E.  Railway  Station  (blue  and  green).  —  12.  (S.  Ring  Line).  From  the 
Central  Station  via  the  Goethe-Platz,  East  Cemetery,  and  Maximilianeum 
hack  to  the  Central  Station  (violet).  —  14.  From  the  West  Cemetery  via  the 
Stiglmayer-Platz  to  the  Promenade-Platz  (violet  and  yellow).  —  16.  From 
Sc'iwabing  via  the  Sendlingertor-Platz  and  Goethe-Platz  to  Sendling  fwhite 
and  graen).  —  17.  From  the  Josephs- Platz  via  the  Central  Station  and 
Goethe-Platz  to  the  Pilgersheimer  -  Str.  (blue  and  red).  —  IS.  From  the 
Mariei-Plaiz  via  the  Goethe  Platz  to  Holzapfelkretith  (white  and  red),  — 
19.  From  Steinhausen  via  the  Ludwigs-Brlicke  and  Marien-Platz  to  the  Central 
Station.  —  20.  From  Bogenhausen  via  the  Maximilian  Monument  to  the 
Isartal  Station  (green  and  violet).  —  21.  From  the  Stiglmayer-Platz  to  the 
Leonrod-Str. 

Post  Office  (PI.  F,  5.  6;  11)  in  the  Max-Jo^'eph-Plat/ ;  numerous  branch- 
offices.  —  Telegraph  Office  (PI.  R,  5;  77),  Bahnhof- Platz  1;  also  at  the 
post-offices.  —  Tourists'  Enquiry  Office  at  the  Central  Station,  Bahnhof- 
Platz  2.  —  TocKiST  Agksts  Thos.  Cook  i-  Son.,  in  the  Bayerische  Reise- 
bureau.  Prom  nade-Platz  16. 

Excursion  Carriages  (electric  motor  cars  or  four -in  -  liand  coaches), 
starting  from  the  Lenbach-Platz  1  and  Maximilians-Platz  5,  dailv  in  summer 
at  10  and  3.30,  visit  the  chief  sights  of  the  city  (3  hrs.  ;  incl.  guide  4  Ji).  — 
Circular  tours  are  arranged  by  the  Bayerische  Reisebureau  in  private  motor 
cars  with  4-6  seats,  starting  at  9  and  2.30  daily;  fare  for  the  whole  day 
(incl.  guide)  15,  forenoon  7,  afternoon  10  Jl.  Conducted  parlies  to  the 
environs,  Ober-Ammergau,  etc. 

English  Church  Service  at  No.  2,  Von-der-Tann-Strasse  (PI.  F,  5,  II; 
San.  11  a.m.  &  6  p.m.);  ch;iplain,  Rev.  D.  Cowling,  .^inmiller- Str.  2.  — 
American  Church,  Wein-Str.  7,  cor.  of  Filserbrau- Str.  (PI.   F,  6,  //,•    Sun. 

11  a.m.  and  5  p.m.);  chaplain,  Rer.  H.    Wadley.,  Prinz-Regenlen-Str.   11. 

British  Minister  Resident,  Sir  Ralph  Paget,  Barer  Str.  15  (office-hours 
10-12).  Consul,  Lucien  Buchmann ;  Vice-consul,  W.  E.  SoUau,  Barer-Str.  15 
(10-12).  —  American  Consul-General,  Thomas   \ViUing  Peters. 

Munich  (ITOf)'),  the  capital  of  Bavaria,  with  565,000  inh ah., 
lies  on  the  S.  side  of  a  sterile  plain,  chiefly  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
rapid  Isar.  The  lofty  situation  of  the  city  and  its  proximity  to  the 
Alps  render  it  liable  to  sudden  changes  of  temperature,  against 
which  visitors  should  be  on  their  guard,  especially  towards  evening. 

The  Maeien-Pi,atz  (PI.  F,  6;  //),  the  central  point  of  the 
city,  is  adorned  with  a  Column  of  the  Madonna  erected  in  1638  by 


8      /.   Route  1.  MUNICH.  Palace. 

Elector  Maximilian  I.  to  commemorate  the  victory  on  the  Weisse 
Berg  near  Prague  over  the  Protestants  (1620").  On  the  N.  side  of  the 
Square  is  the  *New  Eathaus  (adm.  see  p.  6),  a  Gothic  edifice  by 
Hauberrisser  (1867-1905),  -with  a  tower  (245  ft.  in  height)  contain- 
ing chimes  and  automatic  figures  whicli  play  their  parts  at  11  a.m. 
At  the  N.E.  corner  rises  the  pretty  Fuchhrunnen.  —  The  Diener- 
Str.  leads  hence  to  the  — 

Max-Joseph-Platz  (PI.  F.  5;  //),  with  the  monument  of  King 
Max  I.  Joseph  (d.  1825),  by  Ranch.  To  the  S.  is  the  General  Pcst- 
Office,  and  to  the  E.,  at  the  corner  of  the  Maximilian-Strasse,  rises 
the  Hof-und-National-T heater  (PI.  F,  5,  //,•  visit  to  interior,  see 
p.  6),  built  in  1823  by  Klenze,  and  adjoined  by  the  Residenz-Theater 
(p.  5),  built  in  the  rococo  style  in  1751-53. 

The  N.  side  of  the  Max-Joseph-Platz  is  bounded  by  the  Boyal 
Palace  (Residenz;  PI,  F,  5,  II),  which  consists  of  the  Konigsbau, 
on  the  S.,  the  Festsaalbau,  on  the  N.,  and  the  Alte  Residenz,  be- 
tween these,  facing  the  Residenz-Strasse,  in  which  is  the  entrance. 
Admission  see  p.  6  (tickets  in  the  archway  between  the  Kapellen- 
hof  and  the  Brunnenhof).  —  The  Altb  Residenz,  built  in  1598- 
1616  under  Elector  Maximilian  I.,  contains  suites  of  rooms  decorated 
in  the  style  of  the  17th  century.  In  the  Green  Gallery  are  Italian 
and  Dutch  paintings.  —  The  *Fb8tsaalbau,  a  'building  of  festive 
halls',  erected  in  1832-1842  by  Klenze  in  the  Italian  Renaissance 
style,  has  a  facade  towards  the  Hof-Garten  255  yds.  long.  —  The 
Konigsbau,  built  by  Klenze  in  1826-35,  contains  five  rooms  on  the 
groundfloor  (entrance  from  the  Grottenhof  in  the  Alte  Residenz) 
adorned  with  the  Nibelungen  Frescoes  by  Schnorr. 

The  Treasury  (adm.  p.  6)  contains  jewels  and  precious  trinkets, 
goblets,  the  insignia  of  various  orders,  and  crowns,  including  the  crown 
of  Enoperor  Henry  II  ('the  Saint')  and  his  wife  Kunigunde  dating  frum 
the  year  1010.  —  In  the  Reiche  Kapelle  (adm.  p.  6)  are  costly  objects 
in  gold  and  silver,  many  of  them  of  Ligh  artistic  value. 

The  AUerheiligen  Hofkirche  (adm.  p.  6),  on  the  E.  side  of 
the  palace,  built  in  1826-37  in  the  Byzantine-Romanesque  style  by 
Klenze,  is  decorated  with  splendid  frescoes  by  Hess,  Schraudolph, 
and  Koch. 

Behind  (he  Alte  Residenz,  in  the  Marstall-Platz,  are  the  Royal  Coach 
Houses  and  Harness  Rooms  (adm.  p.  6),  containing  an  extensive  collection 
of  vehicles  belonging  to  the  rulers  of  Bavaria  in  the  17-19th  centuries. 

Adjoining  the  Festsaalbau  on  the  N.  is  the  Hof-Garten(Pl.F,  5 ;  //), 
bounded  on  two  sides  by  arcades,  which  are  adorned  with  frescoes. 
On  the  groundfloor  of  the  N.  arcade  is  the  Museum  of  Plaster  Casts 
(adm.  p.  6),  and  on  the  upper  floor  are  the  Ethnographical  Museum 
(adm.  p,  6)  and  the  Art  Union  (p.  5).  —  On  the  E.  side  rises  the 
Bavarian  Military  Museum,  erected  by  Mellinger  in  1901-5  (adm. 
p.  6),  containing  weapons,  armour,  uniforms,  etc.  from  the  15th 
cent,  to  the  present  day.  In  front  of  the  building  are  a  number  of 
ornamental  cannon  dating  from  the  16th  and  17th  centuries.  — 
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♦Bavarian  National  Museum  (PI.  G,  5,  U;  adm.  see  p.  6), 
built  in  the  German  Renaissance  style  by  Gabriel  Seidl  in  1894- 
1900,  with  extensive  collections  illustrating  the  development  of 
art  and  civilization. 

The  chrunologically  arranged  coUectiona  occupying  the  48  rooms  of 
the  Ground  Floor  illustrate  the  hist(  rj'  of  civilization  in  Germany  from 
the  earliest  times  t'>  the  present  day,  vrith  special  reference  to  Bavaria. 
On  the  First  Floor  (34  rooms)  are  the  special  collections  (Fachsammlungen) 
and  the  library.  A  large  room  on  the  Second  Floor  contains  a  colleciion 
of  'Creches',  or  representations  of  the  Nativity.  The  Courts  to  the  right 
contain  Roman,  early-Christian,  and  medireval  sculptures  and  architectural 
fragments,  those  to  the  left  Renaissance  and  rococo  works.  The  most 
cursory  inspection  of  the  Museum  takes  3  hrs.  ;  those  who  are  pressed  for 
time  should  confine  their  attention  to  the  grouDdtloor. 

The  beautiful  Hubertus-Brunnen,  designed  by  Hildebrand  (1907), 
rises  on  a  terrace  to  the  right  of  the  Museum.  The  adjacent  Prussian 
Embassy  (PI.  G,  5  :  //),  erected  by  Littmann  in  1908,  accommodates 
the  *Scliack  Gallery  (adm.,  see  p.  6),  the  property  of  Emp.  William  II., 
with  choice  works  by  Feuerbach,  Rocklin,  Schwind,  and  other  German 
masters  of  the  middle  of  the  19th  cent.,  forming  a  valuable  comple- 
ment to  the  New  Pinakothek. 

At  the  end  of  the  Pxinz-Regenten-Strasse  the  Isar  is  spanned 
by  the  Luitprjld-Brucke,  with  four  colossal  figures.  On  the  right 
bank  flights  of  steps  ascend  to  the  Peace  Monument  (PI,  H,  4),  a 
column  with  the  Genius  of  Peace,  erected  in  1898  to  commemorate 
the  peace  of  1871. 

At  the  S.  end  of  the  handsome  Ludwig-Strassk  (PI.  F,  4.  5;  7), 
which  owes  its  origin  to  King  Louis  I.,  rises  the  Feldherrn-Halle 
(PI.  F,  5;  II},  erected  in  1841-44  by  Gartner.  It  contains  the  Bava- 
rian Military  Monument,  by  F.  von  Miller,  statues  of  the  Bavarian 
generals  Tilly  and  Wrede,  by  Schwanthaler.  and  two  marble  lions,  by 
Riimann.  A  military  band  plays  here  at  midday.  —  Opposite  is  the 
Church  of  the  Theatines  (PI.  F,  5;  II),  erected  in  1662-75  in  the 
Roman  baroque  style  by  Barelli,  with  a  lofty  dome,  paintings  by 
Tintoretto,  Zanchi,  and  Cignani,  and  the  royal  burial  vaults. 

In  the  Odeons-Platz  (PI.  F,  5;  //)  stands  an  equestrian  Statue 
of  King  Louis  I.  (d.  1868),  by  Widnmann  (1862).  On  the  left  is 
the  Odeon,  destined  for  concerts  and  the  Academy  of  Music,  and 
on  the  right  the  Palace  of  Prince  Luitpold,  both  erected  by  Klenze. 

Farther  on  the  Ludwig-Strasse  passes  the  Palace  of  Duke  Max 
(PL  F,  5 ;  //)  on  the  left,  and  the  War  Office  and  the  *Royal  Library 
(PI.  F,  4 ;  II;  adm.  p.  6)  on  the  right.  The  library,  erected  by  Gartner 
in  1832-43.  contains  upwards  of  L300,000  vols,  and  50,000  MSS. 
(the  most  interesting  specimens  are  shown  in  the  'Fiirsten-Saal'). 
In  the  vaults  of  the  groundfloor  are  the  Bavarian  Archives,  —  On 
the  right  stands  the  Ludwigs-Kirche  (PI.  F,  4,  /,•  open  only  till 
midday),  built  in  1829-44  by  Gartner  in  the  Italian  Romanesque 
style,  with  a  tower  210  ft,  high  and  a  roof  of  coloi^^red  tiles.    Above 


10     J.  Route  I.  MUNICH.  German  Museum. 

the  portal  are  colossal  statues  of  Christ  and  the  Evangelists  by 
Schwantaler,  and  behind  the  high-altar  is  the  Last  Judgment,  a 
huge  fresco  by  Cornelius. 

The  University  (6500  students),  the  Prieits'  Seminary,  opposite, 
and  the  Max  Joseph  School  form  a  large  square  (PI.  F.  4;  i),  inter- 
sected by  the  Ludwig-Strasse  and  embellished  with  two  fountains. 
The  University  Library,  with  500,000  vols.,  is  open  on  week-days 
8-1  and,  Sat.  excepted,  3-6. 

The  Ludwig-Strasse  terminates  at  the  *Sieges-Tor  (PI.  F,  4-,  i), 
a  triumphal  arch  with  three  openings  (built  in  1843-50),  crowned 
with  a  colossal  'Bavaria'  in  a  quadriga  drawn  by  lions,  designed  by 
M,  Wagner.  —  Just  beyoni  the  Sieges-Tor,  on  the  left,  rises  the 
Academy  of  Art,  built  in  1874-85  by  Neureuther  in  the  Italian 
Renaissance  style.  —  The  Leopold-Strasse  leads  from  the  Sieges- 
Tor,  past  the  Palace  of  Prince  Leopold  (PI.  F,  3  ;  /),  to  the  suburb 
of  Schwabing  (baths,  see  p.  5j. 


The  handsome  MAximLiAN-STBASSB  (PI.  F,  G,  6;  //)  leads  to  the 
£.  from  the  Max-Joseph-Platz  to  the  Maximilians- Brilcke.  Next 
the  Post  Office,  on  the  right,  is  the  Mint  (PI.  F,  6;  //),  on  the  left 
the  Hof-Theater  (p.  5).  About  400  yds.  farther  on  the  street  expands 
into  a  square,  adorned  with  monuments  to  General  Deroy  (d,  1812), 
Count  Rum  ford  (d.  1814),  the  philanthropist  and  founder  of  the 
English  Garden,  Schelling,  the  philosopher  (d.  1854),  Fraunhofer, 
the  optician  (d.  1826),  and,  at  the  E.  end,  King  Maximilian  II. 
(d.  1864).  On  the  left  are  the  Government  Buildings  (PI.  F,  G,  6 ;  //), 
on  the  right  the  Old  National  Museum,  which  accommodates  (left) 
the  exhibition  of  the  Munich  Society  of  Artists  (p.  6)  and  also, 
temporarily  (on  the  right),  the  collections  of  the  — 

♦German  Museum  of  Natural  Science  and  Technology.  The 
latter,  occupying  upwards  of  50  rooms,  is  a  comprehensive  and 
valuable  collection  of  originals  and  models,  illustrating  the  develop- 
ment of  every  branch  of  technical  science  and  art  from  its  infancy  to 
the  present  day  (mining,  smelting,  engineering,  manufacture,  agri- 
culture, chemistry,  physics,  communications,  hydraulic  construction, 
ship-building,  etc.).  All  the  objects  bear  labels  and  many  of  the 
models  may  be  set  in  motion.  Adm.  see  p.  6;  catalogue  1  J^,  plan 
of  the  mnseum  10  pf. 

Other  departments  (metallurgy,  electricity,  ligbting,  municipal  hy- 
giene, etc.)  are  lodged  in  the  old  Barracks  of  the  Heavy  Cavalry  (PI.  F,  ti  5 
//),  pending  tlie  completion  of  the  lariie  new  building  now  being  erected 
for  the  museum  on  the  Museum  Island,  to  the  S.E.  of  the  barracks. 

In  the  Piarr-Strasse,  a  little  to  the  N.  of  the  Old  National  Museum,  is 
the  Workmen^s  Welfare  ilttsi-umC Ar\)eiieT-^Y ohUahrts-Museum"  \  PI.  G,  6,  //), 
with  collections  of  deviies  for  the  comfort  and  safety  of  workers  (adm., 
see  p.  6).  —  An  Alpine  Museum  is  to  be  opened  in  li'il  on  the  island  in 
the  Isar,  farther  to  the  E. 

Beyond  the  Maximilians- Briicke  (1899-1906)  the  Mazimilia- 
neum  (PI.  G,  6;  //),  an  educational  institution  founded  by  King 


Old  Pinakothek.  MUNICH.  I.  Route  1.     11 

Max  II.  (adm.  see  p.  6),  rises  above  the  right  bank  of  the  Isar  on 
the  Gasteighohe.  Three  rooms  in  the  upper  story  contain  thirty  large 
oil-paintings  representing  epoch-making  events  in  the  world's  history. 


From  the  Odeons-Platz  we  follow  the  Bbibnnbr-Strasse  (PI. 
E,  F,  5;  //)  to  the  W.  to  the  Propylaea  and  the  Glyptothek.  In  the 
Wittelsbacher-Platz  (PI.  F  5;  11),  on  the  right,  is  an  equestrian 
Statue  of  Elector  Maximilian  I.  (d.  1651),  by  Thorvaldsen  (18391. 
The  E.  extremity  of  the  Maximilians-Platz  (p.  13)  is  embellished 
with  a  Statue  of  Schiller,  by  Widnmann  (1863).  The  red  Wittelsbach 
Palace  (PI.  E,  3),  in  the  English  Gothic  style,  to  the  right,  is  now 
the  residence  of  Prince  Ludwig,  heir  to  the  throne. 

In  the  Karolixen-Platz  (PI.  E,  5;  //)  stands  an  Obelisk,  105  ft. 
in  height,  raised  in  1833  by  King  Louis  I.  in  memory  of  the  Ba- 
varians who  fell  in  the  Russian  war  of  1812.  At  No.  3,  Karolinen- 
Platz,  is  the  Lotzbeck  Collection  of  Sculptures  and  Paintings  (adm. 
see  p.  6).  —  The  Barer-Strasse  leads  to  the  right  to  the  — 

•Old  Pinakothek  ('Repository  of  Pictures';  PI.  E,  4,  //,•  adm. 
see  p.  6),  erected  by  Klenze  in  1826-36.  This  gallery  contains 
upwards  of  1400  paintings  (none  later  than  the  end  of  the  18th  cent.), 
arranged  by  periods  and  schools,  and  each  bearing  the  name  of 
the  artist.    Catalogue  1  Jf. 

In  the  entrance-hail  are  portraits  of  the  founders  and  benefactors  of  the 
gallery,  from  Elector  Johann  AVilhelni  (d.  1719)  t>  King  L..uis  I.  (d.  186S). 
—  Visitors  whose  time  is  limited  should  devote  their  attention  chiefly  to 
the  works  of  the  Upper  German  masters  in  Room  III  and  Cabinets  III  and 
IV  (r»iirer,  Holbein,  etc.),  the  Dutch  works  in  Room  IV  and  Cabs.  V-XI 
(Remhrandt,  Fr.  Hals,  Ruysdael,  etc.),  the  Flemish  works  and  especially 
Rubens  in  Rooms  V  and  VI  and  Cabs.  XII  and  XIII.  Van  Dyck  in  Ro  m  VII. 
and  the  genre  pictures  of  Teniers,  Brouwer.  etc.  in  Cabs.  XIV-XVI.  The 
Italian  schools  are  represented  by  importtnt  works  by  Raphael,  Perusino, 
and  Titian  (Rooms  \'ilI-X  and  Cabs.  XVII-XX),  and  Spanish  painting  bv 
Murine  fR.^nm  XI). 

On  the  S.  side  are  the  Loggie,  an  arcade  in  2'>  sections  with  fr.sC'es 
by  Cornelius,  illustrating  the  history  of  painting.  —  On  the  gr^  unddnor  of 
the  Pinakothek,  on  the  X.  side,  is  the  Cnbinet  of  Draicinjs  and  Engravings 
(adm.  see  p.  6),  containing  upwards  rf  500.UOO  ensravings  and  25,000  draw- 
ings by  ancient  and  modern  masters.  —  The  Collection  of  Vases  (adm.  see 
p  6;  uuide  1  ^4f),  occupving  five  rooms  in  the  W.  wing,  comprises  about 
3J00  specimens,  mainly  from  Magna  Gracia  (S.  Italy)  and  Greece. 

The  *New  Pinakothek  (PI.  E,  4,  /;  adm.  see  p.  6),  built  by 
Voit  in  1846-53,  contains  works  of  the  more  modern  masters,  mostly 
belonging  to  the  Munich  school,  chief  among  which  are  those  by 
Rottmann,  W.  von  Kaulbach,  Schleich,  K.  Piloty,  Defregger,  Len- 
bach,  Gabriel  Max,  Uhde,  Leibl,  Firle,  Stuck,  Segantini,  etc.  Cata- 
logue 1,  illustrated  2  ^.  —  On  the  groundfloor  are  two  rooms  de- 
voted to  Paintings  on  Porcelain  and  the  Antiquarium  (adm.  see 
p.  6),  with  small  Egyptian,  Greek,  and  Roman  antiquities. 

Opposite  the  W.  side  of  the  old  Pinakothek  rises  the  Polytechnic 
School  (PI.  E  4,  /),  erected  in  1865-68  by  Neureuther,  with  a  fine 
staircase. 


12     /.   Route  1.  MUNICH.  Frauen- Kkche. 

To  the  S.,  in  the  Konigs-Platz,  is  the  *Glyptothek (Pi.  E,  4,  5; 
7/),  anionic  building  by  Klenze^  containing  ancient  and  modern 
sculptures,  the  former  mainly  collected  in  1805-1816  by  King 
Louis  I.,  wlien  crown-prince.  Adm.  see  p.  6;  short  guide  60  pf., 
illustrated  2  Jf. ;  detailed  catalogue  3  Jf. 

The  chief  treasures  of  the  collection  are  the  two  "Pediment-groupa 
from  the  Temple  of  Aegina,  found  in  1811,  illustrating  battles  between 
Aeginetan  heroes  and  Trt)jans,  in  Room  IV  (Aeginetan  Hall).  In  Rooms  VIII 
and  IX  are  frescoci  by  Cornelius.    The  modern  sculptures  are  in  Room  XIV. 

To  the  S.  of  the  Glyptothek  stands  the  Exhibition  Building 
(PI.  E,  5;  //),  built  in  the  Corinthian  style  by  Ziebland  in  1845  (ex- 
hibition of  the  Munich  'Secession',  see  p.  5).  —  The  W.  side  of 
the  Platz  is  occupied  by  the  *Propyl8ea  (PI.  E,  5 ;  //),  a  triumphal 
arch  with  Doric  columns  outside  and  Ionic  inside,  built  by  Klenze, 
and  bearing  reliefs  by  Jos.  Schefzky  illustrating  events  in  the  Greek 
War  of  Independence  and  the  reign  of  Otho  I.  On  the  day  after  its 
inauguration  (30th  Oct.,  1862)  the  ex-monaroh  of  Greece  (d.  1867) 
returned  to  Munich. 

The  Basilica  of  St.  Boniface  (PI.  E,  5;  //),  in  the  Karl-Strasse, 
is  an  elaborately  adorned  building  in  the  style  of  an  early-Christian 
Italian  basilica  of  the  oth  or  6th  rent,  by  Ziebland  (completed  in 
1850).    King  Louis  I.  (d.  1868)  is  buried  in  this  church. 

The  Botanical  Garden  (PI.  E,  5,  //;  adm.  see  p.  6),  opposite 
the  Basilica,  contains  a  palm-house  with  a  lofty  glass  cupola  and  a 
botanical  museum.  —  The  Crystal  Palace  (PI.  E,  5 ;  //),  in  the 
Sophien-Strasse,  built  of  glass  and  iron  by  Voit  in  1854,  has  been 
used  for  the  Annual  Exhibitions  of  Art  since  1888  (p.  5"). 

From  the  Marien-Platz  (p.  7)  the  Kaufinger-Strasse  and  the  Neu- 
hauser-Strasse  lead  to  the  right  to  the  Karls-Tor.  A  little  to  the 
right  lies  the  Frauen-Platz  with  the  — 

Franen-Kirche  (PI.  F,  6;  //),  a  late-Gothic  brick  building  of 
1468-88  by  Jorg  Gangkofer,  with  two  towers  (318  ft.  in  height)  sur- 
mounted by  helmet-shaped  roofs  (tickets  for  the  ascent  from  the 
sacristan,  40  pf.).  The  nave  and  aisles,  of  equal  height,  are  borne 
by  22  slender  octagonal  pillars;  rich  groined  vaulting.  On  the  high- 
altar  is  the  Coronation  of  the  Virgin,  a  wood-carving  by  Knabl,  and 
on  the  wings  are  paintings  by  Schwind.  At  the  entrance  stands  the 
♦Monument  of  Emperor  Louis  the  Bavarian  (d.  1347),  cast  by  Hans 
Krumper  in  1622. 

A  little  to  the  N.  is  the  Promenadb-Platz  (PL  E,  F,  5  ;  //),  with 
statues  of  Elector  Max  Emmiuel  (d.  1726),  Westenriedtr  (d.  1829), 
the  historian,  Qluck  (d.  1787),  the  composer,  Kreittmahr  (d.  1790), 
the  statesman,  and  Orlando  di  Lasso  (d.  1599),  the  composer.  — 
Farther  on  in  the  Pfandhaus-Strasse  on  the  right  stands  the  KunH- 
geiverhe-Haus,  containing  the  exhibition  of  the  Bavarian  Society 
of  Industrial  Art  (adn).  free).  On  the  left  is  the  Herzog-Max-Burg 
(p.  13). 


Maximilians-Plats,  MUNICH.  I.  Route  1.     13 

From  the  Promenade-Platz  we  return  via  the  Karmeliter-Str. 
and  the  Ett-Str.  to  thf  Nenhauser-Strasse,  at  the  corner  of  which 
rises  the  Churcli  of  St.  Michael  (PI.  E,  6:  //),  erected  in  1583-97 
in  the  Roman  haroque  st.vle,  ^Nith  grand  barrel-vaulting  (diameter 
85  ft.).  In  the  left  transept  stands  the  *Monumeut  of  Eugene  Beau- 
harnais  (d.  1824),  Duke  of  Leuchtenberg,  by  Thorvaldsen.  Beneath 
the  choir  reposes  King  Louis  II.  (d.  1886).  —  Near  St.  Michael's 
Church,  occupying  the  former  Jesuit  College,  is  the  Academy  of 
Science  (PL  E,  6  ;  //),  with  important  Palaeontological  and  Minera- 
logicaL  Collections  (adm.  see  p.  6). 

'  The  Neuhauser-Strasse  ends  at  the  Karls-Tor  (PL  E,  5,  6 ;  //), 
beyond  which,  in  the  Karls-I'latz,  are  the  Nornen-Brunnen,  designed 
by  Netzer  (1907),  and  the  Courts  of  Justice,  built  in  1892-97  by 
F.  Thiersch  in  the  b  iroque  style  (adm,  to  the  interesting  court-yard 
with  glass  dome  7.30-1  and  3-6,  free).  Adjacent  to  the  W,  are  the 
iVeto  Courts  of  Justice,  built  by  the  same  architect,  with  Gothic 
mouldings  and  coloured  facades.  —  The  Lenbach-Platz  (PI,  E,  5  j  //), 
to  the  N,E,,  is  embellished  with  a  Statue  of  Goethe,  by  Widnmann. 
On  the  right  is  the  Kiinstlerhnus  (PL  K,  5 ;  //),  by  G.  von  Seidl  (adm, 
daily  10-6,  1  .-U.).  In  the  Pfandhaus-Str.  stands  the  Herzog-Max- 
Burg,  now  occupied  by  various  officials. 

in  the  Maximiuans-Platz  (  PL  E,  F,  5 ;  // )  rises  the  Wittehbach 
Fountain,  erected  by  A.  Hildebrand  in  1895  as  an  ornamental  ter- 
minus of  the  city  aqueduct;  the  two  colossal  groups  are  symbolical 
of  the  fertilising  jand  destrix-tive  power  of  water.  —  The  pleasure- 
grounds  covering  the  square  were  laid  out  by  K.  von  Effner,  In  the 
centre  of  them  are  a  statue  of  Justus  Liebig  (d.  1873),  the  chemist, 
and  a  monument  to  Max  Pettenkofer  (d,  1901),  the  sanitarian.  — 
To  the  N.  is  the  Exchange  <.f  Chamber  of  Commerce,  a  polychrome 
modern  building'by  F.fThiersch. 

The  broad  and  shady  Sonnen-Stbasse  leads  to  the  S.  from  the 
Karls-Platz  to  the  Sendlingertor-Platz.  On  the  right  in  the  Schwan- 
thaler-Str.  is  the  Schwanthaler  Museum  (PL  E,  6,  //;  adm.  see  p.  6) 
containing  Iplaster  models  of  nearly  all  the  works  of  Schwanthaler 
(d.  1848).  ' 

The  SENDLrKGBRTOR  -  Platz  (PL  E,  6 ;  //)  contains  a  colossal 
bust  of  Alois  Senefelder  (d.  1884),  the  inventor  of  lithography,  by 
Zumbusch  (1866).  To  the  W.  are  the  large  General  Hospital  (PL 
E,  6 ;  //),  and  various  medical  institutes  belonging  to  the  University. 
The  Anatomical  Institute  contains  important  collections  (adm., 
see  p.  6). 

From  the  Marien-Platz  we  proceed  to  the  E.  through  the  arch  of 
the  old  Rathaus  Tower  into  the  Tal  (PL  F,  6;  //),  a  wide  street. 
On  the  right,  at  the  beginning  of  the  Tal  and  to  the  S.  of  the  Church 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  extend  the  Viktualien-Markt  or  Provision  Market 
and  the  Schrannen- Halle  or  Grain  Market  (PL  F,  6;  //).  —  In  the 
St,  Jacobs-Platz  (PL  F.  6;  //)  is  the  City  Historical  Museum  (adm. 


14     /.  Route  I.  MUNICH.  English  Garden. 

see  p.  6).  —  To  the  S.E.  lies  the  Gartner-Platz  (PI.  F,  6;  //) 
with  the  Odrtner  -  Plati  -  Theater  (p.  5)  and  statues  of  Friedrich 
Olirtner  (d.  1847)  and  Ludxcig  KLenze  (d.  1864),  the  architects. 
ThiMice  the  Cornelius-Str.  pro<:eeds  to  the  E.  to  the  Museum  Island 
(li.  10);  on  the  Cornelius-Brucke  (PI.  F,  7)  stands  the  Statue  of  King 
Louis  II.,  by  Ferd.  von  Miller  (1910). 

The  E.  extremity  of  the  Tal  is  formed  by  the  Isar-Tor  (PI.  F, 
6  ;  //),  dating  from  mediaeval  times  but  restored  in  1836  and  re- 
cently, containing  a  fresco  after  Bernhard  Neher  which  represents 
the  triumphal  entry  of  Emperor  Louis  the  Bavarian  after  the  battle 
of  Arapflng.  In  the  Isartor-Platz  is  the  Fountain  of  Fortune,  by 
Killer  (1907).  —  In  the  district  of  ^«  is  the  Mariahilf-Kirche  (PI. 
F,  7;  /),  built  in  1831-1839  in  the  early-Gothic  style. 

To  the  W.  of  the  town  extends  the  Therfsiemwiesb  (PI.  D,  6, 
7;  /),  the  scene  of  the  October  Festival,  surrounded  by  new  streets. 
On  the  Theresien-Hohe,  11/4  M.  to  the  S.W.  of  the.  station  (tram- 
way-line No.  19,  see  p.  7),  rises  a  bronze  figure  of  Bavaria  (PI. 
D,  7;  /),  cast  by  F.Miller  (1850)  after  Schwanthaler's  model,  measur- 
ing 62  ft.  to  the  top  of  the  wreath.  A  narrow  and  inconvenient 
staircase  (adm.  p.  6)  ascends  within  it  to  the  head  which  has  room 
for  live  persons  (view  extending  to  the  Alps).  The  RunMES-IlALLE 
or  Hall  of  Fame,  a  Doric  colonnade  designed  by  Klenze,  contains 
80  busts  of  celebrated  Bavarians.  —  To  the  N.W.  of  the  Bavaria  is 
the  Exhibition  Park  of  1908  (PI.  C,  6,  7;  7),  containing  the  KiJnstltr- 
Theater  (p.  5). 

The  *Englisli  Garden  (PI.  G,  U,  3,  4;  i),  a  park  of  600  acres 
with  fine  old  trees  and  watered  by  two  arms  of  the  Isar,  affords  de- 
lightful walks  in  summer.  Beside  the  Brunnhaus  is  an  artificial 
waterfall;  on  the  right  stands  the  Dianabad  (cafe),  on  the  left  the 
high-lying  Monopteros,  a  small  temple  designed  by  Klenze,  the 
Chinese  Tower  (cafe) ,  and  an  artificial  lake  near  Kleinhesselohe 
(restaurant).  The  Tivoli-Str.  and  the  Max-Joseph-Briicke  over  the 
Isar  lead  to  the  E.  from  the  English  Garden  to  Bogenhausen  (PI.  H, 
5;  7),  on  the  right  bank,  with  the  Observatory  (VI.  H,  5;  I).  To  the 
right  of  the  bridge  is  Bad  Brunntal,  a  health  institute  with  a  shady 
garden.  We  may  return  to  the  city  via  the  Maximilians- Anlagen 
or  by  tramway  route  No.  9  (p.  7). 

The  chateau  of  Nymphenburg  (PI.  A,  3;  7),  3  M.  to  the  W.  of  Munich 
(tramway  No.  1  in  20  min. ;  see  p.  7),  has  tas'eful  1  leasure-grounds,  two 
fountains  with  jets  rising  to  the  height  of  100  ft.,  and  fine  hot-houses.  In 
the  Park  on  the  right  are  the  Magdalen  Chapel,  built  to  imitate  a  ruin,  the 
Fagodenburg,  and  the  Amalienburg,  a  pretty  rococo  building.  Concerts  are 
held  in  the  Volksgarten,  a  large  popular  resort  with  a  garden;  Rettaurant 
Zum  Control  or. 

The  chateau  of  Schleissheim  (1585';  Schloss  Inn;  Restaurant  Zum  Bergl, 
in  the  wuods,  iVi^I-  distant),  '/-j  M.  to  the  E.  of  the  station  on  the  Raiis- 
bon  Railway  (V2  hr's.  journey),  was  built  for  Elector  Max  Emanuel  at  the 
end  of  the  17th  century.  It  possesses  fine  gardens  and  a  picture-gallery 
(groundfloor,  with  the  German  and  Italian  works,  open  10-12;  upper  floor, 
with  the  Netherlandish  works,  2-6).    Catalogue  1  M. 


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2.  Starnberger  See.  Hohe  Peissenberg.  Ammersee. 

Railwat  from  Munich  to  Starnherg  (1772  M.)  in  32-50  min.  (2  Jl  20, 
1  jU  40,  90  pf.);  to  Weilheim  (33V2  M  )  in  13,4-2  hrs.  (4  Uif  20,  2  U((  70,  1  ^ 
75  pf.);  to  Peissenberg  (38V2  M.)  in  2>  4-21/2  hrs.  (3  U(f  10,  1  M  25  pf.).  — 
Steamboat  (restaurant)  from  Starnberg  to  Seeshaupt  and  back  (round  the 
whole  lake,  ^  Jl.  1  U*  65  pf.).  in  connection  with  all  trains  from  Munich, 
in  3  hrs.  Special  trips  on  Sundays.  Steamboat-tickets  may  be  purchased 
at  the  Starnberg  station  (N.  side  of  the  Central  Station)  in  Jlunich  as  well 
as  on  board  the  steamers.  A  circular  ticket  entitles  the  holder  to  break 
the  journey  twice. 

The  train  quits  the  Lindau  line  (p.  19)  at  (41/2  M.)  Pasing  (1720'; 
Hot.  zur  Eisenbahn).  —  81/2^.  Planegg  (1820';  Schlosswirt,  with 
garden  j  Schweiger;  Ebner;  Zur  Eiche);  12  M.  Oauting  (1915'; 
Bahnhof-Hotel,  82  beds  at  i^jx-l^j^Jl;  Post),  with  a  sulphur-bath 
(pens,  inch  baths  i  Jl\  —  141/2  M.  Muhltal. 

17 '/2  M.  Starnberg.  —  Hotels.  Batkrischer  Hof,  40  R.  at  2V2-3V2, 
pens.  6-8ul^;  Pel  let-Mater,  40  beds  at  1V2-3,  pens.  5-7  Jf,  well  spoken  of  •, 
Bellevle,  30  beds  from  l'/2.  pens,  from  Q  J( ;  Deutscher  Kaiser,  R.  1V2-3, 

?ens.5-7uif;  Tutzinger  Hof.  —  Klr-Anstalt  Bad  Starnberg  (Dr.  V.  Plfinge), 
8  bed.",  pens.  6-10  Jt.  —  Restaurants.  See- Restaur  ant,  at  the  Undosa 
Baths;  Restaurant  Seehof;  Riidesheimer  Weimtube.  2  min.  from  the  station.  — 
Baths.   i'ndosa-Bad,  with  artilicial  waves.  —  Rowing-boat  50pf.-l  Jl  per  hour. 

Starnberg  (1930'),  a  considerable  place  (3300  inhab.)  at  the  N. 
end  of  the  Wiirmsee,  with  an  old  castle,  is  generally  crowded  in 
summer. 

Pleasant  walks  may  be  taken  in  the  promenades  on  the  lake;  to  the 
Sieben  Qvellen ;  to  the  (iV4  hr.)  Max- Josephs- Ildhe  (charming  view);  to  the 
(V4  hr.)  Orosse  Tonne  and  on  to  the  (>/<  hr.)  Primen-Eiche  and  by  woodland 
paths  to  (1  hr.)  Pocking  (p.  16);  to  the  Schiessstdtte  Restaurant^  V/t  M.  to 
the  N.  on  the  Miihltal  road,  etc. 

The  *Lake  of  Starnberg,  or  Wunnsee  (1915'),  12^2  M.  long, 
l'/4-3  M.  in  width,  and  22  sq.  M.  in  area,  is  enclosed  by  banks 
of  moderate  height,  which  are  covered  with  villas  and  parks,  espe- 
cially at  the  N.  end.  The  principal  charm  of  the  scenery  is  the 
view  of  the  distant  mountains  in  clear  weather.  The  following  are 
the  conspicuous  peaks,  from  E.  to  W.:  Wendelstein,  Brecherspitze, 
Kirchsteiu,  Benediktenwand,  behind  these  Karwendel- Gebirge, 
Jochberg  ,  Herzogstand  ,  Heimgarten  ,  Krottenkopf ,  Wetterstein 
range  with  the  Zugspitze,  and  Ettaler  Mandl. 

Steamboat  Jouknby.  On  the  hill  to  the  right,  immediately 
beyond  Starnberg,  rises  the  villa  of  Count  Almeida.  On  the  bank, 
farther  on,  are  a  number  of  other  villas.  Station  Niederpocking . 
Possenhofen  (*Schauer^  82  beds  at  IV2-2,  pens.  6-7  Jg),  lies 
about  1  2  M-  to  the  E.  of  the  railway-station  of  that  name  (p.  16). 
Pleasant  walk  through  wood  (way -posts)  to  (1^4  M.)  Feldafiny 
(p.  16).  In  the  lake  below  lies  the  wooded  Rosen-Insel,  with  a  royal 
chalet  (10  min.  row;  adm.  free). 

The  first  station  on  the  E.  bank  is  Schloss  Berg  (^Hotel  am  See, 
with  veranda  and  garden,  R.  1-3,  pens.  5-7  Jg ;  Schloss  Berg.  Y4  M. 
from  the  lake,  with  garden-restaurant  and  woodland  promenades). 


16    /.   Route  2.  LAKE  OF  STARNBERC. 

About  '/«  M.  from  the  pier  is  the  royal  chateaa  of  Berg  (adm.  in  sum- 
mer daily  8-11  and  12-0,  50  pf.),  with  a  park,  where  Kini;  Louis  II.  of 
r>avaria  perished  in  the  lake  on  June  l^th,  1886.  A  road  leads  through  the 
p;irk  to  (1  M.)  Leoni  (see  below),  passing  a  Memorial  Chapel  erected  by 
Prince-Regent  Luitpol'l  near  the  spot  where  the  bodies  of  King  Louis  IT. 
and  Dr.  von  Gudden  were  found. 

Farther  on,  on  the  E.  bank,  lies  the  neat  little  village  of  Leoni 
{*Hdl.  Leoni,  65  li.  at  i^/o-'^,  pens.  6-7  Jf ;  Hot.-Pens.  Bayerisches 
Haus,  pleasantly  situated  l^/o  M.  to  the  S.,  on  the  Ammerland 
road).    On  the  hill  above  it  rises  the  church  of  Aufkirchen. 

Eottmannshohe  (2165';  25  min.)-  A  wire -rope  railway  ascends  in 
7-8  nain.  (fare,  up  3U,  down  10  pf.).  At  the  top  are  a  hotel  and  Dr.  Matzens 
Sanatorium^  with  a  park.  About  10  min.  to  the  S.  of  the  hotel  is  the 
'Bismarck  Tower  CXiSO'),  erected  in  1899  (view).  — To  Wol/rat$hauteny^aQep.65. 

On  the  W.  bank  a  number  of  parks  and  gardens  extend  fromPossen- 
hofen  past  the  Restaurant  Fischer  am  See  to  (3  M.)  Garatshausen, 
with  a  chateau  of  the  Prince  of  Thurn  and  Taxis.  Next  stat.  Tutzing 
[*H6t.  Simson,  in  a  time  situation  ^/o  M.  from  the  lake,  with  terrace 
and  park,  125  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1,  pens.  6-9  .//,-  Seehof,  on  the  lake, 
with  park,  70  beds  from  2  J^ ;  *H6t.  KiJnUj  Ludwig,  on  the  lake, 
40  beds  at  1^2"'^'  pens,  from  b  Jf ;  Bemrieder  Hof,  plain),  with 
Countess  von  Landberg-Hallberger's  chateau  (no  adm. ). 

Kelnw  the  lunding-stage  are  a  bathing-place  and  swimming-baths.  — 
The  Johannisliiigel,  a  grassy  hill  on  the  lake,  3/4  M.  to  the  S.  of  the  railway- 
station,  cnmraands  a  charming  vi^w  (still  liner  from  the  'Ilkatiohe,  near 
Ober  Zeismering,  ^ji  hr.). 

Stat.  Bernried  {Aitwirt,  ^/^  M.  from  the  railway-station  men- 
tioned on  p.  65),  with  a  chateau  of  Herr  von  Wendland  and  a  fine 
park,  open  to  the  public  (beer-garden,  prettily  situated,  open  in  the 
afternoon).  The  banks  become  flatter,  and  the  mountains  more 
conspicuous.  Stat.  Seeshaupt  (Post,  v^^ith  garden;  Hot.  SeeshauptJ 
lies  at  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  (rail,  stat.,  see  p.  65).  The  steamer 
iiow  steers  along  the  E.  bank  to  Amhach  (Zum  Fischmeister,  20  beds 
at  11  2-'2«^)  and  Ammerland  ((ia^thaus  am  See,  40  beds  at  2  Jf), 
with  a  chateau  of  Count  Pocci,  and  thence  past  the  chateaux  of 
Seeburg  and  AUmannshausen  to  Leoni  and  Starnberg. 

From  Seeshaupt  a  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  to  the  S.  to  (1  hr.)  the 
Lauterbacher  Miihle  (p.  65j.  —  To  the  S.W.  a  well-shaded  path  leads  to 
(3/4  lir.)  Hohenberg  (inn),  at  the  foot  of  the  chateau  of  that  name  (beautiful 
view  from  the  tower;  key  at  the  inn).  We  may  return  past  the  Frechen 
Lakes  (1  hr.).  —  A  carriage-road  runs  from  Seeshaupt  to  (2  M.)  <S/.  Heinrich 
(Fischerrosl)  and  (41/2  M.)  Beuerberg  (p.  65).  An  interesting  detour  of  3/4  hr, 
may  be  made  by  the  Oedbauer  and  the  Q/t  hr.)  Ilohenleiten,  with  a  restaur- 
ant and  extensive  view.  —  On  the  hill  above  Ambach  lies  the  ('/2  hr.) 
church  oi  Holzhausen  02160';  view).  Road  thence  to  {/k^li  lA..)  Eurasbtvrg 
(p.  65),  via  Happerg.  —  From  Ammerland  to  (2  hrs.)  Wolfratshausen ,  via 
Milnsing,  see  p.  65. 

Railway  Jouenby  (views  to  the  left).  —  171/2  M.  Starnberg, 
see  p.  15.  2OV2  ^^-  Possenhofen  (p.  15);  to  the  right,  1/2  M.  from 
the  station,  lies  the  village  of  Pocking  (2205';  Bellevue,  Post,  both 
with  tine  views).  —211/2  M-  Feldafing  (2120';  *H6t.-Pens.  Kaiserin 
Elisabeth,  with  terrace  and  baths.  130  beds  at  3-6,  B.  1,  D.  3,  pens. 
l-iOjf;  *H6t.- Pens    Xeuschwanstein ;  fine  view  from  both;   Zur 


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PEISSENBERG.  /.  Routed}.     17 

Eisenbahfi).  i^/^M.  from  the  lake  (p.  15).  Farther  on  several  pleasing 
glimpses  are  obtained.  At  (25  M.)  Tutzing  (Rail.  Restaurant)  pass- 
engers for  Kochel  (p.  65)  change  carriages.  The  line  turns  towards 
the  S.W.    271/2  M.~  Diemendorf;  SO'/q  M.   Wilzhofen. 

At  (33 V2  M.)  Weilheim  f  1845';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *E6t.  Brau- 
wastl,  with  garden,  50  beds  at  1-Aj^;  Post,  well  spoken  of; 
Obermair\  a  small  town  (5000  inhab.)  on  the  Ammer,  we  change 
carriages  for  Peissenberg.  (Route  to  Murnau  and  Partenkirchen, 
see  pp.  46-48;  to  the  Ammersee,  p.  18.)  Passing  Unter- Peissenberg 
(Post;  Lowe)  the  train  stops  at  (38 V2  M.)  Peissenberg  (1940'), 
where  the  railway  ends.  In  the  vicinity  are  extensive  brown-coal- 
mines. About  V2  M.  to  the  left  of  the  station  is  the  *H6tel  Bad 
Hohensulz  (2020'";  60  beds  at  1V4-3.  D.  2,  pens.  4-6  ^/S?),  with 
mineral  springs,  hydropathic,  restaurant,  and  shady  walks. 

Routes  to  the  Hohk  Peissenberg.  Cros.sing  the  railway-Jine  close 
t(i  the  station,  we  follow  the  tree-.^haded  footpath  skirting  the  road  to 
Bad  Hohensulz.  Thence  we  may  take  the  easy  footpath  (blue  and  white 
marks)  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  road  behind  the  restaurant  and 
leading  via  the  Sulzbach  Walerfa'l.^  the  Quellenfiaus,  the  Sc/ione  Aussic/it, 
and  the  Jericho  Cross  (2625)  to  the  top  in  I'/i  hr.  Or  we  may  take  the 
steeper  path  (red  and  white  marks)  which  diverges  to  ttie  right  behind 
the  restaurant  and  leads  via  the  Ebtrlhauer  and  the  Schicabheiss  to  the 
top  in  l'/4  hr.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  tiie  S.K.,  across  the  ridge 
(fine  views)  past  the  Schdchen  Inn  to  the  Weinhauer  (23^5';  Inn.  good  wine), 
and  thence  either  direct  by  the  steep  and  winding  Stamjenweg  to  (3/4  hr.) 
the  railway-station  of  L'eis.-enberg  •,  or  (preferable)  by  the  easy  path  which 
skirts  the  wood  to  the  left  below  the  inn  and  joins  the  first-mentioned 
ascent  at  the  t^uellenhaus,  whence  we  proceed  via  Bad  Huhensulz  to  the 
(1  hr.)  station.  —  An  omnibus  plies  twice  daily  from  the  station  of  Peissen- 
berg to  (IV2  hr.)  Hetten  (2522';  inn),  at  the  W.  base  of  the  mountain,  only 
40  min.  from  the  summit. 

The  *Hohe  Peissenberg  (3240')  affords  a  remarkably  extensive 
panorama  owing  to  its  isolated  position  opposite  the  centre  of  the 
Bavarian  Alps.  On  the  summit  are  a  pilgrimage-church,  a  school 
(with  an  observatory  on  the  roof;  adm.  20  pf.J,  and  a  plain  inn. 

*ViEw.  The  principal  mountains  visible  are,  from  E.  to  W.,  the  Wen- 
delstein,  Benediktenwand,  Jochberg  (beyond  which  in  the  extreme  distance 
peeps  the  snowy  Venediger),  Herzogstand ,  Heimgarten  (in  front  of  which 
lies  the  StaflFelsee),  Karwendel-Gebirge,  Kistenkopf,  Krottenkopf,  Dreitor- 
spitze,  Wetterstein  range  (with  the  Zugspitze),  Daniel,  Hochplatte,  Hohe 
Bleiche,  Gahelschroflen,  Sauling.  Griinten,  and  Stuiben.  To  the  N.  an  ex- 
tensive survey  of  the  plain,  embracing  the  Ammersee,  Starnberger  See, 
and    innumerable    towns  and  villages  as  far  as  Munich  and  Augsburg. 

From  Peissenberg  to  Sadlgkcb.  The  road  (diligence  daily  at  2  p.m. 
from  the  rail,  station  to  Rottenbuch,  in  2V4  hrs.)  leads  round  the  E.  flank 
of  the  Hohe  Peissenberg  to  (51/2  M.)  Bdbing  and  (8  M.)  liottenburh  (2505'; 
Klosterbrau),  picturesquely  situated,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  deep  Anuner- 
Tal.  Thence  past  (12  M.)  Baversoien  (Adler),  near  the  little'  Soieti  Lake 
(2590'),  to  (15  M.)  Saulgrub  (p.  56),  on  the  railway  from  Murnau  to  Ober- 
Ammergau  (p.  56). 

Ammersee.  —  Railway  from  Munich  to  Herrsching,  23V2  M.,  in 
3/4-11/4  hr.  (fares  1  UiT  90.  1  UlT  2.5  pf. ;  no  1st  cl.).  —  Via  Weilheim  or  Gelten- 
doyf.,  see  p.  19;  via  Grafrath^  p.  19.  —  Steamboat  (restaurant)  from 
Herrsching  to  (1/2-^/4  hr.)  Dieisen  (fares  55,  40  pf.),  and  from  Hi'rrschin;2  to 
(I-IV4  hr.)  Stegen  (fares  90,  55  pf.),  several  times  daily. 

Baedeker'8  Eastern  Alps.    12tb  Edit.  2 


18     /.  n.  ?.  -  -  Map,p.  IG.      AMMERSEE. 

From  Munich  to  (472^.)  Pasing^  see  p.  19.  Several  unimportant 
stations.  —  IGi/o  M.  Wessling  (1930';  Post,  Seehof,  with  gardens; 
Rail.  Restaurant),  an  attractive  village  on  a  little  lake  (^view  from 
the  Dellinger  Hohe,  1/2  ^r-)-  —  ^^^1-2  M.  Steinebach  (Plonner)  ;  the 
village  lies  V2  M.  to  the  W.,  on  the  Worth-See  (1835').  On  the  N. 
bank,  1'/'  ^^-  from  the  station,  is  the  prettily  situated  village  of 
Walchstadt  (2020';  Post,  with  garden  and  view).  —  2OV2  ^-  Seefeld- 
Hechendorf.  At  the  well-situated  village  of  Seefeld  (*P*ost,^30  beds 
at  60-1  J^  20  pf.),  near  the  Pilsen-See  (1750'),  is  a  castle  of  Count 
Torring,  with  an  interesting  armoury  and  chapel  (view  from  the 
terrace).  —  The  railway  now  skirts  the  Pilsen-See,  traverses  the 
Herrschinger  Moos,  and  crosses  the  Fischbach  to  the  terminus  at 
(23'/2  M.)  Herrsching  (Bahnhof- Hotel;  Hot.  Kiental  ^'  Post,  in  the 
village;  Pens.  Reiner,  at  the  beginning  of  the  Kien-Tal;  *Pens. 
Panorama,  at  Muhlfeld,  1  M.  to  the  S  ,  on  the  lake,  pens.  5  Jf), 
3  min.  from  the  steamboat-quay  (Seehof,  with  garden,  plain). 

A  road  (shorter  footpath  to  the  left  II/2M.  beyond  Pens.  Reiner)  leads 
through  the  romantic  ravine  of  the  Kienbach  to  (3  31.)  Andechs  (2335'), 
once  the  seat  of  the  powerful  counts  of  that  name,  and  now  a  Benedictine 
monastery,  with  a  favourite  pilgrimage-church.  The  space  in  front  of 
the  church  commands  a  survey  of  the  mountains  (finer  from  the  terrace 
of  the  monastery,  to  which  visitors  are  admitted  by  permission  of  the 
prior).  Good  beer  at  the  Brdustiibl,  adjoining  the  church.  A  little  lower 
down  are  the  Andechser  Ho/,  an  inn  with  a  shady  garden,  and  the  village 
of  Erling  (Post). 

The  Ammersee  (1745'),  10  M.  long,  88/4  M.  wide,  and  270'  deep, 
has  flat  and  wooded  banks.  Like  the  Starnberger  See  it  commands 
a  fine  view  of  the  Alps  from  the  Watzmann  to  the  Allgau  group, 
with  the  Zugspitze  in  the  middle. 

From  Herrsching  a  steamer  plies  via  Riederau,  Wartaweil,  and 
St.  Alban  to  (3/4  hr.)  Diessen,  or  Bayerdiessen  (*Gattinger,  bed 
1-1 V2  •^»'  Hot.  Ammersee;  Alte  Post;  Neue  Post;  Klosterbrdu;  Pens. 
Seerichterhaus,  with  cafe' -restaurant,  bed  1-2  Jf ;  Seefelderhof ; 
Tutzingerhof),  a  straggling  market-town  (2000  inhab.)  and  summer- 
resort,  at  the  S.W.  end  of  the  lake.  Railway  from  Weilheim,  see 
p.  19.  A  little  inland  lies  the  hamlet  of  St.  Georgen,  the  chapel  of 
which  affords  a  fine  view.  About  1  M.  to  the  N.,  on  the  lake,  is 
St.  Alban  (R.  &  B.  at  Villa  Lachen,  with  garden  and  baths  in 
the  lake). 

The  steamboat  from  Herrsching  to  Stegen  (see  p.  17)  steers 
across  the  lake,  leaving  the  chateau  of  Ried  on  the  right,  to  Hoh- 
hausen  (Hdt.  Panorama)  arid  TJtting  (Hot. -Pens.  Wittelsbach,  near 
the  quay  and  the  station),  a  large  village  prettily  situated  on  the 
"W.  bank.  Fine  view  from  the  Restaurant  Ludwigshohe  (10  min.). 
The  station  (seep.  19;  restaurant)  is  ^/^M.  from  the  quay.  The 
next  station,  also  on  the  W.  bank,  is  /Sfc^ondor/"  (Rail.  Restaurant ; 
Altwirt;  Drexlwirt),  for  the  village  of  Unter-Schondorf  (*Post ; 
Seehof;  Miinchner  Kindl) ,  which  is  charmingly  situated  among 
orchards  and  is  frequented  as  a  summer  and  bathing  resort.    The 


LANDSBERG.  7.  Route  3.    19 

Romanesque  church  dates  from  the  12th  century.  We  now  recross 
to  the  E.  hank  and  call  at  Breitbrunn  (*Seefelder  Hof).  The  Amper 
emerges  from  the  lake  near  Stegen  (*Schreyeggs'8  Inn,  45  beds  at 
1  ^),  at  the  N.  end.  A  motor  launch  in  connection  with  the 
Ammersee  steamers  plies  on  the  Amper  (i  o  ^^-  ;  fare  40  pf.)lto 
Grafrath  (see  below). 

Feom  Weilheim  to  Mering,  34  M.,  railway  in  2'/2  lirs.  This  line  diverges 
to  the  left  from  the  Stambers:  railway  (p.  17)  and  crosses  the  Ammer 
beyond  (1^*  M.)  Wielenbach.  To  the  right  lies  Pdhl.  dominated  by  a  lofty 
chateau.  We  next  traverse  a  viaduct  over  the  Aramermoos  and  pass 
(5Vy  M)  Raistinff.  At  (8  M.)  Diesten  (p.  18)  the  railway  reaches  the  Ammer- 
see, and  skirts  the  W.  bank,  via  Biederau  (p.  18)  and  Holzhausen  (p.  18), 
to  (13  M.)  Utting  (Rail.  Restaurant;  see  p.  18),  where  the  lake  is  quitted. 
15>/2  M.  Schondorf  (1830';  Rail.  Restaurant)  lies  between  TJnter-  and  Ober- 
Schondorf.  A  wide  curve  now  carries  us  through  the  Windach-Tal,  past 
(17  M)  the  agreeably  situated  Thtresienbad,  with  chalybeate  and  peat  baths, 
to  (17'/2  M.)  Grei/enbert/,  1  M.  to  the  W.  of  the  village  of  that  name,  with 
a  chateau.  At  (20V2  M.)  Geltendorf  our  line  crosses  the  Munich  and  Lindau 
railway  (see  below)  and  at  (34  M.)  Mering  it  joins  the  railway  from  Munich 
to  Augsburg. 


3.  From  Munich  to  Lindau. 

137  M.  Railway  in  31/4-81  2  hrs.;  fares  17  uT  70,  10^  40,  6  Ui(  90  pf., 
express  19  jH  10,  12  ^  40,  7  U^f  90  pf.     Best  views  to  the  left. 

Munich  (1705'),  see  p.  4.  Soon  after  leaving  the  station  we  ob- 
serve on  the  right  the  park  of  Nymphenburg.  41/2  M.  Pasing  is  the 
junction  for  Augsburg,  Starnberg  (p.  15),  and  Herrschiug  (p.  18). 
After  crossing  the  Wiirm  and  passing  (7  M.)  Aubing,  the  train 
enters  the  wide  Dachauer  Moos.  10  M.  Puchheim.  —  14^2  M. 
Furstenfeldbmck  (1730'),  V2  M.  above  the  little  market-town 
of  that  name  (4450  inhab. ;  *Post,  bed  1-2  J/;  Landsberger  Hof; 
Marthabrdu),  which  is  pleasantly  situated  to  the  right,  on  the 
Amper,  and  is  frequented  for  its  river-baths.  To  the  right,  close  to 
the  railway,  is  the  suppressed  Cistercian  abbey  of  Fiirstenfeld,  now 
a  school  for  non-commissioned  officers. 

The  train  crosses  the  Amper  and  traverses  the  Schongeisinger 
Wald.  20  M.  Grafrath  (I860';  Rail.  Restaurant);  to  the  left  a 
glimpse  of  the  Ammersee,  with  the  Wetterstein  and  Zugspitze  in 
the  background.  The  village,  with  a  monastery  and  pilgrimage- 
church,  lies  about  ^2^1-  to  the  S.,  on  the  Amper  (motor-launch  to 
Stegen,  see  above).  —  24  M.  Tiirkenfeld.  26  M.  Geltendorf  is  the 
junction  for  the  Mering  and  Weilheim  line  (see  above).  —  281/2  M. 
Schwabhausen ;  31 1/0  M.  Epfenhausen.  The  train  crosses  the  Lech. 
—  35  M.  KauferingXi^Sb''). 

Feom  Kadfekixg  to  Schongac,  2OV2M.,  branch-railway  in  1^/4  hr.  — 
3  M.  Landsberg  (1925';  'Ooggl,  24  beds  at  11/2-21/5  UT ;  Kristeinerbrau ;  Glocke; 
Zederbrau),  an  ancient  town  with  6500  inhab.  on  the  Lech.  The  late-Gothic 
Liebfvauen - Kirche  (15th  cent.)  has  fine  old  stained-glass  windows  in  the 
choir.  The  Rathaus  is  embellished  with  frescoes  by  Piloty  and  Schwoiser 
and  contains  a  *Painting  (Magistrates  of  Landsberg)  by  Sir  Hubert  Her- 
komer,  who  was  bom  in  1849  at  Waal,  6  M.  from  Landsberg.     The  Mutter- 

2* 


20    /.  Routes.  KEMPTEN.  From  Munich 

turm,  in  the  English  castellated  style,  was  built  by  Herkomer  beside  the 
house  in  which  his  mother  died  in  Landaberg ;  it  commands  charming 
views  of  the  town  and  of  the  valley  of  the  Lech,  which  descends  a  weir, 
10  tt.  high .  near  the  town.  On  the  hill  is  the  Bayertor^  a  picturesque 
Gothic  edifice,  with  a  tower  and  four  turrets  (view  from  the  top).  The 
treasury  of  the  Church  of  the  Maltese  Order  is  interesting.  —  Beyond  Lands- 
berg  we  traverse  an  uninteresting  district  to  (20'/2  M.)  Schongau  (2235'; 
Post;  Sonne;  Stern),  an  ancient  little  town  (2772  inhab.),  very  picturesquely 
situated  on  a  hill  rising  above  the  Lech.  It  possesses  an  old  castle  and  a 
well-equipped  bathing-establishment,  the  Johannisbad  (restaurant  and  pen- 
sion).    Pretty  view  from  the  Casselkeller. 

Near  (38  M.)  Igling  is  a  chateau  belonging  to  Count  Maldeghem. 
—  42  M.  Buchloe  (2030';  Hot.  Enslin,  near  the  station;  Rail. 
Restaurant),  the  junction  of  the  lines  to  Augsburg  and  to  Woris- 
hofen  and  Memmingen. 

Fkom  Adgsburg  to  Buchlok  (25  M.),  railway  in  ^t-V/i  hr.  (from 
Augsburg  to  Lindau  in  4-7  hrs.).  The  line  traverses  the  Lech/eid,  the  plain 
between  the  Wertach  and  Lech,  where  Emp.  Otho  I.  defeated  the  Hun- 
garians in  955.  Near  the  station  of  Inningen,  to  the  right,  beyond  the  Wert- 
ach, rises  the  Wellenburg,  a  chateau  of  Prince  Fugger.  Stations  Bobingen 
(branch-line  to  Kaufering,  p.  19),  Schwabmiinchen  (Post).  The  line  then 
crosses  the  Gennach,  and  reaches  Buchloe. 

The  train  now  enters  the  broad  valley  of  the  Wertach.  461/2  M. 
Beckstetten;  49^/2  M.  Pforzen;  51 1/2  M.  Leinau.  The  background  of 
the  landscape  is  formed  by  imposing  mountains,  among  which  the 
Zugspitze,  the  Hochplatte,  and  the  Siiuling  are  conspicuous.  — 
The  line  crosses  the  river  near  (541/2  M.)  Kaufbeuren  (2235'; 
Sonne;  Hirsch,  25  beds  at  V/^-2  J^),  a  picturesque  old  town  (9000 
inhab.)  still  bounded  with  walls  on  the  W.  side.  The  new  Rathaus 
contains  frescoes  by  Lindenschmit  and  Herterich.  The  municipal 
Historical  Museum,  the  Museum  of  Native  Art,  and  the  Gothic 
Chapel  of  St.  Blasius  (16th  cent.)  are  also  interesting,  —  Farther 
on  the  train  threads  its  way  between  wooded  hills.  —  081/2  M. 
-Becssen/io/"en  (2295'}  Post;  branch-line  to  Fiissen,  seep.  38);  61  M. 
Ruderatshofen ;  631/2  M.Aifrangr.  The  line  now  crosses  the  watershed 
between  the  Wertach  and  the  lller.  691/2  M.  Giinzach  (2630';  Rail, 
liestaurant).  In  the  Giinztal,  to  the  right,  lies  Ohergunzburg.  The 
line  descends,  at  first  through  wood  and  then  through  a  broad  grassy 
valley  with  peat-cuttings.  76  M.  Wildpoldsried;  771/2  M.  Betzigau. 
The  lller  is  crossed. 

8II/2  M.  Kempten.  —  Hotels.  Hot. Keone,  Komhaus-Platz,  R.  11/2-8, 
pens.  5-7  Jl;  ''Post,  in  the  Is^eustadt,  R.  IV2-2V2,  pens.  4V2-7U'/:  Bahnhof- 
HoTEL,  K.  IV2-3V2  J(,  Allgauee  Hof,  with  garden,  both  at  the  station; 
Hasek,  in  the  Altstadt.  —  'Railway  Restawant.  —  Wine  at  the  Goldne  Fdssle, 
at  the  Schiff,  and  at  Schmid''s. 

Kempten  (2280'),  the  capital  of  the  Allgdu,  prettily  situated  on 
the  lller,  which  here  becomes  navigable  for  rafts,  was  a  free  town 
of  the  empire  down  to  1803.  It  contains  21,000  inhab.,  and  consists 
of  the  Neustadt,  on  the  higher  ground,  and  the  Altstadt,  on  the 
lller.  In  the  Residenz-Platz  in  the  Neustadt,  adorned  with  a 
tasteful  fountain  (statue  of  Empress  Hildegard),  stands  the  old 
Palace  of  the  former  Prince-Abbots  of  Kempten,   built  in  1656-74, 


to  Lindau  IMMENSTADT,     Map,p.260.  —  1.  R.3.    21 

and  now  partly  occupied  as  barracks.  Adjoining  is  tlie  handsome 
Lorenz- Kirche^  a  domed  church  of  16o2.  The  Kornhaus,  close  by 
on  the  "W.,  C/Ontains  a  historical  museum.  In  the  Rathaus-Platz 
in  the  Altstadt  are  the  Rathaus,  dating  from  the  end  of  the  15th 
cent.,  and  the  Rathaus-Brunnen,  a  tasteful  fountain  by  Hans  Krura- 
per  (1601).  A  little  to  the  E.  stands  the  Protestant  Church  of  St. 
Magnus^  a  late-Gothic  edifice,  and  to  the  S.  of  it  is  the  pretty  Foun- 
tain of  St.  Magnus,  by  Wrba  (1905). 

To  the  S.  of  the  town,  i/o  31.  from  the  station,  rises  the  "Burghalde, 
on  the  site  of  the  old  castle  uf  Hilarmont  (restaurant  and  grounds).  Fine 
view  hence  of  the  town  and  of  the  Alp."  from  the  Zugspitze  to  the  Stuiben. 
—  A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  W.  via  Feilberg  and  Eggen 
to  (l',4  hr.)  Mariaberg  (3000'-,  /»n,  plain  but  good),  a  chapel*  and  health- 
resort  (tobogganing  in  winter).  The  (10  min.)  Hoeheclc  (3035')  cimmand.s 
a  charming  view  of  the  Illertal,  with  Oberstdorf,  closed  by  the  imposing 
JIadelegabel  group.  A  more  extensive  view  is  obtained  from  the  Blender 
(3515'),  IV2  hr.  to  the  W.  of  the  Hocheck,  via  Ermengerst  and  Notzen. 

From  Kemptkx  to  Ulm,  54  M.,  railway  via  Memmingen  in  2-3  hrs.,  being 
the  direct  route  from  Stuttgart  to  the  AUgiiu,  Hohenschwangau,  et-.  — 
From  Kempten  to  Pfronten  and  Reutte,  see  R.  6. 

Beyond  Kempten  (from  which  the  train  backs  out  in  the  opposite 
direction;  finest  views  to  the  left)  the  line  follows  the  left  bank  of 
the  Iller.  831/2  M.  Eegge.  To  the  right,  beyond  (85  M.)  Walten- 
hofen  (2355'),  at  tlie  foot  of  the  Stoffelherg  (3490'),"  are  the  Nieder- 
Sonthofen  Lakes  (2310'J.  88  iM.  Oberdorf;  901  2  m.  Seifen.  On  the 
left  rises  the  sharp-edged  Griinten  (p.  24). 

941/2  ^J-  Immenstadt.  —  Railway  Rettauranl.  —  Hotels.  ^Bayekischer 
HoF,  oppo.'^ite  the  .station,  U.  IVz-S,  pens.  5-8^;  -^Post,  R.  lV2-2'/2,  pens. 
4V2-6V2  J(;  HiKSCH,  R.  1-2  J( ;  Allgaler  Hof:  Engel;  Dkki  Konige; 
Tkacbe.  —  'KuRHOTEL  Friedrichsbad,  with  baths  of  various  kinds,  R.  I1/4- 
2V2,  board  3-i  J(.  —  Swimming  Bathe  in  the  Vordersee,  or  Kleinaee  (p.  22; 
1/4  hr.).  —  Tobogganing  and  other  sports  in  winter. 

Immenstadt  (2400'),  a  busy  town  with  4600  inhab,,  lies  pictur- 
esquely on  both  banks  of  the  Steigbach,  at  the  foot  of  the  Immen- 
stadter  Horn. 

Environs.  Fine  views  from  the  Ri/le  Range  (10  min.  to  the  N. ;  restau- 
rant) and  the  Kalvarienberg  (20  min.  to  the  N.).  Opposite,  at  the  foot  of 
the  Horn  (1/4  hr.),  are  shady  pleasure-grounds  (turn  to  the  right  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Steigbach-Tal  \  finger-post).  —  Pleasant  walk  to  (V2  hr.) 
Rotenfels.  We  follow  the  road  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Ach  and  after 
V2  M.  cross  to  the  Kiinigsgut,  on  the  left  bank.  Here  we  ascend  by  the 
path  to  the  right  (way-post)  to  the  two  farms  on  the  crest  of  the  hill, 
and  then  follow  the  path  to  the  left  to  (20  min.)  the  ruin  o(  Rotenfelt  (2800'), 
which  commands  a  charming  view  of  the  Alpsee  and  the  mountains.  We 
may  descend  through  the  gate  between  the  farms,  and  in  20  min.  reach  Biifii 
(Hot. -Pens.  Strauss,  with  garden),  at  the  S.E.' end  of  the  Alpsee  (p.*  22). 
Thence  back  to  (IV2  M.)  Immenstadt  by  the  road. 

The  Immenstadter  Horn  (oObQf ;  'View)  is  ascended  in  2V2  hrs.  by  an 
easy  route,  mostly  through  wood,  via  the  Hornkopfl.  (3830').  Near  the  top  is 
the  open  Ingolstddter  Iliitte.  —  From  the  Stuiben  route  (see  below)  we 
diverge  to  the  left  either  at  the  (35  min.)  wooden  chapel  or  at  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Almagmach  Inn.  and  in  respectively  2V2  fr  I'/a  hr.  reach  the  top  of  the 
Steineberg  (5540'),  the  view  from  which  resembles  that  from  the  Stuiben 
(via  the  'Gratgaaae'  to  the  top  of  the  Stuiben,  see  p.  22). 

The    ascent  of  the    *  Stuiben  (5790';   31/2  hrs.  5    guide   unnecessary)   is 


22    1.  li.3.  —  Map,'prJ6().     OliEKSTAUFEN.         From  Munich 

easy.  The  path  crosses  the  railway  immediately  to  the  E.  of  the  station, 
fiillitws  the  left  bank  of  the  Steigbach,  past  the  twiae- factory,  and  ascends 
the  Steigbach- T(d^  a  ravine  between  the  Mittag  and  the  Immenstadter  Horn, 
to  a  (35  miu.)  wooden  Chapel  (ca.  29500-  Beyond  the  (5min.)  finger-post, 
where  we  turn  to  the  left,  the  path  is  almost  level;  lOmin.,  we  cross  the 
hrook;  10  min.,  we  turn  to  the  right,  and  again  follow  the  left  bank  to  the 
(V2  hr.)  Almagmach  Inn  (3840')-  Hence  we  may  ascend  either  by  the  cart- 
track  to  the  right,  via  the  Mitlelberg  Alp  (4490'),  or  by  a  shady  path  to  the 
left  across  the  Mittelberg,  and  thence  to  the  left  past  the  Krdtzenstein  to 
the  (I1/2  hr.)  Stuibenhaus  (5205';  Inn,  28  beds  at  2  J()  and  (V2  hr.  farther 
on)  the  pavilion  on  the  summit.  Splendid  'View  (mountain-indicator).  — 
Experts  may  descend  on  the  E.  via  the  Gratgasse  (wire-rope)  to  the  top 
of  the  (l'/4  hr.)  Steineberg  (p.  21)  and  thence  to  (IV2  hr.)  Immenstadt  or 
(3/4  hr.)  Almagmach.  —  From  the  Stuiben  experts  may  follow  the  ridge 
via  the  Sederer  Stuiben  (5710'),  the  Buralpkopf  (58100,  the  GUndleskopf 
(5735'),  and  the  Rindalphorn  (5980'),  to  the  top  of  the  Eochgrat  (6015'),  and 
thence  descend  to  Oberstau/en  (11  hrs.,  fatiguing;  see  below). 

From  Immenstadt  to  Obersidorf,  see  R.  4 ;  ascent  of  the  Griinten,  see 
p.  24.  —  To  Reuite  via  Hindelang  and  Tannheim,  see  R.  5. 

The  train  now  turns  to  the  W.  into  the  valley  of  the  Ach,  passes 
the  Vorderset  and  the  village  of  Buhl  fp.  21),  reaches  the  Alpsee 
(2380' ;  2  M.  long),  and  skirts  its  N.  bank  as  far  as  (991/2  M.)  Rat- 
holz.  We  next  traverse  the  Konstanzer  Tal  to  (IO21/2M.)  Thalkirch- 
dor/"  (2430'),  and  ascend,  finally  threading  a  short  tunnel,  beyond 
which  we  obtain  a  striking  view  of  the  profound  Weissach-Tal,  the 
mountains  of  Vorarlberg,  and  the  snow-clad  peaks  of  Appenzell. 

105  M.  Oberstaufen  (2600';  *n6t.  Biittner,  R.  i  Jf  30  pf., 
pens,  from  5  J/;  Restaurant  Keck,  at  the  station,  with  rooms; 
Kror^e;  Adler ;  Lowe;  Ochse'),  a  pleasant  market-town  with  1900 
inhab.,  frequented  as  a  summer-resort,  on  the  watershed  between 
the  Danube  and  the  Rhine.  Fine  view  from  the  (10  min.)  Schloss- 
Keller.  About  1  M.  to  the  S.E.  is  the  Rairibad  (2495'),  with  alkaline 
sulphur-springs. 

From  Oberstanfen  through  the  Weissach-Tal  to  Hitiisau  in  the  Bre- 
genzer  Wald  (diligence  daily  in  2^4  hrs.),  see  p.  274.  —  Pleasant  excursions 
may  be  made  to  the  (1  hr.)  Zorp/ (3250'),  with  beautiful  view;  via  Kremler- 
bad,  Ober-Reute{28i0'-,  inn),  and  Simmerberg  (brewery)  to  (6  M.)  TTgtVpr  (see 
below);  via  the  Eibeles-Miihle,  with  its  waterfalls,  and  Qtchwend-MUhle  to 
(9  M.)  Sulzberg  (3330';  Engel;  Bar),  an  Austrian  village  (fine  view);  or 
via  Steibis  in  4-5  hrs.  (comp.  p.  274)  to  the  top  of  the  Hochgrat  (6015'),  with 
the  Staufner-Haus  (5575';  rfmts.  in  summer),  and  thence  to  the  (1  hr.)  Rind- 
alphorn'{ste.  above),  or  via  the  Leckner-See  to  (3  hrs.)  Hittitau  (p.  274) ;  etc. 

The  line  now  descends  in  numerous  curves.  Beyond  (109V2  ^0 
Harbatshofen(2A7b')  is  the  Rentershofener  Damm,  a  viaduct  656  yds. 
long  and  174'  high.  —  113  M.  Botenbach  (2315' ;  Railway  In,n). 

A  picturesque  mute  leads  hence  to  (ca.  5  hr«.)  Bregenz  via  Weilek. 
Branch-railway  in  20  min.  to  (33/4  M.)  Weiler  (2070';  "Post,  R.  1V2-2,  pens. 
4-5  Jl ;  Lamm),  a  pleasant  village  in  the  Rotach-Tal,  frequented  as  a  sum- 
mer-resort. Beyond  Weiler  a  road  ascends  the  Rotach-Tal  past  the  un- 
pretending baths  o{  Siebers  to  (41/2  M.)  the  customs  -  station  oi  Neuhaus^ 
then  skirts  the  slope  of  the  Hirschberg  (p.  261)  to  (3  M.)  Langen  (2165'; 
Adler;  Hirsch),  and  proceeds  past  the  pretty  waterfalls  of  the  Wirta-Tobel 
to  (33/4  M.)  Fluh  and  (3  M.)  Bregenz  (p.  260). 

Another  interesting  route  leads  from  Botenbach  to  (6  hrs.)  Bbegb^z 
VIA  THE  Pfandek.  Railway  to  Scheidegg,  6  M.,  in  41  min.,  via  (2V2  M.) 
Gottholz  and  (iVs  M.)  the   summer  -  resort  of  Lindenberg  (SSOO* ;  Krone,  R. 


to  Lindau.  LlNDAU.      Map,p.-J60.  —  J.  Ii.3.    23 

1  UT-l  ^(t  8<.),  pens.  3  .#  60  pf.  5  UK;  Rdtsle ;  Lowe),  with  4500  inhab.  and  mud- 
baths.  From  (6  M.)  Scheidegg  (2640*;  Railway  Restaurant,  with  beds;  'Post, 
20  beds  at  I-IV2  Jf :  Krone),  a  picturesquely  situated  villaore  and  summer- 
resort,  a  path  ascends  to  (1  hr.)  Moggers  (3280' ;  Adler),  whence  it  pro- 
i-eeda  aloni?  the  hills,  passing  Trogen  and  commanding  fine  views  of  the 
Lake  of  Constance  and  the  Bre^enzer  Wald,  to  C2'/2  hrs.)  the  P/cinder  Hotel 
(p.  261). 

123  M.  Heruatz  (1820' ;  Weiss;  branch-line  to  Kisslegg^  see  Bae- 
deker's Southern  Germany) ;  126  M.  Hergensweiler  (1770');  128i/<)  M. 
Schlachters  (1680')  ;  132  M.  Ober-Reitnau  (1630').  The  line  skirts 
the  Hoierberg  (p.  24),  and  then  turns  towards  the  S.E.  A  beautiful 
view  of  the  Lake  of  Constance  is  now  obtained:  on  the  left  Bregenz, 
in  the  foreground  Lindau,  and  beyond  it  the  green  mountains  of 
St.  Gallen  and  Appenzell,  with  the  Kamor,  Hohe  Kasten,  Altmann, 
and  Sentis.  A  long  embankment  then  carries  the  train  across  an 
arm  of  the  lake  to  an  island  on  which  lies  — 

137  M.  Lindau.  —  Hotels,  'Hot.  pe  BAViftaK,  on  the  lake,  near  the 
station,  140  beds  at  8-(i,  B.  IV4,  !>•  3\'-2,  pens.  lAOJf.  —  Hot.  Reutemann, 
50  beds  at  2-3.  pens.  6-1  J(,  Limdauek  Hof,  65  beds  at  1  Jl  60-2  Jf  50  pf., 
IIelveti.\,  120  beds  at  iV'2-2V2  ^M,  plain  but  good,  all  three  on  the  laJce ; 
Keose,  vvith  baths,  R.  2-2'/..',  pens.  5-6  Ulf;  Lamm,  well  spoken  of-,  Chbist- 
LICHE8  Vebeinshacs,  Piiradies  -  Platz ;  Petkrhof,  R.  from  P/t  Jl,  Sonne, 
2-8  Jl,  both  very  fair.  —  Restaurants.  Seegarten  (wi»h  rooms),  near  the 
Hot.  de  Baviere;  Schutzengarleti,  on  the  rampart  near  the  Roman  tower, 
with  view;  wine  at  Joh.  Frey^s,  MaximilianStrasse,  and  at  the  Weinstube 
zum  Sttinachev.  Karolinen-Strasse;  Rail.  Restaurant.  —  Lake  Baths  on  the 
K.W.  side  of  the  town,  in  the  inner  arm  of  the  lake  (30  pf.),  and  on  the 
E.  side,  at  the  military  baths. 

Lindau  (1320'),  once  a  free  imperial  town  and  fortress,  and  in 
the  middle  ages  an  important  commercial  place,  lies  on  an  island  in 
the  Lake  of  Constance,  350  yds.  from  the  mainland,  with  which 
it  is  connected  by  the  railway-embankment  and  a  wooden  bridge. 
Pop.  6700.  At  the  harbour  is  a  bronze  Statue  of  King  Maximilian  II. 
(d.  1864),  erected  in  1856.  At  the  end  of  the  S.  pier  is  a  large  lion 
in  marble;  on  that  opposite  rises  a  Lighthouse.  Adjoining  the  S.  pier 
is  the  Alte  Schanz,  with  a  mountain-indicator  for  the  view  of  the 
Alps  from  the  Pfander  to  the  Kaien.  In  the  adjacent  Reichs-Platz 
rises  the  tasteful  Reichsbrunnen,  by  Thiersch  and  Riimann  (1884). 
The  handsome  Rathau^,  built  in  1422-36  and  restored  in  1885-87, 
has  a  painted  fa(;ade  and  rear,  and  contains  a  Museum  of  Antiqui- 
ties (adm.  9-12  and  3-5;  30  pf.).  Beside  the  "Landtor  are  pleasure- 
grounds  and  a  monument  in  memory  of  the  war  of  1870-71. 

Excursions.  Pleasant  walk  on  the  bank  of  the  lake  to  the  W.  (crcss- 
ing  the  railway-embankment  and  turning  to  the  left),  passing  the  villas 
of  Lotzbeck,  Giebelbach,  and  Lingg  (•Frescoes  by  Xaue),  to  the  (2  M.)  Bad 
Schachen  ('Hotel-Pension,  with  garden  on  the"  lake,  150  beds  at  iVs-'i'/z, 
pens.  5-6  Jf),  charmingly  situated,  with  mineral  and  lake-baths.  Apart- 
ments in  the  Villa  Brodersen  (R.  11/2-3  Jf),  etc  There  is  a  steamboat-station 
at  Bad  Schachen,  6  min.  from  the  railway-station  of  Enzisweiler.  About 
V4  M.  farther  on  is  the  Villa  Lindenhof,  with  a  beautiful  park,  hothouses, 
etc.  (adm.  1  J(,  for  a  charitable  object).  Farther  along  the  bank  of  the 
lake,  beyond  Tegelttein  (to  the  left  Schlost  Almnd)  and  Mitten,  lies  (21/4  M.) 
Wasserburg  (Inn),  a  small  town  with  a  chateau  and  church,  on  a  penin- 
sula in  the  lake.     We  may  return  by  steamboat  or  railway.  —  Admirable 


24     I.  Route  4.  SONTHOFEN.  From  Immenstadt 

view  from  the  Hoierberg  (1495';  Restaurant),  a  vine-clad  hill  reached  Ijy 
a  ]iath  at  first  parallel  with  the  railway  but  afterwards  crossing  it  to  the 
hamlet  oi  Hoiren.  We  may  return  by  Emisweiler  (Restaurant  Schmid,  good) 
and  Schachen  (Zum  Schlussle). 

From  Lindau  to  Bkegenz  (p.  260).  Steamboat  6-7  times  daily  in  20-25 
minutes.  Railway,  6  M.  in  V4-V2  hr.  (fares  76,  46,  26  /».),  via  Lochau  (ascent 
of  the  P/ander\  see  p.  261). 

From  Lindau  to  Constance,  64  M.,  railway  in  3  hrs.,  see  Baedeker's 
Southern  Germany. 


4.  From  Immenstadt  to  Oberstdorf.  The  Allgau  Alps. 

13V2  M.  Railway  in  56  min.-l  hr.  12  uiin.;  fares  2  Jf  40,  1  J(  70, 
1  Jt  10  pf. 

Immenstadt,  see  p.  21.  The  line  skirts  the  left  bank  of  the  liter, 
passes  (21  2  M.)  Blaichach  (Gemse) ,  with  a  large  spinning -mill, 
and  crosses  the  Iller  above  its  junction  with  the  Ostrach. 

5  M.  Sonthofen  (2446' ;  *Deutsches  Haus,  at  the  station,  bed 
11/4-21/2:  peiis.  41/2  .if ;  Hirsch;  Engel;  Ochs ;  Krone;  Gliickauf, 
1/2  M.  from  the  station,  with  beautiful  view),  a  small  market-town 
(3930  inhab.),  pleasantly  situated  in  the  broad  green  Iller- Tal. 
Fine  view  of  the  Allgau  Alps  from  the  Kalvarienberg  (with  a 
gigantic  lime-tree),  10  min.  from  the  'Engel'.  —  Route  to  Hinde- 
lang  andi  Tannheim,  see  p.  32. 

The  *Griinten  (5710')  is  frequently  ascended  from  Sonthofen.  Road  to 
(21/4  M.)  Burgberg  (2465'-,  Kreuz  j  Lowe),  at  the  S.W.  base  of  the  mountain, 
I'/j  M.  (footpath)  from  Blaichach  (see  above).  The  route  from  Burgberg 
to  the  summit  of  the  Griinten  (272  hrs.;  guide,  unnecessary,  4  Ji ;  horse 
12  Ji)  ascends  through  the  village  past  the  church  to  (8  min.)  the  chapel 
(2(395')  above  it.  After  8  min.  more  we  diverge  to  the  left  (tin}:er-post), 
and  proceed  through  wood  to  the  lower  end  of  the  ravine  of  the  Wustbach, 
which  descends  trora  the  Griinten  between  the  Stuhlwand  and  Burgberger- 
horn.  This  point  may  be  reached  also  from  the  gymnastic-ground  above 
the  village  by  a  direct  path  (white  marks)  through  wood  (1/4  hr.).  We 
now  follow  a  good  bridle-path,  steep  in  places,  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Grilnten- 
haus  (5035';  *Inn,  bed  IV2  <M),  in  a  wide  basin  V2  hr.  below  the  Hochwart 
(5570' ;  pavilion),  whence  a  narrow  arete  leads  in  10  min.  to  the  Uebelhorn 
(5710'),  the  central  and  highest  peak.  Splendid  *View.  —  The  Siechenkopf 
(5160'),  5  min.  to  the  W.  of  the  inn  (shelter-hut),  affords  another  charming, 
though  less  comprehensive  view.  —  Descent  to  Wertach,  see  p.  36. 

Sonthofen  is  the  terminus  in  this  direction,  and  the  train  now 
backs  out,  skirts  the  village  in  a  wide  curve,  and  hugs  the  moun- 
tains on  the  E.  side  of  the  broad  valley  of  the  Iller.  71/9  M.  Alt- 
stadten  (2440');  81/2  M.  Thalhofen.  We  cross  the  Iller  to  (10  M.) 
Fischen  (2450';  Lowe ;  Alpenrose ;  Kreuz),  a  large  village  (1163  in- 
hab.  )  in  a  picturesque  situation,  whence  a  road  leads  to  the  riglit 
to  Ober-Maiselstein  and  (41/2  M.)  Tiefenbach  (see  p.  26).  On  the 
right  bank  of  the  Iller  are  the  small  sulphur-baths  of  A«;  view 
from  the  (20  rain.)  Schbllanger  Burg  (2950').  —  Beyond  (II1/2  M.) 
Langenwang  the  train  crosses  the  Breitach  and  the  Stillach. 

131/2  M.  Oberstdorf.  —  Hotels.  'Pabk- Hotel  Lditpold,  with  gar- 
den, 100  beds  at  2'/2-5,  pens.  7V2-IO  Jf ;  *H6t.  Mohben,  60  beds  at  iVz-B, 
pen.''.  6-7  Jf;   Wittblsbachbr  Hop,  in   an.  open    situation  on  the  road  to 


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Lorctto,  dO  beds  at  2V2-5,  pens.  61/2-8  J(;  *H6t.  Lowen,  72  beds  at  2-5, 
D.  2-3,  pens.  6-10  Ulf;  Sonne,  with  garden,  be'l  U^-'^^h,  D.  I3/4,  pens. 
5Va-6  Jf,  good;  '^Hfix. -Pens.  Panorama .  at  Reute  (p.  27;  V2  hr.l,  wiih 
magnificent  view.  40  beds  at  1^  a-2V2,  pens.  5-6'/^  ^.  open  May-Oct. ;  *H6t.- 
Pbns.  Rcbihaus.  with  garden,  9U  beds,  pens.  6V2-9'/2  ^/f ;  Hirscu,  with 
garden,  IT  beds  at  2  J( ;  Hot.  Tkettach,  near  the  3Ivihl-Briicke  (12  min."), 
52  bed«  at  I'/s-S,  pens.  4i/?-6  J(;  Traube  ;  Adler,  bed  1  J(,  plain  but  good; 
H3t.  Bahnhof,  at  the  station.  —  Pensions.  'Villa  Schmidt,  14  beds,  pens. 
5-lJl;  Hdbektushaus,  28  beds,  pens.  6-1  J( ;  Pens.  Waldkck;  Jageehacs  ; 
J.  H.EIM  :  Pens,  zcr  Veroneseb  Klavse,  i^z-bjf.  —  Apartments  abound 
(enquire  at  the  Ratbaus).  —  Cafes.  "Stempfle  (also  pens.,  24  beds);  Lingg^ 
Haupt-Str. ;  Knaus,  West-Str.,  Waldscheuke,  25  min.  to  the  W.  —  Post  & 
Telegraph  Office  at  the  station.  —  Baths  if  various  kinds  at  Schachenhaus, 
and  in  the  Pfarr-Str.  opposite  the  Hirsch  Hotel.  —  Peasant  Theatre  in  the 
Trettach  Hotel. 

Guides.  Franz  Braxmair ,  Fritz  Diinsscr^  Lvdw.  and  Mich.  Huber,  Leo 
Eocheler,  Moi-itz  Math,  Joh.  Rietzltr  I  and  //,  Kasp.  Rielzler,  Joh.  Scholl,  Kusp. 
Schtcarz,  Franz  Steiger.,  Alois  Tauscher,  Donat  Vogler,  Wendelin  Weitenauer. 
'Contribution  to  the  'Verschonerunjis-Verein''  for  a  stay  of  more  than 
3  days,  1  pers.  2  JH,  a  family  0  Jl.  —  Motor-cars  are  not  permitted  in  the 
neighbourhood  of  Oberstdorf. 

Oherstdorf  {l^ib'X  a  market- village  (2500  inhab.)  and  favour- 
ite summer  and  winter  resort,  is  beautifully  situated  in  a  broad 
valley  in  the  midst  of  the  Allgau  Alps.  In  front  of  the  handsome 
church  is  a  war-monument  for  1870-71,  consisting  of  a  lion  couchant 
in  bronze.  The  church  and  the  chapel  of  St.  Nicholas  (to  the  W. 
of  the  rail,  station)  contain  altar-pieces  by  Johann  Schraudolph 
(1808-79),  a  native  of  Oberstdorf.  —  About  IV2  M.  below  the  vil- 
lage the  Trettach^  Stillach,  and  Breitach  unite  to  form  the  JUer.  The 
ramifications  of  the  valleys  from  which  they  descend  afford  a  great 
variety  of  excursions. 

Walks.  On  the  banks  of  the  Trettach,  at  the  upper  end  of  the  village, 
are  the  shady  promenades  of  the  'Verschonerungs- Verein'.  Before  the 
Miihl-B)'iicke  (10  min.  to  the  E.  of  the  church)  we  ascend  to  the  ri»ht, 
turn  to  the  left  at  the  juide-post.  and  proceed  through  wood  to  (5  min.) 
the  Stem,  a  space  provided  with  benches.  Hence  we  may  descend  to  the 
left  to  the  Stoltingtriihe  and  (10  min.)  the  Trettaehsieg  (path  to  Spiel- 
mannsau,  see  p.  27);  or  ascend  a  little  and  turn  either  to  the  riszht  to 
the  Hoffmannsruhe  (see  below),  or  to  the  left  to  the  (V4  hr.)  Rauenbad 
(2840';  pleasant  peaty  water).  We  may  return  via  the  Alpeniose  Inn  (see 
below)  and  St.  Loretto  to  (1/2  hr.)  Oberstdorf.  —  On  the  right  bank  of 
the  Trettach,  below  the  Miihl-Bnicke,  we  may  follow  the  Vormittags-Weg 
to  the  (11/2  M.)  Dvmelsmoos  Bridge,  returning  by  the  promenades  (  Untei'e 
and   Obere  Insel-Anlagen)  on  the  left  bank. 

Faltenbach  Waterfall,  in  the  gorge  between  the  Rubihorn  and  Schatten- 
berg  (25  min.).  Beyond  the  Miihl-Brucke  (see  above)  we  pass  a  limekiln 
on  the  left,  cross  the  brook  at  the  end  of  the  ravine,  and  a.9cend  the  right 
bank  to  a  platform  above  the  foaming  cascade  (through  the  ravine  to  the 
Vordere  Seealp  and  to  the  Nebelhorn,  see  p.  29). 

Kiihberg  (2955'),  V2  br.  From  the  Muhl-Brucke  we  follow  the  Oytal 
road  (p.  28),  ascending  in  a  wide  bend  at  the  foot  of  the  Schattenberg, 
or  we  may  take  the  shorter  foot-path  (20  min.)  straight  on,  to  the  Inn, 
commanding  a  charming  view  of  Oberstdorf  and  of  the  Spielmannsau  with 
the  Trettachspitze. 

Hoffmannsruhe  (2970*;  1/2  hr.).  Pilgrimage-road  from  the  church  to 
(»/*  M.)  the  three  chapels  of  St.  Loretto,  shaded  by  fine  old  lime-trees  (altar- 
pieces  by  CI.  Schraudolph  in  the  third  chapel);  then  to  the  left  up  the 
hill,  «n  the  (1/4  hr.)  top  of  which  is  a  pavilion  commanding  a  fine  pano- 
rama.    On   the  S.    summit,  10  min.   from  Loretto,    is  the   Alpenrote  Inn 


2i5   LIi.4.  —  Map,p.lU.     UBERSTDORF.  AUgau  Alps. 

(to  the  Uauenbad,  'A  M.,  see  p.  25).  The  descent  may  be  made  throu{;h 
the  Trettach  Aiila-en  to  the  (20min.)  Miihl-Briicke  (p.  25). 

Jauchenkapf  (2980':  1/2  hr.).  We  cross  the  Stillach  by  the  Walser 
Briicke  (see  below),  diverge  to  the  right  beyond  the  second  bend  of  the  road, 
:in<l  proceed  via  Jauchen  (2815')  to  the  top  of  the  hill,  which  affords  an 
excellent  view.     We  may  return  via  (i/«  hr.)  Rente  fp.  27). 

'Wasach,  a  beautiful  walk  (I  hr.).  We  follow  the  highroad  to  theN., 
cross  the  -Stillach  and  the  (25  min.)  Breitaeh,  and  ascend  the  road  to  the  left, 
soon  gaining  a  fine  view  of  the  Walser  Tal,  to  the  Wasach  Inn  (3020';  rooms), 
commanding  a  beautiful  view  (best  by  evening-light),  which  is  still  more 
extensive  from  the  (10  min.)  "Kapf,  250'  higher:  from  left  to  right,  the 
Rubihoru,  Schattenberg,  Hofats,  Rauheck,  Kreuzeck,  Krottenkopf,  Kratzer, 
Himmelschrofen,  Trettachspitze ,  Madelegabel,  Hochfrottspitze,  Bockkar- 
kopf,  Wilder  Mann,  Linkerskopf,  Rappenkopfe,  Schlappolt.  Widderstein, 
and  the  sharp  crest  of  the  Hohe  Ifen.  Below  lies  Oberstdorf.  —  From 
the  Kapf  (turning  to  the  left  beyond  the  house)  a  steep  path  leads  through 
wood  to  the  (10  min.)  Judenkirche  (3480'),  a  natural  archway  in  the  rock, 
through  which  we  obtain  a  view  of  the  Krottenkopf  and  Kreuzeck.  From 
Waeach  to  Oberstdorf,  returning  by  Tiefenbach  and  Reute^  IV4  br.  —  Frbm 
J&gersberg  (alio';  ScholFs  Inn,  plain  but  good),  to  the  N.E.  of  Wasach 
(1  hr.  from  Oberstdorf,  diverging  to  the  right  beyond  the  Stillach),  the  view 
is  also  very  fine,  ;ind  more  comprehensive  towards  the  N. 

Bad  Tiefenbach  (3V4  M).  The  road  diverges  to  the  left  beyond  the 
Breitaeh  bridge  (see  above;  diligence  from  Oberstdorf  twice  daily  in  ^U  hr.). 
Pede=;triuns  (1  hr.)  follow  the  road  to  the  Waher-Tal  to  (IV2  M.)  Rente 
(see  below)  and  by  a  path  diverging  to  the  right  descend  through  meadows 
and  wood  to  the  Breitach-Tal.  Crossing  the  Breitaeh  (to  the  left,  road  to 
the  Breitaeh -Klamm,  20  min.;  see  p.  27),  we  follow  the  road  to  the 
right  through  wood  to  the  sulphur-baths  of  (1/2  hr.)  Bad  Tiefenbach  (2790'; 
*Inn,  26  beds,  pens.  4-5  Jt),  situated  in  the  narrow  valley  of  the  Loeh- 
bach.  At  the  (2  uiin.)  Alpenrose  Inn  the  road  divides,  the  branch  to  the 
right  ascending  past  the  church  (2910')  to  0/4  hr.)  Wasach  (see  above);  that 
to  the  left  to  Rohrmoos  (p.  32) ;  while  tbe  path  straight  on  leads  past  the 
precipitous  Nase  to  the  (V2  br.)  Hirschsprung  (2905'),  a  cutting  in  the  rock 
which  affords  a  view  of  the  lower  Iller-Tal  and  the  Griinten.  We  may 
now  descend  to  the  right  to  {^h  hr.)  Langenwang  (p.  24),  or  follow  the 
roid  straight  on  via  Riedle  and  Ober- Maiselstein  (2820';  Hir«ch)  to  (IV2  hr.) 
Fixchen  (p.  24).  Beyond  the  Hirschsprung  a  path  to  the  left  leads  past  the 
Slurmanns- Hohle  (see  below)  to  (I3/4  hr.)  Fischen. 

From  Tiefenbach  the  Geisberg  (4535';  fine  view;  rfmts,  in  the  neigh- 
bouring chalet)  may  be  ascended  in  2  hrs.  by  a  path  through  wood.  Alter- 
native descent  via  the  Raut  Alp  to  Rohrmoos"  (p.  32).  —  The  Besler  (5510'), 
ascended  from  Tiefenbach  via  the  Lochbach-Tal  or  from  Ober-Maiselstein 
by  the  shady  Konigsweg  via  Haubeneck  in  3  brs.,  also  affords  a  beautiful 
view.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Riedberghorn  {5S65')  from  Ober-Maiselstein 
(3  hrs.-,  marked  path  through  the  Bolgenach-Tal)  is  easy  and  interesting; 
descent  via  the  RoJgen^  21/2  hrs. 

Sturmanna-Hohle,  3'/2-4  hrs.  From  the  (I1/2  hr)  Hirschsprung  (see 
above)  a  pa'h  aSL-ends  to  tbe  left  through  wood  to  the  ('/4  br.)  Restaurant 
Stnrmannshaus,  where  tickets  (t-4  pers.  3  Ulf,  each  addit.  pers.  60  pf.)  are  ob- 
tained for  the  cave  (lighted  by  electricity  ;  temperature  41-43°  Fahr. ;  closed 
8-10  a.m.  on  Sun.),  the  entrance  to  which  lies  10  min.  higher  up.  The 
visit  occupif-s  3/4  br.  We  first  follow  a  rocky  cleft  (460' in  length)  formed 
by  erosion  in  the  limestone  rocks,  then  descend  by  140  steps  into  the 
'HoUenrachen',  a  sort  ai  pit  205'  in  depth,  and,  after  passing  some  small 
rapids,  reach  the  cave-lake.  —  We  may  return  from  the  Sturmannshaus 
via  Ober-Maiselstein  (p.  24)  to  (iVs  hr.)  Fischen  (p.  24),  or  via  the  Hirsch- 
sprung to  (50  min.)  Langenwang  (p.  24) 

Zwingsteg  and  Walser  Schanze.  Carriage-road  from  the  N.W.  end  of 
Ober.stdorf  via  the  Walser  Bridge  and  Rente  in  I'/a  hr.  (one-horse  carr.  6, 
two  horse  10  Jt ;  for  the  whole  day,  9  and  18  !M).  Pedestrians  take  the 
road  leading  due  W.  from  the  church  to  the  (V4  hr)  Schlechten-BrUcke  over 
the  Stillach  (path  to  the  left  to  the  Waldesruhe  Inn  and  the  toboggan- 


AUyitu  Alpi^.  OBERSTDORF.     Map^p.'-Jd.   - 1.  Ii.4.    27 

run,  p.  29),  and  then  ascend  to  the  carriage-road ;  i/^  hr.,  the  hamlet  of 
Rexte  (2910';  'Hot. -Pens.  Panorama,  5  min.  to  the  N.,  with  splendid  view, 
see  p.  25;  Inn  'Zur  Gebirgsaussicht\  well  spoken  of).  Hence  the  road 
a^scends  to  the  S.W.  over  the  hill  (pretty  views),  leaving  the  hamlet  of 
Komau  to  the  right,  and  finally  descends  through  wood  into  the  Kleine 
Walser  Tal,  watered  by  the  Breitach.  On  the  frontier  is  the  (3/4  hr.)  Inn 
'■Zur  Walserfchanz"  ('■Sc'hdmle\  32513'),  formerly  the  Austrian  custom-house; 
hence  un  to  Riezlern  and  Mittelberg.  see  p.  32.  —  We  now  retrace  our 
steps  for  8  min.  and  descend  through  meadows  and  wood  to  the  right 
to  the  -Zwingsteg  (8U55'),  an  iron  bridge  nearly  200*  above  the  Breitach. 
We  may  either  take  the  path  descending  before  the  bridge  to  the  left  and 
return  through  the  Breitach  -  Klamm  (see  below);  or  beyond  the  bridge 
ascend  in  zigzags  to  (10  min.)  a  direction-po.st,  and  then  descend  to  the 
right  to  the  0/4  hr.)  Klamm  Restaurant  (see  below)  and  thence  to  ('/a  hr. ) 
Tiefenbach  (p.  26),  or  to  (l-l'A  hr.)  Oberstdorf. 

"Breitach  -  Klamm ,  1V2-2  hrs.  (waterproof  or  umbrella  desirable). 
Following  the  Tiefenbach  road  tor  about  2^ '4  M.,  wc  diverge  at  the  saw- 
mill to  the  left  via  the  Oib  and  cross  the  Starzlach  to  the  (I'/*  M.")  Breitnch- 
Klamm  Inn  (omnibus  from  Oberstdorf  thrice  daily  in  3/,  hr.,  1  UJf);  pedes- 
trians via  Reute  (see  above)  require  about  1  hr.  — The  gorge  of  the  Breitach 
has  been  made  accessible  by  a  path  (adm.  50  pf.)  provided  wi|Ji  railinjis, 
which  ascends  between  huge  wall-<  of  rock  and  crosses  and  recrosses  the 
foaming  torrent.  Passing  finally  under  the  Zwing^teg  (see  above),  the 
lower  part  of  the  path  ends  at  a  beautiful  waterfall  (where  adm. -tickets 
must  be  shown).  A  pleasant  digre8<»ion  may  be  m;ide  (adm. -tickets  available 
for  the  return)  to  the  (20  min.)  Waherschanz  (see  above).  —  The  path, 
beyond  this  point  almost  level  and  chiefly  through  wood  (adm.  20  pf.  extra), 
goes  on  to  the  ("4  hr.)  Restaurant  Waldhaus  and  (50  min.)  Riezlern  (p.  82). 

'Freiberg-See  OOBO";  1  hr.).  To  (1/4  hr.)  8t  Loretto,  see  p.  25;  4  min. 
farther  on,  by  the  direction-post,  the  path  leads  to  the  right,  traversing 
meadows  and  crossing  the  Stillach  by  the  Renk-Strg,  and  ascends  to  the  (8/4  hr.) 
Freiberghdhe  (3230';  Inn,  R.  2,  pens.  5  6  J(i,  beyond  which  the  dark-green 
lake  lies  in  a  beautiful  wooded  basin  (batbinj-establishment;  rowing-boat 
1  jU  per  hr.).  —  From  the  Freiberg-See  via  the  Schwand  Inn  to  Birgtau, 
see  p.  28. 

Spielmannsau  {Trettach-Tal;  carriage-road.  6  M. ;  omnibus  from  the 
station  twice  daily  in  3/4  hr.,  1  Ji).  recommended  for  a  morning-excursion. 
Road  via  (^4  M.)  Loretto,  see  p.  25:  'A  M.  farther  on  is  a  finger-post,  where 
the  road  leads  to  the  left  across  the  N.  spur  of  the  Himmelschrofen  to  a 
(1  M.)  finger-post  (2945').  showing  the  way  to  the  left  over  the  Zwing- 
Briicke  to  Gerstruben  (see  below),  and  to  the  right  to  Spielmannsau.  [Pedes- 
trians are  recommended  to  turn  to  the  right  (guide-post)  above  the  Miihl- 
Briicke  (p.  25)  and  to  follow  tbe  generally  shady  footpath  which  skirts 
the  right  bank  of  the  Trettach  via  Gruben  (see  below)  to  (1  hr.)  the  Zwing- 
Briicke  and  via  Oottenried  to  Spielmannsau.)  From  the  fineer-postwe  follow 
the  carriage-road  on  the  left  side  of  the  finely-wooded  Trettach-Tal,  passing 
the  pretty  blue  Christies-See  (3005';  'Inn,  pens.  4V2-6  Jl)  and  crossing  the 
Trettach  and  the  Travfbach,  to  the  (3  M.)  Spielmannsau  (3250';  Tannheimer's 
Inn,  well  spoken  of),  amid  grand  scenery.  Fine  view  of  the  huge  Trettach- 
spitze  to  the  S. ;  on  the  left  the  Kratzer".  —  To  the  E.  opens  the  Trauftal, 
from  which  a  toilsome  route  (not  recommended)  crosses  the  MdrzU  (7220') 
to  (7-8  hrs.)  Hinter-Hornbach  (p.  31).  —  A  path  leads  from  Spielmannsau 
through  the  wild  ravine,  finally  high  on  its  right  side,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sperr- 
bach-Steg  (4025'),  in  the  midst  of  a  grand  rocky  wilderness.  Thence  to  the 
Kemptner  HiUte,  see  p.  31. 

*H611tobel  (IV2  hr.).  Either  by  the  shady  footpath  on  the  right  bank 
of  the  Trettach  (see  above)  via  Gruben  (28.55';  plain  inn),  or  by  the  road 
to  the  Spielmannsau  as  far  as  (2V2  M.)  a  direction-post  indicating  the  road 
to  Gerstruben  ,  which  descends  to  the  left  and  crosses  the  Trettach  by  the 
Zwing-Brii/:ke.  At  (12  min.)  a  finger-post  our  path  diverges  to  the  right,  and 
after  '/« 1^'.  more  we  ascend  to  the  left  along  the  Dieterthach  to  the  deep 
rocky  cleft  of  the  Bolltobel,  in  which  the  brook  forms  three  waterfalls. 
The  path  first  leads   to  a  (10  min.)  bridge  over  the  lowest  fall,   then  to 


28     I.R.4.  —  Map,p.24.     OBERSTDORF.  AUyau  Alps. 

:i  platform  above  the  middle  fall,  and  lastly  to  the  (10  min.)  -Upper  Fall, 
which  takes  a  clear  leap  into  a  funnel-like  basin.  We  ascend  hence  to 
(V*  hr.)  Gerstruben  (3790';  Bestaurant  zur  Bofats),  a  hamlet  in  the  upper 
part  of  the  valley,  at  the  base  of  the  precipitous  Ilo/ats  (p.  29).  About 
1  hr.  farther  up  the  valley  is  the  Dietersbach  Alp  (4365'),  whence  a  marked 
path  (guide  5  J(,  unnecessary)  leads  across  the  Aelpele  (5835'),  between 
the  Hofats  and  Rauheck.  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Kdter  Alp  in  the  Oytal  (see  below).  — 
From  Gerstniben  an  easy  road  descends  in  windings  to  ('/a  hr-)  the  Zwing- 
Briicke  (p.  27  -,  hence  to  Oberstdorf  1  hr.). 

Geisalp  Lakes  (3-3V2  hrs. ;  guide  from  the  upper  lake  to  the  Nebelhorn 
Ilaus  advisable,  5  Jf).  Road  to  Schollang  as  far  as  (2V2  M.)  Reichenbach; 
then  up  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Geisalp  (3775';  inn),  and  past  a  waterfall 
of  the  Reichenbach  to  the  (1  hr.)  Lower  Geisalp-See  (4955'),  picturesquely 
situated  in  a  basin  between  the  Oeisalphorn  on  the  right,  and  the  Entschen- 
kopf  on  the  left.  The  small  Upper  Geisalp-See  (5805')  lies  3/^  hr.  farther  up; 
thence  to  the  Nehelhorn-Haus  (p.  29)  across  the  Geisfuss  (6500'),  272  hrs. 
with  guide,  fatiguing. 

Oytal  (to  the  Stuiben  Fall,  3  hrs.),  road  as  far  as  the  inn  (one-horse 
carriage  6,  two-horse  10  J(,  whole  day  9  and  18  Ji).  By  the  lime-kiln 
bevond  the  Miihl-Briicke  (p.  25)  the  road  ascends  to  the  right,  via  the  Kiih- 
herg  (p.  25^  [Walkers  should  follow  the  left  bank  of  the  Trettach  via 
Stoltingsrnhe  to  the  (25  min.)  bridge  over  the  Trettach  (reached  from 
the  Miihl-Briicke  also  by  a  path  on  the  right  bank),  then  follow  the  right 
bank  to  the  (5  min.)  Oybach  and  ascend  to  the  left  (before  the  bridge)  to 
join  the  road.]  After  40  min.  the  road  crosses  the  Oybach  and  enters  an 
open  grassy  dale  ;  on  the  left  are  the  Seewdnde,  with  waterfalls,  on  the 
right  the  wooded  Riffenkopf.  In  20  min.  we  reach  "Kappelers  Inn  (3330'), 
where  the  road  ends.  The  valley  turns  to  the  S.E.,  and  a  fine  survey  of 
its  head,  with  the  Grosse  Wilde,  Kleine  Wilde,  Hollhomer,  and  Hofats, 
is  disclosed.  The  path  crosses  to  the  right  bank  and  then,  at  the  (35  min.) 
Prinzen-Kreuz  (3590'J,  short  of  the  hunting-lodge  Am  Hof^  returns  to  the 
left  bank  ;  here  we  are  25  min.  from  the  view-platform  below  the  ''Stuiben 
Fall  (413{y),  a  good  view  of  which  is  obtained  from  a  point  10  min.  higher 
up.  —  About  V2  hr.  farther  up  is  the  Kdser  Alp  (4615');  thence  across  the 
Aelpele  to  Gerstruben^  see  above:  over  the  Hornbach-Joch  to  the  Lechtal., 
see  p.  31.  —  From  the  Stuiben  Fall  via  the  Unter  and  Ober-Gaisbach  Alp 
to  the  (2V2hrs.)  Himmeleck  (6495')  and  to  (4V2  l»r.«.)  Hinterstein,  see  p.  34. 
From  the  Schonberg-Eiitte  in  the  Bdrgiindele  (p.  33)  a  path  runs  to  the  right, 
skirting  the  precipitous  slopes  of  the  Wilde  and  Wiedemer,  direct  to  (71/2  hrs. 
from  Oberstdorf)  the  Prinz-Luitpold-Haus  on  the  Hochvogel  (p.  33).  —  From 
tlie  Kaser  Alp  to  the  Kemi'TNer  Hltte,  6  hrs.,  with  guide,  repaying.  We 
follow  the  Hornbach-.Toch  route  (p.  31)  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Schartenbach  (5520'), 
cross  the  stream,  to  tbe  right,  and  reach  the  ('/-.'  hr.)  little  lake  (6000')  at 
the  base  of  the  Raviheck.  Thence  we  ascend  to  the  path  coming  from 
the  Aelpele  (see  above)  and  cross  the  N.W.  arete  to  the  top  of  the  (13/4  hr.) 
Raulitck  (p.  29).  whence  we  proceed  over  tbe  saddle,  to  the  S.,  to  the 
(3/4  hr.)  Kvetizeck  (p.  29)  The  descent  leads  over  the  saddle  to  the  (V2  hr.) 
Mdrzle  (p.  27),  then  to  the  right  over  slope.o  of  detritus  and  round  the 
Krotteiispitze,  and  below  the  slopes  of  the  Muttlerkopf  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Kemptner  Eiltte  (p.  30). 

Birgsau  (SfiUacfi-Tnl),  an  agreeable  afternoon's  excursion.  Carriage 
road  to  (6  31)  Birgsau  (omnibus  from  the  station  twice  daily,  1  ^;  one- 
horse  carr.  6,  two -horse  10  J(,  whole  day  10  and  12  Jl)  and  cart-track 
to  (IV2  M.)  Einodsbach.  Another  route  runs  via  the  Freiberg-See  and 
(4V-i  M.)  Schwand  (3160':  *Inn.  pens.  4V2-5  Jl),  with  a  fine  view  all  the 
way  of  the  head  of  the  valley,  and  then  by  Ringang  and  Feistenoy  to 
(41/2  51.)  Einodsbach.  —  To  St.  Loretto,  see  p.  25.  The  road  proceeds  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  Stillach.  partly  through  wood,  between  the  Himmel- 
schrofen  on  the  left,  and  the  Schlappolt,  and  farther  on,  the  Warmatsgund- 
kopf  and  Griesgundkopf  on  the  right.  6  M.  Birgsau  (3135':  Adler,  R.  1, 
pens.  5  M,  good),  a  solitary  hamlet  commanding  a  beautiful  view  to  the 
S.  of  (from  left  to  right)  the  Trettachspitze ,  Hochfrottspitze ,  Bockkar- 
kopf,  Wilder  Mann,  Liakerskopf,  and  Rappenkopfe.  —  A  good  path  now 


Allgau  Alps.  OBERSTDORF.     Map,p.24.  —  L  R.4.    29 

leads  at  the  same  level  for  10  min..  and  then  ascends  (to  the  left  at  the 
gaide-post)  the  right  side  of  the  wild  ravine  of  the  Stillach;  25  min., 
a  platform  on  the  right,  with  a  good  view  of  the  gorge  (the  Bacher- 
yu:dnd)\  5  min.  Einodsbach  (3660';  Inn,  unpretending),  a  hamlet  near  the 
head  of  the  valley  (called  beyond  this  the  Rappenalpen-Tal).  The  Backer 
Loch,  a  huge  gully,  ascends  hence  to  the  Jladelegabel  (to  the  waterfall 
1,2  hr.,  to  the  Waltenberger-Haiis  21/2-3  hrs.;  see  p.  30). 

Mountain  Ascents  (guides,  see  p.  25).  —  "Nebelhorn  (7295'),  an  easy 
ascent  of  4-4i/2  hrs.  (guide ,  unnecessary,  5  Jl).  We  either  follow  the 
shady  path  through  the  gorge  from  the  Faltenbach  Fall  (p.  25)-,  or  ascend 
to  the  left  in  zigzags  from  the  bridge  below  the  fall ,  across  meadows 
and  through  wood,  to  (IVz  hr.)  the  Vordere  Seealp  (4'240').  In  20  min. 
more  we  reach  the  end  of  the  valley  (4i85')  and  ascend  a  winding  bridle- 
path for  3/4  hr.,  then  turn  to  the  right  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  Nebelhorn-Haus 
(6330':  *Inn,  bed  3,  mattress  i  Jt  00  pf.),  commanding  a  fine  view.  Thence 
to  the  left  to  {^/i-i  hr.)  the  summit,  a  narrow  ridge,  descending  almost 
perpendicularly  towards  the  Ketter.<ch\vang-Tal  (p.  ^).  Magniticent  view. 
—  The  descent  from  the  Nehelhorn-Haus  to  the  Oytal  (p.  28)  past  the 
Seealp-See  (5345')  is  steep  and  rather  laborious  but  interesting  (to  Kappeler  s 
Inn,  2  hrs. ;  the  track  descending  to  the  lake  from  tbe  Hintere  Seealp 
should  be  avoided,  as  it  there  comes  to  an  abrupt  end).  —  The  descent 
from  the  Nebelhorn-Haus  by  the  Geisfuss  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Oeisalp  Lakes 
(p.  28)  is  fatiguing  tguide  advisable).  —  An  interesting  pass  leads  from  the 
Nebelhorn-Haus  across  tbe  Zeiger-SaUel  (6505")  and  the  Wengen  Alp  to 
(5  hrs.)  Hinterstein  (p.  33 ;  guide  from  Oberstdorf  10  Jt).  Path  to  the  Prinz- 
Luitpold-Eaus,  see  p.  28.  —  The  Dauinen  (7480';  p.  33)  may  be  ascended  in 
3  hrs.  from  the  Nebelhorn-Haus  via  the  Koblat  (guide' 10  U(f,  with  de- 
scent to  Hindelang  12,  to  Hinterstein  13  Jl). 

S5llereck  (55y5'),  3^/2  hrs.,  easy  and  interesting  (guide  6  Jf,  not  in- 
dispensable). From  the  (1/4  hr.)  Schlechten-Briicke  (p.  26)  we  ascend  to  the 
left  past  the  Waldesruhe  Hotel  to  (1  hr.)  Schlatt.  and  thence  along  the  ridge, 
finally  keeping  to  the  left  at  the  Hdlliiete,  to  the  (2-21/2  hrs.)  summit  (ad- 
mirable view).  An  interesting  e.xcursion  over  the  arete  may  be  taken  hence 
by  experts,  passing  the  (1  hr.)  Sc7ila[>poU  (6445*)  on  the  S.,  to  the  (.V2  hr-) 
top  of  the  Fellhorn.  —  Fellhorn  (6685'),  interesting  and  not  difficult,  5  hrs. 
(guide,  nut  indispensable,  6  J().  We  follow  the  Birgsau  road  (p.  28)  as 
far  as  the  (II/2  hr.)  bridge  of  Feittenoy,  then  take  the  path  diverging  to 
the  right  across  the  Stillach,  ascend  the  Warmatsgund-Tal,  to  the  S.W.,  to 
the  Warmattgund  Alp  and  (I1/2  hr.)  the  last  hut  Am  Wank  (4525'),  and  follow 
the  pathHo  the  right  to  the  arete  and  thence  to  the  N.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top. 
Easy  descent  to  Riezlern  in  the  Walser  Tal  (p.  32;  21/2  hrs.).  —  Rauheck 
(782!0'),  repaying,  in  4  hrs.  from  Gerstruben  (p.  28;  guide  8  Uif,  not  in- 
dispensable). The  route  leads  via  the  (1  hr.)  Dietersbach-Alpe  and  the 
(IV4  hr.)  Aelpele  (.see  p.  28)  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Rauheck.  Thence  to  the  S. 
across  the  Sattel  (7415')  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Kreuzeck  (7790').  Descent  to  the 
S.W.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kemptner  Hiitie  (p.  30),  or  to  the  S.E.  via  the  March- 
Scharte  to  the  Hermann-von  Barth-Hutte  (p.  280).  Tlie  descent  on  theX.W., 
via  the  Bettler-Riicken  to  the  Dieters'jach-Tal  or  the  Tranftal^  is  dangerous 
and  unadvisable.  —  Hdfats  (W.  summit,  7405'),  ;Ji/2-4  hrs.  from  Ger- 
struben (guide  15  M;  one  for  each  traveller  required),  difficult  and  not 
free  from  danger  owing  to  the  extremely  steep  grass-slopes  (60-70°),  to  be 
attempted  only  by  those  quite  free  from  dizziness  (climbing-irons  neces- 
sary). The  Hofattreanne,  on  the  8.W.  side,  is  botanically  interesting.  — 
'Hochvogel  (861u'),  ascended  in  71/2-8  hrs.  via  the  Oytal  and  the  Himmel- 
eck.,  not  difficult,  but  fatiguing,  see  pp.  23,  34  (guide  14  J(,  with  descent  via 
Hinterstein  18  Jl).  Another  attractive  ascent  from  the  Nebelhorn-Haus 
(guide  not  indispensable  for  experts)  passes  the  Groste  and  Kleine  Seekopf, 
the  Schochen,  and  the  Lachenkopf,  and  leads  via  the  Laufbachereck  (7145') 
to  the  Schonherg-Hutte  in  the  Bargiindele  (p.  33)  and  to  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Prinz- 
Luitpold-Haus{^.^).  —  Grosse  Krottenkopf  (872)'),  the  highest  summit 
of  the  Allgau  Alps,  from  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Kemptner  Hiitie  (p.  30)  by  a  marked 
path  via  the  Ober- Module- Joch  (p.  30)  and  the  Krottenkopf-Scharte  (7710') 
in   31/2  hrs.    (guide   12  Ji),  not  difficult.      Superb  view.     Descent   through 


30   I. R.4.  —  Maps,pp. 24,274.    OBERSTDOKF.        AllgauAlps. 

the  Hermanntkar  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Hermann -von- Barth-HUtte  (p.  280).  — 
Muttlerkopf  (7i65'),  ascended  from  the  Kemptaer  Hiitte  by  a  marked  path 
via  the  Ober-M;idele-Joch  ia  13/4  hr.,  easy  (guide  not  indispensable).  — 
Oefnerspitze  (S460'),  ascended  from  the  Kemptner  Hiitte  via  the  Ober- 
Madele-Joch  in  2'/2  hrs.  (guide  13  Jl^  incl.  the  Krottenspitze  15  Uf),  rather 
ditlicult.  Along  the  ridge  to  the  ¥..  and  h.\g\3i^s\.  KroiUnxpiUe  (83i5'),  */<  hr. 
Madelegabel  (86S0'),  8  hrs.,  not  difficult  for  practi.sed  mountaineers 
(guide  10  Jl).  From  (2V2  hrs.)  Einodsbach  (p.  29)  the  path  ascends  the 
Bacher-Tal  (wire-ropes  at  several  points)  to  the  (2V-2-3  hrs.)  Waltenberger- 
Eam  (6840'j,  a  club-hut  (12  beds  <fe  23  mattresses)  with  provision-depot,  in 
a  line  situation.  Thence  a  good  path  ascends  over  rocks  through  the 
Vordere  Bockkav  to  the  (I'/z  hr.)  5oc*A:ar-(ScAar<€  (8280'),  a  gap  between  the 
Hoch/rottspitze  and  the  Bockkai'kopf  (S5b5'),  traverses  the  Schtcarzmilt  Glacier, 
and  finally  mounts  by  the  steep  E.  ridge  to  the(V4hr.)  summit.  Magnifi- 
cent panorama.  —  The  ascent  from  the  N.  side  is  easier  and  not  much 
longer.  From  [the  (4V2  hrs.)  Kemptner  Hiitte  (see  below)  this  route  diverges  to 
the  right  before  reaching  the  (25  min.)  Madele-Joch  (see  below),  skirts  round 
the  Kratzer  via  the  Schwarze  MHz  to  the  Schwarzmilz  Glacier  and  the  (3  hrs.) 
summit  (guide  10  Ji-,  with  descent  to  Einodsbach  12  Jl).  —  Heilbronner 
Weg  from  the  Bockkar-Scharte  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Hohe  Licht,  see  below.  — 
The  Hochfrottspitze  (8690';  difficult)  may  be  ascended  from  the  Walten- 
berger-Haus  in  2-2^/2  hrs.  —  The  Trettachspitze  (8515'),  5-6  hrs.  from  Ein- 
odsbach via  the  Einodtberg  and  over  the  detritus  and  snow  slopes  on  the 
N.  side,  is  very  difficult  (guide  20  jU). 

*Hohe  Licht  (8700'),  71/2-8  hrs.,  with  guide  (from  Einodsbach  10  Ji\ 
very  attractive  and  not  difficult.  From  (2V2  hrs.)  Einodsbach  (p.  29)  we 
proceed  either  via  the  Peters  Alp  in  3  hrs.,  or  via  the  Kiirbertobel,  which 
diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Rappenalpen-Tal  farther  up,  and  the  Happen 
Alp  in  31/4  hrs.  to  the  Rappensee- Hiitte  (6865';  Inn,  16  beds  A;  32  mattresses), 
in  grand  scenery.  Thence  the  route  leads  via  the  Qrosse  Steimcharte  (p.  32) 
into  the  Wiesleskar,  and  then  ascends  over  the  S.W.  ridge  to  the(2V2hrs.) 
summit  (magnificent  view).  —  A  highly  interesting  path,  known  as  the 
Heilbronner  Weg,  leads  from  the  Hohe  Licht  via  the  Kleine  Stein-Scharte 
(8335'),  the  Steimchartenkopf  (8580'),  the  Wilde  Mann  (8455'),  and  the 
Bockkarkopf  (8555')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Bockkar-Scharte  (see  above),  but  should 
not  be  tried  except  by  experts  with  guide  (to  the  Madelegabel  14  J().  — 
Linkerskopf  (8055'),  from  the  Rappensee  Hut  in  IV2  hr.  (guide  7  J(), 
laborious.  —  Other  ascents  from  the  Rappensee  Hut  are  those  of  the  Rot- 
giindspitze  (8155';  IV2  hr.),  Hochgundspitze  (8070';  IV2  hr),  Rappenseekopf 
(!:095';  lV2hr.),  and  Hochrappenkopf  (7950';  IV2  hr.).  —  Biberkopf  (8530'), 
from  the  Rappen.^ee  Hut  3V2-4  hrs.,  very  interesting  (guide  14  Jl,  not  in- 
dispensable for  experts).  —  From  the  Rappensee  Hut  to  Lechleiten  (p.  282)  via 
the  Biber  Alp,  31/2  hrs.  (red  way-marks ;  guide  not  indispensable  for  experts). 

Hohe  Ifen  (7315'),  from  Riezlern  (p.  32)  in  4  hrs.  with  guide  (9.ff., 
to  Rohrmoos  13  K.),  laborious  but  interesting.  The  route  leads  across  the 
Breitach  and  through  the  Schwarzwasser -  Tal  to  (IV4  hr.)  Auen  (4400'; 
accommodation).  Hence  we  continue  to  the  right  to  the  (50  min.)  Jfen  Alp, 
and  ascend  the  Jfenwand  by  a  narrov?  path  to  (2  hrs.)  the  summit,  which 
affords  a  splendid  view.  A  toilsome  descent  (only  for  experts,  with  guide) 
leads  across  the  fissured  and  undulating  Jfen  Plateau,  from  which  rise  the 
gigantic  cliffs  of  the  Goltesackerwdnde ,  past  the  (2i/2  hrs.)  Qottesacker  Alp 
(6020'),  to  the  Scharte  (6455'),  whence  we  descend  steeply  via  the  Hoch 
Alp  and  Kes$ler  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Schrine  (p.  32).  —  Via  Schdnebach  to 
(6  hrs.)  Au  in  the  Bregenzer  Wald,  see  p.  27'7. 

Passes.  From  Obekstdokk  to  Holzgau  on  the  Lech  over  the  Mddele-Joch 
(71/2  hrs. ;  guide,  not  necessary  for  experts,  10  Jl),  an  interesting  route. 
To  (2  hrs.)  the  Spielmannsau,  see  p.  27.  From  (1  hr.)  the  Sperrbach-Steg 
(4025')  the  path  ascends  in  windings  to  the  Knie  (4530')  and  then  through 
the  Sperrbachtobel  to  the  (2i/2  hrs.)  Kemptner  Hiitte  (6065';  Inn,  23  beds 
at  3  Ji?  and  21  mattresses),  finely  situated  on  the  Obennddele  Alp.  In  25  min. 
more  we  reach  the  Mftdele-Joch  (6475'),  to  the  E.  of  the  Kratzer  (7955'; 
farther  to  the  N.E.,  at  the  foot  of  the  Muttlerkopf,  is  the  somewhat  higher 
Ober- Mddele-Joch,   6670').     We   now   descend   abruptly   to    the  Rottgumpen 


AllgauAlps.      OBERSTDORF.    Maps,  pp.24/274.—  I.  R.4.    31 

Alp  in  the  Hdhenhach-Tal,  and  to  (2  hrs.)  HoUgaii  (p.  281),  1/2  ^^-  sl^'^rt 
of  which  is  a  pretty  waterfall,  near  the  'Gesprengte  Weg\  Or  we  may 
follow  the  path  from  the  Ober-Madele-Joch  along  the  flanks  of  the  Qroste 
Krottenkopf  to  the  Karjoch  (7565'),  between  the  Ramstallkopf  and  Strahl- 
kopf^  and  thence  descend  through  the  Bernhards-Tal  in  31/2  hrs.,  or  (easier) 
skirt  the  Strahlkopf  to  the  Otunpen-Sattel  (74*0')  and  descend  via  the 
Bei-nftardseck  to  (4V*  hrs.)  Elbigenalp  (p.  280).  Or  from  the  Ober-Madele- 
Joch  we  may  descend  via  i\i&  Krottenkopf-Scharte  {^.2^)  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.) 
Htrmann-vonBarth-Eiitte  (p.  280).  —  From  tlie  Kemptner  Hiitte  to  the  top 
of  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Alddeleyabel  and  via  the  Heilbronner  Weg  to  the  (ciV2hrs.) 
Hohe  Lichi,  see  p.  30;  via  the  Mdrzle  and  the  Himmdeck  to  (8-9  hrs.)  the 
Prim-Luifpold  Haus^  see  pp    28,  29. 

From  Oberstdorf  to  Elhln  in  the  Lechtal  over  the  Hornbach-Joch 
(10  hrs.).  on  the  whole  repaying  (guide  to  Hinter-Hornbach  10  Jl).  The 
route  first  leads  through  the  Oytal  (p.  28),  past  the  Stuiben  Fall,  to  the 
(3V2brs.j  Kdser  Alp  i^QlOf ;  p.  28);  it  then  ascends  to  the  left,  across  steep 
grass  slopes  and  detritus,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Hornbach-Joch  (6635'),  between 
the  HollhSmer  (7055')  and  the  Jochspitze  {12,^'),  with  a  view  of  the  Hoch- 
vogel  and  the  Lechtal  Mts.  (club-hut  under  construction;  ascent  of  the 
Rauhtck,  1V2  hr.,  see  p.  29).  We  now  descend  rapidly  into  the  Jochhach- 
Tal  to  the  (IV*  hr.)  Jochbach  Alp  (4215'),  and  then  by  a  tolerable  path  to 
(1  hr. )  Hinter-Hornbach  (3610';  Adler,  by  the  church,  plain;  guides,  Josef 
Friedel  and  Josef  Huber),  a  village  charmingly  situated  at  the  opening  of 
the  Jochtal  into  the  Hornbach-Tal.  The  ascent  hence  of  the  Hochvogel 
(8510"),  in  4  hrs.  (with  guide),  via  the  Schwabegg  Alp  (5570')  and  by  the 
'Biiumenbeimer  Path"  (wire -ropes)  through  the  Rosskar  and  across  the 
S.E.  arete,  sLould  not,  be  attempted  by  any  but  experts;  an  easier  route 
leads  over  the  Fuchsen-Sattel  (6705')  into  the  Fuchskar  and  thence  across 
detritus  and  the  snow-tield  in  the  Kalte  Winkel  to  the  pass  (7490'),  and 
finally  to  the  left  to  the  Schnur  and  the  (6  hrs.)  summit  (comp,  p.  34).  — 
From  Hinter-Hornbach  a  marked  club-path  leads  to  the  S.  to  (3  hrs,)  the 
Eaufbeurer  Haua  (6.06O' ;  provision  depot),  whence  we  may  ascend  the 
Bretterspitze  (8560)  in  2-2V2  hrs.  with  giiide,  not  difficult  for  experts,  and 
the  Urbeieskarspitze  (8650'),  via  the  Urbeleskar  in  2'/2-3  hrs.  with  guide, 
difficiilt.  —  To  the  Hermann  von  Barth-Hvitte  by  the 'Enzensperger  Weg\ 
o-S'/z  hrs.  with  guide,  repaying.  The  route  leads  over  the  Oliegerkar- 
Scharte  (8156')  to  the  Oliegerkar^  then  to  the  Lvxnachtr  Sattel  (6870'),  whence 
a  path  leads  to  the  left  to  Haselgehr  (p.  279).  We  proceed  thruutih  the 
Noppenkar  to  the  Balschle-Satltl  (730U')  and  through  the  Bahchtekar  \o  the 
Hermann-von-Barth-mute  (p.  2J:0)  —  From  Hinter-Hornbach  a  path  leads  to 
(I'/z  hr.)  Vorder-Hornbach  (3i9U' :  two  plain  inns)  in  the  Lechtal,  and  via 
Martinau  to  (1  hr.)  Elmen  (p.  279). 

To  THE  Upper  Lechtal  over  the  Schrofen  Pass,  6V2-7  hrs.  to  Lech- 
leiten  (guide  not  indispensable),  the  shortest  way  to  the  Arlberg.  The  road 
crosses  the  Stillach  beyond  (2  hrs.)  Birgsau  (see  p.  28;  from  Einodsbach 
footpath  to  the  S.W.  to  the  road),  and  ascends  the  left  bank  to  the  (3/*  br.) 
Buchenrain  Alp  (3705'),  commanding  a  splendid  view  of  the  Bacher  Tal. 
We  then  follow  the  left  bank  of  the  Rappenalpenbach  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Rohn- 
echlen-BrUcke  (3805'),  where  the  road  ends  (above,  on  the  right,  a  shooting- 
box  of  Prince-Regent  Luitpold).  Passing  the  Rappen  Alp  and  the  (3/4  hr.) 
Bevgerhojle  (4140*)  at  the  mouth  of  the  Kdrbertobel  (p.  30)  we  next  reach 
(V2  hr.)  the  Bibev  Alp  (4300'),  on  a  hill  formed  by  stony  deposits.  Beyond 
it  we  again  cross  the  (40  min.)  brook  and  ascend  the  abrupt  slope  by  a 
rough,  stony  path  to  ('/»  hr.)  the  Schrofen  Pass  (5645'),  which  commands 
a  fine  survey  of  the  Geishorn,  Liechelkopf ,  etc.,  and  (S.E,)  Biberkopf. 
A  good  path  now  descends  (keeping  to  the  left)  to  (V2  hr.)  the  Austrian 
custom-house  at  Lechleiten,  a  few  minutes  to  the  left  of  which  lies  the 
'Hirschwirt'  (p.  282).  Travellers  whose  destination  is  Worth  (p.  282)  follow 
the  cart-road  to  the  right. 

Over  the  Haldenwanger-Eck  to  Hochkkumbach,  8  hrs.  (guide  not 
indispensable).  To  the  (5  hrs.)  Biber  Alp,  see  above;  then  on  the  left 
bank  of  the  stream  (the  bridge  and  route  to  the  Schrofen  Pass  remaining 


32   T.  Route  5.  HINDELANG. 

on  the  left)  to  the  Ualdenwanger  Alp  (5840')  and  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Halden- 
wangereck  (6335'),  to  the  S.  of  the  Ualdenwanger kopf  (6570';  ascent  in 
'/4hr.,  interesting).  On  the  descent  we  ieave  the  tlirschgehren  Alp  on  the 
left  and  in  2/4  hr.  reach  Hochkrumbach  (p.  278). 

OvKK  THE  Gkosse  Steinscuarte  TO  Lechleiten,  10  hrs.  with  guide, 
laborious.  From  the  (5  hrs.)  Rappensee- Hutte  (p.  30)  to  the  (^4  hr.) 
Orosse  Steinscharte  (74'2o'),  between  the  Rotgundspitze  and  the  Hochgund- 
spitze.  Thence  we  descend  tlirough  the  Wiesleskar  (ascent  of  the  Hohe 
lacht,  see  p.  30)  tn  the  Schafalpe  in  the  wooded  Hochalpen  -  Tal  and  on 
to  the  Lechtal  (p.  282),  where  a  carriage-road  ascends  to  the  right  to  (2  hrs.) 
Lechleiten.  A  shorter  and  more  interesting  path  (red  marks)  leads  from 
the  Rappensee  Hutte  via  the  Mutzentohel  (steady  head  essential),  the  upper 
Biber  Alp,  and  the  Schdnzle  to  (372  hrs.)  Lechleiten. 

From  Oberstdorf  to  the  SchrOcken,  through  the  Kleine  Walser-Tal 
and  over  the  Gentschel-Joch,  9  hrs.,  attractive.  A  post-omnibus  plie.-;  twice 
daily  iu  4  hrs.  to  Mittelberg,  returning  in  3^/i  hrs.  To  the  (41/2  M.)  Walser 
Schanze  (3250':  inn),  see  p.  27.  The  road  thence  ascends  the  Kleine  Walser- 
Tal,  via  (7  31.)  Riezleni  (3555';  Engel,  25  beds  at  1  Jl,  well  spoken  of; 
Traube;  Stern;  guide,  Karl  Wiistner;  ascent  of  the  Hohe  Ifen,  see  p.  30) 
and  (8'/'..  M.)  Hirschegg  (;3690' ;  Hirscli)  to  (10  M.)  Mittelberg  (3995';  Zum 
Widderstein,  30  beds  at  1-1.25,  pens.  4-4  K.  50/(.,  good;  Krone,  25  beds  at  1-2, 
pens.  4-8  Jf;  guide,  Gotilii;b  Winkel) ,  the  chief  place  of  the  valley, 
situated  on  a  green  hill.  From  Mittelberg  to  (3V2  hrs.)  Hochkrumbach, 
over  the  Gentschel-Joch,  see  p.  278  (^uide  not  indispensable ;  the  Widder- 
slein  may  be  ascended  from  the  Gentschel-Joch  in  2V2  hrs.;  guide  9  K.\ 
comp.  p.  277).  The  road  ends  3  M.  farther  on,  at  Baad  (4105';  inn),  whence 
an  tasy  path  leads  to  the  S.,  through  the  Bergujit-  Tul  and  across  the 
Bergunt-Joch  (6700'),  between  the  Widderstein  and  Hoferspitz,  to  (31/2  hrs.) 
Hochkrumbach  (p.  278).  Another,  but  fatiguing  and  uninteresting  pass 
crosses  the  Starzel-Joch  (6130')  to  (4-5  hrs.)  Schoppernav.  (p.  277). 

From  Oberstdorf  to  Hittisad  via  Rourmoos,  81/2  hrs.,  a  route  some- 
what deficient  in  interest.  Cart-road  from  (1  hr.)  Tiefenbach  (p.  26)  on 
the  left  bank  of  the  Slarzlach  to  ( 11/2  hr.)  Rohrmoos  (.3510' ;  inn),  a  large 
dairy-farm  belonging  to  Prince  Wahi  burg.  Then  by  a  marshy  path  to  the 
pass  (on  the  left  are  the  Gottesackerwande,  p.  30),  down  the  Hirschgunder- 
Tal  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Schrine  (326U' ;  on  the  left  the  fine  cascade  of  the 
Kexselbach),  and  across  the  small  gorge  of  the  Fugenhach  (Austrian  frontier) 
to  (2  hrs.)  Sihratsgfdll  (3040';  inn),  whence  a  road  leads  to  (2i/2  hrs.)  Hittisau 
(p.  274).  —  A  much  more  interesting  route  leads  from  Tiefenbach  through 
the  Loc/ibach-Tal,  past  the  Freiburger  Alp  (4180'),  the  Oauchenwdnde,  and 
Balderschwang,  to  (9  hrs.)  Hittisau. 


5.    From  Immenstadt  to  Reutte  via  Tannheim. 

36'/2  M.  Railwat  to  (5  M.)  Sonthofen  in  21  minutes.  Motor  Car  from 
Sonthofen  to  (5  M.)  Hindelang  8  times  daily  in  V2  br.  (fare  50  pf.);  Omnibus 
from  Hindelang  to  Hinterstein  twice  daily  in  1  hr.  (fare  65  pf.).  Diligence 
daily  in  8uinu)er  from  Hindelang  to  (8  M.)  Schattwald  in  I '/a  hr.  (fare  2  Jf), 
and  from  Schattwald  to  (I8V2  M.)  Reutte  daily  in  41/4  brs.  (fare  3^.  60 /t.). 
One-horse  Carriage  from  Sonthofen  to  Hindelang  in  3/4  hr.,  b  Jf,  two- 
horse  1  J(;  to  Schattwald  12  and  18,  to  Reutte  24  and  hO  J(. 

To  (5  M.)  Sonthofen  (2445'),  see  p.  24.  The  road  to  Hindelang 
leads  to  the  E.  by  Binswany  through  the  broad  Ostrach-Tal.  On 
the  left,  the  Grunten  (p.  24);  at  its  base,  the  ruin  of  Fluhenstein. 
To  the  right,  the  Imherger  Horn  (5435')-  The  road  crosses  (71/2  M.) 
the  Ostrach,  and  follows  the  right  bank  by  Vorder- Hindelang  to  — 

10  M.  Hindelang  f2705';  Adler  or  Post,  Sonne,  bed  1-2,  pens. 
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a  large  market -village  (2635  inhab.)  and  summer -resort,    pictur- 
esquely situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Hirschberg  [4775'). 

Fine  views  from  the  Rirfe  Range,  the  Kalvarienherg  (2850')  and  the  (20  min.) 
Luitpoldt-Hohe  (3020').  —  Pretty  walk  to  iheN.E.  to  the  ' Uirtcfibachtobel,  at 
the  (^'i  hr.)  end  of  which  is  a  waterfall  nearly  200  ft.  in  height. 

About  3/4  M.  to  the  E.  is  Bad  Oberdorf  ('2700';  Prinz  Luiipold- 
Bad,  -with  sulphur-batbs,  30  beds  at  1-1^/2,  pens.  4-5  J/;  Nordpol^ 
25  beds  at  1-1 V^  pens.  4-5  UJ<,  well  spoken  of;  Bar;  Hirsch,  15  beds 
at  1-11/2-^)-  About  3/4  M.  to  the  S.  is  a  fall  (Schleier-Fall  or  'Veil' 
fall)  of  the  Erlesbach^  in  a  picturesque  ravine. 

ExcDESioNS  (guide,  Alois  Blenk).  —  *Iseler  (6155'),  by  a  marked  path 
in  21/2-3  hrs.,  easy.  Descent  via  the  G tin d  Alp  to  (11/4  hr.)  Oberjoch  (p.  3^i). 
—  Spiesser  (5410';  21/4  hrs.),  another  easy  and  attractive  ascent  (marked 
path).  —  'Daumen  (1480'),  5i,2  hrs.  (y:uide  6-T  ^fi),  somewhat  laborious. 
From  Oberdorf  we  cross  the  Ostrach  and  ascend  the  picturesque  Retter- 
schtcang-Tal  to  (2V4  hrs.)  the  Mitlerhaus  Alp  (3550*;  rfmts.  and  hay-beds); 
thence  by  a  steep  path  (guide  indispensable)  via  the  Haseneck  Alp  and  over 
the DaumeTt-Scharte  to  C^'/s  l>rs.)  the  summit,  Matrnilicent  view.  —  The  ascent 
irom  Hinterstein  (see  below)  may  be  made  in  41/2-6  hrs.  (guide  6  J/),  either 
via  the  ifosle-Alpe  and  the  Nicken-Alpe  to  the  (3i,2  hrs.)  Tiir  (below  us, 
to  the  left,  the  Engeratsgnnd-See),  and  thence  by  a  marked  path  to  the 
arete  and  (1  hr.)  the  top;  or  from  the  Obertal  (see  below)  past  the  Engt- 
ratsgund-See  (GIBS')  or  the  Laufbxchel  Alp  (5  hrs.).  From  the  Daumen  via 
the  Koblat  to  the  J^ebelhorn-Haus,  3  hrs.  (see  p.  29). 

To  the  S.E.  of  Hindelang.  between  the  Iseler  and  Imberger  Horn,  opens 
the  Hinlersteiner-Tal,  IO1/2  M.  in  length.  The  road  ascends  the  right  bank 
of  the  Ostrach,  past  the  hamlet  of  ('/i  hr.)  Bnick^  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Retterschvcang-Tul  on  the  right,  and  the  Sonthofen  electricity  works,  to 
(3M.)  Hinteratein  (2840'-,  Steinadler,  32  beds  at  1</-^-2Vj,  pens.  4-5  Jif,  good; 
Griiner  Ilut.  l6  beds  at  I'/z,  pens,  from  4  Jl,  plain;  Bad  Edelweiss^  1/2  M. 
higher  up),  a  village  I1/2  M.  in  length,  situated  among  lofty  mountains 
(E.  theOeishorn,  Rauhhorn.  Kugelhorn.  Falken  ;  W.  the  P.reitenberg  and 
the  Daumen).  —  The  path  next  passes  the  Aueleswdnde  and  ascends  through 
wood  to  the  \\h'i  hr.)  "Eisenbreche  (SOTO*),  a  gorge  of  the  Ostrach  280'  in 
depth.  (A  finger-post  points  to  the  right  to  a  platform  overhanging  the 
abyss.)  About  VzM.  beyond  the  Eisenbreche  the  valley  expands,  and  2/4  hr. 
farther  on,  at  the  Enzian-Hiitte  (3505'),  at  the  foot  of  the  Giebel.  it  divides 
into  the  Obevlal  on  the  right  and  the  Bdrgiindele  on  the  left. 

ExcDKSTONS  from  Hinterstoin  (guide,  Anton  Kaufmann,  jr.).  ''Daumen 
(7480';  41/2-5  hr5.,  with  guide,  see  above).  —  The  ascent  of  the  Geishom 
(7380'),  accomplished  in  5  hrs.  via  the  (13/4  hr.)  Willers  Alp  (4725';  beds) 
and  the  Vordere  Scho/icannt  (p.  31),  is  laborious  but  interesting  (guide  6, 
with  descent  to  Schattwald  8  J().  —  The  Jubilaums-Weg  to  the  Prinz- 
Liiitpold- Haus  (7-8  hrs.,  guide  12  Ji)  is  an  interesting  high-level  route, 
leading  from  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Willers  Alp  via  the  Vordere  and  HirUere  Schaf- 
wanne  (6420'J,  then  above  the  Schreck-See  (p.  34).  over  the  pass  between 
the  Fasttnkopf  (^%^')  and  the  Lahnerkopf  (6955')  into  the  Schwarzwasser-Tul, 
and  finally  over  the  ridge  (7100')  between  the  Glasfelderkopf  and  the  Kessel- 
kopf.    Frinz-I/uitpold-Haut,  see  below. 

The  ascent  of  the  *Hochvogel  (8510';  8-9  hrs.)  is  fatiguing  but  not 
difficult  for  adepts  (guide  10  Uif,  with  descent  to  Oberstdorf  or  to  the  Horn- 
bach-Tal  16  Jf).  From  the  (21/4  hrs.)  Enzian-Hiitte  (see  above)  we  ascend 
t(»  the  left  in  the  Bdrgiindele,  near  the  (1  hr.)  Point-Hiitte  (p.  34)  cross  the 
brook,  to  the  left,  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Untere  Bdrgiindele  Alp  (4340' ;  milk),  and 
aacend  rapidly,  passing  several  waterfalls,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Prinz-Luitpold- 
Haus  (60£o'-,  -Inn,  20  beds  and  22  mattresses),  situated  above  a  little  lake 
in  the  Obere  Tale  at  the  foot  of  the  Fuchskarspitze  (7590').  The  path  hence 
ascends  steeply  to  the  E.  to  the  Balken-Scharte  (7075').  thence  to  the  right 
by  the  Sdttele  and  the  snow-field  in  the  Kalte  Winkel  to  the  Kaltwinkel- 
Seluirte  (7490')  and   across  rocky  ledges  (the  'Schnur')  to   (2V2-3  hrs.)   the 

Hakdkker's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  3 


34     I.  Ii.5.  —  Map,p.32.     TANNHEIM. 

cross  on  the  top.  Magniflcent  view.  Steep  de.scent  by  the  BdumenJieimer 
Weg  <ir  the  Fuchseu-Sattel  into  the  IJoi-nbach-Tal  (p.  31).  —  From  the 
Prinz-Luitpold-Hatis  across  the  Hiinmeleck  to  Obersldorf,  see  p.  28  and  below ; 
to  the  Nebelhorn-Haus^  see  p.  29.  Via  Hiinmeleck  and  Marzle  to  the  (8V2  hr.) 
Kemptner  Biitte,  see  p.  28;  'Jubilaums-Weg'  to  the  (6-7  hrs.)  Willeis  Alp, 
see  p.  33 

Feom  Hinterstein  to  Obekstdoef  via  the  Zkigek,  V/2  hrs.  (guide,  not 
indispensable,  10  J().  The  marked  path  leads  from  the  (2'/4  hrs.)  Enzian- 
Iliitte  (p.  33)  Ihruugh  the  Oberial  to  the  (11/2  hr.)  bridge  over  the  Wengcn- 
bach.  Ir  then  ascends  steei  ly  to  the  right  to  the  Lower  and  Upper  Wengen 
Alp  (6U10')  and  crosses  the  (2  hrs.)  Zeiger-Sattel  (6505')  to  the  (1/4  hr  )  Nebel- 
hvrn-Hatts  (p.  2'3),  IV2  hr.  above  Oberstdorf  (p.  24).  —  To  Obebstdokk  via 
THE  liiMMELECK,  9  hrs.  (^'Uide  10  Jt),  more  fatiguing  but  interesting  also. 
From  the  (2V4  brs.)  Enziau-Hiitle  (p.  33)  we  ascend  the  Bargnndele  to  the 
(1  hr.)  Point -Hiitte  (4330'),  where  we  leave  the  route  to  the  /lochroijel 
(p.  33)  to  the  left,  and  ovor  steep  grass-slopes  to  the  (I  hr.)  i>atb  from 
ilie  Prinz-Luitpold-Haus  (p.  33)  to  the  Nebelhorn-Hau%  and  to  the  right  to 
( 1  hr.)  the  Himmeleck  (0495'),  between  the  Grosse  n'ilde  (7810')  and  the 
Schneck  (7440';  ascent  in  l'/4  hi'.,  very  difficult),  affording  a  fine  view  of 
the  wild  llofats  (p.  29).  We  then  descend  to  the  Mitteleck  (5980')  and  tlience 
fo  the  right  bv  a  steep  path  (wire-rope)  via  the  Upper  and  Lower  Gaisbach  Alp 
to  the  (1  hc.)'Stuiben  Fall  (p.  28)  and  through  the  Oytal  (p.  28)  to  (2^2  hrs. J 
Oberstdorf.  An  easier  route  from  the  Mitteleck  leads  via  the  Guten  Alp 
(5560')  to  the,  Kaser  Alp  (p.  23)  and  thence  to  the  (I'/a  hr.)  Stuiben-Full. 

Fkom  llisTEUsTEiN  TO  Tannueim  via  the  Willers-Alpe  (see  p.  33)  and 
the  Vordere  Schafwanne  (Geiseck-Joch,  6745'),  between  the  Ranlihorn  and 
Geiseck,  and  [)ast  the  Vilsalp-See  (see  below),  G  hrs.  (guide).  An  easier  route 
leads  past  the  Zipfelsbach  Fall  and  crosses  the  Zipfels  Alp  (5005'),  bet.ween 
the  Iseler  and  Bsehiosser,  to  (4  hrs.)  SchaUwald  fsee  below).  The  ascent  of 
the  Iseler  may  conveniently  be  combined  with  this  route;  comp.  p.  33.  — 
To  THE  Leohtal  a  difficult  route,  suitable  for  adepts  only,  with  guide, 
leads  past  the  pictures'iue  Wildsee  or  Schrecksee  (5'JIO')  and  across  the 
Kirchdach-Scharte  (G530'),  to  the  .S.  of  the  Knappenkopf,  and  then  descends 
to  the  right  to  the  Schtcarzwasser-Tul  and  (6-7  hrs.)  Forduich  (p.  279). 

Beyond  Hindelang  the  road  to  Tannheim  ascends  tlie  Jochhenj  in 
easy  windings  (short-cut  for  pedestrians  through  the  romantic  gorge 
of  i\\e  WUdbach-Tobel).  I21/2  M.  Oberjoch  {3126' ;  inn);  1/4  M. 
fartlier  on  the  road  leads  to  the  right  (that  to  the  left  to  IJnterjorh 
and  Wertach,  p.  36)  and,  before  reaching  (IB'/o  M.)  the  Vorder-Joch 
(3770'},  passes  the  Bavarian  custom-house.  We  next  cross  a  mono- 
tonous mossy  plateau ;  on  the  right  rise  the  Iseler  and  the  Kxihgund- 
kopf.  Beyond  the  (IG  M.)  Hinter-Joch  (3870')  we  descend  across 
the  Tyrolese  frontier,  pas.s  (I73/4M.)  the  Austrian  custom-house  of 
Vilsrein,   and  reach  (V4  M. )  — 

J8  M.  Schattwald  (3515'5  *Traube  or  Post,  24  beds  at  1-1.50  A'., 
good  trout;  .Sonne),  with  a  sulphur-bath,  in  the  Upper  Vilstal  01 
Tannhtimer-Tal.  —  Farther  on  the  road  is  good  but  shadeless  and 
driving  is  preferable  to  walking.  On  the  left  rise  the  Einstein  and 
Aggenstein,  in  front,  the  Gimpel  and  Kollespitze. 

21  M.  Tannheim  (^3600';  Post,  22  beds  at  1-1.50  K.,  good ;  Kreuz), 
or  Hufen,  the  principal  place  in  the  valley. 

ExcLKSioNS.  To  the  (1  hr.)  Vilsalp-See  (3830';  inn)  a  good  path 
ascends  through  the  Vilslal,  which  opens  on  the  S.  We  then  follow 
the  E.  bank  to  the  (•/■-•  hr.J  chalet  at  the  head  of  the  valley,  which  is 
bounded  by  the  Geishorn,  Kavhliom .  and  Kugelhorn.  About  1V2  hr.  to 
the   S.,    and    higher   up,    lies   tiie   pretty  Traualp-See   (5350'),   at   the   foot 


NESSEL WANGLE.     Map,  p.  3'2.  —  /.  R.  6.    35 

of  the  SehochenspUze  ('Saalfelder  Weg\  see  below),  whence  a  route  leads 
past  the  Hohe  Trausee  (pSSO'),  and  across  the  Lachen-Joch,  between  the  Stein- 
karspitze  and  the  Lachensi)it/.e  (6990'),  to  the  Schwarzwasser -  Tal  and  to 
Forchach  in  the  Lechtal  (see  p.  279).  —  From  the  Vilsalp-See  to  Hinterstein 
via  the  Schafwanne  (with  accent  of  the  Geishorn)^  see  p.  a4  ^  to  the  Prinz- 
Luitpold-Hau"  (Jubilaum-'-Weg,  ca.  7  hrs.),  see  p.  33.  —  The  Einstein 
(6125';  not  didicult),  2  hrs.  to  the  N.  of  Tannheiin,  commands  a  good  view. 
Descent  to  Pfronten,  see  p.  36. 

To  the  left  lies  the  hamlet  of  Gran  (3615';  Engel;  ascent  of  the 
Aygenstein^  p.  37,  3  hrs.^  with  guide,  interesting),  whence  a  road 
leads  to  the  N.  through  the  Emje  to(10V2M.)  Pfronten  {j*.  36). 
Beyond  the  village  of  C^o^'o  -^^-l  ffaldensee  we  reach  the  picturesque 
lake  of  that  name  (3690'),  1  M.  long,  overshadowed  by  the  precipi- 
tous, wooded  Griinspitze  (6570'). 

The  'Schochenspitze  (6785'),  ascended  from  Ilaldensee  by  the  'Saal- 
felder We-'  (way-:!iarks)  via  the  Slrinden  Alp  and  Gappen/eld  Alp  in  37'.;- 
4  hrs.,  is  ea-^y.  splendid  view.  Descent  to  the  Traualp-Ste  and  Vilsalp-See, 
see  ab  )ve  ;  path  across  to  the  ""Jnliliiums-Wcif  (p.  33). 

26 Vo  ^^-  Nesselwangle  (3765';  Weisses  Kreuz,  plain),  at  the 
base  of  the  KuUespitze.  On  the  S.  rise  the  Gachtspitze  and  the 
Schwarzhanskarkopf. 

Excui:sioss  (guide,  Fran:  Mairho/er).  From  the  chinch  a  marked  path 
(red  and  white)  leads  tbrough  wood  to  the  (V/-^  hr.)  Tannheimer  Hut  (5625'; 
pruvi'iun  depot;  reached  also  from  the  Otto-Maur-Hiitte  in  2'/2-3hrs.,  via 
the  Nesselwangle  I'  Scharte^  sec  p.  3S) ,  finely  situated  on  the  Gimpel  Alp, 
and  the  starting-point  for  the  a.scents  of  the  Rote  Flilh  (6925';  I'Ahr.),  the 
Kollespitte  or  Eelltnspitze  (7350';  2V2  hrs).  and  the  Gimpel  (T140';  2  hrs.  I. 
The  first  is  easy  and  intere.^tin-j; ;  the  two  last  difficult. 

The  Tannheimer -Tal  terminates  here.  The  road  descends, 
passes  between  the  hamlets  of  Raut  and  Gacht  (with  the  wooded 
Birken-Tal,  the  Ladienspitze,  and  the  Leilnchspitze  on  the  right), 
and  enters  the  Gacht  Pass,  the  profound  and  beautifully-wooded 
ravine  of  the  Weissenbach.  At  (31  M.~)  Weissenbach  (2^i0' :,  Lowe; 
Lamm)  we  enter  the  broad  and  unattractive  Lechtal  (one-horse 
carriage  to  Keutte  6  K.,  but  not  always  to  be  had).  The  Klauswald- 
Strasse  (^p.  278)  is  preferable. 

361/2  M.  Reutte,  see  p.  42. 


6.  From  Kempten  to  Reutte  via  Pfronten. 

30  M.  Railway  in  2'/-'  hrs.;  from  Kempten  to  Pfronten-Ried,  19  M.,  in 
I'/j  lir.  (fares  1  Ji  70  pf.,  1  M);  from  Pfront.n-Ilied  to  Reutle,  11  M.,  in 
50-6-.!  min.  (I  A'.  63  or  1  K.  12  h). 

Kempten  {pfl^O'\  see  p.  20.  The  local  railway  (^views  to  the  right) 
crosses  the  lUer,  diverges  to  the  right  from  the  main  line,  and  leads 
past  the  manufacturing  village  of  Kottem  to  (21/.2  M.)i)urac/i  (2340' ; 
Batzer)  and  up  a  steep  gradient  to  (4^2  M.)  Sulzherg.  The  village 
of  Sulzberg  (Zinth)  lies  1^4  M,  to  the  right;  the  church  contains  a 
good  carved  altar.  The  (1/4  hr.)  ruined  castle  of  Sulzberg  commands 
a  fine  view;  II/2  M,  to  the  S.W.  is  the  wood-girt  Sulzberger  See  (inu). 
—  The  line  contiiiue.s  to  asce/id  to  (5  M. )  lodbad  Sulzbrunn  (2685' ; 


36    I.R.6.  —  Map,p,3'2.         PFRONTEN.         From  Kempten 

Reichsadler),  the  station  for  the  iodine  baths  of  Sulzbrunn.  Thence 
it  runs  through  wood,  with  glimpses  of  the  mountains,  via  (7^2  M.) 
Bodelsberg  (Konigl  and  (8V2  M.)  ZoUhaus  Peterstal  (2920';  Hirsch), 
descends  into  the  marshy  upper  part  of  the  Rottach-Tal,  and  ascends 
again  to  (11  M.)  Oy  (2980').  The  village  (Gdtt;  StachJ^  on  a  hill  to 
the  right,  commands  a  fine  mountain-view  (to  the  E,  the  Zugspitze 
and  Siiuling,  to  the  W.  the  sharp  outline  of  the  Griinten).  Beyond 
Oy  the  railway  reaches  its  highest  point  (2995'}  and  then  gradually 
descends  in  a  wide  curve  round  the  village  of  Haslach  to  (1272  M.) 
Wertach  (2920';  Wertacher  Hof). 

A  diligence  plies  thrice  daily  from  the  station  to  (3  M.;  in  3/4  hr.) 
Wertach  (3000';  Engel;  Adler),  a"  prettily  situated  village  (1250  inhab.), 
rebuilt  after,  a  lire  in  1893,  a  convenient  starting-point  for  ascents  of  the 
Urunten  (5710';  872  hrs.;  comp.  p.  'i4),  the  Wertacher  Horn  (5560';  3  hrs.),  the 
Sorgschrofen  (Zinken,  5290';  2V2-3  hra.),  etc.  A  road  leads  to  the  S.  through 
the  Wertach-Tal  to  (I'/s  hr.)  Unterjoch^  branching  there  to  (1  hr.)  Oberjoch 
t.i  the  right,  and  (l'/*  hr.)  Schattwald  (p.  34)  to  the  left. 

The  railway  now  enters  the  Wertacli-Tal  to  the  N.E.  and  beyond 
(137.2  M.)  Maria-Rain  (2630')  crosses  the  Wertach  by  a  handsome 
bridge  90'  high.  —  15  M.  Nesselwang  (2845';  Post,  20  beds  at 
1-1 V2 '^^>  T{rone;  Bar;  Rail.  Restaurant,  with  rooms),  a  pleasant 
village  (1800  inhab.),  frequented  as  a  summer-resort,  at  the  foot  of 
the  ALpspitze  (5170'). 

Excursions  may  be  made  hence  to  ('/a  hr.)  the  Water/all,  the  (2/4  hr.) 
ruins  of  Nesselburg,  the  (1  hr.)  pilgrimage-church  of  Maria-2'rost^  or  to 
(IV2  hr. ;  carriage-road)  Wertach  (see  above).  —  The  *Edelsberg  (5350')  is 
t'asily  ascended  hence  by  a  marked  path  in  2  hrs.  Immediately  below 
the  top  is  the  open  Edeltberg  Pavilion;  at  the  top  is  a  mountain-indicator. 
Fine  view  extending  to  the  Sentis  and  the  Lake  of  Constance.  Descent  to 
Ffronten^  see  p.  37. 

The  Falkenstein  comes  into  sight  in  front  as  the  train  proceeds  ; 
to  the  right  rise  the  Brentenjoch  and  Aggenstein.  17  M.  Kappel 
(2870')  is  one  of  the  thirteen  villages  constituting  the  district  of 
Pfronten  (perhaps  Frons  Rhaetiae?).  18  M.  Pfronten-Weisshach 
(2885';  Rossle ;  Haf  s  Brewery ;  Post).  — 19  M.  Pfronten-Ried  (2870'; 
*Railway  Hotel  zum  Falkenstein,  28  beds  at  1-3,  pens.  4-5  J^;  Kreuz), 
pleasantly  situated  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Vils,  is  frequented  as 
a  summer-resort,  like  the  adjacent  villages  of  Heitlern  (Adler), 
Dor/ (Krone),  (Sieiwac/i  (Dampfross ;  Lowe),  and  Bcrgr  (Stegmiiller). 
Swimming-bath  in  the  Vils,  in  the  upper  Weidach-Anlayen,  near 
Heitlern,  1/0  M.  from  the  station. 

ExcuKSiONs  (guide,  K.  Eberle  of  Pfronten).  Starting  from  Ried  we  cross 
the  Vils,  traverse  Heitlern  and  Dorf,  and  taking  the  footpath  to  the  right 
200  paces  farther  on  ascend  to  the  G/-2  hr.)  Ascha,  on  the  slope  of  the 
Kienberg,  commanding  a  charming  view  of  the  lower  valley  of  the  Vils 
(Sauling,  Zugspitze).  Return  on  the  W.  side  through  wood  to  the  (1/4  hr.) 
Bl&sles-MUhle  and  thence  along  the  Weidach  to  (V2  hr.)  Ried.  —  Fine 
views  from  the  (20  min.)  Cemetery  and  from  the  (1/4  hr.  farther)  Hdrnle 
above  the  village  of  Kerg.  —  Pleasant  walk  via  Heitlern  and  Dorf  to  the 
(I'A  hr.)  Fallmiihle  (3050';  good  inn  with  grounds)  in  the  valley  of  the  Diirre 
Ach,  and  thence  on  to  (40  min.)  the  Kotbach  or  Hobach  Fall  (1  hr.  from  Gran 
via  the  Enge;  ascent  of  the  Einstein  iu  3/4  hr. ;  comp.  p  35).  From  the  Fall- 
miihle we  may  proceed  to  the  W.,  across  the  ridge  between  the  nearer  and 


to  Reutte.  VILS.     Map,  p.  31-'.  —  /.  Route  6.     37 

the  farther  Kienberg  ('Himmelreich'),  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Yilstal  Saw-Mill  (inn), 
and  thence  back  to  (3/4  hr.)  Ried. 

The  ascent  of  the  'Falkenatein  (4190)  is  easily  made  in  11/2  hr.  From 
the  station  we  cross  the  Faule  Ach  and  ascend  straight  on  (guide-boards) 
to  Meilingen;  thence  we  follow  the  carriage-road  across  the  plateau,  and 
ascend  through  wood  in  windings  to  the  Burg  Hotel  (open  May  Ist-Oct.  15th, 
14  beds  at  IV2  M)^  with  view-terrace.  About  2  min.  higher  are  the  ruins 
of  a  castle  destroyed  in  1646,  which  King  Louis  II.  proposed  to  rebuild 
(model  at  Neu-Schwanstein).  From  this  point  we  enjoy  a  fine  view  of  the 
Schwangau  Alps,  the  Wetterstein  peaks  and  Zugspitze,  and  the  Tannheim 
group,  as  well  a^  of  the  Bavarian  plain.  A  footpath  descends  from  the  inn 
to  (5  min.)  the  Marten  Grotte,  with  a  statue  of  the  Madonna  by  Th.  Haf. 
We  may  descend  to  the  S.E.  to  (^/t  hr.)  Schonbichl  (see  below),  or  to  the 
E.  b>   a  marked    path  via  the  Salober  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Alat-See  (p.  39). 

The  -Edelsberg  (5350')  may  be  ascended  in  3  hrs.  from  Ried  via  Balden 
and  the  lio/Ieiter  Alp.    Descent  "to  Nesschvang,  see  p.  36. 

The  'Aggenstein  (6520" ;  4V«  brs.)  is  an  easy  and  attractive  ascent 
(marked  path)  Crossing  the  Achen-Briicke  beyond  the  station  ofPfronten- 
Steinath  we  turn  to  the  right  towards  the  ravine  of  the  Eeichenbach,  pass 
the  Keichenbach  Fall  (2  min.  to  the  left  of  the  path)  and  the  (2  hrs.)  source 
of  the  ."-tream,  and  via  the  Bose  Tritt,  or  'bad  step",  reach  the  (l'/4  br.) 
Pfrontner  Hutie  (5890';  Inn,  11  mattresses)  and  (3/4  hr.)  the  summit  (fine 
view).  Edelweiss  is  found  on  this  mountain.  The  descent  may  be  made 
to  (2  hrs.)  Gran  (p.  36)  or  via  the  Reintaler  Jdchle  (6056')  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs) 
Olto-Mayr-Euile  (see  below).  From  the  Reintaler  Jochle  the  t^chlicke  (6760') 
may  be  ascended  in  ^j^  hr.  (eomp.  below). 

From  Pfronten  to  Fiissen  (p.  38)  there  are  two  roaris.  One  (to  the  left) 
runs  via  Meilingen  and  skirts  the  Wtissensee  (2580')  to  (7'/2  M.)  Fiissen;  the 
other  via  the  station  of  Clricht-Briicke  (see  below  :  12  M.;  railway  thus  far 
in  43  min.)  and  across  the  bridge  to  Fiisscn  (2^4  M.  farther). 

The  railway  crosses  the  Ache  at  (20 *  2  M.)  Pfronten-Steinach  and 
descends  the  broad  valley  of  the  Vils,  crosj^ing  the  Reichenbaeh  (see 
above)  and  the  Tyrolese  frontier,  to  (21^/2  U.)  Schonbichl  (2166' ; 
inn,  good  wine),  at  the  S.  foot  of  the  precipitous  Falkenstein  (see 
above).  It  then  crosses  the  Kuhbach  before  ('23V2  M.)  Vils  (2715'; 
Post;  Grilner  Baum;  Zur  Schlicke'),  the  smallest  town  in  Tyrol  (600 
inhab.). 

Excursions.  From  Schonbichl  or  from  Vils  an  easy  and  interesting 
path  leads  through  the  KiU.hach-  Tal,  with  its  waterfalls,  to  (IV2  hr.)  the 
Vitsev  Alp,  and  thence  across  the  Kleine  Schlicke  (6055')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Olto- 
Mayr-HUtte.  More  difficult  (wire-rope)  is  the  Vilser  Scharie  (6235'),  whence 
experts  may  ascend  the  SchUcke  (6760')  in  3/4  hr.  (better  from  the  Otto-Mayr- 
Hiitte,  see  belnw).  —  From  the  Vilser  Alp  to  the  Ag(,enstein  (see  above)  via 
the   Vilser  Jdchle  (5415'),  3  lirs.  with  guide,  attractive  and  not  difficult. 

Before  reaching  (25  M.J  the  L'lrichs-Brucke  (Ulrichsbriicke  Inn, 
well  spoken  of;  omnibus  to  Fu.«sen  thrice  daily  in  50  min.,  40  pf.) 
the  line  bends  to  the  S.  and  skirts  the  left  bank  of  the  Lech  to  (26  M. 
Musnu  (Reintal  Inn). 

To  the  Reintal,  a  highly  interesting  excnr.-ion  (to  the  Otto-Mayr-Hiitte 
S'/abrs.).  A  marked  path  diverging  to  the  right  at  the  upper  end  of  Musau 
(finger-post)  ascends  steeply  via  the  Achtel  into  the  picturesque  Reintal. 
and  proceeds  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Mu'auer  Alp  (4220';  Nalurfreunde  Inn)  and 
to  the  (34  hr.)  Otto-Mayr-Hiitte  (5250';  "Inn,  17  bed.s  and  11  mattresses) 
on  the  Futtener  Alp.,  in  grand  environs.  The  'Schlicke  {Karettc/iro/en, 
6760')  may  be  ascended  from  the  Otto-Mayr-Hiitte  in  I'/z  hr.  (easy);  the 
top,  with  a  cross  and  an  open  refuge-hut,  commands  a  splendid  view, 
particularly  of  the  neighbouring  Tannheim  Alps  Descent  to  Vils  or  Schon- 
bichl,  see   above.  —  'The    'Aggenstein  (6520';    see  above) ,  from  the  Otto- 


B8    7.  Route  7.  FL'SSEN. 

Mayr-Hutte  in  41/2-5  lirs.  (not  difficult)  via  the  Reinlalcr  Jddde  (6055'),  tlic 
Fiissenir  JiJehU  (5960'),  and  the  Sebengall  Alp.  —  Tlie  Gi7npe!  (7140';  2^2  hrs.), 
the  KdllespUze  (i350';  2V4  hrs.),  and  tlie  Ofvenxpitze  (7100';  3  hrs.)  also  may 
be  ascended  by  experts  from  the  Otti-Mayr-Hvitte;  comp.  p.  35.  —  From 
the  Otto-Mayr-IIiitte  to  the  Tannheimer  Eiitte  (p.  35)  via  the  Nesielwnnglcr 
Schnrte  (ca.  ('560'),  between  the  Kollespit/.e  and  the  Kleine  Gimpel,  2V-2-3  hrs., 
marked  path,  but  guide  desirable  for  novices  (see  p.  35).  A  more  b-xborious 
route  leads  from  the  Musauer  Alp  (p.  37)  to  the  Tannheimer  Hiitte  over 
the  Sahar.li-Joch  (6360')-,  3V2-4  hrs.  (guide  advisable,  G  .//). 

Farther  on  the  railway  threads  the  RossscJddg  Pass,  crosses  the 
Lech  by  a  long  bridge  near  Vnterletzen,  and  leads  via  (28V2  M.) 
P/Iach  (2755';  Schwan)  to  (80  M.)  lieutte  (p.  42). 

7.  From  Biessenhofen  to  Reutte  via  Fiissen.    Hohen- 
schwangan. 

From  Biessenhofen  to  Fiissen,  23  M.,  Local  Railnsay  in  l-'/i  br.  (3  Jif, 
1  Ji  85  pf.).  This  railway  starts  from  Kaufbeureu ;  passengers  by  express 
trains  which  do  not  st(>p  at  Biessenhofen  change  caiTiages  at  Kaufbeuren. 
Omnibus  (in  connection  with  the  trains)  from  Fiissen  to  Hohenschvvant,'au 
( V4  hr.  ;  70  pf.,  there  and  back  iJi^Opf.)-.  also  hotel-omnibuses  from  the 
Hohenschwangau  hotels  (I  Jf).  Carriage  from  Fiissen  to  Hohenschwangau, 
with  one  horse  4,  with  two  horses  (5  Jf,  there  and  back  with  1  hr's.  stay 
5  or  8  Jf,  half-a-day  6  or  10  J/,;  to  Neu-Schwanytein  6  or  9  Ji,  there  anil 
back  S  or  12  J/-.  Driver's  fee  10  per  cent  of  the  fare.  —  From  Fiissen  to 
Reulte  via  the  Ulrichs-Briicke  by  omnibus  and  train,  see  p.  39. 

Biessenhofen,  see  p.  20.  —  I1/2  M.  Ehenhofen.  —  4  M.  Oberdorf 
(2390';  Alte  Post;  Neue  Post),  a  market-town  with  2160  inliab.  and 
an  old  royal  chateau  (branch-line  to  the  S.E.  to  Lechbruck,  13^2  M., 
in  1  hr.).  —  7  M.  Leuterschach;  9'/2  ^I-  Balteratsriecl ;  11  M.  Lengen- 
wang ;  14V4  M.  Seeg  (2680'),  a  village  on  the  liill  to  tJie  right,  with 
iodine  baths  and  the  little  Seeger  See.  —  Beyond  (16  M.)  Enzen- 
stetten  the  rnin  of  Falkenstein  (p.  37)  appears  to  the  right,  with  the 
Aggenstein  behind  it  (p.  37).  —  17^2  M.  Weizem-Hopferau.  Neu- 
Sfhwanstein  is  visible  on  the  left.  20  M.  Reinertshof,  on  the  E. 
bank  of  the  fJopfensee  (2505'). 

23  M.  Fiissen..  —  Railway  Restaurant,  with  rooms.  —  Hotels.  *Bateri- 
scuEK  HoF,  at  the  station,  80  beds  at  8-5,  B.  l^A,  D.  2-3,  pens.  b^l-i-'^iJl; 
'"HiRSuii,  3  min.  from  the  station,  60  beds  at  11/2-4,  pens.  b^/z-T  ^S ;  Altk 
Post,  well  spoken  of:  Nkue  Post,  35  beds  at  1 1/4-2.  pens.  4V,j-6^,-  Mohb; 
Sonne,  with  garden  ;  Hox.-Pens.  Ned-Schwanstein,  22  beds  from  l'/2,  pens, 
from  b  Jf ;  Lowe,  30  beds  at  l'/4-l'/2,  pens.  4-5  J( ;  Baumgarten;  Schikf.  — 
Niemann  s  Ca/i  tt  Wine  Restaurant,  Reihen-Sfrasse  (with  rooms,  pens.  6-10  J() ; 
Cafd  Angm!a;  Cafi  Luilpold.  —  Guides.  Anselm  and  Joh.  Mich.  Kiechle; 
Max  Slreidl;  Fried.  Mossaxier. 

Fiissen  (2615'),  a  small  town  (4458  inhab.)  charmingly  situated 
on  the  Lech,  with  a  castle  erected  by  the  bishops  of  Augsburg  in 
1322  and  restored  by  King  Max  II.,  presents  an  attractive  picture 
of  a  mediaeval  town.  Below  the  castle  are  the  suppressed  Benedictine 
abbey  of  St.  Mang,  founded  in  629  (now  private  property),  and  the 
Church  of  St.  Magnus,  erected  in  1701  on  older  foundations.  The 
gate  in  the  town-wall  between  tlic  castle  and  the  churcli  commands 
a  fine  view.    Near  the  Bayerischer  Hof  is  a  bronze  Statue  of  Prince 


HOHENSCHWANGAU.         /.  Route  7.     39 

Regent  Luitpold.  by  Al.  Mayer  (1903).  The  rope-works  on  the 
right  "bank  of  the  Lech  employ  about  1000  hands. 

On  the  W.  side  of  the  town  is  the  Baumgayien,  with  pretty  prome- 
nades. —  T.)  (','2  M.)  the  Lech-Klamm,  with  the  Ki3ni.iOJax-Steg,  see  p.  42. 
About  V2  M.  t<.  the  W.  is  the  sulphur-bath  of  Faulenbach  (32  beds  at  1-1 V4, 
pens.  3'/j-i'/.>  J(),  near  the  little  Faulenbacher  See  (bath-establishment  and 
pension-restaurant);  and  27*  M  farther  on  lies  the  pretty  Alat-See  C^TiO"; 
inn  in  summer),  1/2  hr.  from  which  is  the  Salober  A'p,  with  charming  view 
(thence  to  the  Falkenstein.  2  brs.,  see  p.  37).  From  tlie  Alat-See  a  pleasant 
route  leads  back  to  Fiissen  in  IV2  hr.  via  the  Kobelvceg.  —  On  the  left  bank 
of  the  Lech  is  the  (3  M.)  wine-restaurant  of  Ldnde  (p.  42);  on  the  right 
bank  is  the  (IV2  M.)  Weiishaut  (p.  42).  A  marked  path  leads  hence,  turn- 
ing to  the  left  at  the  Austrian  frontier,  via  the  Eotetcand  and  the  Galmei- 
kopf  (fine  views  from  both)  to  the  (l'/.r2  hrs.)  Schltucen  Inn  (p.  42). 

On  the  right  bank  of  the  Lech,  a  few  hundred  paces  above  the  bridge, 
a  path  (guide-post)  with  pilgrimage-stations  ascends  from  the  church  to 
the  (1/2  hr.)  •Kalvarienberg  (3130').  surmnunted  by  three  crosses,  and  com- 
manding a  fine  view  of  Fussen.  Hohenschwangau,  Neuschwanstein,  etc.  A 
footpath   leads   hence,  skirting  the  Scfiicantee,  to  (1  hr.)  Hohenschwangau. 

From  Fiissen  to  Reutie  (p.  4'2),  diligence  in  50  min.  (50  pf.),  in  con- 
nection with  the  trains,  to  Ulrichs-Briicke  Station  (p.  37),  then  railway  in 
27  min.  via  Musau  (the  station  for  the  Reintal,  p.  37).  —  Omnibus  from 
Fussen  via  Rei/tte,  Plansee.  and  Linderhof  to  Oberau  (38  M.),  twice  daily  in 
summer  in  12  hrs.  (fire  8'  -j  U5?),  and  from  Hoherischwangau  (Hot.  Schwan- 
8ee)»to  Parte nkirchen,  in  13  hrs.  (9  Jf)-  see  H.  10b. 

The  Ro.\D  FBOM  FtssBN  TO  HoiiExscHWANGAU  (3  M.)  crosses  the 
Lech,  turns  to  the  left,  and  descends  the  right  bank  of  the  river. 
It  then  tnrns  to  the  right  (to  the  left  the  road  to  Schwangan), 
passing  the  (1/2  hr.)  Cafe  Rupprecht  and  the  AlterschrofiFen  Inn, 
leads  through  the  royal  park,  and  skirts  the  Schlossberg  to  (I/2  hr.) 
Hohenschwangau.  —  Pedesteiaxs  (IV'4  hr.)  follow  the  road  to 
Reutte  (p.  4'2).  to  the  right  beyond  the  bridge,  for  5  min.,  then 
ascend  the  path  to  the  left  on  the  slope  of  the  Kalvarienberg,  which 
leads  past  the  (7  min.)  view-point  known  as  the  'Kanzel' ,  and 
passes  through  wood  to  (6  min.)  the  'Konigs-Strasse'  (no  carriages 
allowed).  We  descend  this  road,  to  the  left  (path  straight  on  to  the 
Alpenrosen-Weg,  see  below),  and  pass  through  the  (18  min.)  deer- 
fence  (view  of  the  Schwansee,  overlooked  by  Hohenschwangau  on 
the  right  and  Neu-Schwanstein  on  the  left),  and  almost  immed- 
iately, before  reaching  the  iSchwansee  (2588'),  take  the  footpath  to 
the  right  across  the  ('25  min.)  ridge,  where  the  Alpenrosen-Weg 
(see  below)  joins  our  route,  to  (12  min.")  the  village  of  Hohen- 
schwangau. —  A  shadier  route  (IV2  ^'^O  ^^  offered  by  the  Alpen- 
rosen-Weg^ which  winds  along  the  slope  of  the  Schxcarzenberg, 
commanding  beautiful  views.  This  route  may  be  joined  from  the 
Schwarz-Briicke  (p.  42;  diverging  to  the  left,  10  min.)  or  from  the 
Konigs-Strasse  (see  above). 

Hohenschwangau.  —  Hotels.  "Hotel-Pens.  Schwansee,  1/2  M.  from 
the  41p-See.  open  April-Oct.,  1?0  beds  at  1V2-4.  D.  31/2,  S.  21/2,  pens.  71/2- 
iO^/iJl:  'Hot. -Pens  Alpeneose,  finely  situated  on  the  Alp-5>ee,  open  3Iav- 
Sept.,  160  beds  at  3-7.  B.  I1/2,  D.  4,  pens.  8V2-14^;  -^Hot.-Pens.  Lisl,  92  beds 
at  13/4-3' /■.-,  B.  \  Jl.  —  All  these  have  omnibuses  at  the  station  of  Fussen 
(1  UK).  A  railway-omnibus  also  meets  all  trains  (70  pf.). —  Apartments  to 
be  had  in  summer.  —  Small  bathing-house  on  the  Alp-See  (bath  30  pf.). 


40    J.R.7.  —  Map,p.38.     HOHENSCHWANGAU. 

The  castle  of  Neu-Schwanstein  is  open  from  May  lOtb  to  Oct.  18tli. 
week-days  9-12  and  2  5,  Sun.  and  holidays  10-12  and  2-5  (adm.  3  J(,  on  Sun. 
I'/i  •^)h  closed  on  June  13th,  the  anniversary  of  King  Louis  II. 's  death.  The 
chateau  of  Hohenschwangau  is  open  at  the  same  hours  (adm.  50  pf.). 

Hohenschwangau  (2690') ,  a  small  village  at  the  foot  of  a  liilJ 
crowned  by  the  castle  of  the  same  name,  is  a  pleasant  summer-resort 
with  numerous  attractive  walks  in  the  vicinity.  It  lies  near  the 
beautiful  bluish-green  *Alp-See,  wliich  is  girdled  with  fine  woods, 
while  the  steep  crags  of  the  Pilgerschrofen  rise  above  its  S.  end. 
Opposite  the  Alpenrose  Hotel  begins  the  'Fiirsten-Strasse'  (open  to 
pedestrians  only),  from  which  (3  min.)  a  road  to  the  right  to  Schloss 
Hohenschwangau  and  (8  min.)  the  above-mentioned  footpath  to 
Fiissen  diverge.  About  40  paces  farther  on  a  footpath  leads  to  the 
left  to  the  'Pindar-Platz',  a  rocky  projection  with  a  view  of  the 
lake  (p.  42).  Well-made  paths  make  the  entire  circuit  of  the  lake 
(II/4  hr.).  —  The  footpath  to  the  old  Schloss  ascends  opposite  the 
Lisl  Hotel  (5 min.;  adm.,  see  above;  duration  of  visit  about  40  min.). 

^Schloss  Hohenschwangau  (2840'),  formerly  called  Schwan- 
stein,  originally  belonged  to  the  house  of  Guelph  but  in  1567  passed 
to  the  Dukes  of  Bavaria.  It  was  sold  for  a  trifling  sum  in  1820 ^nd 
in  1832  was  purchased  by  King  Max  II.  of  Bavaria  (d.  1864),  then 
crown-prince,  who  caused  the  ruin  to  be  entirely  reconstructed  and 
decorated  with  frescoes  from  German  legend  and  history  by  Schwind^ 
Lindenschmit ,  and  other  Munich  artists.  The  castle  commands 
charming  views  of  the  plain,  the  Alp-See,  and  Neu-Schwanstein. 
It  was  the  favourite  residence  of  Kings  Max  II.  and  Louis  II.  The 
little  garden,  to  the  left  of  the  entrance  to  the  castle,  contains  a 
Marble  Bath,  cut  out  of  the  rock,  with  two  nymphs,  by  Schwan- 
thaler,  and  the  Lion  Fountain,  by  the  same  artist. 

Opposite  the  ascent  to  Hohenschwangau,  near  the  Lisl  Hotel, 
begins  the  road  to  (25-30  min.)  Neu-Schwanstein,  from  which 
(5  min.)  the  road  to  the  Blockenau  (p.  41)  diverges  to  the  right; 
6  min.  farther  on  (opposite  the  footpath  from  the  Hotel  Schwansee) 
a  steep  footpath  ascends  on  the  right  to  the  Jugend;  and  12  min. 
farther  on  a  bridle-path  diverges  to  the  right,  near  a  booth  on  the 
left  side  of  the  road,  for  the  Jugend  and  the  Marien-Briicke.  The 
road  next  passes  tlie  Schloss  Restaurant  (5  rooms,  well  spoken  of) 
and  in  8  rain,  reaches  the  castle  of  — 

*Neu-Schwanstein  (3165'),  begun  by  King  Louis  II.  in  1869 
on  the  site  of  the  old  castle  of  Vorder- Hohenschwangau,  and  beau- 
tifully situated  on  a  precipitous  rock  above  the  profound  ravine 
of  the  PoUat.  The  castle,  built  in  the  llomanesque  style  by  DoU- 
mann,  Riedel,  and  Hofmann,  is  planned  somewhat  after  the  style 
and  arrangement  of  the  Wartburg,  but  on  a  much  larger  scale. 
Through  the  Gatehouse  on  the  N.E.  (adm.,  see  above)  we  enter  the 
first  court,  in  which  to  tlie  right  (N.W.)  is  the  Palas  or  main  build- 
ing, to  the  left  (S.li.)  the  Kemenate^  or  women's  apartments,  and 
in  the  middle  the  Ritterbau.   The  visit  takes  about  1  hr.    The  castle 


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is  splendidly  fitted  up,  and  its  windows  command  beautiful  views 
of  Hohenschw  angau  and  the  Alp-See  to  the  S.,  and  of  the  gorge 
of  the  Pollat  and  the  Marien-Briicke  to  the  E. 

The  imposing  Palas  haa  four  stories :  the  groundfloor  contains  the 
offices,  the  first  floor  is  occupied  by  the  attendants,  the  second  is  unfin- 
ished, and  the  royal  apartments  are  on  the  third.  Visitors  ascend  to  the 
third  floor  by  a  staircase  of  96  steps  in  the  massive  N.  ti)wer,  196'  high. 
The  landing  at  the  top  of  the  staircase  is  adorned  with  frescoes  by  Hau- 
schild,  illustrating  the  legend  of  Sigurd.  To  the  left  we  pass  through  the 
Adjutants'  Room  to  the  King's  Studij,  with  scenes  from  the  story  of  Tann- 
hauser  by  Aigner;  and  thence  through  the  Stalactite  Grotto  to  the  former 
Winter  Garden,  a  balcony  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  plain.  Next  follow 
the  Sitting  Room,  with  pictures  from  the  Lohengrin  legend  by  Hauschild: 
the  Dressing  Room,  with  scenes  from  the  lives  of  Walter  von  der  Vogel- 
weide  and  Hans  Sachs  by  Ille ;  the  Gothic  5edc/ia;n6er,  with  illustrations 
of  the  story  of  Tristan  and  Isolde  by  Spiess;  the  Oratory,  with  scenes 
from  the  life  of  Louis  IX.  by  Hauschild  (fine  view  of  the  valley  of  the 
Pollat  from  the  balcony).  The  Dining  Nail  is  embellished  with  scenes 
from  the  Wartburg  under  the  Landgrave  Hermann  ,  by  F.  Piloty.  The 
ante-chamber  leads  back  to  the  landing,  whence  we  enter  the  Throne  Roain, 
with  pictures  by  Hauschild.  representing  the  relations  of  monarchy  to 
religion.  It  has  a  mosaic  floor  and  an  open  loggia.  —  The  lauding  at  the 
top  of  the  staircase  on  the  fourth  door  is  adorned  al.^o  with  a  series  of 
12  pictures  from  the  story  of  Gudrun,  by  Hauschild.  On  this  floor  is  the 
large  "fesfsaal  or  Sdngersaal  (Minstrels'  Hall),  90'  long,  with  pictures  from 
Wolfram  von  E8chenbach''s  'Parzival'  by  Spiess,  Munsch,  and  F.  Piloty. 

A  footpath,  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  road  at  the  N.  angle  of  the 
castle,  leads  to  the  \V.  round  the  castle  to  the  above-mentioned  bridle- 
path. Before  the  latter  is  reached  (4  min.),  a  footpath  de.«cends  to  the 
left  to  the  Gorge  of  the  Pollat,  where  we  have  a  view  of  the  castle  and 
of  the  Pdllat  Water/all  (So*).  We  ascend  by  the  bridle-path  and  in 
5  min.  reach  a  point  whence  two  footpaths  diverge:  one,  to  the  right, 
leading  down  to  the  (1  min.)"^*Jugend  (2955'),  a  clearing  in  the  wood 
commanding  a  charming  view  of  Hohenschwangau  and  the  Alp-See;  the 
other,  to  the  left,  ascends  to  the  (4  min.)  "^^Marien-Briicke,  a  handsome 
iron  bridge  138'  long,  which  boldly  spans  the  rocky  gorge  of  the  Pollat 
at  a  height  of  295'  above  the  waterfall  and  affords  the  best  view  of  Xeu- 
Schwanstein.  —  Returning  from  the  bridge,  we  take  the  path  to  the  left, 
which  brings  us  in  2  min.  to  the  Blockenau  road,  at  which  also  the  bridle- 
path ends  (to  Hohenschwangau  village  by  this  road  V2  hr.). 

From  Hohenschwangau  a  direct  and  interesting  route  leads  to  Linder- 
hof  (p.  57)  in  6  hrs.  (guide  unnecessary).  A  road  leads  through  the  Pollat- 
Tal  to  the  (li/--'  hr.)  royal  shnoting-lodge  in  the  Blockenau,  and  thence  a 
good  footpath  crosses  the  Schiitzensteig  or  Jigersteig  (i660'.i  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Jdger-Hutte  and  down  to  the  (1  hr.)  Ammerwald  Hotel  (p.  58). 

To  the  Tegelberg  (593'J'),  3  hrs.,  a  pleasant  excursion.  We  ascend  the 
hunting-path  from  the  Marien-Briicke  (see  above)  or  the  road  to  (3  M.)  the 
Bldctenau  (see  above),  diverging  to  the  left  at  the  'Verbotener  Weg'  placard 
and  ascending  in  windings  to  the  (2  hrs.)  royal  hnnting-lodge  (closed),  which 
commands  a  beautiful  view  of  mountain  and  plain.  Hence  to  the  top  of 
the  Brandschrofen  (6170'),  marked  by  a  cross,  in  25  min.  more  (steady  head 
necessary).  During  the  shooting-season,  at  the  end  of  Aug.  and  beginning 
of  Sept..  the  ascents  of  the  Tegelberg,  Sauling,  etc.,  are  closed  to  the  public. 

The  *Siluling  (6715')  may  be  ascended  from  Hohenschwangau  by  a 
club-path  (steep  at  the  end)  via  the  Aelpele  in  372-4  hrs..  without  difficulty 
(guide  6  J(,  not  indispensable  for  experts).  Fine  view  from  the  W.  summit, 
on  which  is  a  cr.j.'^s  (Austrian  frontier).  The  descent  may  be  made  by  a 
marked  path  to  (2V2  hrs.)  P/lach  (p.  42;  ascent  thence  in  3V2-4  hrs.)' or 
direct  to  the  Schluxen  Inn  (p.  42). 

The  Hochplatte  (6830';  guide  necessary),  ascended  from  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
.lager-Hiitte  in  the  Pollat- Tal  (see  above)  in  2-2 V2  hrs.  (last  hour  fatiguing), 
commands  a  finer  view  than  the  Sauling. 


42    /.   Route  8  REUTTE. 

A  pleasant  day's  excursion  may  be  made  from  Ilolicnscliwangau  to 
the  ruin  of  ^falkenttein  (p.  37;  carriage  with  one  horse  18,  two  horses  30^ 
and  fee,  there  and  bark). 

Pedestrians  from  Ilolienscbwangau  to  Eeutte  C^  M.)  follow  the  'Fiirsten- 
Strasse'  (p  40),  high  on  the  N.  bank  of  the  Alp-See,  or  the  good  path  past 
the  'Pindar-Platz'  (p.  4(1),  to  the  end  of  the  lake,  and  then  return  to  the 
road.  We  pass  the  (1^/4  M.)  Austrian  frontier-station  and  descend  in  wind- 
ings, turninj;  to  the  left  at  tlie  {\U  hr.)  Schlva:en  Inn  (well  spoken  of),  and 
following  the  Pinswang  road  to  (3  M.)  Pflacli  (see  below). 

The  Road  from  Fussen  to  Reutte  leads  up  the  right  bank  of 
tlic  Lech  to  (7  min.)  a  narrow  ravine  (on  the  left  bank  a  bust  of 
King  Max  II. ;  on  the  right  bank  a  war-monument).  At  the  St,  Mang- 
tritt  the  gorge  is  spanned  by  the  iron  Konig-Max-Steg^  affording  a  good 
view  of  the  fall  of  the  Lech,  and  leading,  to  the  right,  to  the  (5  min.) 
stilphur-baths  of  Faulenhach  (p.  39)  and,  to  the  left,  to  the  (^/^  hr.) 
charmingly  situated  Inn  zur  Ldnde.  —  We  then  cross  the  (5  min.) 
Schwarz-Briicke  (p.  39)  and  reach  the  Austrian  frontier  at  the 
(10  min.)  Weisshaus  (_*Miiller's  Hotel).  The  main  road  then  crosses 
the  Lech  by  the  (36  min.)  VLrichs-Briicke  (rail,  station,  see  p.  37), 
passes  Musau  and  Rossschldg,  and  shortly  before  reaching  (13/4hr.) 
P/lach  (see  above)  recrosses  to  the  right  bank.  We  here  cross  the 
Arch-Bach  and  proceed  through  the  broad  valley  of  the  Lech  to 
(21/4  M.)  Eeutte  (see  below). 

Pcdeairians  will  find  it  shorter  and  pleasanter  to  diverge  to  the  left 
before  reaching  the  Ulrichs-Brucke,  and  proceed  by  Unter- Pinswang  (leav- 
ing the  Scfiluxen  Inn^  see  above,  to  the  left)  and  the  Kniepass  (2980'),  a  rocky 
barrier  narrowly  confining  the  Lech,  to  (i'/a  M.)  Pflach. 


8.    From  Reutte  to  Imst  or  Telfs  via  the  Fern  Pass. 

From  llcutte  to  (3:3  M.)  Imst  trail,  stat.),  Motor  Service  twice  daily  in 
.summer  in  4-4V2hrs.  (U  A".);  Diligence  twice  daily  in  H-lO  hrs.  (11  K.  GOh.) ; 
Omnibus  in  9  hrs.  (9  K.  iOh.).  —  From  Keuttc  to  f42  M.)  Telfs  (rail,  stat.), 
Diligence  dailv  in  summer  in  9  hrs.  (13  K.  OO  /<•);  from  Nassereit  to 
(I71/2  M.)  Telfs,' ToDRi ST  Omnibus  twice  daily  in  3'/2-4  hrs.  {i  K.  10  A.). 

Reutte.  —  Hotels.  =PosT,  60  beds  at  11/2-5  A". ;  "Hirsch,  70  beds  at 
l'/2-3'/2,  pens,  b-l  K.;  '  Tiroler  Hof,  at  the  station,  5 )  beds  at  1V4-3,  pens. 
5-7  A'.  ,•  Adler,  45  beds  at  1 '/4-2  A  ;  Rose,  22  beds  at  1V4-2  A. ;  Mohr,  Krone, 
Glocke    these  three  plain  but  good. 

Carriage  from  Reutte  to  Fiissen  and  Hohenschwangau,  with  one  horse 
16,  with  two  horses  30  A. ;  to  Garmisch  via  Plansee  22  or  36  A". ;  to  Linder- 
hof  24  or  40  A. ;  to  Ober-Amraercau  33  or  50  K. ;  to  Elbigenalp  (Lechtal) 
•22  or  36  A. ;  to  Tannheim  IG  or  26  A. 

Eeutte  (2790')  is  a  small  town  (1800  inhab.)  in  a  wide  valley, 
intersected  by  the  Lech,  and  surrounded  by  lofty  mountains:  N. 
the  Sauling  and  Diirreberg,  E.  the  Zwieselberg  and  Tauern,  S. 
the  Axljoi^h ,  Thaneller ,  and  Schlossberg,  S.W.  the  Schwarzhans- 
karkopf,  W.  the  Gachtspitze ,  Gehrenspitze,  and  Gimpel.  The 
(5  min.)  Wolfsberg,  a  hill  between  the  town  and  the  Lech,  is  a 
good  point  of  view. 

At  the  church  of  Breitenwang  (Kerber's  Inn)^  V2  M.  to  the  E.  of  Reutte, 
is  a  monument  to  the  Euip.  Lothuire,  who  died  here  in  1137,  on  his  return 
from  Italy.     The   mortuary   chapel   contains    a  Dance   of  Death    in  relief. 


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Altout  3/4  M-  farther  on,  at  the  fool  of  the  Tauern,  is  Bad  Krekelmoos^  with 
mineral  springs.  —  About  1  M.  to  the  N.E.,  on  the  Arch-Bach,  lies  Miihl 
(2855' ;  inn),  with  baths  and  a  swimming-ba.«in.  In  a  hollow  on  the  slope 
of  the  Biirreberg,  about  V4  br.  higher,  is  the  small  Uri-See,  whence  we 
mav  proceed  by  the  'Hcrmannsteig'  (see  below)  to  the  Stuiben  Falls  and 
the"  (11, 2  hr.)  Plansee. 

To  the  -Stuiben  Falls,  2-21/2  hr.<!.,  there  and  back.  We  follow  the  field- 
path,  crossing  the  Arch  above  Miihl  (see  above)  and  recrossing  to  the  left 
bank  at  the  ('/z  hr.)  electricity-works,  and  then  follow  the  'Hermannsteig' 
along  the  river  (numerous  rhododendrons)  to  the  ('/a  br.)  *Lowtr  Siuiben 
Fall.,  a  cascade  IOC  in  height,  tinely  framed  with  trees.  A  footpath  (finger- 
post) ascends  hence  to  the  right  to  the  road  to  Reutte,  which  is  3  M.  distant. 
Those  who  are  bound  for  the  Plansee  ascend  the  left  bank  of  the  Arch 
to  the  (I/4  hr.)  Upper  Fall  (CO'  high),  and  turning  to  the  right  regain  the 
(4  min.)  road,  1/2  M.  from  the  Little  Plansee  (p.  59). 

From  Keutte  to  the  Plansee  and  thence  via  Linderhof  or  Griessen  to 
Partenkii'chen^  .^ee  R.  10  Upper  Lechtal,  see  p.  2'<8.  P(i.<f  Oacht.  and  via 
Tannheim  to  Immensiadt.  see  p.  35.  Railway  via  Pfronten  to  Kempien.,  see 
R.  6.  —  The  Tauern  (6115')  is  ascended  from  Eeutte  in  31/2  hrs.,  by  a 
marked  path  diverging  to  the  right  from  the  road  to  the  Plansee  (p.  59).  — 
Thaneller,  see  below  and  p.  278. 

The  considerable  ruins  of  Ehrenberg  (destroyed  by  the  Frencli  in 
1800),  to  the  S.,  crown  the  E.  spur  of  the  pine-clad  Schlossbcry 
(3280').  In  the  background  (.*>.)  rises  the  Thdneller  (see  below). 
Beyond  the  (1^4  M.l  Restaurant  Xeumiihle,  the  road  passes  above 
the  (.3  M.)  Ehrenberger  Klaase  (Inn).,  a  defile  ( through  which  pedes- 
trians should  pass  by  the  old  road,  which  diverges  to  the  right  near 
the  S.  end  of  Reutte),  and  descends  to  (5  M.)  Heiterwang  (3255'; 
Post.  Hirsch,  both  plain  but  good),  in  the  Hintertoren-Tal. 

About  1  M.  to  the  N.E.  is  the  lonely  Heiterwang  See  (3212').  connected 
with  the  PlaT).tee  (p.  5S)  by  a  narrow  channel  ca.  1/2  M.  long.  Steamer  to 
the  Plansee  5-6  times  daily  in  summer,  a  very  pleasant  excursion  (3/4  hr.  to 
the  Hot.  Forelle,  see  p.  58;  large  motor-garage  at  Ileiterwant',  at  the  pier- 
restaurant).  Footpaths  on  the  N.  and  S.  banks  lead  to  the  Hot.  Seespitz,  in 
11/4  hr.  (comp.  p.  5S). 

From  (8  M.)  Bkhlbach  (3525';  Hirsch,  16  beds  at  1-1  A'.  25  /*., 
Traube.  both  plain  but  good)  a  cart-track  leads  up  to  the  right  to 
(1  hr.)  Berwantj  (p.  278;  ascent  hence  of  the  *ThaneUer.^  7685', 
3 hrs.  with  guide,  easy,  see  p.  278).  —At  (9  M.) Ldhn  (3700';  Krone ) 
the  road  reaches  the  infant  river  Loisach  (marked  path  to  the  S.W. 
in  3  hrs.  to  the  top  of  the  BUhpitze,  7305'),  and  descends  via  (12  M.) 
Gries  (inn)  to  — 

121/0  M.  Lermoos  (3265';  *Post.  90  beds  from  1.25,  pens,  from 
b.bOK.J*Dr€i  Mohren,  50  beds  at  2-6,  B.  1.25,  pens,  from  6  K.,  with 
baths  and  garden;  Zitr  Schonen  Aussicht),  a  village  with  600  in- 
hab.,  in  a  wide  basin  from  which  rise  the  barren  rocks  of  the  im- 
posing Wetterstein  Chain.  To  the  N.  rises  the  snowy  summit  of  the 
Zugspitze  (97'20');  adjoining  it  on  the  S.  are  the  Schneefernerkopf 
(9435')  and  Wetterspitze  (9620'),  and  opposite  them,  to  the  S.E., 
are  the  Mieminger  Mt.^..  with  the  Sonnenspitze  (7920'),  Wampeter 
Schrofen  (8260'),  and  Marienberg  (8335').  A  de'pendance  of  the  Post 
contains  a  collection  of  arms  and  antlers. 

About  3  M.  to  the  E.  (footpath  through  the  moor  in  '/2  Ii^Oj  ^^^^ 


44     I.  R.S.  —  Map,p.42.     EHRWALD.  From  Reutte 

the  village  of  Ehrwald  (3260';  *ZurSonnenspitze,  24  beds  at  1.60-2, 
pens,  from  5  K.;  Stern,  21  beds  at  1.25-1.75  K.;  *Oruner  Baum, 
68  beds  at  1.25-2,  peuF.  5-6  K. ;  Zur  Schonen  Aussicht,  30  beds 
at  1.25-2,  pens.  4-5  A'.;  Schwarzer  Adler,  32  beds  1-1.40,  pens. 
5-6  K.:  Zum  Seebensee)^  a  summer-resort  (furnished  rooms  in  the 
Villas  Guein,  Leitner,  Salzer,  Erika,  etc.). 

Excursions  (guides,  Reinh.  Spielmann,  Mich.  Sonniceber^  and  Jos.  Steiner 
at  Ehrwald,  Franz  Vstheimer  at  the  Coburger  Iliitte,  and  Jos.  Posch  at  Ler- 
moos).  —  To  the  Cobdkgek  HOtte,  S^/2-^  hrs.  (guide  5  A'.,  not  indispens- 
able). A  cart-truck  ascends  the  Gaisbach-Tal  to  the  E.,  past  the  Seebenbach 
Fall,  to  (I'/zhr.)  the  Ehvwalder  Alp  (4900';  rfmts.);  thence  a  marked  path 
leads  to  the  right  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  Seeben  Alp  (5195')  and  (V4  hr.) 
the  Seeben-See  (5415'),  which  lies  in  a  depression  between  the  Sonnenspitze 
and  the  Tajakopf  (see  below).  (The  direct  path  from  Ehrwald  to  the  Seeben- 
See  by  the  Hohe  Gang.,  3  hr.-?.  with  guide,  is  advisable  for  experts  only.) 
About  3/4  hr.  higher,  above  the  rock-girt  Drachen-See  (6180'),  is  the  finely 
situated  Coburger  Hiitte  (6300';  Inn,  20  beds  at  IK.  40/».,  10  mattre.^ses), 
the  startini-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Sonnenspitze  (7920';  guide  10-12  A".), 
Tajakopf  (8074' ;  guide  6  A'.),  Gvunstein  (8750' ;  guide  12  A'.,  very  interesting), 
W>impetev  Schrofen  (8260';  guide  10  A^),  Marienbergtpitze  (8335';  guide  10  A", 
for  each  peak,  for  both  15  A".),  and  Grietspitzen  (900U'  and  S050';  guide  16  A', 
for  each  peak),  all  for  experts  only.  An  interesting  pass  (guide  ei^sential 
for  any  but  experts,  6  A'.)  leads  hence  across  the  Biberwierer  Scharte 
{Schwarzer- Scharte.,  6565'),  between  the  Sonnenspitze  and  the  Wampeter 
Schrofen ,  to  (2'/!j-3  hrs.)  Biberwier  (p.  45).  To  the  S.  a  good  club-path 
(red  marks;  guide  12  AT.)  crosses  the  Grunstein-Scharte  {Tdrle;  7450'),  be- 
tween the  Griinstein  and  the  W.  Hohe  Griesspitze  (p.  46),  and  descends 
through  the  Holle  to  (81/2  hrs.)   Obsteig  (p.  45). 

The  Upsspitze  {Daniel;  7660'),  ascended  from  Lermoos  via  the  Duftel 
Alp  (4865')  in  41/2  hrs.,  is  fatiguing  but  very  interesting;  guide  10  A^.  — 
The  *Zug8pitze  (9720'),  ascended  from  Ehrwald  via  the  Wiener- Neustadier 
But  in  6V2  hrs.,  is  difficult  and  should  be  attempted  only  by  adepts  (guide 
12  A". ;  comp.  p.  54).  An  easier  ascent  leads  via  the  Ehrwalder  Alp.,  the 
Gatterl,  and  the  Enorr-Butte  to  the  (8  hrs.)  top  (guide  15  A".,  with  descent 
to  Garmi.^ch  via  the  Reintal  23,  via  the  Hollental  25  A^.);  see  p.  5i. 

The  Schneefemerkopf  (9435')  is  ascended  from  Ehrwald  in  6-61/2  hrs. 
(difficult;  guide  CO  A'.).  We  cross  the  Holzerwiesen,  with  a  magnificent 
view  of  the  valley  and  the  Mieminger  Mt?.,  to  the  (2^4  br.^)  base  of  the 
Bolzereck  (7785'),  the  ascent  of  which,  a  very  difficult  climb  of  2-2V2  hrs., 
is  then  made;  beyond  this  the  path,  not  difficult  though  laborious,  tra- 
verses the  wild  cutting  called  the  'Neue  Welt'  to  the  (1^/4  hr.)  summit  of 
the  Schneefernerkopf  (p.  55).  Descent  via  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Wiener-Neustadter 
Hiitte  (p.  54)  or  the  (IV4  hr.)  Knorr-Hiitte  (p.  54).  A  not  very  difficult  pass 
leads  from  the  Schneefernerkopf  to  the  Zugspitze  (I1/4  hr.). 

From  Ehrwald  bv  the  Ehrwalder  Alp  (see  above)  and  the  Pest-Kapelle  to 
the  (4  hrs.)  Tillfvss  Alp  in  the  Gaisial  and  to  C^'A  hrs. ;  guide  10  A".)  Ober- 
Leiitasch,  see  p.  60.  From  Tillfuss  across  the  Niedermtmde-Saltel  {GTlb')  to 
Ober-Mieming  (p.  46)  or  Telfs  (p.  314),  5  hrs.  (red  marks);  from  Obcr- 
Leutasch  to   Telft  3  hrs.,  to  Seefeld  (p.  63)  2  hrs. 

Motor  Omnibus  from  Lermoos  to  Garmitch- PartenHrchen  vii  Ehricald 
and  Grieseiiy  thrice  dailv  in  .'<ummer  in  2  hrs.,  see  p.  55;  one-horse  carriage 
15  Jf  40,  two-hor^e  2Q  J(  40  pf.  —  From  Ehrwald  via  the  Torlen  to  the 
Eibsee,  3V2  hrs.,  see  p.  55.  —  From  Ehrwald  to  IttisI  omnibus  daily  in 
5  hrs.  —  From  Bieberwier  a  murked  path  leads  over  the  Marienherg-Joch 
(5895' ;  inn  V<  hr.  farther  on)  to  (4  hrs.)  Obtteig  (p.  45).  The  GrUnstein 
(8750'),  ascended  in  3  hrs.  from  the  Joch  (with  guide),  is  attractive  for 
experts;  see  above  and  p.  46. 

The  road  over  the  Fern  Pass  to  Nasserelt  (carr.  with  one  horse  12, 
with  two  horses  20  /T.),  the  finest  mountain-pass  between  Bavaria 


to  Telfi.  NASSEREIT.     Map,p.42.-  I.  R.8.    45 

and  Tyrol,  is  fairly  level  as  far  as  (21  M.)  Biberwier  (3270';  Lowe, 
well  spoken  of;  Neuwirt),  whence  it  ascends,  with  a  tine  retrospect 
of  the  Wetterstein  Mts.,  past  the  Weissensee  (3560',  left;  Restaurant 
Lerchenheim)  and  the  beautiful  dark-blue  Blindsee  (3626';  right, 
below  the  road),  to  the  (17  M.)  Fern  Pass  (3970';  Inn,  20  beds  at 
11/4-2  K.,  well  spoken  of).  The  old  road  past  the  castle  of  Fernstein 
is  prohibited  and  is  blocked  halfway  by  a  wall.  The  new  road  winds 
round  to  the  E.  side  of  the  valley  (^a  path  descending  to  the  right, 
beyond  telegraph-post  160, 20  min.  from  the  inn.  is  a  short-cut),  and 
then  turns  back  and  descends  the  W.  side  of  the  valley,  below  the 
old  road.  The  picturesque  castle  of  Fernsie'm,  adjoined  by  a  modern 
chateau  of  Baron  Ziegler,  rises  above  the  road  to  the  right;  at  its  base 
(20  M.)  the  Fernstein  Inn  (3305';  burned  down  in  Feb.  1910). 
To  the  left,  in  the  deep  pine-clad  valley,  on  a  rock  rising  from  the 
dark-greeu  Fernstein  Lake,  are  the  ruins  of  the  Siymundshury,  once 
a  hunting-seat  of  Duke  Sigmund  of  Tyrol  (adm.  procured  through 
the  landlord  of  the  Fernstein  Inn).  The  road  crosses  the  outlet  of 
the  lake  by  a  handsome  bridge  and  leads  past  the  mouth  of  the 
Teyen-Tal  (p.  278),  on  the  right,  to  — 

231/0  M.  Nassereit  (2745'  ■^*PosL  with  garden,  60  beds  at  1.60-3, 
H.  I  K.;  Gr'uner  Baum,  Lamm,  both  plain  but  good),  a  village 
with  1200  inhabitants.  Behind  the  church  is  a  small  lake.  The 
road  forks  here,  the  right  branch  leading  to  Imst,  the  left  to  Telfs. 

Excursions.  The  *JElple3kopf  (741(y;  4  brs.  ;  easy)  i.s  reached  hy  a 
marked  path  throu-ih  the  Oajiein-Tol  to  (li/z  hr.)  the  ahanduned  miue  on 
the  Dirstentritt  (4680'),  thence  t»  the  left  across  the  ridge  to  the  (2Vj  hra.) 
top  (fine  view,  comp.  p.  316).  —  The  Wannig  (SlSo'-,  5  hr.-^.,  with  guide), 
ascended  via  the  Mittenan  Alp  and  tlie  Hohe  Warte,  presents  no  ditlicnlty 
to  experts  and  commands  an  imposing  view. 

The  Road  fhom  Nassereit  to  Imst  (IIV2  M. ;  driving  prefer- 
able; diligence  4-5  times  daily  in  I72  br.,  1  K.  80,  to  the  station 
2  K.  40  h.;  one-horse  carr.  6  K.)  passes  a  spinning-factory  and  trav- 
erses the  broad,  shadeless  GurgUr  Tal,  on  the  left  rises  the  wooded 
Tschirgant  (p.  316).  28  M.  DoUinger  Inn;  farther  on,  at  (30  M.) 
Tarrenz  (2750';  Lamm),  we  see  the  chateau  of  Starkenberg  (p.  316) 
on  a  hill  to  the  right.  A  fine  view  of  the  Pitztal  and  Oetztal 
mountains  now  opens  to  the  S. 

341/.2  M.  Imst  (p.  316).  Then  past  BrennbichL  and  across  the  Inn 
to  (36  M.)  the  railway-station  of  Imst  (p.  316). 

From  Nassereit  to  Tblfs,  131/4  M.  (pay  in  the  diligence  for 
171/2  M.),  omnibus  thrice  daily  in  summer,  see  p.  42;  carr.  and  pair 
28  K.  The  road,  much  preferable  to  the  slightly  shorter  one  to  Imst, 
ascends  to  the  E.  (to  the  right,  beyond  Rossbach,  a  shorter  but 
steeper  route),  via  Holzleiten  (3565';  Traube),  to  (oi/.^  M.)  Obsteig 
(3265';  Lowe;  Stem,  22  beds  at  1-1.40,  pens.  4.50-5 ".«'.,  both  well 
spoken  of),  a  summer-resort  with  540  inhabitants. 

Excursions.  The  'Simmering  (6885'5  3  hrs.,  with  guide),  an  easy  ascent, 
commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Oetztal  and  ils  glaciers.  —  From  the  Marten- 


46    /.  R,  S.  —  Map.  p.  42.      OBER-MIEMING. 

berger  Tonristen-Hau.t  (Inn,  well  spoken  of),  l'/^  l>r.  from  Obsteig,  the  Griin- 
stein  (STSC;  s^uide  15  £".,  with  descent  to  tlie  C  jburger  Hutte  20  5".)  is 
ascended  in  A  hrs.  Ihroagh  tlie  Ilolle  (p.  44)  or  via  the  Marienberu  Alp^  very 
interesting  fur  practised  mountaineers.  —  The  Ostliche  and  Westliche  Hohe 
Griesspitze  (90i50'  and  9005';  each  51/2  hrs.  from  the  Touristeu-Haus  ;  guide 
IG  K.\  thou'^'h  both  difficult,  are  points  of  view  of  the  first  rank.  —  From 
flie  Touristen-Hans  over  the  Marienberg-Joch  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Biberwier  and  over 
the  Oriinstein-Scharte  to  the  (.3  hrs.)  Coburger  Hiitte.  see  p.  44.  —  Pedestrians 
bdund  for  the  Arllterg  Railway  are  recommended  to  take  the  steep  footpath 
diverging  to  the  right  near  the  church  of  Obsteig  and  leading  to  (1  hr.) 
Motz  (p.  315). 

We  proceed  over  the  uiuliilatiiig  plateau  ( Mieminyrr-Terra^se), 
enjoying  a  series  of  fine  views  of  the  Inntal  and  its  mountains,  with 
tlie  picturesque  ruin  of  Klimyn  in  a  gorge  to  the  right,  and  the  Mie- 
niinger  diain  to  the  N.,  via  Fronhnusen  and  Barwies  (2805';  Lowe, 
25  beds  at  1-2  A'.,  well  spoken  of)  to  (Oi^M.)  Ober-Mieming  (2875'; 
*7-'o.>f,  25  beds  at  1-1.40,  pens.  4-5  /T.),  a  prettily  situated  village, 
frequented  as  a  summer-resort  (^238  inhab.). 

KxcufisioNS  (guides,  Joh.  Schaber,  Jos.  Gotsch).  To  the  rnin  of  Klamm 
(28G0'),  via  Fronhansen,  in»/4  hr.  (at  the  foot  is  a  wild  gorge  with  a  waterfall 
164'liigh);  io  Wi^  J %idenbach- Schlucht  i\.^l-i\xT.)\  via  (1  hr.)  Wilder  -  Mieming 
(2876';  (ierardhof  Sanatorium,  pens,  from  QK.;  Hafele  :  Wackerle)  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Alplhaus  (49'Ju' ;  club-hut,  provision  depot),  finely  situated,  the 
startin^i-puiiit  for  the  ascents  of  the  Ho chw and  (89^5')  and  Hochplaltig  {Obere 
I'latte,  SSfMj'),  both  difficult,  for  experts  only  (each  4-41/2  hrs. ;  guide  ISA'.). 
(Iver  the  Aiedermunde  (G775')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Tillfuss  Alp.,  see  p.  60;  adepts 
may  ascend  from  the  saddle  to  the  top  of  the  Ilochmunde  (STSCy)  by  the 
\V.  artte  (6  hrs.;  last  part  difficult;  guide  12,  to  Leutasch  17  A'.).  Over 
the  Alpl-Scharle  (7.o75'),  between  the  Hochwand  and  the  Hochplattig,  to 
(15  hrs.)  the  Tillfuss  Alp,  rather  difficult  (guide  to  Ehrwald  15  A'.). 

The  road  to  (4  M.)  Allitz  (p.  315)  diverges  to  the  right  at  Ober-Mieming, 
and  passes  (1  M.)  Unter- Mieming  (Neuwirt,  with  mineral  baths  ;  Kreuz)  and 
.Sie.  A  marked  path  leads  from  See  via  Tobland  and  Zein  to  the  (3  M.  from 
<  M)or-3Iieming)  Locherboden  (267U'),  a  pilgrim-resort,  commanding  a  fine  view 
of  the  valley  of  the  Inn.  From  Unter-Mieming  a  good  footpath  (marked) 
leads  via  Miihlried  and  the  Oelberg-Kapdle  (2520';  view)  to  the  ferry  over  the 
Inn  at  (U/-..  M.)  tiUims  (p.  315;  shortest  route  from  the  Mieminger  Terrasse 
to  the  Arllierg  railway).  When  the  flag  ia  hoisted  the  ferry-boat  does  not 
ply.  —  A  pleasant  path  (marked)  through  wood  leads  from  Unter-Mieming 
to  (4V2  M.)  Telfs,  via  FicU  (2835'),  on  the  N.  slope  of  the  Achberg  (3375'; 
easily  ascended  from  P'icht  in  1/2  br.  ;  fine  view). 

The  road  to  Telfs  finally  leads  through  a  cutting  in  the  rock, 
and  passes  a  mill.  16  M.  Village  of  Telfs.  Then  across  the  Inn  to 
(^171/2  M.l  the  station  of  Telfs  (p.  314). 


9.  From  Munich  to  Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 

02  M.  ItAii.wAY  in  2'  :,-4  hrs. ;  fares  8  Jl  20  pf  ,  b  M.ZM  30  pf.,  express 
9  ./^  20  pf.,  G  ^/,  3  u;?  80  pf. 

Beyond  {j^'6  M.)  Weilheim  (1845';  p.  17)  the  train  diverges  to 
the  left  from  the  Peissenberg  line,  and  traverses  the  wide  valley  of 
the  Ammer.  ^b^fy  M.  Polling  ;  381/.2  M.  Huylfing.  Beyond  (43  M.) 
Uffing  (Bartl)  the  line  skirts  the  E.  bank  of  the  Staff elsee  (2125'), 
with  its  islands,  passing  the  villages  of  liieden  and  Seehausen(KTSim- 
mer),  to  — 


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46V:>  M-  Murnau  (^'2265';  Railway  Hotel  >S'  Restaurant,  28  beds 
at  1 V4-'^  <^/^\  ^^  the  S.K.  end  of  the  Staftelsee  {*Kur-H6tel  Staffel- 
see,  I/2  M.  from  the  station,  with  chalybeate  and  peat  baths,  open 
April  Ist-Xov.  1st,  80  beds  at  1V2-3,  pens.  572"'^  -^^ ^'  *Seeros€, 
30  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5-6  U/ ;  two  swimming  and  bathing  estab- 
lishments). About  3/4  M.  from  the  station  (omn.  25  pf.)  and  the 
lake  is  the  village  of  Murnau  (^Post,  40  beds  at  1-3.  pens.  6-7  c//; 
Pantlbrdu;  Griesbrau,  60  beds  at  i-2,  pens.  3^/-2-0  J/ ;  Zacherl- 
brdu-,  Angerbrdu,  all  plain  but  good;  Kirrhmeirs  Inn  and  wine- 
restaurant,  22  beds  at  I'o--*^*^;  Steiger's  Restaurant,  with  rooms), 
a  summer-resort  with  2258  inhabitants.  The  Vier  Linden  (lime- 
trees)  and  the  Asamhohe  command  line  views  of  the  mountains 
(E.  the  Heimgarten,  Kistenkopf,  and  Krottenkopf;  W.  the  Kttaler 
Mandl;  S.,  in  the  background  of  the  Loisach-Tal,  the  WL'tterstein 
range). 

Electric  railway  to  Ober-Ammergau,  see  p.  5G. 

From  Murnan  to  Schlehd'jrf  on  the  Koclielsee  (p.  OG)  9  M.,  carriajje- 
road  via  Schicaiganjer  and  Grossweil  (one-lioise  carr.  in  U/-2  hr.,  7  Jl)-^ 
the  shorter  route  via  Hagn  and  Kleinweil  is  preferable  for  pedestrians  and 
a(ropd3  finer  views.,  —  From  Murnau  to  SiaUach  (or  Bichl)  via  the  Aidlinger 
Hohe^  see  p.  65. 

The  railway  skirts  the  W.  side  of  Murnau  and  descends  in  a 
wide  curve,  affording  a  fine  view  of  the  spacious  IjOisach  valley, 
to  (^48V2  M.)  Hechendorf  (2040').  It  then  crosses  tlie  Loisach  and 
reaches  (51  M.)  Ohlstadt  (2085';  Rail.  Restaurant\ 

From  the  village  of  Ohlstadt  ("JISO';  Lengeiifflden  Inn,  bed  1  J7,  j)lain 
hut  good;  Post;  Drei  Linden;  guide,  Jos.  Kolbl),  3/4  31.  to  the  K.,  the 
Heimgarten  (5875')  may  be  ascended  iu  3-3'/i;  hrs.  by  a  sleep  and  stony 
path  indicated  by  marks  via  the  Kdlber-lliilte  (guide  thence  to  the  summit 
advisable;  comp.  ji.  G7(.  —  To  the  'Herzogstand  (56^0')  a  marked  path 
from  Ohlstadt  leads  in  4  hrs.  (guide  5  Jl^  not  indispensable  for  adepts). 
About  halfway  there  is  a  good  spring.  Striking  view  of  the  Karwendel, 
Walchensee,  etc.,  from  the  arete  of  the  Heimgarten,  ','2  hr.  below  the  tup 
(cump.  p.  67). 

The  train  traverses  a  marshy  region  and  crosses  the  Loisach  to 
(53  M.)  Eschenlohe  (2095';  Altwirt;  Briickenwirt),  with  490  in- 
hab.  and  a  sulphur  spring.  Fine  mountain-view:  to  the  left  rise 
the  roof-shaped  Kistenkopf  and  the  Risskopf ;  in  the  background  the 
imposing  Wetterstein ;    on  the  right  the  Ettaler  Mandl. 

To  THE  Walchensee  (p.  67)  through  the  Eschen-Tal  (3'/2-4  hrs.;  marked 
route,  not  advisable  in  wet  weather;  guide,  not  necessary,  4  U5f).  We  cross 
the  Loisach  and  then  the  Eschenlaine,  the  right  bank  of  which  we  ascend; 
to  the  right  lies  a  large  gully  of  the  Kistenkopf.  A  bridge  (1  hr.)  is  cro.ssed 
and  the  left  bank  followed;  20  min.,  the  gorge  called  the  Cache  Tod-Klamm 
opens  on  the  left.  The  brook  is  crossed  twice  more.  Descent  from  (IV4  hr.) 
the  summit  of  the  pass  '■Beim  TaferV  (2965')  to  (1  hr  )  the  villa^'e  of  Walchen- 
see by  a  footpath  to  the  left  (the  stony  track  to  the  right  leads  to  Obernach, 
V2  M.  from  the  S.  end  of  the  lake). 

The  'Krottenkopf  (6S45')  is  ascended  from  Eschenlohe  in  5-572  hrs. 
(easier  from  Partenkirchen,  p.  52),  by  a  marked  path  (guide  unnecessary) 
leading  via  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Pustertal-IIutti  (4335';  rfmti.)  and  the  saddle  to 
the  E.  of  the  Kistenkopf  {^Ob'\  to  the  {2\U  hrs.)  KroUenkopf-ITiitte  and  thr 
i20  mill.)  siMuinit  (see  also  p.  6'2). 


48    /.  Route  9.  GARMISCH.  From  Munich 

57  M.  Oberau  [2160';  *Post,  bed  li/i-^  J/l 

To  Ober-Ammergau  via  Ettal  on  foot,  2  hrs.;  to  Linderhof  4  hrs.; 
motor-car  to  Ober-Ammergau,  T1/2  M.,  5-8  times  daily  in  ^4  hr.;  omnibus 
to  Linderhof  daily  in  2^4  hrs.  Carriages  may  be  hired  at  the  Post  Inn  at 
Oberau;  comp.  p.  57. 

Beyond  (591/2  M.)  Farchant  (2200';  Pens.  Hansa,  16  beds,  pens. 
5-6  J^ ;  Inn  zur  Kuhflucht;  Alter  Wirt)  the  broad  basin  of  Parten- 
kirchen  opens  to  the  S.  On  the  left  is  the  Kuhflucht  (p.  50).  Fine 
view  of  the  Wetterstein  mountains  from  the  Dreitorspitze  to  the 
Zugspitze.  The  train  again  crosses  the  Loisach.  —  62  M.  Garmisch- 
Partenkirchen  (2295'),  the  terminus,  between  tlie  villages  of  those 
names  (^- Bayerischer  Hof.  50  beds  at  2-3,  D.  1V2-'^V2'  pens. 
6-8  .//if,  Zum  Werdenfelser  Michl,  R.  li/V^,  pens.  from  b^j-iJi, 
both  with  restaurant  and  garden;  Hotel  Stadt  Wien^  55  beds  at 
11/2-272,  pens.  5-6  Jl^  at  the  station).  Post  and  telegraph  offices 
at  the  rail,  station,  at  Garmisch,  and  at  Partenkirchen. 

Cakkiacks  at  the  station.  One-horse  carr.  to  the  Badersee  and  back  6, 
two-horse  10  M,  Eiljsee  10  and  15  (whole  day  12  and  18),  Mittenwald  18 
(returning  via  Barmsee  22),  Lermooa  20,  Walchensee  (3^4  hrs.)  24,  Ober- 
Ammergau  24,  Reutte  via  Plansee  35,  Hohenschwaugau  via  Linderhof  60, 
Imst  via  Lermoos  55  Ji.  The  driver  expects  a  fee  of  1^  pf.  for  each  mark 
of  the  fare.  —  Omnibuses  to  the  Badersee  and  Eibsee  (p.  52),  to  the  Part- 
nachklamm  (p.  50),  to  Linderhof  (p.  57).  Plansee  (p.  08),  and  Ehrwald- 
Nassereit-Telfs  (p.  44).  —  Motor  Cabs  to  Ober-Ammergau  and  to  Mitten- 
wald-Kochel-Tegernsee  (pp.  57,  59,  64). 

Garmisch.  —  Hotels.  *  Park -Hotel  Alvknhok,  with  garden,  open 
15th  3Iay-lst  Oct.,  120  beds  at  3-6,  B.  I1/4,  D.  3,  pens.  ^11  Jl;  *Hot.-Pens. 
Neu-Wekdknfels,  2  niin.  from  the  station,  70  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  6-8  Jl ; 
*Hot.-Pen9.  zcm  Husaren,  85  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1,  pens,  fromb'/z-^."  'Post, 
95  bed^  at  l'/2-5,  pens,  from  6  Jl ;  Drei  Moheen,  R.  1V2-3,  pens.  6-7  Jl ; 
Kain'zenfranz,  well  spoken  of;  Zur  Zugsi'Itze,  46  beds  at  1-3,  pens.  5-7  M; 
Lamm-,  Coi.os.seum,  20  beds  at  1-2  Jl.  —  *Hot.-Pens.  Sonnenbichl  (2380'), 
finely  situated  on  the  little  Schmolzer  See,  1  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  station,  with 
a  bathing -establishment  and  wood  walks,  100  beds  at  1^/4-43/4,  D.  2'/2, 
pens.  6-9  Ji^.  —  ^Hot.-Pens.  Rissersee  (2570'),  120  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  IS  J( 
(see  p.  49).  —  Pensions.  Alpspitz,  20  beds,  pen?.  5-7  Jl ;  Austria,  G-iO  J(  ; 
Bellevue;  Bethell  (English),  &-S  Ji ;  Edelweiss;  Erika;  Villa  Fridolin^  1-8  Ji ; 
Sr.hweizer  Pension;  Schmid,  5V2-7  Jf ;  Spitzenherger.  —  Peasant  Theatre  at  the 
Lamm  (see  above),  performance.^  almost  daily.  —  Visitors''  Tax,  for  stay  of 
4-6  days,  1  Jl ;  1-4  weeks,  2  Jl ;  more  than  4  weeks,  3  Jl ;  family-ticket,  5  Jl. 

Guides.  Alois  Backer,  Georg  Bader,  Paul  Buchwieser,  Joh.  Ertl,  Anton 
(Irassegger,  seii.  d:  jun.,  Anton  Hofherr,  Georg  Kleisl,  Jos.  Lechner,  Ign.  &  Joh. 
Muurer,  Joh.  &  Jos.  Ostler,  Oeorg  Scheurer.  Jos.  Sonner,  Joh.  Uhl ;  also 
Joh.  Slrobl  and  Heb.  Buchwieser  at  Ober-Grainau  (p.  52). 

Garmisch  (2290')  ,  a  thriving  village  (2700  inhab.)  througli 
which  flows  the  Loisach,  is  a  favourite  resort  in  summer  and  winter. 
It  lies  to  the  W.  of  the  station,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Partnach 
and  is  the  seat  of  the  local  authorities.  The  sharply-defined  Alp- 
spitze  is  conspicuous,  but  of  the  Zugspit/.e  a  small  part  only  is  seen 
to  the  left  of  the  Waxenstein.  Beside  the  Loisach  and  Partnach  are 
shady  grounds,  and  between  them  is  the  Wittelsbach  Park. 

Partenkirchen.   —   Hotels.     •Park-Hotkl  Bellevde,   in   an   open 

situation  above  the  village,   60  beds  at  2V2-5,    B.  IV4,  D.  3,  pens.  7-9  Jl; 

Hot.-Pens.  Gibson,    in   a  )ofty  situation  (view),   70  beds   at  3-10,  B.    11/4. 

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6-9  JT,  omn.  70  pf. ;  •Goldnek  Sters,  126  beds  at  2-6,  pens.  6-12  UK; 
Batebischee  Hof,  near  the  station  (see  p.  48);  Hot.  Bauugartsee,  43  beds 
at  IV2-2V2UK;  ZCM  Rasskn;  Melbee,  well  spoken  of;  Weedenfelseb  Hof, 
beAV/T-2Jf.  —  Pensions.  LandhausAntoniberg,  8-i2Ji;  Villa  Viktoria,  1 -iO  Jl ; 
Villa  Bavaria,  44  beds,  pens.  7-12  J(;  Fens.  Panorama,  above  vSt.  Anton, 
with  cafe  and  attractive  view,  6-T  J(  ;  K<>hler,  Wetterstein-Str.  130,  bed  IVz-S, 
pens.  5'/2-7  Jl ;  Eager.,  from  6  Jt ;  Witting;  Villa  Germania.  —  'Dr.  Wiggers' 
Sanatorium.,  81  beds  at  2-12,  board  5  J( ;  'Kainzenhad  Sanatorium  (2415'), 
1  M.  to  the  E.,  in  the  Ranker  valley,  consisting  of  f  >ur  houses  (lUO  R.), 
three  at  the  old  baths,  with  alkaline  and  iodine  springs,  and  the  new 
Kurhotel,  in  an  open  situation  on  the  Mitten wald  road.  R.  n/-j-3V2,  pens. 
6-8  Jl.  —  Private  Aparimenft  numerous;  apply  at  the  bureau  of  the  'Ver- 
schonerungs-Verein\  —  Visitors''  taxes  as  at  Garmisch,  .-•ee  p.  4S.  —  Cafi 
Fischer.  —  Theatre  of  the  Society  for  Local  Costumes  in  the  Hotel  zum 
Rassen.  —  Books  and  Artists'  Materials  at  L.  Weiuel  s  (also  circulating 
library).  —  Money  changer:  Emil  Sttub.  —  Motor  Garage  (motors  on  hire; 
petrol)  at  A.  Gle'sch's,  Ludwi^i-Str.  74  —  Horses  on  hire  in  the  Fauken- 
Stras?e  (to  the  Reintalhot  6,  Krottenkopf  12,  Schachen  12  Jf). 

Guides.  Anselm  Barth,  Joh.  &  Jos.  Bergkofer .,  Franz  Dengg,  Franz 
Erhardt  I  and  //,  Joh..,  Jos.,  <fe  Quirin  Erhardt,  Bruno  Glalz,  Joh.  Griibl, 
Joh.  Hartl,  Peter  Lip/,  Jos.  Mayer,  Anton  &  Karl  Beindl. 

Partenkirchen  ('2350';  2600  inhab.),  a  favourite  summer  and 
winter  resort,  V2  ^^-  to  the  E.  of  the  station,  is  beautifully  situated 
at  the  base  of  the  Eckenberg,  a  spur  of  the  Krottenkopf.  It  possesses 
a  small  English  church  (service  in  snmmerj.  The  district  school 
of  carving  and  design  is  open  to  visitors  on  week-days,  8-11  and 
2-6.  The  ViUa  Orient  (Herr  Fr.  Pfaffenzeller),  above  the  village, 
contains  interesting  collections  and  has  a  fine  garden  (adm.  50  pf. ). 

ExcuKSioNS  FfiOM  Garmisch  AND  Partkxkirchen.  —  Finc  view  from 
beside  the  monument  to  Kini:  Louis  II.  in  the  lower  St.  Antons-Anlage, 
V*  hr.  from  Partenkirchen  (mountain-indicator).  The  peaks,  from  left  to 
right,  are  the  Wettersteinwand,  Dreitorspitze,  Alpspitze  (with  the  Adolf 
Zoeppritz-IIaus  in  front  of  it),  Waxenstein  (behind  it  the  Zugspitze),  the 
pointed  Upsberg  (in  the  distance,  beyond  the  Eibsee-Tcirlen);  to  the  right 
the  Kramer.  A  little  higher  up  is  the  pilgrimage -church  of  St.  Anton 
(2505';  small  cafe). 

Fauken-Schlucht.  Beyond  Partenkirchen  a  path  ascends  to  the  E.  up 
the  valley  to  the  (20  mini)  waterfall  of  the  Faukenbacfi.  The  'Scheiben- 
platz-Weg"  leads  from  St.  Anton  (see  above)  along  the  slope  to  the  ('/•.;  hr.) 
ravine.  Through  the  Fauken-Schlucht  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  L>/kas  Teri'asse  with 
the  open  Gamshiittl  (2980*;  fine  view),  and  thence  back  in  V2  hr.  via  the 
picturesque  Schalmei-Schlucht .  —  From  the  Lukas  Terrasse  we  may  ascend 
to  the  (1/4  h^.)£•^e^/^//'V«e(3160';  splendid  view);  thence  to  the  top  of  the 
Wank,  see  p.  52. 

Gschwandner  Bauer  (i'/2  hr.).  From  Partenkirchen  we  ascend  to 
the  right  through  the  Bremslall-Wald  (fin<;er-post)  to  (1  hr.)  the  Schlattan 
Restaurant  and  the  (25  min.)  Gschwnndner  Bauer  (3345';  "Restaurant),  which 
affords  a  line  view  of  the  Wetterstein  and  Karwendel  ranges;  or  (a  longer 
but  finer  routel  we  may  ascend  via  the  Schalmei  Schlucht  and  the  Lukas 
Terrasse  (see  above ;  2'/2  hrs.).  From  the  Gschwandner  Bauer  a  marked 
path  leads  via  the  Hduslboden  (4540')  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Esterberg  Alp  (ascent 
of  the  Krottenkopf,  see  p.  52).  —  From  Schlattan  we  may  return  by  the  old 
Mittenwald  road  (good  tobogganing  in  winter). 

The  Risser-See  (2565'),  35  min.  from  Garmisch.  From  the  Post  Hotel 
we  proceed  towards  the  S.  and  then  cross  the  meadows  in  the  direction 
of  the  Risserkopf  (3695'),  a  wooded  height  immediately  below  the  Alpspitze. 
The  charming  little  Risser-See  (boating;  bathing;  tobogganing  in  winter) 
lies  in  a  hollow  behind  the  Hotel-Pension  Rissersee  (p.  48).  Fine  view 
from  the  (20  min.)  Katzenstein  (2875'),  whence  a  footpath  leads  to  Hara- 
raersbach  (p.  51;  s/*  hr.).     To  the  Kreuzeck-Haus,  see  p.  51. 

Bakdhker'3  Eastern-Alps.     12th  Edit.  4 


50   /.  R.  9.  —  Map.p.  48.     PARTNACHKLAMM.       Excursions 

Maximilianshdhe,  20  minutes.  Leaving  Garmisch,  we  cross  the  upper 
Loisach  bridge  and  ascend  to  the  left  past  the  (5  min.)  rifle-range  and 
through  wood  to  the  Caf ^-Restaurant  Almhiitte,  on  the  S.  slope  of  the  Kramer 
(p.  52).  Beautiful  view  from  the  Parapluie ,  10  min.  to  the  E.  —  The 
Kramer  Plateau  -  Weg ,  a  shady  and  generally  level  promenade,  about 
3'/.-  M.  long,  skirting  the  wooded  slope  of  the  Kramer  from  near  the  Hotel 
.Sonnenbichl  {]k  48)  and  aft'ording  charming  views,  finally  descends  through 
a  gorge  to  the  upper  Loisach. 

The  ruin  ofWerdenfels  (2585')  is  reached  by  a  path  (guide-post)  diverging 
to  the  left  from  the  Murnau  road,  1  M.  from  Garmisch,  near  the  Schwaig- 
waiig  (2245');  thence  to  the  top  in  20  minutes.     View  obstructed  by  trees. 

The  Pflegersee  (2770'),  1  hr.  from  Garmisch.  We  ascend  the  road  to 
the  N.  via  the  Oertel- Promenade  (flnger-post),  with  a  view  of  the  valley,  and 
past  the  Hotel  Sonnenbichl  (p.  48),  to  the  little  Pflegersee  at  the  foot  of  the 
Selestcdnde  (to  the  It.,  the  precipices  of  the  Kramer).  We  may  return  via 
the  Kellerleiten  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sommerkeller  at  Garmisch  or  via  the  Schloss- 
Wald  and  (3/4  hr.)  Werdenfels  (see  above). 

The  Kuhflucht  (17^  hr.),  entered  from  (3M.-,  rail,  in  10  min.)  farc/ja7J/ 
(!>.  48  i  we  cross  the  Loisach  to  the  Milhldorfl.,  and  ascend  to  the  left  through 
pine-wood),  is  a  ravine,  with  pretty  waterfalls  formed  by  a  stream  i>suing 
from  a  fissure,  50  ft.  in  length,  in  a  lofty  cliff  (ascent  to  the  highest  fall 
requires  a  steady  head).  A  well-shaded  path  (red  marks)  leads  from  the 
3Iuhldurfl  to  the'  (2  hrs.)  Esterberg  Alp  (Krottenkopf,  p.  52). 

'Partnach-Klamm  and  Vorder-Graseck  (I'/z  hr. ;  guide  quite  unneces- 
sary: omu.  several  times  daily  from  the  railway  station  in  1/2  hr.  to  the 
Kestaurant  Parluachklamm,  1  Jl).  After  following  the  Mittenwald  road  to 
the  S.  of  Parteukirchen  for  a  few  paces,  we  turn  to  the  right  at  a  finger- 
post, and  in  Vj  hr.  reach  the  first  bridge,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Partnach 
valley,  which  may  be  reached  also  from  the  station  in  40  min.  by  a  shady 
path  along  the  Partnach  (finger-posts).  Crossing  this  bridge  (to  the  right 
the  'liuhe  Weg'  to  the  Reintal-Hospiz,  p.  51)  we  pass  the  biidge  leading 
tu  the  electricity  works  and  reach  the  (12  min.)  Restaurant  Partnachklamm^ 
or  Wildena^i  (with  beds),  near  the  second  bridge,  where  the  road  ends. 
Beyond  the  bridge  the  direct  path  to  Graseck  ascends  in  gentle  curves  to 
the  left  (20  min.),  while  the  path  to  the  'Klamm',  or  gorge,  leads  to  the 
right-,  G  min.,  third  bridge  (sheiter-hut).  The  (10  min.)  fourth  (iron)  bridge 
CKlumm-Briicke),  52' long  and  225'  above  the  Partnach,  is  the  finest  point. 
Beyond  this  bridge  the  path  ascends  in  steps  to  the  (10  min.)  forester's 
house  of  Vorder-Graseck  (2925';  Restaurant,  with  5  beds),  where  a  fine  view 
of  the  Wettfr.'^tein  range  is  enjoyed.  From  this  point  to  the  Eckhatier,  see 
below;  to  Mittenwald  via  Elmau,  see  p.  55.  —  A  narrow  path  (Triftsteig), 
Constructed  fur  the  use  of  the  'lumberers'  and  diverging  to  the  left  before 
llie  third  bridge,  leads  in  74  l^r.  along  the  bottom  of  the  gorge,  close  to 
the  water  (waterproof  advisable).  It  is  provided  at  places  with  wire-ropes 
and  is  quite  safe  for  those  reasonably  free  from  giddiness,  while  it 
.^^hortens  tho  walk  to  the  Schachen  and  the  Reintal  by  20  niiu.  as  compared 
with  the  path  via  Graseck.  From  the  end  of  the  gorge  we  reach  in  5  min. 
a  guide-post,  where  we  turn  to  the  left  and  ascend  in  '/<  hr.  to  Vorder 
Graseck  (frequent  guide-posts).  The  path  to  the  right  at  the  first  guide- 
post  leads  to  the  Reintal  and  the  Schachen  (p.  53). 

The  -Eckbauer  (4060').  We  may  either  follow  a  marked  path  through 
the  Eselgrahen  from  the  Kaimen-Bad  in  172-2  hrs.,  or  take  another  steep 
path  (also  marked  ;  usually  .shady  in  the  afternoon)  from  Graseck  (see  above), 
which  turns  to  the  left  at  a  (1/4  hr.)  finger-post  on  the  route  to  Elmau 
(p.  55),  ascends  the  grassy  slopes  in  windings,  passes  through  wood,  and 
reaches  the  (3/4  hr.)  Eckbauer  (now  a  health-resort  in  connection  with  the 
Kainzenbad).  Neither  path  is  recommended  in  wet  weather.  The  Pavilion 
(rfmts.)  on  the  top  of  the  hill  (2  min.)  commands  an  admirable  panorama  ; 
below  lies  the  deep,  wooded  valley  of  the  Ferchenbach.  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  the  N.K.  via  the  village  of  Wamberg  (3335' ;  'Aim  Restaurant)  to 
the  Mittenwald  road,  then  to  the  left  at  the  guide-post  via  HSfle  to  (I72  hr.) 
Schlaftan  (p.  51)  and  through  the  Hasen-Tal  and  the  Bremstall -  Wald  to 
(^4  hr.)  Parteukirchen. 


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To  the  Reintal-Hospiz  (3120 'i  2V2  hrs.).  Path  either  through  the 
Partnacbklamm  and  the  Reintal,  ascending  to  the  right  from  (I1/2  hr.)  the 
finger-post  in  the  Wieselc-Graben  (see  below)  to  ('/4  hr.)  the  hospice;  or 
diverging  to  the  right  at  the  opening  of  the  Partnachklamm  (V2  hr.  from 
Partenkirchen)  and  crossing  the  Hohe  Weg  (steep  at  the  beginning  only) 
to  the  (IV*  hr.)  'Reintal-Hospiz  (42  beds,  pens.  6-S  Ulf),  commanding  a  fine 
view.  Excursions:  by  the  level  Feenweg  to  the  Hinterklamm  (p.  54),  3/4  hr. ; 
to  the  DrefimoserHiUte  (4225'),  1  hr. ;  to  the  Kreuzeck-Haus  (see  below)  via 
the  Bernardein-Jaidsteiti,  2'l4  hrs.  5  to  the  Hochalm  (see  below),  ^3/4  hrs. ; 
to  the  Stuiben  Alp  (5310'),  2V2  hrs.;  to  the  Enorr-Hiitte  (p.  54),  5  hrs. 

*Kreuzeck-Haus  (.54'^';  3  hrs. ;  guide,  5  Jt,  unnecessary),  the  easiest 
and  most  attractive  excursion  among  the  lower  heights.  The  route  ascends 
in  windings  (good  club-path)  from  the  (V2  hr.)  Risser-See  (p.  49)  for  the 
most  part  through  wood,  by  the  Risser  Moos  and  past  the  shooters  hut  Bei 
den  Trogeln  to  the  Kreuzjoch  Saddle  (51SU')  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Kreuzeck  (5420'), 
with  the  Adolf  -  Zoeppritz-Eavs  (*lnn  all  the  year  round,  19  beds  and  23  mat- 
tresses ;  telephone)  and  a  striking  view.  Thi.s  is  the  starting-point  for  the 
ascents  of  the  Alpspitze  and  Hochblassen.  Excellent  district  for  ski-iug. 
The  path  then  pafses  the  royal  shouting-hut  and  leads  round  the  basin  uf 
the  Bodenlahn-Tal  to  the  (I/2  hr.)  Hochalm  (5595'),  commanding  an  admirable 
view  of  the  Alpspitze,  Dreitorspitze,  and  other  peak.s.  —  From  the  Kreuz- 
eck-Haus a  new  club-path  ascends  pa.'^t  the  Hupfleiten-Joch  (5755')  and  the 
ruinous  cottages  belonging  to  a  deserted  lead-mine  (5010'  and  4785')  to  the 
(2V4  hr^.)  HOllental-HutU.  —  The  HSUentorkopf  (7055'),  a  splendid  point  of 
view,  may  be  ascended  from  the  Hochalm  via  the  Hollentor  (GSGO*)  by 
climbers  not  subject  to  giddiness  in  1  hr.,  with  guide  (6  Jl).  The  steep 
descent  from  the  Hollentor  by  the  Rindettceg  into  the  Mathahenkar  and  to 
the  (I3/4  hr.)  Hdllental-Hutte  should  not  be  attempted  without  a  guide  (see 
below).  An  easier  path  descends  from  the  Hochalm  or  the  Kreuzeck-Haus 
via  the  Bernadein  Hut  (red  way-marks)  into  the  Bodenlahn-Tal  and  to  the 
(I'/z  hr.)  Reintal-Hospiz  (see  above).  The  direct  descent  from  the  Kreuzeck 
into  the  Bodenlahn-Tal  (way-board)  is  very  steep  and  not  to  be  recommended. 

*HoIlental-Klamm,  2V2-3  hrs.  from  Garmisch  (there  and  back  1/2  day). 
Omnibus  six  times  daily  in  */«  hr.  (fare  80  pf.,  from  Partenkirchen  1  Jl)  via 
SchmOlz  to  Hammersbach  (2635';  HoUental  Inn),  at  the  month  of  the  Htillen- 
tal,  which  may  be  reached  by  pedestrians  also  in  I  hr.  by  a  pleasant  path 
diverging  to  the  left  at  the  W.  end  of  Garmisch.  From  the  inn  we  asceutl 
by  a  shady  path  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Hammersbach,  tinally  in  zi^zag.'^ 
cut  nut  of  the  sheer  rocky  face  below  the  Stauirenwand  (see  below),  to  the 
(1  hr.)  Hollentalklamni-Hiitti  (3430";  rfmts.)  at  the  entrance  to  the  Klamm, 
where  tickets  of  adm.  (50  pf.)  are  sold.  The  path  through  the  gorge,  built 
in  19(J2-7.  is  protected  by  railings  and  quite  safe:  guide  unnecessary,  water- 
prO'  f  desirable.  It  ascends  the  Klamm  (the  lower  part  also  known  as 
Maxklamm)  by  means  of  numerous  galleries  and  tunnels,  skirting  the 
precipitous  rocks  by  iron  bridges,  and  affording  jiicturesque  views  of  the 
cascades  of  the  Hammersbach.  The  finest  point  is  below  the  iron  Klamm 
Bridge  (see  below),  where  the  snuw  lies  in  two  avalanches  about  330' wide 
until  the  height  of  summer;  ti)  the  left  the  Hcilleutorkopf  rises  perpendi- 
cularly t(i  a  height  of  nearly  3300'.  From  the  (V2  hr.)  exit  of  the  Klamm 
(3810'),  beyond  which  we  juin  the  upper  path  (8  min. ;  see  below),  we  may 
proceed  to  the  HoUental- Anger  -wiih  the  (^4  hr.)  HoUental  Club-Hut  (i53o'\  Inn, 
14  beds  and  22  mattresses),  in  grand  environs. 

The  Upper  Klammweg,  now  seldom  used,  ascends  from  Hammersbach, 
soon  becoming  steeper,  through  the  Stangenwald  to  the  perpendicular  rocks 
of  the  Waxenstein^  330  yds.  before  reaching  which  we  join  the  direct  path 
from  Ober-Grainau,  at  a  point  where  another  path  diverges  for  the  hut 
at  the  entrance  to  the  Hcillental  I'^hr.).  The  •Stangensteig''  (3  ft.  broad; 
wire-rope  and  railings)  then  skirts  the  precipice,  commanding  a  fine  view 
towards  the  plain,  and  leads  to  (1'  2  hr.)  the  iron  'Klamm  Brucke  (3630'), 
33  yds.  in  length  and. 255'  above  the  Hammersbach.  A  path  (out  of  repair  ; 
not  advisable)  diverging  to  the  left  here  leads  to  the  miners'  huts  (see 
above).  The  path  on  the  right  bank  proceeds  along  the  gorge  to  a  (20  min.) 
wooden  bridge  (3915'),    and  to  the  (3/4  hr.)   Hiillental  Club-Hut  (see  above). 

4* 


52    r.  R.  9.  — Map,  p.  48.         EIBSEE.  Excursions 

Club-path  to  the  (■2*/4  hrs.)  Kreuzeck-Haus,  see  p.  51.  A  verj'  interest- 
ing day's  excursion  may  be  made  via  the  Krouzeck-Haus  to  the  Holleatal 
Club-Hut  and  lben;;e  through  the  gorge  to  Hammer^bach. 

Ascent  of  the  Zugspitze  from  the  Hollental  (5-6  bra  ,  guide  20  Jl),  see 
p.  53.  —  From  the  Huilental  Club-Hut  over  the  Riffel- Scharte  (7090'J  to 
(4  brs.)  the  £»6i«e  (see  below),  by  a  safe  club-path,  not  difficult  for  experts 
with  -uide  (9  Jl) 

From  Hammersbach  to  the  Badersee  via  Ober-Gralnau,  fine  route 
through  wood  in  3/*  hr. 

*Badersee  (251U' ;  5V2  M.  from  the  railway-station  ;  omnibus  several  times 
daily  in  1  hr.,  fare  1  Jt ;  one-horse  carriage  6,  two-horse  iO  Jf).  This  ex- 
cursion should  be  combined  with  that  to  the  Eibsee.  The  road  diverges 
to  the  left  from  that  to  the  Eibiee  V2  M.  beyond  Unter-Orainau  (.-ee  below); 
jireferable  route  for  pedestrians  via  Ober-Orainau  (see  below).  The  small, 
clear,  emerald-green  lake  (adm.  50  pf.,  charged  in  the  hotel-bill),  1  M. 
round  and  60'  deep,  framed  with  trees,  is  overshadowed  by  the  huge  pre- 
cipices of  the  Waxenstein-Kamm.  The  "Alpen- Hotel  dt  Pension  Badersee 
(85  beds  at  2-3,  IJ.  1,  D.  21/2,  pens.  G-8  Ji)-,  on  its  bank,  is  pleasant  for  a 
jirolonged  stay.  A  row  on  the  lake  should  not  be  omitted  (one  person 
5'J  pf.,  two  or  more  25  pf.  each);  on  a  rock  below  the  surface  is  the  copper 
ligure  of  a  nixie.  Wood  walks  ascend  from  the  lake  t)  the  right  to  the 
Eibsee  road  (l-iy*  l>r.). 

The  Eibsee  (3190'),  6  M.  from  Garmisch,  at  the  base  of  the  Zugspitze, 
is  reached  by  the  sunny  road  (diligence  from  Garmiach-Partenkirchen 
station  thrice  daily  in  2  hrs.,  returning  in  IV2  br. ;  fare  each  way  l^/iJf; 
one-horse  carr.  there  and  back  12  J()  via  Schinolz  (Aigner,  with  garden, 
well  spoken  oQ  and  Unter-Orainan  (2450';  Zur  Schonen  Aussicht,  pens, 
from  5  Jl;  Pens.  Koppeustiidter,  6-ii  Jt,  well  spoken  of);  or,  for  pedestrians, 
by  the  path  to  the  left  at  the  W.  end  of  Garmisch,  which  leads  across 
meadows  to  (41/2  M.)  Ober-Grainau  C2^0b' ;  "Post,  bed  1-2,  pens,  5-6  USJ).  and 
thence  to  (U^  hr.)  the  \ii\i.e.  (Terne\'<  fnn,  with  veranda  and  baths,  80  beds 
from  2,  pens.  6-7  Ulf).  The  Eibsee,  ^/t  s  |.  M.  in  area  and  90*  deep  (temp, 
in  summer  59  64°  Fahr.),  has  seven  small  islands  and  is  enclosed  by  wooded 
hills,  above  which  tower  the  enormous  rocky  walls  of  the  Waxenstein- 
Kamm  and  the  Zugspitze.  Travellers  are  rowed  (50  pf.  each)  in  20  min. 
to  the  Ludwigs-Insel  in  the  middle  of  the  lake,  where  the  echoes  are 
awakened  by  a  shot  (50  pf.).  The  picturesque  little  Frillensee,  to  the  S.E. 
of  the  Eibsee,  may  be  reached  from  the  inn  in  5  min.  bv  boat,  or  in 
S  min.  on  foot.  —  From  the  Eibsee  over  the  TSrlen  (5230')  to  Ehrwald  {i  hrs.), 
^ee  p.  55;  ascent  of  the  Zugspitze  (G'/a-?  hrs.)  via.  the  (41/2  brs.)  Wiener- 
Neuslddter  Hiitte,  see  p.  54  (guide  15  Jl)-  —  From  the  Eibsee  to  Orieseii 
((>.  58),  272  hrs.  (uninteresting;  not  recommended  after  rain).  The  route 
(red  marks)  skirts  the  lake  to  the  right,  then  ascends  t;>  the  right,  partly 
through  swampy  woods,  to  the  ridge  of  the  Miesiugberg  (3345'),  and  linally 
descend?  steeply  to  the  Loisach. 

Mountain  Ascknts  (guides,  see  p.  49).  —  The  Wank  (5^40';  31/2  lirs. : 
marked  path,  guide  not  indispensable)  commands  an  admirable  view  of 
the  Wefterstein  and  Karwendel  Mts.,  the  valley  of  Parteukirchen,  etc. 
The  route  from  Parteukirchen  leads  via  the  Lukas  Terrasse  to  the  (I'/a  br.) 
Krenf-Biitte  (3460'),  then  steeply  through  woo.i,  and  finally  over  the  ridge 
to  (2V4  brs.)  the  top.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the  E.  via  the  Ameis- 
herg  to  the  Esterberg-IIof.,  or  S.E.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Gschwandnei'  Bauer  (p.  49). 

The  Kramer  (6505').  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Loisach,  above  Garmisch, 
affords  a  good  survey  of  the  Wetterstein  range.  A  bridle-path  leads  from 
the  Sommerkeller  at  Garmisch  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Konigsstand  {iQdo' ;  view). 
The  footpath  to  the  Kramer-Kreuz,  on  the  summit  (41/2  h.-s-  from  Garmisch), 
diverge^  to  the  left  at  a  shooter's  hut  (guide-board),  V2  l»r.  before  the  Konigs- 
stand  (guide  unnecessary  for  experts). 

The  Krottenkopf  (6845';  4  hrs. ;  guide,  not  indispensable,  5,  if  a  night  is 
spent,  7  Jl;  horse  to  the  Krottenkopf  Hut  12  J().  Both  from  Farchant 
(p.  4S)  and  from  Parteukirchen  via  St.  Anton  marked  paths  ascend  through 
wood,  uniting:  after  1  hr.  and  proceeding  to  the  (V*  hr.)  Esterberg  Alp 
(4140';  mediocre  rfmts.).    Thence  through  wood  between  the  Bischof  (6660*) 


from Partenkirchen.         SCHACHEN.      Map,p.46.— I.  R.9.  03 

and  the  Krottenkopf  to  the  (2hrs.)  Krottenkopf-Eaut  (6410';  club-but;  rfmts., 
adm.  30  pf.),  on  tbe  saddle  between  tbe  Krottenkopf  and  tbe  Risskopf, 
and  to  {'20  min.)  tbe  top  fpavilion ;  fine  •View).  —  Descent  on  the  N. 
(marked  path,  but  very  steep;  guide  0  J/)  (.ver  tbe  ridge  to  the  E.  of  the 
Kistenkopf  via  tbe  Pvstertal  Alp  to  (4  hrs.")  Eschenlohe  (p.  47i;  on  the  E. 
(marked  path,  but  guide  advisable.  10^)  via  tbe  Kiih  Alp  and  tbe  Wildsee 
(4565')  to  (4  br.«.)  Walchentee  (p.  67);  on  the  S.  from  tbe  J'stcrber>;  Alp 
(marked  path)  tn  the  fl'/*  hr.)  Gfchiravdner  Baver  (p.  49). 

'Ebnigshaus  am  Schachen  (61CU';  5-5'/2  brs. ;  guide,  o  Ulf,  not  indis- 
penscble ;  horse  12  Jl).  The  ascent  from  Elmau  i.s  easier  (see  below).  From 
Partenkirchen  we  follow  the  Triftstei^r  (p.  fO)  through  the  Paitnacbklamm 
to  the  (1  hr.)  bridge  over  the  Ferc/ienbach  (•2625'),  the  left  bank  of  wbicli 
we  skirt  to  the  (25  min.)  Steilenfdlle.  The  path  then  ascends  rapidly  tu 
the  right  through  wood  to  a  .-mall  .<;hrinc,  turns  to  the  left,  and  crosses 
a  clearing  after  a  few  minutes,  from  which  a  path  through  wood  leads  to 
tbe  (i  hr.)  royal  bridle-path  from  Klmau  (pp.  55.  60).  The  route  next  ascends 
to  the  right  to  tbe  (3/4  hr.)  Wetterttein  Alp  (4?0:,';  rfmts.)  and  pa?t  the 
Schachen  Alp,  with  the  .«mall  Scf  achen-See.  to  (If  4  hr.)  the  Konigshaus, 
built  by  King  Louis  II.  and  cntaining  a  magnificent  Moori-h  saloon  (adni. 
50  pf.;  restaurant,  with  22  beds  at  2-2V2  Ji ;  telepbt  ne).  The  Pavilion,  a 
few  hundred  paces  to  the  W.,  vn  tbe  brink  of  the  abyss,  commands  a 
splendid  "View  of  the  Eeintal  below  u.<i.  with  the  Plattacb-Ferner,  Schnee- 
femerkopf,  and  Wetterspitzen,  the  Hocht'lassen  and  Alpspitze  to  the  right, 
and  (to  the  S.)  tbe  Ober-Reintal  and  Dreitor.-^pitze.  To  the  N.  stretches 
the  vast  Bavarian  plain.  Tbe  Alpine  Garden  on  the  Schachen  affords  an 
iutere.'tin;-:  survey  of  the  flora  of  the  High  Alps  (adm    30  pf.) 

Fn  m  the  Konigsbaus  a  marked  path  asc  ends  via  tbe  Tev/elsgsass 
(G3T5'),  the  Schachenplatte  (wire-rof  es),  and  the  (I1/4  hr.)  Frauenalpl  to  tbe 
0/2  br.)  Meiler-Hiitte,  a  chib-but  (8  mattre  ses)  on  the  Dreitir spitz- Gattei-l 
(rsri;  779 ''.),  with  striking  view  (ascent  of  the  Dreitor-pi'ze,  etc.,  see 
below).  A  steep  path  descends  tbroujih  tbe  grand  Bevglen-Tal  and  round 
the  Oefele-Kopf  (81T0)  to  (3  hrs.)  Unter- Le%Uasch  or  (41/2  bra.)  Ober- Leutasrh 
(p.  60);  another  [descent  (with  guide)  to  (23/4  brs.)  Ober-Leuta«ch  passes 
via  the  Seller  Pats  and  tbe  Pviten  Alp.  —  From  Elmau  (p.  55)  a  good 
bridle-path  (driving  practicable  but  n't  agreeable;  mountain -carr.  for 
2  pers.  QO  Jf,  to  le  ordered  the  day  before  by  telephone  to  the  Schachen 
restanran?)  ascends  in  3-3V2  hrs  to  the  Schachen.  —  From  tbe  Schachen 
a  steep  club-rath  (marked)  descends  info  the  Ofer-Reintal  (p.  54;  IV2  hr. 
to  the  Bock-Hiitte,  ascent  in  2"o-3  hr?.)- 

The  'Partenkirchener  Dreitorspitze  (S.W.  sumn>it  f640'.  centrjil  summit 
8605',  X.E.  fummit  8550')  i-  Li'ihly  interestinir  and  not  very  difficult  for 
experts  (t;uide  18  Jl,  all  three  snuimils  20  J().  Via  the  Schachen  to  the 
(7  hrs.)  iieiler-Siitte ,  see  above;  thence  by  a  new  path  (wire -ropes  ard 
steps)  in  l'/2br  to  tbe  S.W.  peak.  The  view  is  magnificent,  particularly 
of  the  immediate  environs  with  the  sava:.e  Oefcl.-K«.'pf,  and  of  the  Zug- 
spitze  and  iLe  valleys  of  the  I.oisach  tnd  tbe  Is.'ir.  —  Tlie  Leutascher 
DrcitorBpitze  {Karltpitze.  b770')  is  ascended  from  the  Meiler-Hiitte  in  2  hr--. 
with  guide  (18  U(f.  inelnding  the  three  Partenkirchmer  Ureitorspit/en  30^), 
or  fn  m  Leutasih  (p.  CO)  via  the  Puiten-Tal  and  the  Plattach  in  6  hr.-*.  Tbe 
view  surpasses  that  from  the  Partenkircbencr  Dreilorspitze.  A  combined 
excursion  over  all  thfse  peaks  forms  one  of  the  finest  and  most  ineresting 
tours  in  the  district.  —  The  Musterstein  (8125'),  ascended  Irom  tbe  Meiler- 
Hiitte  via  the  Torlspi'zen  in  2'/2  brs.  with  guii^e,  is  a  difficult  but  very 
interesting  clmb,  for  experts  only. 

'Alpspitze  (8595':  guide  14  Ji),  fatiguing  but  very  attractive.  Tie 
most  interesting  route  (nof  very  ditTclt  for  experts  with  guide)  ascend.s 
from  the  Hcillental  Hiitte  (p.  51)  throngh  tbe  wild  Maihai' enVar  (wire-rop>' 
in  pluce.-^)  to  ihe  (S*/*  hrs.)  Grietlar-Scharte  (797.5')  and  across  the  S.  arete 
t(j  the  (1  br.)  suun  it.  An  easier  rf  ute.  tborgh  also  only  for  3t(  ady  bea<!s, 
a'ccnds  from  the  Kreu7eck-Hau3  (p.  51)  via  the  (V2  br.)  Hochalm  and  the 
Sehiingdnge  (w;re-rope  2i'0  yds  in  length)  in  3  hrs.;  or  we  may  a.<^cend  from 
(272  hra.j  the  Reintul-Hoepiz  (p,  51)  via  the  Bodenlahn-Tal  to  the  (IV2  br.) 


54    I.  R.9.—  Map8,pp.48,46.    ZUGSPITZE.  Excursions 

Gotten  Alp  (4780'),  and  thence  0>etter  for  the  descent)  past  (IV2  hr.)  the 
small  Stuiben-See  (630;")')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit,  on  which  stands  an  iron 
cross  23  ft.  high.  —  The  Hochblassen  (8880'),  a  very  difficult  ascent,  is 
climbed  from  the  Grie^kar- Scharte  (p.  53)  in  l-H/;;  hr.  to  the  peak,  with 
the  signal,  and  thence  in  1/2  hr.  to  the  main  peak  (guide  20  UiQ- 

The  'Zugspitze  (9720'),  the  highest  summit  of  the  Bavarian  Alps,  re- 
quires iO-11  hrs.  from  Partenkirchen  (to  the  Knorr-Hiitte  7,  thence  to 
the  top  3-31/2  hrs.;  guide  15  Jl,  with  descent  to  Ehrwald  18  J(S^).  Ascent 
laborious,  but  not  difficult  for  tolerable  climbers  and  very  interesting.  As 
on  p.  53  to  the  (1  hr.)  bridge  over  the  Fevchenhach  (2G25');  at  the  finger- 
post we  ascend  to  the  right  into  the  Reintal  and  cross  the  Partnach  three 
times;  V2  hr.,  at  the  Wiesele-Graben,  finger-post  pointing  to  the  right  to 
the  Reintal-Hospiz  (p.  51);  2  min.  farther  on  the  path  crosses  the  Bodenlahne 
(the  Alpspitze  and  Hochblassen  rise  on  the  right),  and  then  ascends  to  the 
right  through  the  monotonous  Stuihenwald  (the  Mittcr-Klamm  remaining 
on  the  left).  After  3/4  hr.,  at  a  point  where  the  path  again  approaches 
the  Partnach ,  we  obtain  a  fine  view  of  the  wild  Hinter-Klamm.  We 
now  descend  tu  the  Partnach,  and  follow  its  left  bank  to  (V*  hr.)  the 
Bock-Hiitte  (3475'),  where  the  magnificent  Hintere  Reintal  is  disclosed  to 
view.  Then  past  the  Sieben  Spriinge  (a  copious  spring;  3595')  to  (2/4  hr.) 
the  Vordere  Blaue  Oinape^  beautifully  situated  below  the  path,  to  the  left. 
The  Blaugumpen-Eutle  (3880';  closed)  on  a  rocky  height  at  the  lower  end 
of  the  lake  commands  a  splendid  view.  The  path  now  ascends  between 
huge  fragments  of  rock,  the  remains  of  an  old  landslip;  1/2  hr.  farther  on 
lies  the  Hintere  Blaue  Gumpe  C3975'),  usually  dry  in  autumn.  Farther  up  the 
path  ascends  across  an  extensive  avalanche  track  (on  the  left  the  imposing 
Fall  of  the  Partnach)  to  the  (V4  hr.)  Anger  (4485'),  the  uppermost  part  of 
the  valley.  The  ridge  (4495';  3/4  hr.)  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  imposing 
head  of  the  valley,  and,  in  the  opposite  direction,  of  the  Blaue  Gumpen 
with  the  pavilion  on  the  Schachen  high  above.  On  the  Untere  Anger, 
8  min.  farther  on,  is  the  Anger  Hut  (4480';  Inn.  4  mattresses;  telephone). 
We  cross  the  Partnach  higher  up  and  either  take  the  bridle-path  to  the 
left,  through  wood,  to  the  Obere  Anger  (4735').  or  ascend  the  right  bank 
of  the  stream  to  the  (10  min.)  Partnach- Ursprung  (4755'),  a  gorge  filled 
with  the  debris  of  avalanches,  from  which  the  copious  brook  bursts  forth. 
In  the  latter  case  we  retrace  our  steps  for  a  few  paces  and  ascend  to  the 
right  to  the  bridle-path.  We  then  ascend  through  creeping  pines  and  by 
a  zigzag  path  on  the  slope  of  the  Piatt  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Knorr-Hiitte  (6730'; 
*Inn,  with  sleeping-house,  16  beds  at  3,  20  mattresses  at  2  ^,-  telephone; 
good  spring  water),  usually  crowded  on  Sat.  nights.  From  the  club-hut 
we  ascend  (bridle-path)  the  rocky  slope  of  the  Piatt  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Platt- 
Hutte  (8285'),  a  shelter  hut  on  the  margin  of  the  Grosse  Schnee-Ferner,  where 
horses  are  dismissed.  We  cross  the  neve  in  ^/t  hr  ,  mount  a  slope  of  debris 
(the  '•Sand-Reisse')  and  then  bv  steep  rocks  (iron  pegs  and  wire-ropes)  to 
the  (1/2  hr.)  arete  and  (to  the 'right:  2J-30  min.)  the  W.  Peak  (9720'),  on 
which  are  the  Miinchner  Haus  (9700';  Inn,  18  mattresses  at  4  Jf ;  adm. 
50  pf)  and  a  meteorological  station.  A  club-path  (double  wire-rope)  con- 
nects the  W.  with  the  (1/4  hr.)  E.  Peak  (9715'),  which  is  marked  by  a  cross 
16'  in  height.  The  "^Panorama  is  superb :  to  the  8.,  the  Tauern  chain  from 
the  Ankogel,  the  Zillertal,  Stubai,  and  Oetztal  Mps.  Ortler,  Bernina;  to 
the  W.,  Silvretta,  Lechtal  and  Allgau  Alps,  Tddi,  Santis  ;  to  the  E.  the  Kar- 
vvendel-Gebir^e,  and  the  Achental  and  Kilzbiihl  Alps  as  far  as  the  Staufen. 
A  shorter  ascent  leads  from  the  Eibsee  via  the  Wiener-Necstautek 
HoTTK  (6V2-7  hrs.;  for  expert  climbers  with  steady  heads  only;  guide  15  J(). 
The  Tiirlen  route  is  followed  to  (V2  hr.V  the  finger-post  mentioned  at 
p.  5d,  whence  a  steep  and  laborious  path  to  the  left  ascends  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.) 
wiener -NeustJldter  Hiitte  in  the  Oesterreichische  Schneekar  (72^5';  Inn, 
25  mattresses);  thence  a  steep  and  giddy  ascent  (wire-rope  and  footholds)  to 
the  (IV2-2  hrs.)  arete  and  the  (20  min.)  W,  summit.  —  From  Ehrwai.d  (p.  44) 
climbers  may  either  (if  free  from  giddiness;  guide  12  Z.,  with  descent  to 
the  Knorr-Hiitte  or  Eibsee  20  K.)  ascend  the  'Georg-Jager-Steig'  (red  marks) 
to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Wiener- Nevstddter  Hiitte  and  as  above  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  W. 
summit;  or   (longer  but  easier)   they   may  proceed   by  the  Ehrwalder  Alp 


from  Partenkirchen.  TORLEN.     Map,  p.  4S.  —  /.  fi.  9 .  55 

the  Feldem-Jochl,  and  the  Gatterl  (see  below),  to  the  (6hrs.)  Knorr-HiUte  and 
thence  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit.  —  From  the  Hollental-Hctte  (p.  51)  to  the 
Zagspitze  5-6  hra.  (guide  20  fr.).  This  is  the  most  interesting  ascent,  and 
since  the  path  has  been  provided  with  numerous  iron  pegs  and  wire-ropes 
it  is  no  longer  very  difficult  for  expert  climbers  with  steady  heads,  unless 
it  is  covered  with  snow.  We  ascenil  the  steep  rocky  slopes  of  the  Brett  to 
the  Hollentalkar  and  thence  across  the  Hollental  Glacier  to  the  arete  and 
E.  summit. 

The  Schneefernerkopf  (9435'l  may  be  ascended  without  difficulty  fop 
adepts  from  the  Knorr-Hiitte  (p.  54),  in  3  hrs.  with  guide  (12  Jl).  We 
follow  the  Zugspitze  route  as  far  as  the  (2  hrs.)  'Sand  Reisse',  then  ascend 
to  the  left  over  the  Schnee-Ferner,  and  finally  mount  over  rocks  to  the 
(1  hr.)  summit.  The  view  is  little  inferior  to  that  from  the  Zuerspitze. 
Comp.  p.  44.  —  The  Hochwanner  (9010')  is  a  fatiguing  but  very  interesting: 
ascent  (5  hrs.  from  the  Knorr-Hiitte;  guide  16  Ulf).  We  ascend  across  the 
Oatterl  tn  the  Feldern-Jdchl  (see  lielow),  then  proceed  to  the  left  over 
the  Kothach- Battel  (7165')  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Steineme  Huttlen  ('stone  huts'; 
6325')  in  the  Kotbaeh-Tal,  whither  also  a  path  ascends  from  the  Tillfuss 
Alp  (p.  60)  Thence  we  ascend  to  the  N.E.,  below  the  slopes  of  the  Kleine 
Wanner  (8355'),  cross  the  Mittel-Joch  into  the  HocfitDonnerkar,  and  reach  the 
('2'/2-3  hrs.)  summit. 

Passes.  The  shortest  route  to  Innsbruck  from  the  Knorr-Hiitte  crosses 
the  (1  hr.)  Gatterl  (6640*)  and  the  (20  min.)  Feldern-Jdchl  (6700*)  to  the 
(lV2hr.)  Tillfuss  Alp  in  the  Oaistal  (p.  60);  thence  either  over  the  Nieder- 
tnunde  (6775')  in  6  hrs.  (with  guide)  or  via  Levtasch-Platzl  (p.  60)  in  4V3  hrs. 
to   Telfs  (p.  314). 

From  Partenkirchen  to  Mitteswald  via  Elmac,  41/2-5  hrs.,  by  a 
marked  path,  a  much  better  route  for  pedestrians  th;.n  the  highroad. 
From  (l'/4  hr.)  Vorder-Graseck  (p.  50)  we  ascend  the  pastures  for  a  short 
distance,  and  then  turn  to  the  right.  After  20  min.  we  go  straight  on  (not 
to  the  right  to  Mittel-Graseck)  to  (10  min.)  Ninter-Graseck-^  'A  br.,  bridge 
over  the  Ferchenbach  (previous  bridges  should  be  avoided) ;  then  for  V4  hr. 
.straight  through  the  wood,  and  down  to  (7  min.)  Elmau  (3320';  good  inn, 
22  beds),  whence  a  road  leads  past  the  Ferchensee  and  Lauiersee  to  (6  M.) 
Mittenwald  (p.  59).  —  From  Elmau  to  the  Schachen  (3V2  hrs.),  see  pp.  53,  60. 

The  Walchensee  (p.  67)  is  I9V2M.  from  Partenkirchen  (motor  car  via 
Mittenwald  4  times  daily  in  21/4  hrs).  The  direct  road  diverges  to  the  left  at 
(7V2  M.)  Klais  (p.  59),  and  passes  near  the  Barmsee  (p.  68);  3  M.  Kriin; 
9  31.  the  village  of  Walchen.iee  (p.  67).  The  route  via  Eschenlofie  (railway 
in  35  min. ;  then  on  foot  through  the  Eschental  in  3V2-4  hrs. ;  see  p.  47) 
is   shorter  but  less  convenient. 

From  Oabmisch  to  Lermoos,  15  M.  (motor-omnibus  in  summer  thrice 
daily  in  I3/4  hr.,  4  Jl ;  omn.  twice  daily  in  3Vifhrs.,  2  .if  60  pf. ;  carr.  12, 
two-hopsc  20  Jt).  The  road  runs  through  the  wooded  Loisach-Tal  to 
(IOV2  M.)  the  frontier-inn  at  Griesen  (p.  58),  where  we  turn  to  the  left  (to 
the  right  the  road  to  the  Plansee,  p.  58),  cross  the  .Austrian  frontier,  and 
proceed  via  the  (32/4  M.)  old  Ehrwalder  Scfianze  (2^55' ;  Inn  zur  Schanz,  bed 
1  K.)  to  (3  M.)  Ehruald  (p.  44)  and  (3  M.)  Lermoos  (p.  43). 

From  the  F:ibsee  over  the  Torlen  to  Ehrwald,  3  hrs.  (guide  un- 
necessary). We  follow  the  Frillen-See  route  (p.  52)  for  2  min.  and  then 
(finger-post)  ascend  to  the  left  by  a  marked  path  ;  '/z  hr.  finger-post  indicating 
the  path  (to  the  left)  to  the  Wiener-Neustadter  Hiitte  (p.  54);  V2  hr.  a  clear- 
ing in  the  wood;  1/2  hr.  Austrian  frontier.  From  the  (10  min.)  summit  of 
the  Torlen  (4955';  crucifix  and  shelter-hut)  we  obtain  a  fine  view  of  the 
Zugspitze  and  of  the  Osterreichische  Schneekar  (p.  54),  to  the  extreme 
right.  Descent  through  wood  to  the  (50  min.)  Tiirl  Inn  and  (V2  hr.)  Ehr- 
wald (p.  44). 

From  Partenkirchen  to  Hohenschwangau  ^  omnibus  daily  in  13  hrs. ; 
see  p.  89. 


56 

10.  From  Munich  to  Fiissen  via  Ober-Ammergau. 

a.  From  Munich  to  Ober-Ammergau. 

61 V-.'  M-  Railway  in  2V4-4  hrs.  (express-fares  2  J(  iO,  Q  Jt  20,  i^it  10  pf.  ; 
by  quick  train  N  Jf  40,  b  Jl  20,  3  J(  60  pf). 

From  Munich  to  (467-2  ^^0  Murnau,  see  p.  47.  The  line  to  Ober- 
Ammergau  describes  a  wide  curve  to  the  W.,  and  skirts  the  ridge 
that  divides  tlie  Stafl'el-See  from  the  valley  of  the  Loisach.  To  the 
S.  opens  a  fine  mountain-view.  —  49  M.  Berggeist;  501/2  M.  Grafen- 
aschau;  53  M.  Jiigerhaus.  The  line  now  ascends  along  the  mountain- 
slope.  54  M.  Kohlgrub,  station  for  the  village  of  that  name  (2715'; 
Lehmann's  Inn  ;  Schwarzer  Adler).  We  again  ascend  and  beyond  a 
deep  cutting  reach  (54 '/2  M.)  Bad  Kohlgnib  (2820').  About  1/2,  M. 
to  the  S.  are  the  prettily  situated  chalybeate  and  peat  baths  (2955'-, 
*Kurhaus,  bed  1V2-5,  board  41/2 -5V2  «^ ."  *H6t.-P€ns.  Linden- 
schlosachen,  with  garden,  open  15th  May-20th  Sept.,  38  beds  at 
2-4,  B.  1,  pens.  5-10  J^ ;  *Bayrlscher  Hof,  bed  1-3,  pens.  4  ^ ; 
Pens.  Villa  Holland),  frequented  also  as  a  health-resort  and  as  a 
station  for  winter  sports. 

The  Olga-Hohe  and  Fall er  Aim  (V2  hr. ;  rfmts.)  command  fine  views  to 
the  N.  of  the  hills  and  lakes  of  Upper  Bavaria.  —  The  highly  attractive 
a.scent  of  the  Hornle  (5080)  may  he  made  in  2  hrs. ;  shelter  on  the  top 
(rfmts.  in  winter;  milk  and  bread  at  the  Alm-Hiitte,  10  min.  distant);  splen- 
did view  of  the  Alps,  to  the  S.,  and  of  the  bavarian  plain,  vnth  Munich, 
to  the  N.  —  Tobogganing  and  ski-ing  in  winter. 

Beyond  (551/2  M.)  Saulgrub  (Post,  plain),  whence  a  road  leads 
to  tbe  right  to  Rottenbuch  (p.  17),  the  line  reaches  its  highest  point 
(2870')  and  then  descends  to  the  S.  into  the  wide  Ammer-Tal. 
56V2  M-  Altenau  (2750';  Limmer),  charmingly  situated  at  the  W. 
base  of  the  Hornle,  with  the  electric  generating  station  of  the  rail- 
way. 57  M.  Scherenau;  bS^/o  M.  Unter-Ammergau  (2745';  Schuh- 
wirt),  where  wc  cross  the  Ammer. 

611 'oM.  Ober-Ammergau.  _  Hotels.  •Wittki.sbachek  Hof,  with 
L'arden,' 90  beds  at  IV^-S,  pens.  G-iO  Jf ;  Bahnhof-Hotel,  36  beds  at  11/2-2, 
l.cns.  4V2-0  »//,  well  .opoken  of ;  Alte  Post,  40  beds  at  1V«-2V2,  pens.  3-6  Jl, 
^ood  ;  Hot.  Ostekbichl.  39  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  i-GJt:  La>im;  Rose;  ROssl.  — 
Pensions:  Daheim;  Mayr;  Bold;  Veil.  —  Cafi- Restaurant  Suisse;  Pens,  dc 
liestauri.ni  St.  Gregor,  3/4  M.  from  the  station. 

Ober-Ammergau  (2745'),  a  large  village  with  1650  inhab.,  is 
celebrated  for  the  Passion  Plays  performed  here  every  tenth  year 
(next  in  1920).  The  theatre,  with  a  stage  open  to  the  sky,  is  at 
the  N.  end  of  the  village.  Wood  and  ivory  carving  is  the  chief 
occupation  of  the  inhabitants.  A  visit  should  be  paid  to  the  Lang 
Museum  of  ancient  art-works  made  in  the  village;  to  the  school  of 
carving;  and  to  the  ancient  Christmas  Manger,  with  some  figures 
over  200  years  old,  at  Seb.  Schauer's  (House  No.  4).  —  To  the  W. 
of  the  village,  at  the  base  of  the  Kofel  (p.  57),  stands  a  colossal 
group  of  the  Crucifixion  in  Kelheim  sandstone,  executed  by  Halbig, 
and  presented  by  King  Louis  IL  in  1875.  In  the  park  of  the  Hotel 
Osterbichl  is  the  Morocco  house  of  King  Louis  (adm.  20  pf.). 


LINDERHOF.      Map,  p.  46.  —  /.  R.  10.    57 

Excursions.  Td  the  Au/acier  (5060'),  by  a  marked  path  in  2-2V2  hrs., 
easy  and  interesting  (no  guide  required);  splendid  view.  —  To  the  top  of 
the  Ko/el  (4405'),  !»/«  hr..  laborious  but  free  from  danger  (wire-rn]ie).  —  To 
the  top  of  the  Ettaler  Mandl  (5360'),  via  the  Soila,  in  SVz  brs.  (for  adepts 
only),  see  below.  —  The  Laber-Joch  (5520';  fine  view)  is  reached  in  31/2  hrs. 
viathe  Laber  Alp  or  via  the  Soxla.  On  the  top  is  a  sheller-hut  (8  beds  and 
8  mattresses*.  Thence  to  the  Ettaler  Mandl  (see  above),  3/4  hr.  —  To  the 
PUrtchling  Shooting  -  Lodge  (52'^0'),  bridle-path  in  3  hrs.  (steep  descent  to 
Linderhof,  1'  2  hr.).  Interesting  excursion  in  winter,  with  skis  or  toboggans, 
to  see  the  deer  fed  in  front  of  Schloss  Linderl  of  (p.  58). 


b.  From  Ober-Ammergau  to  Linderhof  and  Fussen. 

36  M.  OsiNiBDs  (15  seats)  twice  daily  in  summer  in  10  hrs.  (fare  S  »^). 
Passengers  by  ihe  afternoon  omnibus  spend  the  night  at  Linderhof,  where 
also  the  morning  omnibus  halts  for  dinner  (I'/x  hr.).  —  From  I'artenkirchen 
(Goldner  f^tern)  to  Hnhenschwan'.'au  (Hot.  Schwansee)  via  Linderhof,  Reuttc. 
and  Fussen,  omnibus  in  summer  (June-8ept.)  daily  in  13  hrs.,  starting  at 
7  a.m.  (fare  9  U(f  20  pf. ;  to  Linderhof  in  SV*  hrs.,  with  halt  of  33/4  hrs.  there, 
fare  2  Jl  70,  return-ticket  4  ^  80  pf.).  —  One-horse  Carriage  from  Ober- 
Ammergau  to  Linderhof  1'2,  there  and  back  18^,  two-horse  18  or  24;  to 
Ammerwald,  IS  or  24  (single  journey):  to  Plansee  (Forelle)  21»r28;  Reutte 
30  or  45;  Fiissen  40  or  56;  Hohenschwangau  4o  or  60;  Oberau  12  or  18; 
Partenkirchcn  16  or  21  Jl.  —  Motor-cars  are  pruhibited  on  the  road  from 
Ettal  to  Linderhof,  Plansee,  and  Eeutte. 

Oler-Ammergau,  see  p.  56.  The  road  to  Linderhof  (2'A2  hrs'. 
walk)  ascends  tlie  broad  Ammer-Tal  and  in  8/4  hr.  unites  with  the 
road  from  Oberau  (p.  48). 

From  Oberau  to  Ober-Ammkrgau  (B  M.)  and  Linderhof  (11  M.).  The 
road  leads  to  the  W.,  passing  the  ('/?  M.)  [/n  term  berg  Inn,  and  ascends,  at 
fir-t  in  a  wide  sweep  to  the  right,  along  the  N.  side  of  the  wooded  gorge 
of  the  G:essenbach  (shr.rt-cuis  for  pedestrian>).  At  the  bottom  of  the  valley 
runs  the  .-teep  old  nai.  Tht;  upper  end  of  the  gorge  is  clo.'^ed  by  the 
Ettaler  Berg,  which  the  new  road  circumvents  hy  curving  to  the  left  (shf  rt- 
cut  by  the  old  roal).  —  4'  •.•  M.  Ettal  (2875';  £loseerinrtsc/-aft),  a  Benedictine 
convent  founded  by  Emp.  Louis  the  Bavarian  in  13.^0,  and  rebuilt  in  1744. 
The  church,  wi:h  its  inipo.-ing  dome  (236  ft.  higli),  was  remodelled  in  the 
baroque  style;  it  contains  frescoe-^  by  Knoller  and  a  famous  organ.  The 
Ettaler  Mandl  (5360')  is  ascended  here  by  a  .'haiy  path  in  2' '2-8  hrs.  (see 
above).  A  pa'h  commanding  fine  views  leads  from  the  Ettaler  Mandl  to 
the  ('/4  hr.)  Labcr-Joch  Biitie  (see  above).  —  Aboiit  1/2  ^I-  farther  on  the 
road  fork.":,  the  right  branch  leading  to  (3  M.)  Obtr-Ammergau  (p.  56),  that 
to  the  left  to  (6  Jl.)  Linderhof. 

The  road  next  passes  the  Pension  Dickelschwaige  (left),  and 
reaches  (31/2M.)  Grasicang  (2886' ;  .Fischer),  beyond  which  it  leads 
through  the  verdant  Graswang-Tal.,  or  upper  valley  of  the  Amme«. 
To  the  left  opens  the  wide  Elmauer  Gries  (p.  58),  above  which 
peeps  the  Zug^pitze.  Just  beyond  the  (7  M.)  forester's  house  of 
Linder  (Restaurant,  bed  l-2'/2  ^U ;  vehicle  for  hire)  we  cross  a  bridge 
to  the  right  leading  to  (71/2  ^I-)  the  royal  *Schlos8  Linderhof 
(3080'),  erected  and  splendidly  decorated  in  the  rococo  style  by  King 
Louis  II.  in  1869-78  (adra.  from  May  10th  to  Oct.  18th  daily,  9-12 
&  1.30-5;  fee  3  tV/,  including  grotto  and  kiosque,  Sun.  &  holidays 
1V2»^;  closed  on  June  13th).  To  the  left  of  the  entrance  are  the 
office  and  the  Schloss-Eotel  Linderhof  (80  beds  at  1^4-3,  pens. 
4V2-6  M,  very  fair). 


58    I.  R.10.  —  Map8,pp.46,42.     PLANSEE. 

The  Vestihttle  (adm.  in  parties  of  12  pers.)  contains  an  equestrian  statue 
of  Louis  XIV,  after  Bosio.  On  the  First  floor  ia  a  series  of  finely  fitted 
up  rooms  with  paintings  of  French  celebrities  and  events  in  the  time 
of  Louis  XIV  and  Louis  XV.  —  The  extensive  Gardens  are  embellished 
with  fountains,  statuary,  etc.,  and  contain  the  Monopteros,  a  small  temple 
with  a  figure  of  Venus'  (sood  view),  and  the  Orotto,  with  a  subterranean 
lake,  which  can  be  illuminated  with  electric  light.  Near  the  grotto  is  the 
J/bomft  A'io«5'?<«,  richly  gilded  and  decorated,  with  stalactite  vaulting,  ena- 
melled peacocks,  etc.  Behind  the  palace  are  the  Cascades^  where  the  foun- 
lains  play  at  noon  and  at  U  p.m.  fur  1/4  br.  —  A  visit  to  the  palace  and 
gardens,  including  the  grotto  and  the  kiosque,  takes  about  2  hrs. 

Linderhof  is  lre(iuentcd  in  winter  by  ski-runnerf.  The  feeding  of  the 
deer  (often  100-200  head)  between  3  and  4  p.m.,  about  IV2  M.  from  tbe 
forester's  bouse,  is  intore'^ting.  The  road  to  the  Plansee  is  not  kept  open 
in  winter,  but  is  excellently  adapted  for  skis.  The  route  via  tlie  'Schi'itzen- 
steig'  to  Hohenschwangau  should  be  attempted  in  clear  weather  only. 

The  road  to  Reutte  now  ascends  gradually  through  the  finely- 
wooded  Ammer-Tal  to  the  (II3/4  M.)  Grenz-Brucke ,  or  frontier- 
bridge,  about  1/2  M.  to  the  left  of  which  (guide-post;  the  omn.  waits 
Y2  tr.)  is  the  Hunding-Hutte  (3640'),  a  blockhouse  in  the  old  Ger- 
man style  (comp.  Wagner's  opera  of  the  'Walkyrie';  adm.  50  pf. ; 
rfmts.).  We  then  skirt  the  N.  base  of  the  Geierlcopf  (709b'),  travers- 
ing the  wooded  Ammerwald-Tal,  and  reach  (I41/2M.)  ihe*Hotel-Pens. 
Ammerwald  (3576';  140  beds  at  1V2-2V:2)  pe»s.  6^/2-7  Jf),  whence 
the  'Schiitzensteig'  (p.  41)  leads  to  the  right  to  (3V2  ^rs.)  Hohen- 
schwangau. About  3  M.  farther  on  the  road  emerges  from  the  wood 
and  reaches  (I71/2M.)  the  dark-green  Plansee  (3190'),  a  fine  sheet 
of  water,  3  M.  long  by  2/3  M.  broad  and  245  ft.  deep,  enclosed  by 
wooded  mountains.  On  its  bank  is  the  Austrian  Custom  House,  near 
which  are  a  monument  to  King  Max  II.  of  Bavaria,  and  the  *Plansee- 
Hotel  or  ForeUe  (118  beds  at  11/4-4,  pens.  6-7  J/;  lake-baths). 

A  Steames  plies  on  the  Plansee  in  summer  5-6  tiiiie<»  daily,  from  the 
Hot.  Forelle  to  Seespitz  (25  min.)  and  Heiterwaug  (20  min.  farther);  fare 
to  See«pitz  80  pf.,  to  Heiterwang  IV2  Jf,  there  and  back  1  Jf  70  pf.,  from 
.Seespitz  to  Heiterwan?  1  ^. 

Fhom  the  Plansee  to  (iAHMiscH-PARTENKiucnEN,  15  M.  (omnibiis  in 
summer  twice  daily  in  3  hrs. ;  'l^jijU).  The  road  skirts  the  Plansee  to  its 
E.  end  (1  M.),  crosses  a  rocky  barrier,  and  descends  in  a  wide  curve  on 
the  other  side  to  the  (1  M.)  Bavarian  frontier  (3040').  The  old  footpath, 
diverging  to  the  left  at  stone  85,  is  a  short-cut  to  thia  point.  The  wooded 
Neidernadi-Tal  is  now  traversed;  3/4  M.  'Bei  den  drei  Wassern\  a  broad 
mud-stream,  with  huge  masses  of  detritus  ;  IV2  M.  'View  of  the  Zugspitze. 
The  road  quits  the  wood  V2  M.  farther  on,  and  reaches  (V*  M.)  the  high- 
iflad  and  the  Bavarian  custom-bouse  at  Griesen  (2690';  inn  at  the  forester'.s, 
8  beds).  Hence  to  (TJ/o  M.)  Lermoos^  see  p.  55;  through  the  Elmauer  Ories 
to  Graswang  (p.  57),  with  guide,  in  3  hrs. ;  to  the  Eibsee,  see  p.  52.  —  The 
Partenkirchen  road  descends  the  wooded  Loisach-Tal,  and  crosses  the 
Loisach  (S^/*  M.);  1  M.  farther  on  the  wood  terminates.  On  the  right  rises 
the  Waxensteiu,  beyond  it  the  Zugspitze.  The  road  to  the  Hollental-Klamm 
(p.  51)  and  the  Eibsee  (p.  52)  diverges  to  the  right  a  little  on  this  side 
of  (274  M.)  the  Schmolz  (p.  52),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Hammersbach  (p.  51). 
3  M.  Station  of  Oarmisch-Partenlirchen,  see  p.  4S. 

The  road  to  Reutte,  shadeless  in  the  morning,  skirts  the  N,  bank 
of  the  Plansee,  passing  the  Kaiserbrunnen.  From  the  (2O1/2  M.) 
*H6t.-Ptns.  Seespitz  (70  beds  at  1V2-3V2,  pens.  5-7i/2  K. ;  lake- 
baths),  at  theW.  end  of  the  lake,  Heiterwang  is  reached  in  20  min. 


MITTENWALD.     Maps,  pp.4S,46.  —  I.  R.l  l.    59 

by  steamboat  (see  p.  58)  or  in  I1/2  ^^r.  on  foot  (p.  43).  —  Farther 
on  we  pass  the  Little  Plansee,  cross  the  Arch,  which  flows  out  of  it, 
and  reach  (2172  M.)  a  chapel,  near  a  good  spring. 

A  footpath  descends  1/4  M.  farther  on  to  the  right,  through  wood,  to 
the  Upper  and  (20  min.)  "Loicer  Stuiben  Fall ,  whence  we  may  either  ascend 
to  the  left  to  (10  min.)  the  road,  or  follow  the  'Hermann-Steig'  skirting 
the  Arch  to  Miihl  and  (1  hr.)  Reutie  (comp.  p.  43). 

The  road  crosses  the  Rossrucken  (3295'),  affording  a  fine  view  of 
the  Lechtal,  with  the  Glimmspitze  and  Hochvogel  in  the  background. 
We  then  descend  the  slope  of  the  Tauem  (p.  43),  where  the  patli 
from  the  lower  Stuiben  Fall  ( see  above)  joins  the  road  at  a  stone 
with  an  inscription.  The  road  afterwards  proceeds  via  the  small 
bath  of  Krekelmoos  to  (24</2  M.)  Reutte  (p.  42).  From  Reutte  to 
(30  M.)  Fiissen,  see  R.  7. 

11.  From  Paxtenkirchen  via  Mitten wald  to  Zirl 

( Innsbruck ) . 

29  M.  GovEBNMFNT  MoToR  Sekvice  from  Garmisch-Partenkirchen  station, 
via  3Iittenwald,  to  (ISVz  51.)  Schnrnitz.  5-7  times  daily  in  summer  in  V/z  hr., 
connecting  at  Mittenwald  with  the  motdr-services  to  Kochel,  Bad  Tolz,  and 
Tegernsee  (pp.  (i4,  70).  From  Scharnitz  to  (ISVz  M.)  Zirl,  Omnibus  in  4  hrs. 
(fare  4  Jll)\  railway  under  construction.  Carriage  from  Partenkirchen  to 
ilittentrald,  with  one  horse  10,  two  horses  18^;  from  Mittenwald  to  Zirl, 
17  or  2b  J(;  from  Innsbruck  to  Partenkirchen,  with  two  horses  80  A'. 

The  New  Road  to  Mittenwald  (11  M.,  a  drive  of  3  hrs.)  passes 
near  the  (1^4  M.)  Kainzen-Bad  (p.  49),  and  then  ascends  steadily 
through  undulating  pastures.  The  old  road  is  shorter  and  steeper. 
Beyond  (4V2  ^^^0  Kalienhrunn  the  bold  peaks  of  the  Karwendel 
range  appear  in  front.  G'/i  M.  Gerold ;  l^j.j  M.  Klais  (Schottl's  Inn  ; 
to  the  Barrnsee  and  Kriin,  see  p.  68;  to  Elmau,  see  p.  55).  The 
road  passes  the  marshy  Schmalsee,  and  winds  down  into  the  Isar- 
Tal,  where  it  reaches  — 

11  M.  Mittenwald.  —  Hotels.  'Post,  120  beds  at  I'/e-S,  pens.  5-8  Jf, 
with  clever  animal-sketches  by  Paul  Meyerheim  in  the  garden;  Tbadbe, 
bed  IV4-3,  pens.  5-6  Jif.  well  spoken  of ;  Hot. -Pens.  Wetterstein,  60  beds 
at  IV2-3,  pens.  0-61/2  J^-  good;  Stern  ;  Zlm  Karwendel,  40  beds  at  1-2V2  Jl, 
Alpeneose,  both  plain  but  good.  —  Pension  Villa  Netmer.  —  Bathing-estab- 
liabments  with  swimming-baths  in  the  Laintal  and  on  the  Lautersee,  see 
below.  —  Visitor's  Tax  for  a  stay  of  4-6  days  1,  1-4  weeks  2,  more  than 
4  week^  3,  family  ticket  5  Jl.  —  Guides.  Georg  Futterer ,  Kaspar  and 
Franz  Kr inner,  Fritz  Loffler,  F.  Heiss,  M.  Hornsteiner. 

Mittenwald  (2990'),  the  last  Bavarian  viUage  (2000  inhab.), 
overshadowed  by  the  precipitous  Karwendelspitze ,  is  a  favourite 
summer-resort.  The  manufacture  of  violins  and  guitars,  which  are 
chiefly  exported  to  England  and  America,  forms  the  principal  occu- 
pation of  the  inhabitants.  A  bronze  statue  of  Mathias  Klotz  (d. 
1743),  who  introduced  the  violin-industry,  by  F.  von  Miller,  was 
erected  near  the  church  in  1890.  A  tablet  on  one  of  the  houses 
next  the  church  commemorates  a  visit  of  Goethe  (1786).  Good  sur- 
vey of  the  environs  from  the  Kalvarienberg  (8  min.). 


60  LB.ll.~-Maf!i^'p-p.it<,46.  MITTENWALD.  FromFartenkirchen 

Excursions.  Pretty  walk  along  the  Rain-Weg,  on  the  rijibl  bank  of 
the  laar,  past  the  Isar-Steg  and  Cafe  Raineck,  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Hvssil-Brucke 
(p.  6S).  Fine  view  Iroui  the  EirtenUchl.  —  To  the  -Lautersee  (3315'; 
3/4  hr).  We  I'olldw  Ihc  street  to  theW.  from  the  Post  Inn,  and  then  turn 
to  the  left  (finger-post)  and  ascend  by  the  carriage-road  to  the  lake  (restau- 
rant, with  baths),  prettily  situated  among  woods,  and  reflecting  the  jagged 
cliQ"3  of  the  Karwendel  and  Wetterstein-Gebirge  (finest  towards  evening). 
The  return  may  be  agreeably  made  through  the  Laiutal,  past  the  waterfall 
and  the  batbing-estahli.'-hment.  or  (to  the  left  before  descending)  via  the 
Kalvarienberg  (p.  5'J)  Fr(ira  the  Lautersee  to  the  Eramberg.,  see  below.  — 
About  3/4  M.  above  the  Lautersee  lies  the  lonely  Ferchensee  (3475'),  at 
the  base  of  the  Wetterstcin  and  Oriinkopf  (fine  echo)  i  thence  to  (1V4  hr.) 
Elmau,  and  to  (2^/2  hrs.)  Farteiikircheii  via  Graseck,  see  p.  55.  —  From  the 
Ferchensee  over  the  Framosensteig  (4185'),  between  the  Griinkopf  and 
Wetterstein,  to  Vnter-Lentasch  (see  below),  3  hrs.,  guide  advisable  (3  Jl)-^ 
steep  and  tnilsonie.  —  To  the  Konigshavi  am  Schachen  ^  6  hrs.:  road  to 
(2'/4  hrs.)  Elinau  (p.  55)  and  thence  via  the  Knnigaweg  (eomp.  p.  53;  guide 
from  Mittcnwr.ld  4-5  Jl).  —  To  the  Barmsee  (p.  68).  IV2  hr. 

Leutasch-Klamm,  there  and  back  3/4  hr.  (waterproof  desirable).  At  the 
bridge  over  the  I.sar  (p.  61)  we  diverge  to  the  right  from  the  Scharnitz 
road.  (Key  ot  the  inn  'Zur  Briicke',  30  pf.)  In  1/4  hr.  we  reach  the  pictur- 
esque gorge  (best  in  the  morning).  'The  path  is  not  continued  beyond 
the  waterfall  (4  min.).  —  Outside  the  entrance  to  the  g^rge  a  finger-post 
indicates  a  path  ascending  to  the  right  to  Leutasch  (1  hr. ;  ."^ee  below). 

The  *Hohe  Kranzberg  (4565' ;  IV  2  hr.) ,  marked  bridle-path  (guide,  2  .£"., 
unnecessary)  over  the  (S  min.)  Kalvarienberg  (p.  59)  to  the  summit  (inn 
in  summer;  pavilion),  which  commands  a  tine  view.  A  good  path  des- 
cends through  wood  to  the  (40  min.)  Lautersee  (see  above). 

Leutasch-Tal  (to  Leutasch- Muhl,  1  hr.,  to  Ober- Leutasch,  3  hrs.). 
We  ascend  a  cart-track  to  the  right  by  the  custom-house,  before  reaching 
the  Isar  bridge,  to  the  shooting-range,  and  proceed  thence  through  wood, 
across  the  Austrian  frontier,  and  past  (25  min.)  a  chapel.  We  then  descend 
gradually  into  the  Leutasch-Tal,  which  at  its  mouth  is  a  narrow  gorge 
(see  above),  but  soon  expands  into  a  grassy  valley,  bounded  on  the  N.  by 
the  enormous  precipices  of  the  Wetterstein.  In  the  background  are  the 
Oefelekopf,  Gehrenspitze,  and  Hochmunde.  After  crossing  the  (V4  lir.) 
brook,  we  reach  (8  min.)  the  Austrian  custom-house  (once  forming  a 
fortified  barrier  across  the  road).  From  this  point  a  carriage-road,  re- 
crossing  to  the  left  bank  at  (10  min.)  the  Leutasch- Miihle  (3340';  inn;  to 
the  right  is  the  Framosensteig^  descendintr  from  the  Griinkopf,  see  above), 
leads  to  (10  min.  more)  Unter- Leutasch  (3410';  Briicke,  B.  50-80 /^.).  Thence  it 
continues  via  the  Untere  Gasse  and  the  Ohere  Oasse,  where  a  road  diverges 
to  the  left  at  the  (l'/4  hr.)  Kossl  Inn  for  O/i  hr.)  Unter -Weidach  (see 
below),  and  reaches  (1/4  hr.)  Ober- Leutasch  ,  or  Leutasch -Widum  (3695'; 
Xanderwirt,  bed  VJiE;  Post,  plain;  guides,  Alois  Jleiss,  Andrd  liauth). 
From  this  point  a  road  leads  to  the  E.,  passing  (1  M.)  Ober- Weidach, 
near  the  fretty,  wr.od-girt  Weidach  Lake  (3(05'),  and  ('/^  M.)  Untir-Weidach 
(*H("iiel  /.um  See),  in  a  charmin'.'  situation,  and  cros.=ing  the  Leutascher 
Mfihder  (4110*)  farther  on,  to  (6  M.)  See/eld  (p.  63).  —  Dreitorspitzen  and 
Meiler-IIiitte.  sec  p.  .52.  —  The  Arnqntze  (72(^5')  is  ascended  frcm  Oler- 
Leutasch  via  the  Hohe  Sutttl  (4865')  in  4  hrs.  with  guide  (see  p.  61).  — 
A  cart-road,  pas.sing  (20  min.)  Letiiasch-Plalzl  (3S25'),  at  the  base  of  the 
Ilochmunde  (see  below),  leads  through  wood  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  ridge  (4140') 
dividing  this  valley  from  the  Inntal  and  descends  via  Buchen  (restaurant) 
to  (1^4  hr.)  1'elfs  (p.  314).  —  The  toilsome  but  interesting  ascf^nt  of  the 
Hochmunde  (8730')  may  be  made  from  Leutasch-Plat/l  via  \h&  Mooser  Alp 
(5345')  in  4V'2-5  hrs.  (with  guide,  12.^.;  comp.  p.  314),  —  A  carriage-road 
leads  from  Ober-Leutasch  to  the  (2V4  Iir.)  Tillfusa  Alp  (4570';  rfmts.)  in 
the  Gaistal,  with  a  sbooling-lodge  belonging  to  Dr.  Gangh(.fer.  I'ath 
hence  via  the  Prsi-Kopelle  to  (4  hrs.)  Ehrwald.  see  p.  44  (guide  8  K.);  via 
the  Feldern-Jachl  (6700')  and  the  Gatterl  (6640')  to  the  (41/4  hrs.)  Knorr- 
Hiitte,  sec  p.  55  (guide  10 A'.);  across  the  Niedeimvnde-Sattel  (6775')  to  the 
(4  hrs.)  Alplhaus  (p.  4(3)  or  (5  hrs.)  Tel/s,  see  p.  314  (guide  12  K.). 


to  Zirl.  MITTENWALP.    itfaps,  pp. 4.9,  46.  — /.  i2. 7 i.  61 

Vereins  Alp  (4615';  3V2  hrs.  ;  guide  3'/2  Ji,  unnecessary).  The  path 
crosses  the  Isar  at  the  Hussel-Muhle  (p.  6S)  and  ascends  to  the  left  to 
(.1  hr.)  the  Aschauer  Chapel  (3250';  rfmts.  at  the  Aschaiier  Aim),  where  it 
crosses  the  Seinxb'ich.  It  then  mounts  steeply  to  the  right,  and  reaches  a 
tolerable  cart-road,  running  high  up  on  the  right  side  of  the  Seinsgraben, 
via  the  Ochsen  Alp  (^SBuO  and  the  wild  ravine  of  the  Reissende  Lahn,  to 
the  ('2V2  hrs.)  Vereins  Alp  (4615';  plain  accommodation),  with  a  shooting- 
box  of  the  Grand-Duke  of  Luxembourg.  —  A  bridle-path  leads  hence  via 
Jdgersrufi  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Soiern  (p.  63);  then  through  the  Fischbach-Tal 
(at  the  bottom  of  which  we  cross  the  bridge  to  the  left,  and  reach  a 
finger-post  in  10  min.).  either  to  the  right  to  (3  hrs.)  Voi'der-Riss,  or  to 
the  left  via  the  Fischbach  Alp  to  (3  hrs.)  Kriin  (p.  (38).  —  Fkom  tuk  Vek- 
Eiss  Alp  to  thk  Riss  there  are  two  routes  (guide  from  Mittenwald  9 
or  11  ^U,  not  indispensable).  One  route  leads  through  the  densely-wooded 
Ferriiersbach-Tul  to  (I  hr.)  the  Brandel  Alp  (3730*).  Thence  a  good  path, 
high  up  on  the  left  side  of  the  valley,  leads  to  the  Peindel  Alp  (3225'), 
where  it  descends  to  the  right,  and,  after  crossing  the  Rissbach.  reaches 
(3  hrs.)  the  Oswald -Eutte  (p.  72).  The  other  route  (with  blue  marks) 
descends  to  the  right  from  the  Vereins  Alp  along  the  Fermersbach  to  the 
(3/4  hr.)  Jagd'^teig  (bridge),  then  to  the  right  through  the  Vordersbach- Au 
(4190')  to  ('2  hrs.)  Ilinter-Riss  (p.  72). 

The  Westlicbe  Karwendelspitze  t78-22'-,  41/2  hrs.;  guide,  6  Jt,  not  in- 
dispensable for  e.xpert.s)  cummands  an  imposing  view.  We  cross  the  Isar 
to  the  E.  of  Mittenwald  and  follow  the  club-path  through  wood  to  the 
('2  hrs.)  Karwendel-nutte  (lySO";  no  accommodation),  whence  a  rocky  path 
(wire-rope)  ascends  to  the  ('2'/2hrs.)  summit.  A  descent  (red  marks)  leads 
through  the  Kirchlekar  to  (5  hrs.)  Scha-nitz  in  the  Karwendel-Tal  (p.  62); 
another  (blue  marks;  difiicult)  through  the  Dammkar  to  the  Untere  Kdlber 
Alp.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Wbmer  (S125')  should  not  be  attempted  except 
by  experts  (5V2-li  hrs.,  with  guide,  12  J().  The  route  (marked  club-path) 
a^ceuds,  chiefly  th.-o:igh  wood  via  the  Uu'ere  and  obere  Kdlber  Alp,  to  the 
(2V2-3  hrs.)  Ilochland-HutU  (5350';  no  rfmts.,  8  uiattrejses),  whence  a  rather 
difficult  climb  over  tiie  Wornergriit  brings  us  to  (3  hr«.)  the  Wiirnerspilze, 
cojnmauding  a  very  fine  view.  Another  accent  leads  from  the  Larchet  Alp 
in  the  Karwen^iel-Tal  (p.  62)  through  the  Grosslar  (4V.'  hrs.,  fatiguing).  — 
The  accents  of  the  /fochkfcrspit:e  (8145')  and  Tiifkarfpil-e  (7770')  are  more 
difficult  (guide  ISA',  f^r  each).  —  *Sch6ttelkarspitze  (6720';  5'/-.:  hrs.;  for 
alopts,  with  'i,uiJe,  G  Jl).  From  the  Siinsbach  valley  fsee  above)  we  ascend 
the  Latifgraben  to  (.4  hrs.)  the  saddle  at  the  Feldenikreuz,  nnd  thence  lo 
(IV2  hr.)  the  summit  (descent  to  the  Soiern  Lakes,  see  p.  63).  —  Grosse 
Arnspitze  (7210';  4  hrs.:  guide  12  A'.,  not  indispensable).  Club-path  from 
Mittenwald  via  the  Riedschart>'.  (very  interesting;  magnificent  view);  fati- 
guing descent  to  Scharnitz  or  Leutaich. 

From  Mittenwald  to  Walchensee  and  Kochel,  motor-omnibus  four  times 
daily,  see  p.  64. 

Beyond  Mittenwald  the  road  (motor-car  to  Scharnitz,  70  pf, ; 
railway  under  construction)  crosses  the  Isar  (Leutasch-Klamm,  see 
p.  60)  and  traverses  the  level  bottom  of  the  valley  as  far  as  the 
(15  M.)  Defile  of  Scharnitz  (8110' ),  the  boundary  between  Bavaria 
and  Tyrol.  (Walkers  should  follow  the  cart-track  on  the  left  bank 
of  the  Isar  as  far  as  Scharnitz.)  During  the  Thirty  Years'  War 
Claudia  de'  Medici,  widow  of  Archduke  Leopold  V.,  constructed 
here  the  strongly  fortified  Porta  Claudia,  which  resisted  the  attacks 
both  of  the  French  and  the  Swedes.  In  1805  it  fell  into  the  hands 
of  the  French  (13,000  under  Ney  -against  (300  Austrians),  and  was 
destroyed  by  tliem  aad  the  Bavarians;  extensive  remains  are  still 
extant  on  the  hillside  beyond  the  Isar.    The  defenders  were  roni- 


62  I.  R.IL—  Map,  p.  46.     SCH ARNITZ.      From  Partenkirchm 

mauded  by  Baron  Swinburne,  an  English  officer  in  the  Austrian 
service  and  a  member  of  the  same  family  as  the  poet.  —  Beyond 
the  adjacent  village  of  — 

I6V2  M.  Scharnitz  (^3150';  Adler,  45  beds  at  1-4,  pens,  b-7  K.; 
Traube,  34  beds  at  60-1  K.  60 /i.,-  Neuwirt),  with  570  inhab.,  on 
the  E.,  is  the  mouth  of  the  united  Hinterau  and  Karwendel  Valleys. 
To  the  left  rises  the  Hohe  Gleiersch  (p.  63). 

ExccKSiONs  (guide,  Joh.  Ragg).  Fine  views  may  be  obtained  from  the 
Kalvarienberg,  on  the  left  bauk  of  the  Isar  (74  hr.),  and  from  the  Fitchler 
Pavilion^  on  the  right  bank  P^  hr.).  —  "ReiifMspitze  (p.  63),  not  difllcult 
(5  hrs. ;  guide  10  A'.).  At  kilometre-stone  15.6  we  diverge  to  the  left  from 
the  Seefeld  road  and  enter  the  Qiesenbach-Tal;  we  then  cross  the  Ursprung- 
Scharle  (6835')  on  the  right,  and  follow  the  marked  path  to  the  (4'/^  hr.s.) 
Nordlinger  Hiitte. 

Through  the  Karwendel- Tal  to  (S  hrs.)  llinter-Riss,  carriage-road 
(guide,  not  required,  15  A'.).  The  road  ascends  in  a  wide  curve  (short-cuts 
marked  in  red)  via  the  Birzel  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Larchet  Alp  (3776'-,  accom- 
modation at  the  hunting-lodge  except  in  the  shooting-season)  and  (1  hr.) 
the  Auger  Alp  (4270':  accomodation  in  autumn  and  early  summer),  with  a 
hunting-lodge  of  the  Duke  of  Coburg.  It  then  ascends  in  windings  and 
before  reaching  the  Hochalm  (5540')  mounts  to  the  right  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Karwendel-Haus  (5875';  /«n,  4S  beds  and  48  mattresses ;  guides,  Jos.  Blievi 
and  Alois  Aeurauler).  This  is  the  starting-point  for  the  moderately  difficult 
ascents  (club-path)  of  the  Birkkarspilze  (9  ^40 ),  tlie  highest  peak  of  the  Kar- 
wendel group,  reached  through  the  Schlmtchkar  and  over  the  Schluuchkur- 
fiattel  in  31/2  hrs.  (guide  from  Scharnitz  22  A');  the  Vogelkavspitze  i^'Mi' \ 
2V2-3hrs.;  guide  2U  A'.);  th«  E.  Kurwendtlspitze  (8330';  3  hrs.;  guide  20  if.); 
the  Oedkavspilze  (9015';  3'/2-4  hr.s.;  guide  ISA".),  etc.  —  Thence  we  ascend 
to  C/j  hr.)  the  Hochalm -Saltel  (5920'),  which  atlords  a  line  view  of  the 
jagged  limestone  rocks  of  the  Hinterau  range,  and  descend  through  wood 
(foot-path  shorter)  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Kleine  Ahornhoden  (p.  72)  and  then  through 
the  Johannes-Tal  (p.  72)  to  (2  hrs.)  i/Zz/Yer-Zifss  (p.  72j.  —  A  very  attractive 
walk  (comp.  p.  72;  guide  25  A".)  may  be  taken  from  the  Ahornboden  via 
the  iMdi:  Alp,  the  f<pielisl-Joch,  and  the  Huhl-Joch,  to  (ca.  4'/^  hrs.)  the 
/■-'«(/  and  tliciice  via  Gramiuai  to  (5  hrs.)  Pertisau  (p.  79). 

Hinterau-Tal  (to  Hall,  9  hr.i. ;  guide  15,  to  the  Haller  Anger-llaus  8  A'.; 
c-.irr.  to  the  Kasten  12  A',  and  2  A',  to  the  driver).  The  road  ascends  along 
the  right  bank  of  the  Isar.  past  the  Schonic ieshvf  and  (3  M.)  the  mouth  of 
the  (ileiersch-'I'al  (see  p.  63).  6  M.  tlei  den  Fliisseii,  three  brooks  descend- 
ing from  the  Birkkar  on  the  left ;  1  M.  the  hunting-lodge  /;;*  Kaxlen  (.4075'), 
in  grand  environ.?.  From  this  jioint  we  follo»v  the  red  marks  to  the  right 
to  the  Knxlen  Alp,  cross  the  stream,  and  ascend  the  Lufatscher -  Tal  past 
the  La/atscfier  Alp  and  the  Kohhr  Alp  to  the  (I72  hr.)  Haller  Anger-Haus 
(5723';  //(«,  26  beds  and  14  mattresses;  guide,  Alois  Riiech).  This  club-hut 
is  the  starting-{>uint  for  the  ascents  of  the  Suntiger   (7380';    I'a  hr..   guide 

4  A".,  easyj ;  tue  Gainskarlspitze  (8325';  2V2  hrs.,  guide  6  A.,  ensy);  the 
" Speckkarspitze  (S605';  via  the  Lafatscher  .loch  in  3  hrs.,  guide  6  A'.,  not 
difficult);  the  KUine  Lafatsclier  (8285';  3V2  hrs.;  guide  6  A".),  via  tlie  Lalat- 
.scher-Jocii,  and  the  *Grosse  Lafatscher  (8865';  4  hrs,;  guide  8  A'.;  both 
tryine):  the  Bintere  Buchofenspitze  (8770*),  via  the  Lafatscher  Joch  in  5  hrs., 
guide  lO  A^,  difiicult;  the  'Grosse  Bettelwurf spitz e  (8940';  via  the  Lafatscher 
Joch  in  4Vi>-5  hrs.,  guide  10  A".,  t)  Hall  15A'.,  not  difficult  for  experts). 
Longer  and  more  difiicult  ascents,  for  experts  only  :  Grubenkarspitze  &l^ii'), 
from  tlie  (2  hrs.)  Loch-nutte  in  the  Voraper  Tal  (p!  222j  by  the  Grubeukar  in 

5  hrs.  (guide  14  A'.);  Ilochkunzel  (8410';  5  hrs.;  guide  8  A'.) ;  Spritzkarspitze 
(85.-5U';  7  hrs.;  guide  17  A".);  EiskarUpitze  (8610';  8  hrs.;  guide  20  A'.,  with 
descent  to  the  Eng  30  A".);  Kaltwasserkarspitze  (8970';  7  hrs.;  guide  18  A"., 
to  Hinter-Ei-ifl  30  A'.) ;  Sonnenspitzeu  (8705'  and  8775';  7-S  hrs.;  guide  16, 
both  peaks  18  A^.).  —  From  the  Haller  Anger-Haus  over  the  Ueberschall 
juto  the  Vomper-Tal  (to  Schwa/.  8  hrs.  with  guide,   for  experts  only),    see 


to  Zirl.  SEEFELD.     Map,  p.  46.  —  I.R.ll.    63 

p.  222.  —  From  the  Kohler  Alp  or  the  Haller  Anger-Haus  a  good  path 
aflcends  throagh  the  Lafattcherkar  to  the  (l^/*  br.)  Lafatscher  Joch  (6^0'), 
which  commands  a  magnificent  view.  Hence  we  may  ascend  to  the  left 
to  the  Speckkarspitze  or  to  the  Bettelwurf-Hiitte  (p.  225),  or  to  the  rijjht 
to  the  Kleine  and  Grosse  Lafatscher  (see  above).  Straight  on  a  good  hridle- 
paih  descends  to  the  Iss-Anger  and  ihe  (I'/v  hr.)  Haller  Salzberg  tp.  224). 

A  cart-road  leads  through  the  Gleiersch-Tal,  diverging  to  the  right 
from  the  Hinterau-Tal  road  (p.  62)  about  3  M.  from  Scharnitz,  crossing  the 
Isar,  and  ascending  the  bank  of  the  Gleierschbach  to  the  (6  M.)  Amtisdge 
(3915';  accommodation  at  the  forester's;  7  beds),  in  a  wild  and  grand 
situation  at  the  foot  of  the  Eohe  Gleiersch  (SlSt/;  ascent  in  4  hrs.,  with 
guide,  not  difficult  for  experts;  splendid  view).  —  An  interesting  pass  leads 
hence  to  Zirl  (6  hrs ;  guide  from  Scharnitz  12  K..  including  ascent  of  the 
Solstein  20  K.).  The  path  ascends  on  the  bank  of  the  Christeiibach  to  the 
S.  to  the  (';2  hr.)  Zirler  Christen  Alp  (4450*)  and  the  (l';-.- hr.)  Erl-Sattel 
(5920'),  with  the  Erl  Alp,  whence  the  Erlspitze  (7895')^  to  the  right,  may 
he  ascended  in  2- 2'/-.:  hrs. ,  and  the  Orosse  Solstein  (b340'),  to  the  left, 
in  21/2-3  hrs.  (comp.  p.  814).  It  then  descends  to  the  Soln  Alp  and  leads 
high  up  on  the  right  side  of  the  Ehnbach-Tal  to  (3  hrs  )  Zirl  (p  314).  —  In 
the  E.  prolongation  of  the  Gleiersch-Tal  (called  the  Samer-Tal)  a  bridle- 
path leads  from  the  .^mtssage  via  the  Samer  Alp  (4935')  and  (2  hrs.)  the 
Ffei*  Alp  (6390')  to  the  (1  hr.)  Stempel-Joch  (7275'),  whence  it  descends 
steeply  over  debris  to  the  Iss-Anger  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Haller  Berghaus 
(p.  224;  guide  to  Hall  15£'.,  from  Mittenwald  14.*).  —  Other  passes  (mark- 
ed, but  guides  advisable)  lead  from  the  Amtssage  through  the  Hippen- 
Tal  and  across  the  Frau-Hitt- Battel  (7330'),  and  from  the  Pfeis  Alp  via  the 
ArzUr-Scharte  t7095')  to  Innsbruck  (guide  15  K.  each).  Both,  though  fati- 
guing, are  interesting ;  the  former  better  in  the  reverse  direction  (see  p.  257). 

The  road  quits  the  Isar  and  asceiids(generally  through  wood)  to  — 

211/2  M.  Seefeld  (3870';  *Post,  120  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5-8  K.  ,- 
Lamm;  Klosterbrdu;  Stem,  prettily  situated  by  the  forest,  pens. 
51/2-6  ^j  ^^^^  spoken  of),  with  470  inhab.  and  a  Gothic  church  of 
the  end  of  the  15th  cent.,  frequented  as  a  summer- resort. 

ExcuKSio.NS.  The  -Reitherspitze  (7790')  is  ascended  in  3'/2  hrs.  from 
Keith  (guide  8  A'.,  not  indispensable  for  adepts;  path  marked);  from  See- 
feld the  ascent  is  steeper,  longer,  aud  less  interesting.  The  summit  aflords 
an  admirable  view.  About  ^,2  hr.  below  the  top  is  the  Aordlinger  Hiitte 
(7175';  Inn.  '2  beds  and  6  mattre.'^ses).  Descent  to  Scharnitz,  see  p.  62. — 
The  Seefelder  Spitze  (7250':  3  hrs.)  is  oasv  and  repaying.  —  From  Seefeld 
to  the  Leutasch  -  Tal ,  see  p.  60;  to  Telf's  (p.  314)  via  Mosern  (3950';  Inn 
zum  Inntal),  with  a  splendid  view  of  the  valley  of  the  Inn  and  the  8cll- 
rain  peaks,  marked  path  in  3  hrs.  (guide  4  A'.,  not  indispensable). 

The  road  leads  past  the  small  and  marshy  Wildsee  (tine  retro- 
spect of  the  Wetterstein-Gebirge)  and  the  village  of  Auland  (inn) 
to  (24  M.)  lieitli  (3710';  Inn  zur  Schonen  Aussicht,  33  beds  at 
1.25-2,  pens.  5-6  K.,  good;  Weisses  Rossi;  ascent  of  the  Reither- 
spitze,  see  above),  beyond  which  it  desi-ends  rapidly,  via  Leiten 
(Hirsch),  in  wide  curves,  affording  magnificent  views  of  the  Inntal 
and  the  mountains  to  the  S.  of  the  Inn  (Alps  of  Sellrain  and  Stubai ). 
On  the  last  height  above  the  road  is  the  ruin  of  Fragenstein  (2525'). 
(Those  subject  to  giddiness  should  avoid  the  'Schlossbergsteig',  a 
path  leading  close  by  the  castl^  and  cutting  off  the  last  curve  of 
the  road.) 

28 V2  M.  Zirl  (2040'),  and  thence  across  the  Inn  to  (29  M.)  the 
railway -station,  see  p.  314  (to  Innsbruck  9^2  M.,  by  railway  or 
motor-car  in  i/o  hr.). 


64 


12.  From  Munich  to  Mittenwald  via  Kochel. 
Walchensee. 

a.  Isartal  Bailway  from  Munich  to  Kochel. 
From  Munich  to  (36>/2  M.)  Kochel^  Railway  ( Isartalbafin)  in  2-2V2  hrs. 
(tares  G  Jt  ^,  '5  Jl  SO.  IJf  60  pf.).  From  Kochel  to  Mittenwald  via  Walchensee, 
2'JV".iM  ,  Motor  Car  Service  5-7  times  daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs.;  motor-car 
couneclions  for  Scharnitz  and  for  Oannisch-Partenkircfien,  see  p.  59  —  Motor 
Cars  twioe  daily  from  Kochel  to  Teiin-nsee  vis.  Bad  Tolz  and  to  Oher-Ammergan 
via  Mittenwald  and  Uarmisch-Parteukirchen,  see  p.  G8. 

The  trains  start  from  the  Isartal  Station  (^restaurant:  tramway, 
p.  7).  —  IV2  -^r-  Thalkirchen  (1855';  Deutsche  Eiche^  with  garden), 
a  suburb  of  Munich  with  a  hydropathic  (pens.  7-11  ^).  Beyond 
(2^2  M.)  Maria- Einsiedel  (Forster's  Restaurant)  the  line  ascends 
to  ("3  M.)  Prm;- Lwdiu<V5-//o7ie  (restaurant),  with  many  country- 
lioust'S,  in  wooded  environs,  and  crosses  tlie  state-railway.  —  'd^/^M. 
Grosshesselohe  (1870');  foot-path  in  8min.  to  the  state-railway- 
station  (p.  G8).  Farther  on  we  traverse  wood  and  pass  the  chateau 
of  Schwaneck. 

4'/2  M.  Pallach  (1905';  Rahenwirt,  20  beds  at2V2-4,  pens.  4V2- 
6  Jf,  Bilrt^erbrda-.Terrassen  Restaurant,  both  with  views),  charmingly 
situated  on  the  high  left  bank  of  the  Isar.  On  the  Isar,  8  min. 
below,  is  tlie  Bad  Pallach  (hydropathic).  —  From  (6  M.)  UoUriegels- 
yreut-Urilnwald  (i9bb' -^  Restaurant  Forsthaus)  a  road  descends  to 
the  HoUriegelsgreut  Reslaurant.  —  8^/4  M,  Baierbrunn  (2035';  Post ; 
10  mill,  to  the  N.  is  the  Hotel  Konradshbhe,  with  charming  view, 
17  beds  at  I-IV2  JO-  —  10»/2  M.  Hohenschaftlarn  (2145';  Rail. 
Restaurant),  a  high-lying  village  to  the  right  (Post;  Reindl). 

At  (IIV2  M.)  Ebenhausen-Schaftlarn  (2170';  *Post,  40  beds; 
*])r.  Hauffe's  Sanatorium,  48  beds,  pens.,  including  medical  atten- 
dance, 9-17  J^ )  the  railway  reaches  its  highest  point.  About  20  min. 
to  the  N.W.,  above  Zell  (2250';  Zur  Schonen  Aussicht),  on  the 
Roschenauer  Hohe  (2295'),  is  the  *Kuranstalt  Ebenhausen,  with  a 
large  park,  recreation-grounds,  etc.  (open  all  the  year  round;  pens, 
with  medical  attendance  from  10  J/).  Splendid  view  of  the  Alps 
from  the  Wendelstein  to  the  Zugspitze. 

Hence  we  may  descend  through  wood  (tobogganing  in  winter)  in  V<  ''J"- 
(or  from  Iluhenschjiftlarn  in  20  min.)  to  the  convent  of  Sch&ftlarn  (1830'; 
inn,  25  beds),  a  Benedictine  priory  with  a  school  and  a  church  elaborately 
adorned  in  the  rococo  style.  Picturesque  paths  lead  hence  to  Baierl)runn 
(lV2hr.),  Icking  (1  hr.),  and  other  points.  —  From  Ebenhausen  a  marked 
path  leads  to  (^Vzhrs.)  Schloss  Berg,  on  the  Lake  of  Starnberg  (p.  15). 

Farther  on  we  enjoy  a  flue  view  of  the  Isar  valley  and  the  moun- 
tains. F'rom  (131/2  M.)  Icking  (2135' ;  inn)  a  road  leads  in  1/2  ^"^^ 
to  the  Schune  Aussicht  Inn,  above  Walchstadt,  with  a  lofty  belvedere 
(10  pf.)  and  extensive  view.  —  The  line  descends  through  deep 
cuttings  and  along  the  slope  of  the  Schletterleiten,  affording  a  good 
survey  of  the  wide  valley  of  the  Isar,  with  its  grey  sandy  and  gravelly 


PENZBERG.  1.  Route  r2.    65 

islets,  and  the  confluence  of  the  Loisach  and  the  Isar.  We  cross  the 
Loisach  and  reach  the  station  of  — 

iG'/o  M.  Wolfratshausen  (1890';  Rail.  Restaurant,  with  rooms), 
1/2  M.  from  the  prettily-situated  village  (1973  iuhab.;  *H6t.  Reisert 
stir  Kronmiihle,  40  beds  at  1V2--5  P^ns.  i^l^-b  Jf ;  Haderbrdu  ; 
Humplhrdu;  Neue  Post;  Alte  Post;  Bruckenwirt;  Bemrkder  Hof). 
Above,  on  the  Kalvarienberg,  are  shady  walks  affording  delightful 
views. 

The  Lake  of  Sfamberg  may  be  reached  hence  by  pleasant  ronles  via 
Afiiniiiig  (inn)  to  (2  hrs.)  Ammerland  (p.  16);  via  Dor/en,  Bdhenrain,  Auf- 
havsev,  and  Aufkirehen  to  ('2V-jhrf.)  Scflost  Berg  or  Ltoni ;  or  direct  from 
tlK-  Kalvarienberg  via  Bvchtee  to  tlie  (2  hrs.)  Botimannthdhe  (p.  ii'). 

The  railway  crosses  the  winding  Loisach  to  (18  M.)  Degerndorf 
(r.rurkmaiers  Restaurant)  and  follows  the  left  bank  via  (19  M.)-BoZs- 
wang  (1900').  The  (i  o  hr.)  Bohiranger  Hohe  ('2365')  and  (V2  J»r. 
farther)  the  Degerndorfer  Hoht  ('2350')  command  fine  views.  — 
20^2  M.  Eurasburg  (1920' ;  Post)  possesses  a  chateau  on  a  wooded 
eminence  (1/4  hr.),  near  which  is  a  beer  garden  (view).  —  At  the 
prettily  situated  village  of  (23  M.)  Beuerberg  (2015';  Post)  is  a 
conventual  school  for  eirls. 

A  road  leads  hence  to  the  W.  to  St.  Heinricft  and  (6  M.)  Setshaupt 
(p.  It;)-  To  the  >^.  of  the  road,  about  3  M.  from  Beuerberg  (via  Buck  and 
Maierwald).  are  ihe  view-points  of  Hohenleiten  (2180'-,  restaurant  and  baths) 
and  Oedbaner  (p.  lH).  An  attractive  path  lead^  from  Hobenleiten  to  (■2V2  hrs.) 
Seeshaupt. 

Farther  on  we  ascend  the  wooded  left  bank  of  the  Loisach, 
but  cross  to  the  right  bank  near  (2H  M.)  FUtzen.  The  mountains 
(Benediktenwand,  Jochberg,  Herzogstand,  Heimgarten)  approach 
nearer  to  the  line.  Beyond  a  swampy  district  we  reach  (30  M.) 
Bud  Heilbrunn  |  Rail.  Restaurant),  whence  an  omnibus  (30  pf.)  plies 
to  the  baths  of  that  name,  IV4  M.  to  the  E.  (p.  70).  At  (311/2  M. ) 
Bichl  (p.  tJO)  the  Isartal  railway  unites  with  the  state-line.  Thence 
via  Benediktbeuern  to  (36V2  ^0  Kochel,  see  p.  G6. 

b.    From  Munich  to  Eochel  and  Mitteuwald  vik  Tutzing. 

Railway  to  (46V2  M.)  Kochel  in  21/4  hrs.  (fares  6  UT  40,  3  ^  80  pf.).  — 
Motor  Car  from  Kocliel  to  Mittenwald,  see  p.  64:  to  Tolz,  see  p.  68. 

From  Munich  to  (25  M.)  Tutzing,  see  p.  17.  The  railway  skirts 
the  Starnberger  See.  281/2  ^^-  Bernried  (Schwaigers  Restaurant,  at 
the  station);  31^/2  M-  Seeshaupt  (p.  16),  both  on  the  lake,  ^U  M.  from 
the  railway.  Farther  on  the  country  is  uninteresting.  Un  the  right 
lies  the  pretty  Ostersee  (Inn  'Zur  Lauterbacher  Miihle",  3  M,  from 
Seeshaupt).  —  351/2  M.  Staltach  (brewery),  with  peat-cuttings. 

From  Staltach  to  Mcbnac  (4  hrs.).  This  pleasant  route  leads  by 
Iffeldorf  and  Antorf  in  (2  hrs.)  Habaeh  (inn;  view  from  the  WeAIherg);  then 
(way-marks  indistinct)  over  the  (t/2  hr.)  Aidlinger  Hohe  (^2620'),  which 
affords  a  beautiful  view  of  the  Wetterstein  and  the  Karwendel.  to  Aidling, 
and  finally  past  the  marshy  Rieysee  (on  the  right)  to  (V/n  hr.)  Muynau  (p.  47). 

381/2  M,  Neu-Penzberg,  station  for  Penzberg  (1980';  Bernrieder 
Hof),  a  village  with  2800  inhab.  and  coal-mines.  —  At  (40</2  M.) 

Baboekrb's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  5 


66     I.  R.12.—Map,p.68.     KOCHEL.  Fmm  Munich 

Srhonmuhle  (inn")  the  lino  crosses  the  Loisarh.  —  41 '/'2  M.  Bichl 
(2040';  Lowe ;  Oriiner  Hut,  with  garden),  the  junction  for  the  Isartal 
railway  (see  p.  65);  motor-car  to  Bad  Tolz,  see  p.  70. 

42  M.  Benediktbeuern  ('2026';  Zur  Benediktenwand ;  Post; 
h'losterschcinke;  Rail.  Restauranf),  with  a  once  wealthy  and  cele- 
brated monastery,  founded  in  740  and  consecrated  by  St.  Boniface, 
now  containing  a  home  for  veteran  soldiers  and  a  stud. 

The  'Benediktenwand  (SOlC)  is  ascended  hence  via  the  Kohlstatt  Alp 
and  the  finely  situated  Tutiinger  Hiitte  (4355';  Inn.  17  beds,  16  mattresses  ^ 
Streidl,  the  keeper  of  the  hut,  acts  as  guide)  in  4-472  l^rs.  (way-uiarks;  jjuide, 
8  .//,  not  indispensable  for  adepts).  The  route  is  steep  at  tbe  end;  at  the 
top  are  a  cross  and  a  shelter -but.  Magnificent  view  as  far  as  the  Gross- 
Glockner  and  Venediger ;  to  the  N.  the  Bavarian  plain  and  six  lakes.  —  From 
Kochel  (see  below)  to  the  top  of  the  Benediktenwand  via  tbe  Mair  Alp  and 
Stuff  el  Alp.  4'/2  hrs.  (with  guide).  —  From  Lenggries,  see  p.  70. 

Beyond  Benediktbeuern  the  railway  skirts  an  extensive  marsh 
and  the  RohrKce  (now  dried  up). 

46'/2  ^-  Kochel.  —  Hotels.  'Prinz  Ludwig,  with  garden,  70  beds 
at  V/i-2^/j,  pens.  ^y-^-G  Jf ;  Stoger's  Station  Hotel  &  Restaurant,  32  beds 
at  1-13/4  ^4i ;  Post,  50  beds  at  1-2  J(,  pood;  Zum  Schmied  von  Kochel, 
R.  l-iVz  »^,  plain  but  good;  Pension  Villa  Dr.  Diessl.  —  *Kurhotel  Bai> 
KooHEL,  10  min.  from  tbe  station,  with  chalybeate  springs  and  a  large  park 
on  the  lake,  80  beds  at  1V2-4,  pens.  4'/2-10  J(.  Farther  along  the  lake  are 
tbe  Seehof  and  Grader  Bar  (see  below). 

Motor  Launch  on  the  Kochelsee  12  times  daily  in  summer  from  Bad 
Kocbel  to  the  Grauer  Bar,  Kesselberg,  Jocb,  Raut,  and  Schlebdorf  (35  min.  ; 
50  pf.). 

Kochel  (1980  ft.),  a  village  with  1200  inhab.,  is  separated  from 
tlie  lake  by  a  hill.  A  bronze  statue,  by  Kaindl,  of  Balthasar  Maier, 
the  'Blacksmith  of  Kochel',  the  leader  of  the  peasants  in  the  in- 
surrection of  1705,  was  erected  here  in  1900.  —  The  picturesque 
Kochelsee  (1970'),  3^/4  M.  long  and  27-2  M.  broad,  is  fed  by  the 
Loisach,  and  is  bounded  on  the  S.  by  the  Jochberg,  Herzogstand,  and 
lleinifrarten.  There  is  a  line  new  promenade  along  the  lake,  10  min. 
from  Kochel.    The  pavilion  near  Bad  Kochel  affords  a  good  view. 

At  the  K.W.  end  of  the  lake  (3M.;  omnibus  in  V2  It.  ;  motor  launch, 
See  above)  lies  flie  pleasant  village  of  Schlebdorf  (Inn  zum  Herzogenstand ; 
Heimgai'ten).  The  Herzogttand  (p.  67)  may  be  ascended  hence  in  3'/2  brs. 
by  a  club-path.  A  fine  view  is  afforded  by  the  Weilberg  (3215';  good  ac- 
cninmoilalion  at  the  forester's),  which  may  be  ascended  from  Schlebdorf 
via  Kleinweil  in  V/-,  hr.,  or  from  Penzberg  (p.  65)  via  Lindelsdorf  in  21/2  brs. 
—  One-horse  carriage  from  Schlebdorf  to  O^-i  M.)  Ohlstadt  (p.  47)  6,  two- 
horse  10  Jf,  to  Murnau   8  and  12  Jt. 

The  Road  to  Mittenwalu  (motor-omnibus  see  p.  65),  leaving 
Bad  Kochel  (  see  above)  on  the  right,  reaches  the  lake  near  (48  M.)  the 
*U6tel  AmSee  (70  beds  at  lV'2-3,  pens.  5-8  Jl\  pretty  grounds  and 
lake-baths)  and  skirts  it,  passing  the  *Hotel  zum  Grauen  Biiren  (85 
beds  at  1 V2-3,  pens.  5-7  ^;  lake-baths),  to  the  (48V2  M.)  Kesselberg 
Inn  (1/2  >1.  to  the  S.W.  is  the  *Alt-Joch  Inn,  prettily  situated  on  the 
verge  of  the  wood).  The  fine  Kesselherg  Road,  constructed  in 
1893-97,  then  ascends  in  easy  windings  to  the  (51 V2  M.)  pass  of  the 
Kesselberg  (2825').  To  the  right  of  the  old  road  (shorter  but  steep ; 
tobogganing  in  winter)  are  the  falls  of  the  Kesselbach,   along  which 


to MHUnwald.         WALCHENSEE.     Map,p.68.  —  1.  R.12.     67 

a  path  ascends.  From  the  culniiiiating  point,  where  the  bridle-  path 
to  the  Herzogstand  diverges  to  the  right  ( see  below),  we  obtain  a  view 
of  the  Karwendel  and  Wetterstein  ranges  in  the  distance,  and,  below 
us,  of  the  beautiful,  deep-blue  *Walchen8ee  (^'2630'),  41/4  M.  long 
and  3  M.  broad,  surrounded  by  forests  and  mountains,  the  finest  of 
the  Bavarian  lakes  after  the  Konigs-See.  At  (521/0  M.)  the  N.  end 
are  the  houses  of  Urfeld  ( Post  or  Jager  am  See,  120  beds  at  1^2-272) 
pens.  1-8  Jf ;  Fischt-r  am  See,  120  beds  at  l'/-2-272>  pens,  from  6  J^ ; 
both  good),  in  a  charming  situation. 

ExcuEsioNS.  —  The  ~Herzogstand  (5680'j,  a  remarkably  fine  point  of 
view,  is  ascended  hence  in  2Va-3  hrs.  (guide  unnecessary;  horse  10  small 
one- seat  vehicle  as  far  as  the  hut  i2  j/).  From  Urfeld  a  footpath  ascends 
to  the  left,  skirting  the  fence,  to  (1/4  hr.)  the  bridle-path  from  the  Keaselberg 
Pass  (see  p.  bG).  In  '/4  hr.  more  a  pavilion,  commanding  a  view  of  the 
Walchensee,  is  reached.  On  the  opposite  side  of  the  path  is  a  bench  affording 
a  survey  of  the  Rochelsee  and  the  plain.  The  path  thence  ascends  in  easy 
windings  ;  in  Vz  hp.  we  see  to  the  right  the  Schlehdor/er  Alpl,  where  the 
path  from  Schlehdorf  issues  (see  p.  66),  and  in  •/•.'  br.  more  we  reach  the 
Herzdgstand  Alp,  at  the  foot  of  a  large  ravine  descending  from  the  summit. 
On  the  saddle,  1/2  br.  farther  ou,  are  the  Ilerzogsland-JIavser  (bllQf),  belong- 
ing to  the  G.  A.  C.  (=lnn  with  76  beds  at  2-3  J(,  and  28  mattresses).  Beyond 
the  inn  the  path  is  nearly  level  to  the  foot  of  the  highest  peak,  which 
is  attained  by  zigzags  in  V2  hr.  more.  On  the  summit  is  a  pavilion.  Ad- 
mirable 'View  of  the  mountains  as  far  as  the  Oeztal  glaciers,  and  of  the 
plain  with  its  numerous  lakes  (panorama  70  or  25  pf.).  The  Farrenherg- 
ito/>/ (5340* ;  to  min.  from  the  Herzogstand-Hauser)  commands  a  view  of  the 
central  part  of  the  lake,  which  is  not  visible  from  the  top.  The  Martinskopf 
(5190';  '20  min.)  is  another  good  view-point.  —  A  narrow  arete,  protected  by 
a  wire-rope  at  one  point,  but  not  advisable  for  persons  subject  to  giddiness, 
connects  the  Herzogstand  with  the  (IV4  hr.)  Heimgarten  (5876'),  to  the  W., 
from  which  we  may  descend  (with  guide)  to  Sihle/idorf  (^p.  G6),  to  Ohlsludl 
(p.  47),  or  to  Walchermee.  —  From  the  Ilerzogstand-Iliiuser  a  narrow  path 
to  the  right,  affording  at  first  a  view  cf  the  Walchensee,  and  then  leading 
through  wood,  descends  to  the  hamlet  of  Walchensee  in  2  hrs. 

'Jochberg  (5140',  from  Urfeld  2'/2  brs. ;  guide  not  indispensable).  From 
the  Kesselberg  (p.  66)  we  ascend  to  the  E.  to  the  (I'/z-S  hrs.)  Jocher  Alp 
(4490*  •,  plain  accommodation)  and  the  ('/v  hr.)  summit,  which  commands 
a  beautiful  view.  Descent  via  the  Koth  Alp  and  Mair  Alp  to  (2'/^  hrs.,  with 
guide)  Kochel,  si-e  p.  66.  —  A  marked  path  ascending  to  the  right  below 
the  Koth  Alp  leads  via  the  Kochler  Alp  and  /^(afl'd  Alp  (rfmts.)  and  along  the 
Rubeukop/  and  the  Glaswand  to  the  Glaswand-Schnrte^  then  in  zigzags  to  the 
arete  and,  joining  the  'Beiiediktbeurer  Weg\  to  lhe(i  hrs.)  .--umuiit  of  the 
/ienediktentcrind  (p.   66). 

From  Urfeld  to  Jeichenau  and  Tiih  see  p.  Tl. 

The  Mittenwald  road  skirts  the  W.  bank  of  the  lake  to  (  3  M.)  the 
hamlet  of  Walchensee.  It  is  preferable,  however,  to  cross  the  lake 
by  boat  to  (IV2  ^ir-)  Obernach  (fares  for  1,  2,  3,  or  4  pers.  1^/o  J/, 
31/2  -^,  4  Jf  80,  5  J/  30  pf.).  From  the  middle  of  the  lake  a  fine 
view  is  enjoyed. 

r)5V2  M.  Walchensee  (2645';  *Post,  130  beds  at  1 V2-2V2,  pens. 
6-7  Jf),  a  hamlet  charmingly  situated  on  a  bay  of  the  lake,  on  the 
opposite  bank  of  which  are  the  school  and  parsonage  of  the  Klosterl^ 
is  surrounded  with  woods.  Several  new  villas,  where  R.  &  B.  may 
be  obtained. 

Carriage  from  Walchensee  to  Wallgau  6,  with  two  horses  d  J(;  to 
Kochel,  Kriin,  and  Jachenau  8  and  11,  to  Mittenwald  11  and  16,  to  Parten- 


68    /.  R.  1-2.  —  Map,  p. 4(i.        K RUN. 

kirchen  15  and  12  Jl.  —  On  tbe  S.  hank  of  the  lake  are  the  housfls  of  Alllach, 
whence  a  bridle-path  ascends  the  Iloclikopf  (J^'ilb' \  I'/vj  hr. ;  descent  to  Vorder- 
Riss,  see  p.  72).  Near  the  E.  bank  lies  the  wooded  islet  of  Saasau  (private 
property). 

The  road  skirts  the  bay  of  Walchensee,  ascends  the  ridge  of  the 
Katzenkopf  (2775'),  and  again  descends  to  the  (57  M.)  EinsiedL  Inn 
(2640';  64  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  6-8  .//,  well  spoken  of),  near  the  for- 
ester's house  of  Obernach^  at  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  (passage  by  boat, 
see  above).  To  the  left  is  the  road  leading  along  the  S.  bank  to 
Niedernach  (p.  71),  and  to  the  right  the  path  to  Eschenlohe  (p.  47). 
We  now  gradually  ascend  the  pine -clad  valley  of  the  Obernach.  To 
the  right  lies  the  small  Schrnalzer  See.  At  (61  M.)  Wallgau  (2850'; 
Post,  kept  by  Neuner,  good;  hartal,  well  spoken  of),  the  broad 
valley  of  the  Isar  is  reached  (to  Vorder-Riss  and  Tolz,  see  p.  73). 

621/2  M.  Krun  (2870';  Post,  well  spoken  of,  Zur  Schottlkarspitze, 
both  plain)  is  a  village  with  250  inhabitants. 

I-'rom  kriin  a  road  leads  to  the  W.,  past  the  picturesquely  situated 
Barmsee  (290.7),  to  (2'/4  M.)  Klais,  on  tlie  hij^jhroad  from  Mittenwald  to 
I'artenkirchen  (p.  59).  —  The  'Schottelkarspitze  (6720')  may  be  ascended 
Irom  Kriin  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  not  indisppn.«able).  The  road  crosses  the  Isar 
lieside  the  forester's  lodge,  then  ascends  to  the  left,  past  a  royal  shooting- 
lodge,  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Fischbach  Alp  (4605*5  plain  rfmt^.).  Thence  we  descend 
into  the  Fischbach -Tal  and  ascend  again,  by  the  path  coming  from  Vorder- 
lliss  (p.  72),  to  the  ri-ht  to  l2V2  hrs.)  the  Royal  Shooting  Box  (5290'),  over- 
looking the  two  Soiern  Lakes  (5120'),  which  are  magnificently  situated.  Or 
those  with  steady  heads  may  follow  the  Lakaien-Hteig,  which  leads  from 
the  Fischbach  Alp  round  the  Fischbach-Tal  to  (l'/2  h'"-)  the  royal  shooting- 
bo.x.  Thence  a  good  path  ascends  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  top  of  tbe  SchoUelkar.^pitze^ 
with  the  remains  of  a  shooting-box,  which  commands  a  Hue  view.  —  For 
ihe  h'rultenkopf  (QSif)'),  ascended  in  6  hrs.  from  Kriin  via  the  Rindberg 
and  th<'   Locltlal  Alp,  see  p.  52. 

To  the  S.  rises  the  precipitous  Karwendel-Qebirye,  to  the  S.W. 
the  Wetterstein-Gebirge.  Opposite  the  (65  M.)  mouth  of  the  Seinsbarh 
ue  iTosa  the  Isar  twice.    Then  past  the  Huasel-Muhle  (  p.  01)  to  — 

07  M.  Mittenwald  (p.  59). 


13.  From  Munich  to  Bad  Tolz  and  Mittenwald. 

72  M.  Railway  to  (36  M.)  Bad  Tolz  in  IV2-2V4  br.s.  (4  Jf  50,  2  .^  90, 
1  Ji  85pf.).  MotokCar  from  Tolz  to  (6  M.)  Lenggriex,  biime^  dailv  in  50min. ; 
to  (14  M.)  Kochel,  4-6  times  daily  in  IV4  hr.  ;  to  (13  M.)  Tegernsee,  3-5  times 
daily  in  1  hr.  10  niiu.  Diligence  from  Lenggries  to  (12  M.)  Jachenau  daily 
in  21/2  hrs. ;  tu  (15  M  )  Vorder-Riss  daily  in  3'/?  hrs..  and  thence  to  (772  M.) 
Hinler-Ritt  in  2  hrs. 

Munich,  see  p.  4.  —  Quitting  the  central  station  the  train  soon 
turns  towards  the  S.  —  3 1/2  M.  Mittersendling  (1790').  Beyond 
(7  M.)  Grosshesselohe  (1835';  p.  64)  the  Isar  is  crossed  by  a  hand- 
some iron  bridge.  Then  through  wood.  11  M.  Deisenhofen;  16  M. 
Sauerlach  (2030').  —  Beyond  (201/2  M.)  Otierfing  the  Teufels- 
graben  ('devil's  dyke'),  a  deep,  dry  hollow,  is  crossed.  —  221/2  M. 
Holzkirchen  (2240';  *Oberbrau,  40  beds  at  11/4-8  Jt ;  Rail.  Restau- 
rant), the  junction  of  the  lines  to  Rosenheim  (p.  85)  and  Schliersee 


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(_p.  80).  —  26  M.  Ober-  Warngau  (2345';  marked  path  to  the  left  to 
the  Taubenberg  in  1  hr.,  see  p.  81 ).  —  29  M.  Schaftlach  (2485'; 
Post; Rail.  Restaurant;  to  Tegernsee,  see  p.  73).  — 32'  2  M.  Reichers- 
beuem  (2360'),  with  a  handsome  chateau. 

36  M.  Bad  Tolz.  —  Hotels.  At  Tdl: :  Kolbebbrad  ,  with  garden- 
restaurant  \  Klasimerbkad  \,  Bkuckbrad,  with  garden  ;  Zantl,  etc. ;  Bellevuk* 
at  the  station,  with  view,  R.  i'^li-IJl.  At  Krankenheil:  •Kukuotkl  &  Kur- 
HAUS,  open  Ui  May -1st  Oct.,  12U  beds  at  2-8,  board  b  Jl ;  *Kais£RHOk, 
lstMay-15th  Oct.,  105  beds  from  2>  2,  pens,  from  6V2UK;  Hotel  Sedlmaier, 
120  beds  at  2-o.  pens.  G'/rS  Jif;  'Gebmaxia,  45  beds  at  IV2-2,  pens.  51/2  (3  Uif- 

—  Pensions.  Kur  «£•  Badhaus,  40  beds,  pens.  5-6i;-..  jl ;  iSpenger,  6-8  J( ; 
Emilia,  5-7  Jt ;  Thorstein,  7-8  J(  ;  Otto.  6-71/2  Ji  ;  Maria;  Gaissacher  ffavs,  etc. 

—  Railway  Restaurant.  —  Wine  at  Schwaighofer^s.,  in  the  market-place.  — 
Post  d-  Telegraph  Office,  Bahnhof-Str.  —  Visitors''  Tax  (10th  May-lOth  Sept.) 
for  more  than  a  week's  stay,  1  pers.  10,  2  pers.  15,  3  or  more  pers.  18  Jl.  — 
Inquiry  Office,  Ludwig-Str.  '2. 

Bad  Tolz  (216o'),  a  town  with  6000  inhab.,  prettily  situated  on 
the  Isar,  consists  of  the  old  town  on  the  right  bank  and  the  water- 
ing-place of  Krankenheil  (see  below)  on  the  left  bank.  Many  of 
the  houses  are  frescoed  with  Biblical  subjects.  The  War  Monument 
for  1870-71,  in  the  Markt-Strasse,  bears  a  bronze  statue  of  the  im- 
perial general,  Kasper  Winzerer,  of  Tolz  (d.  1642),  whose  tomb  is 
in  the  handsome  Parish  Church  (15th  ceot. ;  restored  in  1906).  The 
local  Historical  Museum  (adm.  Mon.,  Wed.,  &  Frid.  4-6,  20  pf. ;  at 
other  times  50  pf.)  is  worth  visiting.  —  The  ('  ^hr.j  *Kaloarienbery 
(2320';  mountain-indicator)  commands  a  fine  survey  of  the  Isar-Tal : 
in  the  back-ground,  to  the  S.W.,  the  long  Benediktenwand  (p.  66) 
and  the  cone  of  the  Kirchstein  (p.  70),  to  the  S.  the  Juifen  (p.  77). 
At  the  base  is  the  Isarlusl  Re-<taurant  (ferry)  and  just  below  the 
bridge  is  the  *Restaurant  k'olbergarten  (with  bed-rooms).  On  the  left 
bank  of  the  Isar,  '20  miii.  from  the  station  (omn.  20  pf.)  is  Bad  Tolz 
proper  or  Keankenhbil,  with  a  Kur-Oarten,  Konver  sat  ions- Haw, 
covered  Promenade,  and  Bath  House  (bath  2-3V2  •^)-  1'he  water  is 
conducted  in  leaden  pipes  from  the  springs,  4  M.  distant,  on  the 
S.W.  slope  of  the  Blomberg,  and  contains  natron  and  iodine.  About 
1  M.  from  the  Isar  bridge  is  the  ZoUhaus  (Inn,  with  baths),  on  a  hill 
a  little  short  of  which  is  the  Alpenhaus  aufdem  Kogel  (Inn,  15  beds 
at  1-2,  pens.  5-8  Jif).  The  banks  of  the  Isar,  close  to  the  town,  are 
laid  out  with  extensive  woods  and  promenades. 

Excursions  (paths  all  indicated  by  marks;  guide,  Michael  Flotsmann). 
To  (3/4  hr.)  Gaisach  (2i30';  Pens.  Villa  Diana,  pens.  l^^l>M;  Jagerwirt),  with 
fine  view  from  the  Lange  Bank,  by  the  S.  wall  of  the  cemetery;  by  the 
Lenggries  road  (left  bank)  via  Arzbuch  to  the  (li/4hr.)  Schweizer  (inn),  with 
line  view;  by  (3  4  hr.)  Wackersberg  (M50';  Ncuwirt;  Altwirt)  and  the  Baunhof 
(on  the  right  the  Pest-Kapelle),  in  the  vallev  of  the  Steinhach,  to  (2/4  hr.') 
the  Waldherrn  Alp  (2790";  rfmts.).  —  Beyond  the  (1  M.)  ZoUhaus  (sec  above) 
to  the  left,  before  the  first  bridge,  via  the  (20  min.)  Sauersberg  and  the 
(V4  hr.)  Sudhaus  (rfmts.),  to  (8  min.)  the  Krankenheil  Springs  (26400,  and 
thence  to  (i>/4  hr.)  the  top  of  the  Blomberg  (41C0'),  on  which  is  the  Blom- 
berghaus  ('Inn,  open  all  the  year  rtund,  18  beds)  and  whence  we  have  a 
charmii;g  view.  The  shortest  route  from  Tolz  follows  the  Bichl  road  and, 
at  the  (2'/2  M.)  log-hut  (station  of  the  mot.jr-umnibus,  see  p.  70j,  ascends 
a  winding   path  to  the  left  to  the  (I'/i  hr.)  summit  (goud  toboggan-run  in 


70    /.  R,  13.-   Map,  p.  68.     LENGliRlES.  From  Munich 

winter).  —  From  the  Blomberg  two  paths  lead  to  the  'Zwiesel  (4426'),  one 
direct  in  35  min.,  the  other  diverging  to  the  k-ft  to  (.26  min.)  the  Schnaitacher 
Alp^  about  10  luin.  from  the  summit,  on  which  there  is  a  shelter -hut. 
Extensive  view.  The  descent  may  be  made  from  the  Schnaitacher  Alp  at 
a  somewhat  steep  angle,  crossing  several  grassy  expanses,  to  a  footi>ath, 
which  leads  to  the  left  through  wood  and  descends  through  the  valley  of 
the  Steinbach  to  the  (1  hr.)  Waldhcrrn  Alp  and  past  the  Pest-Kapclle  (on 
the  left)  to  (Vi  hr.)  Wackcrsberg  (p.  69).  Thence  either  direct  to  (»/4  hr.) 
Tolz,  or  via  the  Dachshohle  to  the  (40  min.)  ZoUhaus,  Or  we  may  descend 
direct  from  the  Zwiesel  to  the  W.  to  (I'/s  hr.)  Heilbrunn  (marked  path  :;  see 
below).  —  The  *Buchberg  (2815';  splendid  view)  may  be  ascended  in  l>/4  hr. 
by  a  fine  path,  to  the  right,  just  short  of  the  ZoUhaus,  or  we  may  take 
the  motor- diligence  as  far  as  the  StaVauer  Weiher  (see  below)  and  then 
ascend  to  the  right  to  Oberbvchen. 

[From  Bad  Tolz  to  Kocuel,  I41/2  M.,  motor  service  4-6  times 
(lailyin  summer  in  13/4hr,  The  road  leads  to  tlieW.,  past  tLe(l*/2M.) 
Znllhaus  (p.  G9),  the  (21/2  M.)  log -hut  (station  for  the  Blom- 
berg-Hans,  p.  69),  Vorder-Stallau ,  the  StaUauer  Weiher  ('2330'), 
and  (41/2  ^^')  Hinter-Stallnu,  to  (6  M.)  Ober-Enzenau,  i^M.to  the  8. 
of  the  baths  of  Heilbrunn  (2235';  Kurhaus,  50  beds  at  7-30  jjT 
weekly;  Belle vue,OT^eu  May-Oct.,  35  beds  at  1V2-3,  pens,  from  5  ^^ ; 
Post).  The  Adelheidsquelle  here  contains  bromine  and  iodine.  The 
road  goes  on  via  Unter -Steinbach  to  (O'/^  M.)  Bichl  (p.  66),  and 
thence  by  the  road  passing  Benediktbeucrn  and  Ried  to  (14'  2  ^1-) 
Kochel  (p.  66). 

From  Bad  Tolz  to  thk  Walchknsee  \i\  Jachknau  (23*/2  M.; 
motor-car  to  Lenggries  in  summer  5  times  daily  in  "^f^  hr. ;  thence 
diligence  to  Jachenau  once  daily  in  2'/2hr8. ;  one-horse  carr.  to  Ur- 
feld  30,  two-horse  45-50  M).  The  road  follows  the  E.  side  of  the 
broad  Isar-Tal  to  (6  M.)  Lenggries  (2230' ;  Post,  bed  l^V'^  -^/'  well 
spoken  of;  Altwirt,  40  beds  at  1V4-2,  pens.  372-5  J/l,  plain  but 
good;  Schiener).  [The  footpath  via  Wocfcersftgr^  (p.  69 )  is  recom- 
mended to  pedestrians.]  The  grand-ducal  brewery,  with  an  old- 
German  tip-room,  and  the  (1/2  hr.)  Kbpfl  command  pretty  views. 
About  1  M.  to  the  S.  is  the  Grand-Duke  of  Luxembourg's  chateau 
of  Hohenburg,  with  a  park  (rfmts.). 

Mountain  Ascknts  (guide,  Dionys  Oreil).  The  Benediktenwand  (5910') 
may  be  ascended  in  5V2  hrs.,  with  guide,  by  the  Ldngental  Alp  and 
Probst  Alp.  This  a.'^cent  is  longer  but  more  interesting  than  that  from 
Bcnediktbeuern  (p.  66).  —  The  Brauneck  (5100')  is  easily  ascended  via  the 
Garland  Alp  in  21/2  hrs.,  with  guide;  open  shelter-hut  on  the  top.  We 
may  descend  to  the  Brauneck  Alp  (4735')  and  thence  ascend  (1  hr.)  the 
Kirchstein  (5500"),  with  a  monument  to  Emp.  William  I,  and  a  fine  view. 
—  The  Geigerstein  (48'JO';  3  hrs.,  with  guide)  olfera  no  very  great  attrac- 
tion. —  The  Kampen  (5235')  and  the  Fockenstein  (5125'),  both  of  which 
may  be  ascended  in  3-3'/2  hrs.  via  the  Hirschbach-Tal,  are  two  intei eating 
points.  (Descent  to  the  Bauer  in  der  Au  and  to  Tegernsee,  see  p.  74.)  —  The 
Silberkopf  (Seekarkreuz,  5255')  is  easily  ascended  in  3  hra.  via  the  Seekar 
Alp  (4380');  thence  to  the  Kampen  in  2V2  hrs.  by  the  arete,  for  adepts 
only.  —  Another  easy  ascent  is  that  of  the  *Ilos8stein  (5570';  3-3Vi!  hrs.). 
The  route  leads  via  Schloss  Hohenburg,  crosses  the  brook  at  some  small 
cottages,  proceeds  througli  meadows  and  wood,  and  (1  hr.)  forks.  We 
proceed  straight  on  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kalte  Briinnl  and  past  the  poor  Eoas- 
Hutte   to    the  fence,    (1  hr.)  Maria- L  ck ,   and   the  (V2  br.)  Rosssteitir  Eutten 


to  Mittemrald.  JACHENAU.     Map,p.6.s.~ I.  R.13.    71 

(4860'J,  and  thence  either  diroct  viii  the  arete  id  ^/t  hr.  (steady  head  ro- 
qaired),  or  to  the  left  through  the  'Kar'  1 1  the  (V2  hr.)  Tegernseer  HUtte  <m 
the  Buchstein - Scharle^  between  the  Rossstein  and  the  Buchatein  (4  mat- 
tresses; key  must  be  brought),  lU  min.  below  the  summit,  by  the  E.  arete. 
Beautiful  and  extensive  view  from  the  top.  [From  the  fork  fsee  above) 
the  meadow-path  to  the  right  debouches  in  ;i  r.-u^rh  cart-track  leading  to 
tlie  (I  hr.)  Rdhrlnwos-Alp,  whence  a  marked  path  ascends  to  the  {Vjn  hr.) 
lioisstein-Hutten  (see  above).]  From  the  Tegcrnseer  Hlitte  the  Buchstein 
(5625'!  may  be  ascended  in  12  min.  by  skilful  climbers  throuirh  a  kind  of 
cheminee  (wire-rope,  steps).  —  Descent  to  the  (2>  2hrs.)  Batter  mderAu  (p.  74), 
to  (3'/2  brs.)  Bad  Kreuth  (p.  76),  or  to  (I'/a  lir.)  the  Bayerteald  Iim  (p.  77).  — 
A  .similar  view  i.s  commanded  by  the  SchSnberg  (SiSio'),  ascended  from 
Fleck  via  the  Schonherg  Alp  in  3  hrs. 

The  road  crosses  the  Isar  (to  the  left,  the  ('hateau  of  Hohenburg 
see  p.  70)  and  reaches  (8V2  M.)  Wegscheid  (2260' ;  Pfaffensteffl, 
rustic).  The  road  now  quits  the  valley  of  the  Isar  and  enters  tlie 
Jachenan,  a  secluded  valley,  12  M.  in  length,  watered  by  the  Jnchen. 
16'  2  M.  Inn  sum  Back  ( 2430').  From  the  ( 18  M.)  village  of  Jachenau 
(2590';  *Pfund  zur  Post,  30  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5-6  J/;  Neuwirt) 
a  road  to  the  left  leads  through  the  Jachen-Klamm  to  Niedemach 
and  along  the  S.  bank  of  the  Walchensee  to  Altlach  and  (8'/2  M.  ) 
Obemach  (p.  68).  The  road  to  Urfeld  continues  to  ascend  over  the 
Fieberherg  (2900')  and  then  descends  through  wood  to  (211/2  ^^-1 
Sachenbach,  at  the  N.E.  end  of  the  Walchem^ee^  whence  it  follows 
the  N.  bank  to  (23V2  M)  TJrftld  (p.  67).} 

Fhom  Bai>  Tolz  to  Mittbnwald  (36  M.  ;  diligence  to  Hinter- 
Riss  daily  in  6'/2  hrs.  \  carr.  to  Vordier-Riss  25,  with  two  horses 
40  ../{f).  To  (6  M.)  Linggries,  see  p.  TO.  The  road  then  follows  the 
right  bank  of  the  Isar,  passing  Anger,  to  ( 8V2  M- )  Fleck  (2275'; 
Killer's  Inn,  good),  with  a  cellulose  factory,  and  (10  M.)  Winkel. 

From  the  OerbJhauer,  3/<  ^-  from  Winkel,  a  marked  path  ascends  to 
the  left  through  wood  to  the  (2  hrs.)  'Hochalpe  (4685'),  which  commands 
a  fine  view.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the  (I'/a  hr.)  Stuben  Alp,  on 
the  road  from  Kreuth  to  the  Achensee  (p.  77). 

The  valley  narrows.  On  the  left  are  abrupt,  wooded  slopes,  on 
the  right  flows  the  river  in  its  wide  and  gravelly  bed.  The  road 
crosses  the  Walchen  ox  Achen  and  the  Durrach,  and  reaches  (15V2^I-) 
Fall  (2430';  *FaUerhof,  40  beds  at  i^/i-l^k,  pens.  4-5V2  -//)•  ^">" 
the  right  is  a  rapid  of  the  Isar,  here  hemmed  in  by  a  rocky  barrier. 

On  the  right  bank  of  the  Walchen  or  Achen  a  narrow  but  good  road 
runs  through  picturesque  gorges  to  join  the  (6V2  M.)  Achensee  post-road 
(omn.  to  Glashiitte  daily  in  summer,  seep.  77;  one-horse  carr.  to  Scholas- 
tika  20  Ji).  —  The  easy  ascent  of  the  Juifen  (6520' ;  see  p.  77)  takes 
4V2  hrs.,  with  guide.  —  The  Lerchkogel  (5535' ;  4V2  hr.s.,  with  guide)  is 
an  attractive  ascent  via  the  (lV2hr.)  Klamm-Bnicke  and  the  (3  hrs*.)  Lerch- 
kogel Alp.  —  A  very  fine  point  of  view  is  the  'Scharfreiter  (Schafreuter ; 
BSQCy  :  5'  '2-6  hr.s.  ^  guide  advisable  ;  provisions  should  be  taken)  We  diverge 
to  the  left  from  the  road  to  the  Riss  after '2  hr.,  and  ascend  (red  marks) 
via  the  Wiei  Alp  and  by  a  winding  path  through  fine  woi'd  to  the  Grammert- 
eck  (,f>060'),  and  thence  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Afooten  Alp  (530.5')  and  to  the  left 
round  the  Kdlbereck  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit  (fine  view).  The  de.scent  may 
be  made  to  the  saddle  in  the  direction  of  the  Baumgavten-Joch  and  then 
to  the  right  to  (8  hrs.)  Hinter-Rist  fp.  72);  or  from  the  Moor-en  Alp  to  the 
2V2   hrs.)  Oswald-Hutte  (p.  72). 


72    l.R.13.  —  Map,-p.6S.     HINTER-RISS. 

The  valley  expands.  21  M.  Vorder-Riss  ("2650';  Kapfhnmmer, 
by  the  saw-mill,  well  spoken  of),  a  royal  shooting-lodge  on  a  pine- 
clad  hill  at  the  confluence  of  the  Rissbach  with  the  Isar. 

From  Vorder-Riss  to  the  Walchensee  (p.  67).  A  marked  bridle- 
path diverges  to  the  right  about  3  M.  from  Vorder-Riss  and,  passing  to 
the  right  ot"  the  Horhkopf  (4275'),  leads  to  (4  hrs.)  Altloch.  The  ascent  i.f 
the  nochkopf,  with  a  royal  shooting-lodge  and  fine  view,  takes  1  hr.  more. 

[Through  the  Riss  to  the  Achensee,  9  hrs.  (road  a?  far  as  the 
Hagel-Hiitte;  diligence  to  Hinter-Riss  daily,  seep.  68).  The  valley 
contracts  at  (3  M.)  the  Oswald-Hutte  (2760'),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Fermersbdch-Tal.  (To  Mittenwaid  via  the  VereinsAlp,  see  p.  61.) 
We  now  cross  the  Tyrolese  frontier. 

7V2  M.  Hinter-Riss  (3055'),  a  shooting-lodge  of  the  Duke  of 
Coburg,  in  a  finely-wooded  valley.  At  the  foot  of  the  chateau  is  the 
Klosterl  Inn,  and  1  M.  farther  on  is  the  *Alp€nhof  Inn  (3100'; 
50  beds  at  1  K.  40-2  K.  40  ft.,  pens.  5-7  K.). 

Excursion's  (paths  generally  marked  ;  guide,  Alois  Norz).  To  the  grand 
rocky  amphitheatre  in  the  Rhontal  (Torkopf,  Wankspitze,  Steinkarlspitze, 
Wechselkopf),  11/4  hr.  as  far  as  the  Alp  (4155').  —  To  the  S.  into  the 
Tortal  (l'/>  br.  to  the  Korau,  where  the  valley  bends  to  the  W.).  —  To  the 
Schonalpen-Joch  (6515'),  an  agreeable  and  oasv  expedition  (3-31/2  hrs).  — 
The  following  are  difficult  ascents  (guides,  15-18  «'.) :  Ritser  Falk  (7890'), 
Laliderer  Falk  (7910'),  Ilochglilck  (SASO"),  Eiskarlspiize  (8810'),  Spritzkur$piUe 
(8560'),  OrubenkarspHze  (8740'),  and  Kaltw as serkar spitz e  (8970'). 

To  Ladiz  and  the  Lalider-Tal,  a  whole  day's  excursion  (8V-'-ll  hrs.)- 
A  road  leads  to  the  S.  through  the  Johannes-Tal  to  the  (272  hrs.)  Kleine 
Ahomhoden  (4585'),  with  a  shooting-box ;  thence  to  the  left  (marked  path) 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Ladiz  Alp  (5155'),  which  commands  a  view  of  the  tremen- 
dous cliflFs  of  the  Birkkarspit/e,  Kaltwasserkarspitze,  etc.;  then  over  the 
Ladiz-Jdchl  (6000'),  between  the  Ladizkopf  and  the  Mahnkopf,  to  the 
(IV2  br.)  shooting-lodge  (5007'),  the  (V4  hr.)  Lalider  Alp  (5004').  grandly 
situated,  and  through  the  Lalider-Tal  back  to  (3'/»  hrs.)  Hinter-Riss.  Or 
we  may  again  ascend  from  the  Lalider  Alp  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hohljoch  (5875'), 
between  the  Teufelskopf  and  the  Kiihkarspitze,  which  may  also  be  reached 
in  2  hrs.  direct  from  Ladiz,  via  the  Spielist-Joch  {d'^ib')  and  along  the  im- 
posing Laliderwand;  thence  we  descend,  leaving  the  Lalider- Ilorhleger  Alp 
(5820")  on  the  left,  to  (I'A  br.)  the  Eng  Alp  &mO'\  Eng  Inn,  20  beds,  1/4  hr. 
farther  on),  in  a  fine  situation  at  the  base  of  the  huge  SpritzkarspUze  (8.5'iO'), 
and  return  to  (31/4  hrs.)  Hinter-Riss  through  the  Engtal  (see  below).  From 
the  Eng  via  Grammai  to  Pertisau,  see  p.  80  (guide  10  K.) ;  over  the  Lamsen- 
Joch  to  Scfiwaz,  see  p.  222  (guide  15  K.).  —  From  Hinter-Riss  to  the  Vereins 
Alp  and  to  Mittenwaid.  see  p.  61.  —  Across  the  Hochalm  to  Scharnitz.  see 
p.  62  (guide  15  KA. 

From  Hinter-Riss  (provisions  should  be  taken  ;  guide,  8  K.,  un- 
iief"essary)  the  road  ascends  gently,  past  the  mouths  of  the  Johannes- 
Tal  and  Lalider-Tal.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Hagel-Hiitte  (3575'),  where  the 
liisstal '(ahoxe  this  point  called  the  Engtal)  turns  towards  the  S. 
(see  above).  TUe  road  from  the  Hagel-Hiitte  to  Pertisau  is  not 
practicable  for  carriages.  We  ascend  in  windings  through  wood, 
passing  the  ruinous  Plumser  Niederleger  (4580^),  to  the  (2^2  brs.) 
Plumser  Joch  (5425'),  which  commands  a  pretty  view.  We  descend 
in  zigzags  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Gem  Alp  (3845';  inn),  and  through  the 
wooded  Gernial  to  the  (I72  tir.)  Pertisau  (p.  79).] 


TEGERNSEE.  Map,  p.  74.  —  I.  R.  1 4.   IS 

The  road  to  Mitten wald  crosses  the  Isar,  and  follows  the  left 
side  of  the  secluded  valley  to  (3072  M.)  Wallgau  (p.  68),  oji  the  high- 
road from  the  Walchensee  to  (36  M.)  Mittenwald  (p.  59). 

From  Vokder-Riss  by  the  Soiern  Lakes  to  Mittenwald,  9-10  hrs., 
attractive.  After  crossing  tbe  Rissbacb.  the  bridle-path  ascends  the  Fisch- 
bach-Tal  tn  the  left,  passing  the  HundstaU-HHtte  (4060'),  to  the  (5  hrs.) 
royal  shooting-bnx  at  the  Soiern  Lakes  (5290';  ascent  of  the  Schotfelkar- 
tpilze,  see  p.  (58).  Thence  it  ascends  to  the  left  to  (1  hr  )  the  saddle  of 
the  Jdgersruh  (6225'),  between  the  Krapfenkarspitze  and  the  Soiernspitze. 
We  descend  into  the  Sttinkar,  tht-n  I'roceed  to  the  ri^ht  alonjr  the  clitls 
(fine  views  of  the  Acbensee  and  Karwondel  niouniains)  to  the  (I  hr.)  Jochl 
(58&')').  and  descend  to  the  (V-.-  hr.)  Vereins  Alp  and  (2'/-.'  br.s.)  Mittenwald 
(p.  50). 

14.  From  Munich  to  Tegernsee  and  to  Jenbach 
via  the  Achensee. 

e^'/z  M.  Railway  to  (37  M.)  Tegernsee  in  i^lt-'iM-z  hrs.  (5  ^30,  ^  JC  40, 
Jl  20  pf.).  MuTOK  Diligence  trum  Tegernsee  to  (23  M.)  the  Achensee 
(Schnlastika)  7  times  daily  in  July  and  Aug.  in  2  hrs.  (4  M),  on  Sun.  and 
holidays  only  in  Sept.  Also,  motor-car  from  Tegernsee  to  Bad  Krtuth, 
8  times  daily  \\\  50  minutes.  —  One-horse  carriage  from  Tegernsee  to  Bad 
Kreuth  7,  two-horse  12  Jl,  to  Schohustika  16  or  24,  to  Jenbach  24  or  42  Jl ; 
from  Scholastika  to  Bad  Kreuth  14  or  22,  to  Tegernsee  20  or  30^:.:  two- 
horse  carr.  from  Jenbach  to  Tad  Kreuth  36.  Tegernsee  44  K.  (driver's  fee 
and  tolls  included).  —  Steamboat  on  the  Achensee  from  the  Scholastika 
to  Seespitz  (and  back)  eight  times  daily  in  summer  in  50  min.  (1  K.  80  or 
1  K.  30 /».).  —  Railway  from  Seespitz  to  Jenbach  (in  summer  8  trains  daily 
in  39  min.)  in  connection  with  the  steamboat  (see  pp.  80,  221). 

Railway  to  ('29  M.)  Schaftlach,  see  p.  69.  The  line  to  Tegernsee 
makes  a  wide  bend  to  the  S.E.,  at  first  through  wood  and  then  with 
a  view  of  the  mountains  (on  the  right,  the  Benediktenwand^.  — 
321/2  M.  Moosrain.  —  34  M.  Gmund  (2425';  Station  Hotel,  26  beds 
at  11/2-3  ►^Z  Oberstoger ;  Herzoy  Maximilian,  50  beds  at  11/4-3, 
pens.  6-7  ^ ;  Am  Gasteig^,  where  the  Mangfall  emerges  from  the 
Tegernsee.    A  little  to  the  S.  is  a  swimming-bath. 

The  pretty  ^Tegernsee  (2380';  33  4  M.' long,  II/4  xM.  broad)  is 
surrounded  by  fine  mountains,  the  slopes  of  which  are  covered  with 
trees  and  meadows  a  long  way  up;  on  the  E.  are  the  Neureut  and 
Bauingartenberg,  on  the  S.  the  Wallberg  and  Setzberg,  on  the  S.W. 
and  W.  the  Ringspitzen,  Hirschberg,  Kanipen,  and  Fockenstein. 

Motor  Launch  from  Gmund  ('/a  M.  from  the  rail,  station)  9  times  daily 
in  55  min.  (6)  pf )  to  S»;hwaighof  and  i^ice  versd^  stopping  at  Kaltenbrunn, 
Seeglas,  St.  Quirin,  Wiesaee,  Tegemsee-Cafe  am  See,  Tegernsee-Po3t, 
Egern  Ferry,  Egern-Bachmayr,  and  Rottach-Schwaighof.  —  The  best  sur- 
vey of  the  whole  lake  is  obtained  just  before  reaching  Kaltenbrunn  (2485'; 
rfmts.),  a  ducal  farm  1  M.  to  the  W.  of  Gmund  (motor-launch  from 
Tegernsee  in  25  min.,  see  above  ;  rowing-boat  in  1  hr.,  1  Jif  40  pf.).  From 
Kaltenbrunn  Egern  (p.  74)  may  be  reached  in  2^/4  hrs.  by  the  car- 
riage-road along  the  W.  bank  via  Wies.'ee  (p.  75).  —  A  path  (red  marks) 
ascends  fri'm  Gmund    to  the  (2  hrs.)  top  of  the  'yeureut  (p.  7.5). 

From  Gmund  the  line  leads  along  the  E.  bank,  via. Sf.  Quirin, to  — 

37  M.  Tegernsee.  —  Hotels.  *Serben- Hotel,  V2  M.  to  the  N.W. 
of  the  station,  on  the  lake,  open  15th  May-15th  Oct.,  45  beds  at  2V2-6, 
pens,  from  8  Jt;  'Bahn-Hotel  Miggl.  50  beds  at  2-4,  B.  i  J(i  Post,  80  beds 


74     /.   Route  li.  TEGERNSEE.  From  Munich 

at  2-5,  H,  2/4,  pens.  7-8  ^4?;  Steinmktz,  with  a  peasants''  theatre  (see  belmv), 
80  beds  at  2-5,  B.  1,  pens.  7-10  J(,  Gi'GtJKMos,  with  terrace,  50  beds  at 
2-4  J(,  both  on  the  lake;  Tegkknsebr  Hok,  56  beds  at  IV2  3'/-.',  pens.  4'/2- 
6', 2  ^4i;  AhvBAVii  {Schand I),  unpretending.  —  Pens.  Villa  Waldruhe,  quietly 
situated  aiuont;  woods,  pens.  41/2-8  J(.  —  Lodgings  abundant.  —  At  Rottach 
(.p.  76) :  HoTKL  Seerosk,  37  beds  at  lV2-2'/2,  pens.  4V2-7  M;  Plendl,  bed 
from  l'/2  M;  Zdm  Rosser;  Ddftlmuhle.  —  At  Egeni  (p.  76):  'Bartlma 
or  Bachmair,  100  beds  at  \^l-i-^Jl;  Gasthof  zur  Uebkrfahrt,  70  beds  at 
1-3  Jt,  with  lake-baths-,  Seerosk;  Hads  Reinhard,  with  cafe-restaurant, 
65  beds  at  l'/4-3  jU.  —  Beer  at  the  BrdustUbl,  in  the  ducal  chateau;  Sommer- 
keller,  with  veranda,  a  little  to  the  N.  of  the  chateau  (open  on  Sun.,  Wed., 
Frid.,  <fe  Sat.  afternoons).  Restaurant  SchiessstdHe  in  the  Alpbach-Tal  (see 
below).  —  Cafes.  Wiener  Cafi  am  See;  Hysam  and  Mayer.  l)oth  on  the 
Alpbach ;  Seeperle,  tn  the  N.  of  the  Serben-Hotel.  —  Lake  Baths,  behind 
the  Gnggemos  Hotel  and  V2  M.  to  the  S.  of  the  village.  —  Peasants'^  Theatre 
in  July  and  Aug.  at  the  Hot.  Steinmetz  (see  above). 

Boat,  with  rower,  for  1-2  pers.  1  ^  per  hr.,  3-4  pers.  1  .>^  20,  5-6  pers. 
i  Jf  iO  pf.  Sailing  boats  also.  —  Motor  Launch,  see  p.  73.  In  addition  to 
the  regular  trips  local  boats  ply  from  Tegcrnsee-Post  to  Rottach  (Schwaig- 
hof),  Egern.  and  Abtcinkel  12-14  times  daily. 

Tegernsee  (23^0'),  a  charmingly  situated  village  (^1742  inhab.), 
attracts  numerous  visitors  in  summer  and  winter.  Beautiful  walks 
in  the  environs.  The  lange  Schloss,  formerly  a  Benedictine  abbey, 
said  to  have  been  founded  in  719,  and  suppressed  in  1803,  now 
belongs  to  Duchess  Maria  Josepha  of  Bavaria;  the  N.  wing  contains 
a  brewery.  Above  the  portal  of  the  Church  is  an  ancient  relief  in 
marble  (1457),  representing  the  princely  founders  of  the  abbey. 

Environs  (numerous  guide-posts).  From  the  Hotel  Steinmetz  we  as- 
cend the  Larchenwald-Stras.^e,  then  turn  to  the  right,  and  beyond  Villa 
Waldruhe,  at  the  beginning  of  the  Larch  Wood,  ascend  the  steps  to  the 
left  to  (20  min.)  the  Pfliegelhof  ('J765'  \  restaurant),  with  a  fine  view  (.still 
finer  from  the  Pjliegeleck,  3525',  V*  ^t-  bigher  up,  to  the  E.).  —  The  path 
straight  on  beyond  Villa  Waldruhe,  ascending  through  the  larch  forest, 
leads  to  the  (20  rain.)  Grosse  Parapluie  (2625'),  whence  we  have  a  charm- 
ing view  of  the  upper  end  of  the  lake  ('Egeruer  Winkel').  The  Grosse 
Parapluie  is  reached  by  footpaths  from  various  points  on  the  Rottach 
road;  the  path  beginning  8  min.  from  the  S.E.  angle  of  the  Schloss,  passes 
a  monument  to  the  poet  Karl  Stieler  (1842-85).  To  the  right  of  this  route, 
3  min.  below  the  Parapluie,  a  path  leads  to  the  (6  min.)  Leeberger  (restau- 
rant, 10  beds  at  IV2  Jl)i  commanding  a  similar  view  to  that  from  the 
Parapluie. 

From  the  station  a  cart-road  leads  in  40  min.  to  the  Cafe  Scherer 
(3150');  tine  view  from  the  terrace.  We  may  return  through  the  Alpbach- 
Tal  (1/2  hr.). 

Bauer  in  der  Au.  We  cross  by  boat  (in  '/4  hr.,  50  pf.)  or  motor-launch 
to -46t^tn*cJ  (Abwinkel  Inn;  Sapplkeller).  Thence  we  may  follow  the  road 
via  Bitch,  or  (preferable)  turn  to  the  right  at  Q/4  hr.)  the  intersection 
with  the  Kaltenbrunn  and  Egern  road,  cross  the  Sollbach,  and  ascend  by 
a  pleasant  forest-path,  first  on  the  right,  then  on  the  left  bank,  to  (3/4  hr.) 
the  Bauer  in  der  Au  (2r.9ry;  rfmts.).  A  road  leads  hence  via  (IV2  hr.) 
the  Schwarzpn/enn  Alp  (.3375')  to  (IV2  hr.)  Bad  Kreuth  (p.  76).  Ascent  of 
ihe.  Hirschberg  (2^li\iT!^.),  .'.ee  p.  75.  iJowsiem  (5570*),  from  the  Schwarzentenn 
Alp  via  the  Kossslein-Huiten  in  21/2  hrs.,  and  Buchstein  (5625'),  via  the  Bucher 
Alp  in  2  hrs.,  see  p.  70.  —  A  pleasant  expedition  may  be  made  to  Lenggkies 
(4  hrs.)  by  a  route  diverging  to  the  right  (finger-post)  from  the  above- 
mentioned  road  about  2  M.  from  the  farm,  crossing  the  brook,  and  ascend- 
ing first  to  the  left  and  then  to  the  right  beside  the  Slinkergraben  (sul- 
phur-springs) to  the  (I  hr.)  saddle  between  the  Kampen  (5.500';  left)  and 
the  Fockenstein  (5125';  right ;  each  of  which  may  be  ascended  hence  in  1  hr. ; 
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Uohenhuvg^  1  M.  from  Lenggries  (p.  70).  —  Fmm  the  Kaner  in  der  An  wc 
may  return  by  a  road  to  the  right,  on  the  slope  of  the  Ringhevg  (not 
advisable  in  damp  weather);  where  it  emerges  from  the  wood  (1  M.)  a 
footpath  descends  to  the  right  to  (1  hr.)  Egern  Ferry  (see  below). 

Freihaus  (2705';  restaurant).  We  cross  by  rowing-boat  (in  25  min., 
I  Jl)  or  motor-launch  to  Wiessee  (Post;  Pichler),  and  then  ascend  to  the 
N.W.  (25  min.).  From  the  Freihaus  a  fine  path  through  wood  leads  to 
the  S.  to  the  (10  min.)  Prinzeiiruhe  (view)  and  thence  across  the  Zeiselbacli^ 
finally  following  the  Sollbach  to  C^  rain.)  the  road  to  Kaltenbrunn  and 
Egern  (p.  74). 

The  Falls  of  the  Rottach  are  situated  in  a  pictnrcsqne  ravine,  51/4  M. 
from  Tegernsee.  The  road  leads  from  (l'/2  M.)  Rottach  on  the  left  bank 
of  the  Rottach  (of  footpath  along  the  stream),  passing  (V*  hr.)  Hagrain 
(Hahn),  to  (1  hr.)  Enter- Rottach  (2565';  ckan  inn);  V"^  M.  farther  on  a 
finger-post  shows  where  the  path  descends  to  the  right  to  the  picturesque 
falls  (SO-IOC  in  height);  the  path  rejoins  the  road  higher  up.  The  Boden- 
schneid  (5475')  may  he  a.-cended  from  Enter-Uottach  in  2  hrs.,  attractive 
(more  convenient' ascent  from  Neuhaus,  see  p.  82).  —  The  road  proceeds 
through  wood  to  the  Wechsel  {33%^,  and  descends  through  the  picturesque 
valley  of  the  Weisse  Falepp  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  the  forester's  house  of  Falepp 
(p.  82).  Thence  by  the  Spitzing-See  to  Scfiliersee  4'/2  hrs.,  and  from  Schlier- 
see  to  Tegernsee  S'/a  brs.  The  whole  round  forms  a  pleasant  drive  of 
10  hrs.  (carriage  20  Ji,  with  two  horses  30  .#). 

The  "Neureut  (4145'),  l'/*  br.  to  the  N.E.  From  the  station  a  bridle- 
path (horse  Q  J()  and  footpaths  ascend  past  the  ^cnger-Schlost  and  through 
wood.  At  the  top  is  the  NeuretU- Ham  (*Inn,  open  also  in  winter,  bed 
IV2  -M),  with  alpine  garden  and  splendid  view  (to  the  S.  the  Venediger). 
Ski-ing  and  tobogganing  in  winter.  —  From  the  Neureut-Uaus  a  marked 
path  leads  to  the  E.  over  the  Oindelalp-Schneid  (4366'),  with  fine  views 
of  the  Schliersee,  the  Kaiser  Gebirge,  etc.,  to  the  (V*  br.)  Gindel  Alp  (407.5'; 
rfmts.);  from  a  fingerpo"«t  on  the  right,  just  before  reaching  the  alp.  a 
path  descends  through  the  Breitenb:\ch-Tal   to  (l^*  hr.)  Schliersee  (p.  81). 

Riederstein  (3956'),  1^4  hr.  to  the  S.K.  We  may  a<=cend  either  from 
(20  min.)  the  Pjliegelhof  (p.  74)  via  the  PJliegeleck  in  IV2  hr.  (the  longer 
but  better  route;  finally  by  a  'Route  de  Calvaire'  with  14  station.*);  or 
from  the  Leeberger  (p.  74)  in  I1/4  hr.  (not  recommended  in  wet  weather). 
The  Conspicuous  chapel  .stands  on  a  precipitou-  rock.  It  may  t>e  reached 
in  VJti  hr.  also  from  the  Schwaig/iof  (p.  76)  and  from  the  Alpbach-Tal 
(see  above).  —  From  the  Riederstein  a  marked  path  ascends  to  the  E. 
along  the  crest  of  the  hill  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Baumgarten  Alp  (44S0';  rfmts.) 
and  the  (20  min.)  Baumgartenschneid  (4750').  whence  an  extensive  pano- 
rama is  obtained.  A  descent  leads  from  the  Alp  to  the  Prinzcn  -  Weg 
(p.  81)  and  through  the  Alpbach-Tal  to  (2  hrs.)  Tegernsee. 

The  '^Hirschberg  (5i80';  31/2-4  hrs.)  is  easily  reached.  The  ascent  is 
best  made  from  Scharling  (p.  76),  which  may  be  reached  either  by  motor- 
diligence  from  Tegernsee  station  (26  min.),  or  by  motor-launch  to  Egern 
Ferry  (8  min. J,  and  thence  by  road  to  (3  M.)  Scharling.  Here,  or  1/2  M. 
before,  we  divertie  to  the  right  from  the  road,  and  follow  a  bridle  -  path 
(mule  10  J()  through  wood  via  the  (1  Lr.)  Holzpoint  Alp  (3705')  to  the 
{^l\  hr.)  Ringberg-Satiel  Thence  we  ascend  the  Kratzer  (to  the  left)  to  the 
{*l\  hr.)  Hiy$chberg-Haus  (4955';  Inn,  open  also  in  winter,  55  beds  &i'2Jl; 
telephone),  on  the  Luckereck  above  the  Lucken  -  Alp ,  25  min.  below  the 
summit.  Splendid  view  at  the  top  (panorama,  50  pf.).  Descent  via  the 
Weidherg  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Dorf  Kreuth  fp.  76),  or  from  the  Ringberg-Sattel 
to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  Bauer  in  der  Au  (p.  74).     Tobogganing  in  winter. 

The  -Wallberg  (5650';  3V2-4  hrs.)  is  easily  ascended.  We  take  the 
motor-launch  10  (12  min.)  Egern-Bachmayr,  follow  the  narrow  street  to 
the  left  (before  reaching  the  church)  to  C/zbr.)  Oberach  (Glasl-Wirt,  with 
mountain-carriages  and  mules  for  hire)  and  hence  proceed  by  a  winding 
road  to  the  {2^/i  hrs.)  Wallberg- Eavs  (4S00' ;  *Inn,  open  in  winter  al?o, 
20  beds  at  2  Jk  and  3f)  mattresses).  Passing  a  new  cbapel  (5295')  we 
follow  a  marked   path  (rttk  steps;   wire-n  pe)   to  the  (2/4  hr.)  rocky  sum- 


76    1.  R.li.  —  Map,p.74.     RHEUTH.  Froin  Munich 

mit,  which  commands  a  wide  view  and  is  marked  by  an  iron  cross,  26  ft. 
in  height.  Good  tobogganing  in  winter.  —  The  descent  may  be  made 
either  by  a  marked  path  descending  behind  the  Wallberg -Haus  through 
wood  and  cros-ing  the  ('/•.;  hr.)  bridge  (guide-post)  to  (V/ a  hr.)  Dor/  Kreuth; 
or  by  a  jiath  leading  to  the  left  from  the  front  of  the  bouse  via  the  Fort- 
nert  Alp  to  (2  his.)  Enter- Rottach  (p.  75)  in  the  Ruttach-Tal. 

The  Risserkogel  (5995' ;  5'/j  hrs  ,  guide  unnecessary  for  experts)  is 
not  difficult.  From  the  (3  hrs.)  Wallberg- Havs  (p.  75)  a  marked  path 
skirts  the  W.  side  of  the  Setzberg  (5615')  to  the  Setzberg  Alp  (5035')  and 
crosses  the  ridge  to  the  Grubereck  (5485'),  where  our  route  is  joined  on 
the  right  by  the  path  ascending  from  Kreuth.  A  aomewba*,  steep  climb 
to  the  left  thence  takes  us  to  the  summit  (2i/2  hrs. ;  open  club-hut),  which 
aflords  a  splendid  view.  To  the  N.  ri.ses  the  Plankemtein  (6790';  ascent 
difficult),  at  the  foot  of  which  are  the  Kotenstein  and  Plankenstein  lakes. 
Descent  to  the  N.E.  via  the  Riedereck  Alp  (48aO')  and  past  the  Sch'ffbac/i 
Fall  to  (2  hrs.)  Enter -R-ttach  (p.  75).  The  descents  by  the  ('/2  hr.) 
Riss  Alp  (49o5')  and  through  the  Laiigenau  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Bad  Kreuth,  or  via 
the  Bernauer  Alp  (4770')  to  (3  hrs.)  Fulepp  (p.  82),  are  steep  at  lir.st,  and 
not  advisable  for  ine.xperienced  walkers. 

From  Teoternsee  to  Schliersee .  10  M.,  motor-car  6-9  times  daily  in 
50  min.  via  Gmund  (see  p.  81).  To  Bad  Tdlz  (p.  69) ,  13  M.,  motor-car 
3-5  times  daily  in  1  hr.  10  min.  —  To  Ober- Aminergau  (p.  56)  72  M.,  motor- 
car twice  daily  in  5'/2hrs.  via  Bad  Tolz,  Kochel,  Walchensee,  Mittenwald, 
and  Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 

The  highroad  from  Tegerusee  to  the  Achensee  (fit  for  cyc- 
ling as  far  as  Glashiitte)  skirts  the  S.E.  arm  of  the  lake  (opposite  lies 
Egern,  p.  74),  passes  the  baths  of  Schwaighof  (restaurant),  crosses 
the  Rottach,  and  leads  throttgh  (1^/4  M.)  Rottach  (p,  74).  About 
IV4  M.  farther  on,  at  the  Inn  zur  Weissach  (well  spoken  of),  it 
crosses  the  Weissach. 

Pedestrians  save  over  V2  br.  by  taking  the  motor-launch  (see  p.  73) 
from  Tegernsee  to  Egern  Ferry,  or  20  min  by  taking  the  ferry  (5  pf.) 
across  the  S.K.  arm  of  the  lake  from  the  ('/<  br.)  Kleine  Parapluie  to 
Egern  (p.  71);  the  road  on  the  other  side  reaches  the  highroad  at  (3/4  M.) 
the  Weissach  bridge. 

The  road  follows  the  pretty  valley  of  the  Weissach,  via  Reitrain 
(inn),  Oberhof.  and  Pfbrn  (pleasant  footpaths  also  on  both  banks 
as  far  as  Bad  Kreuth).  Near  (5  M.)  Scharling  a  footpath  diverges 
to  the  right,  passing  the  Point  and  rejoining  the  road  before  it 
reaches  Dorf  Kreuth  (ascent  of  the  Hirsehberg,  see  pp.  75,  77).  The 
valley  contracts  near  the  village  of  (572  ^-1  f^reuth  (2535';  Leh- 
mann),  to  the  right  of  which  rises  the  conical  Leonhardstein  (ATQb' -^ 
marked  path  in  2^/2  brs.).  On  the  left  is  (3/4  M.)  the  prettily- 
situated  *  Inn  zur  Rainer  Alpe  (2580';  30  beds  at  1V2-3,  pens. 
6-7V2  *^)i  about  3/4  M.  beyond  which  a  road  to  the  left  diverges 
for  the(V.-,M.)  — 
7V2  M-  Wildbad  Kreuth  (2715';  300  beds,  R.  10-45  Jf  per 
week,  D.  3  ^),  a  summer-resort  with  mineral  springs,  situated  in 
a  well-wooded  valley. 

Pleasant  Walks  in  the  grounds  of  the  Kurhaus.  In  a  marble  niche 
above  a  spring  on  the  slope,  V2  M.  to  the  S.E.  of  the  Kurhaus,  is  a  bust 
of  King  Max  I.  —  The  Hohlenstein  (3850';  1  hr.),  opposite  the  baths,  to 
the  E.,  commands  a   fine  view. 

Wolfsachlucht  (3165';  I'A  hr.).  The  path  ascends  the  FelsenwMssarh- 
Tal  to  the  Seven  Huts  {Siebcn  Hiitte;  rfmts.,  goat's  milk),  then  crosses  the 


to  Jnnshruck.     GT.ASHUTTE.      Map^^pp.74^7S.— T.  R.14.     77 

tream  and  proceeds  to  the  left  to  a  finger-post  indicating;  the  way  to  the 
(irosse'  and  'Kleine  Wolfsschlocht'.  A  giddy  path  ascends  fri»m  the  Grosae 
Wolfsachlucht  'iiber  den  Fels'  to  the  Schildenstein  Alp  (see  below). 

Gals  Alp  (lV2hr.).  Descending  at  the  back  of  the  Bad  and  crossing  the 
Felsenweissach,  we  come  in  a  few  min.  (finger-post)  to  a  good  path  through 
wood,  which  ascends  to  the  left  on  the  hillside  to  the  plea.'santly  situated 
Alp  (3650').  About  25  min.  farther  on  is  the  Eonigs  Alp  or  Kaltenbrunner 
Alp  (3660';  rfmt?.).  which  may  be  reached  in  2  hrs.  also  by  a  good  road, 
diverging  to  tlie  left  from  the  Achental  road  above  the  Klammbach  Fall 
(see  below),  and  ascending  in  zigzags.  —  The  Schildenstein  (5290*).  a  gi>od 
point  of  view .  is  ascended  from  the  Gais  Alp  or  the  Konigs  Alp  iu 
2  hra.  (red  way-marks);  last  part  of  the  ascent  steep.  From  the  Blan- 
berg  Alp  on  the  Schildensteiu-Sattel  (4845')  a  marked  path  leads  through 
fine  wood  to  (3  hrs.)  Achenwald  on  the  S.W.  —  A  red-marked  path  leads 
from  the  Konigs  Alp  to  Steinberg  (p.  78)  in  5  hrs.  (guide  desirable). 

The  -Schinder  (5930';  51/2  hrs.,  not  difficult)  is  a  magnificent  p. tint  of 
view.  A  road  leads  to  the  K.  through  the  Langenau  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Baier 
Alp  (SobC;  night-quarters),  whence  a  marked  path  a.scends  to  the  left  by 
the  Ritzlbevg  Alp  (4975')  to  (2i/8  hrs.)  the  summit  (Oesterreichischer  Schin- 
der,  or  Trausnitzberg).  I>escent  to  (2  hrs.)  Falepp  ,  see  p.  S'2.  —  A  well- 
marked  and  attractive  route  leads  from  the  Baier-Alp  through  the  Boier- 
bach-Tal  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Erzherzog  Johann-Klavse  (p.  b2). 

-Wallberg  (5650'),  31/2  hra.  from  Dorf  Kreuth,  see  p.  75.  —  Risserkoyel 
(5990'),  4V2  hrs.,  with  guide,  via  the  Rist  Alp,  see  p.  75  —  The  •Hirsch- 
berg  (p.  75)  is  ascended  from  Dorf  Kreuth  (p.  76)  via  tbe  Waidberg  Alp 
in  3  hrs.  (better  from  Scharling,  see  p.  75).  —  The  'Rossstein  (5570')  is 
ascended  in  5  hrs.  from  Bad  Krentli  by  a  path  diverging  to  the  right  at 
the  Klainmbach  Full  (see  belnw)  fir  the  (2  hrs.)  Sc/itoarzentenn  Alp,  and 
tbence  leading  via  the  Rossstein-Hiilt>>n  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  top  (p.  70);  nr  by 
a  marked  path  to  the  right  beyond  the  (1  hr.)  Bayerwald  Inn  and  ascend- 
ing via  the  Unleve  and  Ohere  Sonfwnberg  Alp  to  the  (3  lira.)  Rosastein-Hiitten. 
3/4  hr.  below  the  summit. 

The  road  from  Bad  Kreuth  to  the  W.  crosses  the  Weissacli  and 
joins  the  main  road.  The  latter  gradually  ascends  the  wooded 
Weissach-Tal,  passing  (91/9  M.)  the  pretty  Klammbach  Fall  and 
(10'/.,  M.)  the  Inn  sum  Bayerwald,  to  (12»;o  M.)  Glashutte  (292:')'; 
Inn,  50  beds  at  1-2  ^U ),  with  the  Bavarian  custom-house  of  Stuben. 

The  'Hochalpe  (4(^85';  2  hrs.)  is  easily  ascended  by  an  Alpine  path  (mule 
8  Jf)  diverging  to  the  right  from  the  Achental  road  at  the  (20  min.)  Stuben 
Alp  (see  below),  and  leading  to  the  (1  hr.)  Millerhiitten  Alp  (4325'),  whence 
a  path  ascends  tu  the  right  to  the  (V2  hr.)  summit  (fine  view).  Descent 
to  (IVzhr.)  Winlel  in  the  Isar-Tal,  see  p.  71. 

Omnikl'S  from  Glaahiitte  via  Fall  and  Vorder-Riss  to  Wallgau  (p.  73) 
daily  in  the  height  of  summer. 

The  road  ascends  to  (131/2  ^0  ^^^  Stuben  Alp  (3085'),  then 
descends  rapidly  through  narrow  valleys,  and  in  the  once  strongly 
fortified  defile  of  Achen  (2875')  crosses  the  Tyrolese  frontier.  ( Below, 
to  the  right,  diverges  the  road  through  the  Walchen-Tal  to  Fall  in 
the  Isar-Tal,  p.  71.)  The  Austrian  custom-house  is  near  the  village 
of  (17  M.)  Achenwald  (2695' ;  Hotel  Hagen  im  Wald,  good  trout ). 

The  ascent  of  the  'Juifen  (6520')  may  be  made  from  Achenwald  via 
the  Schulterbeig  Alp  in  4-4'/2  hrs.  with  ^uide  (not  difficult).  Fine  view 
from  the  summit.  Descent  either  by  the  Rotwand  Alp  to  Fall  (p.  71),  or 
by  the  Joch  Alp  (p.  78)  to  Achenkirchen. 

Passing  the  Inn  zur  Marie  the  road  gradually  ascends  through 
pine-woods  along  the  Achen  or  Walchen,  the  outlet  of  the  Achen- 
>^pe,  vfhich  rushes  noisily  in  its  deep  bed.    At  (19'/2  M.)  Leiten 


78     7.  Route  14.  ACHENSEE.  From  Munich 

(Hintner's  Inn;   Huber)  the  Ampelsbach-Tal  opens  on  the  left;  in 
the  background  rises  the  grotesque  rociiy  horn  of  the  Guffert. 

A  road  on  the  left  side  of  the  Ampeltbach- Tal  leads  over  the  Ober- 
berg  (3435')  to  (3  br.-^.)  Steinberg  (3330' ^  Horndl-,  guide,  Peter  Knapp),  a 
village  prettily  situated  in  a  green  Alpine  valley.  Ascent  hence  of  the 
Oufferl  (Steinberger  Spitz e  ^  7205';  marked  path  in  SVahra.).  easy  and 
repaying.  Ascent  of  the  "  Unniitz  (6815';  see  below),  either  via  the  Stein- 
berger Kothalpe  (4730')  and  the  Schaarwandkopf  (6u60')  in  3-3V2  hrs.  (toil- 
some), or  via  the  Hintere  Schdnjoch  Alp  (4255')  and  the  Kdgljoch- Sattel 
(50iO')  in  3'/.'-4  hrs.  (easier).  —  From  Steinberg  to  the  Inntal  via  Atcliau 
(to  Brixlegg  G  hrs.;  guide  advisable,  S.K'.),  see  p.  220.  To  the  Konigs  Alp 
(Kreuth),  see  p.  77. 

20*  2  M.  Achenkirchen  (3030'-,  Krone;  Pod,  ^/^M.  farther  on; 
Adler^  all  good),  a  village  2^/4  M.  long  (^^b  inhab.),  the  scattered 
houses  of  which  extend  almost  to  the  Achensee. 

The  *Acliensee  (3045'),  0^2  M.  long,  about  1/2  M.  broad,  and 
436'  deep,  a  dark-blue  lake,  is  the  largest  and  finest  in  N.  Tyrol. 
At  the  N.  end  are  Maiers  Inn  (40  beds  at  1-3  K.)  and  (23  M.) 
the  *mtel  SchoLastika  (140  beds  at  1-3.50,  B.  1,  D.  3,  S.  2,  pens. 
6.50-8.50 /ST.),  with  a  tourist-house  and  a  chapel.  About  I1/4  M. 
farther  on,  on  a  green  promontory,  is  the  Hotel  Achenseehof  (o^tew 
May-Sept.;  120  beds  at  1-4  K.),  with  a  chapel  and  a  cafe  ou  the 
lake.  The  road,  hewn  in  the  rock  at  some  places  and  built  out  into 
the  lake  at  others,  leads  ou  the  E.  bank  ^ii  Seehof  to  (2872  ^^-l 
Buchau  (  Prantl),  at  the  S.E.  end  of  the  lake,  V/^M.  from  Manrach 
(p.  80).  Steamkr  on  the  lake  (preferable)  from  Scholastika  eight 
times  daily  to  Seespitz  in  50  min.,  calling  at  Seehof,  Pertisau,  and 
r-uchau  (1  K.  80  or  1  K.  30  h. ;  return-tickets  2  K.  60  or  1  K.  80  h.; 
lu,2;gage  should  be  looked  after).  Rowing-boat  from  Scholastika  to 
Pertisau  in  1  hr.  (1  pers.  1  K.  60,  2  pers.  1  K,  SOh.). 

Excursions  (guide,  Barthol.  Edenhauter).  Pleasant  walks  in  the  woods 
from  the  Scholastika  to  the  AscTibacher  Hohe.  u.nA  Louise nruhe  (^2^^.),  and 
from  the  Seehnf  to  the  Kraxel  Fall,  the  Eremitage,  and  ('A  hr.)  the  Oams 
Pavilion,  commanding  a  good  survey  of  the  lake.  Boating  expeditions 
(steamboat  to  the  Kleine  Gaisalm  and  back  twice  daily)  may  be  made  to 
Theresensriih  on  theW.  bank,  and  to  the  Kleine  Gaisalm  (;J065':  inn,  good), 
a  green  slope  at  the  E.  base  of  the  abrupt  Scekarspitze.  The  Mariensteiij 
(quite  safe  for  those  not  subject  to  giddiness)  leads  from  the  K.  end  of 
the  lake  to  the  (1  hr.)  Gaisalm;  a  very  interesting  path  (not  difiicult,  wire 
ropes  in  places;  shady  in  the  afternoon)  leads  thence  to  the  Ovosxe  O'aisalm 
ill  '/<  '"■•,  to  the  Breitlahn  in  Va  l^r.,  and  to  the  Pertisau  in  40  min. 

The  '-^Unniitz  (6815';  3  hrs.;  guide,  not  indispensable,  G  ^.),  which 
command.-*  a  magnificent  view,  presents  no  serious  difficulty.  Good  marked 
paths  lead  from  the  Scholastika,  from  Maier's  Inn,  and  from  the  Seehof 
through  wood  (fine  glimpses  of  the  Achensee),  and  lastly  up  steep  pastures 
to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Kogl  Alp  (4095';  hence  across  the  Kugljoch- Sattel  to  Stein- 
berg 1^/4  br.,  see  above).  From  the  highest  hut  we  cross  the  depression 
to  the  left,  then  (20  min.)  turn  to  the  left,  and  (V4  hr.),  where  the  path 
divides,  ascend  rapidly  to  the  right  for  V*  hr.  through  creeping  pines, 
and  afterwards  over  grassy  slopes,  to  the  (20  min.)  summit  (Vorder-Unniitz, 
6815').  The  view  embraces  on  the  E.  the  Steinbergerspitze,  and  more  in 
the  background  the  Kaiser-Gebirge,  the  Loferer  Steinberge,  and  the  Stei- 
nerne  Meer;  S.E.  the  Kitzbuhel  range,  and  the  Tauern;  S.  the  Sonnwend- 
joch,  Zillertaler  Ferner,  Tuxer  Ferner,  Solstein,  Oetztaler  Ferner,  Kar- 
wendel -Gebirge.    and  Wetterstein- Gebirge;    far  below  lies  the  Achensee. 


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to  Innsbruck.  PERTISAU.  1.  Route  U.     79 

From  the  Kogl  Alp  Tp.  7S)  a  path  (red  marks)  leads  to  the  S.  past 
the  Kd'jl-Joch  (5530')  and  Ochsenkopf  (bK^y)  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Koth  Alp  Mitter- 
leger  (see  below).  Another  path  (guide  advisable)  descends  to  the  S.E. 
via  the  Eitiberg  Alp,  where  it  bends  to  the  right  to  (1  hr.)  the  Schmalz- 
klatuen  Alp  (3860')  in  the  Grundachen-Tal,  and  thence  ascends  towards  the 
S.  to  the  (Va  hr  )  fork;  the  path  to  the  right  leads  through  the  Eselkar 
to  (IV*  hr.)  the  Ampmoos  Alp  C5855')  and  then  via  the  (U/s  hr.)  BeUlenteig- 
Sattet  (6-80')  to  (1  hr.)  the  Er/urter  HuUe  (p.  80);  that  to  the  left  passes  via 
the  Anger  Alp  (4845')  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Mark-Sat'el  (6270';  ascent  of  the 
Afarkspitze,  1)560',  to  the  N.,  in  1/4  br.,  see  p.  220),  and  descends  (to  the  right 
before  reaching  the  Zireiner  See)  to  the  Zireiner  Alp  and  past  the  Ludoi 
Alp  to  (3-3V2  hrs.)  Kromsach  (p.  219). 

The  Kothalpen-Joch  (6925')  may  also  be  ascended  with  no  great  difll- 
culty  in  3  hrs.  from  the  Achenseehof  (guide  7  £^.).  A  marked  path,  to  the 
left  "of  the  waterfall,  ascends  rapidly  through  wood  to  the  Lower  (iKX)'), 
Middle  (5260*),  and  Ci  hrs.)  Upper  Koth  Alp  (5920');  before  reaching  the 
latter  we  turn  to  the  left  at  a  spring  (871/2°  Fahr.)  across  grass  (edelweiss) 
to  the  (1  hr.)  summit.  Fine  views  of  the  Achensee,  the  Steinberger-Tal, 
Inntal,  and  Zillertal.  —  From  the  Upper  Koth  Alp  to  the  Kloben-Joch  (6700'; 
magnificent  view  of  the  Achensee),  marked  path  in  V*  hr.  (guide  7  A'.) ; 
to  the  Hochiss  (7545'),  via  the  Kothalpen- Battel  (6475')  and  the  Stuhljdc/.l  (6745'), 
3  hrs.  (t;uide  8  K. ;   comp.    p.  80;    descent   to   the   Erfurter  Hvitte,  >/*  hr.). 

The  Seekarspitze  (6725';  3V2-4  hrs.  ;  guide  7  A'.)  is  difficult  near  the 
top.  From  Maier's  Inn  we  proceed  to  Hinter-WinkJ,  where  the  Oberauhach 
is  crossed,  and  thence  fnHow  a  marked  path  through  wood  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Kogel  Alp  (4190'),  whence  we  ascend  in  2-21/2  hrs.  to  the  summit.  A 
difficult  route  (guide  necessary)  leads  hence  along  the  arete  to  the  See- 
hergtpitze  or  Rabenspitze  ('iS40'),  and  thence  down  to  the  Pletzach  Alp  and 
to  the  Pertisau.  —  The  Hochplatte  (5935';  3  hr.^^.;  guide  6  A".)  is  an  easy 
and  attractive  ascent  from  Maier's  Inn  to  the  N.W.,  via  the  Briindl  Alp 
and  the  Joch  Alp.  —  Ascent  of  the  Jui/en  (6520*;  81/2  hrs.),  via  the  Joch 
Alp,  see  p.  77. 

On  the  S.W.  bank  of  the  lake  is  the  *Perti8au,  a  green  pasture 
enclosed  by  mountains  and  frequented  as  a  summer-resort  l*H6t.- 
Pens.  Alpenhof,  open  June-Sept.,  90  beds  at  2-6,  B.  1.25,  D.  3.50, 
pens.  8-12  fC. :  Fiirstenhaus,  the  property  of  the  Benedictine  abbey 
of  Fiecht,  diner  maigre'  on  Fridays,  220  beds  at  1.25-2.75,  D.  2.25, 
S.  1.40  K.;  *H6t.  Stefnnie,  with  baths,  open  May -Oct.,  70  beds 
at2-6,  pens.  8-12  A'., -Post,  keptby  Huber,  60  beds  from  1.75,  pens. 
7  K.,  these  four  on  the  lake;  rooms  at  several  villas;  Pfandler, 
Karlwirt,  in  the  village,  ^/^  M.  from  the  lake,  unpretending,  but 
good).  Charming  view  of  the  lake;  to  the  S.  the  mountains  of  the 
Inntal  and  of  the  Zillertal. 

ExcDRSioNS  (guide,  Gottfried  Prantl).  To  the  (IV-t  hr.)  Kleine  Gaisalm^ 
see  p.  78.  —  The  Bftrenkopf  ((i520';  3  hrs.;  guide  5  K.).  ascended  via  the 
Bdrenbad  Alp  (4770'),  or  from  Seespitz  through  the  Weissenbach- Tal  (not 
difficult),  aflords  an  admirable  survey  of  the  lake  and  the  environs.  — 
The  ascent  of  the  'Sonnjoch  (S0()0';  5V2-6  hrs.;  guide  10 A".)  is  fatiguing. 
The  Fal z turn  -  Tal  is  followed  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Grammai  Bochleger  (see 
p.  80).  Then  a  steep  and  stony  ascent  of  2  hrs.  tip  the  W.  slope  to  the 
summit.     Extensive  panorama. 

^From  thb  Pektisau  to  Hinter-Riss  over  the  Plumser  Joch  (7  hrs.),  see 
p.  72  (carr.  to  the  Gem  Alp  7,  with  two  horses  llA". ;  beyond  the  Gern 
Alp  a  shorter  footpath  leads  to  the  right  through  shady  woods.  The  route 
via  Grammai  (9  hrs.;  guide  10  A.,  not  essential)  is  preferable.  A  road 
(carr.  to  the  Falztum  Alp  7.  with  two  horses  14  K.,  to  Grammai  8  or  14  A.) 
ascends  the  Falztum -Tal  to  the  S.W  passing  the  Franz -Josefs  .Schutz 
hiitte.  to  the  (IV4  hr.j  Falztum  Alp  (3535';  rfmts.)  and  the  (3/4  hr. )  Grammai 


RO    /.  «.  /  i.  —  Map,  p.  78.     ERFITKTER  HUTTE. 

Niederleger  (4145'),  fiiioly  situated,  whence  a  bridle-path  to  the  Lamsen- 
joch-Hatte  diverjies  on  the  left  (2V2  hrs.  5  see  p.  222).  We  thence  nacend 
steeply  to  the  right  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Grammai  Hochleger  (5685')  to  the  S.  of 
the  Sonnjoch  (p.  79).  Thence  across  the  (V2  hr.)  Grammai-Joch  (6220'), 
with  view  of  the  Karwendel  chain,  etc.,  to  the  8.,  to  the  ('/4  hr.)  Bins  Alp 
(4830,  the  (V2  hr.)  Eng  (3930';  Wurzhutte  Inn),  and  (3V4  hrs.)  Hinter- 
Riss  (p.  72).  —  Over  the  Stanser  Joch  (6895')  to  Schwaz  (7  hrs. ;  riuide  10  /T.), 
toilsome  but  remunerative,  .-^ee  p.  222;  from  Pertisau  via  the  Bdrenbad  Alp 
(see  p.  79)  or  from  8eespit/.  through  the  Weissenbach  -  Tal  to  the  pass 
(.-splendid  view),  31/2  hrs.;  steep  deecent  to  St.  Georgenberg,  IV2  hr. 

A  steamer  plies  from  the  Pertisau  in  1/4^"".  (road  and  wood-path 
in  3/4  hr.)  to  the  Seespilz  Hotel  (3050';  60  beds  at  1-3,  pens.  6-8  K., 
good),  at  the  S.  end  of  the  lake.  Thence  we  either  follow  the 
rapidly  descending  road  through  the  Kasbach-Tal  (3^  4  M.;  a 
shorter  footpath  diverges  to  the  right  at  the  Seespitz,  rejoining 
the  road  in  20  min.  at  the  Restaurant  Kasbach),  or  proceed  by  rail- 
way (p.  221)  via  MauTuch  (3150';  Neuwirt,  22  beds  at  1-1  K.  OO/i.) 
and  Eben  (3190';  Kirchenwirt)  in  39  min.  to  — 

4  M.  l69V.>  M.  from  Munich)  JenbachflTiO'),  seep.  220.  Kail- 
way  thence  to  (^21  M.)  Innsbruck,  see  R.  41. 

From  Jlaurach  (see  above;  guide.'',  Alois  and  iMdwig  Brugger)  a  marked 
path  ascends  to  the  N.E.  thr(tugh  the  Buchatiev  Graben  pa.st  Muuritz  Nieder- 
leger (4S85')  in  2V2  hrs.  (or  from  Buchuu,  p.  78,  via  the  Dalfmer  Alp,  in 
3  hrs.)  to  the  Erfurter  Hiitte  (6015';  "Inn,  27  beds  :it  2  A'.  40  h..  and  26  mat- 
tresses at  1  A'.  20 A.),  in  a  fine  situa'ion  (views)  on  the  MauritzkDpfl ,  near 
the  Mituritz  Hoch-Alpe.  This  is  the  best  starting-point  for  the  ascent  of  the 
peaks  of  the  Sonnwend-Gebirge,  which  afl'ord  splendid  views:  the  -"Hocltiss 
(7545'),  in  IV2-2  hrs.  (guide  6  A'.);  the  Spieljoch  (7340*)  and  SeekarlspiUe 
(7350'),  botli  together  in  2  hrs.,  with  guide;  the  Rosskopf  (N.  peak  7410', 
S.  peak  7405'),  2V2  hrs.,  for  expert  climbers  only,  with  guide;  the  Ro/an 
(7415'),  2  hrs.  (uuide,  not  indispensable,  I'y^/o  K.);  the  Vordere  Sonuwendjoch 
(7295'),  2V2  his.  (guide  IV2-8  K.,  with  descent  to  Kramsach  11  A'. ;  see  p.  220); 
the  Haidarhftellwand  (7185':  guide  6  A"),  IV2  hr.  via  the  N.E.  arOte  (S.  arote 
more  difficult);  etc.  —  >kom  the  Ekfurter  IIutte  to  Kkamsach  over  the 
ScnAi'STEiG-SATTEL,  5-6  hrs.  witli  guide,  attractive.  We  proceed  via  the 
Mauritzer-Stiege  (a  rock-ascent)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Grvbenlacke  and  the  O/t  hr.) 
Gruben-Scharil  (6905';  easy  and  attractive  marked  path  to  the  left  to  the 
top  of  the  Rofanspitze  in  1/2  hr. ;  see  above).  Thence  we  ascend  the  Schafsteig 
to  the  [}  I  ihv.)  Schafsteig- Battel  O^^'^l  •'•nd  descend  (steep  path;  slippery  in 
wet  weather)  to  tbe  (IV2  hr.)  Ludoi  Alp   and   (IV2  hr.)  Kramsach  (p.  219). 

15.  From  Munich  to  Kuf stein  via  Schliersee 
and  Bayrisch-Zell. 

68|/2  il.  Railway  to.(38  M.)  Schliersee  in  21/4  hrs.  (4  Jif  80  pf.,  3  Jl, 
1  jH  9-0  pf.).  From  Schliersee  to  (10  M.)  Bayrisch-Zell  Motor  Service  in 
summer  5-7  times  daily  in  50  min.  (railway  under  construction);  thence  to 
(2OV2  M.)  Ku/stein  omnibus  in  summer  twice  daily  in  4  hrs.;  carriage  and 
pair  from  Schliersee  to  Kutstein  in  7  hrs.,  60  J(). 

Railway  to  (22^/2^.')  Holzkirchen  (change  carriages),  see  p.  68. 
The  line  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Tolz  line,  and  at  (2672^0 
Darching  it  enters  the  picturesque  Mangfall-Tal.  Opposite  is 
Weyam,  formerly  a  monastery,  now  a  school.  Pleasant  excursion 
(lV4hr.)  to  the  Weyrer  Lindl  (2370';  view). 


SCnUERSEK.     Map,p.74.-  T.R.15.    81 

30'/._,  M.  Thalham  (2055').  On  the  right  rises  the  Taubenberg 
(2935';  marked  path  in  l^/o  hr.,  see  p.  69).  The  train  crosses  the 
Mangfail  and  traverses  the  wooded  Schlierach  -  Tal.  —  33' /q  M. 
Miesbach  ('2'245';  *Waitzinger,  38  beds  at  11,2-3  J^ ;  Post;  Mies- 
bacher  Hof.  bed  174"'^^  2  •^>  Greiderer ;  Alpenrose  ;  Wendelstein  ; 
Deut^rhes  Huus  Restaurant),  a  prettily  situated  village  and  suui- 
nier-resort  (3500  inhab.). 

Al)Out  11/2  M.  to  the  N.  is  the  ohSt.  au  of  Wallcubnrg  (2340';  restaurant, 
with  garden  and  view).  —  A  splendid  panorama  may  lie  enjoyed  from  the 
view-tower  on  the  Stadelberg  (3115';  Kaiserhof  Iini),  1  hr.  from  Miesbach 
(good  tfdtogganing  in  winter). 

To  BiRKENSTEiN  (10  M.).  Carriaso-road  (shorter  route  via  Schliersee 
by  motor-diligence,  p.  83)  via  Pavsherg  to  the  Leilzaeh-Tal,  and  then  via 
Wornsmilhl  and  Ilnndham  to  (8  31.)  Ellhach  (2590*;  Sonnenkaiser  Inn;  a.scents 
■  .f  the  Schwar-eiiherg.  39av,  I'/z  hr..  and  the  Breitemtein,  5576',  'i'^t  brs., 
butli  interesting).  Then  by  the  Mavhach  Inn  and  (9'/2  M.)  t'ischbachau  C2.'33U'; 
Kulzer)  to   (10  M.)  Bivkenstein  (p    83j,    at   the  W.    base    of  the  Wendelsltin. 

The  train  crosses  the  Schlierach  twice  and  passes  Ayataried 
(Frey;  Staudenhausl).  with  a  Gothic  church  ( 1  hr.  from  Schlier- 
see). —  30^/2  ^^-  Hnu^ham  ( '2495';  Schwar/.er  Dianiaiit),  with  coal- 
Miiiie.s. 

3(S  .VI.  Schliersee.  -  Hotels.  Sculuss  Fkeuoksbekq,  on  the  W.  bank 
of  the  lake;  'Skkiiaus;  Hot.  -  Restaurant  Wittei.sbacii,  ^0  beds  at  2-3, 
peu.>i.  4-7  Jl;  •Sekicose;  Hot.  Wenoklstein,  3*  lieds  at  1-3,  pen.''.  5-7  M; 
Hot.  Bahnhof.  18  beds  at  >-i  Jl ;  Hot  Seh-kao,  with  warm  and  cold  lake- 
baths,  32  beds  at  2-3  jH  ;  1'ost;  Messnek,  30  bed.s  at  i}Ul.  pens.  3-0  ,M ; 
Hot.  Rote  Wand,  3/4  M.  to  the  K.  of  the  station,  R.  1V.-2  M.  —  Pensions. 
Dr.  Brodfuhrer.  pens.  6-7  UK;  Hofhaus,  24  beds  at  iVa-l'/i  •^;  PoLinarher.  — 
Restaurant  KOglstein^  on  the  .<;lope  of  the  Schliersberg ,  Vi  ^^-  froni  the 
station,  with  view,  R.  l'/4-l'/2,  pens  5  Jt.  —  Visitors'^  Tax  for  a  stay  of  3-T 
days  1,  more  than  a  week  2.  each  addit.  per.s.  '/i  ai»d  l^  family  6  jU.  — 
Petixunis"  Theatre  in  the  garden  of  the  Seehaus  at  7  p.m.  on  Sat.,  Sun.,  «fe 
holidays  (tickets  '/•i-2'/j  Jl,  to  be  taken  in  advance). 

Schliersee  (2570'J,  a  village  with  1156  inhab.,  prettily  situated 
on  the  lovely  Schlieree  (2550'),  is  much  frequented  both  in  sum- 
mer and  winter.  The  (5  min.)  Weinberg -KapelLe,  above  the  chnrch, 
and  the  (10  min.)  Hochburg  afford  the  best  view  of  the  lake. 

Excursions  (see  aLso  p.  82).  To  the  N.W.  lo  (25  min.)  Auwinkel  (Hubei- 
tu3  Restaurant).  —  To  the  E.  a  road  leads  in  50  min.  (and  a  shady  footpath 
through  the  Ostergraben  and  Kraut nergraben  in  35  min.)  to  the  Schliers- 
bergalm  Inn  and  thence  in  1/2  hr.  to  the  top  of  the  Schliersberg  (4120'), 
with  beautiful  view  (good  tobogganing  in  winter).  From  the  Schliersberg 
we  may  proceed  to  the  (f  4  hr.)'Rhonberg  (S%5'),  whence  the  view  e.xtends 
to  the  Zillertal  glacien  and  the  Tauern.  An  attractive  excursion  leads  to 
the  S.'^:.  through  the  LeUnergraben  to  the  Winterstube  (3I2(J')  and  thence  via 
the  Probstboden  to  Fischhansen  and  back  to  (3V2  hr.s.)  Schliersee.  —  To  Tegern- 
SEE,  10  M.,  motor  car  6-9  times  daily  in  50  min.  via  Gmund.  For  pedestrians 
the  shortest  route  {Prinzen-Weg;  S^/t  hr.s.)  leads  from  the  railway-station 
via  the  wooded  Breitenbach-Tal  and  past  the  GlashuUe  (restaurant) "to  (3  M.) 
Hennerer't  Inn  in  the  .4w  0^800'),  whence  a  bridle-path  ascends  to  the  re- 
fuge-hut on  the  Sagfleckl  (3785')  and  descends  through  ihG  Alpbach  -  Tal  to 
(2V4hrs.)  Tegernsee.  — Another  route  (4'/4  hrs.)  is  afforded  by  the  marked 
path  diverging  to  the  right  from  the  Prinzen-Weg  at  (1  hr.)  Hennerer's  Inn 
and  ascending  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Gindel  Alp  (4075'),  and  thence  over  the  ridge 
(view)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Xeureut  (p.  75)  and  (1  hr.)  Tegernsee.  —  Over  the 
Kiihzagel  {X^/i  hrs.  to  Tegernsee),  see  p.  83;  ascent  from  the  Au  to  the  left 
through  the   Tuft-Tal. 

Basdeker's  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Edit  6 


82    I.R.15.  —  Map,  p. 74.     NEtJHAUS.  From  Munich 

The  road  skirts  the  E.  side  of  the  lake  (shady  footpath  most  of 
the  way;  motor-launch,  twice  every  morning  and  6  times  every 
afternoon,  in  10  min.,  25  pf.)-  2  M.  Fischhausen  (*H6t.  Finsterlin, 
with  restaurant  and  garden,  30  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  4-6  Jf;  Nieder- 
waldeck  Inn)  lies  at  the  S.  end  of  the  lake;  high  up  to  the  left  the 
ruin  of  Hohenwaldeck  (3235').  At  (21/2  M.)  Neuhaus  (2640';  Inn) 
the  road  divides,  the  right  branch  leading  to  Falepp,  the  left  to 
Bayrisch-Zell.  To  the  E.  rises  the  finely  shaped  Wendelstein  ;  to 
the  S.  the  P.recherspitze  and  Jagerkarap. 

The  Road  to  Falepp  (SV*  hrs.)  leads  past  (Va  hr.)  the  *Hdlel  Jotefttal 
(26  beds  at  i^j\-\.^l->  Jl)  and  the  Pension  Antesberge7\  crosses  the  brook,  and 
ascends  to  the  left  through  the  /ose/a-fann  numerous  windings,  which  the 
pedestrian  may  cut  ofl'.  Beyond  the  (1  hr.)  Spitzing-Sattel  (3775'),  between 
the  Jagerkamp  and  Brecherspitz,  the  road  descends  to  the  lonely  Spitzing- 
See  f3550'),  at  the  S.  end  of  which  is  the  Wurz-HUtte,  a  qnaint  inn  (ascent 
of  the  Rotwand,  see  below).  The  lake  is  drained  by  a  stream  flowing  into 
the  Rote  Falepp,  which  forms  a  little  fall  (on  the  right)  20  min.  farther  on. 

1  M.  Waizinger  Alp  (3095')  ;  2V4  M.  the  forester's  house  of  Falepp  or  "Valepp 
(2860';  /nn,  bed  1-1 '/u,  pens.  4  USf),  prettily  situated  in  the  midst  of  wood, 
below  the  union  of  the  Rote  and  Weisse  Falepp.  —  From  Falepp  over  the 
Wechsel  and  through  the  Rottach-Tal  to  (4  hrs.)  Tegernsee,  see  p.  75.  — 
The  'Schinder  {Trausnitzberg,  SBSO";  p.  77)  is  ascended  from  Falepp  in 
3-3V2  hrs.  via  the  Oais  Alp  and  Trautnitz  Alp.  —  From  Falepp  to  Bkixlkgg 
through  the  Brandenherger  Tal,  8-9  hrs.  (marked  path^  guide  not  indispens- 
able). From  the  inn  the  route  goes  straight  on  for  V*  tr.,  descends  into 
the  Enzengraben  (p.  84)  and  reascends,  keeping  high  up  on  the  left  bank 
of  the  Falepp,  and  then  at  a  wooden  hut  descends  to  the  stream  and 
crosses  it  below  the  muuth  of  the  Marchbach.  At  (1^4  hr.)  the  Erzherzog 
Johann- Klause  (2705";  inn  at  the  forester's)  we  cross  the  bridge  to  the  left, 
and  then  either  follow  the  new  track  througli  the  gorge  of  the  Branden- 
herger Ache  (for  steady  heads  only),  or  ascend  to  the  left  past  the  Rumpf 
Alp,  then  descend  to  the  Ache  and  cross  to  the  right  bank,  and  finally 
pass  through  the  Kai-'er-Klamm  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Kaiser- Haut  (2315';  inn 
at  the  forester's).  Hence  to  (3/4  hr.)  Pinegg  and  via  Brandenberg  ut  Aschau 
to  (3V2  hrs.)  Brixlegg,  see  p.  220.  —  To  Landl  via  the  Klknd  Alh 
(4V2  hrs.  ;  ^uide  unnecessary).  From  Falepp  we  ascend  the  wooded  Toten- 
graben  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  EleiidSattel  (3750'^  ascent  hence  of  the  "Rotwand  in 

2  hrs. ;  comp.  p.  83),  then  descend  to  (10  min.)  the  Elend  Alp  (3575'), 
and  continue  through  the  Elend-Oraben  to  (1  hr.)  the  Kloascher  Alp  (2965') 
and  in  3/4  ^^-  more  to  the  road  from  Bayrisch-Zell  to  Landl  (to  Urspring, 
11/2  M.,  see  p.  84). 

Ascents  from  Neuhaus  (routes  all  indicated  by  coloured  marks). 
Brecherspitze  (5525'),  33/4  hrs.,  via  the  Angel  Alp,  or  from  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Spitzing-Sattel  (see  above)  via  the  Fiirst  Alp  in  I3/4  hr.  (fatiguing-,  guide  ne- 
cessary). —  Bodenschneid  (5475'),  31/2  hrs.,  through  the  DUrrbach-Tal  and 
via  the  Rain  er  Alp  &nA  ih&  Rettenbdck  Alp  {lAW  \xiTaii.),  or  from  the  Spitzing- 
Sattel  via  the  Fi'irst-Alp  in  2  hrs..  not  difficult;  admirable  view.  The  de- 
scent to  the  W.  leads  via,  the  Boden  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Enter-Rotlach  (p.  75).  — 
J&gerkamp  (5730'),  3  hrs.,  via  the  Jdgerbauern  Alp  (rfmts.),  laborious  near 
the  top,  but  attractive.  —  -Rotwand  (6180'),  4V2-5  hrs.,  easy  and  very 
attractive.  We  a.scend  to  the  left  from  the  (2  hrs.)  Wurz-HUtte  (see  above)  to 
the  ('/2  hr.)  Winter stube.,  and  thence  proceed  to  the  right  over  the  Klausbach 
and  through  wood  (marked  path),  skirting  the  Oleiselslein,  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Wild/eld  Alp  (5380'),  with  the  old  Rotwand-Haus,  and  the  Ch'i^r.)  Rotwand- 
Haus  (5790' ;  *Inn,  open  all  the  year  round,  37  beds  and  24  mattresses), 
beautifully  situated  above  the  Klimpfel-Scharte  (p.  83),  20  min.  below  the 
summit.  Magnificent  view  (mountain  -  indicator).  The  Rotwand  may  be 
ascended  also  from  (2  hrs.)  Geitau  (p.  84)  via  Mietehen,  the  8chell«nherg  Alp., 
the  Gatterl  (to   the  left  of  which   is   the   picturesque  Soinsee,  4785'),    the 


to  Kufstein.  WENDELSTEIN.     Map,  p.  74.  —  /.  R.  15.  83 

Grosstiefental  Alp,  the  KUmp/el-Scharte  ib&Xf),  and  the  Rotwand-Hans  in 
3  hrs. ;  from  the  ('21,2  hrs.)  Waitzinger  Biilte  (p.  82)  through  the  Pfanngraben 
and  via  the  Kumpfel  Alp  in  3  hrs. ;  from  Falepp  (p.  82)  via  the  Elend-Sattel 
(p.  82)  in  3V2  hrs.;  or  from  Bayrisch-Zell  in  41/2  hra.  —  Miesing  (6175), 
from  Geitau  (p.  84)  by  the  Grosstiefental  Alp  and  the  saddle  between  the 
Rotwand  and  the  Miesiny:  in  4-4 Va  hrs.,  interesting.  —  Auerspitze  (5940') < 
another  fine  point,  ascended  from  Geitau  past  the  Soinsee  (p.  82)  in  4  hrs. 

The  shortest  ascent  of  the  'Wendelstein  (6025')  from  Schliersee  leads 
via  Birkenstein  (5V2  hrs. ;  guide  unnecessary).  A  motor-ear  plies  6-7  times 
daily  in  40  min.  to  (71/2  M.)  Birkenstein,  via  Neuhaus  (p.  82),  Aurach  (see 
below),  and  Stauden  (see  below),  then  over  the  Leitzach  and  on  to  Fischbachan 
(p.  81),  and  then  ascends  to  the  right  to  Birkenstein.  From  (1  hr.)  Neuhaus 
pedestrians  follow  the  Bayrisch-Zell  road,  then  diverge  to  the  left  just  before 
Aurach  (3/4  hr.-,  see  below)  and  prwceed  past  the  Fischeralm  Inn.  Beyond 
('/4  hr.)  Stauden  they  take  the  marked  short-cut  to  the  right  to  (V4  hr.) 
Birkenstein  (3015';  •Kramerwirt,  35  beds  at  1-2,  pens,  fromiuff ;  Edelweiss, 
44  beds  at  1-3.  pens.  3'/2-5  .^),  with  its  pilgrimage-church,  at  the  W.  base 
of  tlie  Wendelstein.  From  the  upper  end  of  the  village  we  follow  a  path 
(green  and  red  marks)  through  meadows  and  wood.  In  '/2  hr.  the  path 
from  Hammer  (see  below)  joins  ours  on  the  right;  i/<  hr.  farther  we  pass 
the  Spitzing  Alp  (4055'),  on  the  right.  We  then  proceed  through  dwarf-pines 
and  join  the  route  from  Bayrisch-*Zell  (see  p.  84).  —  A  shorter  route  diverges 
to  the  right  before  the  bridge  over  the  Leitzach  in  Stauden  (see  above), 
passes  the  (10  min.)  Hammer  Inn  (good),^crosses  the  Leitzach,  and  turns  to 
the  right  to  join  a  cart-road,  from  which  a  good  path  diverges  on  the  left, 
20  min.  farther  on  From  the  (40  min.)  fork  the  branch  straight  on  leads  to 
(20  min.)  Birkenstein,  the  branch  to  the  right  joins  the  ascent  from  Birken- 
stein (see  above).  —  Ascent  of  the  Wendelstein  from  Bayrisch-Zell  (3  hrs.  ; 
guide  unnecessary;  horse  to  the  Wendelstein-Haus  8  U(f,  if  kept  overnight 
12  Uif),  two  routes.  The  'summer  route'  ascends  over  the  meadows  opposite 
the  school-house  to  the  wood,  where  it  joins  the  bridle-path  leading  via  the 
(20  min.)  Lower  Zeller  Alp  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Upper  Wendelstein  Alp  (see  below). 
The  'winter  route'  proceeds  to  the  N.  through  meadows  to  the  foot  of  the 
mountain  and  ascends  by  a  path  (marked  with  white  and  red)  past  the 
Tanner-MUhle  to  the  ('/.;  hr.)  farm  of  Hochkreut  (3246'),  where  we  turn  to 
the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Siegel  Alp  (4345'),  the  (V4  hr.)  Lower  Wendelstein  Alp 
(4640'),  and  the  (1/4  hr.)  Upper  Wendelstein  Alp  (4950').  From  the  Upper 
Wendelstein  Alp  we  proceed  to  the  left,  passing  under  the  Bockstein  (5010') 
and  joining  the  paths  from  Birkenstein  and  from  Brannenburg  and  Feiln- 
bach",  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Wendelstein-Haus  (.5655';  -Inn,  with  90  beds  at  2-3 
and  48  mattresses  at  1  u(f),  at  the  foot  of  the  cone  (meteorological  station; 
telephone ;  advisable  to  secure  beds  in  advance).  An  easy  flight  of  steps 
leads  from  the  inn  to  a  platform  on  the  Gache  Blick  (tine  view).  From  the 
inn  we  ascend  by  a  safe  path  protected  by  railings  to  the  (20  min.)  summit, 
a  plateau  6-12  ft.  broad  and  about  40  ft.  in  length,  on  which  stand  a  chapel 
(1718)  and  a  cross.  The  'View  (panorama,  50  pf.)  embraces  (left  to  right) 
the  tJntersberg,  Watzmann,  Kaiser-Gebirge,  Tauern  Mts.  (with  the  Groas- 
Venediger  and  Gross-Glockner),  and  the  Karwendel  and  Wetterstein  ranges 
(with  the  Zugspitze);  to  the  N.  the  extensive  plain  with  the  Chiemsee, 
Simmsee.  and  Starnberger  See.  —  On  the  E.  side  of  the  peak,  in  the  'Kessel', 
is  a  limestone  cavern,  the  entrance  to  which  is  covered  with  ice  (there 
and  back  3  hrs..  fatiguing;  guide  essential).  Descent  to  ^ranneH^urgr  (rail- 
way under  construction),  see  p.  87;  to  Feilnbaeh,  p.  86. 

From  Nechacs  to  Tegernske  by  the  Kiihzagel,  3',V4  hrs.  (guide  hardly 
necessary).  A  marked  path  leads  through  theZ)Mrn6f/cA-G'rafcen  to  (I1/4  hr.) 
the  saddle  to  the  E.  of  the  Kiihzagel  Alp  (3490*),  whence  we  descend  to 
the  (3/4  hr.)  Kuhzagel-Hof,  then  into  the  Roltach-Tal  to  the  road  from  Falepp 
to  (IV2  hr.)  Tegernsee  (p.  75). 

The  road  to  Kufstein  (motor-diligence  to  Bayrisch-Zell  in  1  hr. , 
p.  80)  leads  from  (21/2  M. )  Neuhaus  (p.  82)  via  (4V2  M.)  Aurach 
(Fischeralm  Inn,  on  the  road  to  Birkenstein,  see  ahove).    Between 

6» 


84    7.  R.  1 5.  —  Map,  p.  ns.     B  AYRISCn-ZELL. 

(6 1/2  M.)  Oeitau  (inn)  and  f8  M.)  Osterhofen  (Alpenhof)  the  wide  Leit- 
zach-Tal  is  entered.  —  10  M.  Bayrisch - Zell  (2625';  Post,  34  beds 
at  1-1 V4^  pens.  3V2-4:  UJf,  plain  but  good ;  Wendelstein ;  Sanatorium 
Tannerhof,  pens.,  incl.  medical  treatment,  8-10  .//),  prettily  situated 
in  a  basin  enclosed  by  the  Wendelstein,  Seeberg,  and  Traithen. 

ExcuKSiONS.  To  the  Wendelstein,  see  p.  83.  —  The  'Rottcand  (6l£0'; 
4V2  lirs. ;  easy)  is  ascended  via  the  Kloascher-Tal  and  the  Elend  Alp  (p.  82).  — 
The  Traithen  (608l»' ;  fatiguing  but  interesting)  inuy  be  ascended  in  4  hrs. 
(with  guide)  by  the  Urspring-Tal  and  the  Vordere  lienebrand  Alp  (3810'). 
The  descent  may  be  made  by  the  S/eilen  Alp  to  tlie  Briinnstein- Hans  and 
(4V-J  hrs.)  Oberaudorf  (p.  87j.  —  The  Hintere  Sonnwendjoch  (6520')  is  an 
interesting  ascent  of  5V.>  hrs.  Turning  to  the  righ'  beydnd  (2  hrs.)  Lfrsprituj 
(«ee  below)  we  proceed  via  the  Schiinfeld  Alp  and  the  Wildkar  Alp  and  thence 
by  moderately  steep  grass  slopes  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  top.  Descent  to  (4  his.) 
Falepp,  see  p.  82. 

From  Havrisch -Zell  to  Obekauookf  or  Bkannknbukg,  4V2-5  hr.s. 
(guide  not  indispensable).  The  marked  path,  steep  at  first,  leads  by  the 
Tanner  Alp  and  the  Grafenberg  Alp  to  the  Auer  Briicke,  and  through  the 
Auerbacli-Tal  to  the  &/-z  hrs.)  Tatzelwurm  Inn  (2445'),  near  a  tine  fall  of 
theAuerhach  (hest  viewed  from  the  lov^er  bridge).  A  marked  path  Ifad.s 
hence  in  2  hrs.  to  the  Briiunstein-IIaus,  st-e  p.  88.  —  From  the  Tatzelwurm 
we  descend  by  the  deep  AnerbacJi-Tal  past  Uechenau  to  (2  hrs.)  Oberaudorf 
(p.  87);  or  to  the  left  from  the  Tatzelwurm  to  the  Hosier  Alp  (2565'), 
descending  past  the  Regau  Alp  and  through  the  FSrchenhach-Tal  to  (2'/^  hrs. ) 
Brannenburg  (p.  86). 

The  road  to  Kufstein  (20^2  M)  follows  the  Vrsprintj-Tal,  enclos- 
ed by  finely-wooded  mountains;  to  the  left  is  the  TTaith€n(see  above), 
to  the  right  tlie  Seebery  (5045'}.  After  3  M.  we  pass  a  small  waterfall 
of  the  Sillbach  on  the  right,  and  then  the  mouth  of  the  Kloascher- 
Tal  (via  the  Elend  Alp  to  Falepp,  see  p.  82).  We  cross  the  Austrian 
frontier  beyond  the  (15  M.)  Backer  Alp  (2790');  about  V2M.  farther 
on  is  the  Vrspriny  Inn  (good  wine).  The  road  descends  a  finely 
wooded  valley,  passing  the  Austrian  customs  station  of  HiJrhay. 
Several  glimpses  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge.  At  the  (18'/)  M.)  village  of 
Landl  (2255';  */nn,  25  beds  at  \  K.  20-1  K.  BO/j.),  in  the  Tiersee- 
Tal,  is  a  shooting-lodge  of  Archduke  Louis  Victor. 

To  Falepp  via  the  Aokern  Alp,  5  hrs.,  with  guide,  fatiguing  and 
lacking  interest.  A  cart-road  ascends  in  the  wooded  Stallen-Tal,  between 
the  Veitsberg  on  the  left  and  the  Hintere  Sonnwendjoch  (6520';  ascended  via 
the  Oirgal  Alp  in  2  hrs.  ;  see  above)  on  the  right,  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Ackern 
Alp  (4550').  Descent  by  a  roug]»  path  through  wood,  high  on  the  right 
side  of  the  Marchbach-Tal,  past  the  Reichstein  Alp  (3500')  into  the  Grundachen- 
Tal,  and  (steep)  down  into  the  Enzengraben ;  then  under  a  wooden  conduit, 
after  passing  which  we  re-ascend,  and  finally  turn  to  the  right  to  (2'/2  hrs.) 
the  forester's  house  of  Falepp  (p.  82).  A  cart-track  and  footpaih  lead  from 
Landl  via  Riedenberg  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Kaiser-Haus  (p.  82;  guide  useful). 

The  road  forks  23  m.  beyond  Landl.  The  branch  to  the  left 
descends  the  valley  of  the  Tierseer  Ache,  crosses  to  the  right  bank 
before  reaching  (23  M. )  Wieshdusle  (inn  ;  stony  path  hence  in  3  hrs. 
to  the  Trainsjoch,  5600',  with  fine  view,  see  p.  88),  and  proceeds  to 
(25  M.)  the  Seewirt  (30  beds  at  1  K.),  near  the  Tier-See  or  Schrock- 
See  (2020';  boating;  bathing).  The  more  attractive  road  to  the  right 
from  the  fork  ascends  to  (8/4  hr.)  Hinter-Tiersee  (2840';  Grasshoflf) 
and.   with  views  of  the  Zahme  Kaiser,   on  the  left,  and  the  Wilde 


KOSENHEIM.      Map,  p.  6S.—  L  R.  16.  85 

KaistT,  on  the  right,  to  (40  min.)  Vorder-Tiersee  (2575';  Seetoirt, 
sec  p.  84;  Pfarrwirt ,  well  spoken  of;  Kirchenxvirt) ,  where  the 
peasants  perform  plays  nearly  every  Sunday  in  summer  (passion-play 
every  tenth  year,  the  last  in  1905).  Then  to  the  (3/4  M.)  Tiersee. 
A  route  leading  to  the  left  a  few  min.  to  the  S.  of  the  Secwirt  skirts 
the  S.  bank  of  the  Tiersee  and  cro«8e«  the  Pendling  Battel  (2315'),  between 
the  Pendlin'j  (5135';  p.  215)  and  the  Maistaller  Berg,  to  (2  hrg.)  Kufstein.  — 
An  attractive  route,  diver{rin<:  to  the  leff,  leads  from  the  Tiersee  via  the 
n'arhtl  (good  wine)  and  Schoffau  (Kur/.enwirt)  to  (6  M.)  Kiefersfelden  (p.  88). 

Beyond  the  Tiersee  the  road  crosses  the  Marhlingcr  Hoke,  and 
(loscends  through  wood,  passiiiir  the  EdschlossL  (p. 214).  to  (30'/_)  M.J 
Kufstein  (p.  214). 

16.   From  Munich  to  Kufstein  via  Rosenheim. 

bl'/v  M.  Uailway  in  l'/-.:-3V2  hrs.  (evpressfares  8  .U  SO,  b  M  70,  3  .U 
m  pf. ;  ordinary  fares  7  Ui^  80,  \  Ji  70,  Z  .U  iO  pf.).   Best  views  on  the  right. 

Munich,  see  p.  4.  The  railway  skirts  the  town  and  beyond  the 
(3  M.)  Munich  South  Station  crosses  the  Isar.  At  (6  M.)  Munich 
East  Station  the  Simbach-Braiinau  line  diverges  to  the  left.  —  23  M. 
Grafing  (1780';  Raitu-ay  /nn),  a  considerable  place  (Kasperlbrau), 
17-2  ^^-  from  the  railway. 

Fkom  Gkafing  to  Wasseeburg,  18  M.,  railway  in  2  hrs.  —  31/2  M. 
Ebersberg  (182'V;  Oberwirt;  HoUerbriiu),  a  former  priory  of  the  Knights  nf 
Malta.  The  'Somraerkeller'  commands  a  magniticeut  view  of  the  Alps 
(Venedigfr)j  still  more  eztenaive  from  the  belvedere  on  the  Luduigshohe 
(2130'),  I'A  M.  to  the  N.  The  church  contuins  a  fine  marble  monument 
of  the  Counts  of  Ebersber-.  —  18  M.  Wasserburg  (1570' ;  New  Post;  Schliess- 
leder),  a  small  town  with  39C)0  inhab.  and  an  old  la^tle,  picturesquely 
situated  on  a  peninsula  surrounded  by  the  Inn  and  visited  as  a  stimmer- 
re-sort. 

From  Grafing  to  Glonn,  6V2  M. ,  railway  in  36  miu.  through  the 
smiling  Glonntal,  via  Taglaching,  Moosach^  and  Adling.  From  Glonn  (*Post; 
Xeviffirt)  pleasant  excursions  may  be  made  to  the  O/2  hr.)  chateau  uf  Zinne- 
berg  (tine  view),  to  the  Q/t  hr.)  Glonn-Quelk,   to  the  (I'/z  hr.)  Steinsee,  etc. 

Between  (28  M.)  Assling  and  (31 V2  I^)  Oster-Miinchen  the  dale 
of  the  Attel  is  traversed.  To  the  right,  opposite  the  traveller,  rises 
the  Wendelstein,  in  the  background  the  Gross- Veiiediger.  —  3672  ^• 
Carolinenfeld. 

4072  M.  Bosenheim.  —  Hotels.  "Deutscuek  Kaislk.  with  garden, 
50  beds  ai  2-4,  pens.  5-8  Jt ;  'Kaisekbad,  with  large  garden  and  sanatorium, 
80  beds  at  2-3,  pens,  b-8  ^ ;  'Reuter's  Hotel  Wbndelstein,  50  beds  at 
V/rS.U;  Deutsches  Haus,  35  beds  at  2-3  Uif,  well  spoken  of;  Baykkiscbek 
Hop:  KoNiG  Otto  ;  Thaller,  65  beds  at  V/i-2Jt,  well  spoken  of.  —  Railway 
Rfstaurant;  Forttiers  Restaurant  —  Baths  of  all  kinds  at  the  Ka'serbnd, 
ElUenbad^  and  Dianabad. 

Rosenheim  ri460'j,  the  junction  of  the  Salzburg  line  (p.  88),  a 
town  of  15,400  inhab.,  with  salt-works,  lies  at  the  influx  of  the 
Manyfall  into  the  Inn.  The  municipal  museum  of  local  art  and 
costumes  is  interesting  (open  Sun.  10-12.  Thurs.  1-3). 

Pretty  views  of  the  Inntal  and  the  Alps  from  the  (20  min)  Uofhrciu- 
Keller  and  Pernlohner-Keller  fview-towcr)  and  from  the  (V2  br.)  >^chiossberg 
(restaurant),    on   the   right   bank   of  the  Inn.     The  Bavaria  Fith  Breeding 


S6  I.R.ie.  —  Maps^pp.eS.SS.  BRANNENBURG.   Froyn  Munich 

Ettablithment  on  the  (1  hr.)  Innleiten  is  interesting.  Close  by  is  Bad 
Leonhardtpfunzen,  with  a  chalybeate  spring. 

Fbom  Munich  to  Rosenheim  via  Holzkirchen,  46  M.,  in  2V2  hrs.  To 
(22^/2  M.)  Holzkirchen,  see  p.  68.  We  here  diverge  from  the  line  to  Schlier- 
see  and  enter  the  Teufelsgrahen  (p.  68),  which  farther  down  is  watered 
by  the  Mangfall.  —  39V2  M.  Bad  Aibling  fl575';  Ludwigsbad ,  open  May 
Ist-Oct.  Ist,  100  beds  at  l'/2-2V2,  pens.  6-8^2  J(;  H6t.  Duschl  zur  Post; 
H6t.  SchuhbvUu,  80  beds  at  i^^-l^h  Ji ;  WiUelsbach,  60  beds,  pens.  5V2-IO  Jl; 
Johannithad;  Ale xanderbad ;  Theresieribad ;  Wilhelmtbad;  all  with  baths),  a 
small  town  (3475  inhab.)  on  the  Glonn,  much  frequented  on  account  of  its 
salt  and  mud  baths.  The  Aiblinger  Sammerkeller  and  the  8 chiihbrdu- Keller 
command  fine  views  of  the  Alps.  Pleasant  walks  in  the  Irlach  Gardens, 
on  the  Glonn  ;  in  the  park  of  the  chateau  of  Brandseck;  and  to  the  (20  min.) 
Milchhdusl.  Ellmosen,  IV*  M.  to  the  N.,  commands  a  view  of  the  entire 
Alpine  chain  with  the  Gross-Venediger.  To  Feilnbac/i,  see  belnw.  —  On 
the  right,  the  Kaiser-Gebirge  and,  beyond  (43  M.)  Kolbermoor,  with  a  large 
cotton  -  factory,  the  Gross-Venediger  become  visible.  —  46  M.  Rosenheim, 
sec  p.  85. 

Fbom  Aibling  to  Feilnbach,  electric  railway  in  35  min.  (45  pf.);  from 
Munich  to  Feilnbach,  22/4  hrs.  The  line  runs  to  the  S.,  skirting  hills  covered 
with  orchards.  —  71/2  M.  Feilnbach  (1770'-,  *Bad  Wendelstein,  with  salt  and 
mud  baths,  80  beds  at  l-l'/a,  pens.  41/2-6  Jt;  Obermaier,  Schmid,  with  baths; 
Briiuhaus;  Wagner^s  Wald-  liestaurant,  3  min.  from  the  station,  18  beds  at 
1  Jl)  is  a  pleasant  village  on  the  Osterbach.  The  "Wendelstein  (6025' 5  p.  83) 
may  be  ascended  hence  in  4  hrs.  (shortest  route  from  Munich).  The  easy 
marked  itath  leads  through  the  wooded  Jenbach-Tal  past  the  (I'/i  hr.)  Mair 
Alp  (2865')  to  the  (10  min.)  Wintersiube  (a  log-hut  for  the  shooters)  and  the 
('/4  hr.)  Kohlstatt,  a  clearing  in  the  wood.  Thence  we  proceed  to  the  right, 
past  the  woodmen's  hut,  cross  the  Lahnerbach  by  the  foresters'  path,  and 
after  the  first  bend  ascend  to  the  left  in  curves  (to  the  right  is  the  path 
to  the  Breitenstein,  see  below).  We  again  cross  the  Lahnerbach  (pretty 
waterfall)  to  the  Moosebnet  and  traversing  wood  reach  the  (I74  hr.)  Brannen- 
burg  path  (see  p.  87;  10  min.  to  the  left  is  the  Reindler  Alp,  p.  87),  about 
3'4  hr.  below  the  Wendelstein-IIaus  (p.  83).  —  The  Breitenstein  (5575': 
3'/2  hrs.)  is  another  attractive  ascent  from  Feilnbach.  From  the  first  bend 
beyond  the  {P,U  hr.)  Kohlstatt  (see  above)  we  ascend  to  the  right  (red  and 
yellow  marks),  through  wood,  passing  (V2  hr.)  to  the  left  of  the  Antritts- 
wand  (view).  Thence  we  proceed  via  the  (1/4  hr.)  Stiegel  to  the  hollow  below 
the  peak,  and  ascend  in  steep  zigzags  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  top  (p.  81). 

Beyond  Rosenheim  the  line  turns  to  the  S.  and  follows  the  left 
bank  of  the  Inn.  —  4oV2  M.  Raubling  (1505' ;   Gerer's  Restaurant). 

A  road  leads  hence  to  the  E.,  crossing  the  Inn,  to  (3  M.)  Neubeuern 
(1570';  Niggl;  Olasertcirt) ,  commanded  by  a  chateau  on  a  wooded  hill 
(visitors  admitted  to  the  park).  A  pleasant  walk  up  the  valley  (S.)  brings 
us  to  (3V4  M.)  the  mineral  baths  of  Nussdorf  (1595';  Bad  Nu$sdorf;  Altwirt), 
prettily  situated  on  the  Bteinbach.  The  *Heuberg  (4390')  is  ascended  hence 
in  3  hrs.  (guide  not  indispensable).  The  marked  path  leads  to  the  S.  from 
the  village  lime-tree,  between  farms,  to  the  W.  foot  of  the  mountain, 
ascends  through  wood  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Bichler  Alp,  and  proceeds  to  the  left 
to  the  (I  hr.)  saddle  between  the  Kundlwand  and  the  Eingefallene  Wand, 
whence  it  follows  the  arete  to  the  right  to  (V2  hr.)  the  summit  (fine  view  ; 
to  the  left,  the  Wasserenwand, -wiih.  across,  difficult).  Descent  to  the  E.  to 
Hic  Tacherer  Alp,  and  then  in  a  curve  to  the  S.  to  the  farms  of  Buchberg 
and  to  Windshftusen  (ferry  across  the  Inn  to  Fischbach,  p.  87).  —  'Hochries 
(5150'),  472  hrs.,  easy  and  attractive  (guide  not  indispensable).  From  Nuss- 
dorf we  ascend  the  left  bank  of  the  Steinbach  to  ('/4  hr.)  the  hermitage 
of  Kirchteald  (2240';  ascent  of  the  Henherg  in  2V4  hrs.,  see  above)  and  to 
the  (IV2  hr.)  Duftbrau,  then  cross  the  Floderbach  on  the  right  to  the  Spatenau 
and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Bosenheimer  HiUte  (43t)5';  rt'mts.),  40  min.  below  the  summit. 
Descent  to  Aschau,  see  p.  89. 

48 V2  M.  Brannenburg  (^1550';  Rail.  Restaurant,  bed  IV2  Jl), 


to  Kufstein.       OBERAUDORF.     Maps,  rp.  68,88.—  I.  R.16.  87 

The  village  (•Schlosswirt,  moderate),  with  a  chateau,  lies  1  M.  to 
the  W.    Fine  view  from  the  Bierkeller,  3/^  M.  to  the  W. 

In  Kirdihach^  1  M.  above  Brannenburg  to  the  W.,  is  the  vegetarian 
sanatorium  of  Erdsegen  (2135'),  with  air  and  sun  baths,  large  grounds,  etc. 
(60  beds,  pens.  4-8  UJ^;  open  also  in  winter). 

Excursions  (guides,  Joh.  Georg  Ettner,  Mart.  Holzner,  and  Jos.  Uuher). 
To  the  Schwarzlack-Kapelle  (19100,  Vc  hr.  to  the  N.W.,  with  a  fine  view  of 
the  plain;  via  Degemdorf  (Widmann)  to  the  top  of  the  Biber  (1740'),  a  hill 
with  pretty  wood-walks  and  views,  20  rain,  to  the  S.E. ;  St.  Margareth 
(2100'),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Forchenhach-Tal  (»/<  hr.  to  the  S.W.),  i/j  hr.  from 
the  Fdrchenl.ach  waterfall  (2000';  thence  to  the  Tatzelwuvm  V/t  hr.,  see  p.  84). 
—  The  Ramboldplatte  (4670"),  ascended  via  the  Schlipfgrub  Alp  and  the 
Schuhbrdu  Alp  (rfmts.)  in  Q'/?  hrs.,  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Chiemsee, 
the  Kaiser-Gebirge,  etc.  —  •Wendelstein  (6025'),  4-4V2  hrs.  (guide  not  in- 
dispensable; electric  railway  under  construction).  From  the  station  we 
follow  the  road  to  the  bridge  over  the  Kirchbach  and  then  a  marked  path, 
which  leads  to  the  right,  passes  St.  Margareth  (see  above)  and  enters  the. 
Reindler-Tal,  ascending  through  it  to  (I1/2  hr.)  the  Schwarze  Uisprung  (3045'). 
Proceeding  straight  on,  we  cross  the  brook  and  ascend  to  (1  hr.)  the  Mitter 
Alp  (i^SlO*)  and  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  saddle  above  the  Heindler  Alp  (4690*),  which 
we  leave  to  tlie  right.  'The  path  then  joins  the  Feilnbach  route  (p.  86)  to 
(3/4  hr.)  the  Wendelstein- Hnus  (p.  83). 

The  mountains  approach  the  Innj  on  the  right  is  the  castle  of 
Falkenstein,  with  a  restored  tower,  and  high  above  it  is  the  pilgrim- 
age-chapel on  the  Petersberg  (2780').  Opposite,  on  the  E.,  rise  the 
lleuberg  and  the  Kranzhorn. 

51  M.  Fischbacli  (1535';  Post;  Sommerkeller  Wolfsschlucht). 

Excursions.  To  the  N.W.  via  Falkenstein  to  the  top  of  the  (l'/*  hr.t 
Petersberg  (<ee  above);  to  the  W.  via  the  Asten  to  the  top  of  the  (2i/-.:  hrs.) 
Riesenkopf  (4390";  fine  view).  —About  '/•.;  hr.  to  the  S.,  beyond  the  Inn,  is 
Windshau^en  (guide,  Chr.  Sagmeisier),  whence  the  Heuberg  (p.  88;  3  hrs.)  and 
ilie  Kranzhorn  (see  below;  2'/2hrs.)  may  be  ascended. 

56  M.  Oberandorf  (1580';  Hot.  Briinnstein  <S-  Railway  Restaurant, 
well  spoken  of);  the  village  {  Hofwirt,  with  garden),  a  summer- 
resort  with  450  inhab.,  lies  1/2  ^^-  ^^  the  S.  Fine  view  from  the 
ruined  Auerburg  on  the  (10  min.)  Schlossberg  (1785').  In  the 
forest,  1  M.  to  the  N.W.,  are  the  baths  of  Trissl  (bed  1.  pens.  4-5 ,^1. 

ExcuKSioNs.  To  the(10min.)  Weber  an  der  Wand  (inn);  past  the  (10  min.) 
pretty  Luegstein-See  (with  swimming-bath  and  small  boats)  and  the  finely 
situated  Orafenburg  Inn  (pens.  S'/s  Jt)  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Gfaller-Miihle,  with 
a  fine  waterfall  (rfmts.);  past  the  shooting-range  to  i^/thr.)  Hocheck  (2705'; 
rfmts.),  with  a  fine  view  (good  tobogganing  in  winter)  ;  to  the  Tatzelwuvm 
(p.  84),  in  the  Auerbach-Tal,  2V2  hrs.  (thence  to  Bayrisch-Zell,  see  p.  84).  — 
'Kranzhorn  (4480'),  S'A  hrs.,  easy.  From  the  station  we  cross  the  Inn  to 
the  (>/2  hr.)  ZoUhaus  (^nn);  then  follow  the  road  to  the  left  to  (3/4  hr.) 
Miihlgraben  (Weinzierl;  1  M.  to  the  N.E.  is  the  picturesque  *Trockenbach 
Waterfall),  and  thence  take  the  marked  path  via  the  Bubenau  Alp  and  the 
Kranzhorn  Alp  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  the  summit,  marked  by  an  iron  cross  (fine  view). 
—  'Spitzstein  (5235'),  472  hrs.,  easy.  From  the  (1/2  hr.)  ZoUhaus  (see  above) 
a  marked  path  leads  via  MiMau  and  Steigental  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Spitzstein- 
IJiitte  (4160' ;  rfmts.  all  the  year  round)  and  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit.  Descent 
to  Sachrang,  see  p.  90.  —  'Briinnstein  (5310).  an  easy  ascent  of  4V4  hrs. 
The  marked  path  leads  via  Buchau  or  via  the  Gfaller-Miihle  and  Wildgviib 
to  (31/2  hrs.)  the  Briinnstein- Hau<  (i430'),  a  good  Alpine  Club  inn  open  all  the 
year  round  (22  beds  and  13  mattresses),  whence  a  club-path  ascends  to  the 
right  to  the  (»/4  hr.)  chapel  on  the  summit  (magnificent  view).  The  'Doctor 
Julius -Mayr-Weg'  O'z  hr.  from  the  Brunnstein-Haus  to  the  summit)  is 
more  interesting  for  experts;  it  ascenda  the  S.  aide  direct,  through  a  chimney. 


SS  /.  Roulf  17  PRIEN.  From  Munich 

40  ft.  in  length.  —  Fr(tm  the  Briirmsteinhans  to  the  TaUelwurm  (p.  84), 
marked  club-path  in  IV2  hr.  —  Traithen  (6O8O'),  6  hrs.  with  guide:  from 
the  (3V2  hrs.)  Briinnstcinhaus  we  proceed  via  the  Himmeisinovf  Alp  to  Ihc 
saddle  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Uteilnerjoch^  then  follow  the  arete  to  the  Unier- 
br.r(jjoch  and  the  (2V'.' hra  )  summit  (comp.  p.  84).  —  The  interesting  ascent 
i^i  the;  Trainsjoch  (5600')  may  lie  made  fioin  the  Briinnsteinhaus  iu  3'/2  hrs. 
via  Himmt'lsmoos  i  descent  to  Tiersee,  see  p.  84.  —  Route  to  Kossen,  see 
p.  218. 

The  train  now  crosses  the  Klauscnhach  and  reaches  (r)9  M.) 
Kiefersfelden  (15900,  V2  M.  from  the  village  (1690';  *//6t.  Kdnig 
Otto,  no  beds  at  l-iV2i  pens.  A-iO  J/ ;  Mexnerwirt),  where  the 
peasants  perform  popular  dramas  every  Sun.  in  summer.  Near  the 
Konig-Otto-Kapelle^  erected  to  commemorate  the  departure  of  King 
Otho  of  Greece  (1832),  the  train  crosses  the  Austrian  frontier  in  the 
Klause  (see  p.  '21f)),  a  narrow  defile,  and  approaches  — 

61^2  M.  Kufstein  (Railway  Restaurant;  Austrian  and  Bavarian 
custom-house),  see  p. 214.  —  From  Kufstein  to  Innsbruck^  see  R.  41. 

17.  From  Munich  to  Salzburg.     Chiemsee. 

95  M.  Railw  M  in  2i/.^-5V2  hrs.  (express-fares  14  Ji  5U,  d  Jl  50,  5  M  80  pf., 
ordinary  fares  12  USf  60,  7  J^  40,  4  UlT  80  pf.). 

To  (40'/2  M.)  Rosenheim,  see  p.  85.  The  Salzburg  line  crosses 
the  Inn,  passes  (44  M.)  Stephanskirchen,  the  pretty  "Si'mnwcf  (1540'), 
0^/4  M.  long,  with  the  station  of  (48  M.)  Krottenmuhle  (two  inns), 
and(50V2  M.)En(/or/"(*Post;  Wieser),  and  runs  to  the  S.via(53V2M.) 
Rimstiny  to  — 

56  M.  Prien.  —  Hotels.  Hotel  Chiemsee,  at  the  station,  f)6  beds  at 
I'/-'  2'/2,  pens.  i\/-2-iOJf;  Hot.  Kami-enwand,  2  min.  from  the  station,  40  beds 
at  t-3,  pens,  i-5  Jl :  Baiiniiok- Hotel  Baykischer  Hok  ,  30  beds  at  1-272, 
pens.  4-6  ..//,•  Jos.  Mayer's  Brauerei  &  Hotel. 

Frien  (1740'),  a  large  village  (2361  inhab.)  in  the  smiling  Prien- 
tnl,  is  a  favourite  summer-resort,  with  pretty  grounds  beside  the 
liver.    Fine  view  fron)  the  Hohenberg  (12  min.). 

From  Prien  a  Steam  Tramway  runs  in  S  min.  to  (H/-*  ^-i  30  min. 
walk)  Stock  ('.'^trand  Hotel  &  Sanatorium,  open  15th  May-lftth  Sept., 
80  beds  at  3-5,  B.  I1/4,  1>.  4,  S.  3,  pens.  Si2J/,  with  baths;  Hotel,  Dampf- 
schifl",  well  .spoken  of ;  lake-baths  ;  boats),  the  sturting-place  of  the  steamer 
on  the  Thi'insee,  which  plies  ten  times  daily  in  '/<  hr.  to  the  Herreninsel 
and  eijiht  times  daily  in  25  min.  to  the  Fraueninsel  (return  -  ticket  to  the 
Herreninsel.  1st  cla«8  2  J(  40,  2nd  class  in  the  steam-tramvray,  and  1st  class 
on  the  steamer,  i  Jl  SO  pf. ;  rowint;-boat  there  and  back  1  Jt.  with  a  stay 
of  some  time  V/2  Jl).  —  The  Chiemsee  (1705'),  T'/z  M-  long  »nd  7  M.  broad, 
is  mufh  e.xposed  to  storms  on  account  of  its  low  bank"*.  A  beautiful  view 
of  the  Alps  <o  the  S.  is  commanded  from  the  N.  bank  and  the  centre  of  the 
lake.  The  (  hiemsee  contains  three  islands  :  the  Herreninsel,  the  Fraueninsel, 
and  the  uninhabited  Krautinsel  ('vegetable  island').  On  the  Herreninsel 
(507  acres)  ri.'^ps  the  large  Schloss  Herrenchierasee,  begun  in  the  style  of 
Louis  XIV  hv  King  Louis  II.  atter  the  model  of  Versailles,  but  not  completed 
(adm.  daily  from  lOlhMay  to  18th  Oct.,  9-5;  fee  3  Uif,  Sun.  and  holidays  I'/zUSf; 
dosed  on  I3tli  June).  A  visit  to  the  palace,  including  the  walk  from  and 
to  the  steamer  takes  about  2  hours.  From  the  pier,  where  tickets  for  the 
castle  are  obtained,  we  come  in  2  min.  to  the  ^Schlots  Hotel,  with  a  shady 
terrai-e  (35  beds  at2V4-3,  pens.  5V2-6Vj  Jf  ;  umbrellas  should  not  be  given  up 
before  reaching  the  palace).    Thence  we  proceed  through  the  grounds  of  the 


to  Snlzbury.  MEDKR-ASCHAU.  /.  Houte  17.    89 

"Id  Castle  (formerly  a  monaatery)  and  then  through  wood  to  (10  min.) 
the  Schloss  EeiTenchieiiiaee.  built  on  three  sides  of  a  square  (open  on  the 
E.),  adjoined  on  the  K.  by  a  wing  (unfinished)  490'  lon^,  and  connected 
with  the  lake  by  a  canal  ^/t  M.  long.  In  front  of  the  W.  facade  are  orna- 
mental water  works  (without  water  at  present),  with  the  basins  of  Fortune, 
Fame,  Latona,  etc.  The  pillared  Vestibule,  adorned  with  an  enamelled 
srroup  of  peacocks,  opens  on  a  Court,  paved  with  black  and  white  marble, 
on  the  right  side  of  which  is  the  magnificent  Staircase,  richly  adorned 
with  marble,  stucco,  and  painting.  On  the  first  floor,  turning  to  the  right, 
we  enter  successively  the  Salle  des  Gardes  du  Roi  (blue  and  gold),  the 
Premiere  Antichambre  O'llac).  the  Salon  de  I'Oeil  de  Boeu/  [green;  with  an 
eiiuestriaa  statue  iif  Lnuis  XIV,  by  Perron),  the  *Chainbie  de  Parade^  adorn- 
ed in  purple  and  gold,  with  a  lavishly  gilded  bed,  and  the  Salle  du  Conseil 
(light  blue).  Of  the  remaining  rooms  the  chief  are  the  Oalerie  des  Glaces  or 
Spiegel- Galerie  (245*  long  an'l  illuminated  with  35  lustres  and  2600  candles). 
the  Salon  lie  la  Guerre  and  the  Sulon  de  la  Pais  (opening  on  the  right 
and  left  ot  the  Galerie),  the  royal  Bed  Chamber  and  Study.,  the  Dining 
Room  (with  the  table  dc-^cending  and  ascending  through  the  tloor),  the 
Small  Gallerj/,  the   Oval  Saloon,  and  the  Bath  Room. 

A  very  interesting  excursion  may  be  made  by  Steamkk  round  the 
lake  (thrice  daily  in  2  hrs),  touching  at  Herreninsel.  Fraueninsel.  Gstadt, 
Chieming,  and  Seebruck.  A  very  extensive  view  tif  the  .\lps  is  thus  ob- 
tained :  to  the  E.  in  the  distance  is  the  Gaisberg  (p.  122)  near  Salzburg, 
then  the  Trisenberg.  Untersberg,  Stauffen,  and  Zwie.'^el;  lloher  Gdll,  Watz- 
mann,  Sonntagshorn.  Steinernes  Meer,  Hochkalter,  Hochfelln,  Hocheis, 
Hochgern,  Loferer  Steinberje,  Gross-Venedigc r,  Gross-Gluckner,  Kitzbiihler- 
horn,  Hochplatte,  Kampenwand,  Kleiner  Kaiser,  Kranzhorn,  Spitzstein, 
Hochries,  Heuherg,  Sonnenwendjoeh,  Soiern,  Wendelstein,  Breitenstein, 
Krecher3[>itz. 

The  Fraueninsel  (22  acres  in  area),  much  frequented  by  artists,  con- 
tains a  large  nunnery  (now  a  girls'  school),  a  church  with  an  ancient 
portal,  and  a  fishing  hamlet  ("Hotel,  bed  IV2,  pens.  3V2-4'/2  J?)-  8teamer, 
see  p.  88;  boat  from  the  Herreninsel  in  20  min.,  50  pf. 

From  Seebruck  (*Po3t),  at  the  N.  end  of  the  lake  at  the  efllu-v  of  the 
AU  (steamer  from  Stock  to  Seebruck  and  Chieming  thrico  daily),  a  road 
leads  to  the  X.W.  to  f3  M.)  Seeon  (176.5';  Inn),  an  old  monastery  with  a 
church  of  the  llth  cent.,  on  an  island  in  the  Klosler-See  (good  view  from 
the  Hohenberg  and  Weinberg).  Pleasant  route  hence  via  the  HolUal-Miihle, 
on  the  Alz,  to  (4'  2  M.)  St>in  an  der  Traun  (p.  91).  —  From  Chieming 
(Unterer  Wirt;  Oberer  Wirt),  on  the  E.  bank  of  the  lake,  a  pleasant 
footpath  leads  to  (2  hrs.)  Traunsfein  (p.  91).  A  diligence  also  runs  daily 
from  Seebruck  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Traun-tein  via  Chieming. 

The  prettily  situated  villages  of  Breitbrunn  (Zur  Sclionen  AussicLt, 
moderate),  472  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  Prien,  and  Gstadt  (good  inn),  a  steamboat 
station  opposite  Frauen-Chiemsee,  are  summer-resorts. 

A  Branch  Line  runs  from  Prien  to  the  S.  through  the   richly-wooded 

Priental  in    '/z  hr. .    past    the    chateau    of    Wildenwart    and    (3  M.)    Umrats- 

hausen,  to  the  charminglv-situated  village   of  ffi  M.)  Nieder-Aschau  (2020'; 

Rail.  Restaurant,  bed  I-IV2  Jl ;  Udt.  Kampenwand,  bed  I-IV2,   J'ens.  4-5  J( ; 

Rest's  Hotel,   27   beds    at  V't-V/i,    pens.  41/2  ^U,  with  n.ud-butijs),  another 

imm-jr  resort.     About  1  M.  to  the  N.E.  is  Haindorf.  with  mud-baths  and 

-wimming-bath.     About  1  M.  to  the  S.  is  the   chateau   of  Hohen-Aschau 

2275'),  situated  on  an  isolated  rock  fat  the  foot  the  -H6t.  zur  Burg.,  35  beds 

!  2-3  «#,  generally  crowded  in  summer). 

Excursions  from  Nieder-Aschau  (guides,  Alois  and  Jos.  Maier  of  Hnhen- 
Aschau).  A  good  path  ascfnd>  to  the  W.  to  the  (Vh  hi.)  Ho/- Aim  (3305'; 
wine)  and  to  tlie  Aschauer - Kopf.  '/2  br.  to  the  N.  of  it.  both  with  fine 
views.  From  the  HoC-Alm  we  may  ascend  by  the  S.  side  of  the  Riesen- 
berg  to  the  (1  br.)  Riesen-Alm  and  the  (3/4  hr.)  Hochries  (5140';  fine  view). 
To  the  X.,  '/i  br.  below  the  top,  is  the  Rosenheimer  HUite  (inn;  p-  86) 
—  The  Kampenhohe  (S'/a  hrs.;  easy).  A  good  bridle-path,  with  guide- 
boards    and   benches,   leads    via  the     2   hr.s.)   Schlechtenberger  Alp  (rl'mts.) 


^  I.  R. 17. —  Map,  p. 88.     BERNAU.  From  Munich 

and  the  (1  hr.)  Stexnling  Alp  (rfmts.)  to  the  Kampenhohe  (5135  ;  fine  view 
of  the  Tauern,  etc.).  The  jagged  summit  of  the  Kampenwand  (5505') 
can  be  attained  by  active  climbers  only :  from  the  Steinling  Alp  we 
reach  the  Sattel  i5d30f)  in  Vz  hr.;  thence  to  the  right  by  a  difficult 
ascent  of  1/4  hr.  —  A  marked  path  leads  to  the  S.W.  from  the  Kampen- 
hohe to  the  Moslarn  Alp  and  down  the  E.  side  of  the  Scheibenwand  (5245) 
to  the  Hintere  Dalsen  Alp  (3385'),  where  it  forks.  The  branch  to  the  left 
leads  to  the  Vordere  Dalsen  Alp  (rfmts.)  and  (21/2  hrs.)  Schleching  (p.  93); 
the  branch  to  the  right  leads  through  the  Klaus-Graben  to  (2  hrs.)  JJain- 
bacfi  (see  below) ;  and  the  branch  straight  on  leads  via  the  Aschentaler  Wdnde 
to  the  (B'/ihrs.)  top  of  the  Oeigelstein  (see  below).  From  the  Steinling  Alp 
to  tlie  Hochplatte  (p.  92),  2  hrs.,  guide  advisable. 

From  Aschao  to  Kufstkin  ,  18  M.  (diligence  daily  to  Sachrang,  in 
I'/i  hr.).  The  road  in  the  Priental  leads  via  (3  M.)  Hainbach  (over  the 
Dalsen  to  Schleching.,  ^^/^  hrs.,  see  above)  and  Hvben,  between  the  Spitz- 
stein  (5235';  on  the  right;  ascent  from  Sachrang  in  2'/2-3hrs.,  corap.  p.  87) 
and  the  Oeigelstein  (5930';  on  the  left;  ascent  from  Sachrang  via  the  Schreck 
Alp  in  31/2  hrs.;  comp.  p.  93),  to  (T'/z  M.)  Sachrang  (2420^;  Neumaier)  and 
(1^/i  M.)  the  summit  of  the  pass  (2465').  It  crosses  the  Tyrolese  frontier 
1  M.  farther  on  and  descends  via  (9  M.)  Wildbichl  (Inn;  Alpenrose,  2  niin. 
farther  on,  good  wine  at  both),  and  then  more  abruptly  (too  steep  for 
driving)  through  the  Steiti  Pass  to  (11 V2  M.)  Sebi,  on  the  road  from 
Walchsee  to  Kufstein  (p.  218;  the  footpath  from  the  Alpenrose  to  Sebi  via 
Rett  and  Ifoppenberg,  1  hr.,  is  preferable). 

The  line  skirts  the  S.  bank  of  the  Chienisee.  59  M.  Bernau 
(1725' ;  Rail.  Restaurant),  V2  ^-  to  the  N.E.  of  the  village  (Altwirt; 
Pens.  Villa  CTermania,  20  hods  at  11/2-3,  pens.  5-6  «.#  ;  Villa  Beniau), 
a  summer  and  winter  resort  in  pleasant  surroundings. 

Pretty  views  from  the  (5  min.)  Kalvarienberg  and  from  the  (25  min.; 
path  through  wood  past  the  shooting-range)  Hitzehberg.  —  Via.  Kraimoos, 
the  Wolfsschlucht,  and  Stiege  to  (IV4  hr.)  Oschwendt  (magnificent  view),  re- 
turning via  Vorder-Gschwendt  and  Reit  (1  hr.).  —  From  Kernau  station  via 
7r5cAfinto(20min.)  theChiemsee,  with  a  bathing-establishment.  Nearlrschen 
there  is  an  interesting  establishment  for  the  reclamation  of  moorland 
(25  min.). 

64  M.  Uebersee  {Railway  Inn,  plain);  to  Marquartstein,  see 
p.  92.  The  train  crosses  the  Achen.  —  69  M.  Bergen  (^1920'; 
Restaurant);  the  village  (Pott;  Meindl)  lies  I1/4  M.  to  the  S. 

Carriage-road  from  the  railway-station  (diligence  twice  daily  in  '/2  hr.) 
via  Bernhaupten  to  Wildbad  Adelholzen  (2155';  "Kurhaus.  110  R.  at  2V2-6, 
pens.  b-iOJi;  "Kuranstalt  Ludwigsbad  <k  Pens.  Villa  Schmid,  80  R.  from  IV4, 
board  3  J(),  charmingly  situated  2  M.  to  the  S.E.,  with  mineral  springs, 
saline  and  peat  baths,  and  many  pleasant  walks.  Accommodation  also 
at  Alzing  (Uberauer;  Pens.  Immergriin,  45  beds,  pens.  6-7V2  -M,  well 
sp  iken  of),  1/2  M.  to  the  E.  Road  hence  to  (2  M.)  Siegsdorf,  see  p.  95.  -— 
The  foundries  and  blast-furnaces  at  the  Maximilians-Hiitte  (2030';  "Zum 
Eisenhammer ;  Ililtten- Sclienke) ,  in  the  Weissachen-Tal,  2  M.  to  the  S.W. 
of  Adelholzen  (1  M.  from  the  village  of  Bergen),  are  worthy  of  inspection. 

The  ascent  of  the  "Hochfelln  (5480')  is  one  of  the  easiest  among  the 
Bavarian  Alps  (from  the  station  of  Bergen  3V2  hrs.;  guide  unnecessary; 
horse  10,  there  and  back  10,  overnight  20  Jl:,  vehicle  for  1  person  to  the 
Briinnling  Alp  8  J().  From  the  (^4  hr.)  Maximilians-Hiitte  we  ascend  the 
Weissachen-Tal.,  and  beyond  the  last  houses  take  the  second  (marked)  path 
to  the  left,  into  the  Schtearzachen-Tal,  with  its  woods  of  beech  and  pine. 
In  1/4  hr.  we  have  below  us  to  the  right  the  romantic  gorge  of  the 
Schw;irzachen,  with  a  pretty  waterfall;  '/i  hr.  another  fall  of  the  Schwarz- 
achen;  '/4  hr.  Briinnling  Alp  (3805';  inn),  nnely  situated.  Thence  we  ascend 
in  numerous  windings  (echo),  and  at  (»/4  hr.)  the  Felln-Scharte  obtain  a 
view  of  the  Tauern.  About  65'  below  the  summit  is  the  Hochfelln- Haus 
('Inn,    open  all  the    year  round,  16  beds   at  2-3  M  and  30  mattresses  at 


to  Salzburg.       TRAUNSTEIN.    Maps,  pp. 88, 124.— I.  R.17.  91 

50-70  pf. ;  post  office  and  telephone  to  Bergen).  On  the  summit  is  the 
Tabor- Kapelle.  Splendid  •View.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  Ruhpolding 
(p.  94)  or  to  Maria-Eck  (p.  96).  —  The  •Hochgern  (5720').  another  fine  point, 
is  ascended  from  the  Maximilians-Hiitte  via  the  Hinter  Alp  (3716';  small 
inn)  in  4V4  hrs.  fbetter  from  Marquartstein,  p.  92).  On  the  summit  is  an 
iron  cross  over  21  ft.  high. 

To  the  left  lies  the  picturesquely  situated  village  of  Vachendorf 
(Post),  1  M.  from  Bergen  station. 

731/2  M.  Traonstein.  —  Hotels.  *Pakk-Hotel  Traunstkiner  iioK, 
56  beds  at  2-3'/2,  pens.  6-10  J( ;  •Railwat  Hotel  or  Krone,  R.  from  IV2  J(. 
In  the  town:  "^Hot.  Wispauee,  36  beds  at  2-4'/!,  pens.  5-7  Jf ;  "Post, 
35  beds  at  1V2-3,  pens.  4V2-7Va  U*  ,•  Wochingerbrad,  bed  V/t-V/^Jf;  Sailer  ; 
Traube;  Auwirt,  plain  bat  good.  —  Railway  Restaurant.  —  Beer.  Holl- 
brdn;  Wochinger;  Sailer.  —  *Kdranstalt  Tralnstein,  with  saline,  mud, 
and  pine-cone  baths,  a  hydropathic  establishment,  and  large  garden, 
80  beds  at  I'/z-^,  pens.  6-10  Jf ;  *Makiesbad  and  Bad  Wimmer,  with  saline, 
mud,  and  other  baths.  —  Swimming  Bath.,  1/2  M.  to  the  8.  of  the  town.  — 
Visitors''  Tax  after  5  days'  stay  3  J(,  families  5  .//. 

Traunstein  (1940'),  a  thriving  place  with  8080  inhab.,  on  a  slope 
above  the  Traun,  is  nimh  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  It  con- 
tains monuments  to  King  Max  II.  and  Prince-Regent  Lnitpold,  a 
marble  fountain  of  152(^,  and  a  historical  museum  of  the  Chiemgau. 
The  extensive  salt-works  are  situated  in  the  suburb  of  Au,  on  the 
Traun;  the  brine  evaporated  here  is  conducted  in  pipes  from 
Reichenhall  (p.  97),  a  distance  of  221/2  ^1- 

ExcDRsioNS.  '  Wildbad  Empfing.  a  well-appointed  bath-establishment 
(pens,  from  5  Jl;  hydropathic),  is  charmingly  situated  on  the  left  bank 
of  the  Traun.  3/4  M.  to  the  N.  —  The  WeinUife,  20  min.  to  the  N.W.,  affords 
a  fine  view  of  the  town  and  mountains ;  more  extensive  from  the  'Hoch- 
herg  (2540';  inn).  IV4  hr.  to  the  S.,  or  from  the  "Hochhorn  (2540"),  2V2  hrs.  to 
(he  E.,  via  Surrherg  (marked  paths  to  all).  —  The  Teisenberg  (4375').  via 
yeukirchen,  in  4  hrs.,  see  p.  99  —  Local  railway  in  48  min.  via  Weib- 
hauten  to  (S  M.  to  the  N  E  )  Waging  (1526' ^  Post),  a  prettily  situated 
summer-resort  near  the  Waginger  See  (liSO"). 

From  Traunstein  to  Ruhpolding,  8  M.,  railway  in  55  min.,  see  p.  95.  — 
From  Siegsdorf  to  Adelholzen.  Maria-Eck,  etc.,  see  p.  95. 

From  Traunstein  to  Reicuenhall  via  Imelly  2IV2M.  (railway  in  26 min. 
to  Siegsdorf  and  thence  post-omnibus  daily  in  i^/i  hr.  to  Inzell).  Beyond 
Inzell  the  road  will  repay  the  pedestrian  also  (Maps,  pp.  88.  96).  To  (S'/z  ^I-) 
Siegsdorf,  see  p.  95.  The  road  now  ascends  tlie  broad  valley  of  the  Rote 
Traun.,  via  Molberting  and  Hammer,  to  (11  M.)  Inzell  (2275';  Post,  good), 
a  village  in  the  bed  of  an  ancient  lake.  (The  footpath  to  this  point  via 
the  Hochberg  (see  above)  is  much  preferable ;  it  descends  via  St.  Johann 
and  Hammer^  with  a  fine  view  of  the  entire  mountain -chain.]  Various 
excursions  may  be  made  from  Inzell :  3  M.  to  the  E.  is  the  forester's  house 
of  Adlgass  (rfmts.),  whence  the  Teisenberg  (p  99)  may  be  ascended  in 
2  hrs.,  and  the  Zwiesel  (5846')  in  3V2-4  hrs.  by  a  marked  path,  or  direct  in 
2V2-3  hrs.  (laborious,  for  experts  only  ;  see  p.  99).  The  ascents  of  the  Inzeller 
Kienberg  (5565')  and  the  Rauschberg  (5^85*)  are  also  interesting  (3  hrs.  from 
Inzell ;  marked  paths).  —  The  road  then  passes  between  the  Falkenstein  on 
the  left  and  the  Kienberg  on  the  right,  and  traverses  the  deep  Weissbach- 
Tal,  passing  the  village  of  Weissbach  (2005').  Farther  on  the  road  ('Neu- 
weg')  is  carried  along  the  rockv  slope  on  the  left,  adjoining  the  salt-water 
conduit,  to  (16  M.)  the  •Mauthdusl  (p.  99).  Thence  to  (2IV2  M.)  Reichenhall, 
see  p.  99. 

Fbom  Traunstein  to  Trostberg,  13  M.,  local  railway  in  1  hr.  5  min., 
through  the  pretty  Trauntal,  via  Empfing  (Wildbad  Empfing,  however,  is 
more  conveniently  reached  from  Traunstein^  see  above).    10  M.    Stein  an 


92  1.K.I8.'    Mnp.p.SS.     MARgi'ARTSTElN. 

der  Traun  (1780';  Brauhaus  Inu).  with  the  old  caslle  of  the  Torringe  hewn 
in  the  ro.ks,  was  once  the  hold  of  the  robber-knight  Heinz  von  Stein 
(visit  interesting;  the  sacristan  acts  as  guide),  and  a  now  chateau  of  Count 
Arco-Zinneberp.  II  M.  Altenmarkt^  a  prettily  situated  village  %vith  the  old 
convent  of  Baumburg  (intere.' ting  tombstones  and  gciod  view).  Thonce  to 
Seeon,  see  p.  89.  —  13  M.  Trostbei'g  an  der  Alz  (several  inns),  in  charming 
environs,  is  frp<im  nted  as  a  summer-resort  (fine  view  from  the  SiegerU- 
Ilohe,  'A  hr.). 

The  Salzburg  train  crosses  the  Traun  by  a  bridge  75'  in  height. 
To  the  S.,  above  the  lower  heights,  towers  the  vStaufTen,  and  farther 
on,  the  Untersberg  and  Watzniann.  77 M.  Lauter.  —  83  M.  Teisen- 
dorf  (i6r)0';  Wieningcr ,  Post,  both  good;  Railway  Restaurant),  a 
sunuuer-resort.  About  I3/4  M.  to  the  W.  is  the  ruined  castle  of 
Raschenbenj.    Ascent  of  the  Teisenberg  (o'/'i  hrs.),  see  p.  90. 

901/2  M-  Freilassing  (  I08O';  *H6t.  Fockerer,  60  beds  at  13/4-2=^/4, 
pens.  5-10  ..//,•  *Maffei,  ^/^  M.  from  the  station,  bed  2-.'},  pens.  6- 
10  J/  ;  Bayrischer  Hof;  Krone;  Rieschen;  Rail.  Buffet),  the  junction 
of  the  lines  on  the  S.  to  Keichenhall  (p.  95)  and  on  the  N.  to  Miihl- 
dorf  and  Landshut  (express  trains  from  Berlin  to  Salzburg  in  13V4- 
143/4  hrs.;  via  Gastein  and  Villach  to  Trieste  in  23-24  hrs.).  The 
train  crosses  the  Saalach  (the  Austrian  frontier);  to  the  right  is 
Schloss  Klesheim;  to  the  left,  Maria-Plain  (p.  124).  The  Salzach  is 
then  crossed;  to  the  right  towers  the  fortress  of  Hohen-Salzburg. 

95  M.   Salzburg  (custom-house  examination),  see  p.  115. 


18.  From  Uebersee  to  Reit  im  Winkel  and  via  Ruh- 
polding  to  Traunstein. 

Uaii.u.jiY  from  Munich  to  (64  M.)  Uebersee  in  2-4  hrs.,  and  thence  to 
(.0  M.)  Marquart stein  in  V2  hr.  Diligence  from  Marnuartstein  to  (B'/-.-  M.) 
Ret/  itn  Winkel,  daily  in  summer  in  2^/4  hrs.  (1  ^U  60  pf).  —  From  Reit 
to  (15  ^I.)  Rulipolding,  carriage-road  but  no  diligence;  from  Rcfhpolding 
to  (8  51.)  Traunsiein,  railway  in  55  minutes. 

Uebersee.  see  p.  90.  The  railway  to  Marquartstein  leads  to  the 
S.  through  the  broad  valley  of  the  Ache,  past  Mietenkam  and  Stau- 
dach  (1755':  Zum  Hochgern),  with  cement-quarries.  Staudach  is  the 
station  for  Grassau  (*Post;  Grassl),  a  summer-resort  1  M.  to  the  W. 
—  5  M.  Marquartstein  (1780':  *Hofwirt,  with  baths,  42  beds  at 
174--  '^^i  Prinz-Regent,  Alpenrose^  both  plain  but  good  ;  Pens.  Villa 
Reglna\  picturesquely  situated  among  woods,  with  a  chateau  of 
Baron  Tautphujus. 

The  Schnappen-Kapelle  (3610' ;  lV2-2hr8.),  loftily  situated  on  the  Schnap- 
pen,  a  spur  of  the  Hochgern,  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Chiemsee.  — 
The  *Hochgern  (o7'20'),  an  excellent  point  of  view,  is  ascended  from  Staudach 
via.  the  Staudacher  Alp  in  S'A  hrs.,  or  (preferable)  from  Marquartsttin  by  a 
good  path  (fnbog:-'aning  in  winter)  viat.  Aggergschwend  &vtdi  Wia  (3  hrs.)  f^oc/i- 
gern-Haus  on  tlie  Weit-Alm  (4755';  *Inu)  in  4  hrs.  (see  p.  91).  —  A  pleasant 
route  leads  from  Mari|uartstein  or  Staudach  via  the  Schnappen-Kapelle,  the 
Staudachr  Alp,  the  Vorder  Alp,  and  Ihe  Hmter  Alp.  or  via  the  Jochherg 
and  Unchlau.  to  (0-6  hrs.)  Rul.polding  (p.  94).  —  The  Hochplatte  (o'205'), 
another  fine  point,  is  ascended  from  Marquartstein  in  3-3V2  hvs.,  by  a 
marked  path  via  the  chateau  uf  Medem/elt  and  the  Flatten  Alp.    (Path  from 


RKIT  IM  WrXKEL.      Map,  p.SS.  —  /.  R.  Is.  93 

the  Hochplatte  over  the  Piesenhauser  Hoehalpe  to  the  Steinling  Alp  on  the 
Kampeuwand.  2  hrs..  p.  90.) 

From  Marquartstein  to  Kossen,  S'Ahis.  The  road  (beyond  Schleching 
scarcely  snitable  for  carriages)  follows  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache,  passing 
RaitensiTid  Metlrnham,  to  C2  hrs.)  Schlechinff  (1865';  Pott),  pleasantly 
situated  in  a  broad  valley.  On  the  N.  rise  the  Hochplatte  and  Kampen- 
wand,  W.  the  Geigelstein.  S.W.  the  Breitenstein  and  Rudersburg.  The 
attractive  ascent  of  the  "Geigelstein  (Wechsel,  5930';  4  hrs.;  not  dif.icult) 
is  made  via  Ettenhausen.  the  Wnrsteiri  Alp,  and  Wirts  Alp;  beautiful  view 
of  the  Kaisei'-Gebirge  and  the  Glockner  group.  The  descent  mav  be  made 
on  the  W.  to  (272  hr.s.)  Walchsee  (p.  218)  or  tj  (2'/2  hrs.)  Sachrdng  (p.  90); 
or  on  the  X.  via  ihz  Aschentaler-Wande  to  the  Dal  sen  Alp,  and  then  either 
d(»wn  to  the  left  to  Hainbach  (p.  90)  or  ."traight  on  up  to  the  Mo>laru  Alp 
and  the  Kampenhohe  (p.  89)  and  down  to  (41/2-5  hrs.)  Aschau  (p.  89)  —  The 
road  now  crosses  the  Ache.  pa«se.>  the  Bavarian  customs-station  of  Streic/ien 
(IV2M.).  and  enters  *Pass  Klobenstein  (2000'),  a  magnificent  gorge  of  the 
Ache  (2V4  M.  in  length),  in  which  it  crosses  the  Tyrolese  frontier.  Beside 
the  pilgrimage-chapel,  near  the  end,  is  a  suiall  inn:  below  is  the  inter- 
esting Entenloch-Klamm.  The  road  then  descends  to  (3-74  M.)  Kdssen  (p.  218). 
-  The  walk  frnin  Marqnartstein  to  Klobenstein  via  Unter -Wessen  (see 
below)  and  Achherg  (continuous  fine  views)  is  preferable  to  the  valjey- 
rnute.  —  Fmm  Schleching  via  Streichen  (see  above  I  and  the  Kroaten-Steig 
to  the  TattbenSee  (see  below)  and  to  Rett  im   Winkel,  4  hrs.  (marked  path). 

Peilestri:ins  to  Kelt  ini  Wiiikel  will  find  it  better  to  follow  the 
sliady  forest-path  from  the  Ohere  Forstamt  at  Marqnartstein  almost 
to  Ober- Wessen.  —  The  carriage-road  runs  on  the  right  bank  of  tlie 
Ache  to  (2  M.)  Vnter- Wessen  (1870';  Schafl'erer,  40  beds  at  1,  pens. 
4^/o-0  Jd,  good;  ascent  of  the  Hochgern,  see  p.  92).  It  then  leads 
to  the  S.E.,  via  Dachsenberg  (Bruckmeier),  to  (6  M.)  Ober- Wessen 
(2135';  Friedlwirt;  marked  path  to  the  Muser-Alpe.  see  below),  and 
thence  follows  the  narrow  wooded  valley  passing  the  Hiller  Ian 
(bathing-establishment)  and  skirting  the  Walmberg  to  (9'/2  ^0  Iteit 
im  Winkel  (2280';  Oberwirt  or  Post,  70  beds  at  1-3,  pens.  Si/o- 
5V-2  J^^  Unterwirt,  29  beds  at  1-1^2,  pens,  ^^f-i-^^/^  J(,  both  good), 
an  inexpensive  summer- resort,  in  a  broad,  picturesque  valley. 
(Walkers  from  Ober-Wesseu  save  V2  ^'^-  by  turning  to  the  right  at 
the  guide-post,  ^/^  hr.  beyond  that  village,  via  the  Eck-Kapelle, 
see  below.) 

Exct;B3ioNs  To  the  (IV4  M.)  Eck-Kapelle  ('2855'),  which  aflFords  a  fine 
view  of  the  valley,  and  thence  to  the  right  to  (I/2  hr.)  the  top  of  the 
Walmberg  (34^5*;  view  of  the  Chiemsee).  Or  we  may  turn  to  the  left 
at  the  chapel,  cross  the  hill  through  wood  to  the  Glapfgtchwend  (3105'), 
and  return  hy  Biitibach  (I'/zhr.  to  Eeit).  —  The  ''Glocknerscfiau".  ^4  hr.  to 
the  W.  on  the  way  to  the  Mciser-Alpe,  beyond  the  heights  of  Glapf  atuA 
Birnbach,  commands  a  view  of  the  Gross-Glockner.  —  The  Moaer-Alpe 
(433<y  ;  21/2  hrs  ;  marked  path)  affords  a  fine  view  of  the  Tauern  ;  descent  to 
the  (V2  hr.)  Tauben-See  (3735';  trout;  inn  in  the  vicinity)  and  thence  to 
CIV2  hr.)  Kofsen  (n.  218),  Schleching,  or  Ober-Wessen  (see  above).  —  The  ascent 
of  the  Fellhom  (5795';  3V2-i  hrs.;  guide,  not  indispensable,  i'h  J()  i-: 
easy.  The  route  leads  via  Blindau,  and  then  chiefly  through  wood  to 
(3  hrs.)  the  EggenAlm  (5555';  inn),  whence  we  have  a  fine  view.  The 
broad  summit  of  the  Fellhom,  covered  with  rhododendrons  and  c(tm- 
manding  a  superb  panorama,  is  reached  from  the  inn  in  25  min. ;  far 
below  lies  the  Achen-Tal.  Descent  to  (3  hrs.)  Waidring,  see  p.  227;  to  the 
Seeyatterl  (p.  94)  via  the  Hemmersuppen  Alp,  2  hrs.,  marked  path. 

From  lleit  im  Winkel  to  (4'/j  M.)  Kdisen.  see  p.  218  (carriage-road  to 
Knfctein.  p.  218). 


94  /.  R.18.—  Map,p.88.     RUHPOLDING. 

From  Reit  over  the  Winkelmoos  Alp  to  Unken  (p.  164),  6-7  hr.«.  From 
the  (IVttr.)  Seegatierl  we  ascend  to  the  right  by  a  marked  cart-road  along 
the  right  bank  of  the  Durrenbach  to  the  (1  Vz  hr.)  Winkelmooa  Alp  (3810' ;  Jnn, 
plain  but  good),  whence  one  route  leads  straight  on  via  the  Schneider 
Alp  fp.  164)  in  the  Fitchhach  -  Tal  to  (3V4  hrs.)  i'nken,  while  another  de- 
scends to  the  right  (marshy  at  places ;  guide  advisable)  to  the  (I'/*  hr.) 
hunters'  hut  of  Schtcarzberg  and  the  Schwarzherg-Klamm  (p.  164).  Thence 
to  Unken  2V2  hrs.  (see  p.  164). 

To  RuHPOLDiNG  (15  M.).  The  road  leads  through  the  wooded 
Weisslofer-Tal  to  the  (41/2  M.)  Seegatterl  (inn),  and  thence  past 
the  Weit-See,  Mittel-Set,  and  Loden-See  to  the  (10  M.)  Seehaus 
(2445';  Inn),  on  the  charming  little  Forchen-See. 

The  Seehauser  Kienberg  (5555')  is  ascended  from  the  Seehaus  via 
Brand  Alp^  Ottertal,  and  Ilochkienberg  Alp  in  3V2  hrs.,  with  guide  (attrac- 
tive for  climbers  with  steady  heads;  many  chamois).  The  summit  (Gurn- 
tca»d  5555',  HSrndlwund  5530')  commands  an  admirable  view.  The  ascent 
may  he  made  also  from  Ruhpolding  via  the  Brand,  Rotelmoos,  and  Hoch- 
kienberg  Alp  in  4V2  hrs.  —  The  'Diirrnbachhorn  (5825';  4  hrs.,  with 
guide,  not  difficult)  is  ascended  from  the  Seegatterl  via  the  Winkelmoo$  Alp 
and  Dilrrnbach  Alp.  The  descent  may  be  made  via  Wildalm  to  the  Staub- 
fall  in  the  Heutal  and  through  the  Fischbach-Tal   to  Laubau,  a  fine  round. 

The  road  then  follows  the  See-Traun  to  (1-1 V2  M.)  the  hamlet 
of  Laubau  (2275';  rfmts.  at  the  forester's ),  at  the  confluence  of  the 
Fischhach  and  the  Traun. 

A  path  (red  marks),  diverging  to  the  right  by  a  finger-post,  ascends 
the  narrow  Fischbach-Tal  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  *Staubfall,  precipitated  from  the 
Reiffelberg  on  the  left,  from  a  height  of  575'.  This  fall  is  on  the  Austrian 
and  Bavarian  frontier  (2905').  The  path,  which  is  rendered  safe  by  an 
iron  railing,  leads  behind  the  fall  and  past  several  other  fine  cascades  of 
the  Fischhach,  to  the  (V4  hr.)  Schneider  Alp  (3160')  in  the  Uiikner  Heutal 
(p.  164).  Thence  via  Of 811  to  Unken.  \.^U  hr. ;  to  the  Schwarzberg-Klamm 
(guide  advisable;  see  p.  164),  i'/zhr.  —  Ascent  of  the  *Sonntagshoyn  (6435') 
from  the  Heutal,  21/2-3  hrs.,  see  p.  164. 

The  road  crosses  the  Traun  (below  this  point  called  the  Weisse 
Traun),  and  leads  past  the  (12 V2  M.)  Fritz  am  Sand  Inn  and  the 
hamlets  of  Fuchsau  and  Nieder-  Vachenau  to  (15  M.)  Bahpolding 
(2105';  Hot.  Wittelsback,  with  garden,  60heds  at  1-11.2-  pens.  SV:^- 
41/2  J^;  Post,  36  beds  at  1-1 V2  ^  i  Neuwirt;  Rail.  Restaurant),  a 
summer-resort,  prettily  situated  at  the  influx  of  the  Urschlauer 
Ache  into  the  Traun. 

Excursions.  To  the  S.W.  to  (!>/*  M.)  Mayergschwend  (rfmts  ),  with 
swimming-baths,  on  the  Brand  road  (see  below);  to  the  S.E.  to  the  (IV4M.) 
Brandler  (rfmts.  •,  fine  view).  —  Through  the  Urschlau  to  Reit  im  Winkel,  a 
pleasant  walk  of  6  hrs.  The  road  leads  by  Brand  (inn)  to  (2V2  hrs.) 
Urschlau  (2)15';  inn),  whence  a  footpath  (marked)  leads  via  the  Klause 
and  the  marshy  Rotelmoos  Alp  (2895')  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Seegatterl  and  to 
(1'/-'  hr.)  Keit  im  Winkel  (p.  93).  —  Froin  the  Rotelmoos  a  marked  path 
leads  via  th.;  Jochberg  Alp  to  (11/2  hr.)  Unter - Wessen  (p.  93;  4  hrs.  from 
Ruhpolding).  —  A  road  leads  from  Ruhpolding  to  the  E.,  by  Zell.  Aschenau, 
and  the  small  Frosch-See.  to  (2  hrs.^  Imell  (p.  91).  A  shorter  route  to 
the  Mauthdusl  (p.  99)  is  afVorded  by  the  line  forest-path  diverging  to  the 
right  at  the  Schmelz  (rfmts.)  and  joining  the  road  near  (35  min.)  the  kilo- 
metre-stone 21.5.  —  The  Rauschberg  (5485').  may  be  ascended  by  a  marked 
path  via  Hutzenau  and  the  Rauschberg  Alp  (4  hrs.,  with  guide;  for  adepts 
only);  the  ascent  via  Ried  and  the  Kienberg- Salt  el  is  easier  (4V2  hrs.).  — 
Ascent  of  the  Hochfelln  (5480'),  via  the  Hochfelln  Alp,  3'/t  hrs.,  very  attrac- 
tive (see  p.  90). 


REICHENHALL.  I.RouU19.    95 

From  Ruhpolding  to  TKAUNSTErs,  8  M.,  railway  in  66  minutes, 
[The  shady  path  skirting  the  brine -conduit  on  the  right  bank  of 
the  Traun  as  far  as  (2  hrs.)  Siegsdorf  is  recommended  to  pedestrians.] 
The  first  station  is  (272  M.)  Eisendrzt.  —  A^/i^l.  Siegsdorf  (^2010'; 
*Alte  Post,  with  garden  and  baths;  *ForelU,  IS  beds  at  ^Vl  V4,  pens. 
31/2-5  *^  i  '^^^^  Po^^  '■  Ohtrwirt ;  Pens.  Bavaria,  from  4  J^),  at  the 
confluence  of  the  Weisse  and  Rote  Traun,  is  a  large  village  (1300  iu- 
hab.),  frequented  as  a  summer-resort. 

Excursions.  A  road  leads  to  the  VV.  to  (2  M.)  the  bath-;  oi  Adelholzen 
(p.  90).  —  To  the  top  of  the  Hochherg  (,25J0'-,  p.  91),  1  hr.  —  Pleasant  walk 
(road  via  the  Scharhamberg)  to  (3  M.)  Maria-Eck  (2895'),  a  pilgrimage- 
charch  and  inn.  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Chiemgau.  A  marked  path  leads 
thence  round  the  Scheichenberg  to  the  Hocherb  Alp  (3395')  and  on  via,  the 
Brunnling  Alp  to  the  (4  hrs.)  top  of  the  ' Hochfelln  (p.  90).  —  The  ascent 
of  the  Teisenberg  {^316'),  via  Neukirchen  fS  brs. ;  marked  path),  i.s  remunera- 
tive;  descent  to  stat.  Teisendorf  (p.  92)  or  to  Anger  (p.  99).  —  .A  road  leads 
to  the  S.  to  Inzell  and  Reichenhall,  p.  91. 

The  railway  now  follows  the  left  bank  of  the  Traun ,  passing 
Traundorf  and  Haslach  (Blank),  to  (8  M.)  Traunstein  (p.  91 ;  the 
route  via  the  Hochherg  is  preferable  for  pedestrians). 

19.  From  Munich  to  Reichenhall. 

100  31.  Railway  in  3i,'2-5V2  hrs.  (fares  13  J^,  7  .//  70  pi.,  5  Jl ;  express 
15  ,#,  9  .M  70  pf.,  6  .40-  —  FTom  Salzburg  to  Reichenhall  via  Freilassing 
(13'/-.'  M.),  railway  in  42-52  minutes. 

To  (901/2  M.J  Freilassing,  see  pp.  88-92.  The  line  here  diverges 
to  the  left  and  ascends  the  left  bank  of  the  Saalach ;  on  the  left  are 
the  Gaisberg  and  Untersberg.  From  (92^2  M.)  Hammerau  (Kollerer's 
Restaurant)  a  shady  path  ascends  the  (2/4  hr.)  Johannes -Hog  el 
(inn  ),  from  which  a  fine  view  is  obtained.  OT'/o  M.  Pidiny.  To 
the  right,  near  the  village  of  Mauthausen,  the  ruin  of  Staujfeneck 
stands  at  the  base  of  the  abrupt  Hochstanffen  (p.  99).  The  train 
crosses  the  Saalach  to  — 

100  M.  Beichenhall.  —  Hotels.  'Klkhaus  Achselmannstein  (PI.  a; 
C.  3),  with  garden,  open  May  Ist-Oct.  30th,  250  beds  at  3Vr-10,  B.  i  Jl 
4()  pf.,  D.  3V2-5,  S.  372,  pens.  lU-16  Jl;  Gk.-Hot.  Burkert  (PI.  b;  C,  3), 
by  the  Knrpark.  220  beds  at  3-10,  B.  l"/-..,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens.  10-17  Ji^,-  ''Gk.- 
Hot.  Panorama  (PI.  C;  C,  3),  live  houses  with  park  and  fine  view,  160  beds 
at  3-10,  B.  11/4,  D.  31/2,  S.  2V2,  pens.  9-20  UT;  "H.jt.  Central  (PI.  d;  A,  2), 
Luitpold-Strasse,  90  beds  at  2-5,  pens.  9-12  u(f;  •Deutsouer  Kaiser  (PI.  e; 

B,  3),  open  May  15th-0ct.  1st,  16U  beds  at  3-5  Jt,  with  garden-restaurant 
and  the  de'pendance  called  the  Goldner  Lowe  (the  latter  open  in  winter 
also,  54  beds  at  2-3  uiT);  ^Lcisenbad  (PI.  f;  B,  3),  100  beds  at  2-6,  B.  1',.,, 
1).  8,  pens.  ii-i2  J( ;  Lcdwigsbad  (PI.  g;  B,  4),  pens.  (romQJf;  Mirabell 
(PI.  h;C,  2);  Christiana  (PI.  x;  B,  2);  •Lilienbad  (PI.  i ;  D,  1),  at  St.  Zeno 
(p.  97),  90  beds,  pens.  8-9  Jl:  Bad  Kirchberg  (p.  97).  —  Post-Krone 
(PI.  k;  A,  4),    Post-Sfrasse  2,    100  beds   at  2-4  J( ;  Hot.  Habsburo  (Pl.  1: 

C,  2),  with  a  dependance  (  Villa  Stefanie) ,  near  the  station,  R.  2V2-5, 
pens.  7-9  Jt ;  Dedtsches  Hacs  (PI.  m  ;  B,  4),  Post-Strasse  o2,  60  R.  from 
£1/2  Jf;  Hot.  Bahnhof  (PI.  n;  0.  2),  with  two  d^pendances  ( Elxa  aud 
Villa  Lohengrin),  R.  from  3,  pens,  from  7  Jl ;  Hbssischer  Hof  (PI.  o; 
B,  4),  Post-Strasse  20,  R-V/^^y^,  pens,  from  b  Jl ;  Mcnchner  Hop  (PI.  p; 
B,  4),    P.-st-Straase  21,    R.  1V2-2,   pens.   4-6  Jl ;  Goldner  Hihsch  (PI.  q; 


96    /.  Houte  19.  RETCHENHALL. 

H,  4),  Ludwi?-Strasse  5,  33  beds  at  li/4-2V-2  J?,  Burgkebrau  fPl.  r;  A,  i), 
WaagOasse  2,  both  uniiretpndinji  but  good;  HotelGakni  Trampedkller 
(PI.  s;  B,  3),  corner  of  Ludwig-Sfrasse  and  Kaiser-PKtz,  11.  IV2-2V2  J( ; 
ScuwARZER  Adler  (PI.  t;  B,  3,  4i,  R.  1-2V-.' ►//,  Plaue  Traube(P1.  u;B,  4), 
both  plain;  Hofwirt  (PI.  v;  C,  2),  at  St.  Zeno  (p.  97),  bed  li/o  Jt,  plain 
but  t;ood.  —  Hut.  Bavaria  (PI.  w;  A,  5),  at  the  Reichenhall- Kirchberg 
station  (p.  99),  28  beds  at  l'/2-2V4,  pens.  5V2-6  J(.  —  'Hot.  am  Forst,  at 
Baijnsch-Omam  (p.  98).  —  Apartments  with  or  without  pension  may  be 
had  at  numerous  villas  (a  detailed  list  along  with  an  illustrated  prospectus 
and  a  p'an  of  the  town  may  be  obtained  gratis  from  the  Kuyal  Baths' 
ConiTuissioner,  Post-Strasse  19). 

Restaurants  at  all  the  hotels.  Also,  Ktirhaus;  Hofbrdn  (Thalfried); 
Tiroli  (see  below).  —  Cafes.  Flora.,  Luitpold-Strasse;  Wiener  Cafi  (Thai- 
fried),  Bahnhuf-Strasse,  near  the  Gradier-Park-,  Koloniaden-Caft',  I/ihissler, 
St- h  iff  man  n,  Ludwig-Strasae  ^  Tivoli,  above  the  Kurgarten  Ae.hselmannsteiu  ; 
yiedermci/er,  prettily  situated  V^  M.  to  the  N.,  in  the  direction  of  the 
Saalach. 

Visitors'  Tax  (for  a  stay  of  more  than  a  week)  15  J(  (less  in  proportion 
for  members  of  a  family).  —  Bant)  daily  from  7  to  9  a.m.  and  on  Mon.,Wed., 
ife  Sat.  from  4  to  6  p.m.  in  the  Kurpark  ;  (m  Sun.  &  Thurs.  frf)m  4  to 
Ij  p.m.  in  the  Kurgarten  Achselmannstein;  on  Taes.  &  Frid.  at  Kirchberg. 
—  TuEATKK  in  the  Kurhans. 

Baths  (with  inhalation  and  pneumatic  cabinets)  at  the  Dianabad(P].  K,  ^), 
Elisenhad  (PI.  C  2),  Hygieia  (PI.  P.,  3),  Katharinabad  (Pi.  C,  3),  Kirchberg, 
Lilienbad  (PI.  i ;  I),  1),  Iiey/>er  (PI.  B,  4),  Sains  (PI.  C,  2),  Fiirslenbad  (PI.  1J,2), 
Knrfiirstenbad  (PI.  A,  3),  Thalfried  (PI.  H,  2),  Wilhehnshad  (PI.  B,2),  Wilcke 
(PI.  B,  2),  etc.  Baths  also  at  all  the  liotels  and  manv  of  the  villas.  Larger 
bath  establishments  are  the  Nordendbad  (PI.  A,  1,  2),-  Kaiserbad  (PI.  e; 
H,  3),  Maximilinnabad  (PI.  C,  3),  Rosenhof  (Pi.  B,  3),  Marienhad  (PI.  B.  3), 
and   Giselabad  (I'l.  A,  2).  —  Medical  gymnastics  at  the  Parkvilla  (PI.  C,  2). 

Cabs.  To  or  from  the  station  bO  pf.,  with  two  horses  P/2  Jf ;  to  Kirch- 
berg 1  .,//  20  or  2  »^  20  pf.  —  Longer  drives  (incl.  return):  to  Grossgmain 
\  or  TV/-..  J(;  Mauthausl  8  or  131/2  J( ;  Mautbausl  and  Schneizelreut  9  or 
15' '.i;  Mauthiiu.'^l  and  Melleck  12  or  I8V2;  Kamsau  and  Kiinigs-See  19V2  or 
H2'/-..;  Herchtesgaden  via  Hallthurm  13i/j  or  22V2,  via  Hintersee  14V2  or 
24''.-  Jl.     Driver's  fee  per  day  I1/2  or  2y-^J/-,  per  half-day  1  or  I1/2  Ji 

Post  and  Telegraph  Office  in  the  colonnade  of  the  Kurhaus,  in  the 
Wittelsbacher-Platz,  and  at  the  railway-station  (po.ste  restante).  —  Money 
mav  be  changed  at  M.  Orundners,  Gradierhaus-Str.  2,  and  L.  Braecfiier^s, 
Ludwig-Str.  20. 

Guides.  Hans  Boss;  J.  Brandniayer ;  Jak.  and  J  oh.  Siixt;  R.  Jentsch; 
.fo/i.  Sletler. 

English  Church  Service  in  summer. 

Reichenhall  (_1540'j,  a  favourite  watering-place  on  the  Saalach 
(6500  inhab,),  is  picturesquely  bounded  on  three  sides  by  an  amphi- 
theatre of  mountains  (from  left  to  right:  the  Untersberg,  Latten- 
Gebirge,  Reiter-Alpe,  Miilliierhorn,  Ristfeichthorn,  Sonntagshorn, 
Zwiesel,  and  Hochstauffen). 

From  the  Railway  Station  (PI.  C,  1),  opposite  which  is  the  new 
Centaur  Fountain,  the  Bahnhof-Strasse  leads  to  the  S.  to  the  Royal 
Kurgarten  (PI.  B,  C,  '3,  3),  the  rallying-point  of  visitors,  with  the 
Kurhaus^  the  Oradier-Werk  (evaporating- house) ,  a  salt-water 
fountain,  and  the  covered  promenade  and  'Trinkhalle'  (band,  see 
above).  To  the  S.W.  rises  the  Protestant  Church  (PI.  B,  3),  beside 
which  is  the  Bismarck  Fountain,  by  Th.  Haf.  To  the  E.  of  the  Kur- 
garten is  the  Kurhaus  Achselmannstein  (p.  95),  with  a  large  garden 
and  the  Kurhaus  colonnades  (PI.  C,  S).  —  We  proceed  through  the 
Ludwig-Strasse  (PI.  6,3,4],  with  its  numerous  shops.     In  the 


Springs.  REICHENHALL.  I.  Eoute  19.  97 

Turuer-Strasse,  to  the  right,  is  the  small  Museum  (PI.  B,  4 ;  open 
9- 12  &  2-5  on  weekdays,  10-12  &  3-5  on  Sun.j,  with  prehistoric 
and  mediaeyal  collections  (adm.  25  c.)  and  a  natural  history  collec- 
tion (adm.  25  c.) ;  season-ticket  1  ^^.  Behind  the  museum  is  the 
late-Gothic  Church  of  St.  Egidius  (PI.  B,  4).  In  the  market-place, 
or  Wittelsbacher-Platz  (PI.  B,4),  is  the  Wittelsbach  Fountain  (1905). 
The  large  Salinen-Oebaude,  or  salt-work  buildings  (PI.  B,  4,  5),  in  the 
Salinen-Strasse,  contain  in  the  centre  the  handsome  Hauptbrunn- 
haus,  or  pump-house,  and  tlie  springs,  while  on  the  right  and  left 
are  the  four  5urf/iaus«r  ('boiling-houses',  from  'sieden' ;  comp.  Engl, 
seethe,  suds).  Reichenhall  is  the  central  point  of  union  of  the  four 
principal  Bavarian  salt-works,  which  are  connected  by  conduits. 

The  sources  of  the  saline  springs  of  Reichenhall,  sixteen  in  number, 
are  about  SC  below  the  surface  of  the  soil,  and  are  reached  by  a  flight 
of  72  steps  (shown  every  i/.'  hr.  from  9  12  and  3-6  daily;  adm.  80  pf.). 
Two  of  them  are  so  strongly  impregnated  (Karl-Theodor  and  Edelquelle, 
23V2  per  cent)  that  they  are  at  once  conducted  to  the  salt-pans.  The 
water  of  the  other  springs  is  conducted  to  the  Gradierhaus  (p.  96),  which 
is  used  exclusively  for  the  purposes  of  the  inhalation-cure.  The  purap- 
house  cimtains  the  two  huge  wheels  by  which  the  pumps  are  worked. 
On  the  second  floor  is  a  Chapel  in  the  Byzantine  style,  with  stained-glass 
windows.  In  the  court  are  two  fountains  adorned  with  statues  of  SS. 
Virgilius  and  Rupert. 

Quite  to  the  S.  of  the  town  is  the  Parish  Church  of  St.  Nicholas 
(PI.  A,  5),  a  beautifully  restored  editice  in  the  Romanesque  style, 
with  frescoes  by  M.  von  Schwind. 

Near  the  station  of  Reichenhall- Kir«;hberg  (p.  99),  the  hand- 
some Luitpold-BriJcke  (PI.  A,  5)  crosses  the  Saalach  to  the  *Kur' 
Hotel  Bad  Kirchberg  (open  May  Ist-Oct.  1st,  100  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1, 
D.  d^/2,  S.  2,  pens.  7-10  UJ?),  with  a  shady  garden.  —  At  the  bridge 
we  may  turn  to  the  left  and  then  ascend  to  the  right  to  (10  min.) 
the  Restauration  am  Schro/fen  (view). 

Envikons.  On  the  N.  side  of  the  town  (about  Vs  M.  from  the  rail, 
station)  lies  St.  Zeno  {Ho/wirt,  with  garden),  once  an  Augustine  mon- 
astery, of  very  ancient  origin,  but  suppressed  in  1803,  and  fitted  up  in 
1853  as  a  nunnery  and  school.  (Pleasantest  way  to  St.  Zeno  by  the  pro- 
menade at  the  foot  of  the  Kirchholz,  diverging  to  the  right  at  the  Maxi- 
miliansbad.)  The  church,  originally  Romanesque  and  recently  restored, 
possesses  a  handsome  portal  of  the  12th  cent.,  an  ancient  font,  and  finely- 
carved  choir-stalls.  One  of  the  pillars  in  the  cloisters  (12th  cent.)  bears 
an  old  marble  relief  of  Charlemagne.  —  The  Konigs-Weg,  a  winding  path 
among  the  fine  pines  of  the  Kirchholz,  begins  behind  the  monastery  and 
ascends  gradually  to  ('/2  hr.j  the  Klosterho/  (iTdb' ;  restaurant).  Descent 
hence  by  the  Eichen-AlUe  and  past  the  Moltke  Oak  to  Reichenhall,  20  min. ; 
to  Gross-Gmain,  20  minutes. 

Pleasant  walk  of  40  min.  to  O-ross-Omain.  The  route  (footpath  by 
the  Tivoli  caf^,  or  carriage-road  past  the  Hotel  Panorama  and  Langenfeld) 
crosses  the  hill,  affording  a  line  view.  To  the  left,  5  min.  higher  (20  min. 
from  Reichenhall)  is  the  Schdne  Aussicht,  a  villa  near  the  terminus  of  the 
cable-railway  (300  yds.  long)  ascending  from  the  end  of  the  Rinck-Str. 
(PI.  D,  3)  in  3  min.  (30  pf.  up,  20  pf.  down).  —  The  pleasant  little  village 
(1715';  Hdlel  Untersberg,  100  beds  at  1V4-3  Jf;  Restaurant  Kaiser  Karl; 
Pens.  Santa  Maria  or  Hillebrand.,  with  baths,  20  beds,  pens.  3'/2-4  J()  lies 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Weissbach,  just  beyond  the  Austrian  frontier. 
The  rococo  church  contains  four  paintings  by  Rueland  Frueauf  (1499)  and 

Baedeker's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  7 


98    I.  R.  19. ~  Map,  p.  96.     KKTCHENHALI..  Environs. 

a  Madunna.  in  artilicial  stone,  said  to  liave  been  executed  by  ArclibisUop 
Thimo  of  Salzburg  (d.  1101).  The  picturesque  ruined  castle  of  Plain  (popu- 
larly called  SaUbiichsel ;  with  belvedere)  lies  IV*  M-  to  the  E. 

On  the  Berchtesgaden  road.  2  31.  to  the  E.  of  Reichenhall  (by  railway 
in  16  uiin.,  see  p.  99;  on  foot  in  26  min.,  via  Langenfeld  and  the  Schiller 
Promenade),  is  the  prettily  .'^ituafed  village  of  Bayrisch  - Gmain  (1705'; 
Railway  Hotel ;  H6t.  Alpgarten,  3  min  from  the  station).  About  •/*  M.  from 
the  station  are  the  * H6tel- Pension  am  Font  (ICO  beds  pens.  6'/y-l2  Ulf ),  finely 
situated  close  to  the  forest;  the  Pent.  Karolinenhof;  and  the  Restaurant 
Alpental,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Alpgarten,  a  rocky  gorge,  which  we  may 
ascend  as  far  as  (10  min.)  the  'Klause'. 

To  the  W.  of  the  Gradier-Park  (omn.  to  Nonu  thrice  daily,  there  and 
back  1  Jl),  beyond  the  (2/3  M.)  Nonner  Sleg  (bridge  across  the  Saalach), 
extends  ihtl^'onuer  Wald.,  which  is  intersected  by  numerous  paths.  The 
most  frequented  leads  strai-ht  on  (where  it  forks,  we  pass  through  the 
fence  to  the  ri^ht)  to  (^A  M.)  Nonn  (1590';  ^ Hotel  -  Restaurant  Fuc/ts,  with 
line  view ;  Restaurant  Hohenstauffen),  a  village  at  the  foot  of  the  Hoch- 
stauffen,  with  an  old  church  containing  a  Gothic  *Altar  of  1513.  —  The 
Strailach- Weg  leads  to  the  N.E.  from  Nonn  to  the  Oh  hr.)  Stauffenhriicke 
at  Piding  (p.  95),  where  we  may  cross  the  Saalach  in  order  to  return  to 
(40  min.)  Reichenhall  by  the  Salzburg  road.  The  path  to  the  left,  just 
beyond  the  Nonner  Steg,  leads  to  (l'/2  M.)  Bad  Kirchberg  (p.  97).  Other 
paths  lead  past  the  'Eichenronder  and  throutih  the  Weitwiesen  to  (2^/i^l.) 
the  Kaill  (see  below);  via  Nonn  or  direct  from  the  Nonner  Steg,  past  the 
villas  of  Stautlenhof  and  Buchenhof.  to  the  (lV-2  M.)  Poschen-Mulde  (restau- 
rant, with  rooms),  returning  past  the  fish-breeding  establishment  to  Kircb- 
terg,  etc.  —  The  Padinger  Alpe  (2170')  may  be  reached  in  IV4  hr.  by  a 
zigzag  path  to  the  right  from  the  Buchenhof-,  on  the  top  is  a  restaurant 
(splendid  view  of  the  Reichenhall  valley).  Tobogganing  in  winter.  —  The 
Listsee  (2050' I,  a  small  lake  embosomed  among  woods  at  the  foot  of  the 
Zwiesel,  is  reached  by  ascending  beyond  the  Buchenhof,  chiefly  through 
wood,  passing  the  (l'/*  hr. ;  cart-road  .so  far)  Cafi-Rettuurant  Listsee.  Return- 
route  by  Langacker  to  [}li  hr.)  Bad  Kirchberg  (p.  97). 

The  Molkenbauer  (1625';  Restaurant).,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Saalach 
(cart-road),  reached  in  ','2  hr..  affords  a  good  view  of  the  Saalach-Tal.  The 
path  (generally  in  shade ;  driving  allowed  up  the  valley  only)  farther  on 
follows  the  left  bank  to  (IV2  hr.)  Frohnau,  and  crosses  the  bridge  to 
(20  min.)  Jettenberg  (p.  Ill);  we  return  by  the  right  bank.  —  From  the 
0/4  hr.)  Restaurant  am  Schroffen  (p.  97)  a  zigzag  path  ascends  through  wood 
and  through  the  Tevfelshohle,  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  Kirchberg-  Kan zel  (view  of 
Reichenhall).  We  then  retrace  our  steps  through  the  grotto,  and  take 
the  path  to  the  left  to  the  Hintere  Aussidit  (Latten-Gebirge,  Saalach  Valley, 
etc.).  —  Tlie  Kugelbachbauer  (2110';  »/*  ^'O,  a  farm  (rfmts.)  in  a  hollow 
on  the  Miillnerhorn  (450U').  reached  by  a  path  ascending  to  the  left  at  the 
dairy-farm  1/4  M.  beyond  Bad  Kirchberg,  commands  a  pretty  view.  About 
halfway  up,  a  little  to  the  right,  is  the  ReischelKlamm,  a  rocky  cleft,  spanned 
by  a  bridge.  —  To  (472  M.)  Jettenberg  and  the  Staubfall,  and  via  the 
Schwarzbachwacht  to  Ramsau  or  Hintersee,  see  p.  Ill;  the  omnibuses  to  the 
Mauthausl  (see  below)  stop  at  Jettenberg  on  the  return-journey  to  allow 
pas.sengers  to  visit  the  Staubfall.  —  On  the  road  about  IV2  BI.  short  of 
Jettenberg  is  the  Baumgartner  Inn  (1675').,  whence  the  Hochschlegel  (5J35'), 
in  the  Latten-Gebirge,  mav  be  ascended  in  4  hrs.,  via  the  RStelbach  Alp 
(8165')  and  the  Schlegel  Alp  (4840'). 

»  To  THE  Maothausl,  21/2  hrs.  ,  a  very  attractive  excursion  (6M.; 
carr.  with  one  horse  6,  carr.  and  pair  lO^jiJl;  omnibus  daily  in  summer 
at  2.30  p.m.  from  the  Hotel  Achselmannstein,  returning  via  Schneizelreut 
and  Jettenberg,  return- fare  2V2  M).  The  road  leads  past  Bad  Kirchberg, 
the  (IV2  M.)  Kaitl  (inn  and  swimming-baths),  and  the  Moser  Inn.,  and 
ascends  a  wooded  ravine.  About  V2  M.  farther  on,  by  a  mill  on  the  left 
bank  of  the  Seebach,  is  a  flight  of  277  steps  ascending  to  the  right  to 
(20  min.)  the  Chapel  of  St.  Pancras  (1970') ,  commanding  an  extensive 
view.  On  the  higher  eminence  facing  it  on  the  E.  stands  the  ruin  of 
Karlstein.     About  s/4  M.  farther   on  (1  hr.  from  Reichenhall)  we  reach  the 


Environs.  REICHENHALL.     Map,p.96.  —  I.  R.  19.     99 

pretty  Thumsee  (1730'),  -/s  M.  hng  and  '/<  M.  broad  {Restaurant  on  the 
opposite  b;ink  ;  ferry  at  tbe  E.  end  30  pf.,  at  tbe  middle  of  the  lake  20  pf. ; 
the  ferryman  is  summoned  by  shouting).  The  road  ascends  totheiVzhr.) 
pump-bouse  of  Nesselgvaben  (2125'),  with  a  fine  retrospect  of  the  Thum- 
see, and  V<  ^1-  farther  on  divides.  Tbe  left  branch  descends  abruptly  to 
Schneizelreut  (rtaclied  more  conveniently  by  the  road  via  Jettenberg,  see 
p.  165);  while  tt.e  right  branch  (Neuueg)  maintains  its  high  level  above 
the  valley  of  tbe  Weissbach  (opposite  rises  the  huge  Ristfeichthorn  •,  to  tbe 
S.E.  the  Reiter  Alj  e  and  the  Watzit'ann),  and  reaches  tbe  (1/2  br.)  •Maut- 
hausl  (20T5';  Inn),  in  a  must  picturesque  situation  above  the  profound 
valley  of  the  Weissbach.  —  A  path  (steady  bead  necessary)  leads  down  to 
tbe  Gorges  of  the  Weissbach  and  past  the  Schvainbach  Fall  to  (1  hr.)  Schneizel- 
reut (p.  lljo).  —  Beyond  the  Mauthiius!  the  road  goes  on.  past  ^yeissbach  and 
Imelt.  to  Trauiist'ein  (p.  yi).  —  An  attractive  return-route  to  Eeichenhall 
from  the  Mauthiiusl  leads  through  the  Hdlleubach-Tal  in  3  brs. 

Anger  (1830';  Post;  Pension  Villa  Peiter,  22  beds  at  1-1V4  J(),  a  .sum- 
mer-resort 7  51.  to  tbe  N.W.  of  Reichenlall,  between  the  Hogellerg  and 
Teisenberg,  is  reached  l-y  omniluis  (thrice  daily  in  summer)  in  lUj  br.,  via 
Mauthausen  (Post)  and  Avfham.  Fine  view  from  the  church;  pleasant  walk 
to  the  (V2  hr.)  BSgelicdrlher-See.  —  The  Teisenberg  (4375').  ascended  from 
Anger  in  3  hrs.,  is  another  fine  point.  Cart-road  to  (I'/j  hr.)  Kohlhausl, 
whence  a  shady  path  leads  to  the  (l'/2hr.)  Upper  Stcisser  Alp  (4190*;  rfmts. 
and  4  teds)  and  to  (8  min.)  the  top.  Descent  to  Siegsdorf  {p.  95),  Inzell 
(p.  91),  or   TeisendorJ  (p.  m).  • 

Ascents.  An  admirable  point  of  view  near  Reicbenball  is  the  ^Zwiesel 
{5845';  4  hrs.;  easy  bridle-path  to  the  Zwiesel  AJp;  guide  not  indispen- 
sable), the  \V.  and'  highest  peak  of  the  Slauffen-Gebirge.  The  route  leads 
from  the  last  house  of  Bad  Kirchberg  (direction-board)  through  the  Weit- 
frjMe  to  C/j  br.)  the  farm  oi  Lang  acker  (rfmts.).  and  thence  ascends  (yellow 
marks)  thrtiugb  wood;  it  turns  to  the  right  at  {^l-i\\r.)\\ie.  Angeil.  leaving 
tlie  path  to  tbe  Listsee  on  the  right,  and  ascends  through  fine  wood  to 
(2  hrs.)  the  Kaiser- Wilhelm- Hans  (iuu  in  summer)  on  the  Zuiesel  Alp  or 
Schtcaig  Alp  (4550'),  1  hr.  below  the  summit.  A  shorter  route  leads  from 
Reichenliall  via  the  Listsee  (p.  iS).  whence  we  reach  the  Zwiesel  route 
through  a  cleft  to  the  left,  turning  to  the  right  at  the  (10  min.)  guide- 
post  (see  p.  9"').  The  sumiiiit  (the  highest  peak  is  about  Id  min.  to  the 
N.  of  the  cross)  commands  a  magnificent  'View.  —  A  steep  path  (blue 
marks,  but  guide  advisable),  20  min.  below  the  Zwiesel  Alp,  ascends  to 
the  Bartlinohd  and  thence  a  rock-path  (wire-rope)  ascends  in  2V2  hrs.  to 
the  HocbataufFen  or  KreuzstaufFen  (oSlO") ,  the  E.  peak  of  the  Staurten- 
Gfcbirge,  on  which  is  a  shelter-bnt.  The  ascent  may  be  made  from  Reicben- 
ball via  the  Padingtr  Alp  (p.  98)  in  3'/?  hrs.;  or  from  Piding  (p.  95)  via 
the  Koch  Alp  in  4  hrs.  (comi>.  p.  91). 

From  Reicbenball  to  Lof^r  (motor-diligence  in  l'/-.'  hr.),  see  p.  162. 

20.  Berchtesgaden  and  Environs, 
a.  From  Keichenhall  to  Berchtesgaden. 

112/4  M.  State  Railway  in  70  min.  (fares  1  Jl  90,  1  Ji  31  90  pf.)i 
tickets  are  issued  on  board  tbe  trains.  Express,  with  through- carriages, 
from  Munich  to  Berchtesgaden,  105>;2  ^.  in  3V2hrs. 

ReichenhalL  (1540'),  see  p.  95.  The  railway  skirts  the  W. 
side  of  the  town  to  (1  M.)  ReichenhalL- Kirchbery  (1550';  p.  97) 
and  then  ascends  to  the  left  through  the  valley  of  the  Weissbach 
(4: 100),  commanding  a  glimpse  of  the  Lofer  Mts.  on  the  right.  — 
2  M.  Gmain  (1730')  is  the  station  for  Kayrisch-Gmain  and  Gross- 
Gmain  (pp.  97,98).  The  train  then  steadily  ascends  through  wood, 
crosses  the   Weissbach,  and  reaches  (41, 2  M.)  Hallthurm  (2275', • 


100   /.  Route  20.  SCIIELLENBERG. 

*  Hot,- Pension  Ilallthurm,  R.  from  2,  board  5  Jf),  a  aummer-resort 
on  the  saddle  between  the  Untersberg  and  the  Latten-Gebirge. 
Thence  to  the  Stcihrhaus,  4  hrs.,  see  p.  108.  —  We  then  descend 
(2  :  100)  through  a  wide  green  valley  (in  front,  to  the  right,  the 
Hochkalter,  to  the  left  the  Watxraann)  to  (6^4  M.)  Winkl  and  then 
skirt  the  Bischofswieser  Ache^  which  descends  from  the  right.  Beyond 
(8'/2  ^I.)  Bischofsiciesen  [2015';  p.  103)  we  traverse  the  wild  Tristram 
Ravine  (short  tunnel)  to  the  (11  M.)  Omund-Briicke  (1805';  p.  110), 
at  the  confluence  of  the  Bischofswieser  Ache  with  the  Kamsauer 
Ache.  —  113/4  M.  Berchtesyaden  (1770'). 

b.  From  Salzburg  to  Berchtesgaden. 

17  M.  Electeio  Trahw ay  (Lokalhahn)  and  Bavarian  State  Railway  in 
1  br.  10-1  hr.  20  min.  (fares  2nd  cl.  2  J?  30  pf.,  3rd  cl.  1  JSf  25  pf.).  -  Caeriagk 
to  Berchtestcaden  10  or  16,  with  luggage  12  or  ISA'.;  to  the  Konigs-See 
and  buck  17  or  2Q  K.  (visit  to  the  salt-mines  included  in  each  case;  the 
drive  from  Salzburg  and  back,  with  a  visit  to  the  salt-vs^orks,  occupies 
8  hrs.).  A  supply  of  small  change  in  German  money  will  be  found  useful. 
—  From  Salzburg  to  Berchtesgaden  via  lieichenhall  (25  M.  in  2-2V4  hrs.), 
see  above  and  p.  95. 

The  Electric  Tramway  (p.  117)  leads  through  the  suburb  of 
NonntaL  and  passes  the  stations  Kommunal-Friedhnf  (i.e.  Cemet- 
ery) and  KLeingmain,  82/4  M.  Morzy  (Zur  Einod,  with  view) ; 
5  M.  Hellbrunn  (p.  123);  51/2  M.  Anif  (p.  123).  Before  (71/2  M.) 
Grodig  (Brauerei  Grodig;  Lowe;  Schnoll),  at  the  foot  of  the  Unters- 
berg (p.  124),  it  crosses  the  Aim  Canal.  On  the  hill  to  the  right 
is  the  old  chateau  of  Glaneck,  behind  which  towers  the  pointed 
Hochstauffen  (p.  99);  on  the  left  is  the  Schmittenstein  (p.  126), 
resembling  a  castle.  The  line  skirts  the  Aim  Canal  (cement-works) 
and  reaches  the  station  of  (8  M.)  St.  Leonhard-Gartenau  (1485'; 
Restaurant).  On  the  hill  to  the  left  is  Schloss  Gartenau,  above 
the  prettily-situated  village  of  St.  Leonhard. 

From  St.  Leonhard  we  may  ascend  by  a  marked  path,  via  Qutratberg^ 
to  the  top  of  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Gotschen  (3050*),  a  good  point  of  view.  The 
descent  may  be  made  via  Mehlweg  (ascent  of  the  Kleine  barmstein,  see  p.  125) 
to  the  road  from  Zill  to  JJerchtesgiiden  (comp.  p.  IQG). 

The  railway  ascends  the  valley  of  the  Acho,  passing  the  (8^/4  M. ) 
station  of  Drachenloch  (restaurant),  where,  on  the  right,  high  up 
in  the  side  of  the  Untersberg,  is  the  curious  opening  called  the 
Drachenloch  ('dragon's  hole').  Beyond  a  narrow  defile  we  reach 
(  91/2  ^')  liangender  Stein  (1490'),  with  the  Austrian  custom-house. 
The  line  pierces  the  projecting  cliff  known  fts  the  Hangende  Stein 
by  means  of  a  tunnel,  skirts  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache,  and  then 
crosses  the  stream  to  (11  M.)  Schellenberg  (1570';  Forelle,  R. 
1  J/  20  pf.-2  Jf,  good;  Untersberg,  Schafferwirt,  both  unpretend- 
ing), an  ancient  market  -  village  (400  inhab,),  with  the  Bavarian 
custom-house.  —  To  the  right,  beyond  (13  M.)  AlmbachMamm  (1660'; 
*Restaurant) ,  opens  the  picturesque  Almbach  -  Klamm  (p.  107). 
Near  (13  M.)  Reckenberg,  at  the  inn  Zur  Gemse,  a  road  to  Hallein 


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Practical  NoUs.         BERCHTESGADEN.         /.  Route  20.    101 

%ia  Zill  (p.  126)  diverges  to  the  left.  On  the  right  rises  the  pre- 
cipitous Oraue  Wand.  The  valley  now  expands  and  we  obtain  a 
sudden  view  of  the  Grosse  and  Kleine  Watzmann,  separated  by  the 
Watzmann-Scharte,  with  the  'Watzmann-Kinder'  and  the  glacier. 
We  cross  the  Laros  (p.  107)  and  the  Ache,  pass  the  GoUenbach- 
Brucke(jt.  103),  and  reach  the  station  of  (16  M.) Bergwerk,  opposite 
the  Salt  Mine  (p.  103).  —  IGV2  >1.  Breitwiesen-Brvcke  (p.  103). 

17  M.  Berchtesgaden.  —  The  IIau.way  Station  (ITTCy)  is  od  tlie 
left  bank  of  the  Ache  to  the  S.W.  of  the  town,  near  the  salt-works.  The 
station  of  the  Konigs-See  Railway  (p.  104)  is  on  the  right  bank.  Omni- 
buses of  the  larger  hotels  await  the  arrival  of  the  trains  i  pedestrians 
.^ave  time  by  ascending  the  steps  beyond  the  station. 

Hotels.  *Gbanp-H6tel  and  Edkhads  (PI.  a),  in  an  open  situation  on  the 
new  Reichenhall  road,  open  end  of  May  to  end  of  Sept.,  110  beds  from  3'/'j, 
B.  11/4,  I>.  4,  S.  2\'z-  board  6'/;:  Jl.  —  =Bellevue  (PI.  b),  130  beds  at  2i/i-7, 
B.  11/4.  D.  31/2,  pens.  8-12  Jl,  omn.  GO  pf. ;  -Hot.  Wittelsbach  (PI.  c), 
140  beds  at  I'/a-T,  D.  3.  pens.  7-16  jM;  'Hot.  Pkinz-Regent,  80  beds,  pens, 
from  1  Jf;  *H6t.  Leuthacs  or  Post  (PL  d),  with  verandah,  110  beds  at  2-5  Jf, 
B.  80  pf.,  pens.  6-9,  omn.  '/z  Jl ;  *Vier  Jaukeszeiten  (Four  Seasons;  Pl.  e), 
10  beds  at  2-.5,  B.  1,  pens.  Q- iO  Jl ;  *Df.dtsches  Hacs  (PI.  f),  75  beds  at  2-4, 
pens.  6^/2-SJl;  Hot.  Bahnhof  (Pl.p).  at  the  station,  65  beds  at  lV.i-2V'.',  pens, 
QSJf,  good  ^  ScHWABENwiET  (PI.  h).  near  the  station,  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Ache,  70  beds  at  1V2-2,  pens.  6-8  UT;  •Hot.-Pens.  Eldokado  (PI.  n).  finely 
^^ituated  1,1  M.  higher  up,  54  beds  at  I'/j-S-  pens.  Qy-rSJl. :  Hot.  Stiftskellek 
(PI.  i),  50  beds  at  i'/s-S,  pens.  5-7  »//,  good,  Kbone  (PI.  k),  100  beds  at 
2  H,  pens.  5-7  Jl,  well  spoken  of,  Batkischeb  Hok  (PI.  1),  pens.  6-7  J/, 
*H6t  -Pens.  Bavaria  (PI.  o),  50  lH'd.%  peu.^.  6-8  J/,  these  four  in  the  Bahn- 
bof-Str.;  Watzmann  (PI.  p),  pen.«.  Q-1  Jt ;  Nechaus,  Nonnthal,  Bak,  Hibscii, 
Triembacher,  Zub  KOmgsallee,  Zum  Salzberg.  all  plain.  —  Pensions 
(mostly  open  in  summer  only).  Geigkk.  80  beds,  pen".  7-10  Jl ;  Vili  a 
-VuGUSTE  &  Gmundschloss,  pcns.  from  10  Ji ;  Villa  Vogkltuenn,  pens. 
H-10  J/,-  Villa  Floba;  Pens.  Scheiilek;  Villa  Berghof,  pens.  6'^-"^  Jl ., 
MiNEBVA,  with  park,  pens.  6-8  Ui?;  Victoria,  60  beds.  pens.  7-10  U(f;  Villa 
Margebita,  on  the  nev?  Reichenhall  r.- ad,  1  M.  to  the  W.,  b^/z-SJl;  Haus 
HiENLEiT.  7>'2-12  Jl ;  Lditpold,  5-9  Jl:  Schloss  Fubstenstein.  6V2-8  ^ ., 
Pens.  3Iakia-Hilf.  6-10  Uif;  SchOnsicht,  on  the  Kalberstein  (2360').  7-8.^, 
well  spoken  of;  Pens.  Sch(3nfeldspitze,  near  the  Rostwald ;  Pens.  &  CafR 
Waldlcft,  bQJl;  Pens.  <fe  Cafe  AlfenglOhkn,  on  tl^e  way  to  the  upper 
Salzberg,  6-8  Jl ;  Guhlstein,  5-7  .^,-  Pakk-Hotel,  60  beds,  pens.  7-S  A'., 
Pens.  Erika,  6-8  Jl,  Villa  Franz  Joskf,  5-6  Jl,  Licutknfels,  51/2-6'/:  »^, 
all  four  ou  the  Konigssee  road.  —  At  l<chonau  (p.  104;  l'/2-33/4  M.  from  the 
station):  Hot.-Pens.  Panorama,  with  cafe- restaurant  and  beautiful  view, 
pens.  6-8  Jl ;  %hweizer  Pension,  pens.  5-12  Ji ;  Malteklehen,  pens. 
6-10  Jl;  llAua  ScHoNECK,  pens.  6-9  Jl ;  Hofreit,  pens.  5'/2-7  Jl ,  well 
spoken  of:  Hochwaldlehen,  pens.  5-7  M;  Geunstein,  pens.  4'/:;-6  Jl-  — 
On  the  Upper  f<nlzherg  (p.  106;  1-1'/- hr.):  Pens.  Haus  Antenberg,  10-15  ..<S?; 
Pen.s.  Moritz,  8-10 »*,•  Villa  Regina,  6-9  .*;  Steiner  7-9^,-  Buchenheim, 
7-9  .#,  in  Blay  and  June  5-6  U^;  Waltenbekgebiieim,  7-9  Ui^. 

Cafes.  ^Forstner.  with  rooms;  Ca/c  Wittelsbadi.  Ma.xiniilian-Str.,  with 
view;  Cafi  Wenig ,  Nonntal,  near  the  Rathans.  B.-er  at  the  Brdvs'iibl, 
Forsiner's  (see  above),  the  Krone,  and  Vier  Jahreszeiten.  —  Vegetarian 
Retlanrant,  Lockstein-Str.  162. 

Post  Office  near  the  station  (poste  rest;inte)  and  in  the  village.  —  In- 
fobmation  through  the  Vcrschonerungs -Verein.  Schlo.=s-Platz  2,  beside  the 
abbey-church.  —  Money  may  be  changed  at  J/.  Qrundners. 

Baths.  Fresh  and  salt-water  baths  at  most  of  the  hotels  and  pensions  ; 
Wilhelmtbad,  Maximilian -Str.  (also  R.  &  B.);  Gitelabad,  Maximilii.n -Str. 
Swimming-baths  at  «he  AschouerWeiher  (p.  103),  at  the  BiJckl-Weiher  (p.  104), 
and  near  the  landing-place  at  Konigssee  (p.  105). 


102    /.  Routf  20.         BERCHTESGADEN.  Practical  Note.<. 

Carved  Wares,  for  which  Berchtesgaden  has  been  famous  for  cen- 
turies, arc  gold  liy  Sle/an  and  Paul  Zecfimeisler,  A.  Kasever,  Walch  &  Sons, 
Lorenz  Wenig,  Franz  Orasd,  and  others.  —  Exhibition  of  the  School  of 
Carving  in  the  Konig.'^seer-Str.  (see  below),  daily  8-6;  adm.  free. 

Carriages.  From  the  market-place  or  the  station  to  any  address  within 
the  market-district  (Markt-Bczirk)  of  Berchtesgaden,  one-horse  cab  70  pf. 
per  V*  l^r-i  two-horse  1  Jl  20  pf.,  each  V^  lir.  extra  50  pf.  and  1  M.  To 
the  Konifjs-See  and  back,  \vit!i  stay  of  3brs.,  one-horse  carriage  8  UJf,  two- 
horse  12  Ji  (for  each  additional  hour  1  uSf  or  I  Jif  70  pf.  more) ;  to  Almhttch- 
Klawm  S  J(  and  \2  Jf  ■,  to  Vordereck  (P^ns.  Moritz),  with  two  horses  12  Ji, 
ihcre  and  back  [\  Jl :  to  Voi'derbrand,  with  two  horses  14 ,  there  and 
liaok  18  Jl ;  to  Jlsank  5'/2  and  8  Jl ;  to  Wimbach- Klamm  and  back  10  and 
14  H;  to  Rainsau  and  hack  13  and  21  Jl ;  to  the  Hinlev^ee  10  and  16, 
there  ond  back  13  and  22  Jl;  to  Reichenf/all  via  Schwarzbachwacht  15  and 
23  .//,  returnin;-'  via  Hallthurm,  18  and  27  Jl.  Fees  included,  but  tolls 
extra.  —  Electric  Railway  to  the  Konig.i-See,  see  p.  104  •,  omnibus  in  '/«  hr., 
1  ^il.  —  Motor  Diligence  to  the  Hintersee  (Hot.  Wartstein),  5-12  times 
daily  in  summer  in  i  hr.  (1  Jl  50  pf. ;  to  llsank  nO,  VVimbachklainm  80, 
Wamsau  90  pf.);  also  omnibus  every  morning  from  the  Schwabenwirl  in 
4  hrs.,  stopping  1  hr.  at  the  Wimbachklamm,  and  returning  in  the  after- 
noon in  li/'2  br.  (there  and  back  3'/2  Jl)- 

Guides.  Andreas  Amort,  Andreas,  Joh.  rnirl  Jos.  Angerer,  Georg  Brand- 
lur,  Mich,  Eder.  Lor.  Ilasenhiopf,  Jos.  Huber,  Matth.  Kaslner.  Joh.  and  Ant. 
Kurz.  Joh.  Moderegger,  Franz  and  Jakob  P/niir,  Kaspar  Rasp,  Karl  Schuater, 
dregor  Triihenbacher,  and  Seb.  Walch,  at  Berchtesgaden;  Bartholomd  Graf, 
/"hann  Grassl.  M.  Siangassinger,  Josf  Ftgg,  and  Wolfgang  Votz  at  Ileank ; 
^[ich.  Amort,  ificfi.  and  ^fax  Brandner,  Joh.  and  Kik.  Moderegger,  and 
(!<'org  Funi  at  Konigs-See;  Joh.  Grill  jun.,  aUa!^  Koderbacher,  Jos.  Aschauer. 
.\fich.  Datzmann,  Jos.  and  Ant.  Grill,  Jos.  Gschossnuinn,  Jot.  Hafner,  and 
Jos.   Maltan,  at  Ramsau. 

English  Church  Service  in  summer. 

V^isnoKs'  Tax,  25  pf.  per  day  (maximum  of  b  Jl);  familie.-i  loss  in 
prnportion. 

Berchtesgaden  (1875'),  a  small  town  with  2830  inliab.,  occupies 
a  cbarining  situation  and  is  a  favourite  resort  both  in  summer  and 
in  winter.  Down  to  1803  it  was  the  seat  of  an  independent  provostry, 
or  ecclesiastical  principality,  the  dominions  of  which  were  so  moun- 
tainous and  so  limited  in  extent  (165  sq.M.),  that  it  was  jestingly 
said  to  be  as  high  as  it  was  broad.  The  handsome  old  abbey  is  now 
a  Royal  Chateau.  The  Abbey  Church,  with  a  Romanesque  nave  and 
an  elegant  Gothic  choir  built  about  1300,  possesses  a  Romanesque 
bronze  font,  carved  choir-stalls,  and,  in  the  cloisters,  marble  tombs 
of  the  Prince-Abbots  of  Berchtesgaden.  In  the  midiTle  of  the  town 
is  the  Post-Park  with  a  barometer  column  and  the  reading-room 
(relief  of  the  Berchtesgaden  district  by  Franz  Keil).  The  Luitpold- 
Hdin,  to  the  S.  of  the  town,  in  front  of  the  royal  villa,  is  embellished 
with  a  bronze  Statue  of  Prince  Luitpold,  Regent  of  Bavaria.  Fine 
view :  to  the  left  the  Schwarzort,  Uohe  GoU,  and  Hohe  Brett,  in 
the  background  the  Stulil-Gebirge  and  Schonfehlspitze,  to  the  right 
the  Kleine  and  Grosse  Watzmann  (between  them  the  'Watzmann- 
Kinder')  and  the  IlochkaUer.  —  Near  the  station  are  the  Salt  Works. 
The  Museum  of  Carving  ( Schnitzer-Mustum)  at  the  Schiessstatt- 
Briicke  (p.  106)  contains  specimens  of  carving  (open  8-1  and 
'2.30-7,  free)  and  the  collections  of  the  local  historical  society 
(30  pf.).    Opposite  is  the  School  of  Carving  (see  above). 


Environs.  BERCHTESGADEN.          7.   Route  20.    103 

From  the  market-place  the  Bergwerks- Strasse  descends  to  the 
Breitwiesen-Briicke  across  the  Ache ,  whence  the  Bergwerks-Allee 
leads  on  the  right  bank  in  20  min.  to  the  Salt  Mine  (^1730';  dura- 
tion of  visit  l-li/4hr. ;  small  restaurant  at  the  entrance).  Local 
railway  in  6  min.,  see  p.  101. 

Tickets  for  the  regular  trips  (daily,  except  at  Whitsuntide,  from  8.30- 
11.30  <t  2.30-5).  2  J(  each;  at  other  hours,  from  7  a.m.  to  5  p.m.,  in  parties 
.tf  1-12,  al.so  2  J/  each  and  3  ^U  extra.  The  mine  is  lighted  by  electricity. 
The  temperature  is  low  (50°  Fahr.)-,  warm  clothes  de.<:iraMe  (the  miners' 
costumes  oOered  to  visitors  are  not  always  clean).  The  mine  is  entered 
on  foot,  numerous  flights  of  steps  a.scended,  and  an  occasional  descent  ac- 
complished by  means  of  wooden  slides  inclined  at  an  angle  of  45"  or  more. 
Visitors  are  preceded  by  a  miner,  who  acts  as  a  drag  and  prevents  the  risk 
of  a  concu.ssion  at  the  bottom  of  the  slide.  The  'Salz-See',  illuminated  by 
electricity,  is  traversed  in  a  boat.  The  party  then  passes  through  several 
other  chambers  and  galleries,  the  most  interesting  of  which  is  the  huge 
Kaiser-Franz  chamber,  now  deserted. 

Visitors  may  return  by  the  (5  min.)  Gollenbach  Bridge,  wheiK'e 
the  Salzburg  road  trosses  the  Oembach  (to  the  left  is  the  Muler- 
hilgel,  a  huge  boulder  commanding  a  charming  view)  and  ascends 
through  the  straggling  suburb  of  Xonntal  to  the  (1  M.)  market- 
place of  Berchtesgaden. 

Kx<cRsioss.  Tlie  view  from  the  Lockstein  (2235';  '/2  br.)  is  finest 
by  evening-light.  We  turn  to  the  right  by  the  abl>ey-church  and  ascend  the 
Doktorbery  by  the  old  Reichenhall  road;  at  the  former  hospital  we  turn  to 
the  right,  again  keeping  to  the  right  where  the  path  divides  at  the  Villa 
Wein/eld,  and  proceeding  through  wood  to  the  restaurant.  —  A  few  hund- 
red paces  before  the  old  hospital,  opposite  the  Villa  Scheifler,  a  path 
to  the  left  skirts  the  precipitous  Kdlberstein  by  the  'Solenleitung',  or  brine 
conduit,  past  the  Pension  I'rUerfiirsUmtein  to  the  ('A  hr.)  Kalvai'ienbtrg  (fine 
view),  and  proceeds  thence,  passing  above  the  royal  villa,  to  the  new 
Reichenhall  road.  Before  reaching  the  Kalvarienberg  we  may  take  the 
Fiirstenstein  road,  to  the  right,  and  ascend  to  (10  min.)  the  Pention  Schloss 
Fiirttenttein  (formerly  a  summer-resort  nf  the  abbots).  Hence  we  may 
proceed  to  the  right  by  the  Konigs-Weg  (see  below),  or  return  to  the  left 
by  the  road  to  Berchtesgaden.  An  interesting  detour  from  the  latter  route 
leads  via  the  Cafe  Belvedere  (fine  view). 

Aniither  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  (V*  br.)  the  Aschauer 
Weiher  (2135'),  with  swimming  and  other  baths,  by  taking  a  footpath 
diverging  (10  min.)  to  the  right  from  the  old  Reichenhall  road  behind  the  old 
hospital  on  the  Doktorberg  (see  above)  and  leading  through  meadows  past 
the  (74  hr  )  prettily-situated  Ca/^  Rostalm  (2060')  and  through  the  Rottwald  ; 
or  by  following  the  road  as  far  as  the  ('  <  hr.)  Ro.*fhdiixl  (2185'),  and  then 
proceeding  to  the  right  through  the  Rostwald  About  1/4  M.  to  the  E  is  the 
Restaurant  Dietfeldknser  —  A  pleasant  return-route  from  the  Rosthausl  to 
Berchtes/aden  is  offered  by  the  Konigs-Weg.  which  extends  for  l'/^  M.  along 
the  wooded  slopes  of  the  Kalbcrstein,  and  joins  the  <>)d  Reichenhall  road 
at  the  hospital;  or  we  may  go  on  ^s  far  as  the  (1/2  hr.)  Pension  Unterfiirsten- 
stein  (see  above).  Another  alternative  is  to  follow  the  H<'rniann-8teig  z\on^  the 
edge  of  the  wood,  to  the  S.  from  the  Rosthausl,  via  the  Ohere  Eienleiten-Hohe 
(2295'),  the  Stockerlehm,  and  Villa  Flora  to  the  new  Reichenhall  road  and 
(1  hr.)  Berchtesgaden. 

A  very  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  to  Bischofswiesen  (p,  100)  by  fol- 
lowing the  new  or  old  Reicheuhall  road  to  the  (3  M.)  Neuicirt  (1/4  M.  farther 
on,  towards  the  station,  the  Brennerbaschi  Inn).  A  fine  return-route  is  by  the 
'Maximilians-Keitweg,  which  is  reached  through  meadows  (marked  path) 
in  about  10  min.  from  the  (5  min.)  railway-station  of  Bischofswiesen,  to  the 
left.  Thi.s  bridle-path  passe,"  through  wood,  on  the  slope  of  the  Fnter.'^- 
berg,  and  ends  at  the  (Ihr.)  Scblosslbicbl  (p.  104).     The  Kastenstein  ('2456': 


104     I.  H.'JO.- Maps, pp.  100,104.    KONIGS-SEE.    Environs 

'/a  hr.  from  Bischofswiesen),  to  the  left  of  the  bej^inning  of  the  M&ximilians- 
Reitweg,  commands  a  fine  view. 

Another  excursion  leads  to  the  (1  hr.)  BSckl-Weiher  in  the  Sirub  flSSffi 
baths),  via  the  new  Reichenball  road  as  far  as  C/z  hr.)  Reito/en,  then  to 
the  left  via  Vrbanlehen  and  across  the  Hischofswiescr  Ache  by  the  Bachinger- 
BrUcke  (Tristram-Weg  to  ihe  left;  see  helow).  Rfmts.  at  the  (1/2  hr.)  pond 
(hence  to  the  Bischof?^vie^■en  station,  35  min.).  We  may  return  by  the  pictur- 
esque Trittratn-Weg,  through  the  liOrge  of  the  Bischofswieser  Ache,  to  (1  hr.) 
Berchtesgaden ;  or  we  may  ascend  the  slope  of  the  Silbevg,  to  the  S.,  via 
SiUsenbrunn  to  the  (3j  min.)  'Boschberg  (2290';  rfmts.)  for  the  sake  of  the 
beautiful  view,  and  de.^cend  via  Dachllehen  to  the  ('/•-'  hr.)  Gmund  -  Briicke 
(p.  110)  and  to  (1/4  hr.)  Berchtesgaden.  —  Marked  footpaths  lead  from  the 
Boschberg  via  Vierradlehen  to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  Sijldenkopfl  (p.  110)  and  (descent 
to  the  left.)  to  (V2  hr.)  lltank  (p.  110). 

The  Schlosslbichl  (3/4  hr. ;  2075'),  an  inn  with  a  pretty  view ,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Gern- Tal^  is  reached  from  Nonntal  by  the  Hilgerberg.  past 
the  new  hospital  and  the  Rosenhof  nursery ;  or  from  the  Dietfeldkascr 
past  the  Diel/eldhof  in  V4  br. ;  in  the  vicinity  are  the  Eizer-Schlossl  and  the 
Etzer-Miihle,  with  a  waterfall.  A  road  leads  hence  past  the  Restaurant  and 
Pens.  Kaiser  Karl  to  (20  min.)  the  hamlet  of  Vorder-Gern  (2390';  Jnn,  plain), 
with  the  pilgrimage-church  of  Maria- 0 em.  About  1/4  M.  above  the  church, 
near  the  ^eidenlehen .  is  a  pavilion  commanding  a  fine  view.  A  path  (marked) 
ascends  to  the  right  behind  the  school.  From  the  (20  min.)  fork  the  right 
briinch  leads  to  the  (8  min.)  'Marxen-IIo/ie  (2565'),  affording  a  splendid  view  of 
the  Watzmann,  Gtill,  etc.,  and  via  Marxenlehen  back  to  (1  hr.)  Berchtesgaden, 
while  the  left  branch  leads  to  the  (25  min.)  Gasper  I- Leh  en,  on  the  way  to 
the  Kneifelspit/e  (p.  107).  —  At  the  foot  of  the  sheer  Untersberg  (p.  1(8), 
72  hr.  above  Vorder-Gern,  lies  I/inter-6ern  (2000'),  whence  a  path  (red  marks) 
leads  via  the  wooded  ,Steinbichl  (2685'),  passing  the  Dilrrlehc»,  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
There  si  enklause  (p.  107).  Hence  we  may  return  through  the  Almbach-  Klamm 
(p.  107  •,  to  the  Almbach-Klamm  station,  1  hr.). 

Schdnau  (1970-2130')  is  a  scattered  village  on  the  plateau  between  the 
Kdnigsseer  Ache  and  the  Ramsauer  Ache  (pensions,  see  p.  lOl).  Charming 
views  of  the  Hohe  Giill,  Brett,  Kahlersberg,  etc.  A  road  leads  from  the 
Berchtesgaden  railway- station  past  the  chateau  of  Lvsfheim  and  (to  the 
right  at  the  tinger-post)  to  the  (V4  hr.)  Pension  Panorama  (2065')  ;  or  we  may 
follfiw  the  road  straight  on  to  the  ('/2  hr.)  Schweizer  Pension  (2000'),  and 
(2  min.)  the  Kohlhiesl  (cafe).  Return  hence  via  the  Mooslehen  to  the  Unter- 
stein  road  (see  below  ;  I1/4  hr.  to  Berchtesgaden),  or  from  the  Pens.  Panorama 
by  the  Stanger-Briicke  to  the  Ramsau  road  (IV2  hr.  to  Berchtesgaden). 

To  THE  Konigs-Ske,  electric  railway  22  times  daily  in  18  min. 
(50,  30  pF.),  starting  2  min.  from  the  main  railway-station.  The 
line  runs  along  the  left  bank  of  the  Konigseer  Ache  to  the  Wemholz 
(see  below),  crosses  to  the  right  bank,  and  proceeds  via  (2  M.) 
Unterstein  (see  below)  to  (3  M.)  Konigssee. 

The  Road  (carr.,  see  p.  102;  omnibus  in  V'^hr.,  1  .//)  crosses  the  Ache 
DPar  the  station  tiy  the  Adelgnnden  -  Briicke,  skirts  ihe  Wemholz,  and  then 
(20  min.)  forks.  The  state-road,  to  the  left,  proceeds  at  the  same  level ;  the 
district-road,  to  the  right,  runs  via  the  Schwob- Briicke  and  past  Unterstein 
<inn),  with  a  chateau  and  park  of  Count  Arco.  The  roads  unite  again  about 
Vs  M.  from  the  lake.  -—  The  footpath  leading  from  the  stntion  up  the  Ache 
to  (IV4  hr  )  Konigssee  has  suffered  from  the  construction  of  the  railway 
and  is  now  hardly  to  be  recommended. 

The  clear,  dark-green  **K6nigs-See  (1976'),  or  Lake  of  St.  Bar- 
tholomew^ 5  M.  long  and  1/2-I  ^1-  broad,  is  the  gem  of  this  district 
and  the  most  beautiful  lake  in  (Germany,  vying  in  grandeur  with 
those  of  Switzerland  and  Italy.  Some  of  the  surrounding  mountains, 
which   rise  almost  perpendicularly  from   the  water,    are  6560'  in 


nint^sp"''''"'"'"  ^^ 


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ofBtrchtesgaden.     OBERSEE,   Maps,pp.  100,104.-1. E. "20.    105 

height  above  the  lake.  At  the  N.  end  lies  the  village  of  Konigssee 
(Zum  Konigssee.  60  beds  at  1^/2-3  Jf ;  Zum  Sckiffmeister^  40  beds 
at  l^/o— iui^;  Altes  Seexcirtshaus,  unpretending). 

A  path  on  the  y.E.  bank  of  the  lake,  affording  fine  views,  leads  to  the 
0/2  hr.)  ifalerwinkel .  —  A  splendid  view  of  the  entire  lake  is  obtained  from 
the  CA  hr.)  Rahenwand  (2985').  The  path  (red  marks)  ascends  to  the  right 
at  the  Loteenstein,  a  large  boulder,  4  min.  to  the  N.  of  the  landing-stage, 
and  threads  its  way  among  rocky  debris. 

Motor  Launches  10  times  dailv  to  ('/;  hr.)  St.  Bartholoma  (1  Jf)  and  to 
(3/4  hr.)  the  Sallet  Alp  (I  Jl  30,  there  and  back  2  UT  60  pf.).  —  Rowing 
Boats,  recommended  when  time  allows  (to  the  Sallet  Alp,  I1/2  hr.),  are 
obtained  from  the  'Schiffmeister'.  Small  boat  with  two  rowers  (1-4  pers.) 
to  St.  Bartholoma  i'/c,  to  the  Sallet  Alp  7'/?  J( ;  with  three  rowers  (7  pers.) 
V/i  and  12  Jf.  Regular  trips  round  the  lake  are  made  6  or  7  times  daily 
in  large  covered  boats  (fare  t<i  the  Sallet  Alp  and  back  IV2  J(  each  pers.). 
The  mo.«t  favourable  light  is  in  the  early  morning  or  late  in  the  afternoon. 

Lakb  Voyage.  To  the  left,  on  a  promontory,  is  the  Villa  Beust ; 
in  the  lake  lies  the  islet  of  Christlieger,  with  a  statue  of  St.  John 
Nepomuk.  The  boat  passes  the  Falkenstein ,  a  rock  with  a  cross 
commemorating  the  wreck  of  a  boat  with  a  party  of  pilgrims  in  1742. 
The  lake  now  becomes  visible  in  its  entire  extent;  in  the  back- 
ground rise  the  Sagereckwand,  the  Griinsee-Tauem^  and  the  Funten- 
see-Tauern^  and  adjoining  them  on  the  right  the  Schonfeldspitze 
(p.  109).  On  the  E.  bank  the  Konigsbach  (insignificant  in  July 
and  AugQst)  falls  over  a  red  cliff  (about  2526')  into  the  lake. 
A  little  farther  on,  at  the  deepest  part  of  the  lake  (615'),  a  long, 
reverberating  echo  is  awakened  by  a  pistol  tired  in  the  direction  of 
the  Brentenictand  (50  pf.).  In  the  vicinity,  on  the  E,  bank,  not 
far  from  the  Kessel  Fall,  is  a  cavern  on  a  level  with  the  water, 
called  the  Kuchler  Loch,  from  which  a  streamlet  enters  the  lake 
(comp.  p.  127).  The  boat  touches  at  the  Kessel,  a  wooded  pro- 
montory on  the  E.  bank,  whence  a  good  path  ascends  to  the (10  min.) 
pretty  waterfall  of  the  Kesselbach  (bridle-path  to  the  Gotzen  Alp, 
see  p.  106).  The  boat  now  proceeds  to  the  S.W.  to  St.  Bartholoma, 
a  green  promontory,  with  a  chapel  and  a  hunting-chateau.  At  the 
restaurant  kept  by  the  forester  good  salmon-trout  (Salmo  salvelinus, 
Ger.  Saibling)  may  be  obtained. 

The  Chapel  of  8S.  John  and  Paul,  3/4  W.  from  the  inn,  attracts  nu- 
merous pilgrims  on  the  festival  of  St.  Bartholomew  (24th  Aug.),  when  the 
surrounding  heights  are  lighted  up  with  bou/ires.  —  The  Eis-Kapelle,  a 
kind  of  glacier  in  a  wild  gnlly  between  the  Hachelwand  and  theWatzmann, 
2850*  only  above  the  sea-level,  hardly  merits  a  visit  (there  and  back  l'/2-2 
hrs.,  with  guide;  fatiguing  path,  not  advisable  in  warm  weather). 

At  the  S.W.  end  of  the  lake  the  Schrainbach  is  precipitated  into 
it  from  a  rocky  gorge  (ascent  to  the  Steinerne  Meer,  see  p.  109).  The 
Sallet  Alp,  a  poor  pasture  V2  M.  in  breadth  and  strewn  with  moss- 
grown  rocks,  with  a  chalet  of  the  Duke  of  Meiningen,  separates 
the  Konigs-See  from  the  beautiful  **0ber8ee  (2005'),  a  lake  IV4  M. 
long,  enclosed  on  three  sides  by  lofty  precipices  of  limestone.  To 
the  left  rises  the  sheer  Tahvand ;  beyond  it  tower  the  Teufelshbmer 
(7745'),  from  which  a  brook  descends  over  the  Rbtwand  in  several 


106    l.lir2U.-Maps,pp.lO(f,lOt.     VORDEHBRAND.     Enviromof 

arms  from  a  lieight  of  ca.  1640'.  On  the  E.  bank  is  the  Fischunkel 
Alp,  to  which  a  narrow  path  (^not  recommended)  leads  on  the  S. 
bank  in  '/2  hr.  Boating  prohibited,  —  A  good  survey  of  the  impos- 
ing Watzmann  is  obtained  in  returning. 

From  the  Kessel  (p.  105)  a  bridle.-path  in  lout;  windings  ascends  to  tin 
(3'/2  brs.  ;  guide,  unnecessary,  ;')  ^)  Gotzen  Alp  (5530').  It  passes  the 
(I'/'j  hr.)  Gotzcntul  Alp  (rJ625')  and  ascends  to  the  ri;.'ht  via  (1  hr.)  Seeaii 
(1795')  to  a  shrine  (5370')  H(  re  vvc,  take  the  ]iatli  to  tlic  ri^jht  (that  to  tlie 
loft  leads  to  the  Regen  Alp)  and  in  3/<  't-  "e  reach  the  Gotzen  Alp,  with  tliroc 
chalets,  occupied  in  niidsumnior  only  (rustic  iiuarters,  with  5  beds,  in  the 
Springel  Hut).  Maf^nificent  view,  especially  I'rom  the  Warteck  (570.7),  10  min. 
to  tiie  N.W.  From  the  (V4  hr.)  Feiierpal/en  (5710').  on  the  brink  of  the 
rock  lower  down  (caution  required),  the  lake  and  St.  Bartholoniii  arc  visible 
3:300'  below  us.  Descent  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kesscl,  w^here  a  bout  (previously 
ordered)  should  be  in  waitinj;;  or  we  uiav  proceed  from  tlio  (l'/2  hr.) 
Got/ental  Alp  t.)  the  ri^^ht  to  the  (V-i  hr.)  A^/)mV7.'.-6af/<  .4//)  (3910'),  then  cross 
the  Koni<:shach,  and  descend  to  the  left,  following  the  Hochhahn,  to  the 
village  of  (I'/z  hr.;  Kouigssee;  or  continue  along  the  bills  by  the  Konigsvceg 
to  (I'/j  hrs.)   Vorderbrand  (see  below). 

Fko.m  the  Gotzkn  Alp  to  thk  Sallkt  Alp,  4-5  hrs.,  laborious,  for 
adej.ts  only  (guide  8  Uf?)-  The  route  leads  past  the  Regen  Alp  and  the  Landtal 
Alp  and  descends  the  steep  Rdtsteig  to  the  Fisc/iunkel  Alp  (see  above). 

Fkom  thk  Konius-See  to  Gulling  (8  hrs. ;  guide  UJ  Jf,  not  indispens- 
able). Marked  path  by  the  Konigshach  Alp  (3910')  and  Konigxhcrg  Alp  (5100'; 
whence  the  Jenner  may  be  ascended  in  1  hr..  comp.  p.  108)  and  (3Vr4  hrs.) 
the  Torrencr  Joch  (5Gfi5'),  between  the  Sdineibslein  (p.  103;  2  hrs.  from  the 
Jorh)  and  \\\c  Hohe  Brett;  descent  to  the  Upper  -awA  Lower  Jocli  Alp  and  to 
Ihi'  Jock  Falls,  wh'^nce  a  carriage -road  runs  via  the  Alpicinhel  Alp  to  the 
hunting-lodge  in  the  Blilntau-Tal  and  fo  (4  hr.^.)  Galling  (p.  126).^ 

To  THE  I!a.msai;  a  road  leads  direct  from  the  Konigs-8ee  via  Schonau 
(p.  104)  to  (4'/2  M.)  llsank  (p.  HO).  A  somewhat  longer  route  leads  through 
the  woods  to  the  left  from  Schonau.  at  the  base  of  the  Griinstein  (p.  lOT) 
to  the  Hammerstiel  Inn  (p.  108).  Tlience  we  may  proceed  either  to  the  right 
to   Ilsank.  or  to  the  left  to  the  Winibach-Klamm  (p.  110). 

The  Obere  Salzberg  ('2955-32!;0' ;  to  Pens.  Moritz  or  Hintereck,  IV2  hr. ; 
carr.  and  pair  12  Jt)  maybe  reached  by  crossing  the  Ache  by  the  Schiess- 
xtiitl-Briicke,  and  proceediui  bv  a  road,  khaded  the  greater  part  of  the  way, 
past  the  Ca/<f  A:  Pens.  Alpengliih'en  (2230'),  the  Caf6  &  Pens.  Bi/c/ienheim  (2725'), 
and  (1  lir.)  the  Pens,  d-  Restaurant  Sleiner  (21W).  Beyond  this  point  the 
road  divides,  the  ri;iht  branch  leading  to  the  Pens.  Ilnus  Antenberg  (3020') 
and  tlie  Oh  '"'•)  Pens.  &  Restaurant  Moritz  (3135');  the  left  ascending  past  the 
Peni.  Regina  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Hintereck  Inn  (3050').  The  pensions  on  the  Upper 
Salzberij  (oump.  p.  lUl)  arc  much  frequented  as  health-resorts.  Good  tobog- 
ganing in  winter.  —  An  interesting  path  (red  marks)  leads  from  Pension 
Moritz  through  wood  to  the  (l'/'.'  hr.)  Scharilzkehl  Alp  and  (1  hr.)  Vorder- 
brand (see  below).  —  From  Pension  Moritz  to  Hintereck  10  min.  (see  above); 
thence  a  road  to  the  left  leads  through  the  Resten  to  (IV4  hr.)  Au  (p.  107), 
and  a  marked  path  to  the  right  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Purtschdler-Haus  (p.  109). 
From  Pension  Moritz  the  attractive  ascent  of  the  Gohlstein  or  Kehlstein 
(()015'),  a  N.W.  simr  of  the  Hohe  Goll,  may  be  made  in  3  hrs.  by  a  path 
(red  marks)  via  the  U7itere  and  Obere  Kehl  Alp  (guide  5  Jl,  not  indispensable 
f'lr  e.xpert.s).    RossfelJ,  see  j).  103;  Hohe   Goll,  see  p.  109. 

-Vorderbrand  (6  51.).  The  road  (tobogganing  in  winter)  diverges  to  the 
left  from  the  Konigs-See  road  near  the  (V2  M.)  Park  Hotel  and  ascends, 
afl'ording  a  succession  of  charming  views,  past  the  Cafe  Waldruh  to  (5V2  M.) 
Vord.rbrand  {'iX'&y ;  Inn,  pens.  i\-^%  Jl)^  at  the  mouth  of  the.  Alpel-Tal,  dc- 
8i;ending  from  the  Hohe  Gcill.  Thence  in  20  min.  to  the  lop  of  the  Brandkopf 
(3795'),  which  affords  a  magnificent  view.  From  Vorderbrand  to  the  irav<««r- 
fall  Alp  (4215'),  3/4  br. ;  to  Konigi-See  (p.  10')),  1-1 V*  hr. ;  to  the  Gotzen  Alp 
(see  above),  3V2  ^  hrs.;  to  the  Torrener  Joch  (sec  above),  2V2  hrs. 

Scharitzkehl  Alp  (2-21/2  brs. ;  guide,  unnecessary,  3,  donkey  and  atten- 


/>'tro.'i/c.s(/arf«?.  ALVIBACU-KLAMM.  Maps^pp.lO(JJ()4.-l.  R.-20.  107 

dant  10  J().  Crossing  the  Schiessstatt-Brucke  (p.  102)  we  ascend  <Le  Heizog- 
berg  to  the  right,  from  the  Obere  Salzberg  route,  passing  the  Kalte  Keller^ 
a  deep  rocky  cleft  in  wild  surroundings  (pretty  path  hence  via  the  Ottenhdhe, 
a  tine  point  of  view,  to  the  Koniga-See  road);  or  crossing  the  Adelgunden- 
Briicke  (p.  104)  we  turn  to  the  left  from  the  Konigs-See  road  and  ascend  to 
the  right  b-jtween  the  Schwabenwirt  and  the  Villa  Branduer,  and  pass  the 
Waldhdusl.  The  two  routes  unite  near  the  iSr/nedJ^Afn.  Or  we  may  follow 
the  road  lo  Vorderbrand  for  about  3  31.  and  then  take  Ihe  marked  path  tn 
tlie  left  via  tlie  Spinnerlehen;  or  we  may  fnllnw  this  road  farther,  to  a  point 
10  min.  short  of  the  inn  (p.  106),  then,  diverging  to  the  left  ((inger- post), 
proceed  past  the  Briiggenlehen  (charming  view)  through  wood  to  (35  min.) 
Scharitzkehl.  The  Alp  (3360':  rfmts.)  lies  in  an  extensive  meadow,  sur- 
rounded by  tree?,  in  an  imposing  mountain -setting.  About  1  -  II/4  hr. 
farther  up  is  the  Endstal,  a  desolate  valley  at  the  W.  base  of  the  Hohe 
Goll,  containing  rockv  debris  and  patches  of  "snow.  —  From  the  Scharitzkehl 
Alp  to  Pens.  Morit:  I'/i  hr.  (see  p.  106). 

The  -Almbach-Klamm,  a  picturestjue  gorge  through  which  the  Alinbtich 
descends  in  cascades  from  the  Untersberg,  is  an  interesting  object  ff>r  an 
excursion.  Railway  to  Ahnhachklamm  station  in  27  min.,  see  p.  100.  —  We 
proceed  hence  fo  the  Almbachklamm  Hotel  in  V2  ^r-  ^7  ^h-  Sal/burg 
road,  which  leads  past  the  f  I  M.)  GoUenhach  BHdge  (p.  103)  on  the  ritiht,  and 
crosses  the  Ache  by  the  (1  M.)  Freimann-Briicke  ( laro-wacht  Inn,  very  fair). 
Fine  retrospective  view  of  tlie  Watzmann.  Tlie  valley  contracts;  at  the 
Lnrotuacht  {f-f^id  below)  the  Larosbach  is  en  ssed.  We  diverge  to  the  left  to 
(5  min.)  a  bridge  over  the  Ache,  descend  the  left  bank  for  5  min.,  and  near 
the  Restaurant  Ktigelmiihl  cross  the  Almbach  fadm.  30  pf.)  and  ascend  on  the 
left  side  of  tlie  gorge.  The  *i*ionter- U'cgr,  with  wire -ropes  or  railings  at 
all  dizzy  points,  leads  throu.;h  the  gorge,  passing  the  picturesque  Sulzer/all 
(refuge-hut),  to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  Theresienklause  ('JH35'),  a  massive  stone  dam 
constructed  for  the  floating  of  timber.  A  L^ood  path  a-cends  to  the  left  be- 
fore the  dam  to  Hinier-Gt-rn  (p.  104)  and  the  (1  hr.)  church  of  Maria-Gt-rn 
(inn;  see  p.  104).  Another  paih  ascends  steeply  to  the  right  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
pilgrimage-church  of  Ettenberg  (2730';  rfmts.),  whence  the  Gaiterl-Weg  de- 
scends to  the  (V2  hr.)  Kugelmiihle  (see  above). 

Au  (1^4  hr.).  We  follow  the  Salzburg  road  (or  the  shady  KUnigs- 
AUde,  Grst  on  the  loft,  then  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Ache)  to  the  (I  hr.) 
Larosuincht  (an  old  tollhouse).  Thence  we  ascend  to  the  right  (red  marks), 
passing  ("iO  min.)  a  chapel  (charming  view),  to  (20  min.)  the  .4«  /n«  (2295'). 
in  a  beautiful  situation.  Thence  to  the  DUrnberg  (p.  125),  I  hr. ;  to  Zill  (p.  126), 
I  hr. ;  to  Hinlereck  via  Resten  (p.  1U6).  I'/o  hr.  —  The  route  via  the  Laros 
Water  Conduit  (red  marks)  is  less  attractive.  P'rom  the  salt-mine  we  pro- 
ceed via  the  Mousbichl  (''4  hr.)  and  skirt  the  slope  of  the  Salzberg,  passing 
through  two  tunnels;  then  from  the  end  of  the  conduit  we  ascend  the 
ravine  of  the  Larosbach,  to  the  left,  to  (l'/^  hr.)  Au.  —  Mehltceg  and  the 
-Kleine  Bnrmatein,  see  p.  125. 

MoCNTAix  ExccKSioNS.  —  The  *Kneifel3pitze  (3900';  Vh  hrs.)  com- 
mands an  excellent  view  (marked  path;  guide,  unnecessary,  4  ^<(f).  We  either 
proceed  via  Gem  (p.  104;  the  easiest  route),  or  diverge  to  the  left  from  the 
Salzburg  road  beyond  the  Gernbach  and  ascend  past  Villa  Aldefeld,  Kropf- 
leiten,  and  Freiglehen  to  the  (t'/a  hr.)  Ga.<perl-Lefien  (2970'),  and  fo  (8/4  hr.) 
the  top,  with  a  small  refuge-hut  (view  of  Sal/burg  10  min.  to  the  E.).  —  The 
*Tote  Hann  (4565':  easy  and  attractive;  guide,  unnecessary,  b  ^4t).,  a  spur 
of  the  Latten-Gebh-ge^  may  be  ascended  from  Bischofswiesen  (p!  103)  in  2-'/4  hrs. 
by  crossing  the  Bischofswieser  Ache  at  the  station  and  following  the  red- 
marked  path  (to  the  left  when  it  forks)  thence  through  wood  to  the  top, 
on  v.hich  is  the  open  Bezold  Butte  (fine  view).  Descent  to  the  S.E.  in  'U  hr. 
to  the  Soldenkopfl  (p.  110),  and  to  (1/2  hr.)  Jhank,  bv  a  marked  path  ;  or  to 
the  S.W.  via  Sehicarzeck  to  (1  hr.)  the  Zipfhausl  (p.  HO). 

The  Griinstein  (4280*)  is  a  laborious  ascent  (41/2  hrs.,  with  guide).  From 
(I'/*  hr.)  the  Peris.  Hofreit  (p.  101)  a  marked  path  lead.--  to  the  right,  mainly 
through  wood,  along  the  Klingeruand  (steep)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  top  (view  of  the 
Watzmann,  etc.).  We  may  descend  to  the  N.W.  to  the  (I'/j  hr)  Eammerstiel 
Inn  (p.  108)  and  (V*  hr.)  Jltank  (p.  110). 


108    I.  n.J<K-Maps,pp.WJ,rJ4.    WATZMANN.  Environs 

The  RoBsfeld  {HennenkSpfl  5085',  Ahombuchsen  5265'),  4-4V2  hrs.  (guide 
not  indispensable),  is  an  attractive  excursion  (comp.  p.  126).  We  either 
ascend  froni  the  (IV2  hr.)  Au  Inn  (p,  107)  via  the  Battel  in  the  wooded  Latten- 
Graben  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Pechh&utl  (p.  126)  and  via  the  (1  hr.)  Ross/eld  Alp 
(4795';  rfmts.)  to  the  (V2  hr.)  grassy  summit  of  the  HennenkSpfl  (5086'); 
or  from  (3  hrs.)  the  Ecker- Satf-l  (p.  109)  we  ascend  to  the  left;  at  the 
(V*  hr.)  bifurcation  the  path  to  the  left  leads  to  (12  min.)  the  Upper  Ah orn 
Alp  (5005';  rfmts.),  while  that  to  the  right  ascends  to  the  (20  min.)  summit 
of  the  -Ahornbucfisen  (5265';  splendid  view).  Thence  via  the  Hahnenkamm 
and  the  HennenkSpfl  to  the  (^/j  hr.)  Rossfeld  Alp  and  to  (2  hrs.)  Ati.  see  p.  107. 

Ascent  of  the  'Jenner  (6150'),  from  Vorderlrand  viil  the  Mitterkaser  Alp 
in  3  hrs.  (guide  5  M),  or  from  Konigs-See  by  the  Konigsherg  Alp  (p.  106) 
in  41/2  hrs.,  easy  and  attractive.  —  Ascent  of  the  Hohe  Brett  (7670'),  from 
Vorderbrand  via  the  Mitterkaser  Alp  and  the  Bretlgabel  in  4  hrs. ,  or  from 
the  (3V2  hrs.)  Torrener  Joch  (p.  1C6)  in  IV2-2  hrs.,  fatiguing:  (guide  7  J()-^  edel- 
weiss abundant.  —  The  Schneibstein  (7460')  maybe  ascended  from  (2  hrs.) 
Vorderbrand  in  4  hrs.  (guide  8^),  ylii  ifiiterkoser  and  the  Konigsberg  Alp 
(p.  106);  attractive  and  not  difficult  (rich  flora).  —  The  Kahlersberg  (7710') 
is  ascended  from  the  Ootzen  Alp  (p.  106)  via  the  Regen  Alp  and  through  the 
Landtfil  in  4  hrs.  (fatiguing;  guide  ii  Jt ;  magnificent  view). 

The  *Uiiitersberg  (61'(5':  attractive)  may  be  ascended  in  51/2  hrs.  (guide 
8  Jl,  not  indispensable  for  adepts).  A  marked  path  skirts  the  Aschauer 
Wether  (p.  103)  to  (1  hr.)  Ober-Aschau  (2230'),  crosses  the  stream  at  the 
waterfall,  and  ascends  to  the  right  through  wood  on  the  slope  of  the 
Uaulie  Kopfe  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Kalte  Brunrcn  (spring),  whence  the  'Stohr- 
Weg'  runs  along  the  foot  of  the  Almbachwand.  finally  in  zigzags,  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Leiterl  Pass  (5255')-  <»i-  fr'mi  (2  hrs.)  Ilivter-Gcrn  (p.  lO'i)  we 
may  ascend  to  the  left  at  the  Schwaigerlehen  and  beyond  the  Holzen- 
lehen  pass  through  wood  to  the  Kalte  Brunnen  (see  above;  2  hrs.  to  the 
Leiterl).  From  the  Leiterl  the  path  leads  to  the  right  on  the  W.  side  of 
the  ridge  (below,  on  the  left,  the  Zehn  Kaser,  see  below)  10  the  (V4  hr.) 
Sidhr-Havs  (5885';  Inn,  17  beds  at  3  Jl  40  pf.  and  18  mattresses  at  2  J'/), 
beside  the  (Joldbriinnl  (good  spring),  and  then  ascends  p:ist  the  MUtags- 
loch  (cavern)  to  (25  min.)  the  *Berchtesgadener  Hochthron  (6475'),  the 
highest  summit  of  the  Untersberg,  commanding  a  magnificent  and  ex- 
tensive view  (panorama  by  Baumgartner).  The  route  thence  across  the 
Weitscharte  (Mittagscharte,  *  5475')  to  the  Salzburger  Eochthron  (p.  124)  is 
toilsome  (3-31/2  hrs.  with  guide,  10  J/)-  —  From  the  HalUhurm  Pass 
(p.  99)  a  path  (red  marks)  leads  via  the  Zehn  Kaser  Alp  (5U55')  to  the 
(4  hrs.)  Stohr-Haus. 

The  ascent  of  the  *"Watzmann,  the  highest  mountain  of  the  Berchtes- 
gadcn  Aljis  {Ilocheck  8705',  Central  Peak  8900',  Southern  Peak  890U'),  may  be 
accomplished  in  7  8  hrs.  from  Bcrchtesgadcn,  with  guide  (to  the  Ilocheck 
10  J(,  to  the  middle  peak  12  Ji,  via  the  middle  and  southern  peaks  into 
the  Wimbach-Tal  20  Jl),  and  is  not  difficult  as  fiir  as  the  Hothcck.  At 
(l'/4  hr.)  IJsank  (p.  110;  finper-post)  we  cross  the  bridge  (1895')  and  ascend 
by  a  good  marked  path  to  the  (20  min.)  Hammerstiel  Inn  (25tO').  The  path 
then  describes  a  wide  curve  into  the  Schapbach-Tal,  and  ascends  the  siream 
to  (1  hr.)  a  woodman's  hut  (32S0'),  and  mounts  lo  the  right  through 
wood  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  junction  (if  (he  path  from  Ramsan  via  tlic  Stuben 
Alp  and  to  the  ('/2  hr.)  shooter's  Imt  u^  Mitterkaser  (4460';  beer;  fine  view). 
Thence  a  good  path  ascends  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Falz  Alp  (5395'),  where  it  is 
joined  on  the  left  by  the  path  from  the  Kiinigs-See  via  the  Herrenroini 
Alp  and  the  Kiihroint  Alp  (4-4V2  hrs. ;  not  recommended),  and  proceeds 
to  the  (50  min.)  Watzmann-[Iaus  on  ih^  Falzkopfl.  {^20' •,  Inn,  16  beds  at  3'/4, 
and  23  mattre.'-ses  at  2  Jl ;  telephone  to  IlsanU),  commanding  a  fine  view. 
Thence  we  ascend  by  a  club-path  over  the  Watzmann-Angcr  and  then, 
after  a  short  steep  passage  (iron  pegs),  chiefly  over  debris  along  the  arete 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Watcmann-Horheck  (8705'),  on  which  is  a  shelter-hut.  The 
View  embraces  the  Tauern  (Gross-Glockner  not  visible)  to  the  S.,  the 
vast  Bavarian  plain,  the  entire  Salzkammergut  and  district  of  Berchtes- 
gaden,  with  the  Wimbach  -  Tal  below,  and  the  Konigs-See  and  Obersee 
to    the  E.  —  From   the  Hocheck   a  path,  facilitated  by  wire -ropes  and 


ofBerchtesgaden.  HOHE  GOLL.  Maps,pp.l04,154.—  LR.20.    109 

stepa  (steady  head  indispensable),  leads  along  the  jagged  arete  in  Yz  br. 
to  the  top  of  the  Central  Peak  ^900'),  on  which  is  an  iron  cross.  The 
'Panorama  from  this  point  is  still  more  extensive.  The  ascent  of  the 
Southei'n  Peak,  or  SchSnfeldspitze  (8900"),  from  the  central  peak  iu  ^jt-i  br., 
and  the  descent  (not  marked)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Gries  Alp  (p.  110)  in  the 
Wimbach-Tal  are  suitable  for  experts  only,  with  guide. 

The  ascent  nf  the  ^Hohe  G611  (8275'),  in  7  hrs.  from  Berchtesgaden  (guide 
12  UIO5  is  very  interesting  and  not  difficult  for  experienced  climbers.  A 
marked  path  ascends  via  (I1/2  br.)  Uinteveck  (p.  106)  to  the  (IV2  br.)  Ecker- 
Sattel  (4«40'),  and  to  the  ri^bt  to  the  (1  br.)  Purtscheller-Haxu  on  the  Ecker- 
first  (5805';  Inn,  14  beds  at  3  A'.  40  h.  and  13  mattresses  at  2  A'.);  thence  a 
somewhat  steep  path  mounts  over  the  Gollleiten  to  the  (2'/-.'-3  hrs.)  top. 
Magnificent  view.  —  From  the  Eckersattel  to  Hallein  or  Golling,  see 
pp.  126,  127.  From  the  summit  a  tedious  descent  (no  way-marks)  leads 
via  the  Heiterer  Lneg  Pass,  then  under  the  Archenkdp/e,  via  the  Brett- 
riedel  (76S5')  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Ho/ie  Brett  (p.  103),  and  past  the  Jdger-Kreuz 
(7065'),  to  Mitlerkaser  and  (2  hrs.)  Vurderbrand  (p.  106). 

Excursions  in  the  Steinerne  Meer,  the  wild  mountain-region  to  the 
S.  of  the  Konigs-See,  are  fatiguing  (paths  indicated  by  red  marks;  guide, 
advisable  in  uncertain  weather:  to  the  Funtensee  9  UJf,  via  Griinsee  \Q  JI-, 
over  the  Steinerne  Meer  to  Saalfelden  16  M).  A  path  leads  from  St.  Bar- 
tholoma  (p.  105  •,  to  the  Karlinger-Haus  4-4'/2  hrs.)  on  the  margin  of  the  lake 
to  the  Schraxnbach  Fall  (p.  1U5)  and  then  ascends  through  wood  to  (IV2  hr.) 
the  Unterlahner  Alp  (3265').  We  then  mo\int  the  steep  Saugasse  in  numenais 
zigzags  to  (IV*  br.)  the  deserted  Oberlahner  Alp  (4595').  Here  a  path  to 
Trischiibl  ascends  to  the  right  (p.  110).  Passing  the  GJaidkup/e  on  the  right, 
we  now  ascend  the  Himmelstiege  (to  the  left  the  path  to  the  Sallet  Alp, 
see  below),  and  then  descend  a  little  to  the  (1''4  br.)  K&rlinger-Haus  (5315'; 
"Inn,  35  beds  at  3ul?  40  Pf.  and  20  mattresses  at  IJl),  which  lies  5  min.  to 
the  W.  of  the  small  Funten-.See  (5250*).  —  Another  path  (5  hrs. ;  provided 
with  railings,  wire-ropes,  etc.,  and  quite  safe  for  adepts,  though  danger- 
ous for  climbers  inclined  to  dizziness,  particularly  on  the  descent  of  the 
Sagereckwand)  leads  from  the  Sallet  Alp  (p.  105)  up  the  steep  Sagereck-Wand, 
with  a  fine  view  of  the  Konigs-See  and  Obersee,  to  (2V2  hrs.)  the  deserted 
Sagereck  Alp  (4465';  spring) ;  hence  it  ascends  above  the  pretty  Griinsee  (48iO'; 
on  the  left)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  depression  (5665')  between  the  Glunkerer  Kopf 
(5995')  and  the  Simeisberg  (61750,  and  then  descends  to  the  path  from  St.  Bar- 
tholoma  and  to  (1/2  br.)  the  Karlinger-Haus.  —  The  Feld  (.oo30'),  an  easy  and 
interesting  ascent,  is  reached  from  the  Karlinger-Haus  in  I'/z  hr. ;  the 
Viehkogel  (7075')  in  2  hrs.,  the  Schottmalhorn  (7570')  in  21/2  hrs.,  these  two 
toilsome;  the  Funtensee -Tauern  (Stuhlwand,  S460';  S'/a  hrs..  fatiguing  but 
attractive);  the  >Schdnfeldspitze  {Eochzink,  8700';  4V2-5  hrs. ;  difficult  and  re- 
quiring a  steady  head)  via  the  Buchauer  Scfuirte ;  and  the  Hundstod  (8510'; 
5-6  hrs.  ,  laborious,  see  p.  110).  —  Several  passes  (Buchauer  Scharte,  Itam- 
seider  ScJiarle.  WeissbachlScharte,  and  Diesbach-Scharte)  lead  from  the 
Funten-See  to  Saalfelden;  the  shortest  (G  hrs.)  and  most  interesting  is 
the  Ramseider  Scharte  (6895';  3-3V2  hrs.  from  the  Funten-See),  with  the 
Riemann-Hatis  (comp.  p.  161).  The  path  (red  marks)  skirts  the  N.  bank 
of  the  Funten-See,  at  the  E.  end  of  which,  at  a  rock  called  the  'Teufels- 
Miihle',  the  subterranean  outlet  of  the  lake  may  be  heard,  and  then 
ascends  to  the  desolate  Steinerne  Meer  proper,  with  views  of  the  Schon- 
feldspitze  (see  above).  The  descent  to  Saalfelden  requires  a  steady  head 
(3  hrs.  ;  guide  desirable). 

From  Berchtesgaden  tlirough  the  Bamsaa  to  Reichenhall  or  to 
Ober-Weissbacli. 

To  the  bifurcation  in  the  upper  Ramsau  6  M.,  thence  to  Reichenhall 
IOV2  M.,  to  Ober-Weissbach  12  M.  —  Via  Ramsau  to  Hiniersee  8'/2  M.,  an 
interesting  excursion  (S'/-.'  brs.  on  foot  to  Ramsau  including  the  Wimbacb- 
Klamm,  thence  to  the  Hintersee  IV4  br. ;  easily  managed  in  an  afternoon 
by  motor).  —  Motor-diligence  and  carriages,  see  p.  10i2. 


110   I.  If.  W.  — Map, p. 104.     IIAMSAU.      From  Berchtesgaden 

The  road  follows  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache  from  the  station  to 
(3/4  M.)  (rmiind-Brucke  (railway -station,  see  p.  100],  where  it  is 
joined  on  tlie  right  by  the  road  descending  from  the  Grand-Hotel; 
it  here  crosses  the  Bischofswieser  Ache  and  then  ascends  through 
wood  in  tlie  narrow  valley  of  the  liamsauer  Ache.  2^2  ^1-  Usank 
(1935';  *Hot.  zum  Watimann  ^-  Pens.  Usank,  40  beds  at  1-1  Vs)  pens. 
5-7  .,//).  At  the  pumping-station  of  the  same  name,  V4  M.  farther 
on,  a  brook  descending  about  400'  works  a  pump  by  which  the  salt- 
water from  the  mines  is  forced  up  to  the  Soidenkopfl,  1200'  higher, 
aiid  via  the  Schwarzbachwacht  to  Rei'-henhall,  a  distance  of  I8Y2  ^^• 

A  v>aM»  ascends  in  steps  and  zigzags  from  llaank  to  the  (I74  hr.)  Sblden- 
kbpfl  (3115'-,  rfmts.),  whence  a  good  path  with  fine  views  leads  alnng  the 
brine-conduit  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Zipfhdv^l  (see  below)  and  the  (13/4  hr.)  Schwar/,- 
liachwacht  (p.  111).  The  Tote  Mann  (p.  107)  may  be  ascended  by  a  marked 
path  from  the  Scildenkopll  in  I'/j  hr.  —  From  Berchtesgaden  the  best 
approach  to  the  Siildenkopfl  leads  via  the  Boschberg  (2V4  hrs.;  p.  104).  — 
From  Usank  via  Schonau  to  the  Konigs-iSee,  l^/t  hr.  (p.  106).  —  Ascent  of 
the  *]y'atz/nann,  see  p.  108. 

The  road  now  runs  along  the  left  bank  of  the  foaming  Ache 
tlirough  the  gorge  of  the  Kniepass  (short  tunnel)  ;  to  tlie  left  a  grand 
view  of  the  Watzmann ;  before  ns  rises  the  broad  Steinberg.  The 
"^Ramsau  is  remarkably  picturesque  owing  to  the  contrast  of  the 
luxuriant  vegetation  of  the  valley  with  the  imposing  and  pictur- 
esquely shaped  grey  mountains.  —  41/2  M.  Finger-post  indicating 
tlie  path  to  the  'Windach-Klamm'  and  the  'Jagdschloss'. 

A  path  crossing  the  bridge  ('2055';  restaurant)  to  the  left,  and  ascending 
lo  the  right  by  the  'Trinkhalle%  leads  to  the  (V4  hr.)  *Wimbach-Klamm. 
The  clear  blue  water  of  the  brook  here  Conns  beautiful  falls  in  its  rocky 
ravine  (about  '/3  M.  in  length),  into  which  the  sun  shines  about  noon. 

A  visit  to  the  upper  Wimbach-Tal,  to  a  point  '/^  hr.  beyond  the 
.lagdschloss,  or  still  better  to  the  ('i^/^hrs.)  Gries  Alp,  is  recommended. 
A  bridle-path  leads  from  the  upper  end  of  the  gorge,  at  first  on  the  left, 
and  then  on  the  right  bank  of  the  brook  through  pine-wood,  and  after- 
wards traversing  the  broad  mass  of  debris  from  which  the  stream  issues, 
to  (li/i  hr.)  the  hunting-lodge  of  Wimbach  (3080';  rfmts.).  In  l»/4  hr.  more 
we  reacli  the  Griex  Alp  (4355'),  and  enjoy  a  full  survey  of  the  imposing 
mountains  at  the  head  of  the  valley.  —  A  track,  hewn  in  part  in  the 
rocks,  leads  to  the  S.  from  this  point  to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  shooting-box  of 
Ti-ischiibl  (oGO.j';  no  accouimodation),  whence  we  may  ascend  the  Hirsch- 
teiese  (6935';  1  hr. ;  guide  8  JS?),  which  atFords  an  admirable  view  of  this 
wild  region,  including  part  of  the  Konigs-See.  From  Trischiibl  we  proceed 
via  the  deserted  Sigeret  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Obevlahner  Alp  (p.  109).  —  The 
Hundatod  (S510')  may  be  ascended  from  Trischubl  through  the  Ilitndstod- 
Grube  (3  hrs.;  for  experts  only;  guide  for  2  days  14^/);  better  ascent  from 
the  Kiirlinger-Haus  (p.  109). 

On  the  road,  2,3  jyi.  above  the  finger-post  (see  above),  is  the 
*  Wimbachklamm  Inn  (50  beds,  pens.  5  Jf),  and  1/3  ^1-  l>eyond  it 
the  *lnn  zum  Hochkalter  (30  beds  at  1-1 V2)  pens.  5  J^)  and,  to  the 
right  above,  the  Pens.  Villa  Steinberg  (good).  Then  (2/4  M. ;  5^2  ^' 
from  Berchtesgaden)  Ramsau  (2190';  Oberwirt,  well  spoken  of). 

A  pleasant  walk  (diverging  to  the  right  from  the  road  at  a  guide-post 
near  the  Oberwirt)  leads  hence  through  wood  to  (I/2  hr.)  the  pilgrimage- 
church  of  Maria- Kunterw eg  (2495'),  and  thence  on  to  (V4  hr.)  the  Oi-osse 
Linde ,  whence  we  ascend  to  the  right  to  (20  min.)  the  Zip/hdusl  (3270'; 
inn) ,     on    the   brine    conduit  ,    I3/4   hr.    from   the    .Schwarzbachwacht   and 


to  ReichenhaU.  IIINTERSEE.  Maps,pp.l04,154.  —  LIi.W.    Ill 

11/4  lir.  from  the  Soldenkopll  (p.  110;  the  path  leading  straight  on  up  the 
hill  goes  to  the  ToteMann,  p.  107).  —  Another  ronte  leaves  the  ReichenhaU 
road  at  a  guide-post  beyond  the  point  where  the  Hintersee  road  diverges, 
and  ascends  to  the  left  to  ("«  hr.j  the  'Wartstein  (2905'),  which  affords  a 
splendid  view  of  the  Hintersee,  the  Blaneis  Glacier,  etc.  A  little  below 
is  the  Mugdalenen-Kapelle  (2b20'),  a  rock  grotto  containing  an  altar. 
Descent  to  the  Hintersee,  •/*  ^^r-  —  '^^^  Mordau  Aim  (390^3'),  a  pretty  mountain 
valley  at  the  foot  of  the  Latten-Gebirge,  may  be  ascended  from  tlie  Tauben- 
see  in  IY4  hr. ;  it  commands  a  charming  view  of  the  Hintersee,  Hochkalter. 
the  Eeiter-Alpe,  etc.  —  An  attractive  luutpath  leads  through  wood  from 
Ramsau  to  the  Hintersee  (see  below),  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  road 
at  the  Inn  zum  Hochkalter  and  crossing  the  boggy  *' Oletscherqtiellen^ .  Before 
reaching  the  Hintersee  we  join  the  new  road. 

Beyond  Kanisau  (^2^3  M. )  the  road  divides,  the  branch  to  the 
flintersee  and  Ober-Weissbach  (see  below )  leadini^  to  the  left.  The 
RoAU  TO  Reichbnhall  (lOV-i  M.)  ascends  straight  on  (right),  past 
the  small  Taubenset  (2870'),  to  the  ('21/4  M.)  Schwarzbachwacht 
(2905'1,  a  pump-house  on  the  summit  of  the  pass.  About  74  ^^^ 
farther  on  is  the  small  Inn  zur  Schwarzbachwacht  (hence  to  the 
Traunsteiner  Hiitte,  via  the  Schweael  Alp,  5  hrs.,  see  p.  164).  The 
road  then  descends  into  the  deep  wooded  Schicarzbach-Tal,  between 
the  Reiter-ALpe  on  the  left  and  the  Latten-Gebiriie  on  the  right,  and 
(3  M.)  crosses  the  Schwarzbacli.  Below  the  (1  M.)  Jettenberg  pump- 
house  (1825':  rfmts.")  we  again  cross  the  Schwarzbach,  which  forms 
a  fine  cascade  (StauhfalL)  hero  and  falls  into  the  Saalach  immediately 
below.  [A  footpath,  diverging  to  the  left  before  the  bridge,  leads 
under  the  latter  to  the  fall. J  To  the  left  diverges  the  road  to 
Schneizelreut  (p.  165).  Our  road  skirts  the  right  bank  of  the  Saalach, 
passing  opposite  Frohnau^  to  (41/0  M. )  ReichenhaU  (p.  95 j. 

The  Road  to  Ober-Wbissbach  (12  M.)  crosses  the  Ache  and 
gradually  ascends  its  right  bank.  On  the  right  is  the  old  road,  from 
which  a  red-marked  path  diverges  to  the  left  after  about  100  yds. 
and  leads  through  wood  to  the  Hintersee.  The  new  road  affords 
tine  views  of  the  Reiter-Alpe,  and  at  the  (274  M.  )  Hintersee- Kiause 
reaches  the  Hintersee  (2590';  ferry  to  the  Post  or  Gemsbock  Inn, 
10  pf. ;  shout  I,  which  is  3/4  M.  in  length.  About  2/4  M.  farther  on, 
*/4  M,  from  the  upper  end  of  the  lake,  are  the  forester's  house  of 
Hintersee  (2605')  and  the  Bavarian  custom-house.  Opposite  is 
*Auzinger's  Inn  (pens.  4-472  ^/)-  To  the  right,  on  the  lake,  are 
the  *H6tel  Post  ^  Pens.  WarMein  (open  May  Ist-Nov.  1st,  63  beds 
at  172-2,  pens.  5-67-2  «.//)  aud  the  *H6t.-Pen3.  Gemsbock  (open  May 
15th-0ct.  15th,  52  beds  at  172-2,  pens.  5-6  J^).  Fine  view  of  the 
lake;  to  the  S.  rises  the  Hochkalter,  to  the  E.  the  Hohe  GoU,  which 
is  reflected  in  the  lake  in  the  evening. 

ExccKSioNS  from  the  Hintersee  (guide,  Jos.  Maltan).  To  the  Wartstein 
i^l-i  hr.),  see  above.  —  A  visit  to  the  Blaueis,  on  the  N.  slope  of  the 
Hochkalter,  the  northernmost  glacier  in  the  German  Alps,  is  fatiguing: 
to  the  Eitboden  (6235')  at  the  foot  of  the  glacier  S'^-A  hrs.  (guide  7  M): 
chamois  are  sometimes  seen  on  this  route.  —  Edelweisslahnerkopf  (6410'), 
4hr3.  (guide  6  Jf),  fatiguing.  —  The  Stadelhorn  (Grosse  Muhhturzhorn  7405'; 


112    J.  R.20.-~Maps,pp.l04,154.     HIRSCHBICHL. 

admirable  view)  may  be  climbed  by  adepts  in  5  hrs.  via  the  Haltgrube  and 
the  Wegkar  (y:ui(le  8  Jt).  Descent  to  the  Traunsteiner  IJutte  (p.  164).  —  Hoch- 
kalter  (8555'),  through  the  Ofen-Tal  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  from  Bercbtesgaden 
15  uK),  for  experts  only.  The  ascent  via  the  Blaueis  ((j-7  br.s.;  guide  20  J() 
is  very  diflicult  and  sometimes  impossible.  The  ascent  from  the  Wimbach- 
Tal  via  the  lilaueis-  Scharte  (8145')  is  still  more  diflicult  (two  guides  re- 
quired, 25  M  each). 

Those  who  desire  to  proceed  to  Reichenhall  from  the  Hintersee  take 
the  road  to  the  left  at  the  N.  end  of  the  lake,  passing  the  Antenbichl 
on  the  W.  side  of  the  Wartslein  (ascended  in  25  min. ;  see  p.  Ill),  turn 
to  the  left  again  10  min.  farther  on,  and  in  20  min.  reach  the  Reichen- 
hall road  below  the  Taubensee  (p.  111).  —  Carriage  and  pair  from  tbe 
Hintersee  to  Ober- Weisbach ,  25  Jl  and  driver's  fee  of  3  Jl.  A  trace-horse 
(15  jU)  is  necessary,  otherwise  the  steep  hill  must  be  ascended  on  foot. 

The  beautiful  valley  between  the  Hochkalter  (left)  and  the  Reiter- 
Alpe  (right)  is  now  ascended  to  the  (6  M.)  Hirschbichl  (3785' ; 
Inn),  with  the  Austrian  custom-house  of  Mooswacht. 

The  *Kammerlinghorn  (8155'),  ascended  from  the  Hirschbichl  in  4- 
I'/j  hrs.  (somewhat  arduous ;  guide,  desirable,  5  Uif),  is  an  admirable  point 
of  view  (Steinerne  Meer.  Tauern,  etc.).  E.x;perts,  with  guide  and  ropes,  may 
proceed  hence  to  the  (Va  hr.)  top  of  the  Hochkammerlinghorn  (8230').  ■ —  The 
Hocheisapitze  (8280'),  difficult,  is  ascended  in  4  hrs.  from  the  Hirschbichl 
via  tlie  Mittereis  Alp  and  the  Hocheis  Alp;  the  ascent  from  the  Hochkammer- 
linghorn should  be  attempted  by  experts  only  (1  hr.).  —  To  the  W.  of  the 
Hirschbichl  a  path  (with  red  marks)  crosses  the  Kleine  or  Loferer  Hirsch- 
bichl (4100'),  which  affords  a  very  fine  view,  to  Wildeiital  and  (l'/*  hr.) 
>S<.  Martin  on  the  Lofer  road  (p.  163). 

The  road  ascends  a  few  hundred  paces  farther  to  its  highest 
point  (3860'),  and  then  rapidly  descends  into  the  Saalach-Tal. 
Before  us  rise  the  imposing  Leoganyer  Steinberge.  About  3  M. 
from  the  Hirschbichl,  near  a  saw-mill,  a  tinger-post  indicates  the 
way  to  the  *Sei8enberg-Klainm,  a  profound  and  very  narrow  gorge, 
through  which  the  Weissbach  dashes  over  huge  blocks  of  rock.  At 
the  (3/4  hr.)  Binder-Miihle,  at  the  lower  end  of  the  ravine,  yre  reach 
the  Saalach  valley  and  the  Lofer  road  ;  a  road  leads  hence  to  (Y2  ^^^O 
Ober-Weissbach  (2140';  *AuvogL),  where  we  rejoin  the  road  from 
tJie  Hirschbichl.  The  Inn  zur  Frohnwies  (bed  1-3  .fiT.)  lies  Vi  ''^• 
to  the  S.  (see  p.  162). 

From  Uber-Weisabach  to  Saalfelden  (carr.  in  2  hrs.,  iO  K.  and  fee-, 
omnibus  twice  daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs.,  2  K.)  and  to  Lofer,  see  R.  30. 
About  3/4  M.  from  Ober-Weissbach  is  the  Lamprechtt-0/enloch  (p.  162), 
and  about  472  31.  to  the  N.  (carr.  in  3/4  hr.)  is  the  interesting  Vorderkaser- 
Klamm  (p.  162). 


II.  SALZBURG  AND  THE  SALZKAMMERGUT. 
THE  HOHE  TAUERN. 


21.     Salzburg  and  Environs 115 

Aigen.  St.  Jakob  am  Thurn.  Gaisberg,  122.  —  Nockstein. 
Hellbrunn.  Anif.  Leopoldskron,  123.  —  Fiirstenbruunen, 
Mari;t-Plain.     Untersberg,    1'24. 

21.     From  Salzburg  to  Halleiu  and  Golling 1*25 

Diirnberg.  Kleine  Earmstein.  125.  —  Bussfeld.  Hobe  G611. 
Scblenken.  Schmittenstein.  From  Hallein  via  Zill  to 
Berchteagaden.  Altubacbstrub.  Faistenau,  126.  —  Salzacb 
Oefen.  Pass  Luej.  From  Gelling  to  Berclitesgaden  over 
tbe  Ecker-Sattel  or  tbe  Rossfeld,127.  —  Schwarze  Berg,  128. 

23.  From  Linz  to  Salzburg 128 

From  Wels  to  Griinau.  Almsee,  128.  —  From  Lambacb 
to  Gmunden.  Traun  Fall.  From  Attnang  to  Scharding. 
Wolfsegg,  129.   —   Zeller  See.     Tannberg.     Mattsee,  130. 

24.  The  Attersee  and  Mondsee 130 

From  Steinbach  to  tbe  Langbath  Lake.s.  Ascent  of  ttie 
Schafberg  from  Unteracb  and  from  Scharfling,  131.  — 
Excursions  from  Mondsee.  Kulmspitze.  Kolomanaberg. 
Schober.    DracUen.-tein.     Hnllkar,  1-33. 

25.  From  Salzburg  to  Ischl.    Abersee.    Schafberg     .    .    .     133 

Excursions  from  St.  Gilgen.  Falkensteinwand.  Zwolfer- 
horn.  Scbafberg.  From  St.  Gilgen  to  Salzburg.  Faistenauer 
Schafberg,  134.  —  Ascent  of  the  Schafberg  from  St.  Wolf- 
gang.    Schwarze  See,  135.  136. 

2G.     From  Attnang  to  Gmunden  and  Isohl 137 

Excursions  from  Gmunden,  138.  —  Laudachsee.  Traun- 
stein.  Almsee,  139. — Rotelsee.  Kleine  Sonnstein.  Excur- 
sions from  Langbath.  Langbath  Lakes.  Kranabet-Sattel. 
Erlakogel.  OtTensee,  140.  —  Hohe  Schrott.  Bromberg. 
Schonberg,  141.  —  E.\cursion.s  from  Ischl.  Ischl  Salt 
Mine.  Hiitteneck  Alp.  Zimitz.  Hainzen.  Predigstuhl. 
Sandling.  Rettenkogel,  etc.,  143.  —  From  Ischl  to  Alt- 
Aussee  direct,  143- 

27.     From  Ischl  to  Aussee 144 

Chorinsky-Klause.  Hochkalmberg.  Gamsfeld.  Predig- 
stuhl, 144.  —  From  Obertraun  to  Aussee  over  tbe  Koppeu, 

146.  —  Excursions  from  Aussee.  Sarstein.  Eotenstein. 
Zinken.  Alt- Aussee,  146.  —  Loser.  Br;iuningzinken. 
Tresaen-Sattel.    Grundlsee,  Toplitz-See  and  Kammer-See, 

147.  —  Tote  Gebirge.     From  Aussee  to  Stoder.  etc.,  148. 
'28.     From  Ischl  to  Hallstatt  and  to  Abtenau  and  Golling 

via  Gosau 148 

Mountain  Ascents  from  Hallstatt.  Steingraben  -  Schneid. 
I'lassen.  Hirlatz.  Zwolferkogel.  Sar.stein,  149.  —  Krippen- 
stein.  Hohe  Gjaidstein.  Dachstein,  150.  —  E.xcursions 
from  Gosau.  Adamek-Hiitte.  Dachstein.  Torstein.  To 
Filzmoos  over  the  Steigl.  Zwiesel  Alp,  151.  —  Donner- 
kogel.  From  the  Zwiesel  Alp  to  Filzmoos  and  Bischofs- 
hofen.  Bleikogel  152.  —  Lammer-Oefen.  153. 
29.    From  Salzburg  via  Zell  am  See  to  Saalfelden  (Worgl ; 

Innsbruck) 153 

Bliihnbach-Tal,153.  — Tennen-Gebirge.  Hochkonig.  Hoch- 
keil.    Dientner  Schneeberg,  154.  —  Liechtenstein-Klamm. 


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114  SALZBURG. 


lloohgriinileck ,  155.  —  Sonntagskogel.  GruHsarl-Tal. 
Passes  to  Gastein,  the  Malta-Tal,  and  the  JIoritzeu-Tal. 
The  Kleinarl-Tal.  Tappenkar-See.  Haslloch.  156.  —  From 
Schwarzach  to  Dienten  via  Guldegg.  Heukareck.  Kitz- 
loch-Klaium.  Hundsfein,  157.  —  Excursions  from  Bruck. 
Honigkogel.  liundatein.  Drei  Briider.  Imbacbhorii, 
158.  —  Zeller  See,  158.  —  Schmittenhohe,  159.  —  Pinzgauer 
Spaziergang.  Sausteigen.  Schwalbenvvand.  Glemmtal. 
Excursions  from  Saalfelden.  Kuhbiihel.  Lichtenberg, 
160.  —  Steinerne  Meer.  Riemannhaus.  Breitboru.  Urslau- 
Tal.     Hochkonig.     Hochseiler.     Birnborn,  161. 

30.  From  Saalfelden  to  Reichenhall  via  Lofer 162 

Lamprechts -Ofenlocb.  Vorderkaser  -  Klamm  ,  162.  — 
Loierer  HocLta].  Loferer  Alpe.  Scbmidt-Zabierow-Hiitte. 
Hinterborn  or  Mitterhorn.  Ocbsenhovn.  Reifhorn,  163. 
—  ticbwarzberg-Klamm,  Staubfall.  Sonntagsborn.  Reiter- 
Alpe.     Traunsteiner-Hiitte,  164. 

31.  The  Tauern  Railway  from  Schwarzach -St.  Veit  via 
Gastein  to  Spittal  in  Carinthia 166 

Excursions  from  IIof-Gastein.  Gamskarkogel.  Tiirchl- 
wand.  Haseck,  166.  —  Excursions  from  Wildbad  Gastein. 
Windisi'bgratz-Hobe,  etc.  Kofscbach-Tal.  Tiscblerkar- 
kopf,  170.  —  Huttenkogel.  Graukogel.  Palfner-Scbarte. 
Anlaiif-Tal.  Aakogel.  Tiscblerspitze.-  Over  the  Hobe 
Tauern  to  the  Hannover  Haus.  Woisken-Scharte.  Tiscb, 
170.  —  Nassfeld.  Herzog  Ernst.  Scbareck.  To  Kauris 
across  the  Pochbard-Scbarte  or  the  Rilfel-Scbarte,  171.  — 
To  Mallnitz  over  the  Mallnitzer  Tauern.  Kreuzkogel. 
172.  —  Excursions  from  Mallnitz.  Sauleck.  Gamskarl- 
spifze.  Geiselkopf.  Lonzabohe.  Feldsee-Scbarte,  173.  — 
Hannover  Haus.  Ankogel.  Hocbalmspitze.  Ganiskarl- 
spitze,  etc.  Via  ihe  Grota-Elend-Scbarte  to  the  Malta- 
Tal,  174. 

32.  The  Kauris 175 

Bernkogel.  From  Rauris  to  Heiligenblut  over  the 
Heiligenbluter  Tauern,  176.  —  Excursions  from  Kolm- 
Saigurn.  Herzog  Ernst,  Scbareck,  Sonnblick  ,  Hocharn. 
From  Kolm-Saigurn  to  Fragant  by  the  Goldberg-Tauern ; 
to  Dollach  by  Ihe  Sonnblick,  the  Klein-Zirknitz-Scbarle, 
the  Windisch-Scbarte,  or  the  Brett-Scharte,  177. 

33.  The  Fuscher  Tal.    From  Ferleiten  to  IJeiligenblut  .     178 

Hirzbacb-Tal.  Gleiwitzer  Hiitte.  Imbachborn.  Hir/.- 
bach-Torl.  Hocblenn,  179.  —  Excursions  from  Bad  Fuscb. 
Kasereck.  Kiibkarkopfl.  Schwarzkopf.  Weichselbach 
hobe,  179.  —  Excursions  from  Ferleiten.  Durcheck  Alp. 
Kafer-Tal.  Hocbtenn.  Mainzer  Hiitte.  Hohe  Dock.  Wies- 
bachborn.  From  Ferleiten  to  Heiligenblut  over  the 
Pfandl-Scbarte,  over  the  Bockkar-Scbarte,  or  over  the 
Heiligenbluter  Tauern.     Brennkogel,  179-181. 

34.  The  Kapruu  Valley 182 

Sigmuud-rbun-Klamm,  182.  —  Krefelder-Hiitle.  Kitz- 
steinhorn.  Moserboden,  183.  —  Wiesbacbhorn.  Hoch- 
eiser.     Hocbtenn.     Riffltor.     Kapruner  Tori,  184. 

35.  From  Zell  am  See  to  Krimml.    Upper  Pinzgau  .    .    .    185 

From  Uttendorf  to  Kals  via  the  Stubach-Tal,  185.  — 
Rudolfs-Hiitte.  Granatspitze.  Sonnblick.  Kals-Stubacher 
Tauern.  Gaisstein.  Pibapper  Spitze,  186.  —  Hollersbach- 
Tal.  Over  the  Sandebeu  -  Tori  or  the  Weissenegger 
Scharte  toGschlttss.  Habach-Tal.  Habach-Hiitte.  Schwarz- 


SALZBURG.  II.  Route '21.    115 


kopf-Scharte.  Habach-Scharte,  187.  —  Wildkogel.  Unter- 
sulzbach  Fall.  By  the  Obersulzbach-Tal  to  the  Kursinger- 
Hutte  and  the  Gross- Venediger,  188.  —  Krimml  Water- 
falls.   Seekar-See.    Gernkogel.    Hutteltalkopf,  189. 

36.  From  Krimml  via  the   Krimoiler  Tauern  or  via  the 
Birnliicke  to  Kaseni  (Taiifers) 190 

Excursions  from  the  Krimmler  Tauernhaus,  190.  —  Kain- 
bach  Scharte.  Richter-Hiitte.  Reichenspitze.  Gabelkopf. 
Wildkarkopf,  etc.  Windbach-Scharte.  Gams-Scharte,191. — 
Rcsskar-Scharte.  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte,  11)2.  —  Warns- 
dorfer-Hiitte,  193. 

37.  From    Lienz    to   Windisch -  Matrei    and    Pragraten. 

The  Isel-Tal 193 

Weisse  Wand.  Hochschober.  From  Hubea  to  Kala  by  the 
Kalser-Tal,  194.  —  Excursions  from  Windisch -Matrei. 
Lukaser-Kreuz.  Rottenko^el.  Zuniy;.  Nussingkogel. 
Gschloss.  195.  —  Rote  Saule.  Ascent  of  the  Gross- Venediger 
from  the  Prager  Hiitte.  From  Windisch-Matrei  to  Mitter- 
sill  over  the  Felber  Tauern,  li;'6.  —  Lasorlintr.  Bergerkogel. 
Gross-Venediger  from  Pragraten,  197.  —  Ober-Sulzbach- 
Tiirl.  Krimmler  Tori.  Maurer-Tal.  Maurer-Torl.  Reggen- 
Torl.  From  Pragraten  to  St.  Jakob  in  the  Defereggen-Tal 
by  the  Defereggen-Torl,  the  Priigrater  Tori,  or  the  Bach- 
lenke,  198-199.  —  Excursions  from  the  Klara-Hutte.  Drei- 
herrnspitze.  Rotspiize,  199.  — Simonyspitze.  Malhamspitze. 
Daberspitze.  To  Kasern  over  the  Vordere  or  Hintere 
Umbal-Torl.     Rotenmann-Torl.     Schwarze-Tcirl,  '200. 

38.  From  Windisch-Matrei  to  Kals  and  Heiligenblut    .    .    200 

Excursions  from  Kals.  Gross-Glockner,  202.  —  Romaris- 
wandkopf.  Schiinleiten.  Hochschober,  2U3.  —  Roter 
Knopf.  Muntaniz,  etc.  To  Heiligenblut  over  the  Berger- 
Ttirl,  COi. 

39.  From  Dolsach  to  Heiligenblut 204 

Geiersbiihl.  Ederplan.  Stellkopf.  Petzeck.  vStanziwurten, 
205.  —  Sonnblick.  Excursions  from  Heiligenblut.  Franz- 
.losephs-Hohc.  Hofmanns-Hiitte,  207.  —  Fuscherkarkopf. 
Sinnabeleck.  Grosse  Burgstall.  Barenkcipfe.  Wiesbach- 
horn.  Johannisberg.  Hohe  RiOI.  Schneewinkelkopf.  Eis- 
kcigele.  Gross-Glockner,  208.  —  Sandkopf.  From  the 
Glocknerhaus  over  the  RiCFltor  to  the  Kapruner-Tal ; 
over  the  Obere  Oedenwinkel-Scharte  to  the  Stubach-Tal, 
209.  —  From  Heiligenblut  to  Kolm-Saigurn  by  the  Sonn- 
blick or  the  Goldzech-Scharte.    Hocharn,  210. 


21.   Salzburg  and  Environs. 

The  State  Railveay  Station  (PI.  D,  1;  -Restaurant)  is  on  the  N.  side 
of  the  town,  about  a  mile  from  the  8tadt-Brucke.  The  Tov^n  Agency  of 
the  State  Railways  is  at  Schwarz-Str.  7.  —  The  Salzkammergut  Station 
(p.  133)  and  the  Berchtesgaden  Steam  Tramway  Station  (p.  100)  face  the  state- 
railway-station. 

Hotels  (often  full  in  summer;  rooms  should  be  engaged  in  advance). 
On  the  right  bank  of  the  Salzach:  *Geand-H6tel  de  l'Ecrope  (PI.  a;  D,  1), 
at  the  station,  with  lift  and  a  large  garden,  380  R.  at  4-12,  B.  1.60,  d^j. 
4-5,  D.  6-7,  pens,  from  13 iT.;  Hotel  Bristol  (PI.  e:  D,  3).  Makart-Platz. 
170  R.  at  3.50-8,  B.  1.50,  D.  4-5,  pens.  10-16  K.;  'Park  Hotel  &  Villa  Savoy 
(PI.  b;  D,  1),  R.  3-10,  B.  1.50,  pens,  from  9  Z.;  Hotel  u'Autriche  (PI.  c; 
U   3},    Schwar/.-Str.  5,    ISO  R.  at  3-7  JT.,   B.  1.20  JT.;   *H6tel  Fitter  fPl.  1  ; 

8* 


IIH    //.   Route  21.  SALZBURG.  Practical 

D,  '2),  Wesibabn-Sti-.,   R.  3-12  K.;  •Hotel-Restaukant   Mirabell  (PI.  m ; 

D,  3>,  with  garden  and  concert-room  (performances  every  evening),  R.  3- 
6/r.  ,•  'Kaisebin  Elisabeth  (PI.  el;  D,  1),  Elisabeth-Str.  11,  with  garden, 
R.  2.50-G,  pens.  S-12  K. ;  *H6t.  Habsbhrg  (PI.  g;  D,  2),  Faber-Str.  10, 
S()  R.  at  2.50-4  K.    In  the  town,  on  the  left  bank:  *Goi.dnes  Schiff  (PI.  d; 

E,  4),   Residenz-Platz,    100  R.  at  2.50-10  K. ;  Goldene  Krone  (PI.  f ;  D,  3), 

GOLDNES    HOKN   (PI.    0  •,    D,    4),    GOLDKEB    HIR8CH     (PI.   j;    D,    4),     MODLHAMBK 

(PI.  n;  I),  4),  Sternbkad  (PI.  p;  D,  4),  Blaue  Gans  (PI.  q;  D,  4),  all  in 
the  Getreidegasse;  Sohranxe,  Schrannengasse  10,  well  spoken  of;  MOnohner 
HoF,  DrL'ifaltigkeitsgasse,  plain  but  good;  Hollbbau  (PI.  r;  E,  4),  with 
terrace,  44  beds  at  1.20-2.50 if. ;  Goldene  Birn  (PI.  bi ;  E,  3,  4),  Judengasse  1, 
32  R.  at  1.50-2.50  £■.;  Ofenloch  in  Riedenburg,  Keutor-Str.  (PI.  C,  4).  — - 
On  the  right  bank :  •Hot.  zum  Stein  (PI.  h ;  D,  E,  3),  Gisela  Quay  3,  near 
the  Stadt-Briicke,  120  R.  at  2-5  Z^.,  B.  90^.;  Gablerbrau  (PI.  i;  D.  3),  R. 
2-3  K.,  Tracbe  (PI.  k;  D,  3),  Linzer-Str.  4,  100  beds  at  2-3  E.,  good, 
RtJMiscHER  Kaiser  (PI.  s;  D,  3),  Goldene  Kanoxe,  Paris-Lodron-Str.  21. 
Tiger  (PI.  t;  D,  E,  3),  SchlambhIu  (PI.  u;  D,  3),  Schwarzes  Rossl  (PI.  v; 
D,  3),  all  near  the  Stadt-Briicke.  moderate;  'Roter  Krebs  (PI.  x;  D,  2) , 
JJirabell-Platz,  R.  2-3  if. ;  Hot.  Mozart  (PI.  mo  ;  B,  2),  Franz-Joseph-Str.  S, 
R.  2.60-5 /T.;  Deutscher  Hof  (PI.  de;  D,  2),  Hubert- Sattler  -  Gasse  12; 
Hut. Wolf-Dietrich  (PI.  v;  E,  2),  Wolf-Dietrich-Str.  16;  Thalmann's  Hotel 
Garni  (PI.  th;  C,  2),  Auersperg-Str.  15,  R.  2-3  K.,  B.80/*. ;  Goldene  Rose 
(PI.  ro;  U,  2),  same  street;  Zcr  Neden  Stadt  (PI.  st;  D,  2),  good  and 
moderate;  Goldneb  Engel,  Gisela  Quay,  Hofwirt  (PI.  ho;  E,  2),  Goldner 
LiiwK  (Pi.  lo;  E,  2).  Bergerbrau  (PI.  w;  D.  3),  all  well  spoken  of;  Hot. 
Haunuof,  Stadt  Innsbruck,  both  near  the  station,  R.  1.50-4 /f.;  Scuwauz, 
next  the  Park  Hotel,  with  garden.  —  Koller's  Hotel  Garni  (see  below), 
Dreifaltigkeitsgasse.  R.  1.50-2.50  A'. ;  Scukeiner's  Maison  Meublik,  Pnris 
l.odrun-Str.  18,  R.  from  2  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Pens.  Mariensohlosschen, 
cliarininglv  sitiiated,  JIdnchsberg  17  (pens.  6-8  AT.);  Steinlechner,  Aigenei- 
Str.  1,  at  "Parsch  (p.  122),  R.  2-3,  pens.  7-8  K. 

Cafe3.  Tomaselli,  Ludwig-Viktor-Platz  (PI.  D,  4).  On  the  right  bank  : 
Theatre  Cafe,  Makart-PIatz ;  Cafi  Corso^  Gisela  Quav  (p.  121);  Cafi.  Bazar, 
Cafi  Central,  at  the  Franz-Josephs-Briicke  (PI.  D,  3);  Roller,  Dreifaltig- 
keitsgasse (also  rooms,  see  above);  Krimmel,  Westbahn- Strasse.  —  Con- 
fectioners.    Fiirst,  Karuth  <t-  (7o.,  both  in  the  Ludwig-Viktor-Platz. 

Restaurants.  Kurhaus  (see  p.  121 ;  concerts  in  the  evening);  Restau- 
rant Mirabell,  Schwarz-Str.,  with  garden  (evening-concerts);  Zipfer  Bier- 
haus.  T'niversitats-Piatz;  Restaurant  Elevator  {j^.i20).  —  Wine.  "Tiroler  Wein- 
stitbe,  Rudolfs  (Juay  12  and  .ludengasse;  St.  Peter's  Sli/tskeller  (PJ.  35,  D,  4; 
II.  118);  Wachauer  Winter- Keller,  Rudolfs  Quay;  R.  Schider,  Linzergasse  15; 
Miinchner  Hof,  Geissler,  Dreifaltigkeitsgasse;  Keller,  Getreidegasse.  —  Beer 
at  the  67e/-w&ra«-G'aWe»,  Getreidegasse;  Stieglkeller.,  Festungsgasse  10,  with 
'Mozart  Room'  and  view;  Sdianzlkeller,  outside  the  Kajetaner-Tor,  with 
view  ;  Modlhamerkeller,  outside  the  Klausen-Tor,  also  with  view;  Auguitiner 
BrdustUbl ,  at  Miilln  (quaint  rooms;  not  open  till  3  p.m.). 

Baths.  Kurhaus  (p.  121),  with  baths  of  every  kind.  Stddtisches  Vollhad, 
adjoining  the  Franz-Josef-Park  (PI.  G,  4;  p.  121)'  Bade-Anstalt  Mulln,  well 
fitted  up.  Swiiaming  Baths  and  other  baths  at  Bad  Kreuzbruckl,  3/4  M.  to 
the  S.W.  (omnibus  from  the  Universitats-Platz  at  0  a.m.  and  2  p.m.),  and 
near  Scfiloss  Leopoldskron,  V/t  M.  to  the  S.W.  (p.  123;  omnibus  from  the 
Stadt-Platz  at  9.30  and  11.30  a.m.,  4.15  and  7  p.m.,  30  7*.).  Dr.  Breyers  Sana- 
torium and  Hydropatldc  (open  May-Oct.  incl. ;  pens,  from  0  K.)  and  the 
Oberes  Kurhaus  at  Parsch  (p.  122),  with  hydropathic,  swimming-baths,  etc. 
(pens,  from  5  A".).  Mud.  Pine-Cone,  and  Peat  baths  at  the  Ludwigsbad  and 
the  Marienbad,  I74  M.  from  the  town  (omnibus  from  the  Hot.  Krone  4  times 
daily,  20  7i.),  and  at  the  Schallmoos  Moorbdder,  in  the  Schallmooser  Haupt- 
Strasse. 

Cabs.  From  the  station  into  the  town ,  with  luggage,  1 K.  40  h.  or 
(two  horses)  2  K. ;  at  night,  2  or  3  .S".  By  time:  V4  hr.  80  or  1  K.  20ft.; 
longer  drives,  the  first  1/4  Iir.  80  or  i  K.  20,  every  following  '/*  ^^-  ^0  or 
60  ft.;  half-a-day  S  K.  40  ft.  or  12  iT.;  whole  day  16  iT.  80  ft.  or  UK.  —  To 
Berchlesgaden,   see  p.  100.     To  Parsch  Station   and  back   2  or  3  A".,  to  the 


yotes.  ^  SALZBURG.  II.   Route  lU.      117 

Sanatorium  and  back  IK.  70  or  4^.  20/i.,-  to  Aigen,  Klesheim,  or  Marien 
had  and  back  2  K.  GO  h.  or  4  K.;  to  Hellbrunn  3  or  4  ^.  40  A. ;  to  Maria- 
Plain  5  or  6  A".  ,•  to  Glaneek  5  or  7  £". ;  to  Furstenbrunn  5  A.  £0  or  7  £".  60  ;».  ; 
from  tbe  station  at  Salzburg  60  or  80  ft.  extra  in  each  case.  Waiting, 
each  1/4  ^^-  ^^  or  60  a.  —  Tolls  and  fees  included  in  all  cases. 

Electric  Tramway  (Loialbahn)  from  the  Terminus  (PI.  D,  1)  through 
the  town  hourly  in  summer  to  St.  Leonhard  and  (1  hr.  54  min.)  Berchtes- 
gaden  (p.  ICO).  Tickets  should  be  taken  at  the  booking  offices,  as  those 
issued  on  board  the  train  cost  double.  The  stations  within  the  town  are: 
Fiiti/haut,  Kurhuus,  Bazar.,  Franz-Josephs-Briicke,  Mozartsteg,  and  Aeussere 
Stein  (branch  to  Parsch,  p.  122),  beyond  which  the  line  crosses  the  Karo- 
linen-Briicke  to  the  (2  M.)  Kiinstlerhaus-Nonntal  (PI.  F,  5).  Thence  to 
Berchtesgaden.  see  p.  100.  —  Electric  Tramway  every  6  min.  from  the  station 
via  the  Westbabn-Strasse  and  Stadt-Briicke  to  the  Ludwig  Viktor- Platz 
(20  h.).  —  Cable  Railway  to  the  fortress,  see  p.  120.  —  Lift  to  the  Monchs- 
berg,  see  p.  120. 

Post  and  Telegraph  Office  (PI.  32;  E,  4)  in  the  Residenz-Platz,  entrance 
to  the  right,  bv  the  guard-house.  Branch-offices  at  the  railway -station 
and  in  the  Makart-Platz. 

Theatre  (PI.  26:  D,  3),  Makart-Platz.  —  Theatre  of  Varieties  in  the 
garden  of  the  Hot.  Mirabell  (p.  116).  —  Panokama  (Salzburg  in  1825),  in 
the  Stadt-Park  (p.  121),  with  a  diorama  (adm.  40  h.). 

Art  Exhibitions.  In  summer  at  the  Kiinstlerhaus  (p.  121 ;  adm.  1  A"., 
Sun.  &  holidays  40  h.).  Swatschek's  Art  Saloon,  Ludwig- Viktor -Platz  0 
(daily  8-7,  Sun.  9-11,  adm.  free).  —  Permanent  Exhibition  of  Industrial 
Art  in  the  Mirabell-Schlos.%  (p.  121).  —  Photogkavhs  (views),  Wilrthle  <i- 
So/in,  Schwarz-Str.  Photographic  3Iatehials,  Figncr  d-  Lauterbach,  in 
the  Platzl. 

Money  Changers.  Bank  fUr  Oberosterreich  und  Salzburg,  Ludwig-Viktor- 
Plalz  4;  Bohinische  Union-Bank.,  Rathaus-Platz  4;  Max  Kohn ,  Dreifaltig- 
keitsgasse  7.  —  Strangers"  Enquiry  Offices,  Schwarz-Str.  7  and  Ludwig- 
Viktor-Plat/,  7;  list  of  lodgings,  etc.,  at  Ed.  Hollrigl's  bookshop,  Sigmund- 
Haffnergasse  10.  —  Inclusive  Ticket  (Kollektiv-Karte).  admitting  to  most  of 
the  chief  sights  and  ciillcctions,  3  A".,  at  Schwarz-Str.  1  (advantageons). 

English  Church  Service  in  the  German  Protestant  Church  (PI.  14;  C,  3) 
on  Sun.  at  11  a.m.  and  4  p.m. 

Salzburg  (14*20'),  the  ancient  Jiivatjum,  was  once  the  capital 
of  the  wealthiest  and  most  powerful  ecclesiastical  principality  in  S. 
Germany,  which  was  secularised  in  1802  and  converted  into  a  tem- 
poral Electorate.  It  afterwards  became  Austrian,  then  Bavarian, 
and  J5nally ,  in  1816,  Austrian  again,  and  is  now  the  seat  of  an 
archbishop  and  of  the  government  and  law-courts  of  the  district. 
Few  German  towns  can  compare  with  Salzburg  for  beauty  of  sit- 
uation. The  town  (40,000  inhab. )  lies  on  both  banks  ofi\\eSalzach., 
bounded  by  the  abrupt  castle-hill  and  the  Monchsberg  on  the  left 
bank,  and  by  the  Kaputinerberg  on  the  right  bank.  Owing  to  fre- 
quent fires  and  to  the  building  activity  of  Archbishop  Wolf  Dietrich 
(1587-1611)  and  other  rulers,  few  mediaeval  buildings  have  been 
left.  The  domed  churches  and  other  handsome  buildings  in  the 
Italian  style  invest  the  town  with  the  characteristic  features  of  a 
sumptuous  archiepiscopal  residence  of  the  17th  and  18th  centuries. 
The  shady  promenades  on  the  broad  quays  afford  charming  walks 
on  both  banks  of  the  Salzach,  from  the  Ludwig  Victor-Briicke  to 
the  Karolinen-Brucke. 

The  older  part  of  the  town  is  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Salzach,  its 
central  point  being  the  Bbsidbnz-Platz  (PI.  E,  4),  In  the  middle 


118   //.  Route '21.  SALZBURG.  Cathedral. 

of  which  is  tlie  handsome  Residenz-BrunnenoTHof-Brunnen  (PI.  3), 
46'  in  height,  executed  in  1664  by  Antonio  Dario.  Each  of  tlie 
sea-horses  and  figures  of  Atlas  is  hewn  out  of  a  single  block  of 
marble.  At  the  summit  a  Triton  spouts  water  from  a  horn.  On 
the  "W.  side  of  the  Platz  rises  the  spacious  Resideuz-Schloss,  or 
Palace,  erected  in  1592-1724,  and  now  partly  occupied  by  the 
(irand-Duchess  of  Tuscany  (adm.  daily  11-1,  in  summer  also  6-7, 
40 /i.;  ceiling-paintings,  tapestry,  and  furniture  of  the  arcliiepis- 
copal  era).  Opposite  to  it  is  the  Neugebaude  (PI.  34;  E,  3),  begun 
in  1588,  including  the  Government  Buildings,  Law  Courts,  and 
Post  and  Telegraph  Offices  (PI.  32)  with  a  tower  containing  chimes 
(at  7  and  11  a.m.  and  6p.m.).  On  the  S.  side  is  the  '-'Cathedral. 
erected  in  1614-34  by  Solari  in  the  Italian  baroque  style,  with  florid 
stucco-ornamentation.  In  the  left  aisle  near  the  entrance  is  a  font 
in  bronze,  dating  from  1321,  with  a  modern  cover;  high  altar- 
pie^^e  by  Mascagni.  The  interesting  treasury  is  shown  on  appli- 
cation at  the  sacristy  in  the  right  transept.  —  In  the  Dom-Platz 
rises  a  Column  of  the  Virgin  (Pi.  26),  with  allegorical  figures  in 
lead,  by  Hagenauer  (1771). 

*Mozart's  Statue  (PL  28),  in  bronze,  by  Schxvanthaler,  erected 
in  1842,  adorns  the  Mozart-Platz  (to  the  E.).  The  house  in  which  the 
great  composer  (1756-91)  was  born,  No.  9  Getreidegasse  (PI.  27j, 
contains  the  interesting  Mozart  Museum  on  the  third  floor  (MSS., 
portraits,  piano,  Mozart's  skull,  etc, ;  adm.  1  K.'). 

On  the  S.  side  of  the  cathedral  lies  the  Kapitel-Platz  (Pl.E,  4), 
with  the  Kapitel-Schwemme  (Tl.  4),  a  handsome  marble  horse-pond, 
with  the  inscription  'LeopoLDVs  pkInCeps  MeeXstrVXIt' (1732). 
On  the  E.  side  of  the  Platz  is  the  Archiepiscopal  Palace  (PI,  E,  4). 

In  the  S.W.  corner  of  the  Platz  is  the  entrance  to  the  ancient 
Cemetery  of  St.  Peter  (PL  E,  4),  adjoining  the  steep  clifl"  between  tlie 
Monchsberg  and  the  citadel.  The  late-Gothic  Chapel  of  St.  Margaret 
[  PL  16)  in  the  middle,  erected  in  1483,  restored  in  1864,  contains 
tombstones  of  the  15th  century.  In  the  arcades  on  the  N.  side  is  the 
Chapel  of  St.  Veil,  containing  the  tomb  of  Luther's  friend  Johann  von 
Staupitz,  who  died  in  1524  as  abbot  of  the  Benedictines  in  Salzburg. 
The  Kreuz-Kapelle,  in  the  S.W. angle,  dates  from  the  12th  century. 
A  littlehigheris  the  Chapel  of  St.  Egidius{St.  Giles),  whence  rock- 
steps  ascend  to  the  Chapel  of  St.  Gertrude  and  the  Hermitage  of 
St.  Maximus,  with  vaults  resembling  catacombs  and  dating  as  far 
back  as  the  3rd  century.  The  hermitage,  the  oldest  Christian  shrine 
in  Salzburg,  occupies  the  spot  whence  St.  Maximus  and  his  com- 
panions were,  according  to  the  legend,  cast  down  by  the  Heruli  in 
477.  The  keeper,  who  opens  the  closed  chapels  (fee  20/j.),  lives 
in  the  first  small  house  behind  the  vaults.  —  An  archway  leads  to 
the  court  of  the  Benedictine  Abbey  of  St.  Peter  (PL  6;  D,  E,  4), 
founded  by  St.  Rupert  in  the  7th  cent.,  though  the  present  build- 
ings dale  only  from  the  17-18th  centuries.   To  the  left  is  St.  Peters- 


Seutor.  SALZBURG.  11.    Route  -21.      119 

StifUkeUer  (p.  116).  To  the  right  is  the  Chukch  of  St.  Peter 
(PI.  18),  a  Romanesque  edifice  of  1131,  badly  restored  in  1754. 
The  original  portal,  with  13th  cent,  sculptures,  has  been  preserved 
within  the  tower.  The  right  (N.)  aisle  contains  a  poor  monument 
to  the  composer  Michael  Haydn  (d.  1806),  brother  of  the  more 
celebrated  Joseph  Haydn,  and  the  15th  cent,  tombstone  of  St. 
Rupert  (d.  718).  —  To  the  left  of  the  church  is  the  entrance  to  the 
old  cloisters.  At  this  gate  permission  is  obtained  (generally  at 
1  p.m.)  to  inspect  the  convent-library  (^70,000  vols.,  numerous  in- 
cunabula and  ancient  MSS.),  the  treasury,  and  the  archives. 

In  the  vicinity  is  the  Franciscan  Church  (PL  9;  D,  4),  of 
the  13th  cent.,  with  a  Romanesque  S.  portal  and  a  Gothic  tower 
restored  in  1866.  The  hexagonal  choir  borne  by  columns,  with  its 
net-work  vaulting  and  its  series  of  chapels,  dates  from  the  15th  cent- 
ury. In  the  Franciscan  Monastery  opposite  a  performance  is  given 
daily  at  10.30.  a.m.  (ladies  not  admitted)  on  the  'Pansympliouicon', 
a  n  instrument  invented  by  Father  Singer,  one  of  the  monks  (d .  1882). 

.\djoining  are  the  stables  of  the  former  prince -bishops,  now 
AW  artillery-barrack,  and  the  Summer  Biding  School  (PI.  35;  adra. 
'20  ft.),  with  three  galleries  hewn  in  the  rock  of  the  Monchsberg  in 
1693.  The  Winter  Riding  School  has  a  ceiling-painting  of  a  round- 
about (date  1690). 

Un  the  N.  side  of  the  barracks  in  the  Sigmund-Platz  is  a  horse- 
ponil  (PI.  31  ;  D,  4),  with  a  group  of  horse-tamers  by  Mandl  (1695). 
Thence  to  the  W.  runs  the  *Neutor,  a  tunnel  150  yds.  long,  hewn 
in  1765-67  through  the  conglomerate  rock  (breccia)  of  the  Monchs- 
berg, to  the  suburb  of  Riedenhurg.  Over  the  entrance  is  a  medallion 
of  Archbp.  Sigmund  HI.  .  the  constructor  of  the  tunnel,  with  the 
inscription  'Te  saxa  loquuntur',  and  at  the  exit  rises  a  statue  of  St. 
Sigismund,  by  Hagenauer.  About  200  yds.  to  the  left  of  the  exit, 
in  the  Monchsberg,  is  a  small  stalactite  cavern  (lighted  by  electri- 
city; adni.  20/».).  —  In  the  Universitats-Platz  rises  the  Kollegium- 
Kirche  (PI.  22;  D,  4),  a  handsome  baroque  edifice  with  a  lofty 
dome,  built  in  1696-1707  from  plans  by  Fischer  von  Erlach. 

On  the  Kranz-.losepli  Quay  i>  the  Museum  Carolino-Augusteum 
(PI.  D.  3;  adnt.  1  A'.,  on  Sun.  60 /<. ,-  daily  9-4  in  summer,  Sun. 
and  holidays  1-4  in  winter;  good  light  necessary). 

Ground  Fi.oou.  In  the  Vestibule  are  a  handsume  bronze  fountain  of 
the  17th  cent,  and  the  arms  of  several  archbishops  in  stone.  The  Ball 
of  Antiques  contains  Roman  mosaic  pavements,  milestones,  monuments, 
etc.  —  FiBST  Floor.  In  ihe  Hall  of  Industry  arc  works  of  the  art-handi- 
crafts and  a  Guild  Room,  with  ma.«terpieces.  Music  Room,  with  a  line 
collection  of  musical  instruments  of  the  last  three  centuries.  Mathe- 
matical and  Physical  Instruments.  Weapon  Saloon:  weapons  of  the  last  four 
centuries.  Ancestral  Hall;  Mediaeval  Kitchen;  Study;  Slate  Room  of  the 
time  of  the  Thirty  Years'  War;  Hunting  Room;  Sitting  Room,  with  oriel 
and  old  stained  glass;  Dining  Room;  Romanesque  Chapel  and  Sacristy, 
fitted  up  in  the  Gothic  style  ;  Gothic  Hall;  Rococo  Room;  Renaissance  Hall. 
—  Second  Floor.  Historical  Topographical  Section,  including  document.';. 
seals,   coins,   work?    by  Salzburg   painters,   and   interesting  relief-maps  of 


120     II.   Route  21.  SALZBURG.  Hohen-Salzburg. 

Salzburg  and  the  Salzkammergut  by  Keil  and  Pelikan,  and  of  the  Dach- 
stein  and  the  Glockner  by  Pelikan.  Emigration  Room,  containing  remin- 
i3cences  of  the  emigration  of  the  Salzburg  Protestants  in  1731  ;  \Vo1f- 
Dietrich  Room;  Ceramic  Collection;  Coatuines ;  Peasants."  Furniture  and  Wea- 
pon$;  Antiques  (brun/.e  helmet  from  the  Pass  Lueg);  Minerals;  Salzburg 
Furniture  {cs,.  IStXO^  panelling  from  the  Chateau  of  Goldegg  (1606) ;  popular 
ecclesiastical  art;  Stores  and  Stove-tiles;  Renaissance  doors  from  Salzburg 
chateaux. 

The  houses  of  the  adjacent  Gstdttengasse  (PI.  C,  3;  lift  to  the 
Monchsberg,  see  below)  cling  to  the  side  of  the  Monchsberg  like 
swallows'  nests,  with  rooms  and  cellars  hewn  in  the  conglomerate 
rock.  The  Klausentor  was  formerly  the  termination  of  this  part  of 
the  town,  lying  between  the  hill  and  the  river.  The  latter  is  now 
bordered  by  the  broad  Franz-Josef  Quay,  planted  with  trees.  Be- 
yond the  gate  is  the  iron  Franz- Karl-Brucke  (foot-bridge). 

Above  the  town,  on  the  S.E.  point  of  the  Monchsberg,  rises 
the  fortress  of  *Hohen-Salzburg  (1780'),  now  reached  in  2  min.  by 
a  Cable  Railway,  starting  in  the  Festungsgasse,  close  to  St.  Peter's 
Cemetery  (PI.  E,  4;  fare  60,  up  and  down  80  h. ;  admission  to  the 
fortress  and  the  view-tower,  incl.  guide,  40 A.).  Halfway  up  is  the 
station  Monchsberg,  adjoining  the  restaurant  Zur  Kntz  (approach  to 
the  Monchsberg,  see  below).  Farther  on  the  train  threads  a  short 
tunnel  below  the  wall  of  the  fortress  and  reaches  the  upper  station 
in  the  Hasengrahen  (restaurant,  with  tine  view).  The  View  Tower 
(82'  high ;  platform  560'  above  the  town)  commands  a  splendid 
panorama.  —  The  fortress,  now  used  as  barracks,  was  founded  in 
1077  under  Archbp.  Gebhard  and  extended  at  different  periods;  the 
greater  part  of  the  present  buildings  and  towers  dates  from  1496-1519. 
The  Church  of  St.  George  in  the  castle-yard,  erected  in  1502,  con- 
tains reliefs  of  the  Twelve  Apostles  in  red  marble.  On  the  exterior 
is  a  relief  commemorating  its  founder  Archbp.  Leonhard  (d.  1519). 
The  Fnrsfenzimmer,  restored  in  1851,  are  worth  inspection.  The 
(ioLdene  Stuhe  contains  a  fine  Gothic  stove  of  1501. 

The  *M6nchsberg  (1645'),  a  wooded  hill  about  IV2  ^-  "' 
length,  bounding  the  town  on  the  W.,  may  be  reached  from  the 
above-mentioned  station  of  Monchsberg .  or  by  means  of  an  electric 
Lift  (200'-  fare  40  ft.,  dowu  20  ft.,  up  and  down  50  ft. ),  ascending 
every  10  min.  from  Gstattengasse  13  (Pi.  C,  3)  to  the  top  of  the 
plateau  [ResUturant ,  with  frequent  concerts).  The  View  Tower 
(20  ft.),  360'  above  the  Salzach,  commands  a  splendid  panorama, 
more  picturesijue  though  less  extensive  than  that  from  the  fortress. 
The  view  of  the  town,  overhung  by  the  castle,  is  especially  attrac- 
tive. —  Shady  paths  lead  hence  to  the  S.  to  the  Biirgervehrs'nller 
(restaurant),  to  the  Franz  Josephs-Hohe  (PI,  D,5),  and  to  the  Bichter- 
Hohe  (1645'),  a  fine  view-point,  with  a  monument  to  the  geographer 
Eduard  Richter  (d.  1905). 

The  most  direct  footpath  from  the  town  to  the  Monclipberg  is  by  a 
flight  nf  117  steps  ne.ir  the  Summer  Riding'  School  (p.  110),  then  to  the 
left  by  the  footpaths  to  the  Richter-Hohe,  and  finally  to  the  right  by 
apother  flight  of  183  steps  to  the  Burgerwehrsdller  (see  above).    An  easy 


Mirabell-Schloss.  SALZBURG.  11.  Route  21.    121 

carriage-road  leads  from  the  suburb  of  Miilln,  past  the  AtiguiUne  Church 
(PI.  5;  C.  2),  to  the  electric  lift  and  the  St.  Johann-Schlosschen  (PI.  B,  C,  3). 
A  third  route  leads  from  the  suburb  of  Nonntal  (Zum  Roten  Hahn)  through 
the  Scharten-Tor  (PI.  B,  5). 

The  E.  spur  of  the  hill,  below  the  fortress,  is  the  Nonnberg 
(PI.  E,  F,  4),  so  called  from  a  Benedictine  nunnery  situated  here. 
The  Gothic  Convent  Church  (founded  1009.  restored  in  the  loth 
cent.^  possesses  a  fine  winged  altar  with  a  stained-glass  window  of 
the  15th  cent,  behind  it,  a  crypt  with  interesting  columns,  and 
in  the  tower  ancient  frescoes.  The  cloisters,  dating  from  the  end 
of  the  11th  cent.,  are  the  oldest  now  extant  in  Germany  (no  ad- 
mission). Charming  view  from  the  parapet.  —  Above  the  Karolinen- 
Briicke.  on  the  bank  of  the  Salzach.  is  the  Kiinstlerhaus  (PI.  F,  4), 
for  exhibitions  of  art  (p.  117). 

To  the  S.W.  of  the  suburb  of  Nonntal  is  the  Cemetery  (tramway 
station  Kommunal-Friedhof),  with  an  obelisk  and  several  monuments  of 
artistic  interest. 

The  Salzach  is  crossed  in  the  middle  of  the  town  by  the  iron  Franz- 
Josephs-Brucke  or  Stadt-Briicke  (PI.  D,  3),  300  ft.  long  and  36  ft.  broad . 
In  the  'Platzl",  near  the  bridge,  on  theright  bajikof  the  Salzach,  No.  3, 
is  the  House  of  Paracelsus  (PI.  30:  D,  3),  the  celebrated  physician 
and  empiric  (d.  1541),  indicated  by  liis  effigy.  —  In  theMakart-Plat/. 
near  the  Platzl  to  the  N.W.,  is  the  Theatre  (PI.  36;  D,  3),  a  hand- 
some roi'oco  building  by  Fellner  <t  llellmer(lS93),  opposite  which  is 
the  house  (PI.  20)  occupied  by  Mozart's  father  in  1769-77. 

The  Mirabell-Schloss  (Pl.D,2l,  erected  in  1606  by  Archbishop 
Wolf  Dietrich,  rebuilt  after  a  fire  in  1818,  is  now  the  property  of 
the  town.  The  staircase  is  adorned  with  sculptures  by  Kaph.  Donncr 
(1726).  The  Mirabell-Schloss  contains  the  natural  history  department 
of  the  Museum  (p.ll9;adm.  Sun.  10-1,  Wed.  1-4,  40 /i.)  and  (to  the 
right  of  the  entrance)  a  permanent  industrial  exhibition  (p.  117). 
Behind  the  Schloss  lies  the  Mimhell  Garden^  laid  out  in  the  old 
French  fashion,  with  fountains,  marble  statues,  and  an  aviary.  — 
Adjoining  Schloss  Mirabell  on  the  N.  is  the  well-kept  5<adtparfc 
(  PI.  C,  D,  2),  containing  a  Kurhaus  and  Bath  House  (restaurant;  con- 
certs, see  p.  116),  several  monuments,  and  a  Panorama  (see  p.  117). 
—  Near  the  station  is  a  tasteful  marble  statue  of  Empress  Elisabeth 
(PI.  I),  1),  by  E.  Ifellmer  (1900). 

On  the  right  bank  of  the  Salzach  below  the  Stadt-Briicke  extends 
the  Elisabeth  Quay  (PI.  C,  D,  3,  2),  with  a  number  of  villas  and  the 
Protestant  Church  (PI.  14),  a  Romanesque  building  by  Goetz  (1867). 
Above  the  Stadt-Briicke  is  the  Gisela  Quay  (PI.  E,  F,  3,  4).  with 
a  monument  to  the  stadtholder  Count  Sigismund  Than  (d.  1892),  by 
Breuner.  Beyond  the  Karolinen-Briicke  is  the  Franz-  Joseph  -  Park 
(PI.  G,  4),  the  'Prater'  of  Salzburg  (swimming-baths,  see  p.  116  I. 

In  the  Linzergasse,  on  the  right  bank,  about  200  paces  from  the 
Stadt-Briicke,  a  vaulted  ar«hway  under  No.  14  (  PI.  D,  3 ),  on  the 
light,  is  the  entrance  to  the  *Kapuzinerberg  (2130'),   The  Capuchin 


122    J  I.  li.  21—  Map,  p.  124.    SALZBUKG.  (inisherg. 

Monastery  {¥1.  11 5  E,  3)  is  reached  in  8  min.  by  a  'Route  de 
Calvaire',  with  225  steps,  or  by  the  Kapuziner-Stiege  (Steingasse  9; 
also  with  steps).  At  the  top  visitors  ring  at  the  gate  (2/j.1  and  enter 
the  park.  On  the  left  stands  the  '■  Mozart- Hduschen'  (brought  from 
Vienna  to  its  present  site),  in  which  Mozart  completed  his  'Zauber- 
tl(")te'  in  1791  (adm.  20  /t.).  In  front  is  a  bronze  bust  of  Mozart  by 
E.  Hellmer.  We  ascend  hence  through  the  wood  by  about  500  steps 
luore.  After  V4  ^r-  ^  finger-post  on  the  left  indicates  the  way 
to  the  'Aussicht  nach  Bayern,  whence  we  survey  the  new  town  on 
the  riglit  bank  and  the  railway-station  in  the  foreground,  to  the  right 
Maria-Plain,  to  the  left  Miilln,  in  the  centre  the  Salzach  stretching 
far  into  the  plains  of  Bavaria,  About  2  min.  farther  on  another 
direction-post  shows  the  way  ( diverging  from  the  straight  path  to  the 
restaurant)  to  the  (5  min.)  ^Stadt-Aussicht''  (1985'),  the  finest  point 
on  the  Kapuzinerberg  (pavilion)  :  admirable  *View  of  the  town  and 
fortress,  the  Hochstauffen,  Sonntagshorn,  Latten-Gebirge,  Unters- 
berg,  Sohonfeldspitze,  Hohe  Goll,  Pass  Lueg,  and  Tennen-Gebirge. 
In  5  min.  more  we  reach  the  Franziszi-Schlossl,  or  Kapuzmer  Schlbssl 
(2200';  restaurant).  A  back  gate  here  (opened  on  request)  gives  on 
a  path  wliich  descends  to  the  N.E.  to  the  (20  min.)  Gablerbrau 
Restaurant  (PI.  G,  1),  in  the  Schallmooser  Hauptstrasse. 

Aigen,  a  chateau  and  park  of  Prince  Schwarzenberg,  at  the  foot 
of  the  Gaisberg,  33/4  M.  to  the  S.E.  of  Salzburg,  merits  a  visit  (rail- 
way-station, see  p.  125).  At  the  entrance  to  the  grounds  (3/4  M.  from 
the  station)  is  the  Park  Hotel  <S-  Restaurant  (R.  1.20-2,  pens.  0-8  A"., 
good),  with  a  shady  terrace.  Those  who  are  pressed  for  time  may 
obtain  a  guide  here  (60  h.).    The  Kanzet  is  the  finest  point. 

An  easy  bridle-path  leads  from  Aigen  lo  the  (I'/z  hr.)  Zistel  Alp 
(p.  123l,  passing  throvigh  the  park,  and  then,  by  the  waterfall,  to  the  left, 
thrniigh  the  woods,  to  the  Steinwandtner  Farms,  where  it  merges  in  a 
cart-road.  Another  route  leads  frojn  the  Kamel  (see  above)  through  fine 
woods  to  the  hamlet  of  Oaisberg,  whence  a  path  ascends  to  the  left. 

About  11/4  hr.  above  Aigen  is  Count  Platz's  chateau  of  St.  Jakob  am 
Thurn  (ITOO*),  an  excellent  point  of  view  (Vzhr.  from  stat.  Eltbethen,  y.  12o). 
Tlie  chateau  is  nccupicd  by  the  cure  (*l{cstaurant,  with  fine  view).  From 
the  'Aussicht',  5  min.  from  the  chateaii,  we  enjoy  a  view  of  tlie  moun- 
tains and  the  plain  of  the  Salzach,  most  picturesquely  grouped.  The  Ten- 
nen-Gebirge, the  Hohe  Goll,  Watzmann,  Hochkalter,  TJntersherg,  and  Hoch- 
staullen  are  especially  conspicuous.     In  the  background  lies  Salzburg. 

The  *Gai8berg  (4220')  is  the  finest  point  of  view  near  Salz- 
burg. A  Z.\HNRAi)BAHN,  or  raf k-aiid-piuion  railway,  ascetids  in 
summer  to  the  summit  from  Parsch  (1410'),  reached  from  Salzburg 
by  railway  (p.  125)  in  7-8  min.,  or  by  steam-tramway  in  15-20  min. 
(p.  117).  The  Hotel  Post  and  Pern.  Gaisbergbahn  adjoin  the  station 
at  Parsch  ;  farther  up,  to  the  right,  are  Dr.  Breyer's  Sanatorium  and 
the  Obere  Kurhaus  (p.  116).  The  ascent  or  descent  by  the  railway, 
which  is  23/4  M.  in  length,  with  a  maximum  gradient  of  25:100, 
takes  35-47  min.  (fares,  up  or  down  3  K.  50 ft.,  return-ticket,  valid 
for  two  days,  Q K. ;  last  up  train  about  5  p.m.).  The  line  ascends  on 
the  S.W.  side  of  the  hill,   passing  the  station  of  Judenberg  Alp 


Hellbrunn.  SALZBURG.     Map,  p.l24.  — II.  n.2l .    123 

(2415';  inn),  to  (I3/4M.)  the  Zistel  Alp  (3270';  restaurant),  and  then 
mounts  in  a  wide  curve  towards  the  E.,  through  cuttings  in  the 
Tock,  to  the  upper  terminus  (4190').  A  little  to  the  W.  of  the  ter- 
minal station  is  the  Hotel  Gaisberg.  open  in  summer  only  (R.  1.60- 
4  K.,  pens.  8  A'.),  with  a  view-tower  (20  h.).  The  *View  from  the 
(5  rain.)  summit  embraces  the  Salzburg  Alps  and  the  plain,  in 
which  seven  lakes  may  be  descried  (comp.  the  annexed  Panorama). 
The  town  of  Salzburg  is  seen  to  advantage  from  the  hotel. 

For  pedestrians  (3  hr3.)  the  best  route  (shadv  in  the  morning)  leads 
from  Partch  to  (10  min.)  the  Obere  Kurhaus  (p."  122),  at  the  N.W.  foot 
of  the  hill.  It  then  ascends  to  the  left  to  the  (1  hr.)  Gersherg  (or  Zeis- 
herg)  Alp  (2615';  inn),  and  thence  in  zijrzags  through  wood  on  the  N.  side 
to  the  (i'/j  hr.)  summit.  [A  marked  path  leads  from  Gersherg  to  the 
Judenberg  Alp  in  40  minutes.]  —  From  Parsch  to  the  Ziitel  Alp  (see  ahove) 
via  the  Judenberg  Alp,  on  foot,  l'/.-  hr. ;  thence  to  the  top,  1  Jir.  Route 
f.om  Aigen  to  the  Zistel  Alp,  see  p.  122. 

The  Nockstein  (3410),  a  rocky  eminence  on  the  N.  side  of  the  Gais- 
berg,  also  repays  a  visit  ('i'/ihrs.;  marked  path,  guide  unnecessary).  We 
follow  the  Ischl  road,  past  the  Kapuzinerberg,  to  (3'/2  M.)  Ouggental 
(Hatschek),  whence  the  Lamberg-Steig,  diverging  to  the  right  immediately 
behind  the  inn,  a'^cends  in  easy  windings  to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  summit  (fine 
view).  Another  path  ascends  from  the  Gersberg  Alp  to  the  top  of  the 
Nockstein  in  3/^  hr. 

The  imperial  chateau  of  Hellbrmm,  3  M.  to  the  S.  of  Salzburg, 
may  be  reached  either  by  the  Berchtesgaden  electric  tramway  (p.  1 17  ; 
station  with  restaurant  outside  the  garden,  to  the  W. ;  large  ^Gar- 
den-Restaurant  below  the  castle],  or  from  the  Karolinen -Briicke 
via  the  Hellbrunner  Allee,  with  its  magnificent  old  trees  (carriages, 
see  p.  117).  The  garden  is  open  to  visitors;  tickets  for  the  interior 
of  the  chateau  and  the  water- works  20  h.  (automatic  machine  at 
the  entrance).  The  chateau  was  built  by  Archbp.  Marcus  Sitticus  in 
1613  and  is  adorned  with  frescoes  by  Mascagni  and  others  (1615  |. 
There  are  also  a  mechanical  theatre  (with  organ  and  154  figures) 
and  fountains  in  the  taste  of  the  ISth  century.  The  flower-garden 
is  adjoined  by  the  Park  (adm.  free).  Ascending  the  wooded  hill 
to  the  right,  we  pass  the  Monat- Schlosschen  (so  called  because 
built  in  a  single  month)  and  arrive  at  (1/4  hr.)  the  Stadt-Aussicht. 
commanding  a  view  of  Salzburg.  Thence  throujzh  wood  to  (10  min. ) 
the  Watzynann-Aussicht  on  the  other  side  of  the  hill,  from  which 
thf  Watzmann  is  seen  to  sireat  advantage.  On  our  way  back  we 
descend  to  the  right,  after  5  min.,  to  the  'stone  theatre',  hewn  in 
the  ro.-k,  and  return  by  the  drive,  skirting  the  hill  to  the  left.  — 
At  the  station  is  a  large  relief-model  of  the  Salzburg  Alps  (scale 
1:3000),  showing  the  geological  formation  (adm.  40/i.). 

About  I'/y  M.  to  the  S.  of  Hellbrunn  (electric  tramway,  p.  117),  is  the 
Gothic  chateau  of  Anif  (Countess  Sojiliie  Moy),  with  a  fine  park  (no  ad- 
miFsion).  —  From  Hellbrunn  to  the  station  f^i  Hellbrunn- Glasenbach  (p.  12 J). 
V2  hr. ;  to  Aigen  (p.  122)  a  walk  of  about  50  min.  by  a  sunnv  road  via  the 
Sigmund-Thun  Bridge  and  the  Stanzinuhof  (inn). 

To  the  S.W.  of  .-^alzburg  (IV2  M.)  is  the  chateau  of  Leopoldskron 
(comp.  PI.  ]»,  1)^  with  a  fish-pond  and  Swimming  Bath  (p.  116 ;  restaurant; 
rowing  and  sailing  boats).  From  this  point  the  extensive  LeopoMtkrouer 
Moot  stretches  southwards   to  the  base  of  the  Untersberg.     On  the  'Moos- 


124    //.  Houte  -n.  SALZBURG. 

Strassc',  which  traverses  the  moor  to  Glaneck,  are  a  group  of  200  houses 
inhabited  by  peat-cutters,  and  the  'Moos-Bader'  or  peat-baths  (omnibus, 
see  p.  116).  The  Ludwigshad  is  1  M.  from  Leopoldskron,  and  the  Marien- 
bad  IV.'  M. 

Fiirstenbrunn  and  Marble  Quarries.  From  the  station  Grbdig  (p.  100  ; 
electric-tramwav  in  3/4  hr.)  a  path  (marked)  leads  at  the  foot  of  the  Unters- 
berf;,  past  the  (l'/?  M.)  Rosittenicirt,  V2  W.  to  the  S.  of  the  old  castle  of 
Glaneck  to  the  (IV2  M.)  Kugelmiihle  Inn.  Thence  ascending  by  the 
falls  of  the  Olan  it  leads  to  P/i  M.)  the  Fiirstenbrunn  (1950'),  the  excellent 
water  of  which  (41°  Fahr.)  is  now  conducted  to  Salzburg.  In  the  vicinity 
are  the  Quarries  which  yield  the  beautiful  Untersberg  marble  (Inn  zum 
Furstenbrunn).    Visitors  to  the  quarries  requir.e  a  permit  from  the  manager. 

To  the  N.  (31/2  M.),  on  the  ri^ht  bank  of  the  Salzach,  rises  the  con- 
spicuous pilgrimage-church  of  Maria-Plain  (1845'),  erected  in  1634.  The 
terrace  of  the  Plainwirt  (good  inn)  commands  a  splendid  view  of  Salzburg 
and  the  surrounding  mountains  (evening-light  most  advantageous). 

The  Untersberg,  the  most  conspicuous  mountain  in  the  environs  of 
Salzburg,  culminates  in  the  Geiereck  (5925'),  the  Salzburger  Hoehthron 
(6080'),  and  the  Berchtesgadener  Hoehthron  (6470').  The  paths  are  indicated 
by  red  marks,  so  that  experienced  mountaineers  may  dispense  with  a  guide 
in  good  weather  (guides,  Jos.  Havtzinger,  Andreas  GriinbacJier,  and  Josef 
F^tarlinger  at  Salzburg;  Jos.  Kiilbel  at  Untersberghaus).  —  For  the  Salz- 
burger Ilochtliron  (5'/'i-6  hrs.)  a  path  leads  from  Grodig  (see  above)  to  the 
W  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Rosiitmwirt  (see  above),  then  to  the  S.  through  the  wooded 
Rositten-Tal  to  (1  hr.)  the  Lower  Rositten  Alp  (2655';  deserted),  which  we 
may  also  reach  from  Grcidig  by  a  steep  path  over  the  Gvodiger  Tori 
(3190';  1^4  hr.).  We  then  ascend  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Upper  Rositten  Alp  (4220'; 
also  d'eserted).  About  10  min.  farther  on  is  a  finger-post  pointing  to  the 
left  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Schellenberger  Sattel  (4700'),  whence  we  may  descend 
(guide  essential)  to  the  left,  via  the  Drachenloch  and  the  Kienberg  Alp.,  to 
the  Rerchtesgaden  road  (to  Schellenberg  3  hrs.).  —  From  the  above- 
mentioned  finser-post  the  path  to  the  right  leads  to  a  second  way-post, 
pointing  (right)  via  the  Kolowrai- Sattel  to  the  ('/•-'  hr.)  Kolowrat-Hohle 
(1560'),  a  cavern  containing  fantastic  ice-formations;  a  flight  of  steps  in 
liie  rock,  protected  by  railings,  descends  to  the  bottom  of  the  cavern, 
which  is  200  ft.  deep.  Proceeding  to  the  left  ('Nach  den  Gamslochern 
und  Geiereck'),  we  reach  (5  min.)  a  third  finger-post  indicating  the  position 
of  the  Gamslodter.  a  curious  series  of  grottoes  (fine  view  from  two  openings 
in  the  largest,  the 'Halle'),  which  lie  a  few  paces  from  the  path.  We  now 
ascend  to  the  right  by  the  Dopplersteig.  boldly  hewn  in  the  rocks  of  the 
Geiereck  (345  vds.  long;  perfectlv  safe  but  requiring  a  steady  head),  to 
the  (I'/i  hr.  from  the  Upper  Rositten  Alp)  Untersberg- Haus  (541()';  Inn, 
open  in  winter  also).  We  may  thence  ascend  the  Geiereck  (5925';  iron 
cross  at  the  top)  in  1/2  hr.  and  proceed  via  the  ridge,  passing  the  Jung- 
fern- nriinnl.,  to  the  (25  min.)  Salzburger  Hoehthron  (6O8O'),  a  magni- 
ficent point  of  view.  —  The  descent  from  the  Geiereck  by  the  E.  arete 
(Piirtscheller-Steig)  to  the  Schellenberger  Sattel  (see  above)  requires  an 
absolutely  steady  head. 

Another  path  to  the  top  of  the  Geiereck  leads  from  the  Rosittenwirl 
(see  above)  to  the  S.W.  through  wood  to  (I'/z  hr.)  the  Fivmian  Alp  (3250'; 
deserted);  then  up  the  Steinerne  Stiege  and  past  the  Schafleck  to  the 
(21/2  hrs.)  T'nter.sberg-Haus.  —  An  interesting  but  fatiguing  descent  from 
the  Salzburger  Hoehthron  leads  via  the  (IV2  hr.)  SchweigmuUer-Alpe  (4895'), 
then  to  the  left  below  the  Sau.%ende  Wandio  the  (IV2  hr.)  Veitlbmch  quarry 
and  to  (I  hr.)  Glaneck  (?ee  above).  About  1/2  hr.  after  leaving  the  summit 
this  route  passes  within  5  min.  (to  the  right)  of  the  Eiskeller.,  a  large 
cave  with  ice-formations.  —  The  ro\ite  from  the  Salzburger  Hoehthron  to 
the  Berchtesgadeiier  Hoehthron  {('jilO')  by  the  ifittag-Scharle  takes  3-3 V2  hrs., 
and  is  very  trying  (guide  desirable);  see  p.  108. 


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22.  From  Salzburg  to  Hallein  and  Golling. 

18  M.  Railway  (comp.  R.  20)  to  (11  M.)  Hallein  Id  21-35  min.  •,  to  (18  M.) 
Golling  in  37  min.  - 1  hr. 

Salzburg^  see  p.  115.  To  the  left  as  we  quit  the  station  is  the 
church  of  Maria-Plain  (p.  124).  I3/4  M.  Gniyl  (Fuchs ;  Neuhauser 
Hof).  The  train  describes  a  wide  curve  round  the  Kapuzinerberg 
(p.  121).  On  a  hill  to  the  left  lies  the  chateau  of  Neuhaus,  belonging 
to  Count  Thun.  3  M.  Parsch  [^Gaisbtry  Railway,  see  p.  122) ;  32/4  M. 
Aiyen  ( p.  122).  The  Salzach  is  now  approached  and  the  precipitous 
Untersberg  becomes  more  prominent,  with  the  Watzmann  and  Hohe 
Gull  adjoining  it  on  the  left.  5  M.  HelU>runn-Glasenbach,  i^/iM. 
from  Hellbrunn  (p.  123).  —  62/4  M.  Elsbethen  l7Aeg\&n  Inn),  with  a 
chateau,  a  monastery,  and  the  school  of  GoLdenslein.  St.  Jakob  am 
Thurn  (p.  122)  lies  IV2  M.  to  the  S.  —  Heyond  (S'/.j  M.)  Puch- 
fiberalm,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Salzach,  is  the  large  brewery  of 
Kaltenhauf^tn. 

11  M.  Hallein.  —  Hotels.  •Gor.uFyKR  Stern,  with  salt-baths,  near  the 
station,  80  R.  at  1.60-3,  pens.  5-7A'. ;  Altk  Post;  Stampflbrau,  with 
garden;  •Aubock  ;  Zuk  Schunen  Aussicht,  with  terrace  and  baths;  ScnoN- 
uorfer;  Eailway  Hotel.  —  Pension  Grukelschlossl  (J)r.  K.  Herger), 
with  saline  and  peat  baths,  R.  3-6,  pens.  9-12  A".;  Obkkalm  Hydkop.^thi.;, 
'/•i!  M.  from  the  station,  with  fine  view. 

Hallein  (1450').  an  old  town  (7000  inhab.)  on  both  banks  of  the 
Salzach,  is  noted  for  its  salt-works  and  frequented  as  a  health  resort. 
Pleasant  Stadtpark  ;  saline  baths,  with  inhaling  room;  swimming 
baths;  small  museum  with  Celtic  and  Roman  antiquities.  The  salt 
works  produce  annually  about  2000  tons  of  salt  (adm.  40  h.\ 

The  salt-mines  on  the  Diirnberg  (2625';  Sonne;  Bergmannsireu),  whence 
the  brine  is  obtained,  are  easily  reached  from  Hallein  in  3/^  hr.  on  foot 
or  by  carriage  (two-horse  8  K.  and  fee  of  2  K.).  The  route  ascends  to  the 
left  at  the  (11/4  M.)  Weg^-cheide  Inn  (p.  12G).  The  mode  of  extracting  the 
salt  from  the  earthy  matter  with  which  it  is  mingled  is  described  at 
p.  143.  About  2U0  miners  are  employed  here.  Those  who  have  not  yet 
explored  a  salt-mine  may  avail  themselves  of  this  opportunity,  and  expert.s 
will  find  several  points  of  great  interest.  —  Visitors  are  admitted  to  the 
mines  daily  (including  Sun.  and  holidays):  1  person  6,  two  or  more  pers. 
each  3  K.  In  summer  daily  at  3-4  p.m.  a  cheap  excursion  is  orfianized  (2  A", 
each  pers.).  Gratuities  are  forbidden,  and  the  proceeds  are  devoted  to 
charitable  purposes.  Tickets  are  obtained  at  the  entrance  to  the  mines. 
The  donning  of  mining-attire  and  the  mode  of  'travelling  in  the  interior' 
are  much  the  same  as  already  described  (p.  103).    The  vi.sit  occupies  1  hr. 

ExccRSioNs  from  Hallein  (guide,  Joh.  Kurz  of  Diirnberg).  Pretty  view 
from  the  RaspenhUhe  (2935'),  V2  br.  from  the  Diirnberg  (marked  path).  The 
*Kleine  Barmstein  (2750')  commands  a  magnihceut  view  of  the  surrounding 
mountains  and  of  the  valley  of  the  Salzach.  A  marked  path  leads  from  Hallein 
by  Theresensiuhe  and  past  the  ruins  of  Diemdl  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  summit. 
The  Orosse  Barmstein  (2790'),  V*  br.  to  the  N.W.  of  the  Kleine  Barmstein, 
is  less  interesting.  This  expedition  may  be  made  also  from  Berchtesgaden 
(p.  107;  3  hrs.):  from  (2  hrs.)  Zill  (p.  126)  we  proceed  to  the  left  to 
(25  min.)  the  hamlet  of  Mehlweg  (\iew),  which  lies  about  Vz  br.  from  the 
top  of  the  Kleine  Barmstein.  —  A  marked  path  leads  to  the  N.W.  from 
Mehlweg  via  the  Lueg-Biihel  to  the  (','2  hr.)  top  of  the  GoUchen  (p.  100)  and 
thence  down  tu  (11/4  hr.)  St.  Leonhard  (p.   lOU). 


126    //.  R.  22.  —  Map,  p.  124.     GOLLING.  From  Salzburg 

The  RoBsfeld,  the  N.  spur  of  the  Hohe  Gcill,  may  be  ascended  in  3'/'2  hrs., 
by  a  steep  path  (way-inarks  defective)  leading  via  the  Diirnberg  and  thmugh 
wood  to  the  f2  hrsj  Pechhdutl  Inn  (oGSO')  and  thence  via  the  Ross/eld  Alp 
(470;')';  rfints.)  to  the  (I'A  hr.)  Iltnnenkdpji  (5090';  splendid  view);  thence 
along  the  rid^e.  leaving  the  Ahornhiiclisen  (the  highest  summit,  52G5')  to 
the  left,  and  via  the  Upper  Ah  or  n  Alp  (inn)  to  the  (I'A  hr.)  Ecker-Sattel  (p.  108). 

—  The  ascent  of  the  Hohe  G611  (8275')  is  not  difliciilt  for  experts  (fr.  m 
Hallein  T'/z  hrs.  ;  guide  14  A'.).  From  the  church  of  Durnbevg  (p.  125) 
we  ascend  bv  a  marked  path  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Truckeutann  Alp  and,  skirting 
the  K.  .-^lope  "of  the  Ro.-sfeld,  via  the  DUrrfeichten  Alp  (4415'),  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Ecker-Sattel  and  the  (1  hr.)  Furtscheller-Huus  on  the  Eckerfirst  (p.  109),  '6  hrs. 
below  the  ti>p  (comp.  p.  127). 

The  Schlenken  (54U0')  is  easily  ascended  in  41/2  hrs.  by  a  marked  paJh 
via  Waidach  and  Spumberg  (Zillreut  Inn);  or  from  Hallein  direct  via  Renger- 
herg  (the  route  via  Adnet,  with  marble-quarries,  is  Y*  b""-  longer).  A  marked 
path  leads  from  the  Schlenken  via  the  Schneide  to  the  (1  hr.)  Schmittenstein 
(5555'),  commanding  a  tine  panorama. 

To  Bekchtesgaden  (7  M.),  a  pleasant  road,  recommended  to  walkers 
(steep  at  the  beginning  and  end  and  not  very  suitable  f(ir  driving).  The 
route  pa.cses  the  church  and  leads  to  the  (25min.)  Wegscheid  Inn  (1975';  to 
the  left,  the  route  to  the  Diirnberg).  The  road  here  turns  to  the  right, 
crosses  the  (V2  M.)  Austrian  frontier,  and  reaches  the  ('/4M.)  Bavarian 
custom-house  of  Zill  (2150';  Inn).  We  then  traverse  a  hilly  plateau  (view 
of  the  Untersberg  to  the  right),  and  finally  descend  rapidly  through  the 
wooded  Nesseltal-Qraben  to  the  (3  31.)  Salzburg-Berchtesgaden  road  (p.  JOO), 
reaching  it  near  the  station  oi  Reckenberg  on  the  electric  tramway  (p.  100). 

—  Another  road  runs  from  the  Diirnberg  via  Oberau  direct  to  (9  M.)  Berchtes- 
gaden  or  to  (9  M.)  Hintereck  (p.  1C6). 

To  the  Almbachstrub.  Road  through  the  Wiestal  (or  Almlal)  to  the 
(10  M.)  Neuhdusl  (inn),  and  thence  by  a  new  road,  the  highest  point  of 
which  {Franz - Reyl -  Steig)  commands  magniQcent  views  of  the  Ravine  of 
the  Slrubbach,  flanked  with  huge  precipices  (to  the  Leopoldinenklause  1  hr.). 
Road  thence  to  (IV2  M.)  Faistenau  (2580';  Post,  well  spoken  of),  2  M.  to  the 
S.  of  which  is  the  Hintersee  (2250';  Ebner).  To  the  E.  of  Faistenau  an 
easy  path  leads  over  the  (3  hrs.)  Faistenauer  Scha/berg  (5110';  fine  view) 
and  through  the  Tiefbrunnau  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Fuschl  (p.  134). 

13  M.  Vigaun.  The  train  crosses  the  Taugelbach,  which  issues 
from  a  deep  gorge,  3  M.  to  the  E.  From  [16  M.)  Kuc.hl  (1525';  Neu- 
wirt),  an  old  village  with  a  Gothic  church,  a  path  leads  to  the  right 
across  the  Salzach  direct  to  the  (274  M.)  Schwarzbach  Fall  (see 
below).  —  18  M.  GoUiny-Abtenau. 

Golling.  —  Hotels.  "  Alte  Post,  in  the  village,  70  R.  at  1.60-4,  pens. 
(j-iOK. ;  Neue  Post  ;  Schwarzee  Adleb,  R.  1-2  ^.,  well  spoken  of;  'Hot.-Pens. 
Bahnhof,  at  the  station,  40  R.  at  1.60-3,  pens.  6-8 -ff. ;  "Golt.inger  Hof, 
2  min.  from  the  station,  60  R.  at  2-5,  pens.  7-9  K. 

Golling  (1535'),  a  village  with  800  inhabitants,  is  a  favourite 
summer-resort.  Above  it  rises  an  old  castle  (now  occupied  by  the 
district  authorities).  The  cemetery,  adjoining  the  church,  commands 
an  admirable  view.  On  the  E.  side  is  the  (10  min.)  Bachstatt,  a 
spur  of  the  Rabenstein,  with  pleasant  grounds  and  fine  points  of 
view.  —  The  route  to  the  (21/4  M.)  *Gollinger  Wasserfall  or 
Schwarzbach  Fall  cannot  be  mistaken  (one-horse  carr.  for  1-2  pers. 
3,  3  pers.  4  K.  and  fee).  We  turn  to  the  right  from  the  station, 
cross  the  Salzach  near  the  Gollinger  Hof,  and  follow  the  road  to  the 
right  in  the  direction  of  the  church  oi  St.  Nikolaus,  on  a  hill,  at  the 
foot  of  which  is  the  (1 1/2  M.)  *n6tel  Torren  (R.  from  80  h.,  pens. 


loGolling.        GOLLING.     Maps, pj>.  124, 154.— II.  R. 2^.    121 

4-6  A'.),  with  mineral  baths  and  a  charming  view.  Thence  in  about 
1  mill,  more  we  reach  the  Gasthaus  zum  Amerikaner,  and  6  min. 
beyond  it  the  WasserfalL  Inn,  beside  a  mill.  An  easy  path,  protected 
by  railings,  leads  along  the  wooded  slope  of  the  Kleine  Gbll  to  the 
(^74  ^r.)  spot  (^1900')  where  the  Schxrarzbach  issues  in  a  copious 
stream  from  the  rooks  and  is  precipitated  through  an  aperture  over 
a  clitf  200'  high,  in  two  vast  leaps.  The  Schwarzbach  is  tabled  to 
be  one  of  the  outlets  of  the  Kijnigs-See  (p.  105),  which  lies  about 
9  M.  to  the  J^.W.  and  75'  higher. 

The  *Sal2ach-0efen,  2  M.  to  the  S.  of  Golling.  on  the  W.  side 
of  the  highroad  to  Werfen  (one-horse  carr.  in  '20  min.,  3-4  K.; 
halfway  is  the  Leopold  Hofer  Inn) ,  are  curious  and  picturesque 
ravines,  tilled  with  huge  blocks  of  rock  heaped  together  in  wild 
confusion,  between  which  the  SaUach  has  forced  its  passage  for 
upwards  of  a  mile.  At  the  N.  and  S.  entrances  to  the  Oefen  are 
finger-posts  indicating  the  approach,  and  not  1/4  ^^-  apart,  whilst 
the  walk  through  the  rocky  gorge  occupies  1/2  b'^-  ^  V'^^^  leads 
along  the  left  bank  of  the  Salzach  to  a  point  of  view  ('der  Oefen 
Ende')  commanding  the  best  survey  of  the  Oefen  as  well  as  a  glimpse 
of  the  Salzach-Tal,  and  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Kroaten-Hohle,  a  fortified 
cave  on  the  slope  of  the  Hagen-Gebirge,  at  the  entrance  of  the  Pass 
Laeg.  —  At  the  S.  entrance  to  the  Oefen  is  the  Maria  Brunneck 
Chapel  (see  below). 

The  *Pas8  Lueg,  a  grand  ravine  of  the  Salzach,  6  M.  in  length, 
between  the  Tennen-Gebirge  on  the  E.  and  the  Hagtn-Gebirge  on  the 
W.,  forms  a  fitting  portal  from  the  lower  to  the  higher  Alps.  (It 
should  be  traversed  on  foot  or  in  an  open  carriage  as  far  as  Sulzau, 
see  below;  one-horse  carr.  9  K.)  The  pass  is  frequently  men- 
tioned in  the  records  of  the  struggles  of  1809,  in  memory  of  which 
the  Strubtr  Monument  was  erected  in  1898  near  the  chapel  of 
Maria- Brunneck  ( 1815' j.  About  1/4  M.  from  the  diapel  are  forti- 
fications constructed  in  1836,  and  3/^  M.  farther  on  is  the  bridge  of 
the  Innsbruck  railway  (see  p.  153).  The  road  follows  the  right 
bank,  passing  (2  M.)  the  unpretending  Stegenwald  Inn,  to  (1 Y2  M.) 
5uizai/ (station,  p.  153;  Struber's  Restaurant). 

Fkom  <ioLLiNG  TO  Berchtesg  A  DEN  (6'/2  hrs.  ;  guidc,  SK..  unnecessary 
for  experts).  From  the  (2  M.)  Wa.'^serfall  Inn  a  path  (red  marks)  ascends 
the  N.  side  of  the  valley  (opposite  are  the  precipices  of  the  Hohe  GoU, 
forming  the  Wilde  Freitfiof)  to  the  (3'/4  hrs.)  Diirrfeichten  Alp  (4425'; 
accommodaiion)  and  the  ('A  hr.)  Ecker-Sattel  (4635'j,  between  the  Eckerjirst 
and  Ahornbiichse,  with  a  view  of  the  Hohe  G611.  Tennen-Gebirge,  Dach- 
stein,  and  Salzach-Tal  (to  the  Purtschelhr-Haus,  I  hr..  see  p.  1C9),  From 
the  Sattel  we  descend  via  Binlereck  (p.  106)  to  (3  hrs.)  Berchlesgaden.  A 
longer  (by  IV2  hr.)  but  finer  route  from  the  Diirrfeichten  Alp  leads  to 
the  (1  hr.)  top  of  the  Hennenkopfl  (p.  lOS),  then  down  to  the  Rott/eld  Alp 
and  via  Resten  and  Unterau  to  the  Laroswachl  (p.  107).  —  The  'Hohe  GoU 
(8275')  mav  be  scaled  from  the  (4V2  hrs.)  PurUcheller- Haus  in  3  hrs.,  see 
pp.  109,  126  (guide  16  .ff.;  if.  Reiter  at  Gulling). 

From  Golling  to  the  Konigs-See  via  the  BIuntau-Tal  and  the  Torrener 
Joeh,  7-8  hrs.,  see  p.  106  (marked  path,  guide  not  indispensable).  A  carriage- 
I  .ad  leads  to  the  (3  M.)  Jagdhavt  (ilW),   above  which,  to  the  left,  is  the 


1^8    //.  R.23.  —  Map,  p.  136.     LAMBACH. 

picturesque  Torrener  Water/all,  and  thence  via  the  Alpwinkel  Alp  to  the 
(9  M.)  Joch  Falls  (p.  106). 

Koute  from  Golling  to  Abtenau  and  Ootau,  see  p.  153;  the  *Lammer- 
ofen  are  about  6'/.;  M.  from  Golling,  and  the  Aubach  Fall  about  9  M.  (one- 
horse  carr.  to  the  former  and  back,  in  4-5  hrs.,  8  A',  two-horse  carr.  12  A"., 
to  the  Aubach  Fall  and  back,  10  or  16  AT.). 

The  Schwarze  Berg  (5190')  may  be  ascended  from  Golling  by  a  marked 
path  via  St.  Anton  and  Kellau  in  3V2-4  hrs.  (fati^tiing;  guide  useful);  fine 
view  from  the  summit.     Descent  via  the  Lehngries  Alp  to  Scheffau  (p.  153). 

23.  From  Linz  to  Salzburg. 

lV/-i  M.  State  Railway.  Express  in  23/4-3  hrs.  (fares  15  K.  60,  9  K.  50, 
6  A'.  10  h.) ;  ordinary  trains  in  3V2-5  hrs.  (11  K.  80,  7  K.  20,  4  K.  60  h.). 

Linz,  see  p.  542.  —  6  M.  Hbrsching ;  11  M.  Marchlrenk.  — 
If)  M.  Wels  (990';  *Greif,  R.  2.50-4  K.;  HromaiUas  Railway  Hotel, 
R.  1.80-2.40  A'.;  TCaiserin  von  Oesterreich,  butli  at  the  station,-  Post; 
hrei  Kronen;  Weisses  Rossi;  Kaiserkrone ;  Rail.  Restaurant^,  a  town 
of  12,200  inhab.,  on  the  Traun,  has  a  restored  Gothic  church  and 
an  old  castle  in  which  Emp.  Maximilian  T.  died  in  1519.  The  muni- 
cipal Museum  (8-12  &  2-5,  Sun.  8-12  only;  adm.  40  /t.)  contains 
Roman  antiquities,  weapons,  and  industrial  exhibits.  Thii  (1/2  hr.) 
Marienwarte,  on  the  Reinbery  (1280'),  commands  a  wide  prospect. 
Wels  is  tlie  junction  for  Passau  (see  Baedeker  s  Southern  Germany). 

From  Wels  to  GeOnau,  29  M.,  railway  in  2  hrs.  through  the  piclur- 
es(iue  Almtal.  —  3  M.  Schauersberg,  with  an  old  Gothic  pilgrimage-church. 
Beyond  (5  M.)  Steinhaus  we  enjoy  a  fine  view  of  the  Priel  group,  the  Dach- 
stein,  and  the  Traunstein.  From  (9V2  M.)  Sattledt  a  branch -line  diverges 
to  the  left  for  Kremsmunster  and  Unter-Rohr  (p.  561;  lO'/z  M.  in  40  min.). 
The  line  turns  to  the  S.  and  enters  the  pastoral  valley  of  the  Aiterbach  before 
(15  M.)  Voitsdorf;  then,  beyond  (20  M.)  Pettenbach  (Aitzetmiiller),  an  ancient 
industrial  place  (the  Rinnan  Vetonianum),  it  enters  the  densely  peopled 
Almtal.  To  the  left  appears  the  castle  of -Seisenbuj'g  (restaurant;  view). 
Beyond  (21  M.)  Heiligenleiten,  with  its  pilgrimage -chapel,  we  proceed  via 
Steinbachbriicke  and  Viechtwang  to  (25V2  M.)  Scharnstein-Miihldorf  (*Lidauer  ; 
Abpurg),  with  a  .scythe-factory  and  a  chateau.  Abcut  II/2  M.  to  the  S.E., 
in  the  Tissenbach- Graben  (rhododendrons),  is  the  interesting  ruin  of  Scharti- 
stein.  The  Hochsalm  (4600')  may  easily  be  ascended  in  2V2  hrs.  (tine  view) 
from  the  station.  Road  to  (9  M.)  Gmunden  via  St.  Konrad.  see  p.  139.  — 
The  railway  goes  on  via  Kothmilhle  and  Traxenbichl  to  (29  M.)  Griinau  (1715'; 
* Schaitenwirt ;  Hochhaus  Kirchenmiihle),  a  finely  situated  village,  at  the  fooj. 
of  the  Kasberg  (5720'),  ascended  hence  in  3V2  hrs.  by  a  marked  path  via 
the  Farrenan-Alp  and  the  Kasberg  Alp  (rfmta.).  An  interesting  path  leads 
to  the  W.  from  Griinau  via  the  Hauergraben  and  the  Durchgang  (3780')  to 
the  (4  hrs).  Mairalm  (p.  139).  —  From  Griinau  a  good  road  (carriages  14-16  .ff.) 
gradually  ascends  to  the  (9  M.)  'Almsee  (1930'),  grandly  situated  on  the  N. 
margin  of  the  Tote  Gebirge  (good  accommodation  at  the  Seehaus,  belonging 
to  the  Abbey  of  Kremsmiinster).  We  may  ascend  hence  to  the  IJlmgrubc 
(p.  148)  and  to  the  top  of  the  Grossc  Priel  (p.  562).  Passes  to  Steyrling,  the 
Offensee,  and  Alt-Aussee,  see  pp.  562,  141,  and  148  (guides  at  Griinau). 

20M.  (runsfcirc/ien.— 231/2 M.Lambach (1200';  Rail. Restaurant, 
with  rooms;  Rossi,  R.  1.60-4  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Elefant),  a  small 
town  (1700  inhab.)  with  several  large  buildings.  Among  these  is 
a  Benedictine  Abbey  (founded  in  1032),  containing  a  considerable 
library  and  nine  altar-pieces  by  Sandrart.  From  a  wooded  height 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Traun,  below  the  month  of  the  Ayer,  peeps 


TKACN   FALL.  //.   lioule 'j:i.    129 

I  lie  pilgrimage  -  church  of  Paura ,  triangular  in  form,  with  three 
towers,  and  paved  with  marble  of  three  different  colours,  founded 
in  1722  in  honour  of  the  Trinity. 

Feom  Lambach  to  Gmdnden,  171/2  M.,  branch  railway  in  l>/4  hr.  The 
line  crosses  the  Traun  and  runs  towards  the  S.,  in  view  of  the  Trauu- 
stein  (p.  13J),  the  outline  of  which  is  said  to  resemble  the  profile  of 
Louis  XVI ;  to  the  left  beyond  it  the  glaciers  of  the  Dachstein  ,  to  the 
right  the  Hollen-Gebirge.  8  M.  Roitham;  9V2  M.  Tvaunfall ,  from  which  a 
path  descends  to  the  right,  through  wood,  to  the  (20  min.)  "Traun  Fall 
(/»»  at  the  foot  of  the  fall),  with  electric  power  works.  A  long,  indented 
ridge  of  conglomerate  extends  halfway  across  the  river  towards  the  left 
bank,  over  and  through  which  the  clear  green  Traun  is  precipitated 
from  a  height  of  43'.  The  fall  is  best  seen  from  the  bridge,  and  from 
the  projecting  rock  below  the  bridge.  On  the  right  bank  of  the  river  is  a 
Canal  ('Der  gute  Fall'),  400  yds.  in  length,  constructed  in  1573,  with  a  fall 
of  50*,  which  carries  the  salt-barges  past  the  waterfall  (in  about  1  min.). 
For  a  fee  of  40-60  h.  one  of  the  miller's  men  closes  this  canal  and  so 
causes  the  whole  of  the  water  to  be  precipitated  over  the  rocks.  The 
descent  from  Gmunden  to  the  falls  by  one  of  the  salt-barges  (fare  3  K.) 
is  a  pleasant  trip,  quite  unattended  with  danger;  the  start  is  usually 
made  on  Thurs.  or  Frid.  at  9  a.m.  and  on  Sat.  at  7.30  a.m.  and  the  fall 
reached  in  iVchr. ;  passengers  (who  must  give  notice  the  day  before  at 
SchiiT.^lande  4)  disembark  about  V*  31  lower  down,  and  return  by  train. 
Special  passenger-barges  also  make  occasional  trips.  —  Footpath  to  Gmunden 
(3-3V2  hrs.),  see  p.  139. 

Next  stations  Aidiberg-Steyrerinilhle,  with  a  large  paper-mill,  Laa- 
kirchen,  Obericeis,  And  Engelhof.  171/2 M.  (Jwiunrfen  (Seebahnhof,  IV2  M.  from 
the  station  of  the  State  Railway;  see  p.  137j. 

25  M.  Markt  Lambarh,  The  line  quits  the  Traun  and  enters  the 
valley  of  the  Ager  (p.  130).  On  the  left  are  the  Priel  group,  Traun- 
stein,  and  Hollen-Gebirge;  between  them  the  Dachstein,  —  28  M. 
Breitenschiitzing ;  SO'/o  M-  Schwanendadt  (Hirsch;  MarschellerJ, 
41/2  M.  to  the  N.W.  of  the  Traun  Fall  (see  above).  —  34  M.  Attnang- 
Puchheim  (1360';  Rail.  Hotel  ^  Restaurant),  the  junction  of  the 
railway  to  Ischl  (R.  26). 

From  Attnasg  to  Scharding,41  M.,  railwayin  2'/2-3hrs.,  see  Baedeker''s 
Southern  Germany.  From  (6  M.)  Manning -Wolf segg^  the  second  station,  a 
pleasant  road  leads  to  the  E.  to(2  M.)  "Wolfsegg(22y6';  "Hiiltl  with  view ;  Po$t\ 
a  small  town  charmingly  situated  on  the  slope  of  the  Hausruck.  The  park 
of  Count  St.  Julien  (particularly  the  'Schanze')  commands  a  beautiful  view 
of  the  hilly  environs,  with  numerous  villages,  beyond  which  rise  the  Alps. 

To  the  left  is  the  ancient  chateau  of  Puchheim ;  in  the  background 
the  Hollen-Gebirge  (p.  140).  — 361/2  M.  Vocklabruck  (1430';  Rail. 
Restaurant;  Post,  R.  1.50-5 TT.,-  Fuchstorfer)  is  a  little  town (2000 in- 
hab.)  on  the  Ager,  with  old  gate-towers  and  remains  of  walls.  On  a 
height  to  the  E.  is  the  old  Gothic  church  of  Schl'mdorf.  —  Branch- 
line  to  Kammer  on  the  Attersee,  see  p.  130. 

The  train  twice  crosses  the  Vockla,  which  flows  into  the  Ager 
liere.  4OV2  M.  Timmelkam ;  43^/2  M.  Neukirchen-Gampern ;  44  M. 
l?cc/i-Zjj)/'(Traumuller),with  a  large  brewery  (right) ;  47  M.  Vockla- 
markt ;  49V2  M.  Frankenmarkt  (1675').  The  railway  now  quits  the 
Vockla  and  winds  through  the  wooded  hills  which  form  the  water- 
shed between  the  Trann  and  the  Inn.  54  M.  Pbndorf.  The  highest 
point  (197^)  is  near  (56  xM.)  Ederbauer.  To  the  left,  above  (08V2  M.) 

Baedkkek's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  9 


130    JJ.  liouWJS.  MATT8KE. 

liabenschxcand- Oberhofen,  we  observe  the  ovorhangiiig  buiuuiit  oi 
the  Scliatberg  and  the  Schober  (p.  133). 

A  road  (diligeuce  daily  to  Moiidsee  iu  2  hra.)  runs  hence,  skirting  the 
Zeller  See  ur  Irr-See,  to  (41/2  M.)  Zell  am  Moos  (Bahn'a  Inn)  and  (9  W.) 
Mondsee  (i».  133).  Pleasant  baths  in  the  Irr-See  (V*  M.  from  Oberhofen): 
vicAv  from  the  Schafberg,  etc.  Near  the  lake  arc  Celtic  barrows  and  other 
antiquities. 

GO  M.  Strasiwalchen  (Alte  Post);  617.2  M.  Steindorf  {Ri.\\.  Ke- 
stauraut),  the  junction  for  Braunau;  62l/o  M.  Neumarkt-Kostendorf 

(1805'). 

The  Tannberg  (2570';  Restaurant^  with  view -tower),  easily  ascended 
from  Nenmarkt  via  KSstendorf  in  IV2  hr.,  is  a  splendid  point  of  view  (marked 
path).    Descent  to  Mattsee  (IV2  hr. ;  see  below). 

Beyond  (66  M.)  Wcng*  the  train  skirts  the  pretty  Wallenee  (1663'), 
33/4  M.  in  length.  —  From  (67  M.)  Wallenee  (Sigl),  a  small  electric 
launch  plies  to  Henndorf,  on  the  E.  bank  of  the  lake.  —  69  M.  See- 
kirchen  (1675';  inn). 

A  diligence  plies  thrice  daily  in  50  min.  from  Seekirchen  via  Obertrum 
to  (8  M.)  Mattsee  (1650';  Post;  Igelhauser;  Kapitelmrt) ,  a  summer  -  resort 
(531  inhab.),  charmingly  situated  on  a  headland  between  the  Ohev-Trumer 
See  and  yieder-Trumer  See  (the  '■Mattseen'').  It  contains  an  abbey  founded 
in  777  (library;  collection  of  fossils).  On  the  W.  bank  of  the  Ober-Trumer 
See  i.s  Seeham  (Hot.  -  I'eus.  Kohlbergor,  with  ground.^),  another  summer- 
resort.  About  IVs  M.  to  the  N.W.  is  the  smaller  Grabensce.  The  Schlossbenj 
(1S55';  1/4  hr.  from  Mattsee)  affords  a  iiood  survey,  and  the  Buchherg  (2610"; 
I'/z  br.)  an  extensive  panorama. 

■■  The  train  then  enters  a  wooded  tract  and  crosses  the  deep  ravine 
of  the  Fischach  (outllow  of  the  Wallersee)  several  times.  71'/2M. 
Kuj/cnrfor/- (p.  133);  7372  M-  Hallivang-Elixhausen  (Graachl).  'J'he 
train  turns  sharply  to  the  S.  and  runs  through  a  wooded  ravine  into 
the  valley  of  the  Salzach  (to  the  left  the  cone  of  the  C-Jaisberg,  to  the 
right  the  Hohe  Gcill,  Tennen- Gebirge,  Untersberg,  and  Stauffen  ; 
over  the  last  the  snow-fields  of  the  Uebergossene  Alp).  76  M.  Berg- 
Maria-Plain  (p.  124).  —  771/2  M.  Salzburg,  see  p.  115. 


24.  The  Attersee  and  Mondsee. 

Kailwat  from  Vocklabruck  to  Kammer,  7V2  M.,  in  32  min.  (fares  1  A'.  40, 
90,  50  ft.).  Steamboat  on  the  Attersee  from  Kammer  to  Unterach  six  times 
daily  in  summer  in  2V4  hrs.  (fare  3  AT.  20  or  2  K.  10  /».).  —  Electkic  Tkamway 
from  "Unterach  to  /See,  hourly  in  summer,  in  1/4  hr.  (60  h.).  —  Steamboat 
on  the  Mondsee  ten  times  daily  from  See  to  Mondsee  in  I-IV4  hr.  (fare  1  ^.  80 
or  1  A'.  20  h. ;  to  Scharfling  in  V-'  hr.,  90  or  60  h.).  At  Plambei-g  (pp.  132, 134) 
wo  may  quit  tlic  Mondsee  steamer  for  the  i-ailway. 

Vocklabruck,  see  p.  129.  The  Attersee  line  diverges  from  the 
State  Railway  a  little  to  the  AV.  of  the  Vdckla-Brucke  and  skirts  the 
winding  Ager.  2^/2  M.  Oberthalheim-Timmelkam;  ^M.  Pichlwang.  On 
the  left,  beyond  the  finely  wooded  hills,  rise  the  Traunstein  and  the 
Hollen-Gebirge.  4V2  M.  Le?ism</,-  b^j^^-  SitbenmiXhltn^  so  called 
from  the  seven  mills  in  the  Au^  to  the  left.  The  train  now  crosses 
the  Ager. 


ATTliK^KE.     Map,p.l30.  —  IL  li.l'4.    131 

7*/«>  M.  Kammer.  —  Hotels.  *11ut.-Pens.  Skehof,  with  garden  and 
baths,  80  R.  at  1.50-iir..  closed  iu  winter-,  Hofwikt,  30  R.  at  1.60-3  JT.,  well 
spoken  of;  TKAUBb,  unpretending;  Stallingeu,  Haupl,  at  Seetoalchen,  1  M. 
to  the  X.W. ;  Blale  Tkaube,  Mittknookfek,  at  Schoi-fling,  Vj  M.  to  the  K. 
Lodgings  at  the  chateau  and  at  several  villas.     Baths  in  the  Ager. 

Kammer.  a  village  prettily  situated  at  the  N.  end  of  the  Atter- 
see,  with  a  chateau,  is  a  favourite  summer-resort.  —  To  Gmunden 
via  the  Honyar,  see  p.  138. 

The  Attersee,  or  Kammersee  (1525'),  12 V2  M-  i"  lengtli,  1-2  M.  in 
breadth,  and  660  ft.  in  depth,  the  largest  lake  in  Austria  (18  sq.  M.), 
is  bounded  by  picturesque  mountains  at  the  S.  end.  To  the  right 
the  finely-shaped  Schafberg  rises  precipitously  from  the  water;  to 
the  S.E.  is  the  broad  range  of  the  Hollen-Gebirge,  stretching  towards 
the  Traunsee. 

The  steamer,  leaviug  the  quay  near  the  railway-station,  skirts 
the  E.  bank  to  Weyregg  (Post),  a  village  on  the  site  of  an  ancient 
Roman  settlement,  and  then  crosses  the  lake  diagonally  to  Attersee 
(*H6tel-Pens.  Attersee,  with  baths,  R.2-4,  board  4  A'.  50 /i.),  charm- 
ingly situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Buchbery  (2650'),  with  a  Roman 
Catholic  aud  a  Protestant  church.  On  the  W.  bank  «e  next  touch 
at  Morganhof,  Xussdorf  (Hofmann),  Panschallen ,  and  Stocktvinket 
(inn),  and  on  the  E.  at  Steinbach  (^Zum  llollengebirge)  and  al 
Forstamt  Weissenbach,  prettily  situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Hollcn- 
Gebirg»». 

Fkom  Stkinbavu  to  thk  Langbath  Lakes,  3V-j  hrs.  (.red  waj -markjs"). 
A  road  diverging  to  the  left  at  the  (','2  M.)  Inn  aum  Hollen-Gebirge  (path 
via  Fettchten  preferable  in  dry  weather)  leads  to  the  P/4  hr.)  Kim-Klniisi 
(1940').  Then  through  wood  and  over  the  Kraberg-Ta/erl  ('^780')  to  the  (1  lir.) 
Aurach-Klausc;  thence  down  the  Aurach-Tal  to  the  Grost-Ahn  (p.  138)  and 
over  the  Lueg  (p.  138  •,  vellow  wav-marks)  to  the  (I'A  hr.)  Hintere  Langbath- 
See  (1).  140). 

The  steamer  now  steers  close  to  the  precipitous  rocks  at  the 
upper  end  of  the  lake,  and  touches  at  Weissenbach  (*Post  Hotel, 
of  the  first  class,  180  beds  at  2-8,  board  0  A".),  whence  a  good  road 
leads  through  the  sequestered  Weissenbach-Tal,  between  the  Hollen- 
Gebirge  and  the  Leonsberg,  to  (91/2  ^0  Mitter- Weissenbach  (p.  141 ; 
motor-omnibus  to  Ischl  thrice  daily  in  ^/4  hr.,  fare  '6K.,  see  p.  144). 
The  steamer  coasts  the  pine- clad  Breitenberg  to  Vnter-Burgau  (Hotel 
Burgau)  and  — 

TJnterach  (*U6tel  am  See,  50  R.  at  1.20-4,  pens.  5-8  AT.; 
■^Post;  Zum  Kastanienwald,  R.  1.60-4  A'.,  good;  Schiff;  Anker),  a 
summer-resort,  beautifully  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  <Sec-i4r/<(, 
which  descends  from  the  Mondsee. 

Excursions  (guide,  Jot.  Forstner).  A  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  along 
the  lake  to  the  (20  min.)  Kaiserbrunnen  and  past  the  (10  min.)  mouth  of 
the  Burggraben,  and  thence  to  (20  min.)  Unter-Burgau  and  (40  min.)  Weissen- 
bach (see  above).  In  the  Burggraben  is  the  (2J  min.  from  the  entrancej 
romantic  Burggraben  -  Klamm,  accessible  by  those  with  steady  heads.  — 
A  marked  path,  protected  with  railings  at  difflcult  places,  leads  through 
the  Burggraben,  crosses  the  O/2  hr.)  stream,  and  proceeds  via  the  Moos  Alp 
to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Schwarze  See  (p.  135)   aud  (i'/a  hr.)  St.  Wolfgang  (p.  135j. 


132    11.  R.'-J4.  —  Map,v.lJ0.     MUNDSEE.      Salzkammerynt. 

AriCKNT  OK  TiiK  ScuAFBEKG  (p.  135)  FBOH  Untkkach,  4-4'/:  hrs. ;  guide, 
aiivisable  for  the  inexperienced,  6^.,  from  See  on  the  Mondseei^.  80 /i.)- 
We  follow  the  Mundsee  road  to  Oh  M.)  a  guide-post  indicating  a  path 
leading  over  a  bridge  to  the  left,  and  ascending  the  right  bank  of  the  Ache 
through  fine  wood.  Where  the  path  forks  (3/4  M.),  we  take  the  branch 
to  the  left  (the  footpath  to  the  right  leads  to  the  Jlondsee,  see  below),  and 
loUow  the  red  marks  to  (I'/s-Q  hrs.)  the  Eisenauer  Alp  (3350';  rfmta.)-  Hence 
in  1  hr.  to  the  Suissen  Alp,  above  the  picturesque  little  Griinsee  (almost  dry 
in  midsummer) ;  we  then  ascend  again  for  about  5  min.  and  skirt  the  rocks 
of  the  Schafberg  to  the  right  by  an  almost  level  path  for  25  min.  (fine  view 
of  the  Attersee  and  Mondsee).  Finally,  beyond  the  Kaiterquelle^  the  path 
ascends  in  zigzags  and  by  steps  cut  in  the  rock  (provided  with  a  railing, 
and  quite  safe)  to  the  Himmelsp forte,  a  passage  hewn  through  the  rocks  of 
the  Scha/loch,  on  emerging  from  which  we  have  a  magnificent  view  of  the 
Dachatein  and  Hochkonig,  previously  concealed.  A  few  paces  farther  on 
we  reach  the  (V2  hr.)  Schafberg  Hotel  (p.  136).  —  An  interesting  route  (steady 
head  essential)  leads  from  the  Suis.-^eu  Alp  (see  above)  past  the  Griin-See 
and  over  the  Schafberg- Gatterl  to  the  (1  hr.)  Miinich-See  (4140')  and  thence 
by  the  'Purtscheller-Steig'  (rope)  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Wetterloch  (p.  136)  and  the 
C/j  hr.)  Schafberg  Hotel.  From  the  Miinich-See  a  marked  path  leads  via 
the  Aurissen  Alp  and  through  the  Dietlbach-Tal  to  (li/-2  hr.)  St.  Wolfgang. 
—  Those  ascending  the  Schafberg  from  the  Mondsee  do  not  need  to  go  the 
whole  way  to  Unterach,  but  follow  a  path  ascending  direct  from  the  lake, 
which  joins  the  Unterach  route  in  '/'^  hr. 

Between  "Unterach  and  the  Mondsee  (electiic  tramway,  seep.  130) 
we  may  follow  the  road  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache  via  the  Miihl- 
liilner-BruckednA.Au,  or  we  may  take  the heautiful  shady  path  on  the 
ripht  bank, -which  passes  06cr-jBurgfat^(InnzurWiesenau,  well  spoken 
of),  and  reaches  (B  M.)  the  steamboat-station  See  (inn),  at  the  E.  end 
ot  till!  Mondsee  (1570').  The  Schafberg  here  rises  abruptly  from  the 
lake;  opposite  us  to  the  W.  is  the  Drachenstein,  and  beyond  it  the 
Schober.  The  lake  is  7M.  long  and  1-1 1/4  M.  broad,  and  is  bounded 
on  the  N.  by  wooded  hills  of  moderate  height.  A  road  skirts  the  S. 
bank  of  the  lake  from  See  to  (li/4hr.)  Scharfling,  piercing  the  Kien- 
bergwand  by  means  of  a  short  tunnel.  The  steamboat  calls  at  Wald- 
hotet  Kreuzstein  (R.  3-5  K.)  at  the  foot  of  the  Kienhergwand  (S. 
bank;  to  the  Altershach  Waterfall^  8  min.),  and  at  Pic//i  (*Auhof,  R. 
1  .'20-2.40  ^.),  situated  in  a  small  bay  on  the  N.  bank,  and  then  crosses 
to  Scharfling  [Hotel  Wesenauer,  R.'2-3^.),  on  the  S.  hank,  1/2 M. 
from  the  railway- station  of  the  same  name  (p.  134). 

Ascent  of  the  Schafberg  (p.  135 ;  4  hrs. ;  guide  8  A'.,  unnecessary). 
We  follow  the  St.  Gilgen  road  (p.  134)  to  the  S.,  ascending  through  wood 
jiast  the  small  Eghee.  After  1  M.  (finger-post)  we  take  the  good  bridle- 
path to  the  left,  which  leads  mostly  through  wood,  j)&st  the  Elisabeth- Hdhe 
(pretty  view  of  the  Mondsee),  to  the  (^4  hr.)  Kessel  Alp  (rfmts.),  where 
we  have  a  view  of  the  Krottensee  and  St.  Gilgen.  In  about  1  hr.  more 
the  path  emerges  from  the  wood,  and  skirts  the  mountain-slope  to  the 
right  to  the  (»/•.-  hr.)  Schafberg  Alp  (p.  136). 

Beyond  Scharfling  the  steamer  hugs  the  S.  shore,  along  which 
runs  the  Salzkammergut  railway.  After  calling  at  Plomherg  (^Hotel, 
with  garden  on  the  lake,  R.  1 K.  60 /t.),  which  is  also  a  railway-station 
(see  p.  134),  it  steers  obliquely  across  the  lake.  Retrospect  (E.)  of 
the  imposing  Schafberg,  in  the  background  the  Hollen-Gebirge;  to 
the  left  (S.)  the  Drachenstein,  through  which  an  aperture  is  seen 
near  the  top;  then  the  double-peaked  Schober. 


TITALOAr.     Map.-<.  j^.  1D4. 136.—  II.  Ti.  ?/>.    183 

Hondsee.  —  Hotels.  Post,  Kuoxe,  R.  2.50-4  A".,  boih  very  fair;  Traube, 
R.  1.40-2  K.;  Bracuaus  Kofler;  Adler  ;  Weisses  ROssl.  —  ^'Hotel  KOnigs- 
BAD,  on  the  lake,  V2  M.  to  the  E.,  R.  2-3,  pens,  fr-m  8  ^. ;  Dr.  Lechners 
Sasatobidm  ;  Dr.  Mullkr's  Hydropathic.  —  See  Restaurant,   on  the  lake. 

Afondsce  ( 1575'),  a  thriving  place  (1500  itihab.),  with  a  chateau 
of  Count  Almeida  (formerly  a  Beneiictine  abbey),  a  large  church, 
and  numerous  villas,  prettily  situated  at  the  N.W.  end  of  the  lake, 
attracts  many  visitors  in  summer.  Beautiful  walks  on  tho  banks  of 
the  lake.  The  Mariahilf  Chapel  (10  min.)  aflfords  the  best  survey 
of  the  lake. 

ExccRsioNs  i^uiJe.  Jos.  Fink).  A.<^oent  of  thf  Kulmspitze  (3590'),  vifi 
the  Stahauer-llof  by  a  marked  path  in  2  hrs.,  easy  and  interestint; ;  ad- 
mirable panorama.  —  Kolomans-Berg  (3660'),  3  hrs.,  a.'scended  by  a  marked 
path  from  the  (''2  hr.)  scytbe-works  via  Leiten  to  the  (2  hr.s.) ' Schevntann 
(3135';  rfmts.i,  '  i  hr.  from  the  top  (view  somewhat  marred  by  foliage").  — 
The  Schober  (4i}55';  3'/j  hrs.,  with  gaide)  requires  a  steady  head:  from 
(1  hr.)  TeufelmUJtle  (see  below)  via  Schwand  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  ruin  of  Wartev- 
/el«  (shelter-hut;  rfmts.),  a  good  point  of  view;  then  by  a  steep  ascent  to 
the  top.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  (1  hr.)  Fuschl  (p.  134)  or  to  (1' 2  hr.) 
Thalgau  (.see  below).  —  Drachenstein  (3S35'),  from  Plomberg  (p.  132),  in 
3  hrs.,  with  guide,  rather  fatiguing.  —  The  -HoUkar  (3896'),  easy  and 
well  worth  the  effort,  may  be  ascended  in  3  brs.  by  a  marked  path  from 
Plomberg.  The  descent  may  be  made  on  the  W.  side  to  the  (I's  hr.) 
Eben-See  and  to  (1' ■:  hr.)  FuscM,  or  on  the  E.  side  to  (13,4  br.)  Hiitten- 
stein  (p.  134). 

For  the  Salzkammergut-Lokalbahn  (narrow-rgauge  railway)  from 
Mondsee  via  St.  Lorenz  to  (20  M.,  in  l'/2  l^r.)  Salzburg^  see  R.  25. 

25.   From  Salzburg  to  Ischl.  Abersee.   Schafberg. 

41V2  M.Salzkammergct  Lokalbahn  (narrow-gauge  railway)  in2'/2-3hrs. 
(fares  8  ^.  50,  4  K.  30  /».;  return-fares  13.fi:.  bO/i..  12A'.,  on  Sun.  and  holi- 
days 3rd  cl.  return-fare  5^.;  no  2nd  cla.ss).  This  is  an  attractive  excur- 
sion. \vith  which  a  visit  to  the  "Schafberg  may  ea.sily  be  combined  (4-5  hrs. 
more);  steamboat  preferable  from  station  Lueg  (p.  135).  Tourists'  seasou- 
ticket.s.  see  p.  137.  —  Return-ticket  from  Salzbur;i  to  the  Schafberg,  1st  cl. 
18  A'.,  2nd  cl.  14  A".  40/<.  —  Cheap  excursions  are  run  several  times  a  week 
(3rd  cl.  return  7  A".,  incl.  steamer  and  mountain-railway)  and  from  Mond- 
see and  Iscbl  (6A:  40 A.). 

Salzburg,  see  p.  lio.  The  station  of  the  Salzkammergut  line  is 
opposite  the  State  Railway  Station  (p.  115).  Our  line  mns  parallel 
to  the  Linz  railway,  then  passes  under  it  to  (IV4  M.)  Itzling,  with 
the  Untersberg,  Hohe  Goll,  Gaisberg,  and  Nockstein  to  the  right. 
Farther  on  we  ascend  gradually  amid  wood -clad  hills  to  (3  M.) 
Sbllheim  and  (6  M.)  Eugtndorf-Kalham  (1830';  to  the  left  the  large 
village  of  Eugendorf\  p.  130).  The  train  then  crosses  an  upland 
plain,  with  numerous  farms.  8  M.  Kraiwiesen.  At  (IQl/o  ^^-^ 
Enzersberg  (2070')  we  reach  the  watershed  and  begin  to  descend 
in  windings.  Beyond  (12  M.)  Irlach  we  cross  the  Fischbach.  —  13  M. 
Thalgau  (1770';  Neuwirt;  Brauhaui\  a  pleasant  little  town  (670 
inhab.)  on  the  Fuschler  Ache.  To  the  E.  rise  the  Schober  (ascended 
in  21/2  Ijis.;  see  above),  Drachenstein,  and  Schafberg.  —  The  line 
follows  the  pleasant  valley,    passing    Vetterbach   and  Teufelmiihle 


184    //.  /?.  ?5.— Maj),p.  73<?.     ST.  GILGEN.        From  Sahhnrg 

(Restaurant,  with  river-baths).  —  I71/2  M.  St.  Lorenz  (1600';  Rail. 
Restaurant)  is  the  junction  of  the  branch-line  (21/2  M.,  in  10  min.) 
to  Mondsee  (p.  133). 

Near  (lO'/o  M.)  Plomberg  (change  for  the  steamer)  the  train 
reaches  the  lovely  Mondsee  (p.  132),  into  which  the  Schafberg 
descends  abruptly  on  the  right.  We  ascend  gradually  (tunnel), 
first  on  the  open  hillside  and  then  through  wood,  and  turn  to  the 
right  through  a  tunnel  105  yds.  long.  —  2OV2  ^-  Scharfling  (1770'). 
Tlie  village  (p.  132),  with  the  small  Eglsee,  lies  to  the  left,  below 
the  line.  —  Farther  on  the  line  is  carried  along  the  hillside  by 
rock-cuttings  and  two  tunnels,  one  of  which,  the  Eibenberg  Tunnel 
(1900'),  is  V4  M.  long.  Beyond  the  wood-girt  Krottensee  we  reach 
(211/2  M.)  "RixttenBtein  (Hotel  Krottensee),  with  a  chateau  to  the 
left  (ascent  of  the  Schafberg,  see  below).  We  descend,  at  first 
through  meadows  and  wood,  and  then  along  the  steep  face  of  the 
hill  (gradient  1:4),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Abersee.  Beyond 
(23  M.)  Billroth  the  line  sweeps  round  and  reaches  — 

24  M.  St.  Gilgen  (1805';  Rail.  Restaurant;  "^See-Hotel,  on  the 
lake,  R.  2.50-5,  pens.  8.50-12  K.;  *Post,  R.  1.50-3,  pens.  7-10  K. ; 
'^Restaurant  Am  See,  with  rooms  and  baths;  Ochse;  Radetzky ; 
h'endler,  R.  iK.IOh.),  an  attractive  village  (700  inhab.)  at  the 
N.W.  end  of  the  Abersee. 

ExcDRSioNS  (guide,  Franz  Schubert).  To  Lueg  (good  inn,  Bee  p.  135), 
20  min.  by  road,  '/«  hr.  by  a  pleasant  path  through  the  woods,  or  1  hr. 
by  the  Marie  Leuk  path  (red  marks ^  for  experts  only)  via  the  Weisse  Wand. 
—  In  the  wood,  about  V/2  M.  to  the  N.W.  of  St.  Gilgen,  are  the  Stein- 
kliifte,  the  remains  of  an  extensive  landslip  (for  paths,  etc.,  see  placard 
at  the  entrance).  —  Falkensteinwand,  I-IV4  hr.  We  proceed  to  Furberg 
(Ebner,  good)  either  by  yteamer  (10  rain.)  or  on  foot  round  the  N.  end  of 
the  lake  via  Bruunwinkel  (72  hr.).  Thence,  passing  (I/4  hr.)  the  Scheffel 
Momiment  (a  pyramid,  13'  high),  we  ascend  to  the  (V2  hr.)  pilgrimage-chapel 
and  hermitage  of  St.  Wolfgang.  (The  path  leads  on,  pai-sing  the  steamer- 
.stalion  of  Falkemte'nRied  and  Villa  Hai.«er,  to  St.  Wolfgang;  IV2  hr.)  — 
A  marked  path,  starting  12  min.  from  the  beginning  of  the  ascent,  leads 
to  the  right  to  ('/4  hr.)  the  Abersee  Panorama  and  (2  min.)  the  Scheffel- 
Blick,  on  the  top  of  the  Falkensteinwand.  —  The  Zw5lferhorn  (4985')  may 
l)e  ascended  from  St.  Gilgen  in  21/2-3  hrs.  by  a  marked  path  via  the  San- 
stall  Alp  (rfmts.);  easy  and  interesting;  picturesque  view. 

Ascent  of  the  Schafberg  from  St.  Gilgen  (see  p.  136);  bridle-path, 
Ij'/z  hrs.  The  best  plan  is  to  take  the  train  (10  min.)  to  HUitenstein  (see 
above)  and  proceed  to  the  E.  from  the  Krottensee  Restaurant  over  meadows, 
to  the  (5  min.)  Reitberg  Inn.  This  point  may  be  reached  also  on  foot, 
from  St.  Gilgen  via  Winkel  in  35,  or  from  Fiirberg  (see  above)  in  20  minute.«. 
A  few  paces  farther  on  we  ascend  the  steep  path  (with  red  marks)  to  the 
left,  through  wood  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Fiirsten  Alp  (SISO*).  We  then  ascend 
in  a  straight  direction,  and  afterwards  again  in  windings  through  wood 
to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Schafberg  Alp  (p.  136). 

From  St.  Gilgen  to  Salzbcrg,  IT'/a  M.  The  road  passes  (4V2  M.) 
Fuschl(2195';  Mohr,  Brunnentpirt^hoth  plain),  at  theE.  endof  the  small  Futchl- 
See  i'2^/2  M.  long).  [.Marked  path  hence  via  the  ruin  of  Wartenfels  (rfmts.)  to 
Teufelmilhle  station  (p.  133).]  —  From  Fnschl  through  tbe  Tiefbrunnan  to 
the  top  of  the  Faistenauer  Schafberg  (5110'),  3V2  hrs.,  interesting  and  not 
difficult.  Descent  to  Faistenau,  and  thence  via  Wiestal  (Almbac/istritb)  to 
(7  hrs.)  Hallein,  see   p.  126.  —  Revond  Fnschl  the  road  ascends  near   the 


to  held.  ST.  WOLFGANG.     Map,  p.  136.  — II.  Rr? 5.    IHf) 

S.  bank  of  the  lake  to  (91/2  M.)  Ho/  (2415';  Post)  and  then  descends, 
passing  the  ^'^ockstein  (p.  123),  to  Gvggental  (1995';  Hatschek)  and  (17^/2  M.) 
Salzburg  (p.  115). 

TheAbersee  or  St.  Wolfgang-See,  a  greenish-blue  lake  (1800' ; 
5  sq.  M.),  7  M.  long,  I74M.  broad,  and  374'  deep,  is  bounded  on 
the  N.  by  the  Schafberg,  while  on  the  S..  beyond  the  wooded  banks, 
rise  the  Zwolferhorn,  Konigsberghom,  Hohe  Zinken,  Sparber,  and 
other  picturesquely  shaped  mountains.  A  Stbambo.vt  (preferable 
to  the  railway  if  time  allows)  plies  in  summer  (1  times  daily,  in 
IV4  hr.,  from  St.  Gilgen  via  St.  Wolfgang  to  Strobl,  and  vice  versa. 
The  boat  touches  first  at  Furberg  (p.  1341 ,  on  the  E.  bank ,  to 
the  E.  of  which  is  the  Schtffel  Monument  (p.  134).  It  then  steers 
across  the  lake  to  Lueg  (*Hotel),  at  the  railway-station  of  that  name 
(see  below).  On  the  face  of  the  Falkenstein,  to  the  N.,  in  red  letters 
a  yard  high,  is  an  inscription  in  honour  of  the  poet  Victor  von 
Scheffel.  After  halting  at  Falkenstein  -  Ried  the  boat  passes  the 
Frauenstein,  threads  the  narrows  of  St.  Wolfgang,  and  calls  at  the 
Station  of  the  Schafberg  Railway  and  at  St.  Wolfgang  (see  below). 
Thence  we  steer  (to  the  left  the  PUrgUlein)  to  Strobl,  '/-i  M.  to  the 
W.  of  the  railway-station  (p.  136). 

The  Railway  leads  from  St.  Gilgen  along  the  S.W.  bank  of  the 
lake  via  ('251/2  M.)  Lu€(7  (steamboat-station,  see  above)  and  (2672  M.) 
Gschicandt  (restaurant),  and  at  (28  M.)  Zinkenbach  (Kronsteiner) 
crosses  the  Zinkenbach.  —  29  M.  St.  Wolfgang  (Erzherzog  Franz 
Karl)  is  the  station  for  St.  Wolfgang  and  the  Schafberg  Railway 
(steam-ferry  to  the  village  in  5  min.,  to  the  mountain-railway  in 
10  min.,  80  /*.  there  and  back). 

St.  "Wolfgang.  —  Hotels.  "Hotkl-Pension  Peter,  in  an  elevated 
situation,  with  baths,  140  R.  at  2-4,  D.  3,  pens,  from  S  K. ;  'Hot.  Peter 
7XR  ScHAFBEROBAHN,  866  p.  136;  "Weisses  Rossl,  with  vcranda  on  the 
lake,  12D  R.  at  2.40-6,  B.  1.20,  pens.  7-12  AT.;  ZimmerbrAu,  R.  1.60-3  A'., 
good;  ZoM  TocRiSTEN,  Well  spoken  of;  Alter  Peterbrao,  R.  1.50-2.50  K.  ; 
•Hot. -Pens,  zum  Cortisen,  at  the  W.  end  of  the  village,  with  garden; 
KOlbmnger,  well  spoken  of;  Weisseb  Hirsch,  unpretending.  —  Guide, 
Josef  Lang. 

St.  Wolfgang  (1800')  is  a  considerable  village  (600  inhab.),  pret- 
tily situated  on  the  narrow  strip  of  shore  at  the  foot  of  the  Schaf- 
berg. The  Gothic  church  contains  a  winged  *Altar-piece,  carved  in 
wood  by  Michael  Pacher  of  Bruneck  in  1481.  In  the  court  is  a  foun- 
tain with  good  reliefs  by  Lienhart  Raunacher  of  Passau  (1515). 

Pleasant  walks  to  the  Zt/klamen-Wiese  (Sleins-Ruhe;  '/<  hr.),  the  Dietl- 
hach-Wildnis  (20  min.).  the  Villa  Haiser  on  the  Frauenstein  (1  hr. ;  adm.  ti> 
the  park  on  application),  etc.  —  To  St.  Gilgen  via,  the  Falkensteinwand 
and  Fiirberg,  2  hrs.,  see  p.  131  (from  the  St.  Wolfgang  station  of  the  moun- 
tain-railway to  the  Cafe -Restaurant  Falkenstein- Ried,  20  min.).  —  A 
pleasant  excursion  (red  way-marks)  may  be  taken  via  the  Strubeck  to  the 
dVz  hr.)  Sch-warze  See  (233U';  Inn),  at  the  S.E.  base  of  the  Schafberg, 
then  across  the  moor  to  the  (1  hr.)  timber-dams,  and  thence  down  to 
fl>,4hr.)  iJn^erac/i  or  to  (l»/4  hr.)  Weissenbach  (p.  131).  Or  from  the  timber- 
dams  down  to  the  S.E.  to  the  Ischl  road  and  then  to  (P/^  hr.)  St.  Wolfgang 
or  to  (2V'j  hrs.)  Ischl. 

The  *Schafberg  (5840'),  an  isolated  mass  of  Alpine  lirnf'.«;toiie 


136    //.  Rnule  2/J.  SCHAFBERG.  Sakhnmnerytil. 

rising  between  the  Abersee,  the  Mondsee,  and  the  Attersee,  com- 
mands one  of  the  finest  and  most  picturesque  views  among  the 
German  Alps.  A  Rack  -  and  -  Pinion  Railway  ascends  from  St. 
Wolfgang  to  (31/2  M.)  the  top  in  about  1  hr.  (fare  6  K.  30,  down 
AK.20h.,  up  and  down  9 /T.  50 /».)•  —  The  Railway  Station 
Q^Hot.-Pens.  Peter  zur  Schafbergbahn  ^  with  caf^- restaurant  and 
garden  on  the  lake,  160  beds  at  2.50-4,50,  D.  3.50,  pens,  from  8  K.) 
lies  1/2  M-  to  the  W.  of  the  village.  Soon  after  starting  the  train 
crosses  the  Dietlbach  (p.  135),  and  then  ascends  through  wood,  with 
an  average  gradient  of  1  :  4,  to  a  (IV2  M.')  station  for  taking  in 
water.  The  lake  sinks  farther  and  farther  boneath  us.  Below  the 
line,  to  the  left,  lies  the  Dorner  Alp  (3130').  Magnificent  view  to 
the  S.W.,  embracing  the  Uebergossene  Alp.  Ilohe  GoU,  Watzmann, 
etc.  Near  the  station  of  (2^/2  M.)  Schafberg  Alp  (4465' ;  Inn,  R. 
1.20-2.40  A".),  which  commands  a  splendid  view,  the  train  quits  the 
wood  and  ascends  over  grassy  and  stony  slopes.  Below,  to  the  left, 
are  seen  the  Krottensee  and  parts  of  the  Mondsee  and  Zeller-See. 
lieyond  a  tunnel  110  yds.  long  (windows  should  be  closed)  we  reach 
the  (3V2  M.)  terminus  Schafbergspitze  (5665').  An  easy  path  leads 
hence  to  (5  min.)  the  summit  (*Hotel,  R.  3-4,  D.  4,  pens,  from  7  K.; 
advisable  to  order  rooms  in  advance  by  telephone  from  St. Wolfgang). 
The  *ViEW  commands  the  mountains  and  lakes  of  the  Salzkammer- 
gut,  Upper  Austria  as  far  as  the  Bohemian  Forest,  the  Alps  of 
Styria  and  Salzburg,  and  the  Bavarian  plain  as  far  as  the  Chiemsee 
and  Waginger  See.  The  Dachstein  group,  rising  to  the  S.,  is  most 
imposing. 

The  Adler-Hdhle,  3/*  M.  to  the  E.  of  the  hotel,  is  a  cave  if'O  ft.  long  and 
30  ft.  hitih,  commanding  a  view  of  the  Atter-See  —  The  Wetterloch-Hohltn 
are  n(  w  closed.  —  From  the  Wetterloch  to  the  (^ji'ht.)  Munich- See  and  the 
(1  hr.)  Suissen  Alp  (steady  head  essential),  see  p.  132. 

The  Bridle  Path  from  St.  Wolfgang  to  the  top  of  the  Schafberg 
(3V2-4  hrs. :  blue  and  red  marks)  starts  at  the  W.  end  of  the  village  and 
beyond  ttie  (12  min.)  Forsferheim  Inn  ascends  to  the  right,  keeping  below 
the  railway.  l'/4  hr.  Dorner  Alp;  1  hr.  Schafberg  Alp  (see  above);  I'A  hr. 
(stony  path)  the  summit.  —  Paths  ascend  the  Schaflterg  also  from  St.  Oilgen 
or  HuUemtein  (see  p.  134),  from  Scharfling  (see  p.  132),  and  from  Unterach 
(see  p.  132).  

The  Railway  to  Ischl  leads  from  the  station  of  St.  Wolfgang 
(p.  135)  along  the  Abersee.  In  front  rise  the  Sparber  andRettenkogel, 
in  the  background  the  Tote  Gebirge.  —  311/2  M.  Strobl;  the  village 
(*H6t€l  am  See,  with  garden  and  lake -baths,  ICO  R.  at  3-8^.; 
Brandauer;  Aigyier  ;  Restaurant  Miinchnerhof)  and  steamboat-station 
(p.  135;  to  St.  Wolfgang  1/4  br.)  lie  1/2  M.  to  the  N.,  at  the  E.  end 
of  the  lake.  Farther  on  we  cross  the  Weissenbach  and  pass  (331/2  M.) 
Aigen-Voglliub  (Voglhub  Restaurant)  and  (35  M.)  Wacht  (inn),  at 
the  mouth  of  the  Schiffau-Tal  (p.  143).  We  cross  the  Ischl,  flowing 
from  the  Abersee,  to  (351/2  M.)  Aschau  and  recross  it  to  (361/2  M.) 
Pfandl  (restaurant,  B  min.  from  the  station).  The  train  now  sweeps 
round  to  the  8.   and   penetrates  the  Kalvarienberg  by  a  tunnel 


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730  yds.  long.  Beyond  (39V2  M.)  Kaltenbach  (p.  141),  at  the  S.W. 
end  of  Ischl,  we  cross  the  Traun  at  the  foot  of  the  Siriuskogel 
(p.  14'2).  skirt  the  suburb  of  Gries,  and,  recrossing  the  Traun,  enter 
the  station  of  (411/2  M.)  Jschl  (p.  141). 

26.  From  Attnang  to  Gmunden  and  IscM. 

State  Eatlway  to  (8  M.)  Gmunden  in  20-30  rain.,  to  (28  MJ  Jsctd  in 
I'/rli'i  hr.  —  From  Salzburg  to  Ischl  via  Attnang  (TU/i'M.)  in  2V2-4  hrs. ; 
from  Vienna  to  Ischl  vifi  Attnang  (179  M.),  express  in  tJ  hrs.,  via,  Amttetteu 
and  SehUtl  (191  M.)  express  in  8^*  hrs.  —  Season  Tickets  I'or  excursion-* 
in    the   Salzkammergut   (State   Railway   and   Salzkammergut  Railway)    lor 

15  .tavs,  1st  class  6G,  2n.l  cl.  46,  3rfl  cl.  QG  K. ;  for  30  days,  9S,  GG,  40  A. 

Attnany,  see  p.  IQO.  The  railway  crosses  the  Ager  (on  the  right 
Schloss  Puchheim,  p.  129)  and  the  Aurach,  and  then  follows  the 
smiling  Aurach-Tal  via  (11/4  M.)  Wankham  and  (3V2  M.)  Aurach- 
kirchen  (15'25'j  to  (6  M.)  Pm^c/or/"  and  (8  M.)  Gmunden. 

Gmnnden.  —  Eailway  Stations.  The  State  Railway  Station  lies  above 
the  town,  to  the  W.,  l'/4  M.  irom  ihe  lake  (electric  tramway,  see  below; 
hotel  omnibiis  60  A.-l  A'.).  —  The  Lake  Station  (Stebd/mhof)  for  the  line  to 
Lambaoh  (p.  129)  lies  to  the  S.W.  of  the  town,  V*  M.  from  the  bridge 
over  the  Traun. 

Hotels.  'Hotel  Acstria  (PI.  a),  R.  3.50-7,  B.  1.20,  D.  5.  pens,  from 
10 A'.,-  -Bellevue  (PI.  b),  K.  3-20,  board  TAT.,  both  first-class,  on  the  lake, 
and  open  in  summer  only;  'Hotel  Mccha  (PI.  d),  on  the  lake,  with  garden. 
R.  2-AK.;  'GoLDNES  ScHiFF  (PI.  c),  R.  2-6,  B.  1,  pens.  10-14^.  —  'Krone 
(PI.  e).  R.  from  IV2  K.;  'Po-st  (PI.  p),  R.  220-2.40  A". ;  »GoLDE>reR  Brunnen 
(PI.  0,  Traungasse.  R.  1.60-4  A'.,  good  ;  'Goldne  Sonne  (Pl.  g),  R.  2-3  A'.; 
'ScHWAN  (PI.  k),  Rathaus-Platz;  Goldner  Hirsch  (PI.  i),  with  garden; 
Stadt  Gmunden  iPl.  n);  Goldener  LOwe  (PI.  r),  II.  2-i  K.  —  Bahnhof- 
HoTEL  (PI.  m),  R.  1.6U-3  K.,  near  the  state  rail,  station.  —  Kcr-Hotel 
(PI.  h),  Satori-Str.  18,  R.  4-10,  pens  11-18  A".,  with  grounds  and  line  view 
(inhaling-room  for  saline  and  pine  vapour;  hydropathic;  electric  and  chaly- 
beate baths,  etc.). 

Cafes.  Kursaal.  on  the  like,  with  veranda,  restaurant,  and  reading- 
r.-om  (adm.  free);  Kaffie- Pavilion ^  Caf-i  Corso.  on  the  Esplanade;  Brandt, 
Goldenes  SchiJT,  both  in  the  Katbaus- Platz.  —  Confectioners:  Grellinger, 
Franz  Joseph-Platz ;  Schallmeiner,  Graben  5;   WdU,  in  the  theatre. 

Baths  of  all  kinds  at  the  Ku>--Hotel,  Bellevue,  and  Austria;  Theresien- 
bad.  Elisabeth -Str.  76;  Swimming  Baths,  by  the  Esplanade  (bath  willi 
towel,  etc.,  70  h). 

Theatre  (PI.  2),  from  June  to  September.  —  Visitors'  Tax,  50  h.  per 
day  alter  the  third  day;  after  six  weeks'  stay  20 A.  for  the  rest  of  the 
season. 

Carriages.  Drive  within  the  town,  one-horse  carr.  i,  two-horse  1  A'. 
40  h. ;  to  the  State  Station  2  or  3,  at  night  3  or  4  K.;  to  the  Satori  Garden? 
2  or  3,  Altmiinster  BK.QOh.  or  5,  Baumgarten  4  or  6,  Ebenzweier  4  or  6  A", 
(via  Satori  Gardens  5  or  7  K.) ;  Traun  Fall  9  or  14,  Kammer  on  the  Atter- 
8ee  (4  hrs.)  12  or  20,  Almsee  (6  hrs.)  19  or  30,  Langbath  Lakes  (whole  day 

16  or  24  A".;  no  e.vtra  charge  for  returning,  and  a  stay  of  1  hr.  allowed, 
beyond  which  40  or  60  A.  per  V*  hr.  is  charged  for  waiting. 

Electric  Tramway  to  the  State  Station  (1/4  hr.,  fare  40 A.),  starting  at 
the  Rathaus-Platz  1/2  hr.  before  the  departure  of  the  trains. 

Boats.  To  Ort  or  Weyer  with  one  rower  60  h..  Steinhaus  1  K.  30,  Alt- 
munster  or  Kleine  Ramsau  2  X,  Ebenzweier  2  A.  20,  Hoisen  2  K.  40,  Stai- 
ninger  3  K.  20 A.,  Lainaustiege  4  K.  (return-fare  included);  with  two  rowers, 
one-half  more  ;  fur  waiting.  2b  h.  per  V*  br. ;  boat  per  hr.  with  one  rower 
1  A.  60  A. 


1P)8    II.  R.9fi.  —  Map,r.inr,.     GMUNDEN.        Sahknmmeujut. 

Gmunden  (1395'),  tlie  capital  of  the  Salzkammergut,  is  a  busy 
town  (7500  inhab.)aiKl  favourite  watering-place,  charmingly  situated 
at  the  efflux  of  the  Traun  from  the  Traunsee.  The  Parish  Church 
contains  an  altar  in  carved  wood  of  1626.  Handsome  modern  Pro- 
testant Church  in  the  English  Gothic  style.  The  Salzkammergut 
Museum,  near  the  bridge  over  the  Traun,  is  worth  a  visit  (daily 
9-11  and  2-5;  adm.  50  A.).  The  s\\d.dy  *  Esplanade  (band  8  to  9, 
11.80  to  12.30,  and  5  to  6.30  or  7;  Sundays  5-6),  on  the  W.  bank, 
(commands  a  good  survey  of  the  lake:  to  the  left  is  the  wooded 
(irunberg  (8295'),  then  the  Traunstein  (5550'),  rising  almost  per- 
pendicularly from  the  lake,  and  the  Erlakogel  (5150');  farther  to  the 
right,  in  the  background,  the  Wilde  Kogel  (6865')  and  the  Kleine 
Sonnstein  (3030'),  apparently  terminating  the  lake;  to  the  right  of 
it  the  Sonnstein-Hohe  (3430'j,  then  the  broad  Fahrnau  (3940'),  the 
Alberfeldkogel  (5600'),  and  the  Hollen-Gebirge  (p.  140).  Pleasant 
gardens  and  villas  in  the  environs. 

8noET  Walks  (routes  all  indicated  by  marks).  To  the  N.  the  0/4  hr.) 
Kalvarienberg  (1575'),  with  excellent  survey  of  the  town  and  environs; 
to  the  N.W.  (10  min.)  the  Hochkogel  (1770'),  best  ascended  from  the  Satori- 
Str.  by  an  easy  zigzag  path ;  to  the  W.  (10  min.)  the  Town  Park  (pretty 
views);  above  it  the  (1/4  hr.)  Satori  Gardens,  a  charming  private  park 
(interesting  Brahms  Museum);  to  the  S.W.  Ort  (IV2  M.),  with  two  chateaux, 
i)ne  on  an  island  connected  with  the  mainland  by  a  bridge,  140  yds.  long. 
—  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Traun  (footpath  over  the  Marien-Briicke)  lie 
the  shady  Kronprinz-Rudolf-Anlagen  (pleasure-grounds),  with  a  restaurant 
('/2  hr.).  To  the  N.E.,  on  the  height,  is  the  (Vz  hr.)  chateau  of  the  Duke 
of  Cumberland,  with  fine  grounds.  To  the  E.,  Baumgarten  ('/<  hr.);  to 
the  S.E.,  Sieberroilh  (3/4  hr.),  on  the  N.  slope  of  the  Griinberg  (both  with 
restaurants).  Pleasant  road  on  the  E.  bank  of  the  lake  (shady  in  the  morn- 
ing) past  the  restaurants  Alpentteig  Q/t  hr.),  Echo  (20  min.),  Steinhaus  (40  min.), 
Klei7ie  Ramtau  (1  hr.),  and  Hoisen  (70  min.)  to  the  Staininger  (1*/*  hr. ; 
the  last  four  are  steamboat-stations).  From  Hoisen  a  steep  path  (red  marks) 
ascends  to  the  (I  hr.)  Uberraschung  ('surprise'),  with  splendid  view;  and 
another  ascends  to  the  Kaltenbach-Wildnis  tgroteaque  rocks)  and  thence 
10  the  Staininger  (IV4  hr.). 

LoNGEii  Walks.  By  the  Elisabeth-Strasse,  past  the  chateau  of  Ort  and 
the  villas  of  the  Grand-Duchess  of  Tuscany  and  the  Duke  of  Wurtemberg,  to 
('<J'/2  M-)  Allmunster,  (3  M.)  Ebenzweier,  and  (71/2  M.)  Traunkirchen  (p.  139).  — 
Through  the  Satori  grounds  (see  above)  by  a  marked  path  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Omundner  Berg  (2700';  fine  view;  inn  at  the  top);  we  descend  to  (1  hr.) 
the  Reindl-Miihle  in  the  Aurach-Tal  (see  below)  and  return  via  the  Dichtl- 
Miihle,  or  via  Ebenzweier  to  (2  hrs.)  Gmunden  (4V2  hrs.  in  all).  —  A  path 
(yellow  marks)  ascends  via  Altmiinster  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  top  of  the  Gras- 
berg  (2i35';  inn),  with  a  fine  view.  —  Descent  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Traun  to  the  Theretien  -  Tal  cotton -mill,  (2  M.)  AUmiihle,  and  (4V2  M.) 
Ohlstorf  (inn).  —  Past  the  Staats-Bahnhof  and  via  Pinsdorf  to  the  (iVahr.) 
Ruben -Miihle  (inn);  or  from  Pinsdorf  to  the  W.  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kufhaut 
(Touristenheim);  5  min.  to  the  N.  is  the  Dichtl-Mtlhle.  From  the  Kufhaus 
we   may   ascend   the  Aurach-Tal   to   the   (IV4  hr.)  Reindl-Miihle  (inn)  and 

Proceed  via  Neukirchen  (inn;  reached  also  by  a  road  via  Ebenzweier  in 
'/2  hrs.)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Gross -Aim  (2100';  Wolfsgruber's  Inn);  thence 
either  by  a  shady  path  across  the  Lueg-Sattel  (2730')  to  the  (i'A  hr.)  Hintere 
Langbath-See  (p.  140);  or  via  the  Kraberg-Taferl  to  the  Kienklause  and  by 
road  thence  (or  by  a  footpath  via  Feuchlen)  to  (2  hrs.)  Steinbach  on  the 
Attersee  (p.  131;  guide  from  Gmunden  8^.).  —  From  the  Dichtl-Miihle 
(see  above)  a  path  (red  and  yellow  marks)  ascends  v\%  the  Kronberg  (26^' ) 
and  Hohe  LvU  (2910')  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  top  of  the  Hongar  (3095';  inn),  with 


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view  of  the  Atfer^ee.  Thence  we  may  proceed  over  the  ridge  to  ('/-^  hr.> 
the  Alpen'^erg  (3170').  whence  a  path  descends  to  the  right  through  wood 
to  the  Poin'ner  Alp  and  crosses  the  Sickingerbach  to  Schorjliny  and  (I8/4  hr.) 
Kamme)\  on  the  Attertee  (p.  131).  —  The  "Traun  Fall  may  be  visited  on  foot 
(3>/2  hrs.)  or  by  carriage  (IVahr.);  better  by  the  Lambach  railway  (p.  129) 
or  by  one  of  the  salt-barges  mentioned  at  p.  129. 

Longer  ExcDRSioNs.  Across  the  {IV2  hr.)  £rtmmeJr«icA-Trj>«e  (2590'), 
the  (V«  hr.)  Schnee-Wieie^  and  the  (V2  hr.)  Hocfigschirr  (31.o0'),  with  :i 
view  of  the  glaciers  of  the  Dachstein,  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Laudach-See  (2890'), 
picturesquely  situated  on  the  N.E.  side  of  the  Traunstein  ;  we  return  either 
by  (2hr3.)  Fvaml  im  HoU  (inn),  or  by  (l>/-2  hr.)  the  Kleine  Ranuau  (p.  138) 
and  take  a  small  boat  or  the  steamer  thence  to  Gniuuden.  Finger-posts 
on  this  route,  so  that  a  guide  (6  K.)  may  be  dispensed  with. 

Traunstein  (5550),  4  hrs.  from  Lainaustiege,  not  difficult  (gxxide,  ad- 
visable, 8K.;  permiaaion  must  be  obtained  from  the  Tourist  Club  or  in 
the  Forestry  Office  at  Gmunden).  The  lake  is  crossed  to  the  (35  min.) 
Staininger,  whence  the  'Jliesweg',  a  path  constructed  by  the  Austrian 
Tourist  Club,  leads  to  (''4  hr.)  the  Lainaustiege  (reached  also  direct  by 
rowing-boat  in  IV4  hr. ;  4  A'.)  Thence  we  ascend  by  steps  hewn  in  the 
rock  (130*  high)  and  then  by  a  road  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kaisersilz  in  the  Lainuu- 
Tal,  20  min,  above  which  is  the  prettily-situated  Mair-Alm  (2820';  rfmts. 
and  beds.).  From  the  Kaisersitz  a  marked  path  ascends  steeply  to  the  left 
tu  the  ('2^/ihr6.)  W.  peak,  or  Fahnenkogel  (545<3'i  v-mundener  Htitte  and 
view),  and  the  (20  min.)  Pyramidenkogel  (SocC/i  the  highest  peak).  Tlio 
ascent  on  the  N.  side  (V2  Ixr.  thorter,  but  for  experts  only)  by  the  Harnt 
Herler  Steig  leads  to  the  left  a  little  short  of  the  Staininger.  —  From 
the  Mair-Alm  (see  above)  to  the  N.  over  the  Scharte  (red  marks)  to  the 
Laudach-See  2V2hrs.,  laborious;  to  the  E.  over  the  Durchgang  to  (3V2-4hrs. ; 
guide  7  A'.)  Griinau  (see  p.  128). 

The  Almsee  is  reached  by  carriage  from  Gmunden  in  6  hrs.  (carr. 
with  one  horse  19,  two  liorses  30  A.).  The  road  leads  via  Baumgarten 
(p.  138),  Kranichtteg  (inn),  and  St.  Konrad,  to  (9  31.)  Schamitein-Muhldorf 
in  the  pretty  Almtal,  a  station  on  the  railway  from  Wels  to  (3  M.)  Griinau 
(thence  to  the  Almtee  3  hrs.  more,  see  p.  128). 


From  Gmunden  to  LsCHL.  —  Railway  to  Ebensee  in  26  min.,  to 
Ischl  in  'mI  hr.  —  Steamer  on  the  Traunsee  to  Ebensee  in  1  hr.,  pre- 
ferable to  the  railway  ;  tickets  are  issued  available  both  for  the  steamboiit 
and  the  train.  Steamboat-stations:  Omunden-Stadt,  Gmunden-Seehahnl-of, 
S'einhaut,  Altmiinster,  Ebenzteeier,  Kleine  Ratnsau,  Hoisen.,  PiireCfi,  .Staininger, 
Stein- Will kl,  Traunkircfien,  and  Ebtnxee. 

The  train  (best  views  to  the  left)  passes  the  Duke  of  Wurtein- 
berg's  chateau,  and  at  Altmiinster  approaches  the  beautiful  *Traun- 
see  (1385';  71/2  M.  long).  —  IO1/2  M.  (from  Attiiang)  Ebenzweier 
(restaurant),  with  a  chateau  belonging  to  Don  Alfonso  de  Bourbon 
(now  partly  occupied  by  a  girls'  school).  The  scenery  becomes  more 
severe  as  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  is  approached.  Behind  the  Traunstein 
are  the  Hochkogel  (4865')  and  the  fine  cone  of  the  Erlakogel  (p.  140). 
—  131/2  M.  Traunkirchen ;  about  V*  M.  from  the  station,  on  the 
lake,  is  the  Stdn  Inn,  with  a  garden  and  veranda  (K.  2-5,  pens, 
from  7  K.,  good).  15  M.  Traunkirchen- Ort  is  the  station  for  the 
village  of  Traunkirchen  (Post,  K.  from  l/T.  60  ft,;  BurgstalUr, 
with  a  terrace,  both  unpretending  but  good;  lake-baths),  charm- 
ingly situated  on  a  peninsula.  The  church  contains  a  quaintly  carved 
wooden  pulpit  in  the  form  of  a  ship,  with  nets  and  fish. 

Fine  view  from  the  (20  min.)  "Kalvarienherg^  especially  in  the  after- 
noon and  evening.    On  a  rock  jutting  into  the  lake  is  the  Johannif-Kirchlrin . 


I  '10    //.  R.  'JG.  —  Map, p.  / 30.      KB>:NSRE.         Snlzkammrnm  I . 

—  (In  the  opposite  bank  of  the  lake,  in  a  cave  on  the  slopes  of  the  Erla 
kogel  (see  below),  is  the  interesting  Rdtelsee:  boat  across  the  Traunsee  from 
the  Karbach-ifilhle  V2  br. ;  then  a  steep  ascent  of  1  hr.  (guide  with  torch, 
necessary,  5  A'.).  A  marked  path  leads  from  the  Karbach-Miihle  via  the 
Karbach  Waterfall  to  the  (2V.;  hrs.)  Mairalm  (p.  139).  —  Direct  paths  lead 
in  21/2  hrs.  from  the  Hotel  am  Stein  to  the  A'r«/< ,  in  the  Langbath-Tal 
(see  below),  either  via  the  Jiabenstein-Sattel  or  (easier)  via  the  Hochsteinmese. 

The  Kleine  Sonnstein  (yUcW;  l'/4  hr. ;  guide,  5  /?.,  advisable  for  novices) 
commands  a  charming  view  of  the  lake.  From  Traunkirchen  we  follow 
the  Ebensee  road  for  '/4  M.,  then  take  a  marked  path  to  the  right  to  the 
(I'/zhr.)  top  (last  20  min.  over  rocks). 

The  train  passes  through  two  short  tnnnels,  and  then  the  Sonn- 
stein Tunnel,  1570  yds.  in  length.  (The  road  runs  hetween  the 
Sonnstein  and  the  lake;  its  construction  is  commemorated  hy  a  lion 
hewn  in  stone. )  The  train  stops  at(lT'/2^-)  F-bensee-Landungsplaiz 
(See-Restaurant;  Post,  R.  2.50-3  A".,-  Backer wirt,  good;  Krone; 
Sonne ;  two  hath-establishments,  hath  40  /i.},  crosses  the  Traiiw, 
and  reaches  (18  M.)  Ebensee  -  Bahnhof  (1395';  Hotel  zum  Auer- 
hahn'),  a  prettily  situated  place  of  some  importance  (5860  inhab., 
including  Langbalh),  with  salt-works,  a  watch-factory,  and  a  large 
ammonia-factory.  The  brine  evaporated  at  Ebensee  is  brought  from 
Ischl  and  Hallstatt  (p.  148)  in  pipes.  The  salt-baths  are  well  fitted 
up.    Good  view  from  the  Kalvarienherg. 

Excursions  (guide.  Johann  Hiidl).  Pleasant  walk  on  the  left  bank  of 
the  Traun ,  along  the  brine-ciinduit,  to  (2/4  hr.)  the  Sleinkogl  Inn.  a  fine 
point  of  view,  opposite  the  station  of  that  name  (see  below),  and  (1  hr.) 
the  Fall  of  the  Rinnbach  (rfmts.  at  the  mill,  halfway).  I^OmnibuS  from 
Ebensee-Landangsplatz  to  (1/4  hr.)  Rinnbach,  live  times  daily  in  July  and 
August  iiOh.). 

The  "^Langbath  Lakes  (23/4  hrs.)  deserve  a  visit  (omnibus  thrice  daily 
from  Ebensee-Langbath  to  the  Vordere  See  in  IV2  hr.,  2  K.,  returning  from 
the  Kreh  in  ^/^  hr.,  1  K.  20  ft.,  there  and  back  BK.;   carr.  there  and  back 

II  K.).  The  road  ascends  the  Langbath-Tal  to  (41/2  M.)  the  Kreh  Inn  (2130') 
and  (1  M.)  the  Vordere  Langbath-See  (2215').  whence  a  marked  path  leads  to 
the  smaller  but  liner  (2/4  hr.)  Hiniere  See  (2385'),  grandly  situated  at  the 
foot  of  the  Hollen-Gebirge.  In  the  wood,  a  little  to  the  N.  of  the  E.  end 
of  the  Hintere  See,  is  a  spring  of  excellent  water.  A  narrow  'trail'  runs 
through  tlie  wood  all  round  the  Hintere  See.  —  To  the  Gross-Aim  viii 
lyiieg,  see  p.  138.  The  return  fr^m  the  Kreh  to  Traunkirchen  station  may 
be  made  via,  the  Ilornnver  Wiese  and  the  Miihlbachberg  in  2V2-3  hrs. 

The  excursion  to  the  Kranabet-Sattel,  in  the  Hollen-Gebirge.  is  attract- 
ive (3'/4  hrs.;  guide  c.invenient).  *  Marked  paths  lead  via  the  Kalvarien- 
herg (seeabo'C).  or  from  Steinkogl  (see below)  via  the  Miihlleitengraben,  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  Gsoll  (3705'),  and  thence  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Kranabet-Sattel  Alp 
(accommodation).  The  Feuerkogel  (5325'),  ascended  hence  in  1/4  hr.,  com- 
mands an  admirable  view,  surpassed,  however,  by  that  from  the  Alber- 
feldkogel  (5600'),  reached  in  3/4  hr.  via  the  arete  (with  guide).  From  the 
Feuerkogel  the  descent  may  be  made  via  the  Pledl  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Kreh  Inn  (see  above). 

The  Erlakogel  (5150";  4hrs. ;  guide,  7  .ff.),  a  fine  point  of  view,  is 
ascended  from  Rinnbach  (see  above)  via  the  Spitzsitin  Alp  (steep  towards 
the  end). 

The  line  follows  the  wide  Trauntal  to  (191/2  M.)  Steinkogl  (1435'; 
Steinkogl  Inn,  see  above;  Marien  Inn,  1/2  M.  to  the  E.). 

To  the  Offensee  (2135';  7  M.)  a  road  leads  through  the  Traunweissen- 
bach-Tal  and  the  Offenseebach-Tal.  The  lake,  with  an  imperial  hunting- 
.'^eat  (no  accommodation),  lies  picturesquely  in  a  green  basin,  commanded 
on  the  S.  by  the  Tote  Gebirge  (p.  148).    From  the  Offensee  a  path  leads  bv 


Salikammerg ut.  1 S CHL .      Mar, P-i'i6.—  IL  li.  'J 6.    141 

the  WeiueNeck  Alp  and  the  Hohe  Pfad  (3445')  to  the  (SVi-  liri«.)  Almsec  (p.  128; 
red  marks;  guide  8  iT.,  needless);  another  (fati-iuini;")  by  the  Wilde  See  (olOO") 
and  the  Wildensee  Alp  to  (1-S  hrs.)  Alt-Aussee  (p.  146:  puide  from  Ebensee 
15  A'.).  From  the  Wildensee  Alp  the  Grosse  Woiiin(/  (67G0')  may  be  ascended 
in  2  hrs.  fguide  14  A".  •.  interestin-). 

The  Hohe  Schrott  (5850  is  ascended  from  Steinkogl  via  the  Gimbach 
Alp  (road  thus  far)  and  the  Dielau-Alpe  in  4' 2  hrs.  (fatiguing,  guide  9  A.  ; 
better  from  Ischl,  comp.  p.  143).  —  The  Bromberg  (540J';  attractive; 
guide  7  A".),  the  N.  spur  of  the  Hohe  Schritt,  is  ascended  fr.im  Steinkos:! 
via  the  Bromberg  Alp  in  3'/2  hrs.  —  Th  ■  Schonberg  (Wilde  Kogel^  68  5'; 
fine  view;  guide  12,  with  descent  to  Auasee  or  Ischl  14  A".;,  ascended 
from  Steinkogl  through  the  Traunweissenbach-Tal  in  6  hrs.,  is  fatiguing 
but  repaying  (cump.   p.  143). 

The  train  crosses  the  Trauniceissenhach.  '21'/.)  M.  Langwies  (inn 
and  cafe);  25  M.  Mitter-  Weissenbach  (1480';  to  Weissenbach  on  the 
Attersee,  p.  131).  Near  ls;'hl  t)ie  train  crosses  the  Traun. 

'28  M.  Ischl.  —  Eailway  Stations.  The  joint  station  (Restaurant) 
of  the  State  and  the  Salzkammergut  lines  lies  on  the  E.  side  of  Ischl. 
The  station  of  Kaltenbacf)  on  the  Salzkammergut  line  (p.  137)  is  conveniently 
used  for  the  W.  side  of  Ischl  and  for  excursions  to  St.  Wolfgang,  the 
Mondsee.  Salzburg,  etc. 

Hotels.  *Kaisebin  Elisabeth  (PI.  a),  80  R.  at  5-14,  B.  1.25,  pens. 
15-24,  omn.  1  A.,  with  the  Rathauskeller  Restaurant  (D.  3  A".),  *116tel 
HAi:fc:R  (PI.  I)),  charminglv  situated  on  a  hill  to  the  W  of  Ischl.  1(X)  R. 
at  5-'20  A.,  closed  in  winter,  both  of  the  first  class;  Post  (PI.  c).  R.  3-10, 
pens.  10-15  A.;  *Goli>kne3  Krecz  (PI.  d).  R.  3-15,  B.  1.35,  pens.  10-14  A'.; 
Hotel  Austria  (PI.  e).  Esplanade,  R.  3-4  A'.,  good;  Victokia  (PI.  f),  Pfarr- 
Str.  2.  R.  3-4,  pens.  8-12  A.;  Erzhekzog  Franz  Karl  fPl.  ^),  R.  2'/j-6, 
pens.  10-16  K.,  good;  -Kaiskkkkokk  (PI.  h),  R.  3.50-7,  B  1.23,  pens.  8-12  A,; 
the  last  five  with  garden-restaurants.  —  Goldnek  Stern  (P\.  i),  R.  from 
3  A^.,  plain  but  good;  Golueses  Uui-Eisiof  (PL  k),  Pfarrgasse  13,  R.  2-4  A'., 
with  restaurant;  *Batrischeb  Hof  (PI.  1);  Schwarzer  Auleb  (PI.  m), 
Grazer-Str.  10,  R.  1.80-3,  pens,  from  6  A.,  Kood,  Drei  Mouken  (PI.  n), 
GoLDNER  Ociis  (PI.  o),  these  three  at  Gries;  Zur  Neuen  Welt;  Sandwibt 
Stadt  Prag  (PI.  r),  both  Eglmoosgasse;  Zcm  Wilden  Mann  (PI.  p), 
Elisabeth-Str.  74;  Zhm  Staats  &  Lokal-Bahnhof  ;  Auekwastl's  Beauhaus 
RssTACBANT,  with  R.,  the  last  five  unpretending.  —  At  Kaltenbach  (see 
above),  1/2  ^I  to  the  W. :  -Hot. -Pens.  Rl'i>olkshohe  (PL  v),  finely  situated 
near  Kaltenbach  Station  (p.  143),  nine  houses  with  lOO  R.,  pens.  9-15  K. ; 
Hot.-Pens.  Habsbdrger  Hof  (PL  t);  Flora  (PL  v),  Lindau-Str.,  R.  3-10, 
pens.  8-12  A.  —  Hotels  Garnis  :  Rampauek  (PI.  w),  Post-Str.,  R.  2^/-z-bK.; 
Athen.  Edelweiss,  Kreuzplatz.  —  Hydropathic  Establishments  :  Dr.  Hertzka 
d:  Dr.  Winternitz  (PL  H),  ' '2  M.  from  the  end  of  the  Esplanade,  pens,  from 
62  A',  per  week;   Dr.  Emil  Wiener  (PL  x),  Kaltenbach-Str.  U,  pens.  12-20  A". 

Cafes.  Walter,  Atutria,  on  the  Esplanade;  Kur-Saal  (see  p.  142);  CaU 
Ramsauer  (see  above);  Rudolfshoh"  (see  above).  —  Confectioner:  Zauner, 
Pfarrgasse  7;  Dutch,  Kreuz-Platz  24. 

Theatre,  Kreuz-PIatz  (during  the  season).  —  Swimming  Bath,  on  the  left 
bank  uf  the  Ischl.  —  Gi/mnastixche  Heilan.^talt,  Kreuz-Platz  24;  JJi'.  Bulling's 
Inh'ila'orium,  Valerie-Str.  4;  Pneuiaatische  Ansialt,  Rudolfs-Park. 

Visitors'  Tax  (Eurtaxe).  Each  visitor  whose  stay  exceeds  one  day 
pays  a  daily  'Kurtaxe'  of  .50  h.  and  a  music-tax  of  30  h.  For  a  stay  of 
three  weeks  or  more  the  Kurtaxe  is  24  A",  (wife  12  A".,  children  less)  and 
the  music-tax  is  12  K.  (wife  9  A".,  children  less).  Visitors  ranked  in  the 
2ad  class  pay  less.  —  The  band  plays  twice  or  thrice  daily  in  the  Rudnlfs- 
Park,  the  Kur-Park,  or  on  the  Esplanade. 

Carriages.  From  the  station  to  the  town  or  vice  versa,  with  one  horse 
1  K.  20  A.,  two  horses  2  K. ;  at  night  1  E.  60  or  2  E.  m  h.  Drive  within  the 
town  SO  or  1  A".  tO  /».,  at  night  1  A".  40  or  2  E.  40  h.  —  To  HalUtatt  (21/2 hrs.), 
13  E.  20  h  or  22  A. ;  Gosav-Srhmied  (4  hrs.).  18  iT.  3U  h.  or  30  A.  30  A  ;  Weissen- 


142    11.  lirJ6.—Map,p.l30.      1«C11L.  JSaUlcmiwuryut. 

hath  oil  tbe  Attersee  ('iVii  hrs.),  14  or  25  K.    These  fares  iuulude  the  returu- 
journey  and  the  driver's  fee. 

English  Church  Service  iu  the  season  at  10.30  a.ui.  and  4  p.m. 

hchl  (1530'),  or  Bad  Iscfd^  the  central  point  of  tbe  .Sal/.kammer- 
j;ut,  beautifully  situated  on  a  peninsula  formed  by  the  Traun  and 
the  hchl,  is  a  highly  fashionable  bathing  and  summer  resort.  Pop. 
9655.  Besides  the  salt-baths  (which  contain  25  per  cent  of  salt^ 
there  are  mud,  sulphur,  pine-cone,  vapour,  and  other  baths,  iu 
addition  to  the  whey-cure  and  the  saline  and  sulphurous  drinking- 
springs.  Well  kept  walks,  with  shady  resting-places,  intersect  the 
beautiful  valley  in  all  directions. 

The  Bahnhof-Strasse  leads  from  the  station  past  the  Rudolfs- 
bad^  the  Rudolfs  -  Park ,  and  the  Post  ^  Telegraph  Office  to  the 
Parish  Church  (PI.  11),  built  under  Maria  Theresa ,  restored  in 
1877-80,  and  adorned  with  altar-pieces  by  Kupelwieser.  In  the 
Kaiser-Ferdinands-Platz,  to  the  S.  of  the  church,  are  the  Trinkhalle 
(PI.  5),  with  a  covered  promenade,  where  whey  and  mineral  water 
are  dispensed  in  the  morning,  and  beyond  it,  to  the  right,  the 
Giselahad  (PI.  1).  To  the  left  are  the  extensive  Salt  Works  (PI.  4) 
and  tlic  Salme  Vapour  Bath  (PI.  3\ 

Krom  the  Kaiser-Ferdinands-Platz  the  Pfarrgasse  leads  to  the  W. 
to  the  Franz-Karl-Platz,  which  contains  a  handsome  bron/,e  fountain 
ill  memory  of  the  parents  of  Emperor  Francis  Joseph  (Archduke 
Francis  Charles,  «l.  1878,  and  Archduchess  Sophie,  d.  1872),  and 
10  the.  Tranii  Bridge.  On  the  left  bank  of  the  Traun  at  this  point 
I'ocius  tUo.  Sophien- Esplanade,  with  its  pleasant  avenues  and  cafe. 
(Thence  by  the  Franzens- Alice  to  Kattenbach,  etc.,  sec  p.  143.)  — 
The  AVirer-Strasse,  in  which  is  a  colossal  bust  of  Dr.  Wirer  von  Retten- 
bach  (d.  1844),  who  tirst  brought  Ischl  into  notice,  leads  to  the  N. 
from  the  Franz-Karl-Platz  to  the  Kur-Park  and  the  handsome  Kur- 
haus.  Adjoining  the  swimming-school,  8min.  to  theN.  of  the  station, 
is  a  small  Museum  (adm,  on  week-days  9-12  and  2-5,  40 /i.),  with 
natural  history  specimens  and  other  objects  from  the  Salzkammergut. 

Walks.  The  Imperial  Villa,  with  its  beautiful  garden  and  ground? 
(no  admission  during  the  residence  of  the  family,  usually  from  July  to  Sep- 
tember). —  The  (IV2  M.)  Orosse  Schmalnau,  a  cafe  to  the  left  of  the  road 
to  Ebensee,  affords  good  views  of  Ischl;  we  return  by  the  (1  M.)  Gstdtten  Inn 
and  follow  the  brine-conduit  to  (IV2  M.)  Ischl.  —  The  'Sopfiien-  Doppel- 
blick  (cafe ;  view  of  Ischl,  the  Dachsteiu,  and  the  Wolfgang-Tal)  may 
be  reached  in  '/.:  br-  This  walk  may  be  prolonged  to  the  (V<  hr.)  Dach- 
stein-AnsicM  and  the  Hohemollern  Water/all  (usually  inconsiderable);  we 
return  either  to  the  right  by  Trenkelbach  (3/4  hr.),  or  to  the  left  through 
the  Jainzen-Tal  and  by  the  Gstatten  Inn  (1  hr.  to  Ischl).  —  Right  bank 
of  the  Traun:  ascent  of  the  Siriuskocfel  or  Ihmdskoijel  (lOfiC-,  Vv:  br-) ; 
finest  view  of  Ischl  and  its  environs  fmm  the  Kaiser-Franz-Josephs- Warte 
(small  restaurant).  —  Across  the  Sfeinfeld-Briicke  to  the  (V2hr.)  Eettenhach 
Mill  (cafe;  to  Aussee,  see  p.  143)  and  the  («/«  hr.)  Retteribach-Wildnis  (a 
pretty  ravine)  ;  return  through  the  Hubhunsl-Au  or  by  Sterzen''s  Aheridsitz  (fine 
view)  to  (3/4  hr.)  Ischl. 

To  the  W.  to  the  O/2  hr.)  Kalvarienberg  (1990*) ;  thence  to  the  left  to 
the  (V4  hr.)  Ahornbiihl  fcafe),  or  to  the  right,  (before  the  chapel)  by  the 
attractive  Kaiitr in- Elisabeth- Waldweg  to  (V2  hr.)  F/andl  (p.  136). 


SUzkummcrijul.  ISOllL.      Map,p.  136.~ IJ.  Kr^6.    143 

From  Gries  to  the  S.E.,  via  Sterten^s  Abtndsiiz  (p.  142)  and  tlie 
Kaiser-Fram-Jo»q>hs-Jubildum9-Weg  over  the  Hubkoffel,  then,  after  3/4  hr.. 
to  the  left  (guide-post)  through  wood  and  over  steep  pastures  to  the 
flW*  hr.)  Hoitenrad-Alpe  (3170*;  inn)  and  the  (20  min.)  Kolowraft-Hohe 
l3o20';  view).  We  may  descend  to  the  E  via  the  G.^chictndt-Alpe  to  the 
(IV4  hr.)  Rettenbach-WildniS3  (p.  142),  or  to  the  W.  to  the  salt-mine  and 
Perueck  (see  below). 

From  the  Esplanade  through  the  Franzens-AlUe  and  past  the  station 
oi  Kaltenbach  (p.  141;  to  the  right  is  the  H6t.-Restaurant  Rudolf shohe.  in 
the  grounds  near  which  are  monuments  to  Empress  Elizabeth  and  Job. 
Brahms)  to  the  Fiirst-Metternich-Platz  and  to  the  Villa  Waldeck,  where  we 
diverge  to  the  right  for  the  O/'hT.)  Kaiser-Franz- Josepfis-Platz;  or  we  pro- 
ceed beyond  the  Villa  Waldeck,  past  the  Cafe  Zierler,  to  the  ruin  of  (1  hr.) 
Wildenstein,  on  the  slope  of  the  Kater-Qebirge.  —  Via  the  Cafe  Zierler  and 
passing  above  the  Rudolf-Brunnen  (rfmta.)  to  flV*  hr.)  Lau/en  (p.  144).  — 
To  the  Nuiten-See  (igTO*),  !>/■.•  hr.  (carr.  8,  with  two  horses  12  A'.),  by  road 
from  Kaltenbach  to  Lindau^  then  to  the  left  (guide-post)  to  the  Inke 
(rfmts.)  at  the  fo' t  of  the  Hainzen  (see  below  •,  road  throu<;h  the  Sophien-Tal 
to  Aschau,  11/2  M.,  see  p.  136).  —  By  road  to  the  N.W.  via  Trenkelbach 
to  Kreutern  (inn),  or  by  train  to  Pfandl  (p,  136),  and  thence  into  the  Zimitz- 
Tal,  with  the  Zimitz- Wildnis  (inn)  and  the  Eii-Kapelle  {V;2hT.  from  Ischl). 
To  the  Ischl  Bait  Mine  {Ischler  Salzberg,  anCf),  11/2  hr.  (one-horse 
c9.Tr. '6  K.).  We  follow  the  road  to  .R«i7erdor/ (Bachwirt;  Biirenwirt).  and 
then  ascend  the  road  to  the  left  in  the  Sulzbach-Tal.,  passing  the  Sulz- 
bachttrub  (beyond  which  a  path  diverges  to  the  Valerie  -  B lick) ,  to  (3  M.) 
Pemeck  (Cafe  zum  Salzberg),  where  permission  to  visit  the  mine  is  |)rocurf'd 
at  the  mining-office  (3  persons  6^.  9U,  without  carr.  4  A".  80  ft.).  The  (25  min) 
mine,  an  inspection  of  which  takes  IV'.:  hr. ,  consists  of  12  horizontal 
shafts  or  galleries,  one  above  the  other.  The  brine,  which  is  conducted  to 
Kbensee  and  there  evaporated,  is  obtained  by  filling  the  different  chambers 
with  fresh  water.  After  4-6  weeks  it  becomes  highly  saturated  with  salt, 
and  is  then  drawn  off.  —  A  marked  path  (keeping  to  the  right  at  the 
small  chapel)  leads  from  the  mine  via  the  Rein/nlz  Alp(l^b')  to  the  (I'/ahr.) 
-Hiitteneck  Alp  (4065';  rfmts.),  which  affords  a  magnificent  view  of  the 
Dachslein,  the  Lake  of  Hallstatt,  etc.  Hence  by  the  Rossmoos  Alp  to  the 
Predigttuhl  (see  below)  in  ^/t  hr.  Descent  by  the  lAchtenecker  Alp  to  (lV2hr.) 
Goisern  (p.  144). 

Mountain  Excursions  (paths  all  marked  with  red;  guides,  Franz 
Furtner,  Matth.  Rdchenhauer,  Alois  Watzinger,  Joseph  Bromberger).  —  Ascent 
of  the  Zimitz  {Leonsberg-Zinken,  5720').  through  the  Zimitz- Qrdben  and  by 
the  Sehiitt  Alp  in  4  hrs.,  rather  fatiguing  (guide  7  K.):,  pretty  view  of  the 
Dachstein,  St.  Wolfgangs-See,  Mondsee,  and  .\ttersee.  —  The  Hohe  Schrott 
(5850'-,  guide  advisable,  S  K.).  highly  attractive,  is  ascended  in  4-41/2  hrs. 
via  the  Hohenau  Alp,  Halbweg  Alp,  "and  Mitter  Alp  (comp.  p.  141).  —  The 
Schonberg  (  WUde  Kogl,  6865'),  by  the  Reitenbach  Alp  (see  below)  in  71/2  hrs., 
with  guide  (12.fi'.),  is  laborious  but  repaying-,  extensive  view.  —  "The Hainzen 
(5370'),  via  the  Eater  Alp  in  3V2  hrs.  (6  A".);  descent  on  the  N.  via  the 
Karl  Alp  to  the  Nussen-See  (see  abive)  and  (3  hrs.)  Aschau  (p.  136;  guide 
8  A'.),  or  on  the  W.  via  the  Rosskogel  (5450')  to  the  Ahoi-nfpld  Alp  and  (3  hrs.) 
the  station  of  Wacht  (p.  136).  —  The  Predigstuhl  (Torlwand;  4195'),  from 
the  (IV2  hr.)  salt-mine  via  the  Rossmoos  Alp  in  V/-2  hr.,  op  by  the  Hiitleneck 
Alp  (see  above)  in  2  hrs.  (guide  2  K.  60  /».),  easy  and  attractive.  Descent  to 
Ouisern  (I'/s  hr.),  see  p.  144.  —  The  Sandling  (5630')  is  ascended  by  a  marked 
path  in  5V3  hrs.  (guide  8  A".),  via  the  Hiitteneck  Alp,  Raschberg  Alp,  and  Vordere 
Sandling  Alp  (attractive;  comp.  p.  147).  —  The  Rettenkogel  (SSiJCf),  ascended 
tVom  the  Wacht  (p.  136)  through  the  Schiffau-Tal  and  via  the  Sonntagfkar 
Alp  in  3V2  hrs.  (guide  6  A'.),  is  a  curiously  shaped  mountain  commanding 
a  fine  view. 

Fkom  Ischl  to  Alt-Acsskk  direct,  by  a  new  road  following  the  brine- 
conduit  (4V2  hrs.  on  foot ;  attractive).  We  ascend  the  Rettenbarh-Tal  (p.  142) 
to  the  (l»/4  br.)  Rettenbach  Alp  (2090*;  rfmts.  at  the  forester's),  at  the  S- 
base  of  the  Hohe  Schrott,  then   enter  the  Strubeck  ravine  by  means  of  a 


144    //.  Uoutt  i'7.  (JUlSEIvN.  Salzkutnnttrguf. 

luunel  iu  the  rock,  cross  the  Ahornberg-Steg,  and  proceed  past  the 'Solcn- 
ftuben'  of  Nagelsteg  and  Brunnkogelvvald,  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Blaa-Alpe  (ca. 
3110';  inn),  which  commands  a  view  of  the  Loser  (p.  147).  We  fheuce 
descend  in  1  hr.,  via  Ramsau  and  through  the  Angatbach-Tal,  to  (11  M.) 
Alt-Aiusee  (p.  146). 

Fbom  Iscul  to  the  'Sohafbekg,  a  charming  excursion  for  half-a-day 
(not  to  be  missed),  see  p.  135;  return-ticket,  3rd  cl.  12  K.^  excursion-ticket 
(comp.  p.  133)  6  K.  iOh.  —  To  Aussee,  see  R.  27;  to  Hallstatt  and  Gosau^ 
see  R.  28.  —  To  Weisietibach  on  the  Attersee  (p.  131)  motor-omnibus  (3  A'.) 
thrice  daily  in  summer  in  3/4  hr.,  via  Mitter- Weissenbach. 

27.  From  Ischl  to  Aussee. 

21  JI.  Austrian  State  Railway  in  1-1 V*  hr.  (S  K.  40,  2  K.,  1  A'.  10  A.; 
express  4  K.  90,  3  JT.,  1  K.  GO  h.). 

Jschl  (1530'),  see  p.  141.  The  train  (views  to  the  right)  crosses 
to  the  right  bank  of  the  Traun,  skirts  the  base  of  the  Siriuskogel 
(p.  142),  and  recrosses  the  Traun.  —  3  M.  Laufen.  The  picturesque 
village  (1570'^  Weisses  Rossi,  with  garden,  good;  Krone)  lies  on 
the  opposite  bank,  1/4  M.  to  the  S.  The  rapids  of  the  Traun  here 
are  called  the  'Wilde  Laufen'.  Footpath  to  Ischl,  seep.  143.  The 
Ldufencr  i]^o//e  (2430';  •V4hr.;  marked  path)  is  a  good  point  of  view. 
— •  The  train  again  crosses  the  Traun.  5  M.  Anzenau  (Inn  zuin 
iiamsfeld).  On  the  opposite  bank  lies  Obcr- Weissenbach  (Petter; 
Schilcher),  with  extensive  stores  of  timber. 

Abijut  1^4  hr.  up  the  Weissenbach- Tal  is  the  Ghorinsky-Klause  (2055' j, 
;t  large  dam  with  three  sluice-gates,  built  to  accumulate  the  water  of  the 
W'viisenbach  sufficiently  to  float  timber  down  to  the  Traun,  but  now  no 
longer  used  for  that  purpose.  —  A  shady  path  ascends  to  the  left  behind 
Pdtter's  inn  to  (li/j  hr.)  the  Hochmut  {Jochwand;  2800'),  which  affords 
a  charming  view.  —  "The  Hochkalmberg  or  Kahlenberg  (6010';  see  below)  is 
a-icended  in  4  hrs.  via  the  Hochmuth  (see  above)  and  the  Scharten-Alpe.  — 
The  attraciive  ascent  of  the  Gamsfeld  (6U40';  7  hrs.,  with  guide;  see  p.  J51) 
leads  via  the  Chorinsky-Klause  and  the  Eohe  Knall  Alp,  and  along  the 
Breltkogel  (5216')  and  the  Jdgerkogel  (6035'). 

The  valley  expands.  On  the  right  is  the  Hochkalmberg,  on  the 
left  the  Sarstein  (p.  149).  —  6  M.  Goisern(1630';  "Petier,  R.  1.50- 
5  K.  ;  *Gois€r€r  Miihle,  with  swimming-bath  and  cafe,  R.  2-4  K.  ,• 
Ramsauer,  R.  2-10  K. ;  Zur  Wartburg;  Bar,  R.  2-b  K.),  a  consid- 
erable village  (1200inhab.),is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  About 
1  M.  to  the  N.  is  the  Erzherzogin- Marie- Valerie- Bad  (R.  2-4,  pens, 
from  7  K.),  with  sulphurous  and  iodine  springs. 

ExcDRsiONS  (guide,  Jos.  EUmer).  Pretty  walk  alonp  the  Ramsau  road 
to  (1  M.)  the  Cafi  turn  GrUnen  Wald.  —  Ascent  of  the  Predigstuhl  (4195') 
via  the  Lichteneck  Alp  in  21/2  hrs.,  p.  143.  —  The  •Hiitteneck  Alp  (4065'; 
p.  143)  is  ascended  hence  in  3  hrs.  via  the  Krieimon  Alp  (marked  path,  f(jr 
the  most  part  shady) ;  the  descent  may  be  made  to  (2  hrs.)  Isihl  or  (3  hrs.) 
Aussee  (guide  not  indispensable).  —  The  Hochkalmberg  (eOlC/)  is  ascended 
via  the  Ram-^au  and  the  Trockerton  Alp  and  Scharlen  Alp  (rfmts.)  in  4- 
472  hrs.  (guide  6  A.).  Descent  via  Iglmoos  Alp  to  Gosau  2-2V2  hrs.  Or 
we  may  proceed  from  the  Scharten  Alp  via  the  Hohe  Knall  Alp  to  the 
(S'/a  hrs.  ;^  guide  12  A'.)  top  of  the  Gamsfeld  (comp.  p.  151),  and  descend 
thence  via  the  Angerkar  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Russbach  (p.  151).  or  through  the 
Weissenbach -Tal  to  Sirobl  (p.  136).  —  Sarstein  (B470';  p.  149),  marked  path 
in  4'/^  hrs. 


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From  Siambach^  1  M.  to  the  S.  of  Goisern,  the  old  Potschen  road  ascends 
ti»  the  left  via  St.  Agaia  and  the  Potschenhdhe  (3220')  t(  (10  M.)  Aussee 
(footpath  tc»  Alt-Au8see  to  the  left,  at  the  Bachtcirt,  see  p.  146). 

8  M.  Steeg  (_*Goldne3  Scbiff;  Zauner's  Inn,  at  Au,  well  spoken 
ofj,  at  the  N.  end  of  the  Lake  of  Hallstatt  (p.  148).  On  the  lake, 
at  the  efflux  of  the  Traun,  is  the  Vienna  siimtner-camp  lor  boys. 
The  train  skirts  the  E.  bank  of  the  lake,  the  line,  50'  above  the 
water,  having  been  hewji  at  places  in  the  precipitous  rocks  of  the 
Sarstein  (^p.  149).  11  M.  Gosaumuhle  (-p.  150;  ferry  in  13  min.  to 
the  W.  bank,  20  ft.).  The  train  passes  through  a  short  tunnel  and 
crosses  the  deep  Wehrgraben.  13  M.  Hallstatt;  the  station  is  oppo- 
site the  village  of  that  name  (p.  148).  We  then  pass  to  the  rear  of 
the  small  chateau  of  Grub^  with  its  four  towers.  —  14*/2  M.  Ober- 
tratin  (Zum  Sarstein)^  at  ^he  S.E.  angle  of  the  Lake  of  Hallstatt 
(p.  148j. 

A  carriage-road  runs  round  the  S.  hank  of  the  lake  to  the  Lahn  and 
(1  hr )  Hallstatt,  see  p.  149.  —  To  Aussee  over  the  Koppen  (2200';  3  hrs.),  a 
pleasant  walk,  chiefly  through  wood.  A  visit  to  the  Kopptnbruller-Edhle  (in 
the  Briilleiffraben,  to  the  left  below  the  road,  4  M.  from  Obertraun)  is  interest- 
ing in  spring  only,  when  the  brook,  which  rushes  in  a  subterranean  course 
through  the  cavern,  is  swollen  by  melting  snoAv  (guide  and  torches  requisite). 

The  line,  relaid  at  a  higher  level  after  the  floods  of  1897,  runs 
through  the  wild  and  narrow  Koppen  -  TaL.  It  passes  through  a 
tunnel  and  crosses  the  foaming  Traun  three  times.  The  gorge  ex- 
pands, and  we  soon  reach  (21  M.)  the  station  of  Aussee  (2090'; 
Hot.  Bahnhof,  R.  1-3  K.;  Railway  Restaurant),  at  Unter-Kainisch 
(salt-works),  1  M.  to  the  S.  of  the  town. 

Aussee.  —  Hotels.  'Kaiseu  vox  Ostkkbeicu  (Hackixgek),  11.  3-6,  pens. 
10-14  E.,  onui.  6J  h. ;  'Ekzherzog  Franz  Kakl  (Post).  R.  3-6,  pens.  10-12  K. ; 
Ekzuekzog  J.jhanx,  opposite  the  Kurhans,  R.  3-4.50.  pen".  8-12  K..  good; 
Sonne,  R.  2-8  A'. ;  Wilder  Mann,  R.  l.mS  K.  ;  Hot.  Hdemer,  Ischler- 
Str.  81 ;  Hot  zcm  Touristen,  plain;  Blaue  Tkacbe.  pi  .in;  Rossl,  R.  120- 
2  A'. ;  Stadt  WiEN,  next  the  Kurhau'^  well  spoken  of.  —  'Pens.  Hurscu, 
on  the  Alt-Ausseer  Promenade,  R.  3  30-14.30  pens.  13.^0-24.20  A".;  Pens; 
8zamvald,  Ischler  Str.,  pens.  7-10  A'.;  Pens.  Eichelhof,  Bahnhof-Strasae.  — 
Ca/i  Vesco,  in  the  Kurhaus-Platz  and  at  Piaunfalk. 

Kluhals,  with  cafd,  reading-room,  etc.  —  Visitors"  Tax  for  a  short 
stay  60  h.  per  day,  for  a  stay  of  more  than  a  fortni;2;ht  14  K. 

Baths  of  all  kinds  in  the  Kaiser-  Fram- Josefs- Bad ^  Bahnhof-Str. 
Vitzthum,  Haupt-Str.  145;  in  the  Kur-Anstalt  Alpenheim  (p.  146),  etc.  — 
Swimming-baths  on  the  Traun. 

Carriage  from  the  station  to  the  town  lA'.  60.  with  two  horses  2  j^.40/^.,• 
to  the  Grundlsee,  or  to  Alt-Au.spee,  3  A.  60  A.  or  6  A".,  there  and  back,  with 
stay  of  1  hr.,  6  A.  or  9A'.  20/i.  (from  the  station,  7  or  11  A);  to  Gossl  via 
Grundlsee  and  back,  with  stav  of  1  hr.,  8  A.  60  h.  or  13  A.  (each  additional 
hour's  stay  1  A.  20  A.  or  2  A.).     These  fares  include  the  driver's  fee. 

Guides.  Alois  and  Mich.  Grieshofer,  Franz  Angerer,  Matth.  Oasperl  and 
Joh.  HUdl  at  Aussee,  Joh.  and  Alois  Wimmer  at  Alt-Aussee,  Alois  Pressl  at 
<Trundlsee  (key-plan  to  the  system  of  marked  paths  exhibited  in  the  Kurhaus). 

Aussee  (2135'),  aStyrian  market-town  (IGOOinhab.),  charmingly 
situated  on  the  Traun,  is  much  visited  as  a  watering-place  (salt- 
baths  ,  etc.)  and  summer-resort.  Close  to  the  town  are  fine  pine- 
woods,  traversed  by  pleasant  walks.  The  small  Spital-Kirche  contains 

ISaeuekek^s  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  10 


140    II.  li.l'7.  —  Map,j>.  114.     AUSSEE.  SuUkummcryul. 

a  good  oarly-Cierujan  winged  altar-piece  of  14 i'J.  A  little  to  the  N., 
on  the  road  to  Alt-Aussee  (sec  below ),  is  the  *Kur~Anstalt  Alpen- 
Iteiitt  (hydropathic  establishment,  with  various  baths;  pens.  9-15  A'.), 
open  from  15th  May  to  30th  Sept.,  and  about  1/2  ^1-  farther  on,  at 
Praunfalk,  is  the  *Bade-H6tel  Elisabeth  (R.  3-6," board  8  K.). 

Shout  Walks.  Eur-Park  and  Mecsiry  Promenade.^  adjoining  the  Kur- 
liaus ;  Wildleiteu  and  Schvodbenwald  Promenade.,  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Alt- Aussec-Tniun;  thence  via  the  Erzherzog-Johann  Promenade  to  the 
Sixlleiten  ( '/«  br.),  which  affords  a  good  survey  of  the  environs.  Elisabeth 
Promenade  and  Payer  Promenade^  on  the  way  to  Alt-Aussee  iCaf6  Vesco, 
in  the  Praunfalk,  20  min.  to  the  N.).  —  To  the  Tauscherin  and  the  Dichter- 
ruhe,  »/<  M.  to  the  S.-,  to  the  N.  via  the  shady  Cramer  Promenade  to  the 
C/j  hr.)  Cafi  Loitzl  in  Ober- Tressen ,  with  fine  view  of  the  Dachstein : 
thence  through  wood  to  the  Bdrenmoos  (1/4  hr.)  and  the  Fuchsstein-Blick 
('/■J  hr.),  or  to  the  GrundUee  (1  hr. ;  p.  147j;  to  the  S.E.  to  (V2  hr.)  S(.  Leon- 
/lafd,  with  its  old  church  (rfmts.  from  the  sacristan);  to  the  W.  to  the  (2/4 hr.) 
^Vasner.,  to  the  N.W.  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Schmidgut,  both  with  cafes  and  views. 

Mountain  Ascents.  A  path,  indicated  by  yellow  marks,  ascends  via  the 
\yasner  (see  above)  in  2V2  hrs.  to  the  P/ei/erin  Alp  (3280'),  on  the  E.  slope 
of  the  Sarstein  (guide  2  A".,  unnecessary).  —  The  "Sarstein  (6470';  A^jz- 
;■)  hrs. ;  guide  6  A.)  is  ascended  by  red-marked  paths  leading  via  the  Wasner 
(see  above)  through  the  Knappenwald  and  over  the  Scharte  (5640')  above  the 
Lower  Sarstein  Alp  (p.  149),  whence  a  path  ascends  to  the  left  to  the  (^/h  hr.) 
summit.  —  The  Rotelstein  (5'280')  is  easily  ascended  in  3  hr.s.  (guide  6  A.); 
r.iad  via  Sl.Leonhard  (see  above)  and  Anger  to  (Ibr.)  Struussenlal,  on  the 
Padling- Sattel  (p.  566).  then  by  a  path  (red  marks)  to  the  left  via  the  Lang- 
mooi  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top.  —  The  Zinken  (6090')  is  another  easy  and 
attractive  ascent  of  SVz  hrs.  (red  marks)  from  Unter-Kainisch  (p.  145)  via 
liie  Handler  Alp  (guide  5  A.). 

To  Alt- Alssee  [2^2  ^1-);  ^  drive  of  V2  ^r-  [carriages,  see 
l>.  145);  omnibus  thrice  daily  from  the  railway- station,  in  1  hr. 
(I  A'.).  The  road  (the  Elisabeth  Promenade  and  Payer  Tromenadc 
preferable  for  walking;  l'/4  hr.)  ascends  the  wooded  valley  of  the 
Ali-Aussee  Traun,  which  it  crosses  thrice,  passing  a  mill,  to  Alt- 
Aussee  (2360';  Kitzerhof,  with  garden-restaurant;  Brunthaler,  with 
baths,  K.  2-8  A".,  plain  but  good;  Griiner  Baum;  Pens.  Nassau; 
Bachwirt).  About  1/2  M.  farther  on  is  Fischerndorf  (2352':  *h6t€l 
am  Ste  &  Park- Hotel- Pens.  Seehaus,  R.  3  K.  60-14,  board  7-8  A'.),  a 
favourite  summer-resort  on  the  charming  *Alt-AuBsee  Lake  (2320'; 
2  M.  long  and  72^-  broad),  overshadowed  by  the  precipitous 
Trisselwand  on  theE.,  the  Tressenstein  on  the  S.,  the  Loser  on  the 
N.,  and  the  Sandling  on  the  W.  A  trip  in  a  small  boat  (obtained 
at  t!ie  Hotel  am  See)  should  not  be  omitted.  Swimming-bath 
beside  the  sluice  at  the  S.W.  end  of  the  lake  (ferry  AO  h.). 

KxcLKsioNs.  The  Seevciese  (on  foot  along  the  ^\  bank  3/4  hr.,  by  boat 
',•2  hr.),  a  meadow  at  the  N.E.  end  (restaurant),  commands  a  view  of  the 
Dachstein.  Thence  we  may  proceed  through  wood  to  (1  hr.)  the  O'ais- 
knechtstein,  affording  a  good  view  of  the  lake  and  the  Dachstein.  From 
the  Seewiese  we  may  return  by  the  Erzherzog  Franz  Earl  Promenade  along 
the  S.  bank  of  the  "lake  tu  (l'/*  br.)  Alt-Aussee.  —  To  the  W.  a  shady 
promenade  leads  to  the  ('/•_'  hr.)  I'uchsbauer  (inn),  with  charming  survey  of 
the  Alt-Aussee  valley,  the  Dachstein,  etc.  Thence  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  ruin  of 
Pflindsberg,  with  a  small  waterfall  (usually  dry  in  summer),  or  (preferable) 
via  Lichtertberg  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Bachwirt  (restaurant)  at  Lupitsch,  afid  by 
the  Ischl  road  past  the  Schmidgut  (view)  to  (IV4  hr.)  Aussee.  —  To  the 
Aussee  Salt  Mine  on  the  Sandling,  1  hr.  •,  adm.  2  A.  each  person,  duration 


Sa'.ikaimncTtjH'..    GKLfNDLSKE.     Map,p.  144.  — lI.RrJ!.    147 

of  visit  1  hr.  Tiie  JJo/ie  UriHdlmt/  (063U'j  may  be  asceuJed  from  tlic  luiiu-. 
in  '2Vi  hrs.  with  guide  (6A'.J,  by  a  path  provided  with  wire-ropes  at  the 
steepest  points  (p.  143).  —  The  •Loser  (6020';  4  hrs. ;  guide  6  K.),  an  ad- 
mirable point  ii{  view,  presents  nn  difficulty.  From  the  Hotel  am  See  we 
follow  the  road  up  the  Flvderg raheii  for  25  miu.,  then  diverge  by  a  bridle- 
path ascending  to  the  right,  past  a  spring,  to  the  (23,4  hrs.)  Angst  Alp 
(472o')  and  the  (V4  hr.)  Loser-Biilte  (4920' •,  inn  in  summer).  The  summit 
(1  hr.  more)  commands  an  extensive  and  beautiful  view.  A  shorter  but 
steep  rjute  a-cends  to  the  right  from  the  Alt-Aussee  church  to  the  Lo.'^er- 
Hiitte  in  3  hrs.  —  The  *Br&uningzinken  (6200'),  reached  in  2  hri.  from 
the  Loser-Hiitte  by  a  path  leading  past  the  little  Augsi-See  (5360')  and  the 
Brduning  Alp.  enjoys  a  still  more  comprehensive  panorama.  —  From  Alt- 
Aussee  to  IschL  via  the  Rettenbach-Tal,  see  p.  144;  via  the  Wildemee  to  the 
Offensee  and  Ebemee,  see  p.  141. 

Feom  Alt  -  Alssee  to  the  Geusdlsee  ,  direct,  across  the  Battel . 
2'/2  hrs.  (guide  2  K.  40  A.,  unnecessary).  The  path  (marked)  leads  to  the 
right  from  the  Seeklause,  at  the  S.W.  end  of  the  Alt-Aussee  lake  and 
ascends  (for  the  most  part  blasted  through  the  rock,  but  quite  safe)  the 
Sleigwand  to  the  (iVi  hr.)  Tressen-Sattel  (3140';  Caft  Kaum ;  line  view). 
The  path  then  descends  through  meadows  and  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hot. 
Schraml.  An  easy  ascent  of  »  4  hr.  leads  from  the  saddle  to  the  W.  to 
the  Tressenstein  {i^^')\  equally  attractive  but  fatiguing  C-'/a  hrs. ;  path 
marked)  is  the  ascent  of  the  Tr'isselwand  (5815'),  to  the  N.E.  —  .\  still  easier 
route  leads  from  Alt-Aus^-ee  via  the  Dachslein-Blick,  the  Ca/e  Loitzl  (p.  146), 
and  the  Cramer  Promenade  to  the  (1V2-2  hrs.)  Grundlsee. 

From  Au.xsee  to  the  Grundlsbk,  3  M.  to  the  Seeklause  [car- 
riages, p.  145;  omnibus  from  the  Kurtaus-Platz  in  ^/ihT.,  fare 
1  A'.).  The  roai  leads  for  the  most  part  through  wood,  on  the  left 
bank  of  the  Orundlaee  Traun,  to  the  (-^  M.)  Seeklause  (restaurant). 
^Valkers  should  follow  the  Rebenburg  Promenade  along  the  Traun 
( 1  hr.)  or  the  shaded  path  via  the  Cafe'  Loitzl  and  the  Cramer  Pro- 
menade (l'/-.'hx,).  About  •^/4  M.  short  of  the  Klause  stands  the 
*HoUl  BeUerue  (U,  3-6,  pens.  9-14  AT.),  with  a  terrace  overlooking 
the  lake.  A  steamboat  plies  6  times  daily  from  the  Klause  via 
Schraml  (see  below)  to  Gijssl.  at  the  head  of  the  lake  (^o  ^r. ;  fare 
90  A.).  The  road  runs  along  the  N.  hank  of  the  lake,  passing  the 
Stockl  Inn,  to  the  {^U  y^)* Hotel  Schraml  (R.  2-5  K.,  with  salt  and 
lake  baths),  a  charming  point  of  view.  It  next  leads  past  the  (2  M.) 
Ladner  Inn  to  (I72  M.)  the  Restaurant  Veit.  in  Gossl,  8  miu.  from 
the  steamboat- pier.  The  *GruiidlBee  (2325'),  3^/4  M.  long  and 
V2  M.  wide,  is  enclosed  by  wooded  mountains  and  abounds  in  fish. 
The  E.  background  is  formed  by  the  bare  precipices  of  the  Tote 
Gebirge.  From  the  Restaurant  Veit  a  rough  road  skirts  the  base  of 
the  perpendicular  Gosslwand  to  (1  M.)  the  beautiful  *Toplit2-See 
('2350'J.  IV4  M.  long,  with  two  waterfalls  (boat  across  in  25  min.). 
About  1/4  M.  farther  on  lies  the  sequestered  Kammer-See  (2360'),  in 
a  gran  i  situation  at  the  base  of  the  Tote  Gebirge.  This  'Drei-Seen- 
Tour',  or  tonr  of  the  three  lakes,  makes  a  very  charming  excursion 
(from  the  Klause  to  the  Kammer-See  and  back,  3  hrs. ;  fare  there 
and  back,  including  the  row  across  the  Toplitz-See,  2  K.  70  h., 
from  Schraml's  Inn  2  K.  SOh.;  small  fee  to  the  ferryman).  About 
1  M.  to  the  W.  of  G0S8I  is  the  Ranft-Muhle^  beside  a  picturesque 
fall  of  the  Ziynitz. 

JO* 


1 48    //.  li.  2S.  —  Mail,  p.  111.      II  ALLSTAT'I".     Sidzkammvrijul. 

Tlic  exploratinii  (if  the  Tote  Uebirge  is  intcrestiiif;  Imt  attended  with 
latigue.  From  Gossl  (p.  147)  a  path  indicated  by  red  marks  fguide  6  M. 
not  indispensable  for  experts)  ascends  to  the  (S'/-^  hrs.)  Gvosse  Lahngaiirj- 
See  (olOU'),  and  thence  past  the  Kleiue  Lahngang-See  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  Elm- 
Jagdhaus,  a  club-hut  in  the  Elmgvuhe  (5260';  12  mattresses),  whence  the 
Wilde  G'dssl  (6660)  may  be  ascended  by  a  marked  path  in  I1/2  hr.  From 
the  club-hut  we  may  proceed  to  the  ('/'^  hr.)  Elm-See  (5480  and  thence 
via  the  liotkogel  and  the  Schneetal  to  (5  hrs.)  the  summit  of  the  Grosxe 
Friel  (S250'-,  a  fatiguing  ascent),  and  down  to  (3  hrs.)  Stoder  (p.  562). 

From  Giissr.  to  Stoder  over  the  Salzsteig  (8-9  hrs.;  guide  16  K.),  im 
inlercstiny;  route  for  experts.  We  proceed  (blue  way-marks)  via  the 
iSchwecken  Alp  to  the  Salza-Tal,  ascend  the  Salzsteig  to  the  Oedeni  Al}), 
cross  the  Oederer-Torl  (5210')  to  the  Gross-See  and  the  Tauplitz  Alp.,  on  the 
picturesque  Steyver  See  (refuge-hut,  see  p.  566)  and  reach  the  Schuarze  See 
(see  p.  562),  where  the  route  joins  that  from  Klachau  via  Tauplitz. 

Railway  from  Aussee  to  Stainach  and  Selztal,  see  R.  96. 


28.  From  Ischl  to  Hallstatt  and  to  Abtenau  and 
Golling  via  Gosau. 

R.MLWAY  to  (13  M.)  Hallstatt  station  in  40-45  minutes.  —  Steajiboat 
l«etween  the  station  and  town  of  Hallstatt  in  7  min.,  in  connection  with 
each  train  (fare  50,  return  80^.).  Railway  and  steamboat  tickets  are  issued 
at  the  Hotel  Kainz  in  Hallstatt.  —  Omnibus  (9  seats)  between  Hallstatt 
and  Gosau-Schmied  every  morning  in  summer  in  272  hrs.,  returning  in  the 
afternoon;  fare  3if.,  there  and.  back  4  A".  Another  omnibus  plies  daily  in 
summer  from  Gosaumiihl  to  Gosau  (Brandwirt)  and  Gosau-Schmied  in 
ca.  2  hrs.  (fare  8,  there  and  back  4  A".);  and  a  third  from  Gosaumiihl  to 
the  Brandwirt  every  afternoon  in  lV-2  br.,  returning  early  next  morning 
in  l'/4  hr.  (fare  2,  there  and  back  3  A.).  —  One-horse  carr.  from  Ischl  to 
Hallstatt  in  2V2  brs..  13  A.  20  A.,  two-horse  carr.  22  A.;  to  Gosau  (Brand- 
wirt) in  3V2  brs.,  14  A.  30  or  2i  A.  60  h. ;  to  Gosau-Schmied  in  4  hrs.,  16  A.  30 
or  28  A'.  60 /i.  (driver's  fee  included).  Carr.  from  Hallstatt  or  from  Gosau- 
muhl  to  Gosau-Schmied  and  back,  16  A'.,  with  two  horses  24 A'.,  from 
Steeg  (Goldnes  Schiff)  14  or  22  A.  (fee  included).  —  Diligence  from  Gosau 
to  Abtenau  dailv  in  3  hrs.  (3  A.  40  h.)  ;  from  Abtenau  to  Golling  twice 
daily  in  2V4  hrs'.  (2  A.  60  h.).  Two-horse  carr.  from  Gosau  to  Golling  36  A. 
One-horse  carr.  from  Gosau  (Brandwirt)  to  Abtenau  12  A".;  from  Abtenau 
to  Golling  8  A.,  and  1  A".  20  A.  to  the  driver;  two-horse  14-16  A.,  and  2  A. 
to  the  driver.  From  Golling  io  Abtenau,  one-horse  carr.  9,  two-horsi 
16  K. ;  to  Gosau-Schmied  22  or  40  A'.  ,•  to  Hallstatt  32  or  60  A. 

Railway  from  Ischl  to  (13  M.)  Hallstatt  station,  see  pp.  144,  145. 
Tlie  *Lake  of  Hallstatt  (1620'),  which  is  5  M.  long  and  i/2-lV4^^- 
broad,  is  bounded  on  three  sides  by  lofty  mountains  (E.  the  Sarstein ; 
S.  the  Krippcnstein,  Zwolferkogel,  and  llirlatz;  AV.  the  Plasscn, 
(Josauhals,  and  Ramsauer  Gebirge). 

Hallstatt  {*H6tel  Kainz,  with  terrace  on  the  lake,  R.  3-6,  D.  4, 
pens.  7-12  K.;  Gruner  Baum,  R.  1  K.  20  /i.-3,  pens.  5-8  K. ;  Zur 
Simonyh'dtte  ,  R.  i  K.  QOh.-l  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Adler,  Lamm, 
Loitzl,  Anker,  unpretending),  a  village  with  800  inhal).  (Va  Prot.), 
lies  within  very  narrow  limits  between  the  hillside  and  the  lake.  In 
the  middle  of  the  village  the  Miihlbach  forms  a  waterfall.  The  Parish 
Church  contains  an  altar  in  carved  wood  of  the  15th  cent. ;  numerous 
tikulls  are  preserved  in  the  ossuary  (fee).  The  Protestant  Church  is 
modern.    In  the  former  'GefaiiL'nii^haus",   or  prison,  an  old  biiildinL' 


Saltkammergut.     HALLSTATT.     Map,p.144.  — II.  n.2S.    149 

partly  liewii  out  of  the  solid  rock,  is  a  small  Museum  (open  8-12 
and  1-G;  adm.  40  h.),  with  two  Celtic  graves  and  other  local  anti- 
quities. A  road  leads  to  the  S.  to  (2/4  M.)  the  Lahn  (inns),  a  small 
plain  formed  by  the  alluvial  deposits  of  the  Waldbach^  with  the  Salt 
Works.  The  Kalvarienberg  ('Vesper-Blick'),  10  min.  higher,  com- 
mands a  good  view. 

ExcDRsioNS.  —  The  Rudolfs-Turm  C2800'),  occupied  by  the  manager  of 
the  mine,  is  reached  by  a  good  zigzag  path  in  50  min.  from  the  market- 
place. An  inscription  by  a  bench,  halfway  up,  dated  1504,  records  that  the 
mines  were  visited  in  that  year  by  Emp.  3Iaximilian.  The  bench  in  front 
affords  a  One  view  of  the  lake.  Excavations  made  since  1846  have  bmu^'ht 
to  light  an  ancient  burial-ground  in  the  vicinity.  The  graves  (of  which 
about  2000  have  been  opened)  are  probably  those  of  Celtic  salt-miners  of 
the  3rd  or  4th  cent.  B.  ('.  Numerous  relics,  especially  bronze  ornamouts, 
have  been  discovered.  The  mfi.st  important  of  these  are  now  in  the  Im- 
perial Museum  at  Vienna  and  in  the  Museum  Francisco- Carolinum  at 
Linz ;  but  there  are  also  a  few  in  the  Hallstatt  Museum  (see  above).  —  Tlio 
mining-offices  and  the  entrance  to  the  Hallstatt  Salt  Mine  (3675')  arv 
reached  in  2/4  hr.  more.  A  visit  to  the  interior  lakes  about  1  hr.  (comp. 
p.  143;  tickets  of  adm.  at  the  offices:  1  pers.  3  K.  30,  2  pers.  i  K.  20, 
3  pers.  i  K.  80 /».).  The  descent  may  be  made  down  the  Oangsleig  (red 
way -marks;  guide  unnecessary)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Waldbach-Strub.  —  Path 
by  the  brine-conduit  to  the  (1  hr.)  Gosau-Zwang.  see  p.  150.  We  ascend 
to  the  right  by  a  somewhat  steep  path  beyond  the  Roman  Catholic  cemetery 
(20  min.);  or' we  may  start  from  the  Rudolfs-Turm. 

The  Waldbach-Strub  ('2060'),  in  the  wooded  Ech<rn-rnl,  1  hr.  to  the 
.S.W.  of  Hallstatt,  is  precipitated  in  three  leaps  from  a  lieisiht  of  305'  throuy,h 
a  cleft  in  the  rocks.  The  path  leads  to  the  right  from  the  Lahn  (see  above), 
passes  (V-2  hr.)  Croatia's  Inn  and  the  (10  min.)  Jnn  zur  Gn'inen  Wiese.,  and 
finally  ascend.s  to  the  right  to  C^O  min.)  a  point  of  view  opposite  the  fall. 
The  Schleier  Fall,  of  about  eijual  height,  descends  into  the  same  abyss.  — 
A  picturesque  path  ('Malerweg')  leads  along  the  right  bank  of  the  Wald- 
bach  from  Croaito's  Inn  (see  above)  to  the  Lahn  and  back  to  Hallstatt. 

A  road  leads  from  the  Lahn  along  the  S.  bank  of  the  lake  through 
the  Hirsehau,  passing  the  Hirschbrunn  and  the  Kettel  (two  intermittent 
springs),  to  Winkl  and  fl  hr.)  Obevtrann  (p.  145).  About  1  hr.  from  the 
Lahn  (path  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  route  to  the  Kalvarien-Berg) 
i.s  the  flirtchnu  Alp,  affording  the  best  view  of  the  lake. 

MoiNTAiN  Ascents  (guides,  Franz  Unterberger,  G.  Grill,  Joh.,  Alois, 
Jos.,  and  I.eop.  Seelhaler,  Franz  Fnckne).  —  From  Hallstatt  to  the  JJintere 
Gotau-See  (S  hrs.;  guide  12  JT.,  convenient),  fatiguing  but  repaying.  A 
red-marked  path  diverges  tn  the  right  from  the  Kaiser-Franz-.Tosefs-Rpit- 
weg  '^p.  150),  crosses  the  Wablb.ich  near  the  waterfall,  and  ascends  via 
the  Klaus  Alp.,  Landner  Alp,  and  the  Eadltal  Alp  to  the  Anger- Iliitlen  and 
Beencuvzen-Sattel,  between  the  Angerkogl  and  the  Beerwurzenkogl.  Thence 
we  descend  to  the  Nasstal-Hiittf.n  and  the  saddle  between  the  Brettkogel 
and  Hofner,  and.  more  steeply,  through  the  Knglgaste  to  the  lake  (p.  151). 

Stein^aben-Schneid  (or  Schneidkogel,  5055'),  path  (red  marks)  via  the 
salt-mine  in  3  hrs. ;  guide  (6  K.)  not  indispensable ;  admirable  view  of  the 
Dachstein. 

Flassen  (6405').  an  ascent  of  5  hrs.  by  a  blue-marked  path  via  the 
salt-mine  and  the  N.E.  arete  (guide  8  K.,  advisable) ;  magnificent  view  of 
the  Dachstein,  the  Alps  of  Salzburg  and  Styria,  and  the  valleys  of  the 
Traun  and  the  Gosau.  The  descent  may  be  made  by  the  Schreier  Alp  to 
(3  hrs.)  Gosau. 

The  Hirlatz  (6505')  may  be  ascended  via  the  Wies  Alp  (p.  150)  in 
5  hrs.  (guide  8  K.),  and  the  Zwdlferkogel  (6490')  in  51/2  hrs.  (guide  10  K.). 
The  latter  is  more  difficult  and  less  attractive. 

The  *Sar8tein  (6470* ;  5  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  is  best  ascended  from  Ober- 
traun  by  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Vordere  Sarstein  Alp  (SSiO*) ;  we  then  mount  the 
broad  rounded  ridge  of  the  mountain  ( Steinhiittelgrat)  to  the  (IV2  hT.)Holin 


ir)()    U.  n.':i8.—  Mav,'p.lii.     r.OSAU.  ^aUlutmmergul 

f^antein  Alp  and  the  (^U  hr.)  summit.  View  one  of  the  most  extensive  in 
the  Salzkammergut.  The  ascent  may  be  made  also  from  Goisern  (p.  144) 
via  St.  Agata  and  the  Niedei-e  Sarsfein  Alp  (inn  in  summer)  in  4V2  trs. 
(■easiest  route),  or  from  Aussee  (p.  146)  in  41/2  hrs. 

Krippenstein  (69(J5'-,  5  hrs.;  sjuide  10  A'.),  an  interesting  accent.  We 
ftrry  to  Winkl  and  ascend  steeply  I0  the  iMedere  Schajeck  Alp  and  thr 
(■2V4  hrs.)  Hohe  Scha/eck  Alp  (4430').  We  then  proceed  through  the  Krippcn- 
gaise  to  the  (3/4  l»r.)  Krippenbrunnen  (5085')  and  the  (8/4  hr.)  Krippened: 
(5700'),  turn  sharply  to  the  left,  round  the  Niedere  Krippensfeiji,  and  reach 
(IV2  hr.)  the  summit  of  the  Hohe  Krippenstein,  which  affords  an  excellent 
survey  of  the  Hallstatter  See  and  the  Dachstein  range.  About  10  min.  to 
the  W.  of  the  Krippeneck  lies  the  Gjaid  Alp  (5S60'),  whence  a  route  leads 
via  the  Zirhengrvhe  and  the  Taiibenkar  to  the  (2^4  hrs.)  Simoiuj-IIHIte  (see 
below).  —  To  the  S.  of  the  Gjaid  Alp  a  path  marked  with  stakes  crosses 
the  limestone  plateau  'Am  Stein'  and  the  Feister  -  Schnvte  (7250')  to  the 
Uamsau  (see  p.  569-,  to  Schladming,  6V2-7  hrs.,  guide  20 /T.). 

Hohe  Gjaidstein  (9140';  71/2  hrs. ;  guide  \%  K.),  another  line  point:  ascent 
from  the  {Wivs)  Gjaid  Alp  (see  above)  via  the  TaubenkogelOb^ib^)  a.ni  Niedere 
(ij'aidstein  in  3'/2  hrs.  (or  from  the  Simony  Hut,  see  below,  in   13/4-2  hrs.). 

The  ■=Dachstein(9815').  the  highest  peak  but  one  of  the  N.  Limestone  Alps 
(Parseier  Spitze  9965',  Zugspitze  9720'),  is  usually  ascended  from  Hallstatt 
(§-91/2  hrs. ;  trying;  guide  20,  with  descent  to  Gosau  24,  to  the  Au'^tria-Hiitte 
or  IIofpiirgl-Hiitte  26  A'.).  Those  who  are  not  vigorous  enough  to  make 
the  whole  ascent  should,  at  least,  go  to  the  Simony  Hut,  5V2-6  hrs.  (guide 
8  A".,  overnight  13  K.).  A  bridle-path  ('Kaiser  Franz  Josefs  Reitweg')  ascends 
from  Croattos  Inn  through  the  Echet-n-Tal  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  AUe  Herd;  it 
(•ends  to  the  left  here,  passes  the  Tropfwand  and  the  (lV2hr.)  Tiergarten- 
firvnnen  (rfmts.),  and  proceeds  through  the  Tiergarten  to  the  (^/i  hr.)  Tier- 
garten-Hohe.  We  then  ascend  to  the  right,  leaving  the  Wies  Alp  and  the 
Ochsenwies  Alp  to  the  left,  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Ochsenwies-Hofie  (6520* -,  view  of 
the  Dachstein)  and  through  the  Wildkar  to  the  (1  hr.)  Simony  Hut  (7220*; 
Inn,  bed  4  A".  80,  mattress  IK.  40  A.),  on  the  margin  of  the  Karls-Eisfeld 
or  Hallstatt  Olacier.  From  the  hut  (steady  head  henceforth  necessary) 
we  cross  the  glacier  to  the  (2-2V2  hrs.)  arete  (8860*;  fme  view  from  the 
'Dachsteinwarte'),  ascend  to  the  right  (rope  and  iron  pegs)  to  the  top  of 
the  Shoulder,  proceed  high  above  the  'Randklaft'  (large  crevasse)  to  the  foot 
of  the  peak,  and  finally  mount  to  the  (I-IV2  hr.)  summit  of  the  Hohe  Dach- 
stein. Superb  view,  extending  to  the  Schneeberg,  Terglou.  Canin,  Tauern, 
Stubaier  Ferner,  and  the  Bohemian  Forest.  —  Descent  to  Gosau.,  see  p.  151; 
to  Schladming  (more  difficult),  see  p.  569.  —  From  the  Simony  Hut  to  the 
Adamek-Hiitte  (p.  151),  via  the  Steiner - Scharle  (ca.  11,975')  or  the  Simonp- 
Scharte  (ca.  8695'),  ca.  3  hrs.  (with  guide).  Descent  to  the  Gosati  Glacier, 
steep  and  difficult. 

The  HoAi)  FBOM  Hallstatt  to  Gosau  (872  M. ;  steamer  froin 
Hallstatt  to  Gosauraiihle,  twice  or  thrice  daily  in  25  min.,  50  /(.  ; 
omnibus,  see  p.  148)  skirts  the  lake  to  the  (2'/2  M.)  Oomu-Zwany 
(see  below),  V2  M.  to  the  W.  of  Gosau-Miihle  (Inn,  R.  1.60-2.40, 
pens,  from  5  K.,  good ;  ferry  to  the  station,  see  p.  145),  at  the  moiitli 
of  the  Gosaubach.  [Pedestrians  should  take  the  more  interesting 
Solenleitungs-Weg^  or  path  by  the  brine-condnit  (V4  ^r.  longer: 
see  p.  149);  at  the  Gosau-Zwang  it  joins  the  road.]  "The  road  now 
turns  to  the  W.,  passes  under  the  Gosau-Zwang  (an  aqueduct, 
146  yds.  long  and  140'  high  at  its  highest  part,  by  which  the  salt- 
water conduit  crosses  the  valley ),  and  ascends  the  narrow  wooded 
ravine  of  the  Gosau-Bach.  Near  the  long  village  of  (8Y2  M.)  Gosau 
(2390';  *BTandwirt,  45  R.  at  1 /ST. 20-3,  pens,  b-7  K.;  Kirchenwirt) 
the  valley  expands.  Towards  the  S.  tower  the  Donnerkogeln  (p.  152). 


Snhkamweraut.    ZWIKSKT.  A T.P.    }fap. p.  /  44.  — 11.  Ti.  ?.9.    1  f)! 

An  almost  level  road  (omnibus,  see  p.  148)  leads  from  Gosau  to 
the  (3M.)  Gosau- Schmied  (2540';  *Inn,  R.  1.20-3  K.\  prettily 
situated.  A  road  ascends  thence  through  the  wood  to  the  \^l\  hr. ) 
beautiful  green  *Vordere  Gosau  -  See  (^OSO'),  1  M.  Ions,  ^U^\. 
broad,  surrounded  by  woods  (small  tavern  at  the  sluice).  To  the 
S.E.,  in  the  background,  towers  the  lofty  Dachstein  with  the  two 
Gosau  Glaciers;  to  the  left  the  Hohe  Kreuz,  to  the  right  the  Tor- 
stein  and  Donnerkogel  (a  splendid  picture,  best  by  evening-light), 
liowing  to  the  S.E.  end  of  the  lake  (V4  hr. ;  there  and  back  1  K.  20  /». ), 
or  walking  round  by  the  S.  bank  (20  min.),  we  next  ascend  by  a 
steep  and  stony  path,  passing  the  Gcsaulacke  ('tarn';  3180'),  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  light- green  *Hintere  Gosau-See  (3790'),  about  half  the  size 
of  the  Vordere  See,  grandly  and  wildly  situated. 

ExccRsioxs  (guides.  Matth.  Ganujager,  Daniel  Fail,  Pram  SpielbUcfiler^ 
Chr.  Urstoger,  Leopold  ^y^alln^r^  Joh.  Gapp).  At  the  upper  end  of  the  Hintere 
See  (ferry,  small  fee)  lies  the  Hintere  Seehiitte.  Hence  a  bridle-path  (guide 
8  K.y  unnecessary)  ascends  past  the  (I'/s  hr.)  open  Grobgettein-Hutte  (5580') 
to  the  (l»/2  hr. ;  'S'/z  hrs.  from  the  Go.sau- Schmied)  Adamek-Hiitte  (70V)'; 
24  beds  at  4  A'.  80,  and  30  mattresses  at  1  K.  20  ft.),  built  by  the  Austrian 
Alpine  Club,  near  the  Gosau  Glaci'r^  a  .starting- point  for  the  Dacli- 
stein  and  the  Torstein  (both  difficult).  Ascent  of  the  Dachstein  OSl"*'), 
3-3Vshr3.  (guide  from  Go<au  20,  with  descent  to  Il.Ustatt  21,  to  the  .Vu.sfria 
Hiitte  25  A'):  from  the  hut  a  laborious  ascent  up  the  crevas*ed  terraces  of 
the  glacier  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Ohere  Windlurke  (8860'),  between  the  Mitterspitze 
and  the  Dachstein,  and  over  the  W.  arete  to  the  (IV2-2  hrs.)  summit  (see 
p.  150).  —  Ascent  of  the  Torstein  (96€5'),  31/2  hrs.  from  the  Adamek  Hut 
(guide  26  K.):  over  the  Gosau  Glacier  to  the  right  to  the  (2V?  hrs.)  Utitere 
Windlucke  (8990'),  between  the  .Mitter.spitze  and  the  Torstein,  where  we 
turn  to  the  right  and  ascend  round  the  S.  side  of  the  Tor.«tein,  to  the  (4  hr.) 
summit.  ^'View  remarkablv  imposing  and  picturesque.  —  Linzer  Weg  from 
the  Adamek-Hiitte  to  the  (4"  hrs.)  Hofpiirgl-HiUte  (guide  j2  A'.),  see  p.  571.  — 
To  the  Simony-HUtte  via  the  Sfeiner  Scharte  or  the  Simomj-Scharte,  see  p.  150. 

From  the  Vordere  See  a  somewhat  toilsome  but  interesting  path  (6  hrs., 
guide  10  K.)  leads  over  the  Scharirand  Alp.,  the  Ahomkar.,  and  the  (SV^  hrs.) 
Steigl  (6900*),  a  depression  of  the  Gosauer  Slein,  down  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hof- 
pnrgt-HiUte  and  (IV2  hr.)  Filzmoos  (p.  570). 

From  Gosau  to  Abtenau,  8^2  ^-  The  road  ascends  for  i'^/^  M. 
to  the  Pass  Gschutt  (3185';  inn),  the  boundary  between  Upper 
Austria  and  the  district  of  Salzburg,  It  then  descends  to  (81/2  ^J- 1 
Russhach  (2660';  two  inns),  at  the  foot  of  the  Gamsfeld  (6640'), 
which  may  be  ascended  via  the  Angerkar  Alp  in  3^2  l^rs.  (see  p.  144), 
and  leads  through  the  Russbach-Tal  to  the  (6  M.)  Schiveiyhof  Bridge 
over  the  Lammer  (2030';  about  V2  ^^«  t^  the  S.E.  is  the  Zwieselbad, 
p.  152)  and  to  ( 8V2  M.)  Abtenau. 

A  preferable  route  for  pedestrians  leads  over  the  *Zwie8el  Alp 
(5195')  :  from  Gosau  to  the  Zwiesel  Alp  3,  to  Abtenau  6  hrs.;  guide 
(not  indispensable)  to  the  Zwiesel  Alp  4,  to  Abtenau  8  K.  The  path 
(way-marks),  beginning  at  the  Brandwirt,  ascends  over  the  Kalvarien- 
berg,  chiefly  through  wood.  At  the  foot  of  the  summit,  beyond  an 
enclosure,  the  path  to  the  right  leads  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Ed  Alp  (see 
p.  152);  the  path  to  the  left,  ascending  on  the  E.  side  to  the  summit, 
is  shorter  but  steeper. 


152   II.  R.28.—  Maps,pp.l44,l54.     ABTENAU. 


From  the  Gosau-Sclimied  (p.  151)  a  path  ascends  to  the  right  throogh 
wood  by  a  finger-post,  25  min.  on  the  way  to  the  Gosau-See,  to  (2  hrs.)" 
the  Ed  Alp  (Alpcnrosc,  18  beds  at  2-3  K.,  clean),  20  min.  below  the  summit. 
Or  we  may  ascend  direct  from  the  Vorderc  See,  through  the  so-called 
'Kraut^arten\  close  below  the  Donnerluigel  (2  hrs. ;  recommended  for  the 
descent).     Bnih  these  paths  also  are  indicated  by  red  marks. 

*ViEW.  To  the  S.,  in  the  distance,  to  the  right  of  the  Donnerkogel, 
rise  the  Hochalmspitze,  then  the  Tauern  chain,  and  the  conspicuous 
Gross-Glockner,  with  its  snow-fields ;  adjoining  it  is  the  Wiesbachhorn;  to 
the  right,  through  an  opening,  the  Gross -Venediger  is  partly  visible. 
To  the  S.  W.,  in  the  foreground,  the  Tennen-Gebirge;  more  to  the  left, 
the  Uebergossene  Alp  and  the  Hochkonig.  To  the  W.  the  Hohe  Gcill ;  to 
the  right,  rather  more  distant,  the  long  Untersberg.  To  the  E.,  above  the 
Gosau-Tal,  rises  the  Dachstein,  with  the  Gosau  glaciers;  far  below  lie 
the  Gosaulacke  and  the  small  green  Hintere  Gosau-.See.  From  the  slope, 
about  50  paces  farther  on,  we  obtain  also  a  view  of  the  Vordere  Gosau-See. 

The  Grosse  Donnerkogel  (6730')  may  be  ascended  from  the  Zwiesel  Alp 
in  2  hrs.,  with  guide  {%  K.). 

Travellers  bound  direct  for  the  Pongau  proceed  in  V2  hr.  to  the  three 
chalets  below  the  summit  of  the  Zwiesel  Alp  to  the  W.  Marked  path  thence 
in  2  hrs.  to  Annaberg  (2515';  Post;  Neuwirt),  whence  a  road  (diligence  daily) 
leads  via  Lungotz  (Penn)  and  (6  M.)  St.  Martin  (*Post)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  station 
of  Brunnhtiusl  (p.  572).  —  From  Lungotz  an  attractive  route  (5  hrs.)  leads 
via  the  Jockel-Riedel  (5640*)  to  Werfen  (p.  164).  From  St.  Martin  the  ascent 
of  the  Frommerkogel  (G190';  view),  to  the  W.,  is  made  in  3  hrs. 

To  Fti.zMoos  (U  hrs.  ;  guide  advisable,  8  K).  P'rom  the  Zwiesel  Alp 
an  attractive  but  fatiguing  path  leads  Hinter  dem  Stein  round  the  W.  side 
of  the  Donnerkogeln  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Stuhl  Alp  (4500'),  which  affords  a  fine 
view  of  the  Tauern.  It  then  ascends  the  steep  Stuhl-Klamm  and  crosses  the 
Stuhlloch-Hohe  (5250')  and  the  Looseck  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Sulzkar  Alp  whence 
we  proceed  via  the  Hacklplatten  (4830')  to  the  (1  hr.)  A\i  Alp  and  (1  hr.) 
Fihmoos  (p.  570). 

Ekom  the  Zwibsbl  Alp  to  Abtenau  (3-3V2  hrs.).  The  path 
[red  and  white  marks)  descends  from  the  Ed  Alp  (see  ahove)  to  the 
depression  on  the  N.W.,  leaving  the  fence  to  the  right.  Beyond  the 
meadows  straight  in  front  it  turns  to  the  left  and  follows  the  guide- 
posts,  passing  at  first  tlirough  wood,  beyond  which  (2/4  hr.)  we 
obtain  a  fine  view  of  the  Lammer-Tal,  with  the  Tennen-Gebirge 
and  Uebergossene  Alp  to  the  W.  Then  past  the  hamlet  of  Ed  to  a 
(11/2  ''i^- )  bridge  over  the  Lnmmer.  We  may  now  either  cross  the 
bridge  and  follow  the  Annaberg  road  to  (4^^  M.)  Abtenau;  or, 
without  crossing,  follow  the  cart-track  to  the  right  to  the  ( 17-2  ^•) 
*Bad  Abtenau  or  Zwieselbad  ('2335';  90  beds  from  1  K.  QOk,  pens, 
from  7  K.),  with  a  bitter  spring  and  baths,  and  join  the  Gosau  road 
(p.  151)  at  the  (10  min.)  Schweighof  Bridge.  We  cross  the  Lammer 
to  (IV4  hr.)  Abtenau  (2335';  Roter  Ochs;  Post;  Brda),  a  village 
with  750  inhab.  at  the  N.E.  base  of  the  iennen-Oebirge  (p.  154). 

The  Bleikogel  (7900';  guide  12  A'.),  the  central  summit  of  the  Tennen- 
Gebirge,  may  be  ascended  from  Abtenau  via  the  Tori  and  the  Tenn-Alpe  in 
6  hrs.  (fatiguing).  Excellent  view.  The  descent  may  be  made  via  the 
Pitschenherg  Alp  to  JVerfen  (comp.  p.  154).  Guide,  Matth.  Guggenberger  of 
Abtenau. 

From  Abtenau  to  Golling  (12  M.;  diligence  and  carriages, 
see  p.  148).  The  road  leads  to  the  N.W.  to  DoUerhof  and  (IV2  M.) 
Muhlrain  and  then  descends  into  the  deep  and  well  wooded  valley 
of  the  Schwarzbach,   which  it  crosses  near   its  junction  with  the 


BLl)ttNBACH-TAl..     Afap,  p.  754.  — //.  fi.  2.9.    15B 

Lammer  (1  i/o  M.).  We  then  follow  the  left  bank  of  the  latter,  passing 
(1/4  M.)  the  Voglau  Inn^  opposite  the  hamlet  of  Pkld  (right  bank). 
The  valley  contracts  and  is  shut  in  by  lofty  wood-clail  cliffs.  1/4  ^f- 
Finger-post  indicating  the  way  to  the  right  across  the  Lammer  to 
the  (l/o^rO  *i'ichl'Fall  or  Aubach-FaU  (230'  high)  and  the  Ofen  of 
the  Aubach.  About  I74M.  farther  on,  to  the  right,  below  the  road, 
is  the  St.  Veil's  Bridge,  which  affords  a  fine  view  of  the  Lammerofen 
(see  below).  The  road  now  descends  to  (1  M.)  the  Lammer-Brilcke, 
crosses  it  (Briickenwirt,  on  the  right  bank),  where  it  is  joined  on 
the  left  by  the  steep  old  road  via  the  Strubberg^  and  follows  the  right 
bank  to  (3  M.)  Scheffau  and  (3  M.)  Golling  (p.  12G). 

Visitors  to  the  'Lammerftfen  ('  Yeits- Brilckl- Klamuien'  ;  guide  advisable 
for  novice?)  turn  to  the  right  trom  the  road  at  the  finger-post  about  I72  M. 
below  St.  Veit's  Bridge,  tuUow  the  somewhat  trying  path  (steps)  through 
the  upper  and  narrower  portion  of  the  gorge,  wnich  afterwards  expands, 
and  in  ca.  25  min.  reach  the  inn  at  the  Lamnier-Briicke  (see  above). 

From  the  point,  IV2  31.  shf»rt  of  Gollins,  where  the  road  and  the 
Lammer  separate,  a  footpath  leads  to  the  left  towards  the  bridge  crossed 
by  the  Salzburg  road.  Less  than  3/*  M.  beiure  the  bridge  is  the  entrance 
to  the  Sahach  Ofen  (p.  127),  so  that  visitors  to  that  gorge  save  1  hr.'s  walk 
if  they  proceed  thither  direct  fruni  h.M-e.  —  Ascent  of  the  Si-lnntrze.  Hcvij  from 
Schefian,  see  p.  128. 

29.  From  Salzburg  to  Zell  am  See  and  Saalfelden 

(WdrgI,,  Imisbruckj. 

Austrian  State  Railway.  To  Saalfelden.  70  M.  in  2'/2-3V2  hr.'^.  (10  K.  SO, 
6  K.  60,  4  K.  2  J  /».,  express  14  A'.  20,  8  K.  70,  5  K.  50  h).  Dining-car  (D.  3  K. 
60  y>.)  by  the  midday- express.  —  To  Zell  am  See,  62  M.  in  2'/4-3V4  hrs. 
(10  K,  H  /T.  10,  3  K.  90  h.,  expre.^.s  11  K.  lO,  7  K.  30,  4  A'.  60  h.). 

From  Salzburg  to  (18  M.)  Golling -Abtenau,  see  pp.  126-126. 
The  railway  traverses  the  broad  valley  towards  the  S.,  passing  on 
the  right  the  entrance  to  the  Bliintau-Tal  (p.  106)  and  on  the  left 
that  of  the  Lnmmer-Tal  (see  above).  It  crosses  the  Lammer  and 
the  Salzach,  passes  through  a  tunnel  (1000  yds.  long)  piercing  the 
Ofenauer  Berg^  a  spur  of  the  Hagen-Gebirge,  and  again  crosses  the 
Salzach  by  an  iron  bridge  of  105  yds.  span,  beyond  which  it  enters 
the  *Pa88  Lueg  fp.  127).  24  M.  Sulzau  (1665';  Struber  Restau- 
rant). —  26V2  ^1-  Concord ia-Hiltte  (1705';  Rainer),  the  station  for 
the  iron-works  of  that  name  on  the  left  bank,  at  the  entrance  to  the 
Blithnbach-Tal. 

In  the  Bliihnbach'Tal,  a  favourite  haunt  of  the  chamois,  a  fine  new 
road  leads  through  the  picturesque  gorge,  between  the  Imlau-Gebirge  on 
the  left  and  the  Hagen-Gebirge  on  the  right,  and  past  the  (2  hrs.)  Shooting 
Lodge  of  Archduke  Franz  Ferdinand  (2685';  no  accommodation).  From  the 
(I'/z  hr.)  head  of  the  y&\\e.Y  {Tennboden,  4225')  fatiguing  passes  lead  to  the 
W.  across  the  Bluhnbach ,  Tori  (7015')  or  the  Mauer  -  Scharte  (7155')  to  the 
(7-8  hrs.)  Obertee  (p.  105);  another  to  the  S.,  over  the  Tor-Scharte  (7490'),  to 
rr  hrs.)  Hintertal.  in  the  upper  Urslau-Tal^  and  thence  either  to  the  right 
to  (3  hrs.)  Saalfelden  (p.  160),  or  to  the  left  by  the  Filzen-Sattel  (p.  161) 
to  Dienten  and  (5V2  hrs.)  Lend  (p.  167). 

The  line  follows  the  right  bank  and  crosses  several  torrents.  On 
the  left  risers  the  abrupt  Tennen-Gebirge,  with  the  Raucheck.    To 


154    H.I!ontei^9.         RISCnOFSTIOFEN.  From  SatzhUrg 

the  right,  farther  on,  romantically  percheb  on  a  rock  345'  above  the 
Salzach.  is  the  ancient  castle  of  Hohenwerfen  (2075'),  built  in  107Hj 
restored  in  the  Ifith  cent,,  and  now  the  property  of  Archduke  Eugene 
(visitors  admitted  ).  —  '281/2  M.  Werfen  ( 1 720').  The  village  (*H6t.- 
Pens.  Post;  Loxce;  Hirsch;  Aupuldl;  Zum  Tiroler;  Adler;  Rossi), 
with  725  inhab.,  lies  on  the  opposite  bank,  at  the  foot  of  the  Ueber- 
gossene  Alp  (see  below),  and  is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort. 

The  "Erzherzog  Eugen-Klamm^  a  gorge  with  picturesque  waterfalls,  1  M. 
to  the  E.  of  the  village,  deserves  a  visit.  —  The  Tennen-G^ebirge,  the  huge 
lauuntain-mass  between  the  Salzach,  Lammer,  and  Fritz  valleys,  18  M.  long 
and  12  M.  broad,  is  best  visited  from  this  point.  From  Pfarr-Werfen  (see 
bflow)  we  proceed  to  the  E.,  passing  the  village  of  Werfen tceng  (Eberharter), 
to  (4  hrs.)  the  Werfener  Hutte  of  the  Austrian  Tourist  Club,  on  the  Elmaver 
AV/7«m  (6330'-,  rfmts.  in  the  ueighbouring  Sennhiitte).  The  Hochthron  (Ti&iy -, 
lV2-2hrs.;  diliicult),  the  Hintere  Fieberhorn  (7805';  11/2-2  hrs.),  and  the 
Rimcheck  (7965';  2V-.'  hrs.,  with  guide),  the  highest  summit  of  the  Tenuen- 
<lobirge,  may  be  ascended  hence  via  the  dries- Scharte  (7365').  From  the 
Raucheck  we  may  descend  over  rockv  slopes,  passing  the  Ilochpfeiler 
(7875'),  the.ffoc/*4:op/(7475'),  and  the  Tirolerkopf  {imO ;  all  ascended  without 
much  trouble),  to  the  Vordere  Pitschenberg  Alp  (5600'),  with  a  .shooting-box 
(no  accommodation).  Thence  we  descend  the  SteinertK  SHege  to  the  Pans 
Lveg  and  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Stegenwald  Inn  (p.  127). 

30  M.  Pfarr-Werfen.  The  valley  expands.  The  train  crosses  the 
Fritzbach  (p.  572)  and  then  the  Salzach. 

33  M.  Bischofshofen  (1795';  *Rail.  Restaurant  (?-  Hotel,  30  beds 
at  2-4  K.;  Neue  Post,  15  beds  at  1.60-2.40 /if.,  plain  but  good; 
Bocklinger;  Alte  Post,  20  beds  at  1-2  K.),  an  old  village  with  2000 
inbab.  and  three  churches,  is  the  junction  for  the  Ennstal  Railway 
( li.  96).  The  (1/4  hr.)  Fall  of  the  Gainfeldbach  (167  ft.  high)  is  worth 
seeing. 

The  ascent  of  the  'Hochkftnig  (9640'  •,  9-10  hrs.)  presents  no  difficulty 
to  experts  (guide  18.  from  Mitterberg  10  K. ;  Felix  Reich,  Joh.  Bachler,  Mat- 
thias Jutig/rau  and  Ewald  Oranegger  of  Bischofshofen ,  Rupert  Deutinger 
and  Jos.  Hutteger  of  Miihlbach,  or  one  of  the  Miihlbach  miners-,  apply  to 
the  managerj.  A  road  leads  through  the  narrow  Miihlbach-Tal  to  (7V2  M.) 
Miihlbach  (2800" ;  "Oberwirt),  and  then  ascends,  passing  some  copper-mines, 
to  the  (6  M.)  Mitterberg  Inn  (4966';  a  shorter  way  from  Bischofshofen  leads 
through  the  Oainfeld-Tal,  3V2  hrs. ;  marked).  The  mines  have  been  worked 
Irom  time  immemorial ,  and  various  prehistoric  discoveries  (stone  and 
bronze  tools,  etc.)  are  exhibited  in  the  house  of  the  manager.  Thence  in 
•/2  hr.  (marked  path)  to  the  Milter/eld  Alp  (5480'),  then  by  the  Oaisnase 
into  the  Ochsenkar,  past  the  pinnacled  Mandlwand  (good  echo)  and  the 
.striking  Torsdule  (85(X)';  beyond  it,  a  cold  spring)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  (lebergossene 
Alp,  or  Ewige  Schnee  (86350,  a  glacier  about  2V2  31.  long  and  IV4  M.  broad, 
sloping  gradually  to  the  N.  Lastly  an  ascent  of  1  hr.  over  snow  and  finally 
over  rocks  to  the  summit,  on  which  is  the  Kaiser- Jubildums-Haus  of  the 
Austrian  Tourist  Club  (Inn,  9  beds  and  23  mattresses).  The  'Panorama  is 
extensive  and  magnificent.  —  The  descent  via  the  Teufelsloch  to  (3'/2  hrfl.) 
Hintertal  (see  p.  161)  is  not  very  difficult  for  experts  with  steady  heads, 
but  a  guide  is  necessary.  The  descent  to  the  Erich-HiUte  and  to  Dienlen  is 
of  a  similar  description  (4  hrs.,  with  guide;  seep.  161).  —  The  "Hochkeil 
(5835';  ascended  from  Mitterberg  in  1  hr. ;  guide  not  indispensable)  com- 
mands an  admirable  view  of  the  Tauern  and  (E.)  the  Dachstein.  —  Another 
easy  and  interesting  ascent  is  that  of  the  Dientner  Schneeberg  (6290'), 
from  Miihlbach  in  3  hrs.  (guide  8  K.). 

The  'Hoch-Griindeck  (5995')  may  be  scaled  in  3V2-4  hrs.  from  Bischofs- 
hofen by  a  marked  path  via  Arzbevg  (easier  ascent  from  St.  Johann,  see 
|).  155,  or  from  Hiittau,  p.  572). 


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The  line  traverses  the  broad  valley,  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Salzach;  tine  retrospect  of  the  bare  and  jagged  peaks  of  the  Tennen- 
Gebirge.  3o  M.  Ausserfelden  (Abfalters  Inn,  with  'slag-baths'),  with 
large  rnpper-works,  at  the  eiitranoe  of  the  Mi'ihlbdch-Tal  (p.  154). 

38V2  ^I-  St.  Johann  im  Pongau.  —  Hotels.  Near  tbe  station : 
•PONGALER  HoF,  with  garden,  40  beds  at  180-3.50.  pens.  6-8  A".  ,•  Brucken- 
wiBT,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  river,  Linde,  both  4-5  luin.  from  the  station, 
plain.  —  Above,  in  the  village:  'ScniFFKE  zdr  Post,  40  beds  ai  1.50-3, 
pens.  b.oO-6K.;  Lacksek,  30  beds  from  1.30  A'.;  Franz  Prem  (Nede  Post)  ; 
/UM  Andr.all  i  GoLi>NES  Kkelz,  tbcsc  five  all  good,  mostly  with  garden.s; 
ScHWAiOEK,  near  the  church,  bed  120-2A'. ;  Hirsch  ,  moderate.  —  Feat 
Baths  near  the  station.  Weninger''»  mineral  baths  and  swimming-bath  in 
he  village.  —   Guide,  Jos.  Ande.xer. 

Si.  Johann  im  Pongau  (1845')  is  a  large  village  (1340  inhab.) 
and  frequented  summer-resort,  "^4  M.  from  the  station,  on  the  mou/i- 
tain-slope  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Salzach.  The  road  leads  straight 
on  from  the  bridge  and  then  (1/4  M.)  ascends  to  the  left;  a  some- 
wKat  shorter  footpath  diverges  to  the  left  immediately  beyond  the 
bridge.  Above  is  a  handsome  church  with  two  towers.  Pretty  view 
from  the  Rabenkanzel  (^74  ^^0- 

Excursions.  —  To  the  -Liechtenstein-Klamm  (on  foot  there  and  back 
3'/2hr9.-,  one-horse  carr.  from  Ihe  station  in  i  hr.,  there  and  back,  includ- 
ing a  stay  of  I'/j  hr.,  4  A.  40,  two-hor.'^e  carr.  7  A'.  20  h. ;  omnibus  via 
Plankenau  to  the  entrance  of  the  gorge,  1  A.  60  h.).  The  road  diverges  to 
the  right  >/*  M.  from  the  bridge,  then  crosses  the  Wagreiner  Bach  and  skirts 
the  hills  to  the  village  of  ('2'/*  51.)  Plankenau  (plain  inn),  where  it  forks. 
The  road  straight  on  ascends  the  wooded  valley  of  the  Orossarler  Ache,  pass- 
ing the  old  foundry  of  Oberarl;  the  path  to  the  left  leads  through  wood, 
past  Oberlechner't  Inn  and  the  Liechtemteinklomm  Jnn,  and  then  either  directly 
or  past  the  Inn  zur  SchSnen  Aussic/it  to  the  (V2  hr.)  entrance  of  the  Klamni, 
where  tickets  are  procured  at  Schartmr  t  Rextaurant  (adm.  60/*.,  closed  iu 
winter;  waterproof  advisable  5  best  light  in  the  morning).  The  wild  rocky 
gorge,  through  which  the  Ache  descends  in  a  series  of  cascades,  ia  one 
of  the  finest  in  the  Eastern  Alps.  A  visit  takes  3/4  hr.  there  and  back.  The 
path,  hewn  in  the  rock  in  many  places,  is  970  yds.  in  length  from  the 
entrance  of  the  gorge  to  the  tunnel,  and  is  perfectly  safe,  being  a  yard 
wide  and  provided  with  a  railing.  At  the  end  of  the  first  gorge  is  a  huge 
cauldron  with  rocky  sides,  330*  high.  The  path  winds  round  a  project- 
ing cliff  and  enters  the  second  "Qorge^  only  three  or  four  yards  wide,  and 
apparently  closed  overhead.  The  path  crosses  the  Ache  and  leads  through 
a  tunnel ,  beyond  which  the  best  view  of  the  gully  is  obtained,  to  a 
-Waterfall,  165'  in  height,  at  the  end  of  the  gorge  (950  yds.  from  the  en- 
trance). From  this  point  the  path  (now  unattractive)  leads  in  V2  hr.  to  the 
'Bad',  a  ruinous  hut  where  the  warm  springs  which  arise  close  by  were 
formerly  used  by  the  inhabitants  of  this  region.  Hence  a  path  ascends  to 
the  left  to  the  Grossarl  road  and  to  (I  hr.)  the  Inn  zur  Liechtentteinklamm- 
Hdhe.  The  other  path  proceeds  straight  on  from  the  Bad  and  then  ascends 
a  steep  wall  of  rock  ("Sautersteig")  to  the  Grossarl  road,  which  is  reached 
near  the  Stegenwacht  (p.  156);  thence  to  St.  Johann,  l>/4  hr.  —  A  path 
to  the  W.  of  the  entrance  to  the  Klamm  crosses  the  hill  to  (1  hr.)  stat. 
Hchwarzach-at.  Veil  (p.  156). 

The  'Hoch-Griindeck  (5995')  may  eaaily  be  ascended  in  3-3V2  hrs.  by  a 
marked  bridle-path,  most  of  which  is  in  shade  (guide,  unnecessary,  7  K. ; 
mule  14  iT.).  Refreshments  at  the  Schurzach-Bauer,  Ihr.  from  St.  Joliann.  The 
summit  (Hochgriindeck-Haut,  Inn,  with  18  beds  and  6  mattresses,  10  min. 
below)  aftbrds  a  splendid  view  of  the  entire  chain  of  the  Tauern,  the  Ueber- 
gossene  Alp,  the  Hagen-Gebirge,  the  Tennen-Gebirge,  the  Dachstein,  etc.  We 
may  .le'scend  on  the  N.W.  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Bischofshofen  (p.  151),  on  tlie  N.E.  to 


156    //. /?.2.9.-Afoi)s,pp.754,i«i.  SCrtWARZACtt.    FromSatzhurg 

(2  hr?.)  HUitau  (p.  572),  or  on  the  S.E.  to  (2V2  lira.)  Wagi'ein{,sce.  below ).  — 
The  ascent  of  the  Sonntagskogel  (BOoT)').  from  St.  Johann  via,  the  Wachelbevg 
Alp,  in  3i/j-4  hr.s..  with  guide,  is  easy  and  interesting  also.  Descent  (marked 
path)  via  the  Gra/eTibefg  Alp  (5580'^  acconnnudation)  to  Wagrein. 

The  Grossarl-Tal  (20 M.  Ion-;),  the  eaaternraost  of  the  valleys  stretching 
down  from  the  Hohc  Tauern  mountain-chain  to  the  Salzach,  is  traversed 
by  a  road  (diligence  to  Grossarl  daily  in  3  hrs.,  A  K.)  passing  at  a  con- 
siderable elevation  above  the  Liechtenstein-Klamm  (pedestrians  should  go 
through  the  Klamm,  see  p.  153)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Inn  znr  Liechtensteinklamm- 
flo/ie  (well  spoken  of),  near  the  defile  of  Stegenwacfit  (3610').  Thence  it 
descends  steeply  to  the  Ache  and  continues  at  first  on  the  left  and  then 
on  the  right  bank  to  (I'/e  hr.)  Orossarl  (3020';  ^Alle  Post,  kept  by  Linsinger, 
18  B.  at  1,  pens.  3  A'.  &)h.;  A'enwirt),  a,  y\Uagewi\h  60S  inha,bi\a,n\a.  Fron\ 
Grossarl  we  may  reach  DorfGastein  via  the  Arltdrl  (5910')  in  5  hrs.  (guide 
8  A'.)-,  Hof-Gastein  in  o'/a  hrs.  (guide  9  A.),  via  the  Aigen  Alp  and  the  Rastetzen- 
Sc/iai-te  (7110'):  and  Bad  Gastein  in  7-8  hrs.  (guide  12  A.),  via  the  Backer  Alp 
and  the  *'Qaimkarkogel  (p.  166),  or  via.  the  TofererScharte  (0850'  ^  guide  10  A'.  ; 
ascent  of  the  Gamskarkogel  from  the  Scharfe,  1  hr.).  —  The  road  proceeds 
to  (I'/zhr.)  Eiittschlag  (3345';  Lederer)  and  to  (^\hT.)  Kardeis  (3325';  inn), 
at  the  entrance  of  the  Kardeis  Graben^  with  deserted  copper-mines  (via  the 
Kardeis  Alp  and  the  Tappenkar  -  Hiihe  to  the  2'appenkar  -  See,  3V2  hrs.,  see 
below).  Thence  via  Aschau  and  past  the  mouth  of  the  Kreh-Tal  (see  below) 
to  the  (IV*  hr.)  Seegut  (3410'),  a  shooting-lodge  on  a  small  lake,  where  the 
road  ends.  We  then  ascend,  to  the  left,  through  the  Schoder-Tal  to  the 
(I'A  hr.)  Schuder  Alp  or  Stockham  Alp  (4595'),  belov?  the  small  and  marshy 
Schvder-See.  Here  the  valley  forks.  An  interesting  path  (red  marks,  but 
guide  advisable,  11  A.  from  Iliittschlag)  leads  hence  through  the  Knlmtal 
and  over  the  Arl-Scharte  (74o5')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Samer-Hutle' in  the  Hinten- 
Malta -Tal,  and  thence  to  the  right  to  the  (l^.^  hr.)  Osnabrucker  Hiitte 
(p.  610),  to  the  left  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Gmiinder  HiUte  [p.  609).  —  From  Aschau 
via  the  Kreh  Alp  and  the  Mur-Tdrl  (7425')  to  (6-7  hrs. ;  guide  12  A.)  Afoi-itzefi, 
see  p.  573. 

A  road  (diligence  1  A.  40  h.)  runs  to  the  E.  from  St.  Johann  via  (5V2  M.) 
Wagygin  (2745'-,  Neuwirt)  to  (13  M.)  Alienmarkt  (p.  571).  —  Immediately  to 
the  S.  of  Wagrein  opens  the  Kleinarl-Tal,  the  westernmost  valley  of  the 
Xiedere  Tauern.  This  valley  is  traversed  by  a  road  leading  past  (I'/*  hr.) 
Mitter-Kleinarl  (3325';  inn)  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Jdge.r-See,  on  which  is  a  shooting- 
lodge  of  Baron  Imhof.  From  the  Schwabach  Alp  (3935'),  ^/i  hr.  straight  on, 
a  bridle-path  ascends  steeply  to  the  (i^/a  hr.)  Tappenkar  Alp,  on  the  N.W. 
side  of  the  beautiful  Tappenkar-See  (5fiS0'),  A  fine  panorama  is  obtained 
from  the  Tappenkar  -  Ifo/ie  (65()0';  to  Kardeis,  see  above).  —  From  the 
Tappenkar  Alp  a  marked  path  (guide  desirable)  crosses  to  the  Ldngau. 
It  ascends  over  grass  to  the  Haslloch  (6890'),  or  head  of  the  pass,  to  the 
N.  of  the  Klingspitze  (7975';  ascent  in  1  hr.,  recommended),  and  then  de- 
scends abruptly  to  (1  hr.)  the  Kiinigs  Alp  (5415'),  in  the  Rieding-Tal,  and 
to  (4  hrs.)  Zederhaus  (3985'),  3  hrs    from  St.  Michael  (p.  573). 

411/2  M-  Schwarzach-St.  Veit  (1935';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Lin- 
singer's  Station  Hotel,  45  beds  at  1  K.  60  h.-A  K.),  the  junction  of 
the  Tauern  Railway  to  Gastein  and  Spittal  (p.  165). 

About  V*  '1-  from  the  station,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Salzach,  lies 
the  village  of  Schwarzach  (-Hdt.  Egger.  with  garden-restaurant,  35  beds 
at  1-3,  pens.  6-9  A'.;  Schwarzacher  Hof.  40  beds  at  1.20-3  A'.,  clean; 
Holzer't  Inn),  where  the  Protestant  peasantry  and  miners  held  their  last 
meeting  in  1731,  after  which  Leopold,  Archbishop  of  Salzburg,  issued  a 
decree  banishing  no  fewer  than  22,151  'heretics'"  from  his  dominions.  The 
Egger  inn,  where  the  peasantry  solemnly  ratified  their  league  by  the 
ancient  custom  of  dipping  their  fingers  in  salt,  still  contains  the  table  at 
which  the  ceremony  took  place,  with  a  rude  painting  representing  the 
event.  A  book  lying  before  one  of  the  men  contains  the  words  :  '■  Dilexerunt 
tenfbras  magis  quam  lucem.     Joan.  c.  3,  v.  19\ 

On    the    hill    '/z  hr.    to   the    N.E.    lies   the    village   of  St.     Veit   ('229r)': 


t'j  iiua!f€(d€t^.         LKM).      Mups,  pp.  154, 164.  —  I  J.  A'.  '."J.    157 

Doppler;  Neuwirt).  —  From  Schwar^ach-St.  Veit  the  LitcHTKNSiEiN-KLAMM 
is  reached  in  1  lir.  by  followiiii;  the  narrow  road  opposite  the  station, 
which  descends  along  the  right  bank  of  the  Salzach  (red  way-marks). 
After  10  min.  we  pass  under  the  railway-line  to  the  right  and  ascend, 
obtaining  a  fine  retrospect  higher  up  of  Schwarzach  and  the  chateau  of 
Goldegg  above  it;  20  min.  the  farms  of  Weiding ;  5  min.  Oberreith  Farm, 
whence  a  beautiful  path  to  the  right  leads  through  wood  to  (Vi  hr.)  the 
entrance  of  the  fiiorge  (p.  155).  —  From  Schwarzach  a  road  leads  to  (3  M.") 
Goldegg  (2705';  Seehof  Inn),  with  a  small  lake  and  an  old  chateau  of  Count 
Galen,  containing  an  interesting  room  with  coats-of-arms.  The  road  then 
leads  via  the  March  or  via  Wengg  (Neuwirt)  to  the  Scheibling-See.  and 
through  the  ravine  of  the  Dientenbaeh.  to  (12  M.)  Dienten  (p.  161).  Ascent 
of  the  Sochkonig,  via  the  Erich-Hutte  in  6  hra.,  see  p.  154.  —  The  'Heukareck 
(6875'),  ascended  from  Schwarzach  via  the  Thurn  Alp  in  4  hrs.,  with  guide 
(no  diflicolty  for  adepts),  commands  a  superb  view. 

The  train  crosses  the  Salzach  and  follows  its  narrow  valley, 
passing  through  a  tunnel  and  several  cuttings  in  the  rock.  It  soon 
crosses  the  Salzach  again  and  reaches  (47  M.)  Lend  (2070';  Post; 
Turri ). 

Kear  the  aluminium-factory  below  the  village  ('/a  M.)  a  fine  waterfall, 
over  '20y  in  height,  now  much  injured  by  the  factory,  is  formed  by  the 
Oatteiner  Ache  just  before  it  joins  the  Salzach.  The  bridge  below  the  fall 
forms  the  boundary  between  the  Pongau  and  I'in/.gau.  Pedestrians  may 
make  a  pleasant  excursion  by  the  road  through  the  magnificent  Gasteiner 
Klamm  to  (l'/4  hr.)  the  station  of  Klammstein  (p.  163). 

Above  (SO'/o  M.)  Eschenau  the  line  crosses  the  Salzach  twice 
and  then  passes  through  a  tunnel,  350  yds.  long.  52  M.  Rauris- 
Kitzloch.  at  the  entrance  of  the  Rauris-Tal  (p.  175). 

•Kitzloch-Klamm,  l'/4  hr.  there  and  l>ack.  We  cross  the  Salzach  to 
the  Restaurant  Lackuei\  and  then  the  Rauriser  Ache  (adm.  40 A.),  and  ascend 
the  right  bank  of  the  latter.  At  the  (V4  hr.)  beginning  of  the  ravine  the 
path  crosses  to  the  left  bank  and  leads  past  a  small  stalactite  grotto  to 
the  (8  min.)  Kessel.  into  which  the  Ache  is  precipitated  in  four  leaps  from 
a  height  of  330  ft.  We  cross  the  bridge  and  ascend  in  zigzags  and  by 
wooden  steps,  passing  two  projecting  platforms  from  which  we  obtain  a 
good  survey  of  the  seething  abyss.  At  the  top  we  turn  to  the  right  and 
pass  throngh  three  tunnels,  one  of  which  is  58  yds.  long.  The  bridge 
beyond  the  long  tunnel  ('/4  hr.  from  the  station)  commands  a  striking  view 
of  the  chasm,  and  of  the  Oedwandspitz  in  front  (thence  to  the  Landsteg 
V2  hr..  see  p.  175).  We  now  return  to  the  upper  end  of  the  wooden  steps. 
where  we  ascend  to  the  right  through  two  short  tunnels,  and  then  descend 
by  a  good  path  to  the  ('/z  hr.)  station  of  Rauris-Kitzloch. 

Immediately  beyond  Rauris-Kitzloch  the  train  traverses  a  tunnel 
(295  yds.).  —  53  M.  Taxenbach  (2330').  The  village  [2475';  Alte 
Post,  Nctie  Posty  both  good),  with  480  inhab.,  lies  1  M.  higher  up, 
to  the  K. ;  the  castle,  on  a  rock  above  the  Salzach,  is  the  seat  of  the 
district-court. 

The  *Hund«tein  (6945')  may  be  ascended  hence  in  5  hrs.  without  diffi- 
culty (red  way-marks;  guide  unneces.'^ary),  via  the  LumTnerttein  and  Kuchel- 
kopf;  on  the  top  is  the  Sia>zer-Uaut  of  the  Aus'rian  Tourist  Club  (Inn, 
5  beds  and  10  mattresses).  Splendid  view.  Wrestling-matches  take  place 
here  on  Julv  2oth.  Desceut  tu  the  S.  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Gritx  (see  below)  or 
(3  hrs.)  Bruck-Futch  (p.  158),  to  the  W.  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Thumer$bach  (p.  15?). 
or  to  the  N.  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Aim  (p.  161). 

The  valley  now  expands.  To  the  right,  on  a  hill  near  (56  M.) 
firies  (Gmachl;  marked  path  to  the  top  of  the  Hundslein,  3^/2  hrs., 
sec  above),  is  the  pilffrimairc-fliTirfli  of  St.  Geor 'J en  {2110'),    On 


158  //.  U.'J'J.—  Mai>,i>.I64.     ZKLI.  AM  SEK.      From  t>alzOur>j 

the  left  riso  the  Drci  Briider  (see  below)  ;m(i  the  ice-clad  Horhtcnn 
(p.  178).    The  train  crosses  the  Salzach  and  the  Vuscher  Ache. 

f)8l/2  M-  Bruck-FuBch  (2485';  Hotel  Kronprinz  von  Ofterreich, 
at  the  station,  40  beds  at  2  A'.  40  /(. ;  Hotel  Lukashanul,  50  beds  at 
1/20-2.50,  pens.  6-7  K.,  GmacfU ,  40  beds  at  1.40-2.40  A'.,  both 
in  the  village  of  Bruck,  good),  a  village  with  410  inhab.,  lies  opposite 
the  entrance  to  the  Fuscher  Tal  (see  p.  178).  To  the  N.W.  ('/4  hr.") 
rises  Schloss  Fischhornli  1th  cent.),  the  property  of  Prince  Liechten- 
stein, tastefully  restored  by  Fr.  Schmidt  of  Vienna  (not  accessible 
without  special  permission). 

Excursions  from  Brtick  (guide.  Peter  Stockl).  The  Honigkogel  or 
Konigkogel  (60^5'),  an  attractive  ascent,  is  accomplished  easily  by  a  marked 
path  in  3  hrs.  —  The  'Hundstein  (6945')  {■<  ascended  by  a  marked  path 
past  the  Honigkogel  in  41/2  hrs.  (see  p.  157).  —  The  ascent  of  the  Drei 
Briider  {Stohkopf  7175',  Breiikopf  7165'.  Avchenkopf  7405'),  by  a  marked 
path  from  Ones  station  (p.  157)  via  the  Fiirstau  Alp,  is  attractive  also 
(4-4V2  hrs. ;  guide  not  indispensable  for  experts).  —  The  Imbachhorn  (8110'; 
0  hrs.;  with  guide) is  ascended  without  difficulty  by  a  marked  path  leading 
to  the  S.W.  via  the  Rettenbachkogel  and  the   WachWerg  Alp  (comp.  p.  176). 

The  train  crosses  the  Salzach  (view  to  the  left  farther  on  of  the 
Uber-Pinzgau;  to  the  S.W.,  the  tine  pyramid  of  the  Kitzsteinhorn), 
traverses  the  Zeller  Moos,  which  has  been  brought  under  cultivation, 
and  reaches  the  Zeller  See. 

62  M.  Zell  am  See.  —  Hotels.  Rohm's  Ghand  Hotel  am  Ske,  o|>cn 
June  Ist-Sept.  18th,  170  beds,  R.  4-7,  B.  1.10.  board  IK.;  Hot.  Kaiskbin 
Klisabeth,  on  the  lake,  opposite  the  sution,  open  end  of  Biay-Oct.  1st, 
I'^C)  beds  at  3.50-S  A'.;  Hot.  Lkbzklter,  with  the  di-pendance  Hochfenti- 
h'lus,  80  beds  at  3-4  A'.;  Hot.-Pens.  Austria,  90  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  8-10  A.  ; 
I'lNZGADER  HoK,  near  the  station,  70  beds  at  1.60  5,  pens.  7-10  A'.;  Kronk 
<fe  Hot.  Central,  on  the  lake,  140  beds  at  2-5  A'.,  gt)od ;  Nele  Post; 
AltePost;  Metzger  Schwaiger,  with  the  de'pendance  Villa  SchmiUenhoh^.., 
76  beds  at  1.60-3,  B.  1  A'.;  Geisteks  Cafe-Kestaurant  Seehok,  on  the 
lake,  32  beds  at  1.60-3  A'..  Bodingbaik,  GO  beds  at  1.60-5  K.;  Hot. 
Elektra,  80  beds  at  1.50-3.50,  pens.  7-10  A'.,-  Hot.-Pens.  Skespitz,  at  the 
S.W.  of  the  lake  (p.  159),  30  beds  at  2-3.50 A^.;  Neuwirt,  70  beds  at  1.60- 
3.50  A". ;  Gbuner  Bacm  ,  well  spoken  of;  Goldonkel's  Hotel  &,  Caf^,  on 
tlie  Schmittenhohe  road,  plain.  —  Pensions.  *  Villa  Olga,  Zellerhof,  Kauer, 
at  each  pens.  6-7  A'.  Lodgings  abound.  —  Confectioner,  Jenny.  —  Visitors"' 
tax  20 A.  per  day. 

Guides.  For  ascents:  Joh.  Machreirh,  Jos.  Nusshaumei\  Jos.  Andexer, 
Peter  Miihlbauer ;  for  shorter  expeditions:  Joh.  Buchner.  —  Enqviry  Office 
\\\  the  Hot.  Lebzelter.  —  In  the  Parsonage  is  a  small  relief-map  of  the 
environs  of  Zell  (1:25,000);  adm.  8-6,  20 A. 

Zeff  am 5ee (2470'),  a  market-town  with  1600  inhab., beautifully 
situated  on  a  peninsula  on  the  \V.  bank  of  the  lake,  is  a  favourite 
resort  both  in  summer  and  in  winter.  During  an  insurrection  in 
1526  the  Zellers  remained  faithful  to  their  archbishop, who  as  a  reward 
granted  them  an  annual  pilgrimage  to  Salzburg,  at  the  conclusion  of 
which  they  were  regaled  at  his  expense. 

The  *Zeller  See  (2460')  is  2V2  -M.  long,  1  M.  broad,  and  225' 
deep.  The  water  is  pleasant  for  bathing  (three  bath-houses  ;  tem- 
perature 68-75°  Fahr.  Two  electric  launches  ply  on  the  lake, 
making  the  round  nine  times  a  day  in  1  hr.  (1  A'.  20  //.1;  from  Zcll 


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toSaoLffldcu.    SCUiMllTElNHUHE.    Map,  i>.l64.— 11.  H/JH.  15V) 

to  l  buinersbach  hourly  in  the  morning,  half-hourly  in  the  alttM- 
noon  in  10  min.  (fare  40,  there  and  back  70  h.).  Small  boats  may 
be  hired  (ferry  to  Thumersbach  1  pers.  40,  *2  pers.  60,  B  pers.  70, 
4  pers.  80  h.;  per  hr.  80  /i.,  1  A'.  12,  1  K.  40,  1  A'.  60  h.).  The 
llnest  *View  is  obtained  from  the  middle  of  the  lake:  to  the  S.  we 
obtain  a  striking  survey  of  the  Tauern  (due  S.,  between  Fusch  and 
Kaprun,  are  the  Imbachhom  and  the  Hochtenn,  to  the  left  of  which 
are  the  Brennkogel  and  Schwarzkopf,  to  the  right  the  Johannisberg, 
Grieskogel,  Hohe  Eiser .  and,  in  the  foreground,  the  beautiful 
Kltzstelnhorn  with  the  Schmiedinger  Kees);  to  the  W.,  above  Zell. 
extends  the  broad  Schmittenhohe ;  N.  the  Birnhorn  group,  the 
Steinerne  Meer,  anil,  in  the  background,  the  three  Miihlsturzhor- 
n'^r;  E.  the  Hundstein.  Evening-light  most  favourable.  At  the 
S.W.  end  of  the  lake  the  boats  stop  at  Seeapifs  (hotel).  On  the  E. 
bank  of  the  lake  lie  Thumersbach  (*H6t. -Restaurant  Bellevue. 
80  beds  at  2-6,  pens.  6-10  A'.,-  Restaurant  Lohninghof)  and  the 
station  of  Kitzsteinhorn- Restaurant  (view),  and  on  the  N.W.  bank  is 
Seehdud  ( restaurant).  —  Good  view  of  the  lake  from  the  Wimm  Inn. 
about  10  min.  above  the  road  to  S<hmitten  (see  below),  to  tho  left. 
A  promen;ide  leads  alDn*;  tbe  banks  of  the  lake  to  its  S.  end  (Hoi. 
Seespitz,  see  above),  and  past  tbe  llirsch  Inn  to  ISchlost  Fischhoiit  (p.  l.OS) 
and  Bruck;  another  leads  to  the  N.  through  tbe  Public  Park,  with  a  bu.«t 
of  Kiemann,  a  prominent  Alpinist,  to  the  Villa  Fvei/berff,  next  tbe  Kal- 
rnrienberg .  and  on  to  Seehdutl  (»ee  above),  whence  there  is  a  carriag<'- 
road  to  Thumersbach,  via  PrielaUy  and  a  footpath  via  tbe  Jnii  am  Rirlil 
to  (1  hr.  from  Zell)  Mais/io/en  (p.  16U).  —  The  lake  and  mountains  arc 
illuminated  on  June  28rd  and  Aug.  17th  (worth  seeinj:). 

The  *Schnuttenh6he  (6455')  is  one  of  the  best  and  most  acces- 
sible points  of  view  In  the  Austrian  Alps  (3-3 '/i  hrs.;  guide  5  A'., 
unnecessary,  horse  12A'.  ,•  one -seat  vehicle  12,  there  and  back, 
with  stop  of  2  hrs.  16,  including  a  night  on  the  top  24  A'.,-  light 
luggage  iu*y  ^e  sent  by  post  twice  a  day).  The  route  leads  to  the 
W.  from  Zell  through  the  Schmitten-Tal  to  (1/4  hr.)  Schnitten 
(2745  ;  Stadt  Wien).  Here  we  turn  to  the  left  and  follow  a  some- 
what steep  bridle-path,  which  ascends  in  windings,  mostly  through 
wood.  In  20  min.  we  pass  the  Stefanie  Spring  and  ,  a  few  min. 
higher  up,  a  bench  commanding  a  good  view  (to  the  left  is  the  route 
to  tbe  Ebenbery  Alp,  a  fine  point  of  view  1/4  hr.  distant,  and  to  the 
Restaurant  Wimm.  see  above).  —  1  hr.  Schweizerhaus  Inn  or  Mitlel- 
Sl-dion  (4490';  7  beds  at  1  K.  60 /».).  —  3/^  hr.  Inn  zum  Grosa- 
(Jlockner  (5215';  fine  view  of  tho  Glockner  group).  We  then  mount 
the  crest  of  the  hill  to  the  (IY4  hr.)  broad  summit  (*i/asc/i/ce'.s 
Hotel,  open  all  the  year  round,  90  beds,  R.  with  one  bed  2.50-5, 
with  two  beds  in  the  new  house  5-9  A'.,  in  the  old  3  K.  20  h.;  post, 
telegraph,  and  tilephone  office).  On  the  summit  stands  also  the 
Chapel  of  8t.  Elizabeth,  built  in  1904.  —  The  superb  panorama 
embraces  to  the  S.  the  entire  Tauern  range;  to  the  N.  the  Lime- 
stone Alps  from  the  Kaiser-Gebirge  to  the  Dachstein.  (Comp.  the 
aauexed  Panorama.) 


160   11.  H.JU.-Map.p.lbiJ    SAALFELDEN.     From  Sahbunj 

The  Finzgauer  Spaziergang,  a  rcd-markcd  path  which  at  places  i.<* 
rather  indistinct,  leads  from  the  Schmitlenbdhe  along  the  crest  of  the 
hill  to  the  (9  hrs.)  Gaisstcin  (p.  232),  and  commands  a  series  of  splendid 
views  of  the  Tauern.  It  is,  however,  somewhat  monotonous  and  fatiguing. 
Provi>)ions  and  guide  necessary  (see  p.  15S-,  from  Zell  to  the  Gaisstein 
16  K.).  From  the  Schmittenhdhe  the  path  at  first  descends  to  the  W.  into 
a  basin,  then  ascends,  and  follows  the  crest  of  the  hill  (about  5900'),  via 
(he  (5  hrs.)  5o/«meyior  (6435'),  to  the  (lV-2  br  )  Murnauer  Scharte  {'oibb').  It 
then  passes  above  the  Biirgl-Hiltte  (p.  186)  and  ascends  the  (2'/^  hrs.) 
Gaisstein  (p.  232)  from  the  S.E.  side.  The  descent  mav  be  made  to  (3  hrs.) 
Mittersill  (p.  186),  or  by  the  Sintersbach  Alp  to  (3  hrs.)  Jochberg  (p.  232). 

The  *Hundatein  (6945')  may  be  ascended  from  Thumersbach  by  a 
marked  bridle-path  in  4  hrs.  (guide  9  A".,  not  indispensable;  horse  15-18  K.). 
The  descent  may  be  made  to  Brack,  Gries,  Taxenbach,  Saalfelden,  or 
Aim  (pp.  157,  153,  161). 

From  Zell  am  See  to  the  Kapruner  Tal,  see  p.  182;  to  Kvimml  (Obcr- 
I'iiizgau)^  see  p.  185. 

The  train  quits  the  lake  near  Schloss  Prielau,  now  occupied  by 
peasants  (rfmts.).  —  65  M.  Maishofen  (2515';  Post,  15  beds  at 
1-1.50,  pens.  3-4  AT. ,  well  spoken  of),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Glsmm- 
lalj  from  which  the  Saalach  issues. 

The  Saus'eigen  (6280'-,  3-3i/2  hrs)  and  the  Schwalbenwand  (6590';  3Va  hrs.), 
two  interesting  ascents  from  Maishofen,  command  views  like  that  from 
the  SchmittenhiJhe. 

A  road  (diligence  from  Zell  to  Saalbach  daily  in  33/4  hrs.)  runs  through 
the  monotonous  Glemmtal,  passing  Viehhofen  (Oberwirt),  to  (I2V2  M.)  Saal- 
bach (3290';  Xeuhaus:  Oberwirt;  Unterwirt),  a  ski-ing  resort  in  winter, 
and  (18'/v;  M.)  Lengau  (36S5';  inn),  whence  the  'Gaisstein  (7765')  may  be 
easily  ascended  in  31/2-4  hrs.  (comp.  p.  232).  A  road,  practicable  for  carts, 
runs"  to  the  N,  from  Saalbach,  via  the  Alte  Schanze  (43i)0'),  to  the  S.W. 
of  the  Spielbergfiorn  {QUO' -^  ascent  of  2Vu  hrs.  \ia.  the  Spielberg-Tori),  to 
(12  M.)  Fieberbruitn  (p.  233). 

The  train  crosses  the  Saalach  and  traverses  the  broad  grassy 
valley  of  the  Mitter  -  Pinzgnu.  From  (671/2  M.l  Gerling  (inn)  a 
marked  path  leads  in  3  hrs.  to  the  Schwalbenwand  (see  above). 

70  M.  Saalfelden  (9440';  *Rail.  Restaurant,  bed  2  K.,-  Dick's 
Hotel,  34  be^is  at  1.30-2  Ti:.,  good).  The  village  (*Neu€  Post, 
with  garden,  60  beds  at  1-2  K.;  Post,  50  beds  at  1-2^.,  well 
spoken  of;  Slocklwirt;  Oberbrdu;  Hirsch) ,  with  1800  inhab.,  is 
prettily  situated  on  the  Vrslauer  Ache,  V/^  M.  to  the  E.  of  the  rail- 
way (omn.  in  10  min.,  20  h),  in  the  middle  of  a  broad  and  sunny 
valley.  Fine  view  from  the  cemetery:  N.W.  the  Leoganger  Stein- 
bergc,  N.  the  Steinerne  Meer,  E.  the  Hochkonig  (Uebergossene 
Alp),  S.  the  Hochtenn,  Kitzsteinhorn,  etc.  —  About  ^/^  hr.  to  the 
S.  is  d  Bath  Establishment  {pca,t - \\a,tev) ,  with  swimming-baths, 
restaurant,  and  rooms  to  let  (20  beds,  pens.  5  AT.). 

The  Kiihbiihel  (2815'),  s/*  hr.  to  the  S.  (pavilion  at  the  top),  commands 
an  extensive  view.  —  To  the  N..  at  the  base  of  the  towering  PersaUtom, 
stands  the  (1  hr.)  castle  of  Lichtenberg  (2990'),  with  line  view.  About 
10  min.  higher  up  are  a  hermitage  (rfmts.),  hewn  in  the  rock,  and  the 
Chapel  of  St.  George,  with  a  rock-hewn  pulpit.  A  still  liner  view  is 
commanded  by  the  Steinalm  (4105'),  ^k  hr.  farther  on  (marked  path).  — 
From  Saalfelden  the  Hundstein  (694o';  see  above)  may  be  ascended  in 
o'/z  hr:?.  (with  iruide)  by  a  marked  path  via  the  Unt>ii-berg  (4820*)  and  t)|0 
Schontcieskopf  (6J35'). 


to  Saalfelden.  LEOGANG.      Map,  p.  154.— I  J.  R. -29.    161 

The  route  from  Saalfelden  to  the  Steinerne  Meer  (comp.  p.  1C9)  is  shorter 
bat  steeper  than  that  from  the  Konigs-See  (guide  necessary  for  those  sub- 
ject to  giddiness,  to  the  Kimigs-See  iSK.;  Georg  Fuchslechuer.  Jos.  Pfeffer). 
A  marked  path  {'Kaiser- Jiibilaums-We^'j,  entering  the  wood  to  the  right 
at  the  customs-station,  leads  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Fiirstenbrunnen.  Thence  a 
grand  mountain-path,  pmAided  with  rings  and  wire-rope,  ascends  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Ramseider  Scharte  ((>S95),  <  n  which  is  the  Riemann-Haus  ((3990'; 
•Inn,  26  i  eds  at  B  K.  60  h.  and  26  mattresses  at  i  A'.),  in  a  magnificent 
situation  (interesting  fossils  found  in  the  neighbourhood).  From  this  point 
the  Sommerstein  (T56o')  is  easily  ascended  in  i  2  hr.,  and  the  * Breithorn 
(8190';  splendid  view)  in  l'/^  hr!  The  ascent  of  the  Schon/eldspitze  {Hoch- 
ein/t,  8700').  '2-2*/2  hrs.,  is  attractive  for  experienced  mountaineer.',  with 
guide.  —  From  the  Riemann-Haus  across  the  Steinerne  Meer  to  (3  hrs.) 
the  Kdr linger- Ha" s  and  thence  to  the  KoiUgs-See.  see  p.  109.  —  t>ther  passe? 
(all  toilsome;  guide  indispensable)  from  Saalfelden  to  the  Kiinigs-See  are 
the  Weissbachl-Schavte  (7365),  between  the  Uollermaishorn  and  the  Achsel- 
horn,  the  Buchauer  Scharte  (748o').  between  the  Selbhorn  and  the  Schon- 
feldspitze,  and  the  Diesbach- Scharte  (ca.  6  65'),  to  the  S.E.  of  the  Kleine 
Hundstod  (in  each  case  8-10  hrs.  to  the  Funtensee). 

A  road  (one-horse  carr.  to  Hintertal  in  1^  2  hr.,  8  .ff.)  ascends  the 
Urslau-Tal  to  the  E.  to  (3»/4  M.)  Aim  (SeiO";  Almerwirt;  Bichlerwirt), 
where  there  is  a  pilgrimage-church,  and  whence  the  -Hundstein  (69)5') 
may  be  ascended  in  41/2  hrs.  (cinp.  pp.  157.  158,  ICO),  and  the  Selbhorn  (8710'; 
highest  summit  of  the  Steinerne  Meer)  in  tj  hrs.  with  guide,  cither  via  the 
hunting-lodge  on  the  Pragttein  (5925')  and  the  Ltieg-Scharte,  or  (more  diffi- 
cult-, for  experts  only)  t>y  the  club-path  (wire- rope)  up  the  S.  face. 
Guides,  Joh.  Herzog  ten.  and  Jr..  at  Aim.  About  li  M.  farther  up  the 
valley  lies  Hintertal  (3315';  Botenwirt),  at  the  foot  of  the  Uebergossene 
Alp.  Bad  Hintertal.,  3|^  m.  farther  on,  is  now  ]>rivate  property.  The 
Hochkonig  (9640')  may  be  ascended  hence  in  6  hrs.  by  experts,  with 
guide,  via  the  Pirchl  Alp  (43(50')  and  through  the  impressive  Schneekar, 
between  the  Lau?kopfe  on  the  right  and  the  Klammeck  on  the  left,  to 
the  (2'/2  hrs.)  little  Be rtgen- Hiitte  (6400';  rfmts.),  and  thence  by  the  steep 
and  trying  'Moo^hammer-Steig'  through  the  Grosse  Teufelsloch  to  the 
glacier  of  the  Uebergossene  Alp  and  to  the  (BVz  hrs.)  Kaiser- J ubilaums- 
Haus  on  the  top  (p.  154).  —  The  Hochseiler  (9125'),  tLe  N.W.  summit  of 
the  Uebergossene  Alp,  is  another  ascent  for  experts  only  (5-G  hrs.,  with 
guide):  either  by  the  'Mooshammer-Steig\  as  above,  to  the  glacier  and 
thence  to  the  left  to  the  top,  or  by  a  club-path,  leading  via  the  Tor-Scharte 
(see  below)  and  then  skirting  the  N.  precipices  of  the  Hochseiler  to  the 
right,  and  reaching  the  summit  from  the  E.  side.  —  From  Hintertal  a 
road  leads  across  the  FiUen-Sattel  (4240')  to  Dienten  (3515';  inn)  and  (12  31.) 
Schwarzach  (p.  156).  From  Dienten  to  the  Hochkonig  via  the  Schonberg  Alp 
(50S5'),  with  the  Erich-  Hiitte  (14  mattresses),  and  through  the  Birgkar. 
6  hrs..  for  experts,  with  guide,  see  p.  154.  —  To  Muhlbach  via  the  Dientner 
Alp  (4430'),  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Hochkonig.  marked  path  in 
3  hrs.  —  From  Hintertal  across  the  Tor-Scharte  (7490")  to  the  Bluhnhach- 
Tal  (to  the  shooting-lodge  7  hrs.,  with  guide,  fatiguing),  see  p.  153. 
From  Saalfelden  via  Lo/er  to  Reichenh^ll.,  see  R.  30. 
The  train  now  turns  to  the  N.W.,  crosses  the  Saalach,  and  ascend.s 
at  the  base  of  the  Leogang  Steinherge  to  (75  M.)  Leogang  (2755'; 
iiin),  the  last  station  in  the  province  of  Salzburg.  About  '^/^  M.  to 
the  N.  is  Bad  Leogang  (2820';  unpretending);  below  the  line,  about 
IV2  M.  to  the  S.E.,  lies  the  village  (2580';  Kirchenwirt). 

The  'Birnhorn  (SGiO*),  the  highest  point  of  the  Leogang  Steinherge,  may 
be  ascended  from  Bad  Leogang  in  5V2-6  hrs.,  with  guide  (Jot.  Oberlader 
I  and  II  of  Leogang;  laborious).  The  marked  path  leads  through  the 
Birnbach-Graben  to  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Patsauer  HGtte,  finely  situated  on  the 
Afiltag -  Scharte  (oG^;  Inn.  6  beds  at  2  £".).  Thence  a  club-path  (easier 
than  the  climb  via  the  Melkerloch  and  the  S.  face)  ascends  the  N.  side 
Baedkkke's  Eastera  Alps.     12th  Edit.  11 


162   //.  /?.  30.  —  Map,  p.  154.    WEISSBACH.    From  Saalfelden 

to  the  (I1/4  hr.)  Kuchlnieder  (7955';  easy  and  attractive  ascent  hence  of  the 
Kuehlhorn,  8192',  in  20  min.)  and  to  the  (3/4  hra.)  summit  (magnificent 
view).  The  descent  (marked  path)  may  be  made  from  the  Passauer  Hiittc, 
via  the  Niedergruh  Alp,  to  ('2-3  hrs.)  Diesbach  (see  below). 

From  Leogang  via  Hochfilzen  (Tyrolese  frontier)  to  (98  M.)  Kitz- 
biihel  and  (120  M.)  WbnjL,  see  R.  43. 


30.  From  Saalfelden  to  Keichenhall  via  Lofer. 

32  M.  Diligence  to  (16  M.)  Lofer  twice  daily  in  summer  in  31/2  hrs.  (3^.)  •, 
from  Lofer  to  (16  M.)  Reichen/iall  motor-diligence  twice  daily  in  IV2  hr. 
Cabkiage  to  Lofer,  with  one  horse  12,  with  two  horse's  20,  incl.  the  Vorder- 
kaser-Klamm  16  and  24  K. ;  to  Reichenhall  24  and  44  JT. ;  via  the  Hirschbichl 
to  Berchtesgaden,  one-horse  carr.  and  trace-horse  48,  two-horse  carr, 
75  K.  and  driver's  fee. 

Saalfelden  (2440'),  see  p.  160.  The  road  leads  to  the  N.  through 
the  wide  valley  of  the  Saalach,  in  view  of  the  Leoganger  Steinberge 
on  the  left  and  tlie  Steinerne  Meer  on  the  right,  and  with  a  fine 
retrospect  of  the  Tauern  to  the  S.  After  about  3  M.  the  valley  con- 
tracts. The  (47-2  M.)  Brandlhauer  is  the  only  point  in  the  valley  from 
which  the  Gross-Glockner  is  visible  (view-indicator).  The  road 
enters  the  Diesbacher  Hohlwege,  a  ravine  6  M.  in  length,  watered  by 
the  Saalach.  To  the  right  of  the  (6  M.)  Dieshach-Muhle  (2220')  is  a 
tine  waterfall,  to  the  left  is  the  club-path  to  the  (S'/^  hrs.)  Passauer 
niitte  (p.  161).  —  91/2  M.  Frofmwies  (Post,  bed  1-S'K.).  —  10  M. 
Oher-Weissbach,  or  Weissbach  bei  Lofer  (2140';  *AuvogL  bed  1  K. 
20  h.-2  A'.),  where  the  road  for  Berchiesgaden  over  the  Hirschbichl 
diverges  to  the  right  (*Seisenberg-Klamm,  see  p.  112). 

The  road  crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Saalach.  To  the  left,  1/4  ^r. 
farther  on,  is  the  entrance  to  the  Lamprechts-Ofenloch. 

The  'Lamprechts-Ofenloch  Caverns,  made  accessible  by  the  Passau 
Alpine  Club  and  lighted  by  electricity,  are  well  worth  a  visit  (open  all 
the  year  round ;  adm.  IV2  K.).  A  path,  alternating  with  steps,  leads  to 
the  waterfall  in  the  'Johaun-Sleiner-Halle',  385  yds.  from  the  entrance  and 
170'  higi.er.  The  fine  chambers  and  curious  rock  and  other  formations 
due  to  ercsion  are  interesting. 

In  another  1/2  ^^-  we  reach  the  mouth  of  the  Schiittach-Graben 
on  the  left. 

About  21/4  M.  up  the  Schiittach-Graben  is  the  *Vorderkaser-Klamm,  au 
impcsing  goriic  V*  M.  long,  between  frequently  overhanging  clifis,  195-23U' 
in  height,  which  are  often  only  2  ft.  apart  and  hold  suspended  boulders 
wedged  between  them  at  the  top.  In  1881  the  gorge  was  made  accessible 
by  the  construction  of  numerous  bridges  and  steps.  A  road  runs  as  far 
as  the  Vorderkater  Jnn,  where  tickets  of  admission  (40  A.)  are  sold,  and 
whence  we  ascend  in  'A  hr.  on  foot  to  the  entrance  to  the  gorge,  an  inspection 
of  which  takes  ^/i-l  hr.  (umbrella  or  waterproof  desirable).  —  Frum  the 
Vorderkaser-Klamm  to  Hochfilzen  (p  233)  a  marked  path  leads  via  the 
Dalten  Alp,  E&mer-Sattel  {imb"),  Schiittach  Alp  and  Willeck  Alp  in  31/2  hrs.  — 
To  St.  Ulrich  on  the  Pillersee  (p.  227  5  7  hrs)  a  red-marked  path  leads  through 
the  romantic  Rottchtitt- Graben  (steep  ascent)  to  the  Schieder  Alp  (49tO'), 
magniQcently  situated  on  the  ridge  forming  the  boundary  between  Salzburg 
and  Tyrol,  and  descends  thence  to  the  Niederkater  and  through  the  romantic 
Schmidt- Qraben  to  the  chalets  of  Weiileiten  and  to  St.  Ulrich. 


to  Reichenhall.      LOFER.     Maps,pp.l54, 124.  — II.E.30.    163 

The  roail  goes  on  through  the  Pass  Luftenatein  (inn),  which  was 
formerly  fortified,  to  (14  M.)  St.  Martin  (*Post ;  Steiner),  where  the 
route  via  Wildental  to  the  Kleine  Hirschbichl  (p,  112)  diverges  to 
the  right.    We  proceed  via  tlie  Hochmoos  (see  below)  to  — 

16  M.  Lofer.  -  Hotels.  -Post,  CO  beds  at  1.40-2  5".,  «Bral, 
50  beds  at  2-3  K.,  'Zdm  Schweizek,  with  bath-house,  30  beds  at  1.20- 
3  jr.,  pens.  5-7  K.,  all  three  with  gardens;  Metzgekwht;  Steinerwirt; 
BoTENWiKT.  —  One-horse  carriage  from  Lofer  to  Unken  5,  two-horse  9  £^  ; 
to  Frohnwies  4  or  8  JST. ;  to  Saalfelden  13  or  25  K. ;  to  Waidring  4  A'.  60 
or  8  A'.  liO  A.;  to  St.  Ulrich  on  the  Pillersee  6  or  10  A'.;  to  St.  Johann  in  Tirol 
13  or  25J5r.;  to  Berchfesgaden  36  cr  64  .ff. ;  one-horse  carr.  from  Lofer  to 
Reichenhall  12,  phaeton  20,  landau  '2i  K. 

Lo/er  (2095';  510  inliab.),  a  frequented  summer- resort,  lies 
amidst  striking  environs.  On  the  E.  is  the  Reiteralpe^  to  the  S.W. 
the  Loferer  Steinberge  (splendid  view  from  the  Kalvarienberg^  ^4  ^^• 
to  the  W.). 

Excursions  (marked  club-paths ;  guide.*,  Oeorg  Sock,,  Jos.  Ensmarm). 
Beautiful  walk  to  the  (2omin.)  Exenbach-iluelle  (Lofever  Briindl),  a  spring  to 
the  S.  of  the  Waidring  road,  at  the  entrance  to  the  -Loferer  Hochtal,  a 
grand  rocky  valley  enclosed  by  the  Loftrei-  Steinberge  (Br-ithorn.  Hinter- 
horn,  Reifhorn.  Ochscnh"  rn)  of  whii-li  a  full  view  is  obtiined  1/2^4  ^I-  "ip 
the  valley.  Fmm  the  Exeabach-*^uelle  the  green-marked  'Salzbnrger-VVeg' 
leads  to"  the  left  across  the  WecJuel  (3611)*)  to  (IV4  hr.)  Kirctiental  (see 
below),  while  another  marked  path  (blue  and  wliite)  returns  via  the 
Karolinen- Uohe  to  (V2  hr.)  Lofer.  —  Other  pleasant  walks  may  be  taken 
to  the  S.  aling  the  Saalfelden  road  to  the  (25  miu.)  Uochmooi^  (inn),  with 
peat  baths,  and  thence  to  the  right  by  the  'Tiroler  Steig"  10  (•'A  hr.)  the 
pilgriuiageresort  of  Kirchental  (2810';  inn).  —  To  (U/a  hr.)  Wildental^  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  Saalach,  on  the  path  to  the  Kleine  Hirschbichl  (p.  112). 

—  To  the  N.E.  via  the  TfU/tUtteg  to  the  shady  Baierau  Park  and  {^/t  hr.) 
the  village  of  Au  (Cafe  Ennsmann),  with  fine  view,  returning  by  the  Auer 
bridge  (see  below)  and  on  the  left  bank  of  the  .^aalach.  About  IV2  hr. 
from  Au  is  the  pretty  Mairberg  Klamm  (marked  path  along  the  Auer  Bach). 

—  By  the  Tyrol  road  (see  p.  227)  or  by  the  Auj;usten- Promenade  to  the 
(20  min.)  Hinterhorn  Inn.,  at  the  entrance  of  the  P;:ss  Strub  (p.  227).  — 
The  Loferer  Alpe  (4195':  rfmt^.  at  the  MadL'^a.ier.  in  the  'Obertrett")  is 
another  fine  point,  reached  by  a  marked  path  (red  and  white)  in  2V2-3  hrs. 
(guide,  not  indispensable,  6  A'.  1.  Fine  views  irom  the  Schonbic/il  (5340'; 
1/2  hr.),  the  Sc/iwarzeck  ^Ganiskvpf,  5140';  V2  hr.),  and  the  '  Gruhhorndl 
(5740';  1  hr.).  From  the  Loferer  Alpe  via  Mitter/ufstal  to  the  Schwavzberg- 
Klamm  2'/2  his.;  via  Mitterfusstal  and  the  Kaminerkohr  Alp  to  Waidring 
3  hrs.  (comp.  p.  164).  —  Ascent  of  the  •Hinterhorn  or  Mitterhorn  (8220'), 
not  difficult  for  adepts  (6  hrs^  with  guide,  9  K.).  A  marked  path  ascends 
through  the  Lf.ferer-Tal  past  the  (2  hrs.)  Steinbenjalm-Hutte  (4190';  closed) 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Schmidt- Zabierow-Hiitte  (65SO':  Inn,  5  beds  and  U 
mattresses;  guide,  Simon  Widmoser).,  in  the  Crosse  We/<rgrube,  and  by  the 
Waidringer  xMeder,  between  the  Hinterhorn  on  the  left  and  the  Breithorn 
(7920';  ascended  in  '2  hr.)  on  the  right,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit  (imposing 
prospect).  From  the  Waidringer  Nieder  we  may  descend  by  the  'Gries- 
bacher  Steig'  (marked  path,  but  guide  necessary)  to  (3  hrs.)  Waid- 
ring (p.  227).  —  The  Ochsenhorn  (8240').  ascended  from  the  Schmidt- 
Zabierow-Hiitte  through  the  Kleine  Wehrgrube  in  3  hrs.,  and  the  Kreuz- 
Reifhorn  (7975';  3-3V2  hrs.)  are  both  difficult;  still  more  difficult  is  the 
Grosse  Reifhorn  (8195*),  scaled  from  the  Kreuz-Reifhorn  via  the  S.  arete 
in  3/4  hr. 

The  Reichenhall  road  descends  along  the  left  bank  of  the  Saal- 
ach, passing  (IV2  ^1-)  Maurach  (to  the  right  a  road  leads  across  the 
Saalach  to  Au,  see  above),  and  HaUenstein  ( init  1.    Leaving  (cJi/s  M.) 

11* 


164:    11.  IL30.  —  Map,p.l24.     UNKEN. 

Reit  on  the  right  bank  (to  the  Traunsteiner  Hiitte,  see  below),  we 
then  pass  through  the  Knie  Pass^  cross  the  Unkenbach  near  (5  M.) 
Oberrain  (*Pens.  Oberraiu,  40  beds,  pens.  4.50-6  Jf.\  a  prettily 
situated  watering-place,  and  reach  — 

51/2  M.  Unken  ^1810';  *Post,  36  beds  at  1.40-1.80  A". ;  Zum 
Kramer;  Kaltenbach;  yisitors'  tax,  for  a  stay  of  some  time,  1,  2,  or 
5  K.),  a  favourite  summer-resort. 

Excursions  (marked  paths;  guide,  Sebastian  Wimmer).  Attractive  ex- 
cursion to  the  ('i'/z  hrs.)  *Schwarzberg-Klamin  (guide,  needless,  3,  horse 
9^.)-  A  bridle-path  (rather  dull  as  tar  as  the  Kngstiibl)  ascends  the 
Unken-Tal  to  the  W.  from  Unken  or  Oberrain  to  (3/4  hr.)  a  forester's  house 
(guide-postj.     From   (10  min.)   the  Friedl  (inn)    we   ascend   to   the  left  for 

0  min. ;  V2  hr.  bridge  over  the  Unkenbach  or  Schwarzbach  (small  water- 
fall to  the  left).  We  almost  immediately  traverse  the  Eibl-Klamm ;  then 
pass  a  workmen's  hut  (-Engstiibr ;  generally  closed),  and  reach  the  (1  hr.) 
entrance  to  the  Klamm,  or  gorge  of  the  Schwarzbach,  which  was  rendered 
accessible  in  1830.  This  gorge  is  especially  remarkable  for  the  spiral 
contortions  of  the  huge  rocky  sides,  1(X3'  in  height,  which  nearly  meet 
at  places.  At  the  entrance  is  an  inscription  from  Propertius  (placed 
there  by  Louis  I.  of  Bavaria):  'Gutta  cavat  lapidem  non  vi  sed  saepe 
cadendo\  The  gorge,  V*  M.  long,  is  quitted  at  the  upper  end  by  flights 
of  wooden  steps  leading  to  the  gamekeeper's  hut  of  Schwarzberg,  where 
there  is  an  excellent  spring.  —  Thence  over  the  Kammerkohr  Alp  (5405') 
to  Waidring  (p.  227)  in  41/2  hrs.  (guide  7  K.).  By  Mitferfusslal  and  the 
Loferer  Alpe  (p.  163)  to  Lo/er  4-5  hrs.  (guide  6  A".).  By  the  Winkehnoot 
Alp  to  Reit  im  Winkel  V/2  hrs.  (guide  to  the  Alp  desirable;  see  p.  94). 

The  'Staubfall  (2V2  hrs. ;  guide  not  indispensable)  is  a  fine  cascade, 
especially  after  rain.  Same  road  as  to  the  Schwarzberg-Klamm  as  far  as 
P/i  hr.)  the  forester's  house,  where  we  diverge  to  the  right  by  the  road 
into  the  Heutal.  When  the  road  divides,  at  the  base  of  the  Sonntagshom, 
we  ascend  the  vallev  to  the  left,  passing  (lV2hr.)  the  Schneider  Alp  (3160'), 
to  Oh  br.)  the  fall  (655'  in  height).  The  path  leads  behind  the  fall.  (Through 
the  Fischbach-Tal  to  Seehaus  and  Ruhpoldifig ,  see  p.  94.)  These  two  excur- 
sions  may  be  combined,  but  not  without  a  guide  (6  K.). 

Sonntagshorn  (6435';  4'/.r5  hrs.;  guide,  not  indispensable  for  adepts, 
('.  A'.)  A  marked  path  leads  through  the  Heutal.,  where  the  road  forks 
(see  al)>VL')  vve  keep  to  the  right  to  the  Hochalm  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Sonntagt- 
horn-HuUe  (5415';  Inn,  12  beds),  whence  we  ascend  to  the  (3/*  hr.)  Rosskar- 
Sattel  (5415')  and  the  {'^/i  hr.)  summit.  Superb  view.  A  shorter  route 
(marked  with  red,  hut  guide  desira!)le)  leads  from  Melleck  through  the 
Steinlach-Tal  to  tlie  (3'/2  hrs.)  Rosskar-Battel  and  the  (»/4  hr.)  summit. 

To  the  Reiteralpe,  an  interesting  excursion.  Road  from  Unken  through 
the  Knie-Pa.ss  to  (3  M.)  Reit  (1785'),  see  above.  We  cross  the  Saalach  and 
ascend  the  Donnersbach-Tal  via  the  Alpa  Alp  (4020')  and  the  Guggenblihl- 
Sattel  ti>  the  (31/2  hr.s.)  Traunsteiner  Hiitte  (5250';  Inn,  6  beds  and  6 
mattresses),  finely  situated.  Hence  we  may  ascend  the  Weitscharlenkopf 
(6495*;   IV*  hr.).    the  Drei  Briider  (6105';    the  Grosse  Bruder   to   the  W.  in 

1  hr.  easy,  the  Kleine  and  Mittlere  Bruder  very  difficult),  the  H&uselhorn 
(7505';  21/2  hrs.;  marked  path),  the  Wage/idrischelhorn  (7385';  3  hrs.),  the 
Stadelhom  (7500';  3V2  hr.s.),  etc.  Descent  from  the  Traunsteiner  Hiitte  to  the 
N.  over  the  Schreck- Sattel  (52-0')  to  Jeltenberg  (p.  Ill);  to  the  N.E.  via 
the  Griinanger  Alp  and  Schwegel  Alp  to  the  SchwarzbnchwacM  (p.  Ill);  to 
the  S.E.  via  the  Bijsehteig  and  the  Haltgrube  to  the  Hintertee  (p.  111)-^ 

The  road  leads  through  the  Steinpass,  a  rock-cutting,  passes  the 
Austrian  custom-house,  crosses  the  Steinbach  (the  Bavarian  boun- 
daryj,  and  ascends  in  a  wide  curve  (short-cuts  for  pedestrians)  to 
(71/2  M.)  Melleck  (2015';  *Inn,  with  fine  view),  the  seat  of  the 
Bavarian  custom  -  house.    Ascent  of  the  Sonntagshorn,   see  above. 


HOF-GASTEIN.  II.  Route  31.    165 

The  road  now  passes  Ristfeicht,  and  descends  the  Bodenhuhl,  to 
(10  M.)  Schneizelreut  (1670';  inn),  in  the  wide  valley  of  the 
Saalach.  From  this  point  we  may  proceed  by  the  new  road  (better 
for  carriages)  to (12  M.~)  Jeltenbery  (p.  Ill)  and  through  the  Saalach- 
TaA  to  (iG  M.')  Reicher)hall.  Or  (more  interesting  for  walkers)  we 
may  follow  the  old  road  to  the  left,  which  rapidly  ascends  between 
the  MuLlnerhorn  on  the  right  and  the  Ristfeichthorn  (5130')  on  the 
left  Chamois  are  frequently  to  be  seen  in  the  morning  and  evening 
on  the  Ristfeichthorn.  Before  we  reach  tht  (3/4  hr.)  pump-house 
of  Ne^selgraben  (2120'),  on  the  top  of  the  pass,  the  road  to  the 
Mauthausl  (p.  99)  diverges  to  the  left.  We  descend  past  the  Thum- 
see  to  (2  hrs.)  — 

Reichenhall  (1540'),  see  p.  95. 


31.   Tauem  Railway  from  Schwarzach-St.  Veit  via 
Oastein  to  Spittal  in  Carinthia. 

65  M.  AcsTRiAN  State  WAir-WAr  tu  Bad  Gastein  in  I'/^-lVohr.  (t;irrs4  A'. 
70,  2  K.  9<»,  1  K.  80  h.  or  3  K  6\  2  K..  \  K.^Oh.);  to  Spittol  in  23/4-31,,  hra. 
(fares  13  K.  10,  8  K.  10,  5  A'.  10  /».,  or  10  A'.,  6  K.  10,  3  K.  SO  h.).  The  Taucrn 
Railway  is  the  most  X.  portion  of  the  gv^At  Alpine  railway  constructed  in 
1901^  to  form  s  direct  connection  between  Sjilzburg  and  Trieste  (comp. 
ttie  Karawanken  and  Wochein  Rnilways,  R.  107).  Munich-SalKlmrs-Villach- 
Trieate  express  in  12'/4  hrs.,  Berlin -Landshut-Miihldorf-Salzhui^- Trieste 
in  23  hrs. 

Schwarzach-St  Veit  (1935'),  see  p.  156.  The  Tauern  Railway 
ascends  (1  :  40)  along  the  steep  slopes  overhan^ring  the  Salzach  and 
the  Salzburg  and  Worgl  line-,  soon  affording  a  beautiful  view  of  the 
valley  and  of  the  massive  Hochkonig  to  the  N.  Tunnels,  viaducts, 
and  supporting-walls  follow  each  other  in  rapid  succession.  Beyond 
(5V2  M. )  Loifarn  (2370')  the  line  turns  to  the  S.  and  enters  the 
Lower  Klamm  Tunnel  (800  yds.  long),  in  the  imposing  Gasteiner 
KLamm,  in  which  the  Gastein  valley  descends  rapidly  to  the  Salzach 
valley.  The  line  crosses  the  Ache  (glimpse  into  the  ravine  on  the 
right)  and  ascends  through  the  Upper  Klamm  Timne^  (813  yds.)  to 
(8I/2  M.)  Klamm^tein  (2615' ),  a  station  in  the  lower  part  of  the  ver- 
dant Gastein  Valley.  To  the  right  rise  the  twin  peaks  of  the  Bern- 
kogel  (p.  176).  12  M.  Dorf-Gaste'n  (2700';  Egger's  Inn),  whence 
the  Bernkogel  may  be  ascended  in  5  hrs. 

15  M.  Hof-6astein.  —  Railway  Station,  2  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  town  ; 
m.  tor-diligence  7  times  daily,  60  h.  ;  hotel  omnibusf  s  1  K. 

Hotels  (with  baths).  'Mo3EK  zdm  Goldxen  Adi.ke  (16th  cent,  house, 
vaulted  on  every  floor),  60  beds  at  3-5  A^..  B.  80  A.,  pens.  7-10  A". ;  *H6t. 
rESTKAL,  80  beds  at  2-i,  pens.  6-12  A". ;  Hot.  Tckbi.  50  beds  at2-4Jr.,- 
SAr.ZBDRGEK  HoF ,  70  beds  at  2  6  K. ;  Post,  40  beds  at  1.40-4  K.  ;  Eisl 
zcM  Boten.  Hri  beds  at  1.10-3  A'.  —  Lod'_'in°:s  with  baths:  Kvrha'is; 
YUla  Ida,  30  beds  at  6-b  pens.  8-12  A.;  M.  Schmeller ,  70  beds  at  3-6, 
pens  8-12  K- ;  Gutenbnmn,  30  beds  ;  Irnher<jer;  Oesterreichitcher  Uof,  50  bed.'^ ; 
Winkler,  33  1  eds,  iicns  5-8  A"  ;  Edelweiss;  Anna;  Rainer ;  Jo.«ef  Moser;  Villa 
Engel;   Friedriehshurg ;   Elisabethof.    —    Baths    at   the    Zentral-Bad ,   in   the 


166   II.  R.  31— Map,  p.  164.     HOF-GASTEIN.  Gastein 

hotels,  and  in  many  private  homes.  —  Visi(or''s  Tax.,  for  a  stay  uf  more  than 
r.ve  days,  3-24  K.  (five  classes).  —  Reading  Rooms  at  the  S.  end  and  in  the 
middle  of  the  villay;e,  in  the  Kaiser-Platz. 

Hof-Gaatein  (2860'),  the  capital  of  the  valley  (1000  Inhab.),  was 
in  the  16th  cent.,  when  its  mines  still  produced  considerable  quan- 
tities of  gold  and  silver,  the  wealthiest  place  in  this  district  next 
to  Salzburg.  It  is  now  a  quiet  and  inexpensive  health-resort,  to 
which  thermal  water  is  conducted,  with  little  loss  of  heat,  from  the 
springs  at  Bad  Gastein,  by  means  of  a  conduit  completed  in  1906, 
A  bust  of  Emp.  Francis  I.  commemorates  the  construction  of  the 
first  conduit  in  1828.  On  the  external  walls  of  the  Church  and  also 
to  the  left  of  the  choir  in  the  interior  are  tombstones  of  the  Strasser, 
Weitmoser,  Zott ,  and  other  families  (16th  cent.).  Small  Kur- 
Garten.  On  the  slope  of  the  W.  hills,  along  which  runs  the  railway, 
are  several  cafe's  with  fine  views  :  to  the  N.W.  (20  miu.)  the  Kalt- 
hrunnen-Miihle;  a  little  higher,  above  the  railway,  Cafe- Restaur  ant 
Tivoli;  to  the  W.  (25  min.)  the  Pyrkers  Hbhe;  and  to  the  S.W. 
(25  min.)  the  Weltmoser-Schlosschen  (built  in  1545),  with  two  round 
towers.  On  the  E.  side  of  the  valley  (20  min.)  is  the  pretty  fall  of 
the  Rastetzenbach. 

Excursions  (gtiide.  Felix  Moises).  S.E.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Planitzer  Bauer., 
with  view  of  the  Sonnblick;  N.W.  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Biber  Alp,  with  fine 
view  of  the  Ankogel  group.  —  The  'Gamskarkogel(8090';  41/2  hrs.  5  guide  10, 
to  Bad-Gastein  11  K.,  not  indispensable^  horse  and  attendant  25  K.)  is 
easily  ascended  from  Hof-Gastein.  After  an  ascent  of  V2  ^r.  we  leave  the 
chapel  to  the  right,  and  a  few  paces  beyond  it  take  the  less  trodden  path 
to  the  right,  ascending  through  wood  in  the  Rastetzen-Tal,  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Rasietzen  Alp  (5665';  rfmts.);  thence  to  the  summit  (refuge- hut)  2  hrs. 
more.  The  snow-covered  Ankogel,  with  the  Hochalmspitze,  and  the  moun- 
tains round  the  Nassfeld  (Sonnblick  and  Hochnarr)  are  most  conspicuous  to 
the  S.;  to  the  W.  the  lofty  double-peaked  pyramid  of  the  Gross-Glockner 
and  the  prominent  Wiesbachhorn ;  N.  the  Uebergossene  Alp ;  N.E.  the 
Dachstein  and  the  Hochgolling.  Descent  to  Bad  Gastein,  see  p.  170;  to 
Grossarl,  see  p.  156.  —  The  Tiirchlwand  (8440';  51/2  hrs. ;  guide  12,  with 
descent  to  Kucheben  16  K).  ascended  from  Hof-Gastein  by  the  Anger-Tal 
(see  below)  and  the  Bock/eld  Alp,  commands  a  splendid  view  (ascent  fati- 
guing but  repaying).  —  An  easier  ascent  is  that  of  the  Silberpfennig 
(So20'),  reached  in  51/2  hrs.  through  the  Anger-Tal  (guide  11,  to  Bockstein 
16  A". ,-  repaying;  comp.  p.  171).  —  Another  easy  and  interesting  ascent  is 
that  of  the  Haseck  (6950';  guide  7  iT.),  the  top'of  which  is  reached  from 
Dorf  Gastein  in  4' 2-5  hrs.  by  a  marked  path  via  Grub  and  the  Mairhofer  Alp. 
—  The  Bernkogel  (76i25';  guide  ^K.)  is  ascended  in  5  hrs.  fnm  Dorf  Gastein 
(laliorious;  comp.  p.  US).  —  To  Grossarl  over  the  .4r^<dr^  (guide  12  A')  or 
the  Rastetzen-Scharte  (guide  16  K.),  see  p.  156.  —  'To  Bucheben  through  the 
Anger-Tal  and  over  the  Stanz  (6  hrs. ;  guide  16^),  see  p  176.  —  To  Rauris 
over  the  Seeba'-h-Scftarie  or  Luggater  Scharte  (6545'),  6-7  hra,  path  marked 
witli  rod,  but  guide  advisable  (14  K.). 

The  railway  now  ascends  more  steeply  to  the  upper  part  of  the 
valley.  18  M.  Hof-Gastein,  Secondary  Station  (2290'^  Tivoli  Inn,  see 
above),  1  M.  above  the  town  (paths);  fine  view  of  the  Gamskarkogel 
and,  to  the  S.E.,  of  the  Kotschach-Tal,  with  the  Ankogel  and  Tischler- 
kar  Glacier.  Farther  on  we  cross  several  viaducts,  including  the 
iron  Angertal  Briicke  (120  yds.  long),  spanninethe  Anger-Tal,  272' 
above  the  foaming  La/"enn-Bac/t.   2OY2M.  An^crfai  (3200').   Below, 


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on  the  left,  at  the  end  of  the  Kotschach-Tal  (p.  169),  lie  the  villages 
of  KliUchach  ^ni-Badbrack.  Continuing  to  ascend  the  line  now  runs 
high  above  the  Erzherzog-Johaiin  Promenade  (p.  168). 

25  M.  Bad-Gastein.  —  The  Railway  Station  (3ooo';  PI.  A,  B,  4)  is 
.sitaated  <in  tbe  upper  ledge  of  the  valley,  beyond  Gastein  (p.  16'j),  ^j\  M. 
fr>im  the  Straubinsier-Platz.  Omn.  of  the  first-mentioned  hotels  meet  the 
train?,  as  long  as  thev  still  have  rooms  to  let.  Carr.  with  one  horse  2  K.  40- 
3  ^.  60  /».,  with  two  horses  3  K.  bO-h  K.  20  h. 

Hotels  (season,  May  to  end  of  Sept. ;  it  is  advisable  to  engage  rooms 
beforehand  in  June,  and  absolutely  necessary  in  July  and  Aug.  ;  prices  are 
considerably  raised  at  the  height'  of  the  seasonl.  'Kaisekhof  (PI.  B,  3), 
on  theE.  slope  of  the  valley,  Kaiser-Promenade,  3/4  M.  from  the  Straubinger- 
Platz,  with  an  open  view  down  the  valley,  of  the  verv  first  class,  open 
May  1st  Oct.  1st,  15')  beds,  R  l.o-SO,  B,  1.50,  D.  6.5".,  wiih  the  d^pendance 
Habsburoer  Hof  (PI  C,  2,  .3 ;  see  below  ;  4u  beds  at  5-15  K.) ;  'Hot.  Strau- 
BINGER  (PI  B,4).  Straubinger  Platz,  100  R.  at  3-10,  B.  1.40,  D.  b  K.,  with 
the  dependance  •Austria  (PI.  a;  115  R.  at  5-14  Z.);  "Badeschloss  (PI.  b; 
B,  4),  dating  from  1T94.  in  the  Straubinjier-Plaiz,  a  family  hotel  with  30  K. 
and  restaurant  -.  'Hot.  Wkismatr  (PI.  f:  B  4),  beside  the  Kur-Casino,  65  R. 
at  3-10  iT.;  'Gb.-Hot.  de  l'Edrope  {V\.  B,  4),  on  the  W.  slope  of  the  valley, 
comfortably  fitted  up,  open  May  15th-Sept.  15th,  150  beds  at  8-12,  B.  IV2, 
D.  from  4  k..  with  the  old  Villa  Solitude  as  a  di'pendance.  On  the  K.  slope 
of  the  valley,  below  the  11.  C.  parish  church:  'Gasteiner-Hof  (PL  B.  4), 
1(X)  R.  at  4-10  A".,  with  dependances  and  terrace  (view  of  the  lower  waterfall) ; 
•HiRSCH  (PI.  B.  3),  55  R.  at  4-8  A'. :  •Germania  (PI.  g;  B.  3),  T5  beds.  B. 
1.20,  D.  31/2-0  A'.,  both  in  the  Kaiser-Promenade,  with  view.  Near  the  station  -. 
Salzburceu  Hof  (PI.  c  :  B,  4),  50  R.  at  3-6,  pens.  7-11  K.;  Bellevie  (PI.  d; 
B,  4),  34  R.  at  3-5  K.  The  hotels  all  have  a  restaurant  in  connectii  n,  and 
some  have  als  >  rather  ciieaper  wine-rooms  and  brasseries  on  the  lower  (loor, 
.Ml  have  thermal  baths  in  the  house  (2-:i  K).  —  Passing  travellers  vvill  find 
plain  but  good  accomm  idation  at  the  Krone  (PI.  k;  B,  5).  near  the  stati.tn, 
ami  at  the,  Todristenheim,  1*  2  M.  from  'he  town,  on  the  road  to  Bocks  ein.  — 
Lodging  Houses,  with  baths  (B.  is  usually  the  only  meal  supplied).  To 
the  W.  of  the  Straubinger-Platz :  Elisabkthhof  (PI.  e;  B.  4),  opposite 
the  Kur-Casino,  R.  3-10  A".  ,•  Villa  Meran  ;  Villa  Victoria  •,  Villa  Clara; 
Annen'heim;  Angerer;  Villa  Hollandia.  Below  the  Straubinger  Platz : 
Villa  Luise,  Villa  EIlla.  On  the  E.  slope,  beside  and  beyond  the  R.  C. 
parish  church:  Schwaigerhaus  ;  Grcber;  Lainer;  Moser;  Irnberger; 
Imperial  ;  Villa  Dr.  Schideu;  Muhlbekgek;  Villa  Dr.  Wassixg  •,  Laura 
Windischbauer.  Without  baths:  Waldheim;  Villa  Rieder;  Villa  Bbrg- 
FRiEDE;  Edelweiss;  Villa  Gravenegg;  Ah'Bnrose;  Dectsch  ;  Moller; 
Villa  Frohsixn.  —  Cafes  and  Confectioner's.  ' Spon/elder  (with  18  R.), 
beside  the  bridge  adjiining  the  Kur-Casino,  with  a  terrace;  Gasteinerhof, 
see  above;  Habshurger  /Tn/ (see  above  1,  in  the  Kaiser-Promenade,  V2  hr. 
from  the  Straubinger-PIatz;  Erzherzog  Johann,  see  p.  16S.  —  Posl  d-  Tele- 
graph Office  in  the  Straubinger-  Platz.  —  Bank  of  Upper  Avstria  d-  Salzburg 
(Sleeping  Car  Agency),  opposite  the  Kur-Casino. —  Vi.'<itor\  Tax.  for  a  stay 
of  live  days  Or  upwards,  15-52  A',  according  to  the  class  in  which  the  visitor 
is  ranked.  The  springs  have  belonged  to  the  emperor  since  18':'6.  Baths 
(l'/2  3  K.)  are  given  only  by  order  of  one  of  the  doctors  (from  4  a.m.  on).  — 
Band  daily,  12-1  &  f)-8,  in  the  Straubinger-Platz  or  at  the  Wandelbahn  ; 
also  on  the  promenades  in  the  morning  or  afternoon  in  line  weather.  — 
Illuminaiion   of  the  Waterfalls   by  electric  light  on  Tues.,    Thurs.,   &  Sat., 

8  30-9.30  p.m.,  nfter  Aug,  1st.  —  The  Franz-Joseph-Stollen  (to  the  E.  of  the 
Badeschloss),  where  the  chief  springs  unite,  is  shown  to  visitors  on  Tues., 
Thnrs  ,  &  Sat.,  3-4. 

Carriages.    To  Bockstein,  there  and  back,  one-horse  carr.  6,  two-hurse 

9  K.:  to  Hi>f-Gastein  8  or  12;  to  the  Griiner  Baum  (p.  168)  8  or  12  K. 

Guides.  Peter  Kogler,  Joh.  Schweiger,  Joh.  Klausner,  L.  Mayer.  Joh.  Weinig 
I  and  //,  Adam  Waggerl,  and  Ed.  Unterganschnigg.  at  Bad  Gastein  ;  Paul 
Giigganig  and  Ballh.  and  Leopold  Mayer  at  Bockstein). 


16S   IJ.  h\:il.—  Map,p,16]i.     HAD-GASTEIN.  Uastein 

75ad-6'a.'«€m  (3250-3430';  800  inhab.i  8-9000  visitors  annually) 
is  picturesquely  situated  at  the  upper  end  of  the  Gastein  Valley,  on 
both  sides  of  the  Ache,  the  more  important  part  lying  to  the  E,,  at  the 
base  of  the  Graukogl,  and  the  smaller  part  to  the  W.,  at  the  foot  of 
the  Stubner  Kogel.  Since  the  opening  of  the  railway  the  latter  half 
has  been  growing  rapidly.  In  the  middle  of  the  village  the  Ache  is 
precipitated  through  narrow  gorges,  forming  two  magnificent  Water- 
falls, the  upper  207',  the  lower  280'  high.  The  warm  springs  (113- 
1'20"  Fahr.),  known  since  the  middle  ages,  attained  their  modern 
celebrity  owing  to  the  annual  visits  of  the  late  Emperor  William  I. 
(in  1863-87).  Their  efficacy  in  cases  of  debility,  nervous  affections, 
gout,  and  rheumatism  is  now  ascribed  to  the  radium  which  the  water 
was  discovered  to  contain  in  1898.  The  climate  is  fresh  (mean 
temperature  in  summer  57.4°  Fahr.;  May  51°;  Sept.  52°)  and  brac- 
ing, but  at  the  same  time  damp  and  subject  to  frequent  showers. 
The  rallying-points  of  visitors  are  the  small  Straubinger- Platz 
(PI.  B,  4)  to  the  E.  and  the  Wandelbahn  (a  long  glazed  gallery,  used 
as  a  promenade  in  wet  weather),  with  the  Kur-Casino,  to  the  W.  of 
the  bridge  at  the  upper  waterfall  (good  view  of  the  fall  from  the 
bridge).  On  the  E.  side  of  the  valley  are  the  Roman  Catholic  Parish 
Church,  completed  in  1875,  and,  farther  on,  the  old  church  of 
St.  Nicholas  (PI.  B,  3),  of  the  end  of  the  14th  century.  A  good  view 
of  the  lower  fall  is  obtained  from  a  lookout  behind  the  Parish  Church, 
between  Moser's  and  the  Gasteiner  Hof.  The  highroad  and  the 
Bahnhof-Strasse  fromHof-Gastein  end  on  the  W.  slope  of  the  valley, 
where,  between  the  huge  Hot.  de  I'Europe  and  the  Pension  Viktoria, 
the  small  Protestant  Church  (1873)  is  visible.  The  carriage-road  to 
Bocksteiu  (p.  169)  continues  to  ascend  the  wooded  slope  above  the 
Elisabethhof;  the  road  into  the  Kotschach-Tal  (see  below)  diverges 
to  the  left  from  it  and  crosses  the  Hohe  Br'ucke  (PI.  B,  4),  During 
the  excavations  necessitated  by  the  railway  several  old  glacier  mills 
(PI.  Gl.;  A,  2,  3,  B,  5)  where  discovered  on  the  Bahnhof-Strasse 
and  the  Bocksteiu  road. 

Bad  -  Gastein  is  surrounded  by  pleasant  walks  provided  with 
numerous  benches.  On  thb  W.  Sidb  of  the  Vallby.  To  the  right, 
below  the  road,  are  the  Schwarzenberg  Grounds  (PI.  B,  3,  4) ;  farther 
on,  to  the  left,  above  the  road,  is  the  Erzherzog-Johann,  Promenade, 
beginning  at  the  Erzherzog  Johann  Cafe' (lodgings)  and  ending  at  the 
Cafe  Oswald  (PI.  A,  1 ;  1/2  hr.).  —  On  the  E.  Sipe  of  the  Valley 
the  Kaiser-  Wilhelm  Promenade  (PI.  B,  C,  3,  2)  extends  from  the 
Hirsch  Hotel  into  the  Kotschach-Tal ;  beyond  the  Kaiserhof  is  a  mon- 
ument to  Emp.  William  I.  To  the  right  of  the  Kaiser-Promenade  a 
path  ascends  to  the  Srhwnrze  Lienel  Cafe- Restaur  ant  (PI.  C,  3 ;  V2  ^r. 
from  the  Straubinger-Platz);  on  the  left  is  a  path  descending  to  tlie 
Koniy  Carol- Promenade  (PI.  C,  2),  passin^r  the  falls  of  the  Kotschach 
( across  the  bridge  to  the  Cafe' Gamskar,  see  p.  169).  in  the  Kotschach- 
Tal,  •y4-l  hr.   from  tlie  Straubinger-Platz,   is  the  Griine  Baum,  a 


VaUey.  BAD-GASTEIN.     Map,p.l64.  —  II.Ii.3l.    169 

frequented  cafe-restaurant  and  garden,  with  a  view  up  the  valley  as 
far  as  the  Kessel  Glacier  (see  helow ).  At  the  entrance  to  the  Konig 
Carol-Promenade  a  guide-post  indicates  the  way  down  to  the  bridge 
over  the  main  fall  of  the  Kotschach-Bach :  crossing  the  bridge  and 
ascending  to  the  left  we  reach  the  (^V4^^- J  Cafe -Restaurant  Gamskar 
(PI.  B,  C,  1;  3370'),  a  conspicuous  new  building  with  a  terrace  and 
the  finest  view  of  Bad-Gastein  (rooms  also,  pens.  8-10  A".).  The  old 
Lut/i«r/»o/' (properly  Lodingerhof),  a  few  steps  farther  on,  belongs 
to  the  same  proprietor. 

In  the  Uppbk  Part  of  the  Vai^lby  (260'  above  Gastein),  or 
basin  of  Boekstein,  enclosed  on  the  W.  by  the  Hirschkarkopf,  on 
the  E.  by  theHohe  Stuhl,  and  on  the  S.  by  the  Radhansberg,  the 
Kaiaerin-Elisaheth  Promenade  (PI.  A,  6;  nearest  approach  from  the 
Bahnhof-Strasse,  by  passing  under  the  railway  to  the  right,  a 
little  short  of  the  station)  follows  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache  to 
Boekstein  (IV4  tir. ;  p.  170),  passing  a  rock  with  a  bronze  medal- 
lion of  the  Empress  Elisabeth.  Beyond  the  road  to  the  Hohe  Briicke 
the  highroad  (p.  168)  passes  the  Echo  lodging-house  and  then 
beneath  an  overhaiiging  rock  (right)  which  resounds  from  the  roar 
of  the  waterfall.  To  the  right,  farther  on,  is  a  path  to  the  Pyrkers 
Hohe  (PI.  B,  4;  3710';  view;  descent  to  the  station).  The  highroad 
forks ;  the  right  branch  leads  to  the  station  (road  to  the  left  under  the 
railway  to  the  Elisabeth-Promenade),  while  the  left  branch  crosses 
the  Ache,  passes  under  the  railway,  and  beyond  the  Tourhtenheim 
(p.  167;  3565') and fl^jrscWiar hotels  reaches (1  hr.) Boekstein  (p.  170). 

Between  the  Straubinger-PIatz  and  the  Schwaigerhaus  footpaths 
ascend  the  slope  to  the  road  to  the  Hohe  Briicke  and  the  Kotschach- 
Tal  (  p.  168).  About  2  min.  short  of  the  bridge  a  guide-post  in- 
dicates a  steep  path  ascendiiis  to  the  right  to  the  (8/4  hr.  I  Windisch- 
yratz-Hohe  (PI.  B,  C,  5;  4120'),  whence  we  have  a  fine  view  across 
the  Boekstein  valley  to  the  Tauern,  and  to  the  N.  across  the  Gastein 
Valley  to  the  Hochkonig.  An  easier  but  longer  route  ascends  from  the 
highroad  to  Boekstein  (to  the  left  after  crossing  the  Ache  and  before 
passing  under  the  railway).  From  the  Windischgratz-Hohe  we  may 
proceed  along  the  path  to  the  Palfuer  Alp  (p.  170)  to  (I/2  ^f- )  a 
clearing,  whence  we  have  an  uninterrupted  view  of  the  Nassfeld. 

Excursions.  —  From  the  Griiner  Baum  Restaurant  in  the  Kotschach- 
Tal  a  path  ascends  through  wood,  passing  the  precipitous  Himmelwatid. 
to  the  left,  on  the  other  side  of  the  stream,  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Prossau  Alp 
(4250':  restaurant).  From  a  point  1  M.  farther  on  (path  to  the  right  just 
short  of  the  alp)  we  obtain  a  good  view  of  the  head  of  the  valley,  where 
several  streams  are  precipitated  in  lofty  falls.  Beyond  the  Prossau  Alp 
a  club-path  leads  across  the  Kestel  Alp  (592.0'),  the  Kessel  Glacier,  and  the 
Klein -Elend-Schavte  (9015')  to  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  in  the  Malta -Tal 
(p.  610;  S'/a  hra.,  toilsome,  gaide  necessary.  24  K.).  —  A  finger-post  40  min. 
from  the  Griine  Baum  on  the  path  to  the  Pmssau  Alp  indicates  the  route 
to  the  right  across  the  Kotschach  to  the  Reedsee  (t3035';  2^4  hr.s.;  guide, 
not  indispensable,  P>  K) .  thenc*'  over  the  Palfner-Scharte  t<>  the  Palfner 
Alp,  -ee  p.  i7f).  —  1  he  Tischlerkarkopf  (98800  may  he  a-^cended  from 
the  Pmsaau  Alp  by  the  'Biirensleig'  (defective),  the  Titchlerkar  Glacier, 
and  Titchlerkar- 8charte  in  7-S  hrs.  (difficult  and  fit  for  experts  only,  with 


110   U.  R.  31.— Map, p.  164.      BOCKSTEIN.  Gastein 

guide,  20  A'.).  The  ascent  of  the  Tiscfilerspifze  (9835'),  which  ia  equally 
difficult,  may  be  combined  with  the  former  (2  hrs.  more;  guide  22K.\ 
comp.  below  and  pp.  174.  611). 

The  '  Gamskarkogel  (8090';  comp.  p.  165)  is  ascended  from  Bad-Gastein 
in  4'/2  hrs.  (guide  not  indispensable,  10  Z^.).  The  club-path  ascends  steeply 
to  the  right  before  the  CatV;  clamskar  is  reached,  and  proceeds  through 
wood  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Egger  Alp  (53  tO'5  rfmts.),  beyond  which  it  is  less 
.«<teep.  —  The  Hiittenkogel  (7340'),  easily  ascended  by  a  marked  path  via  the 
Reihiiben  Alp  in  3'/-.;  hrs..  is  a  pleasant  excursion  (guide  not  indispensable, 
8  A'.).  About  3/4  hr.  more  (41/4  hrs.  from  Gastein;  guide  10  iT.)  brings  us 
to  the  Graukogel  (S190'),  which  affords  a  view  similar  to  that  from  the 
Gamskarkogel.  The  glaciers,  however,  are  much  nearer,  and  at  its  E. 
base  lie  the  Reedsee  and  Palfner  See.  —  The  route  into  the  Kotschach- 
Tal  (S-9  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.)  proceeds  from  the  Windischgratz-Hohe  to  the 
Palfner  Alp  (4790';  ^ji  hr.)  and  then  ascends  steeply  to  ^he  Palfner  See 
(6790')  and  the  Palfner  Scharte  (.7650'),  between  the  Graukogel  and  Kreuz- 
kogel;  descent  to  the  Reedsee,  etc.,  see  p.  169. 

Fbom  Bockstein  (see  below)  a  road  runs  through  the  Anlauf-Tal  to 
(I/2  ^I-)  the  Restaurant  Kummetz  (with  rooms).  High  above  on  the  right  is 
the  Hiorkar  Fall.  An  Alpine  path,  stonv  at  places,  ascends  farther  on  past 
(1  hr.)  the  Tauembach  Fall  to  the  (IVz'hr.)  Upper  Radeck  Alp  (5480';  rfmts. 
and  haybeds),  with  a  view  of  the  Ankogel,  Tischlerspitze,  etc.  The  ascent 
of  the  Ankogel  (10.705')  may  be  made  hence  via  the  Radeck- Sch arte  (9485') 
and  the  Kleine  Ankoyel  (10,160')  in  5^/2-6  hrs.,  but  is  laborious  (lor  experts 
only;  guide  from  Bockstein  18.  with  descent  to  the  Osnabrucker  Hiitfe  26, 
via  the  Hannover  Haus  to  Mallnitz  20  K.);  easier  by  railway  to  Mallnitz 
and  theni-e  by  the  Hannover-Haus  (p.  174).  —  The  Tischlerspitze  (Fasch- 
nock ,  9835'),  ascended  by  the  Grvbenkar - Scharte  (9785')  and  the  S.K.  face 
in  51/2-6  hrs.,  is  difficult  and  fit  for  experts  only  (guide  from  Bock- 
stein 22,  with  descent  to  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  30  K. ;  comp.  above  and 
p.  174).  —  An  easy  and  attractive  path,  preferable  to  that  by  the  Mall- 
nitzer  Tauern,  leads  over  the  Hohe  or  Korn  Tauern  to  the  Hannover  Haus, 
in  8  hrs.,  or  direct  to  3Iallnitz  (p.  172)  in  71/2  hrs.  from  Bad-Gastein 
(guide  from  Bockstein  14  A".,  unnecessary  in  fine  weather  for  experts). 
Near  the  Tauembach  Fall  (see  above)  we  cross  the  bridge  to  the  right 
and  ascend  by  a  club-path  (indicated  bv  stakes)  to  the  Grosse  Tauemtee 
(6970')  and  the  Hohe  Tauern,  or  Korn-Tauern  (8105';  41/2  hrs.  from  Bock- 
stein), whence  a  fine  view  is  enjoyed.  On  both  sides  of  the  pass  there 
are  considerable  remains  of  an  ancient  Roman  or  pre-Roraan  road.  We 
descend  to  the  C'/2  hr.)  picturesque  Kleine  Tuuerntee  (7550'),  below  which 
the  path  forks,  the  branch  to  the  left  leading  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Hannover- 
Haus  (p.  174),  that  to  the  right  descending  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Mallnitz  (p.  172).  - 
From  the  Korn-Tauern  we  may  proceed  to  the  right,  passing  the  Qriinecker- 
/See(75S5')  and  the  Gamskarlspitze  (S. ;  p.  174)  and  crossing  the  Woisken  Glacier, 
to  the  ^Voisken- Scharte  (8030*),  and  descend  to  the  Nassfeld-Haus  (see  p.  171; 
6-7  hrs. ;  toilsome;  guide  14  A".). 

The  ascent  of  the  Zitterauer  Tisch  (7905')  from  Bad-Gastein  is  attract- 
ive. The  path  leads  to  the  W.  via  the  Zitterauer  Alp  and  through  the 
Hirschkar  (4  hrs.;  guide  SAT.,  not  indispensable  for  experts). 

The  Tauern  railway  crosses  the  Ache  and  ascends  along  the  E. 
side  of  the  valley  to  — 

Bockstein,  where  there  are  two  stations.-  26V2  M.  Secondary 
Station  {yilQ' ■,  Villa  Waldfriede),  nearest  the  vilFage,  to  which  a 
footpath  only  descends ;  28  M.  Main  Station  (3840';  Rail.  Restau- 
rant), close  to  the  Tauern  Tunnel  (p.  172j,  for  excursions  into  the 
Anlauf-Tal  (see  above).  Bockstein  consists  of  an  E.  part  (Scholz's 
Cafe'-Restaurant  zur  Tauernbahn,  with  rooms),  which  has  come 
into   existence  since  the  building  of  the  railway  and  which  is  first 


Valley.  NASSFELD.     Map,  p.  164. —11.  K. 31 .    171 

reached  by  the  highroad  from  Gastein ,  and  of  the  old  village 
(3700';  Hot.  Kurhaus,  with  garden -restaurant,  pens.  10  K.;  Ed- 
linger,  R.  from  1  K.  60  /i.,  pens.  5-8  K.,  well  spoken  of),  3/^  M.  to 
the  W.,  at  the  foot  of  the  Radhausberg^  which  bounds  the  Bock- 
stein  valley  on  the  S.,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Nassfeld  valley.  On 
the  hill  to  the  N.  of  the  village ,  where  the  Kaiserin-Elisabeth 
Promenade  (p.  169)  ends,  are  a  domed  church  of  1766  and  a 
shooting-lodge  (1883)  of  Count  Czernin.  In  the  village  are  the 
offices  of  the  now  unimportant  gold-mines  in  the  Radhansberg. 

The  Nassfeld-Tal,  through  which  flows  the  Ache,  is  ascended  by 
a  narrow  road  (to  the  Xassfeld  2  hrs.;  small  carriage  there  and  back  12, 
two  pers.  16  K.').  From  a  height  5  min.  to  the  left  of  the  Kurhaus 
a  view  of  the  Ankogel  is  obtained.  Beyond  (35  min.)  the  Straub- 
inger-Hutte  I  4000')  the  road  ascends  through  the  Asten,  a  gorge  in 
which  the  Ache  forms  a  series  of  cascades.  At  the  entrance  is  the 
*Kess€l  Fall,  at  the  end  (1  hr.)  the  Daren  Fall.  Below  the  latter 
the  stream  which  drains  the  Pochhard-See  (see  below)  falls  over  a 
precipice  380'  high,  forming  the  graceful  Schleier  Fall  ('veil-fall'). 
By  the  bridge,  10  min.  farther  on,  the  road  enters  the  Nassfeld, 
a  valley  21/4  M.  in  length,  partly  surrounded  by  snow -covered 
mountains  (from  left  to  right,  the  Geiselkopf,  Murauerkopf,  Sparan- 
gerkopf,  Schlapperebenspitze  with  the  Schlappereben  Glacier,  Strabe- 
lebenkopf,  and  the  lofty,  pyramidal  Schareck;  to  the  N.W.  the  Kolm- 
karspitzt  rising  over  the  Siglltz-Tal).  About  8  min.  from  the  bridge, 
just  below  the  mouth  of  the  Siglitz-Tal,  stands  the  Erzherzogin- 
Marie-Valerie-Haus  (5265';  *Inn,  20  beds  at  4  K.). 

ExcL-KSioNs.  The  Herzog  Ernst  (9  '2.5'),  a.ecended  from  tlie  (23/4  hr.s.) 
Bifel-Scharl'^  (see  below)  by  the  Xennerkoyel-Grat  (ia&rV.ed.  pa.\h)  in  13/4  hr., 
with  !?nide,  is  easy  aad  liiteresliDg.  —  The  'Schareck  fl0.2'75'i  may  be 
ascended  either  from  the  Valerit-Hau«,  by  the  'Neuwirt-Weg'  across  the 
N.E.  arete,  in  4' 2-0  hr.«.  (for  experts  only;  '^nide  14  A'.),  or  from  tlie 
(41/2  hr-.)  Herzog  Ernst  (see  above)  by  the  N.W.  arete  (wir.^ -ropns)  in 
3/4  hr.  (guide  18,  via  the  Goldbert.'  Glacier  to  the  '^onnblick  24,  to  Heiligen- 
blut  32  A'.).  Jla'^nificent  panirama.  Descent  to  Kolra-Saiga.'n  or  to  the 
Duiiburoer  Hiitte,  see  po.  176,  613. 

From  the  Nassfeld  to  Kulji-Saigdrn  over  the  Pochhabd-Scharte, 
an  attractive  route  of  4V2  hrs.  (guide,  desirable.  9  K.).  From  the  Valerie- 
Hans  we  ascend  at  the  entrance  of  the  Siglitz-Tal  to  the  right  by  a  path 
indicated  by  red  marks  to  (IV4  hr.)  the  Fochhard-See  (6075';  shelter-hut). 
We  then  proceed  past  the  (3/4  hr.)  Ohere  Pochhard-See  (6760'),  with  deserted 
silver  mmes,  tu  the  ('A  hr.)  Pochhard-Scharte  (7.:i4ryj,  between  the  .See- 
kopf  (1.)  and  the  Silberpfennig  (r.),  wlience  a  fine  view  is  obtained  of  the 
Rauris  'glaciers  and  the  Ankf)gel.  [A  more  extensive  view  is  obtained  frcim 
the  "Silberp/ennig  (9175'),  easily  ascended  from  the  pass  in  I1/2  hr.  (guide 
not  indispensable).]  We  descend  (path  well  marked)  by  the  Filzen  Alp  and 
the  Durchgang  Alp  to  (IV2  hr.)  Kolm-Saigurn  (p.  176). 

Over  the  Riffel-Scharte  to  Koi-m-Saigurs  (5  hr.s. ;  guide  12  K.)  or 
TO  THE  SosNBLicK  (7  hrs. ;  guide  18  A'.),  not  difficult.  From  the  (■/<  hr.) 
Moser-Hiitle  (535.5';  rfmfs.)  in  the  Siglitz-Tal  the  path  ascends  rapidly  to 
the  (21^2  hrs.)  Riffel-Scharte  (7S90'),  a  magnificent  point  of  view  (club-path  to 
the  left  to  the  Herzog  Ernst  and  the  Schareck,  see  above).  We  then  descend 
t"  the  Jeft  by  the  ^Verwaltersteig'  f'maia^er's  path)  on  the  steep  slope  of 
the  Riffelhdhe  to  the  (l-l'A  hr.)  Neuhau  (p.  176)  and  (»'<,  hr.)  Kolm-Saig"rn 
or  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Sonnblick  (p.  177;  guide  from  Gastein  to  Heiligenblat  26  K.) 


172    II.  R.3l.-Map,p.l64.     MALLNITZ.      From  Schxoarzack 

From  Gastbin  to  Mallnitz  ovkk  the  Mallnitzer  Tadkbn,  5V»  trs.,  a 
fair  bridle-path  -,  guide  not  indispensable  in  line  weather  (from  the  Valerie- 
Haus  11  A'.;  horse  from  Bockstein  to  the  Tauernhaus,  incl.  fee,  15  K.  60  A., 
to  Mallnitz  21  K.  60  A. ;  the  steep  descent  beyond  the  Tauernhaus  is  disa- 
greeable on  horseback).  From  the  Valerie-Haus  to  the  Reck-Hutte  at  the  S. 
end  of  the  Nassfeld,  3/^  br.  The  bridle-path,  indicated  by  stakes  and  not 
to  be  missed,  winds  up  a  steep  slope  (good  spring  at  the  top)  and  then 
ascends  less  steeply  through  the  Eselkar  (retrospect  of  the  Hocharn  and 
Pochhard-See)  to  the  (272-3  hrs.)  Mallnitzer  or  Niedere  Tauern  (7945'),  a 
depression  forming  the  boundary  between  Salzburg  and  Carinthia,  on 
which  are  two  finger-posts.  A  few  hundred  paces  below  the  saddle  stands 
the  Mallnilzer  Tauern/iaus  (7610'),  which  is  now  being  completely  rebuilt 
and  is  to  be  renamed  the  Hagener  Hiltle.  From  this  point  the  *Geiselkop/ 
(9740')  may  be  ascended  in  2  hrs.  (see  p.  173).  A  club-path  is  being  con- 
structed to  the  W.  to  the  Feldsee-Scharle  and  the  Duisburger  Hiiite  (p.  613), 
to  the  E.  to  the  Hohe  Tauern  aud  the  Hannover  Haus.  —  Farther  dovvn  a 
view  is  obtained  to  the  S.  as  far  as  the  Terglou,  and  to  the  W.  as  far  as 
the  Glockner,  while  the  Mallnitz  valley  lies  far  below.  The  path  passes 
(1  hr.)  the  Mannhart-Hiitte  (6035';  p.  173;  to  the  right,  the  Mallnitzer  Weg 
to  the  Feldsee-Scharle  and  the  Duisburger  Hiitte,  see  p.  173)  and  near 
(10  min.)  the  Jamniger-HiiUe  (5735')  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  brook. 
It  then  descends,  at  first  steeply,  but  afterwards  more  gradually  through 
wood  and  meadows  (after  1  hr.  on  the  left  bank  of  the  stream),  passing 
the  mouth  of  the  Seebach-Tal  (fine  view  of  the  Ankogel  to  the  left),  to 
(V'j  hr.)  Mallnitz  (see  below). 

The  'Kreuzkogel  (8815'),  the  highest  peak  of  the  R  idhausberg,  com- 
mands a  majinificent  panorama.  It  is  ascended  from  Bockstein  in  41/2  hrs. 
(guide  11  A")  by  a  bridle-path  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  road  to  the 
Nassfeld,  3  min.  above  Bockstein,  which  ascends  rapidly  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
KiKtppenhaus  beside  the  gold-mine  (6235'),  2V2  hrs.  from  the  summit.  Eich 
flora.     Easier  descent  to  the  Nassfeld-Haus  (p.  171-,  guide  11  K.). 

The  Railway  now  enters  the  Tauern  Turvnel  (9300  yds.  long; 
cleared  in  8-10  min.),  by  which  we  pa^s  through  the  ridge  of  the 
Hohe  Tauern,  the  S.  boundary  of  Salzburg.  On  emerging  from  the 
tunnel  (4000')  we  find  ourselves  in  the  Seebach-Tal,  in  the  province 
of  Carinthia.  To  the  right  we  have  a  view  of  the  Tauern-Tal,  to 
the  left  of  the  Seebach-Tal  with  the  Ankogel. 

3G  M.  Mallnitz  (3865'),  3/^  M.  from  the  village  of  that  name 
(3910'  at  the  church ;  inns:  Drei  Gemsen,  an  old  house,  better  rooms 
in  the  de'pendances,  with  baths  and  trout-breeding  ponds ;  .lifter's 
ALpen- Hotel  ^'  Touristenheim,  bed  1.60-2  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Hot. 
Ankogel;  Hohemcarter's  Inn  ^  Cafe  %u  den  Hohen  Tauern;  Elise 
Noistemig),  which  lies  in  pretty  surroundings  on  the  left  bank  of 
the  Mallnitz- Bach,  at  the  junction  of  the  Tauern -Bach  and  the 
Seebach,  and  is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort  (good  fishing). 

Walks.  The  (10  min.)  Heiligers  Euhe,  a  moraine- deposit,  and  the 
belvedere  on  the  Winkler palf en,  '/*  hr.  to  the  S.W.  of  Mallnitz,  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Tauern-Bach,  command  beautiful  panoramas.  —  The 
(Vz  hr.)  Park  am  Wether  (3945),  a  pretty  natural  park  at  the  foot  of  the 
Lieskehle,  may  be  reached  by  diverging  to  the  right  at  the  Drei  Gemsen 
Hotel  or  by  ascending  along  the  left  bank  of  the  Tauern-Bach  and  turning 
to  the  right  beyond  the  Villa  Mojsisovics.  —  Crossing  the  Seebach  (large 
guide-board  at  tbe  bridge)  and  passing  the  houses  of  Stappitz  we  ascend 
along  the  left  bank,  pass  under  the  "Tauern  railway  (just  beyond  a  p;ith 
from  the  Park  am  Wciher),  and  then  near  the  mouth  of  the  tunnel  cross 
the  Seebach  and  follow  the  right  bank,  finally  leaving  the  path  to  the 
Hannover-Huus  (p.  174)  on  the  left,   to  the  (IV*  hr.)  Stappitzer  Set  (WvQf), 


to  Spittal.  MALLNITZ.     Map,  p.  164.  —1I.R.31.    173 

whence  we  have  a  fine  view  of  the  Ankogel  and  Hochalinspit^e.  Farther 
on  we  pass  some  waterfalls  and  reach  the  (V2  hr.)  Lover  and  (V4  hrj 
Upper  Lcusacher  Alp  (4405'),  in  splendid  environs.  —  Up  the  Tauei-n  Tal 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Mannhart  -  Hutte ,  see  p.  172.  —  To  the  S.E.  to  the  (4  hrs.) 
Ddssentr  See,  see  below. 

Mountain  Ascents  (guides,  Jot.  and  Joh.  Offerer.  Jak.  and  Joh.  Rota- 
kopf,  Ulr.  Ladinig,  Chr.  Manhart,  and  Al.  Stranig).  The  S^uleck  (iOjlSO*; 
7-8  hrs. ;  guide  14,  with  descent  to  Maltein  24  K.)  is  an  interesting  though 
fatiguing  ascent.  From  Stappitz  a  marked  path  leads  through  the  Dossever 
Tal  (numerous  chamois)  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Eggtr  Alp  (6503')  and  to  the 
(^4  hr.)  Arthur  -  von  •  Schmid- Hiitte  on  the  picturesque  DStsener  See  (7485'; 
Inn,  20  beds),  and  then  to  the  left  over  rocks,  debris,  and  snow  (construc- 
tion of  a  path  projected)  to  the  S.E.  arete  and  the  (3-4  hrs.)  summit.  Or 
from  the  lake  we  may  ascend  to  the  right  to  the  (iV*  hr.)  Dossener  Scharte 
(see  below),  then  turn  to  the  left  along  the  Groue  Ooss  t»  the  S.E.  arete  and 
the  (1^/2 hr.)  summit  (line  view).  The  direct  descent  into  the  Gos.^graben  {p.  QiO) 
should  be  attempted  only  by  experts.  —  The  Hochalmspitze  (11,030)  may 
be  ascended  in  41/2-5  hrs.  from  the  (4  hr.s.)  Arthur-Vdn-Schmid-Hiiite  via 
the  gap  between  the  Grosse  Goss  and  the  Sauleck,  and  the  Hohe  Gdsskar, 
whence  the  W.  Tripp  Glacier  is  crossed  (guide  18  £".,  with  descent  to  the 
Osnabriicker  Hiitte  or  Villacher  Hiitte  22  K.).  The  ascent  from  the  Han- 
nover-Haus  (p.  174)  is  le=:s  laborious.  —  The  Gamskarlspitze  (93  0';  5-6  hrs.  ; 
guide  12,  to  Bockstein  l'^  K)  is  laborious.  We  ascend  the  Tauern-Tal  to 
the  (I  hr.)  Stacker  Alp  (4215'),  then  ascend  steeply  through  wood  to  the 
Passhuber  Alp  and  Resmer  Alp ,  and  cross  the  scree-slopes  of  the  Woisken 
and  the  Woisken  Glacier  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Oamskarl-Scharte.  Thence  via  the 
W.  arete  to  the  top,  ^  «  hr.  The  ascent  from  the  Oriinecker  See  (p.  174) 
is  more  difficult.  —  The  *Geiselkopf  (9T40' ;  5-ti  hrs.;  guide  UK.),  not 
difficult,  is  ascended  from  the  (2  hrs)  Mannhart-Hiitte  via  the  Feldsee- 
Scharte  (see  below)  in  2V»  brs  ,  or  from  the  Mallnitzer  Tauernhaus  (p.  172) 
in  2  hrs.  The  summit  affords  an  imposing  view  of  the  Goldberg  and  Glock- 
ner  groups  on  the  W.,  and  of  the  Ankogel  group  and  the  Hochalmspitze 
on  the  E.  —  The  Lonzahbhe  (7145';  8-4  hrs.;  guide  5,  with  descent  to  Ober- 
Vellach  7  K.)  is  best  ascended  by  the  club-path  in  the  Tauern-Tal,  diverg- 
ing to  the  left  at  a  (20  min.)  guide-post  to  the  Hdusler  Alp  (6115')  and 
crossing  the  broad  ridge  to  the  cairn  on  the  top.  The  other  ascents  are 
steep  and  fatiguing.  Kich  flora.  —  The  Afaresenspitze  (d55(f ;  5-6  hra.  ; 
guide  10  K.),  Feldseekopf  (936V;  472-5  hrs. ;  12  K.\  Boseck  (9315';  5-6  hrs.  ; 
ICK".),  and  Lieskehlenspi'ze  (7885';  3  hrs.;  8  K.)  may  also  be  ascended  from 
Mallnitz.  —  Over  the  Ddtsener  Scharte  to  Maltein  (10  hrs. ;  guide  to  Pfliiglhof 
l7Jf. ;  construction  of  a  path  projected),  see  p.  609;  the  ascent  of  the 
Sauleck  (see  above)  may  be  combined  with  this  route.  Over  the  Niedere 
Tauern  or  the  Kom-  Tauern  to  Qastein  (9  hrs. ;  guide  to  Bockstein  12  K.), 
see  p.  172,  170. 

To  THK  D018BDBGER  HiJTTE,  51/2-6  hrs.,  with  guide,  attractive.  From 
Mallnitz  we  ascend  the  Tauern-Tal  to  the  W.,  cross  to  the  right  bank  in 
1/2  hr.,  and  reach  the  (I'/i  hr.)  Jamniger-HUtte  (5735)  and  the  (V4  hr.) 
Mannhart-Hiitte  (6035';  good  accommodation,  6  bedsj,  where  the  path  from 
the  Mallnitzer  Tauernhaus  descends  on  the  ri^ht  (see  p.  172).  Hence  the 
•Walter-Buninger-Weg'  leads  to  the  {V/i  hr.)  Feldsee-Scharte  (8795'),  be- 
tween the  Feldseekopf  (9365';  ascent  in  »/<  ^r-  from  the  Scharte)  on  the 
left  and  the  Geitelkopf  (9740';  1  hr.  from  the  Scharte,  see  above)  on  the 
right,  with  a  fine  view  to  the  E.  of  Mallnitz  and  the  Hochalmspitze,  to 
the  W.  of  the  Goldberg  group.  Descent  to  the  snow-field  below  the  Qeiael- 
kopf,  beyond  which  we  follow  a  nearly  level  path  (ca.  8365')  on  the  slope 
above  the  Wurten-  Tal,  beneath  the  precipices  of  the  Murauerkopfe,  the 
Schlapperebenspitze,  and  the  Weinflaschenkopf,  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Duitburger 
Hiitte  (p.  6l3j,  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Schareck,  Sonn- 
blick,  etc.  (see  p.  613). 

The  best  centre  for  ascents  on  the  S.  side  of  the  Hohe  Tauern  is 
the  Hannover-Haus,  to  which  a  bridle-path  (red  marks)  ascends  in 


174    II.R.31.  —  Map,p.l64.     HANNOVER-HAUS. 

numerous  zigzags  from  the  Seebacb-Tal  (p.  172),  3  M.  from  Mall- 
iiitz  (guide-post  'nach  Gaslein').  We  turn  to  the  right  at  the 
(l'/2  ^r-)  Viktor-Quelle  (>;uide-post ),  cross  the  Lackenboden  to  tlie 
(1 '/2  lir-)  Old  Hannover- Hutte  situated  on  the  Elsche-Sattel  (8235'), 
and  thence  ascend  the  ridge  to  the  N.  to  the  (40  min.)  new 
Hannover-Haus  on  the  Arnold  -  Hohe  (8920';  26  beds  at  3  -fiT.), 
opened  in  1911,  commanding  a  beautiful  view,  including  the  Dolo- 
mites and  the  Gross-Glorkner. 

Mountain  Ascents  (guides,  see  p.  173).  —  The  ascent  of  the  *Ankogel 
(10,705';  2-2V2  hrs. ;  guide  10,  with  descent  to  the  Osnabriicktr  Hiitte  13,  to 
Bockstein  20^.)  i.-;  not  difficult  for  the  moderalely  expert,  though  the 
upper  h;.If  is  fatiguing.  The  panorama  is  very  fine.  The  descent  1o  the 
Gross-Elend-Scharte,  or  via  the  Klein-Elend  Glacier  and  the  Bchwarzhornsee- 
Schorte  to  the  (3V2-4  hr.*.)  Osnabrilcker  Hiitte^  offers  no  serious  difficulty 
(see  p.  610)  \  but  that  to  the  Anlauf-Tal  (p.  170)  is  steep  and  troublesome.  — 
The  -Hochalmspitze  (11,030';  7-H  hrs.^  guide  14,  with  descent  to  the  Vil- 
lacher  Hiitte  or  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  "20,  to  the  Arthar-voii-"-chnnid-Hiitte 
22  A'.),  ascended  via  the  Gross  Elend-Scharte,  the  Eannover-Scharte  (9550'), 
the  Gi-vss-Elend  Glacier,  the  Preimel- Scharte  (9720'),  and  the  Hochalm  Glacier^ 
is  not  difficult  for  proficients.  Tlie  Arnold-Weg  offers  a  sh'  rter  (S'/z-B  hrs.) 
but  more  difficult  mute.  This  leads  from  the  Eannover-Scharte  (see  above) 
across  the  Gross-Elend  Glacier  to  the  right  to  the  foot  of  the  Gross-Ehnd- 
Kopj  (10,865'),  ascends  that  peak,  passing  to  the  Lassuch  side  about  half- 
way up  I  wire-rope)  and  linally  ascends  through  a  snow-couloir  to  the  top 
of  the  Hochalinspit/.e.  Descent  to  the  Villacher  Hutte,  2  hrs.,  see  p.  6(9. 
From  the  Hannover-Haus  under  the  W.  cliffs  of  the  Hochalmspitze  and 
via  the  Lassucher-Scharle  or  Winkel- Scharte  (94"20')  to  the  Avthur-von-Schmid- 
Hiitte  in  the  Diissener  Tal  fp.  173),  7-8  hrs.,  with  guide,  fatiguing  (club- 
path  under  construction).  —  The  Gamskarlspitze  (92o5' ;  41/2  hrs.  5  guide  10, 
with  descent  to  Bockstein  14  A.)  is  laborious.  We  follow  the  Korn-Tauern 
route  to  the  Kleine  Tavernsee  (753u'),  then  ascend  to  the  W.  past  the 
Griinecker  See,  and  linally  mount  over  steep  slopes  of  debris  and  neve 
and  the  S.  arete  to  the  summit  (p.  173).  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the 
Woisken  Glacier  and  via  the  WoiskeTi-Scharfe  (p.  173)  to  (4-5'  hrs.)  Bockstein. 
—  The  Grauleitenspitze  (9060';  guide  IV2  A.),  reached  from  the  new  Han- 
nover-Haus in  Vzhr.,  is  easy  and  attractive.  —  The  Tischlerspitze  (/ascA- 
nock,  9^35'),  5-6  hrs.  with  guide  (to  Bockstein  25  A.),  should  be  attempted 
by  practised  and  powerful  climbers  only.  It  is  best  ascended  after  crossing 
the  Ankogel  from  the  Klein-Elend  Glacier  (comp.  p.  17(_'). 

Over  the  Gross-RIlend-Schabte  to  the  Malta-Tal,  S'/a  hrs.  to  the 
Osnabriicker  Hiitte  (guide  10  A'.),  an  easy  and  attractive  expedition.  A 
marked  path  leads  from  the  Hannover-Haus  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Gross-Elend- 
Scharte  (S795'),  whence  it  descends  over  the  Plessnitz  Glacier  to  the  Gross- 
Elend -Tal  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  OsnabrUcker  HUtte  (p.  610).  At  the  waterfall 
under  tlie  Plessnitz  (Jlacier  (see  above)  a  path  ascends  to  the  left  past  the 
Scliwnrzhorn  Lakes  (p.  Ull)  to  the  (l'/-.'  hr.)  Schwarzhormee- Scharte  (ca.  84G5'), 
commanding  fine  views  of  the  glaciers  of  the  Klein-  and  Gros^-Elend-Tal, 
whence  the  "Schicarzhom  (p.  611)  may  be  nscended  in  1  hr.  From  the 
Scharte  marked  path  to  the  (IV*  hr.)  Osnabriicker  Hutte  (p.  610 ;  guide 
12  A.).  —  To  (USTEiN  an  easy  pass  leads  over  the  Eo/ik  Tauern,  or  Korn- 
Tauern,  in  5-6  hrs.  (path  marked  with  red;  guide,  not  indispensable  for 
adepts ,  to  Bockstein  12  A. ;  comp.  p.  170).  —  Over  the  Radeck  -  Scharte 
(9435')  to  Gastein,  6-7  hrs.  with  guide  (12  A.),  difficult,  to  be  attempted 
only  by  prollcients. 

Ihe  road  from  Mallnitz  to  Obkr-Vellacu  (p.  612)  crosses  the  hill  of 
the  Rabisch  (39^5')  and  descends  to  (2/4  hr.)  Lassach  (3320";  Briickenwirt), 
opposite  the  mouth  of  the  Diissener  Tal  (p.  173 1,  in  which  rises  the  Sauleck; 
it  then  crosses  the  Mallnitz-Bacb  (on  the  right  the  castle  of  Groppenstein 
and  the  Groppenstein  Fall,  p.  613),  enter*  the  Moll- Tal,  and  reaches  (3/4  hr.) 
Ober-Vellach.    —    Travellers    from    Wallnitz    to    Hkiligenblut    save    about 


RAURIS.     Map,  p.  16  J.  — 11.  R.3^.    175 

»/4  br.  if  tbey  proceed  from  Latsach  (p.  174)  to  the  right  roand  the  luoun- 
tain-slopp.  passing  above  the  castle  of  Groppenstein  (p.  613),  direct  to  Sems- 
lach  (to  Flattach.  2hrs.,  see  below).  The  finest  route  for  adepts  leads  via 
the  Feldtee-Scharte,  the  Dw'sburger  Hiitle,  and  the  Sonnhlick ;  from  Mallnitz 
fo  Heiligenblut  13-14  hrs.  (see  p.  173). 

The  Railway  crosses  the  Mallnitz-Tal ,  passes  through  the 
Dossen  Tunnel,  and  descends  along  the  wooded  slope  high  above 
the  Mbll-Tal^  crossing  several  viaducts.  Magnificent  view  across 
the  broad  valley,  which  is  dominated  on  the  S.E.  by  the  Polinik 
(p.  613).  We  pass  the  castle  of  Groppenstein  (p.  613)  before  reach- 
ing (41 V2  M.)  the  station  of  Ober-Vellach  (3445')-  1180'  above  the 
village  (p.  612).  Farther  on  are  tvro  tunnels ,  between  which  we 
catch  sight  of  the  restored  castle  of  Unter -  Falkenstein  and  the 
extensive  rnins  of  Ober-FaLktnstein,  above  Stallhofen  (p.  612).  Via- 
ducts (the  first  crossina-  the  Kapponig-Tnl)  and  tunnels  alternate. 
47  xM.  Penk  (2945'),  935'  above  the  village  (p.  612).  The  wooded 
Davielsbery  (p.  612).  surmoiinted  by  a  chapel,  interrupts  the  view 
into  the  MoU-Tal,  irom  which  it  rises.  A  lofty  viaduct  now  crosses 
the  Rickengraben,  whence  we  again  have  a  view  of  the  fertile  valley. 
531/2  M.  Kolbnitz  (2450';  p.  612).  The  line  crosses  the  Rottauer 
Graben  and  the  Muhidorfer  Bach  by  a  viaduct  173  yds.  long  (above, 
to  the  left,  the  steel-works  of  MiihMorf  with  the  Wa'dschlos?chen, 
p.  612).  Beyond  (57  .M.)  Muhldorf-Mollbrucke  (2045';  see  p.  612) 
the  floor  of  the  valley  is  reached.  —  60  M.  Pusarnitz  (1845'; 
Puller;  Schmblzer),  a  prettily -situated  village.  At  Lendorf  the 
Tauern  railway  approaches  the  broad  Drau  or  Draue,  on  the  left 
bank  of  which  it  runs  along  beside  the  S.  Railway  (p.  601).  —  65  M. 
SpittaL  and  thence  to  Villach-Klagenfurt,  see  pp.  600,  597;  from 
Villach  to  Trieste,  see  K.  107. 


32.  The  Rauris. 

The  little-visited  Rauris  Valley,  which  opens  to  the  S.  at  Taxen- 
bacb,  is  traver.sed  by  a  monotonous  route  leading  across  the  Heiligenhhdei' 
Tauern  to  (11  hrs.)  Heiligenblut.  The  head  of  the  UuUwinkel-Tal  (p.  176), 
or  S.E.  arm  of  the  Rauris.  noted  for  its  gold-mines,  is  enclosed  by  magni- 
ficent glacier-scenery,  which  mountaineers  will  find  it  well  worth  their 
while  to  explore.  The  *Sonnblick  here  commands  a  magnificent  panorama 
and  may  ea-ily  be  included  in  a  highly  interesting  passage  to  Heilij;;en- 
blut  (lG-17  bra.:  to  Kolm-Saigurn  7V-J  hrs.,  Sonnblick  41/2-0,  Heiligenblut 
41/2  hr'i.).  —  A  road  leads  from  Taxenbach  to  Rauris  and  a  narrow  rOiid 
goes  on  thence  to  Bodenhaus.  Mail-cart  to  Rauris  in  summer  twice  daily 
in  2V4  hrs.  (fare  2  K.  70  h.). 

Taxenbach^  see  pAbl .  The  road  crosses  the  Salzach  at  the  railway- 
station  and  ascends  in  windings  to  the  top  of  the  March  (3325'), 
above  the  Kitzloch-Klamm.  At  the  (5  M.)  Landsteg  (see  below)  it 
joins  the  old  road  from  Lend  via  Ernbach.  —  The  shortest  and 
pleasantest  route  for  pedestrians  leads  from  Rauris- Kitzloch  station 
through  the  Kitzloch-Klamm  (p.  157).  The  path  crosses  the  Ache 
by  the  (1  hr.)  Landsteg  (2920' ;  inn),  whence  the  road  (see  above) 


176    11.  R.32.  —  Map,p.l6i.     KAURIS. 

leads  on  the  left  bank  (soon  affording  a  view  of  the  Schareck,  IIocli- 
arn,  etc.)  to  (3  M.)  Eauris  (2990';  *Alt€r  Brduer,  with  garden  and 
view,  16  beds  at  1-2  Z.,-  Ilofmann,  well  spoken  of;  Neue  Post ; 
Heitzmann)^  an  old  market-village,  prettily  situated  and  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort. 

ExccKSioNS.  The  Bernkogel  (^armiofifgi,  7616';  4V2  hra. ;  guide,  S  K., 
advisable)  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Tauern,  the  Uebergossene  Alp, 
etc.  From  Rauris  the  marked  path  proceeds  to  the  E.  into  the  Oais- 
bach-Tal,  and  ascends  the  slopes  of  the  Grubereck  (6890')  to  the  (3'/2  hrs.) 
Slatin-Satlel  (6890')  and  pt.st  tbe^open  Bernkogel-Hiitte  0220')  to  the  (^A  hr.) 
summit.  Descent  to  the  K.  via  tbe  Kokaser  Alp  to  Dorf-Oattein  (p.  165  j 
guide  \2  E)^  or  to  the  N.  through  the  Leiten-Tal  to  Lend  (p.  157;  guide 
11  K.).  —  Over  the  Seebach-iScharte  or  Luggauer-Scharte  to  (6-7  hrs. ;  guide 
IDA")  Hof-Gaslein,  see  p.  1G6. 

At(3M.)  WoH/i  (3090';  Zembacher;  Pfeiffenberger,  with  mine- 
rals to  sell )  the  valley  divides  into  the  SeidLwinkel  (right)  and  the 
Hiiitwinkel  (left).  —  Over  the  Weichselbach  -  Hohe  to  Bad  Fusch 
(5-6  hrs.),  see  p.  179. 

The  Tauern  Route  (to  Heiligenblut,  8  hvs.  •,  guide  18  K.)  leads  through 
the  Seidlwinkel-Tal,  with  the  scattered  village  of  that  name,  and  past 
the  Schock-  IlilUen ,  the  Reiterhoj,  and  the  Fall  of  the  Spritzbach.  to  the 
(3  hrs.)  Raurii^er  Tauemhaus  (4965',^  rustic  inn).  It  then  ascends  more  steeply, 
passing  the  Annenderwirt  Alp  (5960'),  and  crossing  tracts  of  slatey  debris 
and  snow,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Fiiscfier  Wegscheide  (way-post;  7940'),  where  the 
path  from  the  Fuscher-Tdrl  joins  ours  on  the  ri^iht  (p.  181).  Passing  a 
de5!erted  miners'  house,  we  next  reach  the  (^/i  hr.)  Hochtor  of  the  Heiligen- 
hluter  Tauern  (8440').     Descent  to  (2  hrs.)  Heiligenblut,  see  p.  181. 

In  the  Huttwinkel-Tal,  3^/^  M.  above  Worth,  is  the  Frohn 
Inn  (3480';  fair).  To  the  left  on  the  hillside  is  Bucheben  (3750'; 
Gessl). 

A  fairly  easy  path  (red  marks;  guide  9  K.)  leads  hence  over  the 
Stanz  (6900')  and   through   the  Anger-Tal  to  (6  hrs.)  Hof-Gasiein  (p.  166). 

The  route  crosses  the  Ache  and  then  the  Krumelbach.  In  front 
of  us  rises  the  Ritterkopf,  to  the  left  the  Herzog  Ernst  and  Schar- 
eck. At  the  (11/2  hr.)  Bodenhaus  (4020';  Seidl's  Inn;  telephone) 
we  cross  the  Huttvrlnkcl-Bach  and  ascend  in  windings  through  wood 
(farther  up  fine  view  of  the  head  of  the  valley  with  its  glaciers)  to 
fl'/ohr.)  Kolm-Saigurn  (5240';  * Hoher  Tnuernhof  Inn,  8  min. 
short  of  Kolm-Saigurn,  42  beds  at  1.60-3,  pens.  5-8  /T.),  in 
a  grand  situation,  with  abandoned  gold-mines.  Telephone  to  the 
Zittelhaus,  see  p.  177.  The  former  wire-rope  railway  and  the  engine- 
house  to  which  it  ascended  are  both  quite  out  of  repair.  The  bridle- 
path ascends  to  the  left  to  the  (l^/g  ^r.)  Neubau  (7130';  to  the  left, 
the  'Verwaltersteig'  to  the  Riffel-Scharte,  see  p.  171  ;  to  the  right, 
the  path  to  the  Sonnblick,  see  p.  177)  and  to  (8/4  hr.)  the  Knappen- 
haus  am  Hohen  Goldberg  (7680';  no  accommodation),  on  the 
moraine  of  the  Goldberg  Glacier,  which  has  covered  part  of  the 
old  mines. 

ExcoKSioNS  (guides,  at  Kolm-Saigurn,  Matthias  Mayacher,  Jos.  Winkler., 
J.  G.  Salchegger,  Jos.  Trigler,  Seb.  Miihlthaler,  Christ.  Fleissner,  and  Peter 
Saupper).  The  Herzog  Ernst  (9625')  may  be  ascended  from  the  Knappen- 
hausin2hr8.  (not  difficult;  guide  9  JT.).  —  The  ^Schareck  (10.275').  which 


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commands  a  more  extensive  view,  may  he  reached  fr.im  the  Herzog  Ern.^t 
in  3/4  hr.  (comp.  p.  171),  or  from  tbe  Rnappenhaus  via  the  Fraganter- 
Scharte  and  the   Wurten  Glacier  in  2V2  hrs.  (guide  12  £.). 

The  *Sonnblick  (10.180')  is  ascended  from  Kolm  -  Salgurn  in 
A^/o-bhTs.  (guide  12  K.,  to  Heiligenblut  20 /T. )  by  a  good  path, 
which  diverges  to  the  right  above  the  (1^/2  ^r. )  Neubau  and  crosses 
the  tongue  of  the  Eastern  SonnhLick  Glacier  to  the  rocks  of  the  S.K. 
arete,  on  which  is  the  (2  hrs.)  Roj acker- Hi'itte  (9025').  The  route 
then  leads  across  the  somewhat  steep  Vogelmaier-Ochsenkar  Glacier 
or  (for  adepts)  by  the  arete,  to  the  (i'/2  hr.)  Zittel-Haus  (*lnn,  20 
beds  at  4,  and  19  mattresses  at  2  K. ),  on  the  top,  "with  a  meteoro- 
logical station  (the  highest  in  the  German  Alps),  inhabited  through- 
out the  year.    Magnificent  *View  (panorama  by  Siegl). 

The  descent  mav  be  made  via  the  SonnblicJc-  Scharte  and  ihe  Kieine 
Fleits  Glacier  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Seebichl-H^iut  (p.  21il)  and  to  ('i'/a  hrs.)  Heilujen- 
blut  (p.  2J6;  guide  2)  A".),  or  by  the  Tramer  -  Scharte  (9195')  to  the  Oro.«t- 
Zirknitz-Tal  and  (4  hrs.)  Dollach  (p.  W5;  guide  20  ff.).  Over  the  Rifftl- 
Scharle  to  \h&  Nassfeld  (4  hrs.:  !|uide  13  Z.),  see  p.  171.  Over  ihe.  N>edere 
Scharte  to  (he  Duisburger  Hiit'e  and  Ihence  over  the  Feldt-^e-Scharte  (8TW) 
to  Mallnitz  (9  hrs.;  guide  34  A".),  ^ee  below  and  pp.  17:6,  613. 

The  ascent  of  the  Hocharn  or  Hochnarr  (iO,i39U'),  tlie  highest  of  the 
Goldberg  group,  takes  5-6  hrs.  (fatiguing;  tjuide  12,  with  descent  to 
Heiligenblut  'i^K.\  comp.  p.  210).  We  priceed  to  the  Hocharn  Glacier, 
and  then  ascend  to  the  summit  either  by  the  Gold ztch- Scharte  (p.  'ilO)  or 
by  the  snow-ridge  extending  to  the  K.  from  the  Hocharn  to  the  Grieswies- 
Schicarzkogel  (*View).  De  c^nt  to  the  Seebichl-IIau.«,  see  p. 210.  The  passage 
from  the  Hocharn  to  the  Sonnblick,  cro'^sin'.;  the  Goldzech  -  Scharte  and 
skirting  the  W.  side  of  Ihe  Goldzecfikopf  {iOXIi^')  by  tlie  steep  upper  snow- 
slope  of  the  Kieine  Fleits  Glacier,  is  difficult  (3-4  hrs. :  for  experienced  moun- 
taineers only;  guide  to  Kolra  Saignrn  22,  to  Heiligfnblut  '2-iE.). 

Passes.  To  Fragant  in  S-9  hrs.  (guide  IB  Z.).  We  ascend  to  flic  left 
from  the  (2Vj  hr.s.)  Knappenhaus  past  some  deserted  .shafts,  then  cro.ss 
the  Wintergatse  (snuw-fleld)  either  to  the  riu'ht  to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  Niedere 
Scharte  (8890')  between  the  Goldberg-Tauernkop/  (9090')  and  the  Alteck.  or 
to  the  left  to  the  (1 1/4  hr)  Fraganter- Scharte  ((roi(7?>e."fir- rattt^rrt,-  9070'), 
between  the  Goldberg -Tauernkopf  and  the  Herzog  Ernst.  Descent  over 
the  Wui'ten  Glacier  to  the  (I  hr.)  Duitburyer  HUtte  and  (3  hr.^.)  Ausser- 
Fraganl  (p.  613),  or  over  the  Feldsee-Srhnrte  (p.   173)  to  (0-7  hrs.)  Mallnitz. 

To  Heiligenbl'tt,  crossing  the  *Sonuhlick  (9-10  hr.s. ;  guide  20  K ).  strongly 
recomme.nded  (see  above  and  p.  210).  —  Over  the  Goldzech- Srfia^-te  (■<  lirs., 
guide  20  K.),  see  p.  210  —  To  Dollach  over  the  Klein-Zirknitz-Scharte  (8920') 
in  9  hrs.  (guide  15  K).  From  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Knappenhaus  we  cross  the 
Goldberg  glacier  to  the  (V}\  hr.)  Niedere  Scharte  (see  above),  anri  then 
traverse  the  upper  Wurten  Glacier  to  the  (^fthT.)  Klein-Zirknilz-Scharte  (8S90'). 
Descent  over  the  Klein- Zirknitz  Glacier  int<i  the  Kieine  Zirknitz-Tal.  and  to 
the  right,  above  two  small  lakes  ('G'ro«5->S«e  a,x\A  Kegel-See)^  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
highest  chalets  (6910').  The  Kieine  and  Grosse  Zirlnitz  unite  at  the  Untere 
Kater  Alp  (b2\.Qf),  about  2/4  hr.  lower  down.  Thence  n  better  path  (bridle- 
path) past  the  Neun  Brunnen  (waterfall)  crosses  the  Zirknitz  gorge  by  a 
bridge  105'  in  height:  and  the  footpath  to  the  left  beyond  the  next  f.jrm 
descends  to  (2  hrs  )  Dollach  (p.  205).  —  By  the  Windisch-Scharte  (S94ry), 
between  the  Windischkopf  (9385')  and  the  Trumevkopf  (9310'),  or  by  the 
Brett- Scharte,  between  the  Tramerkopf  and  the  Goldbergspitze  (10,060'), 
descending  into  the  Or ois- Zirknitz-Tal  and  to  Dollach,  8-9  hrs.  (guide  15  K) : 
both  laborious. 

Over  the  Pochhard- Scharte  or  the  Rijfel-Schartp  t.i  Gastein ,  6-7  hrs., 
see  p.  171  (gnide  to  the  Nassfeld  7,  to  Biickstein  9  K.). 


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33.  The  Fuscher  Tal.  From  Ferleiten  to  Heiligenblut. 

A  visit  to  the  "^Fusch  Valley,  usually  combined  with  one  of  the  routes 
over  the  Tauern  (pp.  ISO.  181),  i.s  highly  recommended.  Cakriagk  Roau 
from  Bruck  to  Ferleiten  (IOI/2M.;  diligence  from  Bruck  to  Fusch  in 
summer  twice  daily  in  3  hrs.,  tare  3  K. ;  omnibus  from  the  Hot.  Lukas- 
hansl  twice  daily,  3  K.)  and  to  Bad  Fusch  (71/2  M.  ;  diligence  daily  in  summer 
in  23/4  hrs.,  3K.).  —  Omnibus  from  Zell  am  See  to  Ferleiten  in  summer 
(July  15th-Sept.  1st)  twice  daily  (6  a.m.  and  3  p.m.)  in  SVz  lirs.  (4  7l., 
there  and  back  IK.).  —  Carriage  and  pair  from  Brack  to  Ferleiten  or 
Bad  Fusch  1(3,  from  Zell  am  See  30  K. 

Bruck-Fusch  ('2485'},  see  p.  158.  The  road  follows  the  left  bank 
of  the  Fuscher  Ache  via  J udendorf  (inn)  to  (4^2  M.)  the  village  of 
Fusch  (2650';  *H6t.  Imhachhorn,  50  beds  at  1.50-3,  board  4 /f.  ,• 
Embacher,  plain).  Beyond  the  church  (20  min.)  the  Hirzbach  forms 
a  fine  waterfall,  and  25  min,  to  the  N.E.  is  the  picturesque  Sulz- 
harh-Klamm. 

ExcDKSioNS  (guides ,  Qeorg  Schram,  Jakob  Oberhollemer^  Alois  Heugen- 
fiauser,  and  Seb.  MUhlthaler ;  tariff  as  from  Ferleiten,  to  which  the  guides 
carry  wraps,  etc.,  without  extra  charge).  A  road  (guide  to  the  (rleiwitzer 
Hiitte  7  A'.,  unnecessary;  mountain -carriage  to  the  Hirzbach  Alp  10. 
there  and  back  13  A'.)  ascends  the  Hirthach-Tal,  which  opens  here  on  the 
VV..  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Hirzbach  Alp  (5605').  An  attractive  short-cut  leads 
through  the  Hirzbach-Klamm  (adm.  40  A.).  From  the  Alp  a  good  bridle- 
path ascends  to  the  W.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Gleiwitzer  Hiitte  ((7ii80';  "Inn, 
14  beds  at  4  K.  and  8  mattresses),  whence  the  'Imbachhorn  (8110'),  a  fine 
point  of  view,  is  ascended  in  Ihr.  via,  the.  Brandl-Schartef^lib':,  guide  from 
Fusch  10  A'.,  unnecessary).  The  descent  from  the  Imbachhorn  may  be 
made  to  the  N.E. ,  via  the  TUrkelkopf  and  the  Wachtberg  Alp  to  (3 1/2  hrs.) 
Bruck-Fusch  (p.  158)  i  or  from  the  Brandl-Scharte  by  a  bridle-path  on  the 
W.  side  to  the  Rosskopf  (6560')  and  thence  mostly  through  wood  to  the 
&I2  hrs.)  Kestelfall -  Alpenhaus  (p.  182;  guide  15  A:.).  —  The  'Hochtenn 
(11,060'),  5'/2-6  hrs.  from  the  Gleiwitzer  Hiitte.  with  guide  (from  Fusch 
20-21  .ff.),  should  be  attempted  by  experienced  mountaineers  only.  An 
excellent  path  leads  to  the  S.  from  the  hut  for  40  min.  and  ascends 
(well-protected;  several  ladders),  to  the  Scharte  above  the  Spitzbreit{S2Q0'). 
Thence  we  follow  the  arete  (wire-rope)  of  the  Spitzbrettwand  on  its  E. 
side  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  J dger- Scharte  (89&)')  and  then  the  N.  arete  almost 
to  the  top  of  the  Bauernbrachkopf  (10,265'),  enjoying  a  continuous  fine 
view  (Max  Hirschel-Weg'  to  the  Moserboden,  6-7  hrs.,  see  p.  184).  We  skirt 
the  Bauernbrachkopf  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hirzbach- Tdrl  (9980'),  between  the 
Bauernbrachkopf  and  the  Hochtenn,  and  proceed  via  the  Kleine  Tenn  and 
the  N.W.  arete  (wire-ropes  and  iron  pegs)  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Hochienn- 
Schneespitee  or  Gletschergipfel  (10,900')  and  to  the  (IV'a  hr.)  Hochtenn-Berg- 
tpitze  (11,060),  with  a  most  magnificent  view.  The  descent  may  be  made 
to  the  E.  to  the  Zuingkdpfi  (9940')  and  thence  either  to  the  N.E.  via  the 
Schmalzgruben  Alp  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Bar  Inn  (p.  179),  or  to  the  E.  via  the 
Watcher  Bratschen  to  the  Walchei-  Alp  and  (31/2  hrs.j  Ferleiten  (p  179).  A 
more  difficult  descent  leads  to  the  N.  from  the  ZwingkopQ  along  the 
Bratschenkopf  (88S5')  to  the  Brechelboden  and  the  (4  hrs.)  Hirzbach  Alp;  or 
from  the  Brechelboden  via  the  Streicheck-Hohe  to  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Gleiwitzer 
Hiitte.  The  descent  on  the  W.  side  from  the  Hochtenn-Bergspitze  via  the 
Wietbach-Schartl  (9945')  to  the  Rainer-HUtte  or  to  the  Moserboden  Hotel  (p.  183  ; 
guide  32  A'.)  is  very  difficult.  Still  more  difficult,  though  well  worth  the 
exertion,  is  the  route  along  the  ridge  vi.a  the  Kleine  and  Orosse  Wiesbach- 
hom  to  the  Maimer  Hiitte  (p.  180;  guide  to  Ferleiten  45  A^.)  or  to  the 
Heinrich-Schvaiger-Haus  (p.  184;  guide  50  A.). 

[A  road  (carriages,  see  above)  diverges  to  the  left  just  above  the 
village  of  Fusch,  crosses  the  Ache,  and  gradually  ascends  on  thcE. 


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side  of  the  valley,  with  fine  views  of  theHochtenn  and  the  Wiesbach- 
horn,  to  (3  M.)  BadFusch,  or  St.  Wolfgang  im  Weichselbach-Tal 
(4040';  *Orand  Hotel,  open  xMay  loth -Sept.  loth,  150  beds  at 
2-5,  pens.  9-11  K.  ;  *H6t.  Grimm  zur  Post,  pens,  from  QK.),  a 
health-resort,  with  five  indifferent  chalk  springs  (41-45°  Fahr.) 
and  well-kept  promenades.    Visitors'  tax  after  3  days.  10  or  7  K. 

Excursions  (guide?,  Peter  Qschwandtner  and  Joh.  Lanyegger).  Pleasant 
walks  to  the  (20  luin.)  Restaurant  LeberhrUndly  and  to  the  (IV2  br.)  Dierzer- 
Hiitte,  via  the  Thallmaver-HUtte  and  the  Jlarien-Eiitte,  returning  by  the 
Embach  Alp  (rfints.).  —  Another  point  for  a  walk  is  the  Loninger  Alp. 
—  The  Kasereck  (52(X»'),  ascended  in  1  hr.  via  the  Better  Alp  (rfmts.), 
affords  a  fine  view;  on  the  top  is  the  HUdaHiitte.  Hence  a  new  path 
(marked)  ascends  i<>  (l'/2  hr.)  the  top  of  the  Ovteben  (I3180'j,  which  cum- 
mands  a  tine  panorama;  descent  to  (272-3  hrs.)  the  village  of  Fnsch.  — 
A  more  extensive  panorama  is  obtained  from  the  'Kiihkarkopfl  (7430'; 
::}-3V2  hrs.;  guide  5  K.),  ascended  via  the  Reiter  Alp,  the  Omachl  Alp, 
and  the  deserted  Adelen-Hutte.  Shelter-hut  on  the  top  of  the  E.  peak.  — 
The  'Schwarzkopf  ('JOtlo';  41/2  hrs.;  guide,  not  indispensable,  8,  with  de- 
scent to  Ferleiten  lU  K.)  is  a  superb  point  of  view.  The  marked  club- 
jiath,  which  is  somewhat  fatiguing,  leads  to  the  S.E.  to  the  Rieger  Alp 
(5875').  then  traverses  a  deiile.and  ascends  over  debris  and  the  OrHnkar- 
Scharte  to  the  summit.  Descent  from  the  Griinkar-Scharte  by  the  Durch- 
eck  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Ferleiten,  see  below.  —  From  Bad  Fusch  across  the 
Weichselbachhohe  (7275')  to  Worlh  in  the  Rauris  (p.  176),  51/2  hrs.,  an 
attractive  mute  (blue  marks,  but  guide  desirable.  10  JT.).  —  The  Fiirsten- 
weg,  a  path  with  fine  views,  leads  from  Bad  Fusch  to  (l'/2  hr.)  Ferleiten, 
skirting  the  wood  as  far  as  the  carriage-road  (numerous  way-posts ;  shady 
before  11  a.m.).! 

From  the  village  of  Fusch  the  road  to  Ferleiten  follows  the  left 
bank  of  the  Ache,  crosses  it,  and  beyond  (7  M.)  the  Biir  Inn 
(2695';  well  spoken  of)  ascends  the  E.  side  of  the  valley,  above 
the  Bdren -  Schlucht  (through  which  runs  a  shady  footpath;  adm. 
40 /i.},  to  (IOV2M.)  Ferleiten  (3775';  *  Hotel  Lukashansl,  open 
May  20th-Oct.  15th,  in  an  open  situation  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Ache,  with  post  and  telegraph  office,  70  beds  at  1.20-4,  pens.  7-8  AT.,- 
* Bemstciner' s  Tauern  Inn,  on  the  left  bank,  open  May  Ist-Oct.  15th, 
80  beds  at  1.40-3.  pens.  5-8  A".),  a  hamlet  situated  on  the  level 
floor  of  the  valley,  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  imposing  snow- 
clad  mountains  at  its  head. 

ExcLBsioNS  (guides ,  Joh.  and  Jot.  Burgsteiner,  Georg  and  Joh.  Em- 
backer,  Jos.  Granitzer,  Hebast.  Eerzog,  Egid.  Holzl,  Joh.  Flutter,  P.  and  R. 
Mitterwurzer.  Georg  Riesa.,  Joh.  Laimgrnhev,  P.  Mitteregger,  Jos.  Rathgeb, 
Alois  and  Jos.  Voithofer,  Jos.  Reichholf,  Oeorg  Lechner,  Jakob  Obei'hollenzei\ 
Ant.  Unlerberger,  and  Joh.  Machreich).  A  level  path  leads  t<>  the  (1  M.) 
Oberstall  Water/all  (view  of  the  Wic^bachhom).  —  A  fine  view  is  obtained 
from  the  (2  hrs.j  upper  Durcheck  Alp  (.o995';  rfmts.),  to  which  a  good  wind- 
ing path  (in  shade  until  9  a.m.)  ascends  from  Ferleiten  on  the  E.  side  of 
the  valley,  passing  the  (3/4  hr.)  Olockner-Bank  (view).  We  pass  through 
a  gate  to  the  left  5  min.  beyond  the  lower  alp  (iGW).  A  good  view  of 
the  Steinerne  Meer,  Watzmann,  etc.,  is  obtained  beside  the  spring,  2  min. 
beyond  the  chalet.  —  The  Schwarzkopf  (see  above)  may  be  ascended  from 
the  Durcheck  Alp  in  3  hrs.,  via  the  Griinkar- Scharte  (marked  path).  — 
About  2  M.  tc  the  \\.,  on  the  way  to  the  Walcher  Alp  (see  p.  180),  are 
the  picturesque  fa'ls  of  the  Ferleitenbach.  —  To  the  (2  hrs.)  Trauner-Alpe, 
see  p.  180.  —  The  excursion  to  the  Kafer-Tal  (p.  180)  is  attractive;  we 
follow  the  route  to  the  t'fandl-Scharte  as  far  as  the  (1  hr.)  finger-post 
indicating  a  path  to  the  right  across    meadows,    which    we   ascend  to  the 

12* 


180  77.  R. S3.  -  Map,p.l78,  200.    PFANDL-SCHARTE.        Fuscher 

(1/2  hT.)Jude>i  Alpe  (4890'),  whence  it  proceeds  along  the  slope  for  another 
'/4  hr.  into  the  B  'ckkar.  Imposing  waterfalls  and  ice-avalanches.  —  To 
the  Mainzer  Hiitte  (3V2  hrs. ;  guide  unnecessary),  by  an  easy  and  well- 
marked  bridle-path,  see  below.  —  The  Hochtenn  (11,060')  is  ascended  from 
Ferleiten  via,  the  Walchev  Alp  {p^f^')  and  the  Walcher  Br atschen  in  l-^hrs.., 
with  guide  (with  descent  to  the  village  of  Fusch  20,  to  the  Kesselfall- 
haus  24,  to  the  Moserboden  28  K.)  fatiguing  (better  from  the  Gleiwitzer 
Hiitte  by  the  Hirzbach-Torl ;   see  p.  178). 

From  Ferleitbx  to  the  Glocknerhaus  over  the  Pfandl- 
ScHARTE,  6Y2  ^rs.  (guide  12  A".),  somewhat  fatiguing  for  novices, 
but  interesting  and  not  difficult  (accommodation  for  the  night  at 
the  Trauner  Alp ;  better  in  the  reverse  direction,  see  p.  209}.  Beyond 
the  Lukashansl  Inn  we  cross  (10  min.)  the  Ache  and  follow  its  left 
bank,  passing  the  finger-posts  pointing  (20  min.)  to  the  right  to 
the  Mainzer  Hiitte  (see  below),  (1/4  hr.)  to  the  left  to  the  Hochtor 
(p.  181 ),  and  (10  min.)  to  the  right  into  the  Kafer-Tal  (see  p.  179). 
About  1/4  hr.  farther  on  we  recross  the  Ache  and  ascend  rather 
steeply  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  *Trauner  Alp  Inn  (oOoo';  open  June  10th- 
Sept.  30th,  25  beds  at  2-5,  pens.  6-8  K.;  telephone),  which  over- 
looks tlie  Kafer-Tal  (see  p.  179),  with  its  waterfalls  and  the  majestic 
mountains  of  the  Fuscher  Eiskar  surrounding  it  (from  left  to  right, 
Sinnabeleck,  Fuscherkarkopf,  Breitkopf,  Hohe  Docke,  Bratschen- 
kopf,  Grosses  and  Kleines  "Wiesbachhorn,  Hochtenn).  A  footpath 
ascends  hence  to  the  right  (riding  practicable  to  the  glacier)  via 
the  Pfandlboden.  To  the  right,  far  below,  is  the  Pfandlhach.  After 
21/2^^8.  we  reach  the  N.  Pfandl-Scharte  Glacier  or  Spielmann 
Glacier,  and  in  1  hr.  more  (5V2  hrs.  from  Ferleiten)  the  Lower 
Pfandl-Scharte  (8745'),  between  the  Spielmann  (9935')  on  the  left 
and  the  Bdrenkopf  (dX26')  on  the  right.  We  now  cross  the  5.  Pfandl- 
Scharte  Glacier,  and  then  descend  by  a  bridle-path  over  gravelly 
and  grassy  slopes  to  the  (1 V4  li^O  Glocknerhaus  (p.  207). 

In  dry  weather  we  may  descend  through  the  Nassfeld  to  the  (I  hr.) 
Fram- Josef s-Hohe  (see  p.  207^  guide  3  JST.  extra),  by  turning  to  the  right 
"iO  min.  below  the  Pfandl-Scharte. 

From  Fbrleitbn  to  the  Glocknerhaus  via  the  Hohe  Gang 
ANn  the  Bockkar-Scharte,  9  hrs.,  a  highly  interesting  glacier 
expedition,  not  difficult  for  the  tolerably  expert  (guide  18  Tf.). 
A  bridle-path  (red  marks;  guide  unnecessary),  diverging  to  the 
right  at  the  finger-post  from  the  Trauner  Alp  route  (see  above), 
ascends  past  the  Vogal  Alp  (4185')  in  easy  windings  to  the  (3*/2  hrs.) 
Mainzer  Hiitte,  formerly  called  the  Schwarzenberg  -  Hiitte  (7835'; 
Inn,  consisting  of  two  houses,  22  beds  in  the  new  one  at  4-5  K., 
14  mattresses  in  the  old  one  at  2  K.),  finely  situated  on  the  Hoch- 
gruber  Glacier,  at  the  foot  of  the  Hohe  Dock. 

Mountain  Asuknts  from  the  Mainzer  Hiitte.  The  'Hohe  Dock  (10,990'; 
3  hrs.;  guide  from  Ferleiten  iQ  K.)  is  very  attractive  and  not  difficult. 
A  new  club-path  diverge.^  to  the  right  at  the  Eemsscbartl  (p.  181)  and 
ascends  in  windings  to  the  first  peak  (10,715')  and  thence  along  the  arete 
to  the  summit,  wliich  affords  a  magnificent  view  of  the  whole  of  the 
Glockner  group.  Descent  either  to  the  W.  to  the  gap  (10,605')  between 
the  Hohe  Dock    and   the   Grosse  Barenkopf  and    thence    via  the  Bockkar 


Tal.  FUSCHERTORL.    Maps,  pp.  178,206.-11.  R.33.    181 

(Tiacier  to  tho  (1  hr.)  Bockkar-Scharte  (see  below);  or  to  the  N.W.  to  the 
(iniber-Schayfe  3Lnd  thence  to  the  Wieli»ger  Scharte  aivl  the  Heinrlli 
Schieaiger -  Haus  (comp.  p.  184).  —  The  *Grosse  Wiesbachhorn  (11.715': 
5-6  hrs. ;  guide  V2,  with  descent  to  the  Mo."'erboden  '2fi,  to  tbe  Glookncr- 
Haus  2^)  K.)  is  without  danger  for  adepts  under  normal  conditions.  From 
the  Mainzer  Hiitte  the  club-path  crosses  the  Hochgruber  Olacier  and  .i.-cend.s 
(wire-rope.s)  the  Brafschen-Wdnde  almost  to  the  sumniit  of  the  Vordere 
Brattchenkopf  (11,166').  then  turns  to  the  right  acros.s  tUo  neve  of  the 
Teu/elsmiihl  Olacier  towards  the  Wielinger  Scharte,  whence  it  ascend.s  to 
the  right  acn^ssj  snow  and  rucks  to  (1  hr. )  the  summit  (easier  route  via 
the  Hohe  Dock,  see  above  and  p.  18i).  —  The  Grosse  Barenkopf  (11,175'; 
guide  10  A'.),  the  Fuscherkarkopf  (10.94.V;  18  -fi".)-  the  Vovdere  Bratschenkop/ 
(ll,lfi5';  20  A'.),  and  the  Hinlere  Brolschenkopf  (11,210';  20  K.)  may  also  be 
ascended  from  the  Mainzer  Hiitte 

From  [the  Mainzer  Hiitte  a  marked  path  leads  via  the  Rems- 
sr.hartl{SQ&0')  ami  the  Hohe  G'anjf  (broad  band  of  rock;  to  the  Bockkar 
Glacier  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Bockkar-Scharte  (9995'),  which  commands 
a  magnificent  view  (more  extensive  from  the  Eiswandbuhel,  10,490', 
to  the  NV'.,  easily  reached  thence!in  V2  hr.).  Descent  by  the  Pasterze 
Olacier  (to  the  right  the  Grosse  Burgstall  with  the  Oberwalder 
liiitte,  p.  208)  and  along  the  slopes  of  the  Fiischerkarkopf  to  the 
(II/2  hr.)  Ho fmanns- Hiitte  (p.  207).  the  (1  hr.)  Franz- Josef. ^- Haus. 
and  the  (3/^  hr.)  Glocknerhaus  (p.  207). 

Fkom  Ferleitkk  to  Heiligenbllt  over  the  Hoghtok,  8V2-9  hrs. 
(guide,  13  E.,  not  necessary  for  experts  in  settled  weather).  'This  route  is 
attractive  as  far  as  the  Fuscher  Tori  (provisions  should  be  taken).  Diverging 
to  the  left  from  the  Trauner  Alp  route  at  (2/4  hr  )  a  tinger-prst  (p.  180),  we 
cross  the  Ache  and  ascend  to  the  right  by  a  marked  path,  command! nt;  tine 
views.  The  path  afterwards  turns  sharply  to  the  Ictt  and  leads  through 
the  Unlere  Nassfeld  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Petersbrvnnen  (6540'),  whence  we  enjoy 
a  superb  view  of  an  imposing  amphitheatre  of  snow -clad  peaks  and 
glaciers,  from  the  Brennkogel  to  the  Hochtenn.  We  ne.xt  ascend  through 
the  Obei-e  Nassfeld  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  Fuscher  Tori  (7S9(V),  between  the  Brenn- 
kogel (see  below)  on  the  right  and  the  Barg^rkogel  (8435')  on  the  left,  before 
reaching  which  the  Gross-Glockner  suddenly  comes  into  view  to  the^S.W. 
We  now  descend  to  the  right  to  the  (35  min.)  Fuscher  Eiilacke  (spring), 
skirt  the  ba.se  of  the  Brennkogel,  and  then  mount  again  '0  the  (3/4  hr.j 
Mitter-Tdrl  (7830'),  and  over  stony  slopes  to  (2/4  hr.)  the  Fuscher  Wtgscheide. 
(7940';  finger-po^t),  where  the  path  from  the  Rauris  comes  up  on  the  left 
(p.  17t>).  The  path  here  turns  to  the  riglit  and  a.scends,  occasionally  over 
snow,  to  the  {^l\  hr.)  Heiligenbluter  Hochtor  (Bluler  Tavern;  S4i0').  the 
boundary  between  Salzburg  and  Carinthia.  View  limited.  A  bridle-path 
descends  from  the  pass  to  the  (20  min.)  Samerbmnnen  (7925').  a  gofd  springe 
crosses  the  brook,  and  skins  the  sb  pe  to  the  left,  soon  affording  a,  fine  view 
of  the  Gross-Glockner.  From  the  (3/4  hr  )  chapel  on  the  Kasereck  (6280'). 
where  the  Molltal  comes  into  view,  the  path  descends  to  the  left  to  (^4  hr.) 
Heiligenblut  (p.  206).  —  The  Brennkogel  (9910*),  an  excellent  point  of  view, 
mav  be  ascended  from  the  Mitter  -  Tori  (S'.e  above)  by  the  N.E.  arete  in 
2  hrs.  (guide  16  K. ;  see  o.  209). 

Feom  Ferleitex  to  Kaprun  by  the  Keil- Scharte  (10,455';  from  the 
Mainzer  Hiitte  to  the  Moserlioden  Hotel  5  hrs.),  fatiguing;  preferable  by  the 
Bockkar-Scharte  (see  above)  and  the  Riffitor  (10.220';  p.  2Cw ;  to  the  Mo.ser- 
boden  Hotel  7  hr.^i.;  guide  24.fi'.).  Another  route  (for  experts  <  nly)  le.ifl.s 
via  the  Vordere  Bratschenkop/  &nd  the  Wielinger-Sriiarte  (ascent  of  the  Wies- 
bachhorn, see  above)  to  the  Heinrich-Scfiwaiger-Hau.t  and  the  (7  hrs.)  ifo«er- 
boden  Hotel  (p.  183). 


182 


34.  The  Kaprun  Valley. 


A  visit  to  tbe  *Kapruner  Tal  and  the  Moserboden  from  Zsii  am  See  is 
slmngly  recommended.  The  excursion  to  the  Jloserbodcn  and  back  takes  a 
full  day  if  the  traveller  remains  until  evening  at  the  Kesselfall-Alpenhaus. 
It  is  better  to  devote  IV2  day  to  the  expedition,  spending  the  night  at  the 
Ki.8solfalI-Alpenhaus :  leave  Zcll  at  330  or  6.05  p.m.,  visit  the  Sigmuud- 
Tluin-Klaram,  and  view  the  illumination  of  the  Kessel-Fall  by  electricity 
in  the  evening  ^  next  morning,  before  6,  vvhen  the  path  is  in  shade, 
ascend  to  the  Moserboden.  —  A  good  road  ( Kaiser-Franz- Jo-seph-Strasse) 
leads  to  (11  M.)  the  Kesselfall-Alpenliau."',  and  thence  a  narrow  r(  ad  ('Fiirst- 
Liechtenstein-Weg''),  practicable  for  small  vehicles,  goe«  on  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Moserboden.  Omnibus  from  Zell  am  See  (starting  from  the  market-place) 
to  the  Kesselfall-Alpenhaus,  thrice  daily  from  June  1st  to  Sept.  20th  (5  times 
daily  from  July  loth  to  Sept.  l-^t),  in  2'  2  hr.s.  (ind.  halt  at  the  Sigmund- 
Thun-Klamm),  returnin-^  in  13  4  hr.  (fare  3  K.  40,  return  6  £".  30 /».  •,  by 
express  with  four  houses  3  A'.  10  and  6  K.  iOh.).  Return-tickets  are  valid 
for  8  days.  —  Omnibus  from  Zell  to  the  Sigmund-Thun-Klauim  and  back, 
twice  daily  in  S'A  hr.  (incl.  halt  at  the  Klamm);  fare  each  way  1  K.  70  h.  — 
('AEKiAGE  from  Zell  to  the  Kesselfall-Alpenhaus  and  back  in  1/2  day  with 
one  horse  16  A'.,  with  two  hor.^es  23  AT.,  whole  day  17  or  28  K.  Riding-horse 
from  the  Kesselfall-Alpenhaus  to  the  Moserboden  and  back  16  K.^  chair 
vehicle  20  K. 

Zdl  am  See,  see  p.  158.  The  road  to  Kaprun  crosses  tlie  Pinzgau 
railway  and  passes  tbe  Bruckberg  station  (to  the  right,  a  monument 
to  Emp.  Francis  Joseph,  with  relief-portrait),  and  then  leads  across 
the  moor  to  the  Mayreinod  Bridge  (2485';  inn)  over  the  SaLzach.  It 
then  gradually  ascends  the  mountain-slope,  passes  behind  the  half- 
ruined  Schloss  Kaprun,  and  descends  to  (5V2  MO  the  village  of 
Kaprun  (2505';  Zwn  Kitzstemhorn,  15  beds  at  1-1.20,  pens.  6-7  K".; 
Neuwirt  Orgler;  Mitteregger),  prettily  situated  on  both  banks  of  the 
Kapruner  Ache. 

The  road  ('Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-Strasse')  follows  the  right  bank 
of  the  Ache  and  winds  up  the  Birkkogel  (3125'),  which  forms  a 
barrier  across  the  valley.  Near  the  beginning  of  the  ascent  (I1/4  M. 
from  Kaprun;  I1/4-IV2  l^^.'s  drive  from  Zell)  a  notice-board  on  the 
right  indicates  the  path,  150  yds.  in  length,  leading  to  the  *Sig- 
mund-Thun-Klamm  (adm.  60  h.,  including  the  Kessel  Fall  1  K.'), 
a  gorge  Jiamed  after  the  late  Count  Thun,  Governor  of  Salzburg  (d. 
1898).  We  leave  the  carriage  here  and  regain  it  at  the  upper  end 
of  the  gorge  (1/4  hr. ;  umbrellas  should  not  be  forgotten),  through 
which  a  well-made  path  leads.  At  some  points  this  gorge  rivals 
the  Liechtenstein-Klamm  and  the  Seiseiiberg-Klamm.  —  The  road, 
ascending  in  windings,  crosses  the  ravine  by  means  of  the  (6V2  ^0 
BUinski  Bridge,  returns  1/4  M.  later  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Ache 
(where  the  Klainm^path  is  rejoined),  and  leads  through  the  open 
valley  to  the  (9^ '0  M.)  Wustelau  (2870').  [To  the  right  is  the  Grub- 
bach  Fall;'to  the  Salzburger  Hiitte  and  Krefelder  Hiitte,  see  p.  183.] 
After  |12  min.  more,  at  the  Inrh  zum  Kapruner  Tori  (29  beds  at 
1  .K'.20-2,  pens.  5-7  K.,  well  spoken  of),  we  enter  the  Ehenwald,  and 
ascend  in  a  wide  curve,  passing  a  small  grotto  called  the  Kaskeller 
('cheese-cellar),  to  (11  M.)  the  *Ke8Belfall-AlpenhauB  (3465';  hotel 


KATRUN  VALLEY.    Map,p.'J06.      II.  R.34.    183 

the  first  class,   with  post  and  telephone  office;  75     eds  at  3-6, 

as.  9-13  K".),   ill  a  narrow  and  beautifully  wooded  valley.    Plain 

•ommodation   may  be  had  at  the  house  beside  the  chapel.    Steps 

descend  on  the  right  to  the  gorge  of  the  *Kes$eL  Fall  (adm.  60  h. ; 

illuminated  with  electric  light  at  9-9.30  p.m. ;  worth  seeing). 

ExcDRSioNS  (guides,  see  p.  184)  Fr-m  the  Ke>3elf.ill-Alpenhaii8  a  steep 
bridle-pp.th  (  Erzherzo?-Rainer-\VLg' ;  marked)  ascends  through  wO'd  and 
across  the  slopes  of  the  Breitwieseualp  to  (2  hrs.)  ihe  small  SaUburger 
HiUtt  on  the  Upper  Hdmel  Alp  (6095':  inn),  which  is  reached  in  6  hrs.  also 
by  a  marked  club-path  from  the  Wiistel  iu  (p.  182),  through  the  Orubbach- 
Tal.  Thence  we  proceed  along  the  N.W.  slope  of  the  Oaisstein  (7815'; 
reached  from  the  Krefelder  Hiitte  in  ^l>hr.:  raagni'icent  view)  to  (H/4  hr.) 
the  Krefelder  Hiitte,  linel'y  situated  on  the  Rotskopf  (7515';  *Itin,  20  beds 
and  10  mattressc*;).  —  Mountain  Ascents.  The  "Eitzsteinhom  ("560' ;  3- 
3V2  hrs.  ;  guide  ISA")  is  not  diflicult  for  experts.  About  ''4  hr.  from  the 
hut  we  reach  the  Schmiedinger  Glacier,  where  the  accent  i:^  gradual,  beyond 
which  we  cross  the  N.W.  arete  (,wire-rope)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  summit  (magni- 
ficent panorama).  Steep  descent  (steady  head  essential)  direct  to  the  Wasser- 
fallboden  or  Mo'serboden  (uuide  20  JT.).  —  T\i^  Schmiedinger  (9710')  and  the 
Mauverkogel  (9845').  both  attrictlve  and  not  difficult,  may  each  be  ascended 
in  2' '2  hr?.  (guide  15  A".)  via  the  Schmiedinger  Glicier.  —  From  the  Krefelder 
Hiitte  to  the  Moserboden,  club -path  in  8V2  hrs.,  see  p.  184  —  From  the 
Krefelder  Hiitte  a  club-path  lead"  to  the  W.  to  the.  p/*  hr.)  Lakar-Seharte 
(818C0,  whence  we  may  descend  through  the  Miihlbach-Tnl  to  (^  hrs.)  Niedern- 
sill  (p.  185). 

From  the  Kesselfall-Alpenhaus  to  the  Gleiwitzek  Hctte,  4'/2  hrs.  (guide 
8  A.  ,•  not  difficult):  the  club-path  (red  mark^  a'^cends  thraugii  wood  and 
skirt-!  the  Roatkopf  (6.355')  to  the  (4  hr.4.)  Brandl-Scharie  (7715'),  whence  the 
'Imbachhom  (8110')  is  e  >sily  ascended  in  20  min.  ;  descfnt  from  the  Brandl- 
Scharte  to  the  O/jhr.)  QleiwUzer  HiUte  (p.  178)  and  to  (3  hrs.)  the  village  of 
Ftuch  (p.  178). 

The  broad  road  ends  here.  The  narrower  road  ('Fiirst-Liechten- 
stein-Weg';  toll  for  pedestrians  10/t.)  to  the  (3-31/2  hrs.)  Moserboden 
crosses  the  Ache  and  ascends  in  windings,  at  first  through  wood. 
From  the  (IV2  1'^.)  Konigsstuhl^  at  the  top  of  the  bill,  where  the 
glaciers  come  into  view,  we  obtain  a  fine  retrospect,  extending  to 
the  Steinerne  Meer.  The  route  then  follows  the  left  bank  of  the 
Ache  to  the  (20  min.l  Limberg  Alp  (5145';  rfmts.),  at  the  beginning 
of  the  Wasserfallboden{with  the  Wiesbachhorn  on  the  left\  and  then 
leads  past  the  Bauem  Alp  (on  the  right  bank),  with  a  fine  view  of 
the  mountains  enclosing  the  Moserboden,  to  the  (25  min.  j  Orgler- 
Hiitte  and  (6  min.)  the  Rainer- Hiitte  (5320'),  both  belonging  to 
Orgler  of  Kaprun  and  together  containing  50  beds  (at  1.60-2  K.; 
plain).  Fine  view  of  the  Hochtenn,  Wielinger  (ilacier,  Fochezkopf, 
Glockerin,  and  Barenkopfe.  To  the  right,  in  the  background,  are  the 
falls  of  the  Ache  and  the  Ehmatbach. 

The  road  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Ache  beyond  the 
Rainer-Hutte  and  ascends  in  a  long  curve  to  the  (1 V4  ^r.)  Moserboden 
Hotel  (50  beds  at  3-8,  pens.  10-15  Z.,  good;  telephone),  at  the  en- 
trance of  the  *Moserboden  (6455'),  or  highest  level  of  the  Kapruner- 
Tal,  11/2  M.  in  length.  The  majestic  amphitheatre  of  mountains  and 
glaciers  surrounding  the  Moserboden,  which  is  watered  by  numerous 
Btreamlets,  presents  a  most  impressive  spectacle.   From  leftto  right 


184    ILU.JJ.^    Map,p.2uO.     KAPRUN  VALLEY. 

are  the  Hochteiiu,  Fochezkopf,  Hintere  Bratscheukopf,  Glockeriii, 
Bareukopfe,  Riffltor,  Hohe  Riflfl,  Torkopf,  Kapnnier  Tori,  Eiser, 
Grieskogel,  and  Kitzsteinhorn.  In  the  centre  is  the  imposing  Kar- 
Linyer  Glacier^  descending  from  the  Riffltor.  A  path  on  the  right, 
at  the  foot  of  the  W.  slopes,  leads  past  the  Kaiserstein  (commemorating 
a  visit  of  Emp.  Francis  Joseph  in  1893)  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  end  of  the 
glacier  (6590'),  where  the  Wiesbachhorn  becomes  visible  next  to  the 
Fochezkopf.  Visitors  may  walk  on  the  end  of  the  glacier  without 
danger. 

A  fine  survey  of  the  Moserboden  is  obtained  from  the  'H&henburg 
(6925'),  a  barrier  which  separates  it  from  the  Wasserfallboden  [ascent  tu 
the  left  from  the  Moserboden  Hotel,  V2  br.).  The  snow-clad  Johanniaberg 
is  herR  seen  ri-^^ing  over  the  Riflltor. 

ExcDKSioNs  FROM  THE  Kaprdner  Tal  (giiides,  Jos.  Hetz,  Thorn,  and 
Jos.  Alte/iberger,  Joh.  Jfaierho/er,  Franz  3.nA  Kaspar  Nusshaumer^  G.  Hdller, 
P.  Mitteregger.,  Jos.  Schranz^  and  0.  Mayrhofer).  From  the  Mo;-erboden  lo 
the  Krefelder  Hutte,  4  hrs.  (guide  advisable).  The  cl'ib-path,  at  first 
ascending  gradually  and  then  more  steeply,  leads  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Kammer- 
/Scharte  (860O'),  to  the  S.  of  the  Hohe  Rammer  (8655'),  then  descends  to  the 
Schmiediuger  Glacier^  which  is  cro?sed  in  20  min.  (keep  to  the  left),  and 
in  another  1/2  br.  reaches  the  Ki-efelder  Hiilte  (p.  183). 

The  -Grosse  "Wiesbachhorn  (11,715'),  an  ascent  of  5-5V2  brs.  from  (he 
Moserboden  (guide  IS  K.,  with  descent  to  Ferleiten  24,  to  the  Olocknerhaus 
30  A".),  should  be  attempted  by  experts  only.  A  club -path  ascends  from 
the  MoserVoden  Hotel  to  the  (21/?  hrs.)  Heinrich  Schwaiger-Haus  of  the  Munich 
Alpine  Club  (9710'-,  Inn,  12  beds  at  6  and  4  mattresfes  at  4  K.;  adm.  iO  h.). 
We  then  ascend  by  a  club-path  (wire-rope?)  via  the  Fochezkopf  (10,365')  and 
the  ice-covered  Kaindlgrat.  a  sharp  arete  high  above  the  Wielinger  Glacier 
(steady  head  necessary),  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Wielinger  Scharte  (10,720'),  and 
finally  mount  a  i^teep  snow-slope  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit,  which  is  approached 
from  the  W  and  commands  an  imposing  view.  Descent  by  the  Bockkar- 
Scharte  to  (he  (51/2  hrs.)  Franz  -  Josef .t  •  Haus  (p.  208).  by  the  Bratschenkopf 
or  the  Hohe  Dock  to  the  (3V2-4  brs.)  Mainzer  Hiilte  (p.  IcO),  or  (very  difficult) 
over  the  Hochtenn  to  the  Gleiwitzer  HiUte  (p.  118;  guide  45  A'.). 

The  Hocheiser  (10,520'),  ascended  from  the  Moserboden  in  4  brs.,  by  a 
shooters'  path  acruss  the  Grieskogel  (10.065'),  is  fatiguing  but  attractive 
(guide  14  A'.,  with  decent  over  the  S.  arete  16,  to  the  Rudolfs-Hiitte  21  K.). 

The  Hochtenn  (11,060'),  ascended  in  6-7  brs.  (guide  10  K.)  from  the 
Moserboden,  by  the  Hiischel-Weg  (p.  178)  across  the  Hirzhach-Tdrl,  is  diffi- 
cult (preferable  from  the  Gleiwitzer  Hiitte,  p.  178). 

Passes  To  the  Mainzer  Hiilte  via  the  Heinrich  Schwaiger-Haus.,  Wielinger- 
Scharte,  and  Hohe  Dock,  or  (more  fatiguing)  via  the  Vordere  Bratschenkopf, 
Bratschen-WcLnde.,  and  Hochgruber  Glacier.,  8  hrs.  with  guide  (18.fi'.;  very  in- 
teresting for  experts),  see  p.  181.  —  Over  the  Riffltor  (see  below)  and  the 
Bockkar- Scharte  (p.  181)  to  the  Mainzer  Hiitte,  8-9  brs.  (guide  to  Ferleiten 
20A'.  >,  not  difticult  for  experts  (Oberwalder-Hutte  on  the  way,  p.  20S). 

Over  the  Riffltor  to  the  Glocknerhads,  8  hrs.  from  the  Sloserboden 
Hotel  (guide  52  A'.),  a  very  interesting  route,  not  difficult  for  experts.  A 
club-path  crosses  the  moraine  of  the  Karlinger  Glacier.,  then  ascends  below 
the  Schwarzkopf!  over  ea.^y  gri  und  for  ca.  2  hrs..  and  crosses  the  elacier 
(here  not  much  crevassed  and  sli  piiiK  very  gradusUv)  to  the  (I'/z  br.)  Biftltor 
(10,220'),  whence  the  Hohe  Rifji  (10,9hO')  or  the  Johannisherg  (11,375')  may 
be  ascended  in  1  and  IV2  hr.  resiiectively  (see  p.  2r8).  We  descend  to  the 
S.E.  via  the  upper  Pa.'^terzenboden  to  the  OheruaU er  -  Hiitte  rn  the  Grosse 
Burgstall  (p.  2()8)  and  (o  the  Franz-Josefs  Haus  (p.  207);  or  fn  m  the  Kitfltor 
we  may  cros^  the  Paslerzenboden  to  the  S.,  past  \he  Kleins  Burgstall.,  and 
join  the  Hofmanns- Weg  to  the  Gross- Glockner  (p.  209;  from  the  Moserboden 
to  the  Adlersruhe  9-10  hrs.). 

Over  the  Kapruner  T6rl  (8645')  to  the  Stubach-Tal  (from  the  Moser- 
boden Hotel  to  the  Rudolfs-Hutte  6^/2,  to  Kale  11-12  brs. ;  guide,  adrisable 


UTTENDOKF.      Map.s,  pp.  186,  206.-11.  E.35.    185 

lor  ihe  inexperienced,  to  the  Rudolfs-Hutte  10,  to  Kals  20 iT.)?  not  dilticult 
Krum  the  (5/4  hr.)  end  of  the  Moserboden  we  akirt  the  tongue  of  the  Kar- 
Ungtr  Olacier  and  proceed  through  the  Wintergasse.  covered  with  debris 
to  the  (2  his)  Tori,  a  depression  between  the  Tovkopf  on  the  left  and  the 
Kleine  Eiser  on  the  right  (fine  view  of  the  Granatspitze,  Wiesbachhorn, 
Hcchtenn,  etc.).  De.scent  to  the  Rifjl  Olaciev;  then  to  the  left  across  its 
terminal  moraine  (glaoier-tabKs)  and  by  a  clab-path  into  the  valley,  de- 
.-•cendiu  grapidly  to  the  stream  and  rta.«cending  on  the  other  side,  partly  by 
stefs  (care  necessary),  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Rudolfs- Hutte  (see  below) 

To  the  Olehcitzer  Hiitte  by  tbe  Hirschel-Weg  t6  hrs.,  with  y:uide),  see  p.  178 


35.  From  Zell  am  See  to  Erimml.    Upper  Pinzgau. 

33  M.  PiNZGAc  R.4ILWAY  in  l^li-'i  hr-^.  (fares  b  K.  60,  2  A'.   iOh.). 

Zell  am  See  (2470').  see  p.  158.  The  railway  skirts  the  lake  for 
a  short  distance  and  then  turns  to  the  right.  To  the  left  opens  the 
Fuscher  Tal,  with  the  Drei  Briider  (p.  1581  rising  above  it  on  the 
left,  and  the  Hochtenn  and  Imbachhorn  on  the  right.  At  (2  M.) 
Bruckherg  the  line  turns  to  the  W.  into  the  valley  of  the  Salzach, 
here  upwards  of  I'/i  ^1-  broad  and  swampy  at  places.  To  the  left 
opens  the  valley  of  Kapriin,  commanded  by  the  Kitzsteinhorn,  with 
the  Schmiedinger  Glacier.  From  (d'/o^l-)  Fiirth-Kaprun  (Touristen- 
heim)  a  road  leads  to  the  left  to  (2  M. )  the  village  of  Knprun  (p.  182j. 
—  51/2  ^-  Piesendorf  {p.X%b' \  Mitterwirt;  Neuwirt;  Restaurant  be- 
side the  station);  7  M.  Walchen  (Kofler).  —  9V'2  M.  Niedernsill; 
the  village  of  that  name  (Oberwirt.  well  spoken  of;  Bachler)  lies  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  Salzach,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Miihlbach-Tal 
fvia  the  Lakar-Scharte  to  the  Krefelder  Hiitte  6  hrs.,  see  p.  183). 
IOV2  M.  Lengdcrf.  At  (13  M.)  Uttendorf  (2555';  Inn  at  the  station ; 
NiederbichUr ;  Post,  well  spoken  of;  Liesenwirt)  the  Stubach-Tal 
opens  to  the  S.,  and  in  its  background,  farther  on,  appear  the 
Johannisberg  and  the  Eiskogele. 


From  Uttendoef  to  Kals  through  the  Stubach-Tal  and  over 
the  Kaiser  Tauem,  an  attractive  route  of  13-14  hrs.  (to  the  Rudolfs- 
Hiitte  7  hrs. ;  guide  desirable,  to  the  Rudolfs-Hiitte  7.  to  Kals  17  K.: 
Peter  Muhlbauer  of  Piesendorf,  Franz  Griesenauer  and  Bernhard 
Kaltenhnustr  of  Uttendorf).  Road  (one-horse  carr.  to  the  Schneider 
Alp  in  172  hr.,  10 /T.)  as  far  as  the  (6  M.)  Fellerer  Bauer  (3140') 
and  the  (3/4  M. )  Schneider  Alp  (inn  ;  horses  for  hire);  to  the  right 
opens  the  Dorfer  Oed,  traversed  by  an  easy  pass  via  the  Landeck 
Olacier  and  the  Weite  Scharte  (8860')  to  (8V2  hrs.)  the  Landeck  Saw- 
MilL  (p.  195).  From  this  point  a  bridle-path  ('Fischer-Weg' ;  red 
marks)  sscends  to  the  (13/^  hr.)  Enzinyer  Boden  (4765')  and  (2/4  hr.) 
the  picturesque  Griinsee  (5575').  Farther  on  it  passes  the  shooters' 
hut  of  Franzosach  (5860')  and  skirts  the  slopes  of  the  Schafbiihel 
(p.  186)  to  the  Weiss-See  (7275')  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  finely  situated 
RudolfB-Hutte  (7355';  Inn,  24  beds  AiAK.AOh.  and  24  mattresses 
at  2  K.). 


186  II.  lioute  35,  MITTERSILL.  From  Zell  am  See 

The  Einlere  Scha/biihel  (7710'^  20  min.)  commands  a  superb  view  of  the 
Oedcnwinkel  Glacier  and  its  imposing  environs.  —  From  the  Rudnlfs-Hiitte 
over  the  Kapniner  Tori  to  the  Moterboden  (guide  iO  K.),  <ee  p.  185;  over 
the  Obere  Oedenwinkel-Scharte  to  the  Glockmr-Haus  (guide  22  A'.),  see  p.  209. 
—  The  Granatspitze  (10,120')  and  the  Sonnblick  (10,130')  may  be  ascended 
from  the  Rudolfs- Hiitte.  via  the  Granat -  Scharte  (9735'),  in  31/2  hrs.  each 
by  experts  (guide  10  A'.).  Descent  from  the  Granat-Scharte  over  the  Oranal- 
spilz  Glacier  and  through  the  Landeck-Tal  to  the  (S'/i  hrs.)  Landeck  Saw-Mill 
(p.  195),  or  over  the  Granafspitz  Glacier  and  the  Taber  Glacier  to  the  (d'/z  hr.s.) 
Matreier  Tauernhaus  (p.  195). 

From  the  Rudolfs- Htitto  tho  path  ascends  over  rock  and  a  patch 
of  snow  to  the  (174^1.)  Kaiser  Tauern  (8240');  view  limited. 
There  is  a  fine  view  of  the  Glockner  and  Granatspitze  groups  from 
the  Tauernkopf  (8765'},  Y2  li^-  ^0  the  W.,  but  caution  is  necessary. 
Then  a  steep  and  stony  descent  to  the  (20  min.)  Tauernbrunnl 
(7290')  and  via  the  Grund  Alp  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Dorfer  See  (6330'); 
then,  beyond  the  remains  of  the  landslip  that  formed  the  lake,  along 
the  left  bank  of  the  Seebach  or  Kaiser  Back,  and  across  the  streams 
draining  the  Laperwitz  and  Frusnitz  Glaciers,  and  via  the  (8/4  hr.) 
Dorfer  Alpe,  with  its  fine  meadows  dotted  with  chalets,  to  the  (I/2  hr.) 
Schuss-Hutte  (simple  accommodation),  on  the  Rumesoi-Eben.  Lower 
down  the  brook  runs  through  a  narrow  gorge,  and  the  path  ascends 
the  (^l^hr.)  Stieyenwand.  Fine  view  from  the  'Eck'(5970' )  at  the  top. 
Descent  to  Kals  (p.  202),  crossing  the  Telschnitzbach,  in  2  hrs.  more. 

From  the  Eck  a  marked  path  leads  through  the  Teischnitz  Valley  to 
the  (4  hrs.)  Stiidl-Hutte  (p.  202),  saving  a  whole  day  for  those  who  intend 
to  ascend  the  Glockner.  

Above  Uttendorf  the  whole  valley  was  formerly  occupied  by  the 
river  and  its  numerous  stony  islets,  but  much  of  this  area  has 
lately  been  reclaimed.  The  railway  leads  by  (15  M.)  Pirtendorf^ 
(151/2  M.)  St'uhlfelden  (Post),  and  the  small  sulphur-baths  of  (16  M.) 
Burgtoies  to  — 

171/2  M.  Mittersill  (2585';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Post^  near  the 
station,  on  the  left  bank,  20  beds  at  1.20-1.60  K. ;  *Brdurup, 
(jrundnerwirt,  on  the  right  bank ),  the  principal  village  in  the  valley 
(700  inhab.).  The  old  Schloss  (3095'),  V2  M.  to  the  N.,  commands 
a  good  view. 

ExccRsiONs  (guides,  Jo/i.  Brugge)\  Friedr.  Steinberger.  and  Joh.  Stockl). 
The  ^Gaisstein  (7765')  is  ascended  without  difficultv  in  41/2-5  hrs.,  with 
guide  (10  A'.).  The  path  leads  through  the  Mnhltal  via  the  B^rgl  Alp  (5575') 
to  the  (3V-'  brs.)  Buvgl-Hutte  (6660';  Inn,  7  beds),  I'm  hr.  below  the  summit. 
Comp.  p.  232.  —  The  Pihapper-Spitze  (8250').  ascended  by  a  marked  path 
via  the  Lach  Alp  in  6  hrs.,  with  guide  (8  A".),  is  another  fine  point.  — 
R(jad  over  Paxs  Thtirn  to  Kitzhilhel.  see  p.  232.  —  Over  the  Felber  Tauern 
to  Windisch-  Matrei,  see  p.  196  (guide  18  A. ;  laborious  and  not  very  inter- 
esting •,  night  .spent  at  the  Schosswender  Tauernhaus.  2  hrs.  from  Mittersill, 
or  in  tlae  Tauemhans-^pital,  V4  hr.  farther  on  ;  travellers  must  bring  guides 
with  them).  About  8  min.  short  of  the  Schosswender  Tauernhaus  a  path 
diverges  to  the  left  for  the  Bchosswend-KUimml,  a  gorge  with  curious  water- 
worn  rocks,  and  rejoins  the  Tauern  route  higher  up. 

191/2  M.  Rettenbach,  —  20^2  M.  Hollersbach  (Railway  Restaurant, 
with  10  beds).     The  village  of  that  name  (2640';  Kaltenhauser, 


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16  beds  at  1-2 /iT.,  good).  8  miii.  from  the  station,  lies  ou  the  right 
bank,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Holler shach-Tal. 

Through  the  Hollersbach-Tal.  a  valley  about  12  31.  loug  (guide,  tVanz 
Ctwier  of  Hollersbach),  a  road  ascends  past  the  Leitner  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Dor/er-Alpe  (4185';  Edelweiss  Inn,  8  beds,  good),  whence  a  marked  club- 
path  leads  to  the  (s/i  hr.)  Rossgrub  Alp  (46t«5'),  at  the  base  of  the  Lieri- 
zinger-Spitze.  Beytind  the  (V2  hr.)  Ofner  Alp  (5185").  the  valley  forks  : 
through  the  right  (W.)  branch  a  club- path  leads  past  the  picturesque 
Kratzenberger  See  (TCCS)  and  then  ascends  t<>  the  left  to  the  (37?  hrs.) 
Sandeben  -  Tori  (9050';  fine  view).  We  may  then  descend  to  the  left  to 
(2  hrs.)  Inner-Gschloss  (p.  196;  ^iiide  ISA'.),  ':r  to  the  right  to  the  Pleniti- 
Scharte  (S83c)'),  and  thcnoe  via  the  Viltragen  Glacier  and  the  Kestel-TorL 
to  the  (3Va  hrs.)  Prager  liiitte  (p.  196;  guide  21  A'.).  —  In  the  left  (E.)  arm 
of  the  valley  the  path  lirit  ascends  over  the  pastures  of  the  Weisseneck 
Alp,  and  then  toils  over  a  stouv  tract  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Weissenecker- 
Scharte  (864a).  between  the  Dichtenkogel  (9270')  and  the  Fechiebenkogel 
(9400.  The  steep  descent  leads  past  the  .small  Dichtetute  (8015')  to  the 
(2V2  brs. ;  guide  Ki  A.)  ifatreier  Tauenihatis  (p.  195).  —  Via  the  Larmlogel- 
ficharle  to  the  Habach-Hutti.\  see  below. 

211  2  M.  i)or/"-Pa5s- T/iurn.  —  23  M.  Muhlbach  (^2290';  OtWs 
Inn;  Restaurant  at  the  station),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Muhlbach-Tul 
(over  the  Stanqen-Joch  to  Kirchb^rq,  see  p.  229  ;  footpath  to  Pass 
Thurn,  p.  232). 

24  M.  Bramberg  (2705';  *Seningerbrdu.  30  beds  at  1-1.60, 
pens.  4-0  /T.,  quaint  old  rooms  on  the  first  floor;  Ledererwirt), 
whence  a  marked  path  leads  to  (3  hrs. )  the  Wildkngel-Haiis  (see 
p.  188).  —  26  M.  Habachtal.  To  the  right  is  the  Weyerhof  (Inn, 
with  old  wood-panelling)  with  the  ruined  Weyerburg  above  it.  To 
the  left  opens  the  Habach-Tal,  with  the  Haback  Glacier,  the  Hoht 
Fvrlegg,  the  Habachkopf,   and  the  Kratzenberg  in  the  background. 

A  toilsome  pass  leads  throngh  the  wild  Habach-Tal  to  the  Prager 
Hiitte  (lOi/o-U  hrs.;  guide  to  the  Habach-Hiitte  6,  to  the  Prager  Hiitte 
14  £. :  G.  Hchragl  and  A'tit.  and  Karl  Wumitsch  of  Bramberg  recommended). 
From  Bramberg  (where  the  best  night-quarters  are  obtained)  the  path 
crosses  the  Salzach  and  leads  through  meadows  via  the  Einodhofe  to  the 
P/4  hr.)  entrance  of  the  Habach-Tal.  We  then  a'^cend  to  the  left,  .soon 
cro.>isiug  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Habach,  and  proceed  through  wood,  with 
a  view  of  a  (1/2  hr.)  waterfall  on  the  opposite  side  of  the  valley  (spring  a 
little  farther  on).  On  (20  min.)  emerging  from  the  wood  we  obtain  a  view 
of  the  Schwarzkopf,  and  '/*  br.  farther  on  we  cross  to  the  right  bank  (3595') 
and  command  a  view  tif  the  head  of  the  valley  from  the  Schwarzkopf,  on 
the  E.,  to  the  Hohe  Furlegg  and  the  Leiter  Glaciers  on  the  W.  ;  to  the 
right  is  the  precipitous  Fesc/'toand  (7525').  We  proceed  via  the  Kramer  Alp 
and  the  Brotinger  Alp  to  the  (IV^  hr. ;  3  hrs.  from  Bramberg)  Alpenrose  Inn 
on  the  Mahdl  Alp  (4690').  Beyond  the  Maijr  Alp  the  path  passes  throngh 
a  gorge  called  the  Keesau  (5690)  and  th^;n  asceids  to  the  left  in  numerous 
zigzi^s  tu  the  Grosse  Weid  Alp  and  the  (3  hrs. ;  6  hrs.  irom  Bramberg) 
Habach-Hutte  (777U';  Inn,  13  beds  at  3  K.  20 h.),  close  to  the  Habach  Glacier 
and  commanding  a  magnificent  view.  The  'Larmkogel  (9S90';  2-2V2  hrs.; 
guide  6  A.),  via  the  Larmkogel  -  Schaite  (see  p.  188),  not  difficult,  the 
'Kratzenberg  i^iff;  2V2-3  hrs.;  guide  8  A.),  via  the  Schwarzkopf-Scharte 
(see  below),  the  Plattige  Habachkopf  (10.560';  3'/2  hrs. ;  guide  14  A.),  via  the 
crevassed  Habach  Glacier  and  the  Habach  -  Scharte  (see  below),  and  the 
Hohe  Fiirlegg  (10,645';  l-l'/a  hr.  to  the  W.  of  the  Plattige  Habachkopf 
over  ne've';  guide  14  A.)  may  be  ascended  hence.  —  Fr^m  the  hut  we 
may  cross  the  Habach  Glacier  ia  the  Schwarzkopf-Scharte  (9il0'),  between 
the  Schwarzkopf  and  the  Kratzenberg,  or  (more  difficult)  to  the  Habach- 
Bcharte  (97250,  between  the  Griine  and  Plattige  Habachkopf,  and  in  both 


ISS  n.R.:j5.'Maps,pp.  186,196.  NEUKIRGHEN.  FromZell  amSee 

ca-^ea  descend  acruas  snow  and  rock  to  the  Viltragen  Glacier  (%ibU)  and 
iigain  ascend,  via  the  Kestel-Torl^  to  the  (41/2-6  hrs.  ;  guide  8  K.)  Prager 
HUtte  (p.  198).  Over  the  Larmkogel  -  Scharte  (9055')  to  the  Hollersbach  -  Tal 
(31/2  hrs.  to  the  Ofner  Alp),  see  p.  187  (guide  to  Hollersbach  12  A'.). 

Beyond  ('27 1/0 M.)  Neukirchen  ('28C0';  Redaurant  at  the  station; 
Post,  50  beds  at"l.60.-'2  A'.,-  Kammerlander,  20  beds  at  1-1.40 /T. 
Neuwirt),  a  considerable  village  with  an  old  castle ,  the  railway 
enters  the  Rosen-Tal. 

Excursions  (guides,  Signivnd  Stockmaier,  Dominik  Kronbichler,  Kajetan 
and  Franz  Nusihaumer,  J.  G.  Schwarzler,  Joh.  Kogler,  Alb.  Ritsch,  and  Jos. 
Steinev;  comp.  the  31  ap,  p.  228).  The  Rechteckbauer.  on  the  slope  of  the 
Rossberg,  1  hr.  to  the  N,\V.,  affords  a  splendid  view  of  the  Venediger  and 
the  two  branches  of  the  Sulzbach-Tal.  —  A  grand  view  is  obtained  also 
from  the  *Wildkogel  (7305';  3'/2  hrs.  ;  guide  unnecessary).  A  road,  practi- 
cable for  mountain-vehicles,  leads  from  Neunkirchen  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Wild- 
kogel  Inn  (BSSO";  open  June  l.'t-Oct.  loth.  30  beds  at  l.GO-2,  pens.  5-6  if.; 
telephone),  whence  a  footpath  ascends  to  the  (35  min.)  top  (shelter-hut).  — 
A  route  leads  from  the  Wildkogel  Inn  via  ('/a  hr.)  the  Filzen-Hohe  (6685') 
and  along  the  E.  slopes  nf  the  Braunkogel,  Friihmesser,  and  Lanbkogel 
to  the  (2i,'2  hrs  )  Slangen-Jock  (5780'),  and  thence  to  (2  hrs.)  Aschau  in  the 
Sperten-Tal  and  (2  hrs.)  Kirchberg  in  Tyrol  (p.  229).  Those  who  wish  to 
combine  the  ascent  of  the  Grosse  Rettenstein  (7755';  2  hrs.  more;  guide 
advisable)  with  this  excnr-ion  diverge  to  the  left  before  reaching  the 
Stangen-Jocb,  ekirt  the  S.E.  side  of  the  Retten.«tein  across  slopes  of  de'bris, 
and  proceed  to  the  N.W.  by  the  'Miinchner  Weg'  (p.  229),  which  ascends 
from  the  Schontal  Alp,  to  the  (iV2  hr.)  W.  summit.  Descent  through  the 
Untere  Orund  to  (3  hrs.)  Aschau  (p.  229).  —  Over  the  Geig en- Scharte  into 
the  Sperten-Tal  (7  hrs.  to  Kirchbtrg).  see  p.  529. 

30  M.  Eosental - Grossvenediger  (2834';  *Huber$  Hotel,  R. 
1-3  K.).  To  the  left,  separated  by  the  Mitterkopf,  open  the  Unter- 
and  the  Ober-SiUzbach-Tal.  In  the  former  appear  the  Klein  and 
the  Gross-Venediger  with  the  Unter-Sulzbach  Glacier;  in  the  latter 
is  the  Ober-Sulzbach  Glacier  with  the  Maurerkeeskopf. 

ExccRSiONS  (guides,  see  above).  To  the  Unter-Sulzbach  Fall  (3/4  hr.). 
The  path  from  the  station  of  Roaental  (finger-post)  croases  the  Salzach. 
and  ascends  along  the  left  bank  of  the  TJnter-Sulzbach  stream,  mostly 
through  wood,  affording  fine  views  of  the  waterfall  (165'  high).  —  A  steep 
path  ascends  through  the  Unter-Sulzbach- Tal  to  the  (3  hrs.)  hunting-lodge 
on  the  Upper  Ascham  Alp  (5235'),  s/^  hr.  below  the  end  of  the  Unter- 
Sulzbach  Glacier.  The  Venediger  (see  below)  may  be  ascended  from  this 
point  in  7-8  hrs.  (arduous).  Over  the  Unter-Sulzbach-Torl  (9400')  to  Gschloss 
(p.  196),  8  hrs..  difficult  fguide  21  K.). 

A  tolerable  path  (at  first  practicable  for  riders;  to  the  Kiirsinger-Hiitte 
BV'ihrs.;  guide  9  K.,  not  indispensable)  ascends  the  Ober-Sulzbach-Tal  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  stream,  past  Hollaus,  the  beautiful  Seebach  Fall, 
and  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Berndl  Alp  (Inn,  7  beds)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Post  Alp  (55C0'; 
inn).  Then  a  steep  ascent  by  the  Stierlahner  Wand  and  Keeslahner  Wand 
to  the  ('2V2  hrs.)  Kiirsinger-Hiitte  (5^395';  Inn,  14  beds  at  4  A'.,  adm.  during 
the  day  20a.)  in  the  Keeskar.  Slagnificent  view  of  the  huge  Ober-Sulzbach 
Glacier  (the  ice-fall  of  which  is  called  the  'Tiirkische  Zeltstadf),  surrounded 
by  the  peaks  of  the  Venediger  group :  the  Gross-Venediger,  Grosse  Geiger, 
Maurerkeeskdpfe,  Sonntagskopf,  and  Schlieferspitze.  The  ascent  of  the  Gross- 
Venediger  (12.010';  41/2-5  hrs.)  from  the  hut  is  laborious  (guide  from 
Rosental  'J2,  with  deacent  to  the  Prager  Hiitte  cr  the  .Tohannis-Hutte  25  K.). 
The  mute  leads  via  the  Ober-Sulzbach  Glacier,  the  Zwischen-Sulzbach-Tdrl 
(9445'),  and  the  Venediger-Scharte  {ii.Q.lb'),  between  the  Klein- Venediger  and 
the  GrosB-Venediger,  then  bends  to  the  right  snd  crossea  the  N.E.  arete 
to  the  summit  (p.  196).  —  Among  other  ascents  which  may  be  made  from 
the  Kiirsinger- Hiitte  are  those  of  the  *Keeskogel  (10,820';   3  hrs.j  guide 


to  Krimml.         KRIMML.     Maps,  pp.  186, 196.  — IJ.  R.  35.    189 

16  jr.).  the  Orotfe  Oeiger  (11,040';  4  hr^. ;  euide  24,  with  descent  lo  the 
Johannis-Hiitte  30  A'.),  and  the  Hinttre  Muurerkeeskopf  (10,880';  6  hrs. ; 
guide  23,  to  Pragraten  3i  K).  —  Over  the  Ober-Sulzbach-Torl  or  the  Maurer- 
Torl  to  Pragraten  (guide  2 i  A".),  see  p.  198;  over  the  Zwischen-  and  the 
Unter- SuUbach-Torl  to  Gscfil6.^s  (guide  22  A'.),  see  p.  196;  over  the  Krimm- 
ler  Tori  to  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiltte  (recommended;  gnide  from  the  Kiir- 
?ingep-Hiitte  7  A'.),  see  pp.  19:i,  19S. 

On  the  slope  to  the  right  is  the  ruined  Hieburg.  Passing  the 
Teufelsstein  we  next  reach  C30'/.2  M.)  Wald  ('2900';  Strasser, 
35  beds  at  1  K.),  where  the  direct  route  to  (13  M.J  Gerlos,  via 
Ronach,  diverges  to  the  right  (p.  236).  The  railway  turns  to  the 
S.W.,  crosses  the  Salza,  which  descends  from  Konach  and  here 
unites  with  the  A>jmmier  ^c/i€  to  form  iheSalzach,  and  reaches 
its  terminus  at  (33  M.)  stat.  Krimml  (3020';  Railway  Hotel,  30  bedp 
at  1.50-3  A'.),  at  the  foot  of  the  Falkenstein  (3470'),  which  may  be 
ascended  in  25  min.  (*Inn  on  the  top;  fine  view  ;  thence  to  Krimml, 
1/2  hr.).  Hotel -omnibuses  (1  AT. )  here  meet  the  train,  to  convey 
travellers  via  Unfer- Krimml  to  (2  M.  farther  up)  — 

Krimml.  —  Hotels.  *Hut.  Krimmlerhof,  with  view  of  the  falls, 
open  June  ln-3ept.  I5tb,  96  beds  at  1.604,  D.  3,  pens.  6-10 /T.;  'Hot. 
Waltl  zuR  Post,  150  beds  at  1-3,  pens.  5  9  A'.,  with  baths;  Hofer's  Hot.- 
Pf.ns.  Krimmlerkai-le,  35  beds  at  1.50  3.50,  pens.  5  8  A". ;  Krimbaciiek's  Isn 
zu  OEN  Wasserfali.es,   40  beds  from  1,  pens,  from  5  A'. 

Krimml  (3600').  a  village  with  360  inhab.,  occupying  a  sheltered 
position  in  a  beautiful  wooded  valley,  is  frequented  as  a  summer- 
re>ort,  but  is  chiefly  visited  on  account  of  its  magnificent  **Water- 
falls,  the  finest  among  the  German  Alps. 

The  Krimmler  Ache,  the  discharge  of  the  great  Krimml  Glacier,  is 
precipitated  in  three  falls  into  the  valley  below,  a  depth  of  about  1250'. 
The  finest  poinf.s  of  view  (best  in  the  morning)  have  been  rendered 
accessible  by  an  eiisy  and  well-kept  path  (to  the  'Scbett-Kriicke'  and  back 
3  hrs.;  toll  40  7j.  ,•  small  vehicles  procurable).  Passing  the  Inn  zu  den 
Wasserf'allen  we  reach  (25  min.)  the  first  point  of  view,  where  we  gaze  on 
the  "Loweit  Fall  a''  it  thunders  into  its  basin  at  our  feet  and  bedews  us 
with  its  spray,  in  which  the  morning  sun  forms  beautiful  rainbow  hues. 
Returning  a  few  paces  from  this  point,  we  ascend  to  the  (10  min.) /Zej^en- 
Kanzel,  which  commands  another  and  still  finer  survey  of  the  lowest 
fall,  and  to  (5  min.)  a  third  and  (G  min.)  a  fourth  point  of  view  overlook- 
ing the  same  fall.  We  next  reach  the  (4  min.)  Riemann  Kanzel,  a  pro- 
jecting rock  with  a  parapet  and  seats,  above  the  beginning  of  the  lowest 
fall.  Passing  two  points  with  view  of  the  Central  Fall,  we  reach  ('/4  hr.) 
Ho/er't  Hotel  (42-5';  20  beds  at  1.50-3.50,  pans.  6-8  A'.)  on  the  Schonangerl, 
with  a  splendid  view  of  the  "Ifiyhest  Fall,  which  descends  from  a  height 
of  about  460".  From  the  inn  we  reach  in  10  min.  the  foot  of  the  highest 
fall,  whence  we  proceed  through  wood  to  the  *Bei'ger-Blick,  the  finest  view- 
point. Thence  a  winding  path,  affording  beautiful  views,  ascends  to  the 
(20  min.)  top.  Here,  close  to  the  brink  of  the  rocks  over  which  the  Ache 
is  precipitated,  a  bridge  CSchett-Brueke" ;  4800')  cro.sses  the  stream  to  the 
Tauern  route  (p.  190).  The  carriage-road  crossing  another  bridge  a  little 
higher  up  also  joins  the  Tauern  route. 

Other  Excursions  from  Krimml  (guides,  Peter  ffofer,  Joh.  Unierberger, 
Joseph  and  Simon  Krabichler,  J.  Mdtchl,  Joh.  Schorr,  Michael  Wechselberger, 
Mich.  Kirchler.  Franz  Heim,  From  Lechner,  A.  Oeittler,  and  Peter  Kogler 
of  Krimml,  and  Peter  Gasser  of  WaldJ.  To  the  (SVz  hrs.)  Seekar-See 
(7365';  guide  6  A".)  and  thence  to  the  (I/2  hr.)  ArbeskogelOSW ;  guide  9  A".) 
or  the  (IV2  hr.)  -SeeA-arAop/ (8595';  guide  11  A".) ;  both  interesting.  —  Gern- 
kogel  (7445'),  4-4V2  hrs.  from  Wald  (see  above),  via  the  Bacher  Alp  to  the  N., 


190  11.  R.36.—  Maps,pp.l80,  196.  KRIMMLER  TAUERNHAUS. 

easy  and  attractive  (guide  9  K.) ;  the  descent  may  be  made  to  Hopfgarten 
(7  brs.).  —  Several  interesting  circular  excursions,  involving  no  difficulties, 
may  be  made  5  e.g.  via  the  waterfalls.  Warnsdorfer  Htitte,  Gamsspitzl, 
Ki'irsinger  Hiitte,  Ober-Sulzbachtal,  and  Dack  td  Krimnil;  or  via  the  Platte, 
Zittauer  Hiiite,  Krimmler  Tauornbaus,  Warusdorfcr  Hiitte,  to  Krimml  (or 
to  the  Kiirsinger- Hiitte,  etc.,  as  above) ;  nr,  via  the  Platte,  Zittauer  Hiitte 
Pvichter  -  Hiitte.  Krimmler  Tauern.  Neu- Gersdorfer  Hiitte,  Birnliicke,  and 
Warnsdorfer  Hiitte,  etc. 

To  Gerlos  over  the  Platte,  5  brs.,  bridle-path,  guide  (6  .K'.)  un- 
necessary (horse  to  the  Filzstein  Alp  or  Vorderplatte  5,  to  the  Mitter- 
platte  6.  to  Gerlos  12,  to  Zcll  25ir.)i  see  p.  237.  Ascent  of  the  Flatten- 
kogel  (6695'),  from  Krimml  '2^1-z  hrs.  (no  guide  required):  a  bridle-path 
ascends  to  the  (IVj  br.)  Fihstehi  Alp  (53S5';  inn  in  summer),  whence  a 
footpath  leads  to  the  left  to  tlie  (1  br.)  summit.  We  may  return  via  the 
MiUerplatten  Inn  (p.  237)  t..  (2  hrs.)  Krimml.  —  From  the  (2  hrs.)  Mitter- 
platlen  Inn  a  path,  commanding  fine  views  but  in  poor  condition  and 
defectively  marked  (guide  8  A. ;  new  path  direct  from  Krimml  projected), 
leads  via  the  slopes  ot  the  Plattcnkogel,  the  Wild  Alp.,  and  the  Trisnel  Alp  tu 
(ca.  4  hrs.)  the  Zittauer  Hiitte  (p.  286).  A  better  route  from  the  inn  descends 
to  the  point  where  the  path  ft)rks  (on  the  right,  to  Ronacb,  see  p.  189) 
and  then  follows  the  marked  path  to  the  left  through  the  Wild-Gerlos- 
Tal  (p.  236;  to  the  Zittauer-Hiitte,  4V2  hrs.). 


36.    From  Krimml  via  the  Krimmler  Tauern  or  via 
the  Birnliicke  to  Kasern  [Taufers). 

From  Krimml   to  Kasem   via   the   Tauern    9  hrs.,    via  the   Birnliicke 

10  hrs.  (via  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte  and  the  Birnliicke  IIV2  hrs.;  via  the 
Birnliicke  and  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  11  hrs.);  via  the  Richter- Hiitte 
and  the  Krimmler  Tauern  11  brs.  All  the  paths  are  marked  (bridle-path 
to  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte);  guides,  who  must  be  brought  from  Krimml, 
are  not  indispensable  for  experts  but  are  advisable  in  unsettled  weather 
or  in  fresh  snow.  —  The  route  via  the  Krimmler  Tauern  affords  a  mag- 
nificent view  from  the  top  of  the  pa«s  and  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte, 
while  the  more  interesting  and  more  usual  route  via  the  Warnsdorfer 
Hiitte  and  the  Birnliicke  commands  a  finer  survey  of  the  glaciers  of  the 
Krimmler  Achen-Tal.     The  Lausitzer  Weg  (p.  192)  connects  the  two  passes. 

Luggage  may  be  sent  on  during  July  and  August,  by  a  vehicle  leav- 
ing   Krimml   at  6.3''  a.m.    and   arriving    at   the    Krimmler   Tauernhaus   at 

11  a.m.  {QOh.  per  kilogramme  or  2V5lbs.),  and  at  the  Richter-Hiitte  or  at 
the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte  at  6  p.m.  (4UA.  per  kilogramme);  the  return  jour- 
ney begins  at  9.  a.m.  from  the  Richter-Hiitte  or  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte, 
reaching  the  Tauernhaus  at  2  p.m.  and  Krimml  at  5  p.m.  Luggage  should 
be  banded  to  Frau  Agnes  Hofer,  besidu  the  church,  in  Krimml,  and  notice 
should  be  given  not  later  than  9  p.m.  on  the  previous  evening.  From 
the  Warnsdcrfcr  Hiitte  luggage  may  be  sent  on  to  the  Neu - Gersdorfer 
Hiitte  and  to  Kasern  (see  p.  484). 

FaoM  Krimml  to  the  Taubrnhaus,  31/2  brs.  (guide  5  K.,  un- 
necessary; horse  10  K.).  As  far  as  (IV2  ^^•}  t^e  Schett-Briirke^  see 
p.  189.  Thence  the  Tauern  path  (a  bridle-path  5  ft.  wide)  ascends 
gradually  along  the  right  bank  of  the  Ache,  finally  crossing  to  the 
left  bank  to  the  [1^/4-2  hrs.)  Krimmler  Tauernhaus  (6350';  Inn,  open 
all  the  year  round,  34  beds  at  1  K.  60-3 /T.  60,  B.  80  ft.,  good; 
luggage,  see  above). 

ExcDRSioNS  (guides  should  be  brought  from  Krimml;  tariff  from  the 
Tauernhaus).  —  Hiitleltalkopf  {%1%^')  \,  3J/2  hrs.,  guide  i2  K. -.,  attractive  and 
not  difficult);  Hohe  ScAa/?*op/ (10,046';  4  hrs.;  guide  16  A'.)  and  Tritseh 
Aop/ (10,100';  5  hrs.;  {iuide  13  A".),  both  fatiguing;  i?oM*oj3/ (9335' ;  3'/-.(  hrs. ; 


RICHTER-HUTTE.    Maps.pp.  196,238.  — II.  R. 36.    191 

guide  12  K  ;  see  below) ;  Glochenkarkopf  (9560';  41/2  trs. ;  gxiide  14,  to  Kasorn 
17^.;  see  p.  192),  fatiguing.  —  Ovek  the  Rainbach  -  Schakte  to  the 
ZiTTAUER  Hdtte  (i-i'/a  hrs.  •,  guide  6,  to  Gerlos  12  A".,  desirable),  attractive 
and  not  difficult.  From  the  (40  inin.)  finger-post  short  of  the  Rainbach  Alp 
(see  below)  we  ascend  to  the  right,  past  the  liainhachkar  -  See  (7915'),  to 
the  (21/2  hrs.)  Rainbach-Scharte  (8l'65'),  between  the  Hohe  Schaflkopf  and 
the  tios-kopf.  then  descend,  pa-sing  the  Upper  Gerlos-See,  to  tLe  {i  hr.) 
Zittauer  Hiitte  on  the  Lower  Gerlos-See  (p.  236)  and  through  the  Wildgerlos- 
Tal  to  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Gerloi  (p.  235)  or  (5  hrs.)  Krimml  (p.  189).  —  Over  the 
Rostkar-Scharte,  see  below. 

From  the  Tauebnhaus  to  the  Richter-Huttk,  2^1-y  hrs.,  an 
attractive  excursion  (guide  from  Krimml  7  K.,  not  indispensable;. 
The  club-path  leads  to  the  W.  across  the  Rainbach  and  winds  up 
the  left  bank  of  the  stream;  beyond  the  (40  min.)  path  to  the  Rain- 
bach-Scharte (see  abovel  we  reach  the  ('20  min.)  Rainbach  Alp 
(6170'),  where  we  cross  to  the  right  bank  r.nd  ascend  gradually  to 
(3/4  hr.)  the  head  of  the  valley,  surrounded  by  the  Gabelkopf, 
Reichenspitze .  Zillerspitze,  Schwarzkopf,  Rainbachspitze ,  and 
Zillerschartenspitze.  The  path  now  mounts  more  rapidly  (to  the 
right  the  path  from  the  Rosskar-Scharto,  see  below  I  to  (3/4  hr.)  the 
finely  situated  Kichter-Hutte  (7745';  Inn,  16  R.  with  40  beds  at  4 
and  12  mattresses  at  2  A". ;  avlm.  40  h. ;  luggage,  see  p.  190). 

ExccusiONS  (tariff  reckoned  from  the  Richter-Hiitte).     Rosskopf  (9335'; 

3  hrs.;  guide  6  .fi".,  wiih  descent  to  the  Zittauer  Hiitte),  easy;  Mandlkar- 
Ao;)/ (9425' ;  3  hrs. ;  11  K.).  easv;  Gabelkopf.  or  Hohe  Gabel  (10,721/;  31/2  lirs.  - 
lU.K'.j,  moderately  difficult;  Rucheti^pitze  (10,8i5';  3-3y2  hrs.,  guide  12, 
with  descent  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte  16,  to  the  Zittauer  Hiitte  14,  to  Gerloy 
22  jr.),  moderately  difficult  (rope  and  step.s ;  across  the  gap  to  the  Gabel 
kopt"  1  hr..  descent  to  the  Zittauer  Hiitte  2  hrs.);  Zillerspitze  (10,18C''. 
3-3V2  hrs.;  guide  13,  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte  11  K.),  m  )derately  diflicult, 
Ricfiterspitze  (10;0J5';  2V2-3  hrs.  guide  5,  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte  7  A'.),  eas, 
(marked  path;   iron   cross    on    the  top);    Northern  Schwarze   Wand  (10,170'; 

4  hr'.),  very  difficult;  Southern  Schwarze  Wand  (9945';  31/2  hrs),  difficult; 
Spaienspitze  [TiXQ' :  31/2  hr-*.),  verv  difficult;  Nadelspitze.  (9675';  3  hrs.),  diffi 
cult;  Schwarzkopf  {i(\'Sib' .  31/2  hrs.;  guide  15,  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte  19  A'.) 
difficult;  Zillertchartenspitze  (10,290";  4  hr.s.),  difficult;  Rainbachspitze  (10,035'; 
3  hrs.;  guide  13  A".),  moderately  difficult;  Zillerplattenspilze  {lO^'i'ifJ' ;  4  hr-.), 
moderately  difficult;  Windbachtalkopf  (9.340':  2  hr.'^. :  guide  2,  to  the  Neu- 
Geri-dorfer  Hiitte  7  A'.),  easv  and  attractive  (marked  path);  Windbachkar- 
kopf  (9030":  3  hrs.;  guide  I'i  A'.),  easy;  Wildgerloispitze{iQ,ll<^';  41/2-5  hrs.; 
jiiuide  16,  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte  ISA'.),  difficult.  —  Passes.  Over  tjie 
WiNDBACH-ScHARTE  TO  THE  Krimmi.er  Taiern,  3i/2  hrs.  (marked  path; 
guide,  5  jr.,  .-idvisable  in  fresh  snow  or  fog).  The  club-path  ascends  rapidly 
to  the  N.E.  to  the  (1  hr.)  Windbach- Scbarte  (8860*),  then,  after  a  steep 
descent  of  a  few  min.,  proceeds  to  the  S.  by  a  fairly  level  course  alonii 
the  slope  high  above  the  Windbarh-Tal.  In  ^h  hr.  we  come  to  the  path 
(right)  descending  from  the  Plauener  Hiitte  via  the  Zillerplatte  (p.  2o9j, 
and  20  min.  farther  on  begins  the  ascent  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  summit  of  the 
pass,  before  reaching  which  the  path  from  the  "Tauembaus  (see  p.  192) 
join  ours.  —  Over  the  Gams-Scharte  to  the  Plauener  Hutte,  372-4  hrs. 
(guide  6  AT. .  advisable  even  for  experts  when  the  cnditiun  of  the  snow  is 
unfavourable),  attractive  and  free  from  danj^er.  A  marked  path  ascends 
from  the  Richter-Hiitte  to  the  (2-21/2  hra.)  Gams-Scharte  (9615';  shelter-hut), 
between  the  Richterspitze  (see  above;  ascent  hence  in  V2  hr.)  and  the  >. 
Schwarze  Wand,  commanding  a  fine  view.  Descent  by  a  marked  path 
(rope)  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Plauener  Butte  in  the  Kuchelmooskar  (p.  235)  and 
via  the  (2  hrs.)  Bdrenbad  Alp  and  firandberg  to  (5»/2  hrs.)  Mayrhofen  (p.  237); 
or  via  the  HeiUggeist-Jochl   to  (5  hrs.)  Kasern  (p.  483).  —  Over  the  Ross- 


192    U.  R.36.~-Map,p.]90.      KRIMMLER  TAUERN. 

KAR-ScHAKTE  TO  Gerlo3,  7  hrfl.,  easy  and  interesting  (club- path;  guide 
desirable,  to  the  Zittauer  Hutte  5  K.).  From  the  Richter-Hiitte  over  the 
(2  hrs.)  Rosskar-Scharte  (8830'),  between  the  Kosskopl"  and  Mandlkarkopf, 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Zittauer  Hiitte  (p.  236)  and  to  (4  hrs.)  Gerlos  (p.  235). 

FaoM  THE  Tauernhaus  over  the  Krtmmler  Taubrn  to 
Kasern,  6  hrs.  (marked  path;  guide  not  iiidispen sable  for  adepts; 
from  Krimml  16  K.^.  About  25  min.  from  the  Tauernhaus,  below 
the  Unlaaa  Alp  (5445')  the  path  turns  to  the  right  (route  straight 
on  to  the  WainsdortVr  Hiitte,  see  below)  and  crosses  the  Ache. 
We  then  ascend,  steeply  at  first,  by  a  bridle-path  along  the  Wind- 
hach,  crossing  the  stream  and  passing  the  (50  min.)  Windhach  Alp 
(6160'),  to  the  upper  end  of  the  valley,  then  cross  the  stream 
again  and  at  a  (l'/4  hr.)  guide-post  recross  it  and  ascend  by  a  steep 
winding  path  to  the  (1^4  hr.)  Krimmler  Tauem  (8640',  on  which 
is  a  cross  and  where  a  splendid  view  is  obtained  of  the  Dreiherrn- 
spitze,  the  Rbtspitze,  and  the  Rieserferner.  A  few  min.  to  the  E. 
of  the  pass,  on  the  Lausitzer  Weg  (see  below),  is  the  beautifully 
situated  Neu -  Gersdorfer  Hutte  (8530';  ^Inn,  10  beds  at  4  and  9 
mattresses  at  2  A'.,-  luggage  forwarded,  see  p.  190). 

ExcDRSiONS  (tariff  from  the  Xeu-Oer.'dorfer  Hiitte;  guide  thither  from 
Krimml  lu  A'.).  The  ^Olockenkarkopf  {%b^'\  shelter-hut),  reached  by  two 
marked  paths  in  2  hrs.  (guide  5,  with  descent  to  the  Birnliicken-Hiitte  6, 
to  the  Warnsd(  rfer  Hiitte  S  K),  aQ'or.ls  a  magnificent  panorama.  Amonji 
other  ascents  are  those  of  the  Tmicmkopf  (95(5':  guide  6  K.),  Pfaffenspitze 
(9425':  6  K.),  Steinkarspitze  (d325';  6  A'.),  Dreiecker  (Feldnpilze,  }j490';  5  A".), 
Keeskarkopf  (l!53U ;  6  A'.),  Zillerplatienspitze  (10,320';  8  E.).  and  Rauchko/el 
(10,670';  marked  path  via  the  Heiligengeis^-Jochl  in  ca.  4  hrs  ;  see  p.  4':^4).  — 
Passes.  To  the  E.  by  the  Lausitzer  Weg  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Birnliicke,  and 
thence  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Warmdorfer  Hulle  (p.  193),  easy  and  attractive  (guide 
advisable  in  fresh  snow).  —  Over  the  Windhach -^' chart e  to  the  Richter- 
Hutte,  see  p.  191 ;  over  the  Zillerplatten  -  Scharte  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte 
iiV2-5  hrs.;  guide  7^.),  see  p.  239;  over  the  Heiligengeist- Jochl  to  the 
Plauener  Eiitte  (new  marked  path  in  3V2-4  hrs.  ;  very  attractive),  sec  p.  239. 

From  the  Neu-Oersdorfer  Hiitte,  or  direct  from  the  top  of  the 
pass,  a  good  bridle-path  descends  past  the  Herzogs-Brunnen  (good 
spring)  to  tlie  (1  hr.)  Tauem  Alp  (6640';  milk)  and  the  (1/2  l»r.) 
Trinksiein^  on  the  floor  of  the  valley,  where  the  path  from  the  Birn- 
liKke  (seep.  193)  is  joined  on  the  left.  The  road  begins  at  Mair's 
Inn  zum  Trinksiein  (omnibus  to  Kasern  thrice  daily)  and  leads 
past  the  church  of  Heiligengeist  (p.  483),  on  the  other  side  of  the 
valley,  to  (84  hr.)  Kasern  (p.  48  5). 

From  the  Krimmler  TAUHiiNHAus  via  the  Birnlvcke  to 
Kasern,  7  hrs.  (guide  from  Krimml  16,  via  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte 
18  K.,  not  indispensable  for  experts),  an  interesting  and  much  fre- 
quented route  (easily  combined  with  the  descent  via  the  Lausitzer 
Weg  and  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  by  taking  1  hr.  longer).  From 
the  (25  min.)  Unlass  Alp  (see  above)  we  follow  a  marked  bridle- 
path on  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache,  passing  the  Jaidbach  Alp  and 
the  Ausserkees  Alp^  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Tnnerkees  Alp  (5910').  About 
20  min.  farther  on  we  ascend  either  ou  the  left  via  the  Warns- 
dorfer Hiitte  (p.  193)  or  to  the  right  (S.W.),  by  the  direct  old  path, 


WARNSDORFER  HUTTE.     Map,p.I96.  —  II.R.36.    19 


with  a  view  of  the  great  Krimmler  Glacier,  and  911  by  a  marked  path 
(comp.  below)  to  (2^/2  hrs. )  the  Bimlucke  (8765').  Splendid  view 
from  the  Leitenschneide,  10  miu.  to  the  lett.  Below  the  pass,  to 
the  right,  diverges  the  Lausitzer  Weg  to  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte 
(p.  192).  Descent  (with  the  Prettau  and  Lahner  Glaciers  on  the  left) 
to  the  (25  mill.)  Bimliicken-Hntte  011  the  Bcckeck  (8135';  Inn,  20 
beds ;  adm.  20 /«.)  and  thence  by  the  Lahner  Alp  and  the  KthrerAlp  to 
(13/4hr.)  the  Trinkstein  (Mair's  Inn,  see  p.  192)  and  (2/4  lir.)  Kasern. 

From  the  Birnliicken-Hutte  to.  the  Lenkjochl- Hiltle  (p.  4^3)  via  the 
Hintere  UmbaL-Torl,  5  lirs.  with  guide  (6  A'.),  not  diiliculi  for  experts.  — 
The  ascent  of  the  Dreihen-nepitze  (11,50j'J,  from  the  Birnlucken-Hiitte  by 
the  Lahner  Glacier  in  i-i^/z  hrs.,  with  guide  (13,  with  descent  to  the 
Klara-Hiitte  10  A'.),  is  laborious  (comp.  p.  199). 

Eeyond  the  (IV4  hr.)  Innerkees  Alp  (p.  192)  the  bridle-path 
(marked;  guide  unnecessary)  ascends  to  the  left  in  zigzags  to  the 
[v/i  hr.;  6  hrs.  from  Krimml)  Warnsdorfer  Hutte  (7975';  *Inn. 
24  beds  at  1.60-4  K.;  luggage,  see  p.  190j,  in  a  striking  situation 
opposite  the  Krimmler  Glacier,  surrounded  by  a  grand  semicircle 
of  snow-clad  peaks  (^the  Schliet'erspitze,  Sonntagskopf,  Maurerkees- 
kopfe,  Simonyspitzeu,  and  Dreihermspitze) ;  to  the  W.,  the  moun- 
tains of  the  Kiimmler  Achen-Tal  and  the  E.  Zillertal  (Keichen- 
spitze,  etc.). 

A  marked  path  (guide,  desirable  when  there  is  I'resh  snow.  3  A'.)  leads 
from  the  hut  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  "Gaimspitzl  (9500';  splendid  view),  beside 
the  Krimmler- Tori  (see  below).  —  Modntai.v  Ascents  (guides'  tariff  cal- 
culated from  the  Warnsdorfer  Hutte).  Sonntagskopf  llU,'285' ;  2V2  hrs. ;  i^uide 
12  A".)  and  *  SchUeferspitze  (lU,79o';  3V2  hrs.;  15  A.},  both  easy;  Qrost-Vene- 
diger  {U.QiQf;  6-7  hrs.;  21  A),  laborious;  Oroise  Geiger  (11,040';  6  bra.; 
19  a:.),  Hintere  Maurerkeeskopf  (10,^80';  4-5  hrs.  ;  ISA".),  Simonyspitze  (11,445'; 
5  hrs.;  30 A".),  and  Dreiherrnspi'.ze  (11,500";  6-7  hr?.;  21  A.),  all  diflicuU.  — 
Passes.  From  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte  by  the  Krimmler  -  Tori  (9270'),  or, 
better,  by  the  Oamsspitzl  (see  above)  and  the  Obersulzhach  Glacier,  to  the 
Kursinger-HutU  ip.  188;  3'/.'  hrs.;  guide  6  A^.),  attractive  and  not  difficult; 
over  tbe  Gamsspitzl  and  the  Maurer-T'Jrl  (10,185')  to  Prdgraten  (p.  197), 
71/2  hrs.  (guide  19  A".),  not  difficult  when  the  snow  is  in  good  condition 
(club-path  from  the  Maurer  Glacier).  A  hi;ibly  attractive  two  days'  tour 
(15-16  hrs. ;  not  difficult  under  normal  conditions)  may  be  made  from  the 
Warnsdorfer  Hiitte  via  the  (IV4  br.)  Gamsspitzl,  (l»/4  hr.)  Maurer- Tdrl, 
Maurer  Glacier.  Turml  -Joch  (IIOOO*;  between  the  Kleine  Geiger  and  the 
Tiirml),  (1  hr.)Johannis-Ha'te,  &/2  hr-i.)  Defregger-Hulte  (where  the  night 
is  spent),  (27^  hr.-;.)  Gross-  Venediger,  (2'/s!  hrs.)  Kiirsinger-Hutte^  and  back  to 
the  (3  hrs. J  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte.  —  Across  the  Bimlucke  to  Kasern  (61/2  hrs. ; 
guide  8,  via  tbe  ^'eu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  10 A'.),  see  above  and  p.  4S4.  The 
upper  'Gletscherweg',  diverging  to  the  left  ju.<>t  below  the  hut,  should 
nut  be  attempted  without  a  guide;  the  marked  'Moranenweg',  diverging 
the  left  from  the  bridle-path  20-25  min.  lower  dov.n,  is  easy. 

37.  From  Lienz  to  Windisch-Matrei  and  Pragraten. 
The  Isel-Tal. 

Diligence  from  Lienz  to  Windisch-Matrei  (I8V2  M.)  twice  daily  in 
summer  (at  6  and  9.15  a.m.)  in  4-5'/<  hrs.  (fare  SAT.,  to  Hnben  2K.)\  also 
Omnibus  twice  daily  (at  10  a.m.  and  6  p.m.)  from  the  Sonne  Hotel.  — 
One-horse  carr.  to  Windisch-Matrei  (4  hrs.)  15,  two-horse  26  A".  ,•  to  Huben 
9  or  16,  St.  Johann  im  Wald  7  or  M  K. 

Baedekee's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  13 


194    II.  E.  37. —  Maps,  pp:404,  186.    W.-MATREI.  From Lims 

Lienz  (2220')y»  see  p.  474.  The  road  passes  Schloss  Bruck 
(p.  474),  crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Isel,  and  then  leads  through 
scanty  wood,  leaving  Ober- Lienz  on  the  right  (in  the  background  to 
the  left  the  Eicham  OUicier  in  the  Isel-Tal  is  visible).  Beyond  (5  M.) 
Ainet  [Schneeberger;  Egger)  the  road  leads  straight  on  along  the  Isel, 
passing  Bad  Weierbury  and  Vnter-Leibnig,  to  (8  M.)  St.  Johann  im 
Wald  (2400';  ^Vereiner's  Inn),  where  we  recross  the  stream. 

Excursions  (guides,  p.  474).  The  Weisse  Wand  or  Rudnig  (7970'),  a 
good  point  of  view,  is  ascended  by  a  path,  indicated  by  red  marks,  in 
5  hrs.  (fatiguing;  guide  10  A'.),  via.  Mic/telbach.  —  The  Hochschober  (10,665'-, 
.s  hrs.-,  laborious;  guide  IQ K.)  commands  a  superb  view.  From  St.  Johann 
we  ascend  rapidly  to  the  E.  throuuh  the  wooded  Leibnig  -  Tal  to  the 
(3V2  hrs.)  Leib/itger  Alp  (6190')  and  to  the  (11/4  hr.)  Nassfeld  (7605'),  and 
thence  over  debris  to  (1  hr.)  the  Qartel-  Scharte  (8575'),  beside  the  little 
Oai'tel-See,  and  across  the  S.E.  arete  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top.  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  the  Lienzer-HiiUe  in  the  Dehant-Tal  or  through  the  Lesack-Tal 
to  Kals  (see  pp.  475,  203). 

The  road  passes  (1/2  hr.)  the  ruined  Kienburg^  and  then  crosses 
the  Isel  by  a  new  bridge  (shortest  way  to  the  Kaiser  Tal,  3/^  hr. 
shorter  than  via  Huben,  see  below).  Farther  on  to  the  left,  10  min. 
above  the  road  (guide-board j,  is  the  * Glockner-Ansicht,  affording  a 
striking  view  of  the  Gross-Glockner.  We  then  cross  the  Schwarzach 
to  (12  M.)  Huben  (2800';  *Zur  Hube,  24  beds  from  2  K.'),  a  hamlet 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Defereggen-  Tal  (p.  485).  Ascent  of  the  Rotten- 
kogel,  see  p.  195. 

From  Huben  to  Kals  through  the  Kaiser  Tal,  3V2hrs.,  a  cart-track, 
hardly  suitable  for  driving.  We  turn  to  the  right  beyond  the  inn  and 
traverse  meadows  to  a  (2  min.)  bridge  over  the  Isel.  Then  through 
wood,  ascending  to  the  left  at  a  (20  min.)  but,  to  Q/2  hr.)  Ober-Peitchlach 
(3470';  the  village  remains  to  the  left),  where  the  route  turns  into  the  Kaiser 
Tal.  Beyond  this  point  the  track  is  generally  good,  ascending  slightly 
and  at  places  skirting  the  profound  ravine  of  the  foaming  Kaiser-Bach. 
Near  (40  min.)  Straniska  (3605'),  a  magnificent  view  of  the  Gross-Glockner, 
with  the  Olocknerw^and  and  the  Kodnitz  and  Teischnitz  Glaciers,  is  dis- 
closed. The  valley  expands  at  (40  min.)  Haslach  (3600';  inn);  to  the  right 
a  fine  waterfall.  Farther  on  we  observe  numerous  traces  of  the  ravages 
of  mud-torrents,  which  sometimes  destroy  the  path  in  rainy  weather.  To 
the  right,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Lesach-Tal  (p.  203),  lies  the  hamlet  of 
Letach  (in  the  background  the  Glodis  and  Ganot).  Farther  on  the  path 
crosses  the  deposits  of  a  torrent  and  soon  reaches  (1  hr.)  Kals. 

The  road  from  Huben  now  gradually  ascends  through  wood  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Isel,  and  crosses  it  to  — 

18'/.,  M.  Windisch-Matrei  (3200':  *ZMm  Rauter,  40  beds  at  1-2, 
pens.  5-6^.,-  Wohlgemuth,  17  beds  from  \K.,  Weisses  Rossi,  both 
plain  but  good;  Schneeberger ;  R.  and  B.  at  Fr.  Wibmer's),  the  chief 
village  (640  inhab.)  in  the  Isel-Tal,  the  upper  part  of  which  is 
called  the  Virgen-Tal,  near  its  junction  with  the  Tauern-Tal  (see 
p.  195).  The  Bretterwand-Bach  ^  noted  for  its  destructive  floods, 
flows  through  the  village  between  massive  stone  embankments.  — 
To  the  N.  is  the  (1/4  hr.)  finely  situated  Schloss  Weissenstein  (3410'; 
*Pension,  recommended  for  a  stay,  77-91  K.  weekly;  no  restaurant 
for  passing  tourists),  with  grounds  and  well-made  paths  through 
the  wood. 


toPrdgraUn.    GSCHLOSS.    Maps,pp. 186,196.  — II.  R. 37.   195 

Excursions  (guides,  Joh.  Untersteiner.  Vimenz  Gamer,  Alex.  Wibme)\ 
Joh.  and  Karl  Amoser,  Joh.  Eder.  Peter  Stacker,  Anton  Steiner.,  Ant.  Presslaher, 
and  Tobias.  Josef,  and  Alois  Trost).  To  the  Tauernbach-Klamm  (Prosegg- 
Klatnm),  as  far  as  (U/4hr. ;  blue  marks)  a  view-point  below  the  imposing; 
Steiner  Fall  (see  t.elovv).  A  new  path  leads  hence  through  the  Toten-Klamm 
(tunnel .  TU'  long)  and  joins  the  Tauern  path  farther  up.  —  Past  (8/4  hr.) 
the  church  of  St.  Nikolaus  (restored  frescoes)  and  the  Ouggenberg  Farms  to 
the  (3/4  hr.;  guide  3  JT.,  unnecessary)  Lukas-Kireuz  (41U0'),  commanding 
a  view  of  the  Lasorling  and  the  glaciers  at  the  head  of  the  Virgen-Tal. 
A  more  extensive  view  is  obtained  from  the  Reiterboden  (7515'),  ascended 
by  a  club -path  from  the  Lukas-Kreuz  in  S'/z  brs.  (guide  6  Z".,  not  in- 
dispensable). 

The  "Kals  -  Matreier  Tori  (7235';  p.  200),  a  splendid  point  of  view, 
is  ascended  in  3'/2  brs. ;  guide  unnecessary  (5,  to  Kals  9  K.^.  —  The 
~K.ottenkogel  (9055';  6  hrs. ;  guide  11  iT.,  unnecessary  for  experts)  is  reached 
in  2Y2  brs.  from  the  Tori  (path  marked  in  red).  The  ascent  may  be  made 
also  from  Huben  (p.  194),  via  Ober-Peischlach  and  the  KegeUtein,  in  G  hrs., 
with  guide.  —  An  excellent  view  is  obtained  from  the  Nussingkogel  (9805'; 
6  hrs.  with  guide,  14  K. ;  faliguing  but  interesting).  The  bridle  path  ascends, 
partlv  through  wood,  pa^t  Schloss  Weissenstein  to  the  (3  brs.)  Aeussere 
Steiner  Alp  (b320' ;  beds).  Thence  to  the  N.,  passing  the  Ti-ugenkopfl  (8595'). 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit.  —  The  Groase  Muntanitz  (10,600';  7-8  brs.;  guide 
il  K.),  the  highest  peak  between  the  Dt)rfer-Tal  and  the  Tauern-Tal,  is 
faliguing  but  attractive.  The  as>.-cnt  leads  from  the  (3  hrs.)  Aeussere  Steiner 
Alp  over  steep  shpes  of  grass  and  debris  and  finally  for  2  brs.  over  the 
Oradotz  Glacier.  Descent  in  41/2  hrs.  to  Eals  (p.  202;  'guide  20  .ff.).  —  The 
Eendlspitze  (10,125';  7  hrs.:  guide  ISA'.),  a  difficult  rock-climb,  commands 
a  fine  view.  —  The  Zunigspitze  (9o85';  5  hrs.  ^  guide  10  A".),  the  E.  peak 
of  the  ridge  between  the  Defereg'^en-Tal  and  tht;  Virgener  Tal,  is  attractive. 
—  The  Kristallkopf  (9865';  ii-7  hrs.;  guide  14  K.),  ascended  via  Zedlach  and 
the  Mitteldorfer  Tal,  ^is  difficult  but  repaying. 

To  *G8chl68S,  0-51/2  hrs.  (guide  6,  there  and  back  9,  to  the 
Prager  Hiitte  11  and  18,  overnight  20  K.;  horse  to  theTauernhausl4, 
to  Gschloss  18.^.).  a  fine  excursion.  A  bridle-path  ascends  through 
the  Tauern-Tal  towards  the  N.,  passing  Scfdoss  Weissenstein  (p.  194) 
on  the  right,  and  after  20  miii.  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the 
Tauemhach,  wliich  here  issues  from  the  Tauernhach-Klaram  (see 
above).  Beyond  Prose^j;  (fine  retrospect  of  Windisch-.Matrei;  opposite 
us,  on  the  left  bank,  the  beautiful  Steiner  Fall,  and  high  up  the 
houses  of  Stein)  the  path  reaches  (i/o  hr.)  a  chapel  and,  passing 
through  a  fine  valley,  returns  In  1/4  hr.  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache. 
About  1/2  lir.  farther  on,  the  huts  of  Qruhen  (3725')  are  seen  to  the 
left  at  the  mouth  of  the  Frossnitz-Tal.  Thence  the  path  gradually 
ascends,  crossing  the  brook  twice,  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  hamlet  oiRane- 
hurg  (4215')  and  the  (V2  hr.)  Landeck-Scige  (4365'5  Inn,  18  beds). 
at  the  mouth  of  the  (E.)  Landeck-TaL  through  which  an  inter- 
esting pass  leads  across  the  Granat-Scharte  (9735')  to  the  (7  hrs.) 
Rudolfs- Hiitte  (see  p.  186).  Then  acros.^  the  Landeckbach  and  up 
the  left  bank  of  the  Tauernbach,  occasionally  through  wood,  passing 
the.Hofer  Alp  (opposite  which  is  the  Schild  Alp\  to  the  (II/4  hr.) 
Matreier  Tanemhaus  (4925';  plain  inn,  14  beds).  The  Tauern  path 
(p.  196)  diverges  to  the  right  at  the  Ganzer  Alp,  I/4  hr.  farther  on; 
we,  however,  keep  straight  on,  cross  a  bridge  (fine  fall  of  the  Tauern- 
bach. with  the  Venediger  in  the  background),  and  reach  the  rhalets 

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196   //.  Route  37.  VENEDIGER.  From  Lienz 

of  Atisser-Gschloss  and  (34  hr.)  Inner-Gschloss (5530';  *Schn€eberger  < 
Venedigerhaus,  26  beds  at  2-3  K.).  The  crevassed  Schlaten  Glacier 
here  descends  into  the  verdant  valley,  overshadowed  by  the  Klein- 
Venediger,  the  Gross -Venediger,  the  Schwarze  Wand,  and  the 
Kristallwand.  To  the  right,  separated  from  this  glacier  by  the 
Kesselkopf,  is  the  Viltragen  Glacier.  The  chapel  hewn  in  a  huge 
Idock  of  gneiss  is  interesting. 

Excursions  (guides  must  be  brought  from  WindiscL-Matrei,  p.  195). 
The  Rote  Saule  t98'2o';  3V2-4  hrs.  with  guide,  from  Gschloss  QK.),  not 
difficult;  good  view  of  the  Venediger.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the 
Hollersboch-Tal  (p.  187).  —  From  Gschloss  a  direct  path  (marked)  leads  to 
the  Felber  Tauern  (see  below).  —  Over  the  Sandeben-Torl  or  the  Weissenegger 
Sdiarte  (guide  19  K.)  to  HoUersbach,  see  p.  187;  over  the  Unter-Sulzbach-Tdrl 
to  the  Kilrsingei'-Hutle  (guide  24  A'.),  see  p.  188. 

The  ■Gross -Venediger  (12,010'),  6V2-7V2  hrs.  from  Inner-Gschloss,  an 
easy  ascent  for  experts  (couip.  p.  197).  Guides  (one  suffices  for  1-3  pers.)  from 
Windisch-Matrei  -'4,  with  descent  to  the  Kiirsinger-Iliitte  26,  to  the  Warns- 
dorfer  Hiitte  32,  to  the  Habach-Hiitte  30  K.  Beyond  Inner-Gschloss  we  skirt 
the  right  bank  of  the  Gschlossbach  and  then  ascend  by  a  good  path  over 
grassy  slopes  and  moraines  to  t2V2-3  hrs.)  the  old  Frag'er  Butte  (8140'-,  dis- 
used) and  thence  in  1  hr.  to  the  new  Prager  Hiitte  (92C©' ;  "Inn,  20  beds  at  5 
and  24  mattresses  at  2  K. ;  adm.  40  ft.),  grandly  situated  at  the  foot  of  the 
Hintere  Kesselkopf  (9f)30'-,  interesting  ascent  of  25  min.).  Hence  (starting  at 
3  a.m.,  with  lanterns)  we  ascend  along  the  rocky  slope  of  the  Kesselkopf 
to  the  Niedere  Zaun  (9700')  and  thence  up  slopes  of  neve.  The  Klein-Vene- 
diger  (11,420')  remains  on  the  right.  The  Rainerhorn  (p.  197)  soon  becomes 
visible  on  the  S.  •,  then,  facing  us,  the  rounded  crest  of  the  Gross-Venediger, 
which  is  reached  on  the  S.E.  side  in  3-3V2  hrs.  from  the  Prager  Hutte.  It 
is  not  advisable  to  go  to  the  extreme  and  highest  point  of  the  long  snow- 
dad  crest  on  account  of  the  overhanging  masses  of  snow.  The  *View  is 
most  magnificent  and  extensive.  —  Descent  to  Pkagraten  :  we  traverse 
the  neve  of  the  Schlaten  Glacier  to  the  Rainer-Torl  (p.  198),  and  cross  the 
Rainer  Glacier  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Defregger-Haus  (comp.  p.  197;  to  Pragraten, 
5  hrs.).  —  To  THE  Ober-Sulzbagh-Tal  or  Kbimmler-'I'al,  an  easy  descent 
by  the  Venediger-Scharte^  the  Unter-Sulzbach  Glacier,  the  Zwischen-Sulzbach- 
Tot-l  (9445'),  and  the  Ober-Sulzbach  Glacier  (the  last  with  some  broad  cre- 
vasses, see  p.  188),  at  first  over  gentle  snow-slopes,  and  then  (for  the  last 
3/4  hr.)  across  moraine  and  rock  to  the  (3  hrs.)  KUrsinger- Hutte  (p.  188). 
"■ihence  we  descend  (guide  unnecessary)  to  (5  hrs.)  Neukirchen  (p.  1^8),  or 
(with  guide)  over  the  Erimmier  Tdrl  (Gamstpitzl)  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Wavns- 
dorfer  Hiitte  (p.  193). 

From  the  Prager  Hiitte  over  the  Kestel  -  Tori  (9360')  to  the  Viltragen 
Glacier,  and  thence  over  the  Schwarzkopf-Scharte  or  the  Habach-Scharte  to 
the  (5  hr.«.)  Habach- Hiitte,  see  p.  188  (guide  from  Windisch-Matrei,  with  as- 
cent of  the  Venediger,  30  K). 

From  the  MatreiebTadernhaus  via  the  Felber  Tadkbn  to  Mitteesii.l, 
71/2-8  hrs.  (guide,  advisable  fur  the  inexperienced,  from  Windisch-BIatrei  18, 
to  Schiisswend  or  Spital  \i  K.).  The  bridle-path  (marked,  stakes  at  the 
head  of  the  pass)  diverges  from  the  path  to  Gschloss  at  the  (20  min.) 
Gamer  Alp  and  ascends  steeply  to  the  right,  affording  a  fine  view  of  the 
Schlaten  Glacier  and  the  Venediger,  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Zirben-Kreuz  (6505'), 
where  it  is  joined  on  the  left  by  a  path  from  Gschloss;  it  then  follows 
the  left  bank  of  the  Tauernbach,  past  a  ruined  shelter-hut,  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Felber  or  Velber  Tauern  (8350';  St.  Poltener  Hiitte  projected).  The  view 
here  is  limited,  but  the  Tauernkogel  (9795';  guide  Z  K.  extra),  to  the  W., 
ascended  from  the  Tauern  in  IV2  hr.  by  experts,  commands  a  splendid 
prospect.  The  path  crosses  snow  and  debris  and  descends  steeply  (new 
bridle-path)  on  the  left  side  of  the  valley,  beneath  the  precipices  of  the 
Freiwand  (leaving  the  small  Plattsee  on  the  left),  to  the  Nassfeld,  whence 
we  proceed  on  the  right  side  of  the  valley.     The  path  then  runs  high  on 


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to  Pruyraten.  PKAGRATEN.  II.  Route  31.    197 

the  slope  of  the  Schrankleiteu.  passing  a  dilapidated  shepherd's  hut  (tlie 
Hintevsee.  4305',  lying  below,  to  the  left),  to  (1  hr.)  a  cros«,  whence  it  descends 
to  the  left  in  steep  zigzags  to  the  SchSnau  Alp  and  thence  down  the  Felber- 
Tal  to  (1>  2  hr.)  the  Tavenihaus  Snital  (3850  and  the  (1/4  hr.)  Tauernhaus 
Schossuieyid  (3290;  plain  inn  at  each).  Thence  we  may  proceed  either  by 
the  path  through  the  valley  or  (shorter  and  more  interesting)  through  the 
Schosswend-Klamml  to  (13/4  hr.)  Mittersill  (p.  186). 

From  Wixdisch-Matrki  to  thb.  Virgen-Tal.  A  rough  road 
leads  to  (11  M.)  Pragraten  (horse  10.  porter  bK.^.  The  road  crosses 
the  Tauernbach  and  ascends  through  wood  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Isel,  via  Mitteldorf^  to  (5  xM.)  Virgen  (3910';  Zum  Panzl,  plain  but 
good),  a  village  with  300  inhabitants.  On  the  hill  to  the  right  is  the 
ruin  of  Rabenstein  (4625');  to  the  left  (S.W.)  the  Lasorling. 

The  Lasorling  (10,160';  6-7  hrs. ;  guides,  Alois  and  Jos.  Gasser,  Paul 
Retinger,  and  Joh.  Wurnitsch,  14,  to  St.  Jakob  IS  Jf.)  is  fatiguing,  but  attract 
ive.  From  (V4  t"".)  Welzelach  (see  below)  we  proceed  to  the  S.  through  the 
Mullitz-Tal  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Stadler-Hiitte.  on  the  Rainer  Alp  (5905';  inn); 
then  round  the  Rossleiten-Eofie  (8600')  to  the  right  into  the  rocky  valley  of 
the  Olaurat,  and  over  a  slope  of  detritus  to  the  S.  base  of  the  peak,  wliicii 
is  attained  after  a  laborious  ascent  of  3'/2-4  hr.^.  vis  the  S.W.  arSte.  Im- 
posing view.  Descent  to  St.  Jakob  over  the  Prdgrater  Tdrl,  see  pp.  198,  485. 
—  The  Mullitz-Torl,  see  p.  19^. 

The  cart-track  to  (51/4  ^0  Pragraten  leads  on  the  right  bank  of 
the  Isel  via  (2'/4  M.)  Welzelach  (3670').  The  footpath  from  Virgen 
by  (20  min.)  Obermauer  (4605'),  with  its  old  pilgrimage -church, 
running  high  up  on  the  N.  slope,  and  descending  through  wood  to 
(50  min.)  Bobojach  and  (40  min.)  Pragraten,  is  preferable. 

3  M.  Pragraten   (4305';    Steiner ;    Ploner,    unpretending), 
prettily-situated  village  (311  inhab.). 

Mountain  Ascents  (guides:  Thomas  Berger,  Johann  and  Joseph  Sieiner\ 
Anton  Krdll.,  Franz  and  Andrd  Leitner,  Andrd  Mariacher.  Ferd.  Kratzer,  Jakob 
Trojer,  and  Joh.  Pichler).  The  Bergerkogel  (8715'  •,  4  hrs.  with  guide,  7  K.t 
commands  a  very  fine  view,  particularly  of  the  Venediger  group.  "We  ascend 
to  the  S.,  through  the  Zopatnitzen-Tal,  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Berger  See  (7135'), 
and  in  IV2  hr.  more  to  the  top.  —  Similar  view  from  the  Toinig  (872(J'; 
4  hrs.  with  guide,  8  K^,  between  the  Lasnitz-Tal  and  the  Kleinbach-  Tal. 

The  Lasorling  (10,160';  6V2-7  hrs.  with  guide.  IG  K.)  may  be  ascended 
from  Pragraten  by  the  Prdgrater  Tffrl  (difficult^-,  better  from  Welzelach  and 
through  the  Mullitz-Tal  (see  ab'>ve). 

The  -Gross -Venediger  (12,010';  guide  18,  with  descent  to  the  Prager 
Hutte  orKiirsinger-Hutte  22,  to  the  Warnsdorfer-Hutte  28,  to  the  Habach- 
Hiitte  30  £".),  a  most  interesting  ascent  of  8-9  hrs.,  and  not  difficult  for 
adepts.  We  follow  the  cart-track  through  the  valley  to  the  W.  (p.  198)  and 
ascend  to  the  right  either  at  the  (V2  hr.)  guide-post  beside  a  crucifix, 
whence  a  footpath  leads  to  the  bridle-path,  or  at  (3/4  hr.)  Einterbichl  (4365'), 
where  the  bridle-path  (guide-boards)  into  the  Kleine  Isel-Tal  or  Dor/er-Tal 
begins.  Near  its  mouth  this  valley  forms  a  deep  gully;  on  the  left  rise  the 
precipices  of  the  Schliisselspitze  and  the  Niklaskopf.  The  IsUtzbach  with  its 
numerous  falls  remains  on  the  left,  and  farther  on  rushes  through  a  wild 
subterranean  gorge  (the  *Gumpach  Fall).  Near  the  (2  hrs.)  Gumpach-Kreuz 
(6425*)  a  view  is  suddenly  disclosed  of  the  Gross- Venediger,  Hohe  Aderl, 
Rainerhorn,  and  the  Dorfer,  Rainer.  and  Mullwitz  glaciers.  Then  past_  a 
herdsmans  hut  to  (V2  hr.)  the  small  JohannisHiitte,  on  the  Dorfer  Alp  (6855'; 
Inn,  6  mattresses).  Beyond  the  hut  we  ascend  to  the  right  over  slopes  of 
turf,  detritus,  and  rock,  and  skirt  the  Kapiinizach- Kdpjl  (9195')  towards  the 
right  (the  Zettalunitz  Glacier  lies  to  the  right,  the  extensive  Dorfer  Glacier 
below,  to  the  left)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Defregger-Haus  (9710';  Inn.  9  mattresses 
at  3  Jr.,  adm.  60  A.),  finely  situated  on  the  Mullwitz- Aderl  (10,636'),  a  rocky 


19S    J 1.  R.  37.  — Map,  p.  196.     MAURER-TAL.       From  Lienz 

crest  between  the  Mullwitz  and  Rainer  Glaciers.  We  now  descend  to  the 
Rainer  Glacier,  and  ascend  across  it  to  the  Rainer-TSrl  (11,245'),  between 
the  Hobe  Aderl  and  the  Rainerhorn,  and  over  neve  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  summit. 
—  Descent  by  the  Schlaten  Glacier  to  the  Prager  Hiitte^  see  p.  196;  to  the 
Kilrsinger-Hiltte  or  the  Warmdorfer  Hiitte,  see  pp.  188.  193. 

P.\ssES.  From  Prageatex  to  the  Kursingeb-Hotte  over  the  Ober- 
Stlzbaou-Tobl  (8  hrs. ;  guide  IB,  to  Neukirchen  24  .S^.).  From  the  (3  hrs.) 
.Toliannis-Hiitte  (p.  197)  we  cross  the  gradually-sloping  Dorfer  Glacier  to  the 
(3  hrs.)  Ober-Sulzbach-Torl  (9600') :  admirable  view  of  the  N.  side  of  the 
Venediger  group,  to  the  left  the  Sonntagskopf  and  Schlieferspitze,  to  the 
right  the  Keeskogel.  (The  attractive  excursion  from  Pragraten  to  the 
Tori  and  back  takes  10  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.)  Descent,  steep  and  fatiguing, 
over  the  Ober-Sulzbach  Glacier,  and  then  to  the  right,  above  its  fall  ('Tiirk- 
i?che  Zeltstadf),  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kiirsingev-HUtte  (p.  188). 

To  the  Warnsdorfer  Hutte  bt  the  Ober-Sdlzbach-Torl  and  Krim.m- 
lef;  ToRL  (9hrs. ;  guide  17  A'.).  From  the  (6  hrs.)  Ober- Suhbach-Tdrl  (sec 
above)  we  proceed  to  the  left  across  the  Ober-Sulzbach  Glacier,  and  below 
the  Grosse  Geiger  and  the  Maurerkeeskopfe,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Gamsspitzl  (9500') 
above  the  Krimmler  TSrl.,  whence  we  descend  to  the  (3/4  br.)  Waittsdorfer 
untie  (p.  193). 

To  THE  Warnsdorker  HCtte  via  the  Maurer-Torl,  without  difficulty 
;ind  highly  attractive  (9  hrs.;  guide  20  K.').  The  -Maurer-Tal,  to  the  W.  of 
the  Kleine  Isel-Tal  (p.  197)  and  parallel  with  it,  is  well  worthy  of  notice. 
We  follow  the  Isel-Tal  as  far  as  (I'A  hr.)  Streden  (p.  199),  cross  the 
Maurerbach,  and  enter  the  valley  to  the  right;  8  min.,  the  Maurer  Alp; 
cross  the  brook  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Goriach  Alp  (iTlO*);  then  ascend  gradually 
on  the  left  bank.  As  soon  as  the  forest-zone  is  quitted  a  beautiful  amphi- 
theatre of  ."snow-mountains  and  glaciers  is  disclosed:  to  the  W.,  the  Malham- 
spitze  and  Gubachspitze ,  between  them  the  Reggen-Torl;  N.W.  .  the 
Simonyspitze;  N..  the  Maurerkeeskopfe  and  Grosse  Geiger;  E.,  the  Grosse 
Happ  and  Kleine  Geiger.  We  next  pass  (l^/*  hr.)  a  shepherd'a  hut  (6405') 
and  ascend  the  grass-slopes  and  moraine-deposits  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  tongue  of 
the  Maurer  Glacier  (74'^o').  The  route  traverses  the  gradually -ascending 
Maurer  Glacier,  and  finallv  mounts  a  rocky  slope  100'  in  height,  to  the 
(21/2  hrs.)  Maurer-Torl  (10, 1*^5'),  between  the  Hintere  Maurerkeeskopf  (10,880') 
and  the  Grosse  Geiger  (11,040';  a  difficult  ascent  from  the  Maurer  Glacier). 
Then  a  walk  (to  the  left)  of  1  hr.  across  the  Ober-Sulzbach  Glacier  to  the 
Gamsspitzl  and  down  to  the  [}/i  hr.)  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte  (p.  193). 

Reggen-Torl.  From  the  upper  part  of  the  Maurer-Tal  we  ascend  to 
the  left,  over  the  slopes  of  the  Dellacher  Keesflecken,  to  the  Simony  Glacier., 
and  follow  the  margin  of  the  S.  arm  of  the  glacier,  steep  at  places,  to  the 
(51/2-6  hrs.  from  Streden)  Reggen-T6rl  (10,030'),  a  pass  between  the  Malham- 
spitze  and  the  S.  Gubachspitze.  Fine  survey  of  the  Dreiherrnspitze  and  the 
Umbal  Glacier.  Gradual  descent  of  3  hrs.  by  the  latter  to  the  Klara-Hutte 
in  the  Umbal -Tal  (p.  199).  Those  bound  for  Prettau  may  go  direct  from 
the  Reggen-Torl  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Hintere  Umbal- Tori  (p.  200)  and  the  (li/a  hr.) 
Lenkjochl-HUtte  (p.  483;  guide  to  Kasern  IS  K.). 

The  Defereggen-Tal  may  be  reached  from  Pragraten  by  the  Defer- 
egger  Tori,  the  Prdgrater  Tori.,  or  the  Bachlenke.  The  path  (marked)  to 
the  first  (uninteresting ;  to  St.  Jakob  8  hrs.  ;  guide  15  K.)  ascends  from 
(1  hr.)  Welzelach  (p.  197)  to  the  S.  through  the  Mullitz-Tal  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
atadler  -  Hiitte  (p.  197)  and  along  the  S.E.  base  of  the  Lasorling  (p.  197). 
It  then  turns  to  the  left,  crosses  the  brook,  and  ascends  abruptly  to  the 
(2V2  hrs.)  Deferegger  Tori  or  Mixllitz  -  Tori  (8585'),  whence  we  obtain  a 
view  of  the  Venediger  behind  us.  Descent  to  the  right  into  the  wooded 
Froditz-Tal,  to  (2  hrs.)  Bruggen  and  (1  hr.)  St.  Jakob  (p.  485).  —  From 
Pragraten  to  St.  Jakob  over  the  Prftgrater  T6rl  (9240'),  8  hr.«.  (guide  15  A'.), 
fatiguing.  We  ascend  the  Lasniizen -  Tal  by  a  marked  path  to  the  (5  hrs.) 
pass,  S.W.  of  the  Lasdrling,  which  may  be  scaled  hence  by  experts  in 
2  hrs.  (see  p.  197);  descent  into  the  Togisch-Tal  and  to  (3  hrs.)  St.  Jakob 
(p.  485).    —    The  route  oyer  the  Bachlenke  is  finer^  hrs. ;  marked  pathj 


toPragraten.        UMBAL-TAL.     Map,  p.  106.  —  IL  R.37.    199 

guide,  not  indispensable,  15  A'.).  From  Prigraten  we  ascend  the  valley  to 
the  (IV2  hr.)  Pthell  Alp  (see  below),  above  which  we  turn  to  the  left,  cross 
the  Isel ,  and  mount  through  the  picturesque  Grosshach-Tal .  with  its 
waterfalls,  to  the  Lower  Alp.  Thence  a  steep  ascent  (on  the  left  a  line 
waterfall)  to  the  Upper  Alp.  and  over  slopes  of  turf  and  debris  to  the (3',;;  hrs.) 
Bachlenke  (or  Trojer-Torl ;  85T5'),  between  the  Gosleswand  and  the  Graue 
Wand.  Shortly  before  reaching  the  top  of  the  pass  we  enjoy  a  beautiful 
retrospect  of  the  Venediger  and  Dreiherrnspitze.  We  descend,  at  first  turn- 
ing to  the  right  and  passing  the  small  Bodensee  on  the  left,  into  the  upper 
Trojeralm-Tal  (on  the  left  the  Alplesspitze  and  Seespitze),  follow  the  steep 
grassy  slopes  on  the  left  side  of  the  valley  (path  soon  improving)  to  the 
Upper  and  Lower  Trojer  Alp  (5960'),  and  traverse  the  picturesque  and  narrow 
valley  to  (3  hrs.)  St.  Jakob. 

The  path  to  the  Umbal-Tal,  or  highest  region  of  the  Isel-Tal 
(from  Pragraten  to  the  Klara-Hiitte  4  hrs.;  guide,  unnecessary  for 
adepts,  7  K,')  leads  past  the  Bichl,  crossing  the  Islitzbach  (p.  197) 
at  the  houses  of  (8/4  hr.)  Hinterbichl,  to  (25  min.)  Streden  (4605'), 
the  last  farm,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Maurer-Tal  (p.  198;  in  the 
background  rise  the  Maurerkeeskopfe).  At  the  Pehtll  Alp  (4975'), 
V2  hr.  farther  on,  the  path  crosses  the  Isel  (to  the  left  the  fall  of 
the  Kleinbach,  330  ft.  high;  10  min.  farther  on  the  beautiful  fall 
of  the  Orossbach,  see  above).  A  steeper  ascent,  through  wood, 
passing  a  fine  fall  of  the  Isel  on  the  left ,  brings  us  to  a  higher 
region  of  the  valley.  After  1  hr.  we  cross  the  Isel  by  the  Lessensteg 
(6120')  and  follow  a  narrow  path  on  the  steep  grassy  slopes  of  the 
left  bank,  passing  a  (1/2  hr.)  stone  hut  (6*245').  To  the  left  opens 
the  Daber  -  Tal  (p.  200) ,  at  the  head  of  which  rise  the  Toten- 
karspitze  and  the  Panargenspitze,  with  their  glacier;  facing  us  is 
the  Rotspitze.  The  path  now  crosses  a  rocky  barrier  to  the  (3/^  hr.) 
Klara-Hutte  of  the  Prague  Alpine  Club  (6900';  Inn,  3  beds  at  5, 
and  10  mattresses  at  2K.;  adni.  during  the  day  40ft.).  About  V2  hr. 
higher  the  magnificent  Umbal  Glacier  (not  visible  from  the  hut) 
descends  into  the  valley. 

MoCNTAiN  Ascents  (guides'  tariff  from  Pragraten,  see  p.  197).  The 
*Dreihermspitze  (11,500'-,  5V2-6hrs.;  guide  22  K.)  is  fatiguing,  and  fit  only 
for  experienced  mountaineers.  We  first  cross  the  lower  and  nearly  level 
part  of  the  Umbal  Glacier  (I1/2  hr.),  then  ascend  the  grassy  and  rocky  slopes 
of  the  Schlaitner  Keesfiecken  to  the  upper  region  of  the  glacier,  and  cross 
the  latter  to  the  right,  below  i\xe  Althaus-  Schneide.  Lastly  a  steep  ascent 
to  a  rock  projecting  towards  the  S.W. ,  which  we  mount  (with  caution 
owing  to  its  friable  nature)  to  a  snowy  plateau  immediately  below  the 
summit,  whence  we  reach  the  top  by  traversing  a  snowy  arete.  The  descent 
may  be  made  by  the  Hintere  Umbal-Torl  to  the  Lenkjochl-EuUe  and  to  Katern 
(p.  483;  guide  24  or  28  A'.),  or  by  the  crevassed  Lahner  Glacier  to  the  Birn- 
liicken-Bulte  (p.  193). 

The  •Rotspitze  (Welitz;  11,470';  5-6  hrs.;  guide  18,  with  descent  to  the 
Lenkjcichl-Hiitte  24.  to  Kasem  or  Jagdhaus  26  K.),  is  also  toilsome.  The 
Isel  is  crossed  to  the  W.  of  the  Klara-Hiitte,  and  the  steep  grassy  slopes 
are  ascended  in  zigzags,  the  end  of  the  Welitz  Glacier  being  avoided  by 
keeping  to  the  left.  The  neve  of  the  glacier  is  then  ascended  (rather  steep) 
in  the  direction  of  the  gap  between  the  Daberspitze  and  the  Rotspitze, 
before  reaching  which  we  ascend  to  the  right  across  the  S.  arete  to  the 
broad  rocky  summit.  —  Descent  across  the  N.W.  arete  (wire-ropes)  and 
the  Rot  Glacier  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Lenkjbchl- Hlitte  fp.  -183);  or  to  the  S.W. 
across  the  Welitz-Seharte  (10,545')  and  the  Schwarzarh  Glacier  to  the  (3V2  brs.) 
Jagdhaut  Alp  (see  p.  481;  for  experts  only). 


200    U.  R.  37.  —  Map,  p.  196.     UMBAL-TORL. 

The  Simonyspitze  (W.  peak.  11,445';  5-6  hrs. ;  gnide  24.  with  descent 
to  theWarnsdorferHiitteSOi'.)  the  Malhamapitze  (11,065';  4-5  hrs.;  guide 
16.  wilh  descent  to  Kasern  26  K.),  and  the  Daberspitze  {Hohe  Sdule,  11,180; 
6-7  hr.'?. ;  guide  22,  with  descent  to  the  Jagdhaus  Alp  28  K.)  may  also  be 
ascended  from  the  Klara-Hiitte. 

Passes.  Ovek  the  XJmbal-Torl  to  Kasern.  6  hrs.,  a  remarkably  fine 
route,  somewhat  trying  (guide  15,  to  the  Lenkjochl-Hiitte  12,  to  the  Birn- 
liicken-Hiitte  16,  to  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  18  A'.).  From  the  Klara-Hiitte 
we  ascend  the  Umbal-'Tal  for  about  3/4  hr.,  then  (finger-post)  turn  to  the  left 
and  traverse  the  Umbal  Glacier  (V2-V4  ^r.),  the  first  part  only  being  some- 
what steep.  On  the  W.  side  of  the  glacier  we  ascend  abruptly  over  debris 
iind  rock  and  finally  over  snow  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Vordere  TJmbal-Torl  (9605'),  to 
the  S.  of  the  Ahrner-Kopf  {\^fi\fy:,  ascended  from  the  Tori  in  25  min. ;  repay- 
ing). During  the  whole  ascent  we  enjoy  magnificent  views  of  the  Umbal 
Glacier,  the  Dreiherrnspitze,  Simonyspitze,  Gubachspitze,  and  Malham- 
spit/.e;  from  the  top  the  long  chain  of  the  Zillertal  Alps  becomes  visible 
to  the  W.  Descent  by  the  Windtal  to  Kasern  (2V2  hrs.),  see  p.  488;  or, 
better,  over  debris  and  the  crevassed  Windtal  Glacier  to  the  (IV4  hr.) 
LenkjocM-Hutte  (p.  483 1.  —  The  passage  of  the  Hintere  Umhal-Torl  (9350') 
also  is  free  from  danger,  and  presents  no  difficulty  when  the  snow  is  in 
good  condition  (guide  to  Kasern  15,  to  the  Birnliicken- Hiitte  16  K.).  We 
cross  the  Umbal  Glacier  and  ascend  a  snowy  slope,  between  the  Schlaitner 
Kee^/lecken  and  the  Ahrner-Kopf,  to  the  (2Vj  hrs.)  Tori.  Descent  by  the 
Win'd/al,  at  first  steep,  to  (3  hrs.)  Kasern  (p.  483),  or  (preferable)  to  the 
left  across  the  R6t  Glacier  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Lenkjdchl-Hiitte  (p.  4'^'3).  Travellers 
bound  for  Krimml  proceed  fmm  the  Hintere  Umbal-Torl  via  the  Althaus- 
Schneide  and  the  Lahner  Glacier  direct  to  the  Birnliicken- Hiitte  (p.  193). 

Laborious  routes  (for  experts  only;  guide  16  A".)  lead  through  the  wild 
Daber-Tal  (p.  199)  and  over  the  Rotenmann -  Tbrl  OSSO*),  between  the 
Rotenmannspitze  (10.090')  and  the  Totenkarspiize  (10,230'),  to  the  (5  hra.  from 
the  Klara-Hiitte)  Seehach  Alp  (p.  486).  or  over  the  Schwarze  Tori  (9650'), 
to  theN.,  between  the  Rotenmannspitze  and  the  Torlspifze  (10,015'),  to  the 
Hchwarzach-Tal  and  the  (5  hrs.)  Jagdhaus  Alp  (p.  481). 

38.  From  Windisch-Matrei  to  Kals  and  Heiligenblut. 

To  Kals  from  Windisch-Matrei  the  most  attractive  route  is  by  the 
Kals-Afatreier  Tori  (bridle-path,  to  the  Tori  3-3V2,  to  Kals  5-51/2  hrs. ;  guide 
9  jr.,  unnecessarv;  horse  to  the  Tori  12  K).  —  From  Lienz  to  Kals,  7  hrs. ; 
road  as  far  as  Huben  (p.  194);  then  a  bridle-path  through  the  Kaiser  Tal 
(p.  194).  —  From  Uttendorf  in  the  Pinzgau  to  Kals  over  the  Kalt-Stuhacher 
Tauern.  12  hrs.,  an  interesting  route  (better  in  two  days,  with  a  night  at 
the  Rudolfs-Hiitte.  see  p.  185;  guide  'XI K.).  —  From  Heiligenblut  ta  Kals 
by  the  Berger-Torl,  Vh  hrs.  (see  p.  204). 

Windisch-Matrei  (3200'),  seep.  194.  Passing  the  post-office  we 
ascend  the  pilgrimage -path,  go  straight  past  the  (20  min.)  chapel, 
and  a  cross,  and  ascend  to  the  right  at  the  (^/a^^-)  houses  of  Klaunz. 
Farther  on  we  pass  (40  min.)  a  guide-post  and  continue  to  ascend, 
through  wood  and  past  a  small  chapel,  keeping  ahove  the  gorge  of 
the  Bretterxuand-Bach.  In  40  min.  we  cross  the  Goldriedbach  and 
in  25  min.  more  emerge  from  the  wood.  The  path  becomes  steeper 
and  ascends  to  the  right  over  turf,  crosses  the  brook  twice  (above, 
the  inn  at  the  Tori  comes  in  sight),  and  mounts  in  zigzags,  partly 
through  wood,  to  (1  hr. ;  3-3V2  ^^s.  from  Windisch -Matrei)  the 
*Kal8-Matreier  Tori  (7235';  plain  inn).  Splendid  view  of  the 
Venediger,  Glockner,  and  Schober  groups  (comp.  the  annexed 
Panorama). 


KALS-MATREIER  TORL.     Map,  p.  196,  — II.  B.  38.    201 


202   JL  R. 38. —Map,  p.  196.     KALS.  From  W.-Matrei 

A  much  finer  view  is  obtained  from  the  second  height,  to  the  S.  of  the 
Tori,  with  a  trigonometrical  column,  easily  reached  by  following  the  crest 
of  the  hill  for  1  hr.  (guide  unnecessary).  —Ascent  of  the  Rottenkogel  i%5b' ;, 
red  way-marks),  in  2V2  hrs.,  see  p.  195. 

The  path  to  (I3/4  hr.)  Kals  descends  towards  the  left  and 
then  leads  through  wood.  At  the  bottom  of  the  valley,  avoiding  the 
path  to  the  left  which  leads  first  to  the  Grossdorf,  a  circuit  of 
1/4  hr.,  we  hold  to  the  right  straight  towards  the  church  at  the 
lower  (S.)  end  of  Kals  (better  enquire  about  the  way  before  leaving 
the  Tori).  Then,  descending  to  the  Kaiser  Bach,  we  cross  the 
bridge,  and  descend  along  the  left  bank  either  to  the  right  to  the 
Glocknerwirt,  or  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  Oberwirt. 

Kals  (4335';  Glocknerwirt  Johann  Oroder,  30  beds  at  1  K.  60  h., 
plain  but  good,  with  the  interesting  'Glocknerbuch',  containing 
accounts  of  early  ascents  from  Kals;  Oberwirt  '■Zum  Alpenverein\ 
30  beds  at  1  ^.  8O/1.),  a  village  of  1046inhab.,  pleasantly  situated 
in  a  broad  basin,  is  a  good  starting-point  for  expeditions  among  the 
Glockner  group. 

Guides:  Andrd  Hiitter,  Johann  and  Alois  Kerer,  Joh.  Unterweger,  Josef 
and  Joh.  Oroder,  Rup.  Entstrasser,  Rup.  Figer,  Peter  Schneider,  Paul  and 
Stefan  Schnell,  Veit  Oberlohr,  and  Peter  Seeber.  An  extra  charge  of  3  K.  is 
made  when  a  night  is  spent  in  the  Erzherzog-Johann-liiitte  on  the  Adlers- 
ruhe,  and  of  4  Z'.  when  a  night  is  spent  in  the  Glocknerhaus  on  the 
Elisabethruhe,  the  Haritzer-Haus,  or  the  Kudolfs-Hiitte. 

The  ascent  of  the  *Gross-Glockner  (12,460';  to  the  Stiidl-Hutte 
by  a  marked  bridle-path  4-41/2  hrs.,  to  the  top  d^/2-^  hrs.  more; 
f^ulde  21,  with  descent  by  the  Hofmannsweg  to  the  Glocknerhaus 
30  A'.)  from  Kals  is  shorter  and  less  difficult  than  that  from  Heiligen- 
blut  (p.  208),  but  is  recommended  to  experts  only.  A  bridle-track  leads 
past  the  church  and  ascends  the  Kodnitz-Tal  to  the  farms  of  (1  hr. 
10  min.)  Groder  (5640'),  where  we  take  to  the  left.  In  25  min.  we 
cross  the  Kodnitzbach  (guide-board  indicating  the  route  to  the  right 
to  the  Berger-Torl,  p.  204).  Beyond  the  (40  min.)  Jorgen-Hutte 
(6425')  a  club-path  (leaving  the  Luckner-Hxitte  on  the  right,  see 
p.  203)  ascends  the  slope  of  the  Freiwand  to  the  (2^2  hrs.)  Studl- 
Hiitte,  on  the  Vanitscharte  (9195'),  erected  by  Hr.  Studl  of  Prague 
in  1868  and  subsequently  enlarged  (/wn,  7  beds  at  4,  and  15  mat- 
tresses at  2  K.y  Fine  view  of  the  Ampezzo  Dolomites  to  the  S.W., 
beyond  the  Kaiser  Tori.  If  we  ascend  the  Freiwand  to  the  S.  for  a 
short  distance,  we  obtain  a  view  of  the  peak  of  the  Glockner  to  the 
N.,  apparently  quite  near;  to  the  N.E.  are  the  Kodnitz  Glacier  and 
the  Adlersruhe;  to  the  W.  is  the  Teischnitz-Tal,  with  the  Teischnitz 
Glacier.  —  From  the  Stiidl-Hiitte  there  are  two  routes  to  the  sum- 
mit. The  old  route  ('Alte  Kaiser  Weg')  ascends  to  the  N.,  over 
de^bris,  to  the  Teischnitz  Glacier,  crosses  the  ridge  of  the  Luisengrat 
to  the  Kodnitz  Glacier,  and  ascends  the  latter,  which  becomes  steep 
towards  the  end,  to  the  (21/4  hrs.)  Erzherzog-Johanii-Hutte  on  the 
Adlersruhe  (11,365';  Inn,  70  mattresses  at  ^  K.),  commanding  a 
magnificent  view.  Ascent  from  the  Adlersruhe,  over  snow  and  rock, 


to  HeUiyenblut.  KALS.     Map,  p.  196.-11.  R.  38.   203 

to  the  (l-I  V*  hr.)  top  of  the  Klein-Glockner  (12,3500.  On  the  N.W. 
side  of  this  peak  we  descend  steeply  about  25-35'  (facilitated  by 
iron  pegs  and  a  wire-rope)  to  the  Ohere  Glockner-Scharte,  a  sharp 
snow  ridge,  about  30'  long  and  1-2'  wide,  between  the  Little  and 
the  Great  Glockner  (descending  to  a  depth  of  about  4300'  on  the 
right  to  thePasterze,  and  of  2600'  on  the  left  to  the  Kodnitz  Glacier), 
the  passage  of  which  requires  a  steady  head,  but  is  facilitated  by  wire- 
ropes.  Lastly  a  steep  ascent  over  rock  (wire-rope  and  pe;;s,  useless 
when  mu<h  fresh  snow  has  fallen^  to  the  summit  of  the  Gross- 
Glockner  (25  min.  from  the  Klein-Glockner).  —  On  the  summit  are 
a  wooden  pyramid,  used  in  1879  in  connection  with  the  measurement 
of  latitude,  and  an  iron  cross  about  8'  high,  erected  by  the  Austrian 
Alpine  Club.  The  **VrEW  is  almost  unrivalled  in  extent  and  magni- 
ficence (panorama  in  the  Stiidl-Hiitte).  Towards  the  W.  it  extends 
to  the  Rhaetikon  chain  and  the  Silvretta;  on  the  S.W.,  to  the  Bernina 
and  Adamello;  S.,  to  the  Adriatic  Sea,  whifh  is  sometimes  visible 
as  a  bright  streak  on  the  horizon;  S.E.,  the  Terglou ;  E.,  the  Carpa- 
thians; N.E..  the  Moravian  and  Bohemian  Mts.;  N,,  the  Bavarian 
plain,  as  far  as  Ratisbon. 

The  'Neue  Kaiser  Weg'  or  Stiidlweg,  the  most  interesting  ascent  for 
adepts  (guide  21  K  ;  climbing-irons  necessary,  thick  woUen  gloves  advisable), 
ascends  the  Luisengrat  (p.  !a)2),  between  the  Teischnitz  and  Kddnitz  Glaciers, 
with  the  aid  of  wire-ropes  and  in>n  stanchions  attached  to  the  rocks  (to 
the  top  3-3V2  hrs.)-  This  ronte  avoids  the  Klein-Glockner  and  the  Scharte, 
hut  is  impossible  in  certain  states  of  the  snow  and  is  fit  only  for  experienced 
climbers  with  steady  heads. 

Another  route,  the  'Neueste  Kaiser  Weg''  or  Miirztaler  Steig  (for 
climbers  with  steady  heads  only)  ascends  the  Kodnitz-Tal  from  the  (I  hr. 
10  min.)  Groder  (p.  202).  crosses  the  stream  above  the  Jorgen-HHtte  (p  202), 
and  reaches  (l'/2  hr.)  the  Luckner-Eiitte  (7375' ;  accommodation,  4  beds).  Hence 
we  ascend  to  tlie  riizht  by  the  'Miirztaler  Steig',  on  the  slope  of  the  Lange 
Wand  and  the  Blaue  Kdpfe  (wire-rope  and  iron  pegs),  high  above  the  Kodnitz 
Glacier,  to  (3V2-4  hrs. ;  direct  but  very  steep)  the  Ersherzog-Johann-HHtteip.  202). 

Descent  by  the  Hofmannsweg  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Franz-Josef s-Eaut  (recom- 
mended to  adepts  when  the  snow  is  in  good  condition),  or  through  the 
LeUer-Tal  to  (G  hrs.)  Eeiligenblut.  see  p.  209.  —  In  1879  the  t^^ross-Glockner 
was  ascended  by  Hr.  Grciger  of  Vienna  for  the  first  time  by  the  N.W.  arete 
(Untere  Glockner-Scharte  or  Teischnitz-Scharte,  11,885' i  very  difficult).  The 
direct  ascent  from  the  Pasterze  to  the  Obere  Glockner-Scharte  (see  above) 
was  for  the  first  time  accomplished  by  the  Marquis  Pallavicini  in  1876 
(see  p.  206)  and  for  the  second  time  by  Hr.  Pilhvax  of  Vienna.  The  la.«t 
mentioned  ascended  the  Glockner  direct  from  the  Kodnitz  Glacier  in  l'^91 
and  direct  from  the  Teischnitz  Glacier  via  the  W.  flank  in  1906. 

^Romariswandkopf  (11.530';  7  hrs.:  guide  iS  K.).  From  the  (41/2  hrs.) 
Stiidl-Hiitte  we  ascend  to  the  Teischnitz  Glacier,  which  we  cross  in  the 
direction  of  the  Glocknerwand.  We  then  cross  the  (1  hr.)  Gramul- Sattel 
to  the  Frusnitz  Glacier,  and  ascend  to  the  (U/?  hr.)  top  without  much  diffi- 
cultv  by  the  snowv  arete.  Descent  across  the  Pasterze  to  the  Obencalder 
Hiitie  or  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Franz-Josef-Eaus  (p.  207). 

The  Schonleiten  (9210';  4  hrs. ,  with  guide),  the  W.  spur  of  the 
Schober  group,  between  the  Kodnitz -Tal  and  the  Lesach-Tal,  which 
presents  no  difficulty,  affords  a  splendid  view  of  the  Glockner.  Schober,  and 
Venediger  groups.  —  The  Hochschober  (10.665';  71/2  hrs. ;  guide  iSK.)  is 
ascended  via  Ober-Lesach,  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Lesacher  Alp  (5990*;  night-quarters), 
ihe  Rolf-Femer,  and  the  Schober -Tori  (9525');  fatiguing  but  interesting 
(comp.  p.  475).   —   The  Glttdis  (10,515';  5  hrs.;  guide  18  £^.),  ascended  vii 


204   1I.R.38.  —  Map,p.iy6.     KERGEll-TORL. 

the  Lesacher  Alp  and  the  Kalttr  Tori  (9195'),  is  difficult  also.  —  The  Groase 
Rote  Knopf  or  "Wanschuss  (10,815' ;  57=  hrs.  ;  guide  22  K.),  the  highest  sum- 
mit of  the  Schober  group,  is  ascended  via  the  Lesacher  Alp  and  the  Scharll 
Cdifficult).  —  -Rottenkogel  (9055';  4-41/2  hrs. ;  puide  10,  to  Windisch-Matrei 
15  A'.),  see  p.  195.  —  The  Grosse  Muntanitz  (10,600' i  6-7  hrs. ;  guide  18,  to 
Windisch  -  Matrei  20  K.),  ascended  via  the  GradStz  Glacier^  is  a  fine  point 
oi  view,  but  fatiguing;  see  p.  195. 

Over  the  'Kals - Matreier  Tori  (7240")  to  Windisch-Matrei  (41/2-0  hrs.; 
guide,  9Z.,  not  indispensable),  see  pp.  202,  200.  The  noble  view  from  the 
Tcirl  amply  repays  a  visit  to  it  (5  hrs.  there  and  back  •,  guide  5  K.)^  even 
by  those  who  do  not  proceed  to  Matrei. 

To  Uttendorf  via  the  Kaiser  Tauern  (8240),  12  hrs.  (guide  22,  to  the 
Uudolfs-Hiitte  \Q K.),  see  p.  186;  to  the  Moserboden  via  the  Kaiser  Tauern 
and  the  Kapruner  Tori  (12  hrs.  \  guide  20  A.),  see  p.  185. 

From  Kals  to  Hbiligbxblut  over  the  Berger  Torl,  71/2  hrs. ; 
l>;itli  n)arked  ;  guide  (13  KJ)  not  indispensable  for  experts.  A  bridle- 
track  leads  past  the  church,  and  ascends  the  Kbdnitz-Tal  to  the  (1  hr. 
10  min.)  farms  of  Groder  (5640') ;  25  min.  farther  up  the  path  crosses 
the  Kodnitzbach,  and  ascends  abruptly  to  the  right  (guide-post;  path 
to  the  left  to  the  Stiidl-Hiitte,  p.  202)  over  Alpine  pastures  to  thfe 
(21/2  lirs.)  broad  saddle  of  the  Berger -Tori  (8680'),  on  which  is 
the  Glorer-Hutte  (Inn,  7  beds).  Admirable  view:  S.  the  Schober, 
S.W.  the  Deferegger  Mts.  and  the  Dolomites,  W.  the  Hochgall, 
E.  the  Gastein  Mts.  with  theHocharn,  Sonnblick,  etc.  In  descending 
we  obtain  a  view  of  the  Leiter  Glacier,  Adlersruhe,  and  Glockner 
to  the  left.  The  path  descends  steeply  into  the  Leiter-Tal  (with  the 
Soliwert  and  the  Leiterkopfe  to  the  N.)  and  crosses  the  brook  to  the 
(lV4hr.)  Upper  and(S  mm.')the  Lower Leiter-Hutte  (6615');  25 min. 
farther  down  it  forks  (to  the  left  to  the  Glocknerhaus,  see  below); 
here  we  cross  the  brook  again  and  ascend  to  the  Trog  Alp  (6120'), 
beyond  which  the  path  descends  through  wood.  Finally  we  cross 
the  Gossnitzbach  (Gossnitz  Fall,  see  p.  206),  then  the  Moll,  and 
ascend  again  to  (IV2  ^r)  Heiligenblut. 

The  Peischlach-Tdrl  (8240'),  to  the  S.  of  the  Berger -Tori,  is  not  re- 
commended (guide  14  AT)  on  account  of  the  defective  path. 

Travellers  bound  for  the  Franz- Josef sH6he  or  Ferleiten  save  a  day  by 
proceeding  to  the  left  at  the  bifiircation  26  min.  below  the  Leiter -Hiitte 
(see  above),  by  the  Ohere  Leiter -Weg  (guide  not  indispensable)  crossing  a 
natural  rock  bridge,  direct  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Glocknerhaus  (see  p.  207;  from  Kals 
to  this  point  7-71/2  hrs. ;  guide  12,  to  Ferleiten  via  the  Pfandl-Scharte  24  A.). 

39.  From  Dolsach  to  Heiligenblut. 

Fkom  the  South,  Heiligenblut  is  most  conveniently  reached  from 
Dolsach  in  the  Pustertal  by  the  road  via  Winklern  (8  hrs.).  Diligence 
from  Dolsach  railway-station  to  Heiligenblut  (2372  M.)  daily  in  summer  in 
7  hrs.  (6  A.  40  h.;  11  lbs.  of  luggage  free).  Omnibus  (from  the  Tiroler  Hof) 
daily  in  July  and  Aug.,  in  8  hrs.  (6  A.).  One-horse  carriage  from  Dolsach 
to  Heiligenblut  and  back  28,  two -horse  carr.  48  A".  Omnibus  from  Lienz 
(Hot.  Post)  to  Heiligenblut  daily  in  9  hrs.;  one-horse  carriage  there  and 
back  in  2  days  36,  in  3  days  44  A.,  two-horse  56  and  12  A.  It  is  better  to 
walk  as  far  as  Winklern  (3  hrs.  ;  porter  3  A.)  and  take  a  carriage  from 
there  (to  Heiligenblut  10-12  A.).  —  From  Mdllhriicke  via  Oher-Vellach  to 
Winklern,  see  R.  104:  from  Kals  to  Heiligenblut  over  the  Berger  Tori, 
see  above. 


WINKLERN.     Maps,  pp.  598, 104.  —  II.  R.  39.   205 

Fbom  theNokth,  the  most  attractive  and  frequented  route  to  Heiligen- 
blut  leads  through  the  Fuscher-Tal  and  over  the  Pfandl- Scharte  (p.  180)  or 
the  Bockkar-ScharU  (p.  181).  —  From  Rauris  over  the  Hochtor  of  (he 
Heiligenbltit-Rauriser  Tauern.  see  pp.  176,  181 ;  over  the  Sonnblick,  see  p.  177. 

By  railway  (in  8  min.)  from  Lienz  to  (3  M.)  Dolsach  (2145'; 
Rail.  Restaurant ;  Putzenb acker's  Hotel,  5  rain,  from  the  station),  see 
p.  603.  The  village  of  Dolsach  (2295';  Tirolerhof.  50  beds  at  2-3, 
pens.  6-8  A'.)  lies  1^/4  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  station.  The  church  con- 
tains an  altar-piece  (Jloly  Family )  by  Defregger  (born  near  Dolsach 
in  1835).  —  The  road  ascends  in  wide  curves,  which  maybe  shorten- 
ed by  red-marked  paths,  commanding  fine  views  of  the  valley  of  the 
Drave,  Lienz,  and  the  Lienz  Dolomites,  to  (3^4  ^L)  the  hamlet  of 
Iselsberg  (3645'))  to  which  a  red-marked  path  also  leads  via  Nuss- 
dorf  and  Debant  in  8I/2  lirs.  Beyond  (5  M.)  the  Inn  zur  Wacht  we 
cross  the  boundary  of  Carinthia,  and  reach  (5^  o  M.)  the  top  of  the 
Iselsberg  (3950';  ""Hot.  Defreggerhof,  50  beds  at  1.60-2  K.).  Thence 
the  road  descends  to  (6  M.)  the  *II6t,-Pens.  Bad  Iselsberg  (90  beds 
at  1.80-2.20  K.)  and  through  wood  to  — 

8M.  Winklern  (3125';  Post,  good;  Geiler,  20  beJs  at  1.10- 
1.60  A".,  well  spoken  of;  Trojer;  rooms  at  Villa  Merzinger},  a  vil- 
lage with  359  inhab.,  finely  situated  high  above  the  Mblltal. 

Excursions.  The  Geiersbuhi  (6230'),  ascended  via  St.  Benedikt  in  2'/2- 
3  hrs,,  commands  a  view  of  the  Schober  group,  the  Lienz  Dolomites,  etc. 
—  A  still  finer  view  is  obtained  from  the  'Ederplan  (6505')  which  is  easily 
ascended  in  31,2  hrs.  The  bridle-path  diverges  to  the  left,  after  1/2  M., 
from  the  Iselsberg  road  and  ascends  round  the  E.  slope  of  the  Stronachkopf 
to  ZwUchenhergen  and  the  (3  hr.s,)  Anna  Refuge  Hut  (6430';  4  beds,  9  mat- 
tresses), 10  min.  below  the  summit.  —  A  marked  path  leads  from  the 
Ederplan  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Zietenkopf  (SUO*;  comp.  p.  475). 

The  road  descends  into  the  valley  and  crosses  the  Moll.  At 
(I23/4  M.)  Mortschach  (3050';  Wallner;  Josef  Kaponig.  plain  but 
good)  the  Asten-Tal  opens  to  the  right;  at  (14V2  ^0  Stamp  fen, 
where  we  recross  the  stream,  the  Wangernitz-Tal  (p.  475)  diverges 
to  the  left.  —  171/2  M.  Dollach  (3360';  Ortner,  34  beds  at  i-2K.; 
Posf),  a  village  with  319  inhab.,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Zirknitz- 
hach  (p.  177).  Higher  up  in  the  the  gorge  (marked  path)  are  the 
(10  min.)  Zirknitz  Grotto  and  (V4hr.  farther  on)  the  *Zirknitz  Fall, 
165'  in  height. 

Excursions  (guides,  Joh.  Schmidl,  Joh.  Plossnig,  and  Joh.  Zlobl).  The 
•Stellkopf  (y340'),  which  affords  a  splendid  survey  ot  the  Goldberg, 
Glockner,  and  Schober  groups,  may  be  ascended  from  the  Steinerkaser  (5695') 
in  the  Klein-Zirknitz-Tal,  via  the"  Kluid- Scharte  (8200')  and  the  Stell-Eohe 
(9220'),  in  3  hrs.  (guide  12  K.);  or  from  Dollach  via  the  Goritzer-Torl  (8045'), 
to  the  N.  of  the  Mauerkopf,  the  Wutchgang  (old  gild-mine),  and  the  Kluid- 
Scharte  in  6  hrs.  (rather  fatiguing).  —  The  Petzeck  (10,770'),  the  E.  summit 
of  the  Schober  group,  ascended  hence  in  7  hrs.  (tuilsome;  guide  22  iBT.), 
through  the  Graden-Tal  to  the  Gvaden  Alp  (5605';  hay-beds),  and  thence 
via  the  Oraden  Glacier  and  the  Petzeck  -  Sdiarte  (,%>'^) ,  also  commands  a 
magnificent  view.  The  descent  may  be  made  via  the  Graden- Scharte  (9105') 
to  the  Liemer  Hiitte  (p.  475;  guide  26  Z.),  or  from  the  Petzeck-Scharte  to 
the  Wangernitz  Lakes  (7915')  and  through  the  Wangernitz-Tal  to  Stampfen  (see 
above).  —  An  easy  and  interesting  ascent  is  that  of  the  Stanziv^rurten  (8870'; 
4V2-5  hre.  with  guide,  lO^".),  via  the  Zirknitzbauer,  the  Eulmer  Alp,  and  the 


206  JL  Route  39.  HEILIGENBLUT.  From  Dblsach 

Rieger  Alp.  —  The  Sonnblick  (10,196';  71/2  hrs. ;  guide  20,  with  descent 
to  Heiligenblut  22,  to  Kolm-Saigurn  24,  over  the  Riflelscharte  to  Bockstein 
28^.)  is  not  difficult  for  experts.  A  marked  path  leads  through  the  Zirknitz- 
Tal  via  the  Hohe  Briicke  and  past  the  Nine  Springs  (waterfall)  to  Ihe  (2  hrs.) 
Unterkater  Alp  (52iU'j,  and  then  ascends  to  the  left  via  the  Bochkaser  to 
(41/2  hrs.l  the  Brettscharle  (9195'),  and  across  tlie  Vogelmaier- Ochsenkar 
Glacier  \o  (li/shr.)  the  Zittet-Haus  (p.  177).  —  Over  the  Klein- Zirknitz-Scharte 
(8920)  to  the  Duiihurger  HiUte  (7  hrs.;  {iuide  16  .ff.),  or  to  Kulm-Suigurn 
(9-10  hrs.;  guide  18  .K".),  see  pp.  613.  177;  via  Albiizen  and  the  Schohev-Torl 
(7730')  to  Auster-Fragant  (7-8  hrs.;  guide  16  .ff.),  see  p.  614. 

Beyond  Dollach  the  road  reaches  (19V2  ^^^0  PutschaU  (3470'),  at 
the  entrance  to  the  wild  Graden-Tal  (p.  205),  crosses  to  the 
right  bank  of  the  Moll,  and  returns  to  the  left  bank  11/4  M.  farther 
on.  On  the  left  (3/4M.)  is  the  Jung  fern  sprung,  a  waterfall  425'  high. 
At  (23  M.)  the  hamlet  of  Pockhorn  (3565';  Kramser),  with  a  Gothic 
church,  the  summit  of  the  Gross-Glockner  appears.  The  Molltal  here 
appears  to  be  terminated  by  a  wall  of  rock  330'  high,  called  the 
Zlapperriegel,  over  which  the  Moll  dashes  into  a  wild  gorge  (foot- 
path to  the  fall,  rejoining  the  road  higher  up).  The  new  road  as- 
cends in  windings  to  the  right  (the  old  road  is  shorter). 

25  M.  Heiligenblut.  —  Hotels.  -Hot.-Pens.  Kcpertihaus,  five  houses, 
comfortably  fitted  up,  open  May  2Uth-0ct.  1st,  50  beds  at  1.20-5,  B.  1.20, 
D.  3.20.  pens.  7.20-12  Z.,  good  cui.«ine.  •Post,  bed  1.60-3  X,  these  two 
v^ith  fine  view;  Schober's  Inn,  near  the  church,  bed  i  K.  80  h. ;  Johans 
Pichler's  Tourists''  Inn,  10  beds  at  1-2  A'.,  plain. 

Heiligenblut  (4195'),  a  small  village  (165  inhab.)  in  a  green 
Alpine  valley,  overlooked  by  the  bold  snow -pyramid  of  the  Gross- 
Glockner,  derives  its  name  from  a  phial  of  the  'Holy  Blood'  said  to 
have  been  brought  from  Constantinople  by  St.  Briccius.  This  relic 
is  now  preserved  in  a  tasteful  tabernacle  in  the  church,  a  building 
of  1483  which  contains  also  a  handsome  carved  altar,  by  Wolfgang 
Mailer  (1520),  and  the  tomb  of  St.  Briccius  (in  the  crypt).  In  the 
churchyard  are  the  graves  of  the  Marquis  Pallavicini  (p.  203)  and 
Ilerr  Crommelin,  with  the  guides  Ranggetiner  and  Rubesoier,  who 
all  lost  their  lives  on  the  Glocknerwand  in  1886. 

E.xrnRsioNS  (guides,  Joseph  Tribuser  II.,  Veit,  Lorenz,  Anton,  and  Alexander 
Oranogger.  Matth.  and  Georg  Asslaber,  Anton  Lackner  I  and  //,  Oeorg  Lacknev 
I  and  //,  Joh.  Lackner.,  Jos.  Bemhart ,  Jos.  Bernsteiner,  Jos.  Kellner,  Jak. 
and  Oeorg  Pichler,  Joh..,  Peter.,  and  Vi7ic.  Rupitsdi,  Ant.  Schmiedl,  Peter 
Obtrdorfer.  Anton  and  Mkolaus  Wallner).  The  headman  of  the  guides  calls 
every  evening  at  the  inns  for  the  purpose  of  making  arrangements  as  to 
guides  and  porters.  —  Horse  from  Heiligenblut  to  the  Glocknerhaus  i1  K. 
(descent  also  12£'.);  to  the  Pfandlscharte  Glacier  i.% K.  —  One-horsk  Car- 
riage to  DoUach  5,  Winklern  10,  Dolsach  18  j^. 

The  Obere  Fleiss  (4765'),  V<  ^r.  to  the  E.  of  Heiligenblut,  is  reached 
by  a  good  path  ascending  to  the  left  at  the  Rupertihaua  via  the  SchUlerbiichel 
and  proceeding  straight  on  at  a  nearly  uniform  level;  25min.,  the  houses 
of  the  Untere  Fleiss.  In  5  min.  more  the  path  crosses  the  Fleissbach  (p.  210), 
and  then  ascends  to  the  right  through  wood  to  the  (10  min.)  Inn  zur  Obern 
Fleiss  (plain  but  good,  bed  1  K.).  The  Hatt  Chapel  (4725'),  V2  hr.  farther 
on  (through  the  courtyard  of  the  inn  and  ascend  to  the  left),  is  the  best 
point  of  view.  —  To  reach  the  Gdssnitz  Fall  (3/*  hr.)  we  follow  the  bridle- 
path to  Kals  (p.  204)  as  far  as  the  (10  min.)  opposite  bank  of  .the  Moll, 
and  then  ascend  to  the  left  by  a  i)leasant  path  through  wood  to  the  fall 
of  the  Oossnitzbach  (330'  high).  —  To  the  Leiter  Fall  (li|-^  hr.),  see  p.  207. 


•tt 


to  Heiligenblut.  GLOCKNERHAUS.  11.  Route  39.    207 

The  excursion  to  the  *Fbanz- Josbfs-Hohb  is  very  attractive 
and  should  certainly  not  be  missed:  to  the  Glocknei-Haus  3-3V2^rs.; 
thence  to  the  Franz-Josef-Haus  1  hr. ;  descent  to  Heiligenblut  3  hrs. ; 
guide  unnecessary;  horse  12^.,-  one-horse  carriage  to  the  Glockner- 
Haus20,  there  and  back  2-5,  \%ith  spending  the  night  3'2K.,  two-horse 
32,  44,  and  50  K.  The  Kaiserin-Elisaieth-Hochstrasse  [1  M.  long;  line 
views)  ascends  in  numerous  windings  (short-cuts),  crosses  the 
Guttal  beyond  the  Gipper  Alp  (5350'),  reaches  (^2^/2  ^rs. ;  51/4  M. 
from  Heiligenblut)  the  top  of  the  Pallik  (^6400';  Schober's  Inn,  bed 
1  K.  60  /i.),  with  a  line  view,  and  finally  makes  a  bend  into  ihe 
Moll-Tal  to  the  (1  hr.;  7  M.)  Glockner-Haus.  The  Haritzersteig  di- 
verges from  the  road  to  the  left  at  (10  min.)  the  first  bend  ('HimmltT- 
Schleife')  and  gradually  ascends  along  the  hillside  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Sattelalm  (4990'),  whence  a  fine  retrospect  is  obtained  of  the  MoU- 
tal.  A  few  paces  farther  on  the  Pasterze  Glacier  comes  in  sight.  The 
path  now  ascends  over  Alpine  pastures  to  the  (20  min.)  Briccius 
Chapel  (5290'),  opposite  the  fine  Leiter  Fall  (42o'  high).  After  a 
rapid  ascent  of  3  4  hr.  we  reach  the  Marx-Hutte,  whence  a  marked 
path  to  the  Leiter  Fall  diverges  to  the  left.  Here  the  Glockner  and 
the  Franz-Josef-Haus  are  tirst  disclosed  to  view.  We  next  mount 
a  rocky  saddle  by  zigzags  to  the  Base  Platte  and  the  (1/2  hr.)  Vntere 
Brettboden  (6880')  and  proceed  across  Alpine  pastures  to  the  (Y2  ^^r.) 
Glockner-Haus  on  the  Elisabethruhe (lOio'),  affording  an  excellent 
view  of  the  Pasterze  Glacier  and  the  Glockner  {*Inn^  13  R.  with  36 
beds  at  2  K.  40  /».,  separate  room  with  two  beds  8  K.;  adm.  by  day 
40  ft.,-  telephone  to  Heiligenblut). 

The  path  now  crosses  the  Pfandlbach  (p.  180),  then  ascends  to 
the  left  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kaiser  Franz-Josef-Haus  (*P.  Haritzer's  Inn, 
30  beds  at  1  K.  60 /i. -4  K.,  and  15  mattresses  at  1  A'.)  and  (5  min.) 
the  **Franz  -  Josefs  -  Hohe  (7935').  on  the  slope  of  the  Freiioand, 
which  commands  a  complete  survey  of  the  huge  Pasterze  Glacier 
(6  M.  in  length  by  1  M.  in  width;  area  nearly  8000  acres).  Immed- 
iately before  us  towers  the  Gross -Glockner,  with  its  two  peaks; 
to  the  left  of  it  are  the  Adlersruhe,  Hohenwartkopf,  Kellersberg, 
Schwerteck,  Schwert,  and  the  three  Leiterkcipfe;  to  the  right  of 
the  Glockner  rise  the  Hofmann-Spitze,  Glocknerwand,  Teufelskamp, 
Romariswandkopf ,  Schneewinkelkopf ,  Eiskogele,  L'ntere  Oeden- 
winkel-Scharte,  Johannisberg,  Obere  Oedenwinkel  -  Scharte,  and 
Hohe  Riffl;  the  three  rocky  peaks  in  the  upper  basin  of  the  Pasterze 
are  the  Kleine,  Mittlere,  and  Hohe  Burgstall.  A  slab  of  marble  on 
the  Franz-Josefs-Hohe,  protected  by  an  iron  grating,  is  to  the  memory 
of  Karl  Hofmann  of  Munich,  a  distinguished  mountaineer,  who  fell 
at  Sedan  in  1870. 

In  order  to  reach  the  actual  glacier  travellers  are  recommended  to  extend 
their  walk  to  the  Bo/manns- HUtte  (guide  desirable;  from  the  Glockner-Haus 
and  back,  5  E.).  The  path  descends  a  little,  skirting  and  traversing  the 
moraine,  then  crosses  the  Mittlere  Pasterzenboden,  a  nearly  level  part  of 
the   glacier,    and  finally  ascends   to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Hofmanns-Hiitte  (8015'), 


208    1I.R.39.  —  Map,p.2n6.    GROSS-GLOCKNEK.     From Dolsach 

the  Oamsgrube^  a  hollow  at  the  base  of  the  Fuscherkarkopf.  The  hut, 
erected  by  Archduke  John,  and  subsequently  restored  by  Hr.  Hofmann  and 
Hr.  Stiidl,  was  the  starting-point  for  a  number  of  first  ascents,  but  is  now 
no  longer  used. 

Ascents  fkom  the  Glocknek-Haus  or  fbom  the  Franz-Josef-Hads 
(for  experts  only  i  the  charges  given  are  from  the  Glocknerhaus,  where 
guides  are  usually  to  be  found;  telephone  from  Heiligenblut).  —  The 
Fuscherkarkopf  (10,945') ,  aftording  an  excellent  survey  of  the  Glockner 
'^roup,  is  ascended  from  the  Hofmanns-Hiitte  through  the  Oamtgrube  in 
31/2  hrs.  (guide  14  K.);  rather  fatiguing.  —  The  Sinnabeleck  or  Sonnenwelleck 
(10,705'),  the  E.  neighbour  of  the  Fuscherkarkopf,  is  ascended  from  the 
Glockner-Haus  via  the  Obere  P/andl-Scharte  (9005')  in  3I/2  hrs.  (guide  UK. ; 
fatiguing  and  not  particularly  interesting).  (From  the  Fuscherkarkopf  to 
the  !?onnenwelleck,  by  following  the  arete,  which  sinks  towards  its  centre, 
1  hr.) 

The  Grosse  or  Hohe  Burgstall  (9730'),  reached  from  the  Franz -Josef- 
Haus  in  3  hrs.  (guide  9  K.)  by  crossing  the  upper  plateau  of  the  Pasterze.  At 
the  top  is  the  Oberwalder-Hiitle  (opened  in  1910;  inn),  forming  the  nearest 
starting-point  for  the  Barenkopfe,  RilHtor,  Johannisberg,  etc.  From  the  Burg- 
stall to  the  Bockkar-Scharte  (p.  181).  a  glacier-route  indicated  by  stakes,  1  hr. 

The  Grosse  B&renkopf  (11,175')  is  ascended  from  the  Franz-Josef-Haus 
in  51/2  or  from  the  Oberwalder-Hutte  in  2'/2  hrs.  (guide  22.  to  the  Mainzer 
Hiitte  2i  K.).  The  route  runs  via  the  Bockkar-Scharte  (p.  181)  to  the  Bockkar 
Glacier  and  the  Eeil-Scharte  (10,455'),  between  the  3Iittlere  Barenkopf  and 
the  Grosse  Barenkopf,  and  then  ascends  to  the  right  to  the  top  of  the 
latter.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the  E.  via  the  Hofie  Dock  (10,991)')  to 
the  Mainzer  Hutte  (p.  180). 

The  'Grosse  Wiesbachhom  (11,715';  from  the  Franz-Josef-Haus  71/2-8, 
friim  the  Oberwalder-Hutte  5-6  hrs. ;  guide  26,  to  Ferleiten  2S,  to  the  Moser- 
boden  32  K.\  a  trying  expedition.  From  the  Franz-Josef-Haus  we  cross 
the  Keil-Scharte  (see  above),  skirting  the  Grosse  Barenkopf  on  its  N.W. 
side,  to  the  Gruber-Scharte  (10,150.  We  then  traverse  the  n^ve,  pass  the 
Glockerin  (11,235')  and  the  flint  ere  Bratschenkopf  (11,210'),  and  thus  reach 
the  Wielinger-Scharte  (p.  184),  whence  we  follow  the  S.W.  arete  to  the 
summit.  H&sc&ni  io  ih&  Heinrich  Schwaiger-Haus^  see  p.  184;  to  the.  Mainzer 
Ilutte,  see  p.  181. 

The  •Johannisberg  (11,375';  from  the  Franz-Josef-Haus  6  7  or  from  the 
Oberwalder-Hutte  3-4  hrs. ;  guide  18  K.).  The  route  ascends  from  the  Grosse 
Burgstall  across  the  highest  Pasterze  basin  and  by  the  E.  arete ;  or  by  the 
Obere  Oedenwinkel-Scharte  and  the  N.  arete,  to  the  summit.  On  the  W. 
side  the  mountain  descends  in  huge  precipices  to  the  Oedenwinkel  Glacier 
in  the  Stubach-Tal.  Splendid  survev  of  the  Glockner  group,  and  extensive 
view  towards  the  N.  (Zeller  See,  etc.).  —  The  Hohe  RiflFl  (10,980'),  from 
the  Franz-Josef-Haus  in  5-6,  from  the  Oberwalder-Hiitte  in  2-3  hrs.  (guide 
18  A'.).  From  the  highest  Pasterze  basin  we  ascend  via  the  Obere  Oedentoinkel- 
f<charte  and  the  S.  arete;  or  we  may  ascend  via  the  Riffltor  (p.  209).  —  The 
Eiskogele  (11,285'),  the  Schneewinkelkopf  (11,450'),  and  the  Romariswand- 
kopf  (11,535';  coiiip.  p.  203)  also  maybe  ascended  from  the  upper  basin  of 
the  Pasterze  Glacier,  the  two  latter  via  the  Scfineewinkel-Scharte  (ca.  10,825'); 
from  the  Fran/Josef-Haus  5,  from  the  Oberwalder-Hiitte  2-2V2  hrs.  each, 
with  guides.  The  three  ascents  may  be  combined  by  robust  climbers  in 
one  expedition. 

The  ascent  of  the  *GroBS- Glockner  (12,4600,  9-10  hrs.  from 
Heiligenblut,  is  fatiguing  but  not  very  difficult  for  practised  moun- 
taineers with  steady  heads  (guide  via  theLeiterweg  orHofmannsweg 
and  back  30,  with  descent  to  the  Studl- Hiitte  34,  to  Kals  3S  K.). 
The  Klein  -  Glockner  was  ascended  for  the  first  time  in  1799  by 
Count  Hohenwart,  while  the  Gross-Glockner  was  first  ascended  the 
following  year  by  a  pastor  named  Horasch  (first  ascent  from  Kals. 


to HeUigenblut.  RIFFLTOR.     Map,p.l74.  —  ILR.39.  209 

3ee  p.  202).  The  Old  Glocknbr  Path  f Salmweg  or  Leitertalweg) 
leads  from  Heiligenblut  via  the  Trogalm  (p.  204)  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Leiter- 
Hutte  [6615').  Above  it  we  diverge  to  the  right  from  the  route  to 
Kals  and  ascend  to  the  (2V2  l^rs.)  abandoned  Salm-Hutte  (^9040'), 
on  the  Hasenpalfen,  and  thence  across  the  Letter  Glacier  to  the 
(i^i'o^^-)  ^ohenwart-Scharte  (10,445'1,  between  the  Hohenwartkopf 
and  the  Kellersberg,  and  the  (1  hr.)  Erzherzog-  Johann-Hiitte  on  the 
Adlersruhe  (11,370'),  where  the  route  unites  with  that  from  Kals 
(see  p.  202),  I'/q  hr.  from  the  summit,  —  From  the  Glockner-Haus 
(p.  207)  the  Leiter-Hiitte  is  reached  in  2V4  hrs.  via  the  natural 
bridge  and  the  Obere  Leiterweg  (see  p.  204). 

The  HoFMAXNSWEG  is  much  more  interesting  than  this,  but 
should  be  attempted  only  by  experts  and  only  when  the  snow  is  in 
a  favourable  condition  (5^2-6  hrs.  from  the  Franz -Josef- Haus ; 
guide  from  the  Glockner-Haus 22,  with  descent  to  theStiidl-Hutte26, 
to  Kals  30  K.).  From  the  Franz-Josef-Haus  (p.  207)  we  descend  by 
a  narrow  path  to  the  Pasterze  Glacier  and  in  3/^  hr.  cross  it  dingonally 
to  the  club-path  which  ascends  through  the  Aeiissere  Glocknerkar  and 
over  the  crevassed  Aeussere  Glocknerkar  Glacier  in  the  direction  of  the 
Hohenwart-  Snharte,  and  thence  to  the  right  below  the  ar«"'te  to  the 
(3V2-4  hrs.)  Erzhtr%og- Johann-Hiitte  (p.  202\ 

The  Sandkopf  (10,120') ,  easily  ascended  in  5  Lrs.  from  Heiligenblut 
(guide  14  A'.),  is  a  fine  puint  of  view.  From  the  Fleiss  Inn  (p.  206)  we 
ascend  across  the  pastures  of  the  Mdnchsberg  (edelweiss),  passing  two  cresses 
(7925'  and  903o').  The  last  part  of  the  ascent  is  over  debris  and  rock.  — 
The  Brennkogel  (9910'),  ascended  through  the  Guttal  in  5  hrs.  (guide  12, 
to  Ferleiten  23^.),  is  fatiguing  but  interesting  (easier  from  the  Fleiligen- 
bluter  Tauern,  see  p.  181). 

Passes.  From  the  Glockner-Haus  to  Ferleiten  over  the  P/cmdl-Scharte 
5V2-6  hrs..  to  the  Trauner  Alp  4-4';-j  hrs.  (guide  to  Ferleiten  11.  from  Heiligen- 
blut 16,  including  the  Franz-Josefs-HOhe  19  K. ;  not  indispensable  for  adepts). 
The  pass  is  much  easier  in  this  direction  than  from  Ferleiten  (p.  180). 
Horse  from  the  Glockner  Haus  to  the  clacierT  A".  —  Over  the  Bockkar-Scharte 
and  the  Hohe  Gang  to  the  Maimer  Hiitte  and  Ferleiten^  9-tO  hrs.  from  the 
Glockner-Haus  (guide  19  A'.),  a  grand  glacier -expedition,  ni>t  difficult  for 
•he  moderately  expert ;  see  pp.  181,  180. 

From  the  Glockner-Haus  to  KaU  over  i\ie.Berger-T5rl  (7 hrs.,  guide  13  A'.; 
from  Heiligenblut  direct  8  hrs.,  guide  14  A'.),  see  p.  204. 

Over  the  Riffi.tor  to  tuk  Moskbboden  (8-9  hrs.  from  the  Franz-Josef- 
Haus;  guide  23.  from  lleiligeublut  32  A".),  very  attractive  and  not  difficult 
for  adepts.  The  Riffltor  (10,220'),  between  the  Hohe  Riffl  (10,980*)  and  the 
Vordere  Bdrenkopf  (].0J(^' \  easily  ascended  in  1/2  hr.),  is  reached  in  5  hrs. 
(2  hrs.  from  the  Oberwalder-Hiitte)  via  the  upper  Pasterze  Glacier.  Descent 
(keeping  to  the  right)  across  the  Karlinger  Glacier  (not  much  crevassed  in 
its  upper  part;  comp.  p.  184)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  ifoserboden  Hotel  (p.  183). 

OvEE  THE  Obere  Oedenwinkel-Sch.\rte  to  the  Rudolfs-Hutte  (10  hrs, 
from  the  Franz -Josef- Haus  ;  guide  23  A".),  rather  difficult.  The  route  to 
the  Riffltor  (see  above)  is  followed  as  far  as  the  middle  of  the  upper  Pas- 
terze basin.  Here  we  turn  to  the  left  and  ascend  to  the  Obere  Oedenwinkel- 
Scharte  (10,560'),  which  lies  between  the  Hohe  Riffl  and  the  Johannisberg 
(both  ascended  hence,  see  p.  208).  The  descent  to  the  Oedenwinkel  Glacier 
and  the  Rudolfs- Hiitte  (p.  185)  is  precipitous  and  difficult.  —  The  ITntere 
Oedenwinkel-Scharte  (10,480*),  between  the  Johannisberg  and  the  Eiskogele, 
is  very  difficult  and  dangerous  on  account  of  falling  stones. 

Baedeker's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  14 


2 10   //.  R.39.—  Map,  p.  206 .     HOCHARN. 

From  Heiligenblut  over  the  Heiligenbluter  Hochtor  to  FerUiten  or  Rauris 
(8-9  brs.;  guide  16  or  19jSr.,  not  irnlispensable),  see  p.  181. 

UvEK  THE  SoNNBLiOK  TO  Kolm-Sajgckn  (Rackis),  10  hrs.  (guidc  22  iL.), 
not  difficult  for  experts.  From  Heiligenblut  to  (V*  br.)  tbe  Fleiss  Inn, 
see  p.  206.  A  bridle-path  ascends  hence  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Fleitttal, 
which  (V4  br.  farther)  divides  into  the  Grosse  Fleisstal  to  the  N.  and  tbe 
Kleine  Fleisstal  to  the  E.  We  ascend  the  latter  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Seebichl-Haus 
(8085'-,  /«»,  9  beds),  near  the  Zirm-See  (8200'),  a  small  lake  in  a  rocky 
basin  at  the  foot  of  the  Goldzechkopf  (10,015').  The  Gjaidtrog-HShe  (9790'), 
between  the  Kleine  and  the  Grosse  Fleias,  is  easily  ascended  from  this 
point  in  2  hrs.  and  affords  a  fine  view  of  the  Glockner  and  Goldberg 
groups.  —  From  tbe  Seebichl- Haus  we  may  ascend  to  the  S.E.  via  the 
Seebichl  and  across  the  Kleine  Fleitt  Glacier^  latterly  climbing  a  steep  slope  to 
the  (2V2  hrs.)  Kleine  Fleiss  -  Scharte  (9775')  and  across  the  arete  to  the  left 
to  the  (»/2  br.)  Zittel-Haus  on  tbe  top  of  the  Sonnblick  (10,180' ^  p.  177).  The 
descent  is  made  by  the  Vogelmaier-Ochsenkar  Glacier  and  past  the  Rojacher 
Hiitte  to  the  Neubau  and  (3'/--!  hrs.)  Kolm-Saigura  (p.  176),  or  from  the  Neubau 
via  the  Riffel->Sc/iarte  to  (4  hrs.)  the  Nasg/eld  (p.  171;  guide  from  Heiligen- 
blut via  the  Sonnblick  and  tbe  Riffelscbarte  to  Bockstein  32  K.).  A  longer 
and  more  fatiguing  but  for  experts  highly  attractive  route  leads  from  the 
Sonnblick  bv  tbe  Herzog  Ernst  (9630')  and  tbe  Schareck  (10,275')  to  tbe 
(6-7  hrs.)  Nassfeld-Haus  (comp.  pp.  171,  176;  guide  to  Bockstein  86  £".). 

OvEE  THE  GoLDZECH-ScHABTE  TO  Kolm-Saigoen,  8Vi-9  brs.  (guide  22  .ff.), 
for  adepts  only.  From  (4  hrs.)  the  Seebichl-Haut  (see  above)  we  ascend  the 
S.E.  bank  of  the  Zirm-See,  then  across  ice  and  rock  to  a  deserted  miners' 
house  and  to  the  (IV4  br.)  Goldzech  -  Scharte  (9220'),  lying  between  |the 
Hocbarn  on  tbe  N.  and  the  Goldzechkopf  on  the  S.  [From  the  pass  to 
the  summit  of  the  Hochaxn  or  Hochnarr  (10,690'),  an  easy  ascent  of  IV2  br. 
(from  Heiligenblut  6  hrs.  •,  guide  3  K.  extra);  view  magnificent.  To  the  S. 
a  fatiguing  route  leads  round  tbe  Goldzechkopf  and  across  the  Kleine  Fleist- 
Scharte  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Sonnblick  (p.  177).]  We  descend  from  the 
pass  over  tbe  Hocharn  Glacier  (sometimes  much  crevassed)  to  (3  brs.)  Kolm- 
Saigurn  (p.  176). 


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40.  Kuf stein  and  Environs 214 

Tierherg.  Duxerkopfl.  Braudkogel.  Kaiser-Tal.  Hinter- 
Harenbad-Hiitte.  Stripsenkopf.  Elliuauer  Halt.  Sonneck. 
Griesener  Alp.  Feldberg.  Vorder-Kaiserfelden.  Naun- 
spitze.  Pyraraidenspitze.  Hintersteiner  See.  From  Kuf- 
siein  to  Koasen.     ^Yalch3ee,  215-218. 

41.  From  Kufstein  to  Itinsbxuck 218 

Mariastein.  Haring.  Kramsach,  219.  —  Alpbacb  -  Tal. 
Galtenberg.  Gratlspitze.  Vorder-Sonnvvend-Joch.  Mark- 
spitze.  To  Falepp  through  theBrandenberger  Tal,  220.  — 
St.  Georgenberg.  Frt)m  Jenbacb  to  the  Achensee,  221.  — 
Excnrsions  fromSchwaz.  Weerberg.  Kellerjoch.  Lamsen- 
Joch.  Stanser-Jocb.  Vomper-Tal,  222.  —  Wattens.  Geisel- 
Jocb.  Rastkogel,  223.  —  Ab.sam.  JudenMein.  Gnaden- 
wald.  Haller  Salzberg,  221  —  Bettelwurfspitze.  Volder- 
Tal.     Navis-Jocb,  225. 

42.  From  Worgl  to  Lofer  via  Ellmau  and  Waidring.    .    .    225 

The  Gaudeamus-Hiitte  and  Grutten-Hutte,  226.—  Kammer- 
kiihr  Alp.     Fellhorn.    Pillersee,  227. 

•43.    From  Wcirgl  to  Zell  am  See  via  Kitzbuhel 228 

Hohe  Salve.  Kelcbsau-Tal.  Salzach-Joch,  223.  —  Windau- 
Tal.  Fil/.en-Sattel,  Sperten-Tal.  Grosse  Rettenstein. 
Haarlas3aoger,  229. —  Excuraions  from  Kitzbuhel.  Schwarz- 
see.  Reith.  Kitzhuhler  Horn.  Steinbergkogel.  To  Mitter- 
sill  over  the  Paa^  Tburn,  'J30.  —  Gaisstein.  Gamshag. 
Kleine  Rettenstein,  232.  —  Excursions  from  Fieberbrunn. 
Wildseeloder,  233. 

44.    Tlie  Zillertai 234 

Schlitterberg.  Kellerjoch.  Kreuzjocb.  Hammcrer-Scharte, 
234.  —  Excursions  from  Zell.  Klopfelstaudach.  (ierlos- 
wand.  Marchkdpf,  235.  —  E.xcursions  from  Gerlo.s. 
Schouach-Tal.  Torhelm.  Kreuzjocb.  Brandberger  .Toch 
and  Kolm.  Wildgerlos-Tal.  Zittauer  Hiitte,  236.  —  Over 
the  Platte  (.r  the  Plattenkdgel  to  Kriinnil.  Astegg.  Stillup- 
Klamm,  237.  —  Ahornspitze.  The  Zillergrund.  Gruud- 
schartner.  Hiirndl-.Joch.  Hundskehl-Joch.  Rauchkofel. 
Kapfspitze.  Plauener  Uiitte,  238.  —  Heiliggeist  -  Jochl. 
Stillup-Tal.  Keilbach- Joch.  Frankbach- .Toch.  Lapen- 
Scharte.  239.  —  The  Tuxer  Tal.  Griinberg.  Rastkogel. 
Fraueuwand.  Spannagel-Ilaus.  Rifner-Scharte,240,  241. — 
Kxcursiondfrom  Gin/liug.  Tristner.  Floiten-Tal.  Greizer 
Hutte.  Grosse  LtiBFler.  Gii^t-litz.  Schwarzenstein.  Trip- 
pach  Saddle.  Morchner  Scharte.  The  Guukel,  242.  — 
Melker-Scharte.  Ingent.  Feldkopf.  lliffler-Hutte.  Rifller. 
Schwarzensteingrund.  Berliner  Hiitte,  243.  —  Ochaner. 
Kotkopf.  Feldkopf.  Gr^sae  Morchner.  Grosse  Luffler. 
Schwarzenatein.  Hornspitzen.  Schunbicblerborn.  Grosse 
Greiner.  Tratter- Joch.  Ro-i^sriick- Joch,  241,  245.  — 
Olperer-Hiitte.  Olperer.  Riepen-Scharte.  Furtschagel- 
Haus,  245  —  Alpeiner- Scharte.  Landshuter  W^g  from 
the  Pfit3cher-Joch  lo  the  Brenner,  246.  —  Wiener  Hiitte. 
Hochfeiler.  Hocbferner.  Weiaszint.  Wilde  Kren/apitze. 
Pfunders-Joch.     Sandjoch,  2i7. 

Innsbruck  and  Environs 248 

Berg  Isel.  Weiherbarg.  Hungerburg.  Miihiau.  Krane- 
bitter  Klamm.  Hafelekar.  Schloss  Amras.  Igls.  The 
Laoserkcipfe.    Patscher-Kofel.    Schonberg,  255-259. 

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46.  From  Bregenz  to  Landeck.    The  Arlberg  Railway    .    .    260 

Excursions  from  Bregenz.    Gebhardsberg.    Pfander,  etc., 

261.  —  Excursions  from  Dornbirn.  Zanzenberg.  Giitle, 
etc.  Bodele.   From  Dornbirn  to  Egg  via  Alberschwende, 

262.  —  Hohe  Kugel.  From  Gotzis  via  Klaus  and  Rotis 
to  Rankweil.  The  Laternser  Tal.  263.  —  The  Hohe 
Freschen.  Excursions  from  Feldkirch.  Margareten- 
kapf.  Aelpele.  Drei  Schwestern.  From  Feldkirch  to 
Buchs,  264.  —  Vaduz.  Gaflei.  Kuhgratspitze.  Siicca. 
Gallinakopf.  Naaf  kopf,  etc.  From  Vaduz  to  Maienfeld, 
265.  —  Lavena  Alp.  Falknis.  Luziensteig.  Gamper- 
dona-Tal.  Nenzinger  Himmel.  Straussweg  to  the  Scesa- 
plana,  266.  —  The  Grosse  Walser-Tal.  Schadona  Sattel, 
267.  —  The  Hohe  Frassen.  Mondspitze.  Brandner  Tal. 
Douglass -Hiitte.  Luner  See.  Scesaplana.  Strassburger 
Hiitte,  268.  —  Cavell-Joch.  Zimbaspitze.  From  Dalaas 
to  Schruns  over  the  Kristberg,  269.  —  From  Langen  to 
St.  Anton  by  the  Arlberg.  Ulmer  Hiitte.  Reutlinger  Hiitte, 
270.  —  Excursions  from  St.  Anton.  Darmstadter  Hiitte. 
Konstanzer  Hiitte,  etc..  270-272.  —  Almejur-Joch.  Kaiser- 
Joch.  Kappler-Joch,272.  —  Riffler.  AnsbacherHutte,273. 

47.  From  Bregenz  to  tbe  Schrocken.  The  Bregenzer  Wald    274 

From  Lingenau  via  Hittisau  to  Oberstaufen  or  Oberstdorf. 

274.  —  Excursions  from  Egg.  Winterstaude.  The  Bezegg, 

275.  —  Hochalpele.  tjchnepfegg.  Mdrzelspitze.  Canis- 
fluh.  From  Au  to  Rankweil  via  Damiila.  Mittagspitze. 
Excursions  from  the  Schrocken.  Widderstein,  Kinzel- 
spitze,  etc.  From  the  Schrocken  to  Oberstdorf  by  the 
Gentschel-Joch.  From  the  Schrocken  to  the  Arlberg,  277. 

48.  From  Reutte  to  the  Arlberg  through  the  Lechtal  .  .  .    27<S 

From  Weissenbach  through  the  Rotlech-Tal  to  Nasse- 
reit.  Thaneller,  278. — Namloser  Wetterspitze.  Hahntenn- 
Joch.  Hanauer  Hiitte,  279.  —  Lichtspitze.  Gramais-Tal. 
Gufelgras- Joch.  Uhde-Bernays- Weg.  Hermann -von- 
Karth  -  Hiitte,  280.  —  Memminger  Hiitte.  Seescharte. 
Spiehler-Weg  to  the  Augsburger  Hiitte.  Grossberg-Joch. 
Alperschon-Joch.  Flarsch-Joch.  Wetterspitze.  Simms- 
liiitte,  281.  —  Kaiser-Tal.  From  Lech  via  the  Formarin- 
See  to  Dalaas  and  to  the  Walser-Tal.  Rotewandspitze, 
282.  —  From  Lech  to  Klosterle  via  the  SpuUer-See.  Schaf- 
berg.     Flexensattel.     Excursions  from  Ziirs,  283. 

49.  The  Montafon  and  Paznaun  Valleys 283 

Excursions  from  Schruns.  Tschagguns.  Vandans.  Bar- 
tholomaberg.  Silber-Tal.  Monteneu.  Itonskopf.  Lobspitze. 
Mittagspitze.  Schwarzhorn.  Drusenfluli.  Drei  Tiirme. 
Wormser  Hiitte.  Kreuzjoch.  Ilochjoch.  Madererspitze, 
284,  285.  —  Sulzfluh.  to  the  Liiner- See  through  the 
Rellstal  or  the  Gauer-Tal.  Liudauer  Hiitte.  Ofenpass. 
Alp  Verajochl,  286.  —  Passes  to  the  Pratigau  (Schweizer 
Tor,  Drusen-Tor,  Gruben  Pass,  Plasseggen-Joch).  To  St. 
Anton  through  the  Silber-Tal.  The  Gargellen-Tal.  Rot- 
biihelspitze.  Madrishorn,  287.  —  Madrisa.  Heimspitze. 
Excursions  from  Gaschurn.  Tiibinger  Hiitte.  Platten- 
spitze.  Hochmaderer.  Versailspitze.  Schafbodenberg. 
Madererspitze.  By  the  Gaschurner  Winter-Jochl  to  St. 
Anton.  Vallula,288.  —  Zeinis-.loch.  Bielerhijhe.  Madlener- 
Haus.  Saarbriicker  Hiitte,  289.  —  Wiesbadener  Hiitte. 
Hohes  Had.  Piz  Buin.  Vermunt  Pass.  To  Klosters  over 
theFnorcla  del  Confin.  Tiroler  Scharte,  etc.,  290.— Jamtal- 
Hiitte.  FutscholPass.  Urezazs-Joch.  Jamjoch.  Vesulspitze. 


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54. 


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303 


Biirkelkopf,  291.  —  From  Ischgl  to  Stuben  over  the 
Zebles-Joch.  Heidelberger  Hutte.  Fimber  Pass,  292.  — 
Kappler-Joch.  Petziner  Spitze.  Ascher  Hiitte.  Rot- 
pleisskopf.    Furgljoch.    Furgler.     Hexenkopf,  293. 

From  Innsbruck  to  Fianzensfeste  by  the  Brenner  .  . 
Maria-Waldrast.  Serlesspitze.  Blaser.  Mieselkopf.  Noss- 
lacher  Joch.  Bendelstein,  295.  —  The  Gschnitztal.  Natur- 
freunde-Hau.«.  Bremer  Hiitte.  Pllerscher  Pinkel.  Tri- 
bulaun,  296.  —  Schmirner  Tal.  Valser  Tal.  Geraer 
Hiitte.  Obernberg-Tal,  297.  —  Kreuzjoch.  Padaunerkogel. 
Wolfendorn.  Kraxentrager.  Landsbuter  Hiitte,  298.  — 
Schliissel- Jocb.  Excursions  from  Gossensass,  299.  — 
Amthorspitze.  Landsbuter  Weg.  Rosskopf.  Pflerschtal. 
Tribulaun.  Magdeburger  Hiitte,  300.  —  Elles-Joch.  Mag- 
deburger  Scharte,  301.  —  Excursions  from  Sterzing.  Ross- 
kopf. Telfer  Weisse,  etc.,  SOI,  302.  —  From  Mauls  to 
the  Brixener  Hiitte.     Jakobspitze.     Tagewaldhorn,  302. 

ITie  Stubai-Tal 

Saile,  3  3.  —  Serlesspitze.  Hohe  Burgstall.  Stark enburger 
Hiitte,3(>i.  — Pinniser  Joch.  Habicht.  Oberberg-Tal.  Franz 
Senn-Hiitte.  Schwarzenberg-Joch.  Brunnenkogel-Scharte. 
Holltal- Scharte,  303.  —  Pfandler  Alp.  Fafheson-Tal. 
Ruderhofspitze.  Lauterer-Seejoch.  Tranljoch.  Langen- 
Tal.  Numberger  Hiitte.  Wilde  Freiger.  Ostlicher  Feuer- 
stein,  306.  —  Simming- Jochl.  Niimberger  Scharte. 
Pflerscher  Hochjoch.  Rote-Grat-Scharte.  Weite  Scharte. 
Freiger-Scharte.  etc.  Sulzenau.  PfaflFen-Nieder.  Mutter- 
berger  Joch,  307.  —  Dresdner  Hutte.  Eggessen-Grat. 
Zuckerhiitl.  Bildstockl-Joch.  Isidor-Nieder.  .Schaufel- 
spitze,  307.  308. 

The  Ridnaun-Tal 

Gilfenklamm.  Mareiter  Stein.  Hohe  Ferse.  Wetterspitze, 
309.  —  Uebeltal  Glacier.  Grohmann-Hiitte.  Egetjoch. 
Schwarzseespitze.  Teplitzer  Hiitte.  Kaiserin-Elisabeth- 
Hau3, 310.  —  Over  the  Schneeberg  to  the  Passeier,  312,  813. 

From  Innsbruck  to  Landeck 

Adolf- Pichler-Hiitte.  Kalkkcigel,  313.  —  Martinswand. 
Solstein.  Neuburger  Hutte.  Hochmunde,  314.  —  Peter 
Anich  Hut.  Stamser  Alp,  315.  —  Excursions  from  Imst. 
Starkenberg.  Tschirt;ant.  Muttekopf.  Platteinkopf. 
Laaggers.  Grabberg  317.  —  Aelpleskopf,  316.  —  Excur- 
sions from  Landeck.  Lotzer-Klamm.  Stanz.  Thial- 
spitze.  Venetberg.  Augsbnrger  Hiitte.  Parseierspitze. 
Gafschkopf,  318. 

The  Sellrain-Tal 

Excursions  from  Gries  and  St.  Sigmund.  Gleiersch-Tal, 
319.  Excursions  frtm  Kuhtai.  Finstertal-Scharte.  Uieder- 
reich- Scharte.  319.  —  Lisenser-Tal.  Excursions  from 
Praxmar.  Wesifalen-Hau.s.  Fernerkogel.  Sebleskrgel. 
Brunnenkogel.    Winnebach-Jrcb.    Langentaler  Joch,  320. 

The  Oetztal 

Pipurger  See.  Auer  Klamm.  Wetterkreuzkogel.  Acher- 
kogel,  321.  —  Stuiben  Fall.  Feiler.  Wildgrat.  etc.,  322.  — 
TheSulztal.  Gamskogel  Winnebachsee-Hiitte.  Amberger 
Hutte.  Schrankogel,  323.  —  Daunjoch.  Otterkar  Jochl. 
Breitlehner  Jochl,  324.  —  Brunnenkogel.  Hildesheimer 
Hiitte.  ><oderkogel,  326. —Breslauer  Hiitte.  Wildspitze. 
Vernagt-Hutte,326.  —  BrandenburgerHaus.  GrosseRamol- 
kogel,   327.    —   Taufkar-Joch.     Sexten-Joch.     Taschach- 


309 


313 


319 


321 


214    IJJ.RoxUedO.  KUFSTEIN. 


Joch.  Tiefenhach-Joch.  Seiter-Jiichl.  Ocpatsch-.Toch. 
Kesselwand- Joch.  Sammoar-Hiitte,  328.  —  Kreuzspitzc. 
Schalfkogel.  Similaun.  'Niederjoch,  329.  —  Gross-Vernagt 
Glacier.  Hochjoch.  Weis-skugel.  Langtanfcrer  Joch. 
Steinschlag-Joch,  330.  —  Oberettes-Joch.  Ta.=chel-.Toch. 
Mastaun-Joch.  Pfossen-Tal.  Eisjochl,  331.  —  Niederjochl. 
Excursions  from  Gurgl.  Gurgler  Glacier.  Karlsruher 
Hiitte.  Gaisberg  Glacier.  Hohe  Mutt.  Hangerer.  Schalf- 
kogel, etc.,  332,  333.  —  From  Gurgl  to  Vent  over  the 
Ramol-Joch.  Passes  from  Gurgl  to  the  Passeier  and  to  the 
Schnalser  Tal.  Rotmoos-.Toch.  Langtaler  Joch,  333.  — 
Gurgler  Eisjoch,  33i. 

50.    The  Pitztal 334 

Piller-Hohe.  Venetberg.  Rofclcwand,  334.  —  Wallfahrt- 
Jochl.  P^xcursions  frona  Plangeross.  Kaunergrat-Hiitte.  Ma- 
datsch-Joch.  Verpeil-Joch.  HoheGeige.  Puikogel.  Wei«.«!- 
maurach-Joch.  Braunschwciger  Hiitte.  Mittagskogel,  335. 
—  Hintere  Brunnenkogel.  Rechte  and  Liuke  Ferner- 
kogel.  Kaarleskogel.  Polleskcgel.  Wildspitze.  Pit/tjilcr- 
Jiichl.  Polles-Joch.  Taschacb-IIaus.  Riflfelsee.  Oelgruben- 
Joch,  336.  —  Wurmtaler  Joch.  Watze  -  Joch.  Rostiz- 
Joch,  337. 
57.  From  Landeck  to  Spondiiiig  (Trafoi,  Meraii)  ....  337 
Obladis.  Schonjochl,  337.  —  The  Kaunser-Tal.  Vcrpo.il- 
Hiitte.  Gepatsch-Haus.  Kauhekopf-Hiitte.  Vordere  and 
Hintere  Oelgrubenspitze,  33S.  —  Weissseespitze.  Glock- 
turm. Passes  to  the  Pitztal.  the  Oetztal.  the  Langtauferer 
Tal,  and  the  Radurschel-Tal.  Serfaus,  339.  —  Radurschel- 
Tal,  3i0.  —  Piz  Lat.  Schmal/kopf.  Langtauferer  Tal. 
j  Weisskugel-Hiitte.     Weissktigel.     Weissseespitze.     Frei- 

I  brunnerspitze.  Schafkopf.  Dan/ebell,  841,  342.  — Spitzige 

Lun,  342.  —  Schlinig-Tal.     Pforzheiraer  Hutte.     G-lurns. 
'  From  Mais  to  the  Miiuster-Tal,  3)3.  —  Matscher-Tal,  344. 

i  58.    The  Passeier-Tal 345 

I  To  Sterzing  over  the   Jaufen,   335.  —   Zwickauer  Hiitte. 

Stettiner   Hiitte,  346.   —  Stieber  Falls.     Essener   Hiitte, 

'  347.  —  To  Gurgl   over  the  VerAvall-Joch.     Granatkogel- 

'  Scharte.  HoheFirst.  To  Solden  over  the  Timmel-Joch,  348. 


40.  Kufstein  and  Environs. 

The  Railway  Station  (see  p.  83;  Restaurant;  Austrian  and  Bavarian 
cnstom-honse  examination)  is  on  the  left  b;ink  of  the  Inn,  2  min.  from 
the  bridge. 

Hotels.  *H6t.  Eggek,  in  the  upper  Stadt-Plat/,  with  terrace,  J 30  beds 
at  2-5,  B.  1.25,  pens.  7-10  A'.;  •Aurachek,  80  beds  at  1.60.-5,  pen.«. 
6-10 /T.;  'Dbei  Konige,  56  beds  at  1.80.  pens.  6-8.60  K.;  *Post,  on  the 
Inn,  with  terrace,  60  beds  at  15')  6,  B.  1,  pens,  b-1  K.  ;  Stebn  ;  Neu- 
wirt;  Hirsch;  ZcbGrafin;  Zum  Waldl;  Buchauer,  with  garden,  26  beds 
at  1.40-2.60  a:.,  well  spoken  of.  —  On  the  left  bank,  near  the  ."tation : 
'Hotel  Gisela,  60  beds  at  1.60-5  K.;  Tkaube,  30  beds  at  1-3  K.  — 
Zellerburg  (I/4  hr.)  and  Edschlossl  (1/2  hr.),  sec  p.  215. 

Carriage  per  1/2  day  8  A'.,  with  two  horses  14  K.  —  Money  Changers  & 
Goods  Agents,  Reel  <<•  Co.  —  Photographic  Materials  at  A.  Karg''s.  — 
Guides:  Michael  Kaindl.,  K.  Schreier,  Joh  dMd.  Jos.  Schwoighofei\  Franz  Sloger., 
and  Joh.  Tavernaro.  —  Strangers'  Enquiry  Office  in  the  Rathaus. 

Kufstein  (1685'),  a  small  town  with  5000  iiihab.,  is  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort  for  the  sake  of  its  beautiful  environs.  An  inter- 


■SI  Joluinji 


KUFSTEIN.  ///.  Route  40.    215 

esting  visit  may  be  paid  to  the  deserted  foTtress  of  Geroldieck  (1990'), 
the  only  frontier-fortress  retained  by  the  Bavarians  at  the  end  of  the 
campaign  of  1809,  and  delivered  up  to  Austria  in  1814.  It  lies  on 
a  steep  rock  above  the  town  (adm.  20h.).  In  the  barracks  is  the 
Museum  of  the  Historical  Society  (open  9-6,  adm.  20  h.).  Fine  view 
from  the  Kalvarienberg ,  1  M.  from  the  railway-station,  on  the  E. 
side  of  the  town.  In  the  cemetery  is  the  tomb  of  Friedrich  Lht 
(d.  1&461,  the  political  economist,  to  whom  a  monument,  by 
Pfretzschner,  was  erected  in  the  Hoerfarter  Promenade  to  the  E.  of 
the  cemetery  in  1906.  About  t/3  M.  above  the  cemetery,  at  the 
month  of  the  romantic  Kiengraben^  are  the  baths  of  Kienbergklamm, 
with  shady  promenades  (pens,  from  5  AT.). 

Environs.  On  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn,  '/<  M.  from  the  station,  is  the 
II6tel  Zellerburg  fwell  spoken  ufj,  at  the  foot  of  the  wooded  Zeller-Rain 
(1945';  shady  walks  and  pretty  views).  —  Crossing  the  railway  at  the 
station  we  may  proceed,  past  Zell  (Birnberg)  and  the  swimming-baths  (well 
fitted  up),  to  the  ( V2  hr.)  Pens.  Ed-Schldttl  (pens.  6-7  K.}.  Thence  we  may 
ascend  in  20  min.  to  the  little  Pfrillen-See  (2(00'^  swimming-bath)  and 
(20  min.  farther  on,  to  the  N.)  to  the  Lang- See  (2'  60"),  whence  we  may 
return  by  the  Tiersee  road  (to  Kufstein  i?  hr.).  Or  we  may  proceed  from 
the  Lang -See  through  wood  to  the  (25  min.)  Hecht-See  (see  below).  — 
Another  walk  follows  the  highroad  along  the  Inn  to  (Ve  hr.)  the  Klaute 
(p.  88;  inn),  near  the  Otho  Chapel.  —  The  'Tierberg  (2465';  1  hr.)  may 
be  ascended  by  a  carriage-road  via  Zell  (see  above),  passing  the  villas  of 
Hohen-Stafng ;  from  the  (V2  hr.)  Ed-Scfildssl  (see  above)  by  a  marked  path 
in  V«  ^-i  or  by  a  shady  path  diverging  to  the  left  below  the  station,  past 
the  upper  Tierb'erg  Farm.  Beautiful  view  from  the  tower  on  the  top,  which 
dates  from  the  11th  cent,  (key  from  the  'hermit').  A  forest-path  descends 
hence  i.n  the  N.  to  (25  min.)  the  Hecht-See  (ITCKy),  embosomed  in  wood,  and 
affording  an  admirable  view  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge  from  its  W.  bank  (best 
light  in  the  evening).  From  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  we  descend  to  the 
Otho  Chapel  and  the  (25  min.)  Klaute  (see  above).  —  Ticrsee-Tal,  Landl, 
and  Bayrisch-Zell.  see  pp.  85,  84  (one-horse  carr.  from  Kufstein  to  Urspring 
24  K.).  A  partly  new  path  leads  from  Knfstein  in  3-3'/-'  hrs.  to  the  top 
of  the  =Pendling  (5135';  2'/2  hrs.  from  Vorder-Tiersee,  p.  85). 

A  pretty  walk  from  Bad  Kieubergklamm  follows  the  Hoerfarter 
Promenade  along  the  slope  of  the  Duxerkiipfl  to  the  (1  hr.)  Dickicht 
Chapel  (2300").  in  the  Kaiser  Tal,  opposite  the  GeisUnchmiede-Wand.  Short 
of  the  chapel  a  fatiguing  path  diverges  on  the  left  for  the  ('/«  hr.)  Veiten- 
hof.  —  The  Duxerkdpfl  (2415';  V4-I  br),  with  fine  view  of  the  Inn  Valley, 
Kaiser-Gebirge,  etc.,  is  ascended  either  by  a  new  road  ascending  to  the 
right,  bfehind  the  cemetery,  to  ('/z  hr.)  Vorderdux  (good  inn),  1/4  hr.  from 
the  top.  or  by  a  footpath,  to  the  right,  from  Bad  Kieubergklamm  (the 
route  via  the  Hochteand  is  preferable  for  those  free  from  dizginess).  — 
The  Brenten-Joch  (4140*;  21/2  hrs.;  ea^y  and  attractive)  is  ascended  by  a 
marked  path  via  the  Duxerkopfl  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Duxer  Alpl  and  the  saddle, 
whence  we  mount  the  green  summit  to  the  right  (rfmts.  at  the  forester's, 
2  min.  below  the  top).  It  is  preferable  to  ascend  from  the  saddle  to  the 
left  to  the  (V4  hr.,  or  3  hrs.  from  Kufstein)  *Brandkogel,  or  Gamskogel 
(4760'),  which  affords  a  splendid  survey  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge  and  the  Inntal. 
Descent  via  the  Bettlertteig  to  (3'/2  hrs.)  Hinter-Barenbad  (p.  216),  rather 
trying  (guide  desirable);  or,  better,  to  the  Gaithach-Tal  on  the  S.,  thence 
up  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kaindl-Hiitte,  finely  situated  on  the  Steinberg  Alp  (4325'; 
inn),  at  the  foot  of  the  SchelTauer,  and  via  the  Waller  Alp  to  (IV2  hr.)  the 
Hintersteiner  See  (marked  path;  guide,  not  indispensable  for  experts,  ^  K.) 

*Eai8er-Tal  (3-3V2  ^rs.  to  Hinter-Barenbad;  marked  path; 
guide  4^.,  unnecessary).  A  road  and  a  shorter  meadow -path 
(guide-boardsj  lead  to  the  right  to  the  ( 1 V4  M.)  Sparchen-Miihle,  with 


216   III.  It.  40.  -  Map,  p.  2/5.     KUFSTEIN.   Hinter-Bdrenbad. 

the  Kufstein  electric  power  works,  at  the  narrow  mouth  of  the 
valley.  We  ascend  the  path  beyond  the  bridge,  just  behind  the 
mill,  and  the  steps  to  the  right  by  the  cross ^  25  min.,  a  bench 
affording  a  charming  view  of  the  Inn  Valley  up  to  the  Stubai 
glaciers.  Thence  by  a  good  path,  high  above  the  valley,  passing  the 
six  'Kaiserhofe',  the  (1/4  hr.)  third  of  which  {Veitenhof,  2325')  is 
a  good  inn,  whence  a  marked  path  leads  to  the  left  to  the  (20  min.) 
Teufelskanzel  (2635';  view).  —  10  min.  Guide-post  pointing  (to 
the  left)  to  the  Vorder-Kaiserfelden-Haus  (p. 217);  10  min.  Pfandl- 
/io/'(2865';  inn);  1/2  hr.  Hinter- Kaiserhof  (2875').  Two  paths  lead 
hence  to  Hinter-Barenbad.  The  usual  route,  a  good  bridle-path, 
descends  through  wood  to  the  right  to  the  Vordere  Trifiklause 
(24S0')  in  the  Kaiser-TaL  crosses  the  Bdrenbach,  proceeds  through 
the  Bdrenbader  KLause  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Sparchenbach,  and 
finally  reaches  the  (1 1/4  hr.)  Anton  Karg-Haus.  The  other  path  (red 
and  white  way-marks),  with  better  views  but  1/2  hr.  longer,  ascends 
steeply  to  the  left  and  then  leads  up  and  down  hill  (little  shade) 
via  the  Boden  Alp,  the  Hochleiten  Alp,  the  Bdren-Tal,  and  the 
Ldngeck,  to  the  jrrandly  situated  Hinter-Barenbad  with  the  Anton 
Karg-Haus  (2725';  *Inn,  92  beds  at  2-2.50^.),  a  meteorological 
station. 

Excursions  (guide,  Michael  Gschwendtner).  A  bridle-path  ascends  from 
Hinter-Barenbad  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Stripsenjoch  (5185'),  with  the  Stripsenjoch- 
Haus  of  the  local  Alpine  Club  (Inn  in  summer,  38  beds  at  1.50-2.50  K. 
and  20  mattre,'se>i ;  telenLone;  fine  vievr),  between  the  Totenkirchl  ^7195'; 
ascent  very  difficult,  guide  2i  A'.),  on  the  right,  and  the  Stripsenkopf.  The 
Stripsenkopf  (6035'J,  ascended  hence  in  3,4  hr.  (marked  path;  guide  6  .K"., 
not  indispensable),  commands  an  excellent  survey  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge. 
From  the  Stripsen-Joch  to  the  Oriesner  Alp,  see  below;  via  Tristecken  to 
the  top  of  the  Feldberg^  see  p.  217;  to  Vorder-Kaiserfelden.,  see  p.  217.  —  An 
interesting  but  difficult  ascent  is  that  of  the  '-^EUmauer  Haltspitze  (7690'), 
the  highest  summit  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge,  which  may  be  accomplished 
from  Hinter-Barenbad  in  4V2-5  hrs.  (guide  12  K.),  via  the' Scharlinger  Boden, 
the  Bote  Rinn  Srharte,  and  the  Achselrinne  (comp.  p.  226).  On  the  top  are  a 
shelter-hut  and  an  iron  cross  10'  high.  Descent  (steep;  wire-rope)  from 
the  Rote  Rinn-Scharte  to  the  S.E.  via  the  Gamsdnger  to  the  Orullen  HUtte 
(p.  220;  guide,  14  A").  —  Ascent  of  the  Sonneck  (7410'),  a  splendid  point 
of  view  ,  from  Hinter-Barenbad  via  the  Jdgereck  and  through  the  Gams- 
kar  in  41/2  hrs.  (guide  9,  to  Barnstatt  12  K.),  fatiguing.  Descent  by  the 
Wiesberg  and  the  Eaiter-Hochalp  to  (3  hrs.)  Barnstatt  (p.  217),  steep  at  first 
(wire-rope). 

Fbom  Hintek-Barenbad.  to  St.  Jobann  in  Tirol,  71/2  hrs.,  a  fine  route 
(guide  li,  to  the  Griesner  Alp  6  K.,  not  indispensable).  The  path  over  the 
(2  hrs.)  Stripsen-Joch  (see  above)  descends  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Griesner  Alp 
(2950';  inn)  in  the  Kaiserharh-Tal.  This  is  a  good  starting-point  for  the 
ascents  of  the  Akerlspitze  (7650';  guide  iSK.),  Ldrcheck  (6970' :  13  K.),  Goinger 
Haltspitzen  (72C0'  and  73(J0';  9  and  11  A".),  and  Predigtsiuhl  (6890';  very  diffi- 
cult, guide  50-70  A.),  as  well  as  for  the  passes  leading  over  the  Kleine  Tori 
(6920')  or  the  EUmauer  Tor  (6825')  to  the  Gaudeamus  or  Grutten-Hiitte 
(p.  22ij;  guide  8  A.).  An  enjoyable  circular  tour  (way-marks  defective), 
with  splendid  rocky  scenery,  leads  via  the  Kleine  and  Groste  Griesner  Tor 
to  the  Oriesnerkar  (guide  6  A'.).  —  From  the  Griesner  Alp  a  route  leads  to 
(IV4  hr.)  Griesenau,  where  we  mav  take  either  the  road  to  the  left  leading 
to  Schwendt  and  (2«/2  hrs.)  K6ssen'{p.  218),  or  that  to  the  right  to  Oasteig 
(p.  76)  and  (2  hrs.)  St.  Johann  (p.  218). 


HintersteinerSee.     KUFSTEIN.     Map,  p.  215. -II.  R.40.    217 

From  Hintsb-Babenbad  to  the  GRUTTEy-HuTTE  over  the  Eop/ldrl  (6725'), 
4  hrs.  (good  marked  path;  guide,  10  /ST.,  not  necessary  for  experts),  interest- 
ing btit  laborious  The  ascent  of  the  Ellmauer  Halt  (p.  216)  may  be 
combined  with  this  route  in  2  hrs.  more.  The  route  via  the  Hote  Rinn- 
Scharte  (6825)  and  the  'Joseph  Egger-Steig',  from  the  Stripsen-Jich  via  the 
Steinerne  Rinne  and  the  Ellmauer  Tor  (p.  226),  are  more  diflicult.  —  From 
Hinteb-Baresbad  TO  THE  HiNTEKSTEiN  Lake,  4V2  hrs.  (guide  9  K.).  We 
follow  the  Bettler-Steig  (way-marks,  but  guide  useful,  S  E.)  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Eaindl-Hiilte  (p.  215),  and  descend  thence  via  the  Waller  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
lake  (see  below).  —  From  Hinter-Barexbad  to  the  Walchsee,  4'/2-5  hrs. 
(guide,  10  E..  not  indispensable)  A  marked  path  leads  via  the  Ldngeck 
(p.  216)  and  the  (2  hrs.)  saddle  (4685')  between  the  Stripsenkopf  and  the 
Kopanzen  to  the  (V4  hr)  Feld  Alp  (442U') ,  wjience  the  Feldberg  (5950'; 
fine  view)  is  ascended  in  IV2  hr.  (from  the  Stripsenkopf  to  the  Feldberg 
via  Tristecken  IV2  hr  ,  interesting  for  experts).  The  descent  may  be  made 
via  the  Hcheiben'tichlbei'g  to  Grie<enau  or  .Schwendt  (p.  216).  —  Descent  from 
the  Feld  Alp  through  the  Habersauer  Tal  to  (21/4  hrs.)  Walchsee  (p.  218). 

About  5  mill,  beyond  the  Veitenhof  (p.  1{&)  a  path,  indicated  by 
red  marks,  leads  to  the  left  via  the  Rietz  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs. ;  3-372 ^rs. 
from  Kufstein  )  Vorder-Kaiserfelden-Haus  (4550';  *iTin,  24  beds  at 
2  K.80h.  and  15  mattresses  at  1  A'.),  commanding  a  beautiful  view. 

Excursions.  Naunspitze  (5355';  V*  ^'r-;  guide  unnecessary),  easy  and 
attractive.  —  The  "  Pyramidenspitze  (6560';  not  difficult;  guide  b  E. ; 
splendid  view),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Uintere  Eaiser,  is  ascended  via  the 
Hinter-Eaiserfelden  Alp  in  21/2-3  hrs.  (at  the  top  is  a  cross  21/  high).  An 
interesting  path  (red  marks;  guide  advisable,  9  £".)  leads  from  the  Naun- 
spitze across  the  plateau  of  the  Hintere  Kaiser  and  past  the  Einser  to  the 
Zicolfer^  on  the  E.  slope  of  which  it  joins  the  direct  ascent.  We  descend 
through  the  Vogelbad-Eamin  to  the  Vogelbad  (6105')  and  ascend  past  the 
Elfer  to  (2»/2  hrs  )  the  Pyramidenspitze.  —  A  direct  descent  leads  from  the 
Pyramid enspitze  (marked  path,  but  guide  advisable,  9  JT.)  to  (2V2-3  hrs.) 
Hinter-Barenbad  (p.  216).  From  Vorder-Kaiserfelden  to  Hinter-Bartnbad, 
2  hrs.  (marked  path;  guide  4  £".,  not  indL-^pensable) ;  to  the  Stripsen-Joch 
via  the  Hochalpe  (4605')  and  the  Ropamen  (5165'),  3V2-4  hrs.,  a  fatiguing 
route  (guide  6  E.)  commanding  fine  views. 

To  the  HiNTERSTEiN  Lake,  3hr5.,*an  attractive  route  (guide 
4  A'.,  needless).  A  path  (red  and  white  marks)  leads  to  the  S.  from 
Kufstein  via  Mittemdorf,  passes  beneath  the  wire-rope  railway  of 
the  cement-factory,  and  at  (1/2^1.)  a  finger-post  ascends  to  the  left 
through  wood,  passes  the  Locherer  Kaptllt  and  Egersbach,  crosses  the 
Gaisbach,  and  reaches  (1  hr.)  the  farms  oi  Eiberg  (2205';  Schmiedl- 
wirt).  We  then  follow  the  footpath  to  the  right  and  after  1/4  hr.  to 
the  left,  via  the  Steinerne  Stiege,  a  path  hewn  in  steps  in  the  face  of 
the  cliflf  (without  danger),  to  (3  4hr.)  Widauers  Inn  (plain),  1/2  M. 
from  the  W.  end  of  the  picturesque  *Hmter8teiiier  See  (2630'), 
which  mirrors  the  abrnpt  precipices  of  the  Vordere  Kaiser.  Bdrn- 
statt,  with  its  inn,  lies  84  hr.  farther  by  the  N.  bank  of  the  lake. 

Mountain-excursions  hence,  see  p.  226.  —  From  Barnstatt  via  Schefau 
to  Ellmau,  marked  path  in  2  hrs..  see  p.  226;  to  the  Gruten-Hiitte  (p.  226) 
4-4V2hrs.;  to  the  Kaindl-Hiitte  (p.  215)  3  hrs.  —  We  may  return  through 
the  Wdtsach-Tal  from  Eiberg  (see  above)  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Kufstein,  via  Egersbach 
and  Klemm  (Bayrischer  HoQ. 

From  Kufstein  to  Kosskn,  17  M.,  diligence  daily  in  41/4  hrs. 
(3  jr.);  carriage  12,  with  two  horses  21  K.  (light  railway  projected). 
The  road  (motor-cars  forbidden)  leads  from  the  Sparchen-  Muhle 


218    ///.  R.  -in.  — Map,  p.8S.     KOSSEN. 

(p.  215)  via  the  Schanze  Tnn  and  Oberndorf  to  (5  AT.)  Ebbs  (1550'; 
Oberwirt;  Post),  a  thriving  village  with  a  large  church.  [A  short- 
cut for  walkers,  diverging  to  the  right  short  of  Ebbs,  ascends  to  the 
right,  past  the  chapel  of  St.  Nikolaus  [iQW;  inn),  to  (li^hr.) 
Durchholzen  (see  below).]  About  l'/2M.  farther  on  our  road  is 
joined  by  that  from  Oberaudorf  (p.  87)  via  the  Zollhaus  and  Nie- 
dorndorf,  and  ascends  the  wooded  valley  of  the  Jennbach  via  (7  M.) 
Sebi  (good  inn),  (8  M.)  Primau  (Weinwirt),  and  (10  M.)  Durch- 
holzen (2245';  Blattl).  At  Sebi  a  route  ascending  to  the  Priental 
through  the  Stein  (p.  90)  diverges  on  the  left.  —  IIV2M.  Walch- 
868  (2190';  Post  or  Fischerwirt,  70  beds  at  1  -  1  ^.  40  h.,  Kramer- 
wirt,  36  beds,  both  good),  a  summer -resort  (bathing;  boating), 
prettily  situated  on  the  lake  of  that  name.  On  the  S.  rises  the 
Ilintere  Kaiser  (p.  216). 

Excursions  (guide,  Peter  Schtcaiger).  The  Brennkopf  (4425' ;  IV2-2  lirs.), 
to  the  N.,  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Tauern,  etc.  —  The  Winkel  Alp 
(3965'),  21/2  hrs.  to  the  S.,  via  Durchholzen  (see  belnw)  and  the  Grosspoiter 
Alp,  is  situated  in  the  imposing  Winkelkar,  between  the  clifTs  of  the  Ross- 
kai«er  and  Pyramidenspitze.  —  The  Geigelstein  (5930';  arduous  hut  attractive) 
is  reached  via  the  Baumgarten-Graben  in  31/2  4  hrs.;  see  p.  93.  —  TheHeu- 
berg,  or  Habberg  (5260'),  ascended  from  Durchholzen  (see  above)  via  the 
Grosspoiter  Alp  and  the  Jochl  in  4  hrs.  with  guide,  commands  a  magnifi- 
cent view  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge,  Loferer  Steinberge,  and  Tauern.  —  From 
Walchsee  to  Hinter-Barenbad  over  the  Feld  Alp  (5V2  hrs. ;  guide),  see  p.  217. 

The  road  crosses  the  Weissenbach  twice  beyond  Kranzach,  and 
passes  th(!  Kapelle  Inn  (pens.  6  K.;  good). 

17  M.  Kossen  (1930';  *Neue  Post,  bed  1  K.  ,•  Erzherzog  Jtainer; 
BarUn;  Metzgerwirt;  Auwiri) ,  a  summer -resort  (1700  inhab.), 
prettily  situated  in  the  broad  valley  of  the  Grosse  Ache.  The  best 
view  of  the  valley  is  obtained  from  (5  min.)  the  Schlechter-  Hohe 
and  (12  min.)  the  Kalvarhnberg  (S.W.  the  Kaiser-Gebirge). 

ExouRsioxs.  To  Rett  im  Winkel,  41/2  M..  carriage -road,  see  p.  93. 
To  the  (13/4  hr.)  Tauben-See  and  (21/2  hra.)  Afoser-Alpe.  see  p.  93.  —  The 
Eggen-Alm  and  Fellhorn  (4  hrs.),  rather  arduous,  see  p.  93.  The  easy  and 
attractive  ascent  of  the  Unterberghorn  (5805')  may  be  made  in  3  hrs.,  via 
the  Vnterberg  Alp  (red  marks).  —  Through  Pass  Klobemtein  to  Schleching, 
see  p.  93.  —  A  road  leads  to  the  S.  throngb  the  monotonous  Kossener  Tal., 
between  the  Unterberghorn  on  the  right  and  the  Fellhorn  on  the  left,  to 
(7>/2  M.)  Erpfendorf  (p.  227).  A  pleasanter  route  is  the  rather  longer  road 
via  Schwendt  (2285';  inn)  through  the  Kohlntal,  passing  the  Hohenkendl  Inn, 
to  (2V2  hrs  )  Griesenau,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Kaiserbach-Tcd  (thence  to  the 
Griesner  \\m  and  over  the  Stripsen-Jnch  to  Kufstein.  see  p.  216),  and  via 
Gasteig  (Todwirt;  Vorderjager;  *Mitterjager),  with  a  beautiful  view  of  the 
Loferer  Steinberge,  to  (IV4  hr.)  St.  Johann  (p.  227). 

41.  From  Kuf stein  to  Innsbruck. 

4572  M.  Southern  Railway  ;  express  in  1  hr.  12-1  hr.  26  min.  (fares  8^^.20, 
6  K.  10  h,  4  K.),  ordinary  trains  in  2  hrs.  5-2  hrs.  18  min.  (fares  6  K.  30, 
4  K.  70,  2  K.  10  /».). 

Kufitein  (1585'),  see  p.  214.  The  railway  ascends  the  left  bank 
of  the  Inn.  —  41/2  M.  Langkampfen  (1805';  Griiner  Baum),  at  the 
foot  of  the  Penciling  (p.  215). 


BRIXLEGG.      Maps,pp.228,78.—  IIl.E.-il.   219 

A  road  leads  fruin  Laniikimpftn -via  Nteder- Breifenbach  to  (3  M.)  Maria- 
stein  (ISOC;  two  inns),  a  pilgrimage-resort,  with  an  old  chateau  including  a 
tower  containing  three  chapels,  one  above  another.  Thence  we  may  pro- 
ceed on  foot  over  the  Angerberg  to  (3/4  hr.)  Angath  (IGiCK;  two  inns)  and 
cross  the  Inn  to  (I/2  hr.)  Wdrgl;  or  follow  the  ridge  of  the  Angerberg  to 
the  S.W.  to  (IV2  hr.)  Klein-Soil  (1950';  inn  5  good  view),  descend  via  Bveiten- 
bach  (1683')  and  cross  the  Inn  to  ('/z  br.)  Kundl  (see  below). 

The  railway  now  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Inn.  To  the 
left,  near  (0  M.)  Kirchbichl  (1716';  *Oberreiter,  R.  1.20-2  A'.; 
Post,  n.  1.40-1.60  A'.;  Bahnhof),  a  village  of  3000  inhabitants,  is 
the  Perlmoos  Cement  Factory. 

A  road  leads  hence  to  the  E.  to  (2'/4  31.)  Hftring  (2130';  Neutcirt;  All- 
tnrt),  with  the  Fvanziszi  -  Bad  (sulphur-spring;  water  102'  Fahr. ;  pens. 
5-6  JS:.).  The  attractive  ascent  of  the  Jufinger  Jochl  (Pai^selberg ;  3?80)  from 
this  point  takes  2  hrs.  That  of  the  Kleine  Bolf  (SISC;  3  hrs.),  a  line 
point  of  view  (p.  226),  is  more  fatiguing. 

The  train  now  crosses  the  Brixentaler  Ache. 

8V2M.  Worgl  (1680';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Hot.  Bahnhof,  34 beds 
at  1.60-2  K.').,  the  junction  of  the  Austrian  State  Railway  (R.  43). 
The  village  (167;'/;  NeuePost;  ALte  Post;  Rose;  Lamm),  with  1800 
inhabitants,  lies  1/2  ^-  *"  ^^^  S.  About  1  M.  from  the  station  is 
the  small  Bad  Eisensteln  (15  beds  at  1.50-3,  pens.  4-7  A'.),  with 
chalybeate  springs.  —  Ascent  of  the  *Hohe  Salf^e.  see  p.  228;  road 
to  St.  Johann  via  Ellmau,  see  pp.  226.  226. 

To  the  left  beyond  (I2V2  xM. )  Kundl  (1735';  Brauhaus),  on  the 
highroad,  is  the  church  of  St.  Leonhard,  said  to  have  been  founded 
by  Emp.  Henry  II.  in  1019.  On  the  N.  side  of  the  broad  Inntal 
extends  the  long  Brandenberger  Joch  (p.  220).  —  17 V2  M.  Katten- 
berg  (1685';  Post;  Kramerhrdu ;  Ledererbrdu,  well  spoken  of;  Plalz- 
brdu ;  Adler;  Krone;  Rait.  Restaurant)  is  a  quaint  little  town  (750 
inhab.)  with  a  picturesque  ruined  castle,  beneath  which  we  thread 
a  tunnel. 

18  M.  Brixlegg  (1770';  *Brixlegger  Hof;  Herrenhaus;  Juden- 
wirt;  Wolf;  Gratlspitz;  Schreyer ;  Siegxcart),  a  large  village  (1200 
inhab.)  at  the  confluence  of  the  Alpbach  and  the  Inn,  is  a  favourite 
summer-resort.  Patriotic  plays  are  performed  here  in  summer,  and 
Passion  plays  every  ten  years. 

Excursions  (guide,  /.  G.  Horhager  of  Kramsach).  The  MariahUf- 
Kapelle.  20  min.  N.E.  of  Brixlegg  (ascent  to  the  right  from  the  Rattenberg 
road),  affords  a  charming  view.  —  About  1/2  M.  to  the  S.E.  are  the  mineral 
baths  of  Mehrn.  —  The  chateau  of  Matzen  (Herr  W.  Bailie -Grohmann), 
'/*  M.  to  the  S.W.,  is  open  on  week-days  3-5.  on  San.  10-12  (adm.  i  K., 
for  charitable  purposes).  —  To  (1  M. ;  1/2  M.  from  Rattenberg)  Kramsach 
(1705';  'Geiger  zum  Olashaus,  pens.  5-6^.;  Luchnerwirt;  Eiche),  a  summer- 
resort  (1650  inhab.),  prettily  situated  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Brandenberger  Ache,  with  glass  works  and  a  large  timber- 
boom.  On  the  left  bank  of  the  Ache  is  Ac?ienrain  (Gappenwirt,  with 
garden,  well  spoken  of),  with  a  chateau  of  Count  Taxis  and  a  brass- 
foundrv.  In  the  Achen-Tal,  '/«  br.  farther  on,  is  the  convent  of  Mariatal 
(1758';  ^Mariatal  Inn.  24  beds  at  1.20-1.60,  pens.  6  A'.).  A  marked  path 
ascends  hence  to  the  right  fN.E.),  pas.«ing  the  Buchsee  and  Krumnuee 
(with  baths,  30  ft.),  to  the  (V2  hr.)  pretty  blue  Reintaler  See  (1820'),  at  the 
base  of  the  Brandenberger  Jocb  (p.  220).  Still  farther  up  (3/4  hr.),  em- 
bosomed in  wood,  is  the  small  Berglsteiner  See  (fine  view  of  the  Inn  valley 


220    HI.  R.  41.- Map, p.78.     JENBACH.  From  Kufatein 

from  the  hill,  2510',  1/2  M.  from  the  E.  end  of  the  lake).  —  To  Strass 
(p.  234),  at  the  moulh  of  the  Zillertal,  I'/a  hr.  The  road  leads  past  the 
chateau  of  Matzen  (p.  219)  and  the  castle  of  Lichtwer.,  and  proceeds  via 
St.  Oertraudi  (ruins  of  Kropfsherg  on  the  right)  to  the  Inn  zum  Klihlen 
Keller,    where   it  crosses   the  Ziller   (fine  view  to  the  left  up  the  valley). 

—  A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  (Vz  hr.)  Keith  (2155';  Stocker]., 
and  (2  hrs.)  the  top  of  the  Reitherkogel  (4387';  guide  4  K.).  The  summit 
is  overgrown  with  trees  but  affords  a  few  pretty  peeps.  —  Through  the 
Alpbach-Tal  via  Reith  to  (2V2  hrs.)  the  prettily-situated  village  of  Alp- 
bach  (32(X)';  Knollenwirt,  or  Post,  12  beds,  moderate),  at  the  foot  of  the 
Gratlspitze.  Passes  lead  hence  to  (2  hrs.)  Wildschonau,  (3  hrs.)  Fiigen  in 
in  the  Zillertal  (p.  234),  and  (3  hrs.)  the  Mar/.engrund  (p.  234).  The 
'  Galtenberg  (7955'),  commanding  a  splendid  view,  is  easily  ascended 
hence  via  the  Greil  and  Formkeil  Alps  in  41/2  hrs.  •,  the  descent  may  be 
made  on  the  S.  side  via  the  Mdrzengrund  to  Slumm  in  the  Zillertal  (p.  234).  — 
Gratlspitze  (6215'),  by  a  marked  path  from  Brixlegg  in  3V2-4  hrs.  (guide 
5  K.,  unnecessary),  not  difficult.  Beautiful  view.  Small  inn  on  the  Eolz 
Alp,  V/i  hr.  below  the  top,  on  which  is  a  club-hut.  The  descent  may  be 
made  via  the  Hosel-Joch  (4615';  chapel)  to  (2  hrs.)  Alpbach.  —  The  'Vordere 
Sonnwendjoch  (7295';  4i/2-5  hrs. ;  easy  and  repaying)  ia  ascended  from 
Kramsach  by  a  marked  path  to  the  (3  hrs.)  SonntDendjodt-Rofan  Hut  (inn), 
on  the  Bergl  Alp  (5165').  Fine  view  from  the  top  (lV2-2hrs.;  descent  to  the 
Erfurt  Hut,  see  p.  80).  —  From  the  Sonnwendjoch  a  path  leads  to  the  N.  over 
the  ridge,  via  the  Sagzahn  (wire-rope),  to  the  top  of  the  Rofanspitze  (7415'; 
see  p.  80),  whence  we  may  return  over  the  Schafsteig-Sattel  (p.  80)  to  the 
Zireiner  Alp  (.^ee  below).  —  The  Markspitze  (6565')  is  a.scended  from 
Kramsach  in  4V2  hrs.  by  a  marked  path  leading  past  (2  hrs.)  Lipperhdde''s 
Ruh  (fine  view)  and  the  Ludoi  Alp  (4825')  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  finely  situated 
Zireiner  Alp  (5795'),  then  up  past  the  Zireiner  See  (5885')  to  the' (50  min.) 
Markgatlerl  (6270')  and  to  the  right  to  (1/4  hr.)  the  summit  (beautiful  view). 
Marked  path  from  the  Markgatterl  to  the  Schmalzklausen  Alp  and  Steinberg 
or  to  the  Achentee,  see  p.  79. 

From  Bbixlegg  to  Falepp  through  the  Brandenberger  Tal ,  9  hrs., 
fatiguing  but  attractive  on  the  whole.  From  Kramsach  we  ascend  to  the 
right  via  Achenrain  (p.  219)  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Brandenberg  (3025';  "Ascher),  the 
high-lying  church  of  which  commands  a  fine  view.  Hence  to  the  Branden- 
berger Joch  ( Voldepp  -  Spitze ,  4955'),  an  interesting  ascent  of  21/2  hrs.,  with 
guide.  —  From  Brandenberg  we  descend  to  the  Brandenberger  Ache,  cross 
to  the  right  bank,  and  proceed  via  the  (I'/z  hr.)  forester's  house  of  Pinegg, 
at  the  continence  of  the  Steinberger  Ache,  and  (1  hr.)  the  Eaiserhaus  (inn). 
Thence  to  Falepp,  see  p.  82.  —  A  shorter  route  from  Kramsach  leads  via 
Mariatal  (p.  219)  and  through  the  ravine  of  the  Brandenberger  Ache  to 
(2'/2  hrs.)  Aschau  (inn)  and  (1/2  hr.)  Pinegg.  —  From  Aschau  to  Steinberg 
(p.  78),  2V2  hrs.,  a  rough  route  via  the  Wildmoos-Sattel,  with  a  steep 
descent  to  the  Steinberger  Ache,  the  left  bank  of  which  we  ascend  to  join 
the  route  coming  from  the  Kaiserhaus  (p.  84). 

The  train  crosses  the  Inn.  On  the  right  bank,  on  the  rocky  hills 
between  the  river  and  the  highroad,  rise  the  chateaux  of  Matzen  and 
Lichtwer,  and,  farther  on,  the  ruin  of  Kropfsherg.  21 V2  M.  Ziller- 
tal (ferry  to  Strass,  p.  234). 

24  M.  Jenbach.  —  Hotels.  Peantl's  Bahnhotel  Tolekanz,  at  the 
station,  60  beds  at  1.50.-3,  pens.  6-8  K. ;  Alte  Tolekanz,  3  min.  from  the 
station,  30  beds  at  1-2  X;  "Brauhacs,  in  the  upper  village,  with  veranda, 
54  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens.  5-6^.;  Post,  26  beds  at  1.20-2  A^;  Stern  ;  Zdm 
Alpenverein  ;  PkinzKarl;  Neuwikt;  Rofner;  good  rooms  at .ffr.  .filow^ner's. 

—  Suntnming  Baths. 

Jenbach  (1846'),  a  large  village  (1900  inhabitants)  with  smelting- 
works  and  a  scythe  industry  and  frequented  as  a  summer-resort,  is 
the  station  for  the  Achensee  (p.  221)  and  the  Zillertal  (R.  44). 


to  Innsbruck.  SCHWAZ.      Map^p.78.  — III.  R.41.    221 

ExcDKSiONS.  Walks  to  (1  M.)  Burgeck^  to  (IV*  M.)  St.  Margarethen,  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  Inn  (ferry),  and  to  (2'/*  31.)  Bvch^  with  waterfall.  — 
The  handsome  chateau  of  Tratzberg  (2080'),  on  the  hillside,  ^jt  hr.  to  the 
W.,  has  been  tastefully  restored  by  its  owner,  Count  Enzenberg,  and 
contains  a  collection  of  arms  (adm.  1  K.).  Excellent  view  of  the  Inntal 
from  the  grounds  above  it.  —  An  attractive  excursion  (from  Jenbach  via 
Tratzberg  21/2  hrs. ;  from  Schwaz  via  Fiecht  by  road,  6  M.)  may  be  made  to 
the  pilgrimage-church  of  St.  Georgenberg  (2935';  clean  inn),  in  the  Stallen- 
Tal.  to  the  W..  romantically  perched  on  a  rock  overhanging  a  wild  ravine. 
Above  it  (20  min.)  is  the  picturesque  Gamsgarten-Klamm,  I'/o  M.  in  length. 

•To  THE  AcuENSEE,  4  M.,  narrow-gauge  railway  (on  the  rack-and- 
pinion  system  as  far  as  Eben),  S  times  daily  in  summer  in  36  min. ;  a 
highly  attractive  excursion  (fare  B  K.,  down  2K.;  return-ticket  available 
for  10  days  4  K.).  The  railway  ascends  (10  :  100)  in  a  curve  round  Jenbach, 
with  a  pretty  view  on  both  sides  of  the  Inn  valley,  and  ,-tops  at  (8/4  M.)  Surg- 
ed (200G'),  at  the  upper  end  of  the  village.  Thence,  with  a  steeper  gradient 
(16:100),  it  ascends  the  E.  side  of  the  wooded  A'«M6acA  Valley  (seebelow), 
curves  to  the  right,  and  passes  the  Stungelgut.  Fine  view  to  the  right  of 
the  Inn  valley  as  far  as  the  Kaiser-Gebirge,  and  of  the  entrance  of  the 
Zillertal,  with  the  above-mentioned  castles;  to  theN.E.  rises  the  Sonnwend- 
joch.  The  highest  point  of  the  line  is  reached  at  (2V4  M.)  Eben  (3160^; 
Kirchenwirt),  a  frequented  pilgrim-resurt,  with  the  tomb  of  St.  ^'otburga 
(d.  1313).  In  front  of  us  we  have  a  view  of  the  Achensee.  [From  Eben 
a  marked  path  leads  to  the  right  to  the  A.^rhenan  Alp,  4?6ry,  with  fine 
view,  I'/z  hr.l  The  line  now  runs  along  the  level  to  (3  M.)  Maurach  (3145'; 
Xeuwirt)  and  reaches  the  (4  M.)  terminus  Achensee  (3U30'),  beside  the 
Seespitz  Hotel  (p.  tO).  The  steamers  ply  in  connection  with  the  trains.  — 
The  attractive  Road  to  the  Achensee  (41/2  M.  to  Seespitz),  through  the 
wooded  Kasbach-Tal,  may  be  recommended  to  walkers.  Comp.  p.  80.  An 
attractive  footpath  leads  also  via  Eben  (see  above)  ti>  the  Achensee;  the 
path  (blue  and  white  way- marks),  with  Stations  of  the  Cross,  diverges  to 
the  right  at  the  saw-mill  beyond  Jenbach. 

Oil  the  hillside  to  tlie  right  is  the  chateau  of  Tratzberg  (see 
above).  —  271/2  M.  Stans  (1855';  Zum  Alten  Marschall;  NeuvHrt), 
a  village  (GOO  inhabitants)  with  a  hydropathic  and  a  Gothic  rhurch. 

About  I'/zM.  to  the  N.W.  is  the  picturesque  Wolf sklamm,  a  gorge  of  the 
Stanser-Bacb,  with  cascades,  tunnels,  etc.  (inaccessible  at  present). 

Near  Schwaz,  to  the  right  (V2  ^^-  from  the  station),  rises  thi; 
Benedictine  abbey  of  Fiecht  (  I860';  inn,  good  wine). 

29  M.  Schwaz.  —  P.ail.  lleslanrant.  —  Hotels.  I'osr,  15  beds  at 
1.20-1.80  A'.;  ZuK  Bkuukk.  on  the  Inn,  30  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5-7  A'.,  Hotkk 
TUKM,  2)  beds  at  1.40-2  A'.,  ZcM  Freundsbkko,  24  beds  from  1  K.,  all 
with  gardens;  Goldske  Sters,  well  spoken  of;  Krone;  IIOlzl,  at  the 
station.  —  Wine  Rooms:  Grafeneck^  Krlppe,  Mohrenwirt.  —  Guides:  Ant. 
Jiirlinger,  at  Freundslierg  castle;  Seh.  Mirettl  of  Vomp. 

Schwaz  (1765' I,  an  interesting  old  mining  town  with  7000  in- 
hab.,  commanded  by  the  castle  of  Freujulshery  (see  beelow)  lies  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  Inn,  2/4  M.  from  the  station.  The  Church, 
roofed  with  copper,  has  a  line  fa(;ade;  to  the  N.  is  St.  Michael's 
Chapel  in  a  rich  late-Gothic  style.  The  cloisters  of  the  Franciscan 
Church  are  adorned  with  frescoes  of  the  early  16th  century.  Near  the 
bridge  is  the  old  Fugger  House,  with  an  oriel  window  and  a  painted 
facade.    The  large  imperial  tobacco  factory  employs  1200  women. 

ExcLK.sioss.  To  the  small  chateau  of  Friedheim  (view;  ^/i  hr.  to 
the  S.);  t.)  the  ca^stle  of  Freundsberg  (2320*;  25  min.  to  the  E),  the  ancestral 
seat  of  a  family  celebrated  in  mediaeval  warfare,  with  a  fine  view  from 
the  keep  and  an  interesting  visitors'  book  (key  kept  by  the  attendant). 


222   JILR.4L  —  Map,p.78.    SCHWAZ.  From  KufsUin 

To  Wkeeberg  (2  hrs.)-  We  follow  the  highroad  on  the  right  bank  itf 
the  Inn,  passing  the  chapel  of  Heilig-Kieuz,  to  (2  M.)  Pill  (1826';  inn), 
and  then  ascend  to  the  left  of  the  church,  over  the  Oswaldhohe,  to  (1V<  hr.) 
Mitter-Weerberg  (2SS'5' ;  inn).  lleuLC  vni  Inner- Weerberg  and  the  Geisel-Joch 
(7515')  to  ((5-7  hrs.)  Lanersbach,  see  p.  240.  From  Weerberg  we  may  return 
to  Schwa?,  via  PiUberg,  the  chateau  of  Friedheim,  and  Pirchanger.  —  Other 
attractive  excursions  on  ihe  right  bank  of  the  Inn  may  be  made  to  (lV-2  hr.) 
Koglmoos  and  (IV4  hr.)  Gallzoin  (pretty  views),  and  on  the  left  bank  to 
(IV2  hr.)  the  chateau  of  Tratzberg  (p.  221). 

The  ascent  of  the  'Kellerjoch  (7690';  5-6  hrs.)  is  easy  (guide  8  K., 
needless).  A  good  marked  path  leads  through  wood  past  the  castle  of  Freunds- 
berg  to  the  (2'/^  brs.)  'Rodelhiitte'  (tobogganing  in  winter)  of  Grafenast 
(4368';  inn)  and  to  the  ('3'/2  hrs.)  Kellerjoch-Haus  of  the  local  Alpine  Club 
(7340';  Inn,  15  beds  and  8  mattresses),  20  min.  below  the  summit.  Or 
beyond  the  (20  min.)  chateau  of  Freundsberg  we  may  proceed  to  the 
right  (marked  path)  tn  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Loas  Inn,  '/<  ^r.  below  the  Loas-Sattel 
(5520'),  between  the  GUfert  (8220';  ascended  hence  by  experts  in  2'/2  hrs.) 
and  the  Kellerjoch,  the  top  of  which  is  reached  in  l'/-.'  hr.  more.  The 
extensive  •View  includes  the  valley  of  the  Inn,  the  N.  Dolomites,  the  Tauern, 
and  the  Zillertal,  Stubai,  and  Oet/.tal  Mts.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the 
E.  to  (3V2-4  hr,«.)  Fugen(p.  "234),  or  to  the  N.  via  the  Schwade  (iron -mine) 
to  Koglmoos  (see  above)  and  (4  hr^i.)  Schwaz.  An  attractive  mountain-walk 
(marked  path)  leads  fnm  the  Loas-Sattel  via,  the  Gilfert,  PfaQ'cnbiihel, 
I'funds  -  Joch  ,  and  Rastkogel ,  to  Lanersbach  (p.  240). 

From  Schwaz  to  IIinter-Riss  over  the  Lamsen-Joch,  an  interesting 
and  easy  excursion  of  IOV2-II  hrs.  (guide  15  K.^  unnecessary).  The  path 
(marked)  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  St.  Georj^enberg  route  at  the  Weng- 
hof  beyond  Fiecht,  passes  the  Bauhof^  and  ascends  along  the  right  side 
of  the  wooded  Stallen-Tal  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Stallen  Alp  (4360').  Thence  we 
ascend  to  the  left,  along  the  N.  base  of  the  Hochnissl^  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Lamsen- 
joch-HUtte  (6475';  Inn,  26  beds  at  4,  and  40  mattresses  at  1-2  if.)  on  the 
E.  saddle  of  the  Lamsen-Joch  (6:J70'),  between  the  Rotwandlspitz  and  Schaf- 
jcichl;  thence  to  the  (20  min.)  W.  Lamsen-Joch  (6340').  to  the  S.W.  of  the 
llahnkampl,  whence  we  descend  to  the  Bins  Alp  (4730'j,  the  {V-jzhr.)  Eng 
(3990';  inn),  and  (872  hrs.)  II inter  Hiss  (p.  72).  Among  the  ascents  to  be 
made  from  the  Lamsenjoch-Hiitte  are  those  of  the  Schafjdrlil  (6^50';  1  hr.) 
and  the  Hahnkampl  (BSSO";  1  hr.),  both  easy  ;  the  Sonnjoch  (8060';  3V2-4  hrs., 
with  guide)  via  the  Grammai-Joch^  not  difficult  (see  p.  79)  ;  and  the  Lamsen- 
spit-e  (8215';  21/2  hrs  ,  with  guide)  via.  the  Ldins-Schartel^  difficult. 

Over  the  Stanser-Jocu  to  the  Achensee,  7  hrs.,  laborious  (guide 
10  A'.).  From  (2  hrs.)  St.  Georgenberg  we  mount  rapidly  over  the  Platten 
Alp  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Stanser-Joch  (6895';  *Vie\v).  Descent  to  the  Weissenbach 
^^jo(5545')  and  via  the  Bdrenbad  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Perlisau  {\k  79),  or  through 
the  Weissenbach- Tal  to  (2  hrs.)  Seespitz  (p.  SO). 

About  3/4  hr.  above  Schwaz  is  the  mouth  (W.)  of  the  Vomper  Tal, 
one  of  the  wildest  valleys  of  the  N.  Limestone  Alp.s.  From  the  Inn  bridge 
a  road  runs  to  the  S.W.  to(l'/'.!M.)  Vomp  (1855';  "Vomperhof,  24  bods  at  1, 
pens.  4  A'.;  Pelikan) ,  with  the  chateau  of  Higmundslusi  (p.  223).  Hence  a 
furest-path  leads  to  Ihe  (V2  hr.)  Pfannenschmiede  {i%lh' \  inn),  in  a  romantic 
rncky  gorge  traversed  by  the  V&mperbach  (see  below).  Adjacent  are  electric 
works,  whence  a  footpath  ascends  be.side  the  stream  to  the  (20  min.)  lock. 
Hence  we  ascend  to  the  left  by  a  marked  path  (guide  advisable)  through 
wood,  skirting  the  Walderkamm,  to  (2V2  hrs.)  the  Gan  Alp  (3900'),  whence 
Ihe  path  to  the  Walder  Alp  (p.  224)  ascends  to  the  left  (at  first  difficult  to 
distinguish):  and  then  follow  the  toilsome  'Knappen-steig'  (wire- rope), 
pa.sssing  (l^/z  hr.)  a  bank  commanding  a  fine  view,  and  finally  descending 
steeply  to  the  (I'/a  hr.)  imperial  hunting-lodge  In  der  Au  (3525').  [This 
point  is  better  reached  from  Vomp  by  adepts  with  steady  heads  in  6-7  hrs. 
by  a  path  (red  marks)  on  the  N.  side  of  the  valley,  leading  via  the  Melanser 
Alp,  the  hunting-lodge  in  the  Zwerchloch  (3305'),  and  the  Katzenleiter  (wire- 
rope).]  From  the  poor  Loch-HiilU  (4080'),  at  the  heid  of  the  valley,  V2  hr. 
beyond  the  Au.  a  steep  route  (marked)  leads  via  the  Ueberschall  (6280')  to 


to  Innsbruck.  HALL.     Map,p.78.  —  III.  R.41.   22'd 

the  (3  hrs.)  Haller-Angev-Haus  (p.  62).  —  The  following  difficult  peaks  of 
theVomper  chain  may  be  ascended  by  experts  (with  guide):  Mittagspitze 
(7660').  from  Vomp  via  Vomperberg  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  10  K.) ;  Hochnitsl  (8345'), 
via  Vomperberg  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  12  K.)  •,  Lamsentpitze  (8215').  from  the 
Zwerchloch  Hut  in  7-8  brs.  (guide  \b  K.)-^  Grubenkartpitze  [SliOf),  from  the 
Loch-Hiittl  via  the  Orubenkar  in  5  hrs.  (guide  18  K.). 

To  the  right  appears  the  charmingly  situated  village  of  Vomp 
(p.  222J,  with  the  chateau  of  Sigmundslust.  The  train  crosses  the 
Vomperbach  and  approaches  the  Inn.  33  M.  Terfens-Weer  (Rest. 
Klinger,  at  the  station,  very  plain ;  *Arnold,  Neuwirt,  both  moderate). 
—  So'/oM.  Fritzens  -  Wattens  (1820';  inn  at  the  station). 

A  bridge  (toll  8  ft.)  here  crosses  the  Inn  to  (V^  M.)  Wattens  (I860'; 
-Greiderer ;  Pott;  Adler ;  Xeutcirt),  a  summer-resort  at  the  entrance  to  the 
Watten-Tal,  the  stream  of  which  forms  a  beautiful  fall  (35  min.  from  the 
Fritzens  station).  —  From  Wattens  an  .Mpine  path  leads  past  the  (8V2  hrs.) 
Walchen  Inn  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Lizum  Alp  (6550';  hut_  under  construction), 
whence  we  mav  either  cross  the  Klammtr-Joch  (7740'),  to  the  right,  to 
(3V2-4  hrs.)  Navis  (p.  295),  cr  the  Junt-Joch  (8165'),  to  the  left,  to  (41/2  hrs.) 
Lanersbach  (p.  240).  —  The  Roctk  over  the  Geisel-Jocu  is  preferable  (to 
Lanersbach  S'/j  hrs. ;  guide  16  K..  not  indispensable  for  experts-,  conip. 
Map,  p.  234).  We  ascend  above  the  left  bank  of  the  Weevbach,  passing  (V2  hr.) 
the  Lourdes  chapel,  the  ('20  min.)  ruin  of  Rettenburg ,  the  Kolsassberg^ 
and  several  farms.  Farther  on  we  traverse  wood  (I'/s  hr.  plantation), 
crossing  the  Krovenzbach  and  the  Nurpenbach.  From  the  saw-mill  we  ascend 
to  (3  hrs.  from  Wattens)  the  Innerste  Wirt  (4220').  From  this  point  a  red 
marked  path  leads  through  the  Krovenz-Tal  and  past  the  JVa^n^  .4/^  to  the 
(31/2  hrs.)  Geisel-Joch  (7515';  fine  view)  and  then  down,  passing  the  Geisel 
Alp,  to  (2  hrs.)  Lanertbach  (p.  240).  —  A  much  more  attractive  route  from 
the  Innerste  Wirt  (^uide  20  A'.)  leads  to  the  left  via  the  (5'J  min.)  UtaUn  Alp 
(5270')  and  the  Nurpen-Tal ,  passing  the  Nurpen  Alp  and  the  Hagl-Hiitien,  to 
the  (i  hrs.)  Nvrpen-Joch  (82s5')  and  thence  to  the  left  to  the  (1  hr.)  top  of 
the  "Rastkogel  (9055'),  which  commands  a  splendid  view  of  the  Zillertal 
Alps.     The   descent  via  the  Ldmmerbichl  Alp  to  Lanersbach  takes  2  hrs. 

371/2  M.  Volders-Baumkirchen.  About  1/2  M.  to  the  N.E.  are  the 
baths  of  Baumkirchen  (bed  80-1  K.  20,  pens.  4  K.  40  A.).  (Jii  the 
right  bank,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Volder-Tal  (p.  225),  lies  (I'/.j  M.) 
Volders  (*Post;  Brauhaus),  with  the  castle  of  Friedbery. 

4OV2  M.Hall.  —  Hotels.  ^Bak,  E.  1.20-1.80,  pens.  5-6  K.;  «Post- 
GASTHOF  ZOB  Kbone^  Bahnhqf-Hotel,  R.  2-3  K. ;  Engkl,  Stkeh,  with  gardens, 
bqjh  very  fair;  Pens.  Plainek;  Tomlschlossl,  1  M.  from  the  station,  pens. 
4-5  .K".;  HiKscH;  Rossl;  Lamji.  —  De.  Scheolbadee's  Sanatorium,  pens. 
10-15  .ff.  —  'Hot. -Pens.  Voederwaldhof,  finely  situated  1  M.  to  the  E., 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Inn,  R.  2-3,  pens.  5-8  K.  —  'Artists'  Room'  in  the 
Inn  zur  Bretze.  —  Reading-room  of  the  'Stuben-Gesellschaft'  (founded  in 
the  16th  cent.).  —  Well-equipped  Public  Baths;   Salt-Batfu   (see  below). 

HcUl  (1895'),  a  quaint  old  town  of  6400  iuhab.,  has  salt-baths 
and  salt-works,  to  which  the  brine  is  conveyed  from  a  distance 
of  6  M.  (see  p.  224).  The  evaporating  houses  and  the  district- 
court  are  situated  in  the  lower  Stadt-Platz,  near  the  station.  The 
former  chateau  of  Hasegg,  behind  the  court-house,  incorporates  a 
curious  old  tower  called  the  Miinz-Turm,  a  relic  of  the  ancient 
'mint'  established  here  in  the  15th  century.  The  'kreuzers'  and 
'zwanzigers'  Issued  by  Andreas Hofer  in  1809  were  coined  here.  The 
Rathaus  has  a  fine  portal  and  interesting  rooms  (adm.  daily,  10-12 
and  2-5,  60 /i.,  free  on  Sun.,  Tues.,  &  Frid.).    The  Gothic  Parish 


224    ///.  72. 41.  —  Map,  p.  78.     HALL. 

Church,  of  the  15th  cent.,  rebuilt  in  the  rococo  style  in  1752, 
contains  fine  late-Gothic  smith's  work,  tombstones  of  the  16th  and 
17th  cent.,  and,  below  the  organ-loft,  a  fresco-painting  of  the  early 
16th  century.  On  the  S.  wall  is  a  bronze  statue  (by  Penz;  1908) 
oi  Speckhacher  (d.  1820;  the  companion-in-arms  of  Andreas  Hofer), 
who  in  1809  succeeded  three  times  in  storming  the  bridge  over  the 
Inn,  the  key  to  the  position  of  the  French  and  Bavarians.  —  Steam- 
tramway  to  Innsbruck,  see  p.  249. 

Excursions  (guides,  Stefan  Steinlechner  and  Andrd  SuHner  at  Hall  and 
And.  Rathgeber  at  Absam).  To  the  S.  over  the  Inn  (bridge)  and  by  shady 
paths  to  the  (12  min.)  Kienbergsteig.  —  To  the  N.W.,  beyond  (V*  M.)  the 
l)aths  oi  Heil!gk7-euz  {'GdiS&^T.,  with  salt  baths,  40  beds  at  1.60-2.40  ^.,  pens. 
Iroin  bK.;  Traube),  is  the  (t  M.)  village  of  7"Art«.r  (2075';  Stangl) ;  fine  view 
from  the  (Vz  hr.)  rained  castle  (2625').  —  The  village  of  Absam  (3070*; 
'Bogner,  with  garden  and  view;  "Ebner^  with  garden),  l'/^  M.  to  the  N., 
with  a  frequented  pilgrimage-church,  was  the  birthplace  of  Jacob  Stainer 
(d.  1683),  the  famous  violin-maker,  to  whom  a  monument  has  been  erected 
near  tlie  church.  —  A  road  leads  to  the  S.  over  the  Inn  bridge  and 
ihrough  the  Zimmer-Ta I  to  (41/2  M.)  Judenstein  (2975';  Fen^.  Erlacher),  with 
a  pilgrimage-church.  [About  3/4  M.  to  the  N.E.  is  the  Speckbacher  Hof, 
the  house  of  Speckbacher,  marked  by  a  memorial  tablet.]  Thence  the 
walk  may  be  pleasantly  extended  (road)  via  Rinn  (3025';  *not.  Rinnerhof, 
K.  1.60-5,  pens.  5-10^.;  Neuwirt;  Arcbe),  with  the  Lavieren-Bad  (inn), 
or,  l)etter,  through  the  woods  direct  to  (IV2  hr.)  Aldrans  (p.  258).  Or  we 
may  diverge  to  the  left  about  '/«  ^^'-  beyond  Rinn  and  proceed  via  Sistravs 
to  (2  hrs.)  Lans,  whence  we  may  make  our  way  to  Innsbruck  either  by 
tramway  or  on  foot  (1  hr.). 

The  Gnadenwald,  the  hilly  plateau  on  the  N.  bank  of  the  Inn,  may 
be  reached  by  the  omnibus  which  plies  thrice  daily  from  Hall  to  St.  Martin 
(I  A'.;  one-horse  carr.  in  IV4  hr.,  6  A'.,  (wo-horse  8V2  A'.).  We  follow  the 
road  to  the  Salzbcrg  (see  below)  for  8/4  hr.,  and  then  ascend  to  the  right 
past  the  "HOt.-I'ens.  Wiesenhof  (Qd  beds  at  i.50-5,  pens.6-8  K.),  beautifully  situat- 
ed, to  (V4  hr.)  St.  Martin  (2920';  Hot.  Gnadenwalder-Hof,  40  bods  at  1.50-4, 
pens.  4-8  A".,  with  baths;  Speckbacher,  unpretending;  guide,  Franz  Kern). 
Thence  via  (V2  hr.)  St.  Michael  (2880')  to  (V-2  hr.)  the  Gtmgl  Inn  (2865'), 
whence  we  descend  to  ('/a  hr.)  the  church  of  St.  Maria-Larch  (2230')  and 
('/4  hr.)  Terfeiis  (p.  223):  or  from  St.  Martin  we  may  return  by  a  shady 
patli  (red  marks)  via  Mils  to  Hall.  —  A  marked  path  leads  from  St.  Martin 
to  the  (I74  hr.)  Walder  Alp  (4925';  rfmts.);  the  Walder  Joch  (5340'),  25  min. 
to  the  K.,  commands  a  splendid  view  of  the  Inn  valley,  the  Tux  and  Stubai 
glaciers,  and  the  N.  Limestone  Alps.  A  similar  view  is  obtained  from  the 
Hinterhorri  Alp  (5(X)0';  inn),  i/.^  hr.  to  the  W.  of  the  Walder  Alp  and  13/4  Jir. 
from  St.  Martin.  Descent  from  the  Walder  Alp  either  on  the  N.W.  side 
by  the  'Knappensleig'  (wire-rope)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  hunting-lodge  In  der  Au 
(p.  222)  in  the  Vomper  Loch,  or  on  the  N.E.  side  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Gan  Alp 
(p.  222),  and  thence  via  Vmmelberg  to  (2  hrs.)  Ter/ens,  or  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
I'fannschmiede  (p.  222). 

The  Haller  Salzberg  C6  hrs.)  deserves  a  visit.  The  road  ('Salzstrasse') 
leads  to  the  N.,  past  (left)  Absam  (the  path  via  Absam,  which  joins  the 
road  in  1  hr.,  is  preferable),  and  ascends  the  Halltal  to  the  (V/ 2  hr.)  Belt el- 
tBvr/eck  (Bettelwurf-Hiitte,  see  p.  225).  Thence  we  may  continue  to  follow 
the  road,  or  take  the  path  to  the  left  via /Sif.  Magdalena  (^ij^  \  inn)  to  the 
(iVa  hr.)  Herrenhduser,  beside  the  shafts  of  the  Salt  Mines  (4860*;  rfmts., 
bed  only  by  special  permission  of  the  manager  at  Hall).  A  visit  to  the 
mines  is  interesting  (on  Mon.,  Tues.,  Wed.,  and  Thurs.  only;  duration 
11/2  hr. ;  adm.  1  pers.  4  K.  incl.  light,  each  addit.  pers.  2  K.).  The  Kaiser- 
iditrf*  (5580"),  reached  by  a  red-marked  path  via  the  Tori  (5820')  in  11/4  hr., 
commands  a  fine  view;  another  still  more  extensive  is  obtained  from  the 
Zunderkopf  (6450';  ascended  by  a  club-path  in  3/4  hr.  from  the  Tori).  A 
steep  descent  (marked  path;  guide  necessary  for  novices,  8  A^.)  leads  from 


HALL.     Map,  p.  78.  —  III.  R.41 .    225 


the  Tori  to  the  Thaurer  Alp,  TAaur  (p.  224),  and  (3  hrs.)  Hall.  —  From  the 
Herrenhauser  a  cart-road  ascends  to  the  Iss-J6chl  (5605'),  whence  a  carriage- 
road  goes  on  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Iss-Anger,  in  wild  environs.  An  interesting 
pass  leads  hence  over  the  Lafatscher-Joch  (eSiC)  to  the  (272  hrs.)  Haller- 
Anger-Haut  and  through  the  Hinterau  Tal  to  (S'/a-*  hrs.)  Scharnitz  (comp. 
p.  6'2);  another  (fatiguing)  crosses  the  Slempel-Joch  (7275')  to  the  Samer- 
Tal  (to  Scharnitz  8-9  hrs.  ;  comp.  p.  63). 

The  'GroBse  Bettelwurfspitie  (SQW)  is  ascended  from  Hall  in  6V2-T  hrs- 
(not  difficult  for  adepts;  guide  12  K.).  We  ascend  the  HallUl  to  the  Bettel- 
tcurfeck  (p.  224 ^  spring).  Thence  we  either  take  the  steep  path  (red  marks) 
to  the  right  via  the  Bettelwurf-Reisse  and  the  Klamml  (wire-rope)  to  the 
(31/2  brs.)  Bettelwurf-Hufte;  or  (easier)  follow  the  road  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Herrenhduier  (p.  224),  and  thence  proceed  via  the  Iss-Anger  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
La/aUcher-Joch  (p.  63  and  above),  whence  a  good  path  <blue  and  red  marks) 
ascends  to  the  (IV*  hr.)  Bettelvourf-HUtte  (7380';  'Inn,  18  beds  and  14  mat- 
tresses), in  a  commanding  situation.  The  summit  is  reached  thence  by  a 
steep  ascent  of  2  hrs.  (wire-ropes).  \  difficult  route  crosses  the  arete  to 
(1  hr.)  the  Kleine  Bettelwurfspitze  (8505'). 

The  Volder-Tal.  The  road  leads  across  the  bridge  over  the  Inn  via 
the  (1  M.)  HCt.-Petu.  Voldevwaldhof  (p.  223)  and  the  O/2  M.)  Kreuzhdusl  Inn 
to  (IV2M.)  G^ai/eigr  (2160*),  and  thence  ascends  via  Klein -Volderberg  (3375') 
and  round  the  Windegg  to  the  (U/z  hr.)  Wildbad  Voldertal,  or  Volderhad 
(3660';  90  beds  at  1.20-2.  pens.  5-6  A'.),  with  its  alkaline  spring,  prettily 
situated  in  the  woods.  [The  Wildbad  may  be  reaL-hed  also  from  Volders 
(p.  223)  in  2  hrs.,  by  a  good  new  road  through  the  valley  (carriage,  to  be 
ordered  beforehand,  from  Hall  22,  from  Volders  18  A'.).]  Fine  view  from 
(20  min.)  the  Hof  Windegg  (4a (V;  Inn,  pens.  5  AT.  40  A.-b  JT.).  The  Lavgatz 
Alp  (7265';  3  hrs. ;  guide  not  indispensable),  the  Rosenjocti  (9025';  6  hrs., 
guide  15,  with  descent  to  Matrei  16  A".),  the  Hanneburger  (8670*;  41/2  hrs.; 
guide  from  Hall  10  A:.),  and  the  OlungeUer  (8790*;  5V2  hrs.;  guide  10  A^.) 
are  ascended  hence  without  difficulty.  —  Ovkk  the  Navis-Joch  to  Matrki 
on  the  Brenner  railway.  8  hrs.,  easy  and  interesting  beyond  the  pass  (comp. 
Map,  p.  234;  guide  10  A".,  unnecessary  in  good  weather;  Andr.  Po.«ch  of 
Volders  recommended).  From  the  Volderbad  we  follow  a  red-marked  path 
up  the  left  bank  of  the  brook,  crossing  to  the  right  bank  after  IV2  hr.,  to 
(V2  hr.)  the  Vorberg  Alp  (5585'),  at  the  foot  of  the  Afalgi-ilbler  (9240';  marked 
path  in  4  hrs. ;  guide  10  A").  We  then  proceed  via  the  (1  hr.)  Steinkasem 
Alp  (6560")  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Navis-Joch  (8200"),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Tux 
and  Stubai  Alps.  Descent  over  steep  pastures  to  the  Navis-Tal,  with  the 
Zehenter  and  Stipler  Alps.,  and  to  (IVzhr.)  Navis  (4405';  quarters  at  the  cure's, 
good  wine),  whence  a  cart-track  leads  to  (2  hrs.)  Matrei  or  Steinach  (p.  295). 

The  train  quits  the  Inn.  On  the  right  rises  the  Zunderkopf, 
with  the  white  Kaiseradule  (p.  224);  at  their  base  lie  the  villages 
of  Thaur  (p.  224),  Rum  (rail,  station),  and  Arzl.  To  the  left,  on 
the  hills  at  the  foot  of  the  OLungezer  (see  above),  is  the  village 
of  Rinn,  the  home  of  Speckbacher  (p.  224).  Farther  down  is  the 
chateau  of  Amras  (p.  266).  The  train  crosses  the  Inn,  above  the 
influx  of  the  Sill,  opposite  Miihlau  (p.  257),  and  traverses  the  valley 
on  a  long  viaduct. 

451/2  M.  Innsbruck,  see  R.  45. 

42.  From  Worgl  to  Lofer  via  Ellmau  and  Waidring. 

331/2 M.  High  Eoad.  FromWorgl  to  (11 M.)  Ellmau  no  public  conveyance ; 
from  Ellmau  to  (7  M.)  St.  Johann  diligence  daily  (fare  1  K.)  in  1  hr.  10  min. 
(railway  from  Worgl  via  Kitzbiihel  in  IV2  hr.,  see  R.  43).  From  St.Johann 
to  (9V2  M.)  Waidring  diligence  twice  dailv  in  2»/4  hrs.  (fare  2  A".);  from 
Waidring  to  (6  M.)  Lofer  daily  in  IV*  hr.  (1  K.). 

Baedeker's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  15 


226   ///.  R.  42.  -  Maps,pp.  228, 215.   ELLMAU.        From  Worgl 

Worgl  (1680'),  see  p.  219.  The  road  crosses  the  Brixentaler  Ache 
near  the  Grattenbergl,  runs  along  the  right  bank  (opposite  is  the 
railway,  with  the  Soll-Leukental  station,  p.  228),  and  ascends  to  the 
N.E.,  in  view  of  Schloss  liter  (p.  228),  to  the  low  saddle  separating 
the  Sblland,  or  valley  of  Soil,  from  the  Achen-Tal.  To  the  N.W.  rise 
the  Juflnger-JocU  and  the  two  Bolven.  —  6  M.  Soil  (2305';  Post; 
Feldwebel ;  Egger).  Ascent  of  the  Hohe  Salve  (3-31/2  trs.),  see  p.  228. 
The  Kleine  Bolf  (5120')  may  be  ascended  hence  in  21/2  hrs.  (at- 
tractive ;  comp.  p.  219).  Leaving  Scheffau  to  the  left,  we  next  reach 
(3  M.)  the  Blaiken  Inn,. 

From  the  Blaikan  Inn  a  marked  path  leads  via  Scheffau  (2355';  rustic 
inns)  to  (1  hr.)  Bdrnstatt  (3030';  inn),  V*  hr.  from  the  E.  end  of  the  Hinter- 
ttein  Lake  (p.  217;  thence  bv  the  Steinerne  Stiege  to  Kvfsiein,  3  hrs).  The 
Schefauer  (7365';  S'/-'  hra. ;  guide  6  K.),  the  Sonneck  (7410';  41/2  hrs.;  9  A".),  and 
the  Treffauer  (7560';  5  hrs. ;  10  K.)  may  be  ascended  from  Barnstatt  by  adepts 
(see  below).  From  Barnstatt  to  the  Grutten-HiUte  (see  below),  4  hrs.  (guide  6  if.). 

11  M.  Ellmau  (2665';  850 inhab. ;  *Post;  Hochfilzer;  Lobenwein) 
is  prettily  situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Wilde  Kaiser. 

The  Kaiser-Gebirge  consists  of  two  ranges  separated  hy  the  Kaiser- Tal 
and  the  Kaiserbach-  Tal  (p.  216) :  the  N.  chain  is  the  Hintere  Kaiser^  while 
the  S.  chain,  at  the  base  of  which  our  road  runs,  is  called  the  Vordere 
or  Wilde  Kaiser.  The  latter  and  higher  chain  culminates  in  the  Ellmauer 
Halt.,  Treffauer.,  Sonneck,  KarlspiUen,  Ackerlspitze,  and  Mauktpitze.  Most 
of  these  peaks  are  difficult  and  should  not  be  attempted  except  by  adepts, 
btit  the  ascents  from  this  side  are  now  facilitated  by  the  erection  of  tw(j 
club -huts,  the  Gaudeamus- Hiitte  and  the  Orutten-Hiitte  (guides,  Josef 
Schlechter  of  Ellmau ,  Georg  Ilochfilzer  imd  Seb.  Klausner  of  Going,  Jak. 
Brunner  and  Joh.  Rothart  of  St.  Johanu;  comp.  also  p.  214).  —  From  Ellmau 
a  good  path  ascends  to  the  N.  via,  the  (IV4  hr.)  Wochenbrunner  Alp  (3555') 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Gaudeamus  -  Hiitte  (4165';  Inn  in  summer,  14  mattresses), 
erected  by  the  Berlin  Alpine  Club  in  the  Kubel-Kar  and  affording  a  beautiful 
view  of  the  Tauern.  This  hut  is  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the 
Ellmauer  Halt  (7690';  372-4  hrs.  ;  guide  7,  with  descent  to  Hinter-Barenbad 
II  A'.),  the  Vordere  and  Hintere  Karlspitze  (7505'  and  7530';  guide  12  A'.  eacL, 
15  fur  both  together,  to  Ilinter-Barenbad  15  and  19  A'.),  the  Vordere  Goinger 
Haltspitze  (7365';  guide  7,  with  descent  to  the  Griesner  Alp  via  the  Steineni' 
Kinne  12  A.),  the  Torlspitzen  (7225'),  the  Ackerlspitze  (T660'),  and  the  i^a«/. 
spitze  (7305'),  and  for  the  passes  over  the  KopftSrl  or  the  Rote  Rinn-Scharte  to 
Hinter-Bdrenbad  (p.  216;  guide  8  A".)  and  over  the  Ellmauer  Tor  (6425')  or 
the  Kleine  Tori  (6925')  to  the  Griesner  Alp  (p.  216;  guide  SAT.). 

About  2V2-3  hrs.  to  the  N.W.  of  EUiuau  (ascending  to  the  left  from  the 
Wochenbrunner  Alp,  see  above;  guide  4  A". ;  steeper  marked  path  from  the 
Gaudeamus-Hiitte  through  the  Klammtrl  in  V*  l»r.)  is  the  Grutten-Hutte  of 
the  Munich  Alpine  Club  (5225';  Inn,  5  beds  and  16  mattresses),  finely  situated 
near  the  Gruttenbrundl  (good  spring),  whence  experts  may  ascend  the 
Treffauer  (Ibiuiy ;  4  hrs. ;  guide  10.  to  Ilinterstein  12  A'.),  the  Ellmauer  Halt- 
(769'J';  via  the  Gamsdnger  and  the  Achselrinne  in  272-3  hrs.,  see  p  216), 
the  Sonneck  (7410';  4  hrs. ;  guide  12,  to  Hinter-Barenbad  15  A".),  the  Vordere 
and  Hintere  Karlspitze  {IbOb'  and  7530'),  the  Hintere  Goinger  Halt  (7200';  marked 
path,  easy  and  interesting),  the  Vordere  Goinger  Halt  (7365'),  the  Torlspitzen, 
etc.  —  From  Kufstein  the  shortest  route  to  the  Grutten-Hiitte  leads  via  the 
Hintersiein  Lake  (p.  217) :  to  Barnstatt  3  hrs  ,  thence  to  the  Grutten  (marked 
path)  4-4V2  hrs.  —  Passes :  over  the  Kopftdrl  (6725')  and  the  Hofie  Winkel 
(marked  path)  to  (3  hrs.)  Hinter-Bdrenbad  (guide,  not  indispensable  for 
experts,  8  A".)  or  to  the  (37^  hrs.)  Stripsmjoch-  Haus  (p.  216;  guide  9  A^) ; 
via  the  Gamsdnger, \Rote  Rinn-Scharte  (6825'),  and  Scharlinger  BSden  to  (4  hrs.) 
Hinter-Bdrenbad  (p".  216;  guide  S  K.)-,  and  over  the  Ellmauer  Tor  (6425') 
and  the  Steinerne  Rinne  to  the  (574  hrs.)  Stripsenjoch-Haus ,  to  the  (5  hrs.) 
Griesner  Alp  (p.  216),  or  to  (672  hrs.)  Hinter-Bdrenbad  ('Joseph  Egger-Steig'), 


to  Lofer.      WAIDRING.     Maps,  pp.  228, 88.  —  III.  R.  42. 


227 


A  good  panorama  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge  is  obtained  from  the  Eart- 
kaserkopjt  (5(n5'),  a  spur  of  the  Hohe  Salve,  IV2  hr.  to  the  S.  of  Ellmau ; 
descent  to  (IV2  hr.)  Kirchberg  and  (Q'/z  hrs.)  Kitzbvihel.  —  The  Gamskogerl 
(5085'),  under  the  Maukspitze,  ascended  via  the  Reg  Alp  in  3  hrs.  (with 
guide),  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Tauern,  etc. 

The  road  now  descends  to  (1272^^0  Going  (2400';  Schnabl; 
Schlechter),  a  village  with  750  inhabitants.  —  About  -/3M.  farther 
on  is  the  Stangl  Inn. 

To  the  right  is  a  lane  leading  via  the  Rohrerhiihel  (once  an  important 
silver -mine)  to  (Q*;*  M.)  06emdor/ (p.  232)  and  (6  M.)  KitzbUhel.  A  more 
interesting  walk  may  be  taken  along  the  'Romer-Weg'  through  the  Biihlach 
(p.  230)  to:(2V2  hrs.)  the  Schwarzsee  (p.  230),  via  the  Rettenberg  (2830';  fine 
view)  and  the  Gieringer  Lake.  —  A  marked  path  leads  from  Going  to 
(2  hrs.)  the  Gaudeamus-Butte  (p.  226). 

Farther  011,  we  follow  the  Reitner  Ache  to  Spital  (p.  232)  and 
then  cross  the  Grosse  Ache. 

18  M.  St.  Johann  in  Tirol  (2160'),  a  railway-station  (p.  232), 
at  the  N.  base  of  the  KitzbiihUr  Horn  (p.  230). 

The  following  route  is  more  attractive  than  the  moudtonous  high- 
road via  Erpfendorf  toWaidring:  by  railway  to  Fieberbrunn  (p.  233);  then 
walk  by  St.  Jacob  im  Haus  to  St.  Ult-icfi  am  Pillersee  and  (3'/a  hrs.)  Waidring 
(flee  below). 

The  road  leads  to  the  N.E.  through  the  wide  valley  of  the  Grosse 
Ache  (Leuken-Tal),  quits  it  at  (23  M.)  Erpfendorf  (2(}Sb' ;  inn; 
route  to  Kossen.  see  p.  218),  and  turns  to  the  K.  via  Reiterdorf. 

27V2  M.  Waidring  (2560';  *rost,  60  beds  from  1.40,  pens.  5  K.; 
Waidringer  Hof,  well  spoken  of;  Mengg\  a  summer-resort  on  the 
watershed  between  the  Achen-Tal  and  the  Saalach-Tal  (840  inhab.). 

Excursions.  To  the  (1  hr.)  Ilnusherg  (3640').  with  view  of  the  Gross- 
Glockner;  to  the  (1  hr.)  Dalsen  Alp  (3216';  rfmt,'?.).  —  By  the  Grunwald- 
Hutte  to  the  (2V2  hrs  )  Kammerkdhr  Alp  (54U5')  and  through  the  Schwarzberg- 
Klamm  to  (4  hrs.)  Unken,  see  p.  164  (guide  necessary).  The  Kammerkdhr- Platte 
or  Stein -Platte  (eiSO")  may  be  ascended  from  the  Alp  in  1  hr. ;  view  very 
fine.  —  The  Fellhorn  (STSC;  3Vi-4  hrs.,  with  guide;  attractive)  is  ascended 
via  Reiterdorf.  On  the  N.  .«ide,  20  min.  below  the  top,  is  the  Eggenalm  Inn. 
The  descent  may  be  m;ide  to  Rcit  im  Winkel  (p.  93).  —  The  Hinterhorn 
(8220*;  6-6V2  hrs.  with  guide),  ascended  by  the  Griesbacher  Steig  via  the 
Waidringer  Xieder.,  is  very  interesting  for  experts  (see  p.  163). 

A  road  leads  to  the  8.  through  the  Waidringer  Oefen  a  gorge  of  the 
Orietlbach,  and  past  (8/4  hr.)  the  chapel  of  SI.  Adolari  (2780*;  plain  inn)  to 
the  (»/4  hr.)  sequestered  blue  Pillersee  (2735'),  at  the  S.  end  of  which  lies 
the  (IV2M.)  village  of  St.  Ulrich  (2775';  =^Gasthans  am  .See,  30  beds  at  1-2^.; 
Zum  Brau;  tn.ut  at  both;  guides,  Clem.  Widmoser  and  Joh.  Wagstatter), 
with  sulphur-baths.  From  St.  Ulrich  by  St.  Jakob  im  Haus  to  (2  hrs.) 
Fieberbrunn.,  see  p.  233. 

The  road  from  Waidring  almost  all  the  way  to  Reichenhall  leads 
through  grand  mountain-scenery.  The  profound  and  picturesque 
valley  of  the  Loferer  Bach,  between  the  Hochplatte  and  the  Steinberg, 
gradually  contracts.  In  the  narrowest  part  is  the  Pass  Strub  (2255'; 
inn),  the  frontier  between  Tyrol  and  Salzburg,  which  was  once 
fortified,  and  was  heroically  defended  by  the  Tyrolese  peasants  in 
1800.  1805,  and  1809  (obelisk  erected  in  1887).  Beyond  the  Hinter- 
horn Inn,  at  the  end  of  the  defile,  we  enter  the  broad  Saalach-Tal. 

331/2  M.  Lofer  and  thence  to  Saalfelden  or  Reichenhall,  see  R.  30. 

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228 

43.  From  Worgl  to  Zell  am  See  via  Kitzbilhel. 

58  M.  Railway  ( Oesterreichische  Staatsbahn)  in  21/4-3  hrs.  (express  fares 
11  K.  90,  7  A'.  30,  iK.GOh.;  ordinary  fares  9  Z.,  5  ^.  30,  SK.50h.). 

Wdrgl  (1680'),  see  p.  219.  The  railway  follows  the  left  bank  of 
the  Brixentaler  Ache  to  (27-2  M.)  Soll-Leukental  (restaurant),  with 
large  cement-factories.  Below  Schloss  liter,  which  stands  on  a  spur 
of  the  Hohe  Salve  to  the  left,  the  train  enters  the  Brixentaler  Klause, 
a  rocky  gorge,  in  which,  beyond  a  short  tunnel,  it  crosses  the  Ache. 

51/2  M.  Hopfgarten  (1970';  FUiale  Post,  at  the  station,  14  beds 
:it  l-l"60  K.),  1  M.  to  the  W.  of  the  large  market-village  of  that 
name  (2030';  *Post,  20  beds  at  1-1.60  iT.;  Rose,  20  beds  at  1.20- 
1.60  K.;  Diewald;  Krdmerwirt;  Oberbrdu;  Unterbrdu),  a  summer 
and  winter  resort  with  2890  inhab.  and  a  large  rococo  church. 

The  'Hohe  Salve  (6000'),  the  Rigi  of  the  Lower  Inntal,  is  one  of  the 
most  popular  and  most  easily  accessible  points  of  view  in  the  German  Alps. 
The  conspicuous  summit  of  the  mountain  is  covered  with  turf,  and  forests 
and  farm-houses  extend  more  than  halfway  up  its  slopes.  The  ascent 
is  most  easily  made  from  Hopfgarten  (31/2  hrs. ;  route  marked;  guide  un- 
necessary j  horse  10^.;  'chaise-a-porteurs'  with  4  bearers  24  A".).  —  From 
the  station  we  follow  the  road  to  the  right  to  (20  min.)  the  village,  then 
by  the  (5  min.)  finger-post  ascend  to  the  left  (path  and  marks  defective 
in  places)  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Thennwirt  (3820';  12  beds,  plain  but  good;  horse 
to  the  summit  5  K.).  The  path  now  ascends  to  the  left,  and  then  to  the 
right  (numerous  ^shortcuts),  past  the  (1  hr.)  Kalbn  Alp  (4935'),  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Inn  (40  beds  at  1.20-2  A.),  situated  a  little  to  the  S.  of  the  summit, 
on  which  stand  a  chapel  and  a  cross  26'  high.  The  *"View  (comp.  the 
Panorama)  is  magnificent,  particularly  to  the  S.,  where  the  complete  Tauern 
chain  is  visible  from  the  Hochtenn  and  Wiesbachhom  to  the  Zillertal 
glaciers.  Due  S.  rises  the  Gross -Venediger,  to  the  left  of  which  is  the 
fantastic-looking  Grosse  Rettenstein  in  the  Sperten-Tal;  farther  to  the  W, 
are  the  Northern  Limestone  Alps,  with  the  Steinberger  Spitze,  nut  unlike 
a  church;  to  the  N.,  the  Grosse  and  Kleine  Bolven,  the  Miesing,  Wendel- 
stein,  and,  beyond  the  deep  valley  of  the  Inn,  the  imposing,  serrated 
ridge  of  the  Kaiser -Gebirge;  E.  the  Loferer  Steinberge,  the  Steinerne 
Meer.  and,  in  the  foreground,  the  Kitzbiihler  Horn. 

From  Brixen  (p.  229)  the  Hohe  Salve  is  ascended  in  3  hrs. :  we  ascend 
by  a  bridle-path  to  the  right,  at  the  (1  hr.)  chalets  keep  to  the  left  (not 
straight  on),  apd  at  the  (3/*  hr.)  chapel  to  the  left  to  the  Alp,  and  ascend 
in  zigzags  to  the  ('/4  hr.)  top.  —  From  Wesiendorf  (p.  229),  by  bridle- 
path in  3  hrs.  (last  third  of  the  route  in  poor  condition).  —  From  Soil 
(p.  226),  poor  bridle-path  in  3-3V2  hrs.  We  proceed  to  the  8.  to  the  Slamp- 
fanger  Graben^  turn  to  the  right  before  the  (20  min.)  chapel,  and  ascend 
via  the  Salven-Moser,  the  Angern  Alp,  and  the  Kolh  Alp  to  the  summit. 

To  the  S.  of  Hopfgarten  opens  the  Kelchsau-Tal ,  watered  by  the 
Orundache  and  traversed  by  an  interesting  path  over  the  Salzach-Joch  to 
(9  hrs.)  Krimml.  Road  (one-horse  carr.  5  K.)  via  Horbrunn  to  (2  hrs.) 
Kelchsau  (2590';  Neuwirt;  Fnchswirt).  About  1/2  hr.  farther  on  the  valley 
divides:  on  the  right  is  the  Lange  Qrund,  from  which  an  uninteresting  pass 
(guide  advisable)  leads  through  the  Frommgrund  and  over  the  Frommel- 
Jock  (7535'),  between  the  Pollspitze  and  the  Frommelkogl,  to  (8  hrs.)  Gerlo$ 
(p.  235) ;  on  the  left  is  the  Kurze  Grund,  traversed  by  a  bridle-path  (guide 
not  indispensable  for  experts)  leading  via  the  (2  hrs.)  brandy-distillery  of 
Schelchenrain  (4680':  acciimm  )dation,  12  beds),  the  Kuhwild  Alp  (5695'),  and 
the  (2  hrs.)  Salzach-Joch  {Markkirchl,  6520';  magnificent  view  of  the  Tauern 
chain)  to  (-3  hrs.)  Ronach  in  the  Pinzgau  (p.  189).  The  ascent  of  the  "Schaf- 
siedel  (8035';  3-3V2  hrs.,  with  guide)  from  Schelchenrain,  via  the  Rosawild 
Alp  and  past  three  small  lakes,  is  attractive  and  not  difficult. —  The  route 
through  the  Windau-Tal   (p.  229)  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)    shooting- hut  of  Retten- 


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bach  (2655';rfmts.)  and   over   the  Filten- Sattel  (5555'J   to  (6-7  hrs.)   Wald 
in  the  Pinzgau  (p.  189)  is  fatiguing. 

Above  Hopfgarten,  at  Haslau,  the  train  crosses  the  Brixentaler 
Ache,  which  here  forms  a  waterfall,  and  turns  to  the  right  into  the 
Windau-Tal  (see  above),  on  the  W.  side  of  which  it  ascends  a  steep 
gradient.  Beyond  a  tunnel  360  yds.  long  the  line  bends  back, 
and  crosses  to  the  E.  side  of  the  Windau-Tal  by  means  of  a  curved 
viaduct  75'  high.  A  second  tunnel  (220  yds.  long)  then  leads  to  the 
upper  level  of  the  Brixen-Tal.  —  IIV2  M- "Westendorf  (2500';  Zur 
Hohe  Salve,  at  the  station;  ascent  of  the  Hohe  Salve,  see  p.  228), 
1  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  the  village  (2575';  Kohlerwirt;  Jakobwirt). 
Bad  Westendorf  (2&06'.,  40  beds),  with  mineral  and  peat  baths,  lies 
VoM.  to  theS.W.  —  13'/2  M.  Lauterbach  is  the  station  for  the  vil- 
lage of  Brixen  im  Tal  (2610';  Mairwirt),  1  M.  to  the  S.W.  of  which 
is  the  Maria- Luisenbad  (2650';  chalybeate  spring).  —  16  M.  Kirch- 
berg  (2700';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Zum  Bechl,  20  beds  at  70  h.-i  K.; 
Kalswirt;  Raimoirt),  a  large  village  (1700  inhab.),  at  the  entrance 
to  the  Sperten-Tal. 

Thrnngh  the  Sperten-Tal  a  cart-track  leads  past  the  Rettenstein  Inn 
to  (6  M.)  Atchau  (3325';  Gredwirt,  plain  but  good-,  guide,  Joseph  Sc/iroU), 
where  the  valley  forks.  The  W.  branch  is  the  Untere  Grundy  through 
which  an  easy  pass  leads  over  the  Geige  (6660')  to  (1  hrs.)  Neukirchen  (p.  life) 
in  the  Pinzgau;  while  throngh  the  E.  branch,  or  Obere  G'ri/ncf,  we  ascend 
the  Stangen-Joch  (5640')  and  thence  either  proceed  t«»  the  left  to  (3  hrs.) 
Miihlbach  (p.  188),  or  descend  along  the  Ikluhlbach  (guide  advisable),  by- 
and-by  crossing  to  the  right  bank,  to  (2'/2h'S.)  Bramberg  (p.  188).  From 
the  Stangen-Joch  an  imperfectly  marked  path  crosses  the  Fihenhohe  to  the 
(3'/2  hrs  )  Wildkogel-Haui  (ascent  of  the  ''Wildkogel  thence  in  35  min.)  and 
descends  to  (1^/4  hr.)  Neukirchen  (p.  188).  —  A  somewhat  fatiguing;  excursion 
from  Aschau  is  the  ascent  of  the  'Grosse  Rettenstein  (7755';  d'/z  hrs., 
with  guide).  The  marked  path  leads  through  the  Untere  Grand  and  over 
the  (IVzhr.)  Sonnwend  Alp  to  the  Lower  and  the  (IVzhr.)  Upper  Schontal 
Alp  (6170';  hay-beds),  and  thence,  past  the  'Steinerne  Frauen',  to(lV2hr.) 
the  jr.  peak,  which  is  marked  by  a  trigonometrical  signal  (imposing  view). 
Descent  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Wildkogel  Inn.  see  p.  188. 

A  marked  path  leads  from  Kirchberg  to  the  S.W.  via  the  Bdrstdtt  Alp 
to  (2  hrs.)  the  pilgrimage-report  of  Haarlassanger  f5('25':  Inn).  Marked 
paths  hence  ascend  to  the  Gampenkogel  (eiSC),  the  Fleiding  (6220'),  and 
the  Brechhorn  (6665'),  all  with  fine  views. 

At  Klausen  (to  the  left,  view  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge)  the  train 
crosses  the  Aschauer  Ache.  I872  M.  Schwarzensee^  to  the  S.  of  the 
lake  of  that  name  (p.  230).  We  next  cross  the  Kitzbiihler  Ache  and 
the  Pass  Thurn  road,  and  reach  — 

211/2^-  Kitzbuhel.  —  Hotels.  -Gb. -Hotel  Kitzbdhel,  in  an  open 
situation,  with  a  park,  open  also  in  winter  (Drc.-April),  120  beds  at  3-8, 
B.  1.50.  pens.  10-16,  omn.  1.25.5'.  -  Tiefenbrdnner,  60  beds  at  2-5  JT.  ,• 
HiNTEBBBAD,  44  bcds  at  i.W-2  50  K.;  Goldnee  Greif;  -Pens.  Schloss 
Lebexbebg  (English  landlady),  1  M.  to  the  N  (pens.  SK.);  Pens.  Tirol 
(for  ladies);  Hot-Pens,  zcm  "Wilden  Kaiser,  60  beds  at  1.20-2.60.  pens. 
Q-8K.;  ScHWARZEK  Adleb;  Amkergeb  bed  1.20-1.80  .ST. ;  Daimee;  Roter 
Adleb;  Weisses  ROssl;  Stebn  ;  Haas,  at  the  station.  —  CafS  Reisch 
(also  rooms;  bed  2-3  iT.).  —  Numerous  furnished  apartments.  Strangers' 
Enquiry  Office. 

Carriage  (incl.  driver's  fee)  from  or  to  the  station  one-horse  1  K.  40, 
two-horse  2  JT.  80  h.,  Schwarzsee  2  K.  and  3  K.  40  h..  Mittersill  13  and  22  K. 


230   III.  R.  43.^  Map,  p.  228      JOCHBERG.         From  Worgl 

Kitzhuhel  (2526'),  a  small  town  (3500  inhab.),  charmingly  sit- 
uated on  the  Kitzbiihler  Ache ,  is  mnch  frequented  for  summer- 
quarters  and  winter  sports.  —  About  ^/^  M.  to  the  S.  of  the  station 
is  the  Kitzbiihler  Bad  (50  beds  at  1.20-2,  pens.  4.60  K.),  with  an 
earthy  saline  spring. 

Excursions  (way-marks).  To  the  E.,  past  the  chateau  of  Kaptburg, 
to  ('A  hr.)  the  Ebnev-Kapelle^  with  a  fine  view;  thence  to  (>/«  hr.)  the 
Scftleier-Fall  ('veil -fair)  in  the  Edgier  -  Grahen .  and  back  through  the 
Zephirau  (1  hr.) ;  from  the  Kitzbiihler  Bad  to  the  S.E.  to  (1  hr.)  the  Buchen- 
wald  (beech  forest),  and  back  via  Bicheln;  both  these  walks  aflford  good 
views  of  the  Gross -Venediger.  —  To  the  S.  to  (Vz  hr.)  the  Ehrenbach 
Falls,  in  a  romantic  ravine,  20  min  above  which,  on  a  rocky  bluff,  is  the 
Einsiedelei  Inn  (spring  and  attractive  view);  hence  in  'Ai  hr.  (or  from 
Kitzbiihel  via  Ecking  and  Kuselbalde  in  IV*  1"".)  to  the  Seidl  Alp  (3955'; 
restaurant),  with  a  fine  view.  —  To  the  N.W.  a  road  leads  via  Ecking  and 
the  Hinterbrdti- Keller^  or  via  Hirzing  and  the  Seehichlhof^  to  ('/2  hr.)  the 
Schwarzsee  (2665';  rail,  station,  see  p.  229),  with  restaurant,  boating,  and 
mud-baths  (72  81°  Fahr.).  —  From  the  Schwarzsee  a  road  runs  to  the 
N.E.,  via  Munichau  (inn),  to  (2V4  M.)  Reit  (2tj95';  Reiterwirt;  Tischlerwirt)^ 
a  village  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge.  —  Bounding  the 
Schwarzsee  on  the  N.  is  a  hilly  wooded  district  called  the  Biihlach,  with 
numerous  walks  (marshy  in  places,  after  rain):  from  the  Seebichlhof  (see 
above)  via  Eaus  to  Steuerberg  (2745';  plain  inn),  witti  a  pretty  view;  from 
Hau3  to  the  W.  via  Wald  to  Bi^ck  (walk  round  the  Schwarzsee);  fritm 
Hau9  t)  the  N.W.  to  the  Gieringer  Lake  and  to  Munichau  (see  above),  or 
via  Bicheln  and  Rettenberg  (view)  by  the  'Romer-Weg''  to  Going  (p.  227),  etc. 

The  -Xitzbiihler  Horn  (6555';  3'/2-4  lirs. ;  guide,  7  A".,  unnecessary ;  horse 
10,  there  and  back  14,  small  car  12,  there  and  back  with  3  hrs.'  stay  16, 
returning  the  following  day  24  K.)  deserves  a  visit.  From  the  station  we 
proceed  to  the  right  along  the  railway  or  the  Ache,  turn  to  the  left  at  a 
(4  min.)  finger-post,  cross  the  railway,  and  then  ascend  by  a  road  (benches 
and  several  springs)  to  the  (1  hr).  Obholz  Inn  (3530'),  with  a  charming  view 
of  the  Jochberg  vallev  and  the  Tauern  range.  Thence  the  road  proceeds 
to  the  (l'/2-2  hra.)  Alpenhaut  (5475';  30  beds  at  1  ^.  60  h.-l  E. ;  open  in  winter 
also)  above  the  Trait  Alp,  and  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hotel  (6465';  40  beds  at  2-3, 
pens.  1  E.^  plain  but  good;  post  office  and  telephone),  3  min.  below  the 
summit,  on  which  stands  a  chapel.  The  *View,  particularly  of  the  Tauern, 
surpasses  that  from  the  Hohe  Salve,  and  is  remarkable  for  the  picturesque 
grouping  of  the  seven  valleys  converging  at  the  foot  of  the  mountain. 
Compare  the  Panorama.  —  Descent  on  the  N.  side  by  the  'Ludwig-Scheiber- 
Weg'  via  the  Ruppen  Alp  to  St.  Johann  (p.  232);  on  the  E.  side  by  the 
Rheintal  Alp  to  (4  hrs.)  Fieberbrunn  (p.  233;  path  marked  in  white  and  red; 
not  recommended).  —  From  the  Kitzbuhlek  Horn  to  the  Gaisstein  (p.  232), 
8-9  hrs.,  toilsome.  The  path  (way-marks  defective;  guide  and  provisions 
necessary)  leads  along  or  beside  the  ridge  running  towards  the  S.,  via 
Ldmmerbiihl  and  the  Gobra-Joch,  and  past  the  Bitchof,  Staffkogel,  Tristkogel, 
and  Gamshag. 

The  Bteinhergkogel  (6165')  is  easily  ascended  by  a  marked  bridle-path 
in  3';2  hrs.  (guide  not  indispensable).  The  first  part  of  the  route  leads 
thro.ugh  wood  via  the  Eintiedelei  (see  above)  and  then  either  via  the  Leitner 
Alp  and  the  Blaufeld  Alp  (55511'),  or  via  the  Ehrenbach  Alp  and  Streiteck 
Alp  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Jufen  Alp  (6140')  and  to  the  left  to  the  (20  min.)  summit 
(fine  view).  —  Another  path  (red  marks)  from  the  Jufen  Alp  leads  past 
the  Pengelttein  (6365')  along  the  ridge  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Eleine  Rettenstein  (p.  232). 

From  Kitzbuhel  to  Mittebsill,  19V2  M  (no  diligence;  carr.  with  one 
horse  to  Pass  Thurn  10,  with  two  horses  16,  to  Mittersill  14  and  24  E). 
The  road  crosses  the  Ache  and  leads  hj  \ht  Eitzbiihler  Bad  {see  above)  And 
(left)  Aurach  to  (3  M.)  Wietenegg  (to  the  S.  the  Gross  Venediger).  Then 
past  a  deserted  copper-stamping  mill  across  the  Jochberger  Ache,  and  up 
a  steeper  ascent  to  (61/2  M.)  Jochberg  (3030*;  Euber  zur  Post,  Schwarzer 
Adler,  both  good),  a  summer-resort  with  949  inhabitants. 


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232   III.  R.  43. —  Map,  p.228.     ST.  JOB  ANN.        From  Worgl 

The  ascent  of  the  ^Gaisstein  (7765' ;  4V2-5  hrs. ;  path  marked  in  red, 
but  guide  advisable  for  novices)  is  made  through  the  steep  Sintersbach- 
Qrdben  (fine  waterfall)  to  the  Lotcer  and  (3V2  hrs.)  Upper  Siniershack  Alp 
and  over  the  Sintersbach-Scharte  (6770')  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  summit,  which  com- 
mands a  magnificent  view  of  the  Tauern.  An  easier  route  is  the  marked 
path  from  Kitzbiihel  via  Wietenegg  (p.  230),  Kelch  Alp,  and  Tor  (rich  flora) 
to  (5V2-6  hrs.)  the  summit.  —  Descent  to  the  Burgl-Hutle  (Mittersill),  see 
p.  186;  to  Saalbach,  see  p.  160;  to  the  KitzbiihUr  Horn,  see  p.  230.  Pinzgauer 
Spaziergang  to  the  (9  hrs.)  Schmittenhohe^  see  p.  160  (provisions  and  guide 
necessary). 

The  Gamshag  (7140';  SVs  hrs.;  guide  not  indispeosable)  is  an  attractive 
ascent.  We  follow  the  road  to  the  Pass  Thurn  as  far  as  the  first  path 
on  the  left  (ca.  5  rain,  from  the  church),  which  leads  via  (l*/*  hr.)  the 
Luegeck  Alp  and  (IV*  hr.)  the   Wild  Alp  to  (1  hr.)  the  summit. 

The  Kleine  Rettenstein  (7275';  attractive  ;  guide  convenient)  is  ascended 
in  4  hrs.  from  Jochberg  either  via  the  Saukaser-Oraben  or  via  the  Aubach- 
Graben.  Fine  view  of  the  Tauem.  The  de-cent  may  be  made  via  the 
Trattenbach  Alp  and  the  Hangler  Alp  to  the  Pass  Thurn  (see  below). 

The  road  ascends  gradually,  paaang  the  (73/4  M.)  TTacW  inn  (3280')  and 
crossing  ihe  Ache  at  (9'/4  M.)  Jochbergwald  (3490';  Waldwirt).  It  then  runs 
in  long  windings  through  wood  (which  a  path  to  the  left  cuts  off)  to  the 
(ll'/4M.)  Pass  Thurn  (4175';  plain  inn),  the  boundary  between  Tyrol  and 
Salzburg.  The  Elisabeth-Ruhe,  1/2  hr.  to  the  W.,  affords  a  fine  survey  of 
the  Tauern;  still  liner  view  from  the  ResterMhe  (6220'l,  2  hrs.  farther  up.  — 
The  road  now  descends  past  the  (I2V2  M.)  Inn  zum  Weissen  (1020'),  afford- 
ing a  magnificent  view  of  the  Pinzgau  and  the  Tauern,  and  the  [W/*  M.) 
Soke  Briicke  Inn  (3280'),  and  winds  down  (short-cuts  for  pedestrians)  to 
(19V4  M.)  MUiersill  (p.  186).  —  Walkers  on  their  way  to  Krimml  take  the 
footpath  (marked)  to  the  right  about  200  yds.  below  the  Inn  zum  Weissen, 
which  descends  to  (IV*  hr.)  Miihlbach  (p.  187)  or  Hollersbach  (p.  186). 


The  Railway  to  Zell  am  See  follows  the  right  bank  of  the 
Kitzbiihler  Ache  (magnificent  view  on  the  left  of  the  Kaiser-Gebirge) 
via  (26  m.)  Wiesenschwang-Obemdorf  (21A0';  Lindner)  to  — 

28  M.  St.  Johann  in  Tirol.  —  Hotels.  Zum  Hohen  Kaiseb,  at  the 
station,  25  beds  at  SO  h.-2  K.  iQ  h. ;  *Po8T,  with  garden;  *Bab,  40  beds 
at  1-3,  pens.  6-8  E. ;  Lowe,  24  beds  at  &Q  h.-2  K.  40  A.,  Madt,  both  in  the 
chief  square. 

St.  Johann  in  Tirol  (2160'),  a  large  village  (3100  inhab.)  with 
picturesque  Tyrolese  houses,  pleasantly  situated  in  the  broad  Leuken- 
Tal  (Achen-Tal),  is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and  as  a  centre 
for  winter-sports.  About  2  M.  to  the  S.E.  of  the  village  is  the  Theresien- 
had  (restaurant);  1  M.  to  the  W.  on  the  Ellmau  road  (p.  227)  lies  the 
village  of  Spital,  with  a  Gothic  clapel  of  the  14th  century. 

Excursions  (guide.<*,  Jak.  Brunner  and  Joh.  Rothart).  From  St.  Johann 
to  the  Grietner  Alp  in  the  Kaiser- Oebirge,  31/2  hrs.,  to  Ellmau  (Gaudeamus- 
Hiitte  and  Grutten-Hiitte),  2'/4  hrs.,  see  pp.  216,  226.  —  To  Waidring  and 
Lofer^  see  p.  227;  via  Griesenau  and  Schwendt  to  KHssen,  see  p.  218;  over 
the  Stripsen-Joch  to  Kuf stein,  see  p.  216. 

The  'Kitzbiihler  Horn  (6555')  is  ascended  hence  in  S-S'/z  hrs.  by  the 
'Ludwig-Scheiber-Weg\  which  passes  the  Angerer  Alp  (inn)  and  Ruppen 
Alp  (easy  and  interesting;  see  p.  230). 

Beyond  St.  Johann  the  line-passes  Reitham  (Fischer),  a  summer- 
resort,  crosses  and  recrosses  the  Filler  see- Ache,  and  then  ascends 
rapidly  to  the  right  in  the  valley  of  that  stream. 


toZdiamSec.    FIEBERBRUNN.    Map,p.228.'~  1I1.R.43.    233 

33  M.  Fieberbrunn.  —  Hotels.  Wieshofek,  at  ihe  station,  with  fine 
view;  Obermeikb.  beluw  in  the  valley,  on  the  right  (5  min.).  Uammek- 
wiKT,  in  the  valley,  on  the  left  (5  min.),  near  the  iron-works  ;  Huttenwirt, 
AuwiRT,  farther  on;  Po3T  or  Neuwirt,  'Sikbeker,  Mktzgerwirt,  all  in  the 
OA  hr.)  village. 

Fieberbrunn  (2585';  1800  inhab.)  is  a  picturesquely  situated 
summer-resort,  with  mineral  baths. 

Excursions  (guide,  Franz  Miedler).  An  attractive  walk  may  he  taken 
up  the  Pillersee-Ache  ps'St  (1/4  hr.)  Uandler  s  Jnn  and  through  wood  to 
{'/4  hr.)  the  Inn  zur  Eisernen  Hand,  then  to  the  S.W.  by  the  Schtcarzachen- 
Tal  to  the  ('/<  hr.)  Drei  Schreiends  Brunnen,  the  water  of  which  (said  to 
Mow  from  the  Wildalpsee,  see  below)  de>cends  in  picturesque  cascades.  — 
From  the  Eiserne  Hand  to  Eochfilzen  (see  below)  via  Feutenou,  ^/t  hr.  — 
The  Hochkogel  (3460*)  is  reached  in  1  hr.  by  ascending  from  the  Auwirt 
to  the  right,  through  the  Pletztr-  Graben  (good  view  of  the  environs; 
rtmts.  at  the  Hochkogel- Bauer).  —  The  Buchensteinwand  (4785';  2  hrs. ; 
easy  and  attractive)  is  ascended  from  Dandler's  Inn  to  the  left  by  a  shady 
path  (red  marks)  to  the  hamlet  of  Buchau  and  thence  over  pastures  to  the 
top  (beautiful  view).  —  An  easy  ascent  is  that  of  the  •Wildseeloder  (6950'; 
4  hrs. ;  guide  not  indispensable).  A  marked  path  ascends  from  the  Auwirt 
through  the  Pletzer-Graben ;  where  the  vallev  forks,  we  proceed  to  the 
left,  via  the  ZilUtatt  Alp,  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Wild  Alp  (rfmts.).  Another 
marked  path  leads  from  Sieberer's  Inn  via  tlie  Ldrchenfilz  Alp  and  the 
Grietlboden  Alp  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Wild  Alp.  Thence  we  ascend  by  a  club- 
path  to  the  (3/4  hr  )  Wild seeloder- Han t  (63^;  Inn.  8  beds  and  10  ma'ftresses), 
on  the  dark  green  Wildalpsee  (trout),  and  in  3/4  hr.  more  gain  the  summit, 
from  which  there  is  a  splendid  view.  —  Gobra-Ruiken  (6755';  4V2  hrs.; 
guide  advisable).  The  path  leads  from  the  Auwirt  through  the  Pletzer- 
Graben  and  via  the  Fahrvianger  Alp  to  the  (S'/z  hrs.)  iron-mine  of  Gdbra- 
Lannem  (5455'),  1  hr.  below  the  summit.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Spielberghom 
(6710*;  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide)  is  repaying.  We  ascend  the  valley  to  (1  hr.) 
the  Eiterne  Hani  Inn  (see  above),  then  via  the  Spitlberg  Alp  and  Brdu  Alp 
to  the  (3''2  hrs.)  summit.  The  descent  mav  be  made  into  the  Leogang-Tal 
(see  p.  161;  E.)  or  to  the  AUe  Schanze  (p.  160;  S.W.).  —  Kitzbiihler  Horn 
(BoeiO'),  via  the  Bdrfeld  Alp  and  Rheintal  Alp  in  5  hrs.,  fatiguing  (better 
from  Kitzbuhel  or  St.  Johann,  comp.  p.  230). 

From  the  EiMer-ne  Hand  a  road  leads  to  the  S.  to  the  Alte  Schanze  and 
to  (3  hrs.)  Saalbach,  in  the  Olemmtal  (comp.  p.  160).  —  From  Fieberbrunn 
a  road  leads  to  the  N.  to  (2V4  M.)  St.  Jacob  im  Haus  (JSOO*;  Rieger- 
trtrO,  on  the  low  saddle  between  the  Pramau-Tal  and  the  Strubachen-Tal. 
Thence  it  descends  via  Flecken  (Strasswirt)  to  f33'4  M.)  8t.  Ulrich  on  the 
Pillersee  (p.  227),  and  through  the  Oe/en  to  (4V2  M)   Waidring  (p.  227). 

Beyond  (36  M.)  Pfaffenschwendt  the  train  ascends  a  sharp 
gradient  on  the  N.  side  of  the  Pramau-Tal,  or  Pillersee-Achental. 
—  38V2  M.  HocMlzen  (3165';  Dartkl,  at' the  station;  Wieshofer, 
Wurtl,  in  the  village)  lies  on  the  watershed  between  the  Inn  and 
the  Saalach. 

From  Hochfilzen  a  road  leads  to  the  'N.,  past  Warming  and  the  little 
Wietensee  (3045*),  to  (9  M.)  St.  Ulrich  (p.  227).  —  A  footpath  runs  over  the 
Ramem-Sattel  or  Romer-Saltel  (3965')  to  the  Vorderkaser-Klamm  in  3  hrs. 
(comp.  p.  162). 

The  train  now  crosses  the  Salzburg  frontier,  descends  past  the 
marshy  Griessen-See,  and  crosses  the  Griessenbach  and  the  Weiss- 
bach.  4479  M.  Leogany  (p.  161).  Thence  via  Saalfelden  to  (58  M.) 
Zdl  am  See,  see  R.  29. 


234 


44.   The  ZiUertal. 


Railway  from  Jenhach  (Siidbahnhof)  to  Mayrhofen,  20  M. ,  in  1  br. 
40  min. ;  fares  (no  Ist  class)  3  K.  80,  2  iT.  40  A.  —  The  ZiUertal  in  its  lower 
part  is  a  broad  pastoral  valley  enclosed  by  wooded  heights,  bat  higher  up 
it  ramifies  into  numerous  narrower  valleys  ('Griinde"';  p.  237),  usually  run- 
ning up  to  the  region  of  snow  and  ice.  Some  of  the  Griinde'  have  been 
rendered  more  accessible  by  numerous  paths  and  huts  constructed  by  the 
German  and  Austrian  Alpine  Club,  and  are  much  frequented.  Easy  passes 
friding  practicable)  lead  hence  over  the  Gerlos  Pass  to  the  Pinzgau  (p.  236) 
and  over  the  Pfitscher  Joch  (p.  247)  or  Tuxer  Joch  (p.  241)  to  the  Brenner 
Railway.  More  fatiguing  routes  lead  to  the  Ahrn-Tal  from  the  Ziller- 
Grund  (Heiliggeist-Jochl,  etc.,  pp.  238,  239),  Floiten-Grund,  and  Schwarzen- 
stein-Grund. 

Jenbach,  see  p.  220.  Tlie  line  crosses  the  Inn  to  (IV4  M.)  Rot- 
holz  (Esterhammer,  50  beds  at  1-1.50  K.),  with  an  agricultural  school, 
and  at  (2  M.)  Strass  (1710';  Post)  enters  the  ZiUertal.  To  the  right, 
ahove  us,  is  the  Brettfall  Chapel  (2235'),  a  good  point  of  view  (I/2  hr.). 
Near  (31/2  M.)  ScMitters  (Jdger;  Stem),  with  a  mineral  bath,  the 
Brandberger  Kolm,  the  Torhelm,  the  Gerloswand,  and  the  Ahorn- 
spitze  become  visible  in  the  background  of  the  ZiUertal. 

A  marked  bridle-path  ascends  to  the  right  to  the  (l'/4  br.)  Schlitterberg 
(3120*;  Hot.  Schlitterberghof,  20beds  at  i-iK.  80  A.),  a  partially  wooded  plateau 
with  charming  views  and  several  farms,  which  may  be  reached  also  from 
Rotholz  (see  above)  by  an  easy  cart-road  (tobogganing  in  winter),  and  from 
Strass  via  the  Brettfall  Chapel  in  I'/h  br.  From  the  height  V4  br.  to  the  N.  of 
the  inn  the  view  comprises  the  Achensee  and  the  Rofan  and  Karwendel  Mts. 
The  Kellerjoch  (see  below)  may  be  ascended  hence  by  a  red-marked  path 
through  the  wooded  Oechsel-Tal  and  over  the  Damjoch  (5565'J  in  4  hrs.  (guide 
desirable). 

5  M.  Gagering.  —  6 1/4  M.  Fugen  (1785';  Post,  Stern,  Aigner, 
Sonne,  all  very  fair"),  a  pleasant  village  (685  inhab.)  and  summer- 
resort. 

The  -Kellerjoch  (7690';  6V2  hrs.,  not  difficult,  but  better  from  Schwaz  ; 
guide,  not  necessary  for  adepts,  iOK.)  is  ascended  from  Fiigen  by  a  path 
leading  up  the  Fiming-Tal  to  (2  hrs.)  a  guide-post  on  the  Pankrazherg  (3735') ; 
thence  either  to  the  left  via  the  (V2  br.)  chalet  of  Schellenherg  and  the 
(H'o  br.)  Loas- Battel  (5520';  inn)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kellerjoch-Haus  and  the 
(20  min.)  top,  or  to  the  right  (red  marks)  via  the  (i^jihr.)  Oart  Alp  direct 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  top.    Descent  to  (3  hrs  )  Schwaz,  see  p.  222. 

71/2  M.  Kapfing  (Mayer  zur  Schonen  Aussicht;  Rose;  Huber); 
then,  beyond  the  Finsingbach,  (8  M.)  Uderns  (Pachmair;  Erzherzog 
Johann  Inn  at  Finsing,  2  min.  from  the  station).  Farther  on  the 
line  proceeds  via  (91/2  M.)  Ried  (Mayer;  Pirch3r)  to  (IO1/2  M.) 
Kaltenbach  (1835  ft.;  *Post,  bed  80  /i.-l  K.  20  h. ;  Bruckenwirt; 
Rieger),  a  prettily  situated  village  with  419  inhabitants. 

On  the  opposite  bank  of  the  Ziller  (V4  hr.)  lies  the  pleasant  village  of 
Stumm  (1815';  Nester;  Pinzger;  Linde;  Zum  Schiessstand).  about  V2M.  to  the 
N.  of  which  is  a  pretty  waterfall  in  the  Mdrzen-Grund.  —  The  easy  and 
attractive  ascent  of  the  Kreuzjoch  (8230')  is  accomplished  from  Stumm  in 
51/2  hrs.  (guide  5  K.)  via  the  Kapauns  Alp  (6270').  The  descent  may  be 
made  on  the  S.E.  via  ihe  Riedei'-Tal  to  Gerlot  (p.  235),  or  on  the  S.W.  via 
Krduielcute  and  Rohrberg  to  Zell  (p.  235).  —  A  fatiguing  route  (7  hrs, ;  guide 
8  .8".)  leads  through  the  Marzen-Grund  to  the  Gmund  Alp  (443(7;  quarters) 
and  via  the  Hammerer- Scharte  or  Maurer  Scharte  (7645'),  between  the  Katzen- 
kopf  and  Torhelm,  to  Gerlot  (p.  235). 


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We  now  follow  the  ZilUr  via  (I2Y2  M.)  Aschau  (Lowe)  and 
(IS'/o  M.)  Erlach,  finally  crossing  to  the  right  bank. 

15  M.  Zell  am  Ziller.  —  Hotels.  Bain,  with  reading-room  and  shady 
ijarden,  50  beds  at  1.20-3,  pens.  4.50-6  .£■.,  Zum  Wklschen,  Schnkebekger, 
Nkuwibt,  Tdschek.  Esgel,  Waldheim,  on  the  right  bank;  Post,  40  beds 
1.20-3,  pens.  5-7  K.,  Daviter,  with  garden,  on  the  left  bank.  —  Baths  at 
Dengff't,  WeindVs,  and  Eo/er^t. 

Zell  am  Ziller  (1885'),  a  village  with  750  inhab.,  frequented  as 
a  summer-resort,  lies  mainly  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Ziller.  To  the 
E.  rise  the  Hainzenberg .  with  the  Maria-Rast  Chapel,  and  the  Gerlos- 
wand  (7105'),  resembling  a  huge  wall;  S.  the  blunted  pyramid  of 
the  Tnstner  (9065')  and  the  snow-flelds  of  the  Ingent  (9570'). 

ExccBSioss  (guides,  Franz  Schdnhen;  Stanislaus  Thaurer,  and  Joh. 
Schwendberger).  On  the  left  bank  (10  min.)  is  the  pretty  Erzherzog-Eugen 
Wald-Promenade,  and  on  the  right  bank,  beginning  behind  the  Brau  Hotel, 
is  the  Troger-Promenade.  —  A  marked  path  from  the  Po.'«t  Hotel  a.icends 
to  the  W.  to  (V*  br.)  Klopfelstaudach  (2490'j.  a  farm -house  on  a  spur  of 
the  Zellberg,  commanding  an  e.vcellent  view.  —  On  the  right  bank  of  the 
Ziller,  about  »/4  M.  lo  the  S.E.  of  Zell,  is  a  small  gold-mine.  A  marked 
p-ith  ascends  hence  through  the  gorge  of  the  Gerlosbach  to  (IV2  hr.)  the 
Erzherzog  Ferdinand- Karl  Water/ally  V'2  hr.  short  of  which  a  path  to  the 
Oetschen  Inn  diverges  to  the  right  (see  belnw).  —  The  Gerloswand  (7105'; 
4V2-5hrs..  guide  8,  returning  via  Gerlos  10 .£".),  reached  via  the  village  of 
Hainzenberg  (see  below)  and  the  Gerlosstein  Alp,  is  a  fine  point  of  view, 
which  present.'  no  difficulty.  —  A  more  extensive  view  is  commanded  by 
the  Marchkopf  (82OO0,  reached  from  Zell  to  the  W.  via  the  Zellberg  and 
the  Hirschbichl-Aste  in  5V2  hrfl  ,  with  guide. 


To  the  E.  of  Zell  opens  the  6erlos-Tal,  through  which  a  well- 
trodden  but  not  very  interesting  bridle-path  leads  to  the  Pinzgau, 
To  Gerlos  41/2  ^rs.,  from  Gerlos  over  the  Platte  to  Krimml  4,  over  the 
Plattenkogel  5  hrs.  (guide,  not  indispensable,  from  Zell  to  Krimml 
over  the  Platte  11,  over  the  Plattenkogel  12  A''.).  The  route  leads 
from  Zell  to  the  S.E.  to  the  (  V4  l^r.)  foot  of  the  Hainzenberg,  and 
then  ascends  to  the  right  (roughly  paved  cart-track),  past  the 
(20  min.)  Maria-Rast  Chapel  (2320';  inn),  to  the  vUlage  of  (V2  hr.) 
Hainzenberg,  where  the  better  path  from  Mayrhofen  is  joined  (see 
p.  236).  At  the  (35  min.)  Oetschen  Inn  (8545')  we  obtain  a  capital 
view  of  the  lower  Zillertal  as  far  as  the  Sonnwend-Gebirge  (p.  SOj. 
The  hilly  path,  leading  chiefly  through  wood,  now  skirts  the  Gerlos- 
bach,  which  flows  through  a  gorge  on  the  left,  passes  (1/4  hr.)  Mari- 
eek  (two  houses),  and  crosses  the  (10  min.l  Schbnberg-Bach  and  the 
(V2  iif-)  Zaberbach.  We  next  cross  the  (20  min.)  Weissbach,  the 
(10 min.;  3hrs. fromZell)ASc/jicar£ac/i,  ne&xt]xe*JnnfurKuhlenRast 
(14  beds;  good  trout),  and  the  (20  min.)  Wimmerbach,  and  immed- 
iately afterwards  the  Gerlosbach,  and  reach  (5  min.)  the  hamlet  of 
Gmund  (3880';  K roller,  25  beds  at  60-120/..,  well  spoken  of),  where 
the  valley  expands.  The  path  crosses  the  Gerlosbach  twice  and  the 
Riederbach  once  before  reaching  the  (3/4  hr.)  long  village  of  Gerlos 
(4070';  Alpenrose,  bed  80-120  h.,  well  spoken  of;  Stbckl;  Kammer- 
lander,  25  beds  at  60-120  ft.,  good). 


236    in.  R.44.—  Map,p.ii34,    ZITTAUER  HtfTTE.    Zillertal. 

Excursions  (guide,  Johann  Kriegler).  "Op  the  Sch6nach-Tal  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Iss-Aste  (4810');  fine  view  of  the  head  of  the  valley  (Schonach 
Glacier,  Zillerkopf,  etc.)-  —  The  Ebenfeld-Aste  (6155'),  I'A  hr.  to  the  N., 
affords  a  fine  view  of  the  Reichenspitz  group.  —  Ascent  of  the  Torhelm 
(8185';  3V2-4  hrs.,  with  guide),  not  difficult:  the  route  ascends  the  AVwmm' 
bach-Tal  to  the  N.  to  the  end  of  the  valley  (Wilde  Krimml),  then  turns  to 
the  right  to  the  Hdmmerer-  Scharte  (p.  234)  and  mounts  the  W.  side  to 
the  summit  (excellent  survey  of  the  Zillertal  Alps).  —  The  Kreuzjoch 
(8230'),  ascended  by  a  marked  path  via  the  liieder-Tal  in  3V2-4hrs.,  com- 
mands a  similar  view  (see  p.  231). 

From  Gerlos  to  Matrhofen,  5  hrs.,  by  a  marked  path  descending 
at  the  village  of  Hainzenberg  (p.  235)  to  the  left,  via  Ramsau  and  Hol- 
lenzen.  A  preferable  route  leads  over  the  Brandberger  Joch  (7  hrs.;  marked 
path;  guide,  iOK.,  not  indispensable  for  adepts).  From  the  (1  hr.)  Inn  zur 
Kiihlen  Rast  (p.  235)  we  ascend  the  Schwarzach- Tal  to  the  left  to  the 
Untere  and  Obere  Schwarzach  Alp  and  to  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Brandberger  Joch 
(7580*),  between  the  Brandberger  Kolm  and  the  Torhelm  (*View).  Then  we 
descend  through  the  Brandberger  Kar  to  Brandberg  (p.  238)  and  (3  hrs.) 
Mayrhofen  (p.  237).  —  From  the  Joch  the  Brandberger  Kolm  (8860';  guide 
2  K.  extra),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Zillertal  glaciers,  may  be  ascended  by 
experts  in  IV2  hr.  without  difficulty. 

We  next  pass  the  entrance  to  the  Schbnach-Tal  (see  above), 
cross  the  Krummbach  (4155'),  and  ascend  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Durlasboden  (4600'),  with  view  of  the  Pinzgauer  Platte ;  thence 
straight  on  across  meadow-land  to  a  (20  min.)  guide-post  pointing 
to  the  Zittauer  Hiitte.  Here  the  valley  bends  to  the  S.  (^Wildgerlos- 
Tal,  see  below),  and  the  background  is  formed  by  the  Hohe  Gabel, 
Reichenspitze,  and  Wildgerlosspitze, 

"Wildgerlos-Tal.  A  bridle-path  (guide  from  Gerlos  7,  from  Zell  12,  in 
connection  with  mountain-ascents  iOK.),  leading  to  the  right  at  the  above- 
mentioned  guide-post,  proceeds  at  first  on  the  level  via  the  Finkau  Alp 
and  Trissel  Alp,  then  ascends  in  windings  to  the  (4,  from  Zell  5V4  hrs.) 
Zittauer  Hiitte  (7645';  -//m,  10  beds  and  8  mattresses;  innkeeper  and  guide 
A.  Ritsch),  a  club-hut  finely  situated  on  the  Lower  Oerlos  Lake  (boating). 
The  rm<eW-oj9/ (10,100' ;  2V2hrs.;  ynide  10  A'.),  the  iJoasitop/ (9335';  IV2  hr., 
easy ;  guide  5  K.),  the  Mandlkarkop/m^';  2  hrs.;  7  K.).  the  Oabelkopf  {iO;i'iO'\ 
3-3'/2  hrs.;  9  A.),  the  Reichempitze  (10,845';  4  hrs.;  guide  12,  with  descent 
to  the  Richter-Hiitte  14,  to  the  Plauener  Hiitte  16  A'.),  and  the  Wildgerlos- 
spitze (10,770';  4-4V2  hrs. ;  15  A^.),  maybe  ascended  hence  (the  last  two  are 
difficult).  —  Easy  and  interesting  passes  lead  from  the  Zittauer-Hiitte  over 
the  Rainbach- Scharte  (S965')  to  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Krimmler  Tauern-Haut,  and  over 
the  Rostkar  -  Scharte  (8-30')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Richter-Hiitte  (comp.  p.  191).  — 
From  the  Trissel  Alp  to  the  Mitterplatten  Inn  via  the  Wildkar  Alp^  path  in 
bad  repair  (better  route  down  the  vallev  via  the  Durlasboden,  see  above 
and  p.  191). 

The  path  proceeds  to  the  left  angle  of  the  wood  descending  from 
thePlattenkogel,  and  crosses  the  (10  min.)  HoUenzer-Bach^  the  fron- 
tier of  Salzburg  and  Tyrol.  About  7  min.  farther  on  the  road  divides : 
to  the  left  to  Ronach  and  Wald,  straight  on  to  Krimml,  and  to  the 
right  to  the  Zittauer  Hutte  (see  above).  The  direct  route  to  the 
Pinzgau  turns  to  the  left  and  ascends  along  the  Hollenzer-Bach, 
crossing  the  stream  twice.  It  then  turns  sharply  to  the  N.  and 
reaches  (2/4  hr.)  the  flat  saddle  of  the  Gerlos  Pass  or  Pinzgauer  Hohe 
(4875'),  beyond  which  it  descends  to  (1/2  hr.)  Ronach  (4625';  plain 
inn),  Waldberg  (^U  hr. ;  3840'),  and  (8/4  hr.)  Wald  (p.  189). 

A  more  attractive  route  is  the  marked  bridle-path  crossing  the 


ZilUrtnl.  MAYRHOFEN.     Map,p.234.—  III.  Ii.44.    237 

Pinzgauer  Flatte  to  Krimuil  (4  his. ;  guide  not  iiidispeusable). 
The  path  leads  straight  on  at  the  cross-road  (p.  230 ;  1/2  l^r.  from 
the  Durlasboden),  and  ascends  the  N.W.  slope  of  the  Plattenkogel, 
then  to  the  left  to  (3/4  hr.)  *  Waltl's  /nn  (^5560';  24  beds  at  1-2,  pens. 
5-6  JT.)  on  the  Mitterplatten  Alp.  Marked  path  hence  to  the  [^  min.) 
Reichenspiti-Ansirht.  —  Proceeding  towards  the  E.,  past  the  (i/o  hr.^ 
Leitner  Alp  (5670'),  we  reach  (^10  min.)  the  FUzstein  Alp  (5380; 
inn)  on  the  V order platte^  beyond  which  the  Pinzgau  and  the  Krimml 
valley  and  its  cascades  come  in  sight.  We  now  descend  in  zigzags 
through  wood  to  (1  hr.)  Krimml  (p.  189). 

An  even  more  picturesque  route  (red  uiarks) ,  though  1  hr,  lunger, 
crosses  the  Plattenkogel  (guide  not  indispensable).  At  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Mitter- 
platten Inn  (see  above)  we  diverge  to  the  right  and  ascend  in  a  S.E.  direc- 
tion, parsing  (40  min.)  three  chalets  (finger-post)  to  the  (20  min.)  green  top 
of  the  ♦Plattenkogel  (6690'),  which  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Pinzgau, 
with  the  Dreiherrnspitze  to  the  S.E.,  the  Reichenspitze  and  Gerlos  Glacier 
to  the  S.W  .  and  Krimml  and  its  waterfalls  far  below.  We  descend  past 
the  F.chwarzenberg  Monument^  the  route  at  first  loading  in  a  N.E.  direction 
along  the  edge  of  a  deep  precipice,  pass  through  a  gate  at  the  Handl 
chalets,  and  descend  to  the  right  or  (better)  keep  straight  on  (marked  path) 
to  the  Filzstein  Alp  (see  above)  and  (IV2  brs.)  Krimml. 


Beyond  Zell  the  railway  ascends  the  right  bank  of  the  Ziller,  via 
( 17 '/o  M. )  Ramsberg-Hippach  and  (18  M.)  Biihel  (Berger's  Inn). 

20  M.  Mayrhofen.  —  Hotels.  •Nkcuads,  COR.  at  1.60-2.50,  pens. 
C-10^.;  Stern,  7U  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens.  5-7^.;  Alte  Post,  M  beds  at  l.(X)- 
'J.40,  pens.  6-7  A".,  well  spoken  uf;  Brcogek,  0  min.  to  the  N.  of  the 
station,  on  the  left  bank  ..f  the  Ziller,  52  beds  at  1.20.-2,  pen.'«.  5-7  AT.  ; 
Rose-,  Kramer.  36  beds  at  1-1. '.■0  .ST..  good;  Biculwikt-,  Geisi-ek,  tit  Strass, 
'/2M.  above  Mavrhofen  (p.  241)  U>  bedst  al.t'OJST. ;  ."^tillupklamm  Isn,  at 
Haut,  Vj  M.  farther,  40  beds  at  1-1.40,  pens.  5  A'.,  omnibus  60//.,  well 
spoken  of. 

Mayrhofen  (2065'),  a  village  with  1300  inhab.,  the  terminus  of 
the  Zillertal  railway,  is  a  much  froquenteti  summer-resort,  beauti- 
fully situated  in  a  green  valley  amidst  lofty  mountains  (Ahoruspitze, 
Filzenberg,  Tristner,  Griinberg).  The  valley  divides  here  into  four 
branches  ('Grunde'):  E.  the  Zillergrund,  S.K.  the  Stillup,  S.W.  the 
Zemmtal.  W.  the  Tuxer  Tal. 

Guides:  Georg  Kroll,  Josef  Danner,  lAidwig  Fankhai'ser,  Jos.  Wechsel- 
berger,  Jos.  and  Simon  Wegscheider,  Joh.  and  Alex.  Lechner,  of  3Iayrhofen,  Andrd 
Pfister,  Franz  MUterer,  Joh.  Dengg,  Joh.  Erler.  and  Andr.  Hotter  of  Finken- 
berg;  comp.  also  Ginzling  and  Rosshat;  (pp.  2i2,  243).  Tariff':  to  Ginzling 
(3  hrs.)  4,  Ros.-shag  (4  hrs.)  5,  Breitlahner  (5  hrs.)  6,  the  Berliner  Hutte 
(8  hr.'*.)  10,  Dominicus-Hiitte  (7  hrs.)  9.  Olperer-Hutte  (10  hrs.)  12,  Riffler- 
Hntte  (7  hrs.)  9,   Greizer  Hiitte  (71/2  hrs.)  9,   Planener  Hiitte  (8  hrs.)  10^. 

An  attractive  walk  may  be  taken  from  Brugger's  Hotel,  along  the  easy 
Mariensteig  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Ziller,  through  wood,  up  to  (l»/4  hr.) 
Astegg  (3850*;  '^EherVs  Inn)  commanding  a  good  view  of  the  four 'Grlinde'' 
and  of  the  mountain- chain  from  t!ie  Gerlnswand  to  the  Griinberg.  We 
return  by  a  stony  footpatb  (pretty  views)  via  Finkenberg  to  (2  hrs.)  Mayr- 
hofen. From  Astegg  we  may  ascend  the  'Penkenberg  (687U';  2^/4  hrs.),  via 
the  Mdsing  Alp  (rfmts.);  a  fine  point  of  view  (guide  not  indispensable  for 
adepts).  —  Another  pleasant  walk  of  2  hrs.  (there  and  back)  may  be  taken 
to  the  Stillup  - Elamm.  A  new  rocky  path,  diverging  to  the  left  at  the 
(20  min.)  Inn  zur  Stillupklamm  (see  above;  finger-post),  ascends  the  right 


238    ///.  Route  44.         BRANDBERG.  Zillertal. 

bank  of  the  Stillup-Bach  (see  p.  239),  passing  fine  waterfalls,  to  the  (*/*  hr.) 
Wasserstes!  (3000'),  where  it  joins  the  old  path  (p.  239),  by  which  we  return. 
The  *Ahomspitze  (9T5U'i  6-6V2  brs. ;  guide,  not  indispensable  for  adepts, 
12^.,-  not  difficult)  cnmuaands  a  ma[;nificent  view.  Immediately  beyond 
the  (10  min.)  bridge  over  the  Zillerbach  (see  below)  a  winding  path  (red 
marks)  ascends  to  the  left  mostly  through  wood  via  the  (I'A  hr.)  Alpenrose 
Inn  on  the  Loicer  Fellenberg  Alp  (4565')  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Edel-Uiitle  in  the 
Fellenhergkar  f7340';  Inn,  24  beds  at  3,  7  mattresses  at  1.60  iT.)  and  to 
02  hrs.)  the  top.  The  descent  may  be  made  from  the  Edel-Hiitte  by  a  club- 
path  to  the  (1  hr.)  Filzen  Alp  (6250';  fine  view  of  the  Stillup  glaciers) 
and  thence  to  the  S.W.  via  the  Kretzlherg  Alp  (5275')  to  (V4  hr.)  the  Lackner 
Inn  in  the  Stillup- Tal  (p.  '259). 


The  Zillergrnnd,  which  opens  to  the  E.  and  is  drained  by  the 
Zillerbach,  is  traversed  by  several  fatiguing  passes  leading  to  the 
Ahrntal.  The  most  frequented  of  these  crosses  the  Heiliggeistj'dchl 
(13  hrs.  from  Mayrhofen  toKasern;  guide,  not  indispensable,  16  A".). 
From  Mayrhofen  a  path  (a  new  route  is  being  made  along  the  stream) 
ascends  through  wood  to  (IY2  ^ir-)  Brandberg  (3580';  Tanner),  a 
picturesquely  situated  village  (over  the  Brandberger  Joch  to  Gerlos, 
see  p.  236),  and  then  proceeds  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Zillerbach  to 
[i^/-2hx.)  HdiLsling  (3450';  KroU,  plain)  and  past  the  Hohenherg  Alp 
to  the  (IV2  hr.)  inn  In  der  Au  (4185';  bed  1-2  A'.,  well  spoken  of). 

The  Grundschartner  (10,030';  not  difficult  for  experts)  may  be  ascended 
hence  via  the  Kaimen-Hiitten  and  the  Kaimen  Qlacier  in  6  hrs.  (guide  18.fi".; 
splendid  view).  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Birberg  Alp 
(p.  239).  —  Through  the  Sondergrund.  which  opens  to  the  S.  at  the  Au.  a 
monotonous  path  (red  mark?)  via  the  Kainzen-HUtten  (dlSO"),  the  Mitter- 
HiitUn  (5630"),  and  the  SchSn-Hiilten  (58330,  ascends,  finally  over  debris,  to 
(5  hrs.)  the  Horndl-Joch  (8380':  fine  view  of  the  Rieterferner.  etc.),  and  then 
descends  through  the  Hollenz-Tal  to  (2V2-3  hrs.)  St.  Jakob  in  the  Ahrntal 
ft>.  483).  —  Instead  of  crossing  the  Horndl-Joch  to  St.  Jakob,  we  may  (in 
the  .«ame  time-,  guide  advi.sable)  proceed  over  the  Mitter-Joch  (864.0')  to 
St.  Peter  in  the  Ahrn-Tal. 

Ill  the  Zillergrnnd.  1  hr.  above  the  Au  Alp,  is  the  Bdrenbad  Alp 
(4700';  *Wegscheider's  Inn ;  the  innkeeper  is  a  good  guide),  where 
the  valley  divides:  to  the  right  the  Hundskehl-Grund,  to  the  left 
(straight  on)  the  Zillergriindl. 

A  much  -  frequented  route  (12V2-13  hrs.  from  Mayrhofen  to  St.  Peter; 
guide,  IG  jr.,  advisable  for  novices)  ascends  to  the  right  through  the  Huvds- 
kehl  Gi-und  past  the  Sulzen  Alp,  Neuhiitten,  and  Mitter-Hutten,  and,  beyond 
three  small  lakes,  over  debris  ti)  the  (4  hrs.)  Hundskehl-Joch  (84*^0'),  with 
a  view  of  the  Rieserferner,  etc..  and  thence  descends  to  (3  hrs.)  St.  Peter 
(p.  4S3).  —  The  Rauchkofel  (10,670';  5V2-6  hrs  from  the  Barenbad  Alp; 
fatiguing  but  interesting)  may  be  ascended  by  diverging  to  the  left  at  the 
first  lake  in  (he  Hundskehl-Urund  and  ascending  the  detritus-slope  on  the 
W.  side  (guide  necessary,  from  Mayrhofen  15.fi.).  Fine  view  from  the  top 
(comp.  p.  484).  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the  HeiliggeistJochl  (p.  239) 
or  to  the  Waldner-See  and  St.  Valentin  (p.  483).  —  The  Napfspitze  (10,320'; 
3  hrs.),  an  attractive  peak,  not  difficult  for  adepts,  is  ascended  from  the 
lower  lake  (see  above)  via  the  Hundskehl  Glacier  (guide  15,  to  St.  Peter  22  A'.). 

Above  the  Barenbad,  in  the  Zillergriindl,  are  the  Zillerplatten 
Alp  (5515'),  the  (1  hr.)  Zillerhiitten  Alp  (5650'),  and  the  (20  min.) 
Kuchelmoos  Alp  (5835').  Beyond  the  last  the  path  ascends  to  the 
left  to  the  (1  '/4  hr.;  8  hrs.  from  Mayrhofen)  Plauener  Hutte  (7465'; 


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20  beds  at  4  and  8  mattresses  at  1  K.  20  /».),  magnificently  situated 
in  the  Kuchelmoos-  Kar. 

Mountain  Ascents  (tariiV  reckoned  from  the  Plauener  Hiitte  ^  thence 
from  Mayrhofen  12  A'.,  or  lO^K".  in  connection  with  mountain-tours).  The 
Reichempitze  (10.845')  may  be  ascended  in  4  hrs.  with  guide  (10  A'.),  via  the 
crevassed  Kuchelmoos  Glacier  (see  pp.  191.  236).  Other  ascents  are  the  Kuchel- 
mootipitze  (10,660';  3'  -hrs. ;  guide  9  AT.),  t\ie^Wildgerlot»pitze  (10,770';  41/2  hrs. ; 
guide  10  AT.),  the  ZilUrplattempitze  (10,320';  31/2  hrs.;  marked  path;  guide 
10  a:.),  the  Zillerschartenspitze  (10,290';  3'/2hrs  ,  guide  10  AT.),  and  the  Schwarz- 
kopf [lO. 070' ;  3'/o-4  hrs.;  guide  i2K)\  descent  from  either  of  the  three  last 
to  the  Richter-Hiitte  2  K.  extra.  Comp.  p.  191.  —  From  the  Plauener  Hiitte 
over  the  Gamsscharte  (9610')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Richter-Hutte  (p.  191),  not  difticult 
for  experts  (guide  IK.).  From  the  pass  the  Richtertpitze  (10,150')  may  be 
ascended  in  1/2  hr.  (guide  2  K.  extra),  see  p.  191.  —  An  attractive  marked 
path  lead.s  via  the  ZiUerplatte  (9315")  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Neu-Gersdoifer  HiUte  on 
the  Krimmler  Tauern  (p.  192:  guide  advisable  after  fresh  snow  or  in  foggy 
weather).  —  The  expedition  (13-14  hrs.)  from  Kasern  via  the  Plauener 
Hiitte,  (iamascharte,  Richter-Hiitte,  and  the  Krimmler  Tauern-Haus  to 
Krimml  is  highly  recommended  (comp.  p.  192,  191). 

From  the  Plauener  Hiitte  a  club-path  gradually  ascends  the  E. 
slope  of  the  Zillergriindl  to  the  (2V2  l^rs-)  Heiliggeist -  Jochl  or 
Feld-J5chl  (8720';  view).  Thence  we  descend  to  (2V2hrs.)  Kaaern 
(p.  483)  or,  following  a  new  marked  path  to  the  left  (tine  views),  to 
the  (1  hr.)  Neu-Gersdorfer- Hiitte  (p.  192). 

A  shorter  but  much  more  fatiguing  route  leads  from  the  Kuchelmoos 
Alp  (p.  238)  among  di-bris  and  boulders  through  the  Zillergriindl  and  past 
the  Hohenau  Alp  (6135')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Heiliggeist-Jcichl. 

I'he  Stillup-Tal,  stretching  to  the  S.E.  from  Mayrhofen,  between 
the  Aliornspitze  on  the  left  and  the  Tristner  on  the  right,  up  to 
the  main  range  at  the  head  of  the  Zillertal,  will  repay  a  visit,  at 
least  as  far  as  .Moiggs  Jiin  (ca.  BYol'^s.;  guide  unnecessary).  At 
the  (20  min.)  Inn  ziir  Stilhipklajnm  (p.  237)  wt-  diverge  to  the  left 
by  a  new  rock-path  and  asct-nd  through  the  SlUlup-  Klamm  (p.  236 j, 
cross  the  (8/4  hr.)  Wa^sersteg  (3000')  to  the  l.:ft  bank,  and  ascend  a 
wild  ravine  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Lackner-Aste  Inn  (3410'),  in  the  upper 
part  of  the  valley.  Ascent  of  the  Ahom'^pitze  (6  hrs.),  see  p.  238. 
We  continue  to  follow  the  left  bank,  enjoying  a  flue  view  of  the  head 
of  the  valley,  and  at  the  (Yo^^"-)  finger-post  cross  to  the  EbeH  Alp 
on  the  right  bank.  1  hr.  Vinzenz-Jagdhans  (3590');  1/4  ^t^-  farther 
is  Moigg's  Inn  (3935';  10  beds),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  head  of  the 
valley.  —  We  next  pass  the  Birlerg-Aste  (4155';  ascent  of  the 
Grundschartner,  4  hrs.,  see  p.  238),  and  reach  the  (2  hrs.)  Taxach 
Alp  (4635'),  with  a  shooting -lodge,  and  the  (1  hr.)  Stapfen  Alp 
(5465'),  in  a  desolate  basin  at  the  head  of  the  valley. 

From  this  point  the  Stangentpitze  (10,630';  5  hrs.)  and  the  WoUbachtpitze 
(10,500*;  5  hrs.)  may  be  ascended  by  experts  (guides  iS  K.  each).  —  The 
following  passes  leading  into  the  Ahrntal  are  little  used.  From  the  Stapfen 
Alp  over  the  Stillup  Glacier  and  the  Keilbach- Joch  (9410"),  between  the 
Griine  Wand  and  the  Gfallenspitze,  to  Sleinhaus  in  the  Ahrntal  (p.  483),  a 
fatiguing  route  of  7-8  hrs.  (guide  from  Mayrhofen  18.^.).  The  Frankbach- 
Joch  (9040'),  between  the  Grosse  Loffler  and  the  Keilbachspitze,  offers  a 
fine  glacier-tour,  but  is  very  trying  (guide  \^  K.\  8  hrs.):  descent  via  the 
Frankbach  Glacier.    The  ascent  of  the  Keilbachspitze  (10,160^  l»/2  hr.),  to  the 


240     IILR.44.-Maps,pp.1>34,242.    HINTER-TUX.     ZilUrtal. 

E.  of  the  pass,  and  that  of  the  Orosse  Uffltr  (11,095';  2V2hrs.),  to  theW., 
are  difficult  (see  p.  242).  —  The  route  from  the  Taxach-Hiitte  over  the 
Lapen  -  Scharte  (SaSC)  to  the  (5'/2  lira,)  Grtizer  Hutte  (p.  242)  is  toilsome 
(guide;  only  for  experts).  The  ascent  of  the  "Gigelitz  (p.  242)  may  be  con- 
veniently combined  with  it. 

Through  the  Tuxer  Tal,  the  most  populous  of  the  above  valleys, 
a  well-trodden  route  (road  under  construction)  leads  from  Mayrhofen 
to  (IIV2  ^rs.)  St.  Jodok  on  the  Brenner  Railway  (p.  296;  to  Hinter- 
Tux  5V2  lirs. ;  luggage  forwarded  in  7  hrs.  by  mule,  at  12.30  p.m., 
daily  in  summer,  from  the  Stern  Hotel  in  Mayrhofen  ;  10  h.  per  kilo- 
gramme, i.e.  21/5  lbs.).  The  path  crosses  the  Zemmhach  by  the  (I/2  hr.) 
Untere  or  Gstein-Stey  (see  p.  241)  and  ascends  to  (2/4  hr.)  Finken- 
berg  (2755';  Eberl,  Neuwirt,  both  plain).  It  then  runs  high  up  along 
the  slope,  passing  the  chalets  of  Persal  (Hauser's  Inn;  Jochberg  Inn, 
reached  via  the  Teufels-Briicke  and  Gross-Dornau,  see  below),  with 
retrospect  of  the  Ahornspitze,  etc.  Beyond  (8/4  hr.)  Innerberg  (3440'; 
Krapfenwirt,  plain)  the  path  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Tuxer 
Bach,  and  shortly  before  (ll^tr.)  Vorder-Lanershach  (4120';  Kapel- 
lenwirt,  good)  it  recrosses  to  the  left  bank.  —  1/2  ^r-  Lanersbach, 
or  Forder- Twx  (4230';  Stock;  Briickenwirt ;  Jdgerwirt,   all  plain). 

ExcuKSioNS.  The  Griinberg  (9405';  5  hrs;  guide  12,  with  descent  to 
Ginzling  15^.),  ascended  via  the  Kreuz-Joch,  is  attractive  and  not  difticult 
for  experts.  —  The  ascent  of  the  'Rastkogel  (9055';  47^  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.), 
which  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Zillertal  mountains,  is  not  difficult. 
The  route  leads  via  the  Lammerbichl  Alp.  —  Over  the  Oeisel-Joch  or  the 
Jnns-Joch  to  Schwaz,  see  p.  223. 

The  Do}-nauberg  (p.  2i2)  may  be  combined  with  the  Tuxer  Tal  by  an 
addition  of  IV2  hr.  to  our  walk,  if  we  follow  the  route  described  on  p.  241 
to  the  Karlsteg  (from  Mayrhofen  1^/4  hr.)  and  then  return  along  the  W. 
slope  of  the  valley,  ascending  the  Schumann-Weg  (see  p.  242),  to  the  (IV4  hr.) 
Persal- Brucke  {Teu/els- Briicke,  2900').  Beyond  the  bridge  is  Hauser's  Inn 
(see  above).  From  the  Jochberg  Inn,  1/2  hr.  short  of  the  Karlsteg  (p.  242), 
another  path  leads  to  the  Teufels-Briicke  via  Oross-Dornau. 

Beyond  Lanersbach  we  cross  the  brook  twice  and  then  ascend 
its  left  bank  via  Junsberg  and  Madsdt.,  enjoying  a  fine  view  of  the 
Kasererspitzen ,  Olperer,  Gefrorne  Wand,  etc.  Beyond  a  wooded 
eminence  we  reach  (2  hrs.)  Winter -Tux  (4900';  Kirchlers  Inn.,  63 
beds  at  1-1.60  AT.,  often  crowded  in  summer;  private  apartments 
at  the  house  of  the  guide  Tipotsch,  etc.),  splendidly  situated,  with 
a  primitive  bath-establishment  (water  ca.  71**  Fahr.). 

An  interesting  visit  may  be  paid  (along  the  left  bank)  to  the  three 
Tuxer  Waterfalls,  which  precipitate  themselves  into  deep  rocky  basins, 
spanned  by  natural  rock-bridges  (U>  the  highest  'Schraubenfair,  3/4  hr.).  — 
To  obtain  a  view  of  the  glaciers  we  must  follow  the  Taxer  Joch  route  as 
far  as  the  ('/2  hr.)  wood,  or,  better,  to  the  (l''4hr.)  guide-post  (see  p.  241), 
whence  we  may  proceed  to  the  left  to  the  (10  min  )  Sommerberg  Alp,  or 
Easer  Alp  (6455'),  commanding  a  beautiful  view  of  the  Gefrorne  Wand 
and  distinguished  by  a  rich  flora.  A  still  finer  view  is  enjoyed  from  the 
*Frauenwand  (8335'),  V*  hr.  to  the  S.  of  the  Tuxer- Joch  (p.  241;  31/2  hrs. 
from  Hinter-Tux;  guide  6  K.^  unnecessary). 

ExcUBSioNs  (guides,  Sim.  and  Jot.  Tipotsch).  Starting  from  the  upper- 
most fall  (see  above),  or  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  route  to  the  Tuxer- 
Joch  and  passing  the  Sommerberg  Alp,  we  may  proceed  by  a  good  path 
to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Spannagel-Haus  (8310';  Inn,  14  beds  at  3 .ST.,  16  mattresses  at 


Zillertal.     TUXER  JOCH.     Maps,pp.224,n2.'IIJ.  R.44.    241 

1  jr.  60  A. ;  adin.  40  h.)  of  the  Austrian  Tourist  Club,  in  a  picturesque  situa- 
tion on  the  margin  of  the  Qefrorne  Wand.  This  hut  is  a  starting-point  for 
the  ascent  of  the  Rifler  (10.645';  SVs  hr^. ;  guide  10  K).  the  Olperer  (11,415':, 
4  hrs.  ;  guide  15,  to  the  Dominikus-Hiitte  18^.;  difficult),  the  Qefrorne 
Wandspitzen  (S.  peak  10,795',  easy;  8.  peak  10,745',  difficult;  3-31/2  hrs. ; 
guide  12  E.).,  the  Eleine  Kasererspilze  (iOSoCf;  2'/j  hrs. ;  guide  9  A'.),  and  the 
Orosse  Kasererspiize  (10.730';  3  hrs.;  guide  10 A.).  A  path  (marked  red) 
crosses  the  Gefrorne  Wand  moraine  to  the  (2  hrs  )  Tuxer  .Toch  (see  below). 

From  Hinter-Tux  a  fine  route  crosses  the  Riffler-Scharte  (945i)')  and  the 
Federbett  Olacier  to  the  (6  hrs.)  Riffler-Eutte  and  (2  hrs.)  Rosshag  (p.  213; 
guide  12  A.).  With  this  route  may  easily  be  combined  ascents  of  the  Rijfley 
(see  above  and  p.  243;  from  the  Riffler-Scharte  via  the  Federbett  Glacier, 
U/j  hr.)  and  the  RealspUze  (9985':  1  hr.  from  the  Federbett;  guide  3  K.  each 
extra).  —  Over  the  Riepen- Scharte  (10,IA5')  to  the  Dominikus- Hutte  (5  hrs. 
from  the  Spannagel-Haus;  guide  from  Hinter-Tux  ISA".),  see  p.  245. 

From  Hinter-Tux  the  bridle-path  (marked  red ;  guide,  not  in- 
dispensable, to  Kaserii  6,  to  St.  Jodok  %K.')  ascends  past  the  Kaiser- 
Brunnen  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  bridge  over  the  Weitenbach,  beyond  which 
we  p  o^^eed  to  the  left  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  gtiide-post  (fine  view),  where 
the  route  to  the  Sommerberg  Alp  and  the  Spannagel-Haus  diverges 
to  the-  left  (see  p.  240).  We,  however,  keep  straight  on  to  the  right, 
passing  a  second  guide-post  indicating  another  path  to  the  Spannagel- 
Haus,  to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  cross  (7572')  on  the  saddle  overlooking  the 
bleak  Weiten-Tal^  which  descends  to  the  E.  to  Hinter-Tux.  Here 
we  turn  sharply  to  the  left  and  beyond //otter'i  Inn(  13  beds  at  1  K.  60- 

2  K.;  well  spoken  of)  reach  (10  min.)  the  cross  on  the  Tuxer  Joch 
or  Sdunirner  Joch  (7675';  vi.w  limited),  whence  the  Frauenwand 
(p.  240)  may  easily  be  ascended  in  -74  hr.  From  the  cross  we  descend 
to  the  chalet  in  the  basin  lying  before  us,  and  thence  by  numerous 
zigzags  over  steep  and  stony  slopes  into  the  (1  hr.)  Sclunimer 
Tal  (7715').  We  now  descend  via  (1/2  ^t.)  Kasern  (5340';  Zingerie) 
and  (3/4  hr.)  /nner-iSc//mjm(  4755'),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Wildlahner- 
Tal  (to  the  Qeraer  Uiitte,  see  p.  297),  to  (I/2  hr.)  Ausser-Schmim 
(4665';  Eller;  Fischer)  and  (IV4  hr.)  St.  Jodok  (p.  296). 


The  Zemmtal  (attractive;  guide  unnecessary)  divides  at  Breit- 
lahn  ir  (5  hrs.  from  Mayrhofen;  see  p.  248)  into  the  Zemmgrund  to 
the  left  (E. ;  in  the  direction  of  the  Ahrntal)  and  the  Zamser  Tal 
to  the  right  (W. ;  route  over  the  Pfitscher  Joch  to  Sterzing).  Beyond 
Mayrhofen,  at  the  (10  min.)  hamlet  of  Strass  (Geisler's  Inn),  the 
road  crosses  the  ZiLlerbach  (to  the  left,  red-marked  path  to  the  Edel- 
Hiitte,  p.  238;  to  the  right  to  Kreidd  large  collection  of  garnets, 
for  sale),  and  then,  beyond  the  hamlet  of  Haus,  at  the  (^10  min.) 
Stillupklamm  Inn^  the  StilLup-Bach.  After  100  paces  more  we  follow 
the  )ridle-path  to  the  left  (to  the  right  the  path  via  the  Untere  Stey 
to  F  nkenberg,  p.  240)  and  reach  (1/4  hr.)  the  covered  bridge  known 
as  the  Hochsteg  (2165'),  crossing  the  Zemmbach,  which  here  emerges 
from  a  wild  ravine  (beyond  the  bridge  is  the  *  Hotel  Hochsteg,  32  beds 
at  1.20-2,  pens,  from  5  K.).  The  road  then  ascends  on  the  left 
bank  across  the  pastures  of  Lindtal,  passing  ('/4  hr.)  the  Linde  Inn, 

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242    111.  Route  44.         DORNAUBERG.  ZUlertal. 

through  the  *Dornauberg-Klamm,  a  profound  ravine,  enclosed  by 
lofty,  pine-clad  rocks,  between  which  the  Zemmbach  is  precipitated 
in  numerous  cascades.  Finest  view  from  a  projecting  rock  to  the 
left  near  the  (I/4  hi.)  Jochberg  Inn  (well  spoken  of;  to  Finkenberg, 
see  p.  240).  The  (V2  li^"-)  Karlsieg  (2820')  crosses  the  torrent  which 
here  dashes  wildly  over  huge  rocks.  (The  ' Schumann- Weg',  to  the 
right,  leads  to  Finkenberg,  see  p.  240.)  In  the  background  rises  the 
snow-clad  Ingent  (p.  243).  Beyond  this  point  the  track  ascends 
gradually  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Zemmbach,  passing  the  (I/4  hr.) 
Karliteg  Inn  (on  the  left  bank)  and  (40  min.)  the  Schliffstein  Inn. 
We  then  reach  (20  min.;  3  hrs.  from  Mayrhofen)  — 

Ginzling,  or  Dornauberg  (3280';  KroU,  40  beds  at  1.20  /ST.,  with 
baths,  good;  Tipotsch's  Neu-Gimling  Inn,  30  beds  at  1-1.40  A'.), 
prettily  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Floiten-Tal. 

Excursions  (guides,  Siegfried  Schneeberger .,  Jotef  Ranch,  David  Fank- 
hauser  sen.  and  jun.^  Joh.  and  Jos.  Fankhauser.,  Franz  and  Oeorg  Hauser., 
Alfons  Horhager,  Josef  Kroll,  Wilhelm  Krdll,  Franz  Lechner^  Jak.  and  Andrii 
Pjister,  Stefan  Schneeberger :  to  the  Riflfler-Hiitte  5,  to  the  Greizer  Uiitte  8,  to 
the  Berliner  Hiitte  8,  to  the  Dominikus-Hiitte  5,  to  the  Olperer-Hiitte  9  K.). 

To  the  S.E.  opens  the  *Floiten -  Tal,  which  is  worthy  of  a  visit  (to 
the  Greizer  Hiitte  41/2  hra. ;  guide  8  K.,  not  indispensable).  Bridle-path  (red 
marks)  to  the  (3/*  hr.)  Hohenberg  Alp  (3900'),  a  little  before  reaching  which 
a  view  of  the  Floiten  Glacier  is  obtained,  and  to  the  ('/«  hr.)  Sulzen  Alp 
(4265'),  where  we  cross  to  the  right  bank.  About  25  min.  farther  is  the  Stein- 
bock  Inn  (8  beds  at  i  K.  20h.-2K.,  well  spoken  of),  in  a  fine  position  at 
the  foot  of  the  Drei  Konige  (S940').  We  then  pass  the  (5  min.)  Bockach 
Alp  (46()0')  and  the  (3/4  hr.)  Baumgarlen  Alp  (4935')  and  ascend  to  the  left 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Greizer  Hiitte  (7225'i  Inn,  14  beds  at  3  K.  60  A.,  7  mattresses 
at  2  K.),  on  the  Oriesfeld^  commanding  a  full  survey  of  the  crevassed  Floiten 
Glacier.,  encircled  by  the  Loffler,  Floitenspitze,  and  Mdrchner.  —  The  follow- 
ing ascents  may  be  made  from  this  hut :  '"Grosse  LofFler  (11,095'),  across 
the  Floiten  Glacier  and  the  arete  to  the  S.W.  in  4-5  hrs.  (guide  13  K,,  with 
descent  to  the  Berliner  Hiitte  16,  to  the  Schwarzenstein -Hiitte  15  K.), 
laborious,  only  for  experts;  superb  panorama.  —  •Gigelitz  (10,045'),  over 
the  Lapen-Scharte  (8880")  in  3  hrs.  (guide  9  A'.),  highly  interesting  but  rather 
fatiguing.  The  descent  may  be  made  through  the  Lapenkar  into  the  .Stillup- 
Grund(p.240).  —  Schwarzenstein  (11,055'),  via  the  crevassed  Floiten  Glacier 
and  the  Trippach-Sattel  in  441/2  hrs.  (guide  to  the  Schwarzenstein-Hutte  12, 
to  the  Berliner  Hiitte  14  K.),  laborious  (comp.  p.  244).  —  The  Lapenspitze 
(9830';  2V2  hrs.),  Kleine  Loffler  (9370*;  3  hrs.),  Floitenspitze  (lO^eO*;  31/2  lirs.), 
Grosse  MOrchner  (10,785';  4  hrs.),  and  other  peaks  may  also  be  climbed  from 
the  Greizer  Hiitte.  —  Over  the  Trippach  Saddle  (10,020')  to  the  Schwarzen- 
stein-Hutte (31/2  hrs.;  guide  10  A'.)  and  Taufei's  (8V2  hrs.;  guide  16  iT.),  a 
fine  glacier-ruute  for  adepts.  The  ascent  of  the  *  Schwarzenstein  may  be 
easily  combined  with  this  route  (comp.  above  and  p.  244).  —  Over  the 
Morchner-Scharte  (9470'),  between  the  Kleine  Morchner  and  the  Feldkopf, 
to  the  Berliner  Hiitte  (p.  243)  in  6-7  hrs.  (guide  11  A".),  early  in  the  season 
dangerous  owing  to  falling  stones,  interesting  and  not  difficult  for  ex- 
perts; good  climbers  may  combine  this  route  with  the  ascent  of  the  Feld- 
kopf  (p.  243;  from  the  Greizer  Hiitte  ca.  5V2  hrs.;  guide  15  .A.). 

The  'Tristner  {Tristenspitze,  9065')  is  ascended  from  Ginzling  in  5- 
5'/2  hrs.  (guide  9,  with  descent  to  the  Stillup-Grund  11  A".;  not  difficult). 
The  route  acends  in  a  N.E.  direction  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  beautifully-situated 
shooting-box  of  Wandeck  (5910'),  from  which  a  steep  climb  of  2^/2  hrs. 
brings  us  to  the  summit  (splendid  view). 

To  the  Max-Hiitte  in  the  Gunkel,  marked  path  in  P/i  hr.  from  Ginz- 
ling (guide  2  A".,  not  indispensable).  We  follow  the  right  bank  of  the 
Zemmbach   and    then   (V4   hr.)   ascend    to    the    left  through   wood   to   the 


ZilUrlal.  ROSSHAG.  ///.  Route  44.   243 

(l'/2  hr.)  Max-Hutte  (4875'),  a  shooting-box  which  affords  a  fine  view  of  the 
head  of  the  valley  (Feldkopf,  Rotkopf,  etc.).  From  the  hut  an  interesting; 
but  somewhat  difficult  pass  leads  over  the  Qunkelplatte  and  the  Melker- 
Scharte  (9535'),  between  the  Feldkopf  and  Rotkopf,  to  the  Schtcarze  See 
and  the  ((I's-T  hrs.)  Berliner  Hiitte  (guide  from  Ginzling  iOK.;  preferable 
in  the  reverse  direction).  —  The  Ingent  (9570'-,  41/2  ^^^-  from  the  Jagd- 
haus;  guide  10  A'.),  an  attractive  peak,  not  difficult  for  adepts,  is  ascended 
through  the  Gunkelkar.  —  The  Feldkopf  iZtigmondy-Spilze;  10,1'2U';  difficult) 
mav  be  ascended  from  the  Gunkel  via  the  Melker-Scharte  in  4'/2-5  hrs. ; 
(guide  13,  to  the  Berliner  Hutte  15  K).     See  p.  244. 

The  path  crosses  the  Zemmbach  near  the  church  of  Dornauberg, 
and  leads  past  the  fall  of  the  Gunkelbach  (^on  the  left)  and  the  tem- 
perance inn  of  Neuleiten  to  (1  hr.)  Rosshag  (3595' ;  * Fankhauser' s 

/nn,  32  beds  1-1.2UA'.)- 

Ascents  (g\iide.<<,  Friedrich  and  Ludu).  Wechselberger,  Stanitlaus  TipoUch). 
Ascent  of  the  'Riffler  (10,645';  l^h  hrs.),  laborious  but  very  interesting 
(guide  10,  with  descent  to  Hinter-Tux  15  A'.).  The  bridle-path  (red 
marks)  diverges  to  the  right  from  the  path  through  the  valley  about 
20  min.  above  Rosshag  and  leads  via  the  Gschtcaniner  Alp  and  the  Birgl- 
berg  Alp  to  the  (SVz  hrs.)  Riffler-Hutte  (7330';  provision -depot),  in  the 
Birglbergkar,  picturesquely  situated  on  a  small  terrace.  Thence  past  the 
small  Riffler-See  (7590")  in  the  Steinkar  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Federbett  Glacier, 
and  across  the  latter  (almost  uo  crevasses)  to  (2  hrs.)  the  summit  (magni- 
ficent view).  Descent  either  to  the  X.  via  the  (1  hr.)  Riffler-Scharte  (see 
below)  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Hinter-Tux  (p.  240);  or  (mure  difficult)  to  the  W. 
to  the  (2'  -i  hrs.)  Spannagd- Uaui  bv  the  Gefrorne  Wand  Glacier.  —  From 
the  Rifller- Hutte  over  the  Riff ler - Bcharte  (9450')  to  (41/2  brs.)  Hinter- 
Tux.,  see  p.  241  (guide  11  A'.);  the  ascent  of  the  Realtpitze  (9985';  from 
the  Riffler- Hiitte  2V2-3  hrs.)  may  be  ea.slly  combined  with  this  route 
(guide  3  A',  extra).  —  The  direct  descent  to  Breitlahner.  below  the  Gschwant- 
ner  Alp,  leads  to  the  right  from  the  guide-post  direct  to  the  Kaserle  Alp 
(see  below). 

The  path  (new  road  under  construction)  continues  to  follow  the 
left  bank  of  the  Zemmbach,  crossing  the  RiffUrbach  (to  the  Riffler- 
Uiitte,  see  above)  to  the  Kaserle  Alp  and  to  (1  hr.)  Neu-Breit- 
lahner  (4070';  *Eder's  Inn.,  with  baths  and  telephone,  85  beds 
at  1-1.60  .K".),  at  the  junction  of  the  Zemmbach  with  the  Zam- 
serbach. 

[To  the  S.E.  here  opens  the  *Zemmgrund  or  Schwarzenstein- 
Grund,  which  deserves  a  visit.  (Bridle-path  to  the  Berliner  Hiitte, 
3^2  hrs.;  guide  IK.,  unnecessary;  in  connection  with  an  ascent  4, 
from  Ginzling  9  or  6  /if.).  From  Neu-Breitlahner  the  path,  passing 
the  inn  of  Alt-Breitlahner,  ascends  the  right  bank  of  the  Zemmbach 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Schwemm  Alp  (4465'),  situated  in  a  broad  basin 
covered  with  de'bris.  To  the  right  rises  the  Grosse  Greiner  (p.  246). 
About  1/2  hr.  farther  on  the  good  club-path  ascends  to  the  left  to 
the  (3/4  hr.)  Grawand  -  Hutte  lb2A0' ;  12  beds  from  70 /t.),  finely 
situated  at  the  base  of  huge  cliffs.  Thence  we  proceed  to  the  (2/4  hr.) 
Alpenrose  Inn  (6095';  24  beds  at  1  K.  40  ft.;  telephone),  opposite 
the  Waxeck  Alp,  situated  on  the  left  bank  at  the  foot  of  the  Waxeck 
Glacier.  In  1/2  ^^-  ^oxe  we  reach  the  Berliner  Hutte  (6750';  •/nn, 
three  houses  with  93  beds  at  3  K.  20  h.  and  41  mattresses  at  2  K. ; 
telephone  to  Mayrhofen) ,  splendidly  situated  on  the  Schwarzen- 

10* 


244  ///.  R.  44.  —  Map.p.  242.     BERLINER  HUTTE.       Zillertal. 

sttin  Alp.  To  the  S.E.  the  Schwarzenstein  Glacier ;  S.  the  Horn 
and  Waxeck  Glaciers,  surrounded  hy  the  Ochsner,  Rotkopf,  Kleirie 
and  Grosse  Morchner,  Hornspitzen,  Turnerkamp,  Mosele  ,  Schon- 
blchler  Horn,  Talggenkopfe,  and  Grosse  Greiner. 

Luggage  is  forwarded  from  Mayrhofen  to  the  Berliner  Hiitte  by  post 
daily  (July  Ist-Sept.  15th)  at  11.30  a.m.  in  9  hrs.,  30 ^.  per  5  kilogrammes 
(11  lbs.),  maximum  weight  10  kilogrammes,  letter  of  advise  12  h.;  also  from 
the  Stern  Hotel  daily  (July  ist-Aug.  30th)  at  7  a.m.  in  91/2  hrs.,  40/(.  per 
kilogramme  (276  lbs.). 

Excursions.  In  the  Horn  Glacier,  about  5  min.  from  the  hut,  is  an 
artificial  ice-grotto  (adm.  50A.).  Skiitiug  the  tongue  of  the  glacier  (red 
marks),  we  may  thence  proceed  to  the  (20  mia.)  Granat-Hu'ten  on  the 
Waxeck  Glacier'  (6510').  —  The  (1  hr.)  Hornschneide  (ca.  7875')  between 
the  Sehwarzenstein  and  Horn  glaciers,  and  the  (I3/4  hr  )  Rossrucken  (SoSO*), 
between  the  Horn  and  Waxeck  glaciers,  command  splendid  views  (finger- 
posts; guide  not  indispensable). 

An  excellent  point  of  view  is  the  Schwarzsee  (8070*),  at  the  foot  of  the 
Rotkopf,  IV2  hr.  to  the  N.E.  (pa'h  indicated  by  marks;  small  shelter-hut). 

Ascents  from  the  Berliner  Hiitte  (guides,  Joh.  Httber,  Matt,  and  Joh. 
Fiechtl;  in  fine  weather  guides  are  usnallv  to  be  found  at  the  hut;  enquire 
by  telephone).  The  ascent  of  the  Ochsner  (10,190';  3V2-4  hrs.;  guide  8  A'.; 
fine  view)  is  not  difficult  for  experts.  —  The  Rotkopf  (9670' ;  3'/'-j  hrs.; 
9  K.)  offers  an  interesting  climb  for  adepts.  Passage  by  the  arete  from 
the  Rotkopf  to  the  Ochsner,  IV2  hr.,  difficult.  —  The  Feldkopf  (Zsigmondy- 
Spitze  10,120';  31/2-4  hrs. ;  guide  10  A'.)  is  difficult  and  should  not  be  attempted 
except  by  adepts.  The  route  runs  past  the  (IV2  hr.)  Schwarzsee  to  the 
(1  hr.)  Feldscharte,  on  the  S.E.,  and  then  ascends  to  the  left,  over  steep 
and  smooth  rock.=,  to  (1  hr.)  the  summit  (p.  243).  —  The  'Grosse  Morchner 
(10,785';  41/2-5  h.s.;  guide  9,  to  the  Sehwarzenstein -Hiitte  11  A'.),  via  the 
Sehwarzenstein  Glacier.,  presents  no  difficulty  when  the  condition  of  the 
snow  is  favourable  (fine  view)  and  may  easily  be  combined  with  the 
ascent  of  the  Sehwarzenstein  (I  hr.  extra).  —  The  Grosse  LoflFler  (11,095'; 
7-8  hrs.;  guide  17,  to  the  Schwarzenstein-Hdtte  18,  to  the  Greizer  Hiitte  16, 
tu  Taufers  QSA".),  ascended  via  the  Scfiwarzemtein  Glacer  and  the  Floiten 
Glacier,  is  difficult  and  fatiguing  (p.  242).  —  The 'Sehwarzenstein  (11,055'; 
iVz-Shrs. ;  guide  10,  to  the  Sehwarzenstein -Hiitte  12,  to  the  Daimer- 
Hiitte  15,  Taufers  19,  to  the  Greizer  Hatte  14  A'.),  an  easy  and  very  attrac- 
tive aseent ,  commands  a  splendid  panorama.  The  route  ascends  the 
Schwarzsee  i-oute  for  3/4  hr.,  and  from  the  finger-post  follows  a  circuitous 
path  (marked  red)  to  the  right  to  (1  hr.)  a  cairn  on  the  Saurussel  (8936') 
and  (I  hr.)  the  Sehwarzenstein  Glacier.  Crossing  this  we  ascend  to  the 
left  to  the  snowy  saddle  (10,180')  next  the  Floiten  Glacier,  and  thence  to 
the  right,  over  the  snow-arete,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit,  with  a  small  shelter- 
hut  (wine-depot)  and  a  ruined  trigonometrical  pyramid.  The  descent  may 
be  made  via  the  Trippach  Saddle  to  (1  hr.)  the  Schwarzenstein-Hutte  (p.  482) 
and  thence  (guide  necessary  to  the  end  of  the  Rotbach  Glacier)  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Daimer-HUtte  and  via  Luttach  to  (3'/2  hrs.)  Taufers;  or  (difficult) 
from  the  snowy  saddle  (see  above)  via  the'  crevassed  Floiten  Glacier  to  the 
3  hrs.)  Greizer  Hiitte  (p.  242).  Travellers  bound  for  the  upper  Ahrn-Tal 
may  descend  to  St.  Johann  (p.  483)  direct  from  the  Daimer- Hiitte  by  a 
marked  path  to  the  left  via  the  Rohrberg.  —  The  Berliner  Spitze  or 
Dritte  Hornspilze  (10,735';  5  hrs.;  guide  10  K.)  presents  no  great  difficulty 
and  is  repaying.  Descent  to  the  S.  to  the  (20  min.)  Mitterboch-Joch  (10,270') 
and  to  (3V2  hrs.)  Weissenbach  (p.  481;  guide  to  Taufers  19  A.).  The  other 
Hornspitzen  (first  peak  10.610'  and  second  peak  10,410',  above  the  Sehwarzen- 
stein Glacier:  fourth  peak  10,105  and  fifth  peak  10,395',  above  the  Horn 
Glacier)  are  less  attractive  ascents  from  this  side  and  are  better  combined 
with  the  passes  to  Taafers  mentioned  on  p.  245.  —The  ascent  of  the  Turner- 
kamp (11,225'),  via  the  Horn  Glacier  and  the  Rossruck-./och  in  5-6  hrs.,  is 
very  difficult  (guide  18,  to  the  Chemnitzer  Hiitte  20  A'.).  Of  a  similar 
description  is  the  MSsele  (11,435'),  which  may  be  climbed  via  the  Waxeck 


ZilLcTtal.       DOMINIKUS-nUTTE.     Map,p.242.-III.  RJ4.  245 

Glacier  and  the  Eastern  Mdtele  -  Scharte  (10,740')  in  6  hrs.  (guide  14,  to 
Furtschagel  16,  to  Chemnitzer  Hiitte  20  K.).  Both  these  are  easier  from 
the  S.  side  (p.  481).  —  The  *Sch6nbichler-Horn  (10,'2.^5';  4  hrs.;  10  K.\  fine 
view)  is  ascended  by  the  excellent  'Berliner  Weg'  (red  marks),  passing 
the  Granat-ffiitten  (p.  244)  and  leading  via  the  Waxeck  Glacier  and  the 
Schonbichler-Orat  (a  snow-slope).  Descent  to  the  (IVs  hr.)  Furttchagel-Eaui 
(see  below;  guide  10 .ff.).—  The  Grosse  Greiner  (lO.bKy;  4V2-5hr3.  from  the 
Waxeck  Alp;  guide  15  A'.)  is  a  difticult  climb,  for  adepts  only,  via  the 
Greiner  Glacier  and  the  Scfmee-Sattel  (800U');  see  p.  246. 

To  THE  Chemnitzer  Hltte  over  the  Tratter-Joch  (9950*),  7-8  hrs.,  with 
guide  (to  Taufers  17  A".),  fatifiuing.  A  preferable  mute  (6'/2-7  hrs.,  with 
guide,  12K.:  not  difficult  for  adepts)  leads  via  the  Eossrucken  (p.  244)  and 
the  Horn  Glacier  to  the  (i-4'/2  hrs.)  Rossruck- Joch  (10,6.55';  wire-rope), 
whence  adepts  may  a.«cend  the  "Rossruckspitze  (10,850),  with  beautiful 
view,  in  20  min.  ;  de.'cent  to  the  Trattenbach  Glacier  and  by  a  club-path  to 
the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Chemnit/er  Hiitte  (p.  481).  —  Less  interesting  passes  to 
Tanfers  are  the  Schwarzenbach- Scharte  and  the  Schtearzenbach-  Joch  (see 
p.  482).  —  Over  the  Melker- Scharte  to  the  Ounkel  (6V2  hrs.  to  Oinzling; 
guide  10  JT)  see  p.  243;  over  the  Mdrchner  -  Scharte  to  the  Greizcr  Hiitte 
(6  hrs.;  guide  11  K.),  see  p.  242.] 

From  Bbbitlahnbr  ovbb  the  Pfitschbe  Joch  and  thbough 

THR   PfITSCHBR  TaL  TO  SxERZING,  IO-IOV2  ^^fS-?  Of  OVER  THE  LaNDS- 

HUTBR  HCtte  to  THE  Brennbe,  11-111  o  hrs.  Guide  hardly  requi- 
site in  settled  weather  (from  Breitlahner  to  St.  Jakob  11,  from 
St.  Jakob  to  Sterzing  6  K. ;  from  Breitlahner  via  the  Landshuter 
Hiitte  to  the  Brenner  17  A'.j.  The  bridle-path  from  Neu- Breit- 
lahner ascends  rapidly  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Zamser  Bach  over 
the  Zamser  Schinder.  Farther  on  it  ascends  more  gradually,  passing 
the  Wesendle  Alp  and  the  pretty  Friesenberg  Waterfall^  to  the 
(2V2  hrs.)  Dominikus-Hutte  (55'25';  Jnn  in  summer,  36  beds  at 
1.60-2  jr.),  situated  opposite  the  entrance  to  the  Schlegeis -  Tat 
(see  below).    On   the  right  bank  of  the  stream  is  the  Zamser  Alp. 

ExccBsioss.  A  good  but  at  first  rather  steep  path  diverges  to  the 
right  above  the  Dominikus-Hutte,  and  ascends  to  the  (2'/'j  hrs.)  Olperer- 
Hiitte  (7825';  9  mattresses:  provision-depot),  in  the  Riepenkar^  overlook- 
ing the  beautiful  Schlegei.^-Tal.  This  hut  is  the  best  starting-point  for 
the  ascent  of  the  'Olperer  (11,415';  3V2-4  hrs.).  The  route  crosses  the  Riepen 
Glacier  and  the  Schneegupf.  The  last  part,  ascending  the  E.  arete,  is 
a  stiff  climb,  but  presents  no  special  difficulty  to  those  who  have  steady 
heads,  if  the  rocks  are  clear  of  snow  or  ice;  stout  worsted  gloves  should 
be  taken  (guide  15,  with  descent  tu  Hinter-Tux  20  K.).  —  The  Olperer-Hiitte 
is  a  starting-point  also  for  the  ascent  of  the  Gefrorne  Wandspifzen  (N.  peak 
10,795',  S.  peak  10,745'),  via  the  Riepen- Scharte  (31/2  hrs.  ;  guide  10,  with 
descent  to  Hinter-Tux  16  Z.).  the /"uiw^e in  (10,950';  4  hrs.;  difficult;  guide 
13,  to  the  Geraer  Hiitte  16  JT.),  and  the  Schrammacher  ili,2iO' \  6  hrs. ; 
guide  13,  with  descent  to  St.  .lakob  in  Pfitsch  17  K.).  —  From  the  Olperer- 
Hutte  over  the  Riepen-Scharte  (10,245'),  between  the  Olperer  and  the  Ge- 
frorne Wandspitzen,  to  the  Spannagel-Haus  (p.  240),  5  hrs.  (to  Hinter-Tux 
71/2  hrs.,  to  the  Tuxer  Joch  7-8  hrs.),  an  attractive  glacier  expedition,  free 
from  difficulty  (guide  to  Hinter-Tux  12  K.). 

The  "^Schlegeia-Tal  well  repays  a  visit.  A  good  path ,  indicated  by 
marks,  leads  from  the  Dominikus-Hiitte  (guide,  not  indispensable,  2-3  K.)^ 
via  the  Schlegeis  and  Hdrberger  Alps,  to  (2'/2-3  hrs.)  the  Furtschagel-Haus 
(7670*;  '/nil,  27  beds  at  3  K.  20  h.  and  25  mattresses  at  2  K. ;  telephone), 
at  the  foot  of  the  Furtschagel  and  Schlegeis  Glaciers,  commanding  a  mag- 
nificent survey   of  the  surrounding   peaks  (from   W.  to  E. :    Hochsteller, 


246    III.R.44.  —  Map,p.2rJ.     PFITSCHER  JOCH.     ZilUrtal. 

Hochferner,  Hochfeiler,  Weisszint,  Breitnock,  Mutnock,  Mosele,  Schon- 
bichler  Horn,  Talggenkopfe).  —  Mountain  Ascents:  •  Schonhichler-Hoiti 
(10,285';  3  hrs.;  guide,  nut  indispensable,  8^.,-  comp.  p.  244),  easy  and 
highly  attractive ;  descent  to  the  Berliner  Eiltte  (3  hrs. ;  guide  9  K.).  Talggen- 
kopfe (10,423'  and  10,250*;  SVz  bra. ;  8  A'.),  arduous.  Groste  Greiner  (10,510'; 
4-41/2  hrs.;  guide  13,  with  descent  to  the  Berliner  Hiitte  ISA".),  ascended 
through  the  Reischbergkar ,  the  last  part  difficult  (see  p.  245).  Mdsele 
(11,436';  41/2  hrs.;  guide  10,  to  the  Chemnitzer  Hiitte  15  A.),  by  the  Furt- 
schagel  Glacier,  difficult  but  interesting  to  experts  (see  p.  481).  Mutnock 
(10,110';  3V2  brs.;  8  A.),  and  Breitnock  (10,570';  4  hrs. ;  8  A.),  via  the  Schlegeis 
Glacier  and  ihc  A'eves-Saltel,  not  difficult.  The  Hochfeiler  (il,5Q(y.,  6-6  hrs.; 
16  A,),  ascended  via  the  Hochsteller  Glacier  (steep  ice-slope,  1640'  high) 
and  the  Oberberg  Glacier,  and  the  Weisszint  (11,140';  4V2  5  hrs.;  14  A.),  via 
the  Schlegeis- Scharte  (10,115')  and  the  N.E.  arete,  are  both  difficult  (see 
pp.  247,  477).  —  Over  the  Neves-Sattel  (9970')  to  the  Chemnitzer  Hutte  by  the 
new  'Furtschagel-Weg''  as  far  as  the  Schlegeis  glacier,  6V2-7  hrs.,  difficult 
but  interesting  (guide  11  A.),  see  p.  482.  Over  the  Gries-  Scharte  (%i%b'], 
between  the  Hochfemerspitze  and  the  Hochsteller,  to  the  Oberberg-Tal  (to 
St.  Jakob  in  Pfitsch  7  hrs. ;  guide  11  A.),  trying. 

Feom  the  Dominikds-Hutte  over  the  Alpeinek  Schabte  to  the  Geraer 
•JIoTTE  (51/2-6  hrs.;  guide,  advisable  for  novices.  10  A.),  rather  laborious 
but  repaying.  A  path  (marked  red)  diverges  to  the  right  from  the  Pfitscher- 
Joch  route,  about  20  min.  above  the  Dominikus- Hiitte  (finger-post)  and 
crosses  the  brook  to  the  Neukaser  Hut  (5980').  Thence  we  follow  the 
'Kcussische  Weg'  (red  marks)  through  the  wooded  Unter-Schrammach-Tal, 
ascending  in  zigzags  to  the  'LakelQ'  in  the  stony  Untcr- Schrainmachkar 
(7545'),  and  then  gradually  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  (3  hrs.)  spring  below 
the  Schrammachcr  (ca.  8530').  At  a  guide-board  a  little  short  of  this  point 
the  'Schrammacher  Wcg'  (blue  marks)  diverges  on  the  left  for  the  (2  hrs.) 
Pjitscher  Joch  (^^ee  below).  The 'Keussische  Weg'  ascends  from  the  spring, 
finally  crossing  snow,  to  (1  hr. ;  4-41/2  hrs.  from  the  Dominikns-Hiitte)  the 
Alpeiner  Scharte  (9710'),  between  the  Fussstein  and  the  Schrammacher  (fine 
view).  Descent  on  the  N.  side  across  snow  and  then  bv  a  good  club-path 
to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Geraer  Hiitte  (p.  297). 

The  path  crosses  to  the  right  bank  above  the  Dominikus-Hutte 
and  ,  gradually  ascending  through  woods  and  meadows  past  the 
Lovitz  Alp  (on  the  right  is  the  Stampfl  Glacier')^  reaches  the  ('272  brs.) 
Pfitscher  Joch  (7375' ;  Rainers  Inn,  36  beds  at  1.20-2  K.,  plain  but 
good),  which  affords  a  fine  view,  to  the  left,  of  the  Rotbacher  Spitze 
and  Hochferner.  In  the  foreground ,  far  below ,  are  the  green 
Pfitscher  Tal  and  the  serrated  ridge  which  separates  it  from  the 
Pfunders-Tal,  with  the  Pletzenspitze,  Rote  Beil,  and  Grabspltz; 
to  the  W.  rise  the  Rollspitze  and,  in  the  distance,  the  Ortler  and 
the  Oet/.tal  Alps. 

The  Rotbacher  Spitze  (9526';  interesting)  may  be  ascended  from  the  Joch 
in  21/2  hrs.  (guide  7  A'.).  The  Hohe  Wandspitze  (10,776';  4  hrs. ;  guide  10  A ), 
the  Sdgewandspitze  (10,590';  4  hrs.;  10 A'.),  and  the  Schrammacher  (11,210'; 
5  hrs.;  13  A.;  difficult)  may  also  be  ascended  hence  via  the  Stampfl  Glacier 
(comp.  pp.  245,  297).  —  A  marked  path  descending  from  the  Joch  to  the 
Unterberg-Tal  joins  the  path  leading  to  the  Wiener  Hiitte  (p.  247). 

From  the  Pfitscher  Joch  to  the  Brenner  by  the  Landshuter  Weg, 
6V»-7  hrs.  The  path  (blue  and  white  marks)  descends  &  little  to  the  right 
and  then  runs  along  the  hillside  almost  at  one  level,  skirting  the  precipices 
of  the  Kluppen  and  Kraxentrager  and  affording  pretty  views  of  the  Pfitsch 
mountains  from  the  Hochferner  to  the  Wilde  Kreuzspitze.  Finally  it  ascends 
over  snow  (guide  desirable  for  novices)  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Kraxentrager- 
Sattel,  where  a  fine  view  of  the  Oetztal  and  Stnbai  glaciers  is  suddenly 
disclosed  towards  the  W.  (About  halfway  diverges  the  club-patb  to  St. 
Jakob,    p.  247).     About  3  min.    to   the  left  above  the  pass  is  the  Lands- 


ZiLUrtal.       PFITSCHER  TAL.     Map,p.242.  —  lII.  R.4d.    2i7 

hitter  Hiitte  (SSSO*;  inn  in  sommer,  see  p.  298).  Ascent  of  the  ^ Krai«nlragei\ 
1  hr.,  guide  desirable,  see  p.  298.  The  descent  from  the  hut  leads  through 
the  VetiTM-Tal  to  the  (SV*  hrs.)  Brenner  station  (p.  298).  —  From  the 
Pfitscher  Joch  the  *■  Schrammacher  Weg"  (blue  marks  ;  fine  views)  leads  direct 
over  the  Alpeiner  Scharte  to  the  (S'/*  hrs.)  Geraer  Hutle  (see  pp.  2i6,  297; 
guide  9  jr.,  advisable  to  beyond  the  snow-field  on  the  Scharte). 

From  thb  Pfitscheb  Joch  to  Stbrzing,  5V2~6  hrs.  From 
the  Pfitscher  Joch  the  marked  path  descends  into  the  Ffitscher 
Tal,  crossing  (2/4  hr. )  the  Bdrenbach ,  and  then  throufih  wood  to 
(20  min.)  Stein  (^5015';  plain  inn),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Oberherg- 
Tal,  and  to  (84  hr.)  St.  Jakob  in  Pfitsch  (4760';  Rniner,  bed 
1-1.20  .K".,-  Holzer,  bed  80 /».).  Coaches  ply  twice  daily  to  the 
Elet'ant  Inn,  beyond  which  driving  is  uncomfortable;  the  vehicles 
are  very  primitive. 

AsCKyxs  (guides,  Jos.  Leider^  Joh.  Wechselberger ,  Joh.  Obermiiller  J 
and  //,  and  Jot.  Delueg).  A  path  (steep  and  dizzy  at  places  \  guide  ad- 
visable, 6  ZT.)  leads  to  the  E.  from  St.  Jakob  up  the  Oherbtrg  •  Tal,  then 
to  the  right  through  the  Unterberg-Tal  to  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Wiener  Hiitte  of 
the  Austrian  Alpine  Club  (8745';  10  mattresses),  finely  situated  on  a  rocky 
knoll  above  the  Glieder  Glacier  and  near  the  S.  side  of  the  small  but  beau- 
tiful Weittkar  Glacier.  From  the  hut  experienced  mountaineers  may  ascend 
the  *Hochfeiler  (11,560';  3  hrs.).  the  highest  of  the  Zillertyl  Alps,  a  superb 
point  of  view  (comp.  p.  477;  guide  16.  to  Lappach  24  A'.).  About  V2  hr. 
below  the  summit  i«  a  shelter-hut.  —  A  similar  view  is  commanded  by 
theHochfemer  (11, 140*;  3  hrs.),  which  is  e.T'ily  ascended  by  a  route  over 
snow,  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  Hochfeiler  path.  —  The  ascent  of 
the  WeisBzint  (N.  or  highest  peak  11,140';  3  hrs.),  another  fine  point  of 
view ,  via  the  Oliedrr  Glacier  \<i  laboriou."  (comp.  p.  477).  —  From  the 
Wiener-Hiitte  over  the  Untere  Weitszint- Scharte  to  the  Edelrauie- Hiitte  on 
the  Eitbruck-Joch  OVz  hrs.),  see  p.  477.  Over  the  Glieder  Schartl  to  (7  hrs.) 
P/unders,  see  p.  467.  —  From  St.  Jak'ib  to  the  Landshuter  Butte,  club- 
path  in  4  hrs.,  see  above;  over  the  Gries  -  Scharte  to  the  (7-8  hrs.)  Furt- 
tchagel-Haus,  see  p.  246. 

Beyond  St.  Jakob  we  may  proceed  through  the  level  floor 
of  the  valley,  by  the  carriage-road  along  the  bank  of  the  stream. 
Or  we  may  follow  the  higher-lying  cart-track,  longer  by  ^4  hr.  but 
commanding  fine  views,  via  Kematen  (4735';  Hofer,  rustic)  to 
(172hr.)  Wieden  (4545'),  opposite  the  entrance  to  the  Grossberg-Tal. 

Ascents.  The  ascent  of  the  •Wilde  Kreuzspitze  (10,285';  0-7  hrs. ; 
guide  10  K.)  is  toilsome.  From  (20  min.)  Burgum  (see  below)  we  proceed 
by  a  red-marked  path  through  the  Burgum-Tal  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Sterzinger 
Hiitte^  above  the  Burgum  Alp  (8210';  8  mattresses),  and  ascend  thence  over 
debris,  ice,  and  rock  to  the  (21/2-3  hrs.)  top.  which  commands  a  magni- 
ficent view.  The  descent  may  be  made  tn  the  S.,  past  the  finely  situated 
Wilde  See,  to  Freienfeld,  Mauls,  or  Vals  (comp.  p.  302);  or  on  the  E.  side 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Brixener  Hiitte  (p.  467)  via  the  Rauchtal-Joch.  —  The  Kramer- 
spitze  (9665'),  easily  ascended  from  the  Sterzinger  Hutte  in  2  hrs.  (with 
■.,'nide),  is  another  fine  point  of  view.  —  From  "Wieden  through  the  Gross- 
berg-Tal and  over  the  Pfvnders- Joch  (S445')  to  (7  hrs.)  P/unders  (p.  467), 
or  over  the  Sand-Jdchl  (868a)  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Brixener  Hiitte  and  to  (3  hrs.) 
Vals  (p.  467;  marked  path),  both  somewhat  toilsome. 

The  houses  of  Burgum  are  seen  on  the  left  bank.  Near  (50  min.) 
the  EUfant  Inn  (4460';  de'pendance  of  the  Hotel  Stoetter  at  Ster- 
zing,  bed  1.50  K.,  good)  the  cart-road  crosses  to  the  left  bank  and 
descends  steeply  through  wood,  skirting  the  margin  of  the  Wohr,  a 
grand  ravine,  through  which  the  Pfltscher-Bach  forces  its  way  in 


248    111.  Route  45.  INNSBRUCK.  Practical 

foaming  rapids  to  a  lower  part  of  the  valley.  Below  the  ravine  we 
recross  to  the  right  bank ;  '/o  hir.  A  fens  (Rainer);  on  the  left  bank 
appear  the  houses  of  Tulfer.  Farther  on  we  cross  the  stream  twice. 
1  hr.  Wiesen  (^3110';  Znm  Lex;  Obermiiller),  a  village  with  a  hand- 
some church.  The  track  now  turns  to  the  left  round  a  projecting 
hill,  passes  under  the  Brenner  railway,  and  leads  to  the  right  to 
the  station  of  (1/2  ^^r.)  Sterzing  (p.  301). 

45.   Innsbruck  and  Environs. 

Railway  Stations.  The  Chief  Station  (Restaurant)  is  on  the  E.  side 
of  the  town  (PI.  D,  4).  Porter  to  the  hotel  for  ltigga°:e  under  33  lbs.,  30  h. ; 
under  1  cwt.,  40;  above  1  cwt.,  SO  h.  —  Wilten  Station  (PI.  C,  7),  first 
halt  of  the  ordinary  trains  to  Landeck  (R.  53),  to  the  S.  of  the  town.  — 
Stubaital  Station  (PI.  C,  7),  see  p.  303. 

Hotels  (rooms  should  be  secured  in  advance  in  .summer).  *H6tel 
Tirol  (PI.  a;  D,  4),  250  beds  at  4.50-lU,  B.  1.50,  dej.  3.50,  D.  5-6,  pens.  11- 
16  (from  Oct.  to  June  9-14)  K.;  •Goldene  Sonne  (PI.  c;  D,  4),  170  beds 
at  3-7,  B.  1.40,  dej.  4,  D.  5.50,  pens.  1014  .ff. ;  *  Hotel  de  l'Edbope 
(PI.  h;  D,  4),  180  beds  at  3-8,  B.  1.50,  D.  4.50,  S.  3.50  iT. ;  these  three  at 
the  station;  Hotel  Maria  Theresia  (PI.  t;  C,  4),  Maria  Theresien-Str.  31, 
130  beds  at  3-8,  B.  1.20,  pens,  in  winter  from  S  K.  —  Second-class: 
♦Hotel  Kreid  (PI.  m;  D,  4),  Margareten-Platvi  3,  HO  beds  at  3-6^.,  with 
wine-room  (see  p.  249);  Habsbcrger  Hof  (PI.  k;  D,  3),  Museum-Str.  21, 
with  garden-restaurant,  97  beds  at  3-7  if.;  Stadt  Munchen  (PI.  e;  C,  4), 
Landhaus-Str.  5,  90  beds  at  2.50-5.  B.  1.20  A'.;  Hot.  Victoria  (PI.  n; 
D,  4),  at  the  station,  92  beds  at  2.40-3.40,  B.  LOOK.;  Hotel  Central 
(PI.  fi  C,  4),  Erler-Str.  11,  72  beds  from  2  K. ;  Grauer  Bar  (PI.  B;  C,  3), 
Universitats-Str.  9,  250  beds  at  1.20-3.50  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Ablbergek 
Hof  (PI.  p;  D,  4,  5),  at  the  station,  75  beds  at  1.60-3.  K.  1  K. ;  Akademiker- 
HAU3  (PI.  s;  C,  4),  Gilmstr.  1,  100  beds  at  1.40-3  5()  iT.,  good;  Alte  Post 
(PI.  r;  C,  4),  Maria-Theresien  Str.,  with  garden-restaurant,  50  beds  at 
2-3  K.  well  spoken  of;  Nede  Post  (PI.  q;  C,  5;,  Maximilian  Str.  la, 
70  beds  at  2-3  K.,  good;  Asich  (Pl.  1;  B,  4),  Anich-Str.  15,  23  beds  at 
1.50-2.50  .K".,  good;  Speckbacher  (PJ.  u;  B,  5),  Maximilian-Str.  19,  40  beds 
at  1.20-3  jr.;  Delevo  (P).  x;  C,  3),  Erler-Str.  6,  with  garden-restaurant, 
83  beds  at  1.60-2  .ff.;  Goldene  Krone  (PI.  g;  C,  4,  5),  by  the  triumphal 
arch,  40  beds  at  1.20-3  Z.;  Goldnkb  Greif  (PI.  G;  C,  5),  Leopold-Str.  3, 
60  beds  at  1.60-3  Z.;  Alpenrose  (P1.  y;  B,  4),  Biirger-Str.  10,  30  beds  at 
1.60-1.80  jr.;  ScHWARZER  Adler  (PI.  z;  D,  5),  Saggen-Str.  2,  well  spoken 
of;  Hellenstainer  (PI.  H;  B,  5),  Andreas-Hofer-Str.  6,  70  beds  at  1.20-3  .K^., 
well  spoken  of;  Bierwastl  (PI.  w;  B,  3),  Innrain  10,  BkeinOssl  (PI.  j; 
C,  4),  Maria-Theresien-Str.  12,  both  with  beer-gardens  (see  p.  249).  —  In 
the  old  town:  Goldner  Adler  (PI.  d;  B,  C,  3),  nea.-  the  Inn  bridge 
(p.  261),  with  a  'Goethe  room',  70  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  8-10  JT. ;  Goldnbr 
HiHSCH,  GoLDNEi:  LowE,  Rotee  Adlkb,  all  in  the  Seilergasse  (PI.  B,  C,  3) ; 
ZuM  BoRr.BiB^EN,  Hufgasse  12;  Goldnk  Rosb  (PI.  R;  C,  3),  Herzog-Friedrich- 
Str.  39,  62  beds  at  1.20-2  A'.  —  On  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn:  *H6tel- 
Pension  Katser  (PI.  C,  1;  n.  256),  charmingly  situated  Va  M.  to  the  N. 
of  the  bridge,  60  beds  at  3-6,  pens.  7-9  K.,  with  cafe-restaurant  (see 
p.  249);  Kaiserhof  (PI.  o;  B,  3),  Inn-Str.  13,  90  beds  at  1.60-4.40  .K".,  pens. 
6-8  iT..  well  spoken  of;  Goldner  Stern  (PI.  h;  B,  2),  Inn-Str.  43,  frequented 
by  the  Roman  Catholic  clergy,  moderate;  Mondschein  (PI.  i;  B,  3), 
60  beds  at  1-SK.;  Goldnbs  Kreuz,  InnStr.  19;  Mohren,  Mariahiif- 
Str.34.  —  In  Wilten:  Hot.  Veluidena  (PI.  v;  B,  7),  46  bed.?  at  2-3.  pens. 
7-10  jr.;  OsTBRREiceiscHER  HoF  (PI.  6;  B,  6),  Andreas-Hofer-Str.,  70  beds 
at  1.40-4  K. 

Pensions.  Winter,  Claudia-Platz  3,  pera.  8-10  AT.;  Eleck,  Adolf-Pichler- 
Str.  3,  6-8  K. ;   Schlots  Weiherbwg  (p.  256),  6-8  K. ;   EdelweUs  (6-7  K.\   Villa 


Sates.  INNSBRUCK.  ///.  Route  45.   249 

Andecfu.  both  at  Miihlau  (p.  256)^  Shdnruh ,   near  ScliKss  Amraa  (p.  258), 
40  beds,  pens.  6-3  K. 

Cafes  and  Restaurants.  Stadtsdle  (PI.  19,  C,  3 ;  band  in  the  evening); 
Ca/i  Maria-Therf»xa,  in  the  hotel  of  that  name  (p.  248);  Alt-Inrsprugg 
(Zur  Annasaiile"),  MarinTheresien-Str.  16;  Trocadero,  Anich-Str.  24;  Hier- 
hammer,  Deutsches  Cafi  (concerts  in  the  evening),  both  in  the  Museum- 
Str.  :  Z«7iner,  Karl-Str.  11  ;  Cafi  Central^  Erler-^tr.  11;  KaUung,  Herzog- 
Friedrich  Str.  16;  Andreat  Hofer^  by  the  Inn  bridge.  —  Beer-Gardens. 
Burgerliehes  Biatthaut,  Viaduktgasse  5,  near  the  station ;  Biericastl  (PI.  w, 
B,  3;  see  p.  248),  f>n  the  Inn  (entr.  Innrain  10);  Breindssl.  Maria-Theresien- 
Str.  12;  Adcmhrdu  (PI.  D,  5),  Heiliggeist  Str.  16.  —  In  the  immediate  en- 
virons of  the  town:  Cafi-Restaurant  Kay»et\  with  view-terrace  (see  p.  248); 
Restaurant  on  the  Berg  Itel  (p.  255);  Bierstindl,  at  the  Berg  Isel  (p.  255); 
H6t.  Sonnenburger  Hof  (p.  255);  Evislhof  (p.  255),  IV4  M.  to  the  S.W.,  on 
a  wooded  hill  (R.  and  pens,  also) :  Heim(/arten,  2  min.  frcm  the  Ketten- 
Briicke  (p.  266).  —  Wine.  In  the  E6t.  Kreid  (p.  243);  Grauer  Bar 
(p.  248),  Universitats-Str.  9;  (?ra«e  ^rt<z,  Universitats-Str.  28;  Weisser  ffahn, 
Sillgasse  3;  Delero .,  Erler-Str.  6  (p.  24-);  Zum  Targele^  Herzog-Friedrich- 
Str.  13.  —  Confectioners.  Munding,  Maria -Theresien-Str.  19  and  Kiebach- 
ga£sel6;  Katzung.,  Herzog-Friedricb-Str.  16;   Ofall.  Anich-Str.  11. 

Carnages  (driver's  fee  included).  To  or  from  the  station,  one-horse  1, 
two-horse  2  iT.,  each  trunk  20  A. ;  drive  in  the  town,  first  half  hour  1  K. 
20  A.  or  2  K.,  each  additional  V*  ^^-  •iO  or  60  h.  To  Berg  Isel  and  back 
(with  stay  of  1  hr.).  one-horse  3  A'.,  two-horse  4  Z".  60  h. ;  Weiherburg 
4  if.  60  or  6  A".  60  A.,-  Amras  and  back  (with  stav  of  1  hr.)  4  A".  80  or 
IK.  2Gh.;  Stefans-Brucke  %  K.  ur  9  A'.  20  h.;  Igls  via  Vill  7  or  10  AT.  — 
Carriages  and  saddle-horses  may  be  obtained  from  Schallhart  at  the  Post 
Office  (PI.  C,  4),  and  at  the  Innsbruck  Riding  Club,  at  the  corner  of  the 
Claudia-Str.  and  Viaduktgasse. 

Electric  Tramway  from  Berg  Isel  every  7>/2  min.,  pa8.sing  the  Slubai- 
tal  Ratlway  Station  (p.  303)  and  Wilten  Station,  and  running  via  Andreas- 
Hufer-Str.,  Biirger-btr.,  Anich-Str.,  Uaria- Theresien- Str..,  Museum- Str., 
Viadukt-Str.,  and  Claudia-Str.,  to  near  the  District  Railway  in  the  Falk-Slr. 
and  the  Hungerburg  Railway  (p.  256).  Branch  from  Biirger-Str.  through 
MaximiJian-Str.  and  pa.'»t  the  Chief  Station  to  Muaeum-Straase. 

Innsbruck  District  Tramway  ('Lokalbahn'' ;  electric)  from  Berg  Isel  to 
Hall  every  hour.  Stati'.ns:  Berg-Isel  (PI.  D,  7,  8;  trains  to  Igls,  see 
p  258),  Wilten.  Triumphal  Gate  (p.  254),  Maria-Theretien-Strai^i^e  (PI.  C,  3), 
Inn  Bridge  (PI.  B,  3),  Inn  Footbridge  (PI.  C,  1),  Saggengasse,  Handels-Aka- 
demie.,  Hungerburg  Railway  (p.  256),  Dollinger,  Miihlau.,  Rijie  Range  (Schiess- 
stand).  Rum.  Thaur,  and  Hall  (p.  223).  The  trip  from  Berg  Isel  to  Maria- 
Theresien-Sfr.  takes  11  min.;  thence  to  Hall  'SS  minutes.  The  fares, 
reckoned  in  seven  zones,  vary  from  10  to  36  A.  —  Hcngebbdbg  Railway, 
see  p.  2'^. 

Baths.  Stcimmijig  and  other  Baths  in  the  Adamga«se  (Pi.  D,  4);  Mu- 
nicipal Swimmivg  Bath,  Museum -Str.  (beyond  the  viaduct).  Swimming 
Baths  at  the  Giessen,  in  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn  (PI.  A,  3),  and  at 
BUchttnhavsen  (p.  256);  Erzherzog- Maximilian-Bad,  at  Hotting. 

Theatre  (PI.  C,  3),  from  October  to  Passion  Week.  —  Summer  Theatres 
(rustic  comedies)  at  Pradl  (PI.  F,  8)  and  at  the  LOwenhaus  (tramwav-station 
Falk-Str. ;  PI.  D,  1).  —  Music.  Band  in  the  Eof-Garttn  (PI.  C,  2';  p.  251) 
on  Mrn.j  Wed.,  &.  Frid.  6  7  p.m.,  Tues.  &  Thur^.  10-U  a.m..  Sun.  &  holi- 
days 11  12  a.m.  Concerts  at  Igh  (p.  259)  on  Tues.,  Thurs.,  &.  Sat.  4-6  p.m. 
Military  band  on  Sat.  atternoun  on  tie  Berg  Isel  (p.  255)  when  the  officers 
practise  rifle-shooting.  Concerts  and  performances  at  the  cafe's,  etc.,  see 
the  newspapers. 

Relief  Model  of  Tyrol  in  the  garden  of  the  Paedagogium,  Fallmeraver- 
Str.  11  (PI.  B.  C,4 ;  p. 254).  by  Prof.  J.  Schuler,  covering  an  area  of  about  10(3 sq. 
yards  (scale  1  :75C0;  vertical  scale  1-:  2500)  and  reproducing  the  geological 
peculiarities  of  the  different  districts  (open  in  summer  daily  from  7  a.m. 
to  8  p.m.;  adm.  GO  h.,  explanation  10  h.).  —  Panorama  (beyond  PI.  D,  1), 
at  the  Suspension  Bridge,  near  the  Hungerburg  Railway  Station  (Battle  of 


250    ///.   Route  45.  INNSBRUCK.      Maria-Theresien-Str. 

I'erg  Isel ;  adm.  1  A'.).  —  Glass  Painting  and  Mosaic  Establishment  (Pi.  24  ^ 
r.,  5),  shown  to  visitors  daily,  11-12  and  5-6.  —  Tyrolese  Art  and  Industrial 
JJxhibition,  Meinhart-Str.  14  (adm.  free).  —  Collectton  of  Tyrolese  Costumes^ 
Pfarr-Platz  3  (adm.  9-12  and  2-5;  50  A.). 

Post  and  Telegraph  Office  (PLC,  5),  at  the  corner  of  Maximilian-8tr 
and  Fallmerayer-Str. ;  branch-office  and  custom  office  at  Bahnhof-Str.  5.  — 
Art  Dealers.  Carved  wood,  photographs,  etc.,  at  F.  Unterberger'^s, 
Museum -Str.  1.  and  at  Czic/ina's,  Her/og -Friedrich- Str.  41.  —  Bankers. 
Jiank  fur  Tirol  und  Vorarlberg,  Erler^asse  9;  Osterreichische  CredH-Anstalt, 
Maria-Theresien-Str.  36;  Osterreichische  Ldnderhank  Karl-Str.  12.  —  Goods 
Agent.  //.  Hueber,  Margareten-Platz  1.  —  Photographic  Materials  at 
J'r.  GraWs,  Maria-Theresien-Str,  30  and  Anich-Str.  1. 

English  Church  Service,  Meinhart-Str.  1,  at  8.30  and  11  a.m.  and 
5.3J  p.m. ;  chaplain,  Rev.  C.  Chamberlain. 

Enquiry  Office,  Karl-Str.  14,  near  the  Margareten-Platz  (PI.  C,  4),  fur 
information  regarding  the  Tyrolese  railways,  hotels,  watering-places,  and 
so  forth,  the  sale  of  international  railway-tickets,  etc.;  Thorn.  Cook  A  Son, 
at  the  Hot.  Kreid  (PI.  m;  D,  4).  —  Guides  for  mountain -ascents  :  Franz 
Krdll  and  .foh.    WaldOurger  at  Innsbruck ;  Norbert  Fdger  at  Igls. 

Innsbruck  (1885'),  first  mentioned  in  1151,  and  since  1420  the 
capital  of  Tyrol,  with  50,000  inhab.  (incl.  the  suburbs  of  Hotting 
and  Miihlau  and  a  garrison  of  2475  men),  charmingly  situated  on 
the  Inn,  not  far  from  the  influx  of  i\\&  Sill,  is  next  to  Salzburg 
the  most  picturesque  town  among  the  Austrian  Alps.  In  every  direc- 
tion, particularly  towards  the  N.,  the  eye  is  met  by  striking  groups  of 
bold  and  fissured  limestone  mountains  (Brandjoch.,  Frau  Hitt^  See- 
tjrubenspitzen,  Hafelekar,  Rumerspitze).  towering  above  the  culti- 
vated slopes  of  the  valley  j  while  towards  the  S.,  above  the  wooded 
Berg  Isel,  rise  the  noble  outlines  of  the  Waldraster  Spitze  and 
Saile.  More  in  the  foreground,  to  the  left  above  the  Lanser  Kopfe, 
peeps  the  rounded  summit  of  the  Patscher  Kofel.  —  On  account  of 
its  protection  from  the  N.  wind  and  its  mild  and  equable  climate, 
Innsbruck  may  be  recommended  as  a  winter-resort  and  also  as  a 
transition-station  in  spring  or  autumn. 

In  front  of  the  station  is  a  fountain  by  H.  von  Sieberer  (1906), 
in  memory  of  the  union  of  the  suburbs  of  Wilten  and  Pradl  with 
Innsbruck.  The  Rudolf-Strasse  leads  to  the  right  to  the  Marga- 
iibtbn-Platz  (PI.  C,  D,  4),  where  the  Rudolfs- Brunnen  (PI.  2),  in 
red  Tyrolese  marble,  erected  in  1877,  commemorates  the  500th  an- 
niversary of  the  union  of  Tyrol  with  Austria  (1363).  At  the  top  is 
a  bronze  statue  of  Duke  Kudolf  IV.,  10'  in  height,  by  Grissemann, 
and  around  the  basin  below  are  four  water-spouting  dragons  and 
four  griffins  as  shield-bearers. 

We  next  pass  through  the  Landhaus -Strasse  and  reach  the 
Maria-Thbrbsibn-Strassb  (PL  C,  3,  4),  the  chief  thoroughfare 
of  the  town,  which  contains  the  Landhaus  (a  baroque  structure  of 
1719-28,  with  a  staircase  adorned  with  stucco  ornamentation  on 
the  first  floor),  the  former  palace  of  Prince  Thum  and  Taxis,  which 
now  belongs  to  the  Landhaus  (ou  the  first  floor,  the  Paris-Saal, 
with  ceiling-paintings  by  M.  Knoller),  and  other  handsome  build- 
ings of  the  17-18th  cent.,  and  is  embellished  with  the  Triumphal 


Franciscan  Church,         INNSBRUCK.  III.  Route  45.    251 

Gate  (p.  254;  on  the  S.l  and  the  Anna-Sdule  (PI.  C,  4  ;  on  the  N.), 
a  column  erected  in  1706  'ob  hostes  tarn  Bavarum  quani  (iallum  A. 
1703  Tyrolim  invadentes  depulsos'.  The  court-fagade  of  the  Town 
Hall  (PI.  17)  is  adorned  with  frescoes  by  Ferd.  Wagner. 

The  Maria-Theresien-Strasse  is  continued  towards  the  N.  by  the 
main  thorough-fare  of  the  old  town,  the  Hkrzog-Fribi>rich-Strasse 
(PI.  C,  3),  a  street  flanked  with  arcades  ('Lauben'),  which  loads 
direct  to  the  Goldene  Dachl. 

The  'Goldene  Dachl'  (PI.  4;  C,  3),  now  the  property  of  the  town, 
is  a  rich  late-Gothic  balcony  with  a  gilded  copper  roof,  adorning  the 
old  Furstenburg,  a  palace  built  by  Count  Frederick  of  Tyrol  (d.  1430), 
nicknamed  "with  the  empty  pockets',  in  1425,  when  he  established 
his  residence  at  Innsbruck.  According  to  the  inscription,  however, 
the  balcony  was  not  erected  until  1500.  The  reliefs  of  the  uppl, 
parapet  represent  the  Emp.  Maximilian  and  his  wife  witnessing 
dancing  and  juggling  performances.  The  paintings  and  the  armorial 
bearings  in  marble  on  the  lower  parapet  also  refer  to  the  emperor. 

The  Stadtturm  or  Feuerturm  (PI.  22),  185'  high,  opposite, 
commands  a  fine  view  (fee).  —  The  Catholic  Casino,  the  corner- 
house  on  the  opposite  side  of  the  Herzog-Friedrich-Str.,  is  richly 
ornamented  in  the  rococo  style.  Adjoining,  in  the  broader  part  of  the 
street,  nearer  the  Inn  Bridge  (p.  255),  stands  the  Goldene  Adler 
(PI.  d ;  p.  248),  the  oldest  inn  in  the  town,  where  Goethe  stayed  in 
1786,  and  from  the  window  of  which  Hofer  addressed  the  citizens 
on  Aug.  15th,  1809. 

From  the  Goldene  Dachl  and  the  Stadtturm  the  Hofgasse  leads 
to  the  E.  to  the  Rennplatz  (PI.  G,  3),  bounded  on  the  S.  by  the  Hof- 
kirche,  on  the  W.  by  the  Hofburg  (p.  252),  and  on  the  E.  by  the 
Stadtsnle  (PI.  19;  cafe'-restaurant,  p.  249)  and  the  Theatre,  built 
in  1835.  In  the  centre  stands  the  pretty  Leopolds-Brunnen  (PI.  1), 
erected  in  1893,  incorporating  a  small  eq\iestrian  statue  of  Arch- 
duke Leopold  V.  (Count  of  Tyrol  in  1609-32)  and  ten  other  bronze 
figures  by  C.  Gras  (1626).  —  To  the  N.  is  the  pleasant  Hof -Garten 
(p.  249). 

The  *Franciscan  Church ,  or  Hofkirche  (PI.  C,  3),  was  erected 
in  1553-63,  in  compliance  with  the  will  of  Emp.  jyiaximilian  1. 
(d.  1519),  for  the  purpose  of  worthily  enshrining  his  monument. 
The  ground-plan  is  that  of  a  columnar  basilica;  the  building,  which 
was  carried  out  by  Andrea  Crivelli  of  Trent,  is  in  the  Italian  Re- 
naissance style.    The  fine  porch  and  doorway  should  be  noted. 

The  Intkkiob  is  open  on  week-days  after  9  a.m.,  on  Sat.  and  the  eves 
of  holidays  till  4  p.m.  only  ;  on  Sun.  and  holidays  and  on  May  3rd,  Jane  13th, 
Sept  14th,  and  Oct.  4th  11-5  and  after  6.30  p.m.  Owing  to  the  wide  spacing 
of  the  slender  round  shafts,  which  are  strengthened  with  iron  braces,  the 
distinction  between  nave  and  aisles  \?  not  strongly  marked.  The  reti- 
culated Gothic  vaulting  is  richly  ornamented  with  stucco-work.  —  On  the 
left  of  the  entrance  is  a  monrment  to  Andreas  Hofer  (b.  on  22nd  Feb., 
1767,  at  the  Inn  am  Sand,  p.  345;  shot  at  Mantua  on  20th  Feb.,  1810;  his 
bones    were   brought  here  in  1823),  erected   in   1834:   at  the   sides   lie  his 


252    /;/.   Route  15.  INNSBRUCK.  Hofburg. 

ciimradps  Js.  Specllacher  (1767-1820)  and  the  Capuchin  Joachim  Hatpinger 
(177(M858).  Opposite  is  a  memorial  (18S3)  to  all  the  Tyrolese  who  fell 
iu  the  war  of  liberation. 

The  *Monument  of  the  Emperor  Maximilian,  who,  however,  is  not 
interred  here,  but  at  Wiener-Neustadt  (p.  521),  stands  in  the  nave.  In  the 
middle  is  a  massive  marble  sarcophagus,  aud  at  the  sides,  between  the 
round  shafts,  are  28  bronze  statues  of  the  emperors  actual  and  hypu- 
tbetical  ancestors  and  contemporaries  in  the  guise  of  mouniers  and  torch- 
bearers.  The  general  design  is  due  to  Oilg  Sesnelsc/ireiher,  the  court-painter, 
who  was  responsible  also  for  the  execution  from  1508  to  1518,  being  suc- 
ceeded in  the  latter  year  by  Stephan  Oodl.  The  statues,  which  vary  greatly  in 
artistic  value,  have  their  names  inscribed  on  the  pedestals.  The  best  are 
(on  the  rij:ht): 

3.  Erap.  Rudolph  of  Hapsburg ;  *5.  Theodoric,  King  of  the  Ostrogoths; 
8.  Arthur,  King  of  England.  The  two  figures  marked  10  represent  Maxi- 
milian's wives;  on  the  left,  Maria  of  Burgundy,  on  the  right,  Bianca  Maria 
Sforza  of  Milan.  The  figures  of  Theodoric  and  Arthur  (1513;  the  latter 
unquestionably  the  finest  German  statue  of  the  period;  shield  modern) 
are  by  Peter  Vischer.  of  Nuremberg.  The  latest  of  the  series  (Clovis  of 
France  ;  No.  1  on  the  right)  was  cast  by  Gregor  LSffler  in  1550. 

The  black  marble  sarcophagus,  enclosed  by  a  magnif:cent  iron  grille, 
is  ornamented  with  reliefs  in  Carrara  marble,  designed  by  Florian  Abel 
(d.  1565)  and  executed  in  1561-66,  principally  hj  Alexander  Colins  (1526-1612), 
the  sculptor  of  the  Otto-Heinrichs-Bau  in  Heidelberg.  These  are  full  of 
movement  and  represent  in  picturesque  fa-^hion  the  principal  events  in 
the  life  of  the  emperor,  whose  feature?,  at  the  difterent  periods  portrayed, 
are  unmistakeaMe.  The  series  be<:ins  on  the  end  first  approached  by  the 
."-pectator,  at  the  top,  on  the  left  (Nos.  1-12  upper  row,  13-24  lower  row): 
1.  Marriage  with  Maria  of  Burgundy,  1477;  2,  3.  Wars  in  the  Netherlands 
against  the  French;  4.  Coronat  on  at  Aix-la-Chapelle,  14^6;  7,  9.  Wars  with 
the  Turks;  10.  Alliance  with  Pope  Alexander  VI.,  Venice,  and  Milan  against 
Charles  VIII.  of  France;  11,  17,  18,  21,  22,  24.  Military  and  other  episodes 
in  Italy;  12.  Marriage  of  his  son,  Philippe  le  Bel,  with  Joan  of  Aragon; 
13.  Siege  of  Kufstein,  1504;  15,  16,  19,  20.  Military  and  other  epi.-odesin  the 
Netherlands  (16.  Lea^iue  of  Cambrai  in  1518;  20.  Meeting  with  Henry  VIII.  of 
England  at  the  Siege  of  Tournai,  1513).  —  The  kneeling  figure  of  the  emperor 
in  his  coronation  robes  on  the  sjircophagus  and  the  four  cardinal  virtues 
in   the   upper   corners   are   by   Led.  del  Duca  and  were  completed  in  1584. 

The  choir-stalls  (1568-71)  also  should  be  noticed.  It  was  in  this  church 
that  t^ueen  Christina  of  Sweden,  daughter  of  Gustavus  Adolphus,  formally 
embraced  the  Roman  Catholic  faith,  on  Nov.  3rd,  1654. 

At  the  beginning  of  the  right  aisle  is  a  staircase  leading  to  the  Silberne 
Kapelle  (open  on  week-days  9-12  and  2-5,  on  Sat.  till  4  only;  parties  con- 
ducted every  1/4  hr. ;  adm.  40  A.,  including  the  Hofburg),  so  called  from 
a  silver  statue  of  the  Virgin  and  embossed  representations  in  the  same 
metal  of  the  'Lauretanian  Litany'  on  the  altar.  On  the  left  wall  are 
23  bronze  statuettes  of  saints,  ca-t  at  Innsbruck,  and  probably  models 
for  the  monument  of  Maximilian.  The  tomb  of  Archduke  Ferdinand  II. 
(d.  1595),  executed  by  Colins  during  the  duke's  lifetime,  is  adorned  with 
four  scenes  iu  relief  from  the  life  of  the  deceased.  The  tomb  of  Philippina 
Welser  of  Augsburg  (d.  1580),  first  wife  of  the  archduke  (see  p.  257),  in 
front  on  the  left,  is  embellished  with  two  reliefs  by  Colins.  The  old 
cedar-wood  ort;an  is  said  to  have  been  a  gift  of  Pope  Julius  II. 

The  imperial  palace,  or  Hofburg  (PI.  C,  3),  erected  in  1766-70, 
contains  on  the  second  floor  state-rooms  of  the  period  of  its  com- 
pletion, notable  among  which  is  the  Riesensaal,  with  paintings  by 
A.  F.  Maulbertsch.  Entrance  from  the  Hofkirche,  through  the 
Silberne  Kapelle  (see  above). 

To  the  N.W.,  behind  the  Hofburg,  is  the  Church  of  St.  James 
(St.  Jakob  i  PI.  C,  3),  built  in  1717-24.    On  the  high -altar  is  a 


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celebrated  picture  of  the  Virgin  by  L.  Cranach  the  Elder^  forming 
the  centre-piece  in  a  painting  by  Schopf ;  and  in  the  choir  to  the  left 
is  the  tomb  of  Archduke  Maximilian,  Grand  Master  of  the  Teutonic 
Order  (d.  1618),  designed  by  C.  Gras. 

Next  the  Hof kirche,  in  the  Universitiits  -  Strasse,  is  the  old  and 
somewhat  dilapidated  Staats- Gymnasium  (new  building  in  the  old 
Botanic  Garden,  PI.  5).  Farther  on  is  the  University  (PI.  C,  D,  3), 
founded  by  Emp.  Leopold  J.  in  1672,  which  is  attended  by  about 
1000  students.  The  Jesuiten- Kirche  or  University  Church  (PI.  9), 
built  in  1620-40  in  the  baroque  style,  is  crowned  with  an  imposing 
dome  nearly  200'  high  and  has  two  towers  erected  in  1901.  Ad- 
joining is  the  University  Library  (V\.'ii))^  a  collection  of  234,000  vols, 
(open  8-1  and  3-5). 

In  the  N.  part  of  the  Universit;lts-Str.  is  the  Capuchin  Monastery 
(PI.  D,  2,  3),  begun  in  1592,  the  tirst  of  this  order  in  Germany. 
The  doorkeeper  shows  the  cell  where  Archduke  Maximilian  (see  above) 
annually  spent  some  time.  —  Following  the  Saggen-Str.  we  reach 
the  new  N.E.  suburb,  with  the  site  of  the  exhibition  of  1893  (PI.  E,  2), 
the  handsome  Orphanage  (PI.  E.  2;  1889),  the  Offices  of  the  Staats- 
bahn{Pl.  E,  1,2),  tlie  Commercial  Academy  (VI.  D,  1 ),  the  Protestant 
Church  (PI.  D,  1  ),  and  the  Convent  and  Church  of  the  Perpetual 
Adoration  (PI.  I),  1  ;  with  rich  mosaic  decorations  on  the  facade). 

In  the  Museum-Strasse  rises  the  handsome  Renaissance  build- 
ing of  the  *Mu8eum  Ferdinandeum  (PL  C,  D,  3),  dating  in  its 
present  form  from  1884-86  (open  daily,  except  Sun.  afternoon,  9-r), 
Sun.  9-12;  adm,  1  K.;  short  guide  20  /i.).  The  facade  is  adorned 
with  22  busts  of  eminent  Tyrolese  artists  and  scholars. 

Grocnd  Floor.  In  the  corridor  are  Romau,  uiediceval,  and  modern 
monuments  in  stone  and  bronze,  including  the  stune  coat-of-arm9  of  Duke 
Sigmund  (14S2)  and  the  tombstones  of  the  brass-founder  Gregor  Lcifller 
(d.  1565)  and  his  wile.  —  The  central  Hall  is  used  also  for  temporary  exhibi- 
tions. —  To  the  left  is  the  Zoological  Collection  (noteworthy  group  of  wild 
fowl  from  the  Octztal),  to  the  right  the  Geological,  Palaeontological,  and 
Mineralogical  Collections.  —  On  the  stuircase  are  c'lrtoons  by  M.  Stadler, 
G.  Flutz,  K.  Hlaas,  etc.  —  First  Floor.  The  corridor  contains  original 
models  of  works  by  Tyrolese  sculptors.  —  Room  I.  Collection  of  Arms; 
stained-glass  windows  of  the  16th  and  17th  centuries.  —  R.  II.  Archaeolog- 
ical Room:  Rbietian,  Roman,  and  Teutonic  antiquities,  including  articles 
from  the  grave  of  a  Lont;obard  chief  at  Civezzano,  and  antiquities  found  at 
Matrei,  Sluritzing,  Brixen,  and  elsewhere.  —  R.  III.  Ethnographical  Collection 
(ancient  Oriental  weapons;  Indian  water-colo'irs).  —  H.  IV.  Geographical 
Collection,  with  Tyrolese  maps  of  the  15-19th  cent.,  including  Peter  Anich 
and  Bias.  Hueber's  map  of  1774;  relief  maps.  —  R.  V.  Collections  illustrat- 
ing the  history  of  civilization:  Tyrolese  weights  and  measures,  illustrations 
of  Tyrolese  costumes;  Tyrolese  musical  instruments. 

R.  VI,  a  circular  apartment  containing  memorials  of  the  struggles  of 
1809,  including  many  relics  of  Andreas  Hofer  (p.  345;  comp.  also  pp.  251, 
255)  and  his  comrades  Speckbacher  (1767-1820;  comp.  p.  224)  and  Haspinger 
(1776-1858;  p.  356);  also  relics  of  the  wars  of  1848  and  1866.  The  Kadetzky 
Album.,  a  memorial  of  the  marshal  of  that  name,  contains  over  KXX)  auto- 
graphs of  the  19th  century. 

R.  VII.  Sculptures,  and  plaster- casts  of  works  by  medispval  and 
iiiMdern  Tyrolese  artists;  Terpsichore,  Venus,  bronzes  by  Dom.  Mahlknechi 


254   ///.  Route  4f,.  INNSBRUCK.  Museum. 

(1793-1876)  i  reliefs  by  A.  Colins;  wooden  reliefs  by  Jos.  Hell  (1793-1832); 
crucifixes  of  the  13-18th  cent.  \  votive  statue  in  wax  of  Count  Leonhard 
von  Gorz  (d.  1500).  —  R.  VIII.  Small  objects  of  art:  enamels,  Venetian  and 
German  glass,  stoneware,  sacerdotal  vestments,  lace,  watches  (pocket  sun- 
dials with  magnetic  needles),  porcelain,  etc.  —  R.  IX.  Furniture  of  the  15th 
and  subsequent  cent.;  stained  glass;  to  the  left  of  the  entrance,  near  the 
window,  an  altar  in  Limoges  enamel  (ca.  1588).  -^  R.  X.  Objects  of  art 
in  metal;  to  the  left  of  the  window,  glass-case  with  works  in  the  precious 
metals,  including  a  jewel-casket  .said  to  have  belonged  to  PhilippinaWelser; 
cutlery;  ecclesiastical  vessels ;  objects  in  tin;  smith's  work,  etc.  —  R.  XI. 
Coins  aud  heraldic  emblems. 

Second  Floor.  The  Picture  Gallery  here  occupies  7  rooms  and  10  cabi- 
nets. To  the  right  of  the  staircase:  Cab.  I-V.  Tyrolese,  German,  and  Dutch 
artists  of  the  l4-16th  cent.;  in  Cab.  II,  26.  M.  Packer  (d.  1498),  Altar- 
piece;  in  Cab.  IV,  122.  Unknown  Master  (school  of  Holbein),  Portrait  (1819); 
H.  Baldung  Grien.  899.  Pieta,  900.  Madonna  and  angels  ;  L.  Cranach  the  Elder., 
89S.  Madonna.  616.  St.  Jerome;  124.  M.  de  Vos,  Madonna;  in  Cab.  V,  130. 
Seh.  Scheel  (1479-1554),  Holy  Family,  an  altar-piece  of  1517,  in  an  old 
frame;  no  number,  tS.  Elsasser  (i.  i5Sl),  Portrait.  —  Rooms  I-Ill.  Tyrolese 
masters  of  the  17-I9th  cent,  (in  R.  Ill,  872-  E.  Blaas,  Arrest  of  Andreas 
Hofer;  landscapes  by  /.  A.  Koch,  1768-1839).  —  R.  IV  ('Defregger  Room'). 
Defregger  (p.  205):  *3.  Speckbacher  and  his  son  Anderl ;  9.  Self-sacrifice 
of  the  Tbarer  Wirt  (who  surrendered  to  the  French  to  save  the  life  of 
his  father,  whom  they  had  arrested  in  his  stead);  11.  Tyrolese  heroes; 
six  copies  of  Defregger's  chief  pictures,  partially  retouched  by  himself.  — 
R.  V.  Modern  Tyrolese  and  Austrian  masters :  943.  K.  Jordan,  1803 ;  457. 
A.  Egger  Lienz,  Ave  ^(aria  after  the  battle  on  the  Berg  Isel  in  1^09.  — 
R.  VI.  Italian,  French,  and  Spanish  masters  of  the  17-18th  centuries.  — 
R.  VII.  Netherlands  masters,  including  some  notable  works.  '606.  Frans 
Hals,  Familv-portrait;  608  Terburg,  Portrait  of  a  Burgomaster  of  Amster- 
dam ;  5'J8.  Van  der  Heist,  Portrait;  703.  Van  Dyck,  Portrait  of  a  lady;  635. 
A.  Guyp,  Church-interior;  625.  0.  Dou,  Portrait;  599.  Rembrandt,  Portrait 
of  his  father;  697.  Rubens,  Portrait  of  a  general ;  652-b54.  Aart  van  der  Neer, 
Landscapes;  013.  611.  A.  van  Ostade,  Old  man  with  newspaper,  Man  with 
churchwarden,  Woman  with  beer-jug;  717.  D.  Tenters  the  Younger,  Kitchen; 
624.  G.  Dou,  Boy  playing  the  flute;  712.  A.  Brouwer,  Man  hiugliing;  659.  P. 
Potter,  Animal  .«tady.  —  Cab. VI.  Small  Netherlands  examples. —  Cabinets 
VII-X.  Water-colours  and  drawings  by  Tyrolese  artists  (in  Cab.  VII,  Land- 
fcxjit  by  Edgar  Meyer). 

At  the  S.  end  of  the  Maria-Theresien-Strasse  (p.  250}  is  a  Trium- 
phal Gate  (PI.  C,  5),  erected  by  the  citizens  in  1765,  on  the  occasion 
of  the  entry  of  Emp.  Francis  I.  and  the  Empress  Maria  Theresa,  to 
commemorate  the  marriage  of  Prince  Leopold  (afterwards  Emp.  Leo- 
pold n.)  with  the  Infanta  Maria  Ludovica.  The  emperor  died  before 
the  conclusion  of  the  festivities,  hence  the  emblems  of  mourning 
in  the  ornamentation  of  the  N.  side. 

In  the  new  part  of  the  town,  to  the  W.  of  this  gate,  are  the 
Paedagogium  (PI.  B,  C,  4;  relief-model  of  Tyrol,  see  p.  249),  the 
General  Post  Office  (PL  C,  5),  the  Law  Courts  (PI.  B,  4,  5),  the 
Church  of  the  Sacred  Heart  (PI.  16;  B,  5),  the  University  Clinical 
Institutions  (PI.  A,  B,  4,  5),  etc.  In  the  Carl-Ludwig-Platz  (Pi.  C,  4) 
is  a  monument  to  Adolf  Pichler,  the  poet,  by  Edm.  Klotz  (1909). 

To  the  S.W.  lies  the  Cemetery  (PI.  A,  5,  6),  containing  handsome 
modern  monuments  by  Natter,  Gasser,  Grissemann,  and  other  Tyrolese 
sculptors,  and  that  of  A.  Colins,  the  sculptor  (p.  252),  in  the  Renaissance 
style,  with  a  marble  relief  of  the  Resurrection  (brought  hither  from  the 
old  cemetery).  In  the  vestibule  of  the  chapel  arc  frescoes  by  Franz  Plattner, 
a   pupil  of  Cornelius  (1S63-73),  and  sculptures  by  M.  Stolz. 


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Wilteu,  a  suburb  incorporated  with  the  town  in  1904,  begins  to 
the  S.  of  the  Triumphal  Gate  and  extends  to  the  foot  of  the 
Berg  Isel  (district  and  electric  tramways,  see  p.  249).  Near  the 
S.  extremity,  to  the  right,  is  the  Parish  Church  (PL  D,  7),  built  in 
1761-56,  and  containing  paintings  by  M.Giinther  (1764),  and  taste- 
ful stucco-ornamentation  in  the  rococo  style.  Nearly  opposite  is  the 
massive  baroque  Premonstratensian  Abbey  Church  (VI.  D,  7),  dating 
from  the  end  of  the  i7th  century.  The  abbey  is  said  to  have  been 
founded  in  1128.  In  Roman  times  this  was  the  site  of  Veldidena, 
destroyed  during  the  great  migration  period  of  the  Germanic  peoples. 
—  Stubai  Railway  Station  (PI.  C,  7),  see  p.  303. 

The  *Berg  Isel  (PL  D,  8;  2460'),  reached  in  10  min.  from  the 
district  rail.  stat.  by  an  easy  path  (the  carriage-road  diverges  from 
the  Brenner  road  farther  on  to  the  W.,  comp.  PL  C,  8),  is  famous 
for  the  series  of  battles  fought  in  the  year  1809,  in  the  course  of 
which  Andreas  Hofer  and  his  brave  Tyrolese  peasants  thrice  (April 
12th,  May  29th,  and  Aug.  13th)  recaptured  the  capital  from  the 
Bavarians  and  French.  The  hill  has  belonged  since  1816  to  the 
' Kaiser- Jager'  (Tyrolese  Riflemen),  who  have  their  shooting-ranges 
here  (military  band,  see  p.  249).  The  Regimental  Museum  (adm., 
in  summer  only,  40  /».,-  printed  guide  40  /i.)  contains  many  relics, 
and  a  Pavilion  at  the  N.E.  angle,  with  a  view-indicator,  affords  a 
charming  survey  of  the  Inntal  and  the  town  (adjacent,  a  restaurant 
with  garden).  Near  the  rifle-range,  where  the  road  ends,  are  a  Bronze 
Statue  of  Andreas  Hofer,  holding  the  flag  in  his  left  hand  and  point- 
ing to  Innsbruck  with  his  right,  by  H.  Natter  (1893),  and  three  war 
monuments. 

Following  the  carriage-road  to  the  W.  almost  to  the  (5  uiin.)  Brenner 
road,  and  then  ascending  to  the  left  by  the  so-called  Hohlweg  (comp. 
PI.  C,  8;  guide-posts ;  short-cut  to  the  Stefans-Brucke,  etc.),  we  reach  the 
(10  min.)  railway-halt  of  Sonnenburgerhof  (2230';  'Hotel  Sonnenhurger  Hof, 
with  a  large  garden  and  charming  view,  60  beds  at  1  K.  60  h.-'d,  pens. 
1-S^ltE.);  comp.  p.  249.  From  here  a  charming  woodland  walk  (Andreas- 
Hofer-Weg)  leads  to  (25  min.)  the  Husslhof  (p.  249)  or  to  (1  hr.)  the  Mentel- 
herg  Spring.  —  From  the  Sonnenburgerhof  a  red  marked  path  ascends  to 
the  left  through  wood  to  the  (20  min.)  blumeskopfl  (2805'),  whence  we  have 
a  picturesque  view,  particularly  towards  the  S.  —  Along  the  Brenner  road 
to  (7V2  M.)  Schdnberg,  see  p.  259.  —  To  Natters  and  Mutters  (l-lVi  l»i".), 
see  p.  303  (Slubai  Railway  in  17-24  min.). 


A  fine  view  of  Innsbruck  with  the  high  mountain-ranges  in  the 
background  may  be  enjoyed  from  the  N.  side  of  the  town. 

We  cross  the  handsome  Bridge  (PL  B,  3),  which  leads  to  the 
suburbs  of  St.  Nikolaus,  Hotting  (with  a  high-lying  old  church  and 
the  new  botanical  garden  of  the  University),  and  Mariahilf  on  the 
left  bank  of  the  Inn,  and  traverse  the  Inn  Park  (PL  B,  3,  2,  C,  2), 
with  a  zinc  statue  of  Walther  von  der  Yogelweide  (PL  3;  p.  359). 
Or  we  may  take  the  district-tramway  to  the  end  of  the  Rennweg 
PL  C,  2,  1),  and  cross  to  the  left  bank  by  a  foot-bridge. 


256   ///.  Route  4G.  INNSBRUCK.  Muhlau. 

Near  the  Gothic  Church  of  St.  Nicholas  (PI.  12;  C,  1)  we  turn  to 
the  N.  through  the  Weiherhurggasse,  and  after  passing  the  chateau 
of  Biichsenhausen  (brewery  and  swimming-baths)  and  the  Hot.-Pens. 
Kayser  (p.  248),  reach  the  (V2  ^r.^  Schloss  Weiherburg  (2210'; 
pens,  and  restaurant),  with  a  terrace  (mountain-indicator)  command- 
ing a  fine  view  of  the  valley  of  the  Inn,  Innsbruck,  the  Glungetzer. 
Patscher  Kofel,  etc.  (hence  to  the  Hungerburg,  see  below,  a  steep 
asi'ent  of  1/2  ^r. ;  to  Miihlau,  see  below,   carriage- road  in  20  min.). 

A  cable  railway  (2790'  long;  trains  every  1/4  hr.  in  9  min. ;  fare 
80  A.,  there  and  back  1  K.\  beginning  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Inn,  above  the  suspension-bridge,  beside  the  station  of  the  district- 
tramway,  crosses  the  river  obliquely  by  a  bridge  490'  in  length,  and 
ascends  (gradient  19-55  :  100)  by  a  viaduct  560'  long  and  40'  high, 
to  the  plateau  of  the  Hungerburg  (2815';  Hot. -Restaur ant  Maria- 
Brunn,  38  beds  at  3-5,  pens.  6-10  K.;  Cafe-Restaurant  Bahnhof), 
which  commands  a  view  (best  in  the  afternoon)  of  the  Inntal,  in- 
cluding the  Stubai  glaciers. 

Hence  a  well-made  path  (12V2  M.  long;  blue  and  white  marks),  leads 
on  the  W.  to  (V'^lir.)  the  "Alpenho'el  Frau  Hitt,  on  the  Grammar t-Boden 
(2870'),  to  the  (20  min.)  HWinger  Bild{1^W),  and  in  I1/4  hr.  by  the  Stangen- 
steig  to  the  Kerschbuchhof  (see  below  ;  alternative  descent  from  the  Hottinger 
Kild  via,  the  Plancitzenhof,  see  below,  to  Innsbruck  in  ^4  hr).  —  On  the 
K.  the  path  loals  to  the  Jfiihlauer  Klamm,  '/<  hr.  above  which  we  may 
cr,)sa  the  stream  and  follow  a  green-marked  path  to  (20  min.)  the  Mersi-IIilUe 
(restaurant  and  fine  view);  at  the  Klannn  it  crosses  the  stream  and  leads 
to  tlie  Purenhof  and  (l'/4  hr.)  Rechmhof  ('Inn),  then  past  the  Qarzanhof  to 
(^/4  hr.)  the  ruined  chateau  of  TJiaur,  and  thence  to  (^4  hr.)  Absam  and 
(Vehr.)  Hall  (p.  523).  From  the  Rechenhof  a  path  leads  in  •/•.•  hr.  to  the 
Schiller-Weg  (see  below). 

From  the  Weiherburg  the  pretty  Schiller-Weg  leads  to  the 
(20  min.)  entrance  to  the  Miihlauer  A'iamm  (*8chillerhof  Inn),  which 
deserves  a  visit;  from  the  (3  min.)  HuUenkanzel  we  have  a  view  of 
the  gorge  with  its  rushing  torrent.  We  return  to  (1/4  hr.)  MaMau 
(2030';  *Pens.  Edelweiss;  Pens.  Villa  Andechs;  Stem,  with  garden- 
restaurant;  Badhaus^,  a  prettily  situated  village  with  lOlTinhab., 
and  thence  to  Innsbruck  either  by  the  district-tramway  in  12  min. 
or  on  foot  in  1/2  hr. 

The  Kranebitter  Elamm  (2'/2  hrs.)  is  well  worth  a  visit  (guide  3  Jf., 
nnnecessary).  By  the  Hottinger  Gasse,  which  ascends  from  the  bridge 
over  the  Inn  (p.  255),  we  go  straight  on  to  the  church  of  Hotting,  then 
descend  to  the  left  to  the  Hottinger  Bach  and  ascend  to  the  right  along 
it  to  a  finger-post,  where  we  turn  to  the  left.  In  '/4  hr.  we  reach  the 
Plandtzenhof  (2r)70';  restaurant).  At  the  angle  of  the  wood  the  path  forks, 
the  left  branch  skirting  the  M-ood  to  the  ('/-j  hr.)  Buzzi-HiiUe  (restaurant; 
view),  the  middle  branch  leading  to  the  (i  hr.)  Kerschbuchhof  (see  below), 
and  the  right  branch  ascending  to  ('/4  hr  )  a  sicond  bifurcation.  Here  we 
may  either  proceed  to  the  right  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  solitary  and  romantically 
situated  woodland  chapel  called  the  Hottinger  Bild  (2970';  to  the  Hunger- 
burg, see  above),  or  we  may  turn  to  the  left  and  follow  the  Stangensteig 
through  wood  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Kerschbuchhof  (2(jl5';  restaurant),  where  we 
have  a  view  of  the  Saile,  the  Kalkkogel.  and  the  Tux  glaciers  (Olperer). 
Thence  we  descend  through  wood  to  ('A  hr.)  the  Elamm  and  walk  through 
it  (wire-ropes),  over  boulders,  to  (V2  hr.)  the  so-called  Hundskirche^  the 
narrowest  point,    from    which    a  marked    path   ascends   in  2'/2  hrs.  to  the 


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hunting-lodgp  of  Marlinsbenj  (p.  314),  via  the  Lange  Lahner  (^uide  8  K.; 
preferable  by  the  marked  path  via  the  shooters'  hut  of  Klammeek,  see 
p.  314).  —  From  the  Kerschbuchhof  we  may  descend  to  the  right  by  a 
marked  but  stony  path.  A  lietter  path  leads  to  the  left  to  ('.'2  hr.)  Kvane- 
bitten  (innl  and  across  the  bridge  over  the  Inn  to  (V4  hr.)  the  station  of 
Vols  (p.  313). 

Among  the  limestone  mountains  on  the  N.  side  of  the  Inn  the  Hafele- 
kar  (7660')  is  the  most  interesting  (4'/2-5hr3.;  steep  and  somewhat  toilsome; 
gaide,  unnecessary  for  adepts,  8  K ).  From  the  {^U  hr.)  Hungerburg  we 
ascend  by  a  red-marked  path  past  the  Titschenbrunnen  (3445')  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
ruined  Bodenstein-Hiitte  (5580')  and  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  Fine  view.  Good 
spring  5  min.  beyund  the  top  (30°  Fahr.).  Over  the  Frnu-Hitt- Battel  or  the 
Arzler-Schartf,  to  Scharnitz  (guide  15  A".),  see  p.  63. 


ScHLOss  Amras  may  be  reached  either  by  the  district-tramway 
(p.  249)  to  Amras  station  and  thence  on  foot  in  5  min.;  or  by  the 
district-tramway  or  the  electric  tramway  to  Berg  Isel,  and  thence 
by  road  to  the  left  under  the  Brenner  Railway,  across  the  Sill  (to 
the  right  the  first  tiinnel  of  the  Brenner  liiiel,  and  along  the 
'FQrstenweg'  to  [^j^  hr.)  the  chateau .  The  best  route  for  pedestrians 
is  to  take  the  Igls  road  beyond  the  Sill  bridge  to  the  right,  past  the 
Bretterkeller,  and  then  to  follow  the  pleasant  path  to  the  left(comp. 
PI.  E,  F,  8),  which  leads  through  wood  to  the  (=*/4  hr.)  Tummel-Platz 
(tournament -ground'),  used  in  1797-1805  as  a  burial-place  for 
soldiers  who  fell  in  battle.  A  little  farther  on  we  emerge  on  the 
'Furstenweg',  and,  skirtintr  the  park-wall,  reach  the  (10  min. )  en- 
trance to  the  chateau  {lieslaurant  Srhlosskeller). 

*Schlo88  Amras  or  Ambras  ('2065').  since  the  beginning  of  the 
1 1th  cent,  a  fortress  of  the  countsof  Andechs,  was  in  1563  presented 
by  Emp.  Ferdinand  I.  to  his  son  Ferdinand,  Governor  of  Tyrol,  the 
husband  of  Philippina  Welser.  daughter  of  a  wealthy  patrician  of 
Augsburg,  whom  he  married  in  1557.  The  archduke  extended  the 
chateau  considerably  and  filled  it,  after  the  death  of  his  wife,  with 
treasures  of  art,  which  were  transferred  to  Vienna  in  1806  an(i  form 
the  most  valuable  part  of  the  collection  of  weapons  in  the  Imperial 
Museum.  In  the  warlike  times  at  the  end  of  the  18th  and  begin- 
ning of  the  19th  cent,  the  Sohloss  was  used  mainly  as  a  barrack  and 
military  hospital.  It  was  used  as  a  residence  in  1855-61  by  Arch- 
duke Charles  Louis  (Governor  of  Tyrol  in  1856-58),  when  it  under- 
went a  thorough  restoration.  The  collection  of  objects  of  art  which 
he  amassed  was  considerably  increased  by  contributions  from  the 
imperial  collections  in  Vienna  in  1880-1882,  and  the  chateau  was 
opened  as  a  museum  (open  from  .Tune  to  Oct.  daily,  except  Mon. 
and  the  days  after  holidays,  9-12  and  2-5,  in  winter  10-12  and  2-4; 
adm,  40  h..  Sun.  and  holidays  free ;  gtiide  by  Dr.  A.  Ilg,  60  /i.). 

In  the  large  court,  which  is  first  entered,  we  see  on  the  right  the 
UsTEKSCHLOSs,  built  bv  Archdiike  Feniinand,  the  open  colonnade  of  which 
contains  8  Roman  milestones,  from  the  time  of  Septimius  Severus  (193-'21J 
A.D.),  found  on  the  road  over  the  Brenner.  Adjoining  are  two  large  rooms 
with  the  valuable  Collection  0/ Weapons^  frnni  the  I5th  cent,  to  the  present 
"nie,  arranged  in  chronological  order. 

Baedkkkr's  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Edit.  17 


258    ///.  Ii.45.  —  Map,p.l9S.     INNSBRUCK.  Envimna. 

At  tbe  back  of  the  court  i-n  the  left  is  the  Huchsohloss,  the  uldest 
part  of  tbe  bniMinu'.  to  which  Archduke  Ferdinand  added  a  second  atory 
as  well  as  the  i^panish  Hall  (1570-71  restored  in  1856-77)  and  other  en- 
lartiements  Tbe  Hall,  which  we  enter  I  rst,  is  141'  long,  33'  broad,  and 
l!S'  high,  and  has  a  marble  pavement,  a  line  wooden  ceiling,  and  artistically 
inlaid  doors ;  on  the  walls,  decorated  with  stucco-panels  and  antlers,  are 
water-colour  portraits  of  counts  and  dukes  of  Tyrol  from  1229  to  16(X). 
Tbe  whole  is  a  characteristic  example  of  the  German  Renaissance  .'tvle. 
The  adjoining  Kaiser- Zitnmer  contains  the  contintiatit  n  ot  tbe  portraits. 
Also  worthy  of  mention  on  the  groundfloor  are  the  restored  Gothic  Chapel, 
of  tbe  15th  cent.,  with  trescoes  by  Worndle,  and  a  bath-chamber  said  to 
have  been  used  by  Philippina  Welser.  —  First  Floor,  on  the  N.  side:  six 
rooms  with  fitrniti'ire  and  fittings  of  the  16-18th  cent,  (.in  R.  V,  fine  panels 
of  IHiil  from  Meran;  in  R  VI.  ecclesiastical  objects).  Tbe  eight  rooms  on 
the  S.  side  (  ontain  small  sculptures,  models,  and  various  works  of  art.  — 
The  Second  Floor  (N.  .side)  contains  a  historical  portrait-gallery  in  nine 
rooms.  Among  the  portraits  in  RR.  Ill  and  IV  are  those  of  Archduke 
Ferdinand  (d.  1595).  the  alleged  portrait  of  Philippina  Welser  (1627  1580), 
and  their  sons  Andrew  (d.  16U0  as  cardinal),  and  Charles  (d.  1618).  Room  V 
contains  a  fine  panelled  ceiling  (1566-70).  The  pictures  in  tbe  last  four 
rooms  are  of  little  value. 

The  extensive  Park  (entr.  to  the  right  beside  the  Hochschlos.s),  with 
its  picturesque  watei falls,  affords  st.me  fine  views.  —  Above  the  chateau 
is  the  well  situated  Pevs.  Sihonruh  (2165'-,  p.  249). 

About  20  min.  to  the  E.  of  Amrus  lies  Bad  Egerdach  (I960'),  with  earthy 
alkaline  waters,  in  a  well-wooded  district.  From  the  high-lying  church 
of  Ampcss  (2855'),  '/*  br.  farther  to  the  E.,  a  good  view  is  obtained. 

From  Innsbkuck  to  Igls.  —  Electric  Tramway  from  Berg  Isel  Station 
(p.  255 ;  no  change  of  carriages),  12  times  daily  in  summer  in  26  min.  (1  K.  20, 
descent  80  h.).  —  Carriages  from  Innsbruck  by  the  old  road  via  Vill  to  Igls, 
one-horse  7,  two-horse  10^.,  inch  fee;  via  Amras  and  Lans  iO  K.  GO/*, 
and  16  iT. 

Electric  Tramway  to  Berg  Isel  Station,  see  pp.  249,  255.  Tbe 
line  crosses  the  SiU  and  the  'Fiirsteuweg'  (p.  257")  and  ascends 
throngh  -wood  to  (7  min.)  the  station  of  Amras,  5  min.  ahove  the 
chateau  (footpath  behind  the  waiting-room,  see  p.  257).  It  then 
winds  up,  with  glimpses  of  the  Inn  valley,  to  Tantegert  and  Aldrans 
stations,  the  latter  3/^  M.  to  the  W.  of  the  village  of  the  same  name 
(2495';  Plattner,  30  beds  at  1  K.  60 /t. -2,  pens.  4-6  K.,  Aldranser 
Hof,  with  view,  both  good).  The  station  of  (23  min.)  Lan8-5/s<rarjs 
lies  V2  M.  to  the  W.  of  the  village  of  Lans  (2835';  Traube;  Wilder 
Mann)  and  1  M.  from  Sistrans  (3015';  Krone;  Glungezer),  both  of 
which  are  summer-resorts.  Turning  to  the  right  from  the  station  and 
passing  through  the  wooden  gate,  we  proceed  to  theW.  to  (20-25  min.) 
the  N.W.  top  of  the  *Lanser  Kopfe  (3055';  view-indicator),  com- 
manding a  charming  view  of  Innsbruck  and  the  valley  of  the  Inn 
from  the  Martinswand  to  the  Kellerjoch  and  Kaiser-Gebirge,  and 
of  the  Stubai  glaciers,  "Waldrasterspitze,  Habicht,  Saile,  etc.,  to- 
wards the  S. 

From  tbe  bridge  over  the  Sill  at  Wilten  the  Lanser  Kopfe  may  be 
ascended  by  a  footpath  in  1  hr.  Passing  the  Bretterkeller  we  ascend  the 
wooded  Paechberg  by  the  'Abkiirzungsweg'  (comp.  p.  257,  and  PI.  E,  F,  8), 
follow  the  road  for  a  short  distance,  and  finally  lake  the  footpath  (white 
and  yellow  marks)  to  the  right.  —  After  passing  the  Bretterkeller  we  may 
strike  through  the  wood  via  Vill  (Schlogl)  and  reach  (I'Z-t  hr.)  Igls. 


Knvirons.  INNSBRUCK.      Map,p.  198.-  TTI.  R.45.    259 

The  (25  min.)  next  station,  Lanser  See,  lies  near  the  small  and 
marshy  lake  of  that  name  ('2760';  *H6t.-Pens.  Lansersee,  100  beds 
at  2-5,  pens.  7-10  K.;  baths). 

5V2  M-  (-6  min.l  Igls.  —  Hotels  (visitors'  tax  30  7*.  per  day).  *Gk.- 
HoT.  Igleruof,  12  mill,  from  tlic  station,  in  a  fine  situation  at  the  npper 
en.l  of  the  village  ("^9000,  first-class,  three  honses,  with  baths,  open  .lune  15lh- 
Sept.  15th.  140  beds  from  3  50.  B.  IJ  0,  D.  5,  S.  380,  board  7.50  A'. ;  •Hot. 
Maximilian,  with  five  dependances,  130  beds  at  3-8.  hoard  7  K. ;  ""Hot. 
TiROLKKuoK,  at  tbe  station,  open  May  1st -Oct.  15th,  90  beds  at  3-6,  B. 
1.-50,  pens.  8-14  A'.;  Altwirt,  5  niin.  from  the  station,  with  garden- 
restaurant,  6u  beds  from  2,  pens.  7-10  iT..  good;  'Pens.  SxETTNEaaoi,  55 beds, 
pcDs.  from  7.50  K. ;  Stekn,  80  beds  from  2,  pens,  from  5  K.  —  Dr.  E.  Foppei-'s 
flydropathic,  open  May -Oct.,  70  beds,  pens.  10-17  AT.  —  Wuldcafe  Oiygl, 
3  min.  above  Igls. 

Igls  (2855-2900';  295  inhab.)  lies  at  the  foot  of  the  wooded  spurs 
of  the  Patscher  Kofel.  and  affords  a  charming  view  of  the  undulating 
plateau  and  the  mountains  to  the  S.W,  It  is  much  frequented  on 
account  of  its  line  air  and  winter  sports.  New  Kurhaus.  Pleasant 
walks  (numerous  benches^  in  the  neighbouring  woods. 

Excursions.  To  the  N.E.  to  (I'/a  M.)  Lans  (p.  L'58);  to  the  S.  in  the. 
direction  of  Patsrh,  then  tu  the  right  to  the  tnp  of  the  RosenhUgel,  whence 
a  fine  glimpse  ot  ihe  Stubai  glaciers  is  obtained;  or  we  mav  follow  the 
Kaiser- Fr anz- Joseph- Stroite  to  (272  M.)  I'ntsch  (3285';  Bar),  2\'\  M.  above  the 
station  on  the  Brenner  railway  (p.  294),  and  vifi  Dliihltnl,  Ellhogen  and 
PfoDS  to  (2V4  brs.)  Matrei  (p.  2^14). 

From  Igls  to  tbe  "Patscher  Kofel  ("375";  4  brs. ;  gnide  7  if.,  unnecessary). 
At  the  Altwirt  (guide-post)  we  follow  the  path  to  Heiligwasser;  in  5  min.  we 
turn  to  the  right  across  the  brnolc,  then  follow  the  stations  of  the  Cross 
through  word,  cross  the 'Salz.'?tras5e\  and  ascend  the  red-marked  bridle-path 
to  the  small  pilgrimage-church  of  (1  hr.)  Heiligwasser  (4070';  inn);  thence  via 
Ihe  Ochsen  Alp  (good  water)  to  the  (2'/*  brs.)  Kaiter-Franz-Josef-Srhutzhans 
(64(i5';  'Jnn,  11  beds  and  24  mattresses;  splendid  view)  and  to  the  (40  min.  i 
summit,  a  plateau  with  several  smaJl  pt-aks  aft'ording  a  similar  view,  but 
less  interrupted  to  tbe  E.  and  S.  —  From  the  Schutzbaus  a  red-marked 
path  (toilsome;  guide  12  A'.,  advisable)  leads  to  the  top  of  the  (872  brs.) 
Glungetzer  (8790') ;  comp.  p.  225.  —  The  walk  from  Heiligwaisser  via  the 
Steineme  Stiege  to  Sittrans  (p.  25S)  takes  40  min.,  to  Patseh  (see  above) 
-5  minute?. 

From  Innsbruck  to  SchOnbekg,  9V2  M.,  an  interesting  excursion  (one- 
horse  carriage  there  and  back  10  AT.  40  7i.,  two-horse  \^K.;  pedestrians 
should  start  from  Giirberbach  station,  p.  303,  whence  Schonberg  is 
reached  in  i^jt  hr.).  Via  Wilten  to  the  Berg  Isel,  see  p.  2.55.  The  Brenner 
road  ascemJs  in  windings  (fine  view.i  of  the  Inn  valley)  to  tbe  HOtel 
Sonnenbvrger  Hof  (.-horter  route  by  the  Hohlweg,  comp.  p.  255)  and  then 
leads  high  up  on  the  left  side  of  the  deep  Silltal  (in  which,  to  the  left, 
below  us,  runs  the  Brenner  Railway  with  its  tunnels),  past  tbe  (2'/4  M.) 
Giirherbach  Inn  and  the  Schupfen  Jnn  (the  headquarters  of  Andreas  Hofer 
in  1809),  to  the  (2V4  M.)  Ste/ars-Briirke  ('.325'),  which  in  a  bold  span  of 
140'  crosses  the  Iluizbach  on  its  descent  from  the  Stubai-Tal.  |A  pleasant 
walk  leads  to  the  left  fn^m  Garberbach  through  the  gorge  of  the  Afirtn- 
Tal  and  j  ast  the  railway-station  of  Unterberg  to  tbe  Stetans-Briicke,  2/4  hr.] 
Beyond  tbe  bridge,  at  "the  Stefansbriicke  Jnn.,  the  road  divides.  The  Kew 
Brennei:  Road  winds  to  the  left  round  the  slope  and  ascends  to  the  (41/2  M.) 
H6t.  (t  Bad  Schdnberger  J7o/(3165'),  3/4  M.  from  Schonberg.  The  Old  Brenner 
KoAD  fat  the  beginning  of  which  tbeie  is  a  marble  tablet  with  a  Latin 
inscription  giving  a  hi.«tory  of  the  road  since  Roman  times)  is  shorter  and 
more  interfstinz  for  the  walker.  It  ascends  somewhat  steeply  to  tbe  right 
beyond  the  Stefans-Eriicke  tu(3M  )  Schbnbcrg(3305'; 'Fdr-Peni.  d:  Bestaurant 

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260   III.  Route  46.  BREGENZ.  From  Bregenz 

Jdgei-hof,  8)  beds  at  1.50  3,  B.  1,  D.  2.50,  pens.  6-8  A'. ;  'SchSnachhof,  15  beds 
at  1-1.10,  pens.  5-6 /T. ;  bomanig ;  Alte  Pout),  a  beaviti fully  situated  summer 
report  with  'aW  inliabitants.  From  the  "  Witling- Warie  (3365';  mountain- 
indicator)  we  obt.;iin  a  (itic  survey  of  the  Stubai-Tal,  with  the  Sailespitze 
on  the  right,  the  Waldraster  Spit/.e  and  the  Habicht  on  the  lett,  and  the 
ire-crowned  background  (Apere  Froifjer,  Wilde  PtalV,  Zuckerhiitl,  Sulzenau 
<llacier,  Schaufelspitze).  —  Hence  to  Fulpmes  via  Mieders,  see  p.  301;  to 
Maria  -  Waldraxt,  p.  295. 

46.  From  Bregenz  to  Landeck.   The  Arlberg  Railway. 

9IV2M.  Railway  in  3-5V4  br.>.  (to  Innsbruck.  136V2  M.,  in  41/2-8  hrs.)-, 
fares  13  A'.  (i'J,  S  K.  3),  5  A'.  30  A.,  express  11  K.  90  A.,  10  fi".  90/*..  7  A', 
(a  dinin»-car  is  attached  to  tlie  midday  expre-s).  —  The  Arlberg  Railway, 
l)uiU  in  18S0-S4,  i'^  one  of  the  most  interesting  examples  of  mountain- 
railwav  engineering.  The  steepest  gradient  on  the  W.  side  (trom  lilmlenz 
to  Langen)  is  31 :  10>X)  (St.  Ontthard  railway  20:1000),  and  on  the  E.  .side 
(from  Landeck  to  St.  Anton)  26:10(X).  From  Bludenz  to  Langen  the  best 
views  are  to  the  right,  from  St.  Anton  to  Landeck  to  the  left.  —  The 
luggage  of  passengers  via  Lindau  (p.  23)  to  Bregenz  is  examined  at  Lindau ; 
luy;gage  may  be  booked  through  to  Bregenz,  but  the  owner  must  be  pre- 
st^nt  at  the  examination  in  Lindau. 

Bregenz.  —  Hotels.  -Hotel  Montfokt  (PI.  a ;  B,  2),  SO  beds  at  3-G, 
B.  1.5'J,  pens.  1013  A'.,-  Hotel  de  L^EoRorE  (PI.  b;  B,  1).  60  beds  at  2-4, 
B.  1.20,  pens.  4-9  A'.,  both  at  the  station;  Oi.sTERKEicniscHER  Hof  (PI.  c; 
B,  2),  near  the  harbour,  50  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1.20.  pens,  frome^".,-  'Weis.ses 
Kreuz  (PI.  d;  K,  3),  lloraer-Str. ,  54  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1.20,  pens.  7-9  K. ; 
Post  (PI.  e;  C,  2),  near  the  harbour,  8G  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  6-9  .A".  ,•  Kro.n'e 
(PI.  f;  B,  3),  40  beds  at  2-2.50,  B.  1  A".  —  Less  pretentious:  Austria  (PI.  g; 
B,  2),  21  beds  at  2  A:.:  Schweizeriiok  (PI.  h;  B,  3);  Bregenzer  Hop  (PI.  i; 
A,  3);  Heidelbergek  Fass  (PI.  k;  B,  3),  with  garden,  35  beds  at  l.CO-2  A^., 
well  spoken  of;  Lamm  (Pl.l;  B,  2);  Kaiserhof  (PI.  m;  A,  3);  Bkandle, 
near  the  station,  18  beds  at  1.1)0-2.50  A".,  good  ;  Bkaukrei  Lowe  (PI.  n  ;  B,  2). 
well  spoken  of;  Rose  (PI.  o;  B,  3);  Tikolerhof  (PI.  p;  B,  2),  42  beds  at 
1.40-2  A".;  .Tager;  Auler. 

Restaurants.  Raikcay  Restaurant.,  with  large  veranda  and  evening 
•  oncerts;  Sporthaus  (PI.  A,  2),  on  the  Lake  Promenade  (see  below);  Central; 
Rainersche  Bierhalle,  Montfort-Str.  13  (rooms  also);  Austria,  Rathaus-Str. ; 
Veranda  am  See,  Weberbeck,  on  the  quay.  Wine  at  F.  Kim's,  Kirch-8tr. ; 
'OW  German  Mine  Room,  opposite  the  station  (rooms  also);  Krone,  at  Vor- 
klo-iter:  IleideV^prger  Pass;  Zur  Ilge,  Maurachgasse;  Rossle.  Beer  at  the 
Jlirfcfi  and  the  Loire;  Fovster,  with  garden;  Gruner''s  Biergarten;  Schutzen- 
Oarien,  on  the  Berg  Lsel;  Zvm  Engel,  see  p.  261. 

Baths  (swimming,  etc.)  on  the  Lindau  road.  —  Strangers"  Enquiry  Offici- 
:it   the  station. 

Bregenz  (1300').  the  capital  of  the  Vorarlberg  (district  'before  the 
Arlberg'),  the  Brigantium  of  Strabo  and  Ptolemy,  with  8500  iiihab. 
(incl.  Rieflen  and  Vorkloster),  lies  at  the  base  of  the  Pfdnder,  at 
the  E.  end  of  the  Lake  of  Constance  (Ger.  Bodensee,  Latin  Lacua 
Brigantinun).  The  Lake  Promenade  [See- Anlagen:  Pi.  A,  B,  2), 
atTording  beautiful  views  of  the  lake  and  the  Sentis  group,  skirts 
tlie  lake -shore  and  is  separated  from  the  town  by  the  railway, 
which  may  be  crossed  at  the  harbour,  opposite  the  local  government 
office,  and  near  the  station.  The  Landes-Museum  (PI.  B,  2;  adm. 
1  K.\  in  the  Rathaus-Str.,  contains  natural  history  specimens,  paint- 
ings, tapestry,  coins,  and  Roman  antiquities  found  in  the  neigh- 
bourhood.    The   Old,    or   Upper  Toiim,    of  irregular  quadrilateral 


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to  Landeck.  SCHWARZACH.        ///.   Route  46.    261 

shape,  situated  on  a  hill,  occupies  the  site  of  the  Roman  Castrum^ 
which  commanded  the  roads  leading  from  the  Alpine  passes  in  the 
Grisons  to  South  Germany.  The  handsome  Church  (PI,  B,  4),  with 
an  ancient  tower,  is  situated  on  another  hill  to  the  S. 

ExcuBSioxs.  Pleasant  walk  along  the  Lindaa  road,  past  the  Scham  Inn 
to  the  iiTA.)  Bregenzer  Klause;  fine  view  from  the  pavilion  "Gravenreuths- 
Ruhe'  and  a'so  from  the  Restaurant  3Ielohior,  f)  niin.  farther  on.  Thence 
we  skirt  the  lake-side  to  (1  M.)  Bduiule  (Strand  Hotel,  new),  near  Lochan 
.«tation  (p.  24;  Anker,  by  the  lake),  and  to  the  C/j  M.)  Zech  Inn,  heyond 
the  Laiblach,  on  the  Bavarian  frontier.  -  To  tlie  8.  the  Gallus- Strasse 
lead.'*  via  the  (Elrain  to  (3  4  :M.)  Franz  Kilter's  Restaurant,  at  the  foot  of 
the  Gebhardsberg ;  '/a  M.  farther  on  i.<i  the  restaurant  Ztim  Erigel,  at  the 
bridge  over  the --lc"/i,  near  \^  hich  i*  the  former  convent  of  Riedenburg,  now 
a  girls'  school.  We  may  return  either  by  the  Romer-Strasse  (i'/j  M.),  which 
commands  a  pretty  view  of  the  lake;  or  via  the  village  oi Rieden  (p,  274) 
to  Vortloster  (Krone,  good  wine).  —  To  the  W.  a  walk  may  be  taken  to 
{l^/-i'hl.}  Meftrerau  (warm  sulphur-baths  ;  omu,  from  the  'Krone'  thrice  daily), 
a  Cistercian  abbey,  with  a  handsome  new  church  containing  a  monument 
to  Cardinal  Hergenrother  (d.  189(0. 

The  -Gebhardsberg  (IDTC/;  ascent  '/i  hr.)  is  reached  by  a  good  road 
passing  the  church  and  traversing  wood.  The  .summit  (view-indicator). 
on  which  are  the  scanty  niins  of  the  castle  of  Hohen- Bregenz,  now  sur- 
mounted by  a  small  church  and  a  restaurant,  commands  an  extensive 
prospect,  embracing  the  Lake  of  Constance,  the  valleys  of  the  Eregenzer 
Ach  and  the  Rhine,  the  Alps,  and  the  snow-mountains  of  Api)enzell  and 
Glarus.  It  jnay  be  a.scended  from  the  S.  also  by  the  interesting  'Ferdinand 
Kinz-Weg'  which  skirts  the  base  of  overhanging  cliffs. 

The  'Pfftnder  (^490',  2hr3. ;  electric  toothed-railway  under  construction), 
which  commands  a  very  striking  and  extensive  view  (see  the  Panorama), 
is  ascended  by  several  routes.  A  footpath  leads  via  {'20  min.l  Berg  Isel, 
a  restaurant  and  rifle-range,  and  the  farm  of  Weissenreute,  and  then  ascends 
to  the  right  through  wood  (white  marks)  via  Halbstalion  and  Hinlermoos. 
to  the  "Hdtel- Pension  P/ander  (3i8U';  open  in  summer  only;  40  beds  at  2-3, 
B.  1,  D.  3.  pens.  7  K.).  Another  favourite  route  diverges  to  the  right  from 
the  Lindan  road  at  the  Grauer  Biir  Inn  and  joins  the  above-mentioned 
footpath  in  •/*  hr.  more.  —  The  carriage-road,  which  is  longer  (21/2  hrs. ; 
carr.  with  3  seats  20  K.  there  and  back),  leadst  hrongh  wood  to  (I  hr.)  the 
hamlet  of  Fluh  (2625'.  Haider;  Steurer)  and  (1  hr.)  the  hotel.  —  From  Lochan 
(p.  24)  a  good  path  {'2\/i  hrs.)  leads  to  the  Hagen-Muhle,  and  then  ascends 
to  the  left  to  the  hamlet  of  Ritse  and  the  hotel.  —  From  the  Pfander  via 
Scheidegg  or   Weiler  to  Rdtenbach  (6  hrs.),  see  p.  22. 

The  Hirschberg  (352  t'j.  I'/z  hr.  to  the  N.E.  of  the  Pfander,  affords  a 
better  survey  of  the  Bregenzer  Wald,  but  the  view  is  otherwise  inferior 
(ascent  from  Bregenz  in  S'/s  hrs.,  via  Flnh.   Geserberg.  and  Ahornach). 

Bregenzerwald  Railteay  from  Bregrenz  to  Bezau,  see  p.  274.  —  Steamboat 
from  Bregenz  to  Lindau  15  times  daily  in  20  min.  fsee  p.  24),  via  Lindau 
and  Friedrichshafen  to  Constance  9  times  daily  in  2Vi-3  hrs. 

The  Arlberg  Railw.w  crosses  the  Bregenzer  ArU  {U)  the  left, 
the  Gebhardsherg)  and  at  (21/0  M. )  Lauterich  (Railway  Hotel) 
enters  the  broad  valley  of  the  Rhine.  —  5'/2  M.  Schwarzach  (1385'; 
Rail.  Restaurant ,  Hotel  Breyenzerwald,  at  the  station ;  Lowe),  a 
large  villaire  (1000  inhab.)  1/2  M-  from  the  station. 

A  carriage-road  leads  hence  through  the  Fahrnach-Tobel  to  (I'/a  hr.) 
Alberschwende  (see  p.  2(32).  —  On  a  hill  about  3/4  hr.  to  the  N.E.  is  Bild- 
stein  (2160'^  a  pilgrim-resort  with  a  fine  view;  the  road  thither  passes 
the  baths  of  Ingriine  (1970'),  prettily  situated  near  the  woods. 

6  M.  Haselstiiuden  (Hirsch).    Koad  to  Eyg,  see  p.  262. 


2G2  JU.  R.i6.-Maps,pp. 264,274.    DORNBlllN.     From  Bregenz 

71/2  M.  Dornbirn.  —  Hotels.  'Hot.  Weiss,  at  the  station,  with 
gardenTsO  beda  at  1.40-2.50,  B.  1,  pens.  5-6  K.;  'Hot.  Rhombekg,  Obere 
Bahnhi)f-Str.  21,  cO  lieds  (rom  2.  pens.  6  8  A'. ;  Dokniuener  Hof;  Weisses 
Kkeuz,  23  beds  at.  1.20-2.50,  pens  5-7  K. ;  Hiksch  ;  Mohr,  B.  1.60-2,  pens. 
5-7  K. ;  Alte  Post.  —  Good  Bathing  Estabiishmeat,  with  swimming-bath. 

Dornbirn  (1410'),  a  town  with  14,400  inhab.,  is  a  busy,  well- 
built  place  upwards  of  3  M.  long,  situated  on  the  Dombimer  Ach. 
It  consists  of  the  four  quarters  of  Markt,  HaseLstauden  (N.),  Ober- 
dorf  (S.E.),  and  Hatlerdorf  (S.W.).  A  visit  to  the  school  of  em- 
broidery is  interesting.  The  S.W.  horizon  is  bounded  by  the  Mts. 
of  Appenzell,  the  Kamor  and  Hohe  Kasten,  the  snow-clad  Sentis, 
and  the  indented  Curflrsten. 

ExcuKsioNs  (paths  all  indicated  by  marks;  comp.  the  Map  at  p.  274). 
Fine  view.s  from  the  Zanzenberg  (l{)2bO,  V2  hr.  to  the  K.,  with  pavilion, 
and  from  the  hamlet  of  03  M.)  KelUegg  (inn),  with  a  sulphur-spring,  reached 
through  the  Hleinehach-Tal.  —  In  the  vallev  of  the  Dornbirner  Ach.  3  M. 
to  the  S.E.  (omnibus  from  the  station,  60  A.),  lies  the  Giitle  (1700';  "Inn), 
with  a  cotton  mill  and  a  fountain,  whicli  plays  to  a  height  of  185'.  About 
1/2  M.  farther  up  is  the  picturesque  *^ItappenlocIi  Gorge,  through  which 
dashes  the  foaming  Ach,  now  made  acces.sible  by  a  safe  path  which  leads 
to  the  (1,4  hr.)  picturesque  Stauffensee  (restaurant  and  boats);  at  its  end 
are  the  Alplorh  (a  rocky  gorge  with  a  waterfall)  and  the  Dornbirn  Electricily 
Workt.  The  gorge  is  spanned  at  a  dizzy  height  by  a  covered  bridge  over 
wliich  leads  the  route  to  Ebnit  and  the  Hohe  Freschen  (p.  263  and  below). 
From  the  Giitle  the  return  may  be  made  via  the  Zanzenberg  (I'/n  hr. 
to  Dornbirn).  —  About  2  M.  to  the  S.  of  Dornbirn,  at  the  base  of  the 
Breifenberg,  lies  the  small  Bad  Haslach  (Restaurant),  V*  ^^-  from  which 
is  the  fine  Fall  of  the  Fallback.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Karren  (3280')  is  easy 
and  interesting  (marked  path,  lV-.i  hr.).  Extensive  view  from  the  belvedere 
on  the  lop.  —  To  Sciiw.'iRZENBEKG  via  the  Lose,  3V'^-4  hrs.,  attractive.  A 
path  (blue  and  white  marks)  leads  via  (3/4  hr.)  Walztnegg  tinn)  to  the 
(11/4  hr.)  Schwende  (3460';  view),  and  thence  through  wood  via  the  Lote 
(4095')  to  the  (I  hr.)  Oberlose  Alp  (3775')  and  tbe  (10  min.)  Hotel  Bodele 
(37'iO':  74  beds),  a  heallh-resort,  prettily  situated  near  the  wood,  with  baths 
(ski-ing  ill  winter).  Thence  to  ihe  Hocfidlpele  (4S10'),  path  (red  and  white 
mark.s)  in  1  hr.  (see  p.  276).     Descent  to  (I'/i  hr.)  Schwarzeuberg,  see  p.  276. 

Fkom  Dornbikn  to  Egg  in  the  Bregenzee  Wald,  13  iM.,  diligence 
daily  in  372  hrs.  (2  A'.).  The  road  ascends  from  (V/tM.)  Haselstauden  (see 
above)  via  (i'/z  M.)  Achrain  (2230':  inn;  view)  and  (5V2  M.)  Winsau  to 
(772  31.)  Alberschwende  (2350';  Tauhe;  Adler),  a  prettily  situated  village 
(1950  inhab. ),  whence  a  road  leads  to  Schwavzach  (p.  2iBl).  To  the  S.  a 
path  (fin<>  views)  leaiis  hence  over  the  Lorena  (3575')  to  (2V2  hrs  )  Schwarzen- 
berg  (p.  275).  At  the  (IO72  M.)  Aronle  Inn  a  mad  branches  oil'  to  the  left 
to  (1  hr.)  Lingenaii  (p.  274):  and  ab  >ut  a  mile  farther  on  another  road 
diverges  to  the  left  for  (13  M.)  Fyg  (p.  275),   crossing   tbe  Bregenzer  Ach. 

From  Dornbirn  via  Giitle  and  Alp  Rohr  to  Mellau  (p.  27(1),  472  hrs. 
(marked  path).  —  The  Morselspitze  (6010';  giiide  S/i". ;  attractive)  is  ascended 
in  5  hrs.  by  a  path  (red  and  white  marks)  vifi  the  Bappenloch  Bridge,  the 
Schanern  Alii,  and  the  Nest  Alp.  Descent  to  Mellau,  3  hr,^.  (comp.  p.  27(i).  — 
Via  (31/2  hrs.)  Kbuit  to  the  top  of  the  Hohe  Kugel  (n380';  black  and  yellow 
marks),  see  p.  263.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Hohe  Freschen  (6580';  772  hrs. ; 
guide  12  A'.)  is  arduous.  The  path  (marked  red  and  white)  ascends  steeply 
from  the  Giitle  across  the  Rappenloch  Bridge  and  through  wood  via  the 
Vorder  Schanern  Alp  and  the  Unterfluh  Alp  (milk),  leaving  the  Altenhof 
Alp  to  the  left,  and  then  crosses  the  arete  (steady  head  essential)  to  the 
summit  (better  from  Rankweil,  see  p.  264). 

Electric  Tramway  from  Dornbirn  in  5U  min.  to  Luftenau,  on  the  Rhine, 
opposite  the  An  station  of  the  Rorschach  and  Coire  line;  see  Baedeker^t 
Switzerland.  From  Au  a  higlily  attractive  excursion  may  be  made  to  the 
Meldegg  and    Walzenhausen ;  see  Baedeker'^s  Stcitzerland. 


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9»/2M.  HatUrdorf  {Krone).  —  I2V2  M.  Hohenexns  (1420';  Hot. 
Einfurst;  Post,  20  beds  at  1-3  K.,  good  ;  Boher  Freschen),  a  well- 
to-do  village  (6000  inhab.),  with  a  chateau  belonging  to  Count 
Waldburg-Zeil. 

A  shady  path  leads  to  (40  min  )  the  ruins  of  Alt-Hohenemi  (2340'). 
Splendid  *View  from  the  plateau  (small  inn),  and  from  th^  -Satzle'.  About 
'/i  hr.  to  the  N.  is  the  restored  castle  of  Neu-Hohenems.  also  called  the 
Tannenburg  (2255';  Inn),  boldly  perched  on  the  precipitous  Gloppev.  Farther 
to  the  N..  on  a  plateau  affording  fine  views,  lie  the  houses  of  Emser 
Rente.  —  About  IV2  M.  to  the  S.  of  Hohenems  (omnibus  thrice  daily)  is 
the  well-equipped  Schwefelhad. 

The  Hohe  Kugel  (53"^'),  a  line  point  of  view,  is  easily  ascended  by  a 
red-marked  path  from  Hohenems  via  All-HoheneTnt,  the  Ranzenberg  Alp, 
and  Fluhereck  (4175')  in  4  hrs. ;  or  (shorter  but  sleeper)  via  the  Weilerberg, 
the  Gtohl  Alp,  and  the  ^Ipele  (3i.t30')  in  31/2  hrs.  The  descent  may  be 
made  via  Fraxeni  (2685';  inn)  and  Klaus  (see  ttelow)  to  the  station  of  Klaus- 
Koblach.  A  high-level  rdute  leads  from  the  Holie  Kngel  via  ihe  Kugel 
Alp  and  the  Hdrnle  (5185')  to  the  (2>  ■.■  hr^)  Hoh"  Freschen  (p.  264).  —  From 
Fluhereck  (see  abovt-)  a  route  descends  to  the  E.  to  ('/v!  hr.)  Ehnit  (3525'; 
Edelweiss,  25  beds  at  1.20,  pens.  3  50-4  A".  ,•  Alpenro-e),  an  unpretending 
health-resort  in  an  upland  valley.  Adepts,  with  guides,  may  follow  the 
ridge  hence  via  the  Sattelspitze  and  i\\G  Alpkopf  io  the  (S'/zhrs.)  Hohe  Freschen 
(p.  2t)4),  an  interesting  walk. 

137.2  M.  AUach-Bauern.  To  the  W.  the  Kummenberg  (2190'; 
view)  rises  from  the  flat  plain  of  the  Rhine,  1  br,  from  Gotzis.  — 
Near  (ISi/o  M.)  Gotzis  (1400';  Hotel  Montfort,  [Zur  Hohen  Kugel, 
both  at  the  station  ;  Hirschen ,  well  spoken  of ;  Schdfle ;  Krone ; 
Kreuz;  Adler ;  Lowe;  Engel),  a  village  (3500  inhab.)  with  sulphur 
baths,  is  the  ruined  castle  of  Neu- Mont  fort  (1/4  lir. ;  fine  view). 

Fkom  Gotzis  to  Rankweil.  2  hrs.  The  'carriage-road  leads  past  the 
ruin  of  Mont/ort  and  the  chapel  of  St.  Arbogast.  and  through  a  wooded 
ravine,  to  (2V4  M.)  Klaus  (1670';  Krone,  Adler;  fine  view  by  the  church) 
and  (»/4  M.)  Weiler  (leiO* ;  Frohsinn  ;  Hirsch  ;  Engel).  with  the  .<mall  chateau 
(if  Hahnbevg.  and  thence  past  p/*  M.)  Rothi*  (Bad  Rdthis,  '^5  be.ls,  pens. 
4  Jf.  40 A.;  Rossle),  with  mineral-.-^prings,  and  (3/4  M.)  SuU  (Freihof  with 
garden)  to  (IV2  M.)  Rankweil.  The  Viktorsberg  (2890*;  inn),  a  splendid 
point  of  view,  may  be  ascended  from  Rotbis  or  Weiler  in  l'/*  hr.  ;  thence 
to  the  Hohe  Kugel  2V2  hrs.  (see  above). 

Beyond  the  small  stations  of  Klaus-Koblach  (Schinagl's  Restau- 
rant, with  beds)  and  Sulz-Ri5this,  the  train  crosses  the  Frutzbach 
to  (20'/2  M- )  Rankweil  ( 1515' ;  Zum  Hohen  Fr-tschen,  at  the  station  ; 
Hecht,  18  beds  at  i-[.AOK,  well  spoken  of;  Zum  Schiitzen,  12  beds 
at  1  -1.60,  pens.  4-6  K.,  good;  Goldner  Adler;  Schwarzer  Adler; 
Stern;  Weisse  Taube ;  Lowe),  a  large  village  (3500  inhab.)  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Laternser  Tal.  Pretty  view  from  the  picturesque 
church  on  the  Frauenberg  (1690'). 

A  path  protected  by  railings  leads  up  the  gorge  of  the  Laternser  Bach 
to  the  waterfall  of  Hochvouhr  (apply  at  the  spinning-mill  at  the  entrance).  — 
A  carriage -road  leads  to  the  8.E.  via  Rainherg  to  (Vh  hr.)  Uebersachsen 
(2955';  Krone;  Rossi),  a  health-resort,  whence  the  Mutlkop/  (4595')  may  be 
ascended  by  a  marked  path  in  IV2  hr,  (fine  view).  —  A  new  mfmntain- 
road  ascends  the  Laternser  Tal  via  Batschuns  (2100' ;  Bachmann)  to  (IV2  hr) 
the  village  of  Laterns  (2995';  Lowe  moderate;  Kreuz),  situateit  on  the  N. 
side  of  the  valley  above  the  deep  g"rge  of  the  Frutzbach.  At  the  head  of  the 
Laternser  Tal  is  the  (272  hrs.)  unpretending  Bad  Innerlaterns  or  Hinterbad 
(37700-    Thence  over  the  Furka  (5805')  to  Damitls  and  (5  hrs.)  Au,  see  p.  277. 


264    in.  Route 46.  FELDKIRCH.  From  Bregenz 

The  ascent  of  the  'Hohe  Freschen  (6580';  5'/z-6  hrs. ;  guide,  not  indis- 
pensable for  experts,  10  A'. ;  Franz  Barbisch  of  Rankweil)  is  h  fine  but 
somewhat  toilsorae  excursion.  From  (l'/2  hr.)  Laterns  (p.  263)  a  path 
(red  marks)  ascends  to  the  left  to  the  Alptceg  Alp  and  thence  to  the  E.  by 
the  ridge  via  the  alps  of  Tscltuggen  and  Haluver  to  the  (3V'2  hrs.)  Freschm- 
Haus  (t)055';  Inn,  lO  beds  and  15  mattresses),  '/z  br.  from  the  top. 
Magniliccnt  panorama,  embracing  the  mountains  of  the  Allgau,  Lechtal, 
and  Patznaun.  the  8ilvretta,  Rhsetikon.  Glarus,  and  Appenzell  Alps,  the 
Bregenzer  Wald  ,  and  the  Lake  of  Constance.  The  descent  by  the  N. 
arete  to  Ebnit  or  Dorubim  sh(iuld  be  attempted  only  by  those  with  steady 
heads,  comp.  pp.  2{i3,  262^  to  the  Hohe  Kugel,  see  p.  263;  through  the 
Mellenbach-Tal  to  Mellau,  see  p.  276. 

The  train  now  threads  a  defile  on  the  E.  side  of  the  wooded  and 
vine-clad  Ardetzenbery  (2095'),  where  the  line  to  Buchs  diverges 
to  the  right  (see  below),  and  soon  reaches  — 

23  M.  Feldkirch.  —  Railway  Restaurant.  —  Hotels.  'Post,  or  Eng- 
LiscHEK  IJoF,  50  l)eds  at  2-6,  pens,  from  b  K. ;  -Baben,  with  beer-garden, 
54  beds  at  2-5  K.  :  Voraklbekgkr  Hof,  opjiosite  the  station,  24  beds  at 
1.20-2  50  i:.,-  Lowe,  40  beds  at  1. 60-2,  reas.  6-7  A'. ;  Weisses  Ross,  20  bed.s 
at  1-3A'.  ,•  Suuafle,  20  beds  at  1.20-2  A'.,  well  .-pokeu  of.  —  Cafi  Merkur. 

—  Well  equipped  Swimming- Baths. 

Feldkirch  (1600'),  1/2  M.  from  the  station  on  the  right  bank  of 
the  ///,  is  a  well-built  town  (4800  inhab.),  enclosed  by  mountains 
and  commanded  by  the  large  castle  of  Schattenbury ,  now  a  poor- 
house.  The  Gothic  Churck^  erected  in  1478,  possesses  a  *Descent 
from  the  Cross  by  Wolfgang  Huber,  of  Feldkirch  (1521),  and  a  pulpit 
by  H.  Sturm  (1509). 

The  terrace  in  front  of  the  (15  min.)  Schattenhurg  is  a  good  point  of 
view.  A  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  hence  along  the  Oofiser  Weg  to  the 
WaldfestFkUz  and  the  (25  min.)  Kanzel,  in  the  Steinwald ;  returning  via 
Stein  and  the  Upper  Ill-Schlucht  to  ('/-.i  hr.)  Feldkirch.  Another  walk  may 
be  taken  through  the  gorge  of  the  111  at  the  lower  end  of  the  town,  then 
over  the  bridge  to  the  left  to  the  Carina  Wald^  and  up  to  the  (25  min.) 
Carina  Aussicld  (inn). 

A  beautiful  view  of  the  valley  of  the  Rhine  and  of  the  gorge  of  the  111 
is  obtained  from  the  "Margaretenkapf  (ISSO"),  a  hill  '/<  br.  to  the  W.,  on 
the  left  bank  of  the  111.  with  the  villa  and  grounds  of  the  TschavoU  family. 
(Ascent  to  the  right  beyond  the  lower  bridge  over  the  111;  open  free,  daily, 
except  Frid.,  8-11  and  3-7.  The  villa  contains  excellent  pictures  by  Matth. 
Schmid,  illustrating  local  legends.)  At  the  font  of  the  h'ill  is  a  cafe- 
restaurant.  —  Similar  views  from  the  St.  Veitskapf  on  the  Ardetzenberg. 
on  the  oppi.site  (N.)  side  of  the  gorge  of  the  111  '(road  ascending  to  the 
right  on  this  side  of  the  bridge;  'A  hr.),  and  from  Maria-GrUn  (restaurant 
with  garden).  V2  hr.  to  the  S.,  reached  by  ascending  from  the  lower  bridge 
over  the  111  to  the  left  by  the  LeUe  (return  l<y  the  upper  bridge).  The  Stadt- 
schrofen  (2(X)5'),  10  min.  from  Maria-Grun,  atl'«."rds  a  pretty  glimpse  of  the  town. 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  S.  to  the(ihr.)  prettily  situated 
village  of  Ainevliigeii  (2515';  Schbnblick  Inn,  in  an  open  situation,  well 
spoken  of;  Beck's  Inn),  which  a(Tord.s  a  fine  view.  Thence  we  should  as- 
cend the  (I'/j  hr.)  Aelpele  (4220';  simple  fare  in  the  chalets  of  Vorder- 
Aelpele).  A  more  extensive  view  is  obtained  from  the  Rojaberg  (Frastamer 
Sand;  54(l()'),  reached  from  the  Aelpele  in  I'/j  hr.  (guide  not  indispensable). 

—  The  Drei  Schwestern  (p.  265;  cluli-palh)  may  be  ascended  without  diffi- 
culty by  adepts,  with  guide  (9  A.),  in  4-5  hrs.  from  Amerlugon  (see  above: 
guide,  Peter  Beck),  via  the  Amerliig  Alp,  the  Sariija  Alp.,  and  the  OartellaAlp. 
The  descent  may  be  made  by  the  'Fiirstensteig'  to  Oa/lei  (p.  265). 

From  Feldkikcu  to  Buchs.  12  M.,  railway  in  V2-V4  br.  (traversed  by 
the  Vienna -Paris  expresses  of  the  Arlberg  Railway).  The' line  skirts  the 
Ardetzenberg   (see  above)   and   crosses    the  111  beyond  Altenstadt.     To   the 


to  Landeck.  VADUZ.  IIl.R'ut(46.    265 

right  are  the  ancient  castle  of  Totters  auJ  the  wooded  Esc/mer  Berg,  with 
the  villiijic  of  Schellenberg.  —  5  M.  Tisis ;  6  M.  Schaanwald.  —  On  the  slope 
above  (7*, -2  M.)  Xendeln  are  the  remains  of  a  Roman  villa.  The  line  now 
enters  the  plain  of  the  Rhine.  9V2  M.  <ScAaart  (Linde ;  Post,  good;  Rcissle), 
the  station  for  Vaduz  ('21/2  M.  to  the  S.  ;  diligence  6  times  daily  in  '/2  hr.). 
—  We  cross  the  Rhine.  12  M.  Bucks  (customs- examination),  on  the  Ror- 
i^chach-Coire  line,  see  Baedekef't  Switzerland. 

Vaduz  (1525';  Lowe,  20  beds  at  1  K.  60  h. -2  K.;  Schlots;  £»gel),  with 
1200inhab..  is  the  capital  of  the  small  principality  of  Liechtenstein  (60  sq.  M. 
in  area).  On  a  hill  above  the  town  l20  min.J  stands  the  castle  of  Hohen- 
Liechtenslein,  or  Vaduz,  affording  a  charming  view.  In  the  neighbourhood 
i.<  a  shooting-box  of  the  prince,  who  usually  resides  at  the  chateau  of  Eis- 
grub  in  Moravia. 

On  the  hills  above  Vaduz  are  several  unpretending  summer  resorts. 
A  road  (two-h  >rse  carr.  from  Vaduz  to  Gaflei  13  K.,  from  Schaan  or 
Sevelen  in  3  hr.s.,  15  iT.,  porter  8  A'.)  ascends  nast  the  castle  of  Vaduz  via 
iVU\ir.)Rotenbodeniy^Qf;  Hot.-Pens.  Saiuina.  30beds.  pens.  4i/.'-5 A"),  where 
the  road  to  Siioca  diverges  t-i  the  right  (see  bebw),  and  ('A  br.)  Matetcha 
(iKX)*-,  plain  Inn,  pens,  i  K.)  to  the  Alpenkurhaus  Gaflei  (4920';  June  1st- 
Oct.  1st,  100  beds  at  2  K.  60  A  ,  pens.  6-10  A'.),  much  visited  in  summer  for  its 
bracing  air.  Excur.-ions  may  be  made  hence  to  the  (20  min)  top  of  the 
P»7cUt«  (SSiX/j,  to  the  right  from  the  Bargella  route:  to  (l'/4  hr.)  Siirca  fsee 
below),  along  the  sloi>e  beneath  the  Pilatus;  and  via  the  {^Ja  hr.)  Bargella- 
Joch  (5711)')  to  the  (40  min.)  ridge  between  the  Alptpitze  {Oipsberg ;  6560'j 
and  the  Hellioang-Spitze  (6970*),  each  of  which  may  be  ascended  theu"e  in 
UO  minutes.  A  highly  interestin'i  path  ('Fiirstensteig" ;  iron  railings  at  danger- 
ous places)  leads  along  the  clills  of  the  Gipslierg  and  crosses  the  (I  hr.) 
Gajlei- Battel ;  then,  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  path  marked  'Bargella', 
it  ascends  to  the  right  of  the  arete  alon;;  the  slope  "f  the  Gaflei-  Spitze 
(6310')  to  the  top  of  the  (1  hr  )  Kuhgrat  -  Spitze  (6970'-,  fine  view),  the 
highest  summit  "f  the  r)rei  Srhvcettern.  Them-e  we  mav  proceed  to  the 
(Vj  hr.)  Garsellakopf  (6932')  and  the  (3/*  hr.)  nrei-Schwcitern  -  Berg  (6740'), 
both  made  accessible  for  e.xperts  by  steps  and  wire- ropes  (steady  head 
necessary).     Descent  to  Feldkirch  via  Ainerlugen.  see  p.  264. 

From  Kotenboden  (see  above)  the  main  branch  of  the  road  leads  via 
(IV2  JI.)7rie«eri«.ery(32S0';  Kulm  Inn),  with  120Uinbab.  and  a  church,  and  then 
through  a  funnel  beneath  the  pass  known  as  the  Kulm  (4T'-ry)  to  the  (4'  •.;  M. ; 
6  M.  from  Vaduz)  Alp  Siioca  (4755';  unpretending  Inn,  open  .Tune  to  Sept., 
24  beds  at  1.40.  pens.  4.5l)-.J  A'.),  a  summer-resort  in  the  upper  Sami/ia- 
Tal  (see  below).  At  the  Alp  Steg  (4240'),  1  Vz  31.  to  the  E.,  opens  the  Afalbuu- 
Tul,  in  which  lies  the  (I'/z  31.)  Kurhaus  Malbun  (5415';  pens.  :J-by■^K.^.  The 
Schdnberg  {^^(K)' \  easy  and  attractive)  may  be  ascended  hence  in  2-2V'-'hrs. 
via  the  shooting-box  of  Satt  and  the  Schooner  Fiirkele;  and  the  Galluiakopf 
(7225';  attractive;  guide  not  indispensable),  to  the  N.E.,  in  3  hrs.  via  the 
Schaaner  Furkele,  the  Matter  Alp,  and  the  Gutchgjiel-Joch  (GOSC).  The  de- 
scent from  the  latter  may  be  made  on  the  S.W.  through  the  Vf'lvrsch-Jal 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  Alp  Steg  (see  above),  or  on  the  E  to  the  Gamp  Alp  and  via 
Latz  to  (4  hrs.)  Frastanz  (p.  266).  From  the  Kurhaus  Jfaltiun  a  marked 
path  leads  to  the"W.  over  the  (IV2  hr.)  Sareiser  Joch  (l).^85')  t<.  (l"/^  hr.) 
St.  Rochus  in  the\Gamperdona-Tal  (p.  266).  —  Fn-m  the  Alp  Siicca  a  road 
leads  to  the  S.  up  the  Samina-Tal  to  the  (l'/*  hr.)  Valina  Alp  (4.585')  whence 
a  path  ascends  to  the  left  via  Alp  GriUch  (6-'55')  10  the  (2'/- hrs.)  Vermoles- 
Sattel  or  Bettler -  Joc/i  (6925').  I'/i'  hr.  from  the  summit  ..f  the  Naafkopf 
(8145';  view).  —  A  good  view  is  commanded  also  by  the  Schafboden  (7^60), 
a.scended  in  8  hrs.  (with  guide)  from  the  Valina  Alp  via  ttie  Gapfahl  Alp 
(•oTICjO;^  descent  to  the  (1  hr.)  Lavena  Alp  (p.  266)  or  from  the  Gapfahl 
Alp  via  Aelple  back  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Siicca.  —  From  the  Valina  Alp  over  the 
Jes-Fiirkele  (Samina-Joch;  7715')  to  (7  hrs.)  Seewis  in  the  Pratijiau,  a  fati- 
guinif  route. 

Fkom  Vaduz  toMaienfkld,  9V2M.  (diligence  to  Balzers  twice  daily  in  1  hr. 
5  min.).  The  road  traverses  Uie  plain  of  the  Rhine.  2^^  M.  Triesen  (1625'; 
Adler;  SchdJU),  with  1000  inhab.  and  a  large  weaving -mill.  Above  the 
village  is  the  old  Mamerten-Kapelle.    A  picturesque  road,  recalling  the  Via 


266  HI.  R.  46.  -  Maps,  rp.264, 284.     NENZING.      From  Bregenz 

Mala,  ascends  hence  through  the  gorge  of  the  Wilde  Tobel  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Lavena  Alp  (?025';  plain  inn),  whence  a  footpiith  leads  tkirough  the  Mazura- 
Tal  t(.  the  (>>  .,-3  hrs.)  lop  of  the  Falknis  (8420').  Ascent  of  the  Schafboden 
(|..  2G5)  frum  the  Lavena  Alp.  21/4  hrs.;  of  the  Ploiteikopf  01^'),  rising 
stecplv  farther  to  the  S.,  2V2  hrs.;  of  the  Mittagspitze  (('0:^5'),  t.)  theW., 
li'a  hr.  —  5  M.  Balzers  (1565';  Post,  plain  but  ^oq&;  Engel),  with  1300  in- 
hab.  and  the  restored  castle  of  Gutenberg.  —  At  (SV?  M.)  the  St.  Catharinen- 
Brunnen  (1605'),  the  boundary  <if  the  Canton  of  the  Grisons  is  reached.  — 
The  road  now  ascends  between  the  Falknis  on  the  left  and  the  Flascherberg 
(3730')  on  the  right,  to  the  (i'/jhr.)  St.  Luziensteig  (2360'),  a  fortified  pass. 
About  V*  lir.  farther  on  is  the  ancient  Church  of  St.  Luciun  (2385';  inn), 
beyond  which  we  descend  to  (^4  hr.)  Maienfeld  (1725';  Hotel  Bahnhof),  a 
railway-station   opposite  Ragatz  (see  Baedeker''s  Switzerland). 

Above  and  below  Feldkirch  the  111  has  forced  a  passage  throutrh 
the  limestone  rocks  by  means  of  fhe  Upper  and  Lower  Ill-Klamm. 
—  251/2  M-  Frastanz  (1550';  Post  or  Lowe;  Stern;  Kreuz),  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Sam'ma-Tnl,  above  which  tower  the  jagged  crests  of 
the  Drei  Schwestem  fp.  265). 

ExcDRsioNS  (guide  Ferd.  Wieser).  The  Ourtisspitze  (5840'),  ascended  via 
Gurtis  and  the  Bazoren  Alp  in  4  hrs.,  commands  an  admirable  view  (guide 
necessary).  —  From  Frastanz  to  Gaflei  via  Amerliigen  and  the  Drei  Schtcettern , 
see  p.  264.  —  From  Amerliigen  a  rough  path  leads  through  the  wild  and 
narrow  Samina-Tal  to  the  (4  hr.s.)  Steg  Alp  (p.  265). 

The  valley,  called  the  Inner- Walgau,  now  expands.  28^/2  M. 
Srhlins;  the  village,  with  the  ruined  Jagdhurg,  lies  on  the  right 
bank  of  the  111. 

30  M.  Nenzing(  1665';  *Sonne  or  Alte Post,  20  beds  at  1.50-2 /T., • 
Kreuz;  Zur  ii  1  imp er dona,  at  the  station),  an  industrial  village  with 
1400  inhab.,  lies  at  the  motith  of  tlie  Gamperdona-Tal.  On  a  hill 
'Ajhr.  to  the  W.  is  the  ruin  of  liamschwag  (2115';  line  view).  The 
village  of  Bludesch  (1745';  Krone,  pens.  4-4.50  K.)  is  prettily  situat- 
ed IV2  M.  to  the  N.E..  on  the  other  side  of  the  111. 

KxcuRSioN.s  (guides,  if.  Heingdrtner,  Ghr.  KUng,  J.  A.  Maurer).  The  pictur- 
esque Gamperdona-Tal  (Map.  \).  2J-'4)  will  repay  a  visit.  A  good  path  leads 
first  on  the  right  and  then  in  the  left  bank  of  the  i/ewgrftacA,  which  (lows 
through  the  valley  between  the  precipices  of  the  Exkopf  and  Ochsenkopf 
on  the  right  and  those  of  the  Fundelkopf  i^n  the  left,  to  (4V2hrs.)  the  Alpine 
village  and  chapel  of  St.  Rochus  (4485';  '//d^  St.  Rochus,  June  Ist-Oct.  1st, 
30  beds  at  2-'2.5<l,  pens.  (5  7  A'.),  in  a  beautiful  basin  called  the  Nenzimjer 
Himmel.  The  ascent  of  the  Naofkopf  {>^\\b')  from  St.  Rochus.  over  the 
Bettler-Joch  (69'25')  in  4V2  hrs.  (guide  14  K.).  is  interesting;  so  also  is  that 
of  the  Fiiitflelkopf  Of^b';  4  hrs.;  guide  14  JT.).  —  The 'Scesaplana  (9735')  is 
ascended  in  5'/2-6  hrs.  (highly  interesting;  guide  advisable,  especially  after 
fresh  snow).  The  path  (red  marks)  leads  via  the  (2  hrs  )  Spttsagang  and 
ascpiid"^  steep  rocky  terraces  (ladders),  beyond  which  it  (35  min.)  forks.  The 
'■Straus.^tceg^  leads  to  the  rocks  above  the  Brandner  GlarJer  and  crosses  it 
almost  on  the  level  to  the  foot  of  the  peak,  which  it  ascends  in  zigzags. 
Or  we  may  take  the  easier  and  shorter  route  to  the  left  (new  path)  which 
joins  ihe  ' Leibertceg  (p.  2(iS)  and  follows  it  to  the  {V  t  hr.)  Sir assburger 
Eiitte,  whence  the  summit  is  gained  in  1  hr.  (comp.  p.  26^).  —  Passes:  W. 
over  the  Sareiser-Joch  to  the  Malbun-Tal  and  Samina-Tol  (5  hrs.  to  Siicca, 
see  p.  265);  E.  over  the  Malschon- Jorh  (676U')  to  (4  hrs.)  Brand  (p.  268), 
or  by  the  8puta<./any  and  Zalim- Eiitte  to  (5  hrs.)  Brand;  S.  over  the 
Bartiimel-  Jorh  (7610*).  between  the  Naafkopf  and  the  Augstenberg,  the 
Oro.i.'ie  Furka  (7755'),  between  the  Augstenberg  and  the  Hornspilze,  or  the 
Kleine  Furka  (Salnruel-Joch,  7381)"),  between  the  Hornspitze  and  Paniiler- 
Schroffen,  to  Seewis  (see  Baedeker's  Switzerland). 


to  Landick.   BLUDENZ.   Maps.pp.  274,284.  — III.  R.  46     267 

The  train  crosses  the  Mtnghach  and  the  111,  and  reaches  (_33  M.l 
Thuringen-Ludesch  (1760';  Schmidt,  plain),  at  the  foot  of  the  Hohe 
Frassen  (p.  '268). 

TURULGH    TUE    GrOSSE    WaLSER-TaL    TO    THE     SCHKOCKEN,    11-12   hrS.,     a 

fine  route  en  the  whole  (comp.  Map,  p.  ?74).  A  carriage-road  (diligence  from 
Thiiringen-Ludesch  to  Thiiringen  4  times  daily  in  i/-'  hr.,  thence  to  Sonntag 
once  daily  in  S'/z  brs)  leads  from  the  station  over  the  Zu/zfiacA  to  (SVz  M.) 
Thiiringen  (ISOO';  'Ilirsch;  Sonne ;  Rotsl).  a  village  of  68'2  inhab.  with  large 
factories,  at  the  entrance  to  the  valley.  Thence  the  road  ascends  on  the 
N.  side  of  the  valley,  in  many  windings  and  across  several  >treams.  to 
(Vh  M.)  St.  Gerold  (2570';  rfmts.  at  tLe  monastery)  and  (8V2  M.)  Blons 
C2960'i  opposite  lies  Raggal,  see  below).  It.  then  descends  to  the  Lutzbach. 
and  remounts  via  Ganella  to  (12V'^  M.)  Sonntag  ('2920':  Loae  or  Pott; 
Krone),  with  622  inhab.,  the  capital  of  the  valley.  (Thence  over  the  Faschina- 
Joch  to  Damiili  and  An.  see  p.  277.)  —  An  interesting  roiite  for  pedestrians 
from  Bludenz  to  the  Walser-Tal  leads  via  Latz  and  Litdescherberg,  and 
round  the  flank  of  the  Ho/ie  Frassen,  to  (3  hr.«.)  Raggal  (SSSl)*;  Storch ; 
Rossi),  at  the  entrance  to  the  Marul-Tal;  thence  via  Flatzern  and  Garsella 
(see  above)  to  (2  hrs.)  Sonntag.  —  From  Sonntag  we  follow  the  right 
side  of  the  valley  to  (16  M.)  Buchboden  (iai-rO' ;  Kreuz.  verv  fair),  at 
the  base  of  the  ZUterklapfen  (7890'),  an  attractive  ascent  of  3'/2 "hours.  To 
the  S.  is  the  entrance  to  the  Uu/ler-Tal.  in  which,  ;J  M.  to  the  E.,  is  Bad 
Rotenbrunn  (.3385';  Inn.  R.  1.50-2,  pens.  1.50  .K".),  with  a  chalybeate  spring. 
—  From  Buchboden  a  marked  path  (guide  desiralile)  f  Hows  the  right  bank 
f'-r  1  hr.  more,  and  then  ascends  .sharply  to  the  left,  to  the  (2'/-^  hrs.) 
Schadona-Sattel  (ti035'*,  shelter  under  constructi(.n),  lietween  the  Rothorn 
(7365')  on  the  right  and  the  KinzeUpitze  (7920';  ascent  in  2  hrs.;  p.  277) 
on  the  left.  Fine  retrospect  of  the  Walser-Tal.  the  Scesaplana  to  the  S.W., 
the  Braunarlspitze  to  the  S.,  and  the  pyramidal  Widdorstein  to  the  E. ; 
far  below  us  lies  the  little  church  of  the  Schrocktn  (p.  277),  which  is 
reached  from  the  saddle  in  about  2  hrs.  (path  unsafe  in  places,  guide  useful  ; 
finally  again  ascending  for  about  V*  br.). 

35  M.  Nilziders  (Adler;  Krone ;  Ilirsch),  with  baths,  and  the 
niins  of  Sonnenberg.  To  the  right  appears  the  Scesaplana  with  the 
Braiidner  Glacier. 

361/.2  M.    Bludenz.  Hotels.    At    the    station:    *Bludenzer   Hof. 

48  beds  from  3,  K  1.20  A'.,  with  motor-garage;  Zdm  Arlberg,  30  beds 
at  1.50-'2  jr.,  very  fair;  Scesapl.xna.  In  the  town:  Post;  Montafoner  Hof; 
Eisebses  Krf.lz.  —  Fohren^mrg^t  Bretcery.  with  garden.  —  Thaler^s  Baths; 
SwLmmin;:  Bath,  5  min.   to  the  X.  of  the  town. 

Guides.  Joh.  Obermiilkr.  Aug.  Ilaog,  .lot.  Neyer,  and  Ferd.  ScJiallert  of 
Bludenz;  Leonh.  Be>k\  Jakob  Meier,  Gottfried  Fritztche,  and  Ludicig  Grast  of 
Biirsprherg;  Phil.  BUxc/ii,  Joh.  Kegele.  Durid  and  Eduard  Meier,  Joh.  and 
Paul  Meyer,  Karl  Xes.^ler,  and  Jleinr.  Netzer  of  Brand. 

Bludenz  (1005'),  a  prettily  situated  little  town  of  6000  inhab., 
dominated  by  the  chateau  of  Gaienhofen  (now  government-offices). 
To  the  S.  is  the  picturesque  ravine  of  the  Brandner  Tal,  with  the 
Paniiler  Schroflfen  in  the  background. 

A  good  survey  of  the  environs  is  obtained  from  the  (10  min.)  shooting- 
range  above  the  chateau  (restaurant);  the  view  is  more  extensive  from 
the  Ferdinands-ffohe.  20  min.  higher  up,  towards  the  E.  From  this  point 
wood -paths  lead  over  the  Montigel  to  the  Hintere  Ehene,  whence  we  may 
descend  to  the  W.  via  Obdorf  or  to  the  E.  via  the  Hnlde  and  Rungelin 
(re.«tauiant),  returning  to  the  town  (IVshr.j  past  the  convent  of  St.  Peter 
(p.  2^*4).  —  To  the  S.W.  we  may  walk  via  the  Drei  Brnnnen  dt  via  the 
Fiirkele  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Ttchengla,  on  thf^  Biir.serber^  (3860';  view;  *Neier's 
Inn).  A  marked  path  thence  ascends  the  'Mondij-ifze  (6465';  guide  from 
BItidpnz  H  K..  not  necessary)  in  2V2-3  hrs.  (fine  view). 


268  in.R.46.-Maps,pp.'274,'2S4.  SCP:SAPLANA.  FromBregenz 

The  "Hohe  Frassen  (P/annenk7iecht  ,  6500';  4-4V'i  lira.;  marked  path 
an  easy  ascent;  guide,  n<jt  indispensable,  8  K.)  afiFords  an  admirable  view; 
of  the  Vorarlberg  Alps  (panorama  by  Wallenberger).  The  road  leads  to 
the  N.W.  to  the  hamlet  of  Obdorf.  then  to  the  left  to  the  bridge  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Oalgentohel.  Hence  a  bridle-path  ascends  throngh  wood' 
turning  to  the  left  at  a  small  chapel  and  to  the  right  by  a  bench  (way-post), 
and  reaches  a  second  chapel.  Beyond  this  it  leads  to  the  left,  for  a  short 
distance  through  wood,  passes  the  farms  of  Muttersherg  (rfmts.),  after- 
wards traverses  underwood  and  pastures,  and  ascends  to  the  (3V2  hrs.) 
Frassen-Eiitte  on  tlie  Ffaniieuknec/il  Alp  (565(/;  inn.  6  beds  and  8  mattresses) 
and  to  the  (I  hr.)  top.  Descent  on  the  W.  side  via  Ludesdi tr-Berg  and  ImI- 
p.  267. 

To  THK  LCnek-Ske  anu  tue  ScKSAi'LANA,  a  very  interesting  excursion. 
Carriage-roud  to  (6  M.)  Brand  (omnilHis  from  the  Bludenzer  Hof  four  times 
daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs..  ?>  K.  50,  downwards  1 K.  bO  h. ;  carr.  and  pair  18 jf.), 
footpath  thence  to  the  (S'/z  brs.)  Douglass-Hiitte  or  to  the  (i^/i  hrs.)  Strass- 
burger  Hiitte.  —  From  the  station  wc  cross  the  111  to  (20  min.)  Biirs  (1866'; 
Adler,  good;  Stern)  and  then  the  Alviet-bach,  and  ascend  the  road  to  the 
right,  through  wood,  to  (i'A  hr.)  Biirserherg  (2850':  Hotel-Pension  Ehatikon, 
pens.  5  K.;  Gemse,  bed  ISOif.).  prettily  situated  on  the  deep  Sc/iesalobel. 
The  charming  Brandner-lal  is  now  travei-sed.  In  the  background  are 
the  Seekopf,  Zirmenkopf,  Sce.^^aplana  with  the  Brandner  Glacier,  and 
the  JIoMeiikopf ;  to  the  right,  the  Paniiler  SchroHen  (see  below).  6  M. 
Brand  (3435';  "Beck^  52  beds  at  1-3,  pens.  6-7  A'.  ,•  " Scesaplana .  70  beds 
at  1.80-2,  pens.  Q-1  K. ;  Griiitcr  Baum  Rcstnurant).  with  fiue  view  of  the 
Scesaplana,  is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  (Over  the  Maischon-Joch 
to  the  Gamperdona-Tal.  see  p.  266. J  The  marked  path  now  crosses  the 
stream  and  follows  its  right  bank  to  the  (IV2  br.)  Sch  at  ten- Lag  ant  Alp 
(4785';  inn  in  summer).  On  the  right  are  the  precipices  of  the  Scesa- 
plana, with  several  cascades,  and  farther  on  those  of  the  Zirmenkopf, 
with  large  masses  of  debris  at  their  base,  on  the  left  is  the  Saulenkopf. 
At  the  head  of  the  valley  a  waterfall,  the  subterranean  discharge  of  the 
Luner-See,  issues  from  the  rock  on  the  left.  Here  we  turn  to  the 
right  and  ascend  in  zigzags  over  slopes  of  loose  stones  to  the  Seebord^ 
the  rocky  saddle  tm  the  N.  side  of  the  blue  Liiner-See  (6345').  On  the 
VV.  side  is  the  (2  hrs.)  Douglass-Hiitte  (/«?»  in  summer.  47  beds  at  3.50-4, 
and  22  mattresses  at  1.60  K.).  The  lake  is  about  472  M.  in  circumference 
and  ;i'30'  deep;  the  lovcl  of  tin;  water  waa  at  one  tiuif  much  higher. 
Near  the  S.  end  is  an  island.  Ferry  to  the  S.  bank  40  7*.  each  person; 
those  arriving  from  Schruns  via  the  Oefeu  Pass,  summon  the  boat  by 
.sbouting  (p.  2.'*6). 

The  ascent  of  the  ^Scesaplana  (9785';  3-3V2  hrs.),  the  highest  peak  of 
the  Bhaelikon  chain,  is  rather  fatiguing,  but  not  difficult.  (Guide  from 
Bli:donz.  including  night-fee,  17,  from  Brand  12,  with  descent  to  Schruns  19, 
via  the  'Straussweg'  to  Nenzing  24  if.)  The  club-path  from  the  Douglass 
Hut  ascends  over  grassy  slopes  and  debris  to  the  (1  hr.)  Tolen  Alp,  once 
covered  by  a  glacier,  and  (wire-rope)  to  the  arete,  which  we  then  follow 
without  difficulty  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  The  magnificent  -View  embraces 
the  Alps  of  Tyrol  and  E.  Switz-erland,  the  Lake  of  Con.'-tauce,  and  the  whole 
of  Swabia  as  far  as  Ulm  (panoraina  at  the  Douglass-Hiitte.  1  K.  '20  h.).  — 
A  shorter  r«M.te  (blue  marks)  ascends  from  Brand  to  the  8.VV.  through 
the  Zolim-ral  to  the  (2V-  hrs.)  Oberzalim-Hutte  (6330';  inn  in  summer), 
whence  a  dub-path  ('Leiberweg')  leads  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Strassburger 
Hiitte  (88i;0';  14  beds  at  4,  13  mattresses  at  2  K.).  finely  situated  near 
the  Brandner  Glacier^  -ver  which  the  summit  is  gained  in  1  hr.  more. 
—  The  Wildberg  (9150'),  ascended  from  the  Strassburger  Hutte  in  25  min., 
and  the  Paniiler  Sch-offen  (9320';  3/4  hr.)  are  both  interesting  for  ex- 
perts. —  Via  the  Spntayang  to  thii  Gamperdona-Tal,  see  p.  266.  —  Descent 
from  the  Scesaplana  to  (4  hrs.)  Seewis  in  the  Pratigau ,  see  Baedeker's 
Switzerland. 

From  the  DooGLAts-HOiTE  to  Seewis  via  the  Cavei-l-Joch,  5  hrs., 
repajipg.  The  route  (guide  not  necessary)  ascends  from  the  Liiner  See  by 
a    steep  path  via  the  Vera  Alp  to  the  Cavell-Joch  (7345';  fine  view  of  the 


toLanderk.  DALAAS.     Map^,pr.'27-t,2S4-  IJLR.46.   269 

Swis?  Alp?),  close  to  the  W.  KircUlispitze,  and  descends  via  Alp  Palus  to 
(i'/z  hrs.)  Seetris.  —  From  the  Liincr-See  through  the  Rellstal  or  the 
Gauer-Tal  to  Schnins,  see  p.  286.  A  visit  to  the  Schteeizer-Tor  (p.  286; 
'2  hrs.  from  the  Douglass  Hut)  is  very  attractive. 

The  Zimbaspitze  (SSSO*),  a  diflicult  climb,  is  ascended  from  Bludenz 
via  the  Sarotla-Tal  (club-hut  on  the  Upper  Sarotla  Alp.  oSTC ;  inn  in 
summer)  in  6V2-''' hrs.,  or  from  Vandan^  by  the  Rellstal  (p. '286)  to  the 
OV-.'  hrs.)  Heinrich-Eneier-natte  on  the  Vilifau-Alp  (5740';  Inn,  3  beds  and 
to  mattresses),  thence  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  summit.  —  From  tho  Heinrich 
Haeter-H'utte  a  red-marked  path  leads  via  the  Liiner-Krinm  (p.  2"*6)  to  the 
(3  hrs.)  Douglass-Hiitte  (ascent  of  the  Scesaplana,  p.  268)-,  via  the  Schweizer- 
Tor  and  the  Oefen  Pasx  to  the  Lindauer  Hiitte  in  3V2-4  hrs.,  see  p.  286. 

From  Bludenz  to  the  ifontafon,  see  p.  2'^4. 

At  the  nunnery  of  St.  Peter  the  *Arlberg  Railway  quits  the 
111,  which  here  issues  from  the  Montafon  (  p. '284),  enters  the  Kloster- 
Tal.  watereil  by  the  Alfenz,  ami  ascends  along  its  N.  side.  43  M. 
Bratz  (^2310';  RaiUcny  Hotel,  18  beds  at  i-2K.);  the  village 
( Traitbe ;  Hirsch ;  Rossi)  lies  below  us.  to  the  right.  Viaducts,  cut- 
tings, and  tunnels  follow  each  other  in  rapid  succession.  Passing 
under  two  aqueducts,  and  traversing  three  tunnels,  the  train  stops 
at  (4672  M.)  Hintergasse  (2705' ),  beyond  which  it  skirts  the  steep 
hillside,  and  after  nenetratlng  four  tunnels  and  crossing  three  via- 
ducts, reaches  — 

50V2^-  Balaam  (305:)';  Parodies,  at  the  station),  315'  above 
the  village  (Post,  26  beds  at  1-1.60  A'.;  Krone). 

ExcDRSioNS  (guide,  J.  A.  Gantner).  An  a-ireeable  excursion  (one  daj) 
may  be  made  through  the  &/i/nied-Tobel  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Formarin-See  (p.  282) 
and  to  the  ('/c  hr.)  Fi-eiburgerHiWe  (ion),  at  the  foot  of  tlie  Rotewandspitze 
(p. '282).  Thence  we  descend  the  valley  of  the  Lech  (p.  2^2),  via  the  Tann- 
leger  Alp,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Aelpele.  proceed  to  the  right  via  Spullers  Alp  and 
Dnlaaser  Stafel  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Sptiller-See  (p.  "283),  and  descend  throuj^h  the 
Stretibaeh-Tobel  to  (1^/4  hr.)  Danofen  (see  beiow)  and  back  to  (1  hr.)  Dalaas. 

From  Dalaas  to  Schrdns  in  the  Montafon  over  the  Kristberg  (4875'), 
4  hrs.,  an  interesting  route  (guide  unnecessary).  From  the  Post  we  ascend 
by  a  steep  path  through  wood,  past  a  chapel,  to  (2  hrs.)  the  tup  of  the 
pass  (fine  view),  marked  by  a  cross.  Descent  to  the  Gothic  Chapel  of 
St.  Agata  in  Kristberg  (4695'),  which  contains  an  interesting  15th  cent,  altar, 
and  thence  either  to  (1  hr.)  Stibertal  (p.  285),  or  by  a  good_  path  to  the 
right  across  pastures  to  the  church  of  (l'/4  hr.)  Innevberg  (3775';  rfmts.  at 
the  mill),  frr)m  which  we  descend  to  the  left  to  (^A  hr.)  fichruns  (p.  284). 

Beyond  Dalaas  the  line  skirts  tlie  hillside  at  a  considerable  ele- 
vation, commanding  a  splendid  view  up  the  valley  (on  the  left  the 
Rohnspitze.  and  on  the  right  the  Albonkopf).  Then  a^^ross  the  pictur- 
esque Eadona  Gorge  and  over  two  smnller  torrents  (in  the  valley 
to  the  right  is  Walk)  to  (541/2  ^i)  Danofen  (3525' ;  to  the  Spuller- 
See,  21/2 l^rs.,  see  above).  We  cross  the  Streubach  (see above) ;  looking 
back,  we  obtain  a  brief  glimpse  of  the  Scesaplana,  adjoining  the 
dark  Itonskopf.  —  58 M.  Klosterle  (3505';  Ldri:e  ;  Krone;  Adler\  at 
the  mouth  of  the  Nenzigast-Tal.  At  the  head  of  the  latter  rises  the 
Kaltenberg  (9515';  comp.  p,  2701.  The  train  next  crosses  the  Wdldli- 
tobel  and  threads  a  tunnel,  550  yds.  long,  passing  under  the  great 
landslip  of  1892.  —  59V2M-  Langen  (3990';  *Rail.  Restaurant  (?- 
Hot.  Post,  22  beds  at  1.60-2 /T.). 


270   ///.  R.  46.  -  Map,  p.  290.     ST.  ANTON.  From  Bregenz 

Fkou  Langkn  tu  St.  Anton  over  thi;  Abi.bkug  (3V.i-4  hr.4.)j  an  in- 
teresting route  for  pedestrians,  but  quite  shadeless.  The  Arlber^  road, 
passing  tlie  end  of  the  great  tunnel  (see  behiw),  ascends  through  a  wild  and 
sequestered  valley,  and  crosses  the  Alfenz  four  times  in  rapid  succession. 
On  the  left  rise  the  Wasenspitze,  Grubeuspiize,  and  Erzbergkopf.  2  M. 
Stuben  (-16 JO';  Alte  Post;  guide,  Antoii  Malhiet),  the  last  village  in  the  valley 
(over  the  Flexen-SaUel  to  Lech,  'i'/z  hi"*--  8i"<J  P-  283).  —  About  S'/a  hrs.  lo 
the  N.E.,  above  the  Walfagehr  Alp  (reached  also  from  St.  Auton  tr  from 
Ziirs  in  ii  hrs.).  is  the  Ulmer  Hiitte  (74^0';  Inn,  11  beds  at  3  A',  and  10  mat- 
tresses at  \.  K.  60 /(.),  frequented  in  winter  for  skiing,  and  the  starling- 
pojnt  for  the  a-ct-nts  of  the  Trittkopf  (SOSty;  1^  4  hr.,  club-path  furnished 
with  wire-ropes,  see  p.  283),  the  Valluga  (922U';  2  hrs.,  see  p.  2i2),  the 
Scliindlerspitze  (8'  50';  I'/a  hr.),  etc.  —  From  Stuben.  the  road  ascends  in 
windings,  which  atVord  fine  retrospects  of  Ihe  Kloster-Tal  as  far  as  the 
Scesaplana.  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  houses  of  Rauz  (5340').  It  then  traverses  a 
bleak  upland  valley  to  the  (2>/4  M.)  Arlberg  Pass  (5910*),  about  V*  M. 
beyond  which  is  the  hospice  of  St.  Chrisloph  (5S40';  Inn,  2S  beds),  with  ;i 
chapel,  much  visited  by  ski-runners  iu  winter  (ascents  of  the  Peischelkopj\ 
the  Galzig,  and  the  Schindlerspitze,  see  p.  272).  The  road  (gocd  tobngganing 
in  winter)  descends  to  (i  M.)  the  Kalteneck  (o.'ioo'),  and  then  turns  sharply 
to  the  left.  Fine  view  of  the  Parseier  and  Fervall  mountains.  Then  a 
winding  descent  past  the   Waldhausl  Inn   to   (3  BI.)  St.  Anton    (s*e  below). 

From  l.angen  (or  Klosterle)  a  route  leads  through  the  Nenzigast  Tal., 
via  the  (13/4  hr.)  Aenzigast  Alp  (milk)  and  the  (V/z  hr.)  Bettler  Alp,  to  the 
(ca.  n/'.'  hr.)  Reutliuger  Hiitte  (787.')';  Inn.  10  beds  at  4,  and  12  m;itlrc3ses 
at  2  A'.)  ou  the  Wildi-l't^ne,  a  desolate  retion  with  a  tarn,  between  the 
Nenzigasl-Tal  ai;d  the  <ialluna-Ta).    The  Jseddler  (Eisentaler)  Spitze  {'dOib' ; 

2  hrs.,  easy),  the  Lcbspitze  (0680';  3  hrs  ,  not  difficult),  the  Kaltenherg  (951.5'; 

3  hrs.,  not  difficult  for  expert.-s),  and  the  Pjlunspitzen  (9565';  4  hrs.,  diffi- 
cult), all  excellent  points  of  view,  may  be  ascended  from  this  hut.  The 
Kaltenherg  may  be  ascended  also  from  Klosterle,  Langen,  or  St  Anton 
direct,  in  6  7  hrs.  with  guide.  —  From  the  ReutHncer  Hiitte  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
Gafluner  Winter-Jochl  (7b8.5')  and  to  the  W.  through  the  Gaflitna-Tul  to 
(41/2-5  hrs.)  Scfiruns,  or  to  the  E.  through  the  PJluntol  to  (3' '2  hrs.)  St.  An'on., 
se.'  pp.  287,  272. 

The  train  now  crosses  the  Alfenzbach  and  plunges  into  the 
Arlberg  Tunnel,  which  is  61/3  M,  (or  10^4  kilometres)  long.  It 
ascends  at  a  steep  gradient  to  its  highest  point  (4.300';  1600'  below 
the  Arlberg  Pass),  and  descends  thence  more  gradually  to  St.  Anton. 
Tlie  transit  lasts  15-20  min .  (windows  should  be  closed).  An  obelisk, 
to  the  left  of  the  E.  end  of  the  tunnel,  bears  a  portrait  in  relief  of 
Julian  Loll  fd.  1883"),  the  first  chief  engineer  of  the  line. 

60  M.  St.  Anton.—  Hotels.  ^PosT,  open  in  winter  also,  101  beds 
at  2-6,  B.  150.  d.g.  4,  .^.  3,  pens.  8-12  Z.;  Schwarzer  Adler,  43  beds  at 
l.tX)-2,  pens.  5.20-6  A-.,  good  :  Krkuz,  35  bed.",  pens.  5-6^.,  well  spoken  of; 
Franz  Schllkr,  16  beds  at  1.20-1.60,  pens.  4.50-5  A^.,  unpretending. 

St.  Anton  am  Arlherg  (4275'),  with  750  inhab.,  is  the  highest 
village  in  the  Bosanna-Tal,  which  above  St.  Anton  is  called  the 
Fervall-TaL  and  below  it  the  Stanzer  Tal.  This  beautifully  situated 
village  is  an  excellent  centre  for  excursions  and  is  frequented  as  a 
summer  and  winter  resort. 

ExcuK.siONS  AND  MocNTAiN  A.SCENT3  (comp.  Map,  p.  290;  guides,  Karl 
Klimmer  at  St.  Jacob,  Rudolf  Dirkl.,  Ferd.  and  Joh.  Wasle.,  Roman  Falch, 
Josef  Guem.,  and  Franz  P/eiffer).  Walks  may  be  taken  to  the  W.  to  the 
(V4  hr.)  Lott  Mor,ument;  through  the  finely  wooded  Rosanna  Gorge  to  the 
Fervall-Tal  and  back  via  the  Fritz-Briicke  (11/4  hr.) ;  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Ceconi- 
hdhe  (4465'),  above  the  Arlberg  road,  affording  a  view  of  the  Rosanna-Tal : 
to  the  N.,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Ro.'anna.  to  the  Q/n  hr.)  Lovrdes-KapeV 


to  Landeck.         ST.  ANTON.     Map,  p.  290  —  I J  I.  R.  46.    271 

(view).  Another  j.lea  aut  walk  o!  2-2^/^  hrs.  leads  tuwarda  the  W.,  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Rosanna:  we  crosa  the  DrahUchmidl- Bviicke  ()pp(  aite  the 
Post  Hotel,  aacend  to  the  left  over  debris  and  crtss  the  Stockei'f>ach,  turn 
lo  the  right  at  a  hut  (duide-buard)  and  ascend  to  the  woix',  passing  (i/jhr.) 
a  pretty  "waterfall.  We  then  reach  the  Erzherzo?-Eugen-Weg,  which 
a  ceods  in  eai^y  curves  (henches),  crosaes  the  (^\  hr  )  .-trenm,  and  leada 
through  woo'i,  with  a  succession  of  fine  views  of  tlse  motin'ains  to  the  N. 
of  the  Rosanna  valley,  and  then  rele>cends,  joining  the  path  to  the  Darm- 
stadter  Hiitte  :ind  crossing  tlie  Mooatal-Briicke,  to  St.  Anton. 

The  Mooatal  repays  a  visit  (to  the  Darnistadter  Hiitte,  4  hrs.  ^  guide, 
not  indispensable.  8  A'.).  The  route  cros-es  the  Rosanna  opposite  the  K. 
end  of  the  txxnnel,  and  ascends  to  the  ri^ht,  mostly  throusih  wood.  We  then 
enter  the  Moostal,  and  after  at)out  l'/^  hr.  cross  to  the  left  bank  by  the 
'lenaz-Metz-Weg%  again  en  ssiui;  an'l  recro.«sin^  bevonfl  the  (^/i  lir.)  Vordere 
Thaja  (chalet)  of  the  Boss/all  Alp  (5^^oO'),  and  before  the  (3/4  hr  )  iHntert- 
Thaja  {Oeissltv-Hiitte;  (UeV).  —  The  (I'/*  hr.)  grandly  sit\iati<l  Darmst&dter 
Hiitte  (7810';  'Inn  in  summer,  I'J  beds  at  4,  I'2  mattresses  at  3  A".),  on  the 
left  bank,  is  the  starting  point  for  several  ascfnts :  the  Saumspitze  (99n5'; 
magnificent  view),  via  the  Schneid-Jochl  (see  below)  in  2'/.'-3  hrs  (guide 
from  St.  Anton  12  A'.);  the  Seekopf  (\0,(W-,  3  hrs. ;  guide  18  A'.;  difficult) ; 
the  Faselfadtpitze  (9&35';  21/2  hrs.;  guide  ISA".;  trying),  and  the  '  Srheibler 
(9-05';  2  hra.;  guide  12  A.;  not  difhcnlt).  The  ascents  hence  of  the  Kurhm- 
spitze  (10,4L)0';  41/2  hrs.)  via  the  Kiichen  Glacier  and  the  E.  arete,  and  1  f  the 
Kuchelspitze  (I0,cli5';  472  hrs  )  via  the  Kiichel  Gla.ier,  the  Raute-Jochl,  and 
the  E.  arete,  are  shorter  and  not  more  difficult  than  ttie  ascent^  from 
Fasul  (see  below;  guide  26  K.  each).  —  A  fatiguing  pass  leads  from  the 
Darmstadter  Hiitte  over  the  Schneid-Jochl  (iiaJO*}.  between  the  Seekopf 
and  the  Saumsjitze,  to  (6  hrs.)  IschglSxx  the  Patznaun  (p.  291 ;  guide  18  A'.  ,• 
descent  from  the  pass  through  ih^Vergrdsskar).  A  better  route  ('Advokaten- 
Weg')  crosses  the  Seejochl  (Dopptltee-Scharte ;  9175'),  between  the  Seekopf 
and  the  Rautekopf,  in  5-6  hrs.  (-uide  17  K.)  and  descends  through  the  JJad- 
lein-Tul.  —  Over  the  Kuehen-Joch  (i;205'),  lietween  the  Kuchenspitze  and 
the  Srheibler,  to  the.  Kons!amer  fliitte  (see  below.  3^/4  hrs. ;  guide  II,  incl. 
the  Scheibler  13  A'.)  an  attractive  route.  Fn.ni  the  Hiitte  we  ascend  the 
red-marked  'Apotheker  W'e^',  passing  a  tarn  on  the  left,  to  the  N.  edge 
of  the  Kuchen  Glacier,  whichi  we  cross  (keeping  to  the  right)  to  the  (IV*  br.) 
Joch,  whence  the  'Sclieibler  (see  above)  may  be  ascended  in  1  hr.  without 
difficnlty;  we  descend  bv  a  red-marked  path  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Konstwnzer 
Hiitte.  —  The  Auestberglikopf  (9465';  5  hrs. ;  guide  lU  A'.),  ascended  from 
the  Darms  adter  Hiitte  in  3V2  bra.  or  Irom  St.  Anton  in  5  hrs.,  and  the 
Rendelspitze  CJ440';  4  hrs  ;  guide  10  K.) ,  ascended  from  St.  Anton  by  the 
Rendel  Alp,  are  interesting  points,  easilv  accessible. 

The  Fervall-Tal  (to  the  Konstanzer"  llutte  3  hrs.,  gtiide,  UK.,  not  in- 
dispensable) is  also  worth  visiting.  The  new  path  ascends  along  the  left 
bank  of  the  Rosanna,  innstly  through  wood,  and  cnsses  the  Rosanna  near 
the  (1  hr.)  Wagner/iaus  (4725'),  recrossing  it  beyond  the  mouth  of  the 
Maroi-Tal  (p.  272).  Farther  on  the  valley  forks:  to  the  right  is  the 
Schdn-FervallTal,  to  the  left  the  Fasul-Tal.  In  the  latter  lies  (2  hrs.)  the 
Konstanzer  Hiitte  (5800':  Inn,  11  beds  at  3  K.  and  12  mattresses  at  1  A".  60  h.), 
the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  t'aileriol  (I0,(S5';  5hr.s.;  dangerous 
from  falling  stones  in  the  'Kisrinne',  esp.  afternoon:  guide  20  K.),  Eiichel- 
spitze  (Hi,3l5':  4V2-5  hrs.;  guide  '20  K),  and  "Kuchenspitze  (10,4CO';  5  hr.s. ; 
tiuide  20  K.),  all  three  diflicult  and  lit  only  for  experts  with  perfectly  steady 
heads  ;  and  also  fur  the  ascents  of  the  'Scheibler  (9S05';  3V2-4  brs. ;  guide  12  K.) 
via  the  Kuchen-Joch  (easy;  see  above),  the  VoUandtpxUe  (9610';  472  hrs.; 
guide  14  K. ;  attractive  and  not  difficult  for  experts),  the  Schonpleiskopfe 
(9590^  and  9625';  guide  12  E.),  the  Kalienberg  (p.  2^0),  the  Pjlunspitze  (9565'; 
guide  18 .ff.;  difficult),  etc.  From  the  Konstanzer  Hiitte  across  the  Kwhen- 
Joch  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Darmittddter  Hiitte  (see  above),  not  difficult.  To  the 
Reutlinger  Hiitte  via  the  Gafluner  Winler-Jdchl  in  3V2  bra.,  see  p.  270.  — 
Another  marked  path  leads  from  the  Konstanzer  Hiitte  through  the  wild 
Fasul-Tal  and  over  the  (3-3'/-.'  brs.)  Schafbiichl-Joch  (8685')  to  (2V2  hrs.) 
Galtiir  in   the   Patznaun   (p.  2i90;   guide   20  K-U    from  the  pass  we  have  a 


272    ///.  R.  4fi.  —  Map.  p.  290.      PETTNEU.      From  Bregenz 

graad  view  ol  the  Fluchtliorn.  l)e.>-ci;nt  lo  <lie  (1  lir.)  Kathreiner-IIiille  on 
the.  ^fntten  Alp  (i«.  291)  and  to  (I'/z  hr.)  (iaitiir  or  (IV*  hr.)  Ischgl.  —  A 
more  laborious  but  equally  interesting;  path  (red  marks;  guide  20  7i'.) 
crosses  the  Schonpleis-joch  (9200'),  between  the  N.  and  S.  Schrinpleiskopt, 
and  descends  through  the  Madldn-Tal  t.  (B'/i-"?  brs.)  Jschgl  (p.  2'Jl). 

From  the  bifurcation  of  the  valley  (p.  271 )  the  path  on  the  left  hank 
of  the  Rosanna  pri)ceefis  tu  the  (1(J  min.)  Vordere  /iranniwcin-J/iUte  (5470) 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Pjtuntal.  which  a  marked  path  traverses  via  the 
(2V4  hrs.)  Gajluner  Winter-Jbchl  (7686';  ]>.  287)  to  the  (V*  hr.)  Reutltnger 
Hiitte  (p.  270).*—  In  the  Schon-Fervall-Tal  a  path  leads  on  the  right  bank  of 
the  Rosanna,  passing  a  (10  min.)  bridge  (where  the  route  to  the  Silbertaler 
Winter-Jochl  diverges  to  the  right;  7  hrs.  to  Schruns;  guide  20  JT. ;  see 
p.  287)  to  the  (20  min.)  Fraxch  Hiittf.  (.o975')  and  (40  min.)  the  Sc/wn-Fervall- 
Hiilte  (6'i65').  Thence  the  path  ascends  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Verbellner 
Winter-Jochl  on  the  ^cheidsee  (<460'),  grandly  situated:  to  the  K.E.  is  the 
Patteriol,  N.  the  Valschavielkopf,  W.  the  Strittkopf.  Descent  along  the 
Verbellner  Bach,  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Hochmaderer  and  Litzner  group, 
to  (2V2  brs.)  Patcnen  (p.  2S8;  guide  from  St.  Anton  20  K.). 

Route  from  St.  Anton  to  Sti/ben  by  the  Arlherg  Pass,  see  p.  270.  — 
From  the  (IV2  br.)  hospice  of  SI.  Christoph  the  Peischelkopf  (7920')  i.s 
easily  ascended  in  2  hrs.  (guide,  not  indispensable,  8  K.).  It  affords  an 
admirable  survey  of  the  Fervall  mountains,  the  Scesaplana,  the  Stanzer- 
Tal  with  the  Valluga,  the  Parseierspitze,  the  Riffler,  etc.  —  The  Galzig 
(7170';  guide  unnecessary)  is  ascended  without  difliculty  from  St.  Anton 
by  a  marked  path  through  the  Steissbach-Tal  (rich  flora)  in  2Va  hrs., 
or  from  the  (l',2  br.)  Hospice  of  St.  Christoph  in  IV4  br.  past  the  small 
Maien-See.  —  Another  easy  ascent  is  that  of  the  Schindlerspitze  (8650), 
accomplished  from  St.  Christoph  in  2^/z-3  hrs.,  frum  the  Ulmer  Hiitte  (p.  270) 
in  11/2  br.,  or  from  St.  Anton  via.  the  Steiasbach-Tal  and  over  the  Knoppen- 
Joch  (ca.  8200")  in  4  hrs.  (guide  11  K.).  Fine  view.  —  Still  finer  is  the 
panorama  from  the ''Valluga  (9220*),  reached  from  St.  Anion  in  5  hrs.  The 
route,  which  jiresents  no  difficulty  to  adepts,  leads  through  the  Steissbach- 
Tal  and  ;i cross  tlie  <So///7id/cr  Olacier  and  necessitates  some  climbing  towards 
the  top  (guide  10  K.).  The  ascent  from  the  Ulmer  Hiitte  (2  hrs.)  is  preferable. 
—  The  Kaltenberg  (9515';  6  hrs  ,  guide  18  JT.),  a  toilsome  ascent,  from 
St.  Anton  through  the  Maroi-Tal  (p.  271),  affords  another  magnificent  view; 
descent  to  the  Peutlinger  Hiitte  (see  p.  270). 

OvKit  THK  Almejuk-Joch  INTO  THE  Leohtal  (6V2  brs.  to  Steeg ;  guide, 
not  indispensable  for  experts,  12,incl.  the  Gsteinskogel  14  .ff.).  From  St.  Anton 
a  marked  path  ascends  via  Sasserein  or  St.  Jakob  through  wood  and 
across  grassy  slopes  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Almejur-Joch  (73(X)';  shelter-but),  on  the 
W.  side  of  the  Gsteinskogel  (9050'),  which  may  be  easily  ascended  from 
the  pass  in  i^ji  br.  (fine  view).  We  descend  through  the  Almejur-Tal  to 
(.21/2  brs.)  Kaisers  and  (1  hr.)  Steeg  (p.  281). 

Beyond  St.  Anton  the  railway  gradually  descends  through  the 
Stanzer  Tal  and  crosses  the  Rosanna  twice.  71 V2  M.  St.  Jakob;  the 
hamlet  of  that  name  (4250' ;Klimmer)  lies  above,  to  the  left.  In  front 
we  have  a  fine  view  of  the  Eisenspitze;  to  the  right  is  the  Riffler. 
with  its  precipitous  glacier.  —  74  M.  Pettneu  (3925');  the  village 
(3995' ;  Adler;  Hirsch,  both  fair),  with  786  inhab.,  lies  to  the  left, 
at  the  foot  of  the  (Jsteinskogel  (see  above). 

ExcDESioNs  (guides,  Jleinr.  Matt,  L.  and  /.  A.  Zangerl,  Rudolph  Seeberger, 
Jakob  Grdbner,  Karl  if  tiller).  A  path  leads  across  the  Kaiser-Joch  (7560') 
to  Steeg  in  the  Lechtal  (6  hrs.;  route  marked,  but  guide  advisable,  10  .£". 
to  Kaisers;  comp.  p.  282).  On  the  top  of  the  pass  is  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Kaiser- 
joch-Haus  (plain).  The  descent  to  (2  bra.)  Kaisers  is  toilsome  and  uninteresting. 

To  Kappl  over  the  Blanka-Joch,  arduous  (7-8  hrs.;  guide  14,  incl. 
Riftler  i%  K.).  We  ascend  the  Malfon-Tal  bv  a  red-marked  path,  bearing 
to  the  left  after  2  hrs.,  to  the  (IV2  It.)  Edmund  Graf-imte  (79()0';  inn  in 
summer),  and  thence  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Kappler  or  Blanka-Joch  (8810').  between 


to  Lfinderk.  PIANS.     Map,pr290.  —  III.  Ii.46.    213 

the  Riffler  and  the  Weltskogel  (9335')  We  descend  over  debris  past  the 
little  Blanka  Lake*  (7910')  to  the  Durrich  Alp  f623o'),  and  thence  to  the 
right,  mostly  through  wood,  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Kappl  (p.  293).  —  From  the 
Edmund-Graf-Hiitte  (see  above)  the  '"Hohe  Kiffler  (10,865')  may  be  ascended 
in  2V2-ii  brs.  with  guide  (not  diflicxilt  for  expert?),  via  the  saddle  between 
the  RiflFler  and  the  Blankahorn.  The  direct  descent  to  Kappl  in  the  Patznaun 
should  be  attempted  by  experts  only  (p.  293). 

The  railway  now  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Rosanna. 
76  M.  Schnann  (3870').  The  village  (Lowe)  is  situated  on  the  left 
bank,  at  the  mouth  of  the  <Sc/manncr  Klamm,  a  gully  of  the  Schnanuer 
Bach.  (Over  tlie  Alperschon-Joch  to  Bach  in  the  Lechtal,  see  p.281. ) 
We  cross  the  Kosanna  twice  more.  —  771/2  M.  Flirsch  (3680';  Rail- 
way  Inn)\  the  village  (3795':  *Post  c^-  Lowe,  pens.  4-f)  K. ;  Krone, 
unpretending),  7'2  ^^-  to  t*>e  N..  with  540  inhab.,  is  pleasantly 
situated  at  the  base  of  the  Eiseiispitze. 

ExccBSioNS  (guide,  Leander  Draxl).  Over  the  Flarsch-Joch  to  Bach  in 
the  Lechtal  (8  hrs.  •,  guide  16  K.).  see  p.  281.  Xear  the  pass,  about  3  hrs. 
from  Flirsch,  is  the  finely  situated  Ansbacher  Hiitte  (THlO";  Inn  in  sum- 
mer, 11  beds  and  13  mattresses-,  reached  by  a  marked  path  through  the 
Schnanner  Klamm  also),  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Sam- 
spitze  (8610'),  Rtierkop/l  (8325'),  and  Stitrkopf  (S50o'),  each  in  1  hr.,  easv;  the 
Feuevspitze  (98«5';  p.  281  ;  marked  lath  in  3  hrs.),  liotspitze  (9310';  l^ji  hrs.). 
Rote  Finite  (9295';  3  hrs.).  Orieselapitze  (9285';  3  hrs.),  Stierlochkopf  (9160': 
2V'2  hrs.),  Schwarzkopf  (8810'-,  2V2  hrs.),  Oriesmuttekopf  (9270';  21/2  hra.), 
and  Eisentpitze  (9410';  3Vz  hrs.),  these  eight  moderately  difticult;  and  the 
Vordevseespitzf  (9475';  3  hrs.),  Wetterspitze  (9510';  4  hrs.),  and  Freispitze  (9470'; 
4  hrs.),  tbree  difficult  peaks,  but  interesting  f^r  go.>d  climbers.  —  Marked 
paths  via  the  Lungzug  -  Scltarte  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Simms-HUtte  (p.  281)  and 
via  the   Winter -Jorhl  to  the  Memminger  Hiitte  (6  hrs.;  p.  281). 

The  Augsburger  Hohenweg  to  the  (8  hrs.)  Augsburger  Hiitte,  see  p.  318. 

The  valley  contracts;  the  rapid  and  brawling  Ko.sanna  forms 
several  waterfalls.  —  81 7*2  ^I-  Strengen  (3355'),  140'  above  the 
village  ('Post ;  Traube),  whi(;h  lies  to  the  left.  Beyond  two  more 
tunnels  an  imposing  *Bridge^  280  yds.  long  and  280'  high  (central 
span  395'),  crosses  the  Trisanna,  which  issues  from  the  Patznaun- 
TaL  (p.  294)  and  unites  with  the  Rosanna  to  form  the  Sanna.  — 
841/2  M.  Wiesberg  (3150'),  with  the  old  castle  of  the  same  name. 

To  the  Patznaun- Tal,  see  p.  294.  —  A  highly  attractive  walk  of  1  hr. 
leads  from  the  station  of  Wiesberg  to  the  (8  min.)  Zollhav^  (Trisannabriicke 
Inn),  in  the  Patznaun-Tal,  and  up  the  valley  to  (1/4  hr.)  a  bridge  crossing 
the  Trisanna  in  the  Gfdll  -  HchlvcTU ;  thence  we  return  to  ('/4  hr.)  the  Tri- 
fanna  Viaduct  (which  should  be  viewed  from  below)  and  ascend  to  (V4  hr.) 
Wiesberg.  The  shadeless  road  to  (:i3I.)  the  station  of  Plans  is  not  re- 
commended, —  An  attractive  route  leads  from  Wiesberg  to  (I3/4  hr.)  Landeck 
via  the  prettily  situated  mountain-hamlet  of  Toftadti/ (a725';  Touristen  Inn, 
good;  to  the  Ascher  Hiitte,  see  p.  293). 

The  line  is  now  conducted  along  the  Majenwand,  high  above 
the  Sanna ,  by  a  series  of  viaducts  and  cuttings ;  it  then  crosses 
the  Flathbach  and  reaches  the  station  of  — 

86V2  M.  Plans  (2995').  Below,  to  the  left,  on  the  other 
side  of  the  river,  lies  the  village  of  Plana  (2795';  *Alte  Post, 
50  beds  at  1.20-2  K. ;  Neue  Post,  very  fair) ;  above  it,  on  the  ver- 
dant Mittelgebirge ,  is  Grins,  at  the  base  of  the  huge  Parseief 
Spitze  (p.  318). 

Bakdkkf.r's    Ka-atern  Alps.     12th  Edit.  18 


274    III.  Route  47.  HITTISAU. 

The  line  now  descends  the  right  bank  of  the  Sanna  (below,  to 
the  left,  is  Bruygen,  p.  317)  to  (SQi/o  M.)  Land eck- Per fuchs  (Arl- 
bergerhof),  i/o  M.  to  the  N.W.  of  Landeck  (p.  317),  and  then  crosses 
the  rapid  Inn  by  a  bridge  with  nine  arches  (170  yds.  long  and  60' 
high).  To  the  right  we  obtain  a  picturesque  view  of  Landeck 
with  its  castle,  dominated  by  the  Venetberg;  high  up  on  the  left 
rise  the  red  church-tower  of  Stanz  and  the  ruin  of  Schroffenstein, 
at  the  base  of  the  Brandjochl;  still  farther  to  the  left  are  the  Ochsen- 
berg  and  the  Parseier-Spitze;  and  behind  us  the  beautiful  pyramid 
of  the  Riffler  (p.  273). 

917-2  M-  Landeck  ('2650'),  situated  1  M.  from  the  town  (p.  317). 

47.  From  Bregenz  to  the  Schrocken. 
The  Bregenzer  Wald. 

From  Hregeuz  to  Bezau,  213/4  M.,  Railway  in  2  hrs.  (fares,  2nd  class 
2K.  60,  3rd  cl.  1  K.  lOh.;  return-tickets,  available  for  three  days,  3  K.  ^0 
and  2  A'.  iOh.).  —  Diligence  from  Bezau  to  Schoppernau  (12V.J  M.)  twice 
ilaily  in  3  hrs.  (2  A'.  30  h.)  ;  coaches  also  traverse  this  route.  —  The  Bregenzer 
Wald,  as  the  N.  part  of  the  Vorarlberg  is  called,  is  a  diversified  mountain- 
region  watered  by  the  Bregenzer  Ach,  and  bounded  by  the  Rhine,  the  111, 
the  Lech,  and  the  Tiler.  It  is  now  largely  visited  by  summer  guests.  The 
inhabitants  .^till  retain  many  of  the  ancient  costumes  and  customs. 

Bregenz  {\300' ) ,  see  p.  200.  The  narrow-gauge  'Bregenzer- 
wald-Bahn'  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Arlberg  line  beyond  the 
(11/4  M.)  Bregenz  Local  Station  and  near  (2  M.)  Rieden  (p.  261) 
passes  through  a  tunnel  under  the  old  Roman  road.  Then,  at  the 
base  of  the  pref^ipitous  Oebhardsberg(-p.  261),  it  enters  the  wooded 
valley  of  the  Bregenzer  Ach,  in  which  it  remains  as  far  as  Egg.  3  M. 
Kennelbach  (1385';  Krone),  with  manufactories.  Beyond  (5^2  M.) 
Lanqen-Buch  the  line  crosses  the  Rotach,  and  beyond  (8  M.)  Doren 
(1500')  the  Weissach.  —  11  M.  Langenegg  -  Krumbach  (1595'); 
12  M.  Ober- Langenegg  (Hirsch,  1/4  hr.  from  the  station). 

A  carriage-road  leads  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  village  of  Langenegg  i'^Qlo'-^  Adler, 
Drei  Konige),  whence  an  excursion  (3/4  hr.)  may  be  made  to  the  Sehweiz- 
berg  (2b20';  Inn,  12  beds  at  3-6  /T.),  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Bre- 
genzer Wald  and  the  Lake  of  Constance  (this  point  may  be  reached  in  1  hr. 
by  a  red  and  white  marked  path  from  Ober-Langenegg  station  also  in  I  hr.). 

13  M.  Lingenau-Hiltisau  (1655'). 

A  carriage-road  (diligence  to  Krumbach,  T'/a  M.,  twice  daily  in  2  hrs.) 
ascends  hence  to  the  E.  to  (2V2  M.)  Lingenau  (2255';  Post,  pens.  5-6  A'.  ,• 
Lowe;  Sonne;  Kreuz;  Adler),  a  village  at  the  foot  of  the  Rotenberg,  and  to 
(6  M.)  Hittisau  (2715' ;  *  Krone;  Dornev,  24  beds  at  1-2,  B.  1  K. ;  Pott;  Adler; 
LOioe),  a  large  village  (1600  inhab.),  beautifully  situated  on  the  hill  between 
the  Bolgen- Ach  and  Sabers-  Ach.  Excursions:  to  the  S.E.  to  the  fallen 
rocks  on  the  Rappenfluh  f20min.);  to  the  Hitlisberg  (4365';  2hr8.);  to  the 
N.K.  to  the  Hochhadrich  (5140';  2V2  hrs.),  with  fine  view;  through  the  Leckner- 
Tal  to  (IVa  hr.)  the  small  Leckner-See  (4185';  tavern  close  by.  trout),  and 
via  Scheidwang  (quarters)  to  the  top  of  the  (3  hrs.)  Hochgrat  (6015';  p.  22), 
with  shelter-hut  and  extensive  view.  —  To  Obevstdorf  via  Sibvatsgfdll  and 
Rohrmoos,  see  p.  22.  —  A  road  leads  from  Hittisau  via  Krumbach,  Springen 
(custom-house),  Ach,  and  Weissach  to  (11  M.)  Oberstaufen  (p.  22);  a  pleasanter 
route  for  pedestrians   as    far   as  Springen   is    that  via   the  prettily  situated 


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village  of  /?iVr>f»i^cr<7  (Adler ;  Krone)  and  alung  the  slnpe  of  the  Kojen.  — 
From  Lingenau  to  Fgg  a  carriage -roa<l  (3  M.)  descends  in  windings  to 
the  Snbcrs-Ach  and  re:i5cends  via  Orossdorf  (Drei  Konige).  A  snorter  lint 
steeper  route  lor  pedestrians  diverges  to  the  lott  :it  the  cross  in  I.inirenau 
and  crosses  the  gorge  of  the  Snbcrs-Ach  by  a  tiny  suspension-bridge  (*/4  hr. 
to  Egg). 

The  line  now  crosses  the  Suben-Ach.  and  ascends  high  above 
the  Bregenzer  Ach.  The  valley  expands  before  (147'>  M.")  Egg 
(1970';  Rnil.  Restaurant,  13  beds;  "Post.  15  beds  at  1-1.60  K.; 
*Ldwe,  32  beds  at  l-l.'20/r.  ;  *Ochse,  '20  beds  at  1-1.40,  pens. 
5-6  K.;  Taube\  a  prettily  situated  village  (2100  inhab.)  with  a 
handsome  church,  frequented  as  a  summer -resort.  Well-shaded 
promenades  in  the  vicinity;  swimming-baths.  The  school  con- 
tains a  historical  collection  of  local  interest.  Charming  view  froin 
the  Franz-Josefs-HDI.e  {  10  niin.). 

E.XCCR3IOVS  (suide,  Jaioh  Greuss).  The  Niedere  (5625'),  ascended  by 
a  marked  path  via  I'nleibach,  Biif/el,  and  Alp  Gemch  in  3  hrs.,  is  a  good 
point  of  view.  A  more  extensive  panorama  is  commanded  by  the  *"Winter- 
staude  (filtKy;  -l  hr-*.,  ea^y):  road  t.  (3  M.)  Ittensberg,  then  club-path  (red 
and  white  marks)  acro-s  mountain  past\ires  (good  skiing  in  winter)  and 
via  Ober-Sehetleregg.  ascending'  gradually  in  7i^/.;i^s,  to  the  (3  hr<.)  summit. 
A  more  laborious  route  leans  via  the  Trie'tenspi.'Te  (oTSC*")  and  the  Haseu- 
sfrict,  an  arete  now  rendered  easier  by  wire-rope'?. 

From  Ep:g  to  Dornbirn  via  AV'eyschwende^  see  p.  262.  —  To  the  S.W. 
a  road,  crossing  the  Ach  by  the  t'luh-Briicke,  leads  vifi  Wieden  and  Stangenach 
to  (33/<  M.)  SrhwarTenberg  (.'eft  below).  —  To  Lingenau^  see  above. 

The  railway  asctnds  in  a  wide  curve,  crosses  the  Priihlhach  to 
(  15  M.)  Unterboch,  and  traverses  a  venlant  upland  plateau.  17  M. 
Andelsbuch  (2015';  *H6t.  Konig ,  at  the  station,  pens.  4.50A'. : 
Krone;  Brauerei  Oeser ;  Sonne;  Lowe;  Fens.  Mdtzler,  12  beds, 
pens.  3.20-5  A".),  a  straggling  village  with  1400  inhabitants.  About 
•'/4  M.  to  the  jS'.K;.  of  the  station  is  the  Bad-Holel  Andelsbuch,  with 
a  chalybeate  sprini^  and  hydropathic  (50  beds,  pons.  4-5  A".).  — 
20  M.  Bezeg<j. 

A  plea-sant  path  leads  hence  to  the  S.  across  the  Bezegg^  (2790')  to  Ke/.au 
in  li/i  hr.  On  the  top  (halfway)  a  Gothic  colamn  has  been  erected  as  a 
memorial  of  the  wooden  house  in  which  the  'popularly  elected  Landam- 
mann  and  Council  of  the  Innere  Bregenzer  Wald'  managed  the  affairs  of 
the  community  for  several  centuries,  and  which  stood  here  till  1807.  —  A 
few  min.  to  the  S.  is  a  fine  point  of  view. 

18  M.  Ber^buch;  IS'/o  M.  Schwarzenbery  (2^)';  Rail.  Restau- 
rant, with  rooms). 

fTo  the  N.  a  carriage-road  (omnibus  twice  daily  in  35  min., 
AOh.)  descends  to  the  A<-h  and  again  ascends  past  the  hamlet  of 
Loch  to  (2V2M.J  Schwarzenberg  (2285';  *Uirsch,  30  beds  at  1-1.60, 
pens.  5-6  A.;  Lamm,  pens.  4.50-5  K.;  Krone;  Adler,  20  beds  at 
1-1.60,  pens.  5-5.50  A.,  well  spoken  ofj,  a  charmingly  situated 
village  with  1233  inhab.  and  chalybeate  springs,  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort.  The  church  contains  an  altar-piece  by  An- 
gelica Kanffmann  (b.  at  Coire  1741  ,  d.  at  Rome  lb07),  whose 
parents  lived  here,  as  a  memorial  tablet  below  a  marble  bust  of 
tlie  artist  in  the  left  aisle  of  the  church  reeords.     Charming  views 

18* 


276    III.  R.47.~-Map,p.^74.     BEZAU.  Bregenzer 

from  the  Angeliknh ohe  (iO  min.)  and  from  the  Frohe  Aussiclit  Inn, 
11/2  M.  to  the  N. 

Excursions  (guide,  Mich.  Berchtold).  Via  the  Lorena  to  Alberschwende, 
see  p.  262.  —  Vi"a  the  (2  brs.)  Bodele  to  (IV2  hr.)  Dovnbirn  or  (IV2  hr.) 
Schwarzac/t,  see  p.  262.  —  The  *Hochaelpele  (4815'),  easily  ascended  in  1  lir. 
from  the  Bodele,  by  a  marked  path  to  the  S.,  aftbrds  a  fine  view  of  the 
Bregenzer  Wald,  the  valley  of  the  Rhine,  the  Lake  of  Constance,  and  the 
mountains  of  Appenzell  (view-indicator;  refuge-hut  5  min.  below  the  top. 
to  the  S.E.).  —  The  direct  route  (21/4  hrs.j  red  and  white  marks)  from 
Schwarzenl)org  to  the  Hochaelpele  ascends  to  the  left  by  the  'Hirsch''; 
where  the  road  divides  we  may  take  either  the  bridle-path  to  the  right, 
or  the  shorter  footpath  to  the  left;  beyond  the  '  last  four  chalets  we  take 
(V2  hr.)  the  path  to  the  left,  which  leads  in  20  min.  to  two  huts  just 
below  the  wood ;  at  the  first  of  these  our  path  turns  to  the  right,  towards 
the  corner  of  the  wood,  and  then  traverses  the  wood;  1/4  hr.  Hiitlen  Alp; 
V4  hr.  Hochaelpele  (rfrats.).  Our  route  here  enters  the  wood  to  the  right, 
and  ascends  the  slope  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  summit.! 

To  the  right  tower  wooded  rocky  walls.  The  line  crosses  the 
Ach ,  recrosses  it  beyond  (20 '/o  M.)  Rente,  and  reaches  its  ter- 
minus at  — 

213/4  M.  Bezan  (2135';  Rail.  Restaurant,  16  beds  Ifrom  1  A'.; 
Post,  24  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens.  5.50  K.,  good;  Gemse,  well  spoken 
of;  *Bdr,  1/2  M-  above  the  village,  20  beds,  pens.  5.50-0  IC;  Fngel ; 
Hirsch;  Krone\  the  chief  place  of  the  Innere  Wald,  in  a  wide 
valley,  with  1100  inhab.  and  a  capuchin  convent.  A  private  house 
(Hr.  Jodok  Kaufmann)  contains  nine  pictures  by  Angelica  Kauff- 
mann  (p.  275),  which  are  shown  to  visitors  (fee). 

FifoH  Bkzau  to  Bizau,  3M.,  diligence  twice  daily  in  40  min.  \'\ix  Ellen- 
hoyen  (see  belowl  and  throusih  the  smiling  Bizauer  Tal.  —  2  M.  Bad  Reute 
il9.'.0';  Bad  Hotel,  pens.  4-5  A'.;  Kngel),  with  chalybeate  springs  :ind  an  old 
ihurch  (12>4).  —  A  path,  affording  pretty  views,  hence  crosses  the  Hebvng 
{2i'ib')ti)  Hinfer-Beute.  and  to  the  Klnus-Briicke  over  the  Ach  (to  Mellanlhr.). 
—  From  (3  M.)  Bizau  (223.5';  Schwan  ;  Krone)  a  shorter  path  leads  to  (1 V2  hr.j 
Schiiepfau  (p.  277),  across  the  Schnepfegg  (2885').  At  the  top,  near  the 
W.  Wendelins-Kapelle  (inn),  we  enjoy  a  striking  view. 

From  Bbzau  to  Schoppbrnau  (121/2^. ;  diligence,  see  p.  274). 
The  road  crosses  the  Ach  near  EUenboyen  and  ascends  the  deep  and 
narrow  valley  via  Klaus  to  — 

33/4  M.  Mellau  (2265';  *Bdr,  with  chalybeate  baths,  38  beds  at 
1.20-1.40,  pens.  5.50-5.80 /T.;  *Kreuz;  Adler,  pens.  5-6^., 
Sonne,  pens.  A-b  K.,  Enyel,  all  three  plain  but  good),  a  village 
with  616  inhab.,  situated  in  a  finely-wooded  valley,  and  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort.  To  the  S.E.  rises  the  precipitous  Canisfluh, 
to  the  S.  the  Mittagspitze;  on  the  W.,  between  the  Hohe  Kojen  and 
the  Guntenhang,  opens  the  narrow  Mellenbach-Tal,  with  the  Hohe 
Freschen  in  the  background. 

Excursions  (guides,  Matthias  and  Joh.  Peter  Wiistner).  Ascent  of  the 
Morzelspitze  (6010'),  through  the  Mellenbach-Tal,  4  hrs.  (guide  8X.);view 
limited  towards  the  8.  —  The  Hohe  Freschen  (6580'),  through  the  Mellenbach- 
Tal  via  the  Lindach  Alp  (3765';  rfmts.)  in  6  hrs.  (marked  path  but  guide 
desirable,  with  guide  'JJT.),  is  laborious.  Descent  to  Rankweil  or  Dorn- 
birn,  see  pp.  264,  262.  —  The  Canisfluh  (6715'),  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide  (S  K.), 
viS  the  Ho/stdtten  Alp  and  Wurzach  Alp,  is  fatiguing  (see  p.  277).  —  The 
Mitlagtpiize  (eSSO*;  6  hrs.:  fatiguing ;  see  p.  277),  the  Simser  Joch  (6675';  4  hrs.), 
and  the  Ountenhang   (5T35';  3  hrs.)  also   may  he  ascended  from  this  point 


Wald.  SCHROCKEN.    Maps,pp.274,'24.-in.  R.47.   277 

The  road  crosses  the  Ach  and  skirts  its  right  bank  via  Hirschau 
to  (71/2  M.)  Schnepfau  (2470';  Krone;  Adler).  It  then  proceeds, 
between  the  Canisfluh  on  the  right  and  the  Mivtagsflnh  on  the  left, 
to  (10  M.)  An  ('2610';  *Krr>ve.  50beds  at  1-2,  B.  1,  D.  2.50-3. 
pens.  5.50-6.50  A'.,-  *Rdssle,  24  beds  at  1.20-1.60  K.,  Taube,  well 
spoken  of,  both  beyond  the  bridge),  pleasantly  situated  in  a  broader 
part  of  the  valley,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Argenhach. 

Ascents.  The  ascent  of  tlie  Canisfluh  (6715';  see  p.  276)  may  he  made 
from  An  by  a  path  (marks  delicient)  via  Argeiistein  and  the  Vorsass-Hutten 
(rfmts.  at  the  Oherle  .\lp,  P  4  hr.)  in  4J/2  hrs.  (guide  advisable;  sholter-hut 
V2  hr.  below  the  top.  64'  O").  —  A  plea.^ant  route  leads  to  the  Grossk  Walsek- 
Tal,  throu'ih  the  Daniiilser-Tal.  Following;  the  r.iad  on  ihe  ri;iht  bank 
of  the  Argf:nba<h  as  far  as  the  Ilinterbodmen  Alp,  we  there  turn  to  the 
left  (cart-track)  to  the  Faschina-Joch  (4870').  and  descend  to  Fontanella  and 
(6  hrs.)  Sonntaij  (p.  267).  —  To  Kankwkil  (10  hrs.)  we  may  proceed  either 
via  Hintcrbodmen  (see  above)  in  S*/?  hrs.,  or  by  a  new  road  ascending 
the  lett  bank  of  the  Artrenbach  to  (1^1  hrs.)  Damiils  (4095';  rustic  inn), 
at  the  foot  of  the  Mittagspitze  (6S80'),  which  may  be  ascended  in 
2V2-3  hrs.,  with  miido  (fatiguing  but  remunerative).  The  route  then  leads 
y\^  Ober-Damtils  (48'2<V)  and  tbe  (2V?  bra.)  Furka  (5805')  into  the  Laternaev 
Tal  and  to  (4V2  hr,-^.)  Jiankiceil  (p.  263).  —  A  pleasant  pas.<!  to  the  Klf.ink 
Walsef:-Tai.  loads  first  to  the  N.E.  through  wood  ami  across  the  Satteleck 
(4675^)  between  the  Mitta-.'-fluh  and  the  Di'lanisberp  to  (3  hrs.)  Scf>dneboch 
(32i:0';  *I.owo,  led  1-3,  pens.  5  A". ;  Ko.<^sle),  and  thence  (with  guide)  via 
the  f.ernch  Alp  to  the  (5  hrs.)  trp  of  the  Hohe  //en  (7315';  p.  30)  and  down 
to  (3  hrs.)  Riezlern  (p.  33). 

I2V2  M.  Schoppernau  (2755' ;  ♦ATrone,  20  beds  at  1.40,  pens, 
from  5  K.;  Adler,  Hirsch,  both  good),  a  village  with  504  in- 
habitants. To  the  S.W.  rises  the  Zilterklapfen  (7895'J,  to  the  S. 
the  Kinzelspitze  (7925'),  and  to  the  S.E.  the  UenAcheller-Spitze 
(7020').    To  Mittelberg  via  the  Starzet-Joch,  see  p.  32. 

A  cart-road  ascends  gradually  from  this  point,  near  the  shooting- 
lodge  of  the  German  Crown  Prince,  to  the  ( 15^/2  M.)  sulphiir-baths 
of  Hopfreben  (3350';  Inn,  bed  1.20.  pens,  from  5  K.),  and 
thence  more  rapidly  to  (20  M. )  the  *Schr6cken  (4165';  *Peter's 
Inn,  35  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5.50-6.50  K.),  a  little  village  in  a  huge, 
funnel-shaped  basin,  surrounded  by  precipitous  mountains.  The 
parsonage  contains  a  good  group  in  carved  wood  representing  the 
Adoration  of  the  Shepherds,  by  Mosbruggcr. 

ExcDKSioNs  (guide.<;,  Julius  Schnell  and  Aloix  Strolz).  -  Widderstein 
(8320'),  4  hrs.,  marked  path,  not  difficult  (guide  b  K.,  not  indispensable  for 
experts).  Starting  from  (I'/o  hr.)  Ilochkrumhnch  (see  below),  we  follow  the 
path  to  the  Gentschel-Joch  (see  below)  for  3/4  hr.,  turn  to  (he  left  V*  hr- 
before  the  pass,  and  nscend  through  a  rocky  basin  on  the  S.  side  of  the 
mountain,  finally  over  debris,  to  the  arete  and  (2  hrs.)  the  summit.  Magni- 
ficent view.  —  Kinzelspitze  (7925'),  4V-2  hrs.,  with  guide,  over  the  Scfutdona- 
fia'tel  (p.  267:  Biberacher  Hiitte  in  coarse  of  construction),  not  difficult; 
Mohnenfluh  (8355'),  5  hrs.,  with  guide,  via  the  .B«.'2e«->5fec  (descent  to  Lech, 
see  p.  282j.  —  'Braunarlspitze  (8700'),  6  hrs.,  with  guide,  club-path  via 
the  Hoch-Oletscher  Alp,  very  interesting;  descent  via  the  Zuger  Aelpele  to 
Lech  (p.  282). 

To  Oberstoorf  over  the  Gentschel-Joch  (8V2  hrs.),  an  interesting 
route,  but  lathtr  fatiguing  (guide  not  indispensable).  A  marked  bridle- 
path ascends  through  wood  past  (8/4  hr.)  ^estlegg  (i^lO' ■,  Inn  znm  Widder- 
stein ,  bed  1  -  1.40  A'.,  peel),  tharmingly  situated  (fine  view  from  the 
Plietse.  overgrown  with  rhrd.idendrons,  1/4  hr.  in  the  E.),  to  (»/4  hr.)  Hoc}i- 


278   JIJ.R.48.-Maps,p.42     WElSSEiNBACH.  Upper 

krumbach,  or  Krunibac.h  oh  Holz  (5590';  Adler,  '^0  beds  at  i-1  A'.  60 h.;  guide, 
Theodul  Fritz),  a  scattered  group  of  houses  in  a  barren  valley.  Hence  we 
ascend  to  the  left  by  a  steep  zigzag  path,  tarn  to  the  right  near  the  wooden 
(TOSS,  and  reach  (1  hr.)  the  Gentschel-Joch  (0485'),  at  the  iS.E.  foot  of  the 
Widderstein  (p.  277).  Descent  to  the  Upper  Genlschel  Alp  (5500'),  then 
tlirnugh  the  picturesque  Gentschel-Tal  (to  tlic  right  the  prei-ipicos  of  the 
Liechelkopf  and  Zwolferkopf),  to  the  Loicer  Genisc/iel  Alp  (4185')-  The  path 
then  crosses  the  BreitacU  and  reaches  l2hrs.)  if itlelberg.  Thence  to(12M.) 
Oberstdorf,  comp.  p.  32.  —  From  Ilochkrumbaeh  to  Oberstdorf  via  the 
Haldenwangereck  or  the  Schvo/eti  Pass,  see  pp.  32,  31. 

From  the  Schkocken  to  tiii:  Aklbekg  (to  Stuben  5V4  hrs.  •,  guide  not 
indispensable).  A  somewhat  steep  bridle-path  (blue  marks,  deficient) 
ascends  the  right  side  of  the  deep  defile  of  the  Auenfeld-  Tohel,  at  first 
through  a  scanty  wood,  past  the  Kurbcr  Alp  (finger-post  nn  the  left  pointing 
to  the  picturesque  Eorber-See).  (in  quittiug  the  wood  ('/^  hr.)  we  obtain 
a  view  of  the  Juppenspitze  and  Mohnenfluh,  and.  farther  on,  of  the  lofty 
Braunarlspitze  with  its  glacier.  After  1/4  hr.  we  reach  the -(4e/7>cJe  (rfmts.), 
traverse  a  broad  l>asin  where  the  Bregenzer  Ach  lakes  its  rise,  and  ascend 
iiradually  to  the  Lotoer  and  (3/4  hr.)  Upper  Auenfeld  Alp  (5625).  | Travellers 
in  the  reverse  direction  keejt  to  the  right  as  far  as  the  first  chalet,  then 
to  the  left  to  the  Ach,  cross  in  5  min.  to  the  right  hank,  and  descend 
along  it.]  We  now  descend  past  several  cottages  into  the  (3/4  hr.)  Lechtal 
(our  path  joining  the  road  from  Wart/i.  p.  2S'2),  and  cross  the  Lech  to  CAihr.) 
Lech  (p.  2S2).  Hence  bv  the  'Flexen-Stra-^se'  via  Ziirs  to  C-V2  brs.)  Sttib?n, 
see  p.  283. 

From  the  Schrocken  to  Bludem  across  the  Schadona-Sallel  and  through 
the  Grosse  Walser-Tal.  see  p.  267. 

48.  From  Reutte  to  the  Arlberg  through  the  Lechtal. 

52  M.  DiLiGENCK  to  (31  M.)  Steey  daily  in  9  hrs.  (6  A'.).  Omnibus  from 
Reutte  to  Elbigenalp  daily  at  2  p.m.  in  6  hrs. ;  from  Eltiigenalp  at  6.20  a.m. 
on  the  following  morning  to  Lawjen  via  Lech  and  Ziirs  in  9V4  hrs.  — 
Carriage  with  one  horse  from  lieulte  to  Elbigenalp  22,  with  two  horses 
36  K.  (driver's  fee  extra).  —  The  lower  part  of  the  valley  is  monotonous 
(driving  preferable),  but  the  uppermost  part  (Tannberg)  is  picturesque 
and  well  worthy  of  a  visit  (more  conveniently  reached  from  Stuben,  see 
1>.  283).     Motor-cars  are  prohibited  on  the  Lechtal  road. 

Reutte  (2790'),  see  i).  42.  The  road  crosses  the  Lech  to  Aschau, 
and  runs  via  (21/2  M.)  Hofen  (2850';  Kronel  to  (5V2  ^^0  Weissen- 
bach (2910';  Lowe;  Lam?n),  a  village  witli  570  inhabitants.  Tlie 
road  from  the  Pass  GacJit  (p.  35)  here  descends  on  the  N. ;  to  the 
¥j.  is  the  Thaneller  (see  below). 

A  fine  road  leads  to  the  E.  via  Itieden  (inn)  and  through  the  Klauswald^ 
then  across  the  saddle  (.3385')  between  the  Schlossberg  and  Thaneller  to 
(IV2  br.)  the  Ehrenbevger  Klause  (p.  43).  —  Thkough  the  Roxlkch-Tal 
TO  Nassekkit  (8  hrs.),  a  fatiguing  route.  A  cart-track  (red  marks)  runs 
through  the  deep  wooded  gorge  of  the  Rotlech-Tal  to  (2  hrs.)  liinnen 
(4170';  Neuwirt).  [To  the  E.,  a  shady  path  ascends  hence  to  (1/2  hr.) 
Derwang  (i38iS'\  Kose,  Kreuz,  both  plaiu  but  good),  whence  the  -Thaneller 
(7()85')  may  be  ascended  in  3  hrs.  by  a  club -path  (fine  view;  panorama 
by  Roggenhofer,  1  A.  20  7j.  ;  guide  4  A'.) ;  comp.  p.  43.]  From  Rinnen  the 
route  leads  via  Brand  and  (1  hr.)  MiUeregg  (4385'),  and  traverses  the  ravine 
of  the  Rollechbach  to  (IV4  hr.)  the  Uintere  Tarrenton  Alp  (*975'),  at  the  N. 
base  of  the  imposing  Heiterwand  (851U') ;  hence  it  proceeds  to  the  E.  over 
the  Schweinsleiii-J och  (biW)  \nio  the  bleak  Teges-Tal,,a.x\A  follows  a  narrow 
path  (steady  heail  rtujuired)  along  the  stream  to  (3  hrs.)  Nassereit  (p.  45); 
or  wc  m;iy  .isccinl  lo  the  right  from  the  Schwcinslcin- Jocli  round  the 
jElpleskop/  O^^fy-i    very    interesting   ascent,   see   p.  316),  and,   passing   the 


Lechtal.  ELMKN.     Map^,pp.J2,274.~ 111.  K.48.    279 

miner.-'  hut  on  the  Dirttenivitt  and  the  pilgrimage-chapel  of  Sinneihrunn, 
reach   Tairenz  and  (4V2  hrs.)  -^»w'  (P-  316). 

O'/o  ^I-  t'orchach  ('2985').  Farther  on,  beyond  the  narrow  open- 
ing of  the  Schirarzvasser-Tol  (p.  34),  is  (12  M.)  Stanzach  (3085'; 
Post;  Krone),  a  village  with  203  inhabitants. 

To  the  E.  opens  the  Namlos-Tal,  with  the  hamlet  of  (2  hr.^)  Namlos 
(4145';  two  inns),  whence  the  *Namloser  Wetterspitze  f>^38it')  may  be 
a''cended  via  the  SommerhergJoch  (6725')  in  4  hrs.,  with  guide  (path  marked 
red)  The  descent  may  be  made  to  Bschlabs  or  to  the  Grubegg-J6  hi  (see 
below).  —  Easv  passes  lead  from  Nanil  is  to  the  E.  vii  Kelmen  (4460')  to 
(2  hTS.)  J5ra«d '(see  p.  278),  and  to  the  S.  via  the  Oi-ubegg -  Jochl  (6605') 
and  the  i>leinJochl  (7245')  to  the  Ilahntenn-Joch  (s  .e  below ;  to  Imst  6  hrs.). 

On  the  left  bank  of  the  Lech,  at  the  mouth  of  the  llornbacli-Tal 
(p.  311,  is  Vorder- Hornhach  ^  and  farther  on  Marlinau,  a  small 
village  at  the  foot  of  the  Glimmspitze  (8075').  —  151/2  M.  Elmen 
(3210';  Drei  Konige,  New  Post,  Krone,  all  unpretending),  with  a 
population  of  2'2l. 

Across  the  Hahntenn-Jocu  to  Imst,  an  expedition  of  7V2-8  hrs. 
(marked  path;  guide  from  Boden  6  JT ,  not  needed  by  proficients).  A 
bridle-path  leads  through  the  Bschlabs-Tal  (ojjening  20  min.  to  the  S.),  at 
firjt  through  line  woods,  via  /?«cl»/af).?  (4.S10' ;  .iccommodation  at  the  cur(?\s) 
to  (2V2  hrs.)  Boden  (4450';  rustic  inn;  jiuides,  Ed.  Lechleitner,  Isidor  Fried)), 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Angerle-Tal  ('o  the  Hauauer  Hiitte,  see  below).  It  then 
ascends  steeply  to  the  E.  via  P/afflar  to  the  (2l2  hrs.)  Hahntenn- Joch 
(6215'),  to  the  N.  of  the  Muttekopf  (p.  316;  ascent  from  Boden  through  the 
Fundeis  Tal  in  4V2  hrs.;  steady  head  required).  We  descend  via  the  Mal- 
donei'  Alp  and  through  the  wild  Salvesen  -  Tal.  chieflv  through  wood,  to 
(2V2  hrs.)  Jmsi  (p.  3  6). 

On  the  Parzinnbiihel,  2  hrs.  up  the  Angerle-Tal  (see  above;  club- 
path  from  Boden),  is  the  finely -?<itaated  Hanauer  Hiitte  (6300';  Inn- 
20  beds  and  12  mattresses),  the  starting-point  for  the  ascent  of  the  Orotse 
S:hlenkertpi(ze  (.t265';  4  hrs  :  guide  8  K.,  with  descent  to  Im.st  16  K. ;  la- 
bui  JU",  for  adapts  onlv),  the  Kie>n'.  SchlenkerspUze  (9110';  41/2  hrs.;  guide 
Si:.;  ditficuU),  th3  DremeUpitze  (9070';  4>/v  hr'^. ;  guide  8  A". ;  difficult),  the 
SchneekarletpiUe  (ca.  8700  ;  31/2  hrs.;  guide  6  A'. ;  not  difficult) ,  the  Part 
zinnspiUe  (8590';  S'/z  hrs. ;  guide  8A. ;  difficult),  ani  the  Kogelseespilze 
(3685';  club-path;  2''-.'  hrs.:  guide  4  A'.;  easy),  all  of  which  are  view-points 
of  the  first  rank;  also  for  the  more  distant  Bcrgicerktkopf  (S^lo'-.  guide 
10  A".),  ab  ive  the  .Steinsee,  and  the  Leitertpilze  (9030';  guide  10  A'. ;  comp. 
p.  281).  Passes  lead  from  this  hut  via  the  Kogelsee-Scharte  (I'hde-Bernays- 
Weg,  see  p.  280)  or  via  the  Gufelsee-Joch  (7840')  and  Grnmait  to  (5-6  hrs.) 
Hdselgehr  (sec  bel'>w)  in  the  I.echtal  —Via  the  daUteUe-Joch  (7960")  into  the 
upper  Fundeis-Tal,  then  to  the  top  of  the  (5  hrs.)  Muttekopf  (p.  316),  and 
down  to  (I'/i  hr.)  the  SiuUekopf-JJiitte  and  (2  hrs.)  Imst  (p.  316)  in  the  Inntal, 
a  pleasant  excursion  (guide  15  A'.).  —  Over  the  Lartenn-Joc/il  (7876')  into 
the  Oroi%kar  and  down  the  romantic  Larsenn  Tal  to  A/ils  or  via  Gunglgriin 
lo  (8  hrs.)  Imst,  very  intt-rcsting  and  not  dJtficult  for  experts.  —  Over  the 
Weft  or  the  Eait  Dremel-Schart"  (7973'  and  8105')  t  >  the  Steinsee  (7005')  and 
through  the  Star kenbarh- Tal  to  Schdmriei  or  (T'/shrs.)  Zam^  (p.  317;  guide 
8  A'.;  red-marked  path),  rather  t  ilsome  but  very  interesting.  —  The  Mem- 
m'nger  Hiitte  (p.  2S1)  is  reached  fiom  the  Hanauer  Hiitte  in  7-'^  hrs..  via  the 
Oufelsee-Jocfi,  the  MinUrhe-Joch,  the  Alblith  Joch,  and  the  Oberlahms- Jochl 
(red  marks,  guide  10  A.).  High  level  route  (red  marks)  from  Imst  via  the 
Muttekopf- Hutte  to  the  Hanauer,  Memm'nger,  and  Augtburger  Hiitte,  about 
19  hrs.  with  guide,  laborious  but  highly  interesting. 

Crossing  the  Lenh  at  Unterhbfen ,  we  next  reach  (197?  M.) 
Haselgehr  (3290';  Alpenrose;  Sonne,  20  beds  at  1-1.20  K.),  with 
410  inhab.,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Gramais-Tal 


2S0   J ILR.4ii.-Maj)3,pp.  42,  24,  27 4.    ELBIGENALP.     Upper 

Exc:uKsiONS  (guide,  Josef  Saurer).  The  Lichtspitze  (7736')  is  ascended 
in  4-5  hrs.,  mostly  through  wood  (marked  path,  not  difficult;  guide  10  JT.)  •, 
ma;ini(icent  view.  —  To  the  Kaufbeurer  Haus,  marked  path  over  the 
Luxnacher  Battel  and  the  Glieger-Scharte  (8155';  5  hrs.,  with  guide),  see 
p.  31.  —  In  the  Gramais-Tal  a  marked  path  leads  high  above  the  gorge 
of  the  Otterbach  to  (2  hr.s.)  Oramais  (4355';  accommodation  at  the  cure's; 
euide,  FrieiJrich  Singer).  Taence  we  may  proceed  to  the  S.  to  the  Brannt- 
wein-Boden,  and  up  a  steep  ascent  to  (2V2  ^rs.)  Vordergu/el  (6905'),  where 
the  path  forks:  the  E.  branch  leads  over  the  Oufelsee-Joch  to  the  Hanauer 
Hulte  (21/4  hrs.  ;  guide  6  iT.),  the  W.  branch  over  the  Mintsche-Joch  to  the 
Memminyer  fJiitte  (p.  281;  guide  10  K.),  and  the  S.  branch  to  (1  hr.)  the 
Gufelgras- Joch  (7840'),  whence  we  descend  through  the  Starkenbach  -  Tal 
to  Starkenbach  and  (3  bra.;  s'lidc  12  E.)  Schon7cies  fp.  816).  —  From 
Gramais  to  the  Memminger  Hutte,  5-6  hrs.  (guide  10  K.).  From  the 
Branntwein-Boden  (see  above)  a  marked  path  ascends  steeply  to  the 
right  over  the  Alblith-Jochl  (7490'),  and  runs  to  the  left  througfh  the  upper 
Rdt-'fnl.  skirting  the  Leiterspitze  (p.  279),  to  the  Oberlafims  Alp  and  over 
the  Oberlafims- Jdclil  (8220')  to  the  Memminger  Hutte  (p.  281).  —  From 
•  Tramai-s  to  the  Hanauer  Hiitte  (p.  279)  by  a  red-marked  club-path  ('Uhde- 
Bernays-Weg')  through  the  Kogelkar-Tal.  past  the  finely  situated  Kogelsee 
(4220'),  and  over  the  Eogelsee-Sc/iarte  (7975';  splendid  prospect),  4V2-5  hrs. 
(guide  9  K.),  interesting.  From  the  Branntwein-Boden  via  the  Gufelsee- 
Joch,  see  above. 

Beyond  Haselgehr  we  pass  the  entrance  of  the  Griesbach-TaL  and 
then  Koglen.  IV]^  M.  Elbigenalp  (3480';  ■*Posi,  25  beds  at  80  /».- 
1  AT.  40,  pens.  4.40-5  K.),  the  oldest  village  (520  inhab.)  in  the 
valley,  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Bemhards-Taly  with  swimming- 
baths.   Fine  view  from  the  Calvary  Hill. 

Excursions.  Through  the  Be-rnhards-Tal  (interesting  gorge)  and  over 
the  Ear- Joch  to  the  Eemptner  Hutte  (6-7  hrs.;  guide  7  JST.,  to  Oberstdorf  14  E.\ 
see  p.  'M.  —  The  Bernhardseck  (5910';  hence  over  the  Qtimpen-Satlel  to  the 
Kemptner  Iliittc,  6-7  hrs.,  guide  8  Z.),  a.scendcd  by  a  marked  path  in  2  hrs., 
and  the  Rothornspitze  (T845'),  4-472  hrs.  from  Elbigenalp  (guide  6.ff.,,with 
descent  to  the  Kemptaer  Hiitte  9.50^.),  command  fine  views.  —  About 
3  hrs.  to  the  N.  of  Elbigenalp,  in  the  Wol/ehver-Ear,  is  the  finely  situated 
Hermann- von -Barth- Hiitte  of  the  Munich  Alpine  Club  (6990';  provision- 
depot;  17  mattresses),  a  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Balschtespitze 
(8215';  l'/2  hr. ;  guide  IE.;  easy);  Ereuzkarspitze  (8510';  I3/4  hr.;  not  diffi- 
cult); N.  Ilfenspitre  (833.5';  2  hrs.;  guide  10  A". ;  not  difficult);  E.  Plalten- 
spitze  (8155';  I3/4  hr. ;  guide  SE.;  not  difficult);  Marchspitze  (8565';  3  hrs.; 
•4uide  12  7i..-  difficult);  Grosse  Erottenkopf  (Slib';  B'/a  hrs.;  guide  11,  to  the 
Kemptner  Hiitte  13^.;  not  difficult  and  very  interesting,  see  p.  29),  etc. 
Marked  jjatlis  lead  hence  over  the  March- Scharte  (7955')  and  the  Mdrzle  to 
the  (9V2  hrs.)  Prim  -  Luitpold  -  Ham  (guide  20  A".;  see  pp.28,  33);  over  the 
Erottenkopf- Scharte  and  the  Obermddele-Joch  to  the  (3^4  hrs.)  Eemptner  Hiitte 
(|).  30;  guide  9  JT.) ;  and  over  the  Schdnecker- Scharte  (7380')  to  the  Peters- 
herg  Alp  and  to  (4>/2  hrs.)  Hinter-Hornbach  (guide  11  A".),  in  \\x&  Hornhach- 
Tal^  or  ui>  the  Eiieensperger  Weg  (club-path;  fine  views)  to  the  (5'/ii  brs.) 
Eaufbeurer  Haus  (guide  13  A;,-  see  p.  31). 

Farther  on  are  the  hamlets  of  Vnter-Gibeln  (Hirsch)  and  Ober- 
Gibeln,  where  J.  A.  Koch,  the  painter  (1768-1839;  relief-portrait 
on  his  house),  was  born.  We  cross  the  Lech  once  more  to  reach 
(25  M.)  Bach-Lend  (3480';  Post,  plain),  a  village  with  280  inhab., 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Madau-Tal. 

Excursions  (guidea,  Apolloniut  Scheidle  of  Ober-Gibeln,  Anton  Friedle 
and  Ludwiff  Moll  of  Unter  -  Gibeln,  Joh.  Eapeller  of  Bach).  To  the 
Memminger  Hutte  (51/4  hrs.;  guide  8  A^.).  A  bridle-path  ascends  through 
the  Jfadan  Tal  high  above  the  left  bank  of  the  Alperschoner  Bach  to 
the   (2  hrs.)   Eckhofe   (4110';    hay -sheds),   opposite   the  deserted  hamlet  of 


Lechtal.  HOLZGAU.     Map.  p.274.-III.  R.48.  281 

Madau^  where  the  valley  divides  into  the  Rot-Tal  to  the  E.,  the  Par- 
seier-Tal  to  the  S.,  and"  the  Alperschoner  Tal  to  the  S.W.  We  follow 
the  Parseier-Tal  (marked  paih)  past  the  Seela  Alp  to  (3/*  hr.)  the  Ochsen 
Alp  (4755'),  whence  we  ascend  to  the  left  (steep  marked  path;  shady  in 
rlie  morning),  skirting  the  Seeko2el,  to  the  f2V2  hrs.)  Jttemminger  Hiitte 
(7370';  Inn,  IJ  beds  at  '2.50,  and  14  mattre.«S'?s  at  1.50  A'.),  situated  above 
the  Louer  Seebi-See  and  facing  the  Freispitz  group  (p.  273).  The  Seeiogel 
(7915':  '/-..  hr.),  ihe  Seekopfi  (8405';  1  hr.),  the  Vordere  Seekopf  miO';  2hrs. ; 
guide  3  a:.),  and  the  Oberiahnunpitze  (8?Jo';  l'/2  hr. :  y:uide  i  K.)  may  easily 
be  ascended  hence  (club  -  paths).  More  difficult  is  the  LeitevspiUe  (9CQ0'; 
5  hrs. ;  guide  10  iT. ;  comp.  p.  279).  Over  the  Oberlahms-Jochl  and  Alblith- 
Joch  to  Gramais  (^uide  7  K.)  and  to  the  Hanaver  I/ulle  (7  hrs.^  guide  12  K.), 
see  p.  279.  Nesv'path  to  the  (6  hrs.)  ArubacJier  IHUU,  see  p.  273.  —  Two 
passes  lead  hence  to  the  v;illey  of  the  Inn.  the  shorter,  indicated  by  red 
marks  (7  hra.;  guide  S  K),  to  the  E.  by  ihe  (I'/a  hr.»  Seescharte  (8735') 
to  the  (n/4  br.)  Oberlvch  Alp  (,5865')  in  the  Patrol-Tal  and  past  the  (1  br.) 
Unterloch  Alp  (5080")  to  (2i;;t  hrs.)  Zams  or  (3  hrs.)  Landerk  (p.  317).  More 
interesting  is  the  way  (-Spiehler-Weg'j  via  the  Augthurger  Hiitte  (to  the 
Augsburger  Hiitte  5  hrs,,  for  experts  only;  liuide  10 JT.).  From  the  Meni- 
minser  liiitfe  we  ascend  bv  a  rockv  club-path  (red  marks)  past  the  Untere, 
Mittlere,  and  Obere  Seebi-See  to  the  (I'A  hr.)  Wegtcharte  (8435').  to  the  E. 
of  the  Mitilere  Seekopf  (892o');  then  proceed  throu-^h  the  upper  Patrol-Tal 
to  the  ricky  arete  of  the  UUtelriicken  (8400'),  descend  (wire -rope)  to  the 
Patrol  Ol'icier  (falling  stones  to  be  looked  out  for),  and  ascend  again  by 
a  steep  zigzag  path  (wiic-rope)  to  tlie  (2'/-^  brs.)  Patrol  -  Scharte  (9350'), 
I'Ctween  the  Parseiei  -Spitze  (9'J70';  ascended  hence  in  1  hr.  ;  guide  12,  with 
descent  to  the  Aii'jsburt:er  Hiitte  iX  K.\  comp.  p.  818).  on  the  right,  and 
the  GaUchkopf  (M670'),  on  the  left.  We  now  follow  the  path  to  the  left 
leading  to  the  (V4  br.)  top  of  ihe  last  (*View,  see  p.  SI'')  and  then  descend 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Augsburger  finite  and  (81/2  hrs.)  Landeck  (p.  317).  —  Utber 
marked  paths  to  the  valley  of  the  Inn  lead  from  Bach  by  the  Rot-Tal 
and  the  Grossberg- Joch  (8190'),  descending  through  the  Patrol-Tal  to 
(9  hrs.)  Landerk  (p.  317);  aud  from  the  Alperschoner  Tal  across  the  Alper- 
schon-Joch  (Kuhjoch,  75i65')  and  through  the  Schnanner  Klamin  to  (^^  hrs.) 
Schnann  (p.  273),  or  over  the  Flarsch-Joch  (S115'),  with  the  Ansbacher  Hiitte 
(p.  27.3),  to  (8  hrs.:  guide  10  £".)  Flirsch  (p.  273). 

Abovf  (_26  M.)  Stockach  (3520';  Kreuz)  we  recross  the  Lech  to 
|2S  M.lHolzgau  (3575';  *Goldener  Hirsch,  28  beds  at  1-1.60  K.; 
Tiur;  Post;  Brau),  a  thriving  village  (500  inhab.),  picturesquely 
situated  and  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.    Baths. 

ExciTBSiONS  (guides,  Jos.  Frei,  L.  Weissenbach,  ani  Eonst.  Knitl  of  Holz- 
gau,  Bernh.  Klotz  of  Stockach).  About  '/a  l""-  to  the  N.,  in  tU^  Hohenbach- 
Sihlucht  (p.  31),  i^  a  fine  waterfall.  —  The  •Wetterspitze  (9510';  5-51/2  hrs.: 
not  difficult;  guide  12  iT.)  is  ascended  by  a  path  to  the  E.,  which  crosses 
the  Lech  to  ('/a  hr.)  S'llzWar.h  and  traverses  ih"-.  Suhl-Tal  to  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
Frederick  Simms-Hiitte  (6o6<-)';  provision  depot)  and  (2  hr.s.)  the  top  (mag- 
nii'cent  view).  —  From  the  Simms-Hutte  the  (mt  Festspitzen  {highesinW) 
may  be  ascended  in  5  hrs.  (the  nearest  in  3-4;  combined  excursion  to 
all  four  in  10  hrs.)  with  guide,  difficult,  only  for  adepts;  the  Feuerspitze 
('.tirCt')  by  a  club-path  in  '2  hrs.  (descent  to  the  Ansbacher  Hiitte,  p.  273). 
New  paths  from  the  Simms-Hiitte  to  the  Kaiser-Joch  (see  p.  282)  and  to 
Ihe  (5  hr.>».)  Ansbacher  Hutte  (p.  273).  —  From  Hol/gau  over  the  Mddele- 
Joc/i  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Kemptner  Hiitte,  see  p.  31  (guide  3  A'.).  The  Mddelegabel 
(p.  30)  and  the  Hohe  Licht  (p.  30)  may  be  ascended  from  Holzgau  in  5  hrs. 
each  (marked  paths ;  guide  11  K.),  and  the  Grosse  Kroltenkopf  (p.  29)  in 
4  hrs.  (;iuide  11  K.). 

The  road  next  passe.*;  HdgeraU  and  (31  M.)  Steeg  ('3645';  Post, 
20  beds  at  80-1  A'.  30 /i.,  plain  but  good;  Stem;  guides,  Fram 
Welch,  Joh.  Hamper),  a  village  with  535  inhabitants. 


2S2    III.  R.  48.  — Map,  p.  27 4.     LECH.  Vpoer 

To  the  S.  opens  the  Kaiser- Tal,  from  which,  at  the  finely  situated 
villaue  of  (I'/v  hr.)  Kaisirs  (4990';  lodpinir  at  Ihe  cure's;  guide,  Ph.  Lorenz), 
the  Almpjur-Tal  branches  off  to  the  right  (see  h'^low)  In  Ihc  Kaiser-Tal, 
1  hr.  above  Kaisers,  is  tbe  Kaiser  Alp  (55G0'),  whence  a  path  leads  to  the 
left  through  the  Kaiser-Tal  to  the  (4  hrs.  with  gn\de)'Si7nm.t- Ifutie  (soc 
p  2-1) ;  'while  Ihe  marked  path  to  the  right  crosses  the  stream  and  leads 
to  the  S.E.  over  the  Kaiser -Joch  (7560';  p.  272)  ti  (i  lirs. ;  guide  12  A'.), 
Petlneu  (p.  272).  A  preferat'le  route  (guide  to  the  pass  advisable,  to  St. 
Anton  13  .K")  f-om  Kaiser.^  lends  to  the  S.W.  through  the  Alniejur-Tal, 
via  the  (t3/4  br.)  Bode'i  Alp  (milk),  and  by  a  badly  marked  path  to  (272  hrs.) 
the  Almejnr-Joeh  (7301';  fine  view),  whence  a  good  pith  (marked)  des- 
cends to  (2  hrs.)  SI.  A/lion  (^ee  p.  272). 

'J'lie  road  cro.^ses  the  Kaiserbach  and  proceeds  on  tbe  right  bank 
of  the  Lech  via  Welznu  to  (S'il/'oM.)  FAlmhogtn  (3690';  Kretiz"). 

Marked  patbs  lead  to  the  S.W.  tbrough  the  Ki'dharh-Tnl  and  over  ttie 
Krahachpv  Jochl  (7525'),  with  the  new  SluHyarler  HiVte  (p.  28.3),  to  (5  hrs.) 
ZUrs  (p.  283);  and  Ihrou-h  the  Borkbach -  Tal  via  the  Wdster  Alp  (7145')  to 
(4V2  hrs.)  Lech  (see  below). 

The  road  crosses  to  the  left  bank  and  ascends  in  wide  curves 
high  above  the  profound  gor-re  of  the  Lech,  frequently  through 
wood,  to  the  village  of  f36Vo  M.)  Lechleiten  (5050';  nirsch,  plain), 
situated  among  green  meadows  at  the  foot  of  the  Eibcrkopf  (over 
the  Schrofen  Pass  to  Oberstdorf,  see  p.  32;  to  tlie  Rnpp5nsee- 
Hiilte,  see  p.  30).  We  now  descend,  oross  the  Krumlach,  and  again 
ascend  in  a  wide  curve  (short-cut  by  the  old  path  straight  on )  to 
(38M.)Wartli  (4905';  TirolerHof.  40 beds  at  1.40  A".,  well  spoken 
of;  one-horse  cirr.  to  Stuben  in  3-4  hrs.,  16  K.).  From  this  point 
(to  the  right,  to  Hochkrumbach.  p.  278,  1  hr.)  we  skirt  the  slope  of 
the  Warthorn,  to  the  left,  high  above  the  Lech,  flnally  crossing  to 
the  right  bank  to  — 

44'/^  M.  Lech  (4750';  *Krone,  50  beds  nt  1.80.-2,  pens.  5.50- 
{\K.;  Po?t,  25  beds  at  1-1.80,  pens.  5-6  K.,  well  spoken  of),  the 
chief  place  in  the  Tannbcrg,  or  highest  part  of  the  Lechtal,  pictur- 
esquely situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Omeshorn. 

KxcrnsroNS  (guides .  Theodor  Wolf  and  Engel'iert  Slrolz).  Omes'iorn 
(8^95'),  .^Vihrs.,  not  difficult.  —  Mohnenfluh  (8}55'j,  easy,  4  hr.^.  by  a  r.-d- 
iiiarked  path  via  tbe  Kerger  Alp,  finally  across  debris.  —  Over  tbe  Anenfehi 
Alp  to  tbe  Schrdcken  (2V2  brs.),  sec  p."  278. 

From  Lkch  bt  the  Foumauin-Seb  to  D.'M.aas,  BV2-7  lirs.,  interesting 
(marked  patb ;  guide  unnecessary).  We  follow  tbe  left  bank  of  the  Lech 
to  (3/4  hr.)  Zvg,  where  the  jiath  to  the  Spull-r  See  diverges  to  the  left 
(see  below),  and  to  tbe  (I  hr.)  Aelpele  (5170');  to  the  left  rises  tbe  Schaf- 
bevg  (see  below),  and  facing  us  are  tbe  Jofianneskopf  and  Hivschenspitz. 
After  '/2  hr.  tlie  path  crosses  the  Lech  and  ascends  to  (5  min.)  the  Tann- 
leger  Alp  (5:380').  In  >/<  hr.  wc  recross  tbe  stream  and  ascend  its  left  bank, 
passing  the  Formarin  Alp.  to  tlie  (13/4  br.)  Freibnrger  HuUe  (6150';  Inu, 
0  niattre-^se.s),  to  tbe  E.  of  (ID  uiin.)  tbe  dark  Formarin-See  (5880*),  at  the 
foot  of  the  iowcYiu'^  liolewandspitze  (see  below).  We  then  skirt  the  lake  to 
(25  min.)  the  Rauhe  Joch  (ca.  t)345').  which  aflord.s  a  view  of  the  Rhsetikon, 
Sulzfiub,  etc.  The  descent  leads  by  (1/4  hr.)  the  Rauhe  Slaffel  Alp,  5  min. 
below  which  is  a  spring:  thence  in  numerous  windings  to  (3/4  hr.)  the 
Mostrin  Alp,  which  lies  to  the  right,  and  on  the  left  side  of  the  Schmied- 
Tobel  to  (1  hr.)  the  sfatim  of  Dalaas  (p.  26)). 

The  '  Rotewandspitze  (?f83j')  may  be  ascended  from  tbe  Freiburger 
H'itte  by  expert'^  in  o'/a  hrs.  with  guide  (club-path;  wire-rope),  via  the 
Schwarze  Furka  and  the  Obere  Scillele  (very  interesting ;  magnificent  view). 


Lecht.d.  ZiJRS.      Map,p.274  —  III.R.48.    283 

Descent  to  the  Lagulz  Alp  or  Eletema  Alp^  see  below.  —  From  the  Frei- 
bnrtier  Hiitte  the  Saladinaspitze  C^326';  S'/s  hrs.  with  guide)  and  the  Rogels- 
kopf  (7466';  S'/-.'  l»rs.  with  guide)  may  be  ascended  without  difficulty  by 
experts. 

To  THE  Walsek-Tal  and  Bludekz.  From  the  Freiburger  Hiitte  a 
r  -ugh  path  lea-Is  to  the  N.W.  over  the  (I  hr.)  In  der  Eng  saddle  (65S0'l, 
whence  the  ascent  of  the  RotewaidspUze  (p.  282)  may  be  ma-le  in  3  hrs. 
with  guide,  to  (IV*  hr.)  the  Lagniz  Alp  (ol95';  accommodiition).  Hence 
we  descend  to  the  W.  into  the  Af'irul-Tal  to  Garfiil  and  (2  hrs.)  Marul 
(320V;  Inn,  )>lain  but  g  .od).  Th  ?  Manil-Tal  debo'icbes  1  hr.  Inver  down 
in  tjie  Grofse  Wa'ser-Tal  fp.  2t>7;  via  Garsella  to  Sonntag.  2  hr^.).  The 
path  t  >  Bliiden/.  leads  to  the  left  riiiht  down  into  the  J'arul-Tal  and  mounts 
a;:ain  abruptly  to  (i  hr.)  Raggal  (333)';  Rossli)  and  r  unl  the  W.  side  of 
the  Hohe  Frassen  to  (^'i'/:  his.)  Bludenz  (ci-mp.  p.  267).  —  Another  pas.o 
bads  to  the  ripht  a'lOve  the  Tamleger  Alp  (p.  2^2)  and  as-ends  over  the 
JohqntifS'Joch  ((JG65')  to  the  (2'/-j  hrs.)  Kkienza  Alp  ("jSKyi  in  th^  HnthrTal 
(asi-ent  licnLc  of  tb'  liofeiranixpUze  in  3'  2  4  hrs.,  see  p.  2^2),  whence  we 
descend  to  (li/j  hr.)  Burhbo'len  (p.  267). 

Fkoji  Lech  to  Klosterle  via  the  .Si'Uli.kr-See,  marked  path  in  5  hrs., 
interesting.  .\t  (3/4  hr.)  the  upper  end  of  the  hamlet  of  Zug  (p.  2-^2) 
we  cross  the  Lech  to  the  left,  and  a  =  cend  the  left  bank  of  the  Sderlochbarh 
through  wood  fthe  piith  often  di.'^app'ars  ;  way-marki  to  be  carefully  ob- 
.<;erved)  to  the  -^lierloch  Alp,  whence  we  cross  the  Brazer  Stafel  (0(315')  and 
the  Klosterle -Stafil  to  i'll-z  hrs.)  the  ^randly-situatod  -SpuUer-See  (SOICV). 
To  the  N.  rises  the  Schafberg  (S705),  a.sc  nled  by  a  r.-d-iuarkcd  path  in 
3'/*  hrs.  (with  guide);  splendid  view.  The  descent  from  the  lake  may 
hi  made  either  to  the  left  through  the  Wdldli-Tobel  to  (I'/j  hr.)  Klfisterle 
(p.  2!;9),  or  to  the  right  by  the  Bose  Trill  aJiovc  the  tine  Streubach  Fall 
and  through  the  picturesque  Streubach-Tobel  to  (I'/i  hr.)  Dano/en  (p.  269j. 

The  road  ascends  along  tlie  right  bank  of  the  Ziirsbach  to  (48  M.) 
Zurs  (5645';  *Alpenrose,  40  beds  at  1-2,  pens,  from  5  K.;  Edelweiss^ 
plain),  a  prettily  situated  place,  frequented  both  in  summer  and 
in  winter. 

KxcuusioNS  (guide,  Strol:).  To  (IV2  hi".)  the  picturesiiue  Ziirser  See 
(70)5');  to  the  Hasenflith  (8325';  2V«  hr.«.);  and  to  the  "Trit'kopf  (S930';  i- 
3Vi  hrs.  with  guide;  easy)  via  the  Ochsenboden  (descent  to  the  Uimcr Hiitte. 
see  p.  270).  —  Over  the  Krabacher  Jochl  to  Ellenbog-v,  see  p.  282.  On  the 
pass,  2  hrs.  from  Ziirs,  is  the  Hiu'tgartev  Hutte.  (7625';  Inn,  8  beds  and 
4  mattresses),  whence  the  ascents  of  the  Krabachspitze  (SJ'O'),  the  EdU 
Spifze  (^550,  and  other  peaks  may  be  made. 

"VVc  now  proceed  to  tlie  {^j^  hr.)  Flexen-Sattel  (5855'),  which 
commands  a  magnificent  view  of  the  Stuben-Tal  and  tlic  Fcrvall 
group.  The  de-cent  thence  is  steep,  traversing  tunnels,  cuttings, 
and  snow-galleries,  andfinally  winds  down  to  the  Arlbcrgroad.  50M. 
Sttthen  (p.  270  ).  —  52  M.  LarxLjen,  on  the  Arlberg  railway  (p.  269)- 


49.  The  Montafon  and  Patznaun  Valleys. 

Mo.NTAFo.N  Raij-way  (elcctfic),  from  Hludenz  to  Schrum .  8  M.,  in 
40-45  min.  (2ud  cl.  1  A".  50,  3rd  cl.  80  A  ).  —  Dimglnce  frum  Schnins  to 
(972  M.)  Gatchurn  twice  daily  in  2V2  bra.  (fare  2  A'  40  h.);  omnibus  als  > 
twice  daily  to  St.  Gallenkirch  and  Gargellen  (p.  287).  One-horse  carriage 
from  Schrans  to  Gaschurn  (13/4  hr.)  10,  two-horse  16  A". ;  one-horse  carr.  to 
Patenen  (2V4  hrs.)  12  A'.  —  Dn.iGENCE  (10  seats)  daily  at  1  p.m.  from 
Pians  (AltePost)  through  the  Pat/.naun  Valley  to  (21  M.)  Galtiir  in  6V4  hrs.; 
fare  3  A.  50  h.  (to  Kappl,  9'/2  M.,  in  3  hrs..  1  K.  50 /i. ;  to  Ischgl,  15V2  M., 
i  n  4V2  hrs. ,  2  A.  50  h.).    In  July  and  Aug.  the  diligence  starts  from  Land- 


284      III.  Route  49.  SCHRUNS.  Montafon. 

eck  (at  V2.25  (.-.m.)  and  it  is  advisable  to  jitin  it  there.  One-borse  carriage 
frdiij  Ischcl  to  Pians  in  3  hrs..  12  K. ;  carr.  and  pair  from  Landeck  to  Ischgl 
28,  t')  (Jallvir  33  K.  and  driver's  fee. 

The  Montafon  (davo,  'bebind''),  or  Upper  Illtal,  a  well-wooded  green 
valley,  separated  on  tbe  S.  from  tbe  Pratigau  in  Ibe  Orisons  by  tbe 
Khaeiikon  Chain,  affords  a  number  of  attractive  excursions,  for  wbicb 
Schruns  and  Gasdnirn  are  tbe  best  headquarters.  Tbe  Patznaun  (closed 
to  uiotor-traffic),  a  wild  and  narrow  valley,  with  beautiful  Alpine  pastures, 
is  less  interesting  than  the  Montafon,  but  the  S.  lateral  valleys  (Jamlal, 
Fimber-Tal)  deserve  a  visit. 

Biudenz  (1905'),  see  p.  267.  The  Montafon  Railway  diverges 
to  the  right  from  the  Arlberg  Railway  beyond  the  convent  of 
St.  Peter  (p.  267),  near  {2  M.)  Brunnenfeld,  crosses  the  Alfenz  and 
the  III,  and  recrosses  to  tbe  right  bank  of  the  latter  beyond  (3  M.) 
Loriins  (Hirsch;  Adler^.  To  the  S.  the  mountains  of  the  Montafon 
are  now  disclosed  to  view:  the  SchwaTzhorn,  Mittagspitze,  Gweil- 
jorh;  to  the  left  the  peaks  of  the  Ilochjoch.  The  line  now  runs 
along  tlie  right  bank  of  the  111  close  to  the  river  and  reaches  (5  M.) 
St.  Anton;  the  village  is  situated  to  the  left,  on  a  green  mound  of 
debris.  To  the  right  appear  the  Schafberg  and  the  Zimbaspitze. 
57-2  M.  Vandans,  opposite  the  mouth  of  the  Rellstal  (p.  286).  Beyond 
(7  M.)  KaUenlrunn  (see  below)  we  pass  the  monastery  of  Gauen- 
stein  (on  the  left),  and  cross  the  Litzback  to  the  station  of  (7^/2  M.) 
Tschagguns  (see  below)  and  to  — 

8  M.  Schruns.  —  Hotels.  *Taube,  with  garden,  90  beds  at  1.60-2, 
I).  2.50,  pens.  5.60-7  A'.,-  'Stekn.  with  baths  90  beds  from  1.60,  D.  3-4,  S. 
1.80,  pens.  6-*<  K.;  *LOwe  ,  30  beds  at  1.60-2.40,  pens.  o.60-(JA'.,-  Aplek, 
'20  beds  at  1.60-2,  pens.  5.60-6  K.;  Krone,  18  beds  at  1.6(1-2,  pens.  (!  A"., 
good;  Hot. -Pens.  Gauenstein,  on  the  road  to  the  Capmhin  mouastery, 
pens.  6-6  7i.,  well  spoken  of;  Montafon,  16  beds  at  1.20-1.80  K.;  Post; 
Schafle;  Kheuz.  —  Numerous  private  lodgings.  —  Swimming-baths. 

Schruns  (2260'),  the  chief  place  in  the  Montafon  (1500  inhab.). 
charmingly  situated  in  a  broad  part  of  the  valley,  on  the  Litzbach^ 
is  a  favourite  summer  and  winter-resort  (skl-ing). 

Walks.  To  the  N.W.  to  the  (I/4  hr.)  Capuchin  monastery  of 
Gauenstein,  with  a  charming  view  from  the  garden  (open  on  week- 
days, 9-10  and  4-5);  to  the  N.  to  (10  min. ;  ascent  to  the  left  of 
the  Ausserlitzcr  Chapel)  Montiola,  with  restaurant  and  fine  view.  — 
To  the  W.  to  (1/4  hr.)  Tschagguns  (2245';  Lou:e,  well  spoken  of), 
a  village  with  1000  inhab.,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  111;  the  cemetery 
affords  a  charming  view.  Hence  we  may  ascend  by  a  stony  road  to 
the  right  to  (•'^/4  hr.)  Landschau  (3170' ;  plain  inn),  with  a  line  view 
of  the  Siilzfluh,  Drei  Turmc,  Drusenfluh,  etc.;  then  at  the  saw-mill 
we  cross  the  stream  and  follow  an  almost  level  path  across  the 
Ziegerberg,  finally  descending  through  the  Gampadels-Tal  (p.  286) 
to  Schruns  (a  round  of  3  hrs.).  —  Vandans  ( 3^/4 M.)  may  be  reached 
either  via  Tschagguns  and  along  the  loft  bank  of  the  111,  or  by  follow- 
ing the  right  bank  ()/.2  hr.  by  road,  10  min.  by  rail)  to  Kaltenhrunn 
(inn),  crossing  the  111  to  the  hft  there,  and  faking  the  woodland 
path  to  (^Y4hr. )  Ztrischenhach  (2135';  Sonne),  a  village,  prettily 
situated  at  the  entrance  of  the  RelUtnl  with  the  church  of  Vandans. 


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A  pleasant  path  leads  via  Biinten  to  ('/4  hr, )  the  brirlge  crossing  the 
111  near  the  railway  -  station  of  Vnndan/f  (p.  284);  return  by  rail, 
or  by  the  highroad  on  the  right  bank  (1  hr.").  —  To  the  N.  to 
(1 '/4  hr.)  Bartholomaberg  (^3560' ):  we  ascend  to  th"  right  from  the 
Litz  bridge  (guide-board  ),  and  then  take  the  first  path  to  the  left 
1o  the  church  (Adler,  plain),  which  contains  a  carved  altar  of  1525. 
Good  view.  Thence  to  the  Rellseck,  on  the  slope  of  the  Monteneu, 
in  l'/4  hr.,  a  pleasant  walk  (way-marks).  —  To(ll/2  hr.)  Inverbery 
and  ;iver  the  Krhtberg  to  {2^/-2  hrs.)  Dalaas,  see  p.  269.  —  To  the 
Silbertal  we  follow  the  fine  road  to  the  N.E.,  on  the  left  bank  of 
the  Litzhach,  whi<-.h  descends  in  innumerable  cascades,  and  after 
about  1/2  hr.  cross  the  stream  (Zur  Holle  Inn).  The  village  of  Silber- 
tal (p.  287)  lies  1  hr.  farther  on.  We  may  return  by  a  pleasant 
footpath  on  the  left  bank  (crossing  the  brook  at  the  church).  —  A 
well-shaded  road  (comp.  p.  287)  runs  to  the  S.E.  via  Gampriitz  to 
(•V4  hr.)the  Land-Briicke,  whence  we  may  return  through  the  meadows 
on  the  left  bank. 

Mountain  Ascents  (guides,  Avrel  Sleu,  Joh.  Jak.  Both,  Michael  Fleisch. 
Franz  Ganahl,  Franz  Gantner,  Franz  Vergvt,  Alf.  Tschofen,  Jodok.  and  Gott- 
lieb Salzgeher,  Alois  Dajeng,  fr.  Jos.  Tschabrun,  Anton  Vonier).  —  Monteneu 
(BltO*),  an  easv  and  attractive  ascent,  via  Bartholomiiber':  in  S'/z  lirs.  (guide 
8  A'.).  —  Itonskopf  {Tan~kopf,  Alpilla,  &^3<>';  4  hrs. ;  guide  9  K),  via  Inner- 
berg,  only  slightly  more  difficult  (extensive  pannranui).  —  Lobspitze  (8565'), 
7-8  hr^.,  with  guide,  via  iLe  Kristbevij  chapel  (p.  269)  and  the  Wusserstuhen 
Alp.  laborious  but  intere.'!ting;  descent  (o  Silbertal  or  to  the  Unter-Gafluna 
Alp  (4  hrs.;  p.  287).  —  Mittagspitze  ail5';  4V2hr<>. ;  guide  9  AT.),  either  via 
the  Ziegerberg  and  Grahx  Alp,  or  (shady  in  the  morning)  through  the 
(Jauerlal  via  the  Alp  Vollsporn  and  through  the  Kessi  to  the  Alpilla  Alp 
(5.550'),  then  to  the  S.El.  acros.'^  meadows  to  the  summit,  fatiguing.  — 
Schwarzhorn  (8080'),  from  the  Tilisuna-Hiilte  (p.  286)  in  ca.  1  hr.,  or  from 
Tschagguns  (5  hrs.,  with  guide),  less  toilsome.  —  The  Drusenfluh  (93(XJ'), 
the  huge  limestone  mountain  between  the  Dnisentor  and  the  Schweizertor, 
ascended  from  the  Lindaver  Iliitle  (p.  2-6)  in  S'/e-A  hrs.,  with  guide,  is 
difficult  and  should  be  attempted  by  adepts  only.  —  Drei  Tiirme  im 
Gauertale.  The  Gros.'^e  Turm  (9*280';  very  fine  view")  and  the  Miltlere  Turm 
(9235'),  a.scended  (with  guide)  in  4  hrs.  from  the  Lindauer  Hiitte,  are  not 
difficult;  the  Kleine  Turm  (8930';  ca.  lit/s  hrs.)  is  a  very  difficult  climb. 

To  THE  WoRMSER  HuTTE  (4V2-5  hrs.).  We  follow  the  marked  club- 
path  leading  from  the  church  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Vordere  Kapell  Alp  (6170'), 
and  then  either  traverse  the  arete,  or  proceed  up  the  'See-Wec',  between 
the  Kapell-Joch  and  the  Hochjoch,  to  (l'/*  hr.)  the  Wormser  Hiitte  (7710'; 
Inn,  10  beds  and  5  mattresses),  whence  the  N.  or  S.  Kapelljorh  Spitze  (7820' 
may  be  scaled  in  20  min.  (excellent  view).  Hence  also  the  Zamangspitze 
(78400  may  be  ascended  in  1  hr.  by  the  arete  to  the  S. ;  descent  vii  the 
/Avina  Alp  to  (3V2  hrs.)  St.  dallenkirch  (p.  2S6).  —  From  the  S.  Kapell- 
jochspitze  by  the  arete  to  the  E.  we  may  ascend  the  (3/4  hr.)  Kreuzjoch 
(8090*),  whence  a  difficult  climb  to  the  N.  (guide  14  A".)  brings  us  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  summit  of  the  Hochjoch  (8276';  magnificent  view).  —  The  interest- 
ing ascent  of  the  Madererspitze  {Kleiner  Maderer,  9090')  may  be  made  from 
the  Wormser  Hutte  in  5  hrs.,  v.ith  guide.  We  descend  via  the  Kreuzeck 
arete  to  the  Grasjoch  (3860'),  then  ascend  towards  the  highest  point  of  the 
ridge,  skirt  ronnd  the  Pizzeguter  Grat  (81450  from  the  N.  side  to  the  S. 
side,  pass  the  Diirrekopf  (8055')  and  the  Lutterseeberg  (80300,  and  .scramble 
over  the  N.W.  arete  to  the  summit  (magnificent  prospect).  Descent  to  the 
S.  to  (3  hrs.)  Gaschum  (p.  2S8),  or  to  the  N.  to  the  Obere  Diintoald  Alp, 
then  to  the  E.  along  the  slopes  of  the  Schwarze  Wand  (8510')  tf)  the  Silber- 
laUr   Winter-Jorhl  (p.  287)  and  to  (6  hrs.)  «.  Anton  (p.  270). 


286   ///.  n.49.—  Map,  p.  284.     SCimUNS.  Montafon. 

The  ascent  oflhe  *Sulzfluh(9265';  7-71/2  hrs. ;  guide  16,  if  kept 
overnight  18  K.)  is  not  difficult.  The  route  leads  from  vSchruns  to 
the  bridge  over  the  111,  then  to  the  S.  (leaving  Tschagguns  on  the 
right)  by  a  red-marked  path  up  the  Zlegerberg  to  (21/2  hrs.)  the 
iiampadeU  Alp  (4490').  Beyond  the  Alp  we  turn  to  the^  right  from 
the  path  through  the  valley,  ascend  the  meadows  to  a  huge  boulder, 
and  strike  another  path,  leading  along  the  slope  of  the  SrhcarJicrn 
(below  to  the  left  lies  the  Walser  Alp)  to  the  (^i/.j  hrs.)  Tilisuna- 
Hutte  (7255';  *Inn,  14  beds  at  3.50  K.  and  20  mattresses),  lying 
above  the  small  TUisumt-See  (6895').  Thence  to  the  lelt  to  the 
(3/4  hr.)  Vtrspnla-Urat,  then  over  a  rocky  plateau,  and  lastly  across 
the  small  uncrevassed  Sporer  Glacier,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit,  which 
commands  a  magnificent  panorama. 

Nut  far  from  the  Tilisuna-IIiitle  are  some  interesting  Caves,  recently 
made  accessible  (Abgrnnfl-HiUile,  Herren-Hiihle,  Kircli-Holile),  the  visit  to 
which  occupies  altogether  1'  2  hr.  (guide,  lights,  and  ma'inesium  torches, 
at  the  hut).  —  The  descent  from  the  Tilisuna  Hut  into  the  Gauer-Tal  is 
made  as  follows:  there  is  first  a  steep  ascent  to  the  Bilkengrat  (>026') 
and  then  a  zigzag  descent  to  the  (2  hrs.;  3  hrs.  in  the  opposite  direction) 
lAndauer  Hiitie  (see  below);  or  we  descend  (with  guide)  direct  from  the 
summit  through  the  Ilachen^  a  wild  gully  strewn  with  patches  of  snow 
and  de'hris,  and  then  by  a  marked  club-path  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  I.indauer 
llutte. 

Tht!  LCner  Skk  is  reached  by  two  routes.  That  through  the 
Rellstal  follows  a  steep  path  up  the  left  bank  of  the  Itelhbnch  from 
Vandans  (p.  284)  to  the  Liintr  Alp,  and  over  the  Rellsial-Sattel 
(Li'tner  Krinne;  7105')  to  the  lake  (6  hrs.  to  the  Douglass-Hiitte, 
p.  268).  The  other  far  preferable  route  (7-8  hrs. ;  guide  11,  with 
the  Scesaplana  and  night  out  21,  to  Bludenz  28  AT.)  leads  through 
the  Gauer-Tal.  Beyond  ( 1/4  hr.)  Tschagguns  (p.  284)  it  crosses  the 
llasafeibach  to  the  left  and  follows  the  valley  of  that  stream  through 
wood  to  (1  hr.)  the  upper  end  of  the  village  oi  Landschau  (Inn  zuni 
Gaueital),  then  ascends  along  the  right  bank  (with  the  Mittagspitze 
and  Schwarzhorn  on  the  left,  and  the  Sulzfluh,  Drei  Ttirme,  and 
Drusenfluh  in  front)  via  the  (1/2  hi'O  Vollsporn  Alp  (3720';  inn)  and 
the  (I1/2  hr.)  Lower  Sporer  Alp  (5580')  to  (1/2  lir.)  the  Lindauer 
Hiitte  (5790';  *Inn,  16  beds  at  2.40  AT.),  with" its  Alpine  garden, 
It  the  S.  base  of  the  Geisspitze  (7665').  Hence  to  the  Sulzfluh 
through  the  Rachen,  4  hrs.,  see  above.  We  now  ascend  gradually 
past  the  (10  min.)  Upper  Sporer  Alp,  and  then  more  rapidly  through 
the  Oefen-  Tat  to  the  (1 1/2  hr.)  Oefen  Pass  (7525'),  whence  we  descend 
past  the  (I/2  hr.)  imposing  '*Schweizer-Tor  (see  below;  peep  of  the 
Grisons),  ascend  again  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Alp-Vera-Jochl  (7650';  fine 
view  of  the  Scesaplana),  and  lastly  descend  at  the  foot  of  the  pre- 
cipitous Kirchlispitzen  (8390')  to  the  (1  hr.)  Vera  Alp  and  round  the 
S.  W.  bank  of  the  Liiner-See  (ferry,  see  p.  268)  to  the  (1/2  lir.)  Dou- 
glass-Hiitte (p.  268).  Ascent  of  the* Scesaplana  and  descent  through 
the  Brandner-Tal  to  Bludenz,  see  p.  268. 

Passes.  From  Schruns  to  the  Prdtigau  over  the  Schweizer-Tor  (7056'), 
between  the  Drusenfluh  and  Kirchlispitzen,  to  (9-10  hrs.)  Schiers,  or  from 


Montafon.  ST.  GALLENKIRCH.  .\fap,p.2S4.- III.  R.J9.    287 

the  Lindauer  Hiitte  uver  the  Srusen-Tor  (7695').  between  the  Sulztluh 
and  Drei  Tiirnie  (red  and  white  way-marks;  7  hrs.  to  Kilblit),  both  laborious. 
—  Through  the  Gampade!s-Tal  to  the  Tiiisu/ia-Hut/e  aud  over  the  Gruben 
Pass  f7355'),  or  over  the  Plasseggen-Joch  (7730'),  to  Kiiblis  in  8  hrs.,  two 
attractive  routes.  On  the  Partnun- Staff  el,  I'/a  br.  beyond  the  pass,  is  the 
small  Hotel  Sulzfluh  (55J15'),  tinely  situated     >ee  Batdektr^s  Switzerland. 

From  the  Tilisona-Hutte  to  Gab(>elli!:n,  4'/2-5  hrs.  A  marked  path 
skirts  the  Weissplatte  {Scheien/tuh,  86(300  to  the  S.E,  to  the  Flusseggen-Joch 
(.-ee  above),  en  sses  a  .><lope  overed  with  debris  tu  tlie  Sarotia  Fuss  l7860'), 
and  then  descends  rapidly  across  the  Sarotlabach  to  the  Kiibi  Alp  aud  to 
Qargellen  (see  below). 

From  Scukuks  to  St.  Anton  throdgh  tue  Silbeutal,  11-12  hrs. 
(guide  25  K.).  We  ascend  the  left  and  then  the  right  bank  of  the  Litzbach 
by  a  good  road  (p.  285)  to  the  scattered  village  of  (IV*  br  )  Silbertal  (2915'; 
Hifsch,  well  spoken  of).  On  the  S.  is  the  Hochjoch  (p.  2^5;  to  the  Wormser 
Hiitte,  4Vj  hrs.)  and  nn  the  K.  rises  the  Lobspitze  (8565'-,  ascent  in  5-6  hrs. 
through  the  Watserslnben-Tul,  laborious,  see  p.  285).  The  valley  now  con- 
tracts; the  path  ascends,  generally  through  wood,  first  on  the  right  and 
then  on  the  left  bank  of  the  rapid  Litzbach  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Alp  Gieseln 
(4335'),  where  the  valley  bends  to  the  E.,  and  0/i  hr.)  the  Alp  Unter- 
Gafiuna  (4565'),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Gajiuna-Tal  (see  below).  To  the  right 
rises  the  jagged  Pizzeguter  Grat,  farther  on  the  Kleine  Maderer  (p.  285). 
The  path  now  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Litzbach  and  ascends, 
chielly  through  wood,  to  the  Fresch-HutU  and  the  \\\i\e.  Schwarzen-See.,  and 
then  past  the  P/annen-See,  to  the  (2Vv  hrs.)  Silbertaler  Winter-Jochl  (6540'), 
between  the  Trostberg  on  the  left,  and  the  Wamienkop/  on  the  right;  on 
the  E.  rises  the  Patteriol  (p.  271).  Descent  to  the  Schon  -  Fervall  and 
dVzbrs.)  St.  Anton  (p.  270).  —  The  route  from  .Schruiis  through  the  Qafluna- 
Tal  (see  above),  and  over  the  Gafluner  Winter-Jdchl  (7685')  to  (11-12  hrs.) 
St.  Anton  is  more  fatiguing.  From  the  Gafluner  Winter-Jochl,  5'/-^  brs. 
from  Silbertal,  a  club-path   leads   to  the   (V<  hr.)  Jieutlinger  Uiilte  (p.  270). 


Above  Schruns  the  valley  contracts;  on  the  left  is  the  Zamang- 
spifze  (7840'},  on  the  right  the  Oweiljoch  (7900'j.  The  road  crosses 
the  111  by  the  ('2  M.)  Land-Brucke  (2325'),  and  ascends  through  the 
Fratte,  a  detilc  which  divides  tlie  Montafon  into  the  Aunser-  and 
Inner- Fralte ;  ■V4  •^^-  farther  on  tlie  road  recrosse.s  the  river,  and 
'2  M.  farther  a  finger-post  indicates  the  path  to  the  right  across  a 
covered  briiige  to  the  hamlet  of  Kreuzyasse  (Kreuz;  Stern).  To  the 
Gargellen-Tal,  see  below. 

5V2  M.  St.  Gallenkirch  (2735';  Russle,  well  spoken  of;  Adler ; 
Gemse;  Hirsch),  a  village  with  880  iuhab.,  situated  on  a  hill  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Zamangtobel.  About  2/4  M.  beyond  it  we  have  a  view 
of  the  Valliila,  Crisperspitze,  and  Schafbodenberg,  at  the  head  of 
the  valley. 

Excursions.  Zamangspitze  (7840';  marked  path  in  4-5  hrs.,  with  guide* 
10  A'.),  by  the  Livina  Alp.,  easy  and  repaying  (see  p.  2S5).  —  From  Kreuz- 
gasse  (see  above)  a  road  (diligence  from  Schruns  to  Gargellen  daily 'in 
31/2  brs..  3  K.  60  h.)  leads  through  the  smiling  Gargellen-Tal  to  Rente 
and  (51/2  M.)  Gargellen  (4835';  -H6t.  MadrUa,  100  beds  at  2-6,  B.  1.20, 
D.  4,  S.  3,  board  5.50  K.).  frequented  as  a  summer-resorf.  To  the  E.  is  the 
Sehmalzberg,  to  the  S.  the  Rietzenspitzen.,  and  to  the  S.W.  the  beautiful 
Madvisa  (p.  288),  with  a  small  glacier.  About  V2  br.  farther  up  the 
valley  divides  into  the  Vergaldner  Tal  on  the  left  and  the  Valza/enz-Tal 
on  the  right.  —  The  ascent  of  the  •Rotbiihelspitze  (9415'),  via  the  Ver- 
galdner Alp,  in  5  hrs.,  with  guide,  is  not  difficult.  —  The  Madrishorn 
9iS5';  51/2  hrs.;    with  guide),    via  the  Gargellen  Alp,   the   little    Ganda  See 


288    UT.  R.  49.—  Map!(,  pp.  284, 290.  PATENEN.      Montafon. 

fti445'),  and  the  stony  Oafierplntten,  is  fatiguing  but  repaying.  —  The 
Madrisa  (910()';  4V2-6  hra.,  with  guide)  is  ditlicult  and  fit  for  experts  only.  — 
The  Heimspitze  (9095'-,  5  hrs.,  with  guide)  is  laborious.  —  Over  the  Ver- 
(jaldiierJrir/il  (Sl55')  to  the  Tiibinyer  Hiitte  (see  below),  4hrs.,  rather  fatiguing. 
—  Over  the  St.  AntOnien-Joch  (779U')  to  (6  hr.s.)  Kiiblis.,  not  difficult  but 
;j;uide  advisable.  —  Over  the  Schlappiner-Joc/i  (7100')  to  (5-6  hrs.)  Klosters- 
bdr/li,  easy,  guide  advisable  in  misty  weather.  A  club-pith  leads  to  the 
f2'/4  hrs.)  Joch,  whence  we  descend,  keeping  to  the  left,  after  20  min. 
cross  to  the  left  bank  of  the  stream,  make  a  wide  detour  to  the  left  to 
the  Alp,  in  20  luin.  recross  the  stream,  and  reach  (1  hr.)  Elosten-DHrfli; 
see  Baedeker  s  Switzerland. 

The  road  follows  the  right  bank,  passing  (71/2  M.)  OortipohL 
1 2985';  Traube),  to  (91/2  >I)  Gaschurn  (3120'-,  *Rdssle  c^  Post, 
60  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  (5-7  K.;  Krone,  pens.  5  K. ;  'Alpenrose,  plain 
but  good;  Pens,  von  Strehle,  well  spoken  of),  a  summer- resort 
(680  inhab.),  prettily  situated  at  the  moutli  of  the  Ganera-Tal. 

P'xcuasioNS  (guides,  Rndolf  Klehoth,  Enter  an  Rudigier,  H.  Tschanun). — 
To  the  S.,  by  a  plensant  jiath  (  Vetterweg';  while  and  red  marks)  through 
the  picturesque  Ganera-Schlucht  to  the  (1  hr.)  Viktoria-Platz,  at  the  foot 
of  the  large  waterfall  in  the  Fenrjga-Tohel ;  thence  by  the  'Pfister-Weg' 
up  to  ('/4  hr.)  the  Oaneu-Maiensdss,  whence  we  may  either  return  via  the 
Fragga  (1  hr.)  or  continue  the  a^^cent  to  (1/2  hr.)  the  solitary  Oanera  Lake., 
returning  to  the  N.  by  the  '•  Gundalatscher  Bergweg^  to  (2  hrs.)  Gaschum. — 
From  the  lake  we  lu-oceod  via  the  Ganera  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Tiibinger 
Hiitte  (7430';  y««,  !)  beds  and  11  mattresses),  in  a  fine  situation,  whence 
the  Plattenspitze  (9375';  2V'2hrs.,  easy  and  repaying)  and  the  ■==Hochmaderer 
(9270';  3  hrs.,  not  ditficult  for  experts)  may  be  scaled.  Passes  lead  hence 
over  the  Oanera  Joch  (8[^i5')  to  (4  hrs.)  Kloslers;  over  the  Vergaldner  JiJchl 
(8155')  to  (3  hrs.)  Qargellen.,  see  above;  over  the  Hochmadt'rer-.foch  (8270') 
or  via  the  Ganera  and  Schweizer  Glaciers  (more  interesting  over  the  Platten- 
spitze, see  p.  289)  (0  the  (4V2  hrs.)  Saarhriicker  Hiitte  (p.  289). 

The  'Versailspitze  (S()70'),  ascended  from  Gaschurn.s  by  a  red-marked 
path  throuiih  the  Valschavitl  and  via  the  Alp  Ibau  (6200')  in  4-5  hrs.,  with 
guide,  is  not  difficult  and  commands  a  splendid  view  of  the  Fervall  group 
(Patteriol),  (he  Silvretta  group  (Fluchthorn,  Buin,  Litzner,  etc.),  the  Sulz- 
fluh,  and  the  Scesaplana.  Interesting  descent  via  the  Verbellen  Alp  to 
Patenen.  The  Schafbodenberg  (7680';  4  hrs.  with  gnide,  via  the  Alp  Gan^u 
and  the  Aelple)  and  the  Matschuner  Kopf  (8070' ;  41/2  hrs.  with  guide,  via 
the  Ganera  Lake  and  the  Matschuner  Joch,  7220')  also  present  no  difficulty.  — 
The  Madererspitze  {Kleiner  Maderer;  9090'),  ascended  by  a  red-marked 
path  through  the  VaUchaviel  t.  the  (21/2  hrs.)  JSi>z«i  ^Zp  (6005'),  and  thence 
over  the  S.W.  arCte  to  (3  his.)  the  summit,  should  not  be  attempted  except 
by  experts,  with  guide  (see  p.  285). 

From  Gasciiukn  to  St.  Anton  over  the  Gaschdener  Winter-Jocul, 
U  hrs.,  with  guide.  The  route  ascends  through  the  Valschaviel  by  the 
Valsriiuvieler  Alp  and  Mardusen  Alp  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Gaschurner  "Winter- 
Jochl  (7645'),  between  the  Striftkopf  (8545')  on  the  right  and  the  Albona- 
kopf  (8160')  on  the  left,  with  the  two  little  Valschaviel  Lakes  and  fine  views 
of  the  Patteriol,  and  descends  through  the  Schdn-FervallXt^  (6  hr.s.)  St.  Anton 
(comp.  p.  271). 

12'/2  M.  Patenen  or  Partennen  (3435';  Sonne,  20  beds,  plain 
but  goodj  is  the  last  village  in  the  Montafon  (190  inhab.). 

Excursions  (guide*;,  Alois  and  Oskar  Pfefferkurn,  .Tox.  Bemh.  and  Herm. 
Tscho/en,  Joh.  AdI.  Wochter,  Jos.  Flory).  The  *Valliila,  or  Flammspitze 
(9235';  6  hrs.  with  guide,  18  K.).  a  difficult  ascent,  fit  for  experts  only,  is 
reached  by  the  Lower  VallUla  Alp  (shorter  route  from  the  Madlener-Haus, 
see  p.  289).     View  strikingly  grand. 

From  Patenen  to  St.  Anton,  on  the  Arlberg  Railway,  over  the  Verbellner 
Winter- Jochl  flO-lt  hrs.;  guide  ?6  X".),  see  p.  272. 


Montafon.  MADLENER-IIAUS.  Map,p.  290.—  ///.  A'.  49. 


289 


Fbom  Patenbn  to  the  Patznaun  ,  two  passes.  The  shorter 
crosses  the  Zeinis-Joch  (4-41/2  hrs.  to  Galtiir;  red  marks;  guide, 
not  indispensable,  d  K.;  a  road  is  being  constructed^.  Beyond  the 
last  hoii.ses  we  ascend  to  the  left,  following  the  right  bank  of  the 
Zeinis-Bach^  enjoying  a  view  of  the  Gross-Fexmunt-Tal,  with  the 
Litzner  group.  After  1/2  ^r.  we  cross  to  the  left  bank,  on  which  a 
steep  ascent  leads  to  Ausser-Ganifer  and  to  (1  hr.)  Inner-Oanifer 
( 4980'),  where  we  cross  the  Verbellner-Bach  (on  the  left  a  fine  water- 
fall) and  ascend  in  steep  zigzags,  through  the  Hiicheln,  a  number 
of  curiously  weather-worn  crags,  to  the  (i  hr.)  shrine  on  the 
Zeinis-Joch  (AUtwh,  6075'),  between  the  Fluhspitzen  (8586')  and 
Fiidnerspitze  (9160')  on  the  N.,  and  the  Ballunspilze  (8770')  on  the 
8.  side.  (The  Fadner-Spitze,  with  a  fine  view,  may  be  ascended 
by  a  club-path  in  3  hrs.,  with  guide.)  Slightly  descending  and 
circumventing  a  peat-bog  to  the  left,  we  come  to  the  (V4  hr.)  Inn 
on  the  Zeinis  Alp  (5970').  and  descend  through  the  Klein-Fermunt- 
Tal  to  (1  hr.)  Wirl  and  (1/2  hr.)  GaLtiir  (p.  290). 

A  longer  but  more  interesting  route  leads  over  the  Bielbrhohe 
(7  hrs.  to  Galtiir;  path  marked;  guide,  13  K.,  not  indispensable). 
Above  Patenen  (10  min.)  we  cross  the  111,  in  10  min.  more  return 
to  the  right  bank,  and  then  ascend  the  Gross- Fermunt  or  Schxveizer 
Fermunt-Tal,  at  first  gradually  and  then  more  rapidly,  to  a  rocky 
barrier,  over  which  the  111  is  precipitated  in  an  imposing  double 
fall  (^Sluher  Fall  or  Hulle).  The  direct  path  remains  on  the  right 
bank,  but  visitors  to  the  fall  cross  to  the  left  bank  at  (40  min.) 
the  bridge  on  the  right  and  ascend  to  the  (35  min.)  railing,  from 
which  we  may  look  down  on  the  fall.  The  path  returns  to  the  right 
bank  8  min.  farther  up,  and  affords  a  view  of  the  Hochmaderer  to 
the  W.,  of  the  Cromer-Tal  (see  below)  to  the  S.,  with  the  Gross- 
Seehorn,  Gross-Litzner,  and  Lobspitzen,  and  of  the  Crisperspitze 
to  the  E.  The  path  ascends  gradually  to  the  (1^/4  hr. ;  33/4  hrs.  from 
Patenen  )  Madlener-Haas  (6515'-,  Jnn,  18  beds  at  4  and  10  mat- 
tresses at  2K.'),  20  min.  below  the  Bielerhohe  (6630'),  which 
affords  a  survey  of  the  grand  environs.  On  the  S.,  between  the 
Lobspitze  and  the  Hohe  Had,  lies  the  Ochsen-Tal,  with  the  Gross- 
Fermunt  Glacier  and  the  source  of  the  111,  overlooked  by  the  Groses 
and  Kleine  Buin,  the  Silvrettahorn,  etc.;  to  the  left  of  the  Hohe 
Rad  are  the  Bieltaler  and  the  Henneberg-Spitzen. 

MoDNTAiN  AscKSTS.  Vallula  (9235';  difficult),  4-5  hr.-!.  from  the  Madlener- 
Haas,  see  p.  288.  —  About  3Vj  hrs.  to  the  S.W.  of  the  Madlener-Haus  (5  hra. 
from  Patenen),  in  the  upper  Cromer-Tal.  is  the  Saarbriicker  Hiitte  (8530'; 
Inn,  11  beds),  in  a  fine  situation  on  a  spur  of  the  Klein-Litzner,  whence 
the  Plattenspitze  (9375';  easv  and  interf sting),  the  Vurdere  and  Hinlere 
LohspiUe  (9215'  and  9490),  the  Verhuptpitze  (y5i'5'),  the  Gross- Seehorn  and 
the  Grots-Utziifr  (10,246'  and  10,205';  both  very  difficult)  may  be  ascended 
by  experts  with  g:uide.  Repaying  passes  lead  to  the  S.  via  the  Seegletscher- 
Lucke  (9155')  to  the  Surdatca  Alp  and  to  (5  hr.o.)  Elotters,  and  to  the  W. 
across  the  Scfticeizer  Ferner  and  the  saddle  (SS950  to  the  8.  of  the  Platten- 
spitze to  the  (4  hrs.)   Tiibtnyer  Hutte  (p.  288). 

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290   ni.  Route  49.     WIESBADENER  HUTTE.        Montafon. 

From  the  Madlenei-HauB,  a  club-path  leads  up  the  Ochsen-Tal, 
passing  abo^e  the  Source  of  the  JU,  to  the  (21/2-3  hrs.)  Wiesbadener 
Hiitte  (8135';  *Inn,  24  beds  at  4  and  10  mattresses  at  2  K.),  linely 
situated  close  to  the  Gross-Fermunt  Glacier.  Good  survey  of  the 
environs  from  the  Dre'ikaiaer-Spitze  (91hO'),  1  hr.  to  the  N.E.  (club- 
path,  guide  not  indispensable). 

Mountain  Ascents.  The  *Hohe  Rad  (9555'),,  affording  an  excellent 
view,  may  be  ascended  without  difficulty  in  3  hrs.  from  the  Wiesbadener 
Hiitte  or  in  4  hrs.  from  the  Madlener-Haus,  by  club-puths  (guide  from 
GascUurn  19  A".). —  The  *Piz  Buin  (lUiSSO*),  ascended  from  the  Wiesbadener 
Hiitte  in  S'/.-  lirs.  (guide  nccessiry,  from  Gaschurn  26,  with  descent  to  the 
Jamtal- Hiitte  28  K.),  is  not  difficult  for  exi>erts.  We  cross  the  Ftrmunt 
Olacier  and  the  Wiesbadener  Qrdtchen  (a  rocky  arete)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Buin- 
Jurke  (10,020'),  between  the  Buin  and  the  Klein-Buin.  Thence  we  ascend 
to  the  left  through  two  short  chimne\s  to  the  arete  and  (l-l'/*  hr-)  the  sum- 
mit. The  view  is  magnificent.  The  ascent  from  the  Fernmnt  Pass  (4  bra. 
from  the  Wiesbadener  Hiitte)  is  rather  more  difficult.  Descent  via  the 
Ochsenscharte  to  the  Jamtal-Hutle,  see  p.  291;  i»ver  the  Fuorcla  del  Confin 
to  (3  hrs)  the  SilvreUa-HiiUe,  see  below.  —  The  Ulein- Buin  (10, Qdb';  4  hrs.; 
difliciilt),  i<ilKreUahorn  (10,055';  3-4  hrs.;  not  difficult  for  experts),  Eckhorn 
(10,361)';  4-5  hrs.  ;  easy),  Signalhorn  (10,540';  4-5  hrs.,  easy),  Dreildnderspitze 
(i0,5i0';  3-372  hrs. ;  not  diflicult  for  experts),  Ochsenkopf  {iOfilb';  easy  and 
interesting),  and  yiroier  .fiTop/ (10,205';  S-oVzbrs.;  laborious)  are  also  ascended 
from  the  Wiesbadener  Hiitte  by  experts  with  guide. 

Passes.  Over  the  Fekmdnt  Pass  to  Glarda,  the  shortest  and  finest 
route  into  the  Engadine,  4  hrs.  (with  guide)  from  the  Wiesbadener  Hiitte. 
We  ascend  over  the  Fermuni  Glacier  to  the  (IV2  br.)  Fermunt  Pass  (9195'), 
between  the  Dreilanderspitae  on  the  E.  and  Piz  Buin  on  the  W.  Descent 
through  the  Val  Tuoi  to  (2V2  brs.)  Ouarda  (*Hot.  Meisaer);  .see  Baedeker''s 
Switzerland. 

Over  the  Fcorcla  del  Confin  to  Klosters,  in  the  Pratigau,  8-10  hrs. 
fi-om  the  Wiesbadener  Hiitte,  with  guide,  a  fine  glacier  expedition,  with 
which  the  ascent  of  the  Piz  Buin  may  easily  be  combined.  We  ascend 
the  Fermuut  Glacier  and  the  Wiesbadener  Gratchen  (see  above)  to  the  (2V2- 
3  his.)  Fuorcla  del  Confin  (10,035'),  between  the  Klein-Buin  and  the 
Signalhorn,  proceed  to  the  W.  vi3  the  Cudira  Olacier  to  the  (20  min.) 
Silvretta  Pass  (9885'),  and  descend  the  HilvreUa  Glacier  to  the  (l'/2-2  hrs.) 
Siloretta- Hiitte  (7t'.90';  inn  in  summer)  and  (3  hrs.)  Klosters;  see  Baedeker's 
Switzerland.  —  Over  the  Klostertal  Olacier  and  the  Rotfurka  (8830'),  8-9  hrs. 
from  the  Madlener-Haus  to  Klosters,  more  fatiguing  but  eqiially  interesting. 

To  the  Jamtal-Hutte,  from  the  Wiesbadener  Hiitte  the  .shortest  route 
t3V2  hrs.,  with  guide)  leads  via  the  Tiroler  Scharte  (9G45').  between  the 
Ochsenkdpf  and  Tiroler  Kopf,  and  the  Jamtal  Glarier.  A  preferable  though 
somewhat  more  laborious  route  (5  hrs.,  with  guide)  leads  over  the  Ochsen- 
Scharte  (lower,  9680',  upper,  9745'),  between  the  Ochsenkopf  and  the  Drei- 
landerspitze  (ascent  of  the  latter  from  the  pass  in  1  hr.,  see  p.  291).  — 
Via  the  Getschner-Scharte  (9330"),  472-5  hrs.,  with  guide,  not  difficult 
(dub-path,  free  from  icei  and  interesting.  Those  who  start  from  the 
Wiesbadener  Hiitte  skirt  the  S.  side,  those  from  the  Madlener-Haus  the 
N.  side  of  the  Bo/ie  Pad  (see  above)  into  the  upper  Bieltal.,  pass  below  the 
Bieltal  and  Madlener  Glaciirs  and  over  rocks  (wire-ropes)  to  the  (2V2  hr.'^.) 
pass  (fine  view),  whence  the  Hintere  Getschnerspitze  (9715')  may  be  ascended 
Ut  the  right  in  1/2  fir.  (see  p.  291);  descent  (wire-rope)  over  rocks,  debris, 
and  pastures  to  the  bridge  over  the  Jambach,  whence  we  reascend  to  the 
.lamtal-Htitte. 

From  the  Bieler-Hohe  (p.  289)  a  bridle-path  descends  to  the 
E.  through  the  wild  Klein- Fermunt  or  Tiroler  Fermunt  to  (2^/2  hrs.) 
Wirl,  the  highest  village  in  the  Patznaun-Tal ;  hence  we  follow 
the  path  descending  from  the  Zeinis-Joch  (p.  289)  to  (V2br.)  Galtiir 


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(5195';  Hot.  fluchthom;  Rossle,  40  beds  at  1-2  K.'),  a  village  with 
310  inhab,,  in  a  fine  situation  at  the  entrance  to  the  Jamtal. 

ExcuBSiONS  (guides,  Oottlieb,  Wilhelm,  Ignatz,  Beiiedikt,  Albert  and 
Fram  Martin  Lorenz  Alois  Walter,  Alois  and  Christ.  Zangerle).  A  marked 
path  (guide,  not  indispensable,  6  K.)  leads  through  the  narrow  Jamtal, 
passing  the  Schnap/en- Thaia,  to  the  f^i/z  hrs.)  Jamtal-Hiitte  (7125';  Inn. 
17  beds  at  3,  11  matt.esses  at  i  K.  GO  h.),  in  a  picturesque  situation  above 
the  junction  o{  the  Futscholbach  and  the  .lambach,  comnjanding  a  ma;^niticent 
view  of  the  great  Jaiutal  Glacier,  surrounded  hy  the  Dreilanderspitze,  the 
Jaiuspitzen,  the  Lienisspitze,  and  the  Auj^stenberg,  and  (E.)  of  the  majestic 
Fluchthorn.  The  hut  is  the  slarting-point  for  the  Gamshom  (E.  peak 
10,105';  club-path,  in  3-372  hrs. ;  guide  from  Galtur  9  A'.),  easy  and  attractive  ; 
the  Gemstpitze  (I0,'23o';  4  hrs.;  guide  10  A'.),  via  the  Jamtal  Glacier,  and 
the  "Dreilanderspitze  (10,540";  3Vz-4  hrs. ;  12  A'.),  via  the  Jamtal  Glacier 
and  the  upper  Ochsen- Scharte  (p.  21KI),  both  easy;  the  .ffi/(/er«  (10,395') 
and  Vordere  (10,415')  Jamspitze,  via  the  Jainjoch  (see  below)  in  4-4V2  hrs. 
(guide  10  A'.)  ;  the  'Fluchthom  (11,165';  5  hrs.),  fatiguing  but  not  diflicult  for 
experts  (guide  16  A'.,  with  descent  to  the  Heidelberger  Hiitte  18  K.);  the 
Rennerspitze  <>r  Mittlere  Fluchthom  (11,165':  6V-J  hrs.:  two  guides  at  24  A', 
each),  very  diflicult;  the  "Augstenberg  (10,365';  over  the  Chalaus-Scharte  in 
4V2-5hr.s. ;  12  A'.);  the  Grenzecklcopf  (\y),0\0'),  via  the  FutschOl  Pass  (see  below) 
in  3  hrs.  (9  A' ) ;  and  the  Eintere  (letschnerfpitze  (9715'),  via  the  Getschner- 
Scharte  (p.  290)  in  3  hrs.  (9  A'.).  —  The  ascent  of  the  *Piz  Buin  (10,880'; 
b'/j-T  brs.  ;  guide  20  A.)  is  not  difficult  for  experts  (comp.  p.  290).  The 
route  cro.=se3  the  Jamtal  Glacier  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Ochsen-Scharte  (p.  290), 
and  then  traverses  the  Fermunt  Glacier  to  the  Buin/urke  (p.  2^)0)  and  to 
(3Vj-4-^irs.)  the  summit. 

Passes.  From  the  Jamtallliitte  over  theFutschol  Pass  (.fumtalei'  Jdchl ; 
9070"),  between  the  Augstenberg  and  the  Orenzeckkop/.  to  Ardetz  in  the 
Lower  Kngadine,  6-7  hrs.,  with  guide  (IG  A).  Tlie  descent  (steep)  is  through 
the  Val  Urschai  and  Vol  Tasiia.  More  interesting  passes  (club-path  to  the 
glacier)  lead  over  the  Jamtal  Glacier  and  the  CJ  lirs.)  Urezzas-Joch  (9565'), 
between  the  (iemsspitze  and  the  Hintere  Jamspilze,  de?cen<ling  thence 
via  the  little  Urezzas  Glacier  intn  the  Val  i'rezzas.  and  thence  by  the  Val 
Tasna  to  (4  hrs.)  Ardez  (guide  16  K.);  or  over  tlie  (3V2  brs.)  Jamjoch  (10,110'), 
between  the  Vordere  a.i\d  Hititere  Ja/iispitze  (set  above;  either  easily  climbed 
from  the  pass  in  3/*  br.),  descendinc  thence  to  the  Val  Tuoi  and  to  (4  hrs.) 
Gunrda  (guide  18  K.).  —  To  the  (7-8  hrs.)  Heidelherger  HutU.  via  the 
Kronen-Joch  or  the  Zahn-Joch  (guide  12  A".),  see  p.  292.  —  To  the  Wiesbadener 
Hiitte  over  tlie  Tiroler  Scharle,  the  Ochsen-Scharte,  or  the  Oetschner-Scharte, 
see  p.  280. 

From  (yaltiir  over  the  8chafbUchl-Joch  to  tbe  {G^lzhra.)  Konstaiizer  Hiitte, 
see  p.  271;  2'/2  hrs.  from  Galtur  is  the  Kalh reiver- Hiitte  (ca.  7055';  inn). 

The  road  through  the  Patznaun  descends  gradually  along  the 
Trisunna ,  crosses  to  the  left  bank  at  Tscluiffein ,  and  pa.<;8e8  via 
tUl  to  (3  M. )  Mathon  (4760';  Kathrein's  Inn,  plain  but  good"), 
oppo.slte  the  mouth  of  the  Larain-Tal  (p.  2921,  ^^ith  its  glaciers. 
Below  (51/4  M.)  the  hamlet  of  Patznaun  (4470')  we  recross  the 
stream  to  (51/0  ^'  •  I  Ischgl  (4520';  *Post;  WiilsrhuHrt  or  Sonne,  good  ; 
AdLer^,  a  summer-resort  (601  inhab.),  situated  on  a  green  hill  at 
the  entrance  to  the  Fimber-Tal.  The  best  view-point  is  the  Cal- 
varienberg  (10  min.).  To  the  N.  is  the  Madlein-Tal,  with  the 
Seekopf  (p.  271). 

ExcuBSiONS  (guides,  Hermenegild  Ganahl.  Jot.  Lechleitner,  Eeinrich  Kurz). 
VeBulspitze  (10,145';  5-6  hrs.;  guide  9  A'.),  from  Ischgl  via  the  Velill  Alp 
(66C0'),  laborious  but  very  interesting  (magnificent  view).  —  Biirkelkopf 
(9960':  8  K.),  from  the  (1  hr.)  Piirtchtig  Alp  (p.  292)  via  the  Id  Alp  mm') 
in  4'/jhrs.,  fatiguing.  —   Vesilspilze,  see  p.  292. 

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292    llf.  R.49.  —  Map,r.J9U.     ZEBLES-.TOCn.      Palznaun. 

OvKH  THE  Zebles-Joch  TO  Stlben,  11  hr3.,  an  attractive  route  (provia- 
ions  should  be  taken;  guide,  advisable  for  novices,  16  K.).  Wc  may  folkiw 
either  the  marked  path  via  the  Kalvarienberg  or  the  good  carriage-road 
ascending  in  windings,  and  then  mount  gradually  through  the  wooded 
Fimber-Tal,  passing  two  chapels  and  (,3/4  hr.)  crossing  the  Fimberbach.  By 
the  (!/<  hr.)  Piirschtig  Alp  (5625')  the  huge  Fluchthorn  comes  into  sight  in 
front;  nn  the  right  is  the  Mittagskopf  (9485').  In  5/4  hr.  more  we  reach 
/m  Boden  (6065';  Inn  in  summer,  plain  but  good),  a  beautiful  meadow  on 
the  left  bank  of  the  stream,  above  which  we  cross  the  Fimberbach  and 
ascend  to  the  E.  (red  marks)  through  the  Vexil-Tal^  leaving  the  Qampner 
Alp  to  the  right  and  keeping  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Vesilbach.  At 
the  head  of  tlie  valley,  the  path  turns  sharply  to  the  left  (marked  path 
from  the  Heidelberger  Iliitte,  see  below)  and  leads  to  the  (2'/4  hrs.)  Sam- 
nauner  Joch.  or  Zebles-Joch  (8350';  Swiss  frontier),  between  the  Vesilspitze 
(Piz  Roz.  see  below)  on  the  right  and  the  Pellinkopf  (9400')  on  the  left. 
Fine  'View  of  the  Oetztal  Glaciers,  the  Fluchthorn  (to  the  S.W.),  the 
Stammerspitze  (S.E.),  and  (as  we  descend)  the  Muttler  and  the  Piz  Mondin. 
We  descend  (keeping  to  the  left)  over  a  patch  of  snow,  loose  stones,  and 
turf,  cross  the  brook  after  V2  br.,  and  follow  the  left  side  of  the  valley 
(steep).  At  the  bottom  of  the  valley  (6420')  we  return  to  the  right  bank 
and  cross  pastures  to  (i'/*  br.)  Samiiaun  (6055';  Jenal's  Inn),  the  first  village 
in  the  Samnaun-Tal.  a  Swiss  vallev.  To  the  S.  rise  the  Stammerspitze 
(10,690*)  and  the  Muttler  (10,820'),  either  of  which  may  be  ascended  by 
experienced  climbers  in  4-5  hrs. ,  with  guide.  Then  (road  to  Finstermiinz 
in  course  of  construction)  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Schergenbach  or 
Schalkelbach  via  Raveisch  and  Plan,  and  past  the  villages  of  Laret  and 
(1  hr.)  Compatsch  (5635';  'Piz  Urezza  Inn)  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Spisser  Miihle 
(4965'),  the  boundary  of  Tyrol,  with  the  Austrian  c\istom-house.  (Hence 
over  the  Anti-Bhaetikon  to  the  Ascher  HUtte,  see  p.  293.)  The  valley  now 
becomes  a  wild,  wooded  ravine,  in  which  the  Schalkelbach  forms  a  series 
of  cascades.  The  path  crosses  the  stream  repeatedly,  then  ascends  on  the 
left  bank  through  wood  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  hamlet  of  Noggls  (4650*;  rfmts.), 
opposite  the  imposing  Piz  Mondin  (10,325';  a  difficult  ascent  of  4V2-5  hrs. 
fr.>m  Spisser  Miihle,  for  experts),  and  at  the  (20  min.)  fork  descends  to  the 
left  to  (l'/4  hr.)  Stuben  (p.  340),  or  to  the  right  to  (U/z  br.)  Alt-Fimtermunz 
(p.  340;  carriage  -  road  along  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn  to  Martinsbruck 
under  construction). 

In  the  Fimber-Tal  (see  above),  21/2  hrs.  from  the  Boden  Inn  and 
4'/4  hrs.  from  Ischgl,  is  the  Heidelberger  Hiitte  (7545*;  Inn,  10  beds  and 
6  mattresses),  a  starting-point  for  \he  " Fluchthorn  iii^i%t>'),  via  i)i&  Fimber 
Olacier  and  the  Zahn-Joch  (see  below)  in  41/2-5  hrs.  (guide  from  Ischgl  16  K. ; 
the  easiest  and  shortest  ascent);  the  Bennerspitze  or  Mittlere  Fluchthorn 
(11,165';  4  hrs. ;  difficult);  the  Niirdliche  Fluchthorn  (10,970')  and  across  the 
three  peaks  (verv  difficult,  to  be  attempted  with  good  guides  only);  the 
y.uhnspitze{\QA'^b'\  3  hrs.);  the  AVorae  (10,485';  31/2 bra. ;  difficult);  the  Gems- 
pleiskopf  (9900';  3  hrs.;  guide  12^.);  and  the  Vesilspitze  {Piz  Boz,  10,220"), 
via  the  Boz-Sattel  in  3V2  hrs.  (guide  10^.;  better  from  the  Zebles-Joch 
route  through  the  Vesil-Tal,  see  above).  —  Passes.  Interesting  glacier-routes 
(7-8  hrs.;  guide  12  K.)  lead  to  the  Jamtal-Hiltte  via  the  Zahn-Joch  (9710'), 
between  the  Fluchthorn  and  Zahnspitze  (see  above),  and  via  the  Kronen-Joch 
(9990'),  between  the  Zahnspitze  and  Krone.  —  Over  the  Bitzen-Joch  (8835') 
to  the  Larain-Tal  and  to  (4  hrs.)  Mathon  in  the  Patznaun  Valley  (p.  291).  — 
Over  the  Finiber  Pats  {BemUser  Joch,  8570')  to  (6V2  hrs.)  Bemut,  or  over  the 
Tasna  Pass  (Fettaner  Joch,  9375')  to  (8-9  bra.)  Ardez  or  Feitan,  in  the  Lower 
Engadine,  two  attractive  routes  (guide  16  K.).  —  A  direct  route  from  the 
Swiss  frontier  below  the  Heidelberger  Hiitte  to  the  Zebles-Joch  (see  above) 
is  indicated  by  way-marks. 

From  Ischgl  over  the  Seejochl  (9175')  or  over  the  Schneidjdchl  (9320') 
to  the  (7  hrs.)  Darmstddter  Hiitte,  see  p.  271 ;  over  the  Schonpleiss-Joch  (9200') 
to  the  (6V4-7  hrs.)  Konstanzer  Hiitte,  p.  272. 

Below  Ischgl  the  road  proceeds  along  the  right  bank  of  the  Tri- 
sauna,   then,  near  (91/2  M.)  Ulmich,  recrosses  to  the  left  bank,  and 


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reaches  ( 12  M.)  the  Hotel  Hirsch  (3840M  below  the  villajje  of  Kappl 
(4125';  Lowe;  Adler ;  Krone). 

Over  the  Kappler-Joch  or  Blanka-Joch  (S810')  to  Petlneu  (p.  272),  T-8  hrs. 
with  guide  (14  A'.;  Guttfr.  Schranz  or  Jos.  Kleinheinz  of  Kappl),  by  a  club- 
path.  On  the  W.  side,  '/2  hr.  bevond  the  pass  (5  hrs.  from  Kappl),  is  the 
Edmtmd-Graf  HiiUe  (p.^2).  The  Hohc  Rifjier  (lO.SlQf)  may  lie  ascended 
from  Kappl  by  experts  in  7  hrs..  with  yiuide,  over  the  saddle  between 
the  Rifiler  and  Blankahom  (club-path;  wire-ropes),  but  is  diflicult  from 
this  side  (preferable  from  the  Edmund-Graf-Hiitte).  —  The  Petziner  Spitze 
(8375').  ascended  from  Kappl  via  Langestei  (4890' ^  ru.stic  inn)  in  4  hrs. 
(guide  6  jr.),  is  easy  and  attractive. 

Fatiguing  passes  lead  to  the  S.  from  Kappl  through  the  VisnitzTal  ■ai\A 
the  Grubelee-Tal  to  (9  hrs.)  Compaltch  in  the  Samnaun  (p.  292;  guide  16  K.). 

About  2'/4  M.  farther  on  the  road  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of 
the  Trisanna.  On  the  slope  of  the  Petziner  Spitze,  to  the  left,  lies 
the  village  o(  Langestei  (see  above).  On  the  right,  Vs^^-  farther 
on,  opens  the  Flath-Tal,  at  the  entrance  to  which,  on  a  small  hill, 
stands  the  house  in  which  Matthias  Schniid,  the  painter,  was  horn 
(1835;  memorial  tablet).  About  V4  M.  farther  on  is  the  *H6tel 
Schweighofer  (3535'),  with  baths  (12  beds  at  2-2.40  K.').  Then, 
passing  the  mouth  of  the  htalanz-Tal  {%qq  below),  we  reach,  1  M. 
farther  on,  the  village  of  (16  M.)  See  (3470';  *Weiss€s  Lamm,  kept 
by  TrUntL  bed  i  K.). 

ExcLKSioNS  (guides,  Leopold  Tschiderer  and  Adalbert  Zangerl  of  See). 
A  steep  path,  indicated  by  while  and  red  marks,  leads  to  the  S.E.  from 
Trientla  Inn,  ascending  through  WMod  beside  the  Schallerbach  (path  to  the 
right  iV2  hr.  up,  to  be  avoided)  and  finally  curving  to  the  right,  with  a 
beautiful  view  of  the  Parseier  chain,  to  the  (3V2 hrs.)  AacherHiitte  (7710';  inn, 
12  mattresses),  situated  at  the  source  of  the  Scballerbach  iu;the  Kiibelgrund^ 
and  mucli  frequented  in  winter  for  ski-ing.  (From  the  Arlberg  railway 
the  Ascher  Hiitte  may  be  more  cnnveniently  reached  ria  Tobadill  (p.  273), 
by  a  new  club-path  (5  hrs.  from  Plans,  6  hrs.  from  Landeck).]  From  this 
l.oint  the  ascent  of  the  Eotpleisskopf  (9640';  2  hrs.;  guide  from  See  9  A"., 
unnecessary  for  ex^ert^)  may  be  made  by  a  path  marked  with  white  and 
red;  descent  by  a  clnb-patb  along  the  N.E.  arete,  over  the  Murinel-Scharte, 
and  past  the  Spina  Lok's  t  >  the  (IV2  hr)  Urg  Alp  ((5170'),  and  thence  either 
to  the  left  via  Hoch-Gallmig  to  (3  hrs.)  Landeck  (p.  317),  or  to  the  right 
(white  marks)  through  wood  via  Ob'adis  and  Ladis  to  (4  hrs.)  JPrut2(p.  337).  — 
A  path  (red  and  white  marks)  leads  to  the  S.  from  the  Ascher  Hiitte  over 
the  Medrig- battel  (8385')  to  the  (l'/'.:  hr.)  Furgljoch  (9005'),  between  the 
Blankakopf  (9500'j  and  the  Furgler  (see  below),  commanding  a  line  view  of 
the  Oetztal  glaciers.  Thence  we  descend  to  (2  hrs.)  Ser/atis  and  (IV2  hr.) 
Ried  (p.  339;  guide  12  A'.).  —  From  the  Furgljoch  a  marked  path  (guide 
from  See  9  K..  not  indispensable  for  experts)  ascends  the  N.Hi.  arC-te  to(lhr.) 
thesummit  oftheTurgler  (9865'),  commanding  a  magnili cent  view,  extending, 
in  clear  weather,  t"  the  Bernese  Oberland.  From  this  point  mountaineers 
(with  guide)  may  follow  the  ridge  to  the  S.E.  via  the  (3/4  hr.)  Arrezkop/(93W) 
to  the  (V*  hr. )  Masner  Joch  (Feltenlvch,  8840'),  and  thence  ascend  (fatiguing 
but  without  danger)  the  (l^/i  hr.)  'Hexenkopf  (9970';  guide  12  AT.,  to 
Samnaun  20  A'.),  the  highest  summit  of  the  Anti-Rhaetikon^  commanding  a 
magnificent  view  «  f  the  Oetztal  mountains,  the  Ortler,  Silvretta,  etc.  Ihe 
descent  may  be  made  via  th'^  S.W.  arete  and  down  steep  slopes  of  ddbris 
to  the  Ochtenberg  Alp,  with  its  tarn  (8Sl(i'),  then  up  again  over  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Zanders-Joch  (ca.  9185')  and  down  to  the  Fliesser  Alp  (6j25')  and  through  the 
Zandert-Tal  to  (3  hrs.)  Spiss  in  the  Samnaun  Valley  (p.  292).  Or  from  the 
Arreikopf  (see  above)  we  may  descend  to  the  S.  to  the  Arrtz-Joch  (8495'),  and 
thence  either  to  the  right  through  the  Mcuner  Tal  to  Stuben,  or  to  the  left  via 
Latcens  and  the  Kompfrdell  Alp  to  ^erfaus  (i'.  839).  Descent  from  the  Hexen- 
kopf on  the  N.  (way-marks)  via  iht  litalam- Tal  to  tLe(3'/2hrs.)  Ascher  Hiitte. 


294    ni.RoutedO.  MATREI.  From  Innsbruck 

Beyond  See  the  road  recrosses  to  the  left  bank,  descends  through 
the,  wild  *GfdU-Scfducht  to  the  (IV2  M.)  Gf'dll  Inn  (3265'), 
crosses  the  Trisanna  for  the  last  time  opposite  the  castle  of  Wiesberg, 
and  reaches  the  (}/2hx.)ZoUhaus(inn\  close  to  the*  TrisannaViaduct 
(p.  '2733.  A  path  ascends  hence  to  the  right  to  the  (V4  hr.)  railway- 
station  of  Wiesberg  (p.  273).  We  pass  under  the  viaduct  and  skirt 
the  Sanna  until  the  road  divides:  to  the  left  across  the  river  to  the 
(1  hr.;  21  M.)  village  of  Plans  (33/4  M.  from  Landeck,  p.  273);  to 
the  right  up  the  hill  to  the  (1  hr.)  railway-station  of  Pians  (p.  273). 

50.    From  Innsbruck  to  Franz ensfeste  (Botzen)  by  the 
Brenner. 

52  M.  Southern  Railwat.  Express  in  2-2»/2  lirs,  (9  K.  20,  6  K.  90, 
4  ^.  50  A.),  ordinary  trains  in  3-3V2  hrs.  (b  K.  90,  4  K.  40  7».,  ^K.).  To  Botzen, 
express  in  3V4-4  brs.  (15  K.  30,  il  K.  50,  IK.  50  A.),  ordinary  trains  in 
41/2-6  lirs.  (11  K.  80,  8  ^.  80,  5  K.  SO  A.).    Best  views  to  the  right. 

The  Brenner  (4490*),  the  lowest  pass  over  the  main  chain  of  the  Alps,  is 
traversed  by  the  oldest  of  the  Alpine  routes,  once  used  by  the  Romans 
and  rendered  practicable  for  carriages  in  1772.  The  railway,  built  in 
1863-67  at  a  total  cost  of  about  2,600.000/.,  ranks  among  the  grandest  works 
of  the  kind  (21  tunnels;  60  large,  and  many  smaller  bridges).  The  steepest 
gradient  between  Innsbruck  and  the  summit  is  1 :  40,  and  thence  to  Ster- 
zing  1  :  44.  The  most  interesting  parts  of  the  line  are  between  Innsbruck 
and  Gossensass^  whence  Hochwieden  should  be  visited  (p.  3(X)).  —  A  Walk 
from  Steinach  to  Sterling  (ca.  24  M.)  by  the  Brenner  road  is  repaying  also. 

Innsbruck  (^1885'),  see  p.  248.  The  train  passes  the  abbey  of 
Wilten  (right),  traverses  a  tunnel  715  yds.  long  under  Berg  Isel, 
and  then  the  Sonnenburg  Tunnel  (270  yds.),  and  crosses  the  Sill. 
Farther  on  it  runs  through  the  narrow  Wipptal^  high  above  the 
brawling  river.  On  the  left  bank  is  the .  highroad ;  to  the  S.  rises 
the  beautifully-formed  Serles-Spitze  (p.  295).  Two  more  tunnels 
follow  before  (472^0  Unterberg  (2350');  opposite  is  the  bold 
Stefans-Briicke  ( p,  259).  Beyond  tliree  other  tunnels  we  pass  a  largo 
nitre  fa(;tory  and  reach  (6  M.)  Patsch  (2570';  restaurant  at  the 
station);  the  village  (3285';  p.  259)  lies  on  the  hill  to  the  left, 
3/4  hr.  above  the  line. 

Fbom  Patsch  to  the  Stubai-Tal  (comp.  B.  51).  We  descend  from  the 
station  to  the  Sill,  cross  the  bridge  and  ascend  the  steep  left  bank  (good 
path)  to  the  ('/a  hr.)  Brenner  road  (2935')-  Crossing  this,  we  ascend  straight 
(in  by  the  forest-path  (keep  to  the  right  at  the  top)  and  in  25  min.  more 
reach  Schonhenj  (p.  259). 

Three  more  tunnels,  including  the  Muhlbach  Tunnel  (1040  yds.), 
the  longest  on  the  line  Large  carbide  works  are  passed  in  the  valley. 
Near  Matrei  the  line  penetrates  the  Matreier  Schlossberg  and  crosses 
the  Sill. 

I2V2  M.  Matrei  on  the  Brenner^  or  Deutsch- Matrei  (3255'; 
*Krone,  ;'0  K.  at  1.20-2.  pens.  5-6  K. ;  Lamm,  well  spoken  of; 
Rose  ;  Stern;  Restaurant,  beside  the  station),  a  beautifully  situated 
village  (1000  inhab.),  with  the  chateau  of  Tratitson,  the  property  of 
rrinc  Atierspcrg.    Beside  the  chateau  of  Ahrenhoh,  IV2  M.  to  the 


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to  Framensfeste.  STEINACH.  IJI.  Route  60.    295 

N.E.,  is  the  ^Pension  Kraft  (6SQ(y-  lOObeds  at2-5.  pens.  Qi/o-^K.), 
near  the  small  Debern-8ee  (swimming-baths). 

ExcuKSiONS  (guide.  Christo/  Delesclav).  An  easy  route  (red  marks')  leads 
from  Slatrei  to  the  W.  through  the  village  to  (2  hrs.)  the  pilgrimage-church 
of  St.  Maria-Waldrast  (5385'i  Inn),  charmingly  situated  on  the  H.E.  flank 
of  ibe  Serles-Spitze.  A  nmre  extensive  vieve^  is  obtained  from  the  *  Waldraxter 
or  Gleinser  Jochl  (6170').  to  the  N.,  ascended  by  a  marked  path  past  a  chapel 
in  3/4  hr.  —  The  Waldrast-Spitze  or  Serles-Spitze  (892(7;  3V2  hrs. ;  guide 
8  K.)  is  ascended  from  Maria-Waldrast  hy  a  marked  path  via  the  Serlei- 
Jiichl  (7845'),  without  difliculty.  From  the  Jochl  we  may  descend  on  the  W. 
to  (-"/z  brs.)  Neder  (p.  304;  guide  12  A'.).  —  A  club-path  (blue  marks)  leads 
to  the  N.W.  from  Maria-Waldrast  through  wood  to  (!'/■-■  It  )  Miedtrs  in 
the  Stubai-Tal;  a  path  diverging  on  the  left  from  this  after  about  '/<  hr- 
(guide  convenient)  descends  direct  to  (U/^  hr.)  Fulpmes  (p.  303).  —  From 
Maria-Waldrast  a  footpath,  parts  of  which  are  steep  and  marshy,  leads 
to  (2  hrs.)  Schonberg  i  p.  259)  via  the  Gleimer  ffd/e.  A  uiarked  path  leads 
over  the  Kalben-Joch  (7310')  to  (4  hrs.)  Trins  (p.  296 ;  guide  7  A'.).  The  Blater 
(see  below)  and  the  Peihpitze  (7815';  view)  may  be  easily  ascended  from 
this  path  in  '/'^  hr.  and   1  hr.  respectively. 

The  Blaser  (73G0')  is  easily  ascended  from  Matrei  (marked  path)  in 
3','?  hrs.  (guide  7  A".,  not  indispensable).  The  ascent  from  Steinach  or 
Trins  is  not  permitted.  —  The  Mieselkopf  (SBlCy)  is  ascended  via  Pfons  in 
4'/?  hrs,  with  guide.  —  Via  the  Navis-.lnch  to  the  (8  hrs.)  Volderbad,  see  p.  226. 

From  Malrei  to  (10  M.)  Iglt,  by  the  Franz-JosephStrasse,  see  p.  259. 

The  railway  and  the  road  ascend  the  valley  of  the  Sill.  To  the 
left  is  the  church  of  St.  Kathrein  (3595'),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Navis- 
Tnl  (p.  225).    The  Sill  is  again  crossed. 

lo'/i  M-  Steinach.  —  Hotels.  ".Steinbook,  witjj  garden,  90  beds  at 
1.2(»-3,  pens.  5.60-8  AT.;  'Stkinachku  Hof,  at  tlic  station,  with  baths,  80  beds 
at  1.40  3,  pens.  0.60-7.20  JT. ;  Post,  60  bed,s  :.t  1.20-2.40,  pens.  5.HO-6.80  A".  ,■ 
Wilder  Mann,  6>  beds  at  1.2  )-2,  pens.  5.20-7  A".,  very  fair;  'Weisses 
Rossi,  ,  -'8  bed.«  at  1.20-1.60,  pens.  5-6  A".;  Zcm  Kkamer;  Kobe,  well 
spoken  of.  —  Pension  Villa  Holzmann.  —  Furnished  rooms  at  Jos.  Peer's 
.•»nd  at  Wildner't.  —  Karlsbad,  with  mineral  spring  and  garden-restaurant 
(bath  90  h). 

Steinach  in  Tirol  (3445'),  with  1400  inhab.,  charmingly  situated 
at  the  mouth  of  tho  (rschnitztal,  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Kirchdach- 
spitze  and  Habicht,  is  much  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  The 
church  contains  frescoes  by  Mader  and  an  altar-piece  by  Knoller. 

ExcDRSioNS  (guides,  Sebastian  Auer,  Joh.  Beikircher  and  Alois  Hnhenegger 
of  Steinach,  Alois  and  Joh.  Pittracher,  Markus  Leitner,  Jos.  jmd  Fidel  Mader, 
Joh.  Muigg.  Val.  and  Joh.  Sahhner  of  Gschniiz).  Walks  to  the  Lonrdes 
Chapel  (V2hr.  to  the  S.E.);  the  Knlvarienberg  (10  min.  to  the  E.);  to  Plon. 
(Schiitzenhaus,  1/4  hr.  to  the  S.)  and  to  the  (20  min.)  Cafi-Rextnurani  Sfeidlhof] 
with  view  of  the  VaL^er-Tal;  to  Oschwend  ('A  hr.  to  the  S.W.  :  restaurant 
and  on  to  the  Herrenwasserl  Of*  hr.)-,  to  (1/4  hr.  to  the  K.E.)  Matiern  (Inn^ 
pens,  from  5  JT.  40  A.)  and  (40  min.)  Tienzens(3lH5' ;  pretty  view) ;  via  (I'/j  hr.) 
Ndfstach  to  (V2  hr.)  Gries  (p.  297)  or  (I1/4  hr.)  Vinaders  (see  p.  297;  shady 
ascent,  view  of  the  Schmirner  Tal  and  Valser  Tal).  —  The  "Ndsslacher  Joch 
(7390' ;  3V2-4  hrs.)  is  easy  and  attractive  (marked  path  ;  guide  7  K.  ;  descent 
to  Gries.  p.  297).  Another  path  (red  marks)  leads  to  ihe  E.  to  the  top  of 
the  Bendelstein  (794o';  4V2hrs.)  and  thence  (guide  advisable)  to  (1  hr.)  the 
top  of  the  Schafseitenspitze  (8545").  Descent  on  the  S.  io  {2^ h  hrs.)  Schmirn 
(p.  297),  or  on  the  K.  to  (3  hrs.)  Navis  (p.  225). 

The  Gschnitztai  is  worthy  of  a  visit  (to  the  Bremer  Uiitte  7  hrs.,  guide 
12A'. ;  shortest  approach  to  the  Stubai-Tal  from  the  N.E.  From  Steinach 
we  may  follow  either  the  road  along  the  hillside  (stony  and  sunny,  but 
r,>tnn.;iTid>'n'^'    ''eniitifnl    views)    or    the    'Moosweg'    through  the  valley,    to 


206   nf  li.fiii.^rap^  pp.Wd.JS^.    ST.  .TODOK.      From  run i^hmrk 

(3  M.)  Trins  (3985';  Pott,  bed  iK.'20h.;  Zum  Touristen),  a  pleasant  villa-ic 
(15()  inhab.)  at  the  S.  base  of  the  Blaser  (p.  295;  ascended  from  this 
point  in  3  hrs).  The  (5  inin.)  Calvanetiberg  cuinmands  a  fine  view  of 
the  glaciers  at  the  head  of  the  valley.  A  path  (red  and  white  marks) 
leads  to  the  N.W.  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Naturfreunde-Haus  on  the  Padaster 
Alp  (7275';  inn),  whence  an  interesting  route  leads  over  the  Pudaiter- 
Joch  (Hammerscharte,  ca.  8400')  and  bv  the  Rohrauer-Steig'  (wire-ro|es) 
I..  O'/.'  hi-f)  Fulpmes  (p.  303).  The  Foppmandl  (8Ct70';  V*  hr.),  Waienwand 
(8415';  1  hr.),  Uammerspitze  (SBGO*;  IV2  hr.  ;  Schneiderspitze  on  the  Austiiai 
Special  Map),  and  Kirchdachspitze  (9315';  2  hrs.)  may  be  ascended  fr. m 
the  Naturfreiinde  Hans.  A  marked  path  leads  from  'Irins  to  the  N.  over 
the  Kalben-Joch  (7310')  to  Maria -Wald.ast  or  Matrei  (p.  294);  anoiher  to  the  S. 
over  the  Truna-Joch  (7105')  and  pa>^t  the  small  Licht-See  to  (4  hrs.)  Obernberff 
(p.  2b7).  —  Beyond  Trins  we  proceed,  passing  the  picturesque  chateau 
of  Schneeburg  or  following  the  meadnw-path  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Ache, 
to  (I3/4  hr.)  Gachnitz  (4075';  ;:ood  quarters  at  the  cure's),  at  the  base  of  the 
sheer  Kirchdachspitze  (see  above).  The  pilgrimage-church  of  St.  Magdalena 
(54()5';  IV*  hr.)  commands  a  fine  view.  Marked  path  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Inns- 
brucker  Hiitte  on  the  Pinnisei'  Joch  (guide  6  K.)\  ascent  thence  of  the  Habiclit 
in  331/2  hrs.  (guide  from  Oschnitz  W  K.),  see  p.  305.  Via  the  Muiten-Joch 
(7915')  to  (51/2  hrs.)  Obernberg  (p  2li7)  tiying  but  interesting.  —  A  path 
leads  up  the  valley  from  Gschuitz,  passing  the  mouth  of  the  SandesTal 
(see  below),  to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  Lapoues  Alp  (4880').  and  thence,  past  a  tine  water- 
fall, to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Bremer  Hiitte  (7840';  Innin  summer),  situated  at  the 
fool  of  the  Innere  Wetterspitze.  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Simming  Glacier. 
An  attractive  walk  may  be  taken  hence  to  the  (35-40  min.)  Lauterer  See. 
The  following  ascents  are  made  from  this  hut :  Innere  Wetterspitze  (10,055'; 
2'/2  hrs.)  and  ^eMJaere  lKe<<er«/)i<2e (10,080'; 3  hrs.;  guide, 7  A',  each);  Oestlicher 
Feuerslein  (10,745' ;  4  hrs.)  and  Wesllicher  Feuerstein  (10,7iO' ;  441/2  hrs.), 
via  the  Pflerscher  Hochjoch  (guide  11  .ST.  each,  \'i  K.  for  both);  SchneespHze 
(10.420';  372  hrs.;  guide  7,  to  the  Magdeburger  Hiitte  11  K.).  From  the 
Bremer  Hiitte  to  the  Innsbrucker  Hutte  (p.  305;  7-8  hrs.  ;  guide  7  K.),  a  toilsome 
route  involving  long  descents  aud  re-ascents;  over  the  Simming-Jbchl  to  the 
Niirnberger  Hiitte  (p.  30li),  3  hrs.  (guide  7  K.)\  over  the  NiirnbergerScharte 
and  the  Weite-Scharte  (9410')  to  the  TepUtzer  Hiitte  (p.  310),  31/2  l>ra.  (guide 
ll^".);  over  the  Niirnberger  Scharte,  the  Gr^blferner^  and  the  Wilde  Fi'eiger 
to  the  Eliiabeih-Haui  on  the  Becker  (p.  310;  7-8  hrs.;  glide  13  AT.).  Over 
the  Bremer  <S' ;trt;7e  (ca.  Vl.'ilS')  or  the  Pflerscher  Hochjoch  (10. SSO')  to  the  ifagde- 
burger  Huite  (p.  ciOJ),  5-6  hrs.  (guide  9  K.).  —  Over  the  JVauljoch  (guide  7  E.) 
or  the  Lauterer-Seejoch  (guide  9  A".)  to  (4'/2-5  hrs.)  Ranalt  in  the  Stul>ai 
Tal,  see  p.  30G. 

A  toilsome  but  repaying  route  leads  from  Gschnitz  to  the  S.  through 
the  Sandes-Tal  and  over  the  Pflerscher  Pinkel  (9120),  to  the  W.  of  the 
GoUlkappel  (i)i95';  ascent  very  difficult,  see  p.  300),  to  the  Tribulavn-HUtte 
(\K  30<  )  and  to  (7  hrs.;  guide  ISA".)  Inner- Pflerseh  (p.  300).  —  The  Pflerscher 
Tribulauni  10,175')  ma  v  be  ascended  from  Oschnitz  via  the  Sondes- Joch  (9200') 
ill  71/2-8  hrs.  (guide  22,  to  Pfiersch  27  A'. ;  very  difficult);  descent  to  Hi" 
Tribulaun-Hiitfe,  see  p.  300.  The  ascent  on\\^  Gschnilzer  Tribulaun  (9700' 1, 
5-6  hrs.  from  Gschnitz,  via  the  Schneetal-Scharle  (8695'),  is  ea=;ier  (<j;uide  13, 
In  rfler.scli  18  A.). 

The  train  now  begins  to  ascend  gradually  on  the  E.  side  of  tlir 
valley  and  then,  near  the  villajre  of  Stafflach  [3610';  Lamm,  Wolf. 
both  unpretending),  it  enters  the  Schmirner  Tal.  To  the  right  opens 
the  Valser  Tal,  with  the  glaciers  of  the  Olperer  range  in  the  back- 
ground. —  18 V2  M-  St.  Jodok.  The  village  of  that  name  (3785'; 
Geraer  Hof.  25  beds  from  1.50,  pens.  4.50-5  K.,  well  spoken  of; 
Zum  Schmied;  Po»t,  15  beds  at  1-1.20A'.  ,•  Lamm,  16  beds  at 
1.20,  pens.  4.40  K.;  guide,  Rud.  Hortnagel),  a  summer-resort  at 
the  junction  of  the  Schmirner-Tal  and  Valser-Tal,  lies  below  the 


to  Fr.mzensfeste.     GRIES.      \fajis,pp.'29  t,'j:i4.— HI.  R.-W.  207 

line,  to  the  right,  and  8/4  hr.  from  the  express  -  station  of  Steinach 
[CATT.  '2  K.  60  ft.  and  fee). 

ScHMiKNEB  Tal  ani>  Valseu  Tal.  A  cart- track  (red  marks)  leads 
through  the  Schmirner  Tal  via  (I'/i  hr.)  Ausser-Schmirn  (i66o';  Fischer, 
Eller,  '/<  hr.  farther  un,  bo'h  unpretending  ^  guide,  G.  Jeuewrin)  to  (V2  hr.) 
Inner-Schmirn  liTSC),  at  ihe  mouth  of  the  Wildlahner-Tal  (path  t..  the  Geraer 
Hutte  over  the  Steinerne  Lamm,  4  hrs.,  see  p.  241).  and  to  {3/4  hr.)  Kasei-n 
(5340';  Zin^erle).  —  From  Kasern  over  the  (2  hrs.)  Tuxer  Joch  (7675')  to 
(I1/4  hr.)  Hinter-Tux  (marked  path;  guide  not  indispensable),  see  p.  241. 
To  reach  the  Spcmnagel-Eaut  (p.  240)  we  turn  to  the  right  at  a  guide-post 
below  the  pass  (Im  the  hut  3  hrs.).  From  the  Spannagel-Haus  over  the 
Rieptn-Scharte  to  the  Dominikus-Hiitte  (6-7  hrs.),  see  p.  246. 

Fob  thk  Geraek  Hctte  (4'/j  hrs.;  guide,  6  K.,  unnecessarv,  porter  4  K. 
20/1.)  we  turn  to  the  right  (red  way-marks)  at  the  station  of  St.  Jod'>k  (p.  296), 
pas.s  under  the  railway,  and  beyond  the  church  (keep  to  the  leflj  enter 
the  Valser  Tal  (guide-board  to  the  Geraer  Hiitte).  A  cart-track  ascends 
via  Auster-Vals,  Inner  VaU  (guide,  Al.ds  Ofer),  and  (la/*  hr.)  the  Kater 
Alp,  beyond  which  the  valley  forks.  The  branch  to  the  right  enters  the 
Ticf(eisch-Tal.  We  follow  the  left  branch  (red  marks),  which  ascends  the 
Alpeiner  Tal  to  the  (»/<  hr.)  ElUr-Kaser  Alp  (4810';  rfmts.),  beyond  which 
it  loads  in  ea.-:y  curves  ('Geraer  Weg')  via  the  Ochsen-Alp  (spring)  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Geraer  Hiitte  (7710';  "Inn,  15  beds  at  3  and  10  mattresses  at  1  K. 
60/>.),  a  go.  d  stariin'^-i'oint  for  the  ascents  of  the  Oipej-er  (11,415';  via  the 
Wildlahnerfer.ier  and  Kaserer  Graf  in  5  hrs.;  guide  14,  with  descent  to 
Ihe  Dominikus-Hiitte  I8r  to  Hinter-Tux  22  A'.);  the  .S-c/irammcicAer  (11,210*; 
via  the  Alpeiner  Glacier  in  SVs  hrs. ;  guide  16  A".);  and  the  Fusf$tein  (lO.gSC; 
5  hrs.;  guide  14  A'.);  all  difficult  and  lit  f.  r  experts  only.  Easier  are  the 
Ge/roi-ne  WandtpitzeH0J95';  4  hrs.;  guide  12  A.),  the  Kahle  Wandiopf  {<3&0f), 
with  the  Hohe  Wavte  (HSOC).  and  the  two  Kaserer  (10,731/  and  iCl.W).  — 
From  the  Geraer  Hiitte  by  the  red-marked  'Reua.-ische  Weg  over  the  (2 hrs.) 
Alpeiner  Schorte  {STiiQ/ :,  glide,  8  A^.,  to  the  end  of  the  snow-field  advisable) 
to  the  (5  hrs.)  Dominikus  Hiitte.  or  by  the  blue-marked  "Schramiuacher-Weg' 
from  the  Alpeiner  SchaHe  t)  the  (5'/4  hrs.)  I'fitscher  Joch  (p.  246;  guide  'J  A".). 

Tlio  train  sweeps  round  tiie  village,  crosses  t\\Q  Schmirner  Bach, 
penetrates  the  hill  between  Schmirn  and  Vals  by  means  of  a  curved 
tunnel,  and  crosses  the  Wilser  Bach.  It  then  ascends  the  S.  slope 
of  the  valley  (to  the  right,  200'  below,  lies  the  route  already  tra- 
versed) and  regains  the  Silltal  through  another  curved  tunnel,  hiirh 
above  the  river. 

21t/2  M.  Gries  ( 4il;3' ).  The  village  (  881(-V;  *  Hot. -Pen.".  (,rie.-'er- 
h-jf.  oO  be.ls  at  1.40-1.80,  pens.  5.50-6  JiT.;  *\yeUie  Rose,  85  beds 
at  1.20-1.60,  pens. 4.(10-5  K.;  *Rdssl,  30  beds  at  1-1.60,  pens.  5-6  K.; 
Sprenger.  17  be<is  at  1-1.60 /f.,  well  spoken  of;  Adler),  a  summer- 
resort,  lies  below,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Obernbery-Tal,  with  the 
imposing  Tribulauii  group  in  the  background. 

E.K(;uRSioN.s  fguides,  Karl  Vetter  (<f  Gries,  Ado!/  Sporr  nf  Obemberg). 
A  highly  attractive  walk  may  be  taken  to  (:>  M.)  Nfisslach  (4730*;  Tnuristen- 
ruhe)  and  up  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.  ;  way-marks  defective)  -Nosslacher  Joch  (7325"), 
whence  we  may  descend  to  Steinach  (p.  295)  or  Vinaders  (see  below)  — 
A  footpath  leads  through  the  picturesque  Obernberg-Tal  (guide  unnecessary), 
skirting  the  Seebach  and  passing  (1/2  hr.)  Vinnders  (iltKJ';  Strickner's  Inn), 
to  (1  hr  )  Ohernberg  (4570'  :  Sporr.  very  fair;  guide,  Ludwig  Sporr),  a  prettily 
situated  village  (over  the  Tnma-Joch  or  the  Mu'ten-Joch  into  the  Gschnitztal. 
see  p.  296).  From  Obernberg  a  footpath  (red  marks)  runs  via  the  Rains 
Alp  to  the  (1  hr.j  Obemberjer  Seehiitte  (inn),  on  the  smaller  lake,  and  to 
the  *Obember'jer  See  or  Hintersee  (5230"),  at  the  S.  end  of  which  is  the 
(Vz  hr.)  Seealin  (rfmts.).  From  the  Obernberger  Seehiitte  the  interesting 
Obernberger  Tribulnun  (9105')  may  be  ascended  by  experts  in  4  hrs.  (guide 


29S  III.  E.50.  —  Map8,pp.242, 294.    BRENNER.     From  Innsbruck 

12  K.).  The  ascent  of  the  Schwarze  Wand  {Eisenspilze;  9550';  4V2hr8.,  with 
guide)  is  difficult  bot  repaying.  From  the  See  aim  we  ascend  graasy  slopes 
and  scree  to  the  ridge  between  the  Rosslauf  and  the  Schwarze  Wand,  and 
reach  the  summit  to  our  right.  Magnificent  view.  Steep  descent  to  the 
Schneetal-Scharte  (p.  296),  thence  either  to  the  right  to  Oschnitz  (p.  296)  or 
to  the  left  to  Pylersch  (p.  300;  guide  iO  K.).  —  A  path  (red  marks)  leads  to 
the  S.E.  from  the  lake  over  the  Sand-Jdchl  or  Santig-Jochl  (7090')  to  (S'/v!- 
4  hrf^.)  Schelleberff  (p.  299);  another  route,  indicated  by  blue  marks,  but 
guide  advisable  (9  £■.),  leads  to  the  S.W.  over  the  Povt-Jachl  {Q92(y)  to  the 
(4'/2  hrs.)  station  of  Pjlersch  (see  p.  299).  The  Rotspitze  (Gruben-Joch,  7690'), 
commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Stubai  and  Zillertal  glaciers,  is  easily 
ascended  in  ^/t  hr.  from  the  Port-Jochl. 

The  Padaunerkogel  (6785'),  a  splendid  point  of  view,  is  ascended  from 
Gries  direct  in  2'/4  hrs.  (guide,  not  indispensable  for  adepts,  6  K.,  with 
descent  to  Vals  8K.).  Another  route  follows  the  Brenner  road  to  (74  hr.) 
the  Klamni,  20  min.  from  the  Brenner-See  (see  below),  and  then  ascends 
to  the  left  to  the  (^/t  hr.)  Padauner  Battel  (5180';  two  inns);  thence  to  the 
left  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  top.  The  descent  may  be  easily  made  from  the  saddle 
to  Ausser-Vals  (p.  297)  and  (H/a  hr.)  St.  Jodok.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Kreuzjoch 
(7360';  difficult;  fine  panorama)  is  made  via  Vinaders  (p.  297)  and  through 
the   Grubenbach-Tal  in  4  hrs.  with  guide. 

The  line  describes  a  long  curve,  high  above  the  Silltal,  passing 
the  Brenner-See  (4300')  and  crossing  the  Vennabach  (see  below). 
The  Sill  is  crossed  for  the  last  time,  and  we  reach  the  station  of 
('25  M.)  Brenner  (4495' ;  Buffet),  on  the  watershed  between  the 
Black  Sea  and  the  Adriatic.  At  the  railway-station  is  a  memorial 
to  K.  von  Etzel  (d.  1865),  builder  of  the  Brenner  Railway.  On  the 
road  opposite  is  the  *Post  Hotel  (170  beds  at  2-3.50,  B.  1,  D.  3.60, 
pens.  8-10  K.),  a  summer -resort,  with  a  tablet  to  commemorate 
the  visit  of  Goethe  in  1786  and  a  marble  relief  of  the  poet  by 
J.  Kopf  of  Rome  (1888). 

ExcuBsioNS  (guide,  Anton  Lapper).  On  both  sides  of  the  valley  are 
several  level  or  slightly  inclined  walks,  provided  with  benches.  Pleasant 
walks  may  be  made  to  the  (20  min.)  Eisak  Fall;  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Brenner 
Lake;  to  the  Wolfen  Inn  and  the  (40  min.)  Brennerbad;  to  the  picturesque 
Venna-Tal  with  rich  flora,  as  far  as  (8/4  hr.)  Venn  (4765';  clean  inn),  with 
marble-cutting  works  (thence  to  the  Landshuter  HUtte,  see  below).  —  Au 
easv  pass  leads  to  the  N.E.  from  the  Venna-Tal  over  the  Saxalpen-Sattel 
(ca."  7550')  to  the  Gtraer  HUtte  in  the  Valser  Tal  (p.  297).  —  The  ascent  of 
the  "Wolfendorn  (9105')  by  a  marked  path  via  the  Pott  Alp  in  4  hrs.,  or 
via  the  Wolfen  Inn,  Lneger  Alp,  and  the  Brenner-Mduerle  in  41/2  hrs.,  is 
free  from  difficulty  (guide  8  A'.,  unnecessary  for  experts).  —  From  the 
Wolfendurn  the  'Landshuter  Weg'  (red  and  yellow  marks)  leads  to  the 
S.W.  over  the  Flatschspitze  (8115')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Schliissel- Joch  (p.  299), 
and  to  the  N.E.,  skirtin^'  the  Wildseespitze  (8965'),  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Landshuter 
HiiOe  (see  below).  —  The  *Kraxentrager  (9845';  5-5V2  hrs.  ;  guide  8  A".,  not 
essential  to  the  Landshuter  Hiitte)  is  not  difficult.  The  bridle-path  (blue 
and  white  marks)  ascends  the  Venna-Tal  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Landshuter  Hiitte 
(8990';  inn  in  summer),  above  the  Krarentragei'-Sattel,  with  a  beautiful 
view,  particularly  from  the  (3  min.)  Friedrichshohe  (9040");  thence  via  the 
S.W.  arete  (guide  not  indi3pens;ible  for  adepts)  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit  (splendid 
view).  —  Hence  to  (23/4  hrs.)  the  Pfitscher  Joch.,  see  p.  246;  about  half-way 
descent  to  the  right  to  St.  Jakob  (p.  247). 

The  Eisak  descends  from  the  hillside  on  the  right,  forming  sev- 
eral cascades.  The  train  follows  its  course,  traversing  a  level,  grassy 
valley,  to  the  (271/2  M.)  Brennerbad  (4350';  *Grand-H6tel  Brenner- 
bad. open  June  Ist-Sept.  30th,  170  bed?  from  3.50,  B.  1.50,  D.  5, 


toFramensfeste.  GOSSENSASS.  Map8,pp.294,300-  HI.  E.50.  299 

board  from  8  Jf.,  with  an  annexe  and  hydropathic  estahllshment; 
Hot.  Gehkoflerhaus,  less  pretending,  R.  1.50-3  A^  ,-  Vetter's  Inn, 
K.  1.20  A".,  very  fair;  Grdbner,  ^h^^-  fi"Oni  *b6  station),  with  In- 
diflferent  thermal  springs  (73''  Fahr.). 

From  the  Brennerbad,  over  the  Schliissel-Joch  (7225')  to  Kematen  in  the 
putsch  valley  (p.  247).  4V2  hrs.,  easy  (path  marked  red,  guide  advisable). 
The  Schliissel-Joch  (3  hrs.)  may  be  made  also  the  goal  of  a  special  ex- 
cursion from  the  Brennerbad,  as  it  commands  a  sjilendid  view  of  the 
Pfitschtal,  with  the  Hochfeiler ,  Wilde  Kreuzspitze,  and  (in  the  other 
direction)  of  the  Habicht,  Tribulaun,  Pderschtal,  etc.  A  good  path  leads 
to  ('/«  hr.)  the  Bad  Alp  (5262'),  whence  the  saddle  is  easily  reached  in 
13/4-2  hrs.  via  the  Leitner  Alp  or  Flatsch  Alp.  Rich  flora.  —  By  the 'Lands- 
huter  Weg"  (red  and  yellow  marks)  from  the  Schlussel-Joch  via  the  (IV2  hr.) 
FlaUchspitze  (8415')  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Wolfendorn  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Landthuter 
mute.,  or  to  the  summit  of  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Amthorspitze,  see  pp.  3(K),  298. 

The  train  now  descends  rapidly  through  two  tunnels  to  (30^2  ^0 
Schellebtry  [4070').  The  line  turns  to  the  W.  into  the  Pflerschtal 
(p.  300),  which  opens  here,  gradually  descends  on  its  N.  slope, 
enters  the  spiral  Aster  Tunnel,  835  yds.  long,  and  emerges  lower 
down,  but  in  an  opposite  direction.  A  fine  view  of  the  Pflerschtal 
glaciers  is  obtained  to  the  right.  —  33V2  M-  Pf^ersch  (3760'). 

36  i\r.  GoBSensasS.  —  Hotels.  HoT.-PiiNs.  Grobxek,  190  beds  at  3-6, 
B.  1.50.  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens.  10  13  K. ;  'Hot.-Pens.  Wielandhof,  100  beds  at  2-6, 
B.  1.50,  1).  4,  pens.  9-14  A'. ;  'Hot. -Pens.  Aukenthaler,  .50  beds  at  2-3,  pens. 
8-9  K.;  'Lamm,  40  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  6-7  A'.,-  Rose,  moderate.  -^Pensions: 
'Gddronhausen,  with  hydropathic  (60  beds  at  3-4,  board  5  K.)\  Villa 
Maknner  (50  beds,  pens.  7. '2U- 10  A".);  Leopoldhok  &  Wolfenbdkg  (130  beds, 
pens.  9-12  jr.);  Kaspenstein  (60  beds);  Seidner  (18  beds,  pens.  6-8  A.),  all 
very  fair.  —  Private  lodgings  abound;  apply  to  the  Baths'  Commissioner. 
—  VisUori  Tax  (June  30th  Sept.  loth)  J  A.  per  week,  children  1  A".  20  ft.  — 
Resident  physician  and  chemist. 

Oossensass  (3610'),  a  charmingly  situated  village  (610  inhab.), 
sheltered  from  the  N.  and  E.  winds,  is  a  favourite  resort  both  in 
summer  and  in  winter  (for  winter  sports).  The  small  Barbara- 
Kapelle  (^dSiTly  16th  cent.),  above  the  parish-church,  has  a  carved  and 
gilded  altar.  New  local  Museum.  Near  the  station  is  a  covered 
swimming-bath  (63°  Fahr.). 

ExtuRsroNS  (printed  local  guide  with  map,  60  or  90/».;  guides,  Dav. 
Setdner.  Jot.  Teisil,  and  Simon  Wurzer  of  Gossensa-s,  Alois  Fleckinger,  Joh., 
Leopold,  and  Rud.  Teistl,  Ant.  and  Alois  Miihlsleiger,  Dav.  Aukenthaler,  and 
Jofi.  Rainer  of  Pflersch).  —  On  both  banks  of  the  Fisak  are  well-kept  foot- 
paths, indicated  by  marks  ;  left  bank  shady  in  the  morning,  right  bank  in 
the  afternoon.  Across  the  bridge  to  the  (V4  br.)  RedwUz-Platz,  with  a  bust 
of  Oskar  von  Hedwitz,  the  poet,  and  the  (20  min.)  »S'cft&«e  .4wi.<ic7j/,  whence 
we  may  return  via  the  Wol/enboden  in  Vahr.,  or  proceed  by  the  blue-marked 
Gottschalck-  Weg  to  the  right  (with  views  of  the  Pflerschtal  and  the  Tribulaun), 
to  the  (20  min.)  point  where  it  joins  the  Vallming-Weg  (yellow  marks), 
40  min.  from  Gossensass.  Othfr  walks  on  the  right  bank:  to  the  (1/2  hr.) 
Maderbauer  and  ('/2  hr.)  Achenbauer,  with  fine  views  of  the  Sterzing  basin 
(from  the  Maderb;mer  a  pretty  path  leads  via  Tschdfs  to  Sterzing  in  IV4  hr.); 
by  the  Vallming-Weg  (see  above)  to  the  Vallming-Tal  (-p.^^),  returning 
by  the  red-marked  Firmer- Weg  (3  hrs.);  to  the  Ibsen-Platz ;  and  via  Silbergcsser 
to  (11/4  hr)  Pflersch  (see  above).  —  On  the  left  bank:  to  the  (V4  hr  )  pavilion 
on  the  "Franz- Joseph  •  Hohe ,  with  views  of  the  vallevs  of  the  Kisak  and 
Pflersch:  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  ruin  of  .Strassbevg  (37fi0')  and  "thence  by  the  Larch- 
tleg  to  (1  hr.)  Ried  (Messner'a  Inn  ;  p.  301).  —  To  the  E.  via  the  Dittel-Platz 


'•'<^^)    If  I.    Route  ^0.       PFLr.RSCHTAI..  From  Inmbruck 

to  (V2  hr.)  Hochwieden  (4100';  Restaurant)^  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the 
glaciers  of  the  Pfler?ch-Tal.  A  path  (blue  and  red  marks)  leads  hence  to 
the  N.,  ascending  slightly  along  the  hillside,  through  wood,  to  (V2  hr.)  the 
bridle-path  leading  to  the  Anithorspitze  (see  below).  From  Hochwieden 
we  may  return  via  the  .Schluchl-Bruckc  and  the  Triistedt-Weg.  —  The 
'Amthorspitze  {Hiihner spiel,  'J025^  4V2  ft  hrs.;  guide  unnecessary  ^  horse 
iO  K.  and  gratuity  2  if.)  is  easy.  Via  Hochwieden",  see  above.  From  Pontigl 
(.Alpenverein  Inn),  on  tbo  Brenner  Road,  l'/*  M.  above  Gossensass,  a  path 
(blue  marks)  a.scends  to  the  right  through  wood  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Amlhor-HiUle 
(6000';  Inn  with  U  beds),  whence  the  ascent  continues  over  turf  and  slopes 
of  slate  to  the  C2-2V2  hrs.)  summit.  Splendid  'View  (panorama  by  Gatt).  - 
The  'Landshuter  Weg',  a  rocky  path  (see  p.  298;  red  and  yellow  marks), 
leads  to  the  N.  frdm  the  Amtborspitze  over  an  arete  about  3'  wide  (guide 
necessary  for  novices)  to  the  (1/2  hr.) /?oZ;«p'7-'e  (9185'),  comuiandiug  an  un- 
impeded view  of  the  central  Zillertal  pcal;s,  which  are  not  seen  from  the 
Amtborspitze.  Yrom  tlie  Rollspitze  tlic  path  descends  in  windings  on  the 
W.  sh'pe,  traver.se.s  the  head  of  the  Gamsgrube,  and  passes  beneath  the 
E.  precipices  of  the  Daxspitze  (S6t'0'),  over  debris  (fatiguing),  to  a  broad 
ridge,  whence  a  good  path  ascends  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Sc/tliissel- Joch  (p.  299). 
From  the  Joch  we  may  proceed  via  the  Flatschspitze  (8415')  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Wol/endcrn  (p.  29S)  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Landshuter  Hiltte  (p.  298). 

The  Hosskopf  (7190';  31/2  hrs. :  guide,  8  if.,  not  indi.^pensable)  is 
ascended  from  (Jossensass  through  the  Vallming-Tal  by  the  VcUming-Weg 
(yellow  marks;  see  p.  299) ,  from  which  we  diverge  to  the  left  by  the 
(IV4  hr.)  FUner-Weg  (red  marks),  afterwards  ascending  to  the  left  (blue 
marks)  and  then  descending  lo  the  (1^4  hr.)  Rosskopf- HuHe  (p.  rJ02),  8/4  iir. 
below  the  summit.  Or  we  may  continue  (o  follow  the  Vallming-Weg  to 
the  (i'/*  hr.)  Vallming  Alp  (5950')  and  ascend  thence  by  a  path  indicated 
by  red  marks  to  the  {^k  br.)  hut. 

In  the  Pflersclital  a  road  (carr.  8  K  per  72  <^*y>  10  A.  whole 
(lay;  with  two  horses  12  or  18  K.;  guide  to  the  Magdeburger  Hutte 
10  A.)  leads  from  Gossensass  to  (i'^^rs.)  Inner- Pflersch  or  Boden 
(4090';  good  quarters  at  the  cure''s),  at  the  foot  of  the  imposing 
Tribulaun.  [From  the  railway-station  of  Pflersch  (p.  299)  Inner- 
Pflersch  may  be  reached  in  IY4  hr.  either  by  a  route  through  the 
woods  on  the  mountain-slope  or  by  the  valley-road  via  Anichen  on 
the  right  bank  of  the  stream.] 

The  Pflerscher  Tribulaun  (10,175';  7"/2-8  hrs.  ;  guide  22,  to  Gschnit/- 
27  K.,  see  p.  296)  is  a  difficult  climb  (falling  stones  dangerous),  requiring 
a  .-steady  head.  Frum  Stein  (see  below)  we  ascend  to  the  right  to  tbe  (31/2 hrs.) 
Tribiilaun-Hiltte  (7905';  Inn,  10  mattresses),  splendidly  siiuated  on  the  small 
Sonne*  See,  whence  we  climb  over  the  Sandes-Joch  (p.  296)  to  tbe  (4-47^  hrs.) 
summit.  —  The  Goldkappel  (9195';  3  hrs.  from  the  Tribulaun-Hutte;  guide 
20  jr.,  see  p.  296)  offers  an  intere-iting  but  difficult  climb. 

A  bridle-path  (red  marks),  crossing  the  (V4l>r.)  brook,  leads  to 
(^2  li^)  ths  hamlet  of  Stein  (4465')  and  then  ascends  steeply  past 
the  HbLlc  (grand  waterfall)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Ochsen-Hutte  on  the  Furt 
Alp  (5420')  and  past  the  Schaf-Hvttt  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Magdeburger 
Hutte  (7945';  Inn,  17  beds  at  4  and  12  mattresses  at2  TT.),  on  the 
verge  of  the  plateau  next  the  Stuben  Glacier,  and  near  thii  small 
KocholL-See,  commanding  a  magnificent  view.  The  mill  above  the 
UoUe  (see  above)  may  be  reached  also  in  1  hr.  by  a  path  from  Inner- 
Pflersch. 

Ascents  (guides'  tariff  from  the  Magdeburger  Hutte ;  guide  thither 
from   Gossensass   10 /T.).      'Schneespitze  ([0,^'2/d';  2^/2  hrs.),   via    the   Stuben 


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Glacier,  casv  (guide  8,  with  descent  to  the  Bremer  Hiitte  11,  to  the  Niirn- 
berger  Hiitte  12  JT).  —  Weittuandspitze  (9E00';  3hr5.;  gnide  6  Z.),  via  the 
Sehneesvmpf,  fatiguine;  descent  via  the  Bohe  Zahn  {Ql^')  to  the  Tribulaun- 
Hiitte  (p.  SCO).  —  The  Oestliche  Feuerstein  (10,745';  4  hrs.),  over  the  PHerscher 
Hochji.ch.  and  the  Wettlicfie  Feuertlein  {iO^lXQ/ ;  4  hrs  ),  over  the  Magdeburger 
Scharte  (see  beJow).  are  both  laborious  (guide  10  and  11  A',  respectively). 
Good  clirtibers  may  pa'^s  from  the  former  to  the  latter  in  V2  br.  via  the 
arete  between  them  (-zuide  12  K.).  —  The  Aglttpitze  (10.440' ;  3'  2-4  hrs.), 
via  the  Magdeburger  Scharte,  and  ih&  Rocholltpitze  (10,060'-,  3-3V-.'  hrs.),  via 
the  Feuerstein  Glacier,  are  both  without  difficulty  (guide  8  A",  each).  A  tour 
of  the  two  Feiiersteine,  Aglttpitze,  and  KochoUtpitze  i?  recommended  to  ex- 
perts (9-10  hrs.).  —  Passes.  From  Inner-Ptlersch  to  (5  hrs.)  Ridnaun  over 
the  Elles-Joch  (8205'),  between  the  Wetterspitze  (891o';  p.  303)  and  the  Maurer- 
spilze  (S()30'),  an  easy  route  (guides  10  K).  —  From  the  Magdeburger  Hiitte 
over  the  St'iben  Glaciei\  the  Feuerttein  Olacier,  the  Magdeburger  Scharte 
(10,235'),  the  Hangende  Femer,  the  Rote-Grat-Scharte,  and  the  Freiger-.Scharte 
to  the  ib-Shr?.)  Elitabeth-Hout  (comp.  p.  310;  guide  V2  K.).  Robust  walkers 
may  include  (2  hrs.  extra)  the  ascent  of  the  two /'e«€r»<«twe  or  of  the  Wilde 
Freiger  with  the  above  r.nites  (guide  15  K.).  A  shorter  path  from  the 
Magdeburger  Hiitte  to  the  Hecher  via  the  Aglt-Scharte  is  under  construction.  — 
Via  the  P/lerscher  Hochjoch  to  the  (5-6  hrs.)  Bremer  Ilutte  (guide  S  K.)  or  the 
(6-7  hrs.)  Nurnherger  HOiie  (guide  10  JT.),  see  pp.  296.  307;  via  the  Pflei-tcher 
Pinkel  to  Oschnitz  (guide  9  JT.),  see  p.  296. 


The  train  crosses  the  Eisak,  follows  the  old  bed  of  the  river  for 
some  distance,  while  a  tunnel  now  conducts  the  river  through  the  pro- 
jecting rocks,  and  then  descends  the  narrow  wooded  valley.  To  the  left, 
above,  is  the  ruin  of  Strassberg  (p.  299);  helow,  the  village  of  Ried. 

39^/2  M^-  Sterzing.  —  Hotels.  •Stokttek.  at  the  station,  90  beds  at 
1.40-8,  pens,  from  6  K.,  with  awimmina  and  warm  baths.  In  the  town: 
'Centr.4L- Hotel  Alte  Post,  lU)  brds  at  160-3,  board  5  K.;  •Stkrzinoek 
Hor  or  GoLDENE  Rose,  65  beds  at  1  50-2.50.  pens.  6-7  K. ;  'Neue  Post  or  Stern, 
30  beds  at  1.20-2,  pens.  5.60-7  A  ;  Krone,  25  beds  at  1  A'.,  Mondschein, 
34  beds,  pens,  from  5  A'.,  both  very  fair;  Schwaezer  Adler,  well  spoken 
of;  HiRSCH,  pens,  from  4  A.,  unpretending.  —  Bathtne&r  the  station  (see 
above)  and  at  I'illa  Maibad,  on  the  Gossensass  road. 

Sterzing  (3110'),  the  Roman  Vipitenum,  a  clean  little  town  (1770 
inhab.l,  with  picturesque  old  houses,  arcades,  balconies,  and  tur- 
rets, lies  Ys  M.  from  the  station,  in  a  broad  basin  on  the  right  bank 
of  the  Eisak.  The  town  owes  its  prosperous  appearance  to  the  mines 
formerly  worked  here.  The  late-Gothic  Rathaus  contains  a  painting 
on  panel  from  a  carved  altar  by  Hans  Multscher  (1458)  and  some 
good  wood-carvings.  The  interesting  *CfiUTch  (16th  cent.),  1/2  M. 
to  the  S.,  outside  the  town,  has  a  Gothic  choir  and  nave  and  aisles 
restored  in  the  rococo  style,  adorned  with  ceiling -paintings  by 
Adam  Molckh  (1753).  The  hospital  was  originally  a  commandery 
of  the  Teutonic  order. 

ExccRSioNS  (guide,  Stefan  Siller).  At  the  N.  end  of  the  town  is  the 
Jungwald.  adjoining  which  is  the  cool  and  shady  Vallerhach  Pram-enade, 
in  the  forest.  —  A  good  view  of  the  valley  is  obtained  from  the  hill  to  the 
W.,  behind  the  Capuchin  Monastery  (fine  old  stone-pines  in  the  garden),  and 
from  the  castles  of /Sfprec/ien^tew  ('/<  hr.)  and /?et/ens<em  (V4  hr).  The  last, 
well-preserved  and  worth  visiting  (fee),  is  near  the  charmingly  situated 
village  of  Elzenbaum  (Lowe,  with  garden,  well  spoken  of).  —  To  the 
Ridnaun-Tal  and  to  the  Gilfenklamm,  see  p.  309.  —  The  'Rosskopf  (7190'; 
37*  hrs. ;  guide,  unnecessary,  8,  with  descent  to  Gossensass  9  K.)  is  ascended 


302    11 1.  R.  50. —Map,  p.  300.  FREIENFELD. 

without  difficulty  by  a  marked  path  through  the  Vallerbach  Promenade 
and  via  Thuins  and  the  (2Vs  hrs.)  Rottkopf-HUtte  (ca.  GnO*;  *Inn  in  summer). 
The  (Vh  hr.)  summit  affords  a  splendid  view  of  the  Dolomites,  the  Tribulaun, 
the  Oetztal  and  Ortler  groups,  etc.  —  A  more  extensive  panorama  is  com 
uianded  by  the  Telfer  Weisse  (8495'),  reached  from  the  Rosskopf-Hiitte  in 
2V2hrs.,  with  guide  (10  JT.).  —  The  Zinseler  (7945'),  ascended  via  Qupp  in 
4'/2  hrs.  (marked  path;  guide  advisable,  iO K.).,  is  not  diflicult.  The  descent 
may  be  made  to  the  Fenser-Joch  (p.  364).  —  The  Amthorspitze  (9025')  may 
be  ascended  from  Sterzing  by  a  red-marked  path  via  the  Riedberg  Alp 
iu  5-6  hrs.  (guide  10  5'.;  see  p.  300).  —  Wilde  Kreuztpitze,  see  p.  247  and 
below.  —  Over  the  Pfitscher-Joch  to  the  Zillertal,  see  p.  246  (to  Mayrhofen 
14  hrs.).  —  Over  the  Jaufen  to  Meran,  see  p.  845  (new  road  to  St.  Leonhard, 
7  hrs.  ;  porter  9.50  A'.;  horse  to  the  Janfen-Haus  16  K.).  Another  route  to 
the  upper  Passeier  Valley  leads  from  (IV4  hr.)  Stcuuje  (p.  309)  through  the 
Gilfenklamm  and  via  the  Javfensteg  to  (IV2  hr.)  Jnner-Ratschinges  (4475'; 
Seber;  Keser)  and  over  the  Schlotter-Joch  (7460'),  with  fine  view,  to  (5  hrs.) 
Stuls  (4335';  quarters  at  the  cure's).  Thence  we  proceed  by  a  narrow  and 
rocky  path  to  (»/4  hr.)  Moos  (p.  347).  Or  we  may  cross  the  Zirmeid-Joch 
(7895')  to  (572  hrs.;  guide  12  A'.)  Kahenstein  (p.  347),  or  the  Ratschinges- 
Scharte  (8285')  and  Sclmeeherg-Scharte  (p.  312)  to  (6  hrs.)  St.  Afurlin  am  Scfineebeiy 
(p.  312).  —  Over  the  Fenser  .Joch  to  Botzeii,  see  p.  364. 

Beyond  Sterzing  the  train  crosses  the  Pfitscher  Bach  (p.  248^ 
and  runs  between  river  and  rock,  close  under  the  ruinous  castle  of 
Sprechenstein.  On  the  opposite  bank  rises  the  castle  of  Reifenstein 
fp.  301),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Ridnaun-Tal  (p.  309),  in  the  back- 
ground of  which  the  lofty  snow-peaks  of  the  Bot/.er,  Sonklarspitze, 
and  Freiger  are  conspicuous.  —  43  M.  Freienfeld  [8055';  *Neuhaus, 
32  beds  at  2,  pens.  5  K.;  Lener,  with  garden,  well  spoken  of).  On 
the  hillside  to  the  left  lies  the  pilgrim-resort  of  Trens,  and  on  the 
other  side  Stilfes  (VVieser,  18  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5.50-7  K.)  and  Wild- 
hud  Moders  (3115';  Badhaus,  70  beds  at  1.60-2.50,  pens.  0-8 /T.). 

From  Freienfeld  a  path  (blue  murks)  leads  through  the  Senges-Tal  tn 
tbe  (4V2hrs.)  picturesque rri/de  See  (8530),  wheuce  the  Wilde  Krevzspitze{^.  247) 
is  ascended  iu  1V2-2  hrs. ;  descent  to  the  (l*  2  hr.)  Brixener  Hiitle,  see  p.  467 

The  train  crosses  the  Eisak  and  the  Eggerbach  and  passes  the 
chateau  of  Welfenstein.  441/2  M.  Mauls  (2950'1 ;  the  yillage  (*Staflers 
Jnn.  45  beds,  pens.  5-5.50  K.:  Seeher)  lies  opposite. 

Over  tlie  Valser  Joch  (624U')  to  (4  hrs.)  Valt,  see  p.  467.  —  To  nib: 
Bri.nknek  HiIttk,  6V2  hrs.  (marked  path,  but  guide  advisable),  tLe  easiest 
route  from  the  Brenner  Kailwav.  The  path  leads  through  the  Maulser 
Tal,  shortly  before  Riizail  (p.  467)  a-cends  to  the  left  to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  Oansiir 
Farms  (1895'),  then  traverses  the  Upper  GansSr  Alp  (ca.  7710*)  and  the  Gansor- 
Scharle  (ca.  8365')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Wilde  See  (see  above),  and  thence  leads 
across  the  Wilde  Kren-spitze  iu  3-4  hrs.,  or  the  Rauchtal-Joch  in  2  hrs.,  to 
the  Brixpner  Hiitte  (p.  467). 

The  train  now  enters  a  narrow  defile,  in  which  lie  (47  M.)  Gnn- 
siem(2770';  *Hot.  Sarhsenklemme,  '/oM.  to  the  S.E.,  pens.  4-5 V->J^. )- 
and  (491/2  M.)  Mittexoald  ("2695';  Post).  Marshal  Lefebvre  was  de- 
feated here  by  the  Tyrolese  under  Haspinger  and  Speckbacher  in  1809. 
At  Oherau  (2480')  550  of  his  Saxon  troops  were  taken  prisoners,  and 
the  pass  is  still  called  the  SachsenkUmme. 

From  Mittewald  or  Oherau  a  marked  path  proceeds  tlirough  the  Fluggfr- 
Tal  via  the  Aevssere  and  Jnnere  Flagger  Alp  and  the  (6  hrs.)  Flagger-Scfiarlr 
(8065';  club- hut  is  being  buiH)  to  the  (Ihr.)  summit  of  the  Jakobspitze  (9005'), 
the  highest  point  of  the  E.  Sarntal  Alps,  with  a  splendid  view.  Wi- 
descend   from  the  Flagger-Scharte  through  the  Seelial  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Durnhol: 


FUI.PMES.   Maps,pp.256,294.—  III.  R.51 .   303 

(p.  3&4)-,  or  ascend  the  (I'/j  hr.)  Tage-waldhorn  (8875';  fine  view)  to  the  N.  ^ 
descent  hence  via  the  Traminer- Scharte  (78300  to  the  W.  into  the  Penter 
Tal  (p.  364).  or  through  the  BergUs-Tal  to  the  E.  to  (3V-j  hrs.)  Orasslein  (p.  302). 

The  mouth  of  the  defile,  called  the  Erixener  Klaiise  (2510'),  is 
closed  by  the  Franzensfeste,  a  strong  fortress  built  in  1833-38, 
which  commands  the  Brenner  route  and  the  entrance  to  the  Pustertal. 
62  M.  Franzensfeste  Station  (^2450';  *Rail.  Eestourant;  Hot.  Bahn- 
hof,  3  uiin.  from  the  station,  40  beds  at  l.GO-3  A'.,  well  spoken  of; 
Reifer,  35  bed.<?,  good;  Lnterau  Inn^  ^/o^i.from  the  station)  lies 
upwards  of  1  M.  to  the  N.W.  of  the  fortress.  For  the  railway  to 
Botzen.  see  R.  59:    for  the  Pu.<tertiil  Rnihray,  see  R.  77. 


51.  The  Stubai-Tal. 

^TrBAiTAL-BAUN  (clectric  narrow-aauge  railway)  from  Innsliruck  to 
Fuipmet  (11  M.)  in  65  min.;  fares  2nd  class  3  K.,  "rd  cl.  2  A^.  20  h. : 
return- tickets,  valid  for  3  days,  5  A.  60  or  3  A'.  80  h.  Best  views  to  the 
left.  —  The  -Stubai-Tal  presents  a  series  of  superb  Alpine  scenes  and 
with  the  frequented  Bildst6ckl-Joeh  offers  the  shortest  route  from  Innsbruck 
ti)  the  upper  Oetztal 

Innsbruck,  see  p.  248.  The  trains  start  from  the  Wilten-Stubai 
Station  (PI.  C,  7;  electric  tramway  from  the  central  station,  see 
p.  249).  The  line  ascends  below  the  Hrenner  road  (p.  259),  with 
charming  views  of  Innsbruck  and  the  Inn  valb;y,  threads  a  short 
tunnel,  and  reaches  (1V>  M.)  Sonnenhurgerh^'f  {2^^0' .,  hotel,  see 
p.  255).  It  then  ascends  to  the  right,  affording  a  succession  of  views 
of  the  Sill  valley  and  its  mo\intains  as  far  as  the  Tuxer  glaciers, 
past  (2  M. )  Giirherbach  (p.  269)  to  (3  M.)  Natter.^,  below  the  village 
(2570';  Stern;  Scherer),  and  (3t/o  M.)  Mutters  (2745';  *H6t.-Pens. 
Mutterer  Hof,  IS  beds  at  1.60-2,  pens.  5-7  K.;  Altenburg,16  beds 
at  1-1.60  K.;  Stauderl,  pleasantly  situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Saile. 

"N'atters  and  Mutters  are  freqnented  as  summer- rf-sorts.  Near  Natters 
is  the  Bleichhriinnl,  an  excellent  spring;  close  by  is  a  monument  to  Her- 
mann von  Gilm,  the  Tyrolese  poet  (d.  I8fc4).  —  The  Saile  or  Nockspitze 
(7895')  may  be  ascended  from  Mutters  or  from  Nockhoftceg  station  by  a 
marked  path  via  the  fiockhO/e  (inn)  and  the  Mutterer  Alp  in  5  hrs.-,  with 
gaide  (9  A".)-,  labrrious,  view  inferior  t<>  that  from  the  Patsclier  Kofel  (p.  2591. 

Farther  on  the  line  threads  a  short  tunnel  to  (41/4  M.)  Nock- 
hofweti.  crosses  the  Mi'/hlbach,  and  passes  (5  M.)  Raitis  and  (C'/4  M) 
Aufserkreit.  Beyond  (63/4  M.)  Kreit  (3215';  Salcher)  it  crosses 
the  Sagbach^  and  then  leads  through  wood  and  meadows,  in  view  of 
the  Serlesspitze,  Habicht,  Freiger.  Zuckerhiitl,  etc.  —  From  (10  M.) 
Telfes  (3240';  *H6t.-Pens.  Series.  40  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  6-9 /T.,- 
Lanthaler,  well  spoken  of:  Leitgeb,  plain),  a  village  with  450  in- 
hab.,  the  railway  descends  in  rapid  curves  to  — 

11  M.  Fulpmes.  —  Hotels.  "Hotel  Stcbai.  at  the  station,  first  class, 
open  May  15th-Sept.  1st..  120  beds,  R.  3-10,  B.  1.50,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pen.'.  9-15  A. 
—  Pfuetschellek  (Neue  Post),  42  beds  at  1.20-2,  pens.  5-6.60  A".,  Lctz, 
both  well  spoken  of;  HOktnagel,  14  beds  at  1.20-1.60  A.;  Platwikt; 
Post;  Necwikt.  —  Swimming  Bath  (68°  Fahr.).  —  Good  ice-axes  at  Joh. 
Hofer'i. 


1^04:   III.  R.GL  — Map, p.29i.     NEUSTIFT.  Stuhai- 

Fulpmes  or  Vulpmfs  (3085'),  a  village  of  1400  inbab.,  on  the 
Schlickerbach^  with  busy  iron-forges,  is  a  summer-resort. 

From  Fulpmes  a  carriage- road  (diligence  from  the  station  twice  daily 
in  lV4hr.)  leads  to  the  N.E.  to  (23/4  M.)Mieder8  (3220';  ""net.-Peus.  Lerchenhof, 
70  l.eds  at  1  50-4,  B.  1,  D.  3,  pens.  7-10  K.;  *Alle  Pest,  with  haths,  30  beds 
nt  1.20-2,  pens.  5.50-6.50  iT. ;  Kreuter;  Seeicald :  guide  Josepti  Duitler),  a 
prettily  situated  .summer-resort  with  390  inhabitants.  Hence  the  Serlet- 
spitze  (8920')  may  be  a.scended  viii  Maria -Waldrast  in  5  6  hrs.  with  guide, 
without  difticulty  (p.  295).  —  The  road  ;zoes  on  to  (l^/i  M.)  SchOnberg  (p.  2.59*. 

SlxcuBSioN.s  from  Fulpmes  (guide.s,  Andr.  Hupfauf,  Ignaz  Hofer^  David 
Pfurtscheller,  Joh.  Gleirscher,  and  Heinr.  Hochrainer).  The  -Hohe  Burgstall 
(SSTO*;  5-5V2  hr.s. ;  guide  9iC.),  an  udmiralile  point  of  view,  is  ascended 
without  difficulty  either  via  the  (I  hr.)  Frohneben  Alp  i^dW,  rfmts..  fine 
view:  cable -railway  in  course  of  construction)  and  the  (1  hr.)  Sc/ilicker 
Alp  (odOff--,  accommodation),  finely  situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Kalkkiige! 
(see  below),  and  thence  over  the  saddle  between  the  Kleine  and  the  Hohe 
Burgstall  in  3-3'/2  hrs. ;  or  from  Neustift  bv  a  good  path  (guide  unneces- 
sary) via  the  Kaserstatt  Alp  (6180';  rfmts.)  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  beautifully 
situated  Starkenbuyger  Hutte  (7810';  'Inn.  8  beds  and  7  mattresse.«),  and 
then  from  the  S.  by  a  steep  ascent  to  the  summit  (IV4  hr.).  —  On  the 
W.  and  N.  the  Schlicker  Tal  is  fenced  by  the  rugged  chain  of  the  Kalk- 
kdgel.  Most  of  the  ascents  are  difficult  and  should  be  tried  by  experts  only. 
The  most  remunerative  is  that  of  the  Marchreissenspitze  (!^605' ;  81/2  hrs. ; 
guide  12  K.).  accomplished  from  the  Schlicker  Alp  via  the  W.  arete.  — 
The  Schlicker  Seespitze  (9210'),  ascended  via  the  Schlicker  Schartl  (8355')  in 
31/2-4  hrs.,  is  laborious  (guide  12,  with  descent  to  the  Adolf-Pichler-Hiitte 
14  jr.;  see  p.  313). 

The  Series  -  Spiize  (8920'),  ascended  from  Neder  (see  below)  via  the 
Serles-Jdchl  (7845')  in  5-6  hrs.,  with  guide  (9  E.),  is  fatiguing  (comp.  above 
and  p.  295).  —  To  the  Naturfreunde-Ham  on  the  Padaster-Joch  (7275')  vifi 
the  'Rohrauer-Steig'',  with  fine  views,  in  5  hrs.,  interesting  (p.  296). 

The  road  to  Neustift  (diligence  twice  daily  in  summer  in  1  br.) 
skirts  tbe  left  bank  of  the  Rutzbach.  Another  road  (preferable  for 
pedestrians)  follows  the  right  bank,  passing  the  small  baths  of  Medratz 
(3100';  *Willi'8lnn,  50  beds  at  1.20-1.80,  pens.  6-7  /T.),  whence  a 
woodland  path  proceeds  via  the  (V2  lir.)  hamlet  of  Neder  (Habicht), 
at  the  entrance  to  the  Pinniser  Tal,  to  — 

4  M.  Neustift  (3260';  *  Zum  Sahburger,  30  beds  at  1-2,  pens. 
5-6  K.;  *Hofer,  lb  beds  at  1-1.60,  pens.  4.50-5  K.;  Volderauer),  the 
last  village  in  the  valley  (1300  inhab.).  At  Milders,  I74  M.  farther 
up,  the  valley  forks  into  the  Oberberg-Tal  on  the  right  and  the 
Unterberg-Tal  on  the  left. 

Excursions  (guides:  Joh.  Danler,  Joh.  and  Peter  Ferchl,  Franz  Geh^ 
Karl  Gleirschtr.  Andrd  Graft.  And.  and  Jof.  Gumpold.  Jos.  Eaas.,  Anton  and 
Joh.  Hofer  I  and  //,  Hein.  and  Joh.  Kindl,  Frz.  Knoflach.  Jos.  and  Rob.  Miiller, 
And.  and  Geo.  P/urtscheller.,  Ignaz  Pi xner.,  Fr.  a,nA  Bart.  i2ifei.<t,  G.  Salchner., 
Alois  and  Urb.  Schdnherr,  and  Jos.  Tan z er  of 'Seust\ ft  ■.,  Alo'sani  And.  Danler., 
Joh.  Oreier,  Martin  Hofer,  Jos.  Haas.  Jos.  Kindl,  Jos.  Ma>r  II,  And.  and 
Mart.  Metz.  and  Wend.  Siller  of  ^Teder).  —  The  "Hohe  Burgstall  (8570')  is 
ascended  from  Neustift  via  the  Starkenburger  Hutte  in  5  hrs.  (marked  path  ; 
guide.  9ir..  unnecessary),  see  above.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Schwarzhorn 
(923U')  from  the  Barenbad  (p.  305)  in  5  hrs.  (guide  10,  w»th  descent  to 
Sellrain  16  K.)  is  easy  and  attractive.  —  The  Brennerspifze  (9455';  from 
Neustift  5  hrs.,  with  guide,  iO  K.)  is  not  difficult. 

OvBR  thePinniser  Jooh  to  Gschnitz,  an  easy  pass  (6V2 hrs.;  guide  13  A".). 
From  (2f)  min.)  Neder  (see  above)  we  ascend  the  Pinniter  Tal,  passing  the 
Herzeben  (4165),  hsenanger  (4360,  and  Pinnis  Alpts  (5115'),  to  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
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Pinniser  Joch  or  Alfach-Joch  (T77O0,  with  fine  view  of  the  Tribulaun,  etc. 
On  the  S.  side  is  the  Inntbtnicker  Hiitte  of  the  Austrian  Tourist  Club  (Inn, 
8  beds  and  20  mattresses).  Descent  to  (2  hrs.)  Gschnitz  fp.  296)  or  to  the 
(7  hrs.)  Bremer  Hiitte  (p.  296).  —  The  ascent  of  the  •Habicht  (10,760'), 
a  famous  point  of  view,  may  be  accomplished  from  the  Innsbrucker  Hiitte 
by  experts  in  3-3V2  hrs.  (guide  14,  with  descent  to  Gschnitz  18  K.). 


The  Oberberg-Tal  is  worthy  of  a  visit  (to  the  Franz-Senn- 
Hiitte  4-472  brs. ;  guide,  unnecessary,  S  K.).  From  (1  M.^  Milders 
(p.  304)  the  path  ascends  the  right  bank  of  the  Oberbergbach  to 
the  (1  hr.)  Biirenbad  (4105';  inn),  whence  the  Hohe  Burgstall 
(p.  304)  may  be  ascended  in  4  hrs.  It  then  leads  past  the  Seduck 
Alp  to  the  (IV2  lir.)  Stocklen  Alp  (5220';  small  inn,  4  beds),  and 
across  the  stream  and  up  the  steep  Schinder,  with  the  wild  gorge  of 
the  Oberbergbach  (waterfalls)  on  the  left,  to  the  (IV4  ^r-)  Alpeiner 
Alp  (6755')  and  the  (^20  min. )  Franz  -  Senn  -  Hutte  (7130';  Inn, 
20  beds  at  4  and  30  mattr.sses  at  Q.  K.) ,  finely  situated  3/4  hr. 
from  the  end  of  the  srand  Alpeiner  Olacier. 

A  good  survey  of  the  magnilicent  environs  is  obtained  from  the 
Sommerwand  (9560";  2V2  hrs. ;  marked  path,  but  guide  desirable).  —  Ascents 
(tariff  from  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte):  Oestliche  Seespitze  (ii,22iy;  6  hrs.;  guide 
16Z.),  'Ruderhofspilze  (11,390';  6  hrs.  ^  guide  \ZK.;  see  p.  306),  'Schran- 
kogel  {ii.i'&y^  via  tbe  Wildgrat -Scbarte  and  the  Schw  arzenberg  Glacier, 
6V2-7  hrs.;  guide  17,  to  tbe  Amberger  Hiitte  19iL. ;  see  p.  323),  Schrandele 
(11,145';  5  hrs.-,  guide  \bK.^,  Wilde  Turm  (10,77.5';  41/2  hrs.;  guide  12^.), 
Wilde  Hinterbergl  (11,070";  4'/2  hrs.;  guide  \2  K.) ,  "Hintere  Brunnenkogel 
(10,910';  5  brs.;  guide  13,  to  the  Amberger  Hiitte  or  Praxmar  19  £".  ;  not 
difficult),  Ftmerkogel  (10,825';  4V2-5  hrs.,  via  the  Rinnen-Nieder.  not  diffi- 
cult for  experts;  guide  12,  to  Praxmar  16^.;  see  p.  320),  Blechnerkamin 
(9770';  4  hrs.;  guide  8,  to  Praxmar  13  .ST.),  Hohe  Villerspitze  (10,180';  5  hrs. 
via  tlie  Horntaler  Joch  and  the  S.  side;  guide  15.  to  Praxmar  21  ff.),  etc.  — 
Fassbs.  From  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte  to  the  Falbeton  Alp  over  the 
Schrimmen- Nieder  (6860').  4', 2  hrs.,  marked  path,  guide  (S  K)  not  indis- 
pen.sable.  A  fine  but  difficult  club-path  (guide  necessary,  13  K.)  leads  over 
the  W.  lateral  moraine  of  the  Alpeiner  Glacier  to  the  Verborgene  Berg- 
Femer,  and  then  over  that  glacier  and  the  neve  of  the  Alpeiner  Glacier 
to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Scbwarzenberg- Joch  (10.260'),  whence  a  steep  path 
descends  via  the  iSchicarzenbevg  Glacier  t.)  the  (2  hrs.)  Amberger  Hutte  (p.  323) 
in  the  Sulztal.  —  Another  route,  equally  attractive  (guide  12,  to  Winne- 
bachsee  20  K.).  leads  via  tbe  Rinnen-Nieder  (95'JO')  and  the  Liiens  Glacier 
to  the  (4  hrs.)  Brunnenkogel-Scharte  (10,565'),  between  the  Wilde  Hinter- 
bergl and  the  Hintere  Brunnenkogel.  and  descends  either  to  the  left  to  the 
Bchran  Glacier  and  through  the  Schrankar  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Ambergt^r  Hutte,  or 
to  the  right,  crossing  the  Ldngentaler  Joch  (p.  320),  the  Rach/allen-Scharte, 
and  the  Bach/alien  Glacier,  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Winnebachtee- Hiitte  (p.  323).  —  A 
fatiguing  but  highly  remunerative  route  leads  from  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte 
to  the  Mutterberger  Alp  (71/2  hrs.;  guide  i2K^,  via  the  Alpeiner  Glacier 
and  the  Holltal-Scharte  {Ruderhof-Nieder,  10,4050,  between  the  Euderhof- 
spitze  and  the  Scbwarzenberg.  Sterp  descent  from  the  pass  to  the  Hdlltal 
Olacier  and  to  the  Mutterberger  Alp  (p.  307).  —  To  Praxmar  via  the  Horn- 
taler Joch  {Villergruben- Nieder ;  9210*)  in  6-7  hrs.  (guide  13  .ff.),  fatiguing 
(ascent  of  the  Schc{fgrubler  from  the  Joch  in  1  hr.),  see  p.  320. 


Through  the  TJnterberg-Tal,  or  main  vaUey,  the  road  ascends 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Rutzbach,  passing  Schaller  (inn),  Kross- 
bach,  and  Gasteig,  to  (41/2  M.)  FoWerat/ (3695';  inn);  to  the  left 
the  pretty  fall  of  the  Mischbach.     We    then  cross    the  Rutzbach, 

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306  in.  B.61.  —  Map,  p.304.     NURNBERGER  HUTTE.      Stuhai- 

recross  it  near  (3  M.)  Falbeson,  and  round  a  projecting  rock  to 
(3/^  M.)  Ranalt  (4130';  Falbesoner's  Inn,  50  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens. 
6-7  if.},  the  last  hamlet  in  the  valley,  finely  situated. 

ExCDEsiONS  (guides,  see  p.  304;  not  always  to  be  met  with  at  Eanalt). 
Interesting  excursion  to  the  W.  via  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Ffandler  Alp  (7035'; 
rfmts.)  to  the  top  of  the  ('A  hr.)  -Daunhiihel  (8055'),  affording  a  superb 
view  of  the  Freiger,  Zuckerhiitl,  etc.  We  may  descend  to  the  (I/4  hr.) 
SchelUgriihl  (7360'),  and  thence  either  to  the  left  to  the  Schongelar  Alp 
(p.  807)  or  to  the  right,  via  the  ScheckbUhel  Alp  and  Grahanock  Alp  to  the 
(23/4  hrs.)  Mutlerberger  Alp  (p.  307). 

The  Falbeson-Tal  also  deserves  a  visit.  On  the  right  bank  of  the 
Greybach  the  path  ascends  rapidly,  passing  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Ochsen-Hutte 
(5965'),  where  the  path  via  the  Schvimmen- Nieder  to  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte 
diverges  to  the  right  (see  p.  305),  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Hohe  Moos  Alp  (7500'), 
with  a  fine  view  of  the  head  of  the  valley  (Hohe  Moos  Glacier,  Kuder- 
hofspitze,  Seespitzen,  Kraulspitzen,  Knotenspitze,  etc.).  Keeping  to  the 
right  and  skirting  the  marshy  ground  to  the  right  (guide  necessary),  we 
next  cross  the  Hohe  Moos  Glacier  (crevasses ;  caution  necessary),  and  ascend 
rapidly  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Grabagruben-Niedev  (9450').  where  we  obtain  a  fine 
view  of  the  Pfaffen  group,  etc.  Descent  to  the  left  to  the  Schellegriibl  Alp 
and  via  the  Pfandler  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Ranalt.  —  The  'Ruderhofspitze 
(11,380')  mav  be  ascended  from  Ranalt  via  the  Hohe  Moos  Glacier  and  the 
N.E.  arete  "in  7  hrs.  (difficult;  guide  15,  to  the  Amberger  Hiitte  'ii  K.). 
The  ascent  is  more  easily  made  from  the  Franz- Senn- Hiitte  (p.  305j  via 
the  Alpeiner  Glacier  and  round  the  base  of  the  W.  Seespitze  (ll,l2o')  in 
6  hrs.,  or  from  the  Dresdner  Hutte  (p.  307)  via  the  Hdlltal-Scharte  (10,405') 
and  the  S.W.  arete  in  4V2-5  hr.s. 

From  Ranalt  to  Oschnitz  (p.  296)  over  the  Lauterer- Seejoch  (9115'). 
between  the  Innere  and  Aeussere  Wetterspitze ,  or  over  the  Trauljoch 
(9210').  between  the  Aeussere  Wetterspitze  and  Siidliche  Rcitenspitze,  both 
fatiguing  (10  hrs. ;  guide  11  K.). 


To  THE  NiJKNBERGER  HtJTTE,  3-31/4  hrs.,  attractive.  A  marked 
path  diverges  to  the  left  about  20  min.  above  Ranalt  and  ascends 
on  the  right  side  of  the  torrent  In  the  Langen-Tal  to  the  (^/^  hr.) 
Bsuch  Alp  (5130').  Here  we  cross  to  the  left  bank  and  follow  the  easy 
club-path,  high  above  the  stream,  here  flowing  in  a  deep  ravine, 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Niirnberger  Hutte  (7535';  *Inn,  35  beds  at  4  and 
18  mattresses  at  2  K.,  lighted  with  gas ;  letter-post  from  Ranalt  thrice 
weekly ),  beautifully  situated  3/4  hr.  from  the  end  of  the  GriibL  Glacier. 

Ascents  and  Passes  (tariff  from  the  Niirnberger  Hiitte ;  guide  thither 
from  Neustift  d  K.).  A  marked  club- path  (wire-ropes ;  guide  desirable) 
ascends  steeply  to  (I3/4  hr.)  the  outlook  ('Aussichts-Bank';  9020')  on  the 
Maierspitze  (9125') ,  which  affords  an  excellent  view  of  the  Stubai  range. 
The  top  of  the  Maierspitze  is  reached  hence  by  a  rock-climb  of  1/2  hr. 
(guide  6  K.).  —  Feom  the  Xcrnbergee  Hutte  to  the  Dkesdner  Hutte. 
6-7  hrs.  (guide  8  K.).  From  the  Aussichts-Bank  (see  above)  a  marked  path 
descends  to  the  Griinau;  it  then  passes  below  the  Freiger  Glacier,  crosses 
the  tongue  of  the  Sulzenau  Glacier  (on  the  E.  side  of  which  is  the  new 
path  to  theElisabeth-Haus.  p.  312)  to  the  Pet^ocA (8785').  and  descends  thence 
to  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  (p.  300-  —  The  'WUde  Freiger  (11.240':  31/2-i  hrs.: 
guide  10  E.),  ascended  via  the  direct  cliff-path  which  skirts  the  E.  side 
of  the  Urfallspitze  to  the  N.  arete  and  thence  crosses  neve'  to  the  summit, 
present.^  no  ditficultv  to  adept.«.  Descent  to  the  (25  min.)  Elisabeth- Haus., 
see  p.  310.  —  The  'Oestliche  Feuerstein  (10,745':  3V2-4  hrs. ;  guide  9  E.) 
may  be  climbed  without  difficulty  from  the  (2  hrs.)  Isiirnberger  Scharte 
(see  p.  307)  to  the  S.E.  over  rocks  "and  neve'.  Ascent  of  the  (V2  hr.)  West- 
liche  Feuerstein  (10,7-i5'),  frcm  the  arete,  and  descent  via  the  Hangende  Ferner 
to  the  Teplitzer  Hutte  (guide  13  E.),  see  p.  310. 


Tal.         DRESDNER  HOTTE.     Map,p.304.— IIT.  R.51 .    307 

To  THE  Bremeu  HOtte  over  the  Simming- Jochl  (9100'),  3  hrs.  (guide 
6Z.),  not  difficult.  About  10  min  to  the  S.  of  the  Niirnberger  Hiitte 
(finger-post)  w?  de.'^cend  by  a  marked  path  to  the  left  to  the  (20  min.) 
Langeabach  and  ascend  (wire-ropes  in  places),  finally  steeply,  to  the  (IV-ihr.) 
pass,  on  the  S.  of  the  Innere  Wetterspitte  (10,05b':  easily  ascended  in  3/<  ^'^•'i 
guide  2  K.  extra).  Descent  to  the  (1  hr.)  Bremer  Hiitte  (p.  2i&).  —  A  Ions4er 
but  more  intei  esting  route  leads  over  the  Niirnberger  Scharte  (9345':  4-4V2  hrs. 
10  the  Bremer  Hiiite  ^  guide  7  K.).  A  club-path  ascends  to  the  Griihl  Glacier^ 
which  we  cross  to  the  (2-2V2  hrs.)  saddle  between  the  Westliche  ond  the 
Apere  Feuerstdn  (9560').  Thence  we  descend  acre  ss  the  Simminger  Glacier 
to  the  Simminger  Grubl  (9010  )  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Bremer  HiitAe  (p.  2&6).  — 
To  THE  Pflekschtal  over  the  Pflerscher  Hochjoch  (10,380'),  grand  but 
trying  (guide  12  K.).  From  the  Kiirnberger  Hutte  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Niirn- 
berger Scharte  (see  above),  then  round  the  Oestliche  Feuerstein  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Sass  (superb  view),  and  descent  thence  via  the  Pflerscher  Niedtrjoch  (ca. 
680')  to  the  Stuhen-Ferner  and  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Magdeburger  Hutte  (p.  300).  The 
Oestliche  Feuerstein  (10,745')  may  be  ascended  from  the  Hochjoch  in  1/2  hr.  — 
To  the  Teplitzer  HCtte  (p.  310)  in  3V2  hrs..  either  via  the  Rote-Grat- 
Scharte  (9580'),  between  the  Rote  Grat  (10,1S5')  and  the  Hochgrindl  (9980'), 
or  via  the  Weite  Scharte  (94TU'),  between  the  Westliche  Feuerstein  and  the 
Hohe  Wand^  nut  difficult  (guide  iO  K.).  —  To  the  Elisabetu-Haus  over 
the  Grubl  Glacier  and  the  Freiger  -  Scharte  (99?0').  between  the  Rote  Grat 
and  the  Wilde  Freiger^  i^i-b  hrs.  (guide  11  A'.).  From  the  (8  hrs.)  Scharte 
we  descend  by  the  Uebeltal  Glacier,  keeping  as  high  up  to  the  right  as 
possible,  in  the  direction  of  the  saddle  between  the  Becher  and  the  Freiger, 
and  then  ascend  direct  by  the  cliffs  of  the  Becher  to  the  (I-IV2  hr.)  Eli- 
sabeth-Haus  (p.  310).  An  easier  route  ("Arnold-Weg'')  ascends  the  W.  side 
of  the  Apere  Freiger  from  the  tongue  of  the  Sulzenau  Glacier  and  crosses 
the  Wilde  Freiger  (p.  312).     

Beyond  Ranalt  the  Stubai-Tal  bends  to  the  W.  The  path  crosses 
to  the  left  bank  near  the  Schongelar  Alp  (4585')  and  leads  past  the 
[11/4  hr.)  Graba  Alp  (5030';  opposite  the  imposing  Sulzenau  Fall, 
425'  high)  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  Mutterberger  Alp  (5670';  simple  accom- 
modation). 

The  Sulzenau.  From  the  Graba  Alp  (see  above)  a  steep  path  ascends 
to  the  W.  of  the  waterfall  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sulzenau  Alp  (6060'),  in  a  rock-girt 
basin  (on  the  left  the  Apere  Freiger,  on  the  right  the  Apere  Pfaff).  In  the 
background  two  glacier-streams  form  cascades.  —  A  trying  route  leads  hence 
over  the  Sulzenau  Glacier  (large  crevasse  at  the  upper  end,  to  be  attempted 
by  adepts  only,  see  p.  312),  and  the  Pfaffen-Nieder  (iO,3(X)').  with  the  Karl- 
Franz- Josef  s-Schutzhaus  (p.  312),  to  the  (6 hrs.)  Elisabeth-Haus  (p.  310;  guide 
from  Neustift  18  K.) ;  a  preferable  route  leads  via  the  Apere  Freiger  (p.  312). 

Over  the  Mutterberger  Joch  toLaxgexfeld,  8V2hrs.,  toilsome  (guide 
from  Neustift  to  the  Amberger  Hiitte,  16  A.).  From  the  Mutterberger  Alp 
we  ascend  abruptly  to  the  W.  through  the  Glammergrube  (the  small  Mutter- 
berger See.  8095',  lying  above  us  on  the  right)  ;  we  then  mount  a  fatiguing 
slope  of  debris  and  snow  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Mutterberger  Joch  (9895').  between 
the  Mutterberger  Seespitze  (10,820')  on  the  right  and  the  Nordliche  Daunkogel 
(10,095')  on  the  left.  View  limited.  We  descend  over  ice  and  detritus  and 
cross  the  Sulztal  Glacier  obliquely,  whence  a  path  leads  down  the  left 
lateral  moraine  into  the  Sulztal,  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Amberger  Hiitte,  (IV2  hr.) 
Gries,  and  (i  hr.)  Ldngenfeld  (p.  322). 

Beyond  the  Mutterberger  Alp  a  bridle-path  (guide  unnecessary, 
9  K.  from  Neustift)  ascends  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Dresdner  Hiitte, 
finely  situated  in  the  Ohere  Fernau  (7570';  *Inn,  24  beds  at  4, 
23  mattresses  at  2  K. ;  two  houses). 

Excursions  (tariff  from  the  Dresdner  Hiitte).  The  'Eggessen  Grat 
(8635').  to  the  N.W.  of  the  hut.  easily  ascended  by  a  red-marked  path  in 

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308    TII.  R.5L—Map,p.304.     BILDSTOCKL-.TOCH. 

1  hr.  (guide  3  K.),  commands  the  best  survey  of  the  magnificent  environs. 
To  the  S.  is  the  Pfaffenkamm  with  the  Wilde  Pfafif,  Zuckerhiitl,  and 
Wilde  Freiger,  W.  the  Schaufelspitze,  Stubaier  Wildspitze,  and  Daunkogl, 
N.  the  Mutterberger  Seespitze,  the  Holltalspitzen.  Euderhofspitze,  etc.  — 
The  *Hintere  Daunkopf  (10,590'),  ascended  from  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  via 
the  Daunkogl  Glacier  and  the  Daun-Joch  (see  below)  in  3-372  hrs.  (not 
difficult;  guide  10,  to  the  Amberger  Hiitte  14  K.)  otfers  an  easy  climb. 

The  *Zuckerhiitl  (11,520'),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Stubai  Alps,  may  be 
scaled  from  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  in  41/2-0  hrs. ;  a  laborious  ascent,  fit  only 
for  experts  with  steady  heads  (guide  14,  from  Neustift  20  K. ;  better  from 
the  Elisabeth-Haus,  p.  312).  The  route  leads  over  the  Fevnau  Glacier  and 
the  Lange  Pfaffen-Nieder  (10,015'),  in  the  Apere  Pfaflengrat,  to  the  Upper 
Sulzenau  Glacier  (p.  307),  and  to  the  Pfaffen  -  Sattel  (11,050'),  between  the 
Zuckerhutl  and  the  Wilde  Pfaff;  then  a  steep  climb  to  the  right  to  the  top. 
-View  very  imposing.  [The  Wilde  P/ajf  (11,390';  guide  IK.  extra)  is 
easily  ascended  from  the  PfafiFen -Sattel  in  1/2  hr.]  Another  route  leads 
from  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  over  the  Fernau  Glacier  to  the  Schaufel-  Nieder 
(9975');  between  the  Schaufelspitze  and  the  Apere  Pfaff  (10,995'),  and 
thence  over  the  Geisskar  and  Pfaffen  Glaciers  to  the  Pfaffen-Joch  (10,595'), 
between  the  Apere  Pfaff  {see  above)  and  the  Pfaffenschneide.  We  then  ascend 
the  Sulzenau  Glacier  to  the  Pfaffen- Sattel.  and  thence  to  the  top  as  above. 
Descent  to  the  (IVz  hr.)  Elisabeth-Haus.  see  p.  312.  —  A  fine  'high-level' 
walk,  which  may  be  accomplished  by  adepts  in  favourable  conditions  of  the 
snow  in  11-12  hrs.,  may  be  taken  from  the  I>resdner  Hiitte  via  the  Z«cA,e;'- 
hiitl  and  Wilde  Pfaff  to  the  Elisaheth-Haus,  and  thence  over  the  Wilde  Freiger 
to  the  Niirnberger  Hiitte  (from  Neustift  two  days,  guide  36  K.). 

Over  thb  BrLusTocKL-JocH  to  Soldbn,  7  hrs.,  a  very  interest- 
ing pass,  and  not  difficult  (guide  I'rom  Neustift  22,  via  the  Schaufel- 
spitze 24  J?".).  The  route  ascends  from  tbe  Dresdner  Hiitte  to  the  right 
over  grassy  slopes,  and  farther  up  over  moraine-deposits  and  rocky 
debris  to  tbe  Daunkogel  Glacier,  then  crosses  this  to  the  (3  hrs.^ 
*Bildst6ckl-Joch  (10,295'),  a  rock-strewn  ridge  at  the  S.E.  base  of 
the  Stubaier  Wildspitze  (10,965';  ascended  hence  in  1  hr.  by  pro- 
ficients). Farther  to  the  left  is  the  Jsidor-Nieder,  at  the  foot  of  the 
Schaufelspitze  (see  below).  Fine  retrospect  of  tbe  Ruderbofspitze, 
Schwarzenberg,  etc.;  below,  the  Mutterberger  See.  We  now  descend 
slightly  to  the  left,  passing  a  small  ice-tarn,  to  the  W.  side  of  the 
pass,  where  a  striking  view  of  the  central  Oetztal  group  (Wildspitze, 
Weisskugel,  Hintere  Schwarze)  is  disclosed.  We  next  cross  the 
Windach  Grader  (caution  necessary;  the  rope  should  be  used),  de- 
scend a  steep  gully,  and  then  follow  the  club -path  through  the 
Warnskar  to  the  (21/0  hrs.)  Windach  Alp  (6415';  Fiegl's  Inn,  bed 

I  K.,  plain),  in  the  Windach-Tal,  and  to  (IV2  br-)  Solden  (p.  324). 

Two  other  routes  lead  via  the  Isidor-Nieder  (10.58  j';  .=ee  above),  and  via 
the  Fernau  Glacier,  the  Schaufel  -  Nieder  (Fernau  -  Joch,  9975':  see  above), 
and  the  Geisskar  Glacier  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Hildesheimer  Hiitte  (p.  325)  and  thence 
to  (4  hrs.)  Solden  (guide  22  K. ;  see  p.  324).  —  The  "Schaufelspitze  (10,935') 
may  be  ascended  without  much  difficulty  in  1  hr.  from  the  (3  hrs.)  Isidor- 
Nieder.    Superb  view.     Descent  to  the  (i  hv.)  Hildesheimer  Hiitte  (p.  325). 

From  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  to  Xhe  NUrnherger  Hiitte  (7  hrs.,  guide  6  .ff.), 
see  p.  308.  —  Over  the  Daun-Joch  (10,110')  to  the  Sulztal  (5-6  hrs.  to  the 
Amberger  Hiitte;   preferable   to   the  Mutterberger  Joch),   .«ee   p.  307  (guide 

II  K.).  The  ascent  of  the  ''Hintere  Daunkopf  (see  above)  may  be  easily  com- 
bined with  this  trip.  —  To  the  Elisabeth-Haus  a  new  road  (3'/2-4  hrs. ;  guide 
12  K.).  interesting  and  not  difficult,  leads  from  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  over 
the  Peiljoch  (p.  306)  and  the  Wilde  Freiger. 


309 


52.  The  Ridnaun-Tal. 

The  Ridnaun-Tal,  which  diverges  from  the  Eisak-Tal  at  Sterzing 
and  is  closed  on  the  W.  by  the  huge  Uebeltal  Glacier^  offers  to  the  moun- 
taineer a  number  of  interesting  ascents  and  passes.  The  chief  starting- 
point  for  these  expeditions  is  the  Kaiserin-Elisaheth-Haus  on  the  Becher 
(p.  310),  which  may  be  reached  in  7-8  hrs.  from  Eidnaun,  in  about  the 
same  time  from  Solden,  in  4 -41/2  hrs.  from  the  Niirnberger  Hiitte  or  the 
Dresdner  Hiitte^  and  in  4-6  hrs.  from  Schneeberg,  the  Bremer  Hiitte,  or  the 
Magdeburger  Hiifte.  —  Carriage-road  (tramway-line  projected)  to  (51/4  M.) 
Mareit  (omnibus  in  summer  thrice  daily  in  II/4  hr.,  fare  1  A'.,  there  and 
back  i  K.  60 /i.,  to  Giltenklamm  80/?.  and  1  K.  20  h. ;  one-horse  carriage 
to  Stange  4,  to  Mareit  0,  there  and  back  8  and  7  K.)-^  bridle-path  thence 
to  Ridnaun  and  Schneeberg. 

Sterzing  {^iiO')^  see  p.  301.  —  The  road  to  the  Ridnaun-Tal 
(pleasant  path  also  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Ridnaunbach  to  Mareit, 
11/2^^.)  leads  via  (I3/4M.3  Gasteig  {SiQO';  Heidegger,  well  spoken  of) 
and  (31/2  M.)  Stange  (Gilfenklamm  Inn,  with  garden,  30  beds  at  1-2, 
pens.  6.50-7 /T.,-  Pens.  Reifenegg;  Stoettefs  Restaurant)  to  (5V4  M.) 
Mareit  (3410';  Stern,  Traube,  both  plain;  guides,  Joh.  Haller,  Jos. 
Rainer),  with  the  picturesque  chateau  of  Wolfsthurn. 

In  the  Gilf  (mouth  of  the  Ratschinges-Tal,  p.  302),  V^  hr..  to  the  S.  of 
Stange,  is  tlie  interesting  Gilfenklamm  (adm.  50  h.).  Visitors  may  proceed 
through  the  gorge  to  the  Jaufensteg  (3805';  inn ;  1/4  hr.)  and  thence  descend 
to  (^4  hr.)  Mareit,  sending  their  luggage  by  omnibus.  —  Walkers  from 
Sterzing  to  the  Gilfenklamm  follow  the  old  road,  passing  through  the 
archway  at  the  Schliissel  Inn  and  following  the  telegraph-pules  to  the 
junction  with  the  new  road  at  the  bridge  short  of  (3/4  hr.)  Gasteig.  — 
A  marked  path  ascends  to  the  right  from  Sterzing  via  Thuins  and  Telfes 
to  (2  hrs.)  Slareit  or,  without  descending,  to  (31/2-4  hrs.)  Ridnaun,  affording 
a  pleasant  alternative  to  the  road. 

The  marked  bridle-path  from  Mareit  to  (174hr.)  Ridnaun  (guide 
or  porter  4  -K".),  commanding  a  tine  view  of  the  head  of  the  valley, 
passes  below  the  Gothic  church  of  St.  Magdalena  (4640';  built  iu 
1481),  which  may  be  visited  by  a  digression  of  20  min.  (interesting 
altar  of  1509).  —  Eidnaun  (4420';  *Sonklarhof,  Steinbock,  by  the 
stream,  with  baths,  both  belonging  to  the  same  proprietor)  is  an 
attractively  situated  summer-resort,  in  full  view  of  the  Becher  and 
Freiger. 

ExcDRSiOKS  (guides,  Jos.  2Iadei\  Joh.  Fassnauer,  Joh.  Holier.,  Joh.  Heifer., 
Jos.  Kotier,  Jos.,  Leop.,  aud  Bened.  Kruselburger,  Jos.  and  Leop.  Bainer,  Joh. 
Wurzer,  Joh.  Parigger,  Jos.  Rainer-Pfitscher.  and  Leop.  Yolgger).  —  A  pleasant 
walk  may  be  enjoyed  on  the  well-made  Erzstrasse  ('ore  road";  9  BI.  long), 
which  begins  about  330  yds.  above  Mareit  and  is  connected  with  it  by  a 
^Bremsbahn''  (inclined  railway)  for  the  transport  of  the  ore.  The  Erzstrasse 
ends  at  Maiern  (see  p.  310).  —  To  the  Burkhard  Elamm  (p.  310),  1^4  hr.  ; 
the  Lorenz-Kapelle,  1/2  hr. ;  ^yurzer  Alp,  2  hrs.;  Valligel  Alp  (7240'),  2  hrs.; 
the  Aim  in  the  Standenberg-Graben,  2  hrs.  —  The  Hohe  Ferse  (8775')  is 
ascended  through  the  Valligel-Tal  in  4  hrs.  (guide  8  A'.);  the  last  1/4  ^^• 
presents  a  tolerably  difficult  scramble.  Magnificent  view.  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  the  E.  via  the  Hochspitze  (7960')  and  the  Wurzer  Alp  to  the 
Erzstrasse,  or  to  the  N.W.  through  the  Sfaudenberg-Graben  to  Maiern.  — 
The  Mareiter  Stein  (7165'),  ascended  via  the  Wurztr  Alp  in  3  hrs.  (guide 
5  A"),  is  easy.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Wetterspitze  (S915')  is  more  trying 
bat  very  interesting  (41/2  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.). 


310    III.  R.52.  -  Maps,  pp.  300^  304.  Kidnaun- 

To  THE  Uebeltal  Glacier,  a  very  interesting  exciirsion:  to  the 
Grohmann-Hiitte  31/2  hrs.,  Teplitzer  Hiitte  4^/4  hrs.,  Elisabeth- 
Haus  71/2-8  hrs.;  guide  6,  8,  and  10,  there  and  back  14  K.\  We 
proceed  to  (3/4  hr.)  Maiern  (4560';  plain  inn)  either  by  the  Erzstrasse 
(p.  309)  or  across  the  meadows.  From  the  (1/4  hr.)  stamping-mill 
(4655')  a  marked  path  ascends  to  the  right  through  the  Burgstall- 
Wald  and  then  (1/2  hr.;  fork)  either  to  the  left  to  the  head  of  the 
valley,  across  the  Agls-Boden,  and  along  the  left  side  of  a  deep 
gorge,  through  which  dashes  the  torrent  descending  from  the  Uebel- 
tal  Glacier;  or  to  the  right,  through  ihe  Burkhard-Klamm  to  the 
end  of  the  Agls-Boden,  and  thence  up  to  the  Vpver  Agls  Alp  (6905') 
and  the  (2  hrs.)  small  Grohmann-Hutte  (7425';  provision-depot), 
splendidly  situated  opposite  the  end  of  the  great  *Uebeltal-Fern€r, 
the  largest  glacier  of  the  Stubai  group  (area,  2955  acres). 

Best  survey  of  the  grand  environs  from  the  Ippeleskogel  (7780';  3/4  hr.  ; 
guide  3^.).  The  Boizer  (10,695';  31/2-4  hrs.;  guide  from  the  Grohmann- 
Hiitte  18  J:.).  Bochgewand  (10,545';  8V2-4  hrs. ;  guide  13  K.),  Moarer  Spitze 
(9210';  guide  8^.),  Schwarzseeipitze  (see  below),  etc.,  may  be  ascended  from 
here.  —  From  the  Grohmann-Hijtte  over  the  Eget-Joch  to  Schneeberg, 
4  hrs.,  or,  including  the  Schwarzseespitze,  5V4  hrs.,  a  fine  route  and  not 
difficult  for  adepts  (guide  7,  with  the  Schwarzseespitze  8  K.)-  The  track 
passes  below  the  flat  tongue  of  the  Uebeltal  Glacier  (£'6e»erFernejO  and  leads 
through  ib.&  Egeten-Tal,  passing  the  Trilhen-See^  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Eget-Joch 
(8835'),  between  the  Moarer  Spitze  and  Schwarzseespitze.  We  descend  to  the 
0/4  hr.)  Egeten-See  (79MO'),  then  aacend  to  the  right  over  the  Schwarzsee- 
Scharte  (9160')  or  to  the  left  over  the  Schneeherg-Scliarte  (8825';  p.  312)  to 
(2  hrs.)  Schneeberg  (p.  312).  Adepts  (with  guide)  may  ascend  to  the  right 
from  the  Eget-Joch,  over  the  Schwarzsee  Glacier^  to  the  (I74  hr.)  *Schwarz- 
seespitze  (9865';  splendid  view),  and  descend  thence,  nasi  the  Schwarzsee 
(8620'),  to  dVahr.)  Schneeberg.  '     ~ 

From  the  Grohmann-Hiitte  a  steep  club -path  ascends  to  the 
(1  V4lir.")  Teplitzer  Hutte  (8665';  Inn,  30  beds  at  3-4  K.,  adm.  1  K.), 
finely  situated  on  the  Beistein,  near  the  Hangende  Ferner. 

This  hut  is  the  starting-point  for  the  AgUspitze  (10,195';  21/2  hrs. ;  guide 
6  K.),  the  Oestliche  Feuerstein  (10,735'),  Westliche  Feuerstein  (10,740' ;  each 
3  hrs.;  guide  10  and  9  K.),  Oeisswandspitze  (9755';  IV4  hr. ;  guide  4  5".), 
Botzer  (10,695';  31/2  hrs.;  guide  12  A'.),  Wilde  Freiger  (11,240';  31/2  hrs.; 
guide  10  A'.),  etc.  Passes  lead  to  the  Nurnherger  Hiitte  (p.  30'd)  over  the 
Rote  Gral-Schctrte(9dS0')  or  the  Weite  Scharte  (2A~(0' ;  guide  10  A.)  in  31/2  hrs. 
each  ;  to  the  Magdeburger  Hiitte  (p.  300)  over  the  Magdeburger  Scharte  (4  hrs. ; 
guide  10  A.)  or  the  Feuersteine  (p.  301;  6V2  hrs.;  guide  12-13  A.);  to  the 
Elisabeth- Haus  (see  below)  over  the  Hangende  Ferner,  ^he  Rote  Grat- Scharte, 
and  the  Wilde  Freiger  (4-4V2  hrs.;  guide  10  A".);  to  Schonau  (p.  347)  over 
the  Schwarzwand-Scharte  (10,155';  p.  312;  guide  12  A.);  to  Schneeberg  over 
the  Botzer-Scharte  (9775';  p.  312;  guide  10  A.). 

From  the  Teplitzer  Hiitte  a  laborious  route  (guide  necessary) 
leads  over  the  Hangende  Ferner  for  5  min.,  then  follow^s  the  Karl 
Vogl-  Weg  (passing  near  an  open  shelter-hut),  and  crosses  the  Uebel- 
tal  Glacier  (steep  towards  the  end)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Kaiserin-Elisabeth- 
Haus  (10,510';  Inn  in  summer,  60  beds  at  3  K.'),  situated  on  the 
Becker,  and  commanding  a  magnificent  *View. 

Ascents  (tariff  from  the  Elisabeth-Haus).  To  the  *  Wilde  Freiger  (11,240'; 
'Karl-Vogl-Steig''  over  the  S.  arete  in  1  hr. ;  guide  3  A.);  ' Sonklarspitze 
(11,405';  2  hrs. ;  guide  8  A.) ;  Wilde  P/q^f  (11,390';  IV2  hr. ;  guide  6  A.),  via  th  e 


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PfafiFen-Nieder  and  the  E.  arete  (for  experts);  "Zuckerhutl  (11,530';  2-2V8hrs. ; 
guide  10,  with  descent  to  the  Hildesheimer  Hiitte  14,  to  the  Dresdner  Hiitte 
16  K.),  via  the  Wilde  Pfaffen  and  ihe  Pfaffen-Sattel,  for  experts  with  stead-? 
heads;  5o<rer  (10,695';  3  hrs. ;  guide  8 -ST.);  ^o/mannsspi^ze  (10,230';  2V2  hrs.'; 
guide  6  A'.);  Schwarzwandspitze  (11,025';  3  hrs. :  guide  8  A".). 

Passes.  To  Soldex,  7-8  hrs.  (guide  16.  to  the  Hildesheimer  Hiitte 
10  K.)^  repaying.  The  route  leads  via  the  Wilde  Pfaff  (club-path),  the 
Pfaffen- Joch  (10,600') ,  and  the  Pfaffen  Glacier  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Hildesheimer 
Hiitte  (p.  825)  and  (3-4  hrs.)  Solden.  The  route  via  the  Sonklar spitz e  or  the 
Sonklar-Scharte  (10,915')  and  the  Triehenkarles  Glacier  is  longer  and  more 
difficult  (8-10  hrs. :  guide  16  A).  —  To  Guegl  theough  the  Seeber-Tal, 
10  hrs.,  with  guide  (22  K),  interesting.  To  the  Schwarzicand-Scharte  (10,155') 
11/4  hr. ;  end  of  the  glacier,  1/2  ^r. ;  then  past  the  Schvvarz^ee  to  the  Timmels 
Alp  (6370';  rfmts.),  IV2  hr. ;  Panker  Alp.  1  hr. ;  Essener  Hutte  (p.  347),  2  hrs.; 
thence  via  the  Apere  Vervall-Joch  to  (4  hrs.)  Gurgl  (p.  332).  Just  short  of 
the  Panker  Alp  thi-:  route  is  cro.<:8ed  by  the  Timmel-Joch  path  (p.  348).  — 
To  Schneebeeg  (4  hrs. ;  guide  ^  K.):  an  ea.sy  pass  leads  via  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Botzer-Scliarte  (9775'),  then  follows  the  Otto-Dreyer-Weg  via  the  Hochferner 
and  the  Sditearzsp'tz  Glacier  to  the  fl'^  hr.)  saddle  (9165')  between  the 
Schwarzseespitze  and  the  Karlweisse  (9750'),  and  descends  to  (1  hr.)  St.  Martin 
From  the  Botzer-Scharte  the  Botzer  (10.H95';  p.  310)  may  easily  be  ascended 
in  1  hr.,  and  the  Hochgewdnd  (10,545')  in  ^j\  hr.  via  the  Hangende  Ferner 
(guide  to  either  3  E.  e.xtra).  The  Schwarzseespitze  (9S65';  see  p.  310)  also  may 
be  ascended  from  the  Otto-Dreyer-Weg  (to  the  left  on  the  Hochferner).  — 
To  Meean  through  the  Passeier,  9-10  hrs.  (guide  to  Schonau  11  K.).  The 
route  leads  over  the  Botzer-Scharte  or  the  Schwarzwand-Scharte  (p.  310)  to 
the  Timmels  Alp  (see  above)  and  to  (41/2  hrs.)  Schonau  (p.  347).  —  To  the 
l^UBNBERGEB  HtJTTE  over  the  Wilde  Freiger  (3V2  hrs.),  not  difficult  for  adepts; 
or  over  the  upper  Uebeltal  Glacier  and  the  Freiger-Scharte^  more  difficult 
(see  p.  306;  guide  8  A.).  —To  the  Dresdnee  Hdtte,  8-31/2  hrs.  (guide  12  JT.), 
easy  and  aitractive.  We  follow  a  new  path  (1907)  over  the  W.  outlying 
peak  (10,960')  of  the  Wilde  Freiger  and  the  adjoining  saddle,  descend  to 
the  arete  leading  to  Ihe  Apere  Freiger^  and  skirt  the  W.  cliffs  of  the  Apere 
Freiger  to  the  Sulzenau  Glacier.  Crossing  the  upper  part  of  the  glacier 
we  proceed  via  the  Peil-Joch  to  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  (p.  307).  The  route 
via  the  Pfaff'en-Nieder  is  laborioos  and  exposed  to  falling  .'tones.  The  route 
via  the  Wilde  Pfaff,  Zuckerhutl,  Pfaffen- Joch,  and  Schaufel-Nieder,  6-7  hrs. 
(guide  16  A".),  is  a  fine  excursion  for  expert?.  —  To  the  Bremer  Hctte  via 
theTFi/de  Freiger,  Griibl  Glacier,  and  Nilrnberger  Scharte.  6-7  hrs.  (guide  iOK., 
see  p.  296).  —  To  the  Magdebcbgeb  Hutte  via  the  Magdeburger  Scharte 
5-6  hrs.  (guide  iOE.;  see  p.  301).  From  the  Magdeburger  Scharte  moun- 
taineers may  ascend  the  Westliche  Feuerstein  (10,740*)  in  ^jt  hr..  proceed 
across  the  arete  in  1/2  hr.  to  the  OeslUche  Feuerstein  (10,745'),  and  descend 
thence  to  the  Magdeburger  Hiitte  (guide  14  A.).  —  On  ih&  Pfaffen- Nieder 
(p.  307),  1/2  hr.  to  the  W.  ot  the  Elisabeth-Haus,  is  the  Erzherzog  Karl-Franz- 
Josefs-Schutzhaus  (10,300';  Inn,  22  beds  and  10  mattresses). 

From  Riunaux  to  Schneebeeg,  57-2  l^rs.  (guide.  8^.,  advisable 
for  the  inexperienced).  By  the  (1  hr.)  stamping-mill  above  Maiern 
(p.  310)  a  bridle-path  ascends  to  the  left  through  the  Lazzacher  Tal, 
passing  four  'Bremsberge'  ('brake-hills')  for  the  transport  of  ore, 
to  the^  (^27-2  lirs.l  Kasten  Inn  (6930';  poor)  and  the  (1  hr.)  Kaindl 
(8230'),  a  shaft  800  yds.  long  (passage  -with  special  permission  only), 
Thence  we  cross  the  (40  min.)  Schneeberg-Scharte  (882o';  fine  view) 
and  descend  to  (1/2  br.)  St.  Martin  am  Sclmeeberg  (7730';  Inn, 
10  beds  at  1.80-2.50  K.,  good;  telephone),  grandly  situated.  The 
mines  (zinc  and  lead),  which  were  known  in  the  15th  cent.,  are 
again  actively  worked  (adm.  on  application). 

Excursions  (no  guides  procurable  here).  The  Schwarzseespitze  (9865': 
2Viihrs.:  guide  %  K.)  and  the  Botzer  (10,695';  3V2-4hrs.;   guide  IDA.;  best 


KEMATEN.     Maps,pp.46,294.—  III.  R.53.    313 

via  the  Botzer-Scharte,  see  p^312),  two  fine  points  of  view,  maybe  ascended 
from  St.  Martin.  —  From  Schneeberg  an  easy  and  attractive  path  descends 
to  the  so-called  JVeubau,  and  then  skirfs  the  S.  slope  of  the  GUrtelwand  to 
(2  hrs.)  Schonaii.  The  route  through  the  mining-works  (p.  312}  and  down  to 
Seemoos  involves  a  digression  of  '/2hr.  From  Schonau  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Essener 
Hiitte  or  to  the  (3  hrs.)  limmel-Joch.  see  p.  348.  Or  (i  hr.  shorter)  we  may 
proceed  from  Schneeberg  by  the  old  'Knappenweg'  direct  to  the  Schotiauer 
Alp  (without  descending  to  Schonau)  and  there  join  the  route  from  the 
Becher  to  the  Efsener  Hiitte  (p.  347)  —  From  Schneeberg  via  the  Giirtel- 
Scharte  (8635';  fine  view)  and  the  Timmels  Alp  to  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Timmel- 
Joch,  somewhat  fatiguing.  —  From  Schneeberg  to  Rahenstein  or  the  (2-2'/'jhrs.) 
Inn  am  See,  in  the  Passeier  valley,  see  p.  347.  —  A  grand  and  not  over- 
fatiguing  route  leads  by  the  Olto-Dreyer-Weg  over  the  Botzer-Scharte  to 
the  (4-5  hrs.)  Elisabeth  -  ffaus  (p.  310;  guide  11  JT.).  —  From  Schneeberg 
via  the  Ratschinges - Scharte  (8235')  to  Ratschinges  and  (8^/2  hrs.)  Sterzing, 
see  p.  802. 


53.  From  Innsbruck  to  Landeck. 

451/2  M.  Railway  in  IV2-2V2  hrs.  (express-fares  9  K.  50,  5  K.  80,  3  K.  70/j.  ; 
by  ordinary  trains  IK.  20,  iK.  40,  2K.  80  h.).    Best  views  to  the  right. 

Innsbruck,  see  p.  248.  The  line  passes  (IV'4  M.)  WUten  (p.  255), 
and  approaches  the  Inn.  On  the  slope  to  the  left  rises  Schloss 
Mentelberg,  the  property  of  the  Duke  of  Alengon.  41/2  M.  Vols,  among 
orchards,  with  the  church  of  St.  Blasius  on  a  projecting  hill  (to  the 
Kranebitter  Klamm,  see  p.  256). 

7  M.  Eematen  (1945';  Grieser,  at  the  station,  well  spoken  of; 
Tiefentaler,  plain,  in  the  village)  is  the  station  for  the  Sellrain-Tal 
(R.  54).    The  village  lies  1/2  M.  from  the  station. 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  (1  hr.)  Ober-Perfuss  (2670';  Klotz  ; 
Neuwirt),  a  health-resort,  with  sulphur-baths.  Peter  Anich  (d.  1766).  the 
famous  Tyrolese  mathematician,  is  buried  in  the  church,  and  on  the  school- 
house  are  mosaic  pf)rtraits  of  Anich  and  his  pupil  Blasius  Hueber  (d.  1814). 
Anich-Hueber  Museum.  A  road  leads  hence  to  (IV4  hr.)  Sellrain  (p.  318). 
From  Ober-Perfuss  a  marked  path  ascends  the  Rosskogel  (see  p.  318),  in  5  hrs. 

From  Kematen  to  FuLPMEsin  the  Stubai.  6  hrs.  (guide  ilK.).  A  marked 
path  ascends  via  Axams  (2-^80';  Neuwirt)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Lizum  Alp  (5360') 
and  over  the  (1  hr.)  Halsl  (6555'),  between  the  Saile  (p.  3o3:  ascended  hence 
in  IV2  hr.)   and   the  Ampferstein    (see  below),    to  (2  hrs.)  Fulpmes  (p.  303). 

To  the  S.  of  Kematen  a  red-marked  path  (guide,  7  A'.,  nnt  necessary) 
leads  via  the  hollow  way  known  as  the  'Gstoag'  and  Grimens  into  the 
Senders- 2'al,  and  ascends  it,  passing  the  Zeidlerhof  Inn  and  the  (3V2  hrs.) 
Kematener  Alp,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Adolf-Pichler-Hiitte  t6i30';  Inn),  finely  situated 
near  the  foot  of  the  Zalkkbgel,  the  following  peaks  of  which  may  be  ascended 
hence  by  experts:  Ampferstein  ("380';  5  hrs.  :  guide  10  A"),  Marehreissenspitze 
(8605' ;  4-41/2  hrs.;  13  K.),  Malgrubenspitze  (8450';  3  hrs. ;  15  K.),  Eochtennspiize 
(8565';  2  hrs.;  12  A".),  Sieingrubenkogel  (S645';  2  hrs.;  14 AT.),  Grosse  Ochsen- 
wand  (^870';  2  hrs. ;  12  A.),  etc.  Ascent  of  the  Schlicker  Seespitze  (9210')  via 
the  Seejochl  (8315'),  by  a  marked  path  in  2  hrs.  (guide  13,  to  Fulpmes  or 
Nenstift  17  A'.),  not  difficult  for  adepts.  Frum  the  iSee/oc^irthe  descent  mav 
be  made  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Bcirenbad  (p.  305)  and  (3/4  hr.)  Neustift  (p.  304), 
or  (red  marks)  over  the  Schlicker  Schartl  (^355')  to  the  Schlicker  Alp  and  to 
Fulpmes  (guide  14  A".),  or  we  may  ascend  the  Eohe  Burgstall  (p  301)  and 
descent  ihence  t  >  the  Starkenburger  Hutte  (p.  304;  guide  14  K.).  From  the 
Adolf  Pichler-Hiitte  a  marked  path  (attractive  and  not  difficult")  leads  over 
the  Alpenklub- Scharte  (7B60')  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Schlicker  Alp. 


314  JIJ.R.53.—  Maps,pp.64,29d.    TELFS.  From  Innsbruck 

The  train  crosses  the  Melach  near  (S  M.)  Unter-Perfuss.  To  the 
right  rises  the  Martins  wand,  through  -which  a  tunnel  (1950  yds.  long) 
on  the  line  to  Scharnitz  is  being  bored  (845'  above  the  road"). 

91/2  M.  Zirl  (1955';  Rail.  Restaurant).  The  village  (2040';  *Post 
or  Stern,  52  beds  at  1.20-2.80,  B.  1  K.,-  Lowe,  very  fair),  1  M.  to 
the  N.,  with  1700  inhab.,  has  been  largely  rebuilt  since  a  fire  in 
1908.  High  above  is  the  ruin  of  Fragenstein  (to  Scharnitz^  see 
p.  63;  railway  under  construction). 

Excursions  (guide,  Frz.  Schnaiter).  Beautiful  view  from  the  (1/2  hr.) 
Kalvarienberg:  to  the  S.  are  the  jagged  peaks  of  the  Sellrain,  TuxerFerner 
(Olperer,  Fusstein),  etc. ;  to  the  N.  is  the  huge  gorge  (inaccessible)  of  the 
Ehnhach,  descending  from  the  Solstein. 

About  1  M.  to  the  E.  of  Zirl  is  the  Martinswand  (SBSO"),  celebrated  in 
connection  with  an  alleged  hunting  adventure  of  the  Emp.  Maximilian  in 
1484,  for  which,  however,  there  is  no  historical  foundation.  The  emperor 
is  said  to  have  nearly  fallen  over  the  precipice,  but  to  have  been  rescued 
by  an  angel  in  the  guise  of  a  chamois-hunter.  The  cavern,  where  the  accident 
happened,  850'  above  the  Inn,  now  contains  the  emperor's  bust  and  is 
accessible  by  a  safe  path  protected  by  wire-ropes  (I1/4  hr.  from  the  station). 

The  ^Grosse  Solstein  (8340'^  6-7  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.)  is  ascended  from  Zirl 
by  the  ErUSattel  (5915';  p.  63)  without  much  difficulty.  The  direct  ascent 
from  Innsbruck  takes  71/2  hrs.  A  marked  path,  diverging  to  the  right  from  the 
Stangensteig  (p.  256),  leads  through  the  Kranebitter  Klamm  (p.  256)  via  the 
shooting-lodge  oi  Klammeck  to  the  (4  hrs.)  shooting-lodge  of  Martinsberg  on 
the  Zirler  Mdhder  (585o'j  inn),  then  through  the  Worgel-Tal  and  across  the 
Hochsattel  (wire -rope  in  places)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit.  —  The  ascent  of 
the  higher  Kleine  Solstein  (8665';  S'/z  hrs.  from  Martinsberg,  guide  15  K.) 
is  only  for  proficients  with  steady  heads. 

At  (101/2  M.)  Inzing  (Klotz),  with  large  electric  works,  the 
Hundstal  opens  on  the  left,  with  the  Paiderspitze,  Koflerspitze,  and 
Rosskogel  in  the  background,  and  in  the  foreground,  to  the  right, 
the  limestone  masses  of  the  Hochmunde  and  the  Mieminger  Hoch- 
platte.  121/2  M.  Hatting.  131/2  M.  Flaurling;  1  M.  to  the  W.  lies 
the  village  (2215';  Post),  at  the  entrance  of  the  valley  of  the  same 
name,  above  which  rises  the  Grieskogel  (see  below). 

17  M.  Telfs  (2045';  Seiser,  at  the  station,  28  beds  at  1.20-1.50, 
pens.  4.40-5^.);  the  village  (*Post,  32  beds  at  1.20-3,  pens. 
5-7  K.;  Hohe  Munde,  bed  1-2  K. ;  Lowe;  Traube,  well  spoken  of; 
Rossi;  Zum  Schorsch;  Schbpfers  Inn,  prettily  situated  near  the 
bridge,  18  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  4-7^.),  with  3000  inhab.  and  large 
cotton-mills,  lies  3/^  M.  to  the  N.,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn. 

ExcDRSioNS  (guide,  Karl  Staudacher).  The  chapel  of  -Sf^.  Moritz  on  the 
Kalvarienberg,  V2  hr.  to  the  W.,  affords  ^  beautiful  view.  Other  fine  points 
are  the  pilgrimage-church  on  the  Bivkenberg  (2625').  ^ihT.  to  the  N.,  and 
the  ruin  of  Hortenberg .  40  min.  from  the  station,  beyond  Pfaffenhofen 
(Seiser).  —  From  the  station  a  marked  path  leads  by  Oberhofen  and  the 
Oberho/ner  Alp  to  the  (81/2  hrs. ;  guide  7  K.,  unnecessary)  Neuburger  Hiitte 
(6070'-,  Inn,  16  beds  and  12  mattresses),  a  fine  point  of  view,  and  the  starting- 
point  for  the  *Hocheder  (9175' ;  club  -  path  in  3  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  and  the 
Rietzer  Grieskogel  (9470*;  3'/2  hrs.;  guide  10^.),  see  p.  315  (descent  to  the 
Sellraintal,  guide  14-15  K.).  Over  the  Flaurlinger  Scharte  (7875')  to  Haggen 
(p.  319)  in  the  Sellrain-Tal,  41/2  hrs.,  or  to  Kiihtai  (p.  318),  43/4  hrs. ;  guide 
not  indispensable  {iO  E.). 

The  Hochmunde  (8730';  61/2  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.)  is  ascended  from  Telfs  via 
Buchen  and  the  Mooser  Alp  (guide  12,  to  Leutasch  15  Z^.),  laborious  (comp. 
p.  63;  more  difficult  from  the  Niedermunde-Sattel  via  the  W.  arete). 


toLnndrxk.  STAMS.     Map?^pp.42,294.-IlJ.li.53.   Sib 

From  Telfs  to  Aasseveil,  see  p.  46  (carr.  and  pair  20  K.,  with  fee  of 
2  K. ;  also  recommended  to  pedestrians).  —  Marked  paths  lead  to  the  N. 
from  Telfs  via  Brand  and  Buchen  to  (3  hi-s.)  Leutasch.  and  via  Afosern  to 
(3  hrs.)  See/eld  (p.  63).  —  Over  the  Niedermunde  (6775'j  to  the  (5V2  hrs.) 
Tillfuss  Alp  in  the  Gaisial,  and  thence  to  (4  hrs.)  Ehrwald  (guide  12.fi'.), 
see  p.  46.  —  To  the  top  of  Ihe  Zugspilze  (10-11  hrs.  from  Telfs,  w^ith  night 
at  the  Knorr-Hutte),  see  p.  54.  The  Alplhaus  (p.  46)  is  reached  from  Telfs 
in  4  hrs.  (guide  6  .ff.). 

20  M.  Rietz;  on  the  slope  to  tlie  left  is  the  village  (Alte  Post; 
Schioeigl)  and  above  rises  the  Ctiurch  of  St.  Anthony,  with  a  charm- 
ing view. 

An  easy  path  (blue  marks)  leads  through  the  Klauswald  to  (3  hrs.) 
thePeter-Anich-Hiitte  of  the  Austrian  Tourist  Club  (6290';  Inn,  10  mattresses), 
whence  the  Eocheder  (9175')  may  be  ascended  in  272  hrs.,  and  the  Gries- 
kogel  (9470')  in  3  hrs.,  with  guide  {\0  K.  each  ^  11  A",  to  both).  Descent  to 
the  Neuburger  Hiitte,  see  p.  314. 

2IV2  M.  Stams.  In  the  village  (496  inhab.),  V2  M.  to  the  S. 
(2220';  Speckbacher,  very  fair;  Staudacher;  Kluibenf^childl),  is  a 
large  Cistercian  monastery,  founded  in  1271  by  Elizabeth,  mother 
of  Conradin,  the  last  of  the  Hohenstaufen.  In  the  church  is  an 
elaborate  altar  of  1612;  the  library  contains  manuscripts,  incuna- 
bula, coins,  etc. 

Excursions  (guide,  Joh.  Praxmarer).  The  Stamser  Alp  (6145';  inn), 
ascended  from  Stams  by  a  bridle-path  in  3V2hrs.  (guide  6  A".,  unnecessary) 
affords  a  good  view  of  the  Inn  Valley  and  of  the  N.  Limestone  Alps.  Thence 
to  the  "Birchkogel  (9285':  3  hrs.;  guide  10,  with  descent  to  Kiihfai  12  A'., 
see  p.  319);  to  the  Grieskogel  (9470';  31/2  hrs.),  via  the  Kreuz-Jdchl  (8415';  pass 
hence  to  Haggen,  p.  319;  guide  10,  to  Haggcn  13  A.);  both  interesting  and  easy. 

From  (23  M.)  Motz  a  road  leads  across  the  Inn  bridge  (Inn  zum 
Romisch-Deutschen  Kaiser)  to  the  village  of  Mbtz  (*Stern;  Kreuz) 
and  to  Ober-Mieming  (footpath  to  Obsteig,  see  p.  46).  —  24  M.  Silz 
(2130';  Railway  Inn ;  *Post;  Lowe;  Stern)  is  a  considerable  village 
(1200  inhab.).  To  the  left  is  the  chateau  of  Petersberg;  to  the  right 
rise  the  abrupt  slopes  of  the  Tschirgant  (p.  316). 

An  interesting  route  (4V2-5  hrs. ;  marked  path,  guide  not  indispensable) 
leads  via  ('/^  hr.)  Flattenehen ,  the  (IV4  hr.)  saddle  of  the  Bivchet  (5535'), 
and  the  Marlstein  Inn  (5870';  very  fair)  to  (1  hr.)  Kuhtai  (p.  319;  by  the 
Gubener  Weg  to  the  Winnebachs'ee-Hutte,  see  p.  319). 

Beyond  ('26V2  M.)  Haiming  (inn)  we  reach  — 

281/2  M.  Oetztal  (2270';  '^Oetztaler  Hof,  at  the  station,  70  beds 
at  1.60-3.50,  pens.  6-7  K. ;  carriages  for  hire),  the  station  for  the 
Oetztal  (K.  55).  The  line  is  carried  by  a  long  embankment  over  the 
huge  masses  of  debris  with  which  the  Oetztaler  Ache  has  here  strewn 
the  valley  of  the  Inn,  and  crosses  the  Ache  by  a  bridge,  65'  high 
(central  span  260'  wide).  To  the  left,  fine  view  of  the  Oetztal  with 
the  Acherkogcl;  to  the  right  the  Weisse  Wand,  descending  from 
the  Tschirgant,  with  its  masses  of  debris. 

Beyond  (31  M.)  Roppen  (2315';  Klocker;  carr.  to  the  Oetztal, 
see  p.  321)  the  line  is  carried  along  the  sheer  precipices  of  the 
S.  bank  by  means  of  galleries  and  by  embankments  projecting  into 
the  river.  The  train  crosses  the  Pitzbach;  to  the  right,  the  high- 
lying  village  of  Karres,  with  its  slender  church-tower. 


316    III.  R.  53.  -  Maps,  pp.  42,  294.    IMST.         Froyn  Innsbruck 

34  M.  Imst  (2350';  Rail.  Restaurant),  the  station  for  the  Pitztal 
(p.  334).  The  little  town  of  Imst  (2710';  *Post,  70  beds  at  1.20- 
1.60,  pens.  6-10  K.;  ^Sonne,  24  beds  at  1-1.80,  pens.  4.60-5^.; 
*Eggerbrdu,  40  beds  at  1.60,  pens,  b-7 K. ;  Lamm;  Eirsch;  Stern), 
with  3000  inhab.,  is  situated  2  M.  to  the  N.,  on  a  terrace  on  the  W. 
side  of  the  Gurgler  Tal.  —  Swimming-bath. 

The  road  from  the  station  to  the  town  (omn.  in  1/2  hr.,  60 /».)  cro  ses 
the  Inn  and  passes  (i  M.)  Brennbichl,  where,  at  "Mayr's  Inn,  Frederick 
Augustus  II.,  King  of  Saxony,  died  on  9th  Aug.,  1854,  from  the  effects  of 
a  carriage  accident. 

ExcuKsioNS  (guides,  Martin  and  Hermann  Walch,  Joh.  Bock,  Joh.  Flur, 
and  Alois  Tangl).  The  (10  min.)  Kalvarienberg  afl'ords  the  best  view  of 
the  neighoourhood:  to  the  N.  the  Muttekopf,  Platteinkogel,  Heiterwand, 
Rauchberg,  andWanneck;  to  the  E.  the  Tschirgant;  to  the  S.  the  Oetztal 
and  Pitztal  mountains.  Good  views  are  obtained  also  from  the  Sii'ebuit, 
20  min.  to  the  S.W.,  from  the  pavilion  at  the  shooting-range,  25  min.  to  the 
S.W.,  and  from  the  chapel  of  Gunglgriin,  above  the  Landeck  road,  3/4  hr.  to 
the  W.  —  To  the  Rosengartl  Gorge,  beyond  the  Kalvarienberg,  to  the  W. 
Passing  the  Johannis-Kirche  we  follow  the  path,  partly  hewn  in  the  rock, 
over  four  bridges  to  (10  min.)  a  waterfall  (30'  high);  thence  to  (20  min.) 
the  Katzenbodele  (2920'),  a  fine  point  of  view,  returning  by  Sirebuit  (see 
above).  —  To  the  N.  via  (3/4  hr.)  Tarrenz  (p.  45;  Post;  Sonne)  to  OA  hr.) 
Schloss  Starkenberg  (3280';  Hotel-Pension,  43  beds  at  1.60-2,  pens.  1-SK.), 
with  fine  woods  and  a  small  lake  (bathing);  from  here  through  wood 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Salvesenhach,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Klamm  Bridge,  330' 
above  the  narrow  rocky  channel  of  the  stream  ;  returning  on  the  left  bank 
past  the  rains  of  Gebratstein  and  Alt-  Starkenberg  to  (1  hr.)  Tarrenz,  or 
(better)  on  the  right  bank  to  Neu- Starkenberg  and  (II/2  hr.)  Imst. 

The  *Tschirgant  (7780':  5  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.)  is  fatiguing  but  repaying 
(striking  view).  A  marked  path  ascends  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Karriister  Alp  (4210'); 
thence  to  the  summit  3  hrs.  more  (no  water  on  the  route  except  a  scanty 
spring,  20  min.  above  the  Karroster  Alp).  —  The  *Muttekopf  (9090';  S'/a- 
6  hrs.;  marked  path,  not  difficult:  guide,  desirable  after  fresh  snow, 
10  E.)  is  another  verv  fine  point  of  view.  We  ascend  the  Malchbach  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  finely  situated  Untermarkt  Alp  (4890';  rfmts.)  and  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Muttekopf  nutte  (6200';  Inn,  6  beds  and  lU  mattresses),  m&T  ihQ  Beiselsteia  ; 
thence  (wire -ropes  at  several  places)  past  the  Blaue  Kopfe  to  the  (2V2- 
8  hrs.)  top.  —  An  interesting  path  ('Imster  Hohenweg\  recommended  for 
the  descent)  leads  from  Imst  over  the  (4-4V2  hrs.)  Laaggers  (7645'),  with  fine 
view  of  the  Larsenn-Tal,  etc.,  and  the  Larsenn-Grat,  past  the  Oedkarlekopf 
(8435')  and  Gamspleiskopf  (8465'),  to  the  (•:5  hrs.)  Muttekopf  •  Hiitte.  —  Steep 
descent  on  the  N.  side  of  the  Muttekopf  along  the  rocky  face  of  the  Kubel 
(wire-rope)  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Fundeis  Aip  and  (2  hrs.)  Boden  (p.  279;  guide 
UK.),  or  over  the  Galtseile-Joch  (7930')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Hanauer  Hiitte  (p.  279; 
guide  15  K.).  —  The  Platteinkopf  (8930'),  ascended  from  the  Muttekopf- 
Hiitte  in  5  hrs.  (guide  12-14  .ff.),  is  a  difticult  but  interesting  climb  for  ex- 
perts. —  The  '.ffilpleskopf  (7410')  may  be  ascended  in  5-5V2  hrs.  (guide 
^  K.,  desirable)  via  Tarrenz  (see  above),  Ober-Tarrenz  (IV4  hr.),  and  the 
pilgrimage-chapel  of  (IV4  hr.)  Sinnesbrunn.  Thence  we  cross  the  Gaflein- 
Tal  and  ascend  to  the  (21/2-3  hrs.)  top.    View  extensive  and  picturesque. 

From  Imst  to  Nassereit  and  over  the  Fern  Pass  to  Reutle,  see  R.  8; 
over  the  Hahntenn  to  Elmen  in  the  Lechtal  (guide  10  ^5".),  see  p.  279.  — 
Walkers  from  Imst  to  the  Oetztal  (p.  321)  follow  the  Innsbruck  road  to 
Brennbichl  and  (2V4  M.)  Karres,  whence  a  footpath  leads  to  the  right  to 
(IV2  M.)  Roppen  (p.  315). 

The  train  now  traverses  alder -grown  meadows  to  (371/2  M.) 
Imsterberg.  Opposite,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn,  lies  Mils,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  wild  Larsenn-Tal  (to  the  Hanauer  Hiitte,  see  p.  279). 
—  Beyond  (39  M.)  Schonwies  (2415'   inn),  on  the  right,  opens  the 


to  Landeck.      LANDECK.     Maps,  pp. 42,  290.- III.  1153.    317 

Starkenbach-Tal,  through  which  a  path  leads  over  the  Gufelgras- 
Joch  (7840')  to  (9-10  hrs.)  Hdselgehr  in  the  Lechtal  (see  p.  279  ; 
guide  16  K.).  Then  through  a  defile,  and  beneath  the  ruins  of  Kron- 
burg  (3485'),  situated  on  a  high  cliff  (1 1/2  ^ir.  from  Zams  via  Rifenal 
and  Lahnbach^  at  the  top,  a  pilgrimage-chapel  and  a  rustic  inn),  to 
(44  M.)  Zams  (2540';  Gemse),  with  a  large  nunnery  of  Sisters  of 
Charity. 

45^2  M.  Landeck.  —  Hotels  (in  the  village;  hotel -cai-riages  meet 
the  trains).  -'Post,  120  beds  at  3-6,  B.  1.20,  pens.  8-12  K.  —  "Goldner  Adlkk, 
50  beds  at  1.60-3,  pen=;.  6.50-7.50  A'. ;  Schwarzee  Adlf.r,  35  beds  at  2.fJ0  K. ; 
ScHROFFENSTEiN,  LOwK,  unpretending;  Arlbergei:  Huf,  at  Landeck-Per- 
fuchs  station  (p.  274)  —  I'ension  Edelweiss,  at  Bruggen  (station  Perfuchs), 
pens.  5-6  A".  —  '■'Railway  Restaurant.  —  Bierkeller  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn. 

Landeck  (2675'),  a  considerable  village  (3400  inhab.l,  is  pictur- 
esquely situated  on  both  banks  of  the  Inn,  1  M.  to  the  S.W.  of  the 
station.  Fine  views  from  the  loftily-situated  Parish  Church,  which 
dates  from  1471,  and  from  (10  min.)  the  ancient  Schloss  Landeck:  to 
the  N.  the  Stanzerwand  and  Silberspitze;  to  the  N.W.  the  Parseier- 
spitze;  to  the  W.  the  Riffler  ;  to  the  S.W.  the  Thialspitze  ;  to  the  K. 
the  slopes  of  the  Venetberg. 

Excursions.  Pleasant  walks  may  be  taken  in  the  Schloss-Wald  on  the 
Grabberg,  with  the  view-points  Benkard-Hohe  (3445';  1  hr.)  and  'Knubl-Hohe 
(3935';  IV2  hr.),  going  on  thence  to  the  (1  hr.)  village  oi  Fliess  and  re- 
turning via  Kichholz.  —  The  Lotzer  Klanun  (1  hr. ;  carriage  there  and 
back  5  K.)  may  be  reached  by  following  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn,  crossing 
the  Hanna,  and  then  turning  to  the  right;  or  we  may  turn  to  the  left  just 
before  reaching  the  (1  M.)  station,  and  cross  the  Inn  to  Perjen  (Inn  zum 
Nnssbaum).  Thence  a  path  leads  to  the  right  to  (IV4  M.)  the  hamlet  of 
Lotz,  at  the  back  of  which,  in  a  wild  ravine,  is  the  picturesque  fall  of  the 
Lochbach  (key  at  the  mill,  20  h.).  An  alternative  way  back  OA  hr.  longer) 
leads  via  the"  village  of  Zams  (see  above).  —  Through  the  Lotzer  Tal  over 
the  Seescharte  or  over  the  Grossherg-Joch  into  the  Lechtal.  see  p.  281. 

The  village  of  Stanz  (3495';  Luwe;  Schro/enstein),  beautifully  situated 
at  the  foot  of  the  Brandjdchl,  commands  a  splendid  view.  The  path  thither 
ascends  to  the  left  from  the  bridge  over  the  Sanna  (1  hr.  from  Landeck). 
From  Stanz  to  the  E.  to  the  ruin  of  Schroffenstein  (3655)  V2  hr.,  to  the  W, 
to  Orin^  (p.  318),  3/4  hr.  —  A  highly  attractive  route  leads  via  Perfuchs- 
berg  and  Tobadill  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Wiesberg  (p.  273;  return  by  the  Arlberg  rail- 
way). —  To  the  Kronbuvg  via  Zams  and  Ilifenal  in  2  hrs.,  see  above.  —  Via 
the  Gache  Blick  and  Piller  to  (6  hrs.)  St.  Leonhard  in  the  Pitztal  (p.  334), 
or  from  the  Gache  Blick  via  Falpaus  to  (6  hrs.)  Feuchten  (p.  338). 

Ascents  (guides,  Anton  Zangerle  of  Landeck,  Joh.  Walch  of  Flies.s,  Nic. 
Waldner,  Alois  and  Herm.  Staggl  of  Orin=,  Karl  and  Magma  Reich  and  Vim.  Piatt 
ofPians).  —  The  'Venetberg  (8245';  5  hrs. ;  guide  \)K.,  not  indispensable), 
a  fine  point,  is  easily  ascended  by  a  good  bridle-path  (white  marks)  which 
leads  through  fine  woods  viii  the  {S  hrs.)  Fliesser  Alp  and  thence  along  the 
arete  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top.  The  descent  mav  be  made  to  the  S.  via  the  Gogles 
Alp  to  (IV2  hr  )  Piller  (p.  33'i).  or  to  the  N.E.  to  (3  hrs.;  guide  13^.)  Wenns 
in  the  Pitztal  (p.  334)  —  A  similar  view  is  commanded  by  the  Grabberg 
(7246';  guide  BAT.,  not  indispensable),  the  W.  peak  of  the  Venetberg,  which 
is  ascended  from  the  (3  hrs.)  Fliesser  Alp  (see  above),  to  the  left,  in  1  hr. 
—  The  Thialspitze  (7S55';  41/2  hrs. ;  guide  9  iT.)  and  the  Gatschkopf  (8490'; 
5  hrs. ;  guide  11,  including  the  Thialspitze  12  K.)  are  both  attractive.  Descent 
to  Tobadill,  see  p.  273.  This  Gatschkopf  must  not  be  confounded  with  that 
mentioned  at  p.  318.  —  The  *Rotpleisskopf  (9640'),  ascended  by  a  marked  path, 
via  Hochgallmig  and  the  Urgtal,  in  7  hrs.  (guide  14  JT.),  is  not  diflicult; 
descent  to  the  (1  hr.)  Ascher  Hutle,  see  p.  293. 


318    HI.  R.  54. -Maps,pp.  46,294.     SELLRAIN. 

The  Parseierspitze  (9970' ;  8-9  hrs.  \  guide  16,  with  descent  to  the  Mem- 
miuger  Hiitte  20^.),  the  highest  peak  of  the  X.  Limestone  Alps,  is  fit  only 
for  experts  with  steady  heads.    We  ascend  from  (IV2  hr.)  Plans  (p.  273)  in 

25  min.,  or  from  Landeck  via  Bruggen  (pension,  p.  31T)  in  IV4  hr.,  to  Orins 
(3320'-,  Hirsch,  30  heds  at  1.50-2,  pens,  i^/^-o  E.),  a  picturesque  village  (pop. 
644)  with  quaint  timber-hou=es,  whence  a  club-path  (guide  8  K.,  not  in- 
dispensable) leads  through  the  Gasill  -  SchlucM  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Augsburger 
Hiitte  (7690';  Inn,  12  beds  and  10  mattresses),  in  a  grand  situation.  Thence 
we  ascend  via  the  Gatschkopf^  the  Patrol- Scharte,  and  the  Dawin  Glacier, 
climbing  over  abropt  rocks  (rope  necessary)  for  the  last  hour,  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
summit.  Very  striking  view.  —  The  view  from  the  *Gatschkopf  (9670'), 
reached  from  the  Augsburger  Hiitte  by  a  good  marked  path  in  1^/4  hr. 
(guide  12  K. ;  for  experts  not  indispensable),  is  similar  to  that  from  the 
Parseierspitze.  From  the  Augsburger  Hiitte  to  the  Memminger  Hiitte  (p.  281) 
6  hrs.,    an   interesting   route  for  adepts  (guide  20,   to  Bach  in  the  Lechtal 

26  K.).  —  From  the  Augsburger  Hiitte  to  the  Anshacher  Hiitte  (p.  273)  by  the 
Augsburger  Hohenweg  (high-level  route),  8  hrs.,  with  guide,  very  interesting 
for  adepts. 

From  Landeck  to  Wenns  in  the  Pltztal  via  the  Piller  Sattel  (5110'),  5  hrs. 
(guide  S.S'.,  not  indispensable),  see  p.  334. 

From  Landeck  over  the  Arlberg  to  Bregenz ,  see  R.  46 ;  via 
Finstermiinz  to  Mais  (Meran  or  Trafoi),  see  R.  57. 


54.  The  Sellrain-Tal. 

The  Sellrain-Tal,  which  lies  among  the  Stubai  mouutains  and  is  watered 
by  the  impetuous  Melach,  alfords  to  mountaineers  many  opportunities  for 
attractive  excursions.  At  Gries  (see  bel  iw)  the  valley  divides  into  two  parts  : 
to  the  right  the  Griesei'  Tal  or  Oberial  (the  shortest  route  for  pedestrians 
to  the  lower  Oetztal,  via  Kiihtai):  to  the  left  (S.)  the  Lisenser  Tal,  stretch- 
ing up  to  the  Feruerkogel.  Since  the  construction  of  the  Westfalen-Hav^ 
the  mountaineering  importance  of  the  Lisenser  Tal  has  been  much  enhanced. 
An  attractive  route  leads  over  the  Wiunebach-Joch  to  the  Winuebachsee- 
Hiitte  and  the  upper  Oetztal. 

Erom  Innsbruck  to  (7  M.)  Kematen  (1945')  and  for  excursions 
from  Kematen.  see  p.  313. 

The  highroad  to  the  Sellrain-Tal  crosses  the  Sendtrsbach  (to  the 
left,  a  pretty  waterfall)  and  passes  through  a  gate  (4  ft.)  into  the 
picturesque  gorge  of  the  Melach.  —  I1/.2  M.  Sellrain  (2980'),  a  large 
village  with  the  Bad  Rotenbrunn  (chalybeate  spring),  is  prettily 
situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  wooded  Fotscher  Tal.  Accommodation 
may  be  obtained  at  the  Baths  or  in  the  Schrott  and  Neuwirt  Inns. 

At  a  considerable  elevation  to  the  iS^.  is  the  (1  hr.)  St.  Quirinm-Kapelle 
(4080';  fine  view),  whence  the  Rosskogel  (8670')  may  be  ascended  in  4  hrs. 
(guide  desirable  for  novices,  8  K.).  —  The  ascents  of  the  Salfein  (6565'; 
'2V2  hrs.),  to  the  S.E.  of  Sellrain,  via  the  Schmalzgruben  Alp,  and  of  the 
Windeck  (8460' ;  41/2  hrs.),  to  the  S.W.,  via  the  Saiges  Alp,  are  attractive 
(guide  not  indispensable  in  either  case). 

From  Sellrain  we  follow  a  rough  carriage-road,  crossing  the 
Melach  thrice  (pleasant  meadow-path  to  the  left  from  the  first  bridge), 
and  reach  (IV4  tir.)  Gries  (4060';  Post;  Holzer,  plain),  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Lisenser  Tal  (p.  319).  at  the  head  of  which  rises  the  snow- 
clad  Feruerkogel. 

ExoLESiONs.  The  Freihut  (8585':  4  hrs. :  guide  not  indispensable,  7  K.). 
ascended  through   the  gully   debouching   short  of  Xarotz  (p.  319),    is  not 


KtJHTAI.      Maps,pp.40^294.—  IIT.n.54.    319 

difficult  and  commands  a  fine  view.  We  may  proceed  thence  along  the 
ridge  to  the  {_^li  hr.)  top  of  the  Grieser  Grieskogel  (886U'),  and  push  on,  by 
the  arete,  via  the  Hoke  Wand  (guide  advisable),  the  Lambsenspitze  (94^5'),  and 
the  Saitelberg  (8860'),  to  (3  hrs.)  Praxmar  (p.  320). 

From  Gries  we  ascend  the  Grieser  or  Sellrainer  Obertal  to  the 
W.,  skirting  the  left  bank  of  the  Zirmbach  via  Paida,  to  (1^4  hr.) 
St.  Sigmund  (4975'),  situated  at  the  wooded  entrance  to  the  lonely 
Gleiersch-TaL. 

ExccRsroNS.  The  ascent  of  the  Paiderspitze  (9235' ;  4Vj  hrs. ;  guide  10  A'.), 
to  the  N.,  is  fatiguing  but  repaying.  —  A  track  ascends  the  Gleiersch-Tal, 
past  the  (20  miu  j  Gleierschhof  {rfmis.),  to  the  (2  lirs.)  poor  Hintere  Gleierxch- 
Hiitte  (7030'),  a  sturtiu^-point  tV,r  the  ascents  uf  the  Zixchkehs  (9835';  guide 
lOiL.  ,•  see  p.  320),  Schontalerspitze  (10,275';  12  iT.),  Glnerscher  Fernerkogel 
(Weisskogel,  10,470' ;  14  A'.),  Hvhe  Grieskogel  (10,400';  9  K.),  and  Zwieselhacher 
Grieskogel  (10,040';  14  .£".),  all  adapted  lor  e.xperts  only.  A  pleasant  route 
(marked  path)  leads  to  the  W.  over  the  Ghiersch-Jochl  (89"5')  to  the  (5  hrs.) 
Zwieselbacher  Alp  (Gubener  Weg,  see  below),  Mederiai,  and  (8  hrs.)  Cmhausen 
(p.  322;  guide  20^.). 

The  path  in  the  Obertal  goe.s  on  via  (I/2  hr.)  Haggen  (5405';  Inn, 
20  beds),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Kraspes-Tal,  from  which  rise  the 
Kraspesspitze  and  the  Zwieselbacher  Kosskogel  with  the  Kraspes 
Glacier,  and  passes  the  Zirmbacher  Alp  (6200').  whence  a  path  to 
the  Kreuz-Jochl  (p.  315)  ascends  to  the  right.  We  then  ascend  to 
the  Kuhtaier  Sattel  (6615'),  beyond  which  is  (2 hrs.)  Kiihtai  (6450'; 
Inn^  50  beds  at  1.40,  pen.s.  4-5  K.).  an  unpretending  summer-resort, 
with  an  imperial  shooting-box. 

Exccusioxs.  To  the  Finstertal  Lakes  (7335'  and  7410'),  marked  path  iu 
1  hr. ;  to  the  PlenderU  Lakes  (7635'),  1  hr.  ;  as'ents  of  the  '  Birchkogel  {^2%)' ; 
3  hrs.;  guide  tO  A'.  ;  see  p.  315),  Gaiskogel  {^2^(!f ;  3  hrs. ;  10  A:.),  Kraspes- 
spitze (9695';  4hrs.  ;  10  A.;  see  below),  Zwolferkogel  (9820';  4  hrs.;  12  A.), 
and  Acherkogel  (9875' ;  via  the  Mitter-  Tal  in  51/2 hrs. ;  12  A.),  difficult,  see  p.  321 . 

An  attractive  route  (guide.  12  A'.,  not  indispensable  for  experts)  ascends 
from  Kiihtai  by  the  we  1  marked  "Gvbener  Weg^  past  the  Finstertal  Lakes 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  FinsterCaler  Scharte  (9080'),  to  the  W.  of  the  Kraspesspitze 
(see  above ;  ascended  hence  in  1  hr. ;  guide  3  K.  extra),  commanding  a  view 
of  the  Sulztal  glaciers.  Descent  through  the  Weiie  Kaar  to  the  d'  2  hr.) 
Obere  Zwieselbacher  Alp  (6400)  and  over  the  Zwieselbach-Joch  (9420')  to  the 
(4  hrs.)  Winnebachsee-Hiitte  (p.  323);  or  we  may  proceed  from  the  Zwiesel- 
bacher Alp  along  the  Horlachbach  to  (1'/^  Lr.)  Niedertai  (5040';  p.  3>2),  and 
thence  either  to  the  right  to  (1  hr.)  Umhausen^  or  to  the  left  via  Lehen  and 
Wiesle  to  (1  hr.)  Au  and  (P/2  hr.)  Ld'.genfeld  (p.  322).  —  Another  path  (guide 
14  A'.)  leads  to  the  S.W.  from  Kiihtai  through  the  Liingen-Tal  and  over  the 
glacier-clad  Niederreich-Scharts  (8935';  view),  between  the  Hochreichkopf 
and   the   Hohe  Warte,    and  down  via  the  Reich  Alp  to  (6  hrs.)  Umhuusin. 

Beyond  Kiihtai  we  descend  to  (IV2  hr.)  Ochsengarten  or  Wald 
(5060';  Zum  Kuraten,  4  beds;  NeurauUr.  rustic)  and  through  the 
Nedertal,  by  a  pleasant  woodland  path  skirting  the  Stuibenbach  to 
(l^/o  hr.)  a  saw-mill,  wherethe  path  divides.  The  branch  to  the  left 
proceeds  via  Schiatt  direct  to  (8/4  far.)  Oetz  (p.  321);  that  to  the  right 
leads  thither. in  1  hr.  through  the  picturesque  Auer-Klamm  (p.  321). 

From  Gries  (p.  318)  a  cart-track,  leading  up  the  Lisenser  or 
Lusenser  Tal,  crosses  the  Zirmbach  and,  after  a  gradual  ascent,  the 
Melach,  reaches  (8/4  hr.)  Juifenau  (4525';  Alpenverein  Inn.  well 
spoken  of).    (On  the  hill  above  the  Melach,  to  the  right,  are  the 


320    III.  Ti.54.-Maps, pp.294, 304.     WESTFALEN-HAUS. 

houses  of  Narotz.)  Our  route  goes  on  through  wood,  passing  the 
Magdalenen-Brunnl  (with  the  pretty  'Agnes  Fall'  of  the  Lambsen- 
bach  to  the  right),  crosses  the  Melach  and  ascends  to  the  right  to 
(I1/2  ^r.)  Praxmar  (5555';  Alpenklub  Inn,  R.  1,  pens.  4-5  K.,  good), 
a  summer-resort,  finely  situated  on  the  hillside,  in  view  of  the 
Villerspitzeu,  Lisenser  Fernet.  Fernerkogel,  and  other  peaks. 

ExcuBsiONS  AND  AscENTS  (tariff  from  Praxmar;  guide  thither  from 
Sellrain  4,  to  the  Westfalen-Haus  10  A'.).  To  the  (3/4  hr.)  Lisenser  Alp 
{St.  Maria  Magdalena;  5375').  the  property  of  the  convent  of  Wilten  (rfmts. 
but  no  beds);  to  the  (IV'2  hr.)  GaWcieser  Alp  (6890');  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Schon- 
lisenser  Alp  (6?70');  to  the  (2  hrs.)  SrhontalAlp  (6890').  —  The  Grieser  or 
Praxmarer  Grieskogel  (8530'),  ascended  via  the  Schaf  Alp  in  3  hrs.,  and 
the  Lambsenspitze  (942u'),  ascended  via  the  Praxmar  Alp  in  3i/-jhrs.,  are 
both  easy.  —  The  Sattelberg  (8560';  2V-i  hrs.)  offers  an  easy  pass  into  the 
Gleiersch-Tal  (p.  31h),  formerly  the  churchgoers'  route  to  St.  Sigmund.  — 
The  Zischkelesspitze  (9865';  4-5  hrs.;  guide  Q  £.),  via  the  Safiel-Loch,  and 
the  Schbntalerspitze  (10,275';  4  5  hrs. ;  guide  6  A'.),  via  the  Schontul,  present 
no  difficulty  to  adepts.  —  The  Lisenser  Villerspitze  (9965' ;  4'/2  brs. ;  guide 
10  K.),  via  the  Hocligrafl-Joch  (8930'),  should  be  attempted  by  experts  only.  — 
The  Hohe  Villerspitze  (10,I85';  6  hrs. ;  guide  J8,  with  descent  to  the  Franz- 
Senu-Hiitte  22  A".),  ascended  via  the  Zuspitzl,  is  a  difficult  climb  (see  p.3j5).  — 
The  Blechnerkamiii  (9770':  guide  11,  to  the  Franz  Senn-Hiitte  13  AT.),  the 
Kreiizkamm  (9905' ;  11  ..rlSAT.),  a.nA{\i&  Berglasspitze  (iO^IW ;  12-13  A".)  may 
also  be  ascended  from  Praxmar  via  the  Kleine  Horntal.  —  Passe.s.  Over 
the  Grosse  Horntaler  Joch  (9220"),  between  the  Hohe  Villerspitze  and  the 
Schafgriibler,  to  the  (6  hrs.)  Franz-Senn-Hiitte  (p.  305),  fatiguing.  The 
Schafgrubler  (9545';  guide  3  A^.  extra)  is  easily  ascended  in  1  hr.  from  the 
pass.  The  Kleine  Horntaler  Joch  (9150';  6  hi-s.  to  the  Frauz-Senu-Hiitte), 
between  the  Schafgriibler  and  the  Blechuerkamm,  is  more  difficult. 

Praxmar  is  connected  with  the  (3  hr>.)  Westfalen-Haus  (7545'; 
Inn,  11  beds  at  3  and  6  mattresses  at  2  K.^,  a  club-hut  in  magni- 
ficent surroundings  on  the  Ldngentaler  Alp,  by  three  red-marked 
paths  which  unite  above  the  Lisenser  Alp. 

Ascents  (tarift'  from  Praxmar;  3  A",  less  from  the  Westfalen-Haus). 
The  Lisenser  Fernerkogel  (10,825';  5-6  hrs.  ;  guide  13,  to  the  Franz-Senn- 
Hiitte  16  A^.),  a  difficult  climb,  to  be  attempted  by  experts  only,  is  ascended 
via  the  third  (and  last)  Brunnenkogel-Scharte,  which  stretches  up  to  the 
left  at  the  beginning  of  the  Langental  Glacier,  and  then  via  the  Lisens  Glaciei' 
and  the  Plattige  Wand.  Another  route  leads  from  Lisens  through  the  Kleine 
Horntal,  ascends  the  cliffs  of  the  Kreuzkamm  to  the  Lisens  Glacier,  then, 
near  the  Rinnen-Nieder,  crosses  to  the  W.  side  of  the  glacier,  and  mounts 
via  the  Plattige  Wand  to  the  (5-6  hrs.)  summit  (impressive  view).  Descent 
via  the  Rinnen-Nieder  to  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte,  see  p.  305.  —  The  fatiguing 
ascent  of  the  Hohe  Sebleskopf  (10,625';  4-4V2  hrs. ;  guide  13,  with  descent 
to  the  ^yinnebacbsee-Hutte  16  A".  ,•  see  p.  323)  is  made  from  the  Westfalen- 
Haus  via  the  Griiniaizen  Glacier.  — ■  The  Hintere  Brunnkogel  (10,910';  5  hrs. ; 
guide  14,  to  the  Amber^er  Hiitte  or  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte  19  A".)  is  not 
difficult  (see  p.  31n).  —  The  S:hontalerspitze  (10,275')  and  the  Zischkeles  (9865') 
also  are  ascended  from  the  Westfalen-Haus  (see  above). 

Passes.  The  route  from  the  Westfalen-Haus  across  the  Winnehach 
Glacier  and  the  (2  lirs.)  Winnebach-Joch  or  Gries-Joch  (9 '15'),  between  the 
Rosskarspitze  and  the  Sehleskogel,  and  down  through  the  Winnehachkar 
and  past  the  (1  hr.)  Winnebachsee-HuUe  (p.  323)  to  (li/j  hr.)  Gries  in  the 
Sulztal  (p.  323),  is  attractive  (red-marked  path,  but  guide  advisable ;  to 
Winnebachsee  8,  to  Gries  11  A".).  A  more  fatiguing  route  (guide  14  K.)  leads 
from  the  Westfalen-Haus  through  the  Fernau  and  over  the  Langental  Glacier 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  Langentaler  Joch  (9815'),  between  the  Hintere  Brunnkogel 
and  the  Weisse  Kogel,  and  thence  down  through  the  wild  Schrankar  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  Amherger  Hiitte  (p.  323). 


321 


55.  The  Oetztal. 


Dir-iGENCE  (8-10  seats)  from  Oetztal  station  in  summer  thrice  daily  via 
Umliausen  (SVa-SV*  hrs. ;  2  E.)  and  Langenfeld  (4-5  lirs. :  3  K.  20  fi.)  to  (24  M.) 
Scilden  (6-7  hrs.  ;  0  K.\;  also  hotel-omnibuses  twice  daily.  —  Carriage 
with  one  horse  from  Oetztal  station  to  Oetz  4^.  60  7i.,  with  two  horses 
SK.  20,  to  Umhausen  10^.  60  and  18  K.  20,  Langenfeld  15  K.  80  and 
27  K.  60,  Solden  22  K.  40  and  42  K.  80  h. ;  driver's  fee  10  per  cent  of  the 
tariff  (similar  charges  from  Roppen).  The  Oetztal  road  ia  closed  to  motors. 
—  Pedestrians  should  allow  the  following  times  for  the  various  stages: 
from  Oetztal  station  to  Oetz  IV2  hr.  (from  Roppen  13/4  hr.) .  Umhausen 
2  hrs. ,  Langenfeld  2^/*  hrs.,  Solden  S'/i  hra.,  Zwieselstein  1  hr.,  from 
Zwieselstein  to  Vent  3V2  hrs.,  to  Gurgl  3  hrs.  (from  Gurgl  over  the  Ramol- 
Joch  to  Vent  7  hrs.)  •■,  from  Vent  over  the  Ilochjoch  to  Unser  Frau  8V2,  over 
the  Niederjoch  7  hrs.;  from  Unser  Frau  to  Naturns  4  hrs.  —  Guides,  see 
the  different  excursions  (when  hired  by  the  day  iOK.);  ca.  IS  lbs.  (8  kilo- 
grammes) of  luggage  free,  overweight  4  h.  per  kilogramme  (aliout  2  h. 
per  lb.)  for  each  Krone  (crown)  of  the  fare. 

The  Oetztal,  the  longest  lateral  valley  of  the  Inn,  well  watered, 
and  remarkable  for  the  varied  charms  of  its  scenery,  is  broad  and  fertile 
in  the  lower  part ,  contracts  higher  up  to  a  number  of  wild  ravines, 
and  in  its  highest  region  branches  off  in  several  arms  towards  the  S., 
terminating  in  a  vast  expanse  of  snow  and  glacier.  Fields  of  flax  and 
maize  alternate  with  fine  larch-woods,  and  near  Oetz  chestnuts  and  even 
vines  flourish. 

Oetztal  Station  (2270';  *Oetzta]er  Hof),  see  p.  315.  The  road 
ascends  through  tir-wood,  approaches  the  Oetztaler  Ache,  and  leads 
via  (l'^/4  M.)  Ebene  and  across  the  Stuibenhach,  which  here  issues 
from  the  Auer-Klamm  (see  p.  319;  the  lowest  fall  5  min.  from 
the  road),  to  (4  M.)  Oetz  (2690':  *mt.  Kassl,  160  beds  at  1.60- 
3.50,  pens.  6-8  K. ;  *H6t.-Fens.  Drei  Mohren,  70  beds  from  1.20, 
pens.  6-8 .K".  ,•  Stern;  private  apartments),  a  thriving  village  (994  in- 
habitants), visited  as  a  summer-resort,  at  the  base  of  the  Acher- 
kogel  (see  below). 

Before  reaching  Oetz  this  road  is  joined  by  the  carriage-road  from 
Roppen  (p.  315)  via  Sautens  (5  M.-,  the  best  route  for  walkers  entering 
the  Oetztal  from  Imst).  —  Walks  from  Oetz  (porter,  Franz  Griesser):  to 
the  Schlossl  (20  min.);  to  the  Kohlstatt-Quelle  (3/4  hr.)  ■,  to  Ober-Schlatt  (3/4  hr.); 
to  Pipurg  (3140')  and  on  to  the  Haderbach  Fall  and  the  Ritzlerbauer  (i  hr.). 
An  easy  path  leads  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Pipurger  See  (3000'),  on  a  plateau  on  the 
left  bank  of  the  Ache  (restaurant;  boats;  bath  30-40  ft.).  A  round  may  be 
made  via  Habichen  to  the  lake,  passing  the  falls  of  the  Ache,  traversing 
groves  of  lime-trees,  and  returning  to  Oetz  in  about  3  hrs.  —  Another 
pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Auer-Klamm,  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Neder-Tal  (p.  319),  in  which  the  Stw'benbach  forms  a  series  of 
cascades  (club-paths).  —  The  attractive  ascent  of  the  "Wetterkreuzkogel 
(8440')  mav  be  made  by  the  Aclierberger  Alp  (marked  path)  in  4-5  hrs.  (guide 
8  A".).  Descent  tbroutrh  the  Worg  -  Tal  to  Kiihtai  (p.  319).  —  The  ascent  of 
the  Acherkogel  (98700  via  the  Mittertaler  Scharte  (8  hrs.;  guide  12,  with 
descent  to  Kiihtai  16  K.)  is  fatiguing  (p.  319)  —  Via  Kdhtax  to  Sellrain 
(9V2  hrs.;  guide,  needless,  12  5".),  see  p.  319. 

Near  (6^/4  M.)  Habichen  (2770')  the  road  crosses  the  Ache  and 
ascends  in  windings  along  the  Osteiy ;  opposite,  on  the  right  bank, 
rises  the  imposing  Acherwand  (6500').  —  6V2  M.  Tumpen  (3070'; 
*AcheTkogel  Inn,  35  beds  at  1-1.40,  pens.  4.50-5.20  kX  a  prettily 
istuated  village. 

Baedeker's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Eilit.  21 


322   III.  R. 55. —  Map, p.294.     LANGENFELD.  Oetztal. 

Shady  walks  may  be  taken  to  the  Muhlbach  Waterfall  (1/4  hr.),  the 
Elisaheth-Hohe  (20  min.),  the  Tumpen  Lakes  (V2  hr.)-  the  Uobicher  See  (1/2  hr.), 
the  Pipvrger  See  (1  hr. :  see  p.  321),  and  other  points.  Fine  view  from  the 
Karkopf  (8240';  4V2-5  hrs. ;  marked  path,  but  guide  desirable,  lO^".). 

The  road  ascends  the  left  bank,  passing  opposite  the  sheer  rocky 
walls  of  the  Engelswand  (4985'),  and  then  recrosses  to  the  right 
bank  to  — 

91/2  M.  Umhausen  (3400';  *•  Krone,  85  beds  at  1.40-2.20,  pens. 
5.60-6.60  K.;  Andreas  Hofer;  Natter;  Tiroler  Adler,  fair),  a  strag- 
gling village,  visited  as  a  summer-resort. 

ISxcuKsroNs.  Pleasant  walk  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  *Stuiben  Fall  (guide  un- 
necessary). We  ascend  the  right  bank  of  the  Horlachhach  from  the  church 
(marked  path),  after  V2  hr.  cross  the  stream  (fine  larch-wood),  ascend  for 
74  hr.  more,  and  arrive  opposite  the  imposing  cascade,  which  is  precipi- 
tated from  beneath  a  natural  bridge  of  rock  in  two  vast  leaps,  together 
460'  in  height.  A  marked  path  ascends  on  the  left  side  of  the  waterfall, 
crosses  the  brook  above  it  by  the  (1/2  hr.)  Frischmann-Briicke,  and  returns 
to  PA  hr.)  Umhausen.  —  Travellers  proceeding  to  Liingenfeld  may  descend 
(path  marked  blue  and  white),  at  the  bridge  below  the  fall,  to  the  left  by 
the  conduit  to  the  road  on  the  bank  of  the  Ache.  Or  from  the  Frisch- 
mann-Briicke  they  may  proceed  to  the  right  to  (I/4  hr.)  Niedertai  (5045'; 
rustic  inn;  accommodation  at  the  cure's)  ;  then  by  a  marked  path  via  Wiesle, 
beyond  which  a  steep  descent  leads  down  to  the  (1  hr.)  road,  at  the  end 
of  the  Maurach  ,  and  (1  hr.)  Langenfeld.  —  Over  the  Oleiersch-'Jochl  to 
Oiies  in  the  Sellrain - Tal  (guide  12  K.)  or  over  the  Finsfertaler  Scharte  or 
xViederreich-Scfiarte  to  Kuhtai.  see  p.  319  (guide  10  iT.);  over  the  Zwieselhach- 
joch  to  the  Winnehachsee-Hiitte  (guide  10  K.),  see  p.  323. 

In  the  Fundus-Tul,  4  hrs.  to  the  S.W.  of  Umhausen,  above  Xhe  Hintei'e 
Fundus  Alp  (6425').  is  iht  Frischmann-HiiUe  (7085':  Inn,  10  mattresses),  whence 
the  *Fundus-Feiler  (10,105'),  a  splendid  point  of  view,  is  ascended  in  2V2- 
3  hrs.  (marked  path-,  guide  12  K.).  The  descent  mav  be  made  over  the 
Lehner-Joch  (8240')  to  Zaunhof  in  the  Pitztal  (p.  334;  "guide  16^.). 

The  excursion  to  the  Wildgrat  (9755')  through  the  Leier&tal  in  7  hrs. 
(guide  11,  to  Zaunhof  16^.)  is  laborious  but  interesting  (comp.  p.  334).  — 
'ihe  following  ascents  are  for  adepts  onlv  :  Holier  Wasserfall  (9860';  guide 
11^.):  Gamskogel  (9700';  guide  J2,  to  Kiihtai  U  KA-,  Strahlkogel  (10,795'; 
guide  19,  to  Winnebachsee  Hiitce  21  iT.);  Larstigspitze  (10,415';  guide  16,  to 
Praxmar  22  JT.);  Breiter  Grieskogel  (10,805';  guide  15,  to  Winnebachsee  \9>K.). 

We  now  enter  the  wild  defile  of  Maurach  (2  M.  long),  an  old 
moraine  with  dreary  slopes  of  clay  and  rubbish,  and  cross  the 
Ache  twice.  After  a  short  ascent  among  sparse  pines  the  road  enters 
a  broad  green  platean  of  the  valley,  in  which  lie  the  hamlets  of  Au 
(3780';  Lamm)  and  (141/4  M.)  Dorf.  In  the  foreground  (S.W.)  rises 
the  Hauerkogel  (8165');  farther  back  the  Hallkogel  (8717'),  Perler- 
kogel  (8880'),  and  (to  the  left)  Gamskogel  (9700').  By  a  chapel  at 
the  end  of  the  Maurach  a  short-cut  diverges  to  tbe  left,  which  rejoins 
the  road  beyond  Au. 

15  M.  Langenfeld  (3870';  ^Gstrein's  Hotel  -  Pension  Hirsch, 
80  beds  at  1.20-3,  B.  1.20,  pens.  6-7.50.K'.,-  Stern,  25  beds  at 
1.20,  pens.  4.50-5  K.,  Lamm,  Rose,  all  three  very  fair),  prettily 
situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Suhtal,  from  which  the  rapid  Fischbach 
issues,  is  visited  as  a  healtb  resort.  Pop.  1300.  About  1/4  M.  from 
the  Hirsch  is  the  *Kurhad  ^'  Pens.  Langenfeld  (July  Ist-Sept.  30th ; 
64  beds  at  1.60-3,  pens.  6-7  K.'),  with  a  sulphureous  spring 
(pleasant  baths). 


Oetztal.  SULZTAL.     Map,p.294.  —  III.  R,55.    323 

ExccKSioNS  (guides,  Frz.  Karlinger,  Eduard  Kttprian^  and  Adalbert  Sehopf 
,of  Langenfeld,  H.  Brugger,  Quir.  GviUch^  Ferd.  and  Friedr.  Sehopf  n{  Gries) . 
—  A  pleasant  walk  may  be  made  by  ascending  from  Ober-Langenfeld  to  the 
E.  Ihrough  wood  via  Brand  (4535')  to  (1  hr.)  Burgsiein  (4670'),  and  descending 
thence  to  the  road  near  Huben  (to  Langenfeld  IV2  hr.).  From  Burgstein  to 
the  Magdalenenwand  (edelweiss  abundant)  S'/a-S,  descent  2  hrs.  —  From 
Vnter- Langenfeld  a  route  leads  over  the  Ache  to  Biiftl  (with  an  ancient 
plague-chapel)  and  thence  (red  way-marks)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Gigel- 
berg  (6570';  fine  view).  

The  Sulztal  (guide  to  the  Winnebachsee-Hiitte  or  the  Amberger 
Hiitte  6  K. ,  unnecessary)  is  worthy  of  a  visit.  Good  footpaths  ascend 
from  Langenfeld  on  both  banks  of  the  deep  ravine  of  the  FUchbacJi 
and  unite  after  about  1  hr.  (good  view  of  the  Schraiikogel  from  the 
bridge).  The  path  finally  becomes  level  and  reaches  the  village  of 
(20  min.)  Gries  (5140';  Inn  ^Zum  Guten  Tropfen  at  the  'Widum'  or 
parsonage,  20  beds  at  1-1.20,  pens.  4-5  K.),  finely  situated  at  the 
foot  of  the  TVinnebachspitze. 

The  'Gamskogel  (9235'),  a  fine  point  of  view,  is  easily  ascended  by 
adepts  frona  Gries  via  the  N.E.  arete  in  4  hrs.  (guide  9  K.). 

A  red-marked  path  (guide  AK.  50 /i.,  unnecessary)  ascends  the 
valley  of  the  Winnebach  to  the  N.E.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Winnebachsee- 
Hiitte  (7780':  Inn,  4  beds  at  4  and  G  mattresses  at  2K.).  on  the 
small  Winnebach- See,  surrounded  by  ice-clad  mountains. 

EsccRSiONS  (tariff  from  the  Winnebachsee-Hlitte;  guide,  Fr.  ScMpf). 
A  good  survey  of  the  environs  is  obtained  from  the  (5  min.)  Pavlshohe  and 
from  the  (Vi  hr.)  Lorefeh;  still  better  from  the  second  view-bench  (8245'), 
V2  hr.  to  ttie  N.E.  Club- path  to  the  E.  up  the  BachfuUen  Glacier  to  the 
(I'/'-'hr.)  arete  on  the  ."ide  next  the  Griintatzen  Glacier.  —  Club-path  to  the 
N.W.  to  the  (I3/4  br.)  ZwieselbacJt-Joch  (9420')  and  thence  to  (V2hr.)  the  summit 
of  the  Weisskogel  (9825'),  with  extensive  prospect.  —  The  Hutte  is  the  start- 
ing-point for  the  ascents  of  the  Gdnsekrugen  {^^Q' :,  2  hrs.;  suide  7  A'.),  the 
Breite  Grieskogel  (10,805';  4  hrs.:  guide  11  A'.),  the  Winnebachspitze  (9775': 
27-2  hrs.;  guide  7  A.),  the  Hohe  Sebleskogel  (10,625';  3  hrs.;  guide  11,  to 
Praxmar  17  A'.),  the  Gleierscher  Fernerkogel  (10,475';  4  hrs.;  guide  14,  to 
Haggen  18 A.),  tbe  Grosse  Gaislenkogel  (10,555';  3'/2  hrs.;  guide  11  A.),  and 
the  Liingentaler  Weisserkogel  (10,52.")';  3'/.;  hrs.,  guide  11,  to  Praxmar  17  A.).  — 
Over  the  Winnebach- J och  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Westfalen  -  Bans  and  to  (2  hrs.) 
I'raxmarip.  320:  guide  8  A.);  over  the  Zwieselbach  Joch  to  (5hrs.,  guide  10 A.) 
Niedertai  (pp.  819,  322),  or  by  the  Gubener  Weg  across  the  Finstertahr  Scharte  to 
(8-9  hrs.,  with  guide)  Kiihtai  (p.  319);  over  ihe.  Bach  fallen- Scharte,  Brvnnen- 
kogel-Scharte,  Lisens  Glacier,  a.nd Riwien-Aieder  to  the(8hrs.,  guide  VdK)Fran^ 
Senn-HUtte  (p.  305). 

Above  Gries  we  cross  to  the  left  bank  and  ascend  along  the 
Fischbach  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  Vordere  Stdztal  Alp  (6225'), 
on  the  right  bank.  Crossing  the  brook  twice  more  and  passing  thf 
(3/4  hr.)  Hintere  Sulztal  Alp  (6725'),  we  reach  the  (^ihT.)  Amberger 
Hutte  (7055';  Inn,  8  beds  and  6  mattresses),  which  commands  a 
tine  view  of  the  Grosse  Snlztal-Ferner  at  the  head  of  the  valley. 

ExcuESiuN-s  (tariff  from  the  Amberger  Hiitte  :  tliither  from  Gries  4V'.  A.). 
The  •Schrankogel  (11,485';  41/2-5  hrs.;  guide  15 A.,  mt  indispensable  for 
experts)  is  ascended  from  this  point  by  a  club-path  via  the  moraine  of  the 
Schtcar^enberg  Glacier,  then  to  the  left  over  the  Hohe  Eck  (9185')  and  along 
theS.W.  arete  to  the  summit  (magnificent  view).  A  difficult  d<>8cent  leads 
via  the  Wildgrat- Scharte  (10,35i')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Franz- Senn -Hiitte  (suide 
eaaenlial,  21  A.).  —  Ruderhofsj.iUt  (11.39<>:  S'/e  hrs.,  via  the  Schwarzenberg- 

21* 


324   III.  Route  55.  SOLDEN.  Oetztal. 

Joch ;  guide  15  K.  5  comp.  p.  306) ,  toilsome.  —  The  'Hintere  Daunkopf 
(i^/2  hrs. ;  guide  9,  to  the  Dresdner  Hiitte  13  K.),  see  below.  —  The  Atterspitze 
(Wilde  Leek,  11,015';  6  hrs. ;  guide  J8,  to  Solden  22  JT.)  is  trying  and  should 
be  attempted  by  experls  only  (see  below).  —  From  the  Sulztal  over  the 
Muttevbevger  Joch  to  the  Stubai-Tal  (to  the  Mutterberger  Alp  5  hrs.,  guide 
10  K.).  see  p.  307  i  over  the  Schwarzenherg-Joch  or  ihe,  Brunnenkogel-Schavte 
to  the  Franz-Senn-Hiitte  in  7-8  hrs.  (guide  13^.),  see  p.  305.  —  To  Praxmar 
(8  hrs.;  guice  14£".)  over  the  Ldngenialer  Joch,  fatiguing,  see  p.  320. 

OvEK  THE  Dacxjoch  TO  THE  Dbesdner  Hdtte,  5-51/2  hrs.  with  guide 
{UK.),  interesting  and  net  difficult.  A  marked  path  leads  from  the  Am- 
berger  Hiitte  over  the  Sulztal  Glacier  to  the  (S-S'/z  hrs.)  Daunjoch  (10,110'), 
to  the  S.  of  the  "Hintere  Daunkopf  {10. b^if;  easily  ascended  in  3/4  br. ;  guide 
IK.  extra:  magnificent  view),  descending  by  the,  Daunkogel  Glacier  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Dresden  Hut  (p.  307).  —  A  club-path  from  the  Amberger  Hiitte  leads 
through  the  Ro&skar  and  over  the  Atterkar-Jochl  (9665')  to  the  Kaisers  Alp 
and  via  the  Aschbach  Inn  (see  below)  to  (6  hrs.)  Solden  (guide  desirable,  11 K.). 

Fbom  Langexfeld  or  Huben  to  the  Pitztal  a  somewhat  laborious 
route  crosses  the  Hundsbacher  or  Breitlebner  JochI  (8660')  to  Trenkwald 
(p.  335)  in  7  hrs. ;  guide  10^.  From  the  (4V2hrs.)  puss  thcffoAe  Geige  (11,140') 
may  be  ascended  bv  experts  in  3  hrs.,  with  guide  (16,  to  Trenkwald  22 -ff.), 
see  p.  335.  "  

Beyond  Langenfeld  we  proceed  ou  the  E.  side  of  the  valley, 
with  Burgstein  (p.  323)  above  us,  to  the  left.  We  cross  the  Ache 
before  and  after  (ITV'i  M.)  Huben  (3880';  Inn  zum  Guten  Hirten,  at 

the  cure's^. 

Pedestrians  may  follow  the  field-path  which  diverges  to  the  left  I'/zM. 
beyond  Langenfeld  and,  leaving  Huben  to  the  right,  follows  the  right  bank 
of  the  Ache  and  rejoins  the  road  farther  on.  —  From  Huben  to  the  Braun- 
schteeiger  Hiitte  (p.  335),  a  path  leads  over  the  PoUes-Joch  and  the  Pitztaler 
Jochl  in  7  hrs.,  with  guide  (10  A'. ;  comp.  p.  336).  Over  the  Weissmaurach- 
Joch  fo  (7-8  hrs.)  Plangeross,  see  p.  33o. 

The  valley  now  contracts.  The  road  proceeds  high  above  the 
river  and  beyond  the  (201/2  M.)  Aschbach  Inn  (4110';  16  beds  at 
1-1.20,  pens.  4.50-5  iT.,  well  spoken  of;  guide,  Jos.  Karlinyer,  the 
inn -keeper)  crosses  the  Ache.  Opposite,  on  the  left,  is  the  high- 
lying  village  of  Brand. 

ExcDHSiONS.  Ascent  through  wood  to  the  N.E.  to  (IV2  ^r.)  Gruben 
(5470'),  with  a  beautiful  view  of  the  Oetztal  mountains.  —  To  the  N.W.  to 
the  (3/4  hr.)  Polles-Klamm  (fine  waterfall).  —  Atterspitze  {Wilde  Leek,  11,015'; 
7  hrs.;  guide  20,  with  descent  to  the  Amberger  Hiitte  2b  K),  rather  difficult 
(see  above).  —  Perlerkogel  (8880';  5-6  hrs. ;  guide  12  iT.),  an  interesting  climb. 
—  Over  the  Atterkar  •  Joehl  to  the  Amberger  Hiitte  (see  above),  6  hrs.  with 
guide  {iOK),  fatiguing  but  interesting. 

We  ascend  through  wood,  then  proceed  on  the  level,  and  beyond 
two  tunnels  reach  — 

24  M.  Solden  (4465';  *Gruner  zum  Alpenoerein,  90  beds  at 
1.20-2,  pens.  5-6  K.  ,•  *Oberwirt  Rimml  zur  Fosl,  40  beds  at  1-1.80, 
pens.  5-5.50  ^. ;  *Unterwirt  Gstrein  zur  Sonne,  76  beds  at  1-1.60, 
pens.  5-5.60  K."),  a  charmingly  situated  village,  frequented  as  a 
summer-resort.    Pop.  700. 

ExcuKSiONS  (guides,  Alois  and  Leo  Arnold,  Alois,  Ehrenreich,  and  Anton 
Falkner,  Vine  Fiegl,  Fr.  Jos.  and  Ignaz  Griiner,  Joh.  Alois,  Jos.  Alois,  Peter 
Paul,  and  Wend.  Gsirein,  Jos.  Karlinger,  Alois  and  Jos.  Kneisl,  FranzfKaspar, 
and  Zachdus  Klotz,  Chr.  Ndssig,  Alois  Pult,  Alois  Rimml  JI.,  Quirin  and  Vine. 
Rimml,  Rud.  Santer,  Franz  Alois,  Schmerzenreich  and  Wilhelm  Sehreiber,  Matth. 
Schmidt,  Alois.  Engelb.,  and  Gottfr.  Schopf,  Ed.  Wiirz).  —  To  the  Edelueisswand, 


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Oetztal.  ZWIESELSTEIN.        III.  Route  55.    325 

via  the  Leiten  Alp  in  2  hrs. ;  guide  necessary  (4  K.),  intereafing.  —  The  ascent 
of  the  "'Brunnenkogel  (9515';  4-4V2  hrs.  ;  guide  S  K.,  desirable  fur  the  final 
ascent)  is  rather  fatiguing.  A  path  crosses  the  Ache  and  the  Windacfi  (see 
below)  and  ascends  steeply  through  wood  to  (lV'i-2  hrs.)  the  Falkner  Inn 
(6475'-,  bed  1  iT.,  unpretending);  thence  over  pastures,  detritus,  and  rocks 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Erzherzog-Eugen-EiUte  (GOOO'j  Inn,  9  beds),  whence  we  climb 
the  arete  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  summit.  Splendid  panorama.  —  The  Orieskogel 
(9550';  41/2  brs.;  guide  10  K.)  and  the  Qeislacher  Kogel  (9720';  4i/i-5  hrs.; 
guide  10  jr.,  with  descent  to  Heiligkreuz  12  Z^.)  are  also  interesting  points. 

To  THE  HiLDESHEiMER  HuTTE,  5  hrs.  (guide  9^.,  not  indispensable).  A 
good  path  leads  to  the  E.  up  the  Windach-Tal  through  wood  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Windach  Alp  (6440':  Fiegl's  Inn,  plain).  Beyond  the  Warnsbach  (route  to  the 
Bildstockl- Joch,  372  4  hrs.,  ?ee  p.  308)  a  club-path  ascends  to  the  left  to 
the  (3  hrs.)  Hildesheimer  Hiitte  (9515';  /nn,  18  bels  and  6  mattresses),  grandly 
situated  over  the  crevassed  Pfaffen  Glacier.  The  fine  view  includes  the 
Wildspitze,  Weisskut;el,  etc.  to  the  W.,  the  Schaufelspitze  to  the  N.,  the 
Apere  Pfaffengrat  totheN.E.,  the  Pfaffenschneide  to  the  E.,  the  Geisskogel 
til  the  S.E.,  and  the  mountains  between  the  Windach-Tal  and  the  Timmel- 
Tal  to  the  S.  This  hut  (from  which  guides'  fees  are  reckoned)  is  the  starting- 
point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Schvsngruben- Kogel  (10,570';  I'/a  hr. ;  guide  7  iT.), 
Schaufelspitze  (10,935';  1V2-2  hrs. ;  guide  ^  K.),  Apere  /yff#  (10,995';  2V2  hrs. ; 
guide  9  K.),  Zuckerhiitl  (11,520';  3  hrs. ;  guide  11 .8".),  and  Wilde  Pfaft  (11,390'; 
y  hrs.;  guide  9  A',).  Via  the  hidov-Nieder  (10,280';  p.  308)  or  the  Schaufel- 
Niedev  (9975')  to  the  Dresdner  Hutte  (p.  307),  3  hrs.;  by  the  Pfaffen- Joch 
(10  595'),  Sulzenau  Glacier.,  and  Peiljoch  (p.  306)  to  the  Dresdner  Hiitte,  4  hrs. ; 
by  the  'Teplitzer  Weg'  via  the  Pfaffen-Joch  and  the  Wilde  Pfaff  in  4-5  hrs., 
or  by  the  Pfaffen-Schneide,  Zuckerhiitl.,  and  Wilde  Pfaff  in  5-5V2  hrs.  to  the 
Kaiserin-Elisaheth-Haus  (p.  310),  a  grand  expedition  for  expert  climbers. 

From  Solden  to  the  Stubai-Tal  over  the  Bildstockl-Joch  (8  hrs.  to  the 
Dresdner  Hiitte,  guide  14  E.),  see  p.  308.  It  is  advisable  to  spend  the  night 
at  Fiegl's  Inn  (sec  above),  as  the  Schaufel  Glacier  is  very  wet  at  middav. 
—  To  the  Pitztal  through  the  Rettenhach-Tal  and  via  the  Pit'ztaler  Jcchl  (994.5') 
to  the  Braunschweiger  Hiitte  (6  hrs.),  sec  p.  336  (guide  10,  to  Mittelberg 
14  K.) 

Beyond  Solden  the  road  crosses  the  Ache  and  the  Windach  (see 
above]  and  then  ascends  through  a  rocky  ravine  of  the  Ache,  called 
the  Kiihtreien.  At  the  (3  M.)  hamlet  of  Zwieselstein  (4840';  Trauhe, 
moderate ;  Unterwirt  Pranti),  at  the  foot  of  the  Noderkogel^  the  valley 
divides  ('zwieselt')  into  the  Gurgler  Tal  (p.  332),  which  ascends  to 
the  left,  and  the  Venter  Tal  to  the  right. 

Besides  the  cart-track  through  the  valley,  another  path  (guide,  advisable 
for  the  less  proficient,  5  A".)  commanding  a  series  of  fine  views,  leads  from 
Solden  to  (31/2  hrs.)  Heiligkreuz  via.  the  Gcislacher  Alp  (6490')  and  the  village 
of  Oeislach  (5870').  Over  the  Geislacher  Kogel  (7-S  hrs.  to  Heiligkreuz),  see 
above.  —  Ascent  of  the  Noderkogel  (10,3.S5':  5-6  hrs.  from  Zwieselstein; 
guide  11  A".;  Alois  and  Bern.  Santer  and  Peter  Praxmarer)  by  a  club-path, 
rather  fatiguing.  Steep  descents  to  the  W.  to  (3  hv?.)  Heiligkreuz  (see  below  ; 
(guide  12  .fir.),  to  the  E.  to  (4  hrs.)  G^Lrgl  (p.  332;  guide  13  A).  —  From 
Zwieselstein  to  Schonau  over  the  Timinel- Joch  (8230'),  5-6  hrs.  with  guide 
(10  A.),  fatiguing  (see  p.  348). 

The  path  into  the  Venter  Tal  turns  to  the  right,  by  a  finger- 
post, before  the  first  houses  of  Zwieselstein  are  reached,  crosses  the 
Ache,  and  follows  the  stony  slope  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Venter 
Ache  to  (IV2  trO  Kurzlehn  or  Heiligkreuz  (561f)';  accommodation  at 
the  curb's;  over  the  Seiter-Jochl  to  the  Pitztal,  see  p.  336).  Fine 
retrospect  of  the  Soldenkogel  and  Nebelkogel,  backed  by  the  Stubai 
Alps,    Beyond  Heiligkreuz  we  cross  the  brook  by  the  second  bridge 


326    ///.  R.  55.  —  Map.  p.  324.        VENT.  OeUtal. 

to  the  (11/2  lir.)  hamlet  of  Winterstall  (6680')  on  the  right  hank,  and 
soon  return  to  the  left^hank,  which  we  follow  to  — 

IV2  hr.  Vent  (6210';  ^Hot.-Pem  Vent,  May-Oct.,  100  heds  at 
1-2.50,  pens.  5-7^.,  in  an  open  situation;  Zum  Kurat,  40  heds  at 
1-1.50  ^.,  good;  ZurWildspitze,  28  heds  from  1  K.,  very  fair;  Tap- 
peiners  Inn.^  25  beds  from  1.20^.),  an  Alpine  hamlet  with  100  inhab. 
at  the  foot  of  the  Talleitapitze  (  ii ^ilb'^.,  which  divides  the  valley  into 
two  branches.  The  route  to  the  Hochjoch  leads  through  the  Ro fen-Tat 
or  W.  arm,  that  to  the  Niederjoch  through  the  Nieder-Tal  or  E.  arm. 

Excursions  (guides:  Josef  Gampei\  Siegfried  Gsirein,  Jos..,Joh.,  and  Val. 
Scheiber,  Aloit  and  Joh.  Schopf,  Mk.  and  Alois  Fiegl^  Ehrenreich  Kuen,  Simon 
Plover.,  Siegfr.RafJl.,  Goitfr..,  Alois,  and  Ignaz  Riinml;  the  other  Oetztal  guides 
also  are  usually  to  be  found  at  Vent).  —  Fine  view  from  the  Feldkogele 
(6825'),  V2  hr.  to  the  N.,  and  from  the  Rainol  Alp,  ^/t  hr.  fo  the  E.  (new 
woodland-path). 

An  interesting  excursion  (guide  4  K.,  not  indispensable )  may  be 
made  to  the  W.  by  a  red-marked  bridle-path  over  the  steep  mountain- 
pastures  of  Stablein  to  the  (2V2-3  l^i^s.)  Breslauer  Hutte  (9345';  *Inn, 
10  beds  at  4  and  8  mattresses  at  1.60  K.),  in  a  magnificent  situa- 
tion at  the  foot  of  the  Oetztaler  Urkund. 

Ascents  (tariff  from  the  Breslauer  Hiitte;  from  Vent  3  K.  more).  The 
Wilde  Mannle  (9855';  V*  lir. ;  guide  3  K.)  is  easy  and  repaying.  —  The  Urkund- 
Kulm  (11,675),  ascended  by  the  'Partsch  Weg''  (see  below)  in  2  hrs.,  with 
guide,  is  not  difficulty  magnificent  view.  —  The  fitVif^re  5roc/>io^e/ (11,930'), 
via  the  Mitterkar-Juch  (see  below)  in  3  hrs.  (guide  12  A'.),  is  not  difficult 
fur  experts.  —  From  the  Breslauer  Hiitte  a  club-path  ('SeufTert-Weg'')  leads 
to  the   Vernagt-HutU  via  Plattei  in  2V2  hrs.  (guide  3  A'.),  see  p.  327. 

The  =^Wildspitze  (A^ori/iern  12,380  ,  Southern,  il^^Qb'-,  6-7  hrs.  from  Vent, 
3-4  hrs.  from  the  Breslauer  Hiitte;  guid«  to  the  S.  peak  12,  to  both  peaks 
13  A.),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Oetztal  Alps,  presents  no  unusual  diffi- 
culty to  experts.  From  the  (3  hrs.)  Breslauer  Hiitte  we  cross  the  Mitterkar 
Glacier  (the  last  part  steep)  to  the  (2-21/2  hrs.)  Mitterkar  -  Joch  (11,360'), 
between  the  Wildspitze  and  the  Hintere  Brochkogel,  and  ascend  by  the 
uppermost  ice -slopes  of  the  Taschach  Glacier  from  the  W.  side  to  the 
(1-11/4  hr.)  S.  peak,  which  is  connected  with  the  (6  min.)  N.  peak  by 
a  narrow  arete  (where  the  overhanging  masses  of  snow  necessitate  caution). 
Another  more  difficult  route  ('Partsch-Weg";  for  adepts  with  steady  heads 
only,  guide  16'/2A.)  from  the  Breslauer  Hutte  ascends  to  the  Urkund-Kulm 
(see  above)  and  thence  by  the  rugged  arete  and  the  ice-clad  saddle  between 
the  Mitterkar  and  Rofeakar  glaciers  to  the  (3  hrs.)  S.  peak.  The  *View  is 
most  magnificent.  —  Descent  on  the  N^.  side  via  the  Taschach  Glacier,  the 
^fittelberg■Joch,  and  the  MUtelherg  Glacier'  to  the  (81//  tirs.)  Braumchweiger 
Hiitte  (p.  3.35;  guide  19  A.),  or  to  the  N.W.  via  Ih.i  Taschach  Glacier  and 
beneath  the  steep  slopes  of  the  Brunnenkarkopf  [iOylbb'),  avoiding  the  seracs 
of  the  glacier,  and  across  the  lower  part  of  it  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Tas^chach- 
Haus  (p.  336;  guide  19  A.);  or  to  the  S.W.  via  the  Brochkogel- Joch  to  the 
Vernagt-Hiltte  (see  below :  guide  14  A.). 

Another  red-marked  path  (guide  5  A'.)  from  Vent  ascends  to  the 
S.W.  via  Roftn  (p.  329)  and  the  naiiei  (8940'},  and  then  traverses 
the  tongue  of  the  (rross-  Vernagt  Glacier  to  the  [S^/2-^  hrs.)  Vernagt- 
Hutte  or  Wurzburger  Hutte  (QOl b' ;  *Inn,  9  beds  and  7  mattresses!, 
finely  situated  on  the  Hintergrnslen. 

ExcDBSiONS  (tarifi"  from  the  Vernagt-Hiitte ;  from  Vent  3  A.  more).  A 
new  path  (no  ice)  leads  in  2  hrs.  (guide  7  A".,  not  indispensable)  to  the 
top  of  the  -^^HintergrasJspiize  (10,900').  The  TlucMkogel  (11,530')  may  be 
ascended  in  21/2  hrs.  with  guide  (12  A^.),  via  the  Qtular-Joch.     Th^  Schicarz- 


OeMal.  VENT.     Map,  p.  324.  -  III.  R.  55.   S21 

wandtpitze  (11,385';  3  hrs. ;  guide  9  Z^.),  Hochvernagispitze  (11,585';  S^/z  brs. ; 
guide  UK),  Kesselwandspitze  (11,200';  2V2  hrs.,  via  the  Guslar  Glacier;  guide 
9^.),  Petersenspiize  (11.525;  3  hrs. ;  guide  9  jT.),  and  Hintere  Brochkogel 
(11.930';  31/2  hr.s.  ;  ?uide  12  .S".)  present  no  great  difficulties.  Wildspitze 
(12,380'),  via  the  Brochkogel-Joch  in  31/2-4  hrs.  (o;uide  14  K. ;  see  p.  326)  — 
'■8eufiFert-Weg'  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Breslauer  Hiitte,  see  p.  326.  —  From  the 
Vernagt-Hiitte  a  club-path  leads  via.  Ro/enberg  to  the  (I'/i  hr. ;  guide  3  A'.) 
Hochjoch-Hospiz  (p.  330;  shortest  route  from  the  Wildspitze  to  the  Sc:hnalser 
Tal).  An  iutere.Uiny;  circular  tour  leads  from  Vent  via  the  Breslauer 
Hiitte  and  the  Vernai!:t-Hiitte  to  the  IIochjoch-Hospiz,  returning  th'oush 
the  Eofental,  9-10  hrs^  (guide  8  K.)  —  From  the  Vernagt-Hiitte  to  the  Pitz- 
tal  via  the  Brochkogel-Ji  ch,  Taschach  Joch,  or  Se.Kten-Joch,  see  p.  328;  tn 
the  Kaunser-Tal  via  the  Gepatach-Joch  or  Kesselwand-Joch,  see  p.  328. 

From  the  Vernagt-IIiitte  the  'Braudenburger  Steig'  leads  over 
the  Guslar  Glacier  and  tlie  Braudenburger  Jochl  (10,825'),  then  to 
the  S.  below  the  Kessehcandspitze  (11,200';  club-path  in  ^2  hr., 
easy)  and  across  the  Kesselwand  Glacier  to  the  ['l-l^/o  hrs.)  Branden- 
burger  Haus  (10,750';  *Inu,  38  beds  at  5,  10  mattresses  at  2  K.), 
finely  situated  on  the  Kesselwand-Joch,  above  the  vast  Gepatsch  Glacier. 

A  somewhat  longer  route  (2V2  hrs.)  crosses  the  Guslcr-Jorh  (10,910*), 
between  the  Kesselwandspitze  and  the  Fluchtkogel  (see  p.  326:  ascended 
from  the  saddle  in  V2  hr. ;  guide  \  K.  extra).  —  From  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz 
the  Oscar -Reuther-Weg  leads  to  the  Braudenburger  Haus  in  3-3'/2  hrs.; 
descending  to  the  stream  this  path  rounds  the  Obei-nberg.,  crosses  the 
Hintereis  Glacier,  ascends  the  slopes  of  the  Hintereis  Alp  in  numerous 
windings  (magnificent  views),  and  terminates  at  the  (2  hrs.)  foot  of  the 
Mutspitze,  whence  we  ascend  the  gently  sloping  Kesselwand  Glacier  to 
the  (1  hr.)  Kesselw  and-Joch.  —  The  Brandenburger  Haus  may  be  reached 
from  the  Weisskugel-Hutle  in  the  Langtauferer  Tal  (p.  341)  via  the  Ijang- 
taufer  Glacier  and  the  Vernagelwand- Steig  (wire-ropes  and  pegs)  in  5  hi  s. ; 
from  the  Holler -HiMe  (p.  314)  via  the  Holler- S char tl ,  Hintereis- Joch, 
Weisskugel- Joch,  and  Vernagelwand-Steig  in  7  hrs.;  from  the  Gepatsch 
Haus  (p.  338)  via  the  Rauhenkopf-Hiitte  and  the  Gepaisch  Glacier  in  <  hrs.; 
aad  from  the  Taschach  Haiis  (p.  336)  via  Sexten-Joch,  Hintergraslwande 
and  Guslar-Joch  in  6  hrs. 

Ascents  from  the  Braudenburger  Haus.  Dahmannspitze  (V'oiderer 
Kesselwandkopf ;  11,145';  V2  It.),  easy  and  repaying;  Kessehcandspitze 
(11,200';  1  hr.).  over  the  Braudenburger  Jochl  or  the  Guslar-Juch;  Flucht- 
kogel (11,530';  11/4  hr.),  via  the  Guslar-Joch,  and  Weiss- Seespitze  (11,595'; 
2-2'/2  hrs.),  via  the  Gepatsch  Glacier,  present  no  difticnlty.  —  The  Weiss- 
kugel (12,290';  6-7  hrs.),  via  the  Vernagelwand-Steig,  Weisskugel- Jocii  and 
Hintereis-Joch,  difficult.  Hin'creisspitzen  (Vordere  11,290',  Mittlere  11,32)', 
and  Hintere  11,460')  and  Hoch'-ernagelicand  (11,263'),  not  difGcult  (tour  em- 
bracing all  tour  peak*  in  3  hrs.,  interesting).  The  Schwarzwandspitze 
(11,385'),  Hochvernaytspitze  (11,5^-5),  Hintere  Brochkogel  (11,930'),  and  Wild- 
spitze (12,365')  may  be  ;is  emied  from  this  hut  also. 

The  Grosse  Ramolkogel  (11,650';  from  Vent  5  hrs.;  guide  12,  to 
Gurgl  18  K.).  another  magnificent  point  of  view,  is  toilsome  but  highly 
interesting.  From  the  Ramol-Joch  route  (p.  333)  we  diverge  to  the  left, 
after  2  hrs.  ,  into  the  Rote  Kaarle,  whence  a  club  -  path  ascends  over 
debris  and  rock,  and  lastly  over  the  ice-clad  arete  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit. 
View  similar  to  that  from  the  Kreuzspitze,  but  more  open  towards  the  E. 
Descent  (for  adepts  onlv)  via  the  arete  to  the  Mittlere  Ramolkogel  (Anich- 
spUze,  11,200")  and  thence  to  the  Ramol  Glaciei-  and  Ramolhaus  (p.  333). 

Other  ascents  (Kreuzspitze.  Schalfkogel,  Similaun.  Weisskugel,  etc.),  see 
Sammoar-Hutte  (p.  328)  and  Hochjoch-Hospiz  (p.  330). 

Passes.  From  Vent  over  the  "Ratnol-Joch  to  (7-S  hrs.)  Gurgl.  see  p.  333 
(guide  12  K.). 

OvEB  THE  Ta0FKAR-JoCH    TO  MITTELBERG    IN    THE  PiTZTAL,    9  hrS.,    guidC 

17,  to  the  Braunschweiger  Hiitte  14  K.),  a  rather  fatiguing  route,  but  very 


328    nLR.65.  —  Map,p.324.    SAMMOAR-HUTTE.     OelztaL 

grand.  A  marked  club -path  leads  via  Stahlein  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Tau/kar 
Glacier,  which  we  cross;  lastly  a  steeper  ascent  to  the  left  to  theCl'/^hr.) 
'Taufkar-Joch  (10,530').  between  the  Tau/karkogel  (11.030')  on  the  left  and 
the  Weifse  Kogel  (11,195')  on  the  right  (ascended  from  the  pass  in  3/4  hr. ;  guide 
1  K.  extra).  Admirable  view  of  the  E.  Oetztal  Mts.  (Ramolkogel,  Firmisan- 
schneide,  Schalfkogel,  Hintere  Schwarze,  Talleitspitze ;  immediately  to  the 
left  the  imposing  Wildspitze).  [The  Taufkar-Joch  may  be  reached  also  from 
the  (3  hrs.)  Bre.slauer  Hiitte  (p.  326)  in  IV2  hr.,  by  a  club-path  crossing  the 
Rofenkar  Glacier^  the  Wilde- Mannl-Scharte  (9S40'),  and  the  Taufkar  Glacier.] 
We  descend  across  the  extensive  snow-tields  at  the  head  of  the  large 
-Mittelberg  Glacier  (on  the  left  the  Hohe  Wande,  Schuchtkogel,  and  Eechte 
Fernerkogel),  then  skirt  the  Linke  Fernerkogel  and  traverse  the  crevassed 
central  portion  of  the  glacier.  Above  the  ice-fall  we  cross  it  to  the  right  to 
the  Kaarles  Glacier  (observing  on  the  right  the  Hangende  Ferner,  with  its 
fantastic  ice-formations),  and  reach  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Braunschweiger  Hiitte 
(p.  335):  thence  to  (2  hrs.)  Mittelberg  by  the  'Richard  Schucht  Weg\  see 
p.  335  —  The  passage  of  the  Rofenkar  Glacier  and  the  Rofenkar-Joch  (10,82-5') 
to  the  Mittelberg  Glacier  (from  the  Breslauer  Hiitte  to  the  Braunschweiger 
Hiitte  4'/2-5  hrs. ;  guide  16  K.)  is  more  difdcnlt. 

To  THE  PiTZTAL  ovcr  the  Sexten-Joch  (10,635';  9  hrs.  to  the  Taschach 
Hans;  two  guides  at  19  .£".),  a  fatiguing  route.  The  path  ascends  from 
the  (3  hrs.)  Breslauer  Hiitte  via  the  Vernagt-Joch  (11,220')  in  3  hrs.,  or  from 
the  l3'/2  hrs.)  Vernagi-Hiiite  via  the  Gross-Vernagt  Glacier  in  2  hr.s.  to  the 
Sexten-Joch,  between  the  Hochvernagtspitze  (11,^5';  see  p.  327)  and  the 
ffochvernogttcand  (11,245').  The  descent  jmay  be  made  to  the  crevassed 
Sexegerten  Glacier,  and  then  to  the  right  to  the  (3^/2  hrs.)  Taschach-Haus 
(p.  3j6),  or  we  mav  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  Oelgruhen-Joch  and  descend 
to  the  (6  hrs.)  Gep'atsch-Haus  (p.  338).  —  The  Taschach-Joch  (10,660';  9  hrs. 
to  the  Taschach-Haus;  two  guides,  via  the  Breslauer  Hiitte  and  Vernagt- 
Joch  18  K.  each,  via  the  Vernagt-Hiitte  22  K.  each),  between  the  Eoch- 
vernagtvand  and  the  Petersettspitze  (11,525'),  is  difficult  but  very  fine.  —  The 
Tiefenbach-Joch  (10,640';  7-8  hrs.  to  Mittelberg;  guide  UK.),  between  the 
Inneve  Schwarze  Schneide  (11,055';  easily  ascended  from  the  pass  in  1/2  hr.  ; 
guide  1  K.  extra)  and  the  Tiefenbachkogel,  is  fatiguing.  —  An  attractive  but 
toilsome  route  leads  over  the  Seiter-Jochl  (10,030';  from  Heiligkreuz  to 
Mittelberg  8  hrs.  ;  two  guides  at  17  K.),  between  the  Innere  and  the  Aeussere 
Schwarze  Schneide,  to  the  Rettenbach  Glacier,  and  thence  by  the  Pititaler 
Jochl  (9830'),  the  Kaarles  Glacier^  and  the  Braunschweiger  Hiitte. 

To  THE  Kaunser  Tal  via  the  Gepatsch-Joch  (10,640';  10-11  hrs.  to 
the  Gepatsch-Haus,  spending  the  night  at  the  Vernagt-Hiitte;  two  guides 
at  23  K.),  a  difticult  route.  Better  via  the  Kesselwand  -  Joch  (10-11  hrs. ; 
two  guides  at  23  K.).  From  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Vernagt-Hiitte  (p.  326)  we  ascend 
to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Brandenburger  Haut  on  the  Kesselwand-Joch  (10,750'; 
p.  327).  The  direct  descent  over  the  'Sumpf,  or  fissured  central  part  of 
the  Gepatsch  glacier,  is  hazardous ;  we  therefore  make  a  circuit  to  the 
left,  in  the  direction  of  the  Weissseespitze,  and  then  turn  to  the  right  to 
the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Ranhenkopf-Hiitte  (8960').  Thence  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Gepatsch- 
Haus,  see  p.  338. 

The  route  from  Vent  oveb  the  Niedbrjoch  (to  Unser-Frau 
7  hrs.;  guide  13  K.;  mule  to  the  Sammoar-Hiitte  10,  guide  4  A^) 
crosses  the  Niedertaler  Ache  and  ascends  its  left  bank,  passing  the 
(11/4  hr.)  Ochsen-Hiitte  (6990'),  to  the  (V2  lir.)  Schdfer-Hutte  or 
Klotz-Hntte  (7370').  It  then  mounts  above  the  tongue  of  the  Mar- 
zell  Glacier  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sammoar-Hutte  (8290';  Inn,  40  beds  at 
3  and  20  mattresses  at  1.50  K.),  splendidly  situated  opposite  the 
Schalf  and  Mutmai  Glaciers,  which  unite  with  the  Marzell  Glacier, 
encircled  by  the  Marzellspitzen  .  Mntmalspitze,  Schalfkogel,  and 
Diemkogel. 


Oetzlal.  MEDEllJOCll.      Map.  p.  3:>4.-llL  R.  55.  329 

Mountain  Ascknxs  (tarill  from  tlie  SammoarHutte;  from  Veut  3  A', 
more).  The  -Kreuzspitze  (11,335';  2V2-3hrs. ;  guide  ^  K.)  is  not  difficult 
(except  in  deep  snow).  From  tlie  Sammoar-Hiitte  we  ascend  steep  grassy 
elopes  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  ruined  Bvizzi-Hutte  (9610'),  and  thence  over  debris, 
rocks,  and  snow  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  summit.  Magnificent  panorama  of  the 
Oetztal  Alps,  with  a  distant  view  of  the  Zillertal  glaciers,  the  Tauern, 
Dolomites,  Adamello,  Ortler.  Bernina.  Silvretta.  etc.  The  descent  may  be 
made  to  ih.&  Hochjoch-Hospiz  {^.Z2iO\,  2  hrs.,  guide  12  AT.),  across  the  Kreuz 
Olacier  (much  crevassed,  caution  advisable ;  guides  and  rope  necessary). 

The  'Schalfkogel  (11,515'),  41/2  hrs.  (guide  12,  to  Gurgl  15  K.),  is"  not 
verv  difficult  for  experts  (comp.  p.  833).  We  ascend  the  X.  side  of  the 
/Sch'alf  Glacier  to  the  (81/2  hrs.)  Scfialfkogel-Joch  (ca.  10,990),  between  the 
Schalfkogel  and  the  Kleinleitenspitze ,  and  then  mount  by  the  narrow 
arete  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  summit.  A  shorter  but  steeper  ascent  is  over  the 
Diem-Joch  (10.830'),  between  the  Hintere  Diemkogel  and  the  Schalfkogel 
(the  direct  ascent  from  Vent  over  the  Diem-Ferner  also  crosses  the  Diem- 
Joch;  6  hrs.  to  the  summit).  —  The  *Similaun  (11,835';  4-4V2  lirs.  from 
the  Sammoar-Hiitte,  or  2-2i/2  hrs.  from  the  Similaun-Hiitte;  guide  11  or  9, 
with  descent  to  Unser  Frau  14,  to  Karthaus  17  K.)  also  (jffers  no  difficulty 
to  adepts.  The  ascent  may  be  conveniently  combined  with  the  passage 
of  the  Xieder-Joch.  The  superb  view  extends  on  the  E.  to  the  Gross- 
Glockner.  on  the  S.  to  the  plain  of  Lombardy.  and  on  the  W.  to  the 
Bernese  Alps.  The  descent  to  the  (4-4V2  hrs.)  Eishofe  in  the  Pfossen-Tal 
(p.  331)  is  difficult. 

Other  ascents  from  the  Sammoar-Hiitte  are  the  Mutmalspitze  (11,520'; 
3V2  hrs.;  guide  iiK.)\  the  Karlesspitze  (11.380';  5  hrs. ;  Lniide  11  A^),  toil- 
some (better  from  the  Karlsruher  Hiitte,  in  4 hrs.);  the  Finailspitze  (11,530'), 
over  the  Hauslah-Jocli  (10,825')  in  41/2  hrs.  (guide  12  A'.),  difficult  (better 
from  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz,  in  1-5  hrs.,  or  from  the  Schcinc  Aussicht  Inn. 
in  3V2-4  hrs.);  and  the  Hintere  Schw&rze  (11,920'),  over  the  crevassed 
Marzell-Ferner  and  the  Marzell-Joch^  or  over  the  N.  arete  in  5  hrs.  (guide 
17  K.) ;  difficult. 

We  now  traverse  turf,  debris,  and  the  Niederjoch  Glacier  to  the 
Cl  hr.s.)  Niederjoch  (9'J90'),  between  the  Finailspitze  and  the  Simi- 
(ditn  (see  abovej;  on  the  S.  side  is  the  SimiUiun- Hiitte  (Inn,  12bcils), 
affording  a  line  view  of  the  8chnals  mountains  and  the  Ortler  chain. 
We  then  descend  by  a  cliib-path ,  over  steep  rocky  slopes,  to  the 
(2  hrs.l  Tisenhof  (5950';  inn)  in  the  Tisen-Tal,  and  via  (i/o  hr.l 
Ober-Vernagt  (inn)  to  (1  hr.)  Vnser-Frau  (p.  331). 

Other  passes  from  the  Sammoar  Hut  to  the  bchnalser  Tal  (all  toilsome 
and  seldom  traversed)  are  the  Similatin-  Jock  (11,130'),  between  the  Si- 
niilaun  and  the  W.  3Iarzellspitze  (guide  to  Karihaus  19  A'.) ;  the  Marzell- 
Joch  (11,155').  between  the  W.  and  the  E.  Marzellspitze  (guide  19  iv.);  tlu'. 
Rossberg-Joch  (ll.i^'),  between  the  Hintere  richwiirze  and  the  Rdtenspit/c 
teuide  21  AT.);  the  Fanat-Joch  (10,575'),  between  the  Eotenspitze  and  the 
Fanatspitze  (guide  19  A.);  and  the  Karles-Joch  (10,795'),  between  the  Fanat- 
spitze  and  the  Karlesspitze  (shortest  route  to  the  Stettiner  Hiitte,  see  p.  346; 
guide  to  Eishof  17  K.). 

The  route  from  Vent  to  Kurzras  over  the  Hochjoch  is  more  frc- 
•  lueuted  (GVilirs. ;  guide  to  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz  0,  to  Kurzras  13  A'.  ,• 
liorse  to  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz  12,  to  Neu-Ratteis,  in  Aug.  only,  32  A'.). 
After  rainy  weather  enquiry  should  be  made  as  to  the  condition 
of  the  valley-road  as  far  as  the  (3  hrs.)  Hochjoch-Hospiz.  From 
Vent  we  traverse  pastures  to  the  ('/o  br.)  Rofenhbfe  (6605'),  where 
'Frederick  with  the  Empty  Pockets'  (p.  251)  is  said  to  have  found 
an  asylum  with  the  families  of  Klotz  and  Gstrein.  Above  the  Rofen- 
hofe  (8  min.)  the  path  crosses  the  Ache  and  ascends  slowly  on  the 

Baedekek's  Eastern  Alps.     12tb  Edit.  22 


oSO   Jll.  R.55,~Map,p.3'JJ.     HUCflJOCH.  Oetztal. 

right  bank,  passing  (1/4  hr.)  a  pretty  fall  of  the  Eisfemer-Bach.  In 
1/2  lir.  more  we  reach  the  old  moraine  of  the  Gross-Vernagt  Glacier, 
which  we  cross  in  20  min.  On  the  opposite  side  is  the  old  bed  of 
the  glacier,  covered  with  debris  (no  longer  visible  from  the  path). 
The  Gross-Vernagt  Glacier  (p.  326)  has  frequently  advanced  rapidly 
so  as  to  fill  the  whole  valley  and  dam  up  the  discharge  of  the  Hintereis 
and  Hochjoch  glaciers.  A  lake  called  the  Ro/entee  was  thus  formed,  the 
overflow  of  which  caused  great  devastation  on  several  occasions,  the  last 
time  in  1848.     The  glacier  is  again  advancing. 

An  ascent  of  1  hr.  more  (with  view  of  the  Hintereisspitzen, 
Langtauferer  Spitze,  and  Weisskugel)  brings  us  to  the  Hochjoch- 
Hospiz  (8100';  Inn,  54  bsds  at  3  K.\  situated  on  the  brink  of  the 
Hochjoch  Glacier.  To  the  right  are  the  Hintereis  and  Kesselwand 
Glaciers,  with  large  moraines. 

The  ■  "Weisskugel  (12,290';  toilsome),  the  second  of  the  Oetztal  Alps, 
is  ascended  from  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz  in  51/2-6  hrs.  (guide  28,  with  descent 
to  the  Schone  Aussicht  Inn  19,  to  Kurzras  22,  to  the  HoUer-Hiitte  22,  to 
the  Weisskugel-Hiitte  26  A".).  From  the  Hospiz  we  cross  the  Hintereis  Glacier 
bv  the  Oskar-Reuther-Weg'  (to  the  right  the  path  to  the  Brandenburger 
Haus,  p.  327)  and  ascend  to  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Hintereis- Joch  (11,370'),  between 
the  Innere  Quellspitze  (11,530')  and  the  Weisskugel.  Thence  to  the  right 
by  the  snowy  arete  of  the  Weisskugelkamm  (v/iTe-TO])e .,  difficult  after  fresh 
suow;  steady  head  esseulial)  to  the  (Ihr.)  summit.  The  view  is  one  of 
the  grandest  in  the  Eastern  Alps.  Descent  from  the  Hintereis-Joch  round 
the  Innere  Quellspitze  to  the  Steinschlug-Joch  (10,67o')  and  thence  by  a 
club-path  along  the  slope  of  the  TeufeUtck  (10,5850  to  the  (3  hrs.)  SrMne 
Amsicht  Inn  (see  below).  —  To  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Holler-Hutle,  see  p.  344;  to 
he  (4  hrs.)  Weisskugel-Hiitte,  see  p.  341. 

Ascent  of  the  Kreuzspltze  (3-3'/2  hrs.;  guide  IDA'.),  sec  p.  329  (better 
from  the  Sammoar-IIiitte) ;  Finailspitze  (4-5  hrs. ;  jinide  10  A'.),  see  p.  329.  — 
To  the  (3-3V-.J  hrs.)  Brandenburger  Haus  on  the  Kesselwand-Joch,  see  p.  327. 
—  Over  the,  Finail-Joch  {iQ.Ibb')  to  Unser-Frau,  51/2  hrs.,  laborious  descent 
(-uide  14  K.\  —  Over  the  Hauslab-Joch  (10,825')  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Similaun- 
Hiitte  (p.  329),   an  interesting  glacier  expedition  (guide  7  K.). 

To  Langtaufeks  (Hinterkirch) ,  via  the  Langtauferer  Joch,  7  hrs., 
difficult  (2  guides  at  20  if.).  From  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz  we  cros^  the 
Hintereis  Glacier  and  the  Langtauferer  Joch  Glacier  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Lang- 
tauferer Joch  (10.390')  between  the  Vernagelwand  (11,025')  and  the  Lang- 
tauferer Spitze  (11,630':  IV4  hr.  from  the  saddle),  whence  we  descend 
across  the  crevassed  Langtaufer  Glacier  to  the  Weisskugel-Hiitte  and  to 
(4  hrs.)  Hinterkirch  (p.  341).  —  To  Kuezras,  6-7  hrs.  (guide  12  A".),  a  fine 
glacier  tour.  We  traverse  the  Hintereis  Glacier  to  the  Steinschlag-Joch 
(10,675'),  to  the  E.  of  the  Innere  Quellspitze,  and  descend  to  the  Schone 
Aussicht  Inn  (see  below)  and  to  Kurzras  (p.  331). 

Beyond  the  Hospice  we  cross  the  moraine  for  25  min.  and  reach 
the  Hochjoch  Glacier,  which  is  traversed  without  difficulty  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Hochjoch  (9465').  Retrospect  of  the  Wildspitze;  to  the 
N.E.  the  Stubai  glaciers;  to  the  E.  the  Kreuzspitze  and  Finailspitze ; 
to  the  S.  the  Schwarze  Wand  and  Graue  "Wand;  to  the  S.W.  the 
Schnalser  Tal  with  the  Salurnspitze,  Schwemser,  and  (left)  part  of 
the  Ortler  chain.  We  reach  the  end  of  the  glacier  (9335')  in  74  hr. 
more  and  descend  alonj?  the  rocks  to  the  (^4  hr.)  Schone  Aussicht 
Inn  (8950' ;  10  beds  at  2  K.,  plain),  finely  situated  high  above  the 
Schnalser  Tal.  The  guide  should  not  be  dismissed  here  ('Ober- 
Kurzras'),  but  kept  to  'Unter-Kurzras'  proper  (p.  331). 


Oelztal.  KARTHAl] S.      Map,  p.  324.  —  111.  Route  56.    331 

ExccRSiONS,  The  '  Weisskugel  (12,290')  is  ascended  in  4  brs.  (shortest 
route ;  comp.  I'p.  330,  341,  344)  frtim  this  point  (guide  in  m  Kur/ras  '20,  with 
descent  to  the  boUer-Hiitie  <.r  to  the  Hochjueh  Hospiz  22E.).  —  The  Grawand 
(10,665';  guide  6  K.;  beautiful  view  of  the  Ortler),  FinaiUpitze  (p.  329 ;  guide 
il  £■.),  and  Schwemterspitze  (guide  11  K. ;  p.  344),  are  not  diflicult  for  experts. 
—  To  THE  Matsoher  Tal  over  the  Oberettes-Joch  (10,665),  472  hrs.  to  the 
Holler-Hiitte  (guide  from  Vent  18  K.).  A  marked  path  ascends  along  the 
Teufelseck  (p.  344)  to  the  Steinschlag  Glacier,  which  it  crosses  to  the 
(S'/z  hrs.)  .loch  (p.  344),  and  descends  across  the  Oberettes  Glacier  to  the 
(1  hr.)  mUer-Hiilte  (p.  344).  The  new  'high  lever  club-path  over  the  Bild- 
stockl-Joch  is  easier.  Turning  to  the  left  from  the  Oberettes  path  (see 
p.  344)  on  the  Teufelseck,  we  cross  the  tongue  of  the  Ste.inscMag  Glacier 
(no  crevasses)  and  the  E.  arete  of  the  Schwemser.  After  passing  below 
the  Schwemier  Glacier  we  ascend  to  the  Bildstockl-Joch  (p.  344)  and  cross 
the  Langgrnh  Glacier  down  to  the  (S'/."  hrs.)  Hdller-Hiitle. 

We  descend  by  a  stony  path  (sometimes  over  snow)  to  (l'/ol)r.) 
Kurzras  (6590';  good  Inn,  40  beds  at  1.20-1.60  .^.;  horses  for 
hirel,  the  highest  cluster  of  houses  in  the  Schnalser  Tal. 

Excursions  (guides,  Seraphin  Gurschlev,  Josef  Gamper,  and  Joh.  Wei- 
ihaler).  Over  the  Langgrub-Joch  (9990')  or  the  Bildstockl-Joch  (10,225')  to 
the  Matscher  Tal  (to  the  ffoller-Hicite  6  hrs.),  see  p.  344  (guide  11  K.\.  — 
From  Kurzras  an  easy  route  (7^/2  hrs.;  bridle-path,  marked;  guide  12  ^., 
not  indispensable;  horse  to  the  pass  5  K.)  leads  to  the  S.  over  the  (3  hrs.) 
Tascbel-J6chl(9080'),  with  iht  Heilbronner Ham  (Inn,  16  beds,  18  mattresses), 
whence  the  Berglerspitze  (9845';  IV2  hr.)  and  Kortscher  Schafberg  (10,205'; 
2  hrs.)  may  be  easily  ascended.  From  the  pass  we  descend,  passing  the 
Kortscher  See  (8270';  chalets),  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Kortscher  Alp  and  through  the 
Schlandernaun-Tal  to  (S'/z  hrs.)  Schlanders  (p.  378;  shortest  wav  from  the 
Oetztal-Hochjoch  to  the  Martell-Tal). 

A  cart-road  leads  from  Kurzras  along  the  Schnalser  Bach, 
through  meadows  and  larch-wood,  affording  a  fine  retrospect  of  the 
Weisskugel,  crosses  to  the  left  bank  at  the  cottages  of  Gerstgras, 
and  reaches  (172^1.)  Oficr-Fgrnagri  (5330';  Edelweiss  Inn,  15  beds, 
very  fair),  where  it  unites  with  the  Niederjoch  route  (p.  329),  and 
(V2hr.)IInsere  Liebe  Frau  (4755';  Adler,  35  beds  at  S0AK.20h., 
well  spoken  ofj  Kreuz,  18  beds  at  60-1  K.  20  h.,  Hirsch,  15  beds  at 
1  K.  20  h.,  very  fair). 

Excursions  (guides,  Thomas  Rilz ,  Johann  Gurschler  I.  <{r  II.,  Wendelin 
Nischler,  and  Anton  Raffeiner).  The  Schrofwand  (947.5';  4  hrs. ;  guide  8  A'.,  not 
necessary  for  adepts)  is  an  easy  and  attractive  ascent  (marked  path).  — 
Hohe  Wiegenspitze  (9775';  4V2-5  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.),  toilsome  but  repaying.  — 
A  route  leads  from  Unsere  Liebe  Frau  via  the  Mastaun-Joch  (9605')  to 
(7  hrs.)  Schlanders  (guide  11  K.),  forming  the  shortest  route  from  the  Oetztal- 
Nieder.joch  to  the  Martell-Tal.  The  ascent  of  the  Masfavnspitze  (^10,500' ; 
guide  5  K.  extra)  may  easily  be  combined  with  this  pass. 

The  valley  contracts.  After  1  hr.  the  path  crosses  to  the  right 
bank  of  the  brook,  and  ascends  to  (10  min.)Karthaus  (4340';  Rose 
^  Kreuz,  40  beds  at  1-1  K.  20  /».,  unpretending),  an  old  monastery. 
To  the  E.,  far  below,  is  the  mouth  of  the  deep  Pfossen-Tal.  The 
church  of  St.  Katharina  is  seen  on  a  steep  rock  on  the  opposite 
bank. 

A  bridle-path  leads  through  the  Pfossen-Tal,  passing  the  chalets  of 
Vorderkaser,  Mitterkaser,  and  Rableit,  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Eishofe  (6S10';  plain 
accommodation),  at  the  foot  of  the  KarlesspUze  (over  the  Gurgler  Eisjoch 
to  Gurgl,  see  p.  334).  An  interesting  pass  leads  hence  over  the  (3  hrs.) 
Eisjbchl  am  Bild  (9540').  between  the  Hochtcilde  and  the  Hochvceisse.  tu  the 

22* 


H32    in.   R.  55.— Map,  p.  3-24.     GURGL.  Oelztal. 

(lOmin.)   Stettiner  Hiitte  (p.  346 ;   guide  9  iT.)   and  (3  hrs.)   Pfeldeis  (p.  346; 
guide  14  K.). 

From  Karthaus  to  Goldrain  or  Latsch  (p.  378)  via  the  Nieder-Jochl 
(8705')  and  St.  Martin  am  Eofel.,  51/2  hrs.  with  guide  (11  K.),  repaying. 

From  Karthaus  we  proceed  along  the  slope,  passing  the  churcli 
and  traversing  larch-wood,  and  then  descend  to  (_!  hr.")  Neu-Ratteis 
(oOSo'j  Neuratteis  Inn),  where  the  carriage-road  begins  (omnibus  to 
Schnalstai  Station  twice  daily  in  summer  in  3/^  hr.,  fare  1  K.  80  h.; 
one-horse  carr,  6  K. ;  driving  unpleasant  for  the  nervous).  It  crosses 
the  stream  below  [1  M.)  Alt-Ratteis  (2745';  inn)  and  leads  through 
a  wild  and  picturesque  defile,  where  it  is  frequently  hewn  in  the 
rock  or  supported  by  embankments  of  masonry,  to  the  (I'/i  ^^r.) 
Hotel  Schnalstai  and  thence  across  the  Adige  in  5  min.  more  to 
Schnalstai  station  (buffet)  on  the  Vinschgau  railway  (p.  377J.  Thence 
to  (I572  ^^O  Meran  railway  in  Y2  l^r. ;  one-horse  carriage  7-8, 
two-horse  12-14  K. 

The  Gurgler  Tal,  beginning  at  Zwleselstein  (p.  325),  is  the 
E.  ramification  of  the  Oetztal.  Crossing  the  Gurgler  Ache  at  the 
church  of  Zwieselstein,  the  bridle-path  ascends  abruptly  on  the  left 
bank,  through  wood,  and  above  the  (1  hr.)  mouth  of  the  Timmel- 
bach  (p.  348)  returns  to  the  right  bank.  We  again  cross  the  stream 
twice ,  pass  the  chalets  of  Pillberg  and  (1  hr.)  Angern  or  XJnter- 
Gurgl  (5890';  Griinefs  Inn),  and  reach  (1  hr.)  Ober-GurgI  (6325'; 
Scheibers  Inn  ^  Pens.  Edelweiss,  June-Sept.,  50  beds  at  1.40-2, 
pens.  5-6  K.,  well  spoken  of;  good  quarters  also  at  the  cure's),  the 
loftiest  village  in  Tyrol,   situated  in  the  midst  of  imposing  scenery. 

Excursions  (guides,  Jakob  and  Josef  Gstvein^  Joh.  and  Julius  Klotz, 
Wendelin  and  Alois  Santer.  Alois,  Josef,  and  Martin  Seheiber.,  Zachdus  Holz- 
tnecht,  Sigmund  and  Valentin  Gufler,  and  Jos.  Lud.  Kuprian).  Tarill  from 
(^urgl ;  from  the  Karlsruher  Hiitte  or  the  Ramol-Haus.  4  K.  less. 

■fo  THE  Langtaler  Eck,  2'/2-3  hrs.  (guide,  not  indispensable,  4  K.). 
The  path  ascends  to  the  left,  crossing  the  Gaisbach  and  the  Rotmoosbach, 
to  the  Gurgler  Gross- Alpe  (7405';  in  summer  occupied  by  cattle  from 
Schnals),  and  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Langtaler  Eck  (8040'),  at  the  edge  of  the 
Langtal,  high  above  the  tongue  of  the  glacier.  The  Gurgler  Glacier  (3580 
acres  in  area)  until  lately  formed  a  barrier  across  the  mouth  of  the 
Langtal  and  dammed  up  the  discharge  of  the  Langtal  Glacier.  A  lake 
1650  yds.  long  and  660  yds.  broad  was  thus  formed,  the  Gurgler  Eissee 
(7755'),  which,  like  the  Rofensee  (p.  330),  formerly  caused  disastrous  inun- 
dations. Owing  to  the  receding  of  the  glacier  the  lake  has  now  disap- 
peared. From  the  Langtaler  Eck  a  new  club-path  (guide  7  £".,  not  essential) 
leads  round  the  Schwartenkamm,  without  touching  the  glacier,  to  the  (I.1/2- 
2  hrs.)  Karlsruher  EUtte.  It  is,  however,  better  to  follow  the  Ramol  route 
(p.  333)  from  Gurgl  for  about  2  hrs.  (finger-post),  then  descend  to  the  left 
to  the  glacier  and  cross  it  (gviide  necessary,  7  K.)  to  the  (iV2-2  hrs.)  Karls- 
ruher Kiitte  Fidelitas,  finely  situated  near  the  Steinerne  Tisch  (946U':  Inn, 
2  beds  and  10  mattresses).  'Ihe  Schwarzinkamm  (10,505';  1  hr. ;  guide  12  A'.), 
Kchalfkogel  (11,515';  2V2  hrs. ;  guide  14  A'.),  Karlesspitze  (11,390';  3  hrs. : 
guide  14 X.),  and  Hochwilde  (11,405':  3-4  hrs.;  guide  15-17  A"),  may  all  h<' 
ascended  hence  (see  pp.  333,  346).  'To  the  Slettiner  IliUte,,  via  the  Schwurztfu- 
Jocfi  and  the  Hochwilde-.! och  (4  hrs. ;  guide  15  A".},  or  by  the  -Gustav-Becker- 
Weg""  via  the  Hochwilde  (5V'2  hrs.-,  guide  18  A^.),  see  p.  346. 

A  walk  to  the  Gaisberg  Glacier  is  recommended  (2  hrs.;  guide  4  7i.). 
Bi^ynnd    th(>   bridge    over    the  Gaisbach    (see  .Tbove)   we    a'^cend    a  marked 


Oetzhil.  RAMOL-.TOCH.      Map,p.3^4.—  III.  R.55.    338 

path  to  the  left  to  the  (IV2  lir.)  glacier  (7750'),  which  may  be  safely  ex- 
plored from  the  N.  lateral  moraine  (garnets  are  found  here).  Over  the 
Qranatenkogel-Scharte 'to  the  Essener  Hutte,  see  p.  348.  —  The  Hohe  Mutt 
(8735';  2  lira. ;  guide  5  K.),  between  the  Gaisberg-Tal  and  the  Rotmoos-Tal, 
affords  an  excellent  survey  of  these  valleys  with  their  glaciers.  The 
marked  path  ascends  the  grassy  slope  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Gaisbach.  — 
The  Hangerer  OSKy?  4  hrs.,  via  the  Gurgler  Alp;  rather  troublesome ^ 
guide  6  A".),  between  the  Rotmoos-Tal  and  the  Langtal,  commands  a  much 
more  extensive  prospect. 

The  ascent  of  the  -Schalfkogel  (11,515';  G-S'/j  brs. ;  guide  14  A'.,  vvilh 
descent  to  Vent  20  AT.)  is  recommended  to  good  walker.^.  From  the  (S'/v:  hrs.) 
Jiamol - Huvs  (see  below)  we  ascend  to  the  left  over  debris  aud  snow, 
passing  Jinder  the  Hinte.ye  Sjnegelkogel  and  tlie  Firmisan-if^chneide  (11,485'). 
to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  I'innisun-Joch  (10,895'),  whence  we  climb  tlie  snowy  arete 
to  (l-l'/_'  lir.)  the  summit.  The  ascent  from  the  Karlsruher  Iliiile  is  shorter 
(2V«  hrs).  Descent  to  the  W.  across  the  Schalf  Glacier  to  the  (27'^  hrs.) 
Sammoar-Hiitte  (p.  328).  or  via  the  Diem-Joch  (p.  329)  to  (41/2  hrs.)  Vent. 

The  Qrosse  Ramolkogel  (11,650'),  from  the  (81/2  hrs.)  Ramol-Hmis  (see 
below)  in  2-2V2brs.  (guide  14,  to  Vent  ISA'.;  comp.  p.  327);  the  Hochwilde 
(11,405'),  from  the  Karhrtiher  Hiitte  (p.  332)  by  the  Gustav-Becker-Weg' 
in  3-4  lu-s.  (guide  to  the  N.  peak  15,  In  the  S.  17,  with  descent,  to  tiie 
Stettiner  Hutto  18  and  20  A',  respectively);  the  Hohe  First  (11,200').  from 
Gurgl  across  the  Gaisherg  Glacier  and  the  Gaisherg-Joch  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide 
IGA'.,-  difficult;  comp.  p.  348);  the  Liebener-Spitze  (11,140';  from  Gurgl 
across  the  Roimoos  or  the  Gaisherg  Glacier  in  5-6  hrs.;  guide  14 A'.);  the 
Kirchenkogel  (10,4i0';  5V2  hrs. ;  guide  12  A'.);  and  the  Granatenkogel 
(10,850';  4V2-5  hrs.;  guide  12,  with  descent  to  the  Es.sener  Hiitte  15  A'.  ; 
see  p.  348)  are  all  fit  for  adepts  only. 

Over  the  Ramol-Joch  to  Vent,  a  magnificent  route,  free  from 
difficulty,  but  somewhat  fatiguing  if  there  is  much  snow  (7-7V2  hrs. ;  guide 
12  K.;  mule  to  the  Ramol-Haus  10  Z.).  Crossing  the  Ache  about  10  min. 
above  Gurgl,  we  ascend  by  a  tolerable  bridle-path  on  the  slope  of  the 
KUppelenberg,  enjoying  a  view  of  the  Gurgl  and  Langtal  glaciers  and  of 
the  bed  of  the  Eissee  (p.  332).  We  then  mount  more  rapidly  over  debris 
to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Ramol-Haus  on  the  Kreuzkopfl  (9850';  plain  inn,  25  beds 
at  %2  K.  40  A.),  and  over  the  small  Ramol  Glacier  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  "Ramol- 
Joch  (10,480'),  between  the  Kleine  Ramolkogel  (10,935')  on  the  right  and  the 
Hintere  Spiegelkogel  (11,255')  on  the  left.  Splendid  view  towards  the  E.  of 
the  Gurgl  and  Laugtal  glaciers,  over  which  tower  the  Langtaler  Jochspitze, 
the  Hochwilde,  Falschungspitze,  etc.,  and  to  the  W.  of  the  majestic  Wild- 
spitze.  We  descend  over  the  Spiegel  Glacier  and  the  moraine  on  its  righl 
side,  and  then  by  a  better  path  over  grassy  slopes  high  up  on  the  right 
side  of  the  Nieder-Tal.  Fine  view,  to  the  left,  of  the  Niederjoch  Glacier, 
as  far  as  the  Niederjoch,  and  of  the  dazzling  Similauu ;  more  to  the  right 
is  the  Krenzspitze ,  and  facing  us  is  the  Talleitspitze.  The  path  then 
descends  in  zigzags  to  the  Ramol  Alp  (7265'),  and  through  pine-wood,  finally 
crossing  the  Venter  Ache,  to  (3  hrs.)  Vent  (p.  326). 

To  THE  EssENEK  Hutte  ovcr  the  Ajyere  Verwall  -  Joch  (9690'j,  4-41/2  hrs. 
(guide  8  A'.),  and  thence  in  3  hrs.  to  Schiinau  or  in  6  hrs.  to  the  Kaiserin- 
Elisaheth-Haus  (p.  310),  see  p.  348.  —  To  Pfeldeks  over  the  Rotmoos  Glacier 
and  the  Rotmoos-Joch  (10,185'),  between  the  Rotmooskogel  and  Scheiber- 
kogel,  6V2  hrs.,  laborious  (guide  14  K.).  ( »n  the  S.  side,  20  min.  beyond 
the  pass,  is  the  Zwickauer  Hiitte  (p.  346).  —  Another  route  leads  "over 
the  Langtaler  Joch  (996u')  to  Pf elders  (8V2  hrs.;  guide  14  K.).  We  may 
either  cross  the  Langtal  Glacier  from  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Langtaler  Eck  (p.  332) 
to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  pass;  or  we  may  proceed  from  the  (4  hrs.)  Karlsruher 
Hiitte  (p.  332)  over  the  Schwarzenkamm  (steep)  and  then  across  the  Langtal 
Glacier  to  (2  hrs.)  itie  Langtaler  Joch,  between  the  Langtaler- Jochspii re 
(10,355')  and  the  Hochwilde  (11,415').  Thence  we  may  either  skirt  the  arete 
to  the  S.  to  the  E.  foot  of  the  Hochwilde  (ascended  hence  in  */«  br. ;  see 
p.  347;  guide  iL  K.  extra)  and  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Stettiner  Hiitte  (p.  346).  or  wt- 
may  from  the  pa-iS  descend  sleep) v  to  the  E.  to  Lazins  and  (3V-2  lir-t 
Pfdders  (]>.  340). 


334   III.  R.  56.  —  Map,  p.  282.     PITZTAL. 

To  THE  Pfossen-Tal  over  the  Gurgler  Eisjoch  (10.290'),  a  fatiguing 
route  (to  EisLof  8-9  hrs.  •,  guide  16^.).  From  the  {i  hrs.)  Karlsruher  Htitte 
(p.  332)  we  ascend  to  the  (2  hrs.)  pass,  between  the  falschungspitze  {i I ,UiO') 
and  the  Hochwilde.  View  limited.  Descent  steep  and  disagreeable,  through 
the  Kesselboden  u,  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Eishdje  (6810)  in  the  Pfossen-Tal  (p.  331), 
or  after  de-cending  l  hr.,  ascent  agc.in  to  the  left  to  the  EUjochl  am  Bild 
and  thence  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Stettiner  Hiitte  (p.  346). 


56.  The  Pitztal. 

The  *Pitztal,  a  valley  running  parallel  to  the  Oetztal  on  the  W., 
deserves  a  visit  for  the  sake  of  the  splendid  glaciers  and  mountains  at  its 
head,  where  mountaineers  will  find  abundant  scope  for  their  energies. 
The  lower  part  of  the  valley  is  narrow,  with  numerous  gorges  and  water- 
falls. A  cart-track,  practicable  for  small  carriages,  leads  as  far  as  Mittel- 
berg.  about  30  M.  from  Imst  (walking  preferable;  porter  131/2  K.).  A  mail- 
cart  (2  seats)  runs  daily  in  summer  from  Imst  station  to  Mittelberg  in  12  hrs, 
(VdK.;  letters  delivered  daily  at  the  Braunschweiger  Hiittd). 

Station  Imst  (2350'J,  2  M.  to  the  S.  of  the  town,  see  =p.  316. 
A  narrow  road  leads  hence  to  the  S.E.  to  [IY2  M.)  Arz^2895' ; 
Lamm,  Stern,  both  good),  picturesquely  situated  at  the  foot  of  the 
Burgstall  [3460'}.  We  then  ascend  the  valley,  enlivened  by  numer- 
ous farms,  past  [3  M.)  ^ad  iSfcm/io/"  (*Inn,  pens.  4-5  Z.),  which 
lies  1/2  m!  to  the  right  of  the  road,  to  (IV2  M.)  Wenns  (3210'; 
*Rot€rOchse,  56  beds  at  1-2.40,  pens.  6  K.;  Post,  or  Stern,  R.  1.20- 
1.40  -fir.  ,  Adler,  R.  i  K.,  both  very  fair),  a  prettily  situated  village 
with  543  inhabitants. 

ExcuE-ioNs  (guides,  Joh.  HeiseUr  and  Joh.  Kathreiri).  Ovee  the  Piller- 
HoHE  TO  THE  Inntal,  3V2-41/2  hrs.,  an  easy  and  interesting  route  (guide 
8^5".,  not  indi-pensable).  Good  path  via  the  village  of  A'^ier  (4425';  Sonne) 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Piller-Hohe  on  the  Gache  Blick  (5110'),  on  the  brink  of  the 
deep  Inntal.  Descent  by  Fliess  to  the  (I  hr.)  ^eue  Zoll  or  to  (2  hrs.) 
Landeck  (p.  317),  or  via  the  Mat/erhofen  Inn  and  Kaltenhrunn  (p.  338)  to 
(B  hrs  )  Feuchten  (p.  338).  —  The  -=Venetberg  (8245';  41/2  hrs.,  guide  9,  with 
descent  to  Landeck  13  E  ;  cump.  p.  317)  is  ascended  from  Wenns  by  a 
marked  path  ^ia.  Filler  (see  ab'.ve).  —  T he  HoJie  Arfenspitze  i9U0'-,  51/2  hrs.; 
guide  lO,  with  descent  to  Prutz  13  K.).  ascended  from  Wenns,  and  the 
Wildgrat  ('755';  6  hrs.;  guide  11.  with  de*«cent  to  Umhausen  16^.),  from 
Wenns  or  Zaunhof  via  the  Riegeltal  Alp,  are  both  fatiguing  though 
repaying. 

The  road  now  descends,  crosses  the  Pillerbach,  and  ascends  the 
narrow  valley  of  the  Pitzbach  [passing  Jerzens,  on  the  left,  above)  to 
the  (3  M.)  *Auf  der  Schon  Inn  (to  the  left  the  Stuibenbach  forms 
a  picturesque  fall).  We  pass  the  hamlets  of  Ritzenried,  (I74  hr.) 
Wiese  (good  inn),  Zaunhof,  Hairlach,  Bichl,  and  Schweighof  to 
(13/4hr.)  St.  Leonliard  (4515';  Sonne  or  Liesele,  17  beds  at  1.20- 
1.40  K.,  very  fair),  the  chief  place  in  the  valley  (576  inhab.). 

ExccEsioNs  (guides.  Joh.  Dohler,  Alois  Eiter  II.,  Joh.  Eiter  I.  and  //., 
Ser.  Oundolf,  Rodms  Wals  r,  and  Eh7\  Santele7;  of  Zauuhof;  Alois  Eiter  /., 
Heinr.  Gundolf.  Alois  and  Ludw.  Eaid,  Eochus  Mbderle,  Jos.  Neururer  I.  and  //., 
Al.  Neururer,  Jos.  Ranch,  and  Joh.  Santeler,  ot  St.  Leontiard)  The  Rofele- 
wand  (10,995';  6-6  hrs.,  with  guide,  16  K ;  difficult),  ascended  via  the  Arzler 
Alp  and  the  Totenkar  Glacier,  commands  a  striking  view.  Other  difficult 
points  are  the  Gallruthkopf  {Tristkogeh  10,035';  guide  16  JT)  and  the  Cries- 
kogel  {^Gsahlkopf,  10,760';  guide  20  5:.);  the  Peuschelkopf  CihQo' ;  guide  ii  K.^, 


PJTZTAL.      Maps,  p.  294, 324 .  —  ///.  R.  56.    335 

Loihiskogel  (10,135'5  guide  12  X),  and  Beiserkogel  (10,105';  guide  14  ^.J.  are 
easier.  —  From  St.  Lconhard  to  Kaltenbrunn  or  Feuchten  in  the  Kaunser 
Tal  (p.  388)  over  the  WaUfahrts-Jochl  {Gallruther  Scharte.  9145'),  between 
the  Peuschelkopf  andGalliuthkopf,  TVzhrs.,  with  guide  (12  iT.),  laborious. 

Beyond  (I/4  hr.)  Pibsmos  (4615';  Alte  Post)  we  pass  several 
waterfalls  and  the  hamlets  of  (1  hr.)  Neurur  and  (I/4  hr.l  Trenk- 
wald,  to  (3/4  hr.)  Plangeross  (5300';  Franz  Kirschner's  Inn,  21  beds 
at  1.30,  pens,  4-5  K.,  very  fair),  the  last  village. 

ExcuKsiONS  (guides,  Hdnr.  Dobkr^  Jolt,  trnd  Jos.  Eiter,  Jos.  FiJruter.,  Jos. 
Neururer  III..,  Sigm.  Ranch.,  Joh.  liimml.,  and  Serafin  Sdiranz).  To  the  W. 
of  Plangeross  a  marked  path  (guide  BiT.)  ascends  via  the  Plangeross  Alp 
to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Kaunergrat-Hiitte  (9380';  provision  depot),  whence  adepts 
may  ascend  ihe  Watzespitze  (ll,fi20';  SV'^hrs.;  guide  from  Jeian^eross  22  AT.), 
the  Verpeilspitze  (11,245';  2-272 hrs. ;  guide  18A'.),and  the  Schwabe.nkopf  {\.i.lc^b' -., 
2^2  hrs. ;  guide  18  K.)\  all  difficult.  The  ascent  of  the  Rostltzkogel  (ll.lSU'), 
over  the  Plaugeross  and  SeekarJe  Glaciers  in  4  hrs.,  with  guide  (12  Z.),  is 
an  attractive  glacier  expedition;  descent  on  the  S.  side  over  the  Locher 
Glacier  to  the  Riffelsee  (p.  336;  from  the  Kaunergrat-Hiitte  direct  to  the 
RiflcJsee,  marktd  path  in  3  hrs.).  —  (Jvee  thk  Madatsch-Joch  to  Ffxchtex. 
from  Plangeross  7-8  hrs.  (guide  14 /iT.),  not  difficult.  From  the  (3V2  hrs.) 
Kaunergrat-Hiitte  across  the  Plangeross  Glacier  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Madatsch- 
Joch  (98u5'),  to  the  N.  of  the  Watzespitze;  descent  over  the  Madatsch 
Glacier  between  the  Madatschspitze  (94^5';  easily  ascended  in  1/2  hr.)  and 
Schwabenkopf  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Verpeil-Hiitte  (p.  338).  and  to  (I'A  hr.)  Feuchten 
(p.  338).  —  From  Neurur  (see  above)  over  the  Verpeil-Joch  (928U')  to  Feuchten 
I'/zhrs.  (guide  12  A'.),  fatiguing.  Ascent  finally,  over  snow,  to  the  (41/2  hrs.) 
pass,  with  a  splendid  vievp;  descent  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Verpeil-Hiitte  and 
(IV4  hr.)  Feuchien. 

The  *Hohe  Geige  (11,140'),  ascended  from  Plangeross  to  the  E.  by  a 
club-path  via  thf  Weissmavrach-  Joch  (see  below)  in  41/2-5  hrs.  (guide  16, 
with  descent  to  Huben  20  A".),  is  laborious  (see  p.  324).  —  Puikogel  (10,975'), 
from  Tieflehn  via  the  WaKsertal  and  the  S.  arete  in  5  hrs.  (guide  12  A.), 
trying;  better  from  the  Weissmaurach  Joch  by  the  N.E.   arete. 

Frtm  Trenkwald  to  Huben  in  the  ()etztal  over  the  Brei'lehner  Jochl 
(8660'),  7-8  hrs.,  guide  10  A".,  see  p.  324.  —  From  Plangeross  to  Huben  over 
the  Weissmaurach  Glacier  and  the  Weissmaurach- Joch  (9590';  shell er-hut 
under  ccnsliuction),  between  the  Puikogel  and  the  Huhe  Geige,  6  hrs., 
guide  12  A.,  repaying;  descent  through  the  Pircher-Kar  and  the  PoUes-Tal 
(p.  336i.  From  the  Weissmaurach-Jocb  a  club-path  leads  to  the  X.  to  the 
Hohe  Geige,  and  to  the  S.  across  the  Pitztaler  Kamm  and  Pitztalei'  JiJcM  to 
the  Braunschweiger  HVitte  (comp.  p.  336j. 

Beyond  Plangeross  we  pass  the  houses  of  Tieflehn  and  Mondarfen., 
and  reach  (1  hr.)  Mittelberg  (5690',-  Inn,  R.  2,  pens.  6  K.),  the 
last  hamlet,  beautifully  situated  within  view  of  the  imposing  *Mittel' 
berg  Glacier.  A  visit  to  the  glacier  is  interesting  (to  the  end  of 
it,  at  a  height  of  6290',  40  min.). 

Excursions  (guides,  see  above  under  Plangeross  and  St.  Leonhard). 

A  club-path  (guide,  5  K.,  not  indispensable)  crosses  the  brook 
about  5  min.  from  the  hotel,  then  ascends  ( 'Kichard-Schucht-Weg') 
on  the  right  bank,  past  the  tongue  and  the  huge  ice-fall  (1950' 
high)  of  the  Mittelberg  Glacier  to  (3  hrs.)  the  *Braunschweiger 
Hiitte  on  the  Kaarleskopfe  (9050';  *lnn  in  summer,  38 beds  at  2  A'. 
SO  h.  and  18  mattresses),  which  commands  a  splendid  view. 

Ascents  (tariff  from  the  Braunschweiger  Hutte).  The  Mittagskogel 
(10,375';  guide  5  A'.),  ascended  hence  in  2V2  hrs.,  or  from  Mittelberg  bj-^a 
direct  path  in  41/2  hrs.  (guide  8  A.),  afl'ords  the  best  survey  of  the  Mittel- 
berg Glacier  and  its  environs.  —  Other   accents   are  those   of   the  Hintere 


336   ///.  R.  56.  —  yiap,  p.  3-24.     PITZTAL. 

Brunmnkogel  (11,225';  4-4V2  hr3. ;  guide  UK.).,  the  Reekie  Fernerkogel  (10,830') 
&nd  Linke  Fernerkogel  (10,755'-,  each3-4hrs.5  guide  9  K.),  not  difficult;  the 
Schuchtkogel  (11.285';  41/2  hrs. ;  guide  1.0  K.)  ;  the  Innere  Schtcarze  Schneide 
(11,055';  21/2-3  hrs. ;  guide  i^i  K.).,  via  the  Kaarles  and  Hangende  Glaciers, 
not  very  ditficult;  the  Kaarleskogel  (10,190';  IV2  hr.;  guide  10  £".),  for  adepts 
only,  interesting;  &nA.  \.\i&  Southern  Polleskogel  {^^bb' -.,  IV2  hr. ;  guide  10  .ff.), 
via  the  Pitztaler  Jochl  (see  below).  A  club -path  leads  hence  to  the  N. 
by  the  arete,  via  the  Puikogel  to  the  top  of  the  Hohe  Geige  (p.  335). 

The  *Wildspitze  (12.3S0'),  from  the  Eraunschweiger  Hutte  by  the  Mittel- 
I'crg  Glacier,  the  Afittelberg-Joch^  and  the  Taschach  Glacier,  takes  4V2-5  hrs., 
or  from  the  Ta&cJicicli-Huus  (see  below)  by  the  Taschach  Glacier  41/2-5  hr.s. 
(two  guides  at  17,  to  Vent  22  K.).  Descent  to  the  (2'/4  hrs.)  Kreslauei- 
Hiitte,  see  p.  326  (guide  19  £:.),  or  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Vernagt-Hiitte  (guide 
21  K.;  shortest  route  to  the,  Schualser-Tal),  see  p.  327. 

Passks.  To  Soldex  over  the  Pitztaler  Jochl  (9830'),  7  hrs.  (guide 
from  Slittelberg  14  A'.).  From  the  (3  hrs.)  Brauaschweiger  Hiitte  club- 
path  up  the  Kaarles-Schneide  to  the  (1  hr. ;  ladder  and  wire-rope)  pass,  be- 
tween the  Polleskogel  and  Kaarleskogel.  Grand  view.  We  descend  (wire- 
rope)  hx  the  N.  margin  of  the  lleUenhach  Glacier  to  the  Rettenbach-Tal  and 
(3  hrs.)  Solden  (p.  324).  From  the  Pitztaler  Jochl  we  may  proceed  to  the 
X.  to  the  (25  min.)  Polles-Joch  (9635'),  and  descend  by  a  club-path  over 
the  Folles  Glacier  and  through  the  Polles-Tal  to  (7'/2  hrs.)  Huben  (p.  324; 
guide  13  it.).  —  To  Heiligkreuz  over  the  Setter -Jochl  (9965').  7-8  hrs. 
(gaide  17  K.),  laborious;  see  p.  323.  —  A  preferable  route  leads  to  Vext 
over  the  ~Taufkar-Joch  (p.  328;  8-9  hrs.;  guide  il  K.),  the  previous  night 
being  spent  at  the  Braunschweiger  Hiitte.  —  A  fine  glacier -excursion 
(Ll-12  hrs.:  guide  2oK.;  for  adepts  only)  leads  via  the  Alittelberg-Joch,  the 
Brochkogel-Joch,  and  the  Gepatsch-  Joch  to  the  Gepatsch-Haus  (p.  338). 

To  THE  Taschach-Haus,  21/2-3  hrs.  (guide  5  K.,  not  indispen- 
sable). From  Mittelberg  we  ascend  to  the  S.W.  on  the  right  bank 
of  the  Taschach- Bach ^  after  II/2  hr.  cross  to  the  left  bank  and 
ascend  over  the  old  moraine  and  grassy  slopes  to  the  {i^/i  hr.) 
Taschach-Haus  [7985';  Inn,  18  beds  at  4-5  K.),  situated  on  a 
spur  of  Pitztiler  Vrkund,  affording  a  flue  view  of  the  Taschach 
Glacier,  with  its  imposing  ice-falls,  and  of  the  Sexegerten  Glacier 
to  the  S.W. 

To  the  Riflfelsee  (7320' ;  from  Mittelberg  l'/2  hr. ;  guide  3  A'.),  attractive, 
by  a  marked  path  diverging  to  the  right  from  the  Taschach  route  and 
ascending  on  the  left  side  of  the  stream.  The  Muttenkopf  (7115'),  to  the 
E.  of  the  lake  (marked  path;  1/2  hr.)  affords  a  fine  survey  of  the  environs. 
We  may  descend  from  the  Riffelsee  into  the  Taschach-Tal,  where  we  join  the 
path  to  the  Taschach-Haus  (see  above)  near  the  end  of  the  glacier.  From 
the  Riffelsee  we  mav  climb  the  Seekarleschneid  (10,530';  guide  12  K.),  See- 
kogel  (10,920;  very  difncult,  guide  25  AT.),  Rostitzkogel  (11,180';  guide  12  A., 
see  p.  335),  and  Locherkogel  (10,930';  guide  13  A.).  —  The  BHckspiize  (11,145') 
and  the  Eiskastenspitze  (11,060'),  each  ascended  from  the  Taschach-Haus  by 
the  Eiskasten  Glacier  in  3  hrs.  (guides  13-14  A.),  are  laborious.  —  Wild- 
spitze,  see  p.  323  and  above.  —  To  the  Kaumrgr at- Hiitte,  see  p.  335. 

Passes.  To  the  Vernazt-Hiitte  or  Breslauef  Hiitte  over  the  Sexten-Joch 
or  Taschach-Joch,  see  p.  328.  —  To  the  Brandenburger  Haus,   see  p.  327. 

To  THE  Gepatsch-Hacs  ovee  the  Oelgeubek-Joch,  71/2  hrs.,  a  fine 
route,  and  not  difficult  (guide  15  A.,  incl.  the  Hintere  Oelgrubenspitze 
18  A.).  From  the  Taschach-Haus  we  descend  on  the  W.  side  of  the  hill 
over  the  moraine,  then  cross  the  Sexegerten  Glacier  (enjoying,  farther  up, 
a  fine  retrospect  of  the  Wildspitze)  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Oelgruben-Joch  (9885'), 
between  the  Vordere  (r.)  and  the  Hintere  Oelgrubenspitze  (10,710';  ascended 
by  experts  from  the  Joch  in  1  hr.,  see  p.  338).  To  the  left,  below,  is  the 
Hintere  Oelgruben  Glacier,  with  its  huge  moraines.  Descent  by  a  good 
path  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Gepafacli  -  Ha7is  (p.  338).  —  Over  the  Rif,fl  Glacier  and 


PilUTZ.       Maps, pp.  290,  994.  —  ///.  R.  57.    337 

the  Wurmtaler  Joch  (10,230'),   between   the   Habmeskopfe   cand  Wurmtider 
Kopf,  in  9  hrs.  from  Mittelberg  to  Gepatsch-,  fatiguing  (guide  14  Z^.). 

To  Feuchten  in  the  Kadnsee  Tal  via  the  Riffelsee  (p.  cl36),  and  then 
either  across  the  Seekarle  Glacier  and  the  Watze-Joch  >  10,nO').  between  the 
Rostitzkogel  and  tbe  Watzespitze,  or  across  the  Locher  Glacier  and  the 
Rostitz-Joch  (10,105'),  between  theRoslitzkogel  and  theLocherko-el(10,900'j, 
8  hrs.  from  Mittelberg  to  Riefenhof,  both  fatiguing  (guide  14  K.  each).  — 
A  marked  path  leads  via,  the  lliffelsee  and  Seekarlschneide  to  the  (3'/2hr8.) 
Kuunergvcd-IIiitte,  and  thence  across  the  Madatsch  -  Joch  to  the  V,irpe.il- 
HiiUe  and  (7V2-8  hrsj  Feuchten,  see  p.  335. 


57.  From  Landeck  to  Mais  and  Spondinig 

(Trafoi,  Meran). 

49  M.  Motor  Cars  to  Xeu-Spoadinig  in  summer  twice  daily  in  5  hrs. 
(15Z.  50 /(.);  mail-coach  thence  to  Trafoi  inShrs.  (G^".).  Mail  Coach  (11  seats) 
from  Landeck  to  Mais  in  summer  (.Tune  2Jth-Sept.  10th)  daily  in  81/4  hrs. 
(13 Z.  60,  box-seats  16  K.  mh.) ;  to  Spondinig  in  93/4  hrs.  (15  K.  60  or  UK.  72  h.). 
ToDRiSTs'  Coach  (18  seats)  to  Mais  twice  daily  in  iji/s-lO  hrs.  (i2ir.  30/<  ); 
Diligence  (unlimited  number  of  seats)  twice  daily  in  9V-2  hrs.  (11  E.  4  and 
13 Z.  SJTi.).  (Extra-Post  with  two  horses,  without  changing  carriages,  from 
Landeck  to  Mais  71  K.  72  h.  Private  carriages  from  Landeck  to  Nauders  with 
one  horse  26,  with  two  horses  45  K..,  to  Mais  40  and  70  K.  and  10  per  cent 
for  driver's  fee.  —  From  3Ials  to  Spondinig,  6  M.,  railway  in  17-19  min.  ; 
thence  to  Meran,  38i  2  M.,  railway  in  2-2';4  hrs.  (see  K.  62)  —'The  Mail  Coach 
and  the  Tourist  Coach  starting' fram  Landeck  at  6  or  7  a.m.  proceed  directly 
to  Trafoi  (arrival  about  7.20  p.m.);  shorter,  by  motor  car  as  far  as  5s eu- 
Spondinig  (see  above). 

Landeck  (2675'),  see  p.  317.  —  The  road  skirts  the  right  bank  of 
the  Inn,  which  here  forces  its  way  through  a  narrow  defile.  Above, 
to  the  right,  is  the  village  of  Hochgallmig,  to  the  left  the  church  of 
FUess  (over  the  Gache  Blick  to  the  Pitztal,  see  p.  334).  The  road 
ascends  past  the  Neue  Zoll  Inn  to  the  (o^/o  M.)  Pontlatzer  Briieke 
(2820'),  where  the  Tyrolese  'Landsturm'  nearly  annihilated  the 
Bavarian  invaders  in  1703  and  1809  (monument,  erected  in  1904). 
Before  Prutz,  by  the  road-side,  is  an  open  cave  with  chalybeate 
water. 

71/2  M.  Prutz  (2840';  Post  or  Rose;  Oemse,  well  spoken  of)  is  a 
village  (520  inhab.),  prettily  situated  at  the  entrance  to  the  Kaun- 
ser  Tal.  The  guides  Jos.  and  Al.  Kathrein  here  make  excellent  ice- 
axes  and  climbing-irons. 

From  the  bridge  a  footpath  ascends  in  40  min.  and  a  narrow  road 
for  small  vehicles)  in  1  hr.  to  Ladis  (3905';  -Kur- Hotel,  bed  1.20-2.40, 
pens.  5.50-7  K.),  a  sulphur-bath  and  summer-resort  on  a  small  lake,  which 
may  be  reached  also  from  Kied  (p.  339)  by  road  in  IV4  hr.  Ab  >ut  2  M. 
farther  up  (carriage-road)  is  Obladis  (4540),  a  well-equipped  establishment 
with  mineral  and  sulphur  springs  (120  beds  at  2-5,  board  5  A'.  5tl/i.).  linely 
situated  near  the  wood  at  the  base  of  the  Schonjochl  (8180':  easily  ascended 
in  372  hrs. ;  shelter-hut  5  min.  below  the  top).  —  To  the  Rotplcis.ikopf  and 
the  Ascher  Hiitte  see  p.  293. 

From  Prutz  to  the  Gepatsch-Haus,  a  line  excursion  of  0-7  brs. 
(diligence  to  Feuchten  in  summer  daily  in  2  hrs.,  2  K.  50  h..  return 
journey  2  A'.;  carriage  and  pair  from  Prutz  12,  from  Landeck  24  A'.; 
letter.!?  delivered  daily  at  tbo  Gepat^Jch-naus  in  sumnu'r).    '\']\o  line 


B'dS   III.  R.57.-Map,p.3^d.     KAUNSER  TAL.      From  Lan deck 

road  througli  the  *Kaunser  Tal  (motors  prohibited)  ascends  along 
the  foaming  falls  of  the  Faggenbach,  at  first  on  the  left  bank  and 
then  (3/4  hr.)  on  the  right,  past  the  (3  M.)  Alpenrose  Inn  (i  4  hr. 
farther  a  footpath  diverges  to  the  left  for  Kaltenbrunn).  At  (6  M.) 
Nufels  (4155')  the  road  joins  the  bridle-path.  The  latter,  which  is 
V2  br.  longer  but  affords  mnch  freer  views,  diverges  to  the  left 
from  the  road,  about  1/4  M.  from  Prutz,  crosses  the  Faggenbach  at 
Faggen,  and  ascends  on  the  right  bank  to  (3/4  hr.)  Kauns  (3455') 
and  (i^/^\iT.)  Kaltenbrunn  (A\iO';  Eckhardt),  a  prettily  -  situated 
pilgrims'  resort  (over  the  Wallfahrts-Jochl  to  the  Pitztal,  see 
p.  335);  thence  to  (20  min.)  Xufcls.  The  road  goes  on  via  Yer- 
gotsrhen  (on  the  left  the  nine  falls  of  the  Osahlbach)  to  (8  M.) 
Feuchten  (4175';  Hirsch  ov  Post,  bed  1.60-2  A',  well  spoken  of), 
the  last  village  in  the  valley  (400  inhab.),  beautifully  situated  ;it 
the  mouth  of  the  Verpeil-Tal. 

Excursions.  The  Rote  Schroffen  (8875*)  is  easily  ascended  hence  in 
4'/2  hrs.  (guide  %  K.).  —  A  marked  path  ascends  the  wooded  Verpdl-Talio 
the  E.  to  the  (2'/4  hrs. :  guide  5  A'.)  Verpeil-Hiitte  (656 )';  provision  depot), 
whence  the  ascents  of  the  Schwahenkopf  {].\.^QSfi'\  guide  from  Feuchten  18  K.), 
theVerpeilspitze  (11,245;  guide  18^.),  the  WaUespitze  (li,590';  guide  22  K.), 
theHochriniiekopf  {lU.20y:  guide  16  A.),  t'je  Rofelewand  (10,995';  guide  1«  F.), 
and  the  Grieskogel  (10,760';  guide  16  K.)  ma^  be  made  by  experts.  From 
the  Verpeil- Hutte  we  may  cross  the  Madatsch- Joch  to  the  Kavnergrat- 
Hiitte  and  proceed  past  the  RiffeJsee  to  the  Taschach-Haus  (p.  336)  in  71/2-8  hrs. 
with  guide;  a  shorter  and  more  interestiag  route  than  the  Pitztal  road 
via  Mittelberg.  —  Over  the  Verpeil- Joch.,  the  Watze-Joch,  or  the  Rostitz-Joch 
to  the  Pitztal  (guides  12-14  K.),  see  p.  335. 

Farther  up  the  bridle-path  crosses  the  brook  twice,  and  then 
follows  the  right  bank,  passing  the  farms  of  Wolfkehr,  Piatt,  Riefen- 
hof,  and  Am  See.  We  cross  to  the  left  bank  above  the  Rosiitz  Alp, 
then  return  to  the  right,  and  ascend  by  the  Oepatschloch  to  the 
(31/2-4  trs.)  Gepatsch-Haus  (6325';  Inn,  32  beds  at  AK.,  adm. 
40  h.),  picturesquely  situated  opposite  the  imposing  Gepatsch  Glacier 
(upwards  of  6  M.  long).  Adjacent  is  the  chapel  of  Maria  im  Schnee. 
About  20  min.  to  the  S.W.,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Faggenba-h, 
which  forms  three  falls  farther  up.  is  the  Gepatsch  Alp  (6230'). 

Excursions  (tarilT  from  the  Gepatsch-Haus ;  guides.  Rudolf  Mark,  Jos. 
Alois  Praxmarer,  Sen.  and  Jun.,  Joh.  Praxmarer,  Albert,  Johann,  Karl, 
and  Peter  Mark,  Josef  Gfall,  Franz  and  Alb.  Lentsch,  J.  J.  Penz,  Karl  Rag., 
Daniel  Wolf,  and  J.  A.  Maat  of  Feuchten.  Jos.  and  Al.  Kathrein  of  Prntz).  — 
To  the  Rauhenkopf-Hutie  (3  hrs. ;  guide  6  K.).  From  the  Gepatsch-Haus  we 
proceed  towards  the  S.  to  the  (V*  hr.)  end  of  the  glacier,  and  thence  bv 
a  club -path  to  the  left  via  the  Schaf  Alp  and  along  the  slope  of  the 
Wonnetkopf  (iO,i20').  until  in  about  1  hr.  we  are  opposite  the  A'iewc  i?a!/Ae 
Kopf  (82Wf).  We  then  cross  the  glacier,  which  presents  no  difficulty  here. 
in  20  min.  and  ascend  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  Rauhenkopf -Hutte  (8960";  5  beds: 
provision  depot),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  imposing  environment  (grander 
still  is  the  view  from  the  Grosse  Rauhe  Kopf,  9810*,  easilv  reached  from 
the  hut  in  3/^  hr.).  —  The  *Vordere  Oelgrubenspitze  (11,135';  41/2-5  hrs.; 
guide  13  K. :  arduous),  a  splendid  point  of  view,  is  ascended  by  adepts  bv 
following  the  route  to  the  Oelgruben-Joch  (p.  336)  for  13/4hr.,  then  diverg- 
ing to  the  left  by  a  narrow  path,  farther  on  traversing  debris,  snow  (steep 
at  places),  and  finally  rocks  to  the  (2'/2-3  hrs.)  summit.  Magnificent  pano- 
rama of  the  Oetztal  mountains.  The  Hintere  Oelgrubenspitze  (10,710') 
ascended  via   the   Oelgruhen-Joch    in  A'/-.,  hrs.  (guide  lOA.  ,•   comp.  p.  33flj, 


to  Spondiniy.        RIED.      Map<,pp.:il*J,'-J90. -- HI.  R.  57 .    -331) 

is  easier.  The  descent  may  be  made  via  the  E.  arete  to  the  Wonnet  Glacier 
and  the  club-path  to  the  Rauhenkopf-Hiitte  (p.  338;  to  the  Gepatsch-Haus 
3  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.).  —  The  "WeissBeespitze  (11,595')  is  ascended  from 
the  (3  hrs)  Rauhenkopf-Hiitte  (p.  3  8)  in  3  hra.  over  the  Groste  Rauhe 
Kopf  (9810')  and  the  Gepatsch  Glacier  (nut  difficult  for  experts;  guide  14, 
to  the  Weisskugel-Hvitte  17.  to  Pratzen  20  A'.).  The  descent  may  be  made 
on  the  W.  side  across  the  Falgin-Joch  {iOA9^')  and  through  \\iz  Falgin-Tal^ 
or  direct  to  the  S.  over  the  Milhlhamel  Glacier  to  the  (21/2-3  hrs.)  Weistkugel- 
Hutte  (p.  341),  both  difficult.  —  The  Glockturm  (11,01U':  4'  ..-5  hrs.^  guide 
Vi  K.)  is  toilsome  but  repaying.  Ascent  through  the  Riffeltal  and  across 
the  Riffel  Glacier.  Descent  by  the  Riffel-Joch  (10,415')  to  Radurschel  (p.  340  ; 
guide  16  A".),  or  over  the  Krumgampen- Schartl  (9870')  to  Langtaufers 
(guide  17  K.). 

Passes  (comp.  Map.  p.  32i).  To  Mittelberg  in  the  Pitztal  over  the 
Oelgruben-Joch  (9885'),  7-8  hrs.  (guide  io  K.),  or  over  the  Wurmtaler  Joch 
(10,235),  8  hrs.  (guide  14  JT.).  see  pp.  336,  337.  —  To  Vent  (p.  326)  over  the 
Gepatsch-Joch,  9-10  hrs.,  difficult  (two  guides  at  2^K.;  see  p.  328);  better 
over  the  Kesselwand-Joch  and  Guslar-Joch  (two  guides  at  2'iK.;  p.  328). 
The  night  may  be  spent  in  the  Rauhenkopf-Hiitte  (p.  338),  the  Branden- 
hurger  Haus  (p.  327),  or  the  Vernagt-Hiitte  (p.  326).  —  To  Langtaufers  over 
THE  Weisssee-Joch  (6-7  hrs.;  guide  to  Pratzen  12  A".,  to  the  Weisskugel- 
Hiitte  13  k.),  a  fine  route.  From  the  Gepatsch  Alp  we  ascend  to  the  right 
of  the  Noderherg  and  through  the  Krumgampen- Tal,  and  traverse  the 
moraine  of  the  Weisssee  Glacier  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Weisssee  (8515'),  at  the  foot 
of  the  beautifal  Weissseexpitze  (11,595').  Our  route  now  ascends  abruptly 
to  the  right  over  turf,  debris,  and  simw  to  the  iron  cross  on  the  (I'/a  hr.) 
Weisssee-Joch  (9745'),  to  the  N.W.  of  the  Wiesjackleskopf  (i0.2Qb').  We 
descend  by  a  steep  path  over  rocks,  debris,  and  turf  (3/4  hr.,  a  good 
spring)  into  the  Melag-Tal.,  commanding  a  good  survey  of  the  mountains 
enclosing  the  Langtauferer  Tal  (p.  341),  and  proceed  via  (2  hrs.)  Mclag 
(p.  341)  and  (i/-  hr.)  Pratzen  to  (2  hrs.)  Graun  (p.  341);  or  crossing  the 
Melagbach  (7(  1.5'),  to  the  left,  about  20  min.  short  of  Melag,  we  may  pro- 
ceed to  the  (3>/2  hrs.  from  the  pass)  Weisskugel-HUtte  (p.  341).  —  To  Raouk- 
schel  over  the  Kaiser-  Joch  ('dQQO') ,  laborious  and  unattractive  (to  the 
Radurschel- Haus ,  p.  340,  Ghrs.;  guide  12  A'.).  The  Rifel-Joch  (10,110'), 
to  the  N.  of  the  Glockturm,  and  the  Glockhirm-Joch  (10,040'),  to  the  S.  of 
it,  are  both  fatiguing  (6-7  hrs.;  guide  14  and  15  K.  respectively;  see  p.  3iO). 


10  M.  Eied  in  Tirol  (2875';  Post,  bed  1--2,  pens.  5  A'.,-  Krone; 
Kreuz;  Linde;  Alte  Post),  a  thriving  village  (650  inliab.),  with 
the  castle  of  Sigmundsried,  is  a  summer-resort. 

Excursions.  A  fine  view  is  obtained  from  the  Belvedere  (^  \  hr.),  whence 
we  may  go  on  by  a  forest-path  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  Wiener  Hutte,  and  back 
direct  to  (Vz  hr.)  Ried.  Pleasant  walks  also  (paths  marked)  to  (IV2  hr.) 
Fendels  (4450'),  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Burgschroffen  (5295'),  to  the  (1  hr.)  Schneiderloeh 
(interesting  cave),   and   other  points.  —  To  Ladis  and  Obladis,   see  p.  337. 

A  steep  bridle-path  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Inn  ascends  via  Frauns. 
behind  which  opens  the  gorge  of  the  Beutelbach,  to  (IV2  hr.)  Serfaus  (4680'; 
Adkr),  a  high-lying  village  with  an  old  church,  and  (1  hr.)  Fiss  (4660'; 
Kofler).  From  Fiss  we  may  return  via  (1  hr.)  Ladis  to  (3/4  hr.)  Ried.  From 
Serfaus  we  may  ascend  the"  Hexenkopf  (9965'),  via  the  Arrez-Joch  (8495*)  and 
the  Masner  Joch  (8840'),  in  5  hrs.  (with  guide;  interesting  but  fatiguing). 
Over  the  Furgl-Joch  (9000')  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Ascher  Hiitie,  see  p.  293. 

The  road  now  ascends  gradually  over  an  alluvial  tract,  near  the 
ruined  chapel  of  St.  Christina  (on  the  right),  to  (181/2  M.l  Tosens 
(3055'J,  crosses  the  Inn  at  (14  M.)  Bruggen,  passes  the  Tschupach 
Inn  and  the  hamlets  of  Lafairs  and  Birchach^  and  reaches  — 

19V4M.Pfimd8(3175'l,  consisting  of  two  villages:  Stuben (*Fost, 
50  beds  at  1-2,   pens.  5-7  K. ;  Traube,  very  fair\  on  the  highroad 


340    JJJ.  R.  57.- Maps, pp.  290,  3'J4.   NAUDEKS.     From  Landeck 

ou  tlie  left  bank  of  the  Inn,  and  Pfunds.  on  the  right  bank,  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Radurschel-Tal. 

ExcCESioss  (guide,  Franz  Jennewein,  alias  Romiderler).  Two  interest- 
ing though  arduous  ascents  are  those  of  the  Kremjoch  (8850';  4V2-5  hrs. ; 
with  guide),  via,  the  Stuben-Tal^  and  iht  Hexenlcopf  (^^hb' -^  6  hrs.,  with  guide  ; 
see  p.  339),  via  the  hamlet  of  Wand  and  the  Masner  Alp.  —  The  Radurschel- 
Tal  (guide  to  the  Radurschel-Haus  5  K..  not  indispensable),  at  first  a  narrow 
ravine,  expands  higher  up  into  a  beautiful  Alpine  valley  with  luxuriant 
pasturage  and  wooded  slopes.  In  the  background  to  the  S.E.  rises  the 
lofty  Glockturm  (see  below).  A  cart-road,  steep  at  the  beginning  only,  leads 
through  wood  on  the  left  side  of  the  valley,  past  the  mouths  of  the 
Pfundser  Tscheyial  Oeft)  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Saderer  TaZ  (right) ;  then  on  the 
right  bank  (passing  after  3/4  hr.  a  shooting-lodge  on  the  left  bank,  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Nauderer  Tscheytal)  to  (1  hr.)  the  beautifully  situated 
Radurschel-Haus  (6365';  inn).  About  V2  hr.  farther  up  is  the  fine  Alpl 
Fall.,  formed  by  the  Eadurschelbach.  —  From  the  Eadurschel-Haus  to  the 
top  of  the  Glockturm  (11,010';  6  hrs.:  guide  from  Pfunds  14  X.),  over  the 
Riffel-Joch.  very  laborious  (comp.  p.  339).  The  night  may  be  spent  in  the 
Alpl-Hiitte  (7640'),  IV4  hr.  from  the  Radurschel-Haus.  Other  ascents  (for 
experts  onlv)  are  tlie  Gamskop)/  (10,200';  guide  12  Z^.),  the  Plattenkopf 
(10,415';  guide  15,  to  the  Gepati-ch-Haus  21  KA,  the  Rote  Schragen  (10,215'; 
guide  13  K.),  the  RiffelkarspUze  (10,565';  guide  15  K.),  the  Arzkarkopf  (10 .260'; 
guide  15  .£".),  aud  the  Hennesiegehpitze  (10,290:  guide  lb  E.).  —  From  the 
Radurschel-Haus  over  the  Kaiser-Joch  (96(i0')  to  the  (10  hrs.  from  Pfunds; 
guide  16^.)  Gepatsch-Haus.  see  p.  339.  Other  passes  lead  to  the  S.  over  the 
Radurschel-Schartl  (9420')  to  Pratzen  (see  p.  341;  guide  14  iT.):  from  the 
Nauderei-  Tscheytal  to  the  S.  over  the  Tscheyer  Schartl  f9215')  to  Langfaufers 
(guide  15  K.).  and  to  the  W.  over  the  Tschey-Joch  (8535')  to  Nauders  (guide 
11^.);  and  from  the  Saderer  Tal  over  the  Saderer  Joch  (7905')  to  Xauders 
(6  hrs.  from  Pfunds,  guide  8  K.).  The  ascent  of  the  Hchmalzkopf  (p.  341) 
may  easily  be  combined  with  this  pass  (I  hr.  longer). 

From  Stubcn  to  Sainnaun  and  across  the  Zebles-Joc/i  to  IscJigl  in  the 
I'iiLiuiu/t,  valley  (10  hrs.;  guide  16 A'.),  sec  p.  292. 

About  U/2  M.  above  Pfunds  the  road  crosses  the  Inn  by  tin; 
Cajetan-Briicke  and  gradually  ascends  on  the  right  bank,  being 
hewn  in  the  perpendicular  rock  at  places  (four  tunnels  before  Nau- 
ders)  and  supported  by  embankments  of  solid  masonry  at  others. 
Picturesque  views  of  the  narrow  valley  of  the  Inn.  One  of  the  finest 
points  is  at  — 

23  M.  Hoch  -  Finstermiinz  (3730':  *Hdtel- Pension,  65  beds  at 
2-5,  B.  1.20,  D.  4,  pens.  7-10^.))  a  cluster  of  houses  on  the  road- 
side, 465'  below  which  is  Alt-Fin stermilnz,  with  its  old  tower  and 
bridge  over  the  Inn.  A  road  is  being  made  along  the  left  bank  of  the 
Inn  from  the  Cajetan-Briicke  to  Martinsbruck,  and  from  Finster- 
miinz to  the  Samnaun-Tal,  comp.  p.  292. 

The  road  traverses  two  avalanche-galleries  and,  turning  to  the 
left,  leads  through  the  Finstermanz  Pass  into  the  valley  of  the 
Stille  Bach ,  passing  the  small  Fort  Nauders.  Then  threading  a 
tunnel  it  ascends  in  a  long  bend  (old  road  shorter  for  walkers)  to  — 

271/2  M.  Nauders  (4480';  Post,  70  beds  at  1.60-3,  pens,  from 
SK. ;  Lowe,  moderate;  Roter  Adler;  Schwarzer  Adler ;  guide,  Alois 
Salzgeher),  a  large  village  (1120  inhab.),  with  the  old  Schloss 
Naudersberg,  the  seat  of  the  local  authorities.  The  Cemetery,  on  a 
hill  about  V4  ^^'  to  the  E.,  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Ortler. 


to  Spondinig.     GRAUN .      Maps,  pp.  34l\  324.  -  HI.  li.  57.   341 

Highroad  to  the  W,  over  the  watershed  between  the  Stille  Bach  and 
the  Inn  to  MarUnshruck  and  t)  Schult  in  the  Engadine  (diligence  daily  in 
3'/t  hrs..  froHQ  Landeck  in  9V-'  hrs.),  see  Baedeker's  f>icifz«-vland.  From  the 
Norhertshohe  (4810'^  V2  hr.  from  Nauders),  just  to  the  left  of  the  highest 
point  of  this  road  (4620'),  we  have  fine  views  of  the  Lower  Engadine-,  still 
finer  from  the  Schopfwarte  (3/4  hr.  from  Kauders),  to  the  right  of  the  road. 
A  more  extensive  view  is  afforded  by  the  Piz  Lat  (9200' ;  4  hrs.  -,  guide 
Sfi".),  to  theS.W.,  and  by  the  Schmalzkopf  (8945';  4  hrs.-,  guide  6^.),  to 
the  N.E.  (see  p.  340). 

The  road  gradually  ascends  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Stille  Bach 
to  (31  M.)  the  Reschen-Scheideck  (4955'),  its  culminating  point, 
the  watershed  between  the  Inn  and  the  Adige.  A  little  beyond  the 
village  of  (3IV2  M-)  Reschen  (4900' ;  Hot.  Stem,  Regchen-Scheideck, 
both  well  spoken  of;  Alpenrose;  Adler),  which  lies  near  the  small 
green  Reschen-See,  a  striking  **  View  of  the  Ortler  chain  is  dis- 
closed: on  the  left  the  Laaser  Spitze  and  the  Tschenglser  Hoch- 
ivand,  farther  distant  the  Cevedale,  then  the  lofty  pyramid  of  the 
Konigsspitze,  and  lastly,  to  the  right,  the  Ortler  (p.  392),  forming  the 
central  point  of  the  imposing  picture  the  whole  way  to  St.  Valentin. 

Through  the  wooded  Rojen-Tal,  which  opens  here  on  the  W.,  and 
thence  through  the  Fallung-Tal  (to  the  left)  a  marked  path  leads  over  the 
Rassaser  Scharle  (SWO')  to  the  (5-6  hrs. ;  guide  7  K.)  Pforzheimer  Hiitte  (p.  343). 
Tlie  ascents  of  the  Griankopf  (9515'),  Piz  Craistalta  (9490'),  and  Rassatspitz 
(936y)  may  be  easily  combined  with  this  route. 

Omnibus  from  Reschen  to  Mais  iBa.T)  every  afternoon  in  1  hr.  40  min., 
returning  in  the  forenoon  in  2  hrs.  40  min. 

331/2  >I-  Graun  (4880' :  '^Hotel-Pens.  Wenter,  60  beds  at  2.40-6, 
pens.  7-9  K.;  Hot.  Ortler,  30  beds  at  1.20-1.80,  pens.  5.50-6 TT.,  both 
in  an  open  situation;  *Post  or  Traube,  bed  1.20-1.80,  pens.  G  K.; 
Lamm,  8  beds,  pens.  5-6^.;  Adler,  12  beds  at  1.20-2  iiT.,-  guide, 
Jak.  Noggler'),  a  village  (620  inhab.)  at  the  entrance  to  the  Lang- 
tauferer  Tal  (in  the  background  the  Weissseespitze).  Fine  view 
from  the  Anna-Kapelle  above  the  village. 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  S.E.,  by  a  good  path  over 
pastures  and  through  woods,  up  to  the  Orauner  Alp  (7130')  and  across  the 
Plawener  Scharll  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  summit  of  the  Grosshorn  (8650')  com- 
manding a  magnificent  view  of  the  Oetztal,  Engadine,  and  Ortler  Alps 
(guide  5,  with  descent  to  Mais  11  ,5".). 

The  monotonous  Langtauferer  Tal  (guide  to  the  Weisskugel-Hiitte  8, 
porter  61/2^.)  is  traversed  by  a  new  road  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Cavlinhach\ 
passing  Bedvoss  and  Kapvon  (inn),  to  (II/2  hr.)  Pi'atten  or  Hinterkirch  (6060', 
Noggler's  Inn,  poor).  At  the  hamlet  of  i/^e;a</(6280' ;  *H6t.  Langtaufers,  18  beds 
from  2  K.  iOh.).  IV2  hr.  farther  up.  the  magnificent  glacier-girt  head  of  the 
valley  is  disclosed  to  view.  Beyond  the  hutol  we  cross  the  Melag  brook  and 
ascend  to  the  left  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Schaf  Alp  and  across  the  Falginbach  to  the 
(1  hr.)  Weisskugel-Hiitte  (8215';  provision-depot,  2  beds  and  5  mattresses), 
finely  situated  above  the  tongue  of  the  Langtaufer  Glacier.  —  Ascksts  ( tarilY 
from  Pratzen;  guides,  Christian  and  Fried.  Uohenegger,  Al.  Paischeidtr. 
Johann  Siecher,  Johann  Kuppelwieter.  Christ,  ami  Joh.  Thoni,  Josef  Blaas'\- 
The 'Weisskugel  (12,290' ;  two  guides  at  18.fi'.,  with  descent  to  the  Holler- 
Hiitte  25,  to  the  Hocl^och-Hospiz  or  to  Kurzras  30  A".)  may  be  scaled  in 
51/2-6  hrs.  from  the  Weisskugel-Hiitte  by  the  Langtaufer  Glacier,  the  Weiss- 
kugel-Joch  (11,100').  and  the  Hintereil-Joch  (11,370'),  a  laborious  ascent 
(comp.  p.  330).  The  route  direct  from  the  Weisskugel-Joch  to  the  summit 
by  the  E.  urote  is  steep  and  difficult  ;«nd  should  not  be  chosen  for  the 
descent.  —  The  ascent  of  the  "WeiBSseespitze  (11,595'),  from  the  Weisskugel- 


342  7/7.  Route  57.  MALS.  From  Landeck 

Hiitte  over  the  Falgin  Glader  in  i:^/2hTS.^  is  not  difficult  for  experts  (guide 
iOE.).  Descent  to  the  Gepa'sch-Haus  (guide  17  K),  see  p.  339.  —  The  Frei- 
brunnerspitze  (il.060').  ascended  from  Pratzen  in  5-6  hrs.  by  the  Melager  Alp 
and  the  Langgruh  Glacier  (guide  14,  to  the  EciUer-Hiitte  21,  through  the 
Planeil-Tal  to  Mais 22 Z^.),  is  laborious;  magnificent  view.  —  Schafkop£(9845'), 
to  the  N.W.  of  Pratzen,  31/2  brs.  (guide  8,  with  descent  to  Nauders  UK.), 
repaying  and  not  difficult.  —  Danzebell  (10,315'),  from  Kapron  through  the 
Kiihtal  in  5-6  hr.s.  (guide  9  K-)^  fatiguing.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the 
S.W.  over  the  Zerzerkopji  (9770')  and  through  the  Planeil-Tal  to  (4  hrs.) 
Mais  (guide  13  JT.).  —  Passes.  Over  the  Weisssee-Joch  to  Gepatsch  (7  hrs. 
from  Hinterkirch.  guide  12  A'.},  see  p.  339.  —  Over  the  Langtauferer  Joch 
to  the  Hochioch-Hospiz  (5-6  hrs.  from  the  Weisskugel-Htitte;  two  guides 
at  23,  incl.  the  Langtauferer  Spitze  24  K. ;  fatiguing),  see  p.  330.  —  To  the 
Brandenhurger  Haus  over  the  Langtaufer  Glacier  and  the  Ve7-nagelwand, 
club-path  in  5  hrs.  with  guide;  see  p.  327.  —  To  the  Ma(sc/ier  Tal  over 
the  Flaneil-Scharle  (10.145')  and  the  Matscher  Joch  (10,455'),  between  the 
Freibrunnerspitze  and  the  Rabenkopf  (guide  17  £".),  or  over  the  Bdrenbart- 
Joch  (10,790'),  between  the  Innere  and  Aeussere  Barenbartkogel,  8  hrs.  to  the 
HoUer-Hutte  (guide  20  K.).  trying  glacier  expeditions  (p.  344).  —  To  Rad- 
uvschel,  see  p.  340. 

The  road  crosses  the  Carlinbach,  here  confined  by  embankments, 
and  leads  past  the  Mittersee  to  — 

371/2  M.  St.  Valentin  auf  der  Haide  (4765';  Traube,  25  beds  at 
80  /J.-1.60 K,  pens.  4.50-5.50  K.;  Post,  30 beds  at  1 .20-4 K.-  St.  Valen- 
tin^ 35  beds  at  1-1.50,  pens.  5-10  K,,  good;  Lamm,  12  beds,  pens. 
5-6  K. ;  guide ,  Heinrkh  Stecher)^  a  village  (642  iiihab.)  situated^ 
among  woods  between  the  Mittersee  and  the  Hahlersee^  frequented 
as  a  summer  and  winter  resort  (winter  sports). 

ExcDBSiONS.  The  ascents  of  the  Seebodenspitze  (9380')  and  Eilferspitze 
(9595'),  4  hrs.  each  (with  guide),  are  easy  and  interesting.  —  The  Pforzheimer 
Hiitte  (p.  343)  may  be  reached  hence  by  a  marked  path  in  472  hrs.  (guide 
6  K.).  To  the  S.  of  the  Haidersee  we  diverge  to  the  right  and,  skirting  the 
slope  of  the  Scha/berg.,  ascend  the  wooded  Zerzer  Tal  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Ober- 
dor/er  Alp  (6600')  and  (1  hr.)  the  saddle  (7660')  to  the  S.  of  the  Vernungspitze 
(p.  343),  whence  we  descend  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Pforzheimer  Hiitte. 

Below  the  Haidersee  begins  the  monotonous  Malser  Haide^  which 
the  road  traverses,  still  commanding  a  view  of  the  majestic  Ortler. 
(The  old  road,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Adige,  is  better  for  pedes- 
trians.) To  the  left  opens  the  PLaneii-Tal  (see  above);  to  the 
right  lies  the  village  of  Burgeis  (3985';  Kreuz),  with  the  castle  of 
Furstenburg.  The  white  Benedictine  abbey  of  Marienberg,  with  its 
many  windows,  lies  on  the  hill  to  the  right. 

43  M.  Mais  (3430';  *Post  or  Adler,  50  beds  at  1.50-4,  B.  1,  pens. 
6-12  A".  ,•  Bar,  bed  1.50-2.50  TT.,  well  spoken  of;  Kaiserkrone; 
Einhorn;  Hirsch;  Oreif;  Ekhart)^  a  village  (1100  inhab.)  of  Roman 
origin,  in  the  Upper  Vinschgau.  The  old  church  is  adorned  with  frescoes. 

ExoDHSioNS  (guide,  Anton  Schopf).  The  mountain  -  slope  to  the  E. 
(5-10  min.  ascent)  has  been  laid  out  as  Pleasure  Grounds.,  with  benches,  and 
commands  a  fine  view:  immediately  in  front  is  the  wooded  Glurnser  Kopfl-, 
to  the  right  the  opening  of  the  Munster-Tal ;  to  the  left  the  snowy  dome 
of  the  Ortler,  the  Tschenglser  Hochwand,  the  Laaser  Spitze,  etc.  —  The 
"Spitzige  Lun  (7625'),  ascended  by  a  new  and  shady  club-path  in  3V2  brs. 
(guide  8  K. ;  not  indispensable),  commands  a  superb  view  of  the  Ortler 
Alps.  A  path  leads  thence  to  the  (3/4  hr.;  guide  10  £■.)  top  of  the  Hohe 
Joch  (8500') ;  descent  to  Matsch,  see  p.  343. 


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About  1  M.  to  the  W.  of  Mais  lies  Schleit,  at  the  entrance  of  the 
Schlinig-Tal,  which  here  forms  a  deep  gorge.  Visitors  may  either  ascend 
by  a  marked  path  from  Schleis,  passing  the  PoUterhof,  on  the  S.  side  of 
the  valley  ;  or  they  may  proceed  via  Burgeis  and  the  cnnvent  of  Marien- 
herg,  on  the  N.  side,  to  (2  hrs.)  the  village  of  Schlinig  (5660';  Stadt  Pforzheim  ; 
Edelweiss;  guides,  Matth.  Bernhart  and  Josef  Patscheiderj.  Al.nut  2V2hr3. 
farther  up  (guide  from  Mais  5  7i'.),  above  the  Schwarze  Wand,  is  the  Pforzheimer 
Htitte  (758U' ;  Inn,  8  beds  at  2.50  and  8  mattresses  at  1.50  A'.),  commanding 
a  fine  view  of  the  Ortler.  This  club-hut  is  ihe  starting-point  for  the  ascents 
nf  the  FoUerkopf  (9490' ;  2'/2-5 hrs.),  Femerspitze  (9700' ;  8  hrs.),  fichadUr  (9740' ; 
2  hrs.),  Vernungspitze  (9210';  2V2hr<;.l.  Rassasspilz  {^Q^b' ;  magnificent  view  ; 
3V2  hrs.),  Piz  GraUtalta  (94SO' ;  2-2'/2  hrs.),  Griankopf  (9510';  2V2-3  hrs.  ; 
guide  for  each  of  these  9  A'.);  Piz  Rims  (9105';  3  hrs.;  guide  8  K.)\  ~Piz 
Sesvenna  (10,520' ;  4-5  hrs.),  Montpitschen  (10,3  5' ;  4-5  hrs.),  Forratrida  (10,460' ; 
4-5  hrs.),  Piz  Flazer  (10,190';  3V2-4  hrs.),  Piz  CrUtannes  {VOAfiV ;  3'/2-4  hrs.), 
Piz  Cornet  (9950';  3'/2-4  hrs.),  */'?>  Lischanna  (10,200';  5-51/2  hrs.),  Piz  Triazza 
(9995' ;  5  hrs ;  guide  for  each  of  the  last  eight  10  A'.,  with  descent  to  Scarl  14, 
to  Schuls  15  AT.);  Piz  Schalamhert  i^^^h' ;  5-6  hrs.);  and  Piz  Madlain  i[0,ilb' ; 
6-7  hrs. ;  guide  for  either  of  these  dif/icult  ascents  14,  to  Schnls  18^.).  — 
From  the  Pforzheim  Hut  over  the  Schlinig  Pass  (Sur  Sass ;  7515')  into  the 
Swiss  Val  d'Uina  and  to  Schuls,  4-5  hrs.  (new  bridle-path  to  Sw  En).  — 
Over  the  Furcla  Sesvenna  (ca.  9090')  to  (4  hrs.)  Scarl,  easy  (marked  path, 
guide  8  K.);  8ee  Baedeker's  Switzerland.  —  Through  the  Zerzer  Tal  to  (4  hrs.) 
St.  Valentin  (guide  6  ff.)  or  through  the  Rojen-Tal  to  (5  hrs.)  Reschen  (guide 
7  K.),  see  pp.  342,  3il. 

Pedestrians  on  their  way  to  Prad  and  Trafoi  may  avoid  the  sunny 
and  fatiguing  route  through  the  valley  of  the  Adige  from  3Ials  to  Prad 
via  Spondinig  by  proceeding  soutlrwards  from  Mais  to  (IV4  M.)  Oltirns 
(see  below),  crossing  the  artificial  bed  of  the  Adige,  and  skirting  the  base 
of  the  mountains  to  (3  M.)  Lichtenberg  (inn),  charmingly  situated  amidst 
fruit-trees,  and  commanded  by  a  castle  of  the  same  name  (p.  344),  to 
(IV2  M.)  Agums  and  (3/4  M.)  Prad.  —  Glums  (2975' ;  Krone,  18  beds  at  1-1. 60, 
pens.  5-7  K. ;  Sonne,  Orilner  Baum,  20  beds  at  1-3  K.,  both  well  spoken  of),  a 
small  town  (700  inhab.)  enclosed  by  walls  and  gate-towers,  with  an  ancient 
church,  lies  1  M.  from  the  Schluderns  -  Glurns  station  (p.  344)  and  is 
frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  —  Excursions.  To  the  "Glurnser  Kopfl 
(7880';  31/2  hrs. ;  guide.  6  K..,  not  indispensable),  easy  and  attractive  (marked 
path)  ;  Piz  Ciavalatsch  (9065'),  via  the  Glurnser  Kopfl  in  6  hrs.  (marked 
path;  guide  10,  with  descent  to  Gomagoi  or  Trafoi  12  K.);  Piz  Montpitschen 
(10,375';  7V2hrs.;  iOK.);  and  Piz  Sesvenna  (10,520';  8-9  hrs. ;  12  A'.).  The 
last  two  are  better  ascended  from  the  Pforzheimer  Hiitte  (see  above). 

To  THE  Munster-Tal.  a  good  road  leads  from  Mais  (diligence  to 
Miinster  twice  dailv  in  2  hrs.)  via  Laatsch,  on  the  left  bank  oi  the  Rambach 
(which  waters  the  Miinster-Tal),  to  (61/4  M.)  Taufers  (4040';  Adler;  Tirnler 
Hof,  Post  or  Lowe),  a  loftily-situated  village  (843  inhab.)  with  three  churches 
and  overlooked  by  three  ruined  castles.  About  ^\  31.  farther  on  is  the 
Swiss  frontier  and' beyond  it  (8  M.)  Miinster,  Rom.  Mitstair  (4095';  Hdt.-Pens. 
Miinsterhof;  Piz  Ciavalatsch;  Eirsch),  the  first  Swiss  village  (570  inhab.), 
with  a  large  Benedictine  nunnery  (now  a  school  for  girls).  The  road 
now  descends  and  crosses  the  Rambach,  passes  the  Aua  da  Pisch,  a  fine 
waterfall  in  a  wooded  ravine  on  the  left,  and  leads  via  Sielva  to  (IOV2  M.) 
Santa  Maria  (4550";  "Schweizerhof,  50  beds  at  3-5,  pens.  9-12  fr. ;  *H6tel 
Stelvio;  Weisses  Kreuz;  Piz  UmbraiV).  a  large  village  (414  inhab.)  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Val  Muranza,  which  is  traversed  by  the  Umbrail  Road  to 
the  Cantoniera  Santa  Maria  on  the  Stelvio  (diligence  in  summer  twice 
daily  in  3  hrs.,  see  p.  383).  —  From  Santa  Maria  over  the  Ofen  Pass  to 
Zernetz  (3274  M.;  diligence  daily  in  lObrs.;  railway  projected)  or  through 
the  Val  da  Scarl  to  Schnls,  see  Baedeker''s  Switzerland. 

The  station  of  the  Vinschgau  Railway  (p.  379)  is  about  1/2  ^^• 
to  the  S.,  below  the  village.  On  the  hillside  to  the  left  rises  the 
late-Roman  tower  of  the   FroUchsburg  (restored j  ♦View  from  the 


844   in.  Ji.57.  —  Map8,vp.34^.1i^4.     MATSCHER  TAL. 

top).  The  railway  skirts  the  hill  of  Tartsch  (3375';  Adam)  and, 
leaving  Glurns  (p.  343}  on  the  right,  leads  to  [3  M.)  Schluderns 
(3015';  Schiveizerhof,  pens.  5^.;  Rossi;  Ortler;  Kreuz\  an  ancient 
market-town  with  1022  iiihab.,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Matscher  Tal. 
To  the  left  rises  the  Churburg  (3265'),  a  chateau  of  Count  Trapp, 
containing  a  collection  of  armour  (usually  shown  on  application  to 
the  caretaker  in  the  village). 

The  Matscher  Tal.  Fair  cart-roads  lead  from  Tartsch  (see  above, 
li'2hr.)  and  from  3Ials  or  Schluderns  (2  hrs. ;  gnide  to  Matsch  3.  to  the 
Holler -Hiitte  11  £".)  to  Matsch  (5160':  Karlsbad.  14  beds  at  1.60-2,  pens. 
4.60-6  A'.,-  Zur  Weisskugel,  28  beds  at  i-2  K. :  guides.  /.  J.  Benner,  Mar. 
Tschiggfrei.  Matth.  Heinisch,  Ser.  Thanei,  Alois  Frank,  and  Ant.  Weisenhorn), 
prettily  situated  on  a  mountain-terrace,  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Vinschgau, 
Ortler.  etc.  About  1  M.  below,  on  a  rocky  knoll  above  the  ravine  of  the 
iSalnrnbach.  are  the  ruins  of  Ober-Maisch  and  Unter-Matsch  (descent  hence 
along  the  aqueduct  to  Schluderns  not  advisable).  Easy  ascents  made  from 
Matsch  are  the  Hohe  Joch  (8500*;  3  hrs.  •,  guide  8  K. ;  comp.  p.  3i2),  the 
Remsspiize  (10,515';  5  hrs.:  U  JST.J,  the  Litznerspitze  (10.510'-,  5  hrs.;  11  K.)^ 
and  the  Kreuzjoch  (9790':  41,2  hrs.  ;  8  E.).  The  ascent  of  the  Hochalt  (10,770*), 
accomplished  from  the  Glieshof  in  5  hrs.  (guide  14  E.),  is  fatiguing  but 
interesting.  —  From  Matsch  the  track  traverses  pastures  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
prettily  situated  Glieshof  (5930':  Inn,  very  fair),  whence  a  bridle-path 
('Hollerweg')  leads  via  the  {^U  hr.)  Innere  Matscher  Alp  (6580'),  where  a 
good  view  of  the  grand  head  of  the  vallev  is  obtained,  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Hbller-Hiitte  (8700':  Inn,  15  beds  at  5  and" 8  mattresses  at  2  A.) ,  at  the 
foot  of  the  Oberetfes  Glacier. 

Ascents  (tariff  from  the  Holler-Hiitte).  The  '  Weisskugel  (12.290'),  over 
the  Obereties  Glacier.,  the  Holler- Schartl  (10,810'),  and  the  Hintereis-Joch  in 
4-5  hrs.  (guide  15,  with  descent  to  Kurzras,  to  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz,  or  to 
the  Wei5skugel-Hutte  22  E.).  This  is  the  easiest  route,  presenting  no 
difficultv  to  experts  (comp.  pp.  380.  331,  341).  —  Freibrunnerspitze  (11.060'; 
3V2  hrs.";  guide  12.  with  descent  to  Hinterkirch  21  A".);  Rabenkopf  (n,\^; 
guide  10,  to  Hinterkirch  19  A".);  Schicemserspitze  (11,340'),  over  the  Obereties 
Glacier  in  3V2  hrs.  (guide  9,  with  descent  to  Kurzras  15  A'.),  or  from  the 
Oberettes-Joch  (see  below)  in  IV4  hr.  ;  Innere  Qnellspitze  (11,530':  31/2  hrs. ; 
guide  12  A".);  Aeussere  Quellspitze  (n.ilO';3h.TS.;  gniie  10  E.);  Salurnspitze 
(11.270').  over  the  Langgrub  and  Salurn  Glaciers,  3  hrs.  (guide  11  A^.);  all 
fit  for  adepts  only. 

Passes.  Over  the  Matscher-Joch  and  Planeil-Joch  (guide  17  A".)  or  the 
Bar enbart- Joch  (guide  20  A".)  to  Pratzen,  see  p.  342;  over  the  Hintereis- 
Joch  to  the  Hochjoch  Hospice  (6  hrs. :  guide  17  AT.)  ;  over  the  Holler  Schartl., 
Hintereis-Joch.,  and  Weitskugel-Joch  to  the  Brandenburger  Haus  (7  hrs.,  with 
guide),  see  p.  327.  —  To  Kurzbas  in  the  Schnalser  Tal  (p.  331)  over  the 
Lan§grub-Joch  (9990' ;  5V2  hrs. :  guide  12  A".),  a  fatiguing  route.  A  prefer- 
able route  (club-path  over  rocks)  leads  over  the  Langgrub  Glacier  and  the 
Bildstockl-Joch  (10,225'),  to  the  S.  of  the  Schicemser,  in  5  hrs.  (^uide  12  E.). 
The  easiest  route  from  the  Holler-Hiitte  to  the  Hochjoch  proceeds  by  the 
new  Hohe-Weg  over  the  Bildstockl-Joch  (s?e  above),  skirting  the  Schwem^er 
Glacier,  and  across  the  tont;ue  of  the  Steinschlag  Glacier  (p.  331)  to  tlie(5V2  hrs.) 
Schone  Aussicht  Inn  (p.  330).  Anolher  route  crosses  the  Obereties  Glacier 
to  the  Oberettes-Joch  (10,665').  between  the  Aeussere  Qnellspitze  and  the 
Schwemser,  and  descends  across  the  Steinschlag  Glacier,  whence  a  path  to 
the  left  leads  along  the  Tmfelseck  to  the  (iVz  hrs.)  Schone  Aussicht  Inn 
(comp.  p.  330:  to  the  Hochjoch-Hospiz  5'/2  hrs. ;  guide  17  A".). 

In  the  distance  to  the  right,  beyond  the  Adige,  rises  the  ruined 
castle  of  Lichtenberg  (p.  343).  At  (0  M.)  Spondinig-Prad  (2900'; 
*nirsch)  the  Stelvio  road  (p.  379)  diverges  to  the  right.  To  the 
S.E.  are  the  glaciers  of  the  N.  Ortler  range.  —  Vinschgau  Railway 
thence  to  (38V2  M.)  Meran,  see  R.  62. 


345 


58.  The  Passeier-Tal. 

Dii-IGKNCE  from  Mei-an  to  (13  M.)  St.  Leonhard  twice  daily  in  summer 
in  31/2  hrs.  {2  K.  iO  h.):,  omnibus  in  summer  twice  daily  (from  the  inns 
Sonne  and  Kreuz,  2  K.  40-2  E.  80  ft.);  one-horse  carriage  20,  two-horse  25  K. 
Electric  railway  projected.  —  Fr*  m  St.  Leonhard  over  the  Jaufen  to  Sterzing 
8-8V2  hrs.  5  over  the  Verwall-Joch  to  Gurgl  11  hrs. ;  over  the  Timmel-Joch 
to  Solden  Uhrs.;  to  the  Stettiner  Hutte  (via  Piatt  or  Mo«is)  8V2-9  hrs.  — 
Walkers  should  choose  the  route  from  Obermais  alun^  the  left  bank  of 
the  Passer,  which  passes  below  Schenna  and  crosses  the  stream  about  V2  M. 
beyond  Saltaus. 

Meran  (1045'),  see  p.  368.  The  road,  partly  hewn  in  the 
rock,  begins  at  the  Passeier  Gate  and  passes  the  Zenoburg(j^.  372). 
Describing  a  wide  bend  to  the  left,  it  then  crosses  the  Finelebach 
(p.  372),  passes  the  Kuenserhof  (inn),  and  reaches  (31/2  ^^•^  Riffian 
fl640';  Kreuz;  Lamm),  a  pilgrim -resort,  where  the  vineyards 
terminate.  Thence  it  proceeds  through  wood  via  (5^/4  M.)  Saltans 
(1620';  Gieflerl,  one  of  the  eleven  old  'Schildhbfe'  (freeholds)  of 
the  Passeier  valley,  to  the  (71/2  M-)  Quellenhof  Inn  ( i&'ib';  well 
spoken  of).  The  road,  from  which  after  about  li/o  ^-  *  marked  path 
diverges  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  picturesque  Kalben-Tal,  with  its  fine  water- 
fall, now  gradually  ascends  the  right  bank  of  the  Passer  to  — 

10(/4  M.  St.  Martin  (1930';  Unterwirt),  with  quaint  and  pictur- 
esquehouses.  Pop.  461.  Opposite,  high  upin  thewood,  lies(ll/ohr.; 
marked  path)  the  Pfandl-Uiltte  (3715'),  Hofer's  last  asylum,  where 
he  was  captured  in  1810  (memorial  tablet). 

We  next  reach  the  (IIV2  M.)  Sandhof  (2095';  Inn\  in  which 
Andreas  Hofer,  the  'Sandwirt  of  Passeier  (see  pp.  251,  255,  370), 
was  born,  and  mementoes  of  him  are  shown.  Adjacent  is  the  Hofer- 
Kapelle^  built'by  Andreas's  grandfather,  and  the  new  Romanesque 
Herz-Jesu-Kapelle,  erected  in  1896,  with  frescoes  from  the  Tyrolese 
war  of  1809  by  E.  von  Worndle  (adm.  20  h.). 

13  M.  St.  Leonhard  (2230';  *Tirolerhof,  21  beds  at  80  /(.-2  K.; 
Theissicirt;  Stroblwirt,  30  beds  at  1-1.40-fir.,-  Edelweiss;  Brciuhaus; 
Frickwirt ;  Bruhwiri;  Felsenegg),  the  chief  village  in  the  valley 
(1600  inhab.),  is  picturesquely  situated  at  the  influx  of  the  Walten- 
hach  into  the  Passer.  Above  it  rises  the  ruined  Jaufenburg  (2660'; 
view).  Hofer's  wife  (1765-1836)  is  buried  in  the  churchyard.  About 
3/4  M.  to  the  N.  are  the  small  baths  of  Fallenbach  (chalybeate  spring!. 

Passes  (guides ,  Jos.  Dandier,  Joltann  Sclncarz.  and  Joh.  Bacher  of 
St.  Leonhard,  Matt.  Sckwienbacher  and  Johann  Pfitscher  of  SchiJnau.  Jos. 
Ffitscher  of  Rabenstein).  —  Hohe  Kreuzspitze  (£010'),  via  Schlattach  in  6-7  hrs. 
(guide  10.  with  descent  to  Eabenstein  13  A".  I,  fatiguing  but  attractive.  — 
OvEK  THK  Jaufen  to  Sterzing,  23'A  M.  (8-8'/2  hrs.),  new  road  (to  be 
opened  in  1911).  The  road  ascends  in  a  wide  curve  past  Pad  Fallenbach 
(see  above)  and  runs  along  the  N.  slope  of  the  Walten-Tal  to  (2  hrs.)  the 
hamlet  of  Walten  (4140';  rustic  inn),  beyond  which  it  mounts  in  long  curves 
(short-cuts  bv  the  old  bridle-path),  passing  the  Fasseirer  Jaufenhaus  (poor); 
to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Jaufen  Pass  (699()').  About  10  min.  beyond  the  pass, 
which  commands  a  view  of  the  Stubai,  Oetztal,  and  Tux  glaciers,  is  the 
Sterzinger  Javfenhaus  (65G0'),  a  well-equipped  inn.    The /flii/m5j)i<re  (S145' 


S^6  JII.  R.68.  —  Map,p.300.     PFELDERS.  Passeier- 

may  be  ascended  from  the  pass  in  2  hrs.,  with  guide  f laborious-,  fine  view). 
Descent  through  the  Ratschinges-Tal  via  Kalk  (inn)  and  Gasteig  to  (81/2  hrs.) 
Sterzing  (p.  301). 

From  St.  Lbonharb  to  Pfelders,  4Y2-5  I'rs.,  road  and  bridle- 
path, either  via  Moos  (p.  347)  and  through  the  Pfelders- Tal,  or 
f preferable)  direct  via  Piatt  (porter,  6  K.).  The  new  road  fopened 
as  far  as  Piatt)  crosses  the  Passer  and  ascends  through  wood,  with 
pretty  glimpses  of  the  N.  side  of  the  valley  with  its  waterfalls  and 
the  high-lying  church  of  Stuls  (p.  302),  to  (II/2  M.)  Hinterbruck 
(Waldheim  Inn)  and  (3  M.)  Breiteben  (3350';  Kofler,  good).  It  then 
crosses  the  gorge  of  the  Saldtren-Bach  to  (2V4  M.)  Piatt  (3760'; 
Hofer;  Kaufmann),  a  finely  situated  little  village  with  380  inhab. 
(hence  past  the  Stieber  Falls  to  Moos,  40  min.,  see  p.  347).  A 
meadow-path  leads  straight  on  from  the  cure's  house,  passing  the 
farms  of  Vnter-Wies  and  Ober-Wies,  and  crossing  the  ravine  of  the 
Varmazon  near  (IV4  ^^■)  ^^  saw-mill  (4200'),  to  (1/2  lir.)  Innerhiitt 
(4775';  rustic  inn)  and  to  (1/4  hr.)  Sefnar  (4810'),  on  the  right  bank 
of  the  Pfelderser  Bach,  near  a  bridge  across  which  the  path  to  Moos 
diverges  (p.  347).  Towards  the  W.  a  view  is  disclosed  of  the  Eisjochl 
and  the  Hochwilde.  We  now  ascend  on  the  right  bank  of  the  torrent, 
which  here  dashes  through  a  narrow  gorge,  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Kressbuhl 
(5340')  and,  crossing  the  Valtmarbach,  proceed  to  (I/2  tr.)  Pfelders, 
or  Plan  (5460';  Edehveiss,  Planerhof,  both  plain),  grandly  situated. 

Excursions  (guides,  Josef  Pixner,  Alois  Pfitschei\  and  Josef  Reich).  To 
the  W.,  4  hrs.  above  Pfelders  (guide  Q  K.,  advisable  for  novices  after  fresh 
snow),  is  the  Zwickauer  Hiitte  (9810';  Inn,  10  beds  and  9  mattresses;  the 
host,  G.  Raich,  acts  as  guide),  on  the  Weisse  Knott  near  the  Plan  or  Sand- 
feld  Glacier,  with  admirable  view.  This  is  the  starting-point  for  the 
^Hintere  Seelenkogel  (11,415';  IV2-2  hrs.;  guide  from  the  Zwickauer  Hiitte 
7  K. ;  not  difficult  for  experts),  Rotmooskogel  (10  635';  1  hr. ;  4  A"),  Scheiber- 
kogel  (iO,i8b';  lhr.;iK.),  Trinkerkogel  (iO, 390';  ihr.;  5  K.).  ffeuflerkogel 
(10,570';  11/4  hr.;  6^.;  interesting  high-level  route  across  the  last  three), 
LfebenersDitze  (11,140';  2-2V'.i  hrs. ;  5^.),  Seeberspitze  (10,855';  3  hrs.;  Q  K.). 
Over  the  Rotmoos-Joch  ^10,185')  to  Gurgl  (3-4  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.),  see  p.  333.  — 
To  the  Steitiner  Hiitte,  4-5  l.rs.,  club-path  along  the  E.  slope  of  the  Lang- 
tal  ridge,  not  difficult  for  adepts  (guide  6  K.).  —  To  the  Essener  Hiitte  by 
the  Johannis-Weg  (fine  view?)  over  the  Seeber-Joch  (8795')  in  7  hrs.  (guide 
6^.,  desirable),  see  p.  3i8. 

From  Pfeldebs  to  the  Stettinek  Hdtte,  4  hrs.  (guide,  6  K.,  un- 
necessary). Crossing  the  Pfelder?er  Bach  at  the  Edelweiss  Inn,  the  road 
leads  past  the  houses  of  Seppbichl  (5475')  to  (3/4  hr.)  Lazins  (5880';  rustic 
inn),  the  last  hamlet.  Thence  we  fullow  a  red-marked  path,  at  first  (V2  hr.) 
over  marshy  meadows,  cross  the  stream  to  the  right  at  the  fork  (the  path 
to  the  left  leads  tu  the  Lazinser-Tal,  see  p.  347),  and  ascend  a  club-path, 
finally  traversing  the  rocky  wilderness  of  the  Putz,  below  the  Graf  Glacier. 
The  (21/2-23/4  hrs.)  Stettiner  Hutte  (9465';  Inn,  10  beds  and  7  mattresse.s), 
situated  about  85'  below  the  EisjiJchl  am  Bild  (p.  331),  commands  a  sh-iking 
view  of  the  Hochwilde,  the  Huhe  Weisse,  and  the  Pflerscher  Tribulaun, 
Venediger,  Gross-Glockner,  and  the  Zillertal  Alps  beyond  the  Pfelders-Tal, 
while  in  the  distance  rise  the  Dolomites,  from  Sexten  to  the  Rosengarteu 
(a  more  extensive  view  is  enjoyed  from  the  GriUzmachers-Ruh,  1/2  hr.  to  the 
W.  of  the  hut  on  the  Griitzmacher-Weg).  The  hut  (the  host.  Dandier  of 
St.  Leonhard.  acts  as  guide)  is  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the 
""Hochwilde  (11,415':  2-3  hrs.,  by  the  'Griitzmacher-Weg'  over  the  Hochwilde- 
Joch,  p.  347),    very    interesting;  guide  necessary    for  novices,  from   the 


Tal.  MOOS.     Map.,  v.  300.  —  HI.  R.  58.    347 

Stet'.iner  Hiitte  9  K.),  Hohe  Weisse  (10,770':  2V2-3  hrs.  ;  9  K.\  Kleine  Weisse 
(10,090'),  Falschungspitze  (lljOOOO,  Karlesspitze  (11,390'),  Langtaler  JocTupitze 
(10,355'),  and  Lodner  (10,720').  —  From  the  Stettiner  Hiitte  to  Ourgl,  7'Ailirs. 
(iiuide  13  K),  inferepting.  We  follow  the  Griitzmacher-Weg  (p.  346)  to 
the  (iV2  lir.)  Hochicilde-Joch  (ca.  10,825')  and  then  proceed  to  the  K.  over  the 
Langtal  Glacier  and  the  Schwdrzen-Joch  to  the  (3  hrs  )  Karhruher  Hiitte 
(p.  332;  guide  11  K.).  A  finer  route  (guide  essential)  leads  over  the  Hoch- 
wilde  {see  p.  346 ;  guide  16^.):  from  the  S.  peak  we  take  tlie  'Gustav 
Bicker -Weg'  to  the  N.  peak,  descend  (wire-rope  and  pegs)  to  the  (jut  ying 
peak  flO  970'),  and  thence  proceed  over  the  Schwarzen-.Toch  and  the  Gurgl 
Glacier  to  the  Karlsruher  Hiitte.  —  To  the  Zwiciaver  Ifiilte^  see  p.  34G.  — 
Other  routes  lead  to  the  W.  over  the  Eisiochl  (95-:0')  to  Karthaus  ii^/2-0  hrs. ; 
guide  10^.);  to  the  S.  over  the  Graf  Glaciei,  the  Graf  Srhartl  (9855'),  the 
K.  edge  of  the  Grub  Glacier.,  and  the  Johannes- Scharte  (Kleinweiss-Scharte ; 
9810'),  to  the  W.  of  the  Kleine  Weisse  (wire-rope),  and  theu<e  down  by 
the  Mohaunes-Weg'  to  the  Lodner-HUtte  (p.  375;  4  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)%  to  the 
vS.W.  aci  oss  the  Graf  Glacier  t*  the  (2  hrs.)  Andels  Alp  in  the  Lazinser  Tal 
and  thence  over  the  Lang$ee-Joch  (8440')  to  Meran  (S  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.). 
Comp.  p.  375. 

From  Pfelders  to  Meran  over  the  Spronser  Jock  (8460'),  in  9-10  hrs.  (guide 
13  A".),  see  p.  375. 

From  St.  Leonhabd  to  Schonau  f  51/4'l^rs.)  a  bridle-path  skirts 
the  left  hank  of  the  Passer  (road  under  construction),  past  the  (1  hr.) 
Silbernagl  Inn,  and  then  ascends  through  wood,  with  fine  views  of 
the  valley,  to  Langioies  and  the  (V2  It.)  Grafeil-ZoU  (SO^O').  Thence 
a  new  road  ascends  to  (1^/4  hr.^  Moos  (3345';  Ohcmnrt  Auer,  well 
spoken  of;  Hofer,  plain). 

From  Moos  to  Pfelders,  3  hrs.,  by  a  bridle-path  which  descends  to 
the  right  at  the  church  and  crosses  the  Pa«?er  and  then  ascends  the  left 
bank  of  the  Pf  elders-Bach  via  Pill,  Orossstein.,  Sind  Briick.  Near  (13/4  hr.)  Zagl 
it  crosses  to  the  right  bank  :  nd  at  ('/4  hr.)  Sefnar  it  joins  the  path  from  Piatt 
(p.  346).  —  For  the  *Stieber  Falls  a  path  diverges  to  the  left,  from  the 
Pfelders  road,  10  min.  from  Moos;  from  the  Lower  Bridge  (Silb')  we  enjoy 
the  be^t  survey  of  the  lower  fall;  farther  up  is  an  outlook  affording  a  good, 
view  of  the  upper  fall  and  the  gorge.  Thence  we  may  ascend  to  (1  hr.), 
Piatt  (p.  346),  past  the  small  sulphur-baths  of  Sand. 

From  Moos  to  Schonau  over  the  Seeber-Joch  (8795'),  6-7  hrs.  (guide  8  JT.), 
see  p.  348;  to  Gurgl  via  the  Seeber-Joch,  Essener  Eiitle,  and  Verwall-Joch, 
8  hrs.  (guide  15  K.),  see  p.  348. 

Beyond  Moos  the  path  traverses  a  stony  chaos,  then  crosses  to  the 
right  bank,  and  ascends  throngh  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  Oasthaus  am  See 
(4010'),  on  what  was  formerly  the  bottom  of  a  lake,  now  a  pasture. 
About  1  M.  further  on  the  route  to  St.  Martin  am  Schneeberg  (p.  313) 
diverges  to  the  right.  The  next  villages  are  (25  min.)  Rabensttin 
(4335';  plain  inn)  and  (1  hr.)  Schonau  (05*20'),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Seeher-Tal  or  Sdher-Tal  (guides,  see  p.  345). 

Over  the  Schwarzwand- Scharte  or  the  Botzer- Scharte  to  the  Elisabeth- 
Eaus.,  7  hrs.  (guide  11,  including  ascent  of  the  Botzer  14  K.).  see  p.  312.  — 
To  St.  Martin  am  Schneeberg  (p.  312)  marked  path  (guide  i  K.,  desirable) 
skirting  the  Gvirtelwand  in  2-21/2  hrs.  —  From  llabeustein  over  the  Zirmeid- 
Joch  (^895')  to  Ratschinges  and  (8  hrs.)  Sterling,  see  p.  302. 

To  GuEGL  THROUGH  THE  I'EEBER-T.Ai,,  7  brs.,  interesting  (^mide  desirable 
10  A".).  About  5  min.  from  Schonau,  above  the  influx  of  the  ^e<6t;r^rtf7».  we 
cross  the  Passer.  We  a?cend  to  the  (40  min.)  KUinegg  Alp  (5685'),  and 
thence  by  a  marked  path  to  the  (2V4  brs.)  Essener  Hiitte  (8290';  Inn,  14  beds 
at  2  K.  40  h.  and  8  mattresses),  on  the  Miesbilhel.  above  the  small  Seeber-See 
(6630').    Or  from  the  Kleinegg  Alp  we  may  ascend  steeply  to  the  right  and 


348   III.  R. 58.  —Maps, pp. 300,  324.     TIMMEL-JOCH. 

in  3/4  hr.  join  the  club-path  from  the  Becher  (p  312),  which  runs  thence 
at  a  height  of  650-950'  above  the  valley  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Essener  Hiitte. 

From  the  Essener  Hiitte  to  Gurgl  uver  the  Apere  Ver'wall-Joch  (9690'), 
marked  path  (fatiguing  after  snow;  guide  advisable,  7^.)  in  4  hrs.  (from 
the  pass  the  Konigskogel,  9930',  rather  fatiguing,  is  ascended  in  ^|^  hr.-, 
splendid  view);  descent  through  the  Verwall-Tal  to  Obtr- Gurgl  (p.  332). 

From  the  Essener  Hiitte  to  Gurgl  over  the  Vereiste  Verwall-Joch 
(9725'),  472-5  hrs.,  with  guide,  interesting,  but  fit  for  experts  only.  —  Over 
the  Oranaten  Glacier  and  the  Granatenkogel-Scharte  (10,365'),  to  tbe  S.E. 
of  the  Granatenkogel  (10,850';  ascent  frum  the  pass  in  3/4  hr.),  descending  by 
the  Gaisberg  Glacier  and  through  the  Gaisberg-Tal  to  Gurgl  (5-6  hrs.,  with 
guide),  a  grand  expedition,  without  danger  for  experts.  —  To  the  Zwickauer 
Hiitte  by  the  Johannis-Weg  (p.  346;  7  hrs.;  guide  not  indisrensable;  very 
interesting).  We  proceed  along  the  W.  side  of  the  Seeber-Tal  below  the 
glacier  to  the  (I'/z  hr.)  moraine,  ascend  gradually  to  the  (1.3/4  br.)  Seeber- 
Joch  (8815'),  with  a  magnificent  view;  then  passing  along  the  W.  slopes  01 
the  Pfeldera  Valley  at  a  height  of  ca.  SocO*  (fine  distant  prospect)  we  at  length 
ascend  more  steeply  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Zwickauer  Eillte  (p.  346).  —  The  Hohe 
First  (11,195'),  ascended  via  the  Seeber  Glacier  and  the  Gaisberg-Joch  in  4-5  hrs. 
(guide  13,  to  Gurgl  19  A".),  is  not  difficult  for  adepts  under  favourable  con- 
ditions of  the  snow.  Magnificent  view.  —  Over  the  Hohe  First,  Seeberspitze, 
Liebenerspitze,  and  Rotmoos-Joch  to  the  (8-10  hrs.)  Zwickauer  Hiitte  (p.  346), 
a  grand  glacier-expedition  (guide  10  K.). 

From  the  Essener  Hiitte  to  Moos  over  the  Seeber-Joch,  5-6  hrs.,  attractive 
(guide  9^.);  to  Pf elders  over  the  Rauhe  Joch  (9360'),  5-6  hrs.,  guide  10.8"., 
not  difficult. 

From  Schonad  to  Solden  ovee  the  Timmel-Joch,  51/2  hrs.  (guide  10  K.)., 
not  very  interesting  (road  projected).  The  bridle-path  ascends  on  the  left 
bank  of  the  Passer,  finally  crossing  to  the  right  bank,  to  the  (V2  hr.) 
Schonauer  Alp  (5845'),  where  the  route  from  the  Timmels  Alp  (p.  313)  is 
joined.  Thence  we  ascend  the  Moostal,  over  debris,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Timmel- 
Joch  (8230';  view  limited).  Descent  at  first  steep,  over  rock.  After  3/4  hr. 
we  cross  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Timmelbach  (6730'),  recross  to  the  right 
bank  1/4  hr.  farther  on,  and  then  follow  the  hillside  above  the  Gurgler  Ache 
to  (3/4  hr.)  Zwieselstein  and  (1  hr.)  Sdlden  (p.  324). 


IV.  SOUTHERiN  TYROL, 


69.  From  Franzensfeste  to  Botzen 353 

Excursions  from  Brixen.  Vahru.  Schalderer  Tal.  Kav- 
spitze.  Velthurns.  Plose,  354.  —  Villnos-Tal.  Fran^- 
Schliiter-Hutte,  355.  —  Brogles  Alp.  Excursions  from 
Klausen.  Klausener  Hiitte.  Kassianspitze,  356,  357.  — 
Lajen.  Bad  Dreikirchen.  Briol.  Eittnerhorn  from  Waid- 
bruck  or  Atzwang,  357. 

60.  Botzen  and  Environs 358 

Virglbahn.  Haselburg,  360.  —  Kohlern.  Badl.  Gries, 
361.  —  Jenesien  Glaning.  Kitten.  Oberbotzen.  Kloben- 
stein,  362.  —  Rittnerhorn,  363.  —  Sarntal.  Runkelstein, 
363.  —  Sarnthein.  Over  the  Auen-Joch  to  Meran;  over 
the  Putzen-Joch  to  Jenesien.  Durnhnlzer  Tal.  Penser  Tal. 
Over  the  Penser  Joch  to  Sterzing,  36i.  —  From  Botzen 
to  Kaltern  and  to  the  Mendel.  Hoch-Eppan,  365.  — 
Montiggl  Lakes,  366.  —  Penegal.     Monte  Roen,  367. 

61.  From  Botzen  to  Meran 367 

Walk  along  the  right  bank  of  the  Adige  via  Nals,  Tisens, 
and  Lana,  367.  —  Excursions  from  Meran.  Schloss  Tirol. 
Schenna.  Fragsburg.  Lana.  Forst.  Eggerhof,  372-374.  — 
Ascents  from  Meran.  Vigiljoch.  Rutiteinkogel.  3Iutt- 
spitze.  Spronser  Tal.  Lndner  Hut.  Gfallwand.  Ifinger. 
Hirzer.  Laugenspitze,  3T4-376.  —  Ulten-Tal.  Kirch- 
berger  Joch  and  Falschauer  Joch,  376. 

62.  From  Meran  to  the  Baths  of  Bormio  via  the  Stelvio 
Pass 377 

The  Laaser  Tal,  378.  —  Excursions  from  Trafoi.  The 
Three  Holy  Springs.  Bergl-Hiitte.  Kleinboden.  Tartscher 
Aim.  Korspitze.  Ortler.  Hochleitenspitze  and  over  the 
Hochleiten-Joch  to  Sulden,  380,  381.  —  Excursions  and 
Passes  from  Franzenshohe,  381.  —  Excursions  from  the 
Stelvio  Pass.  Dreisprachenspitze.  Rotelspitze.  Geister- 
spitze.  Piz  Umbrail,  382.  —  Umbrail  Pass,  383.  —  Monte 
delle  Scale,  384. 

63.  The  Martell-Tal 384 

Excursions  and  Passes  from  Gand  and  from  the  Zufritt- 
Hau?,  384,  385.  —  Excursions  from  the  Zufall- Hiitte. 
Cevedale.  Veneziaspitze.  Hintere  Rotspitze,  etc.,  333. — 
To  Pejo  over  the  Hohenfemer-Joch  or  the  Fiirkele- 
Scharte;  to  the  baths  of  Rabbi  over  the  Sallent-Joch; 
to  Santa  Caterina  over  the  Langenferner-Joch.  To  Sulden 
over  the  Madritsch-Joch  or  the  Eissee  Pass,  386. 

64.  The  Sulden-Tal 386 

Rosimboden.  Schaubach-Hutte.  DiisseJdorf  Hut,  388.  — 
Beeckmann  Hut.  Payer-Hiitte.  Hochleitenspitze  and 
Tabarettaspitze.  Vorder-Schoneck  and  Hinter  Schoneck. 
Vertainspitze.  Tschenglser  Hochwand.  Plohe  Angelus. 
Hochofenwand.  Hintere  Schcintaufspitze.  Pederspitzen. 
Plattenspit/e,  389.  —  Monte  Cevedale.  Konigsspitze. 
Monte  Zebrii,  391.  —  Suldenspitze.  Schrotterhorn.  Kreil- 
.spitze  Thurwieserspitze.  Ortler,  392.  —  From  Sulden 
to  Trafoi  over  the  Hochjoch;  to  Santa  Caterina  over  the 
Eissee  Pass  and  Langenferner-Joch.  To  Martell  over  the 
Madritsch-Joch:  to  the  Troppauer-Hiitte  over  the  Zay- 
joch,  Angelus-Scharte,  or  Ro?im-.1och,  393. 


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350  SOUTHERN  TUiUL. 


I  65.  From  the  Baths  of  Bormio  to  Colico  through  the  Val 

Tellina 394 

From  Bormio  to  Santa  Caterina  in  the  Val  Furva.  Forno 
Glacier.  Monte  Continale.  Monte  Sobretta.  Pizzo  Tresern. 
Tanta  San  Mottcn.  Palou  della  Mare,  394.  —  Val  Zebrii. 
From  Santa  Cateiiua  fo  Ponte  di  Legno  by  the  Gavia 
Pass.  From  Santa  Caterina  to  Pejo  over  the  Sforcellina 
Pass  or  the  Col  degli  Orsi,  395.  —  Passo  di  Verva.  Rifugio 
d'Eita.  Capanna  Dosde,  396.  —  Como  Stella.  R.ifagio 
Ant.  Cederna.  Val  Malenco.  Monte  Disgrazia.  Val 
Masino,  397. 

(10.  From  Botzen  to  Verona 398 

Gfrill,  398.  —  Excursions  from  Trent.  Selva.  Marzola. 
Scanuppia.  Monte  Calig.  Monte  Bondone,  401. — Monte 
Stivo.     Schio.     Recoaro,  402. 

67.  From  San  Michele  to  Tresenda  in  the  Val  Tellina.  Val 

di  Non.  Val  di  Sole.  Tonale  Pass.  Passo  d'Aprica.  .  403 
Coredo,  403.  —  From  Cles  to  Campiglio  by  Groste.  From 
the  Baths  of  Rabbi  to  Peio  over  the  Cercena  Pass,  404.  — 
Excnrsionsfrom  Peio.  Monte  Vioz.  Monte  Taviela.  From 
Pejo  to  Santa  Caterina  and  to  the  Martell-Tal.  Cevedale 
Hut,  405.  —  Passo  di  Cercen.  Val  d'Avio.  Eifagio  Gari- 
baldi, 406.  —  Monte  Aviolo.    Passo  del  Mortirolo,  407. 

(')8.  From  Edolo  to  Brescia.  Val  Camonica.  Lago  d'Iseo  .  407 
Capanna  Baitcnc.  Cima  di  Plem,  etc.  Piano  dellaRegina. 
Val  Miller.  Eifugio  Prudenzini.  Val  di  Saviore,  408.  ~ 
Lago  d'Aruo.  Mte.  Frisozzo.  From  Capo  di  Ponte  to 
Schilpario  and  Vilminore.  Dezzo  Gorge.  Pizzo  Badile. 
Mte.  Frerone.  Case  Paghera,  4C9.  —  Val  Seriana.  Preso- 
lana.  Cascata  del  Serio.  Rifugio  Curo.  Rifugio  della 
Brunone,  410,  411. 

69.  From  San  Michele  or  from  the  Mendel  to  Madonna  di 
Campiglio 411 

Laurein  and  Proveis.  Unsere  Liebe  Frau  im  Walde,  412.  — 
From  Fondo  to  Male  via  Revo.  San  Romedio,  413.  — 
Excursions  from  Madonna  di  Campiglio,  414,  415.  —  Pafso 
delle  Malghette,  Kambino,  di  Lago  Nero,  di  Scarpaco. 
Bocca  di  Brenta,  415.  —  Cima  Tosa.  Cima  di  Brenta. 
Bocca  Tuckett,  etc.,  416. 

70.  From  Trejnt  to  Pinzolo  (Campiglio)  and  to  Condino. 
Ciiudicaria 416 

From  Terlago  over  the  Monle  Gazza  to  Molveno,  417.  — 
From  Sarche  to  Arco.  From  Mezzolombardo  to  Stenico 
via  Molveno,  418.  —  Val  Dalgone.  Durone  Pass,  419.  — 
Sablione.  From  Pinzolo  to  Campiglio.  Val  di  Genova,  420. 
—  Mandron  Hut.  Adamello,  etc.,  421.  —  To  Ponte  di 
Legno  by  the  Passo  di  Marocavo,  the  Passo  del  Lagoscuro, 
or  the  Passo  Pisgana.  Rifugio  di  Lares,  422.  —  Presanella. 
Rifugio  Segantini.  Valle  di  Daone.  Passo  del  Campo. 
Val  di  Fumo.  4C3.  —  Cima'Spessa.    Val  Caflfaro,  424. 

71.  From  Mori  to  Riva.     Lago  di  Garda 424 

Monte  Stivo,  426.  —  Fall  of  the  Ponale.  Gorge  of  Varone, 
427.  —  Torbole.  Monte  Brione.  Monte  Baldo,  428.  —  Valle 
di  Ledro.  Val  Ampola. 429. —Excursions from  Gardone,431. 

72.  The  Griiden  Valley     .' 431 

Excursions  from  St.  Ulrich.  Raschotz.  Sece'da.  Pitzberg. 
Puflatsch.     Schlern,  432,  433.  -  Langkofel-Hiitte.     Over 


.SOUTHERN  TYROL.  351 


the  Langkofel-Joch  to  the  Sella-Joch.  Langkofel,  etc.,  4^3, 
434.  —  Regcnsburger  Hiitte.  Geislerspitzen,  434.  —  Ciamp 
rinoi,  435.  —  To  Corvara  via  theGrodner  Joch,  Crespeina, 
or  the  Puoz- Hiitte,  435,  486.  —  To  Carapitello  via  the 
Sella-Joch.  Col  Rodella.  Sella  Group,  hoc,  436,  137. 
7:5.  Hchlern.    Tierser  Tal.    Eggen-T,il 4:-J7 

a.  Schlern i'M 

Puflatsch.  From  Atzwang  to  Seis,  438.  —  Seiser  Alp. 
From  Ratzes  to  the  Schlern,  439.  —  From  Vols  and  from 

the  Weisslahn-Bad  to  the  Schlern.  From  the  vSchlcni 
to  the  Tierser  Alpl  and  the  Grasleiten- Hiitte.  Roterd- 
spitze,  439,  440. 

b.  The  Tierser  Tal.     From   the  Grasleiten-Hiitte  to 

the  Val  di  Fassa  via  Vajolet 440 

From  Tiers  to  Welschnofen  via  Wolfsgruben,  or  to  the 
Karersee  Hotel  by  the  Niger,  441.  —  Ascents  from  the  Gras- 
leiten-Hiitte: Kesselkogel,  Molignon,  etc.,  441.  —  Tierser- 
Alpl.  Molignon  Pass.  Grasleiten  Pass.  Ascents  from  the 
Vajolet-Hiitte  :  Rosengartenspitze,  Vajolettiirme,  etc..  442. 

—  Over  the  Tschagerjocb  Pass  to  the  Kolner  Hiitte.  Over 
the  Antermoja  Pass   to  Campitello.     Vajolet  Pass,  443. 

c.  The  Eggeii-Tal.    From  Botzen  to  Vigo  di  Fassa 

over  the  Karer  Pass 444 

Reiterjoch.  Satteljoch.444.  —  Deutschnofen.  Weissenstein. 
Grimmjocli.  Weisshorn.  Schwarzhorn.  Lavaze-Joch,  445. 

—  Excursions  from  the  Karersee  Hotel.  Latemar.  Rot- 
wand.  Tscheinerspitze.  Kolner  Hiitte,  446.  —  From  the 
Karersee  Hotel  to  the  Tierser  Tal  over  the  Niger- 
Ostertag-Hiitte,  447. 

74.  The  Fiemme  and  Fassa  Valleys 448 

Radein.  Altrei,  449.  —  From  Moena  to  Cencenighe  by 
the  Passo  di  San  Pellegrino;  to  Paneveggio  over  the 
Lusia  Pass,  449.  460.  —  Excursions  from  Vigo.  Ciam- 
pedie.  Sass  da  Dam.  Punta  Vallaccia.  Cima  Malinverno. 
Val  Monzoni,  450.  —  Excursions  from  Campitello.  Ro- 
della. Langkofel.  Plattkofel.  Schlern.  Boe.  From  Campi- 
tello to  the  Seiser  Alp,  to  Groden,  and  to  Tiers,  451.  — 
From  Canazei  to  Buchenstein  via  the  Pordoi- Joch.  Bindel- 
weg.  Porta  Vescovu,  452.  —  Fedaja  Pass.  Marraolata. 
Vcrnel,453.  —  Serrai  di  Sottoguda.  Coutrin  Hut.  Pas.'o 
d'Ombretta.    Tasso  d'Ombrettola.    Cirelle  Pass,  etc.,  1.^4. 

75.  From  Predazzo  (Neumaikt)  via  San  Martino  di   Ca- 
strozza  and  Primiero  to  Primolano  or  to  Feltre  .    .    .    465 

Cima  di  Bocche.  Valles  Pass,  455.  —  Colbricon  Pass. 
Monte  Cstellazzo.  Rifugio  del  Mulaz,  456.  —  Excursions 
from  San  Martino  di  Castrozza.  Tognola.  Rosetta.  Cimone 
della  Pala.  Cima  di  Ball.  Pala  di  San  Martino.  Sass 
Maor,  etc.,  457.  —  Excursions  from  Primiero.  Calaita 
Lake.  San  Giovanni,  Val  Noana.  Monte  Pavione,  468.  — 
Canali  and  Pravitale  Hut.",  459. 

76.  From  Trent  to  Bassano  through  the  Val  Sngana  .    .    .    460 

Val  Pine.  Fersina  Valley,  461.  —  Lavarone  and  Luserna, 
462.  —  To  Asiago  via  Vezzena.  Vetriolo,  463  —  Val  di 
Sella.  From  Borgo  to  Primiero  bv  the  Brocon  Pass.  Cima 
d'Asta,  464.  —  Sette  Comnni,  465.  —  Mte.  Grappa,   l66. 


{5'2  SOUTHERN  TYROL. 


77.  From  Frauzeusfesto  to  Lienz.    Pustertal 466 

Astjoch.  Gitscli,466.— ValscrTal.  Brixener  Hiitte.  Wilde 
Kreuzspitze.  Pfunders-Tal.  Eidechsspitze,  467.  —  Ex- 
cursions from  Bruneck.  Kronplatz.  Rammelstein.  Sam- 
bock,  468,  469.  —  Antholzer  Tal.  Over  the  Staller  Sattel 
to  the  Defereggen-Tal,  469.  —  Gsieser-Tal,  470.  — 
Pfannhorn.  Eonuer  Hoheuweg,  471.  —  SarlkofeJ,  472.  — 
Helm.  Vil]graten-Tal.  From  Sillian  to  Kotschach  in  the 
Gailtal.  Peralba,  473.  —  Excursions  from  Lienz.  Schon- 
bichele.  Bose  Weibele.  Rauchkofel.  Kerschbaumer  Alp. 
Kreuzkofel.  Spitzkofel.  Laserts-Tal.  Excursions  from 
the  Leitmeritzer  Hiitte.  Grosse  Sandspitze.  Ederplan. 
Zietenkopf.  Schleinitz.  Lienzer  Hiitte.  Hochschober. 
Petzeck.  From  Lienz  into  the  Lesach-Tal  over  the 
Kofel-Pass  or  the  Lavanter  TiJrl,  474-476. 

78.  From  Bruneck  to  Taufers.    Reintal.    Ahrntal  ....    47G 

The  Mtihlbacher  Tal,  476.  —  The  Miihlwalder  Tal  and 
its  passes.  Edelraute- Hiitte.  Hochfeiler.  Weisszint. 
Isapfspitze,  477.  —  Excursions  from  Taufers.  Reiu- 
bach  Falls.  Schloss  Taufers.  Obeupurstein.  Speikbodeu. 
Wasserfallsidtze.  Grosse  Windschar.  Grosse  Moosstock, 
478,  479.  —  Excursions  from  Rein.  Casseler  Hiitte. 
Schneebiger  Nock.  Hocbgall.  Wildgall.  Stuttennock. 
Lengstein,  etc.  From  Rein  to  Miihlbach,  Antholz.  and 
Defereggen.  Fiirther  Hiitte,  480.  —  Klamml  Joch.Weisseu- 
bach-Tal.  Chemnitzer  Hiitte,  481.  —  Mosele.  Turner- 
Icamp.  Weisszint.  Passes  to  the  Zillertal,  482.  — 
Schwarzenbach-Tal.  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte.  Schwarzen- 
stein.  Grosse  Loffler,  483.  —  Hirbernock.  Rottal.  Lenk- 
Jiichl-Hiitte.  Rotspitze.  Dreiherrnspitze.  Excursions  and 
"passes  from  Prettau.  483,  484. 

7y.  The  Defereggeu-Tal 485 

Villgratter  Joch.  Pfannhorn.  Rotspitze.  Weissspitze. 
Degenhoru,  Villgrater  Tori.  Gsieser  Tori,  485.  — 
Barmer  Hiitte,  486. 

80.  The  Ennebexg  Valley  or  Gader-Tal 487 

Passes  frum  St.  Vigil  to  Olang,  Prags,  and  St.  Cassian.  To 
the  Val  Ampezzo  by  Fodara  Vedla  or  by  Fanes.  See- 
kofel,  487,  488.  —  Peitlerkofel,  488.  —  Heiligkreuzkofel. 
Zehner.  La  Varella.  From  St.  Cassian  to  Andraz  over 
the  Valparola-Joch:  to  Cortina  via  Tre  Sassi  or  the  Col 
Lodgia,  489.  —  From  St.  Cassian  to  Buchenstein  via  Pre- 
longie'.  Sass  Songer.  Puez  Hut.  From  Corvara  to  Buchen- 
stein over  the  Campolungo  and  Incisa  saddles;  to  the 
Val  Fassa  by  the  Grodener  .Toch  and  Sella  Pass,  490. 

81.  The  Pragser  Tal 491 

Sarlkofel.  Rosskofel.  Col  di  Ffv<»ses.  Platzwie«e.  491.  — 
Kiihwiesenkopf.  Hochalpenkopf.  Seekofel.  Herrstein. 
Ricegon.     Over  the  Kreuzjoch  to  Enneberg,  492. 

82.  The  Sexten-Tal 492 

Helm.  Innerfeld-Tal.  Wildgraben-.Joch.  Fischeleinboden, 
493.  —  Zsigmondy- Hiitte.  Passes  to  Ampezzo  and  Au- 
ronzo.     Schuss,  494. 

83.  From  Toblach  to  Cortina.    Yal  Ampezzo 494 

Excursions  from  Landro.  Flodise.  Dreizinnen- Hiitte. 
Hochebenkofel.  Drei  Zinnen,  495,  4^6.  —  Excursions  from 
Schluderbach.  Monte  Plan,  496.  —  From  Schluderbach  to 
Cortina  via  Misurina  and  Tre  Croci,  497.  —  Diirrenstein. 


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RRIXEN.  IV.  Route  59.   358 


^Fonfe  Cristallino.  Mimte  Cristallo.  Piz  Popena.  Hohe 
r^aisl.  Cadini,  4S9.  —  P^xcursions  from  Ospitale.  Over 
Si)nforca  to  Cortina,  500.  —  Excursions  from  Cortina. 
Belvedere.  Ghedina  Lake.  Keicbenbergcr  Hultj.  Tondi 
di  Faloria.  Pfalzgau  Hut.  Sorapis.  Kuvolan,  503.  — 
Cinque    Torri.      Alto   Nuvolau.     Wolf   Glanvell  -  Hiitte. 

r     I  Seekofel.      Egerer   Hiitte.      Tot'ana.     Becco   di   Mezzodi. 

I     1  Croda  da  Lago.     Cristallo,  etc.,  504,  505. 

;  ft4.  From  Cortina  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  and  Bellnno  ( Venice). 

Comelico  and  Auronzo  Valleys 505 

Excursions  from  San  Vito.  Sorapis.  Antelao.  Pelmo,  505. 
—  Comelico  and  Auronzo  Valleys.  Marmarole,  507,  5C8.  — 
Val  di  Zoldo  and  its  passes.  Pelmo.  Civetta.  509.  — 
Cadore  Alps.  Claut.  irom  Capo  di  Ponte  to  Vittori.). 
Bosco  del  Cansiglio.  510.  —  Col  Visentin.  From  Bellnno 
to  Feltre  and  Primolano,  511. 
85.  From    Cortina    to    l^uchenstein    by   the    Dolomiten- 

8tras.se.  From  Andraz  via  Agordo  to  Bellnno  .  .  .  .  511 
Monte  Pore.  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  (Buchenstein).  Col  di 
Lana.  Forcclla  di  Padon.  Monte  Migogn.  Monte  Fernazza, 
513.  —  From  Cortina  in  Caprile  over  the  Nuvolau 
Saddle,  the  Forcella  da  Lago,  or  the  Giau  Pass.  From 
Caprile  to  Borca  over  the  Forcella  Forada  or  Col  della 
Poina,  514.  —  Passo  di  Coldai.  Val  Biois  (Val  Canale). 
Cima  di  Pape.  Monte  Alto  di  Pelsa,  515.  —  From  Agordo 
to  Primiero  over  the  Cereda  Pass-,  to  Zoldo  over  the 
Duran  or  Moschesin  Pas.s,  516. 


59.  From  Franzensfeste  to  Botzen. 

31  M.    Express  train  in  1  br.  2  min.  - 1  hr.  15  min.  (4  K.  50,  3  iT.  40  //.) 
ordinary  train  in  li/z-S  hrs.  (3  K.  50,  2  K.  60,  1  K.  75/i.). 

Franzensfeste  (2450'),  see  p.  303.  The  train  stops  at  the  (1 V4  M.) 
Military  Station  of  Franzensfeste  (p.  303),  where  the  Pustertal  Rail- 
way (R.  77)  diverges. to  the  left,  and  then  rapidly  descends  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Eisak.  To  the  left  in  the  valley  below,  beyond  the 
hill,  is  the  monastery  of  Neustift  (p.  354).  —  To  the  right,  near 
(41/2  M.)  Vahrn  (stat.),  opens  the  Schalderer  Tal  (p.  354). 

7  M.  Brixen.  —  Hotels  (omn.  from  the  larger  hotels  meet  the  trains). 
'Elefant  (PI.  a-,  B,  1),  12  min.  from  the  station,  at  the  upper  end  of  the 
town,  with  garden,  67  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  7-9 .K".;  *H6t.  Bahnhof  (PI.  b;  A,  4). 
24  beds  at  1.20-2.40  7i. ;  •Hotel  &  Cah;  Ckntkal  (PI.  c;  A,  3),  3  min. 
from  the  station;  Goldnes  Kkeuz  (PI.  d;  B,  2),  Sonne  (PL  e;  B,  2),  both 
at  the  eutrance  to  the  town  ;  Goldner  Stern  (PI.  f ;  C,  1),  with  cafe-restaur- 
ant ;  Goldeser  Schllssel  (PI.  g ;  C,  1) ;  Goi.itENER  Adlek  (PI.  h  ;  C,  2),  on  the 
Eisak;  Strassek  (PI.  i;  D,  2),  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Eisak,  with  garden ; 
*H6t.-Pens.  Bdrgfeiedes  (PI.  k:  A,  4),  In  the  W.  (if  the  station,  on  the 
hillside,  45  beds  at  1.50-3,  pens.  6-8  A"".  —  Pensions.  Edelweiss  &  Lugeck 
(PL  1,  m,  D,  1;  7-8  a:)-,  Alexandra  (PL  n,  D,  3;  6-8  Jf.) 5  Gasser  (PL  o. 
D,  2;  5.50-7.50  A.) :  Dr.  Pircher  (6-8 A.);  Naithalmb.  —  'Dr.  von  Guggen- 
BERGs  Hidropathic  (PL  D,l :  40  K.,  pens.  8-14  A.).  —  Cafe-Resiaurant  Central 
(see  above),  with  garden  ;  wine  at  the  Finsterwiri,  with  artists'  room  ('Brixener 
BatzenhausL).  —  Money  changed  at  the  Brixener  Bank  (PL  4;  C,  2).  —  Baths 
beside  the  Goldene  Adler;  .swimming-bath  in  the  Eisak,  to  the  N.  outside 
the  town,  near  Zinggen    —  Guides:  Jos.  GargiHer  and  Benj .  Vallazza. 


^b4:   IV.  Route  59.  BlUXEN.  Prom  P'raniemfede 

JBrJien(1835'),  an  old  town  with  6000  iiihab.,  since  992  tlie  capital 
of  an  ecclesiastical  principality,  wMch  maintained  its  independence 
until  1803,  lies  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Eisak,  which  is  here  joined 
by  the  Rienz,  issuing  from  the  Puster-Tal.  The  Falace  of  the  Prince 
Bbhopi  (PI.  B,  C,  2j,  to  the  right  off  the  Erzherzog-Eugen-Strasse 
(leading  from  the  station  to  the  town),  dates  in  its  present  form 
from  the  16-17th  cent.;  it  possesses  a  beautiful  court  wdth  colon- 
nades in  three  stories  and  bronzed  terracotta  statues  of  German  em- 
perors and  of  prince-bishops  of  Brixen,  A  monument  (PI.  5;  C,  2} 
by  Pfretschn.T  (1909j,  in  the  Burg-Platz,  commemorates  the  mil- 
lenium  of  Brixen.  Close  by  is  the  Cathedral  (PI.  C,  2),  built  in 
1745-54  and  restored  in  1896-97;  on  the  S.  side  are  the  old  Chapel 
of  St.  John  and  the  well-preserved  Cloisters  (PL  6),  of  the  12th  cent. , 
both  with  mural  paintings  of  the  14-16th  centuries.  To  the  N.  of 
the  Cathedral  are  the  old  Cemetery  (PI.  Ij,  with  a  memorial  stone 
to  the  minstrel  Oswald  von  Wolkenstein  (d.  1445;  by  the  E.  wall), 
and  the  Church  of  St.  Michael.  The  quaint  Stadt-Gasse,  flanked  with 
arcades  and  with  many  oriel -windows,  ends  at  the  Pfarr-Platz.  — 
On  the  left  bank  of  the  Eisak  is  the  Rapp-Anlage  (PI.  D,  2),  with 
a  fine  view.  On  the  other  side  of  the  Rienz,  which  is  spanned  by 
two  bridges,  a  residential  suburb  is  springing  up. 

ExccEsioNS  Gist  of  the  marked  paths,  each  indicated  by  a  number, 
60  A.).  Two  marked  paths  lead  to  the  N.  from  the  Rapp-Anlage,  passinj; 
the  hydropathic:  Path  Xo.  1  via  the  chateau  of  Krdkofl.  to  the  ('■..  hr.)  &e- 
hurg  (2000';  Dr.  von  Guggenberg)  :^  Path  No.  15  via  the  chateau  of  Hahnherg 
(rebuilt)  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  monastery  oi  XeusUft  (p.  353),  founded  iu  1141,  with 
a  baroque  church  of  the  18th  ceiit.  (reached  also  by  the  right  bank  of  the 
Eisak,  in  3  4  hr.).  —  Beyond  the  bridge  over  the  Eienz,  Path  No.  6  leads 
to  the  E..  passing  near  Eostlan  (Brauhaus),  to  (I1/4  hr.)  Burgstall.,  a  small 
watering-place:  thence  Path  No.  12  proceeds  to  the  S.W.  to  (3/4 hr.)  Si.  Andrii 
(3230';  Gasser),  with  a  fine  view.  Vv'e  may  return  to  (1  hr.)  Brixen  by  Path 
Xo.  5.  —  At  the  Hot.  Elefant  Path  Xo.  2  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  main 
road  and  leads  across  meadows  and  over  the  1  railway  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  village 
of  Vahni(2200';  stat.,  see  p.  353;  Hdt.-Pens.  Salem,  pew;  -Pens.  Villa  Mayr, 
pens.  7-S  K.;  Hot.-Pens.  Waldsacker ,  bed  1.60-2.40,  pens.  6-7  K.,  very  fair; 
Lamm.,  Adler.,  unpretending),  with  its  fine  chestnuts,  commanded  by  the  ruin 
of  Salern,  and  through  the  wooded  Schsdderer  Tal  (nmn.  daily  in  summer 
from  the  Hot.  Waldsacker)  to  (IV2  br.)  Bad  Schaldei-s  (3555';  150  beds  at  1-2, 
pen^.  5-6  K).  Thence  over  the  Schalderer  Scharie  (7640')  to  Dwnholz,  5  hrs., 
see  p.  364;  over  the  Lorenzen-Scharte  (7210')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Elamener  Hiitte, 
see  p.  357.  —  Pleasant  walk  to  the  W.  of  the  station  (Paths  6  &  13),  via  Tils 
and  Taubenbrunnen.  to  (5  hrs. ;  guide  6  K.)  the  picturesque  Schniten  Lakes 
(6430),  returning  via  Bad  Schalders.  —  From  Vahrn  Path  Xo.  2  leads  via 
the  Spilucker  Alp  to  the  top  of  the  (4-4V2  hrs.)  Karspitze  (82T0';  fine  view). 
—  Between  Brixen  station  and  the  town,  at  St.  Joseph's  Mission  House, 
Path  Xo.  11  ascends  to  the  S.W.,  past  the  Hot. -Pens.  Burefrieden  and  via 
Tschotsch  (2430"),  to  (21/4  hrs.)  Veltums  or  Feldthurns  (27ib'CUnterwirl),  with 
a  summer-residence  of  the  former  prince-bishops  of  Brixen,  now  belonging 
to  the  town  of  Brixen;  the  •Interior  (adm.  7-5.30,  Sun.  9-1  &  3.30-5.30: 
60  h.)  is  one  of  the  richest  examples  of  Tyrolese  Renaissance.  Beyond 
Velturns  we  may  either  (Path  11)  descend  in  1  hr.  to  the  main  road  between 
Villnos  station  (p.  355 ;  V*  ^r)  ^^^  Klausen  ('/•:  hr.),  or  (Path  12)  we  may 
proceed  along  the  hill  via  Verdings  (3145')  and  then  (Path  8)  descend  via  the 
convent  of  Sdben  to  (13/4  hr.)  Klausen  (p.  356j.  —  The  Tlose  (8220' ;  5V- 
6  hrfl. ;  guide,  8  Jf.,  not  indispensable)  commands  an  admirable  survey  of 
ihe  Oet/tal   and  Ortler  Alps,   the   Dolomites,  etc.     Crossing   the  Rienz  we 


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to  Botzen.  VILLNOS.     Map,  p.  4  i'J.  —  IV.U.bU.   355 

ascend  to  the  S.E.  by  Path  No.  4  (shaded  in  the  mijrning),  pa;slng  near 
at.  Andrd  (p.  354),  to  (2V4  hrs.)  the  farm  of  Platzbon  (43:30'5  view  of  the 
Etsch-Tal),  and  through  the  Trametsch- Tal  to  the  (SV^hrs.)  Plose-Hiitte  (8035'; 
Inn,  21  beds  and  6  mattresses;  guide,  Al.  Obwexer)  and  (20  min.)  the  summit 
(Frollxpitze  or  Telegraph ;  8220'J.  A  more  extensive  view  towards  the  S.  and 
S.E.  is  enjoyed  from  the  Gahler  (8445'),  which  may  be  reached  from  the  Plose- 
Hiitte  in  1  hr.  by  Path  No.  7  (to  the  E.)  —  Descents  from  the  Plo:-e  Hiitte  : 
to  the  S.W.  by  Path  No.  7  to  (1^/4  hr.)  St.  Georg  in  Afers  (4935';  accommo- 
dation at  the  cure\s)  and  thence  (Path  7}  via  St.  Jakob  and  Klerant,  or  from 
St.  Jakob  by  Path  No.  8  (not  so  good)  via  Mellaun  and  Milland  to  (2'/2  hrs.) 
Brixen;  to  the  N.  by  Path  No.  3  (steep  and  bad)  to  (3  hrs.  i  guide  4  K.)  Liisen 
(3330';  Unterwirt :  guide,  Alois  Pluseller)  and  thence  via  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Si.  Ja- 
kobstockl  (6665':  inu)  and  Onach  to  (4  hrs.:  guide  8 A'.)  St.  Lorenzen  iu  tlie 
Puster-Tal  (p.  467),  or  from  the  St.  Jakobstfickl  to  the  ('/2  hr.)  Astjoch  (p.  466) 
and  via  i\iQ  Lusener  Alpe  (ca.  6235  :  magni'iceut  views)  to  (3'/j  hrs.)  Miihlbaclt 
(p.  466);  to  the  S.E.  bv  Path  No.  4  across  the  Gampen-Wiesen  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Haiti  (Kofel-Joch.  612U'},  and  thence  either  to  the  E.  (Path  8)  over  the  Wiirz- 
Joch  (658'J')  to  (2  hra.)  Untermoi  (p.  483;  guide  6  E.),  or  to  the  S.E.  over  the 
Pettier- Scharte  (7745'),  whence  a  club-puth  ascends  to  the  top  of  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Peitlerkofel  (p.  356;  guide  8  K.),  to  the  (4'/2  hrs)  Franz-Schluter-Eutte  (oee 
below;  guide  IK.).  Thence  over  ihe,  Forcella  dalVEga  or  the  Forcella  delta 
Roa  to  the  (4'/2-5hrs.)  Regensburger  Hiitie  (guide  14  AT.),  see  pp.  3oj,  435. 

To  the  left,  as  the  train  proceeds,  rises  the  chateau  of  Pallaus; 
to  the  right  is  the  Inn  in  der  Mahr,  with  a  tablet  in  memory  of  Peter 
Mayr  (p.  359).  We  cross  the  Eisak  to  (8V2  M.)  Albeins  (1780').;  to 
the  left,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Aferer  Tal,  stands  the  village  of  that 
iiame  (Obermayr;  Untermayr).  In  the  background  rise  the  jagged 
Geislerspitzen  (p.  434).  At  (12  M.)  Villnos  (1110^;  Rossi,  poor)  opens 
the  Villnos- Tal. 

The  "Villnos-Tal,  18  M.  in  length,  deserves  a  visit  for  the  sake  of 
its  Dolomites.  The  road  (diligence  from  Klausen  to  St.  Peter  twice  daily 
in  summer  in  3  hrs.;  3 K.),  passing  the  Schmelz,  ascends  the  ravine  (with 
Gufidaun  and  the  chateau  of  Sommerburg  on  the  right,  above  us)  to  (3  BI.) 
MilUins  (2630';  Kreuzwirt ;  to  the  right  to  Bad  Froi,  p.  356).  It  then  lead.s 
via  Pardell  (the  Flitztal.  with  a  mineral  spring,  opening  to  the  right)  to 
(33/4  M.)  VillnSs  or  St.  Peter  (3775';  Kabis  Inn.,  near  the  church,  50  beds 
at  jl. 40 -1.80,  pens.  6-7  AT. ;  Zellemcirt,  40  beds,  pens.  4-5  A'.,  both  good; 
Lamm,  pen^.  5  A.,  plain  but  good),  the  chief  place  in  the  valley,  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort.  Guides,  P.  Michaeler  and  Jos.  Munster  (to  the  Schliiter- 
Hutte  5,  there  and  back  7,  Peitlerkofel  10,  with  des  ent  to  Piccolein  14, 
over  the  Forcella  della  Roa  to  the  Pt-egensburger  Hiitte  14  A.).  At  the  (12  min.) 
Pest-Bildstockl  (1630')  and  the  (10  min.)  Gsaihof  chapel  we  command  a  fine 
view  of  the  Geislei'spitzen  (evening-light  best).  Pleasant  wood-walks  may 
be  made  to  the  N.W.  above  St.  Jakob  (42J5');  to  the  S.W.  via  the  Hohschneide. 
to  the  (IV2  hr.)  waterfall  of  the  Flitzer  Bach;  to  the  S.E.  via  St.  Johann 
(see  below)  to  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Forsthaus  iin  Schwarzwald  and  the  ('/2  hr.) 
''Gschnagenhaft-^Vkse  (6660"),  beneath  the  Geislerspitzen.  —  A  path  (No.  5; 
red  marks)  leads  to  the  N.  to  (2  hrs.)  St.  Georg  iu  Afers  (see  above),  whence 
the  Pio«e  (p.  354)  may  be  ascended  in  3'/2hr8.  (by  Path  N).  7).  —  Easy  and 
attractive  passes  (Path  11)  lead  from  St.  Peter  to  theN.E.  over  the  Halsl, 
or  Kofel-Joch  (6120')  and  the  Warz-Joch  (6580)  to  (51/2  hrs.)  Untermoi  (p.  488; 
guide  10  A.),  and  to  the  S.  over  the  Fliizer  Scharle  (6S60')  to  (4V2  hrs.) 
St.  Ulrich  in  Groden  (p.  432;  guide  8 A).  The  Inner -Baschotz  (7555')  may 
be  easily  ascended  from  the  Flitzer  Scharte  in  V2  hr.,  and  an  )ther  20  min. 
brings  us  to  the  top  of  La  Gran  Costa  (7575';  fine  view).  —  The  road 
in  the  Villnos-Tal  proceeds  to  (1>'4  hr.)  St.  Johann  (4435';  to  St.  Ulrich, 
see  p.  433),  and  thence  through  fine  pine -forest,  via  St.  Zenon  (65C<.i': 
Adolf- Munkel-Weg,  see  p.  35iB) ,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Franz -SchlUter-Hiitte 
(7545';  -Inn,  36  beds  at  4  and  24  mattresses  at  2  A.),  finely  situated  5  min. 
short  of  the  KreuzkofelJoch  {Wurzen  or  Poma  Pass,  76 '0').    Beautiful  views 


356  IV.R.59.-Maps,pp.354,432.    KLAUSEN.    From Fransensfeste 

may  be  enjoved  from  tlie  Sast  Bronsoi  (7890'),  20  min.,  and  the  Sobutsch 
(8155'),  72  M.'to  the  S.,  and  from  the  Zendleser  Kofel  (7950'),  40  min.  to  the 
N.  (if  'he  Schliiter-Hiitte.  The  Peitlerkofel  (9440';  niasniacent  view)  ascend- 
ed from  the  hut  in  2  hrs.  via  the  Pettier- Scharte  (7745'),  is  not  diflicnlt  for 
adepts  (Imal  climb  facilitated  by  wire -ropes;  less  experienced  climbers 
should  be  roped,  especially  on  the  descent);  comp.  pp.  355,  4S8.  —  From  the 
Schliiter-Hiitte  to  the  Regensbwger  Hiitte,  highly  attractive.  A  marked  path 
(wire-roites)  leads  to  the  S.  via  the  Sobutsch  (see  above)  over  the  Kreuz- 
Joch  l7525),  and  forks  at  the  S.  base  of  the  Geislerspitzen.  The  right  branch 
leads  nver  the  Forcella  dalVEga  (Wasser- Scharte ,  8655')  in  4-41/2  hrs.,  the 
left  branch  over  the  Forcella  della  Roa  {Campiller-Scharte,  8810')  in  41/2-5  hrs. 
to  the  Regenshnrger  Biitte  (p.  43-t).  —  A  club-path  ('Adi.lf-Munkel-Weg'),  skirt- 
ing the  N.  slopes  of  the  Geislerspitzen.  leads  from  the  Schliiter-Hiitte  tu 
the  Schartl^  then  descends  in  windings  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Weissbrunneck  (spring ; 
6140';  short  of  it,  to  the  left,  a  tablet  to  Adolf  Munkel)  and  reascends  to 
the  ( 1  hr.)  Brogles  Alp  (see  below ;  to  St.  Ulrich,  5-6  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.).  From 
the  Wei<sNrunneck  (see  above)  a  marked  path  ascends  to  the  left  over 
the  Pana-Scharte  or  JochScharte  (8035'j  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Regensburger  Hiitte 
(p.  434-,  guide  8K.).  —  From  the  Schliiter-Hutte  to  (2  hrs.)  Campill,  see 
p.  488.  to  the  Puez-Hutte  over  the  Forcella  della  Roa  and  Forcella  de  Sielles 
(p.  435),  51/2-6  hrs    (guide  desirable,  to  Colfuschg  12  K.). 

From  St.  Johann  (p.  355)  an  attractive  route  leads  via  the  Brogles  Alp 
(7070')  to  St.  Ulrich  (p.  432;  marked  path;  5 hrs. ;  guide  8^.,  not  indispens- 
able). From  the  Brogles  Alp  (rfmts.)  route  to  the  right  to  the  ridge  of 
the  (1/2  hr.)  Raschotz  (La  Gran  Costa,  7575' ;  magnificent  view)  and  down  to 
the  Flitzei'  Scharte  (p.  35.5);  to  the  left  over  the  Seceda  to  the  Joch-Scharte 
and  to  the  Regensburger  Hiitte,  see  p.  433. 

13  M.  Klausen.  —  Hotels.  *Alte  Post,  70  beds  from  1  K.  20,  pens. 
b-1  K.,  with  garden  on  the  Eisak;  Lamm,  an  interesting  old  house,  with 
small  garden,  40  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens.  4.80-5.40  K. :  Neue  Post,  bed  1.50  K.; 
Krone,  at  the  station,  25  beds  at  1.20-1.50  £".  ,•  Teaube;  Pens.  Villa 
Sabiona.  —  Cafi  Kreuz,  with  'artists'  room'.  —  Restaurant  in  the  Kalte 
Keller.,  on  the  Brenner  road. 

Klausen  (1725'),  a  small  town  with  700  inhab.,  in  a  highly 
picturesque  situation  on  the  right  hauk  of  the  Eisak,  possesses  a 
Gothic  parish  church,  and  a  Capuchin  monastery  founded  in  1701  by 
the  confessor  of  Queen  Maria  Anna  of  Spain  (at  the  S.  end  of  the 
town;  valuable  treasury).  Near  the  bridge  is  a  statue  (1908)  of  Joachim 
Haspinger  (p.  2'32).  A  paved  path  ascends  past  the  ruined  castle  of 
Branzoll  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Benedictine  nunnery  of  Sab  en  (2350'),  for- 
merly a  baronial  castle.  A  large  crucifix  on  the  tower  is  said  to  have 
been  placed  there  in  memory  of  a  nun  who  was  pursued  by  invaders 
and  threw  herself  from  the  battlements.  Fine  view  of  the  town  and 
the  valley  of  the  Eisak. 

ExcuKsioNs.  Pleasant  walks  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Eisak  to  (1  hr.) 
the  chateau  of  Fonteklaus.  a  fine  point  of  view;  thence  through  wood  via 
(35  min.)  Oufidaun  (2410';  -Stern;  Turmwirt,  with  small  garden,  moderate; 
Baumgarten),  with  the  picturesque  chateau  of  Sommerburg ,  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Hof  Gnoll  (view)  and  to  the  (26  min.)  Gstammer  Hof  (3810').  About 
10  min.  beyond  the  last  is  the  Felseneck  Inn  (3620';  pens.  3^.  GOh.), 
and  10  min.  farther  on,  amidst  wood,  is  Bad  Froi  (3695'),  with  chaly- 
beate springs.  Thence  a  new  road  leads  in  40  min.  to  the  Villnos  road 
(60  min.  to  Villnos  station),  or  we  may  follow  the  shady  path,  con- 
tinued by  a  road  beyond  Pardell,  leading  to  (I1/2  hr.)  St.  Peter  in  Villnos 
(p.  355):  another  (marked  path;  interesting)  leads  to  the  S.  over  the 
Tschanberg  (6590')  to  (3i  2  hrs.)  Si.  Peter  hinier  Lajen,  or  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Raschdtz- 
Eaus  (p.  433).  —  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Eisak  we  may  walk  to  (i  hr.) 
Yillanders   (.Adler)    and    thence    on   to   (li  4  hr.)    Bad   Bre'ikircfien    (p.  357), 


to  Botzen.      WAIDBKUCK.     Maps,pp.3o4,43-J.- IV.  R.yj.   o57 

by  a  picturesque  route.  Via  Verdings  to  (2  hrs.)  Veltwns,  see  p.  354.  — 
The  *Kassian8pit2e  (8475';  t)-6'/2  hrs.;  guide  8  .K".,  not  indispensable),  easy 
and  remunerative,  may  be  ascended  either  by  a  path  (No.  8,  then  No.  12) 
leading  up  to  the  right  via  Verdings  (3145')  to  (2  hrs.)  Lat/.fons;  or  by  a 
fine  road  leading  through  the  ravine  of  the  Tinnebach  to  the  (1  hr.)  Gam- 
stein  Pochwerk  (stamping-mill),  and  thence  by  a  small  private  road  t>  (V4  hr.) 
the  restored  chateau  of  Gersiein  and  to  (1  hr.)  Latzfons  (3815';  -Eii'sch,  with 
veranda  and  fine  view"),  whence  a  marked  path  ascends  via  liungg  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Klausener  Hiitte  (630U':  Inn,  1  be^is  and  7  mattresses),  the  (IV*  hr.) 
Latzfonser  Kreuz  (7550';  pilgrimage  chapel  and  plain  inn),  and  (3/4  hr.)  the 
summit  of  the  Kaaianspitze ,  an  admirable  point  of  view.  The  Geirum- 
spilze  (8470'),  Lorenzspitze  (8145'),  Plankenhorn  (8345'),  and  Gaishorn  (8475') 
are  easily  ascended  from  the  Klausener  Hiitte.  Passes  to  the  W.  from 
the  Latzfonser  Kreuz  over  the  Liickl  (77900  to  Reinswald  and  (3  hrs.)  .45^- 
feld,  in  the  Sarntal  (p.  361;  guide  14  Z.);  from  the  Klausener  Hiitte  to 
the  N.E.  over  the  Lorenz-Scharte  (7225)  to  the  Schrilten-See  (p.  334)  and  to 
(2  hrs.)  Bad  Schalders,  or  via  Taubenbrunnen  to  (4  hrs.)  Bri.xen  ;  to  the  N. 
over  the  Farzell-Scharte  (7545')  to  (3'  2  brs.)  Durnholz  (p.  364).  —  Very  inter- 
esting walk  along  the  heights  via  the  Villanders  Alp  (marshy  after  rain)  to 
the  (4  hrs.)  Rittnerhorn,  see  p.  363. 

17  M.  Waidbruck  (1545';  Krone,  30  beds  at  1.40-2  K.;  Sonne, 
well  spoken  of;  Lamm),  with  300  inbab.,  lies  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Grodner  Tal  (p.  432).  To  the  left,  above,  rises  the  Trostburg  (2040'), 
the  property  of  Count  Wolkenstein.   To  Kastelruth,  see  p.  438. 

Pleasant  walk  uphill  to  the  E.  to  the  (I'A  hr.)  Vogelweidhof  {QMb'),  said 
to  have  been  the  home  of  the  poet  Walther  von  der  Vogelweide  (p.  359), 
and  to  (1  hr.)  the  village  of  Lajen  (3610';  i>c/ilii^sel,  with  veranda;  Krone; 
Honne)^  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Groden  Dolomites.  Thence  we  may 
skiit  the  hillside  by  a  pleasant  path  to  (IV4  hr.)  St.  Peter  (p.  433)  and  (2  hrs.) 
Ht.  Ulrich  (p.  432). 

A  stony  ro;id,  crossing  the  Eisnk  and  affording  pretty  views,  leads  from 
Waidbruck  via  (3  M.)  Barbian  (2745';  guide,  Joh.  Cantioler)  to  (01/4  M.) 
Dreikirchen  (mule  6  A' ,  '-arr.,  nor  recommended,  ^K.,  litter  12  iT.).  Bad 
Dreikirchen  (3675';  'Pension  d:  Restaurant,  60  beds  at  2.50-3,  D.  3,  pens. 
^-1 K.)  is  charmingly  situated  amidst  wood.  Walks  may  be  taken  hence  to 
the  (25  min.)  'Brioler  Hof  (4165';  Hotel- Pension.  40  beds,  pens,  from  BK.), 
with  a  magnificent  view;  to  Sauerbrunn  (V2  hr.);  and  to  Krossbrunn  (I  hr.). 
The  "Rittnerhorn  (7420';  p.  363)  is  ascended  hence  Tred  and  white  marks)  via 
Bi'iol  and  Siisskaser  in  3'/2  brs.,  or  via  Krossbrunn  in  3V2-4  hrs.  —  'fo  the 
S.  a  path  (red  marks)  leads  from  Dreikirchen  along  the  hillside,  with  a  good 
view  of  the  Schlern,  via  Saubach  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Penzl  Inn  (2805'),  which  lies 
V2hr.  from  the  railway  station  of  Kastelruth,  U/2  hr.  from  Atzwang,  and  2  hrs. 
from  Klobenstein  via  Lengtiein  (comp.  p.  363). 

The  train  crosses  the  Grodner  Bach,  and  then  the  Eisak,  in 
a  defile  of  porphyry  rock.  I91/2  M.  Kastelruth  (1405'),  the  station 
for  the  village  of  that  name,  situated  high  up   on  the  left  bank 

(p.  438;  2  hrs.). 

The  "Rittnerhorn  (7420';  51/2  hrs.)  is  ascended  from  the  station  of  Kastel- 
ruth via  (I 'A  hr.)  the  Penzl  Inn  («ee  above)  and  thence  by  a  marked  path 
passing  the  (2V2  hrs.)  shcHor-hut  at  the  foot  of  the  Hundeck  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
summit  (p.  363).     This  is  the  shortest  route  from  the  Eisak-Tal. 

221/2  M.  Atzwang  (1220';  Restaurant  near  the  station;  Post,  in 
Unter-Atzwang).  Hence  via  Lengstein  to  (2^2  hrs.")  Klobenstein  on 
the  Ritten,  see  p.  363 ;  to  Sets  and  Vols,  see  pp.  438,  439  (suspension- 
railway  to  St.  Constantin  under  construction).  —  Again  crossing  the 
Eisak,  passing  through  four  short  tunnels,  and  crossing  the  Schlern- 
hach  at  (24  M.)  Viils  am  Schlern,  to  the  left  of  which,  high  up,  is  the 


358   IV.  Route  00.  I'.OTZEN.  J'ructicaL  Nola. 

castle  oi  Prossls  (2805';  in  the  "background  the  Schleni,  p.  430),  \m' 
next  reach  [26  M.)  Blmnau  (1035';  Tierser  Hof;  Brduhaus'),  at  tlie 
mouth  of  the  Tierser  Tal  (p.  440).  On  the  right  bank,  beyond  the 
next  tunnel,  begin  the  vine-clad  slopes  of  the  Botzener  Leite.  29  M. 
Kardaun  (950';  Post),  at  the  moutli  of  the  Eggen-Tal  (p.  444;  to 
the  left,  the  castle  of  Karneid').  The  train  no^  crosses  the  Eisak, 
and  enters  the  broad  and  luxuriant  basin  of  Botzen  (Botzener  Boden)^ 
which  resembles  a  vast  vineyard. 
31  M.  Botzen.  see  below. 


60.  Botzen  and  Environs. 

Hotels.  Hot.  Beistol  (PI.  a),  Kaiser-Franz-.Tosef-Str.  1,  3  min.  from 
the  station.  100  beds  at  4-10,  B.  1.75,  de.i.  4,  D.  6,  S.  4,  pens,  from  12  A'.  ; 
^=H6t.  Viktokia  rPl.  b).  at  the  station,  110  beds  at  2. .50-6.  B.  1.50,  de'j.  3, 
D.  4.50,  pens.  9-145". ;  'Kaiseekeone  (PI.  c),  Erzherzog-Rainer-Str..  100  beds 
at  2.5()-5,  B.  1.20  iT.,  with  a  quietly-situated  de'pendance  (22  beds);  'Hot. 
Geeif  (PI.  d),  "Walther-Platz  9,  with  swimming  and  other  baths,  200  beds 
at  3-6,  B.  IK.;  -Hot.  Schgeaffee  (PI.  n),  Walther-Platz  1,  with  restaur- 
ant and  garden,  150  beds  at  2-4  .K".;  *H6t.  de  lEdeope  (PI.  e),  Walther-Platz, 
70  beds  at  2.40-5,  B.  1.30  .ff.;  Hot.  Walhtee  von  dee  Vogelweide  (Pl.f), 
Walther-Platz  11,  60  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1.20  E. ;  -Post-Gasthaus  Eezhebzog 
Heineich  (PI.  k),  Goethe-Str.  14.  95  beds  at  2-3.50  5.;  Hot.  Zente^m. 
(PI.  z),  Goethe-Str.  6-8,  54  beds  at  3-5  5.  ,•  *Hot.  Stiegl  (PI.  h),  at  Zwolfmal- 
ijrcien,  Vs  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  station,  with  shady  garden,  180  beds  at  2-3  K.  ; 
*H6t.  Gassee  (PL  p).  Bahnhof-Str. ,  110  beds  at  2-2.50  K.;  Riesen 
(PI.  i),  Post-StT.  10.  .50'beds  at  1.20-2  K. ;  Hot.  Tieol  (PI.  e),  Obstmarkt  7, 
32  beds  at  1.60-2  5.;  Mosdschein  (PI.  1),  Bindergasse  25,  130  beds  at  1.60- 
35.;  Rdtek  Adlee  (PI.  q),  Goethe-Str.  3;  Rosengaktex  (PI.  m),  Miihlgassi, 
22  beds  at  1.. 50-2.50  5'. ;  Kossl  (PI.  r),  Bindergasse,  unpretending;  Sonne 
(PI.  so),  at  the  Eisak  bridge,  unpretending;  LOwesgecbe  (PI.  o),  Kirch- 
ebner-Str.  1,  R.  from  1.40  5r.,  well  spoken  of;  Eisenhut  (PI.  x),  Binder- 
gasse 21 ,  36  beds  at  1.4U-1.60  K. ,  well  spoken  of;  Figl  (PI.  u),  Korn- 
Platz  9,  inexpensive;  Weisses  Kbeuz  (PI.  w),  Korn-Platz  3,  40  beds  from 
1.20  5.,  plain  but  good:  Zum  Tdrm,  Erzherzog-Rainer-Str.  19,  "svith  the  Vel- 
thurnfer  wine-room  (see  below).  —  Hotels  Garnis.  -1X6x16  Laueis  (PI.  k  1), 
Kaiser-Franz-.Tosef-Str.,  160  beds  from  3,  B.  1.50  5'.;  Hot.  Barshof  (PI.  y), 
Bahnhof-Str.,  ,55  beds  from  2  5.;  Westend-Villa  (PI.  v),  near  the  station, 
35  beds  at  2-45".;  Villa  Lindelehof,  beside  the  Hot.  Stiegl  (see  above),  in 
an  open  situation,  .30  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1  5r.  —  Lodgings  at  Josef  Amplatzt. 
Kirchebner-Str,  4. 

Restaurants.  Bristol.,  opposite  the  hotel  (see  above;  D.  6,  S.  4  5.); 
G'm/,  Enropa^  both  with  numerous  tables  in  the  open  air,  Walther  von  dei- 
Vogelweide,  Schgraffer,  both  with  garden,  all  four  in  the  Walther-Platz  (see 
above) ;  Bayrischer  Eof^  Laubengasse  10  (with  rooms) :  Biirgersaal.,  Eisak- 
Str.  17:  Schonblick\  Wassermauer- Promenade  (p.  360);  Railway  Restaurant. 
—  Wine.  Batzenhdusl  (PL  s ;  interesting  painting.s)  ;  Lowengrnhe  (see  above)  ; 
Raihamkefler,  Dreifaltigkeits-PIatz ;  Post-Weinstuhe^  in  the  Hot.  Erzherzog 
Heinrich  (see  above);  Pircher's  Lnnch  Rooms,  Laubengasse  29 ;  VeUhnrnser 
Weinsinhe,  Erzherzog-Rainer-Str.  19  (with  rooms;  see  above);  Rossi.  Pfau, 
Bindergasse;  Tor^^rJ-^ffaw*  (PL t),  Obstmarkt ;  ScMussel,  Goeihe-Str. ;  St.  Mag- 
dalena  Weinkeller,  25  min.  to  the  E.  of  the  station,  with  a  station  on  the 
Kitten  railway  (p.  362)  and  charming  view. 

Cafes.  K'jsseth,  Erzherzog-Rainer-Str.  7  (with  rooms) ;  Rizzi,  Laubengasse. 

Baths  at  the  Hotels  Greif  and  Mondschein  (see  above);  at  the  Badl  at 
Gries  (p.  361).  —  Municipal  Swimming  Baths  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Talfer, 
below  the  bridge. 

Post  and  Telegfraph  Office,  Post-Str.  1,  near  the  parish  church. 


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I'ariili  Churcli.  BUT  ZEN.  lV.lioute60.    351) 

Money  Changers.  Credit-AnstaU.,  WalthcT-Vidtz  lU;  Bank  filr  Tirol  mid 
Vorurlberg,  opposite  the  post-office;  A.  Decorona^  Laubeugasse  26. 

Shops.  Fresh  Fkuit  (a  staple  commodity):  at  the  fruit-market;  A.  Stehi- 
Mler,  Walther-Platz  3;  H.  Calligari,  Raingasse  13;  V.  Geri,  Pfarrgasse.  — 
Pkesbrved  Meats,  Fruit?,  etc. :  Konserven-Actiengesellschaft,  Lauben  7.  — 
Books  &  Photogkapqs:  F.  Moser,  Walther-Platz  16;  Tyrolia^  Obstmarkt  2 ; 
DevAsche Buchliandlnng  J^Tzh&T7.o?i-'PK,au\\i%r-^iv .  11.  —  PeoTOGBAPHic3rATEKiAr,s  : 
J.  Flat^rMr^  Franziskanergasse  16;  H.  Gosinei\  Obstmarkt;  J.  Gvglei-^WnUher- 
Platz  13.  —  Local  Art  &  Industries,  Laubengasse  39. 

Carriages.  From  the  station  to  the  town,  one-horse  carr.  1  K.,  two- 
horse  2K.:  to  Gries,  one-horse  2K.,  t^^-horse  3  .ff.,  there  and  back,  stop- 
ping Ihr.,  3  and  5  K.  By  time,  for  the  first  1/4  hr.,  one-horse  IjS".,  two- 
horse  iK.  GOfi.,  every  'A  hr.  more  50  or  80;?.  To  Rnnkelstein  or  Ried. 
there  and  back  with  1  hr.'s  halt,  6  and  8K.;  to  the  waterfall  in  the  Eggen- 
Tal  and  back  10  and  14,  to  Birchabruck  14  and  18,  there  and  back  16  and  20, 
Welschnofen  18  and  24,  there  and  back  20  and  28,  Karersee  Hotel  (two- 
horse)  28-34,  there  and  back  36-40  .K".  —  The  mountain  'roads'  are  suitable 
only  for  low-built  carioles. 

Electric  Tramway  every  TV2  min.  from  the  station  via  the  Walther-Platz, 
Erzherzog-Rainer-Str.,  Defregger-Str.,  Museum,  and  Talfer  Bridge  to  the 
Haupt-Platz  and  Hot. -Pens.  Habsburg  at  Gries:  fare  from  Botzen  to  the  Hut. 
Badl  at  Gries  12  h.,  from  the  Badl'to  the  Haupt-Platz  12  ft.,  thence  to  the 
terminus  12  ft.;  two  sections  20  ft.,  all  the  way  24  ft. 

Strangers'  Enquiry  Office,  Walther-Platz  7  (daily,  except  Sun.  &  holi- 
days, 9-12  and  2-5,  Sat.  10-3). 

Botzen,  Ital.  Bolzano  (870'),  a  town  with  15,000  inhab.  (or, 
including  Gries  and  Zwolfmalgreien,  25,000),  was  the  chief  depot 
of  the  traffic  between  Venice  and  the  North  in  the  middle  ages,  and 
is  now  the  busiest  commercial  town  in  Tyrol.  It  is  charmingly  sit- 
uated at  the  confluence  of  the  Talfer,  which  descends  from  the 
Sarntal  on  the  N.,  and  the  Eisak,  which  falls  into  tlie  Adige  3  M. 
below  the  town.  The  E.  background,  beyond  the  Eisak-Tal,  is 
formed  by  the  picturesque  and  fantastic  dolomite  peaks  of  the  Schleru 
and  the  Rosengarten,  while  to  the  W.  the  view  is  bounded  by  the 
long  porphyry  ridge  of  the  Mendel,  stretching  from  Mte.  Roen  to  the 
Gantkofel. 

In  the  Town  Park,  near  the  station,  is  a  marble  bust  of  H.  Noe 
(d.  1896),  the  Alpine  author,  by  Kompatscher.  The  shady  Park- 
Strasse  leads  hence  to  the  Walther-Platz.  in  which  is  a  monument, 
by  H.  Natter,  to  the  poet  Walther  von  der  Vogelweide  (probably  born 
about  1160  at  the  Vogelweidhof  near  Lajen,  see  p.  357). 

The  Gothic  Parish  Church,  of  the  14-15th  cent.,  has  a  W.  portal 
with  two  lions  of  red  marble,  in  the  Lombard  style  (1498),  and  an 
elegant  tower  (215'),  with  an  open-work  stone  spire  (1501-19).  On 
the  pulpit  are  interesting  reliefs  (i513-14).  The  marble  altar  dates 
from  1716;  the  altar-piece  (Assumption)  is  by  Lazzarini ,  a  pupil 
of  Titian.  —  To  the  S.  of  the  church  is  a  monument  to  Peter  Mayr. 
the  'Wirt  an  der  Mahr'  (p.  355),  one  of  the  heroes  of  the  war  of 
1809,  and  close  by  is  the  Cemetery. 

The  traffic  of  the  town  centres  in  the  Laubengasse,  with  its  ar- 
cades, and  the  picturesque  Obstmarkt  adjoining  it  on  the  "W.  In  the 
Dreifaltigkeits-Platz  stands  the  tasteful  Hathnus,   in  the  baroque 


360   lV.R.60.  —  Map,p.35S.     BOTZEN. 

style,  by  Hocheder  (1907).  —  The  Museum  iu  the  Kaiserin-Elisa- 
beth-Str.  [open  daily  9-12  &  2-5,  Sun.  9-12;  1  KJ)  contains  on  the 
groundfloor,  to  the  right,  rooms  fitted  up  in  the  Tyrolese  style,  fur- 
niture, and  utensils,  to  the  left,  prehistoric  and  other  objects  found 
in  the  neighbourhood  of  Botzen,  coins,  and  two  reliefs  of  the  environs 
of  Botzen.  On  the  first  floor  (Room  14)  are  costumes,  reminiscences 
of  1809  (including  a  portrait  of  Andreas  Hofer  by  Altmutter),  and 
an  ethnographical  collection,  while  the  second  floor  contains  pic- 
tures. Opposite  is  the  handsoAe  new  Municipal  Savings-Bank,  by 
Kiirschner.  —  The  church  and  the  adjoining  (N.)  cloisters  of  the 
Franciscan  Monastery  date  from  the  14th  cent.;  the  Lady  Chapel, 
to  the  N.  of  the  choir,  contains  a  late-Gothic  carved  altar  of  1500. 
—  Horticulturists  should  visit  (especially  in  spring)  the  gardens  of 
Prince  Campofranco  and  of  Dr.  Streiter,  on  the  Ober-Botzener  Berg, 
and  of  Count  Toggenburg,  Franziskanergasse  2. 

On  the  left  bank  of  the  Talfer  (entr.  to  the  right,  short  of  the 
Talfer  bridge)  lies  the  *Was$ermauer  Promenade  (1420  yds.  long), 
with  the  Lanrins-Brunnen  (Theoderic  the  Goth  overcoming  King 
Laurin)  and  the  Restaurant  Schonblick,  affording  a  magnificent  view 
of  the  Schlern  and  the  Rosengarten  (Alpine  glow  after  sunset) ; 
beside  it  is  the  castle  of  Marelsch,  with  its  live  towers  (now  an 
arsenal).  The  Promenade  ends  at  (20  min.)  St.  Anton  (p.  363), 
whence  we  may  follow  the  *St.  Oswald  Promenade  (fine  views), 
which  diverges  to  the  left  of  the  Runkelstein  road  at  the  Schlossl 
Mill  and  first  ascends  in  win  dings,  afterwards  running  along  the  slope 
of  the  Hortenberg  at  a  height  of  about  330';  we  return  to  Botzen  via 
St.  Oswald  and  Zwolfmalgreien,   the  whole  walk  taking  1V2-*^  ^i"5- 

A  beautiful  view  of  Botzen  and  its  environs  is  obtained  from  the 
*Virgl,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Eisak :  electric  cable-tramway  (376  yds. 
in  length,  with  an  average  gradient  of  66-70 :  100),  every  15-20  min. 
in  4  min.  (fare  60,  there  and  back  SOh.).  The  station  is  3  min.  from 
the  Eisak  bridge,  under  the  S.  railway.  Pedestrians  take  ^fo  l»r-  to 
ascend  by  the  winding  path.  At  the  upper  terminus  is  the  *  Restaur- 
ant Virglwarte.  with  a  view-terrace ;  a  few  paces  farther  on  is  the 
Pens.  Hof  Weinegg  (pens,  from  5  K.'),  and  a  little  higher  up  are  two 
restaurants,  the  Wendlandhof  and  the  Kohlerhof  (path  hen^e  to 
Kampenn,  li/4hr.,  see  p.  36 1).  —  The  carriage  road  diverges  to  the 
left  from  the  Trent  highroad  beyond  the  Botzener  Hof  (beer-garden) 
and  ascends  past  14  chapels  containing  curious  life-size  groups  in 
wood,  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  church  on  the  Caivarienberg  (950'),  which  also 
commands  a  tine  view,  and  to  (i/^  hr.)  Virgl.  —  Another  walk 
follows  the  road  to  the  right  of  th^  Eisak  bridge,  turning  off  to  the 
left  immediately  after  crossing  the  (1/4  br.)  railway  by  a  new  road 
and  ascending  via  Haslach  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  partly  preserved  *Hasel- 
burg,  or  chateau  of  Kuhhach  (1370' ;  interesting  frescoes;  restaurant), 
picturesquely  situated  on  the  brink  of  a  precipice  and  commanding  an 
excellent  view  (best  from  the  rocky  knoll  2  min.  beyond  tlie  chateau). 


GRIES.      Map,  p.  358.  —  IV.  R.  60.    361 

The  footpath  proceeds  to  the  S.  beyond  the  Haselburg  and  in  V4  hr. 
divides  at  a  moss-grown  rock  (ISTO").  The  right  branch  leads  to  the 
(I/4  hr.)  Stallerhof  (,&iie\iG-n)  and  descends  via  St.  Jakob  to  (84  hr.)  the  high- 
road, beside  which  it  runs  through  meadows  tu  (I74  hr.)  Botzen;  the  left 
branch  rapidly  ascends  the  Lange  Wand  to  (1  hr.)  Seit  (2820'j.  crosses  the 
ridge  of  the  Kohlerer  Berg,  and  leads  through  fine  wood  to  (I'/i  hr.) 
Bauemkohlern  (see  below).  — From  Botzen  to  Kohleen,  electric  suspension- 
railway  in  14  min.,  starting  hourly  from  the  left  bank  of  the  Eisak,  20  min. 
to  the  E.  of  Botzen  (fare  1  A".  50,  there  and  back  2K.  50,  inch  omn.  from  the 
Walther-Platz  in  Botzen  3  E.  bOh.).  The  railway  is  1640  yds.  long,  and  the 
upper  terminus  is  on  the  Ochsenbiihel,  5  min.  below  Bauernkohlern  (3740'; 
Staffler's  Restaurant,  with  view-terrace).  Hence  to  Herrenkohlern,  20  min. : 
to  the  Haselburg,  see  p.  360.  — The  footpath  from  Botzen  (red  and  white 
way-marks)  ascends  the  left  bank  of  the  Eisak  immediately  beyond  the 
Eisak  bridge  (p.  360),  turning  to  the  right  at  the  cross-roads,  and  mount- 
ing to  (IV4  hr.)  Kampenn  (2005'),  with  a  small  chateau.  Thence  it  again 
ascends  to  the  right  to  (1/4  hr.)  a  finger-post  indicating  the  way  to  (V2  hr.) 
Badl  {Bad  St.  Isidor,  2990';  Egger's  Inn,  pens.  4  K.  50  h.-5  K.)  and  (40  min.) 
Herrenkohlern  (38T0')i  a  favourite  summer-resort  of  the  people  of  Botzen. 
A  marked  path  ascends  hence  to  (IV4  hr.)  the  Titschen  (Stadlegg;  5310'), 
with  a  belvedere,  and  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Roticand  (4615')-  The  path  (red 
marks)  continues  to  follow  the  height  to  (2  hrs.)  Deutschnofen  (p.  445;  guide 
from  Botzen  to  Birchabruck  SK.). 

Gries.  —  Hotels  (generally  closed  in  summer).  *H6t.-Pens.  Adstri.4, 
100  beds  from  3,  B.  1.50,  D.  4,  S.  3.  pens.  10-16.  omn.  1.20^.;  *Sosnen- 
HOF,  with  bathing-establishment,  100  beds  at  2-6,  pens.  8-12  E. ;  'Belle- 
vUE,  pens.  7-12  E. ;  *Geieseb  Hof,  60  beds,  pens.  7-12  E. ;  Hot. -Pens.  Habs- 
BX3RG,  40  beds  from  3,  pens.  7-14  E. ;  all  these  of  the  first  class  with  gardens. 
-Hot. -Pens.  Badl,  beyond  the  Talfer  bridge,  with  baths,  50  beds^  at  2-4, 
pens.  7-10  .ff". ;  *Hot.-Pens.  Germania,  on  the  Heinrich  Promenade  (see  below), 
30  beds,  pens.  7-9  E.;  'Goldenes  Kredz.  —  Pensions.  "Qvisisana ,  from 
7  E.;  Villa  Mons4jour,  from  7  A". ;  Villa  Schdneck,  1-i.O  E. ;  Villa  Wickenburg, 
8-10  E. ;  Julienhof.  7.50-10  E. ;  Bavaria,  8-10  E. ;  Villa  Erika,  from  7  E. ;  Viel- 
anders,  from  7.50  E. ;  Villa  Antonia,  from  6  E. ;  Trafoier,  6-8  E. ;  Gri'ber,  etc. 
—  Br.  Mal/er's  Sanatorium,  with  garden,  E.  1-7.  board  with  medical  attend- 
ance 11  E.  —  Cafd-Restaurani  Villa  Elara.  — Eurhavs,  with  cafe-restaurant, 
reading-room,  and  park  (band  3.30-5.30  p.m.;  adm,  40  A.).  —  Visitors^ 
Tax,  60,  40,  or  30  h.  daily   for  the  first  70  days. 

Ories  (895'),  with  5000  inhab.,  lies  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Talfer,  3/4 M.  to  the  W.  of  Botzen  (tramway,  see  p.  359),  in  a  shel- 
tered situation  at  the  base  of  the  Guntschna-Berg,  and  is  frequented 
by  persons  with  delicate  chests  as  a  winter-resort  and  by  convales- 
cents. On  the  right  bank  of  the  Talfer  are  the  Talfer  Park  and  the 
Strand  Promenade  (fine  views).  About  1/4  M.  from  the  bridge  over 
the  Talfer  a  road  diverges  to  the  right  from  the  Vinschgau  high- 
road and  leads  past  the  Kurhaus  to  the  Erzherzog  Heinrich  Prome- 
nade. The  high-road  goes  on  to  the  principal  square,  on  the  S.  side 
of  which  rises  a  Benedictine  monastery,  with  a  Church  embellished 
with  frescoes  by  Knoller  (1772).  The  Gothic  Alte  Pfarrkirche 
(15th  cent.)  contains  a  carved  altar  by  Mich.  Pacher  (1471-75).  Ad- 
mirable view  of  the  Dolomites  from  the  *Erzherzog  Heinrich  Prome- 
nade, which  diverges  from  the  Promenaden-Str.,  behind  the  church, 
and  ascends  the  slope  of  the  Guntschna-Berg  in  easy  windings.  At 
the  foot  is  a  marble  bust  of  the  late  Archduke  Heinrich,  and  1/4  hr. 
farther  up  (cable-railway  under  construction)  is  the  Hotel  Germania 
(see  above),  with  a  large  terrace  and  cafe-restaurant.  The  promenade 


362  1 V.  It.  60 .  -  Map,  pp.  ,55-5, 354.     OBKUBO TZE  N .        En -irotis 

asceuds  for  fully  i/o  ^^-  more,  commanding  a  series  of  splendid 
views,  and  finally  joins  a  road  by  which  we  may  return  past  the 
Gescheibte  Turm  (see  beliw)  and  St.  Anton  (p.  363)  to  Botzen 
(2-21/4  hrs.  in  aU). 

A  cart-track,  marked  in  red  and  white,  leading  from  Troyemtein  on 
the  right  hank  of  the  Fagenbach,  passes  the  Gescheibte  Trirm  (i.  e.  'roand' 
tower;  originally  the  keep  of  an  independent  yeoman),  to  the  left,  and 
ascends  in  windings  to  the  (1  hr.)  village  of  St.  Georgen  (1959';  charming 
view  near  the  church).  A  paved  path  runs  then;e  to  (l'/2  h.-.)  Jenesien 
(3545';  Rossi,  hed  1  fi"),  in  a  pleasant  situation.  A  little  before  reaching 
Jenesien  we  pass  a  barren  hill  on  the  left  (the  'Krumme  BiiheF)  which 
commands  a  splendid  view  ol'  the  Dolomites.  From  Jenesien  to  Sarnlftein 
over  the  Putzen-Joch  (6  hrs. ;  blue -marked  path),  see  p.  364;  to  Molten 
(good  inn),  by  an  attractive  route  via  the  Salten  (4805';  fine  view),  3  hrs. 
—  An  excursion  to  Glaning  and  Greifenstein  is  also  interesting.  From  the 
old  parish-church  of  Gries  we  ascend  to  a  (10  min.)  crucifix,  tura  to  the 
left,  and  beyond  the  Rainerhof,  ascend  bv  a  steep  track  to  the  village  of 
(IV2  hr.)  TJnter-Glaning  (2495;  Messnsr'Lm),  lying  at  the  foot  of  the 
Glaning  (4025';  ascended  in  IV2  hr. ;  view  intercepted  by  trees)  and  afford- 
ing a  picturesque  view.  We  gi  on  to  the  (1  hr.)  ruin  of  Greifenstein  or 
Sauschloss  (2420'),  perched  on  a  rock  high  above  the  Adige,  and  then  de- 
scend (very  steepj  to  (3  4  hr.)  Siebeneich  and  thence  retu.-n  by  railway,  or 
follow  the  Meran  road  (p.  36i)  via  Moritzing  to  Gries  and  (41/2  M.)  Botzen. 


The*Bitteii,  a  lofty  and  extensive  plateau  to  the  N.E.  of  Botzen, 
between  the  Talfer  and  the  Eisak,  is  much  visited  on  account  of  the 
magnificent  views  it  affords  of  the  Dolomites  and  the  Oetztal,  Ortler. 
and  Brenta  groups.  An  electric  NAUEOw-GArGE  Eailway  [Rittner- 
bahn  ;  partly  rick-and-pinion)  ascends  from  Bot/.en  to  (3'Y4M.)  Ober- 
botzen  in  63-69  min.  (fare  4^.,  down  2  K.  80  h. ;  return-ticket  5  K. 
10  //.,  valid  for  3  days)  and  to  (71/4  M.)  Klobenstein  in  1  hr.  25  min. 
(4  K.  80,  down  3  K.  60,  return-ticket  6  A'.  30//.).  Starting  from 
the  Walther-Platz  (p.  339)  the  line  leads  past  the  Railway  Station 
(halt)  and  skirts  the  railway -line  to  the  (^/oM.)  Rittner  Station. 
beyond  which  the  rack- and -pinion  system  begins.  The  railway 
ascends  (maximum  gradient  25  ^/g)  across  a  viaduct  (160  yds.  long) 
and  through  vineyards  to  (1  M.)  St.  Magdalena-Weinkeller  (1205'; 
p.  358),  beyond  which  we  enjoy  fine  views  of  the  Eisak-Tal,  the 
Kohlerer  Berg,  etc.  (notice  the  earth-pyramids  in  one  of  the  side 
valleys,  p.  363).  Farther  up  the  line  passes  over  massive  walls  and 
through  wood .  threading  a  short  tunnel.  To  the  right  is  the  church 
of  5t.  George.  At  the  station  of  (3  M.)  Maria- Himmelfahrt  (ca.  3600') 
we  reach  the  smiling  plateau  of  the  Kitten,  where  the  rack-and- 
pinion  line  ends.  We  proceed  thro  agh  wood-girt  meadows  to  (8^/4  M.) 
Oberbotzen(4005';  *H6t.  Oberbotzen,  75  beds  at  2-8,  B.  1.50,  D.  4, 
o.  0,  pens.  9-15  K.;  Hofer.  40  be  is  at  2-3  K. ;  Doppelbauer,  pens, 
from  b  K.).  with  its  villas,  commanling  a  splendid  *Panorama 
of  the  Dolomites  from  the  Geislerspitzen  to  the  Latemar  (best  from 
the  Geierhof,  1/0  hr.  from  the  station).  —  From  Oberbotzen  the  line 
continues  in  windings,  with  varying  views  of  the  Schlern,  etc., 
past  (5  M.)  Wolfsgruben  (3945'),  with  its  small  lake,  and  (0^/4  M.) 
Rap pershVd^  to (l^ 1 4M.)  Klobenstein  (3770';  *77of.  Post.  1/3 M.  from 


ofBotzen.     ItUNKELSTElN.     Map, pp. 358, 366. -IV.  1^60.  3G3 

tbe  station,  150  beds  at  3-J,  pens.  8-11  A'.,-  liestauranl  Taleyy ; 
Kaserau,  near  the  station,  small),  a  village  (^400  inhab.)  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort,  with  a  magnificent  view,  especially  of  the  massive 
Sohlern  and  the  long  chain  of  the  Dolomites. 

The  'F6hn\veg\  a  wooded  promenads  (fine  views),  diver^^iiig  to  the 
left  a  few  paces  beyond  the  IlJtel  Post,  leads  to  the  N.  to  the  valley  of 
the  FinsterbacJi,  in  which  are  (25  min.)  numerous  ''Earth  Pyramids,  remains 
of  an  old  moraine,  worn  into  their  present  shapes  bv  the  action  of  rain- 
water, and  preserved  from  farther  destruction  by  stones  or  trees  on  their 
summits.  A  road  crosses  the  ravine  and  leads  vi5u  Mittelberj  and.  Lengstein 
(3195';  Schweiger)  to  (13/*  hr.)  the  sl3ii\on  oi  Aizwang  (p.  357),  or,  diverging 
to  the  left  below  Longstein,  via  the  Penzl  Inn  and  Kollmann  to  (27'.'  hrs. 
^Vaidbruck  (p.  357). 

The  Footpath  ikom  Botzen  to  Oherbotzen  (8  hrs.-,  red  way-marks: 
shady  in  the  morning)  diverges  to  the  right  from  the  Sarnfal  road  2  min. 
beyond  (1  M.)  Schloss  Klebenstein  (see  below)  and  ascendg  t^  (7  min.)  the 
church  of  St.  Peter;  6  min.  (guide-post),  to  thi  left;  then  through  vine- 
yards, afterwards  through  woods  of  chestnut-trees  and  pines.  In  ^/^  h.-. 
we  pass  a  projecting  rock  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Sarntal.  V2  br. 
Farmhouse,  with  a  well.  We  then  pass  the  (20  min.)  Nessel-Brunnen  and 
in  20  min.  more  reach  a  road,  which  leadi  round  the  verge  of  the  plateau 
to  (1/2  br.)  Oberbotzen  (p.  382).  —  From  Ober-Botzen  to  Klobenstein,  marked 
path  in  1  hr.,  attractive. 

The  Rittnerhorn  (7420';  guide  3  K.,  uuneces.sary ;  horse  8  A'.)  is  as- 
cended from  Oberbotzen  or  Klobenstein  by  marked  paths  in  4-4V2  brs. 
We  ascend  through  woods  and  pastures  to  (2  hrs.)  I'emmern  (5025'-,  plain 
inn),  and  thence  by  the  Rittner  Alp,  passing  (iV-.'  hr.)  a  lonely  road- 
side shrine  (left),  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Lower  Inn  (6705')  and  the  (V2  br.) 
summit,  on  which  is  the  spacious  Rittnerhorn  -  Hans  C^nn,  10  beds  and 
S  mattresses).  Extensive  'View  (panorama  by  Walther):  to  the  E.  the 
Dolomites  from  the  Peitlerkofel  to  the  Litem'ar:  to  the  S.  the  Trentine 
Alps,  Monte  Baldo,  Brenta,  Adamello,  Presanella  Alps;  to  the  W,  the 
Ortler,  and  Oetztal  Alps;  to  the  Is.  the  Stubai  and  Zillertal  snow-moun- 
tains, and  tbe  Tauern  as  far  as  the  Gross-Glockner.  —  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  the  E.  by  a  stony  b. -idle-path  via  Barbian  to  (3  hrs.)  Waid- 
hruck  (p.  357);  or  to  the  W.  via  Oiessmann  and  through  the  Tanzbach-'fal 
or  over  the  Sarner  Scharte  to  Sarnthein  (p.  364).  —  An  attractive  high- 
level  walk  (marked  paths)  for  robust  walkers  leads  from  the  Rittnerhorn 
over  the  Gasteiger  Battel  (6750')  and  the  nUandevs- Alpe  to  the  (4  hrs.) 
Latzfonser  Kreuz  (p.  357). 


To  the  N.  ofBotzen  opens  the  Sarntal,  a  deep  valley  inter- 
secting the  porphyry  mountains,  watered  by  the  Talfer,  and  tra- 
versed by  a  road  to  (1272  M.)  Sarnthein  (omnibus  twice  daily  in 
summer  from  Botzen  in  41/2^  descent  in  3  hrs. ,  there  and  back  3  K.  ; 
carr.  with  one  horse  20,  with  two  horses  28  A'.).  By  the  street 
beginning  to  the  N.  of  the  Franciscan  Monastery  (p.  360 j,  or  by  the 
Wassermauer- Promenade,  we  reach  the  (1  M.^  spinning-mill  of 
St,  Anton  and  Schloss  Klebenstein.  On  the  left ,  above ,  is  the 
Gescheibte  Turm  (p.  362 ).  The  road  to  the  left  over  the  bridge  (2  h.) 
leads  to  Gries  (p.  361).  The  Sarntal  road  (motors  prohibited)  keeps 
to  the  right,  following  the  left  bank  of  the  Talfer,  and  passes  below 
(3/4  M.)  *Eunkelstein  (1350';  rfmts.'),  a  castle  built  in  1237,  restored 
in  1884-88,  and  presented  in  1893  to  Botzen  by  the  Emperor  of 
Austria  (fee).    It  is  adorned  with  interesting  frescoes  dating  from 


o64    1V.R.60.-Maps,pp.3d6,300.     SARNTHEIN.       7:nvirom 

the  14tli  century.  Crossing  the  Talfer,  we  next  pass  rV2M.)  Sddoss 
Ried  (garden-restaurant),  beyond  which  is  the  (^4^' )  custom -house 
Zum  Zoll  (toll  6  hS).  On  an  abrupt  rock  to  the  left  rises  the  ruined 
castle  of  Bafen stein.  We  again  cross  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Talfer 
and  ascend  its  narrOTv  gorge  (above,  on  the  right,  the  ruin  of  Lang- 
egg),  past  the  (1  M.)  Sarnerschlucht  Inn  and  (I/3  M.)  the  Inn  zum 
Sarner  Zoll,  and  enter  the  (1  M.;  IV2  l^i-  from  Botzen)  Mackner 
Kessel  (1405'),  a -^ild  rocky  chaos,  beyond  -which  rises  the  Johannes- 
kofel,  a  porphyry  rock  650'  high,  on  which  is  perched  the  Chapel  of 
St.  John  (reached  by  a  blue-marked  path  in  40  min.).  A  red-marked 
path  leads  hence  via  Wangen  and  Oberinn  to  the  Ritten  (p.  363). 
Farther  on  we  reach  (1  M.)  the  Inri  zum  Moarerhausl^  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Afinger-Tal  (via  Afing  to  Jenesien  2  hrs.,  see  p.  362),  and 
(2  M. ;  6^2  M.  from  Botzen)  the  Inn  zur  Post  Halbwegs ,  beyond 
which  the  scenery  loses  in  interest.  The  road  proceeds  past  the 
Tourist  Inn  (2210';  35  beds  from  1  K.')  and  via  Bundschen-Dick, 
leaving  the  little  Dad  Schorgau  below  to  the  left,  to  (I21/2  ^0 
Sarnthein  (3165';  *Schweizerhof,  70  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  5-7  A^  ,• 
'■'Post,  40  beds  at  1-2  K.;  Mondschein;  Rossi;  Ilirsch ;  Adler ;  Stern; 
Andreas  Hofer ;  Cafe  H'6llriegl\  a  charmingly  situated  summer- 
resort  (826  inhab.).  Extensive  wood-walks  near  the  village  ;  to  the 
E.  rise  the  chateaux  of  Reineck  (restaurant)  and  Kranzelstein. 

Excursions  (guide,  Joh.  Aichner  jun.).  Attractive  passes  lead  from  Sarn- 
thein to  the  W.  (red  marks  -.  guide  14  K.)  via  the  Auen-Joch  (6245')  and 
Hafling  (p.  375)  to  (6  hrs.)  Meran  ,  and  to  the  S.W.  (blue  marks;  guide 
to  Botzen  iO  K.)  over  the  Putzen-Joch  (Jenesier  Jochl ;  5990')  and  the  Salten 
(p.  362)  to  (6  hrs.)  Jenesieii  (p.  362).  —  -Rittnerhorn  (p.  863),  6  hrs.,  with 
guide  (10  K.),  rather  fatiguing  (better  from  Oberbotzen  or  Klobenstein, 
p.  863).  A  steep  marked  path  ascends  to  the  W.  to  (4  hrs.)  the  Sarner 
Scharte  (50^0').  and  thence  proceeds  via  the  Schon land  Alp  and  the  Gasfeiger- 
Saftel  (6750')  on  the  N.  side  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Rittnerhorn-Haus.  Another  route 
leads  from  (1  hr.)  Bundschen  (see  above)  up  the  Tanzbach-Tal,  crosses  to 
the  left  bank  at  the  ^'orde7'^r  (3995'),  and  ascends  via  EggerMml  and 
Giei^mann  to  the  (4i,2-5  hrs.)  Rittnerhorn-Haut  (p.  363). 

At  Astfeld  (4015';  inn).  2V4  M.  above  Sarnthein,  the  valley  divides  :  the 
right  (tf.'E.)  branch  is  named  the  Durnholzer  Tal,  the  left  (N.W.)  branch 
the  Penser  Tal.  In  the  former  (monotonous)  lies  (3  hrs.)  the  hamlet  of 
Durnholz  (5145';  quarters  at  the  cure's),  with  a  small  lake;  the  route  to 
it  passes  Reinswald  (p.  357),  on  the  slope  to  the  right.  From  Durnholz 
over  the  Schalderev  Scharte  to  Vahrn,  see  p.  354 ;  over  the  Flagger-Scharte 
(8070')  to  Mittewald,  see  p.  302.  Two  interesting  ascents  from  the  (3  hrs.) 
Flagger-Scharte  are  the  Jakobf.piize  (9C05';  1  hr.),  to  the  S.,  and  the  Tage- 
waldhorn  (8380';  I'/z  hr.),  to  the  N.  (comp.  p.  302).  —  A  road  ascends  the 
monotonous  Penser  Tal,  passing  Aberstiickl  (4015'),  situated  in  a  side-valley 
to  the  left,  at  the  base  of  the  Hirzer  (p.  376),  and  (7V2M.)  Rabensiein  (AOSC; 
inn),  to  (2V4  M.)  Weissenbach  (4340';  inn)  and  (3  31.)  Pens  (4785';  plain 
inn).  From  Pens  a  marked  path  leads  by  Asien  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Penser  Joch 
(7255';  ascent  of  the  Zinseler,  I1/2  hr.,  see  p.  302)  and  down  through  the 
Seitenberg -  Tal  and  Jaufen-Tal  to  (4  hrs.)  Sterzing,  or  (preferable)  through 
the  Egger-Tal  to  Stilfet  and  (3  hrs.)  Freien/eld  (p.  802 ;  guide  from  Sarnthein 
14  K.,  not  indispensable). 

From  Botzen  to  Kaltern.  The  Mendel  Pass.  —  To  Kaltern, 
113/4  M.,  Uebeketsch  Railway  in  44  min.  (1st  class  2  K.  48,  3rd  cl.  1  K.  24  /i., 
return-tickets  4  and   2  A".).   —   From    KaUern   to   the  Mendel  Pass,   Q^ft  M., 


ufBotzen.  EPPAN.       Mop,  ['..JdO.  — IV.  li.dU.    o65 

Meno£l  Railway-  in  37-46  miu.  (3.50  and  2.50  A'.,  retarn-tickets  5  and  4  A'.  ; 
between  St.  Anton  and  Mendel  one  class  only).  From  Botzen  to  thr 
Mendel  Pass,  IV2  hr.  (3  K.  50,  4  K.  10  ft.,  return-ticket,  valid  for  3  days,  9  A'., 
6  A'.  40/).);  through  carriages  also  to  St.  Anton.  Numbered  tickets  secur- 
ing a  seat  in  the  cable-railway  (generally  crowded)  are  issued  gratis  at  the 
Botzen  station  or  at  St.  Anton  or  Mendel. 

Tlie  narrow-gauge  Ueberetsch  Kailayay  at  first  follows  the 
Merari  Haihvay,  but  afterwards  crosses  the  Adige  to  (3  M.)  Ueberetsch 
(785';  *Ueberetscher  Hof,  bed  1.20,  pens.  bK.).  (Jn  a  rock  to 
the  left  (red-marked  patli,  20  min.)  rises  the  castle  of  Sigmunds- 
kron  (1156'),  founded  in  the  9th  cent.,  and  rebuilt  by  Duke  Sig- 
mund  in  1483.  The  lower  part  is  now  a  powder-magazine,  but  the 
upper  part  is  open  to  visitors  (good  view).  The  line  threads  a  short 
tunnel  and  ascends,  past  the  hamlet  of  Frangart,  in  a  wide  sweep, 
affording  a  charming  view  of  the  valley  of  the  Adige  and  its  moun- 
tains, then  threads  another  tunnel  and  passes  the  castle  of  Warih.  — 
On  the  hill  to  the  right  of  (7  M. )  stat.  St.  Pauls  is  the  village  of  that 
name  (1285';  Adler),  with  a  handsome  churcli. 

Pleasant  walk  (path  marked  with  blue  and  white)  [la^t  (right)  the 
castle  of  Korb,  the  ruin  of  Boimont  (1970'),  and  the  picturesque  Firmaleiii 
Fall,  to  the  beautifully  situated  ruin  of  (II/2  hr.)  Hoch-Eppan  (2075').  the 
remains  of  a  fortress  originally  dating  perhaps  from  Roman  times.  In  the 
8-llth  cent,  it  was  the  seat  of  the  Knights  of  Eppan.  —  Ascent  of 
the  Gantkofel  (6120')  from  St.  Pauls  ,  via  the  Budncaldhofe  and  Kemet- 
Scharte  (5875'),  in  6  hrs. ,  with  guide,  fatiouing  but  interestine  (marked 
path  from  the  Penegal  over  the  Mendel  ridge  iu  2  hrs.,  see  p.  367)  ^  mag- 
nificent view. 

The  railway  now  leads  to  the  S.  across  a  lofty  and  fertile  plain 
to  (8V2  M.)  stat.  Eppan-Girlan  (1310';  Buffet;  Sanatorium  Hoch- 
Eppan,  80  beds,  pens.  incl.  medical  attendance  from  100  K.  per 
week,  in  a  sunny  situation),  with  the  large  St.  Michael-Kellerei 
(wine  cellars).  About  V4  M.  to  the  W.  lies  St.  Michael  in  Eppan 
(1365';  ^Eppaner  Hof,  30  beds  at  1.20-2,  B.  1,  pens.  6-8  K.;  Sonne; 
Rossi;  Traube),  a  thriving  village  (2006  inhab.),  frequented  in  au- 
tumn for  the  grape-cure.  Schloss  Valentin  contains  a  collection  of 
antiquities.  The  village  of  GirZan  (1410';  Rossi),  about  1  M.  to  the 
N.E.  of  the  station,  is  famed  for  its  wine. 

Feoji  Eppan  to  the  Mendel  Pass,  8V-.'  M.  (diligence  from  Eppan-Girlan 
station  to  the  Mendel  daily  in  summer  in  8^/4  hr,«.).  The  Mendel  Road, 
constructed  in  1^80-84,  ascends  the  Gondberg.  passing  the  small  baths  of 
Pigeuo  and  the  village  of  Ober  -  Pkinitzing  (1b55'),  to  the  (4i/4  M.)  Matschai- 
f Cher  Hof  {2'iiQib' ;  rfmts.),  and  thence  winds  up  along  the  precipitmis  slopes 
of  the  Mendel  (short-cuts  marked  in  red),  v/ith  a  fine  view  of  the  Dolo- 
mites. —  About  13/4  M.  from  St.  Michael,  a  few  min.  to  the  right  of  the 
Mendel  road,  are  the  Eisgruben  (18f5'),  on  the  Gondberg.  These  'ice- 
caverns',  formed  by  over-thrown  masses  of  rock,  are  remarkable  for  the 
lowness  of  their  temperature  (rhododendrons  in  the  neighbourhood). 

The  ''Glei/kapelle  (1810').  25  min.  above  St.  Micliael,  "to  the  W.,  com- 
mands an  admirable  survey  of  the  valleys  of  the  Adige  and  the  Eisak.  — 
Schloss  Qondegrj,  '/^  hr.  to  the  S.\V.,  on  the  Gondbe-^g  (see  above),  dates 
from  the  16th  cent,  and  is  still  partly  in  its  original  condition  (visitors 
admitted;  fee  ii'dh.).  —  The  Penegal  (5700';  p.  267)  may  be  ascended  from 
Eppan  in  3V2-4  hrs.  by  a  steep  club-path  through  the  Ftirglau  Gorge,  near 
the  Gl^ifkapelle  (red  an4  whit§  marks;  fatiguing;  gnide  desirable.  10  JST-I. 


366    1\  .  R.  60 .  -  Mop,  p.  :iO(;[     M  K N D F, L  pa  SS.  Environs 

Pleasant  excursicn  from  the  Eppan-Girlan  station  to  the  S.E.  (red  way- 
marks")  to  the  (1  hr.)  Montiggl  Lakes.  We  proceed  through  wood  past 
the  Small  Lake  to  the  Great  Montiggl  Lake  (1620';  restaurant),  picturesquely 
situated  at  the  foot  of  the  wooded  ridge  separating  the  Eppan  plateau 
from  the  valley  of  the  Adige.  From  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  a  marked 
path  leads  to  the  village  oi  Montiggl  (1625')  and  (50  min.)  Kalfcrn. 

I'he  line  next  leads  by  (IOV2  M.)  Montigyl-PLanitzlng  (^1  M.  fron» 
Montiggl,  see  above)  to  [1 13/4  M.)  Kaltern  (1300' ;  Rail.  Restaurant ; 
Rossi,  40  beds  at  60  //.-I  K.  40  h. ;  Kalterer  Hof;  Stern),  the  capital 
of  Ueberetsch,  with  5200  inhabitants.  The  churchyard-wall  at  the 
back  of  the  church,  and  the  terrace  of  Baron  Dipauli's  country-seat 
of  Windegg  (admittance  on  application),  command  a  charming  view 
of  the  Kalterer  See  and  the  environs.  Count  Enzenberg's  old 
chateau  of  Cainpan  contains  a  small  collection  of  antiquities. 

To  THE  Southern  Railway  the  shortest  route  for  pedestrians  leads 
via  Montiggl  and  P/a</e)i  and  across  the  Adige  to  {P/^  hr.)  BramoU  (p.  398). 
The  carriage-road  (preferable)  follows  the  E.  bank  of  the  Kalterer  See 
(710'),  passing  the  ruin  of  Leuchtenburg  (1900')  on  the  hill  to  the  left,  to 
(2  hrs.)  Gmund,  where  we  cross  the  Adige  by  a  ferry  and  then  follow 
a  footpath  to  the  left  to  (20  min.)  stat.  Auer  (p.  398). 

From  Kaltern  to  the  Mendel  Pass  (*23/4M.).  The  Botzen  line 
is  continued  (electric  cars)  via  Salegg  to  (1^/2  M.)  St.  Anton  (1705'), 
where  carriages  arc  changed  for  the  cable-railway  (52  seats;  seat- 
tickets,  see  p.  365).  This  line,  1^2  M-  ^^  length,  ascends  in  curves 
(maximum  gradient  62:100)  through  the  wooded  gorge  of  the 
Pfusserlahn,  threading  two  short  tunnels  and  traversing  a  viaduct 
164  yds.  long.  Beyond  another  tunnel  is  (2^/4  M.)  the  station  of 
Mendel  (4460').  The  terrace  adjoining  it  (good  restaurant)  com- 
mands a  magnificent  *View  of  Kaltern  and  the  valley  of  the  Adige 
as  far  as  Botzen,  situated  far  below,  of  the  Dolomites  (Latemar, 
Rosengarten,  Langkofel,  Schlern,  to  the  right  of  the  Latemar  the 
Weisshorn,  Schwarzhorn,  and  Marmolata),  and  to  the  S.E.  of  the 
Trent  Alps. 

The  *Mendel  Pass  (4460'),  in  well-w^ooded  environs,  with  a  cool 
and  bracing  air  even  at  the  height  of  summer,  is  much  frequented 
as  a  summer- resort.  From  the  station  we  reach  in  1  min.  the  Mendel 
road,  on  which  to  the  rigljt  is  tbe  Hot.  Kalterer  Hof(R.  from  2,  pens, 
from  7  K.),  and  to  the  left,  3  min.  farther  on,  the  large  hotels: 
on  the  left,  the  *B6t.  Mendelhof  {Spreter  s ;  open  April  Ist-Nov.  1st, 
300  beds  at  3-12,  B.  1.50,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens.  9-20^.1,  and  on  the 
right  the  '^Grand-Hotel  Penegal  (open  April  Ist-Oct.  15th,  300  beds 
at  3-10,  B.  1.50,  D.  4-5,  S.  3-3.50,  pens.  10-15  K.),  both  with 
cheaper  inns  and  restaurants  for  tourists.  Fine  view  of  the  Brenta, 
Presanella,  and  Southern  Ortler  peaks.  About  ^3  M.  to  the  W., 
on  the  Fondo  road,  is  the  *P€ns.  Villa  Maria  (28  beds,  pens.  8-10^.) 
and  a  good  1/2  M.  farther  on  the  Ooldner  Adler  Inn  (R.  &  B.  only). 

Excursions.  Charming  views  may  be  enjoyed  from  the  ErzTierzog- 
Ferdinand-Hohe  (1/4  hr.  to  the  N.  of  the  Kalterer  Hof),  from  the  Kltine 
Penegal  (20  min.;  see  p.  367),  and  from  the  Kaltererblick  (20  min.  to  the 
S.E.  of  the  rail,  station,  by  the  shady  path  to  the  Mte.  Roen,  see  p.  3b7). 
From    the  Mendel  Pass    a   path    (green   marks;   road    under    crnstruction) 


fi{  Rohev.  M  EN  [)KL  PAS,"^.      .U</y/,  i>.  :ir,(i.-  I  V.  R.  6'J.    n67 

leads  via  llic  ionr  Mendelblicke  td  the  En licrzog-Lvijen-Spilze  (5265';  restaur- 
ant), from  which  we  have  a  very  fine  vitw;  the  return  is  made  by  the 
Mte.  Roen  route.  A  fine  \-iew  is  commanded  also  by  the  Toral  (5485'),  to 
the  N.W.  of  tie  Gr.-Ilot.  Peiiegal  (marked  path,  diverging  to  the  left  from 
the  Pene^a]  )  ath,  1  hr.)-  —  From  the  Or. -Hot.  Penegal  the  Penegal  (5700' ; 
I'/?  hr.)  may  be  ascended  by  a  well-kept  path,  or  (stcej cr  and  stc  nfrr)  from 
the  KalteriT  ITof  via  the  fjiltle  Pevcgal  f.':lieltcr-hnt) ;  on  the  top  arc  tli<! 
I'encgnl  Kvlm  Inn  and  a  belvedere  (SO' high;  adra.  20//.).  Admirable  view. 
Descent  to  Fjypan,  sec  p.  36.5.  Marked  paths  lead  frnn  the  Penegal  to  the 
{2  brs.)  top  of  th^-  Gahikofd  (p.  365)  and  to  ('2  hrs  )  Fondo  (p.  412).  —  'Monte 
Roen  {Ehrnherg;  6940'),  the  highest  point  of  the  Mendel,  may  be  ascended 
in  3-3V2  hrs.  (marked  path:  guide  8 /f.,  not  necessary,  mule  10  AM  paMthe 
(I  hr.)  Lyrahaum  (Vi  hr.  from  the  Erzherzog-Eugen-Spit/e;  blue  way- 
marks;  see  above)  and  the  (Ihr.)  MaJga  di  Bomtno  or  Roen  Alp  (.5805').  The 
t1  hr.)  summit  (s-helter-hut)  commands  a  ma^niilcent  view:  to  the  E.  the 
Dolomites;  N.E.  the  Taufrn;  S.  the  Hrenta,  Adamello,  and  Presanella; 
W.  the  Ortler;  N.  the  Oetztal  and  Stubai  glaciers;  and  at  our  feet  the 
rich  plain  of  theAdige.  —  From  the  Monte  Eoen  we  may  descend  via  the 
Malga  di  Smarano  (5S2t')  by  a  stony  and  somewhat  indistinct  path  (guide 
10  K.)  through  the  ravine  of  the  Rivo  Verde  to  (3V2  hrs.)  San  Romedio 
(p.  413),  or  from  the  Malga  di  Romeno  (see  above)  we  may  follow  a  very 
attractive  route  (blue  way-maiks)  to  the  W.  ever  meadows  to  the  Malga 
di  Sameno  (5170')  and  to  (3-3V2  hr.^.)  San  Romedio.  Thence  we  proceed 
to  (3/»  hr.)  Sameno  and  take  the  tramway  back  to  the  Mendel  Pass. 

To  Cavareno  from  the  Mendel  Pass  there  is  a  direct  footpath  (I'/z  hr.), 
turning  to  the  left  from  the  road  at  the  inn  (yellow  marks),  and  deacendiii;.; 
In  (3  4  hr.)  Ruffri,  just  before  which  a  narrow  path  descends  to  the  left  to 
a  (10  min.)  saw-mill,  then  across  the  stream,  and  along  the  right  side  of 
the  valley  through  the  woods  to  (V2  hr.)  Cavareno  (p.  413).  —  Red-marked 
flub-paths  (bTit  guide  useful)  lead  from  the  Penegal  (see  above)  to  St.  Felix 
and  Unsere  Liebe  Frau  (p.  412),  via  Regola,  Valle  Sedi'una^  and  Crozze  in  3'/2  hrs. 

From  the  Mendel  to  Cles  or  via  Fondo  to  Malt  and  Madonna  di 
Campiglio,  see  pp.  41*2,  413. 


61.  From  Botzen  to  Meran. 

20  M.  K.ULWAT  in  1-11/4  hr.  (Ist  class  3  K.  40,  3rd  cl.  2  K.  10  h. ;  return- 
tickets,  valid  for  3  days,  5  K.  10  or  3  A".  50  h.,  on  Sun.  3  K.  .50  or  2  A".  40^  ). 

Pedestrians  should  follow  the  picturesque  route  (3'/2  hrs.)  from 
Vilpian  (see  p.  368),  which  leads  via  Kals  (p.  368)  and  ascends  above 
the  ravine  of  the  Prissiajter  Bach ,  passing  the  chateau  of  Fahlbvrg-,  to 
(V*  hr.)  Prisstan  (^025';  Mohr,  plain)  and  (20  min.)  Tisena  (206.5';  Lowe; 
Adler).  lying  amidst  fruit-trees  at  the  foot  of  the  wooded  Gall  (5350'). 
(Krom  Prissian  or  Tisens  to  Unsere  Liebe  Frau,  see  p.  412.)  Fine  view 
from  the  little  church  of  St.  Chriitoph  (1970'),  on  the  brow  of  the  hill, 
'/4  hr.  to  the  E.  (suspension-railway  from  Gargazon  projected,  see  p.  368). 
Krom  Tisens  a  bridle-path  gradually  descends  past  (1/2  tiv.)  Naravn  (to  the 
right  the  chapel  of  St.  Eippolpi,  2490';  fine  view),  the  ruin  of  Leonburg, 
and  the  castles  of  Alt-  and  Neu- Brandis.,  and  through  an  old  chestnut- 
grove,  to  (13/4hr.)  Nieder-Lana  (895'),  with  it.<?  Gothic  church  (carved  altar). 
We  may  now  regain  the  railway  at  (IV2  M.)  stat.  Lann  (p.  363);  or  from 
Brandis  we  may  follow  the  conduit  on  the  hillside  (red -marked  path), 
passing  the  Schwarze  Wand  to  (l'^  M.)  Ober-Lana  (p.  374;  electric  tramway 
in  26  min.  to  Meran). 

Botzen.^  see  p.  358.  The  train  crosses  the  Talfer  and  follows  the 
Eisak  through  vineyards  and  orchards  and  then  through  wooded  low- 
lands. The  Ueberetsch  line  diverges  to  the  left  (p.  365);  view  of 
Schloss  Sigmnndskron  (p.  365).     We  follow  the  left  hank  of  the 


368    I  V.  K.  01 .  —  Map,  P..366.     MERAN.  From  Botzen 

Adige  or  Eisch  to  (3  M.)  Siymundskron  (^Hot.  Sigmuiidskrou ;  Men- 
del hof,  bed  from  1,  pens,  from  5  A^,  well  spoken  of),  where  the 
river  is  crossed  by  the  Kaltern  line  (10  min.  walk  to  Ueberetsch 
station,  p.  365).  On  the  hillside  to  the  left  are  the  ruins  of  Boimont 
and  Hoch-Eppan  fp.  365),  dominated  by  the  Gantkofel{^.  365).  To 
the  right,  on  a  precipitous  rock,  rises  the  ruined  Greifenstein  (p.  362). 
r.cyond  (6  M.)  Siebeneich^  on  a  low  rocky  hill  to  the  right,  is  the 
ruined  castle  of  Neuhaus  or  Maultasch,  which  once  commanded  the 
valley.  To  the  left,  beyond  the  Adige,  lies  the  village  of  Andrian 
with  the  ruin  of  Festenstein. 

8  M.  Terlan  (805';  *Hdt.-Pens.  Steindlhof,  50  beds  at  1.50- 
'2.40,  pens.  6-7^.;  Oberhauser,  bed  1.20-2  A!".,  plain  but  good; 
Pens.  Dr.  Bederlungef),  famous  for  its  wine,  has  1700  inhab,,  and 
a  Gothic  church  of  the  14th  cent,  with  a  modern  tower.  —  10  M. 
Vilpian  (835';  Post;  Rail.  Restaurant),  on  the  Moltner  Bach. 
Beyond  the  Adige  are  the  village  of  Nals  (1085';  Sonne)  and  the  hills 
of  Tisens  (p.  367).  overtopped  by  the  wooded  summit  of  the  Gall 
(5350')  and  the  Laugenspitze  (p.  376).  The  train  next  traverses 
maize-tields  and  wood  on  the  bank  of  the  Adige.  I21/2  M.  Gargazon 
(to  Tisens,  p.  367).  From  (15  M.)  Lana- Burg  stall  (restaurant)  a  road 
crosses  the  Adige  to  the  left  to  (27-2  M.)  Ober-Lana(jp.  374).  The  line 
traverses  the  old  bed  of  the  river.  To  the  right,  the  chateau  of  A'atzen- 
stein  and  the  lofty  Fragsburg  (p.  373) ;  to  the  left  rises  Schloss  Leben- 
berg  (p.  373);  straight  on  is  Schloss  Tirol.  —  I8V2  ^1-  TJntermais 
(955';  a  station  on  the  tramway  to  Lana,  p.  374).  The  train  quits 
the  Adige,  traverses  a  high  embankment  and  crosses  the  Passer. 

20  M.  Meran.  —  Railway  Restaurant.  —  Hotels  (some  closed  in  sum- 
mer). 'Grand-Hotel  Meeaxer-Hof  (PI.  a),  Frauz-Ferdinand-Quav  2.  with 
garden,  320  beds  at  414,  B.  1.50,  D.  5,  S.  4,  pens.  12-18.  omn."  1.20i:., 
Palast-Hotel  (PI.  pa),  Herzog-Karl-Theodor-Str.,  with  the  dependance 
Schloss  Maw  and  a  fine  park,  open  all  the  year  round,  200  beds  at  5-10, 
.  B.  1.50,  dej.  4,  D.  5,  pens.  14-20,  omn.  1.60  ff.,  these  two  at  Untermais 
on  the  left  bank  of  the  Passer;  *Erzheezog  Johann-  Family  Hotel  (PJ.  b), 
Sand-Platz  1,  with  garden,  150  beds  at  5-10,  B.  1.50,  D.  4.50.  S.  3.50  pens, 
from  12,  omn.  1-1.50  .£".;  *Gr.-Hot.  Bristol  (PI.  B),  Habsburger-Str.  54, 
with  garden,  200  beds  at  5-12.  B.  1.50,  dej.  3.  D.  5.  pens,  from  12  .X".; 
*Savot  Hotel  (PI.  g),  Stephanie-Promenade  15.  130  beds  at  5-S,  B.  1.50, 
D.  5,  S.  3.50,  pens,  from  12  K.:  =Habsburger  Hof  (PI.  d),  150  beds  at  3-8, 
1'..  1.50,  D.  4.50.  S.  3.50,  pens.  10-16  A'.,  'Kaiseehof  (PI.  c),  160  beds  at  4-8, 
B.  1.50,  D.  4.50,  S.  3.50,  pens.  11-15  AT.,  -Tieoleehof  (PI.  e),  110  beds  at  3-.5, 
v..  J.50,  U.  4,  S.  3,  pens.  8-12  AT.,  these  three  in  the  Habs^urger-Str.,  near 
the  station;  -Hot. -Pens.  Spitko  (PI.  h),  Rurggrafen-Str.  2,  60  beds  at  3-10, 
B.  1.50,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens,  from  Q  K..  not  far  from  the  station;  'Hot.  Frad 
Emma  (PI.  E),  Habsbnrger-Platz.  2  0  beds  at  2-9,  B.  1.  D.  3,  pens.  7-15  .ff".; 
*Graf  vox  Meeajj  (PI.  i).  Rennweg  28.  60  beds  at  1.60-6,  B.  1,  D.  2.50X.; 
*HoT.  Hassfcether  (PI.  1).  Steinach-Platz  12,  near  the  Lower  Winter- 
Anlage,  65  beds  at  3-4,  B.  1,  D.  4,  pens.  9.50-11  AT.,  good  cuisine:  Stadt 
Munches  (PI.  m),  Burggrafen-Str.  15.  1  5  beds  at  2-5,  B.  1.25,  D.  3.50,  pens. 
8-12  a:;  *H6t.  Europa  (PI.  n)  Habsburger-Str,  50,  with  eirden,  open 
in  summer  also,  90  beds  at  1.80-2.50  A. ;  Hot,  Central  (PI.  o),  Rufin- 
Platz  1,  45  beds  at  180-3,  pens.  7-10  K.;  Hot.  Forsterbeah  (PI.  p). 
Habsburger-Str.  18,  with  garden-reslanrant.  R.  2.50-3,  pens.  7-10  «. :  Hot. 
Kbonpeinz   (PI.  q),    Habsburger- Sir.  23,    33  beds   from  2,    pens.   8-10  A".; 


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Andkeas  Hofer  (PI.  r),  Meinhard-Str.  10,  5  min.  from  the  station,  20  bed? 
at  1.60-2,  pens.  6-T  .fi". ;  Geauee  Bar,  near  the  station,  R.  from  2  K..  well 
spoken  of-,  Bayrischek  Hof,  Zollamt-Mi-.,  bed  1.40  JT..  B.bOh..  plain  but 
good.  —  At  Oheriuais:  =  Hot. -Pens.  Minerva  (PI.  m) ,  100  beds  at  4-12, 
pens.  10-20  ik-.,-  *Park  Hotel  (PI.  s),  140  beds  at  3-6,  B.  1,  I).  rJ.oO,  S.  2.50, 
pens.  10-15  K.;  *EezherzOg  Raimek  (Pi.  t).  70  beds  at  2-4,  J).  y.50,  pens. 
b\2K.;  Hot.-Pens.  Austria  ^Pl.  u),  40  beds  at  3-5,  pens.  10-1>  iT.,-  'Hor.- 
Pkns.  M.giNDLHoF  (PI.  v),  with  hydropathic.  50  beds  at  3-6,  pens.  9-12  AT.  ; 
'Hot.-Pens.  Villa  Imperial  (PI.  w),  4U  beds  at  3-5,  D.  4.  S.  3,  pf^ns.  lU-12  A'.  ; 
*H6t.-Pens.  Bavaria  (PI.  C),  60  brds  at  3-6,  B.  l.oO.  pens.  1015  K.;  Hot.- 
Pens.  Aders  iPl.  A),  SO  beds  ;.t  3-6.  pens.  9-14  iT.  —  *Maisekhof  (PI.  x), 
at  Untermais,  30  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  6-8  K  —  *I1ot.-Pens.  Oetexstein  (PI.  y), 
above  the  Gilf- Promenade  (p.  371),  40  beds  at  3,  pens.  8-12  .S".  -—  =Sonnb 
(PI.  z),  40  beds  at,  1.60-2.50  K.;  Stern  (PI.  a).  40  beds  at  1.2U-2  JT.,  good, 
MoNuscHEiN,  Raffl  &  Krecz  ,  Lowe,  Rossel  ,  Tradbe,  Adler,  in  the 
inner  town. 

Pensions.  In  the  Gisela  and  Stefanie  Promenades :  Windsor  (PI.  f ; 
50  beds,  pens.  7-11  K.\  Passerhof  (50  beds,  pens.  7-10  K.)^  Pircher,  Ai  eoea, 
Neuhaus.  Radetzkt,  Villa  Westend^  Dectsches  Haus,  in  the  Winter- 
Anlage;  neHr  the  station:  Kessler,  Meinbard- Str.  12  (T-IOZT.);  31ignon, 
Pel'kee,  V\  allenstein,  Andreas-Hofer-Str. ;  Viktoria.  Konneweg32  (45  beds, 
pens.  10-14  7i.).  Outside  the  Vinschgauer  Tor,  Unterm  BeriJ :  Oitmanngdt 
(5-8  5".);  Bergschlussl  (50  beds,  pens.  10-14  .£".);  Tivoli  (22  beds,  pens. 
8-12  K.):,  Schlehbdrg  (30  beds,  pens.  6-8  A:.)  5  \illa  31.\etha  (vegetarian; 
pens,  from  5  JT.),  at  Gratsch.  —  At  Obermais:  Von  Wei.nhakt  (120  beds, 
pens.  10-14  Z.  1,  Sanssouci  (from  8  K.)  Alhambea.  Gilmhof  (6-12  .ff.).  Villa 
Regina,  Mazeggee,  Niedl,  Hohenwart,  Petersburg  (7-10  A".),  Rulandin, 
Villa  Ifinger  (7-9  Z".),  Liohtenegg,  Leiuhterhof  (7-10  K).  At  Untermais: 
Maja  (7-8V2  A'.),  Villa  St.  Hcbertds  (fnmi  8  A".),  Ottoburg,  La^ner, 
Fernstein,  M argot  (6-10  Z^.),  Stefanie,  Qulsisana  (7-9  X),  Sohonau  (6- 
10  A".),  Wolf  (8-9  A'.),  Edelweiss,  Neu-Meran,  Tschoxer  (8-12  A^.);  Nilla 
Lithuania  (6-9  K ) :  Evangelisches  Diakonissenueim  (PL  D).  The  chateaux 
of  Labers,  Josefsberg,  etc.,  also  are  fitted  up  as  pensions,  uisually  open  in 
spring  and  autumn  only.  —  Hdt.  Schloss  Fragsburg.  IY2  br.  from  Meran, 
see  p.  373.  E6t.-Pens.  £ggerfiof,  3  hrs.  from  Meran,  see  p.  374.  —  A  number 
of  villas  are  let  to  families.  When  a  stay  of  some  time  is  contemplated 
it  is  of  importance  to  have  all  the  arrangements  with  the  landlord  reduced 
to  writing.  For  information  apply  t>  the  'Kur-Vorstehnng'  (office  in  the 
Kurhaus)  or  at  the  book-shops  of  Pot'.elberger  ami  S-heibein. 

Cafes.  Kurhaus  (see  below);  Cafi  Gilf.  on  the  Gilf-Promcnade  ;  Ortenslein, 
Kaiser-Str.  5,  with  pretty  view:  Paris,  Wieser^  with  gardens,  Berglauben  44 
and  92  i  Central  (PL  o:  p.  368),  Rufin-Platz  1;  Eiiropa  (PI.  n;  p.  368), 
Habsburger-Strasse. 

Restaurants,  at  the  above-mentioned  hotels.  Kurhaus  Ees'aurant,  see 
below.  Wine:  ^a^'^en/idusZ,  Berglauben  32:  iV/a)'c/ie»i,  Berglauben  ^4,  with 
garden.  Beer:  Kurhaus;  Forsterbrdu  (p.  368),  with  garden;  Maiserhof  {see 
above)  and  Sonnenhof  at  Untermais  ;  Rafjl,  Piarr-Platz ;  A'iu^«dor/(with  pens.), 
Unterm  Berg   15. 

Kurhaus  (in  the  Gisela  Promenade,  with  cafe  -  restaurant ,  reading- 
room,  etc. ;  subscription  1  K.  per  week,  4  K.  per  month.  10  K.  per  quarter, 
18  A^.  per  half-year;  members  of  a  family  at  reduced  rates.  —  Visitors^  Tax 
after  5  days'  stay,  35-70  h.  daily,  according  to  class.  —  Ba>id  twice  daily 
in  the  season  in  the  Ivurhaus  or  in  the  Marie -Valerie  Garden;  frequently 
also  in  the  Franz-Josefs-Park  in  Oberm:iis  (p.  372). 

Post  and  Telegraph  Offices  in  the  Sand-Platz,  at  Obermais  (Karl-Lud- 
wig-Platz),  and  at  Untermais  (Rathaus). 

Medical  Establishments  :  Hygiea  (Dr.  Rodler ;  PL  H),  at  Obermais  (50  beds, 
pens.  10-14  A.);  Mae  dl'iof  (Dr.  ti  allmann"  s  Hydropathic).,  at  Obermais;  Sana- 
torium Waldpark.,  at  Obermais,  Lan-ie  Gasse  139;  Sanatorium  Marti" sbrunn 
and  Sonnenheil  at  Gratsch;  Dr.  Binder's  Sanatorium  Stephaine.  at  Unter- 
mais; Hungaria  (for  con.sumptive  patients;  Dr.  Gara).,  Franz -Ferdininds 
Quay  16  (56  beds,  pens.  10-15  A.);   Medico-Gymnastic  Institute  (Dr.  Lanser), 

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310   IV.  R.  61. —  Map,  p. 368.     MERAN.  Practical  Notes. 

Karl- Theodor- Strasse.  —  Municipal  Sanaior'mm  (Stadtisches  Kurmittel- 
haus),  with  baths  of  all  kinds,  at  the  corner  of  Habsburger- Strasse  and 
Andreas-Hofer-Strasse.  —  Public  Batht,  with  swimming-basin,  at  the  end 
of  the  Stefanie  Promenade. 

Carriage,  in  the  town  (including  Unterniais,  Obermais,  and  Gratsch) 
within  one  zone  with  one  horse  1  K..  two  horses  2  E..  each  addit.  zone  V2 
or  1  E.  extra.  By  time,  V2  lir.  2  and  4  K.,  each  addit.  1/4  hr.  V--'  and  1  K. 
(at  night  half  fare  more).  To  Wes.^sobrunn,  Forst,  Eametz.  Trauttmanns- 
dorff  one-horse  carr.  3,  two-horse  5,  there  and  back  incl.  1  hr.'s  waiting; 
5  and  8  JT. ;  to  Labers  5  and  7,  return  6  and  9  K. ;  to  Marling,  Tscherms  8 
and  12,  Toll  9  and  14,  Schenna  11  and  15,  Dorf  Tirol  12  and  15,  Part- 
sehins  12  and  18,  Frag^burg  14  and  18.  St.  Martin  im  Passeier  15  and  20, 
St.  Leonhard  20  and  25  K.  (2  hrs."   waiting   and   return -journey  included). 

Electric  Tramway  from  the  rail.  stat.  to  the  Sand-Platz  (lO/i.)  and  the 
Karl-Ludwig-Platz  at  Obermais  (IV2  M. ;  20^.);  from  the  Rufin-PIatz  to 
Forsi  (23/)  M. :  20  7i.);  and  from  the  Rufin-Platz  to  Lana,  42/3  M.,  in  26  min. 
(40  7».;  hourly  in  the  morning,  half-hourly  in  the  afternoon);  stations  Franz- 
Ferdinands- Quay.  Ring  -  S'r.,  Sportplatz^  Vertorgungshaus  (10/*.),  Untermais 
(I'A  M. ;  20;».),  Marling  Dor/,  Marling  Kellerei,  Felderer  Hof,  Tscherms  (3  M. ; 
30 h.'),  and  Lana  (p.  374). 

Photographs.  Bahrendt,  Habsburger-Str.  24;  Pofzelberger,  Pfarr-Platz; 
Jul.  Scheibein.,  .Sand-Platz  8:  Schade,  at  Untermais.  —  Banks.  Reiffertcheidt 
(k  Co..,  Winter-Anlage  (international  tourist  agents);  D.  tb  J.  Biedermann, 
Rulin-Platz.  —  Strangers'  Enquiry  Office  in  the  Rutin-Platz. 

Theatre,  Rufin-Platz  (in  winter  only).  —  Popular  Dramas,  outside  the 
Vinsehgauer  Tor,  in  spring  and  autumn.  —  Race  Course  at  Untermais  (sta- 
tion on  the  electric  tramway  to  Lana.  p.  374). 

English  Church  Service  in  the  Church  of  the  Resurrection,  Kronprinz- 
Str.,  on  Sun.  at  11  a.m.  and  3.30  p.m. 

The  Paths  in  the  neighbourhood  of  Meran  have  all  been  marked  by 
the  local  Alpine  Club,  but  beyond  the  'Kurgebief  proper  are  stony  and 
poor,  being  mostly  rough  cart-tracks  or  paths  through  the  vineyards.  The 
latter  are  barred  in  autumn,  but  are  accessible  on  payment  of  a  small 
gratuity  to  the  mediaevally  attired  watchers  ('Saltner'l. 

Meran  (1045^,  with  11,000  inhab.  (20,000  incl.  Obermais  and 
Untermais),  the  ancient  capital  of  Tyrol,  occupies  a  delightful  and 
sheltered  situation  at  the  base  of  the  vine-clad  Kuchelberg ,  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Passer,  1/2  ^-  above  its  confluence  with  the  Adige. 
It  is  much  frequented  in  winter  on  account  of  its  dry  and  sunny 
climate  (winter  mean  temp.  35.24^  F.),  and  in  autumn  for  the 
grape-cure.  Good  drinking-water  is  provided  by  an  aqueduct  im- 
proved in  1908.  On  the  opposite  bank  of  the  Passer  lie  Untermais 
(6500  inhab.;  p.  371)  and  Obermais  (4000  inhab.;  p.  371). 

The  main  thoroughfare  of  the  new  quarter  near  the  railway- 
station  is  the  Habsburger- Strasse,  which  is  continued  on  the  S.  of 
the  old  town  to  the  Sand-Platz  (p.  371).  The  Renmceg,  diverging 
to  the  N.  opposite  the  Theatre,  defines  the  W.  boundary  of  the 
old  town.  A  tablet  on  No.  28  in  this  street  ('Graf  von  Meran') 
marks  the  house  in  which  Andreas  Hofer  was  examined  as  a  pri- 
soner before  he  was  taken  to  Mantna  (1810).  —  The  business- 
quarter  of  Meran  is  the  Laubengasse,  a  long  street  intersecting  the 
town  from  E.  to  W..  flanked  with  arcades  ('Wasser-Lauben'  on  the 
S.,  'Berg-Lanben'  on  the  N.).  In  this  street,  in  the  court  of  the 
Rathaus  (No.  74),  is  situated  the  Burg,  once  the  residence  of  the 
Counts  of  Tyrol,  built  by  Duke  Sigmund  about  1450.    The  interior 


Obermais.  MERAN.     Map,p.368.  —  1V.R.61.    371 

(adm.  60  7i.),  restored  in  1879  according  to  a  description  dating 
from  the  reign  of  Maximilian  I.  (d.  1519)  and  fitted  up  with  con- 
temporary frescoes,  furniture,  stoves,  portraits,  etc.,  presents  an 
interesting  illustration  of  the  princely  simplicity  of  the  period. 
Behind  the  Burg  are  a  small  Art  Exhibition  (9-11.30  and  2-7, 
Sun.  10-1 ;  adm.  40  h.)  and  the  W.  end  of  the  Tappeiner-Weg  (see 
p.  37*2).  —  The  Gothic  Church  Cconsecrated  in  1367,  completed  in 
1495),  near  the  E.  end  of  the  Lauhengasse,  has  been  thoroughly 
restored;  on  the  exterior  are  a  bronze  relief  of  the  Crucifixion 
(1586)  and  other  remarkable  sepulchral  tablets.  —  To  the  S.  is  the 
Sand-Platz  (see  p.  370),  with  a  Column  of  the  Virgin,  commem- 
orating the  sufferings  of  the  town  during  the  war  of  1797-99. 

The  Promenadbs,  on  the  hroad  embankment  beside  the  Passer, 
vdth  their  fine  old  poplars,  enjoy  a  full  S.  aspect  and  command 
a  good  -view  of  the  mountains  of  the  Adige  valley.  The  Gisela 
Promenade^  with  the  Kurhaus  (p.  369),  is  the  chief  rallying-point 
of  visitors,  and  is  adjoined  on  the  W.  by  the  Stefanie  Promenade, 
with  the  Protestant  Church,  while  to  the  E.  is  the  sheltered  Winter- 
Anlage,  with  a  covered  walk.  Not  far  off  is  the  Municipal  Museum 
(adm.  50 /t.  ;  10-12  and  3-5),  containing  antiquarian  collec- 
tions, etc.  The  new  Reichs-Brucke  crosses  hence  to  the  late-Gothic 
Spital- Kirche  in  Untermais  and  to  the  Marie-Valerie  Anlage,  which 
is  continued  by  the  Sommer  -  Anlage  and  is  connected  with  the 
Winter- Anlage  by  the  Tappeiner-Steg.  These  grounds  extend  along 
both  banks  to  the  Steinerne  Steg^  and,  on  the  right  bank,  via  the 
Gilf  Promenade,  with  its  luxuriant  vegetation,  to  the  gorge  of  the 
Passer,  at  the  foot  of  the  Zenoburg  (p.  372). 

A  beautiful  view  of  Meran  and  the  Adige  valley  is  afforded  by 
the  ^Tappeiner  Weg,  a  path  on  the  slope  of  the  Kiichelberg,  be- 
ginning at  the  Hot.  Ortenstein  and  reached  from  the  Steinerne  Steg 
by  flights  of  steps  or  from  the  Gilf-Anlage  by  easy  walks.  The 
finest  point  of  view  is  the  terrace  beside  the  mediaeval  Powder  Tower. 
The  path  goes  on  past  a  marble  bust  of  Dr.  Tappeiner  and  the  be- 
ginning of  the  Tiroler  Steig  (p.  372;  to  the  right)  and  finally  de- 
scends in  windings  to  the  Burghof  {i^.  370X  in  the  Laubengasse. 

At  our  feet  extend  Meran,  Untermais,  and  Obermais.  Beyond  the  last 
appears  the  little  church  of  St.  Katharina  in  der  Scharte  (p.  375),  and  to 
the  E.,  lower  down,  the  castles  of  Labers  anl  Goyen,  above  which  rises 
the  double-peaked  Ifinger  (p.  375),  with  the  Hirzer  (p.  376)  to  the  left.  On 
a  mountain -spur  beyond  Obermais,  to  the  S.E.,  stands  the  Fragshurg 
(p.  373).  The  precipitous  Mende  Ichain,  with  the  Gantkofel,  is  conspicuous 
above  the  Adige  valley.  To  the  S.W.,  beyond  the  Adige,  is  the  Marlinger 
Berg,  with  Schloss  Lebenberg. 

Obermais ,  on  the  hill  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Passer,  consists 
almost  exclusively  of  chateaux  and  villas  (many  of  which  are 
pensions),  surrounded  by  gardens.  Here  are  also  the  Elisabeth- 
Garten,  with  a  covered  promenade  and  a  bust  of  the  poet  Oskar  von 
Redwitz  (d.l891).  To  the  S.,  between  the  Obermais  road  beginning 
at  the  old  Church  of  St.  George,  and  the  Winkel- Weg,  is  Schloss  Winkel. 

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372    IV.  R.61.  —  Map,p.368.     MERAN.  Schloss  Tirol. 

Farther  along  the  Winkel-Weg  is  the  Franz- Josefs-Park  (band,  see 
p.  369).  To  the  N,  of  the  Kaxl-Lndwig-Platz  are  Schloss  Rottenstein, 
belonging  to  the  Archduke  Francis  Ferdinand  (garden  generally  open 
to  the  public),  and  the  ivy-clad  Schloss  Greifen  or  Planta  (1350'). 
In  the  S.E.  portion  of  Obermais  is  Schloss  Rubein,  with  its  cypress- 
avenue  and  picturesque  courtyard. 

Obermais  is  bounded  on  tbe  E.  by  the  gorge  of  the  iVat/,  spanned  by 
several  bridges.  An  attractive  walk  (2V2  hrs.  there  and  back)  leads  frona 
the  Schenna  road  over  the  upper  bridge  over  the  Naif,  then  up  the  Frags- 
hurg  road  fp.  373) ,  leaving  the  roads  to  Schloss  Rametz  and  to  Schloss 
Labers  (p.  369)  on  the  right  and  left  respectively,  then  after  8-10  min.  to 
the  right,  past  the  (restored)  Chapel  of  St.  Valentin  to  the  Valenthier  Hof 
(inni,  "at  the  Valentiner  Briicke.  Farther  to  the  S.  is  Schloss  Trautt- 
mannsdorff  (1225';  restaurant  at  the  foot),  with  a  park  and  a  view-terrace 
at  the  back,  whence  we  return  to  Meran  via  the  Trauttmannsdorflfer  Briicke 
and  the  Winkel-Weg  (see  above). 

Excursion  to  Schloss  Tirol  (there  and  hack  ca.  31/2  lirs. ; 
carriages  see  p.  370).  The  road  (21/2  ^I-)  leads  through  the  N.E. 
town-gate  (Passeirer  2'or),  past  the  Zenoburg,  with  its  interesting 
13th  cent.  Romanesque  portal,  and  then  ascends  ( 'Kaiser-Strasse') 
to  the  left  over  the  Kiichelberg,  where  it  merges  in  the  stony  old 
Tirol  road.  Pedestrians  follow  the  Tappeirjer-We(7  (beginning  he- 
hind  the  Burg,  p.  371),  and  thence  ascend  to  the  left  by  the  Tiroler 
Steig  to  the  carriage-road,  which  they  follow  to  (1-1 V4  ^^^O  Dorf 
Tirol  (1955';  Zum  Rimmele,  with  a  terrace  affording  a  beautiful 
view;  Schloss  Tirol;  Sonne).  We  next  proceed  along  the  slope, 
above  the  Brunnenburg  (restored),  traverse  (74lir.)  the  'Knappen- 
loch',  a  tunnel  100  yds.  long,  and  a  short  viaduct  (passing  several 
earth-pyramids  in  the  ravine  to  the  right),  and  in  a  few  minutes 
reach  the  entrance  to  the  castle,  on  the  N.W.  side  of  the  Kiichelberg. 

*Schloss  Tirol  (2095';  adm.  50  /i.J,  originally  a  monastery,  was 
converted  about  1200  into  the  residence  of  the  Counts  of  Tyrol,  who 
gave  their  name  to  the  whole  country  but  became  extinct  in  the 
male  line  in  1253.  It  then  passed  to  the  Counts  of  Gorz  and  Tyrol, 
whose  last  heiress,  Margareta  Maultasch,  abdicated  in  1363  in  favour 
of  the  house  or  Hapsburg.  The  building,  dating  in  part  from  the 
12th  cent.,  afterwards  fell  into  a  dilapidated  condition  (largely 
owing  to  a  landslip  in  1680),  but  is  now  kept  under  repair,  while 
the  tower  has  been  restored  to  its  ancient  height.  The  porch  and 
the  two  interesting  marble  portals  of  the  Rittersaal  and  of  the 
chapel,  the  latter  with  Romanesque  reliefs,  deserve  special  notice. 
Magnificent  view  from  the  windows  of  the  Kaisersaal,  embracing 
the  valley  of  the  Adige  and  its  mountains,  with  the  Laaser  Ferner 
to  the  S.W.  Beside  the  Schloss  is  a  restaurant  (view).  —  An  agree- 
able alternative  route  for  the  return  leads  via  the  old  church  of 
St.  Peter  and  the  chateau  of  Turnstein  (1810';  retrospect  of  Schloss 
Tirol)  and  thence  by  the  new  Konig-Laurin-Str.,  which  descends  in 
windings  via  Gratsch  (Restaurant  Kircher)  to  (IV4  ^^'^  Meran. 

About  11/2  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  Dorf  Tirol  is  the  well-preserved  old  chateau 
ofAuer,  below  which  the  Finelelach  issues  from  the  deep  Spronter  Tal  (p.  375). 


Fragsburg.  MERAN.      Map,p.368.  —  IV.  R.61.    373 

Among  the  numerous  old  castles  visible  from  Meran  that  of 
*Scheima  or  Schonna  (1925'),  at  the  entrance  to  the  Passeier  Tal, 
built  in  the  12-16th  cent.,  and  containing  a  collection  of  old  weap- 
ons, Renaissance  furniture,  and  portraits,  and  a  few  memorials  of 
Andreas  Hofer,  is  one  of  the  most  interesting  and  picturesque.  The 
carriage-road  thither  leads  via  Obermais  (p.  371)  and  then  ascends 
to  the  W.,  below  the  height  on  which  stands  Schloss  Goyen.  Beyond 
the  stone  bridge  at  Obermais  pedestrians  may  follow  the  Lazag-Steig 
to  the  left  for  10  min.,  then  ascend  the  steep  lane  to  the  right  to 
(1  hr.)  Dorf  Schenna  (Schennaer  Hof;  Brunner's  Inn  ;  Schlosswirt). 
The  Gothic  Mausoleum^  on  a  platform  of  masonry  near  the  church, 
contains  the  tomb  of  Archduke  John  (d.  1859)  and  commands  as  fine 
a  *View  as  the  castle  itself  (fee  to  the  steward). 

A  path,  passing  between  the  castle  and  the  mausoleum,  descends  to 
the  N.  to  the  bridge  at  Riffian  (p.  345). 

The  return  to  Meran  (I3/4  hr.)  from  the  castle  may  be  pleasantly  made 
as  follows.  From  Dorf  Schenna  we  return  by  the  road  to  the  (10  min.) 
Unterdorf^  then  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  (5  min.)  Oherdorf.  and  follow 
the  hillside,  shaded  by  fine  chestnuts  and  affording  charming  views  of 
Meran,  to  the  beautifully-situated  chateau  of  (1/2  br.)  Goyen  (1995';  no  ad- 
mittance). We  next  descend  by  a  long  curve  into  ihe, Naif-Tal^  beyond  which 
we  remount  through  wood,  passing  Schloss  Labers  (p.  372),  to  the  Upper 
Rametz  Bridge  (p.  372)  and  (1  hr.)  Meran. 

To  THE  Fragsburg  (I1/2  br. ;  omn.  twice  daily;  carr.  with  one 
horse  14,  with  two  horses  18  K.).  From  Obermais  the  road  crosses 
the  upper  bridge  over  the  Naif  and  ascends  past  Schloss  Rametz  and 
the  Chapel  of  St.  Valentin  (p.  372),  then,  more  gradually,  via  the 
Stegerhof  (good  inn)  and  Weissplatter  (restaurant)  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Hallhauer,  and  finally  describes  a  wide  curve  round  the  S,  side  of 
the  castle-hill  to  the  (i/o  hr.)  *Fragsburg  (2410'),  which  commands 
a  splendid  view.  Close  by  is  the  *H6t.-Restaurant  Schloss  Fragsburg 
(24  beds  at  3-5,  B.  1,  D.  3,  pens,  from  QK.).  About  11,4  M.  farther 
on  the  Sinich-Bach  forms  a  pretty  waterfall.  —  In  returning  we 
may  descend  to  the  left  past  (20  min.)  Schloss  Katzenstein  (1525'; 
rfmts.),  then  to  (1/2  hr.)  the  Lower  Rametz-Bridge,  and  follow  the 
Botzen  road  to  (2/4  hr.)  Meran. 

The  chateau  of  *Lebenberg  (1675'),  a  large  edifice  of  the 
13th  cent,  with  a  massive  square  keep,  charmingly  situated  in  the 
midst  of  rich  vegetation  on  a  hill  41/2  M-  to  the  S.  of  Meran,  is  still 
in  excellent  preservation  (now  a  plain  inn).  We  take  the  electric 
tramway  (see  below)  via  Untermah  to  the  (10  min.)  Marling  Kellerei; 
hence  we  ascend  in  1  min.  to  the  Rieblerhof^  follow  the  Tscherms 
road  to  the  left  to  the  (1  M.)  bridge  over  the  Lebenberger  Graben, 
and  then  ascend  on  the  other  side  by  the  field-path  finally  joining 
the  road  via  Basling  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  castle. 

In  returning  we  may  choose  the  charming  route  along  the  hillside 
beside  the  conduit,  via  Si.  Anton,  with  the  Schuckenburg  (rfmts.),  and 
Marling.  —  A  footpath,  at  first  ascending,  then  gradually  descending,  leads 
to  the  S.  from  Schloss  Lebenberg  to  (3/4  hr.)  Ober-Lana. 

Another  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  (electric  tramway,  see 


374   IV.  R.61.~Maps,pp.  368,300.    MERAN.  Forst. 

p.  370)  via  TJntermais,  Marling,  and  Tscherms,  to  Ober-Lana  (980'; 
*H6t€l  Royal,  100  beds  at  2-5,  B.  1,  pens.  7-10  K. ;  Hot.- Pens. 
Teiss,  34  beds,  pens.  6-7  K.,  good;  Rose;  Adler,  well  spoken  of; 
Weisses  Kreuz),  a  large  village  at  the  mouth  of  the  TJlten-Tal  fp.  376). 
Attractive  walk  (40  min.  there  and  back)  to  the  ~Gaul,  the  romantic 
gorge  of  the  FalscMuer,  which  descends  from  the  Ulten-Tal.  —  From  Ober- 
Lana  to  Tiseng.  13/4hr.,  see  p.  318;  a  longer  (2i;2hrs.)  but  equally  attractive 
route  leads  by  a  badly  paved  path  to  ^Vollon  (2355';  on  the  left  the  ruin 
of  Mayenburg),  and  thence  across  the  plateau,  leaving  the  chapel  of  St.  Hip- 
polyte  on  the  left,  to  Tisens.  —  Ascent  of  the  LaugenspiUe  via  Vollan  and 
Platzers,  see  p.  376. 

The  VixscHGAU  Road  (tramway,  see  p.  370)  leads  from  Meran 
to  the  N.W,,  passing  St.  Leonard's  Church  and  the  new  Infirmary, 
to  the  (2M.)  bridge  (restaurant)  over  the  Adige,  immediately  beyond 
which,  on  the  right,  is  the  chateau  of  Forst  orVorst  (1175'),  re- 
stored and  tastefully  decorated  since  1880  (visitors  admitted  on  pre- 
senting their  card).  On  the  slope  of  the  Marlinger  Berg,  to  the  left, 
is  the  small  chateau  of  Josef sb erg  (I860';  pens.  5-6  K.;  restaurant), 
reached  in  25  min.  from  Forst.  —  The  Vinschgau  gradually  ascends, 
passing  the  (i  2  ^I-)  Forster  Brewery  and  the  Meran  Electric  Works 
(fine  retrospect),  and  then  descends  in  curves  to  the  (40  min.)  so- 
called  Roman  Bridge  (built  in  the  17th  cent.),  by  which  it  crosses 
the  rapids  of  the  Adige  (p.  377),  descending  from  the  saddle  of  the 

Toll  rieeo'i. 

Pedestrians  may  reach  this  point  from  Meran  by  following  the  'Kapellen- 
Steig'  (to  the  right,  outside  the  Vinschgau  Gate)  viu  Dohlhof  to  (1  hr.)  Algund 
(1335':  Eestaurant  Unterweger),  where  they  cross  the  Grabbach,  and  then 
taking  the  path  (red  and  white  marks)  diverging  to  the  right  at  the  rifle- 
range  and  skirting  the  Plnrs  Conduit  to  Plars,  beyond  which  it  joins  the 
old  Vinschgau  road,  1  hr.  short  of  the  Eoman  Bridge. 

Bridle-path  from  the  Toll  to  the  (13/4  hr.)  *  Partschins  Waterfall, 
passing  (2/4  hr.)  Partschins  (2055';  Kronenwirt;  Stiege;  Sonne),  and  ascending 
the  Zieltal  by  a  somewhat  steep  path  (above  the  falls  is  the  Nastereit  Inn; 
hence  to  the  Lodner-Huite,  see  p.  375). 

High  up  on  the  slope  of  the  Marlinger  Berg  lies  the  conspicuous 
'Hotel-Pension  Eggerhof  (4175';  open  mid- June  to  end  of  Sept.,  80  R.  at 
2-4,  pens.  6-11  K  ;  restaurant  all  the  year  round  in  the  Touristen-Haus, 
bed  1  Z.),  a  summer-resort  commanding  a  splendid  view  and  surrounded 
with  pleasant  wood-walks.  Carriages  from  Meran  follow  the  Vinschgau 
road  as  far  as  the  Toll  (see  above),  then  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  Quadrat- 
ffofe  (2670';  restaurant)  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Eggerhof  (omn.  from  the  Hotel 
Sonne  at  Meran  at  9  a.m.  on  the  uneven  days  of  the  month,  1st,  3rd.  etc., 
in  3  hrs.,  fare  4  K.,  return-ticket  6  K.;  carr".  and  pair  24  £".).  Pedestrians 
reach  it  in  2^/2  hrs.  by  a  steep  path  (red  marks)  from  Marling  station 
(p.  877)  via  Holzmair  and  Flatscher,  or  in  8  hrs.  from  Forst  via  Josefsberg 
and  the  Quadrat-Hofe  (see  above). 

Ascents  feoji  Mer.^s  (guides.  Joh.  Alniberger  and  Alois  Goisch  at  Meran. 
Jos.  Kofler,  Seb.  Afoosmuller,  and  Pefer  Gamper  at  Partschins).  The  finest 
expedition  for  a  whole  day  is  the  ascent  of  the  -Vigiljoch  (5S75';  guide 
unnecessary).  A  suspension-railway  from  Lana  is  under  construction  (ca. 
IVs  M.  in  length;  journey  of  50  min.":  return-fare  3  K.  50  A.).  To  (3  hrs.)  the 
Eggerhof.  see  above.  'The  path  (red  marks)  thence  a-cends  to  the  S.W., 
through  wood,  past  the  Marlinger  Joch  (5'^40'),  to  the  f^  hrs.)  old  Si.  Vigil- 
Kapelle.  adjoining  the  Jocherbaiier  (5"^75';  rfmta.;  hotel  under  construction). 
Splendid  view  of  the  Vinschgau,  the  Dolomites,  etc.  A  more  extensive  view 
is  obtained  from  the  Larchbilhel  (5980').   V^  hr.  to  the  E..    and  from  the 


Spronser-Tal.     xMERAN.    Maps,  pp.  366,  300.  -IV.  R.6L    375 

Rauhe  Biihel  (6395'),  ^/t  hr.  to  the  S.W.  The  ascent  of  the  Eochtearl  (8655') 
from  the  Rauhe  Biihel  will  amply  repay  the  fatigue  (2  hrs. ;  guide  from 
Meran  12  K.).  —  We  may  return  to  the  E.  via  the  Lebenberger  Alp  (5510') 
and  Sckloss  Lebenherg  (S'/s  hrs.  to  Meran);  or  by  the  longer  route  past 
the  scattered  village  of  Pawigl,  with  the  picturesque  church  of  St.  Oswald 
(3805'),  to  (13  4  hr.)  Ausserhof  in  the  Ulten-Tal  (p.  376)  and  (34  hr.)  Lana. 

The  Rotsteinkogel  (Rotelsfein,  5165')  is  interesting  (4  hrs.  ;  guide  7  K.^ 
not  indispensable).  We  ascend  (marked  path)  by  Kaizenstein  (p.  373)  to  the 
(13/4hr.)  Hocfiplafter{2'2Qd'\  rfmts.),  beynnd  which  we  diverge  to  the  left  from 
the  path  to  Voran,  and  passing  Ze//i-/jo/ reach  the  (2V4  hrs.)  summit,  distin- 
guished by  its  girdle  of  red  porphyry.  The  view  embraces  the  valley  of 
the  Adige,  the  Dolomites,  the  Urtler,  etc.  We  return  either  bv  V^oran 
(3965';  Lercher's  Inn)  and  Burgsiall  (p.  368).  or  by  Hafting  (43iB0')  and 
St.  Kathavina  in  der  Scharle  (p.  376).  Suspension- railway  from  Burgstall 
to  Voran  projected. 

The  Mutt3pitze  (7580' ;  5-6  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.)  is  less  interesting :  from 
Dorf  Tirol  to  the  Mutthofe  (3820':  poor  accommodation),  then  a  fatiguing 
ascent,  partly  through  wood,  to  the  arete.  Descent  to  the  Spronser  Tal, 
see  below. 

To  the  Spronser  Tal,  with  it5  twelve  lakes,  a  fatiguing  but  attractive 
expedition  (to  the  Langsee  71/2  hrs. ;  guide  9,  to  the  Lodner-Hiitte  12,  to 
Pfelders  14,  to  the  Stettiner  Hiitte  15  K.).  We  may  either  f  )llow  the  path 
via  Plars,  crossing  the  ToUsraben  diagonally,  and  ascending  through  wood 
to  the  (5  hrs.)  Ooyener  Alp  (6000';  sbelter-hut),  whence  the  r2'  2  hr.-.)  Langsee 
is  reached  via  the  Hohe  Gang  (8310') ;  or  we  may  ascend  by  Dorf  Tirol  and 
Schloss  Auer  (p.  372)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Longvallhof  (3570')  "in  the  Spronser 
Tal,  and  thence  over  the  Longvall  Alp  (4825)  to  the  (3V'2  hrs.)  Kasersee 
(7210';  to  the  left  of  which  is  the  Pfitschsee)  and  the  (40  min.)  dilapidated 
Meraner  Hutte  (7605'),  and  past  the  (?)'Mnsee(7580')  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Langsee  (8045'), 
the  largest  of  the  lakes  (I1/2  31.  in  circumference).  —  From  the  Meran  Hut 
we  may  ascend  to  the  N.W.  (red  way-marks)  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Spronser  Joch 
(8460';  "View  of  the  Gur£l  glaciers)  and.  thence  descend  via  the  Ziel-Jochl 
(8040  and  through  the  Valtschnal-Tal  to  (3  hrs.)  Pfelders  (p.  346),  or  through 
the  Lazinser  Tal  to  the  (41/2  hrs.)  Stettiner  Hiitte  (p.  346);  or  from  the 
Langsee  we  mav  proceed  to  the  W.  over  the  Langsee-Joch  (8820'),  the  Halsl 
Glacier,   and  Halsl -Joch   (9305')  to   the  (3  hrs.)  Lodner-Hutte   (see  below). 

Texel  Group.  From  Partschins  (p.  374)  a  bridle-path  ascends  the  Zieltal, 
on  the  left  si'ie  of  the  waterfall,  to  the  (23  4  hrs.)  saw-mill  of  Nassereit 
(4920';  inn)  and  thence  via  the  Ginal  Alp  and  Upper  Euh  Alp  to  the  (2'/4  hrs.; 
gnide  7  K.)  Lodner-Hiitte  (7380':  Inn,  16  beds  and  8  mattresses).  The 
'Gfallwand  (10.430')  may  be  easily  ascended  hence  in  3  hrs.  (guide  from 
the  Lodner-Hiitte  8  K.)  via  the  Grubplatten-Tal  and  across  the  Gfalleit 
Glacier.  On  the  summit  is  a  shelter-but:  magnificent  view.  —  The  Lfidner 
Hut  is  also  a  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Tschigat  (T>84i)';  3  hrs.  ; 
guide  8  K.),  Rotelspifze  (9970';  2V2-3  hrs.;  guide  Q  K.) ,  Lodner  (10.720*; 
31/2  hrs.;  guide  10  5".) ,  Hohe  Weisse  ri0,';70';  5  hrs.;  guide  11,  to  the 
Stettiner  Hiitte  13 .S".),  Schwarze  Wand  (10,455':  4  hrs.  ;  guide  9  E).  Triibtpand 
(10,395;  4  hrs.;  9  K),  Roteck  (10,030'),  highest  summit  of  the  Texel  group 
(41/2  hrs. ;  10 iT.),  and  Texelspitze  (10.8P5';  4  hrs.  ;  9^);  all  for  adepts  only.  — 
The  Zielspitze  (9850'),  51/2  hrs.  from  Partschins  (guide  10 .ff.),  is  not  difficult. 
A  very  interesting  walk  may  be  taken  along  the  ridge  from  the  Zielspitze 
over  the  Lahnbachspitze  (98'i5')  and  the  Eirchbachspitze  (10,140')  to  the  (IV4  hr.) 
Gfallwnnd  (see  above;  guide  to  the  Lodner-Hiitte  16  iT.).  —  From  the 
Lodner-Hiitte  over  the  Grub-JiJchl  or  the  Eleinweiss-Scharte  (Johannes- We  g) 
to  the  (4J/2hrs.;  guide  6  E.)  Stettiner  HiitU,  see  p.  346;  over  the  Halsl- Joch 
to  Pfelders  or  to  the  Spronser  Tal,  see  above. 

The  Ifinger  (8375';  6V2-7hrs.;  guide  1-8  E.).  From  Obermais  the  path 
(red  marks)  leads  by  Goyen  and  Alfreid  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Gsteirer  Hof  (4525'; 
Alpine  fare);  thence"  to  "the  (2  hrs.)  Naifer  Pass  (6675')  and  to  the  left  to 
the  (I'/j  hr.)  summit  of  the  Vo^rdere  or  Eleine  Ifinger  (8J35'),  a  fine  point 
of  view.  (The  ascent  of  the  Grosse  Ifinger.  I'^hr.  from  tbe  Kleine,  is  dif- 
ficult and  fit  for  expert  climbers  only,  with  guide  (12  A'.)  and  rope.]     Descent 


376  ' IV.  R.61.  —  Map.i,  pp. 366,300.     MERAN.  VUen-TaL 

from  the  Naifer  Pass  either  to  the  S.W.  to  (I1/2  hr.)  St.  Katharina  in  der 
Schai'fe  (4410';  Sulfner  Inn;  pretty  view  from  the  Hochsulfen,  4440',  V*  hr. 
to  the  S.),  and  bv  the  Eggevhauer  and  Rametz  to  (2  hrs.)  Meran;  or  to  the 
JSf.E.  by  the  Missemtein-Joch  (69=^0')  to  (3  hrs.)  Abersiiickl  in  the  Penser  Tal 
(p.  364;  pleasant  detour  bv  the  Krafzbeyg-See)'^  or  to  the  S.E.  by  the  Schart- 
hoden  (6450')  and  through  the  Oettenhach-Tal  to  (S^/o  hrs.)  Sarnthein  (p.  364). 
The  ascent  of  the  -Hirzer  (Prennspitze,  9140';  8V2-9  hrs.;  guide  12  X) 
is  a  much  finer  excursion.  A  good  bridle-track  leads  via  Schenna  through 
fragrant  woods  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Verdins  (2690';  Badwirt,  plain),  with  a  chaly- 
beate spring.  Crossing  the  romantic  Masul-Schlucht  at  the  Ilmer  Sdge 
(2930';  inn),  it  next  leads  to  (ii  2  hr.)  Ohertall  or  Pvenn  (4595';  rustic  inn) 
and  ascends  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Eivzey-Hiitte  (6725';  rfmts.  at  the  neighbouring 
chalet),  from  which  a  somewhat  toilsome  club-path  leads  to  the  (21/2-3  hrs.) 
summit.  Superb  view  (panorama  by  F.  Plant).  Steep  descent  to  Abersiiickl 
(p.  364)  in  the  Penser  Tal ;  better  by  Videgg  (5015')  to  Schenna,  or  by  a 
marked  path  through  the  Grafeis-Tal  to  St.  Martin  in  the  Passeier  (p.  345; 
ascent  thence  to  the  Hirzer  Hut,  4^/2  hrs.). 

The  ==Laugenspitze  (7985')  is  best  scaled  from  the  Ultner  Mitterbad 
(see  below  ;  bridle-path,  41/2-5  hrs. ;  guide  7  X,  not  essential)  via  the  Laugen 
^Zp  (5730'),  or  from  Unsere  Frau  im  Walde  (p.  412:  3  hrs.).  About  10  min. 
below  the  summit  to  the  S.W.  is  the  Laugen  Club  Hut  (7905';  now  left 
unfitted  in  the  interior,  in  consequence  of  repeated  robberies).  Splendid 
and  extensive  view  (panorama  by  Plant).  A  toilsome  but  interesting  descent 
(red  marks ;  guide  not  indispensable  for  adepts)  leads  past  the  Laugen-See 
and  via  (3  hrs.)  Platzers.  the  (3/4  hr.)  Vollaner  Bad  (Inn,  plain  but  good), 
and  (1/2  hr.)  Vollan  to  (3/4  hr.)   Ober-Lana  (p.  374). 

From  Meran  to  the  Baths  of  Plaebi.  through  the  TJlten-Tal  (15-16  hrs.), 
an  attractive  route  (omn.  from  the  Hot.  Teiss  in  Lana  twice  daily  in 
summer  to  St.  Wallburg  in  41/2  hrs..  fare  3  E.;  from  St.  Pankraz  a  convey- 
ance runs  in  connection  to  Mitterbad).  The  new  road  ascends  in  curves 
from  Lana-Meran  station  (p.  374),  passing  the  Greiterhof  (fine  r'^trospects), 
and  in  1/4  hr.  enters  the  Ulten-Tal,  high  above  the  Gaul  (p.  374).  3/^  ^r. 
Ausserhof  (rfmts.);  5  min.  farther  on.  the  Forsthof.  The  road  now  ascends 
through  wood  to  the  farm  of  Klaus,  beyond  which  it  descends  via,  Altbreit 
and  the  ruins  of  Eschenlohe  (on  the  left)  to  the  valley  of  the  Kirchenhach., 
and  then  reascends  to  (li,2  hr.)  St.  Pankraz  (2420';  Post  or  Inner -Wirt; 
Mairhof;  Aui^ser-Wirt;  guide.  Math.  Gamper),  a  picturesquely  situated  village 
with  a  pretty  Gothic  church.  We  then  follow  the  new  road  past  (1/2  hr.) 
Bad  Lad;  i-fihr.  farther  on,  to  the  left,  is  the  road  through  the  Maraun- 
Tal  to  the  (40  min.)  Mitterbad  (3190').  with  an  arsenical-chalybeate  spring 
and  a  good  bath-house  (bed  2,  pens,  from  IK.),  whence  the 'Laiigenspitze 
(see  above)  may  be  ascended  in  41/2  hrs.  Over  the  Hofmahd  (5850')  to 
Proveis,  4  hrs.,  see  p.  412.  —  The  road  in  the  Ulten-Tal  leads  from  the 
Maraun-Briicke  past  the  rustic  Innevbad  or  Lotterbad  to  (I1/2  hr.)  St.  Wall- 
burg (Eck  Inn),  with  the  Bad  Uberwasser  and  marble  quarries  in  the 
environs.  Beyond  this  point  we  proceed  by  a  bridle-path  via  (I1/4  hr.)  Kuppel- 
wies  (3720';  inn;  via  the  Brizner-Scharte  to  Proveis,  see  p.  412)  and  (3/4  hr.) 
St.  Nikolaus  (4145')  to  (I1/2  hr.)  St.  Gertraud  (5020';  plain  inn;  accom- 
modation at  the  cure's;  guide,  Johann  Gamper).  Over  the  Soy-Joch  or 
FHm-Joch  to  Martell,  see  p.  384.  On  the  Grosse  Griinsee  (8165'),  in  the 
•Neue  Welf,  3V2  hrs.  from  St.  Gertraud.  above  the  Weisbrunner  Alp 
(p.  377),  is  the  magnificently  situated  Hochster  Hiitte  (8200';  Inn,  13  beds 
and  4  mattresses),  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Weissbrunner- 
spitze  (iO,G&0'),  Zufrittspitze  fll,'2T0'),  Eintere  and  Vordere  Eggenspitze  (11.275', 
11,105),  Nonnenspitze  (10,730'),  etc.  Over  the  Zufritt-Joch  to  Martell,  see 
p.  385.  —  From  St.  Gertraud  a  bridle-path  leads  to  the  S.W.  through 
the  Kirchherger  Tal  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Lach  Alp  (7090')  and  the  (1  hr.)  Kirch- 
berger  Joch  or  Rahbi-Joch  (8205'),  near  the  Corvo  Lake,  where  a  view  of 
the  mountains  of  the  Val  di  Sole  is  disclosed.  Descent  by  a  stony  path 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Malga  Palii  de  Caldes,  the  path  to  the  right  before  which 
must  be  avoided.  Lastly  via  Piazzola  di  Rabbi  to  the  (I1/4  hr.)  Baths  of 
Rabbi  (see  p.  404).    —    The   alternative  route  via  the  Falschauer-Joch  or 


NATURNS.      Map,p.366.  —  IV.R.62.    377 


Schwfirzer-Joch  (9285')  is  preferable,  though  about  l'/2  hr.  longer..  A  bridle- 
path leads  to  the  W.  from  St.  Gertrand  through  the  Falsrhaver  Tal,  passing 
the  Weissbrunner  Alp  (BISC)  and  the  Lang-See  (TdO'j,  and  finally  ascends 
steeply  to  the  (4  hrs.)  pass,  between  the  Gleckspitze  and  Eggenspitze.  with 
an  impressive  view  of  the  S.  Ortler  group.  The  *  Gleckspitze  (9G80'),  to 
the  S.  of  the  pass  fascent  in  3/-i  br.),  commands  a  still  finer  view,  comprising 
the  Adamello  and  Presanella.  Descent  to  the  Saent  Alp  and  the  Baths  of 
Rabbi,  or  to  the  E.  from  the  Gleckspitze  to  the  Rabbi- Joch  (p.  376;  2V2  hrs. 
to  the  Baths  of  Eabbi). 

From  Meran  over  the  Gampen-Joch  to  Fondo.  see  p.  412;  over  the 
Auen-Joch  to  Sarnthein,  see  p.  364. 

62.  From  Meran  to  the  Baths  of  Bormio  via  the 
Stelvio  Pass. 

68  M.  ViNsCHGAU  Railway  to  Spondinig - Prad ,  SS^/2  M. ,  in  21/2  hrs. 
(ist  cl.  5  K.  90,  3rd  cl.  2  K.  60  h.).  —  Omnibus  from  Spondinig  to  Trafoi 
thrice  daily  in  3-374  hrs.  (41/2^);  from  Prad  daily  at  5.30  a.m.  in  2^/4  hrs. 
(3  K.).  Motor  Cak  and  Mail  Coach  from  Landeck  to  Trafoi  in  8^/2  hrs., 
see  p.  337.  —  From  Spondinig  to  the  Baths  of  Bormio  over  the  Stelvio, 
diligence  in  summer  daily  in  II3/4  hrs.  (16  A".,  comfortable  open  landaus); 
mail-coach  from  the  Trafoi  Hotel  to  the  Baths  of  Bormio  daily  in  91/2  hrs. 
(12,  banquette  15  E.).  —  Carriage  from  Spondinig  to  Gomagoi,  one- 
horse  12,  two-horse  victoria  15V2,  landau  22  K..  to  Trafoi  20,  271/2,  and 
33  K..  to  Franzenshohe  (two  horses)  50  and  66  K..  to  Ferdinandshohe  66 
and  77,  there  and  back  90  and  100  K.;  carriage  and  pair  from  Trafoi  to 
Franzenshohe  22 ,  Ferdinandshohe  38,  Bormio  66  K.  (fee  of  W/o  to  the 
coachman). 

Meran  (1045'),  see  p.  368.  The  Vinschgau  Railway,  beyond  the 
station  of  (I1/4M.}  Algund,  describes  a  wide  curve  to  the  S.,  crosses 
the  Adige,  and  ascends  through  wood  and  vineyards  on  the  slope 
of  the  Marlinger  Berg  to  (3  M.)  Marling,  3/^  M.  to  the  N.  of  the 
village  of  that  name  (p.  373).  It  then  doubles  bacli  by  a  long 
loop  and  beyond  the  Marlinger  Tunnel  (655  yds.  long)  runs  towards 
the  N.W.,  commanding  beautiful  views  of  the  Meran  valley.  We 
pass  through  the  Josefsberg  Tunnel  (640  yds.)  above  Forst  (p.  374) 
and  then  the  Toll  Tunnel  (745  yds.)  and  reach  (91/2  M.)  Toll  (1675'), 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Adige,  ^/^  M.  to  the  S.W.  of  the  saddle  of 
the  Toll  (p.  374).  Close  to  the  station  are  the  little  baths  of  Egard, 
and  on  the  left  bank  of  the  river,  II/4  M.  to  the  N.,  lies  Partschins 
(p.  374),  with  its  waterfall.  —  Farther  on  the  railway  traverses  the 
lower  Vinschgau,  with  the  Laas  Mts.  in  the  background,  and  runs 
along  an  embankment  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Adige,  via  Plavs,  to  — 

131/2  M.  Naturns  (1825';  *Post,  40  beds  at  1-2.50.  pens,  from 
5  K.;  Adler) ,  with  1700  inhab.  and  the  castle  of  Hoch-Naturns. 
On  the  right  bank,  l^/o  M.  from  the  station,  is  the  well-preserved 
castle  of  Domsberg  or  Tarantsberg ,  which  deserves  a  visit;  it  is  now 
inhabited  by  peasants.  Near  (1 51/2  M.)  Schnalstal  (1845';  Buffet; 
Hot.  Schnalstal,  on  the  left  bank,  1/4  ^^-  from  t^e  station,  40  beds 
at  1-2  K.)  the  narrow  Scknalser  Tal  opens  on  the  right  (road  to 
Neu-Ratteis,  see  p.  332).  To  the  right,  above  Staben,  is  the  ruined 
castle  of  Jufahl  (2995');  on  a  mound  of  de'bris  to  the  left  lies  the 
village  of  Tabland.    The  line  passes  Bad  Kochenmoos  and  ascends 


378   IV.  R.62.  —  Mop3,pp.366,3ii6.     LAAS.         From  Meran 

to  (171/2  M.)  Tschars  and  (I9V2  MO  KastelbeU  (I960';  Mondschein). 
On  a  rock  to  the  right  rises  the  picturesque  ruined  castle  of  Kastel- 
beU. The  train  traverses  a  ravine  known  as  the  Latschander  and 
crosseslthe  narrow  and  rocky  bed  of  the  river  near  — 

211/2  M.  Latsch  (2095';  *Hirsch,  25  beds  at  1-1.60  K.,-  Rossi; 
Adler;  Lamm,  well  spoken  of),  a  small  market-village  with  1002  in- 
habitants. High  up  on  the  N.  slope  is  the  ruin  of  Annaberg  (3465'), 
above  which  stands  the  pilgrimage-church  of  St.  Martin  am  Vorberg 
(5695'}.  Near  (24  M.)  Goldrain  (2040';  Goldrainer  Hof),  the  station 
for  the  Martell-Tal  fp.  384),  the  line  crosses  the  rapid  Plima ;  in 
the  background  rises  the  Hasenohr  (p.  384).  We  again  cross  the 
Adige  near  Gbfian,  with  marble-quarries,  and  ascend  to  — 

30  M.  Sclilanders  (2315';  Bail.  Restaurant;  Post,  40  beds  at 
1.20-3  £■.,  Weisses  Kreuz,  both  3/4  M.  from  the  station;  Widder; 
Ladurner'),  a  village  with  1250  inhab  and  a  Gothic  church,  at 
the  entrance  to  the  Schlandernaun-Tal  (p.  331),  where  the  vine- 
yards cease. 

Over  the  Taschel-Jochl  and  Mastaun-Joch  or  Nieder-Jdchl  to  the  Schnalser 
Tal,   see  pp.  331,  332  (guides,    Joh.  and  Ant.    Gruber   and  Engelhert  Nollet). 

We  now  ascend  in  a  wide  bend  on  the  slope  of  a  large  alluvial 
mound,  past  Kortsch  (on  the  right),  and  again  approach  the  Adige. 

34  M.  Laas  (2350';  *Hirsch,  12  beds  at  1-2  K.;  Sonne;  Krone), 
with  1280  inhab.  and  important  marble-works,  in  which  the  fine 
marbles  of  Laas  are  prepared  for  sculptors  and  architects.  The 
Laaser  Tal  opens  here  on  the  S.  To  the  S.  rise  the  Pederspitzen 
and  Hohe  Angelus. 

To  visit  the  Laaser  Tal  (comp.  Map,  p.  386;  guides,  Joh.  Tscholl 
and  Franz  Tappeiner)  we  cross  the  Adige  and  at  the  mills  ascend  to  the 
right,  passing  the  chapel  of  St.  Martin  (3460').  After  1  hr.  we  cross  to 
the  right  bank  of  the  Laaser  Baeh  (above,  to  the  left,  are  the  marble- 
quarries,  at  the  N.  base  of  the  Jennewand,  9680")  and  ascend  along  it  to 
(1  hr.)  the  Lower  Liaser  Alp  (5855')  and  the  (1  hr.)  Troppauer  Hiitte 
(7220'-,  Inn,  S  beds),  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Laaser- 
spitze  or  Orgdspitze  (10,835'),  accomplished  via  the  Schluder-Scharie  (see 
below)  in  3V2-4  hrs.  (auide  12,  with  descent  to  Gandl8.ff^.);  Schluderspitze 
flO,600';  4  hrs.;  guide  12^.);  Lyiispitze  (10,990';  5  hrs.  ;  guide  \2  E.); 
Aeussere  Pederspitze  (11,170')  and  Mittlere  Pederspitze  (11.275';  each  51/2  hrs.; 
■zuide  12^.);  and  Tschenglser  Hochwand  (,ilfi8r>'\  Q\'2-l  hvs.-.,  guide  UK.).  — 
Passes.  To  Sulden  over  the  Zayjoch  (ca.  10.665').  441/2  hrs.  to  the  Diisseldorf 
Hut,  not  difficult  and  verv  interesting  (guide  necessary.  20  E.)-.,  over  the 
Angelus-Scharte  (10,990'),  '6-7  hrs.  to  the  Diisseldorf  Hut  (guide  22  E.\  or 
over  the  Rosim-Joch  (10,625';  to  Sulden  7  hrs.;  guide  22  Z". J.  two  fatiguing 
routes,  with  which  the  ascents  of  the  Hohe  Angelus  (11,600')  and  of  the 
Vertainspitze  (11,B20')  raav  be  combined  (comp.  p.  393).  —  To  Martell 
(p.  384)  over  the  Schluder-Scharte  (9825';  to  G;ind  6  hrs. ;  guide  13^.),  not 
difficult;  over  the  Laaser  Glacier  and  the  Laaser  Scharte  (10,265')  or  the 
Lyfi-Joch  (10,500';  ascent  of  the  Lyfispitze  in  3/4  hr.,  see  p.  385;  guide  Z  E. 
extra),  both  toilsome  (to  the  Zufritt-Haus  71/2  hrs. ;  guide  18  E.). 

On  the  S.  side  of  the  broad  and  marshy  valley  of  the  Adige  are  the 
small  sulphur-baths  of  Schgums  (2790')  and  the  village  of  Tschengls 
(2990';  Lowe,  good),  with  its  castles,  at  the  foot  of  the  Tschenglser 
Hochwand  (see  above).  —  361/2  M.  Eyrs,  Vs^-  to  the  S.  of  the  village 
(2965';  *Post :  Lamm)  ;  then  — 


to  Bormio.        TRAFOI.     Maps, pp.  342,386.  — IV.  R.  62.    379 

381/2  M.  Spondinig.Prad  (2905';  *Hirsch,  120  beds  from  1.60, 
D.  3  K.\  whei  e  omnibuses  for  Trafoi  and  Sulden  are  waiting. 

The  Vinschgau  Railway  prnceeds  hence  in  22  min.  via  (41V2  ^^-i 
Schludems-Olurns  to  (MV2  M)  Mais  (p.  342;  mail-coach  to  Landeck.  and 
diligence  over  the  Ofen  Pass  to  Zernetz,  see  R.  57). 

Here,  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  Vinschgau,  begins  the 
*Stelvio  Road,  built  by  the  Austrian  government  in  1820-24,  the 
highest  carriage-road  in  Europe.  It  crosses  the  Adige  and  leads 
straight  through  the  valley,  which  is  largely  covered  with  debris  or 
rendered  swampy  by  the  inundations  of  the  Trafoier  Bach. 

12/3  M.  Pradr2955';  *Post,  R.  1 K. iOh. ;  Praderhof,  good ;  Kreuz), 
a  village  with  1300  inhab.,   at  the  entrance  to  the  Trafoier  Tal. 

Trafoi  is  3  hrs.'  walk  from  this  point.  At  the  Schmelz  (3050'; 
Adler)  the  road  begins  to  ascend,  the  valley  contracts,  and  the 
brawling  Trafoier  Bach  forms  several  waterfalls.  On  the  slope  to  the 
right  lies  the  village  of  Stilfs  (4300').  A  little  farther  on  we  cross 
the  stream.  To  the  N.  towers  the  broad  snowy  pyramid  of  the  Weiss- 
kugel  (p.  330).    Near  — 

53/4  M.  Gomagoi,  Ger.  Beidewasser  (4175';  Post,  30  beds  at  1.60- 
1K.;  Weisskugel,  25  beds  at  1-2^.;  Sonne,  plain),  with  a  chapel 
and  a  small  fort  (sketching  and- photographing  forbidden),  to  the 
S.E.,  opens  the  Sulden- Tal  (p.  386). 

Guides:  Anselm  Gallia,  Josef  Mose}\  Alb.  Ortler,  Joh.  Pinggera  II..,  Peter 
Pinggera,  Paul  Reinstadler,  Friedr.  and  Math.  Schopf,  Alois  Tembl  and  Joh. 
Jos.  Zischg;  comp.  also  pp.  380,  358.  —  A  direct  club- path  leads  from 
Gomagoi  to  the  (5'/ 2  hrs.)  Payer- Hatte  (p.  392).  This  route  diverges  to 
the  right  from  the  Sulden  road  immediately  beyond  the  bridge  over  the 
Trafoier  Bach,  leads  mostly  through  wood,  and  joins  the  Trafoi  path 
near  the  (4  hrs.)  Edelweiss-Hiltte  (p.  380). 

The  road  ascends  more  rapidly  and  crosses  the  Trafoier  Bach 
four  times.  As  we  approach  Trafoi,  the  broad  Monte  Livrio  first 
becomes  visible ,  and  adjoining  it  on  the  right  the  Naglerspitze, 
A  magnificent  panorama  is  soon  disclosed :  to  the  left  the  huge 
Ortler  (the  summit  itself  is  not  visible);  to  the  right  of  it  the  Lower 
Ortler  Glacier  and  the  Trafoi  Glacier,  separated  by  the  Nashom- 
spitze  (9570'),  and  crowned  by  the  Trafoier  Eiswand  (11,655'); 
farther  to  the  right,  the  black  Vordere  Madatschspitze  (10,175'), 
the  Madatsch  Glacier,  and  the  Geisterspitze  (11,405').  Before  the 
last  bridge  (7  M.)  the  'Grottenweg'  to  the  Trafoi  Hotel  diverges  to 
the  left. 

8  M.  Trafoi  (5055';  *Hdt.  Neue  Post,  120  beds  at  2-6,  B.  1,  pens. 
7-10  K.;  Zur  Schonen  Aussicht,  50  beds  at  2  ^. .  Stelvio,  Edelxceiss, 
40  beds  at  1.40- 3 -K".,  all  three  well  spoken  of;  Touristenhaus 
A.  Thoma,  bed  1.20-2-fir.  ,•  R.  &  B.  at  Villa  Tannenheim  and  at 
Jak.  Thoni's),  a  small  village,  grandly  situated,  with  a  handsome 
new  church.  Beyond  the  Alte  Post  Hotel  a  road  diverging  to  tlie 
left  (shorter  footpath  from  the  vSchone  Aussicht  Iiin,  past  the  churcli  I 
leads  to  the  (8/4  M.)  *Trafoi  Hotel  (5150'),  a  modern  first-rlass 
house  (open  June  16th-Sept.20th,  250  beds  at  3-15,  B.  1.50,  dej.  4, 


380   JV.  R.  62.  -  Map,  p.  386.     TRAFOI.  From  Meran 

D.  5  K. ;  cheaper  restaurant  for  passing  travellers).  Pleasant  prome- 
nades, provided  with  finger-posts  and  benches,  traverse  the  pine- 
woods  on  both  sides  of  the  valley. 

Interesting  walk  (guide  3  K.,  unnecessary)  from  the  Springbrunnen- 
Platz  behind  the  Trafoi  Hotel  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Heilige  Drei  Bednnen. 
The  well-made  path  passes  the  Waldheim  Restaurant  and  a  barrack  and 
reaches  the  'Three  Holy  Springs'  (5245'),  beside  which  are  an  inn  and 
a  pilgrimage  chapel.  Under  a  wooden  roof  are  three  rude  figures  represent- 
ing Christ,  the  Virgin,  and  St.  John,  from  whose  breasts  flows  the  ice-cold 
'holy  water\  Beyond  the  chapel  (to  the  left,  the  path  to  the  Bergl-Hiitte, 
see  below)  we  may  proceed  to  the  right,  cross  the  brook,  ascend  a  slope 
covered  with  debris,  and,  passing  the  Waterfalls  (5580'),  return  by  the 
opposite  bank  (a  round  of  IV2  hr.).  From  the  (20  min.)  Waldheim  (see 
above;  guide -board)  a  path  to  the  right  ascends  to  the  (25  min.)  fork, 
then  descends  a  little  (right)  to  the  Bdren-Briicke,  across  the  Klammbach 
(ravine  and  waterfall),  whence  a  path  leads  through  wood,  past  the  Teufels- 
ecky  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Weisse  Knott  (p.  381);  or  from  the  fork  (see  above)  we 
may  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  (20  min.)  Thurwieser-Bank,  whence  we  have 
a  magnificent  view,  then  return  and  cross  the  (20  min.)  Madatsch-Brucke 
to  the  Stelvio  road,  whence  we  descend  to  the  right  to  the  (10  min.) 
Weisse  Knott,  or  to  the  left  to  (V2  hr.)  Franzenshohe.  —  An  attractive 
route  (guide  advisable,  16  K.)  leads  from  the  Three  Holy  Springs  to  the 
(I3/4  hr.)  Bergl-Hiitte  (see  below),  and  thence  by  the  ^Drei-Ferner -Weg' 
across  the  Lower  Ortler,  Trafoier,  and  Madatsch  Glaciers  to  (21/2  hrs.) 
Franzenshohe  (p.  381). 

The  'Kleinboden  (6890';  2  hrs.;  club-path;  guide,  4z;,  not  necessary) 
affords  an  admirable  view  of  the  Ortler,  Stelvio.  Oetztal  glaciers,  etc.;  still 
better  from  the  (1,2  hr.)  top  of  the  Schafseck  (7435').  —  Another  excellent 
survey  of  the  Ortler  group  is  obtained  from  the  Tartscher  Aim  (6305';  1  hr. ; 
guide,  unnecessary,  3  Z.),  reached  by  a  steep  path  ascending  from  kilo- 
metre-stone 14  on  the  Stelvio  road  and  by  an  easier  path  beginning  a  little 
before  16.4. 

MoouTAiN  Ascents  (comp.  also  p.  381 ;  guides,  Joh.  Angerer^  Joh.  Jos.  Asper, 
Jos.  and  Paul  Mazagg^  Engelb..,  Joh.  Jos.,  Lor.,  and  Ltid.  Ortler,  Jos.  Platzer, 
Korn.  Schopf,  Anton  Thoma,  Alois.  Franz,  Jakoh,  Joh.  Jos.,  Josef,  Mathias,  and 
Peter,  Jos.  Thoni).  An  attractive  high-level  excursion  may  be  made  by  follow- 
ing a  steep  stony  path  from  the  Tartscher  Aim  (see  above)  to  the  (2V-'  hrs.) 
Sctiwarze  Wand  (7855')  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Korspitze  (9625':  guide  7  K.),  thence 
proceeding  via  the  See-Joch  (9655';  a  pass  leading  to  St.  Maria  in  the  3Iiinster- 
Tal:  guide  14^.)  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  top  of  the  Monte  Pressura  or  Rotelspitze 
(p.  882),  ami  descending  over  the  Breisprachenspitze  to  the  (i/2hr.)  Stelvio  Pass. 

The  ascent  of  the  -Ortler  (12,800';  71/-2-8  hrs. ;  guide,  including  a  night 
in  the  Payer-Hiitte,  20  E.,  with  descent  to  Sulden  23  K.)  is  not  difficult 
for  experts  when  the  snow  is  in  a  favourable  condition  (comp.  p.  392). 
The  bridle-path  (marked)  crosses  the  Trafoier  Bach  either  at  kilometre- 
stone  13,  above  the  Post  Hotel,  or  (for  those  coming  from  the  Trafoi  Hotel) 
at  the  electric  works,  and  ascends  through  wood  to  the  (^ihr.)  Alpenrosen- 
HiUte  (6560';  inn)  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Edelweiss  -  Eutte  (S320';  Inn,  2  beds  and 
15  mattresses),  at  the  foot  of  the  Bdrenkopf  (9635').  Thence  we  proceed 
through  the  Taharetta-Tal  to  the  Tdbaretta-Jo'ch  (p.  392),  and  to  the  (I1/2  hr.) 
Payer-Hiitte  (9910';  p.  392).  Hence  to  the  summit  (3-3V2  hrs.),  see  p.  392.  — 
The  ascent  from  the  Bergl-Hiitte  (7260';  6  beds  at  2-3  5".,  10  mattresses), 
13/4  hr.  above  the  Holy  Springs  (guide  %K.).  is  more  arduous.  The  'Meraner 
Weg'  (wire-rope  and  pegs)  thence  to  the  (6  hrs.)  summit  (guide  from  Trafoi 
30,  with  descent  via  the  Payer-Hiitte  to  Sulden  33Z^.),  leading  close  along 
the  cliffs  to  lessen  the  danger  from  falling  stones  and  avalanches,  ascends 
to  the  top  of  the  Pleisshorn  (10,345')  and  the  Upper  Ortler  Glacier.  —  A  much 
more  difficult  ascent  leads  via  the  Lower  Ortler  Glacier  and  the  HintereWandeln. 
This  was  the  route  adopted  by  Josef  Pichler  (p.  281)  who  made  the  first 
ascent  of  the  Ortler  in  1804,  and  it  was  followed  in  1884  by  Dr.  Tauscher 
accompanied  by  his  wife.  The  route  via  the  Hoh/>  Eisrinne  and  the  Upper 
Ortler  Glacier,  first  made  in  1864  by  Messrs.  Tuckett  and  Buxton,  is  vgry 


to  Bormio.    VRA^ZE^SBO'SE.  Map,  p.  386.  — IV.  R.  62.    381 

difficult  also.  —  Via  the  Lower  Ortler  Glacier  and  the  Ortler  Pass  (11,000') 
to  the  Hochjoch-Hiitte  (11,595')  and  thence  via  the  Hochjoch-Grat  (very  difficultl 
to  the  top  of  the  Hrtler  (lOhrs.  from  the  Bergl-Hiitte  ;  guide,  with  descent 
via  the  Payer-Hiitte  50,  by  the  'Meraner  Meg'  ^ K.),  see  p.  392. 

Passes.  Over  the  Hochleiten-Joch  to  Sclden.  with  the  ascent  of  the 
Hochleitenspitze  (9175'),  GVs-^  hrs.,  laborious  but  attractive  (guide  11  .ff.)- 
We  follow  the  Payer-Hutte  route  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Edelweiss-Eiitte  (p.  380), 
whence  we  ascend  to  the  left  over  abrupt  slopes  of  grass  and  debris  to 
the  (1,2  hr.)  Hochleiten -  Joch  (8805')  and  by  the  rocky  arete  to  the  left  to 
the  (20  min.)  summit  (magnificent  view).  Descent  partly  over  steep  and 
crumbling  rocks,  overgrown  with  creeping-pines,  and  lastly  through  wood 
and  meadows  to  (2'/2-3  hr«.)  St.  Gertraud.  —  To  Soldest  via  the  Payer- 
Hiitte  (6  hrs.:  guide  lUT.,  not  indi.<pen<^aljle),  see  pp.  389,'  392.  —  To  the 
RiFDGio  MiLAKO  (p.  395)  via  the  Ortler  Pass  (see  above),  7-8  hrs.  from  the 
Bergl-Hiitte  (guide  30ir.J,  difficult;  thence  to  Santa  Calerina  (p.  394), 
5  hrs.;  to  Bormio  (p.  394),  4  hrs. 

The  finest  part  of  the  Stelvi(»road  begins  at  Trafoi,  remarkable 
alike  for  the  bol  Inesi  of  its  construction  and  for  the  magnificent 
survey  of  the  glaciers  of  the  Ortler  group.  There  are  various  short- 
cuts for  pedestrians,  but  the  road  commands  the  finer  views.  The 
finest  point  is  (11  M.)  the  *Weisse  Knott  (6110';  restaurant),  a  plat- 
form with  a  marble  obelisk  erected  to  the  memory  of  Josef  Pichler 
( 'Passeirer  Josele'l,  who,  in  1804,  made  the  first  ascent  of  the  Ortler. 

Facing  us  is  the  sombre  Madatsch,  to  the  right  the  Madatsch  Glacier, 
and  to  the  left  the  Trafoi  and  Untere  Ortler  Glaciers,  separate  I  by  the  Kas- 
hornspitze  and  overlooked  by  the  snowy  summits  of  the  Eiskoi:el,  Thur- 
wieserspitze,  Trafoier  Eiswand,  and  Schneeglocke.  More  to  the  left,  in  the 
foreground,  is  the  Pleisshorn  with  the  Stickle  Pleiss  and  Bergl-Hutte  (p.  380), 
above  which  rise  the  snowy  slopes  of  the  Ortler.  Far  below ,  amid  dark 
pine-trees,  lies  the  chapel  of  the  Three  Holy  Springs  (p.  380),  to  which  a 
footpath,  diverging  to  the  left,  a  few  yards  farther  on,  descends  in  ',2  hr. 

About  10  min.  farther  on  is  the  spot  (indicated  by  a  marble 
tablet)  where  Madeleine  de  Tourville,  an  English  lady,  was  thrown 
down  the  slope  and  murdered  by  her  husband,  a  Walloon,  on  16th 
July,  1876.  Farther  on,  opposite  the  superb  Madatsch  Glacier,  is 
the  (1/4  tr.)  Cantoniera  del  Bosco.  The  zone  of  trees  is  now  quitted 
and  creeping-pines  only  are  seen.    Near  — 

13  M.  Franzenshohe  (7180';  Post-Alpen-Hotel,  35  beds  from  2, 
B.  1,  D.  4,  pens,  from  8^.,  good),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Ortler 
becomes  visible  for  the  first  time.  • 

An  easy  path  ascends,  to  the  S.E.  of  the  hotel,  on  the  slope  of  the 
Vordere  Grat,  in  1/2  hr.  to  the  Madatsch  Glacier.  A  splendid  view,  particu- 
larly striking  by  evening-light,  is  obtained  hence  of  the  precipitous  glacier 
with  the  Ortler  above  it,  the  Trafoi  valley,  and  the  Oetztal  glaciers.  The 
view  is  still  finer  from  the  Signalkuppe  f8205'-,  1  hr.)  and  from  the  Signalkogel 
(9050";  2V2  hrs.,  with  guide).  'Drei -Ferner-Weg'  via  the  Bergl-Hiitte  to 
(4  hrs.)  Trafoi,  see  p.  3S0.  —  Franzenshohe  is  one  of  the  best  headquarters 
for  Mountain  Ascents  in  the  W.  Ortler  district  (guides,  Joh.  and  Mich. 
Theiner  of  Prad;  tariflF  from  Trafoi,  2  E.  less  from  Franzenshohe).  Monte 
Presstira  (Rotelspitze,  9945':  2V2  hrs.),  see  p.  382.  Geisterspitze  (11.405';  4  hr.'^.), 
see  p.  382.  Other  easv  peaks  are  the  Naglerspitze  (Cima  Vitelli.  10,695'; 
4  hrs.;  guide  14  K),  the  Payerspitze  (11,140';  41/2  hrs.;  guide  UZ'.).  and 
the  Tuckettspitze  (11,345';  5  hrs.;  guide  14 .ff.).  Adepts  only  should  attempt 
the  laborious  ascents  of  the  Madatschspitzen  (Vordere.,  10,175'.  3  hrs.;  guide 
UK.;  Hintere,  1L.260',  51/2  hrs.,  guide  iQ K. ;  Mittlere,  10,855',  and  Hintere 
together  in  6V2  hrs. ;  guide  18  JT.),  the  Cristallospitze  (11,360':  51/2  hrs. :  guide 


382    IV.R.62.'-Map,p.386.    STELVIO  PASS.     FromMeran 

18  K).  and  the  Grotse  ScTineeglorke  f  11,220';  G  hrs.  5  guide  11  K.).  The  Hohe 
Schneide  (10.70J';  41/2  hrs. ;  guide  J.6Jr.)  and  the  Groise  Eiskogel  {\i,lib' : 
6  hrs.  •,  guide  ib  K.)  are  difiicult.  Very  difficult  are  the  Tra/oiev  Esiwand 
(11.660';  7-8  hrs.  via  the  Tackett- Jock  and  the  S.  flank;  guide  34^.)  and 
the  Thurwieserspiize  (11,945';  6-7  hrs.  frum  the  Bergl-Hiitte  via  the  Lower 
Ortler  Glacier  anA.  the  T/furwieser-Joch;  guide  38,  with  descent  totheEifugio 
31ilano  and  to  Bormio  50  K. ;  comp.  p.  395).  The  Trafoier  Eiswand  and 
the  Thurwieserspitze  are  connected  by  an  arete  called  the  Basckmann  Grat 
(extremely  difficult). 

Passes  (all  very  difficult,  except  the  last).  To  the  Capanna  Milano 
over  the  Glocken-Joch  (10,990'),  between  the  Trafoier  Eiswand  and  ihe 
Grosse  Schneeglucke,  9  hrs.  to  the  Milan  Hut  or  to  the  Malga  Prato  Beghino 
in  the  Val  Zebrii  (guide  20  .S".);  the  Trafoier  Joch  (10,S4u').  between  the 
BLleine  Schneeglocke  and  the  Hintere  Madat?ch-:pitze  (8  hrs.:  guide  20  i^.); 
the  Tuckett-Joch  (1U,990'),  between  the  Hintere  Madatschspitze  and  the 
Tuckettspitze  (8  hrs.;  guide  20  E.)-,  the  Madatsch-Joch  (10,9dO'),  between 
the  Tuckettspitze  and  the  Cristallospitze  (8  hrs.;  tcuide  20.5".);  to  Bormio 
over  the  Geister-Pass  (Passo  di  8"SS0  Botondo,  11,015).  between  the  Geister- 
spitze  and  the  Payerspitze  (10  hrs. ;  guide  18  E.). 

Tlie  road  ascends  in  long  windings,  passing  (ib^joM.^th.e  'Cas- 
etta',  a  road-menders'  hut  (8520';  small  inn),  to  the  — 

173/4  M.  Stelvio  Pass  iStilfser-Joch;  9055'").  with  the  *H6tel 
Ferdinandshohe  (55  beds  at  2.50-5,  B.  1.50,  D.  i.50-5.50,  S.  4-5, 
pens.  12-15  .ST.  ,•  post-ofllce  in  summer  and  Austrian  custom-house). 
A  column  to  the  left  marks  the  boundary  between  Austria  and  Italy, 
and  an  obelisk  commemorates  the  jubilee  of  the  Emp.  Francis  Joseph 
(1908).  Numerous  carriages  are  met  here  about  midday,  and  a 
return-carriage  to  Trafoi  may  usually  be  obtained. 

A  path  ascends  to  the  X.  to  the  PA  hv.)  -Dreisprachenspitze  (9325' ; 
'Hotel  Dreisprachenspitze,  45  R.  at  2.50-5.  B.  1.50.  pens.  12-15  iT..  good),  which 
commands  an  admirable  view  of  the  Ortler  (S.E.),  the  Oetztal  Alps  (N.), 
and  the  Bernina  group  (S.W.).  The  frontiers  of  Austria,  Italy,  and  Switzer- 
land meet  here,  as  well  as  the  boundaries  of  the  districts  in  which  German, 
Italian,  and  Romanic  are  respectively  spoken.  —  From  the  Dreisprachenspitze 
a  path  ascends  via  a  cairn  (*View)  and  the  Breitkainm  to  the  (84  hr.)  top 
of  the  Monte  Pressura  (Rotelspitze.  994U';  guide  from  Ferdinandshohe  6^^.): 
view  similar  tri  that  from  the  Piz  Umhrail.  Hence  via  the  KorspUze  to 
(3  hrs.)  Trafoi,  see  p.  380. 

The  "Geisterspitze  (11.405')  may  be  ascended  from  the  pass  in  272-3  hrs. 
without  difficulty  by  adepts  (guide  from  Trafoi  14,  with  descent  via  the 
Geister  Pass  to  Bormio  22 .S").  The  route  ascends  gradually  across  the  Eben 
Glacier^  between  Monte  Livrio  on  the  left  and  the  Naglerspitze  on  the  right, 
to  the  y.W.  base  of  the  snow-uJad  ridge.  Then  a  steep  ascent  to  the  narrow 
arete  at  the  top,  which  commands  an  admirable  view  of  the  Ortler,  etc. 
Far  below  lies  the  green  Val  Furva. 

To  the  left  is  the  Eben  Glacier.  The  road,  which  is  seldom 
entirely  free  from  snow  except  in  warm  seasons,  descends  in  windings, 
which  may  be  avoided  by  short-cuts,  to  (1/2  hr.)  — 

191,2  ^Jf-  Santa  Maria  (8160'),  the  fourth  Cantoniera,  with  large 
barracks  and  the  Italian  custom-house. 

The  ascent  of  the  -Piz  Umbrail  (9950';  13/4-2  hrs.  from  Santa  Maria; 
guide,  not  indispensable  in  settled  weather,  5-6  fr.)  is  highly  recommended. 
We  diverge  to  the  left  from  the  road  into  the  3Tiinster-Tal  about  150  paces 
from  the  Dogana,  follow  a  broad  footpath  for  175  paces,  and  then  ascend 
the  grassy  slope,  to  the  right,  past  a  small  lake  (on  the  left)  where  a  path 
from  the  Ihird  Cantoniera  (p.  383)  joins  our  route.  We  now  ascend  the 
ridge  by  a  stony  zigzag  path  (red  marks)  among  rocks;  below  us    to  the 


toBormio.    BATHS  OF  BORMIO.   Map,  p. 386.- IV.  R.  62.   383 

right,  is  the  Umbrail  Glacier.  The  summit  commands  a  superb  view  of 
the  Ortler  group,  etc.  (panorama  in  the  Cantoniera). 

The  road  (constructed  in  1898-1900)  from  Saxta  Makia  to  SamaMabia 
IN  THE  31UNSTEK-  Tal  (8'  2  M.:  Swiss  liligcnce  twice  dailv  in  summer  in 
l'/2  hr.,  back,  in  37*  hrs. ;  3  hrs.'  walk)  crosses  the  (V2  M.)  TJmbrail  Pass  or 
Wormser-Jocli  C8'22U';  Swiss  frontier)  and  winds  downward  through  the  mono- 
tonous Val  Muranza.  /^voiding  the  final  steep  descent  of  the  valley  the 
road  descends  to  the  right  in  many  windings,  commanding  views  of  the 
Miinster-  1  al  upwards  to  the  Ofen-Pass  and  downwards  to  Taufers,  and 
reaches  (8'/2  M  )  Santa  Maria  (p.  343).  Thence  via  (2V2  M  )  3iiinster  and 
(4V2  M.)  iaufers  to  (IOV2  M.)  .Mais  or  Glums-Schluderns,  see  p.  3.4. 

We  next  reach  the  (IV4  ^0  third  Cantoniera  al  Piano  del  Braulio 
[7590';  Inn,  well  spoken  of),  near  a  chapel,  and  then  the  Casino  dei 
Rotteri  di  Spondalunga  (7106'),  a  house  occupied  by  road-menders. 

The  road  descends  in  numerous  windings,  which  the  pedestrian 
can  generally  cut  off.  (In  the  gorge  to  the  right  are  the  falls  of 
the  Braulio,  precipitated  over  rocky  terraces.)  We  cross  the  Ponte 
Alto  over  the  brook  descending  on  the  left  from  the  Val  VitelLi, 
and  pass  the  (second)  Cantoniera  Bruciato  (6495').  To  the  right 
rise  the  abrupt  Mte.  Braulio  (9775')  and  Mte.  Radisca  (9750'). 
The  road  skirts  the  mountain -slope  and  is  carried  through  the 
Diroccamento  (Wormser  Loch)  by  covered  galleries.  Farther  on  is 
the  (first)  Cantoniera  di  Piatta  Martina  (5585'),  heyond  which 
the  Adda  dashes  forth  from  the  wild  Val  Fraele  on  the  right  and 
unites  with  the  Braulio.  Beyond  the  last  gallery  but  one  the  valley 
and  the  road  turn  towards  the  vS.,  and  a  beautiful  *View  is  disclosed 
of  the  valley  of  Bormio  as  far  as  Ceppina,  especially  fine  towards 
evening.  To  the  S.W.  rise  the  Corno  di  San  Colombano  (9915'),  the 
Cima  di  Piazzi  (11,280').  and  the  Cima  Redasco  (10,300');  to  the 
S.E.  are  the  Monte  Sobretta  (10,716')  and  the  ice-pyramid  of  Piz 
Tresero  (11,820').  The  BagniVecchi  (4625'),  or  Old  Baths  of  Bormio, 
now  come  into  view,  perched  on  the  rocks  below  the  road.  Before 
the  last  tunnel  is  reached  a  road  descends  to  them  in  zigzags  (good 
accommodation;  open  July  1st -Sept.  10th,  80  beds  at  2-4,  B.  I1/4, 
pens.  7-9^2  ^r.).    About  7.2  M.  farther  down  are  the  — 

291/9  ^1-  New  Baths  of  Bormio,  or  Baqni  Xuovi  (4395';  open 
May-Get.,  250  beds  at  3-7,  B.  IV2,  de'j.  3V2,  I>-  6,  pews.  10-18  fr.; 
visitors'  tax  6fr.;  post  and  telegraph  office),  a  handsome  building 
on  a  terrace,  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  valley  of  Bormio  and  the 
surrounding  mountains.  About  1^/4  M.  farther  on  is  the  town  of 
Bormio  (p.  394). 

The  baths  include  two  swimming-baths,  mud-baths,  etc.  (plunge-bath  2, 
swimming-bath  SVz  fr.)  and  are  frequented  mainly  for  rheumatism,  gout, 
feminine  ailments,  etc.  The  water  (slightly  radio-active  and  impregnated 
with  lime;  1(X)-106°  Fahr.)  is  brought  in  pipes  from  the  old  baths,  to  which 
shady  footpaths  and  a  shorter  carriage-road  lead,  in  addition  to  the  Stelvio 
road.  The  seven  .springs,  mentioned  by  Pliny  and  Cassiodorus.  rise  in  the 
Dolomite  rocks  above  the  gorge  of  the  Adda,  and  yield  about  '220  gallons 
per  minute.  Behind  the  old  baths  is  the  entrance  to  the  shaft  (100'  long) 
of  the  St.  Martin's  Therme,  used  for  heat-cure«  (82-102°  Fahr.).  A  visit  should 
be  paid  to  the  old  Roman  Baths  (Piscine)  and  to  the  Plinitis  Bom  (Fonie: 
used  internally  only),  reached  in  10  min.  from  the  New  Bath.-;,  by  a  path 
passing  a  waterfall  of  hot  water. 


384   IV.R.63.  —  Map,p'386.     MARTELL-TAL. 

The  ascent  of  the  *Monte  delle  Scale  (8210':,  3V2-4hrs.,  with  guide)  is 
easy.  The  route  descends  to  the  W.  from  the  New  Baths,  crosses  the  Adda 
at  Premadio,  and  immediately  ascends  to  the  right  hy  a  good  bridle-path 
past  the  church  (edelweiss  abundant)  to  the  two  towers  of  the  (2  hrs.)  Scale 
di  Fraele  (6370'),  a  well-known  pass  in  the  middle  ages,  commanding  a 
fine  view  of  the  Piz  Tresero,  Cima  di  Piazzi,  etc.  About  V*  ^^-  farther 
on  is  the  beautiful  little  iagro  delle  -Sea ie  (6345' ;  chalet;  rfmts.),  where  the 
bridle-track  ends.  From  this  point  a  climb  of  1^/4  hr.,  the  last  1/2  br. 
steep,  brings  us  to  the  plateau  of  the  Mie.  delle  Scale^  with  its  two  peaks. 
Magnificent  view  from  the  E.  peak  of  the  Ortler  group,  the  Val  Viola,  Val 
Furva,  and  Valle  di  Sotto,  while  far  below  us  are  the  gorge  of  the  Adda 
and  the  Baths  of  Bormio. 


63.  The  Martell-Tal. 

The  Martell-Tal,  or  Mortell-Tal  (21  31.  in  length)  affords  the  shortest 
route  from  the  lower  Vinschgau  to  Sulden.  The  lower  part  of  the  valley 
is  rather  monotonous,  but  the  glacier-scenery  at  its  head  is  magnificent.  In 
the  years  1888,  1889.  and  1891  the  valley  was  devastated  by  the  outburst 
of  the  lake  formed  by  the  Zufall  Glacier  (comp.  p.  385).  —  Guides:  Joh. 
Gampper  of  Martell,  Joh.  EherMfer ^  Jos.  Eherlwfer  /and  //,  Matth.  and 
Heinrich  Eberhofer,  MaUh.  Kobald,  Jos.  Gluderer,  and  Jos.  Weithaler  of  Gand, 
Martin  HolzkneclU  of  Theirmiihle  (see  also  the  Sulden  guides,  p.  383). 

If  the  night  has  been  spent  at  Salt  or  Gand.  the  long  walk  to  Sulden 
(10-11  hrs.)  is  fatiguing,  the  more  so  as  the  steeper  portions  must  be 
faced  during  the  midday  heat.  It  is  therefore  advisable  to  spend  a  night 
in  the  Zufritt-Haus  or  the  Zufall-Hiitte,  41/2  and  6V2  brs.  respectively  from 
Goldrain  (see  p.  385). 

At  the  mouth  of  the  valley  lies  the  village  of  Morter  (2285'; 
Roter  Adler,  10  beds  at  1-1  K.  20  ft,,  well  spoken  of;  Schwarzer 
Adler,  10  heds  at  1  K.;  Stocker.  the  landlord,  forwards  travellers' 
luggage  to  the  Zufritt-Haus  daily  at  10  ft.  per  kilogramme  or2V5lbs.), 
reached  in  20  min.  from  Goldrain  {-p.  376),  orin4Umin.  from  Latsch 
fp.  378).  On  a  hill  to  the  left  are  the  ruined  castles  of  JJnter-  and 
Ober-Montan  (2750')  and  the  ancient  Chapel  of  St.  Stephen,  with 
interesting  frescoes.  The  road  (10  min.)  crosses  the  brook  and  begins 
to  ascend  rapidly.  Beyond  some  large  marble -quarries  we  reach 
(lY4hr.)  Bad  Salt  (3765';  Eberhofer,  well  spoken  of;  accommodation 
at  the  Bath  House).  To  the  right,  on  the  hillside,  lies  Martell.,  or 
Thai  (4330'),  a  scattered  village,  with  a  church.  We  next  cross  the 
Flimbach  to  (35  min.)  the  small  village  of  Gand  (4125';  Eberhbfer, 
14  beds,  good). 

ExccEsioNS.  Weisswandl  (9110),  4'/2  hrs.  (guide  8  K),  easy  and  attrac- 
tive. —  Laaser  Spitze  (10,8-J5'),  via  the  Schltider-Scharte  (see  below)  in  6V2- 
7  hrs.  (guide  11,  with  descent  to  the  Troppauer  Hiifte  13  X),  not  difficult 
(cmp.  p.  378).  —  The  Hasenohr  {Flatsch^pitze,  10,685),  reached  via  the 
Flim-Joch  (see  below)  in  61/2-7  hrs.  (^uide  liK.;  attractive  and  not  diffi- 
cult), aff  irds  a  magnificent  view.  Descent  via  the  Flatsch  Alp  into  the 
Ulten-Tal  (guide  to  St.  Gertraud  19  iT.).  —  Two  easv  routes  (6V2-7  hr.';.; 
guide  14  iT.)  from  Gand  to  the  Hochster  Hiitte  (p.  376)  are  ihr.se  over  the 
Flim-Joch  (9460'),  between  the  Hasenohr  and  the  Tuferspitze  (.iV,'2B(y  ■  attrac- 
tive ascent  of  1  hr.  from  the  pass),  and  over  the  Soy-Joch  (9320'),  to  the 
N.E.  of  the  Zufrittspitze.  —  Over  the  Schluder  -  Scharte  (9845")  to  the 
Troppauer  Hiitte  (p.  378),  7  hrs.,  not  difficult  (guide  12  K.;  IK.  extra 
including  either  the  Laaserspitze  or  Schluderspitze). 


MARTELL-TAL.     Map,  p.386. —IV.R.63.    385 

We  next  traverse  wood  (on  the  right  the  precipitous  Schluder- 
spitze,  see  helow)  and  pass  Vnterholderle  and  the  solitary  chapel 
of  (1  hr.)  Maria-Schmelz  (5100').  We  then  (20  min.)  recross  the 
stream  and  traverse  a  meadow  with  hay-sheds.  In  another  1/4  hr. 
the  path  again  enters  the  wood  and  ascends,  skirting  a  projecting 
spnr,  beyond  which  the  two  snowy  peaks  of  the  Cevedale  are  sud- 
denly disclosed.  On  the  opposite  (right)  bank,  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Zufritt-Bach,  lies  the  Lower  Martelt  Alp  (5955');  on  the  left  bank 
is  (1/2  hr. ;  2  hrs.  from  Gand)  the  Zufritt-Haus  (6000';  Inn,  45  beds 
at  1  K.  60  h.,  well  spoken  of),  near  the  Upper  Martell  Alp,  with 
an  admirable  view  of  the  head  of  the  valley. 

MoDNTAiN  Ascents  (guides,  see  p.  384;  tarill' from  Gand  or  Salt).  The 
Zufritispiize  ( 11,270' ^  5  hrs.  ;  guide  15,  with  descent  to  St.  Gertraud  in  the 
Ult.en-Tal  23  K.),  ascended  through  the  Zufritt-Tal,  past  the  Kleine  Grilnsee, 
and  across  the  Upper  Zufritt  Glacier  (laborious  but  interesting),  commands 
a  magnificent  view.  —  Other  ascents  from  the  Zufritt-Haus  are  the  Weiss- 
brunnerspHze  (10,680' ;  guide  12  K.),  Lorkenspitze  (10,730'^  guide  12  K.),  Eggen- 
spitze  (11,275':  guide  18,  with  descent  to  Rabbi  26  Z^.),  and.  Hintere  Honnen- 
spitze  (10,650';  guide  \1  E.).  Ascents  from  the  W.  side  of  the  Martell-Tal 
are  the  Schluderspitze  (10,665';  guide  12  fi:.),  Schluderzahn  (10,680':  lS.fi:.; 
difficult),  Lyfi&pUze  (10,990';  12 /v.),  Aens&ere  Pederspitze  (11,110' ;' 12  A'^.), 
Mittlere  Federspiize  (11,340';  12  K),  and  Schildspitze  (11,380';  guide  12  A".); 
the  first  three  may  be  combined  with  the  expedition  to  Laas  (guide  to 
the  Troppauer  Hiitte  2  K.  extra),  the  last  three  with  that  to  Sulden  (guide 
(>  K.  extra).  —  Passes.  Over  the  Zufritt- Joch  (ca.  9?50')  to  the  HoclisUr 
mute  in  the  Ulten-Tal  (p.  376),  6-7  hrs.  (guide  14  AT.),  fatiguing  but  attrac- 
tive (ascent  of  the  Weissbrunnerspitze  in  addition,  see  above).  —  Over  the 
Sallent-Joch  to  the  Baths  of  Babbi,  see  p.  386.  -  Over  the  Laaser  Scharte 
(10,265')  or  the  Lyfi-Joch  (10,500')  and  across  the  Laas  Glacier  to  the 
Troppauer  HiiUe  (.6-7  hrs.;  guide  15  K.  in  either  case),  see  p.  378  (ascent 
of  the  Ltjfispitze  in  addition,  see  above).  From  the  Laaser  Scharte  or 
the  Lyfi-Joch  we  may  proceed  also  direct  to  Sulden  via  the  Laaser  Glacier 
and  the  Angelus-Scharte  (10,980')  or  the  Rosim-Joch  (10,625'),  a  fine  glacier- 
tour  (see  p.  393;  8-9  hrs.;  guide  24  A".).  —  Via  the  Zufall-Hiitte  and  the 
Madritsch-Joch  to  (8  hrs.)  Sulden  (guide  18  A".),  see  p.  386. 

The  path  now  undulates  through  wood  on  the  left  bank,  crosses 
the  (1  hr.)  Pederbach^  and  ascends  abruptly  to  the  right.  On  the 
first  buttress  of  the  mountain  we  turn  to  the  left,  and,  crossing  the 
Madritschbach,  we  ascend  to  the  (1  hr. ;  4-4^/2  hrs.  from  Garid) 
ZufaU-Hiitte  (7460';  Inn,  9  beds  at  4  and  12  mattresses  at  2  K.), 
in  full  view  of  the  Cevedale.  To  the  W.  the  imposing  Zufall  Glacier 
descends  in  two  arms  into  the  valley  (left,  the  Furkele-Ferner ;  right, 
the  Langen-Ferner).  On  the  left  is  the  Hohen- Ferner  with  the  Venezia- 
spitze  and  Schranspitze.  About  20  min.  above  the  hut  are  an  em- 
bankment and  tunnel,  constructed  in  1892-93  to  prevent  a  recur- 
rence of  the  inundations  (p.  384). 

Ascents  (guides,  see  p.  384;  guide  from  Gand  to  the  Zufall-Hiitte 
8  A".).  The  ascent  of  the  *Cevedale  {Zvfallspilze,  12,380';  6  hrs. ;  guide  19, 
with  descent  to  Sulden  25,  to  Santa  Caterina  29  E.)  is  trying  but  not 
difficult  (comp.  p.  391).  From  the  hut  we  proceed  to  the  S.,  crossing  the 
Plima  and  passing  the  Untere  Konzenlacke  (8000'),  and  ascend  over  scree 
and  moraine-deposits  to  the  Zufall  Glacier  and  the  summit.  Or  (|)referable) 
we  may  ascend  from  the  Zufall-Hiitte  to  the  (S'/z  hrs.)  Ilallesche  Hiitt e  on  the 
Eissee  Pass  (p.  391)  and  spend  the  night  there  (to  the  summit,  2V2-3  hrs. 
more).     Descent  to  Sulden   or  Santa  Caterina,   see   pp.  391,  394.   —   fnnere 

Baedekf.r'8  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Edit.  25 


386   IV.  Route  63.         MARTELL-TAL. 

Pederspilze  (10,780' j  guide  12,  with  descent  to  Sulden  18  K.),  4  lirs.  — 
Eintere  Schontavfspitze  (SV^hra.;  guide  11,  to  Sulden  \~i  K.).  see  below.  — 
The  Venezr aspitze  (11.105').  ascended  via  the  Hohen-Ferne)'  in  4  hrs..  and 
the  Hintrre  RoUpitze  (10.975'),  reached  via  the  Gramsen  Glacier  in  4  hrs., 
are  nut  ditficult  fur  adepts  (guide  16  K.  each,  with  descent  to  the  Ceve- 
dale  Hut  or  to  the  Rifugio  Dorigoni  4  K.  extra). 

Passes.  To  Peio  (p.  405).  from  the  Zufall-Hiitte  over,  the  Hohen- 
ferner-Joch  (10.475'),  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Cima  Marmotta  (10,950'),  and 
down  across  the  Marmotta  Glacier  and  past  the  Lago  Lungo  to  the  Yal  della 
Mare  and  (9-10  hrs.)  Feio  (guide  24  A'.) .  fatiguing  but  interesting.  The 
ascent  of  the  Veneziaspitze  or  of  the  Cima  Marmotta  may  easily  be  com- 
bined with  this  route,  —  The  route  over  the  Fiirkele-Scharte  (9950'),  to 
the  E.  of  the  Cevedale  (9  hrs.  to  Peio  ;  guide  24  K.)  ^  is  less  attractive, 
the  ascent  acro.«s  the  crevassed  Fiirl-ele  Glacier  being  very  tedious.  Descent 
over  slopes  of  debris  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Cevedale  Hut  (p.  405).  —  To  the 
Baths  of  Rabbi  (p.  404)  from  the  Zufall-Hiitte  or  the  Zufritt-Haus  (p.  385) 
over  the  S&Uent-Joch  (9815'),  between  the  Gramsenspilze  and  the  Sdllent- 
spitze.  8-9  hrs.,  laborious  (guide  18,  incl.  the  Sallentspitze  20  K.).     About 

I  hr.  below  the  pass,  in  the  Valle  di  Saent  is  the  Rifugio  Dorigoni  of  the 
Trent  Alpine  Society  (p.  404).  —  To  Santa  Caterina  over  the  Langen- 
ferner-Joch  (Cevedale  Pass;  10,7.30'),  a  grand  glacier-tour  of  8  hrs.  from  the 
Zufall-Hiitte  (guide  23  K.),  with  which  the  ascent  of  the  Cevedale  may 
be  combined  (3-4  hrs.  more ;  comp.  pp.  391,  893). 

To  Sulden  over  the  Madritsch-Joch,  6-7  hrs.  from  the  Zufall-Hiitte, 
a  somewhat  fatiguing  route,  but  highly  interesting  when  combined  with 
the  ascent  of  the  Hintere  Schontau/spifze  (gniAe  18.  including  the  Schdntauf- 
spitze  21  K.).  From  the  Zufall-Hiitte  we  follow  a  club-path,  skirting  a 
steep  rocky  :^lot'e,  and  (10  min.)  cross  the  Madritschhach  (7375').  We  then 
ascend  to  the  left  across  pa.=tures.  and  lastly  over  a  steep  slope  of  debris 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  Madritsch-Joch  (10,235'),  where  a  splendid  view  is  disclosed 
of  the  mountain-giants  of  Sulden.  "The  'Hintere  Schontaufspitze  (10,905'), 
to  the  right  of  the  pass,  and  easily  ascended  in  35  min.,  commands  a  still 
grander  and  more  extensive  panorama  (see  pp.  389,  390).  Descent  from  the 
pass  over  snow  and  debris  to  the  (l'-..  hr.)  Schauhach-Hutte  and  to  (IV2  hr.) 
Sulden  (p.  387). 

To  ScLDEN  OVER  THE  EissEE  Pass,  a  grand  glacier-expedition  (from  the 
Zufall-Hutte  61/2-7  hrs.  ;  guide  20,  with  accent  of  the  Cevedale  25  K.).  From 
the  hut  we  ascend  to  the  W.  on  the  slope  of  the  Muttspitze  to  the  foot  of 
the  Eintere  Wandln.  then  across  debris  and  over  the  Langen-Ferner  to  the 
(3V2  hrs.)  Eallesche  Eutte  on  the  Eissee  Pass  (10.290';  pp.  391,  393).  De- 
scent to  the  (i';2hr.)  Schaubach-Euiie  and  (IV2  hr.)  Sulden. 

64.   The  Sulden- Tal. 

Mail  Coach  from  Spondinig-Prad  (rail,  station,  p.  379)  in  summer  6  times 
daily,  to  the  Sulden  Hotel  4  times  daily  in  4-5  hrs.  (de-cent  3  hrs.);  fare  ^ K. ; 

II  lbs.  of  luggage  free;  each  21/5  lbs.  "more  10  A.  —  Omnibcs  (9  seats)  from 
Sponiinig  twice  daily  in  5  hrs.  (6  K.).  from  Prad  daily  at  7  a.m.  in  4V2  hrs. 
(51/2  K.).  —  Diligence  from  Trafoi  to  the  Sulden  Hotel  twice  daily  in  31/2  hrs. 
[iK.  80^.).  —  Caertage  with  one  horse  from  Spondinig  to  the  Sulden  Hotel 25, 
with  tvo  horses  'dV/^bl  K.,  and  10  per  cent  driver's  fee;  from  Gomagoi 
to  Sulden  10  or  16,  from  Trafoi  14  or  30  K.  Porter  from  Gomagoi  4  A".  — 
Post-oftices  at  Sf.  Geriraud  im  Sulden-Tal  and  at  the  Edt.  Sulden. 

The  imposing  'Ortler  Group,  situated  between  the  sources  of  the  Adige 
and  the  Adda,  and  notable  for  their  boldness  of  form  and  magnificent 
glacier-scenery,  presents  a  most  interesting  field  to  the  mountaineer.  The 
best  starting-point  for  excursions  is  Sulden.  beautifully  situated  2V4  hrs. 
from  Gomagoi  and  a  favourite  summer-resort.  —  Robust  and  practised 
Pedestrians  may  reach  the  Sulden-Tal  in  5  days  from  Innsbruck  as  follows  : 
through  the  Stubai-Tal  and  over  the  Eildstockl-Joch  to  Solden,  over  the 
Niederjoch  or  the  Hochjuch  to  the  Vinschgau,  through  the  Martell-Tal  to 
the  Zufall-Hiitte.  and  over  the  Madritsch-.Toch  to  Sulden. 


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Uomagoi  (4175'},  see  p.  379.  The  road  (built  by  the  German  Al- 
pine Club  in  1891-92,  motor  cars  prohibited)  descends,  crosses  the 
Trafoier  Bach,  and  then  ascends  again  into  the  wooded  Sulden-Tal 
(to  the  right  the  'Prager-Weg'  to  the  Payer-Hutte,  p.  379j,  passing 
an  obelisk  in  memory  of  L.  von  Hofmann,  the  promoter  of  the  road. 
In  1/4  hr.  more  "we  cross  the  SuLdenbach  (4280'),  beyond  which  the 
road  ascends  in  a  wide  curve  through  wood  (a  footpath  to  the  right 
rejoins  the  road  above  telej!;raph-post  No.  37),  then  on  the  open  hill- 
side. We  soon  come  in  sight  of  part  of  the  Kunigsspitze  and  of  the 
majestic  pyramid  of  the  Ortler  (to  the  right),  which  remains  in 
view  for  the  rest  of  the  way  ;  on  the  top  of  the  Tabaretta  ridge  the 
Payer  Hut  (p.  392)  is  visible.  At  the  (40  min.)  Unterthurn  Inn 
(6205')  the  road  makes  another  bend  (short-cut  to  the  right),  and 
farther  on  it  passes  the  Oberthurnhof  to  the  right.  Crossing  the 
Razoibach  we  reach  (40  miii.)  the  Laganda  Inn  (5520'),  where  a 
toll  of  8  h.  is  levied  (incl.  return).  At  this  point  pedestrians 
take  the  Hill  Promenade  (p.  388)  to  the  left.  The  carriage-road 
crosses  (10  min.)  the  Suldenbach  (5645')  and  ascends  sharply  on 
the  left  bank,  traversing  wood  and  crossing  the  old  moraine  of  the 
Marlt  Glacier  (p.  392),  and  commanding  a  beautiful  view  of  the 
mountains  bounding  the  Sulden-Tal  on  the  E.  (from  right  to  left: 
Vordere  and  Hintere  Schontaufspitze,  Pederspitze,  Plattenspitze, 
Schildspitze,  Vertainspitze).  After  25  min.  we  quit  the  wood.  At  a 
gate,  3  min.  farther  on,  biefore  the  Ausser-Ortlerhof^  a  direct  footpath 
diverges  to  the  left  to  the  Ortler  Hotel,  but  the  road  goes  on,  past  a 
memorial  tablet  to  Joh.  Sti'idl,  to  {\^  hr.;  2Y2  lirs.  from  Gomagoi)  — 

61/4  M.  St.  Gertraud  im  Sulden-Tal  or  Sulden  (6055';^  *^6«. 
Eller,  open  June  Ist-Oct.  15th,  80  beds  at  1.60-3,  D.  2.60,  8.  1.80, 
pens.  6.20-7.60  K.\  a  small  village  with  a  handsome  new  church, 
containing  a  monument  to  the  meritorious  cure' Eller  (d.  1901).  To 
the  right,  in  the  wood,  is  a  memorial  to  Julius  Payer,  the  explorer 
of  the  Ortler  district,  with  a  relief-portrait ;  a  little  higher  up  is  a 
chapel  among  the  rocks. 

The  road  descends  to  the  left  between  the  Villa  Flora  (25  beds 
at  1.50-3.50  TiT.),  on  the  right,  and  the  Villa  Friedrich  Pinggera, 
on  the  left  (  at  botli  small  bazaar,  provisions,  and  rooms),  crosses 
the  Suldenbach,  and  re-ascends  past  Peter  Bavgl's  Lodging  House 
(short-cut  to  the  right)  to  the  (8  min.)  Post-Hold  zum  Ortler  (75 
beds  at  1.80-3,  pens.  7.50-8.50  A'.)  and  the  (5  min.)  Hot.  Tembl 
(56  beds  from  2,  pens,  from  6.50  A'.).  We  cross  the  Zaybach, 
pass  the  Hot.-Pens.  Gampenhof  (40  beds  at  1.40-3,  pens.  6.40-9  AT., 
well  spoken  of)  and  at  the  Gampenlwfe  ascend  to  the  left  past 
Pinggeras  Lodging  Houses  to  the  (20  min.  ;  7Vo  M.)  *Sulden  Hotel 
(6255';  open  June  15th -Sept.  20th,  220  beds  at  3-9,  P..  1.50, 
dej.  3,  D.  4,  pens.  10-16  A".),  a  large  establishment,  finely  situated 
at  the  edge  of  the  wood.  The  Sulden  glacier  is  scarcely  visible  from 
the  valley;  but  the  imposing  ampliithcatre  of  mountains  that  en- 


388   IV.  R. 64. —  Map.  p. 386.      SULDEN.  Sulden- 

closes  it  is  now  full  in  view  (from  left  to  right :  Suldenspitze, 
Schr6tterhorn,Kreilspitze,  Konigsspitze,  Zebrii,*anclOrtler).  English 
Cliurcli  service  in  summer  at  the  hotel. 

Guides  ;  PeCer  and  Joh.  Dangl  at  Unterstuckhof ;  Jos.  Angever  at  Trus- 
hof;  Christian  Mazzagg^  Jo-.  Zischg  IIJ.^  and  Martin  Zischg  at  Hofelhof; 
Friedr.  and  Ludwig  Anger tr  and  Ludwig  Mazzagg  at  Lagandahof;  Jos. 
Zischg  I  and  //  at  Eumsoldhof;  Friedr.,  Joh.  Jos.,  and  Alois  Reinstadler 
at  Vollensteinhof;  Joh.  Reinstadler,  Franz  Zischg,  Joh.  Jos.  Zischg,  and 
Joh.  Kuntner  at  Pichlhof;  Jos.  and  Engelbert  Eossler.,  Franz  Ortler,  Joh. 
Jos.  (Hans  Sepp),  Franz,  Friedr.,  and  EuUolf  Pinggera,  and  Fidel  Rein- 
stadler at  Gampenhof;  Joh.  Jos.  Pinggera  II  at  Oberthurnliof ;  Alois  Schopf 
at  Ausserortlerhnf-  Rudolf  Reinstadler  at  Bodenhof ;  Julius  Reinstadler  at 
Ofenwies^  Ben.  Pfeifer  at  Biitzenhof;  Christian,  Josef,  and  Peter  Wieser 
at  Gandliof.  Cump.  p.  379.  On  Sundays  the  Sulden  guides  do  not  start 
before  mass  (5.30  &  8.30  a.m.).  —  Plain  accommodation  may  be  had  at 
the  houses  of  the  guides  Zischg  and  Reinstadler.  near  the  Hot.  Tembl,  and 
at  Mme.  Reinstadle?'' s .  on  the  route  into  the  Zaytal. 

Pkomenades,  provided  with  iinger-posts  and  benches,  abound  on  both 
sides  of  the  valley,  the  most  convenient  being  the  ^Waldiceg\  on  the  W. 
side,  which  begins  opposite  the  Hotel  Eller  and  may  be  reached  from  the 
Sulden  Hotel  via  the  Gampenhofe  across  the  meadows.  From  both  ends 
of  the  Waldweg  good  paths  ('Morosini-Weg')  ascend  the  wooded  slope  of 
the  Kuhberg  to  the  P/i  br.)  Easer-Enott  and  via  the  (V2  hr.)  Schreibach-Boden 
to  the  G/z  hr.)  Langs  Stein.  Thence  an  almost  level  path  leads  to  the 
(20mrn.)  Euhboden  (7875'),  at  the  foot  of  the  precipitous  Marltgrat,  whence 
we  may  return  over  the  Schmalzboden  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hotel  Eller.  —  "Scherer- 
Weg'  to  the  Tabaretta-Hutte  and  Payer-Hvitte,  see  p.  392.  —  From  the 
Hot.  Eller  a  path  (•Faulenzer-Weg')  to  the  right  ascends  to  the  (2/4  hr.) 
Wassereck,  with  a  tine  view  do%vn  the  valley:  crossing  the  Morosini  path 
it  leads  hence  through  the  so-called  'Wiege'  (cradle),  lor  the  most  part 
in  shade  and  almost  level,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kaser-Knott  (see  above).  —  On  the 
E.  side  of  the  valley  marked  paths,  which  suon  unite,  ascend  to  the  (iV*  br.) 
*.ffa»zeZ  (7675'),  a  projecting  height  above  the  woods,  commanding  a  magni- 
licent  view  of  the  Konigsspitze  and  Ortler,  and  thence  to  the  (V2  hr.) 
Rosimboden;  descent  via  the  Rosim-Tal  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sulden  Hotel.  — 
Also  on  the  E.  side .  down  the  valley,  is  the  Hill  Promenade,  following 
a  level  course  from  the  Post  Hotel '  through  wood  and  then  (2/4  hr.) 
descending  to  (V4  hr.)  Laganda  (p.  3S7). 

To  the  Schaubach-Hiitte  (8i45'-,  2-2V4  hrs. ;  guide,  9^.,  unnecessary; 
horse  and  attendant  15  E.).  The  bridle-path  from  the  Gampenhofe  (p.  387) 
and  from  the  Sulden  Hotel  crosses  the  Rosimbach,  and  ascends  the  Leger- 
ioand;  to  the  right  are  the  huge  moraines  of  the  Sulden  Glacier.  After 
about  1  hr.  the  path  mounts  the  old  E.  lateral  moraine,  and  finally  ascends 
in  zigzags  over  grassy  slopes,  to  the  Schaubach-Hiitte  (Inn.  16  beds  at  3, 
and  12  mattresses  at  1  E.  60  h.),  on  the  Ebenwand,  splendidly  situated  in 
view  of  the  Sulden  Glacier.  Opposite  to  us  rises  the  imposing  Konigs- 
spitze;  to  the  right  are  the  Zebrii.  Hochjoch,  with  the  Hochjoch-Hiitte 
(p.  893).  and  Ortler.  to  the  left  the  Konigsjoch,  Kreilspitze,  Schrotterhorn, 
and  Suldenspitze.  The  hut  is  the  best  starting-point  for  the  Konigsspitze. 
the  Cevedale,  Schontaufspitze,  etc.  An  interesting  glacier-walk  leads  from 
the  Schaubach-Hiitte  across  the  Sulden  Glacier  to  the  (IV2-2  hrs..  with 
guide)  Baackmann-Hutte  (p.  389).  —  To  the  Hallesche  Hutte  on  the  Eissee  Pass 
21/2-3  hrs.  ;  guide  12  E),  see  p.  391. 

To  the  Diisseldorf  Hut  (8S60';  2-2V2  hrs. ;  guide,  8  E.,  unnecessary; 
horse  and  attendant  15  E.).  An  easy  bridle-path  leads  from  the  Sulden 
Hotel,  at  first  through  wood,  and  then  through  the  Zaytal  (where  our 
route  is  joined  by  a  .steep  path  leading  from  St.  Gertraud  via  the  Vollen- 
steinhof),  to  the  DUsseldorfer  Hiitte  (Inn,  9  beds  and  8  mattresse.s),  which 
commands  a  striking  view  of  the  Ortler.  Zebrii,  Konigsspitze.  etc.  Ascents 
from  the  hut  (Tschenglser  Hochwand,  Hohe  Angelus.  Vertainspitze),  see 
1'.  380.  —  Interesting  rel  urn-route  via  Schoneck  (to  S'llden  S'/jhrs.),  see  p.  389. 


Tat.  VERTAINSPITZE.      Map,  p.  3^6-     /F. /?.«/.    3S9 

To  the  Baeckmann  Hut  (8730'-,  21/2  hrs. ;  guide  8  A".,  deairable'for 
niivices).  We  follow  the  Schaubach-Hutte  route  to  the  top  of  the  (1  hr.) 
Legerwand  (p.  388) ,  whence  an  easy  path .  constructed  by  the  Sulden 
guides,  leads  diagonally  across  the  front-moraine  of  the  Sulden  Glacier, 
and  then  up  stony  and  grassy  slopes  to  the  (IVz  br.)  small  Gvat-See  (8730'). 
On  the  N.  bank  of  this  lake'is  the  small  but  well-fitted  hut,  built  in  1892 
by  Herr  Bseckmann  and  presented  to  the  Sulden  guides  (keys  at  the  hotels; 
8"mattres8es  at  2  ^.)-  Fine  view  of  the  Sulden  Glacier,  Konigsspitze,  etc.^ 
better  from  the  E.  spur  of  the  Hinteve  Grat  (9150'),  20  min.  above  the  hut 
(cairn).  This  hut  is  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Ortler  via  the 
Hintere  Grat  and  via  the  Hochjoch  (p.  393),  the  Mte.  Zebrii,  Thurwieser- 
spitze,  etc. 

To  the  Tabaretta-Hutte  (8400';  2'/2hrs.;  path  marked  with  red;  guide 
not  indispensable),  see  p.  392.  —  To  the  Payer -Hiitte  (9910';  33/4  hrs. ; 
guide  9  5".,  not  indispensable  for  adepts),  see  p.  392.  Descent  to  Trafoi 
(guide  11  K.'),  see  p.  380.  —  Tabarettaspitze  (10,260'),  from  the  Payer- 
Hiitte  in  V2  br.  (guide  from  Sulden  11  £".);  strikingly  grand  view  of  tlie 
Ortler.  —  Hochleitenspitze  (9175';  3V2-4  hrs.;  guide  8,  with  descent  to 
Trafoi  11  A".),  a  fatiguing  ascent  owing  to  the  precipitous  slopes  covered 
with  loose  stones  and  creeping-firs,  leading  to  the  Hochleiten-Joch  (20min. 
from  the  summit).     See  p.  381- 

To  the  Vordere  Schoneck  (90(i5'),  23/4  hrs.,  easy  and  interesting  (guide 
5  AT.,  unnecessary).  From  the  Post  HjIcI  we  ascend  by  a  shady  path(  red 
marks)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Alp,  and  thence  over  grassy  slopes  to  the  (I3/4  hr.) 
top,  which  commands  a  beautiful  view  of  the  Suldeu  Mts.  From  the 
Vordere  Schoneck  a  club-path  (guide  necessary  for  novices,  9  K.)  leads 
via  the  Hintere  Schoneck  (10,265';  still  finer  view,  incl.  the  Oetztal  Alps 
and  E.  Switzerland)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Diisseldorf  Hut  (p.  3S8).  The  better 
plan  is  to  proceed  direct  to  the  Diisseldorf  Hut  and  return  thence  via 
the  (1/2  hr.)  Hintere  and  (l'/2  hr.)  Vordere  Schoneck  to  (IV2  hr.)  Sulden. 

The  ascent  of  the  •Vertainspitze  (11,620';  31/2  hrs.  from  the  Dusseldorf 
Hut;  guide  14  K.)  is  laborious,  but  highly  interesting  for  climbers  free 
from  dizziness.  We  may  ascend  either  viCi  the  (2  hrs.)  Angelus-Scharte 
(10,990')  and  the  N.E.  arete  and  then  by  a  narrow  snow-ridge  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
summit;  or  by  the  direct  route  via  the  N.W.  arete  and  the  ffavpprecht- 
Ktippe  (about  31/2  hrs. ;  difficult).  The  ascent  from  the  (l^/i  hr.)  Rosimboden 
via  the  moraine  of  the  Rosim  Glacier  (leaving  the  ice-fall  on  our  right)  and 
up  the  Rosim- Wdnde,  crossing  snow  and  boulders,  to  the  (S'/i  hrs.)  summit  is 
difficult  also.  —  Descent  to  the  Troppauer  Hutte  (guide  24  K.),   see  p.  378. 

The  *Tschenglser  Hochwand  (11,085').  ascended  in  2V2  hrs.  from  the 
Dusseldorf  Hut,  is  not  difficult,  but  a  guide  is  necessary  (12  K.).  The  route 
(club-path)  leads  to  the  saddle  and  thence  (no  path)  to  the  left  along  the 
ridge.  The  fine  view  from  the  top  embrnces  the  Ortler  group,  and  the 
Engadine  and  Oetztal  Alps.  —  The  Hohe  Angelus  (11,600';  3-3V2  brs.;  guide 
13  A".),  ascended  from  the  Diisseldorf  Hut  via  the,  Angelus-Scharte,  is  fatiguing 
but  attractive  (more  difficult  by  the  arete  between  the  Angelus  and  Hoch- 
ofenwaud,  3'/2-4  hrs.).  —  The  Hochofenwand  (11,265';  3  hrs.  from  the 
Diisseldorf  Hut;  guide  16  AT.)  offers  an  interesting  climb  for  adepts  free 
from  dizziness.  We  cross  the  Zay  Glacier  to  the  S.  base,  then  ascend  by 
a  long  couloir  to  the  N.  side,  and  fiually  follow  the  N.  arete  to  the  top 
(splendid  view).  Descent  from  the  last  three  peaks  to  the  Troppauer  Hiitte, 
9-10  K.  extra. 

The  -Hintere  Schontaufspitze  (10,950';  4brs. ;  guide  11^.,  unnecessary 
in  settled  weather)  is  another  aduiirahle  point,  free  from  difficulty. 
The  route  leads  from  the  (2  hrs.)  Schaubach- Hiitte  (p.  388)  over  grass, 
debris,  and  snow  to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  Madyii&ch-Joch  (10,235'),  and  thence  to 
the  left  by  the  arete  to  the  (35  min  )  summit.  Magnificent  view  (comp. 
the  Panorama,  p.  3i0).  Descent  to  the  Ztifall- Hiitte  (guide  14 iT.),  see 
p.  386.  —  The  Iimere  Pederspitze  (10,780';  5  hrs.  ;  guide  11  K),  the  Platten- 
spitze  (11,210';  5  hrs.;  10  Z".),  the  MadvitschspUze  (10.720';  4'/2  brs.;  11  /f.), 
the  Schildspitze  (ll,3>'-0';  5  hr.<. ;  12  Z.),  and  the  Mittlere  Pederspitze  (11.340'; 
5-6  hrs. ;  12  K.)  are  also  occasionally  ascended  (descent  to  Martell,  see  p.  385). 


390     /  V.  Route  64.     SCHONTAUFSPITZE. 


Sulden- 


Tal.  KONIGSSPITZE.     Map,p.386.  —  IV.R.04.    391 

The  Monte  Cevedale  iZufallspitze,  12,380';  71/2-8  hrs. ;  guide  HE.),  a 
magnificent  point,  is  not  difficult.  It  is  best  attacked  from  the  Hallesche 
Hiitte,  where  the  night  is  spent  ao  that  the  return  may  be  made  before 
the  snow  is  softened  by  the  sun.  From  the  (2  hrs.)  Schaubach-Hutte  (p.  388) 
we  ascend  to  the  S.  over  grassy  slojies  and  de'bris.  and  then  either  to  the 
right  across  the  crevassed  Sulden  Glacier  to  Ihe  (2  hrs.)  Eissee  Pass;  or 
(also  with  guide)  to  the  left  by  the  -Albert  Steckner-Weg\  a  serpentine 
club-path  (passage  from  the  arete  to  the  rocks  often  difficult  in  bad  condii  ions 
of  snow),  to  the  (2  hrs.)  '^ Eisseespilze  (10,650'),  which  commands  a  splendid 
view  (the  huge  Konigsspitze  immediately  to  the  right  seems  to  dwarf  the 
Ortler).  We  now  descend  the  snowy  arete  to  the  t20  min.)  Hallesche 
Hiitte  (iOiSSO";  Inn,  12  beds  and  20  mattresses)  on  the  Eissee  Pass.  From 
the  hut  we  ascend  gradually  across  the  Langen  Glacier  and  Zufall  Glacier, 
leaving  the  Suldenspitze  and  Langenferner-Joch  to  the  right,  and  mount 
the  s-teep  Cevedale  ridge  to  the  saddle  between  the  central  and  the  S. 
I)eak,  whence  we  follow  the  arete  to  the  (21/V3  hrs.)  S.  and  highest  peak. 
(The  Cevedale  has  three  peaks:  the  N.  12,220,  the  central  12.345',  and 
Ihe  S.  12,880'.)  The  *View  vies  with  that  from  the  Ortler.  and  is  by  many 
preferred,  the  Driler  group  itself  being  seen  to  much  greater  advantage. 
To  the  S.W.  the  Adamello,  Presanella.  and  Brenta  Alps  are  conspicuous. 
At  our  feet  lie  the  Val  Furva.  Val  della  Mare,  the  Martell-Tal.  and  the 
Upper  Vinschgau.  —  Adepts  free  from  dizziness  may  ascend  the  three 
peaks  of  the  Cevedale  in  one  expedition  (guide  24  K.).  —  Descent  by  the 
Langenferner-Joch  to  Santa  Caterina  (5  hrs.;  guide  Tl  K),  see  p.  393;  by 
the  Zufall  Glacier  to  Martell  (4-4\'2  hrs.  to  the  Zufall-Hutte;  guide  2 1  K.). 
sec  p.  385.  By  the  Vedrettn  la  Mare,  or  over  the  Fiirkele- Scharfe  to  the 
Cevedale  Bui  (p.  405)  and  to  Feio  (7-8  hrs. ;  toilsome  ;  two  guides  at  32  K.). 
From  the  Cevedale  a  vfry  fine  high-level  route,  commanding  splendid 
views,  leads  via  Monte  Rosole  and  Palon  della  Mare  to  the  Monte  Vioz 
(club-hut,  see  p.  405;  guide  c0.ff.).  —  Interesting  high-level  route  als  >  from 
the  Hallesche  Hiitte  via  the  Eisteespitze,  Butzentpitte ^  and  Madrifschnpitze 
to  the  Hintere  Schontaufspitze,  with  descent  thence  to  the  Schaubach- Hiitte 
(4V2-5  hrs. ;  guide  20  K.). 

The  ascent  of  the  'Konigsspitze  (12,655'),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Eastern 
Alps  next  to  the  Ortler,  is  difficult,  and  lit  for  experts  free  from  diz- 
ziness only  (5-6  hrs.  from  the  Schaubach-Hiitte ;  guide  26  A".,  with  descent 
to  Santa  Caterina  36  iT.).  From  the  (2  hrs.)  Schaubach-Hiitte  we  cross  the 
Sulden  Glacier  to  (l'/2-2  hrs.)  the  foot  of  the  Konigs-Joch  flO.blO';  between 
the  Konigsspitze  and  the  Kreilspitze),  which  we  ascend  in  ^,4-1  hr.  (very 
steep  and  difficult).  This  is  the  worst  part  of  the  route:  caution  necessary 
on  account  of  the  falling  stones;  wait  until  any  preceding  party  has  passed 
the  Schulter.  At  the  top  we  turn  to  the  right  to  the  Schulter  (11,425'),  a 
projection  of  the  S.E.  arete,  whence  a  stiff  climb  over  snow  and  ice,  and 
finally  over  rocks  and  detritus,  brings  us  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  summit.  The 
*View  is  magnificent,  particularly  of  the  Ortler.  and  towards  the  S  —  The 
Konigsspitze  may  be  ascended  also  from  the  Hallesche  Hiitte  (see  above)  via 
the  Suldenspitze  and  Schrotterhoi'n,  beyond  which  the  N.  slope  of  the  Kreil- 
spitze is  traversed  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Konigs-.loch.  —  The  ascent  on  the 
S.  side  is  rather  easier.  From  the  Capnnna  del  Cedeh  (3^2  hrs.  from  Santa 
Caterina,  p.  394)  we  ascend  across  the  N.W.  arm  of  the  Cedeh  Glacier  to  the 
Schulter  (see  above);  thence  to  the  left  to  the  (5  hrs.)  summit.  —  A  more 
difficult  ascent  leads  from  the  Rifugio  Milano  (p.  395).  We  cross  the 
Zehru  and  Miniera  Glaciers  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Colle  Pale  Rosse  (10,980').  and 
then  ascend  direct  to  the  (2-2' '2  hrs.)  summit  by  a  chimney,  ice-covered 
near  the  top  (tedious  step-cutting  sometimes  necessary).  —  The  Konigs- 
spitze was  apparently  first  ascended  by  Steinberger  in  1854,  from  the 
Stelvio  Pass.  In  1864  the  ascent  was  made  by  Tuckett  and  Buxton  from 
the  Cedeh  Glacier  via  the  Schulter;  in  the  same  year  Specht  of  Vienna 
ascended  the  E.  side  from  the  Sulden  Glacier;  in  1878  Meurer  and 
Pallavicini  reached  the  summit  from  the  W.  via  the  Sulden-Joch  (11,265') 
and  the  Suldengrat,  and  in  1879  and  1881  Minnigerode  ascended  it  by  the 
S.E.  and  N.F.   face. 

The  ascent   of  the  Monte  Zebrii  (12,255'),  from   the  (H'/i  hrs.)  Hoch- 


892    1  V.  R.  64.  —  Map^p.  386.     ORTLER.  Sulden- 

joch-Hiitte  (p.  393)  via  the  N.W.  arete  in  1  hr.  (guide  30,  %vith  descent 
to  the  Capanna  Milano  and  to  Bormio  48  JT.),  is  difficu]t.  A  much  more 
difficult  route  leads  from  the  Sulden  Glacier  via  the  Sulden-Joch  (p.  391) 
and  the  S.  arete.  —  The  Suldenspitze  (ii,100'),  from  the  Hallesche  Hiitte 
across  the  N.E.  arete  in  1  hr.,  or  from  the  Langenferner-Joch  across  the 
S.  arete  in  1/2  hr.  (see  p.  393),  the  Schrotterhorn  (11.090),  and  the  Kreil- 
spitze  fll,l2u'),  each  ascended  from  the  Sehaubach- Hiitte  via  the  Forno 
Pass  (10,645')  in  31/2  hrs.,  are  three  ascents  of  which  only  the  last  presents 
anv  diflicultv  (^uide  for  either  of  the  first  two  12,  to  Santa  Caterina  22  K.  ; 
for  the  Kreilspftze  14  and  24  E.).  —  The  Thurwieserspitze  (11,945'),  from' 
the  (6V2hrs.)  Hnchioch-Hiitte  (p.  393)  over  the  Zebi-u  Glacier  and  the  Thur- 
wieser-Joch  (11.385')  in  3-4  hrs.  (guide  32,  to  Trafoi  42  K.\  is  very  difficult 
(comp.  pp.  382,  395). 

The  *Ortler  (12,800'),  the  highest  of  the  Eastern  Alps,  may  be  as- 
cended in  6V2-7  hrs.  (guide  20,  with  descent  to  Trafoi  23  K.).  The  ascent 
is  laborious,  but  when  the  snow  is  in  good  condition  presents  no  great 
difficulty  tu  experienced  mountaineers.  The  new  path  to  the  Payer-Hutte 
(31/2  hrs';  red  marks,  but  guide  advisable  for  the  upper  part)  leads  to  the 
right  beyond  the  church  and  ascends  gradually  through  wood;  after  I  hr. 
we  reach  the  'Scherer-Weg'  (in  shade  after  4  p.m.),  leading  through  the 
outer  Ortlerkar,  for  the  first  3/4  hr.  across  the  huge  moraine  of  the  Marll 
Glacier,  and  then  for  2/4  hr.  in  zigzags  over  grassy  slopes  to  the  (2'/2  hrs. 
from  Sulden)  Taharetta  -  Butte  (8860'-,  Inn,  9  beds  at  2  E.)  on  the  Marlf- 
Schneid,  a  grassy  arete  on  the  left  side  of  the  Marlttal.  The  old  path 
(guide  necessary)  hence  ascends  the  abrupt  cliffs  of  the  Taharetta  -  Wande 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Tabaretta-Joch  (see  below),  whereas  the  new  bridle-bath 
(opened  in  1911),  skirting  the  Tabaretta-Wande,  ascends  gradually,  linally 
ill  windings,  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Bdrenkopf-Scharte  (ca.  9415'),  commanding  a 
magnificent  view  to  the  N.,  E..  and  W.  Hence  we  have  an  almost 
level  path  to  the  (20  min.)  Tabaretta-Joch  (9460').  where  our  route  is 
joined  on  the  right  by  the  path  from  Trafoi  (p.  380),  and  (20  min.)  the 
magnificently-situated  Payer-Hiitte  (9910';  */7i7; ,  with  new  sleeping- 
house,  24  R.  with  56  beds,  and  quarters  for  40  guides;  letters  delivered 
in  summer;  telephone).  From  the  hut  we  cross  the  Taharetta  Glacier 
to  the  (1/4  hr.)  'Scharte'  below  the  Tabarettaspitze,  whence  a  striking 
view  is  obtained  of  the  Ortler.  on  this  (N.)  side  entirely  covered  with 
snow.  We  now  round  the  shoulder  of  the  "Tabarettaspitze  and  follow  a 
steep  rocky  path  {'■Hamburger  Weg'').  skirting  a  precipitous  ice-wall,  to  the 
(1/4  hr.)  Upper  Ortler  Glacier.  Here  we  ascend  to  the  left  by  a  new  path 
(protected  from  falling  stones;  wire-ropes)  through  the  rocks  to  the  Tschierf- 
eck;  then  over  the  crest  of  neA'e',  steep  at  places,  to  the  highest  plateau, 
passing  to  the  right  of  the  peak,  and  afterwards  ascending  it  to  the  left, 
from  the  S.  side.  The  (3  hr,-:.)  summit  lies  at  the  X.  and  highest  point  of 
a  sharp  arete  of  snow,  about  50  yds.  long.  The  *View  is  most  imposing, 
embracing  the  Ortler  group,  the  Tauern  chain,  the  Alps  of  the  Zillertal, 
Stubai,  and  Oetztal ;  E.  the  Dolomites  with  the  Marmolata  and  Pala  di 
San  Martino;  W.  the  Silvretta.  Bernina,  and  Valais  (Weisshorn)  groups, 
the  Bernese  Alps,  and  the  Todi ;  S.  the  Adamello  and  Presanella. 

The  Ortler  was  ascended  for  the  first  time  by  the  Passeier  hunter  Josef 
Pichler  (see  p.  381)  from  Trafoi  in  1804;  in  the  following  year  Dr.  Gebhard 
scaled  it  from  Sulden  via  the  Hintere  Grat ;  in  1826  M.  Schebelka,  an  officer 
of  engineers,  and  in  1834  Thurwieser  again  made  the  ascent  from  Trafoi. 
Xo  successful  ascent  was  again  made  till  the  summit  was  attained  via  the 
Hohe  Eisrinue  (p.  380)  in  1864  by  Messrs.  Tuckett  and  Buxton,  also  from 
Trafoi.  In  1865,  Dr.  von  Mojsisovics  and  Julius  Payer  discovered  the  shorter 
route  from  Sulden,  which  is  now  generally  followed.  —  The  Ortler  was 
also  scaled  in  1873  by  Harpprecht  from  the  .Sulden  Glacier  via  the  Harp- 
precht-Rinne;  in  1875' by  Otto  Schiick  via  the  Hochjoch  (p.  393)  and  the 
Hochjoch-Grat;  in  1879  by  Schiick  from  the  End-der-Weli  Glacier  via  the 
Schiick -Einne;  in  1878  by  Prof.  Minnigerode  from  the  Sulden  Glacier  via 
the  Second,  and  in  1881  via  the  First  Lawinen-Rinne;  and  in  1889  by  a 
party    from  Vienna   via   the   Marli-Grat.     All  these  ascents  are  very  diffi- 


Tal.  HOCHJ<>(!H.     Map^'p.liSG.       IV.  H.H4.    393 

cult  and  even  dangerous.  The  finest  arc  that  via  the  Hintere  Grut  (4-5  his. 
from  the  Baeckmann-Hutte ;  guide  30.  with  descent  to  Trafoi  33  A".)  and 
still  more  so  that  via  the  Eochjoch  i^^l'z-i  hrs.  from  the  Hochjoch-Hiitte 
over  the  jagged  Hochjoch- Grat  and  the  first  summit,  12,670';  guide  50, 
with  descent  to  Trafoi  via  the  Payer-Hiitte  53  K.).  —  The  shortest  descent 
from  the  Ortler  to  Trafoi  is  by  the  'Meraner-Weg'  to  the  Bergl-EiiUe 
(p.  380);  hut  the  descent  to  the  Payer-Hiitte  is  preferable,  see  p.  392. 

Passes.  To  the  Maktell-Tal  over  the  Madritsch- Jock  (51/2  hrs. 
to  the  Zafall-Hutte),  see  p.  386.  The  route  from  this  side  is  less  fatiguing, 
but  in  the  reverse  direction  it  is  more  striking.  Guide  to  the  Zufall- 
Hiitte  12,  to  Gand  or  Salt  15,  to  Latsch  I'^K.;  with  ascent  of  the  Schon- 
taufspitze  I  K.  more.  —  Over  the  Eissee  Pass  (7-8  hrs.  to  the  Zufall- 
Hutte;  guide  17^.).  see  p.  886. 

To  Santa  Caterina  over  the  Eissee  Pass  and  the  Langenfernek- 
JocH ,  9  hrs.,  a  most  interesting  expedition  (guide  to  the  Albergo  del 
Forno  18.  including  the  Cevedale  27  A'.).  To  the  (4V2-5  hrs.)  Hallesche  Hiitie 
on  the  Eissee  Pass  (10,280'),  see  p.  391.  Beyond  the  pass  we  cross  the 
neve  of  the  Langen  Glacier  and  reach  the  (Vj  hr.)  Langenferner  -  Joch  or 
Cevedale  Past  (10,780'),  from  which  a  view  of  the  S.  peak  of  the  Ortler 
and  of  the  Bernina  and  Val  Tellina  Alps  to  the  W.  is  enjoyed.  (The 
Cevedale  may  be  ascended  hence  in  2  hrs.,  see  p.  391.)  Descent  over  a 
slope  of  debris  and  across  the  Cedelt  Glacier,  passing  the  small  Laghi  di 
Cedeh  (9030'),  to  the  (IV2-2  hrs.)  Capanna  Cedeh  («220';  inn  in  summer); 
thence  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Albergo  del  Forno  (p.  894)  and  (I1/4  hr.)  Santa 
Caterina  (p.  394).  Those  who  desire  to  proceed  via  the  Gavia  Pass 
(p.  395)  to  Ponte  di  Legno  do  not  require  to  descend  to  Santa  Caterina, 
but  turning  to  the  left  about  10  min,  below  the  Albergo  del  Forno  (guide- 
post;  guide  not  indispensable)  follow  the  marked  path  to  the  Frodolfo, 
cross  the  bridge  {QQIO'),  ascend  the  left  bank  (latterly  with  a  fine  view  of 
Santa  Caterina),  and  beyond  the  Baito  del  Fasiove,  at  the  Ponie  delle  Vacche, 
join  the  path  ascending  from  tjanta  Caterina  (4  hrs.  to  the  pass  see 
p.  395).  —  To  THE  Milan  Hot  over  the  Hochjoch  (6-7  hrs.  from  the 
Beeckmann  Hut;  guide  32  A'.),  difficult;  see  below  and  p.  395. 

To  Peio  over  the  Eisskk  Pass  and  the  Furkei-e-Scharte  (8-9  hrs. 
to  the  Cevedale  Hut),  a  line  glacier- expedition  for  adepts;  see  p.  405 
(guide  to  Peio,  30  A".).  —  Over  the  Cevedale,  see  p.  391. 

To  Trafoi  over  the  Hochjoch,  11-12  hrs.  (guide  30  A.),  a  very  diffi- 
cult route,  and  exposed  to  falling  stones,  advisable  only  when  the  glacier 
is  in  a  favourable  condition.  On  the  Hochjoch  (11.600'),  4  hrs.  from  the 
Baeckmanu  -  Hiitte ,  across  the  Sulden  Glacier  (guide  16  A.),  skirting  the 
ice-wall  on  the  right,  is  the  Hochjoch-  HUtte  (provision -depot;  8  beds  at 
4  A.),  a  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Ortler,  the  Zebrii,  and  the 
Thurwieserspitze  (see  pp.  392,  395).  From  the  Hochjoch  we  cross  the 
neve  to  the  Ortler  Pass  (11,000'),  whence  we  descend  over  the  crevassed 
Lower  Ortler  Glacier  to  the  Bergl-Eutte  (p.  380). 

To  the  Laaser  Tal  over  the  Zayjoch  (G'/z  hrs.  to  the  Troppauer 
Hiitte,  with  guide,  20  A.),  attractive  and  not  difficult.  From  the  (2  hrs.) 
Diisseldorfer  Hiitte  we  follow  the  club-path  skirting  the  W.  margin  of 
the  Zay  Glacier,  finally  passing  over  it  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Zayjoch  (ca.  lU,6t>0'), 
between  the  Kleine  Angelus  and  the  llochofenwand,  and  thence  descend 
over  rocks  (wire-ropes),  debris,  and  grass  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Troppauer 
Hutte  (p.  378).  —  Over  the  Angelus-Scharte  (10.99tV),  between  the  Hohe 
Angelus  and  the  Vertainspiize  (51/2  hrs.  from  the  Diisseldorfer  Hiitte  to 
the  Troppauer  Hiitte;  guide  22  A'.),  fatii^uing.  —  Over  the  Rosin -Joch 
(L0,626'),  between  the  Vertainspitze  und  the  Schildspitze,  in  9  hrs.  to  the 
Troppauer  Hiitte  (guide  22  A',),  somewhat  difficult.  The  descent  is  made 
over  the  Laaser  Glacier  and  0/enwand  Glacier.  The  ascents  of  the  Vertain- 
spitze and  Hohe  Angelvs  may  be  combined  with  the  last  two  routes  (p.  38't; 
guide  24  and  23  A.).  —  Via  the  T-aas  Glacier  and  the  Lyfl-Joch  or  the 
Laaser  Scharte  to  the  Zu/rUt-Eaus  in  the  Martell-Tal,  see  p.  385. 


394 


65'  From  the  Baths  of  Bormio  to  Colico  through  the 
Val  Tellina. 

67'/2  M.  Motor  Omsibds  from  Bormio  to  Tirana^  25V2  M.,  several  times 
daily  in  13/4-21/4  hrs.  (fare  14,  on  the  box  17  fr.).  —  From  Tirano  to  Colico, 
42  M.,  Railway  (electric  from  Sondrio)  in  3-3V2  hrs.  (fares  7  fr.  75,  4  fr.  45, 
3  fr.  50  c). 

Bad  Bormio  (4395'),  see  p.  383.  —  The  Stelvio  road  descends 
in  windings  to  (l'^  4  M.)  Bormio,  Ger.  Worms  (4020';  Pasta  c?-  Leone 
dOro,  60  beds  at  2-3V2,  pens.  7-8  fr. ;  Alb.  Pola;  Alb.  della  Torre, 
well  spoken  of),  a  quaint  little  town  (1953  iiihab.)  at  the  entrance 
to  the  Val  Furva,  with  many  dilapidated  towers. 

ExcDRSioss  (guides,  Mass.  Longa,  Lodovico  CancUni).  The  Corno  di  San 
Colombano  (9915';  5  hrs.)  and  the  Monte  Vallaccetta  (10.325';  51/2  hrs.)  are  both 
interesting  accents,  presenting  no  difliculty.  The  difficult  ascent  of  the 
Cima  di  Piazzi  (11,2>5'-,  7-8  hr?.)  should  be  attempted  by  adepts  only  (p.  396). 

Fkom  Bormio  to  Santa  Caterina,  9'/2  M.  (diligence  twice  daily  in 
2  hrs.;  one-horse  carr.  15  fr.).  The  road  leads  through  the  pretty  but 
monotonons  Val  Furva,  along  the  Frodolfo,  via  Uzza,  San  Niccolh,  and  (3  51.) 
Sanf  Antonio  (4390').  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Zebrii  (p.  305).  —  91/2  M. 
Santa  Caterina  (5695';  *Stabilimenfo  Clementi  or  Bath-Hotel,  liisf-class,  <.(  en 
June  iOih-Sept.  lotb,  250  beds  at  4-6.  B.  li/s,  pens.  10-ii  fr. ;  ' H6t.  Milano, 
5JR.  at  3-5,  B.  I'/z,  dej.  3,  D.  41/2,  pens.  8-II  fr.  ;  H6t.  Tresero- Savoy ;  Alb. 
Compagnoni,  18  beds  at2-2V2fr.,  plain;  Cafd-Restaurant  Bormio,  with  heds). 
a  bath  (chalybea!e  spring)  much  frequented  by  Italians,  is  very  finely 
situated   and   is   a    good   starting-point   for   exploring  the  S.  Ortler  group. 

Excursions  (guides,  Pietro,  Giov.  Bait.,  Giov.  Gitu.,  and  Valentino 
Compagnoni.  L.  Bonetti,  Batt.  Confortola,  Fit.  Cola,  P.  Pietrogiovanna .  and 
B.  Pedranzini;  fees  should  be  arranged  before  starting).  To  the  Forno 
Glacier,  a  beautiful  walk  (3  hrs.  there  and  back;  bridle-path;  guide  un- 
neces.^^ary).  We  follow  the  right  bank  of  the  Frodolfo,  the  path  being  level 
at  first,  and  then  ascend  the  wild  Val  Forno,  which  contains  remarkably 
fine  Alpine  cedars,  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  'Albergo  del  Forno,  kept  by  R.  Buzzi 
(7220'),  opposite  the  huge  ^Forno  Glacier,  which  descends  to  the  valley  in 
;in  imposing  ice-fall.  The  glacier  is  surrounded  by  the  Piz  Tresero,  Punta 
San  Matteo.  Punta  Taviela,  etc.  —  To  the  (IV2  br.)  Cedeh  Hut  of  the  I.A.C. 
(8220':  no  inn),  see  below. 

The  ascent  of  Jffonte  Confinale  (11,055';  5  hrs. ;  with  guide),  to  the  X. 
of  Santa  Caterina,  via  the  Val  Pasquale,  is  rather  fatiguing.  The  summit 
commands  an  admirable  survey  of  the  Ortler  chain;  W.  the  Bernina  and 
Piz  Linard,  S.W.  the  Monte  della  Disgrazia,  S.  the  Presanella.  The  descent 
(auide  necessary)  may  be  made  on  the  E.,  past  the  small  Lago  della  Man- 
zina  (0155').  to  the  ('2V2  3  hrs.)  Alb.  del  Forno.  —  The  Monte  Sobretta  (10,815'), 
to  the  W.  of  Santa  Caterina,  ascended  in  5  hrs.  (with  guide)  via  the  Val 
Sclanera,  finally  over  scree  and  snow,  is  not  difficult  and  commands  a  view 
resembling  ihat  from  the  Confinale.  —  The 'Monte  Cevedale  (12,330')  may 
be  ascended  fr  m  the  (3  hr?=.)  Cedeh  Ent  (see  above)  via  ihe  Vedretta  di  Cedeh 
;.nd  the  Ceveda'e  Pass  in  41/0  hrs.,  with  guide  (not  difficult;  comp.  p.  391). 
—  The  Konigsspitze  (12,655';  guide),  3V2-4  hrs.  fr.im  the  Cedeh  Hut  via  the 
VedreUa  di  Cedeh  and  the  Konigs  -  Joch ;  see  p.  391.  —  The  Pizzo  Tresero 
(11.820)  is  ascended  from  Santa  Caterina  via  the  Val  Gavia  and  over  the 
Tresero  Glacier  in  51/2  hrs. ;  the  Punta  San  Matteo  (12,115)  in  6  hrs.  via 
the  Val  Gavia  and  over  the  Dosegit  Glacier  (more  difficult  over  the  Forno 
Glacier,  7  hrs.);  the  Palon  della  Mare  (12.155';  highest  summit  of  the  S. 
Ortler  group)  in  5-6  hrs.  from  the  Alb.  del  Forno  over  the  Rosole  Glacier 
and  the  Col  della  Mare  (p.  396).  All  these  ascents  should  be  attempted  by 
experts  only. 

From  Santa  Caterina  to  the  Val  ZEBRti  (11  hrs.  there  and  back, 
with  guide) ,  attractive.    From  the  (IV2  br.)  Alh.  del  Forno  (see  above)  we 


S.  CATERINA.     Maps, pp.386, 396.  — IV. R. 65.   395 

ascend  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Vol  del  Cedeh,  over  grass,  debris,  and 
snow,  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Passo  del  Zebrii  (9925').  Fine  view  of  the  Konigs- 
spitze,  Zebrii,  Thurwieserspitzc.  and  Mte.  Cristallo.  Descent  over  the  Castelli 
Glacier  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Baito  del  Pastore  (7260')  in  the  Val  del  Zebru,  and 
thence  to  the  (34  hr.)  Malga  Prato  Beghino  (6345'),  and  via  (2  hrs.)  Sani' 
Antonio  back  to  (2  hrs.)  Santa  Caterina.  —  On  the  edge  of  the  Zehvii  Glacier^ 
2  hrs.  above  the  Pastore  Alp  (61/2  hrs.  from  Santa  Caterina  or  Birmio),  is 
the  Milan  Hut  {Rifurjio  Milano,  94i0';  no  inn)  of  the  I.A.C..  the  starting- 
point  for  the  ai5cents  <>i  the  Mte.  Zebrii  (12,255';  over  the  Hochjoch  in  4  hrs.), 
the  Tliurwieserspitze  (11,945';  5-13  hrs.;  very  difficult;  either  from  the  S.  nr 
via  the  Thnruneser-Joch).  the  Konigsspitze  (12.65.5' ;  over  the  Colle  Pale  Rosse 
in  3V2-4  hrs.;  seep.  391),  and  the  Ortler  (12,^00';  by  the  Hochjoch  in 
5-6  hrs. ;  see  p.  3t2).  All  these  ascents  should  be  attempted  only  by  ex- 
perienced mountaineers,  with  steady  heads  and  good  guides.  From  the 
Rifugio  Milano  to  the  Hochjoch- Hiltte  (p.  393),  2i/2-3  hrs. 

From  Santa  Caterina  (or  the  Cedeh  Hut)  over  the  Langenfernev-Joch 
to  Sulden,  and  ascent  oi  the  Cevedale,  see  p.  391 ;  to  the  Martell-Tnl.  see 
p.  386;  over  the  Madatsch-Joch,  Ortler  Pass,  etc.,  to  Trafoi,  see  pp.  381,  382. 
From  Santa  Caterina  to  Poxtr  di  Lerno  over  the  Gavia  Pass,  71/2  hrs.. 
not  difficult  (marked  path;  guide  not  indispensable  in  settled  weather, 
but,  in  the  opposite  direction,  advisable  to  the  top  of  the  pass).  The  path 
ascends  rapidly  on  the  W.  side  <if  the  Val  Gavia,  crosses  the  stream  by 
the  (11/4  hr.)  Ponte  delle  Vcicche  (6590.  where  the  path  to  the  Alb.  del 
Forno  descends  on  the  left  (see  p.  393),  and  again  ascends  to  (S'l  hr.)  the 
top  of  the  E.  side  of  the  valley.  On  the  left  are  the  precipices  of  the  Pizzo 
Tresero  (see  p.  394).  Farther  on,  the  path  crosses,  by  the  Ponte  di  Pielra 
(7890'),  the  discharge  of  the  Dosegii  Glacier,  which"  descends  on  the  left 
from  the  Punta  Ban  Matteo  (good  view  of  the  glacier  from  the  hill  to  the 
left  beyond  the  bridge).  We  then  traverse  a  more  level  valley  to  the 
(I1/4  hr.)  Rifugio  di  Gavia  (8465';  provision -depot ;  inn  in  July  .md  Aug.), 
and  skirt  the  (V2  hr.)  Lago  Bianco  Id  the  (10  min.)  Gavia  Pass  (8700';  open 
refuge-hut),  between  the  Corno  dei  Tre  Signori  and  the  Monte  Gavia  (10,770'); 
line  retrospect  of  the  Ortler  group,  while  in  front  of  us  ri.'^es  the  huge 
Adamello.  The  Corno  dei  Tre  Signori  (10,970)  may  be  ascended  by  ex- 
perts from  the  pass  in  2V2-3  hrs.  (somewhat  difficult  but  repaying).  On 
the  other  side  of  the  pass  the  Lago  Nero  (7870')  lies  on  the  right.  The 
path  descends  to  the  left,  past  a  spring  ('Acqua  Benedetta';  marble  tablet 
with  inscription  of  1G91),  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  small  baths  of  SanV  Apollonia 
(.5185';  60  beds  at  2,  D.  incl.  wine  31/2,  pens.  8  fr.),  in  the  Valle  delle 
Messi,  from  which  a  carriage-road  follows  the  bank  of  the  Oglio,  passing 
Silissi  to  the  right  and  Pezzo  on  a  hill  to  the  left,  to  Suano  and  (3  M.) 
Ponte  di  Legno  (p.  4C6). 

From  Santa  Caterina  to  Peio  over  the  Sforcellina  Pass  (9  hrs.; 
with  guide),  rather  fatiguing.  The  route  is  at  first  identical  with  that  to 
the  Gavia  Pass;  above  the  (3  hrs.)  Ponte  di  Pietra,  where  the  more  level 
valley  begins,  we  diverge  to  the  left,  and  cross  loose  stones  and  the  small 
Sforcellina  Glacier  to  the  (2  hrs..  from  Santa  Caterina  5  hrs,)  Passo  della 
Sforcellina  (9S6U'),  between  the  Punta  della  Sforcellina  {WA^)  on  the  left, 
and  the  Corno  dei  Tre  Signori  (difficult  ascent  hence,'  see  above)  on  the 
right.  The  summit  of  the  pass  atlbrds  little  view.  Then  a  rapid  descent 
into  the  small  Val  Bormina,  watered  by  the  Noce,  a  rough  walk  of  2.hrs. 
through  the  valley  to  the  wooded  Val  del  Monte,  and  thence  to  Peio 
(p.  405)  in  2  hrs.  more. 

To  Peio  over  the  Col  degli  Orsi,  12-13  hrs.,  a  fine  but  difficult 
[rlacier-expedition,  which  should  be  attempted  only  by  experts  with  guide. 
From  the  (13/4  hr.)  Alb.  del  Forno  (p.  304)  the  route  leads  over  the  Cedeh 
brook  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  humble  Malga  del  Forno  (7600'),  and  thence  across 
the  Forno  Glacier  to  the  (4-5  hrs.)  Col  degli  Orsi  (L0,8i0'),  whence  the 
Mte.  Giumella  (U,!^10')  may  be  ascended  in  IV2  hr.,  the  Punta  San  Matteo 
(12,115')  in  2  hrs.,  the  Punta  Cadini  (11,550')  in  1  hr.,  and  the  Pi~io  Taviela 
(11,915')  in  2  hrs.  Descent  from  the  pass  over  the  Vedretta  degli  Orti  into 
the  Val  del  Monte  and  to  (6-6  hrs.)  Peio  (p.  405);  or  from  the  Pizzo  Taviela 


396   IV.  Route  65.  TIKANO.  From  Bormio 

to  the  Rifugio  Mantova  (p.  405)  and  to  (5  his.)  Peio.  —  From  tlie  Cedeh 
Hut  across  the  Col  delta  Mare  (11,315')  to  the  Cevedale  Hut  (p.  405),  6V2-7  hrs., 
difficult. 

From  Bormio  over  the  Vat  Viola  Pass  to  Poniresina,  and  over  the 
Foscagno  Pass  to  lAvigno^  see  Baedeker  s  Stcitzerland.  —  Ovek  the  Passo 
Di  Veeva  to  Geosio,  10  hrs.  (attractive).  From  Bormio  we  proceed  through 
the  Val  Viola  and  the  Val  Vei-va  to  the  (6  hrs.)  Passo  di  Verva  (7590'), 
])etween  the  Cima  di  Piazzi  (11,285')  and  the  Pizzo  Dosdi.  flO,760'),  then 
dovpn  to  (1  hr.)  Eita  (5590';  club-hut  near  the  church),  and  through  the 
picturesque  Val  Grosina  to  (3  hrs.)  Grosio  (see  below).  The  Casa  d'Eita 
is  the  startinei-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Pizzo  Cojypetto  (9975'),  Sasso 
di  Conca  (10,310'),  Pizzo  Bosdk  (10,760'),  Cima  di  Piazzi  (11,285'),  Cima 
Redasco  (10,300'),  etc.  —  Farther  up  the  Val  di  Dosde  diverges  to  the  left 
from  the  Val  Viola.  Through  this  valley  and  crossing  a  small  glacier  we 
reach  (7-8  hrs.  from  Bormio)  the  Dosde  Club  Hut  (Capanna  Dosd&)  of 
the  I.  A.  C,  on  the  Passo  Dosde  (9350'),  from  which  we  descend  through 
tlie  Val  Vermotera  and  Val  Grosina  to  (6  hrs.)  Grosio.  The  Capanna 
Dosde  is  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Ci7na  Saoseo  (10,720'; 
2  hrs.;  descent  to  Posehiavo  5  hrs.),  Cima  Occideniale  di  Lago  S2mlmo  or 
Cima   Viola  (11,005':  3  hrs.),  Corno  di  Dosde  (10,605';  31/2  hrs.),  etc. 

The  road  crosses  the  greyish  Frodolfo  at  (I74M.)  Santa  Lucia, 
and  then  follows  the  left  hank  of  the  Adda.  The  valley  contracts 
before  reaching  (41/2  M.)  Cepina  [Hot. -Pens.  Cepina).  At  (61/4  M.) 
Siinf  Antonio- Moriynone  (3595')  the  road  enters  the  Serra  di  Mor- 
ignone,  a  wild  defile  3  M.  in  length,  in  which  we  cross  the  Adda 
by  the  Ponte  del  Diavolo.  At  (10  M.)  Le  Prese  (3095')  we  return 
to  the  left  bank,  and  beyond  Mondadizza  we  reach  — 

131/2  M.  BoUadore  (2840';  Hot.  des  Alpes;  Posta  or  Angelo). 
Above,  to  the  right,  is  the  church  oi  Sondalo,  and  in  the  wood 
higher  up  is  the  large  Sanatorium  Zuhiaw.,  for  coiisuuiptive  patients 
(4100';  120  beds  at  2-5,  pens,  and  medical  attendance  10  fr.). 
Here  begins  the  Val  Tellina,  which  belonged  to  the  Grisons  down 
to  1797,  then  to  Austria,  and  since  1859  has  been  united  to  Italy. 
The  broad  valley  is  Avatered  by  the  Adda.,  the  inundations  of  which 
often  cause  great  damage,   and  its  slopes  yield  excellent  red  wine. 

Below  (151/2  M.)  Tiolo  the  road  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the 
Adda.  At(18M")  Grosio (2110';  Alb.  Gilardi,  well  spoken  of),  with  a 
chateau  of  Count  Visconti-Venosta  and  an  interesting  bell-foundry, 
a  bridle-path  diverges  to  the  left  and  leads  over  the  Passo  del 
Mortirolo  to  Edolo  (p.  407).  Between  Grosio  and  (1972  M.)  Gro- 
sotto  (2085';  Albergo  Pini)  the  Val  Grosina  opens  on  the  left  (to 
the  Casa  d^ Eita,  4  hrs.,  Capanna  Dosde,  7-8  hrs.,  see  above);  at 
the  entrance  to  this  valley,  on  the  left,  is  the  large  ruined  castle 
of  Venosta. 

At  (201/2  M.)  Mazzo  (1845')  the  road  recrosses  the  Adda.  To  the 
W.  rises  the  precipitous  Piz  Masuccio  (9240').  The  road  then  de- 
scends by  Tovo,  Lovero,  and  Sernio  to  — 

251/2  M.  Tirano  (1475';  Hot.  Stelvio,  30  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  6-8  fr.; 
Posta,  40  beds  at  li/4-2'/2  fr.),  a  town  (6000  inhab.)  which  has 
often  suffered  from  the  inundations  of  the  Adda,  with  old  mansions 
of  the  Visconti,  Pallavicini,  and  Salis  families.  The  railway  station 
{Gr.-Hot.  Tirano,   100  beds  at  272-5,  B.  11/2,  pens.  9-15  fr.;  Hot, 


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de  la  Oare,  26  beds  at  2-2V2,  B.  11/4,  D.  3,  pens.  7-10  fr.,  very  fair) 
is  on  the  riglit  bank  of  the  Adda. 

About  3/4  M.  to  the  W.  of  Tirano  atation,  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Vdda,  lies  Madonna  di  Tirano  (Alb.  San  Michele,  R.  2-3,  li.  1  fr.).  a  small 
village  with  a  large  and  handsome  pilgrimage-church  of  the  16th  century. 
The  Bernina  Railway  runs  hence  to  the  X.W.  to  Poachiavo,  and  then  across 
the  Bernina  Pass  to  the   Upper  Engadine  (see  Baedeker's  Switzerland). 

The  Railway  [comp.  p.  394)  crosses  the  Poschiavino.  2'/o  M. 
Villa;  47-2  M.  Bianzone.  At  (6  M.)  Tresenda  (1235';  Hot  Am- 
broaini,  bed  IY2  f^"-)  t^e  Apnea  road  diverges  to  the  left  [comp. 
p.  407).  On  a  hill  to  the  right  rises  the  old  watch-tower  of  TegLio 
(2945'J,  which  gave  its  name  to  the  valley  (Val  Teglino).  IOV2  ^I- 
Chiuro;  11  M.  Ponte. 

To  the  N.  here  opens  the  Val  Fontana,  in  which  about  7  hrs.  from 
Chiuro  is  the  Rifugio  Antonio  Cederna  of  the  I.A.C.  (8860'),  on  the  Alp 
Forame,  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Pizzo  Canciano  (b.M95'; 
2  hrs.),  the  'Pizzo  Scalino  (10,905';  2  hrs.  ^  splendid  view),  etc.  Easy  passes 
hence  lead  to  the  E.  to  Poschiavo  over  the  Passo  della  Saline  (850U'j  or  the 
Passo  di  Garde  (8530'),  and  to  the  W.  to  the  Val  Malenco  over  the  Passo 
Forame  (9365'). 

16  M.  Sondrio  (1140';  *H6t.  de  la  Paste,  with  restaurant  and 
garden,  65  beds  at  21/2-5,  B.  l^/o,  D.  4,  pens.  7-10  fr.),  the  capital 
(7870  inhab.)  of  the  Val  'Tellina,  with  a  considerable  wine-trade,  is 
prettily  situated  on  the  Mallero,  an  impetuous  torrent. 

Excursions.  The  easy  and  attractive  ascent  of  the  'Corno  Stella 
(8595';  6V2-7  hrs. ;  with  guide)  is  made  from  Sondrio  via  Albosaggia.,  San 
Salvatore,  and  the  Passo  di  Publino ;  fine  view  from  the  top. 

Val  Malenco.  A  good  road  (diligence  in  3  hrs.)  leads  first  on  the  left, 
then  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Afallero  via  Torre  di  Santa  Maria  to  (lOV"  M.) 
Chiesa  (3155';  ^^Gr.-Hot.  Malenco,  150  beds  at  8-5,  pens.  10-12  fr.;  Hot. 
Olivo;  guide.  Casim.  Albareda),  the  chief  place  in  the  valley,  very  finely 
situated.  Thence  over  the  Muretlo  Pass  (8390')  to  the  Maloja  (8  hrs.),  or 
over  the  Canciano  Pass  (8360')  to  Poschiavo  (9-10  hrs.) .  see  Baedeker's 
Switzerland.  Picturesque  walks  in  the  vicinity:  to  the  Lago  di  Palu 
(6315'),  beautifully  situated;  via  Lanzada  to  the  waterfall  at  the  head  of 
the  Val  Lanterna;  to  the  Pirola  Lake  (7545').  etc.  —  The  Monte  Disgrazia 
(12,070')  may  be  scaled  from  Chiesa  in  11-12  hrs.  (laborious  and  fit  for 
adepts  only,  with  guide).  We  ascend  over  the  (7  hrs.)  Passo  di  Coma  Bossa 
t!)315'),  with  a  dilapidated  refuge-hut,  to  the  ('/s  hr.)  Gapanna  Cecilia  of 
the  I.A.C.  (8325'),  whence  we  cross  the  Preda  Eossa  Glacier  and  reach 
the  top  (Pizzo  Bella)  in  4-5  hrs.  The  ascent  from  the  Val  Masino  (see 
below)  is  preferable.  The  route  leads  from  Cataeggio,  V/2  hr.  short  of  the 
Bagni  del  Masino,  via  the  Val  di  Sasso  Bisolo  and  the  Preda  Rossa  Alp 
to  the  (51/2  hrs.)  Capanna  Cecilia.  Descent  through  the  Val  di  Mello  to 
the  (7  hra.)  Bagni  del  Masino. 

The  train  crosses  the  Mallero  and  skirts  the  hill  of  Sassella, 
which  produces  a  well-known  wine.  20  M.  Castione.  —  23  M.  San 
Pietro-Berhenno .  —  27^/2  M.  Ardenno-Masino . 

Val  Masino  (guide.?,  Pielro  Sceiti  atCataeggio;  Ant.  Baroni,  6iov.,  Oiulio, 
and  Pietro  Fiorelli  at  San  Martino).  The  road  (diligence  in  3  hrs. ;  carr. 
from  the  Bath  Hotel  at  the  station,  fare  7,  return-journey  5  fr.)  ascends  via 
Masino,  Osteria  del  Baffo,  and  Cataeggio^  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  di  Sasso 
Bisolo  (see  above),  to  (i'/z  M.)  San  Martino  (3040'),  where  the  valley  divides : 
to  the  right  is  the  Valle  di  Mello,  to  the  left  the  Valle  dei  Bagni.  In  the 
latter  lie  (2'A  M.)  the  Bagni  del  Masino  03840";  "Bath  Hotel).  The  valley, 
called  the  Val  Porcellizzo  above  this  point,  now  turns  to  the  N.  At  its 
head   (4  hrs.  from    the  Bagni),   and    at    the  base  of   the  precipitous  Badile 


S98   IV.  R. 66. —  Map.  p.396.     NEUMARKT.       From  Botzen 

group,  is  the  Badile  But  (8325*).  The  E.  peak  (Piz  Cengalo.  11,070')  presents 
no  difficulty  to  experts.  The  central  peak  (Piz  Badile.,  10,855')  is  very  diffi- 
cult. —  Passes  to  the  Val  Biegaglia  (Bon do  Pats,  Passo  di  Zocca,  etc.),  see 
Baedeker's  Switzerland. 

The  train  crosses  the  Adda  ahove  its  junction  -with  the  Masino. 
31  M.  Talam  ona.  SSi/o  M.  Morbegno  (835';  Alb.  Cejitrale),  noted 
for  its  sijk-culture,  lies  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  del  Bitto.  —  34  M. 
Cosio-T  raona;  371/2  M.  Delebio. 

42  M.  Colico  (700';  Railway  Restaurant,  with  heds)  is  situated 
at  the  N.E.  end  of  the  Lake  of  Como  ;  sec  Baedeker's  Northern  Italy, 
or  Baedeker's  Sioitzerland . 


66.  From  Botzen  to  Verona. 

89  M.  SooTHEKN  Kailwat.  Express  in  3-4  hrs.  (17  K.  20,  12  K.  80  h.) 
ordinary  trains  in  S'/o  hrs.  (14  K.  80,  10  K.  12,  7  K.  20  A.). 

Botzen  (870'),  see  p.  358.  The  train  crosses  the  Eisak,  which  falls 
into  the  Adige,  or  Etsch,  3  M.  lower  down.  —  A^/.y  M.  Leifers.  The 
village  of  that  name  lies  to  the  left,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Branten- 
Tal  (to  Deutschnofen,  see  p.  445).  —  We  approach  the  Adige 
near  (6  M.) -Bransoif  (Adler;  Restaurant  near  the  station),  where 
the  river  becomes  navigable.  On  the  right  stretches  the  long  por- 
phyry ridge  of  the  Mittelberg,  which  separates  the  Eppan  plateau 
from  the  Adige  valley.  At  Gmund ,  beyond  (10  M. )  ^uer  (^Post"), 
the  train  crosses  the  river;  to  the  right  is  the  Kalterer  See,  with 
Kaltern  (p.  366)  above  it.  From  Auer  or  Neumarkt  to  the  Val 
Fiemme ,  see  p.  448.  —  13  M.  Neumarkt- Tramin  (700').  The 
market-village  of  Neumarkt  (Post,  24  beds  at  1-2  K.,  with  motor 
garage  and  a  petrol  and  benzine  station  of  the  Austrian  automobile 
club,  and  motors  for  hire;  Krone),  with  2000  inhab..  lies  on  the 
left  bank  of  the  Adige,  1  M.  from  the  railway.  On  the  slopes  to  the 
right  lie  the  villages  of  Tramin  (915';  Lowe;  Adler),  Kurtaisch 
(Rose),  and  Margreid  (Waldthaler),  with  the  railway-station  of 
(15V2  M.)  Margreid- Kurtatsch.  —  lO^/oM.  Salurn{73b']  Sonne,  at 
the  station;  Adler),  the  last  German-speaking  village,  lies  on  the 
left  bank.  Behind  the  church  is  a  picturesque  waterfall,  below  the 
ruined  Haderburg,  situated  on  an  abrupt  rock. 

A  cart-track  leads  to  the  N.E.  via  Buchholz  to  (81/2  his.)  Gfrill  (435.')'; 
Alpenheim,  plain),  a  German  village  and  simple  summer -resort.  The 
Konigswiese  (5325';  view)  is  thence  ascended  in  I1/2  hr.  To  Allrei  via  the 
Hornspilze  (5930')  in  31/2  hrs..  or  direct  in  2'^U  hrs.,  see  p.  443.  A  route 
skirts  the  Hornspitze  to  the  (2  hrs.)  finely  situated  Horn  Alp  (5315')  and 
descends  thence  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Truden  (p.  448). 

231/2  M.  San  Michele  is  the  station  for  the  Val  di  Non  (to  Clei 
and  Male,  see  p.  403).  On  the  left  bank  of  the  Adige,  1  M. 
to  the  S.E.  of  the  station,  lies  the  village  (750';  Adler;  Krone), 
with  an  old  Augustinian  monastery,  and  a  station  on  the  electric 
tramway  to  Trent  (p.  401). 

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Lavis.  The  village  (Krone)  lies  1  M.  to  the  E.,  on  the  AvisiOy  a 
torrent  descending  from  the  VaL  di  Cemhra  (p.  461),  which  with  its 
ramifications  is  crossed  above  its  influx  into  the  Adige  by  a  curved 
bridge  1000  yds.  long.  —  31 V2  M.  Gardolo.  On  the  left  rises  the 
Monte  Calls  (p.  401). 

34  M.  Trent.  —  Hotels.  At  the  station:  'Imperial  Hotel  Tkento 
(PI.  a;  B,  1),  a  large  first-class  house,  150  beds  at  3-8,  B.  1.50,  dej.  5.  D.  6. 
pens.  9-14  £".,  with  jrarden  and  restaurant ;  Hotel  Mayee  (PI.  d;  B,  1),  34  beds 
at  '-2. 50  4,  B.  1,  U.  3  A'.  —  In  the  town:  'Hot.  Bristol,  2  min.  from  Ihe 
station,  70  beds  from  2.50,  dej.  3,  D.  4,  pens,  from  8  .ff . ;  Isola  Nuova 
(PI.  e;  B,  2),  Piazza  Dante,  27  beds  at  l.bU-2.50  K.,  with  beer -garden; 
Hot.  garni  Europa  (PL  b;  C,  2j,  Via  Lunga,  100  bed.s  at  2-b  K. ;  Citta 
DI  Venezia,  Via  Rod.  Belenzani;  Taf.\tsch.  Via  San  Pietro  (PI.  C,  2,  3), 
12  beds  at  1.20-2.50  K.;  Agnello  u'Oro  (F1.  c;  C.  3);  Cornetta,  Via  San 
Marco  (Pi.  C,  2).  —  'Rail.  Restaurant,  with  garden.  —  Beer.  All  Isola  Nuova., 
see  above;  Forsterbrdu ^  Ki-dutner ,  Via  Paolo  Oss-Maz/.urana ;  Grobner ; 
Vilpianer,  Via  Calepina  (PI.  C,  3),  Alia  Terrazza,  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Adige,  with  pretty  view.  —  Post  and  Telegraph  Office  (PI.  C,  3),  Piazza  della 
Posta.  —  English  Church  Service  in  the  Hotel  Trento. 

Trent  (630'),  or  Trento,  Lat.  Tridentum,  with  30,000  inhab., 
once  the  wealthiest  town  in  Tyrol,  founded  according  to  tradition 
by  the  Etruscans ,  and  mentioned  by  Strabo,  Pliny,  and  Ptolemy, 
is  situated  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Adige,  over  which  a  bridge  leads 
to  the  fortified  rocky  hill  of  Doss  Trento  (950').  It  owed  its  early 
importance  to  its  position  on  the  Brenner  road  and  at  the  junction 
of  the  road  leading  from  Venice  through  the  Val  Sngana.  It  has 
belonged  to  Austria  since  1814,  buth  with  its  numerous  towers, 
marble  palaces,  and  broad  streets,  still  presents  all  the  characteristics 
of  an  important  Italian  town. 

In  the  Piazza  Dantb  (PI.  1>,  1 ),  the  spacious  square  outside 
the  station,  rises  a  Monument  to  Dante^  57'  in  height,  designed  by 
Zocchi  (1896):  at  the  base  of  the  pedestal  is  Minos,  judge  of  the 
dead;  in  the  centre,  scenes  from  the  'Purgatorio',  with  Dante  and 
Virgil;  and  above,  figures  from  the  'Paradiso'. 

The  Via  Romana  leads  hence  to  tlie  S.,  crossing  the  'old  Adige', 
to  the  Via  Lunga  andtheViaRodolfo  Belenzani  (formerly  Via  Larga), 
the  two  wide  main  streets  of  the  town ,  containing  several  fine 
palaces.  At  the  corner  of  the  Via  Lunga  stands  the  former  Palazzo 
Galasso  (PI.  4;  C,  2),  now  the  Palazzo  Zambelli  and  occupied  by  a 
bank,  built  in  1581.  —  To  the  left  in  the  Via  Rodolfo  Belenzani  is  the 
Palazzo  Municipale  (PI.  2;  B,  2.  3),  containing  the  Musto  Comunale 
on  the  first  floor  (open  9-12  and  3-G;  closed  on  Sun.  and  holidays 
and  from  July  15th  to  Aug.  31st). 

In  the  first  rooms  are  Egyptian  antiquities  and  a  collection  of  coins 
(Veronese  medals).  The  other  rooms  contain  natural  history  and  pre- 
historic collections,  a  few  antiques,  including  a  Greek  altar,  bronzes,  and 
weapons,  and  some  early  wooden  statues.  In  the  Libkart  (46,000  vols.) 
is  a  fine  marble  bust  of  Lorenzo  Capello  by  Alessandro  Vittoria. 

Opposite  are  the  Casa  Geremia  (now  Podeiti;  PI.  8;  B,  2,  3),  at 
No.  29,  and  other  palaces  with  painted  facades  in  the  Venetian 
style.  —  A  side  street  leads  to  the  chnrch  of  Santa  Maria  Maygiore 


400   IV.   Route  66.  TRENT.  From  Botzen 

(PI.  B,  3),  begun  in  1520  in  the  Italian  Renaissance  style,  where 
the  celebrated  Council  of  Trent  sat  in  1545-63.  The  church  contains 
a  Madonna  by  G.  B.  Moroni  (Qnd  chapel  on  the  right),  a  painting 
of  the  Council,  with  portraits  of  the  members  (to  the  left  in  the 
choir),  and  a  beautiful  organ-loft  by  Vine.  Vicentino  (1534). 

At  the  S.  end  of  the  Via  Rodolfo  Belenzani  is  the  picturesque 
Piazza  del  Duomo  or  Piazza  Grande  (PI.  B,  C,  3),  embellished 
with  the  pretty  Neptune  Fountain  (1768)  and  a  statue  of  Alessandro 
Vittoria,  the  sculptor  (1524-1609),  by  Rubino  (1909).  To  the  left 
is  the  Palazzo  Pretorio  { now  military  offices )  and  the  Torre  Grande 
or  Clock  Ton-er  (PI.  11). 

The  ''' Cathedral  {Duomo;  PI.  B,  C,  3)  is  a  Romanesque  basilica, 
founded  early  in  the  lith  cent,  and  rebuilt  by  Adam  d'Arogno 
(d.  1212),  but  not  completed  until  the  16th  century.  The  influence 
of  Lombard  church-architecture  may  be  traced  in  the  dome  above 
the  crossing,  in  the  elegant  dwarf  arcades,  and  in  the  portals  with 
columns  supported  by  lions.  Many  bishops  have  been  burled  in  the 
interior,  which  contains  also  (S.  transept;  rear  wall)  the  monument, 
partly  in  high  relief,  partly  in  the  round,  of  the  Venetian  general 
Sanseverino,  who  was  defeated  by  the  Trentines  at  Calliano  (p.  401) 
in  1487  and  was  drowned  in  the  Adige.  —  In  the  Piazza  della 
Posta  is  the  Arcliiepiscopal  Palace  (PI.  3;  C,  3),  to  the  N.  of  which 
is  the  Piazza  delle  Erbe,  with  a  beautiful  Renaissance  fountain  (early 
16th  cent.). 

Among  the  other  flue  old  palaces  of  Trent  are  the  Palazzo  Taba- 
relli  (PI.  7;  C,  3).  Via  Paolo  Oss-Mazzurana  4,  of  the  16th  cent., 
with  an  upper  story  added  in  the  18th ;  and  the  Palazzo  Sardagna 
(PI.  6;  C,  3),  Via  Calepina  4. 

On  the  E.  side  of  the  town  rises  the  Castello  del  Buon  Consiglio 
fPl.  D,  1,  2),  erected  in  1474-84,  and  flnished  in  the  Italian  style 
after  1525.  Once  the  residence  of  the  Prince-Bishops,  it  is  now  a 
barrack  (adm.  9-11  and  2-4,  on  application  to  the  officer  in  com- 
mand). The  elegant  Renaissance  loggia  in  the  fountain- court,  the 
earlier  court  with  its  arcades  in  several  stories,  and  the  clever 
paintings  by  Romanino  and  others  should  be  noticed.  The  huge 
circular  Torre  di  Augusto  (not  of  Roman  origin)  affords  a  fine  view. 
—  There  is  a  good  view  of  the  town  also  from  the  terrace  of  the 
Capuchin  Monastery  (PI.  D,  1). 

To  the  S.  of  the  old  town  are  a  fragment  of  the  old  town- wall 
(Mura  antiche;  PI.  C,  4),  referred  to  the  reign  of  Theodoric  the 
Great,  and  the  Law  Courts  (PL  D,  4).  —  In  the  Ginnasio  vesconile 
(beyond  PI.  B,  4 ;  adm.  50  /i.)  are  seven  valuable  *Flemish  tapestries 
of  the  16th  cent,  flne  old  embroideries,  miniatures,  etc. 

A  pleasant  promenade,  affording  picturesque  views,  leads  along  the 
Val  Fersina  road  (carriage  in  1/2  hr.,  there  and  back  4  K. ;  or  by  rail,  in 
127  min.,  see  p.  460)  to  (3/4  hr.)  Ponte  Alto,  with  a  fine  *Fall  of  the  Fersina 
rl25'  high),  in  a  sombre  rocky  gorge  to  the  right,  which  supplies  the  power 
lor  the  electric  lighting  of  the  town.    From  the  garden  of  the  Osteria  'alia 


to  Veronn.    ROVERETO.     Maps,pp.396,4l4.  —  IV.R.66.   401 

Gran  Cascata'  a  flight  of  163  steps,  cut  out  of  the  ruck  and  partly  under- 
ground, leads  to  a  platform  facing  the  fall  (adm.  60  h.). 

MocNTAiN  Exf.'UKsioNS  fguidcs,  Gilts.  Scoz^  etc.).  On  the  left  bank  of  the 
Adige  :  the  Monoe  Selva  (3280'),  ascended  via  Fovo  (p.  461)  and  the  Roncogno 
Saddle  (2400')  in  2'/2  hrs.  (path  indicated  by  yellow  marks);  magnificent 
view  of  the  Brenta  group.  Descent  frum  the  saddle  to  (i/'.>hr.)  Roncogno 
(p.  461)  and  (35  min.)  Pergine  (p.  461).  —  The  'Marzola  (5700"),  to  the 
S.E.,  via  Villazzano  and  the  Malga  Maranza  (path  indicated  by  red  marks) 
in  41/2  hrs.,  not  difficult;  admirable  view  of  the  Brenta  group  and  the 
mountains  of  the  Val  Sugana.  An  interesting  walk  may  be  taken  along 
the  ridge  to  the  X.  to  the  ('/<  hr.)  Terrarossa  (5695')  and  the  (2/4  hr.)  Chegol 
(4825'),  and  thence  down  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  Roncogno  Saddle 
(see  above).  —  The  Scanuppia  (Becco  di  Filadonna;  7055').  through  the  Val 
Sorda  and  over  the  Boss^  Alto  (path  indicated  by  red  and  white  marks)  in 
6V2  hrs.  with  guide,  fatiguing.  Descent  to  the  S.  via  the  Cornetto  (6735') 
to  Folgaria  (p.  463).  —  Kalisberg  {Mte.  Calls,  3595'),  to  the  N.E.,  via 
Martignano  and  Lo  Specchio  (red  way-marks)  or  via  Villamovtagna  (blue 
way-marks)  in  3  hrs.,  easy  and  attractive.  —  On  the  right  bank  ot  the 
Adige:  Monte  Bondone  (Pal on ;  6855'),  to  the  S.W.,  either  in  5  hrs.  via 
Sardagna  (blue  marks),  or  more  easily  in  6  hrs.  by  the  new  military 
road  via  [l^ji  hr.)  Sopramonte  (p.  417)  and  the  Rifugio  Bondone  t5325',  inn), 
11/4  hr.  below  the  summit.  —  Cornetto  di  Bondone  (7150'),  by  Ravina  and 
OarnigaVecchia  in  6  hrs..  with  guide  (red  and  white  marks),  or  from  the 
Tlifugio  Bondone  (see  above)  in  2V2hrs.,  laborious;  also  fvom  Rover eto  via 
Cei  and  the  Becca  (5180';  yellow  marks)  in  8  hrs.  —  Monte  Gazza.  see  p.  417. 

From  Trent  to  Bassano  through  the  Val  Sugana  ,  see  R.  76;  through 
the  Val  Sarca  to  Riva,  and  to  Pinzolo  (Giudicaria),  see  R.  70.  —  Via  Pergine 
to  Lavarone  and  Luserna,  see  p.  462.  —  To  the  Val  Fenina,  see  p.  461.  — 
To  the  Val  Pini  (drive  of  8  hrs.  to  La  Varda,  back  in  iV2  hr. ;  carr.  and 
pair  20  E.),  see  p.  461. 

Electric  Tramway  to  the  Val  di  Nox  from  Trent  (PI.  C,  1)  via 
>San  Michele  to  Mule  ^  see  p.  403.  —  Stations  as  far  as  San  Michele  (1  hr. 
18  min.):  23/4  51.  Gardolo ;  3  M.  Meano ;  4  M.  Lamar;  5  M.  San  Lazzaro; 
51/4  M.  Lavis  (p.  399):  6V2  M.  Pressana;  8  31.  Nave  San  Felice  (p.  398); 
8'/2  M.  Sorni;  10  M.  San  Michele  (village);  10i,4  M.  Grumo;  11 V2  M.  San 
Michele  (Val  di  Non,  p.  403). 

Below  Trent,  on  the  right  bank,  is  the  village  of  Sardagna, 
with  a  waterfall.  To  the  left  is  the  long  viaduct  of  the  Val  Sugana 
railway  (p,  460).  Then  Ravina,  at  the  mouth  of  a  gorge  descending 
from  Mte.  Bondone, /^omognano,  and  ylZdeno.  39  M.  A/afarcWo.  To 
the  left  near  (44 M.)  Calliano  (610';  Aquila;  Posta;  Weintraube)  is 
the  ruin  of  Beseno  (to  Lavarone,  see  p.  463).  The  lower  valley  of 
the  Adige,  rich  in  fruit,  and  yielding  excellent  red  wine,  is  called 
Val  Lagarina  as  far  as  the  Chiusa  di  Verona.  On  the  hillside  to 
the  left  is  the  ancient  Gastel  Pietra  (785Q.  —  46  M.  Volano;  47  M. 
Villa  Lagarina. 

49  M.  Rovereto  (625';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Hot.  Central,  on  the 
Uialto,  50  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  6.50-8  K.;  Hot.  Rovereto,  Corso 
Rosmini ;  Eppler's  Restaurant,  Corso  Rosmini,  with  theatre  and  fine 
garden),  the  chief  industrial  town  of  Tyrol,  with  16,000  inhab.,  is 
commanded  by  an  old  Castle  (xiow  a  barrack;  visitors  admitted). 
The  Grammar  School  contains  the  municipal  museum,  the  education- 
al museum,  and  the  municipal  library.  In  the  Piazza  Rosmini  is 
the  handsome  Savings  Bank,  formerly  a  palace  of  the  Counts  of 
Arco,  restored  in  1906  in  the  Renaissance  style,  with  a  fine  arcaded 

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402   IV.  R. 66.— Map,  p. 396.     MORI. 

court.  Charming  views  from  the  Madonna  del  Monte  (I/2  hr. )  and 
from  tlie  promenades  Viale  Lombardi  (Restaurant  alle  Porte)  and 
MiravaUe.  —  Sacco,  i  M.  to  the  W.,  has  a  large  tobacco-factory 
(1500  hands).  At  Noriglio,  II/2  -VI.  to  the  E.,  on  the  new  Terragnolo 
road  (p.  463),  is  the  finely-situated  Rislorante  Finocchio. 

ExcOKSiONS.  'Monte  Stivo  (6750')  may  be  ascended  in  6  hrs.  (fatiguing) 
by  a  road  via  Nogaredo  and  Pederzano  to  (2  hrs.)  Castellano,  and  thence 
by  a  path  (red  marks)  via  Malga  Portala  to  the  (4  hrs  )  summit,  which 
commands  a  magnilicent  view  (below,  8  min.  to  the  S.W.,  the  Rlfugio 
Marcheiii,  p.  426).  Descent  to  Arco  (3'/-2-4  hrs.)-  see  p.  426.  —  Cormtto  di 
Bondone,  see  p  401.  —  From  Rovereto  via  Fo/garia  to  Lavarone  (I8V2  M. ; 
see  p.  463),  diligence  in  .summer  daily  in  7  hrs.  (3  A".  70  ^.):  from  Lavarone 
Aia.  Afonterovere  and  Vezzena  to  Atiago  (26  M.;  see  p.  4(:'5),  diligence  4  times 
weekly  in  5V4  hrs.  (2  Z.  3D  A.). 

A  narrow,  tortuous  road  (motor-car  twice  daily  in  summer  in  3'/4  hrs. ; 
fare  5  K.  90  h.)  leads  to  the  S.E.  from  Rovereto  through  the  picturesque 
Vallarm  via,  Chiesa  (2675';  inn)  to  (23'/2  M.)  the  Pian  delle  Fugazze  (3795'; 
''Hot.  Uolomiii,  65  beds  from  3V'2,  pen.«.  7-10  Ir.),  situated  in  a  magnificent 
rocky  basin,  with  Monte  Pasuhio  (7335')  towering  above  it  on  the  N.  It 
then' descends  via  (3)  M.)  Valli  del  Signori  (1565';  inn)  to  (85  M.)  Schio 
(635';  Croce  d'Oro,  32  beds  at  1V2-3  fr.),  an- industrial  town  with  10,30U 
inhab.  on  the  Leogva.  Railway  from  Schio  (in  1  hr.)  to  (20  M.)  Vicenza^ 
S&&  Baedeker'' s  Northern  Italy.  —  From  Valli  dei  Signori  (.see  above)  a  good 
road  leads  via  Saro  and  the  Passo  Xon  (22*')  to  (7  M.)  Recoaro  (1460';  Hot. 
Giorgetli,  R.  5  fr. ;  Eden),  a  frequented  watering-place  vcith  chalybeate  springs, 
finely  situated  at  the  foot  of  Mte.  Spitz  (3640).  Hence  a  bridle-path  runs 
to  the  W.  to  the  (2'^  hrs. ;  mule  4  fr.)  Osteria  delta  Lora  (4185';  wine) 
and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Passo  Tre  Croci  (Lora  Pass,  5635').  We  then  descend 
across  the  stream  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Osteria  Rivolto  (5055';  plain  but  good)  and 
via  the  Rivolto  Pass  (Passo  Pertica;  5015')  and  through  the  Val  Ronchi  to 
(4  hrs.)  Ala  (see  below).  The  Cima  di  Posta  (7180';  magnificent  view)  may 
be  ascended  from  the  Rivolto  Pass  in  2'/2  hrs.  by  adepts  with  guide. 

Feom  Schio  to  Asfago,  19V2  Jil-,  railway  (rack-and-pinion  at  places) 
in  272  hrs.  The  railway  ascends  the  Val  d'Astico  to  (6  M.)  Rocchette  (715'); 
theuce  to  the  X.E.,  crossins  the  Astico,  to  Follon  (990').  then  ascending  in 
windings  via  (8  M.)  Cogollo  to  (12  M.)  Campiello  (3115')  and  (13'/-2  M.)  TrescU- 
Conca  (3435'),  on  the  plateau  of  the  Sette  Comuni;  thence  via  Cesvna  and 
Canove  di  Roana  to  (19'/2  M.)  Asiago  (p.  465). 

The  railway  crosses  the  Leno.  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Adige 
is  Isera,  with  famous  vineyards.  On  the  left,  near  Lizzana,  is  the 
Castello  Danie  (1005'},  in  which  Dante  is  said  to  have  resided  about 
the  year  1303,  when  banished  from  Florence. 

51 1/2  M.  Mori  (570';  Buffet;  Hot.  Stazione,  40  beds  at  1.50- 
2.50  K.,  in  the  Italian  style,  very  fair)  is  the  junction  for  Arco  and 
Riva  (see  p.  424). 

Near  (58  M.)  Marco  are  the  Slavini  di  Marco,  deposited  by  the 
old  Adige  glacier,  but  according  to  Dante  (^Inferno  xii.,  4-9)  the 
remains  of  a  landslip  of  883.  At  (551/2  M.)  Serravalle,  the  ancient 
fort  guarding  the  defile,  the  valley  contracts. 

59  M.  Ala  (480';  Rail.  Restaurant,  20  beds,  well  spoken  of; 
Corona^,  a  town  with  3208  inhab.,  where  luggage  is  examined.  — 
62  M.  Avio  (Due  Spade),  with  a  chateau  of  Count  Castelbarco  con- 
taining 14th  cent,  frescoes. 

6872  ^-  P^^i  (415' ;  Corona),  the  first  Italian  station,  is  the 
starting-point  for  the  ascent  of  the  Monte  Baldo  (p.  428).    On  a 


TAIO.      Map,  p.  414.  —  IV.  R.87.    403 

height  on  the  right  bank,  a  little  short  of  (75  M.)  Ceraino,  lies 
RivoU,  which  was  stormed  several  times  by  the  French  in  1796  and 
1797  under  Massena  ['Due  de  Rivoli').  The  train  now  enters  the 
Chiusa  di  Verona,  a  strongly  fortified  defile  where  the  Adige  has 
penetrated  a  low  barrier  of  limestone.  80  M.  Domegliara  [Tre  Corone)  ; 
821/2  J^l'  Pescantina;  85  M.  Parana.  The  train  crosses  the  Adige. 
89  M.  Verona,  see  Baedeker  s  Northern  Italy. 


67.  From  San  Michele  to  Tresenda  in  the  Val  Tellina. 
Val  di  Non.  Val  di  Sole.   Tonale  Pass.  Passo  d'Aprica. 

93  M.  From  San  Michele  fo  Malh  (32  M.),  Val  di  Nox  Teamwat 
(electric  narrow-gauge  line,  starting  from  Trent,  see  p.  401)  in  3-4  hrs.  — 
Frum  Male  to  (12'/-' M.) -fwcme  diligence  twice  daily  in  summer  in  21/4  hrs. 
(railway  under  construction);  from  Fucine  over  the  Tonale  Pass  to  (16  M.) 
I'onte  di  Legno  daily  at  6  a.m.,  in  5  hrs.^  from  Ponte  di  Legno  to  (I2V2  M.) 
Edolo  thrice  daily  in  2  hrs.  (up  in  3  hrs.);  from  Edolo  to  (20  M.)  Tresenda 
twice  daily  in  4  hrs. 

The  Val  di  Non  and  Val  di  Sole ,  the  Anaimia  of  the  Romans ,  are 
among  the  most  interesting  valleys  in  S.  Tyrol.  Although  bearing  different 
names,  they  are  in  reality  a  single  valley,  about  30  M.  in  length,  watered 
liy  the  iVoce,  and  occasionally  broken  by  narrow  ravines.  In  the  Val  diNon 
the  mountain- slopes  are  gentle  and  are  caltivated  alaaost  to  the  summits; 
iu  the  Val  di  Sole  the  scenery  is  much  more  rugged  and  grand.  The 
language  and  character  of  the  natives  are  Italian,  except  in  a  few  German 
communities  in  the  extreme  N.  ramifications  of  the  valley  (Unsere  Fran 
im  Walde,  Proveis.  Laurein,  and  St.  Felix). 

San  Michele,  see  p.  398.  The  Val  di  Non  tramway  runs  to  the 
N.  to  (3/4  M. )  Mezwcorona  (Alb.  Mezzocorona),  a  market-town  with 
2325  inhab.,  at  tlie  foot  of  massive  clilfs,  in  a  large  cavity  among 
which  is  the  ruin  oi Kronmelz.  The  line  then  turns  back  and  crosses 
the  Noce  near  [21/4  M.)  Mezzolombardo  (860';  *tl6t.  Commercio, 
36  beds  at  1.50-2.50,  pen=.  5-7  AT.,  .2001I ;  Hut.  Vilpian;  Hot.  Vittoria, 
35  beds  at  1.40-2.40,  pens.  5-7  K.;  Kreuz;  Rail.  Restaurant),  a 
thriving  little  town  (4500  inhab.)  prettily  ^ituatcd  on  the  right 
bank,  overlooked  by  the  chateau  of  Alt-Metz.  At  (3'V4  M.)  Fai 
the  road  to  Fai  and  Molveno  (p.  418)  diverges  to  the  left.  Higher 
up  the  rocks  approach  each  other  so  as  to  form  a  defile,  called 
the  Rocchetta,  protected  by  a  fort,  in  front  of  which,  at  (5  M. ) 
Rocchetta,  the  tramway  crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Noce  (on  tho 
left,  the  road  to  Spormaggiore,  p.  418).  At  the  end  of  the  gorge 
is  (61/4  M.)  Masi  di  Vigo  (above,  to  the  right,  the  village).  Near 
(8  M.)  Sahino  (975')  we  cross  the  Noce  (above,  to  the  right,  the 
chateau  of  Thun,  1645'),  then  recross  it,  and  ascend  in  a  wide  loop 
to  (11  M.)  Mollaro  (1495'),  on  a  fertile  plateau.  Beyond  (I2V2  M.) 
Segno  we  reach  (I41/4  M.)  Taio  (1695';  Posta;  Corona),  a  prettily 
situated  village  (933  inhab.). 

About  33/4  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  Taio  (V2  hr.  from  Corredo  station  on 
the  Mendel  railway,  p.  418)  lies  Corredo  (2725';  Alh.  al  Pavone),  frequented 
in  summer  by  Italians ;  iine  views. 

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404    IV.R. 67. -Maps, pp. 414, 386.    MALfi.     From  San  Michele 

Above  (16  M.)  Dermulo,  -where  the  electric  railway  to  Foiido 
diverges  to  the  right  (p.  413),  our  line  crosses  the  deep  rocky  chasm 
of  the  Noce  by  the  (17  M.)  Santa  Giustina  Bridge  (1740';  470' 
above  the  stream ;  stat.  and  inn),  and  ascends  in  windings  to  — 

20V'9  M.  Cles  (2150';  Buffet;  Grand-Hotel,  50  beds  at  2-3, 
B.  1.25,"pens.  7-9  K.;  Aquila  Nera,  30  beds  at  1.20-2  K.,  well 
spoken  of;  Corona),  an  ancient  little  town  (3000  inhab.),  the 
capital  of  the  Val  di  Non,  situated  high  above  the  confluence  of 
the  Novella  and  the  Noce.  The  Doss  Fez,  5  min.  to  the  N.,  is  the 
best  point  of  view.  On  the  slope  below  the  village  stands  the  well- 
preserved  chateau  of  Cles,  built  in  the  16th  century.  Cles  possesses 
a  school  for  lace-making. 

ExcUKSioNs.  From  Cles  the  Monte  Peller  (l&X)';  51/2  irs.)  and  tlie  Sasso 
Bosto  (8695';  672  hrs.j.  both  remunerative,  may  be  ascended  by  marked 
paths  (guide  advisable;  A.  Visintainer  of  Cles).  —  Proveis  and  Lcmrein  are 
reached  via  the  Mostizzol  Bridge  (see  below)  and  Varollo  (p.  413)  or  Cagnb 
(p.  413). 

To  Campiglio  via  GeostS  ,  llhrs.  (guide  desirable).  From  Cles  via 
Tnenno  and  the  Val  di  Tovel  ^  watered  by  the  Teresenga,  tn  the  (4  hrs.) 
Lago  di  Tovel  (3880');  then  largely  through  wond  to  the  Malga  Pozzol  di 
Flavona,  and  by  a  steep  ascent  to  the  right  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Passo  del  Groste 
(.SU25';  Rifuqio  Stoppani,  p.  415).  "We  then  descend  past  the  Mfe.  Sjnnale 
(p.  414)  to  (3  hrs.)  Campiglio  (p.  413). 

The  line  ascends  slightly  to  the  (21  M.)  station  of  Dres^  then 
descends  in  windings  (two  tunnels),  crosses  the  deep  gorge  of  the 
Noce  by  an  iron  bridge,  close  to  the  old  Mostizzol  Bridge,  and 
reaches  (25  M.)  Mostizzolo  (1940';  Rail.  Restaurant).  On  the  right 
is  the  road  from  Fondo  via  Revo  (p.  413).  We  continue  to  follow 
the  left  bank  of  the  Noce,  through  the  rather  monotonous  Val  di 
Sole,  via  Bozzana,  Bordiana,  San  Giacomo,  and  Cassana.  293/4  M. 
Caldes  (Fattarsi),  with  a  dilapidated  castle;  30  M.  Terzolas.  We 
cross  the  Rabbies  Brook  to  — 

32  M.  Male  (2420';  ''Hot.  Male,  60  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  8-10  K.; 
Hot.  Onestinghel,  30  beds  from  1.40,  B.  1  K.;  Caffe  della  Posta;  car- 
riages to  be  had  of  G.  Crista foretti  and  Fr.  Zorzi),  the  chief  village 
(1200  inhab.)  in  the  Val  di  Sole. 

In  the  Val  di  Rabbi,  to  the  N.W.,  8  M.  from  Male  (diligence  daily  in 
summer  in  21/2  hrs..  via  Pracorno  and  San  Bernardo),  are  the  Baths  of 
Rabbi  (4100';  ''Grand-Hotel  dk  Edtel  Rabbi,  160  beds  at  2.50-4,  pens.  8-10  K.  ; 
Hot.  Roma;  H6t.  Pangrazzi,  60  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  Q-2>  K. ;  Alpenrose ;  Corona), 
the  water  of  which,  strongly  impregnated  with  iron,  resembles  that  of 
Selters  (season  15th  June  to  15th  Sept.).  —  From  the  Baths  (guides,  Ant., 
Gius.,  and  Bern.  Dallaserra)  through  the  Ulten-Tal  to  Meran,  see  p.  376; 
over  the  Sdllent-Joch  (Passo  di  Martel)  to  the  Martell-Tal.  see  p.  386.  About 
5  hrs.  from  the  Baths,  in  the  Valle  di  Saent,  near  the  lower  Sternal  Lake 
(guide  Sir.),  is  the  Rifugio  Dorigoni  (8990').  a  starting-point  for  the  ascents 
of  the  Hintere  Rotspitze  (10.975':  3  hrs.;  guide  6  iT.),  Cima  Venezia  (11,105'; 
4  hrs.;  12 A'.),  Sdllentspitze  (,10,540';  21/2  hrs.:  IK.).  Nonnenspitze  (10,650'; 
21/2  hrs.;  6Z.),  Eggenspitze  {Cima  di  Sternai,  11,105';  3  hrs.;  10  X),  and 
Hintere  Eggenspitze  (11,275':  31/2  hrs.;  \Q K.).  —  An  attractive  route  leads 
over  the  Cercena  Pass  (8600')  to  Pejo  in  8  hrs.  (guide  \0  K.).  The  pass 
(41/2  hrs.)  commands  a  splendid  view.  Descent  via  the  Alp  Levi  to  (2Vj  hrs. ) 
Cogolo  and  (s/*  hr.)  Peio  (p.  405). 


to  Tresenda.        FUCINE.   Maps,pp.4l 4,386.-~lV.  R.  67.    405 

From  Male  a  carriage-road  (electric  tramway  to  Fucine  under  con- 
struction) runs  through  the  broad  valley  via  Croviana,  Monclassico . 
and  Presson^  crosses  theNoce,  and  then  recrosses  it.  Before  the  latter 
bridge  a  road  diverges  to  the  left,  leading  to  Dimaro  and  Campiglio 
(p.  413).  —  Farther  on  the  valley  is  wilder.  On  the  S.W.  rise  the 
lofty  granite  buttresses  of  the  Presanella.  We  next  pass  (411/2  M.) 
Mezzana  (Alb.  Alpino,  good)  and  on  the  right,  high  above  the  road, 
Castello,  and  reach  (43  M.)  Cusiano  (3090');  to  the  right  a  beautiful 
glimpse  of  the  Val  diPeio,  with  lofty  snow-covered  peaks  in  the  back- 
ground (Mte.  Taviela,  Vioz,  Cevedale,  etc.).  The  road  then  crosses 
the  Noce,  leaving  Ossana,  with  its  ruined  castle,  on  the  left,  to  — 

441/2 M.  Fucine  (3135';  Fosta,  German,  good  and  cheap;  Zanella, 
Italian,  unpretending),  a  village  with  120  inhab.,  finely  situated 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  di  Peio. 

The  Val  di  Peio,  from  which  the  Noce  issues,  is  traversed  by  a  road 
as  far  as  Peio  (6V4  M.;  diligence  twice  daily  in  summer  in  21/4  hrs.)  and 
divides  at  (d'/- M.)  Cogolo  (3760';  Moreschini;  Monari).  To  the  W.  runs  the 
Val  del  Monte,  at  the  mouth  of  which  (2V4  31.)  lie  the  beautifallv  situated 
baths  of  Peio  (4530';  Gr.-Hdt.  Peio,  60  beds  at  3-5,  pens.  10-12  Z. ,-  Hdl.  Olim, 
70  beds;  Hot.  Brescia,  45  beds;  ffot.  Antica  Fonte,  35  beds;  Alb.  Znnella, 
Caseroiii,  Alpino,  unpretending;  guides,  Gius.  and  Matteo  Groaz  and  Ant. 
Venerx),  with  chalybeate  springs.  The  baths  (closed  after  Sept.  15th)  are 
in  the  valley;  the  village  (5195')  on  the  N.  slope,  V2  br.  higher.  The  Cima 
di  Vioz  {8210'),  ascended  from  the  village  in  3  hrs.,  the  Cima  di  BoaHSldb'), 
ascended  without  difficulty  from  the  Baths  via  the  Val  Comasine  in  4-4V2hrs., 
and  the  Redival  (9755'),  on  the  S.  side  of  the  Val  del  Monte,  ascended  fmm 
the  Baths  via  the  Sorgente  Jlinerale  and  the  Malga  Palu  in  6  hrs.  (guide 
10  K.),  afford  a  good  survey  of  the  grand  environs.  —  *Monte  Vioz  (11,955'), 
ascended  from  Peio  in  61/2  hrs..  with  guide  (12  fr.),  is  easy  and  very  at- 
tractive. The  club-path  ('Hallesche  Weg' ;  practicable  for  mules)  leads  via 
the  Malga  Saline  to  the  S.E.  arete,  skirts  the  W.  side  of  the  Cima  di  Vioz  (see 
above)  and  the  E.  side  of  Wxq  Dente  di  Vioz,  and  ascends  in  numerous  wind- 
ings to  the  (6  hrs.)  Vioz  Hut  of  the  Halle  Alpine  Club  (11.600';  Inn,  6  beds 
and  6  mattresses,  opened  in  1911),  in  a  magnificent  situation  20  min.  from 
the  summit  (splendid  view).  —  From  the  Vioz  Hut  the  ascent  of  the  Palon 
ddla  Mare  (12,155';  IV2  hr.  with  guide,  12  fr.)  is  not  difficult:  the  ascent 
uf  the  Cevedale  (p.  391 ;  5  hrs.)  via  the  Palon  della  Mare  and  Monte  Rosole 
offers  a  grand  high-level  walk  (guide  to  the  Hallesche  Hiitte  on  the  Eissee- 
Pass  30  fr.).  —  -VLonte  Taviela  (11,915').  7  hrs.  from  Peio,  with  guide  (12  A'.), 
is  another  easy  and  very  attractive  ascent.  The  marked  path  ascends  via. 
tlie  Mal^a  Saline,  in  the  Val  Vioz,  to  the  (5  lirs.)  Rifugio  Maniova  (10,005'; 
10  beds),  on  the  Crozzi  Tatnela,  and  the  (2  hr.-;.)  top  (magnifu-ent  view). 
Difficult  descent  via  the  Col  Vioz  (10,950)  to  Santa  Caterina,  see  p.  304.  — 
From  Peio  over  the  S/orceUina  Pass  to  Santa  Cateri7ia,  see  p.  395. 

To  the  N.  is  the  Val  della  Mare,  through  which  a  tolerable  route  leads 
from  Cogolo  (guide  to  the  Cevedale  Hut  8  A".)  past  (2V2  hrs.)  the  Malga  Ponfe 
VeccMo  (5790')  to  the  (1  hr.)  Malga  la  Mare  (6695';  3  hrs.  direct  from  the 
village  of  Peio),  thence  ascending  the  steep  Scala  di  Venezia  in  the  bleak 
Val  di  Venezia  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Cevedale  Hut  (8890';  Inn,  11  beds),  a  good 
starting-point  for  the  Cevedale  (12,385':  4'/"  hrs. ;  guide  12.  with  descent  to 
the  Schaubach- Hiitte  20  A'.;  see  v.  391),  Palon  della  Mare  (12,1.55';  4  hrs. : 
guide  12  K.),  Cima  Venezia  (11,105';  3'/2  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.).  etc.  Over  the 
Fiirkele-Scharte  or  the  Hohenferner-Joch  to  the  Zufall  Hut.  see  p.  386  (guide 
10  AT.).  We  may  also  cross  the  Eissee  Pass  to  Suldeii  from  the  Fiirkele- 
Scharte.  or  descend  across  ihe  Langenfernev  Joeh  to  Santa  Caterina;  comp. 
p.  386.  —  A  trying  glacier-route  leads  over  the  Col  delta  Mare  (11,3150. 
between  the  Mte.  Kosole  and  the  Palon  della  Mare,  to  Santa  Caterina  in 
9  hrs.  (guide  20  A:.  ;  see  p.  396). 


406   IV.R.67.—Map,p.414,    TONALE  PASS. 

From  Facine  to  Campiglio  over  the  Passo  Nambino^  Passo  di  Logo 
Nero,  or  Passo  Scarpacd,  see  p.  415. 

Near  Fucine  the  road  ascends  to  the  S.W.  through  the  Val  Ver- 
miglio  in  long  windings.  Towards  the  S.  we  enjoy  a  series  of  splendid 
views  of  the  jagged  and  ice-girt  crests  of  the  Presanella  (p.  423).  — 
48  M.  Pizzano  (4000';  Alb.  Bertolini,  plain  but  good;  Alb.  Panizza, 
poor),  the  Austrian  custom-house. 

From  Pizzano  to  the  Mandron  Hut  over  the  Passo  di  Cercen  (9985'), 
lO  hrs.  with  guide  (16  X.),  toilsome  hut  interesting.  From  Pizzano  we 
ascend  the  Val  di  Stavel  by  a  marked  path  via  Stavel  to  the  {i^/2  hrs.)  Rifugio 
Francesco  Denza  (8210';  provision  depot)  and  thence  cross  the  Presanella 
Glacier  to  the  (2  hrs.)  pass,  to  the  S.E.  of  Mte.  Cercen  (10,665') ;  descent  to 
the  (1  hr.)  shepherd's  refuge  in  the  Val  Cercen  and  by  the  Migotti  Path  to 
the  (21/2  hrs.)  UFandron  Hnt  (p.  421).  —  Fr.im  the  Passo  di  Cercen  the  Cima 
Presanella  (11,695')  naay  be  ascended  via  the  Freshfield  Saddle  iu  2Y2-3  hrs, 
(guide  UK.;  Domenico  and  Defendo  KessUr  at  Vermiglio);  see  p.  423. 

Beyond  (5072  M.)  FrM  Strino  (5085')  the  road  ascends  past  a 
poor  Cantoniera  to  the  (53 V2  ^0  ^Ibergo  Locatori  (6065';  plain  but 
good)  and  to  the  broad  saddle  of  the  — 

54  M.  Tonale  Pass  (6180'),  the  boundary  between  Tyrol  and 
Italy.  —  Over  the  Marocaro  or  Presena  Pass  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Mandron 
Hut,  see  p.  422  (guide  advisable). 

We  descend,  passing  the  Italian  boundary  posts,  and  either  take 
the  old  road  (shorter)  to  the  left,  or  follow  the  new  road,  which  leads 
past  the  Aiftergro -Fausi/ncZii  (5445';  good),  opposite  the  mouth  of 
the  Val  Narcane  (left;  p.  422),  and  then  forms  several  long  bends 
to  the  right  (steep  short-cut  to  the  left),  to  — 

6OV2  M-  Ponte  di  Legno  (4135';  new  Hotel  on  the  Tonale  road  ; 
Hot.  Tonale,  R.  21/2-3,  D.  incl.  wine  4  fr. ;  Alb.  delle  Alpi,  R.  2- 
2'/2  fr-i  ^^b-  Battistazza;  Alb.  Baratleri,  R.  2fr.),  a  small  town  with 
1950  inhab.,  situated  in  the  Val  Camonica,  which  is  watered  by  the 
Oglio.    Italian  custom-house. 

Excursions  (guides,  Mart,  and  Faustino  Baslanzini,  Bart,  and  Oiov.  Cres- 
seri,  and  Gius.  Mondini).  Over  the  Gavia  Pass  to  Santa  Caterina  (guide  ad- 
visable, 12  fr.),  see  p.  395;  over  the  Marocaro  Pass  to  the  Mandron  H>/t 
(guide  15  fr.),  see  p.  422.  —  To  the  N.  an  easv  path  crosses  the  Passo  di 
Mon'ozzo  (S535')  to  (7  hrs.)  Peio  (guide  11  fr.  :  p.  405). 

At  Temu  (p.  407).  8  M.  below  Ponte  di  Legno,  the  attractive  Val 
d'Avio  diverges  to  the  S.  A  bridle-path,  steep  at  first  but  afterwards 
more  gradual,  ascends  this  valley  to  the  Malga  Caldea  (5195'),  and  past 
three  pretty  waterfalls  and  the  picturesque  Lago  d'Avio  (6170')  to  the 
(4-5  hrs.)  Malga  Levedole  (6?CX)';  hay -beds),  which  commands  a  splendid 
view  of  the  head  of  the  valley  (from  right  to  left:  Mte.  Avio,  Corno  Bai- 
tone,  Cima  di  Premassone,  Cima  di  Plem,  Adamello).  Thence  a  path  leads 
to  the  left  through  the  Valle  del  Venerocolo  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Rifugio  Garibaldi 
of  the  I.  A.  C.  (8335';  provision  depot),  beneath  the  small  Venerocolo  Lake, 
a  starting-point  for  the  ascent  of  the -4dameZZo  (p.  422;  51/2  hrs. ;  laborious) 
via  the  Passo  di  Mandrone  (10,330').  A  fine  glacier -expedition,  presenting 
little  difficulty  to  experts,  leads  over  the  Passo  di  Mandrone.  or  over  the 
Passo  Venerocolo  (10,435')  and  the  Passo  Tredicesima  (10,57()'),  to  the  (6-7  hrs.) 
Mandron  Uut  (p.  421);  the  ascent  of  the  Mte.  Venerocolo  (10,S8rV)  may  easily 
be  combined  with  this  expedition.  —  The  Pantano  d'Avio,  or  liighcst  part 
of  the  Val  d'Avio,  IV4  hr.  from  Levedule.  was  formerly  the  bi^d  of  a  lake. 
Thence  over  the  Passo  Premassone  (9340')  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Rifugio  del  Baitone, 
gee  p.  408. 


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PASSO  D'APRICA.      Map,  p.  414.  — /F.  R.  67.   407 

From  Ponte  di  Legno  (one-horse  carriage  to  Edolo  10  fr.)  the 
road  follows  the  right  bank  of  the  Oglio  via  Pontayna  (3760').  then 
crosses  to  the  left  bank,  and  passes  opposite  Temii  (3650';  Trattoria 
Alpina;  Leoue  d'Oro).  We  cross  the  Avio^  in  the  valley  of  which 
(see  p.  406)  the  Adamello  is  visible  on  the  left  for  a  short  time, 
recross  the  Oglio  before  reaching  Stadolina  (3510'),  and  proceed 
via  Vezza  (3475';  Caffp  della  Posta)  and  Jncudine^  to  — 

73  M.  Edolo  (2295';  Leone;  Gallo;  Commercio ;  Cafe-Ristor- 
ante  Risoryimento ,  bed  I1/2  fr. ;  beer  at  Carminati's^  in  the  market- 
place), a  picturesque  little  town  (1800  inhab.),  commanded  on  the 
K.  by  Mte.  Aviolo. 

ExcTRsroNS.  The  toilsome  but  very  interestins  ascent  of  the  Monte 
Aviolo  (9455';  6  hrs.  :  with  guide)  is  made  via  the  Val  Moia  and  the  Conca  della 
Foppa  (6560').    Fine  view  of  the  Adamello,  Bernina.  Disj^razia,  Ortler,  etc. 

To  THE  Val  Tellina  over  the  Passo  del  Mortirolo  (6235';  61/2  hr.s.  to 
(irosio;  guide  not  required  by  adepts,  but  advisable  in  the  opposite 
direction  as  far  as  the  pa.«s),  an  easy  and  attractive  expedition.  A  bridle- 
track,  diverging  to  the  left  50  min.  above  Edolo,  ascends  the  TaZ  Mor- 
tirolo past  (1/2  hr.)  ifonno  (3520')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Albergo-Ristoran'.e  Mortirolo 
(5965';  plain  but  good),  20  min.  short  of  the  pass.  Descent, -with  fine  view 
of  the  Val  Tellina,  to  (S'A  hrs.)  Grosotto  (p.  396(. 

Railway  from  Edolu  to  Brescia.,  sec  p.  408. 

The  l.'oAD  TO  Tkbsenda  (20  M.)  ascends  gradually  on  the  N.  side 
of  the  Val  di  Corteno,  commanding  fine  retrospects  of  the  Val  Camo- 
nica,  with  the  snowy  peaks  of  the  Adamello  in  the  background.  It 
passes  (76^2  ^l-l  ('ortcnedolo  (2975';  opposite  Santicolo)  and  (79  M.) 
Corteno  (3295' ),  whence  a  toilsome  path  leads  over  the  Mte.  Padrio 
(7065')  to  (6-7  hrs.)  Tirano.  Beyond  the  hamlet  of  San  Pietro  we 
reach  the  (83  M.)  Passo  d'Aprica  (3875'J,  and  Y2  M.  farther  on, 
near  the  prettily -situated  village  of  Apnea,  the  *n6tel  Aprica 
(80  beds  at  3-5,  D.  3'/2,  pens.  8-12  fr."),  with  a  post  and  telegraph 
office  (over  the  Passo  di  Venerocolo  to  Schilpnrio  see  p.  409).  A 
view  of  the  Val  Tellina,  with  Sondrio  in  the  background,  is  soon 
disclosed.  The  broad  gravelly  bed  of  the  Adda  (p.  397)  is  well  sur- 
veyed. Several  of  the  snowy  peaks  of  the  r)Crnina  come  into  view 
towards  the  N.;  below,  above  Tresenda,  rises  the  square  tower  of 
Teglio  (p.  397).  On  the  road  is  the  (84V2  M.)  Oderia  del  Belvedere 
I  3010';  very  plain  but  not  cheap),  commanding  an  admirable  view. 
'The  road  now  descends  through  chestnut  groves,  describes  a  wide 
circuit  by  Motta,  and  penetrates  the  rock  by  two  cuttings.  Before 
(93  M.)  Tresenda  (railway-station,  see  p.  397)  the  Adda  is  crossed. 


68.  From  Edolo  to  Brescia.  Val  Camonica.  Lagod'Iseo. 

62'/.;  M.,  Railway  in  4V2  hrs.  {1st  cl.  7  fr.  80,  3rd  cl.  4  fr.  35  c).  — 
Tlic  Val  Camonica  is  watered  by  the  Oglio.  The  upper  part  is  narrow  and 
enclosed  by  chestnut-clad  slopes-,  the  lower  part  is  fertile  and  well-culti- 
vated, and  its  chief  products  are  silk  and  iron-wares.  The  valley  is  visited 
by  tourists  on  account  of  the  ca.sy  excur.-^ions  to  be  made  thence  to  the 
S,W.  side  of  the  Adamello  region  and  to  the  P.ergamasque  Alps.    The  snow- 


408    IV.  R.68.— Maps, pp.414,  306.   CEDEGOLU.   From  Edolo 

peaks  of  the  Adamello  gronp  are  not  seen  from  the  valley,  but  are  visible 
from  the  Lago  d'Iseo 

Edolo  (2295'),  see  p.  407.  —  The  road  runs  to  the  S.E.,  skirting 
the  ehestmit-clad  slopes  of  Mte.  Aviolo  (p.  407),  to  (IV4  M.)  Sonico, 
where  it  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Oglio. 

From  Rim  (2295':  Alb.  Mottinelli,  very  fair),  IV*  M.  to  the  S.  of  Sonico, 
a  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  E.  up  the  Val  Malga,  via  the 
(3  hrs.)  Malga  Premassone  (5215'),  and  thence  to  the  left  pa^t  the  Malga 
Baiione  to  the  (21/2  hrs/»  beautiful  Lago  di  Baitone  (7370')  and  the  (8/4  hr.) 
Rifugio  del  Baitone  (7995';  8  beds),  on  the  little  Lago  Rotondo.  This  cluh- 
hnt  is  a  starting-point  for  the  ascent  of  the  Ci7na  di  Plem  (10,455' ;  2V2- 
3  hrs.).  via  the  Passo  del  Cristallo  (9455')  and  the  S.  slope;  also  for  the 
ascents  of  the  Corno  delle  Granate  (10-205';  3  hrs.),  Rocda  Baitone  (10,950'; 
5-5V2hrs.;  difficult).  Coimo  Baitane  (10.&30';  S'/s-A  hrs.).  Cima  di  Premassone 
flO,0['0';  21/2  hrs.),  etc.  —  A  somevrhat  fatiguing  route  leads  to  the  IN.E.  over 
the  Passo  Premassone  (9340')  to  (6  hrs.)  the  Malga  Levedole  (p.  406)  in  the 
Val  d'Avio.  The  ascent  of  the  Corni  di  Premassone  may  be  conveniently 
combined  with  this  expedition.  Easy  routes  lead  to  the  W.  over  the  For- 
cella  Bombia  (9130')  or  the  Bocchetta  delle  Granate  (10,040')  ti)  the  Val  Rabbid 
and  (6-7  hrs.)  Rino. 

"To  the  E.  in  the  Val  3Ialga,  20  min.  above  the  Premassone  Alp,  lies 
the  Malga  Frino  (5580'),  whence  we  may  ascend  the  Piano  della  Regina 
(8605':  4  hrs.;  fine  view),  to  the  S.W.,  via  the  Passo  del  Coppetto  (8290'; 
also)  from  Rino  or  Blalonno  via  Garda  in  aboiit  H  hrs.).  —  From  Frino  a 
steep  path  ascends  the  Scale  del  Miller  to  the  E.  t.>  the  high-lying  Val 
Miller,  in  which  are  situated  the  Malga  Miller  (6955')  anq^  the  (2  hrs.)  Cd 
di  Cevo  (7220'),  at  the  foot  of  the  glacier-girt  Corno  Miller  rll.C65').  ThenC3 
we  mav  ascend  Va.&  Adamello  (p.  422;  5-6  hrs..  with  guide)  via  the  Passo 
delV  Adamello  (10,630'),  difficult.  Over  the  Pa^so  del  Miller  (9270')  to  the 
Rifngio  Prudenzini  (see  below),  4  hrs.,  with  guide,  fatigtiing. 

5  M.  Malonno  (1770');  7'/2  M.  Forno  cfAglione,  with  large  iron- 
works, at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Paisco. 

10  M.  Cedegolo  (1350';  Alb.  della  Posta,  good;  Alb.  all'  Ada- 
mello ;  Trattoria  Sanguini,  well  spoken  of).  To  the  E.  opens  the  Val 
Saviore,  watered  by  the  Poglia  or  Poia. 

A  carriage-road  ascends  in  numerous  windings  to  the  E.  from  Cedegolo 
via  Gem  (3865')  to  (21/2-3  hr.<.)  Saviore  (3970';  Alb.  degli  Alpinisti.  plain  but 
good;  guides,  M.  Gozzi  and  G.  Tomaselli),  whence  a  stony  path  leads  to 
the  N.E.  up  the  Val  di  Brate  to  the  picturesf|ue  Lago  di  Salarno  (6685')  and 
the  (5  hr.<.)  Rifugio  Prudenzini  (7335':  Inn,  10  mattresses),  situated  at  the 
foot  of  th<i  Co7-no  Miller  and  the  Salarno  Glacier.  Ascent  hence  of  the 
Adamello  (5  hrs.;  guide  20  fr.),  see  p.  422.  A  fine  but  fatiguing  glacier 
expedition,  .suitable  for  adepts  only,  with  guide,  leads  from  the  Rifugio 
over  the  Passo  di  Salarno.  the  Passo  della  Lohbia  Alta  (9960'),  and  the  Passo 
di  Lares  (10,6SO')  to  the  (8-9  hrs.)  Lares  Hut  (p.  422).  The  ascent  of  the 
Crozzon  di  Lares  (11,005')  may  be  conveniently  made  en  route.  —  Over  the 
Passo  del  Miller  to  the  Val  Miller  and  Rino,  see  above;  over  the  Passo  di 
Poglia  to  the  Valle  Adamk.  see  below. 

A  cart-track  from  Cedegolo  ascends  the  Val  Saviore  via  (13/4  hr.)  Fresine 
(2790';  wine  at  the  Casa  Zitti)  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  village  of  Valsaviore  (36i0';  inn, 
below  the  church,  tolerable),  the  greater  part  of  which  was  burred  down 
in  1909;  thence  a  bridle-path  leads  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Malga  Lincino  (5260'), 
beyond  which  a  footpath  mounts  the  steep  Scale  di  Adame  to  the  (I1/4  hr.) 
Malga  Adame  (6635'),  whence  the  laborious  Forcella  Rossa  (8525')  leads  to 
the  S.E.  into  the  Val  di  Daone  (see  p.  423).  Several  toilsome  passes  lead 
nut  of  the  deep  Valle  Adame,  wliich  ascends  towards  the  Adamello  Glacier: 
to  the  N.W.  over  the  Passo  di  Poglia  (9220')  to  the  Rifugio  Prudenzini  (see 
above) ;  to  the  N.  over  the  Adamello  and  Mandron  Glaciers  to  the  Mandron  Hut 
(p.  421) ;  to  the  E.  over  the  Passo  della  Porta  (921.5')  to  the  Val  di  Fuino  (p.  423). 


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to  Brescia.  BRE^O.  Map.i,pp.lld.  396.— IV.  li.68.    409 

The  very  attractive  excursion  to  the  'Lago  d'Amo  (5880')  is  best  made 
from  Paspardo  (3190').  to  the  E.,  2hrs.  above  Capo  di  Ponte  (see  below), 
by  a  path  skirting  the  Monte  Colombe  (7060')  in  4-4V2  hrs.  (with  guide). 
Other  routes  (guides  essential)  lead  from  Cedegolo  via  Crevo  in  5-6  hrs.,  or 
from  Valsaviore  (p.  408)  via  Malga  Garsonel  in  3-4  hrs.  Accommodation 
may,  if  necessary,  be  obtained  in  the  Casa  delta  Finama,  at  the  W.  end 
of  the  beautiful  lake,  which  resembles  a  fjord.  Thence  over  the  Passo  delta 
Forcpllina  (Passo  del  Campo)  to  the  Val  di  Daone.  see  p.  423.  —  The  ascent 
of  Monte  Frisozzo  (9510';  n  >t  difficult  for  adepts,  with  guide)  is  made  in 
41/2  hrs.  from  the  Casa  della  Finanza;  magnificent  view. 

11  M.  Sellero.  —  13  M.  Capo  di  Ponte  (1185' ;  Albergo  Ceseretti; 
ALb.  S ant' Antonio,  plain;  Apollonio's  Osteria,  very  fair). 

A  bridle-path  ascends  hence  to  the  W.  through  the  Vat  Clegna,  very 
steep,  shadeless,  and  unattractive  (mule  9  fr.),  to  the  (472  hrs.)  Passo  di 
Campelli  (6210'),  between  the  Cima  Baione  (7730')  on  the  S.  and  the  Mte. 
Campione  (7135')  on  the  N.,  with  retrospect  of  the  Adamello  and  Care  Alto 
to  the  E.  Descent  by  the  Valle  di  Scalve,  watered  by  the  Dezzo,  to  (2  hrs.) 
Schilpario  (3690' ;  Alb.  >Atpiiw  d-  Prudeiiza,  plain  but  good ;  guides,  Tomaso 
Bonaldi  and  Tom.  Mai),  with  iron-works ;  in  the  church  is  a  monument  to 
Cardinal  Mai.  the  well-known  polyglot  scholar,  who  was  born  here  (d.  1855). 
The  Monte  Tornello  (8S15'),  to  the  N.W..  may  be  ascended  hence  in  4V2  hrs.. 
with  guide,  and  the  Cima  di  Camino  (8190'),  to  the  S.E.,  via  the  Passo  di  Coma 
Bvsa  (6570')  by  experts  in  4  hrs.,  with  guide  (both  interesting).  From 
Schilpario  a  badly-kept  path  leads  to  the  N.  over  the  Passo  del  Venei'ocolo 
(7595')  and  through  the  monotonoua  Valle  di  Belviso  to  (7  hrs.)  Aprica  (p.  407). 
—  About  33/4  M.  down  the  valley  by  carriage-road  via  Viimaggiore  (diligence 
daily  at  7  a.m.  to  C  )rna  in  2^4  hrs.,  from  Coma  to  Schilpario  at  noon  in 
5  hrs.)  lies  Vilminore  (3840';  Alb.  Albricci.,  good  wine-,  Alb.  Bonicelli;  guide, 
Am.  Bonicelli).,  whence  an  easy  path  leads  to  the  W.  over  the  Passo  della 
Manilla  (5895')  to  (5  hrs.)  Bondione  (p.  410).  The  road  descends  in  wind- 
ings to  (2'/2  M.)  Dezzo  (2445';  Franceschetti's  Inn),  where  on  the  right  the 
road  from  Clusone  comes  in  (see  p.  410),  and  through  the  imposing  ~Dezzo 
Gorge  and  the  picturesque  Valle  d'Angolo.  passing  Angola  and  Gorzone, 
to  (91/2  M.  from  Dezzo)  Corna  (p.  410). 

Another  attractive  de'tour  lead.s  to  the  E.  from  Capo  di  Ponte  via  Pas- 
pirdo  (accommodation  at  the  cures;  to  the  Lago  d'Arno,  see  above)  or  via 
Camhergo  to  the  Malga  Tredenus  (6320')  in  the  Val  Tredeiius,  then  over  the 
Passo  di  Mezzamalga  (7f;40')  to  the  Case  Paghera  (see  below)  in  the  Valle 
di  Dois,  whence  we    descend   through    the  Val  Pallobia   to  (H^  hrs.)  Breno. 

The  Pizzo  Badile  (7990')  may  be  ascended  from  Ceto  (1470';  Osteria 
Beatrici;  see  below)  in  6-7  hrs.,  with  guide,  but  is  difficult  and  fit  for 
adepts  only. 

The  road  crosses  the  Oglio  and  follows  its  left  bank  via  f  10^/2  M.) 
Ceto-Cerveno,  at  the  foot  of  the  Pizzo  Badile  (see  above),  to  (191,2 '^^O 
Breno  (1085';  *  A  lb.  d  Italia,  R.  2fr.;  Alb.  della  StazionerAlb. 
del  Fumo;  Caffe  Leonardi,  with  rooms),  witli  1600  iuhab.  and  a 
ruined  castle. 

Excursions  (guide,  Apoll.  Bettoni).  The  Monte  Frerone  (8770*;  8  hr.-:,, 
with  guide),  not  difficult,  is  ascended  fr(^m  Breno  via  Ponte  di  Degna.,  Pian 
d'Astrio,  and  the  Malghe  Stabio  di  Sotto  and  di  Sopra.  Splendid  view  (comp. 
p.  424). 

At  the  head  of  the  Val  Pallobia,  about  4  hrs.  to  the  N.E.  of  Breno, 
are  the  humble  Case  Paghera  (3740';  Alpine  fare,  hay-beds).  Laborious 
routes  lead  hence  over  the  Passo  delta  liossola  (8515'),  the  Passo  Monoccola 
(8535'),  or  the  Passo  Listino  (8645')  to  (5-6  hrs.)  the  Malga  Boazzo  in  the 
Val  di  Daone  (p.  4*23),  and  over  the  Passo  di  Lajone  (8315')  to  the  (5  hrs.) 
Lago  delta  Vacca  (p.  423). 

The  line  rounds  a  rocky  barrier,  which  projects  into  the'valley 
from  the  E.,   and  reaches  the  lower  section  of  the  Val  Camonica  at 


410   JV.R.68.—Map,p.396.    LOVERE.  From  Edolo 

(211/0  M.)  Cividate-Malegno  (890';  Alb.  Stazione  Tram,  poor),  in 
a  picturesque  situation,  commanded  by  a  ruined  monastery. 

Feom  Cividate  to  Loveke,  131,2  M.,  tramway  in  1  hr.  50  min.  (fares 
1'  2  or  1  fr.).  The  liae  follows  the  right  bank  of  the  Oglio  via  Colomharo, 
Pianborno,  Erbanno,  and  Bonno  (see  below)  to  (6  M.)  Coma,  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Dezzo  Gorge  (n.  409) :  thence  it  runs  via  (O'/z  M.)  Rogno  and  (11  M.) 
Vvlpino,  vfiih.  large  anhydrite  quarries,  to  (13'/2  M.)  Lovere  (see  below). 

From  Cividate  via  Bienno  and  the  Croce  Domini  Pass  to  (9  hrs.)  BagoUno. 
see  p.  424.  Over  the  Croce  Domini  Pass  and  through  the  Valle  di  Cadino 
to  the  Logo  della   Vaaa,  7-8  hrs.,  see  p.  424. 

23  M.  Cogno-Esine;  24  M.  Fian  di  Borno;  26  M.  Erhanno-An- 
gone.  —  26';2  ^I-  Casino  Boario  (740';  Alb.  Antim  Fonte;  Alb. 
degli  Alpinisti),  in  a  fine  situation,  with  mineral  springs  (tramway- 
station,  see  above). 

At  (27V2  ^I-)  DcLTfo  the  train  crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the 
Oglio,  which  it  follows  via  (30  M.)  Arlogrho-Gvmico  and  (31^  2  M".) 
Gratacasdlo- Piancamino  to  (34  M.)  Pisogne  (6220':  Alb.  Tre  Stelle; 
Posta),  an  industrial  place  (1209  inbab.)  at  the  N.E.  end  of  the 
Logo  d'Iseo. 

The  *Monte  Guglielmo  (Oolejn.  6395';  magnificent  view)  maybe  ascended 
hence  in  6-7  hrs.,  or  from  ilaronr  (p.  411)  in  5"j-6  hrs.,  with  guide;  just 
below  the  summit  is  a  Rifugio  (rfmts.). 


The  *Lago  d'Iseo  (Laciis  Sebinus,  605'),  151/2  M.  long,  1-3  M. 
broad,  and  825'  deep  at  its  deepest  point,  displays  great  luxuriance 
of  vegetation  on  its  lovely  banks,  while  the  N.  part  of  it  affords 
a  splendid  view  of  the  snow-clad  Adamello  group  in  ch^ar  weather. 
Steamboat  4  times  daily  in  ^Wl^r.  to  — 

Lovere  (625';  ""Hot.  Lovere,  42  beds  at  21/0-3,  pens.  7-dfr.; 
Alb.  Sunt'  Antonio ;  Caffe  Nazionale},  a  busy  harbour  (3300  inhab.), 
prettily  situated  at  the  N.W.  end  of  the  lake.  The  church  of  Santa 
Maria  in  Valvendra.  built  in  1473  and  restored  in  1888,  contains 
frescoes  by  Ferramola  and  Andrea  da  Manerbio,  and  a  high-altar- 
piece  by  Fr.  Morone.  In  the  municipal  Galleria  Tadini  is  a  valu- 
able collection  of  ancient  paintings  (*Madonna  by  Jac.  Bellini; 
portrait  by  Parmigianino,  etc.).  The  large  Gregorini  Iron  Foundry 
employs  1600  workmen. 

A  picturesque  excursion  miiy  be  made  from  Lovere  to  the  Val  Seriana, 
he  easternmost  of  the  main  valleys  of  the  Beegamasqce  or  Obobian  Alps. 
A  carriage-road  (diligence  t  >  Clu'sone  in  2^/i  hrs.)  leads  through  the  Val 
Borlezza  by  Severe  and  Cerete  to  (S'/z  M.)  Clusone  (2125';  "Gambero;  Alb. 
Reale),  the  chief  localitv  of  the  lower  Seriana  valley,  with  50(X)  inhab., 
3  M.  to  the  X.E.  (diligence  in  1/2  ^r.)  of  Ponte  della  Selva  ('Albergo  Biffi ; 
'Alb.  della  Fonte,  1^  4  M.  farther  on,  pens.  6  fr.),  the  terminus  of  the  railway 
from  Bergamo  (IS  M.,  in  I1/2  hr.).  From  bere  a  road  to  the  E.  (diligence 
to  Vilminore  daily  in  5  hrs.)  leads  by  Roveita.  Castione  (guide,  Alf.  Medici), 
and  the  Giogo  (42oO-';  fine  view  into  the  gorge  of  the  Dezzo),  at  the  S.E. 
foot  of  the  imposing  Presolana  (8240';  ascent  by  adepts  in  5  hrs.,  with  guide, 
from  the  Cantoniera  near  the  summit  of  the  pass),  to  the  Valle  d^Angolo 
and  (5  hrs.)  Bezzo  (p.  4'J9).  —  From  Clusone  the  road  continues  by  Villa 
d'Ogiin  unA  Arde^io  to  the  {41/2  M.)  Ponte  di  Bviolta  (1<^70'),  where  it  join 
the  road  from  Ponte  della  Selva  on  the  left  hank  of  tlie  Serio;  then  by 
(2'/2M.)  (?ro7fto (2220*;  Alb.  deiTerzi).  raostpicturcsiiuelv  situated,  Gandellin", 
and  (33/*  M.)  Fiumenero  (2600*;  Osteria  Morandi)  to  (3  M.)  Bondione  (2920" 


to  Brescia.  ISEO.  IV.  Route  68.    411 

Alhergo  delta  Gascata ,  ,ihove  the  village,  very  f;ur-,  guide,  Serafi.io  Bonacorsi), 
the  last  place  in  the  Val  Seriana  (to  Vilminore  over  the  Manina  Pass,  see 
p.  AOd).  A  bridle-path  (marked)  lends  from  here  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Serio-  past  some  fine  waterfalls  and  gorges  (Got  di  Fonc,  Got  di  Ca)  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  grand  *Cascata  del  Serio  (about  lOOCy  in  liei'zht),  which 
descends  in  three  falls  from  a  basin  surrounded  by  snow-clad  mountains. 
Above  the  falls  on  the  Piano  del  Bavbellino,  3  hrs.  from  Hondione,  is 
the  Bifugio  Antonio  Curo  of  the  I.A.C.  (6220';  inn  in  summer),  in  a  splendid 
situation.  The  best  view  of  the  falls  is  obtained  from  the  ^Belvedere. 
protected  by  iron  railings  (3/4  hr.  from  the  club-hut).  From  the  Rifugio 
Curo  the  Pizzo  Re  Castello  (9i75')  may  be  ascended  in  3^/2  hrs.,  the  Mte. 
Gleno  (9555')  in  3'/2-4  hrs.,  the  Monl'e  Tovena  O'JoO')  in  4  hrs.,  the  Pizzo 
di  Cora  (10,015')  in  5  hrs.,  and  the  Pizzo  del  Dinvolo  [^m^)  in  4  hrs.  (gnide 
necessary  in  each  case).  From  here  over  the  Pause  della  Afalgina  (90"i5')  and 
through  the  finely  wooded  Val  Malgiiui  to  San  Giacomo  and  (7-8  hrs.)  Teglio 
(p.  391)  in  the  Val  Tellina,  an  attractive  route-,  <<v  to  the  N.E.  past  the 
small  Barbellino  Lake  (6995')  and  the  source  of  the  S^^rio  to  the  (3  hr.s.) 
Passo  di  Caronella  (8585'),  descending  through  the  Valle  di  Caronella  to  (3  hrs.) 
Carona  (3710';  accommodation  at  the  cure's)  and  (l'/2  hr.)  Tresendn  (p.  397). 

From  Fiumeriero  (p.  410)  a  path,  steei'  at  first,  a-cends  the  wooded 
valley  of  the  Fiume  Nero  to  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Eifugio  della  Brunone  of  the  I.A.C. 
(7545'),  whence  the  Pizzo  Redoi'ia  (9965';  splendid  view)  may  be  ascended 
by  experts  in  3  hrs.,  with  guide.  —  An  interesting  path  leads  over  the 
Paste  della  Brunone  {8^60')  to  the  (2^l2hr^.)  Rifugio  Enrico  Guic ciard i  (iSiO'),  on 
the  Alp  Scais,  and  thence  through  iheVal  d'Agneda  to  (4  hrs.)  Sondrio  (p.  3)7). 

From  Lovere  to  Sarnico,  steamboat  4-5  times  daily  in  2Vj-3  hrs. 
Stations:  Pisogne  (see  p.  410):  Riva  di  Solto  (W.  bank):  Vello^  Marone  (see 
below),  Sale  Mnrasiio  (see  below),  and  SnU"iio,  on  the^.  bank;  then  Pn- 
sc/iiera  Maraglio  and  Siviano ,  on  the  island  in  the  middle  of  the  lake, 
which  is  2  M.  long  and  culminates  in  the  Inftj  Monf  Ixola  (\%o').  Farther 
on  are  Tartirnola,  on  the  W.  bank;  Jseo  (see  below),  on  the  E.  bank; 
Predore,  on  the  W.  bank,  and  Sarnico  {Alb.  del  Caj^pello,  plain  but  goodi, 
a  pretty  place  at  the  mouth  of  the  Oglio,  connected  with  the  railway-station 
of  Paratico  (see  below)  by  a  bridge. 

Beyond  Pisogne  the  railway  skirts  the  precipitous  E.  bank, 
threadine;  numerous  tunnels  before  reaching;  Marouc.  36  M.  To  line ; 
39  M.  Velto.  4OV2M.  Marone  (Alb.  del  Monte  Gu^lielmo;  Alb. 
Cremona),  at  the  foot  of  the  Monte  Gugliclmo  (p.  410).  4'2  M.  Sale 
Marasino  (Alb.  della  Posta);  Ai 'M.  Sulzano  (inn).  471/2  M.  Iseo 
(*Leone  d'Oro,  R.  2,  B.  1,  pens.  8  fr.),  with  a  town-wall  and  an 
old  castle,  contains  silk-factories  and  dye-works. 

R.\ir,wAY  frcim  Iseo.^  in  1  hr.,  to  (15  M.)  Brescia,  and  from  Paratico 
(sec  above),  in  25  min.,  to  Palazzolo.  a  station  on  the  railway  from  Lecco 
to  Brescia  (to  Bergamo  3/4-lhr.);  comp.  Baedeker's  Northern  Italy. 


69.  From  San  Michele  or  from  the  Mendel  to  Madonna 
di  Campiglio. 

Val  i>i  Non  Railway:  (electric  uirrow-gauge  line)  I'roui  San  Michelo 
to  (32  M.)  Male  in  I^Ia-'v  hrs..  see  p.  403  Cjunction  for  the  Mendel  railway 
at  Dtrmiilo,  see  below).  From  Male  to  Campiglio,  motor  diligence  in  I'/jhr. 
(8  .£■.),  omnibus  in  S'/s  hrs.  (o'/z  A'.).  —  ('akriaoe-ano- Pair  (previously 
ordered  from  post-master  J/b</yto  in  Mczzolombardo ;  horses  changed)  from 
San  Michele  to  Campiglio.  in  71/2-8  lirs.,  n'J  K.  and  fee. 

Local  Railway  (electric)  from  the  Mendel  (p.  366)  via  Fonda  and  San 
Zeno  to  (15  M.)  Dermulo  in  i»/i  hr.,   to  (31  ij.)  Male  jn  3^4  hrs.  —  Carriagk 


412    IV.  R. 69.-  Maps,pp.  366,396.     FONDO.      From  San  Michele 

AND  Pair  from  the  Mendel  to  Campiglio  in  8  hrs.,  70-75  K.  and  fee,  from 
Botzen  120-145  J',  and  fee;  motor-car  (2-4  pers.)  from  Botzen  to  Campiglio 
via  the  Mendel,  144  K 

From  San  Michele  via  Mezzolombardo  to  (16  M.)  Dermulo^  the 
junction  of  tlie  Mendel  and  Val  di  Non  railways,  see  pp.  403,  404. 


From  Botzen  via  Kaltern  to  the  (14 V2  M.)  Mendel  (4460'),  see 
p.  366.  The  ridge  of  the  Mendel  is  the  boundary  between  the  two 
languages;  almost  all  the  places  beyond  are  Italian.  The  tramway- 
line  descends  past  the  stations  of  (1/4  M.)  Mendelhof-Penegal  (p.  366) 
and  (3/4  M.)  Alle  Tre  Ville,  through  wood  and  a  tunnel  to  (2  M.) 
Ruffre  (38550;  then  diverging  to  the  N.W.  it  passes  (38/4  M.) 
Belvedere,  above  Bonzone  (3935';  *H6t.-Pens.  Waldkonigin,  with 
magnificent  view,  35  beds  from  2,  pens.  7-9  K.\  and  (5  M.)  Malosco 
(  3415';  *H<3t.  Malosco,  25  beds  at  1.20-1.60,  pens.  5-6  K),  with  its 
castle,  and  reaches  — 

5  M.  Fondo  (3240';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Posta,  well  spoken  of; 
Croce  Bianca;  Alb.  Fondo),  a  market-town  with  2000  inhab.,  011 
both  banks  of  the  Rivo  di  Fondo^  which  here  forms  a  ravine,  130' 
deep,  known  as  the  *Burone  del  Sasso  (I/2  M.  from  the  Piazza  del 
Municipio  ;  adm.  40  /i.).  An  admirable  view  of  the  Val  di  Non  and 
Val  diSole  as  fa»as  thePresanella  may  be  obtained  from  the  garden 
of  the  Post  Inn,  or  from  the  chapel  of  Santa  Lucia  (3315'),  1/2  M. 
to  the  W. 

From  Fondo  an  interesting  excursion  may  be  made  to  Laurein  and 
Proveis,  two  German-speaking  villages.  A  marked  bridle-track  (guide  not 
indispensable)  leads  via  &/iM.)  Castelfondo  (3105'),  with  a  chateau  of  Count 
Thun,  and  the  Jijchl  (4615')  to  (2  hrs.)  Laurein  (3765';  Weger),  and  thence 
through  the  wooded  Pescara  valley  to  (IV2  hr.)  Proveis  (4610';  quarters  at 
the  cure's;  Post,  rustic),  a  village  with  452  German  inhabitants.  There 
is  a  school  for  lace-making  at  Proveis.  where  cheap  specimens  of  the  work 
may  be  bought.  The  modern  Gothic  church  contains  frescoes  by  Felsburg. 
A  splendid  view  of  the  Val  di  Non  is  obtained  from  a  hill  ^ji  M.  to  the  S. 
The  following  ascents  may  be  made  from  Proveis  :  the  'Laugenspifze  (79S5': 
4  hrs.),  via  the  Hofmahd  (see  below,  and  comp.  p.  37B) ;  the  Ilmenspitze  (8715'; 
41/2  hrs. ;  with  guide),  a  rocky  climb,  for  experts  only;  the  Hochwart  (8620'; 
4  hrs.;  with  guide),  easy.  —  About  3  M.  to  the  S.  of  Proveis  lies  Lanza., 
with  the  small  baths  of  Mocenigo  (3445'),  whence  a  road  runs  \m  Marcena. 
Livo,  and  VaroUo  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Mostizzol  Bridge  (p.  404).  A  footpath 
(guide  advisable)  leads  from  Proveis  to  the  N.E.  over  the  Laureiner  Alp 
(5700')  to  (3  hr.?.)  Unstre  Frau  im  Walde;  to  the  N.  a  bridle-path  leads 
over  the  Hofmahd  (5850')  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Ultener  Mitferbad  (p.  376);  and  over 
the  Brizner  Scharte  (71  <0')  to  (3  hrs.)  Kuppelwies  or  St.  Nikolaus  in  the  Ulten 
valley  (p.  376). 

Feom  Fondo  to  Meean  over  the  Gampen-Joch,  9  hrs.,  attractive.  A 
cart-track  leads  via  Tret  (3815')  and  (I1/2  hv.)  St.  Felix  (4120';  Bertagnolli, 
plain)  to  (IV4  hr.)  TJnsere  Liebe  Frau  im  Walde,  or  Frauenwald,  Ital. 
Senale  (4405';  Kross,  plain),  with  356  inhab.,  whence  the  Laugenspitze  (see 
above  and  p.  376)  may  be  easily  ascended  in  3  hrs.  From  St.  Felix  a  rather 
difficult  pass  (steep  descent)  leads  to  the  E.  over  the  Gaidner  Scharte  (5275') 
to  (6  hrs.)  Prissian  (p.  367).  The  ascent  of  the  Gantkofel  (6120')  may  be  con- 
veniently made  from  the  Scharte  in  3/4  hr.  (see  p.  365).  —  A  marked  path 
from  Unsere  Liebe  Frau  ascends  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Gampen-Joch  (5060'),  whence 
we  mav  descend  either  to  the  left  via  Platzers  (p.  376)  and  Vollan  (p.  376) 
or  to  the  right  via  Bad  Gfrill  (3465';  Inn,  plain  but  good),   Tise7is  (p.  367), 


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to  Campiglio.         CAMPIGLIO.     Map^p.dU.  —  IV.  R.69.   ^Vd 

and  Laua  (p.  374)  to  (5V2  brs.)  Meran  ;  another  route  leads  via  Prissian 
and  Nals  to  (3  hr3.)  Vilpian  (p.  367). 

From  Fosdo  to  Mal^,  I9V2  M.  The  road  (no  diligence)  descends  in 
wide  curves,  leaving  Castelfondo  (p.  412)  to  the  right,  crosses  the  ravine 
of  the  Novella  (490'  deep),  and  vi^inds  gradually  down  the  slope  of  the  Osol 
(4975')  by  Brez,  Arsio,  Clos,  and  Romalh,  to  (71/2  M.)  Revo  (2375'^  Alb.  Revb ; 
Post.,  kept  by  Flaim,  18  beds  at  1-1.50,  pens.  6.50-7.50 .ST.,  well  spoken  of), 
a  prettily  situated  village  with  1740  inhabitants.  To  the  left,  on  the  hill,  is 
Cles,  with  its  chateau  (p.  404).  We  now  descend  to  the  right  to  Cagnb  (2175') 
and  thence  in  windings  to  the  Pescara  Valley,  where  we  cross  the  Ponte 
Schiava.  Un  the  other  side  we  ascend  again,  skirt  the  valley  of  the  Xoce 
high  above  the  river  (above,  on  the  right,  Varollo  and  Live,  see  p.  412)  and 
finally  once  more  descend  in  a  wide  curve  through  the  stony  Val  Bresimo 
to  the  (13  M.)  Mosti'zol  Bridge  (p.  404). 

The  line  now  doubles  back  to  the  S.  and  gradually  descends  via 
((i  M.  )  Sarnonico  (3205')  to  (7  M.)  Cavareno  (3190';  *Krone; 
Schlussel\  a  village  with  833  iuhab.  and  a  pretty  church.  Beyond 
(8  M.)  Romeno  (3155';  Corona;  Alb.  Anaunia),  a  village  with  1100 
inhabitants,  (81/2  M.)  San  Bartolomeo,  (10  M.)  Malgolo,  and  (H  V2  M^O 
Casez,  it  reaches  — 

12^2  M.  San  Zeno  (2105';  Corona,  well  spoken  of;  Alb.  San 
Zeno),  a  picturesquely  situated  village  with  28(5  inhab.  arid  a  large 
church  in  the  Romanesque  and  Gothic  styles. 

About  3/4  lir.  to  the  E.,  in  the  wild  Romedio  Ravine,  is  the  pilgrini.s' 
resort  of  '-San  Romedio  (2520'),  with  its  far-famed  Santuario,  most  pictur- 
esquely situated  on  a  precipitous  rock,  with  five  chapels,  one  above  the 
other,  connected  by  steps,  and  a  hermitage  (modest  accommodation).  Hence 
to  the  Monte  Roen  or  via  Romeno  to  the  Mendel,  see  p.  367.  The  direct 
route  (3  hrs.)  to  the  Mendel,  via  Don  and  Amblar,  also  is  attractive  and 
full  of  variety  (the  second  half  through  wood). 

Describing  a  wide  bend,  the  road  crosses  the  Romedio  torrent 
and  descends  via  (147o  M.)  Corredo  (the  village  lies  on  a  hill, 
IV2  M.  to  the  E.,  see  p.  403)  to  (15 M.)  Dermulo (1800'),  the  junction 
of  the  Mendel  and  the  San  Michele-.Mair"  railways.  From  here  via 
the  Val  di  Non  and  Cles  to  (31  M.)  Male,  see  p.  404. 

The  road  to  Campiglio  diverges  to  the  left  above  Male  and 
crosses  the  Noce  to  (35  M.)  Dimaro  (2515';  ^'Corona,  bed  1  K.  60  h.; 
Martinelli),  a  village  with  441  inhab.,  at  the  influx  of  the  Meledrio 
into  the  Noce;  thenceit  ascends  the  wooded  raiMeZedrio  in  numerous 
windings  (short-cuts).  Above  the  pine-clad  hills  on  the  roadside 
the  Dolomite  peaks  of  the  N.  Brenta  group  (Mte.  Peller,  Sasso  Rosso, 
Sasso  Alto,  Mondifra,  and  Pietra  Grande)  gradually  become  visible. 
After  a  steady  uphill  motor-ride  of  1  hr.  we  reach  (441/2  ^^O  the 
Campo  di  Carlo  Magno  (5520';  *H6t.  Campo  Carlo  Magna,  140  beds 
at  6-20,  B.  1.75,  dej.  4,'  D.  6,  pens.  16-30  K.),  to  the  right  of  the 
broad  Mte.  Spinale  (p.  414),  and  soon  afterwards,  in  the  valley 
below,  the  houses  of  — 

46^/2  M.  Madonna  di  Campiglio.  —  Hotels.  'Grand  -  Hotel  des 
Alfes,  an  old  monastery,  open  from  June  1st  to  the  end  of  Sept.^  usually 
overcrowded  in  .Tuly  and  Aug.,  230  beds  at  4-16,  B.  1.75,  dej.  3.n0,  D.  5, 
pens.  14-25  A'. ;  Doi.OMiTniN -Hotel  ,  somewhat  higher  up,  50  beds  at  3-5, 
ii.  1.30,  B.  4,  S.  3,  pens.  S-i2K.;  "Hot. -Pens.  Rkinaltek,  100  beds  at  3-4, 
pen.s.  12-14  X;   *H6t.-Pkns.    Neumann,    50  beds  at  2.40-6.40,  D.  4.50,  pens. 


414   l\\  Route  69.  CAMPIGLIO.  From  San  Mich ele 

10-15  K.;  Hot. -Pens.  Brenta,  V'j  M.  below  the  Hot.  des  Alpes,  near  the 
lower  Sarca  bridge,  20  beds  at  4-5,  pens.  10-12  A'.;  *"Alb.  Xambino,  25  beds 
at  2-3.  pens.  7-8  K.  E-ooms  and  breakfast  may  be  obtained  also  at  the  Villa 
Hedwig  (Dr.  Kuntze),  7  min.  from  the  Grand-Hotel. 

Madonna  di  Campiylio  (4970' J,  a  frequented  summer-resort,  is 
situated  on  a  grassy  plateau  between  wooded  slopes.  In  addition  to 
its  excellent  climate,  it  is  a  centre  for  numerous  walks  and  ex- 
cursions. 

ExcuKsioNs.  Pretty  walks  provided  with  way-marks  lead  through  the 
woods  in  all  directions;  e.g.  the  Archduke  Albert  Walk  (blue  and  yellow 
marks)  along  the  E.  slopes  to  (l'/4-2  hrs.)  the  three  waterfalls  in  the 
Vallesinella,  returning  from  the  Lower  Vallesinella  Alp  by  the  Pfeiffer 
Walk  (yellow  marks),  or  from  the  Upper  Vallesinella  Alp  near  the  third 
waterfall  (5535')  by  the  Bear  Walk  (blue  marks),  or  by  the  higher  Felsen- 
pfad  (only  for  those  with  fairly  steady  heads),  commanding  finer  views. 
From  theLower  Vallesinella  Alp"  to  the'(2hrs.)  Tuckelt-Hidte.,  see  p.  415. — 
To  the  S.  by  the  Brenta  Walk  (red)  past  the  Hotel  Brenta  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Kaiserin-Friedrich-Platz  (4040'),  with  splendid  view  of  the  Brenta  valley, 
and  back  by  the  Criro  del  Fauno  (blue)  to  the  waterfalls  in  the  Vallesinella 
(see  above),  thence  by  the  .Archduke  Albert,  the  PfeiUer,  or  the  Bear  Walk 
to  Campiglio.  —  An  interesting  walk  of  30-35  min.  may  be  mace  to  the 
Grottoes,  either  by  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  road  to  Pinzolo  after  20  min., 
or  by  following  the  Marien-Weg  (red)  and  the  Grotten-Weg  (blue  and  yellow) 
ou  the  left  bank  to  the  Sarca  ravine  with  its  cave -like  erosions.  — 
The  Campo  di  Carlo  Magno  to  the  iS'.  (carriage-road  in  35  min.,  see  p.  413) 
may  be  reached  either  by  tbe  Miezl-Weg.,  to  the  E.  (blue  and  yellow; 
25  min.;  shady  in  the  morning),  or  by  the  FAvira-Weg  (yellow  and  blue; 
\k  hr.)  to  the  W.  via  the  'Griine  Insel"  (1/2  M.  from  the  Grand-Hotel).  — 
To  the  N.W.  up  tbe  Val  Namhino  by  the  Hedicig-Weg  and  Molfetta-Weg 
(blue  and  yellow)  on  the  rigbt  bank  of  the  Sarca,  or  by  the  Martha -Weg 
(blue)  on  the  left  bank  past  the  Malga  di  Aambino  (5325)  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Lago  di  Nambino  (58l0'),  from  the  W.  end  of  which  we  CDJoy  a  line  view 
of  the  Brenta  group  (best  in  the  evening),  and  back  by  the  Ballin-Weg 
(red)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Campo  di  Carlo  Magno.  —  From  the  Lago  di  Kambino 
to  the  Lago  di  Serodoli  (7745')  by  the  Kaufmann  Weg  (blue)  in  1V-'  hr., 
very  attractive;  guide  advisable  for  novices.  — The  "Monte  Spinale  (6J8U- 
7095'),  an  extensive  mountain-mass  with  several  peaks  and  valleys,  to 
the  E.  of  Campiglio,  commands  a  splendid  view  of  the  Brenta  and  Care 
Alto  (best  in  the  evening  or  early  morning).  We  ascend  to  the  S.E.  by 
the  Johanna-Weg  (red)  or  the  longer  but  finer  Gisela-Weg  (yellow)  to  the 
(lVi-lV2  hr.)  TUly-Hiiite  (6430'),  and  thence  to  the  X.W.  to  (35  min.)  the 
W.  peak  (13900'),  with  the  Hofer-Hiitte  (rfmts.)  and  splendid  view.  Wc 
return  by  the  Porniiz-  Weg  (red  and  blue)  via  Malga  Montagnoli  and  Campo 
di  Carlo  Magno  (p.  413),  or  from  the  Tilly-Hiitte  by  the  Evelyn-Weg  (blue 
and  yellow)  down  to  the  Charlier-Weg  (red  and  blue)  and  by  the  Bear 
Walk  (see  above)  back  to  Campiglio.  —  The  Cima  Vagliana  (6885';  2hrs. ; 
attractive)  is  easily  ascended  via  Campo  di  Carlo  Magno  and  the  Lili-Wiete 
(57i5'),  where  the  Lili-Weg  is  followed  to  the  left,  in  2  hrs.;  on  the 
summit  is  the  Schindler-Eiitte  (key  reqiiired).  The  view  comprises  the 
Brenta,  Pre.-anella,  Ortler  and  even"  the  Otztal  groups.  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  Pozzo  di  Boc,  on  the  Groste  route  (p.  415).  —  A  fine  walk 
follows  the  Panorama- Weg  (red  and  blue),  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Sarca, 
via  Pra  Maniam  to  the  (25  min.)  Cafi  Panorama  and  the  (V2  hr.)  Lares- 
Blick  (5105'),  with  superb  view,  beyond  which  it  ascends  to  the  right  (yellow 
marks)  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Malga  Milenia  (5455';  see  below).  —  Another  pleasant 
walk  leads  over  the  hills  to  the  W. :  we  cross  the  Sarca  and  ascend  the 
Hirten-Weg  (red)  to  the  (35  min.)  Malga  Patatcot  (5605')  and  thence  follow 
the  Erzhei-zog-Eugen-Weg  (red  and  yellow)  to  the  S.  to  the  (50  min.)  Malga 
Ritorto  (5780';  fine  views).  Return  via  Pra  Maniam,  1  hr. ;  via  Malga 
Milenia  and  the  Panorama-Weg  (see  above),  I1/2  hr.  —  Rather  more  fatiguing 
walks  lead    to   the   Lngo  Ritorto   (6750';    via   Malga  Patascos    and  7al  di 


to  Campiglio.  CAMPIGLlO.  IV.  Route  69.   415 

Canton  in  2'/2  brn.);  to  the  Lago  di  Malghetto  (6170';  via  Campo  Carlo 
Magno  in  2V4  hrs.,  see  below);  and  over  the  Campo  Carlo  Magno  and 
Lili-Wiese  to  the  (3V2  brs. ;  guide  unnecessary)  Passo  del  Groste  (S<  25'), 
with  the  Rifugio  Stoppani  (inn  in  summer).  Fine  view  from  tbe  Hignal, 
20  min.  to  the  S.  Mountain-ascents,  see  below  ;  to  Cles^  6  hrs.,  see  p.  404. 
A  new  path  (red  marks)  runs  from  the  Stoppani  Hut  to  Ihe  (1V2-2  hra.) 
Tuckett  Hut.  —  To  the  Tuckett-Hiitte,  31/2  hrs.,  guide  unneces.-^ary. 
From  the  (I'/o  br. )  Lower  Vallesinella  Alp  (p.  414)  we  ascend  to  the  right 
by  the  Arnhold-Weg  (red  and  yellow)  to  the  (^/^  hr.)  Malga  Grctsso  d" Oveno 
(5(Jlo';  blue  and  red  marked  path  hence  in  1  hr.  to  the  Alp  Brenta  Alta, 
see  below),  and  thence  somewhat  steeply  to  the  left  to  tbe  (IVi  hr.)  refuge 
hut  of  the  Berlin  Alpine  Club  (7440';  'Inn,  19  beds),  near  the  Lower  Brenta 
Glacier^  with  a  magnificent  view  of  the  Adamello,  Presanella,  and  Ortlcr 
Mts.  Adjacent  is  the  Rifugio  del  Tvckett  of  the  Trent  Alpine  Club.  Ascent 
hence  of  the  Cima  di  BrenUt  and  Dente  di  Sella,  see  p.  416;  across  the 
Tuckett  Pass  to  Molveno,  see  p.  416.  —  A  pleasant  way  back  (blue)  leads 
across  \he  Fridolins-Joch  {IQOO' t-  where  we  enjoy  a  picture.sque  view  of  the 
Torre  di  Brenta,  Crozzon.  etc.  (IV2  hr.  to  tbe  Grasso  d'Oveno). 

Ascents  (guides,  R.  Ga^peri,  Ant.  Bulla  Giacama.,  Benveiiuto  Lorenzetti^ 
Angela  AUmonta).  From  Campiglio :  Mte.  Ritorto  (7905';  4  hrs. ;  guide  Tfi^.); 
■Mte.  Nambiiio  (8775';  5  hrs.;  guide8.fi:.);  "Mte.  Serodoli  (8825';  41/2-5  hrs.; 
guide  Sir.).  The  Corno  di  FlavonaOibQO'),  to  the  E.  of  Campiglio,  reached 
by  the  Passo  di  Vol  Geluta  (8570')  in  5-5i  2  hrs.,  is  interesting  for  adepts 
but  not  easy  (guide  20  5".).  —  From  the  Rifugio  Stoppani  (see  above):  ''Cima 
del  Groste  CMarie-Valerie  Spitze',  9505'),  3-3W2  hrs.  (guide  12  K.)^  an  inter- 
esting climb,  not  difficult;  Pietra  Grande  (9t585';  3V2-4  hrs.;  guide  16  .fi".), 
Rocca  di  Vallesinella  (9S05';  41/2-5  hrs.;  guide  12  .fiT.),  see  p.  416.  —  From 
Ihe  Tuckett  Hut  (see  above):  Denie  di  Sella  (9550';  3i/2-4  hrs. ;  guide  18  A'.), 
an  interesting  climb.  The  'Cima  di  Brenta  (10,335'),  ascended  via  the  Brenta 
Glacier  and  the  Bocca Tuckett  in  4i/'.;-5  hrs.  (guidel6.fi'.),  is  difficult  (.'*ee  p.  lit!). 

Passes.  From  Campiglio  to  Fucine  over  the  Passo  delle  Malghette 
(7010';  SV2  brs.  with  guide,  14  iT.),  easy  and  attractive.  A  marked  path 
ascends  via  Campo  Carlo  Magna  and  through  wood  past  the  Malga  Mal- 
ghetto  di  Sopra  (5915';  milk)  to  (21/-2  hr.-;.)  the  beautiful  Lago  di  Malghetto 
(6175'),  1  hr.  from  the  pass,  which  afVords  a  striking  view  of  the  S.  Ortler 
chain  and  of  the  Val  di  Sole  (the  view  is  finer  and  more  open  from  the 
Monte  Vigo,  7155',  1/2  M.  to  the  N.E.).  The  descent  leads  past  the  two 
small  Ometto  Lakes  to  the  Malga  Malghetta  and  through  the  wooded  Val 
Leaves  to  (31/2  hrs.)  Mezzana  (p.  405),  I'/s  hr.  from  Fucine.  —  To  Fccine 
over  the  Passo  Nambino  (8260';  8V2  brs.  with  guide.  16  .ff.),  fatiguing  but 
repaying.  Passing  the  Lago  di  Nambino  (p.  414)  and  the  Lago  di  Serodoli 
(p.  414),  we  ascend  to  the  (4  hrs.)  pass,  between  the  Mte.  Nambino  and 
the  Cima  Gelada,  and  descend  througli  the  Val  Gelada  and  Val  Fazzon  to 
Pelizzano  and  (41/2  hrs.)  Fucine  (p.  405).  —  To  Focine  over  the  Passo  di 
Lago  Nero  (8595';  8V2  hrs.  ;  guide  16  K.\  to  the  S.W.  of  the  Cima  Gelada, 
fatiguing.  —  To  Fucine  over  the  Passo  Scarpaco  (85S5' ;  10  hrs. ;  guide  18  K.), 
laborious.  From  (I3/4  hr.)  Sanf  Antonio  di  Mavignola  (p.  420)  we  ascend 
the  Val  Nambrone  to  the  N.  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Laghi  di  Cornisello  (6760'  and 
6835'),  and  thence  to  the  (IV*  hr.)  pas.s  which  lies  to  the  N.W.  of  the 
Cima  Giner  (10,015').  We  descend  over  snow  and  debris  through  the  Val 
di  Bon  and  the  Val  Piana  to   Ossana  and  (31/2  hrs.)  Fucine. 

To  MoLVENo  OVER  THE  BoccA  DI  Brenta,  9  hrs.  (from  Pinzolo  10  hrs.), 
a  fatiguing  but  grand  route  (guide  20,  to  the  Tosa  Hut  ii)  K..  from  Pinzolo 
21  and  12  A'.).  From  Campiglio  we  descend  via  the  (1  hr.)  Eaiserin-Friedrich- 
Platz  (p.  414)  to  the  bridge  across  the  Vallesinella  and  re-ascend  to  the 
(1/4  hr.)  Lower  Brenta  Alp  (4150'),  where  we  join  the  marked  path  ascending 
from  Pinzolo  (p.  420)  via  Sant''  Antonio  di  Mavignola  (ca.  3  hrs. ;  p.  420). 
The  picturesque  and  beautifully-wooded  Val  Brenta  consists  of  three  ter- 
races. The  lower  region  of  the  valley  (Brenta  Bassa)  ends  in  a  basin  en- 
closed by  precipices  which  seem  to  defy  farther  progress.  A  steep  and 
narrow  path  ascends  hence  to  the  right,  behind  a  rockv  slope,  and  crosses 
the  Passo  delVOrso  to  the  (li/a  hr.)  Baito  Brenta  Alia  (5480'),  on  a  well, 
watered  and  partly  wooded  plateau  enclosed  by  huge  rocky  peaks  :  to  the 


416   IV.  R.  69.  — Map,  p.  414.     BOCCA  DI  BRENTA. 

left  the  Torre  di  Brenta  (9890'),  the  massive  Campanile  di  Brenta  (Campa- 
nile Alto.  9635'),  and  the  slender  needle-shaped  Guglia  di  Brena  (Campanile 
Basso,  9540'),  to  the  right  the  immense  rocky  mass  of  the  Crozzon  di 
Brenta  (10,285'),  and  behind  it  the  Cima  Tota  (see  below).  From  the  end 
of  the  terrace  we  make  our  way  by  a  steep  route  across  detritus  and 
through  the  remains  of  a  landslip  of  18S2  to  a  rock-girt  basin .  filled 
with  debris,  beyond  which  we  mount  a  steep  and  fatiguing  snow-slope  to 
the  (2V2  hrs.)  Bocca  di  Brenta  (^8365'),  a  gap  between  the  Cima  Brenta  Alfa 
(9735';  ascended  in  Vl'--2  hrs.,  difficult;  guide  S  E.)  on  the  left  and  the 
Cima  Brenta  Bassa  (9215')  on  the  right.  We  descend  over  snow  (behind 
the  rocky  saddle  to  the  right  is  the  'fosa  Hut,  see  below),  and  by  a  new 
path  over  steep  slopes  of  debris  and  grass,  to  the  Baito  dei  Mastodi  (6240'), 
a  poor  shepherd's  hut,  then  through  the  Val  deUe  Seghe,  passing  imposing 
rocks,  especially  the  Croz  Aliissimo  (8330')  at  the  entrance  to  the  Val  Persa 
Tsee  below),  on  the  left.  Farther  down  we  enter  the  wood.  The  path  now 
follows  the  right  bank  of  the  Massodi  brook  and  skirts  the  hillside.  It 
then  descends  and  again  ascends  to  the  left  to  (872  hrs.)  Molveno  (p.  418). 

From  the  snow-field  at  the  E.  base  of  the  Bocca  (see  above)  we  ascend 
to  the  S.  to  the  (10  min. ;  from  the  Bocca  20  min.)  Ei/ugio  delta  Tosa 
(8175';  Italian  inn,  22  beds),  situated  on  a  broad  rocky  saddle,  above  the 
hollow  known  us  the  Pozza  Trcanontana.  From  here  the  -Cima  Tosa 
(10,410'),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Brenta  group,  may  be  ascended  by  ex- 
perts (3V2-4  hrs.  ;  guide  12  K.).  The  path  leads  to  the  right  from  the'  hut, 
skirts  the  Pozza  Tramontana,  and  then  crosses  the  Tosa  Glacier ,  mounting 
from  the  lower  to  the  upper  glacier  by  means  of  a  chimney  (about  100' 
high;  fatiguing  but  not  difficult  for  climbers  free  from  dizziness).  The 
summit  commands  a  magnificent  view,  particularly  of  the  huge  rocky 
pinnacles  of  the  Brenta  group ;  to  the  W.  are  the  Adamello  and  Presanella 
groups,  the  Bernina,  and  Silvretta;  to  the  N.  the  Ortler  and  the  Oetztal 
and  Stubai  Alps;  to  the  N.E.  the  Zillertal  Alps  and  Tauern;  to  the  E.  the 
Dolomites;  and  to  the  S.  part  of  the  Lago  di  Garda  and  the  Italian  plain. 

The  Cima  di  Brenta  {Kaiser- Franz- Josef  -  Spitze;  10,335')  is  ascended 
from  the  Tosa  Hut  in  ca.  5  hrs.  (for  adepts  only;  guide  12,  with  descent 
to  Campiglio  19  ii.) ,  via_  the  Bocchetta  dei  Arm'i  (.9050')  and  the  Vedretta 
dei  Fulmini.  Comp.  p.  415. 

From  Campiglio  to  Molveko  over  the  Bocca  di  Tuckett  (8i90';  9-10 hrs. ; 
guide  IS  £'.),  laborious.  From  the  (SVs  hrs.)  Tuckett  Hut  (p.  415)  we  ascend 
steeply  over  de'bris  and  the  Brenta  Glacier  to  the  (IV4  br.)  pass,  between 
the  Cima  di  Brenta  and  the  Dente  di  Sella  (p.  413),  and  descend  through 
the  Val  Persa  and  the  Val  delle  Seghe  to  (4  hrs.)  Molveno  (p.  41S).  —  Over 
the  Passo  del  Grost^  (8025';  p.  860)  and  the  Bocca  della  Vallazza  (8015'), 
between  the  Rocchetta  della  Val  Persa  and  the  Gagliarda,  or  via  the 
Passo  della  Gagliarda  (7355'),  the  Malga  Spora  Grande  (6125'),  and  the 
Passo  del  Clamer  (7100),  9-10  hrs.  (guide  15  E.),  fatiguing.  The  ascent  of 
the  Cima  del  Grosti  (9505,),  Rocca  di  Vallesinella  (9805'),  Bocchetta  della  Val 
Persa  (9025'),  and  Cima  Gagliarda  (8635')  may  be  combined  with  the  latter 
route  (see  p.  415). 

From  Campiglio  to  Pinzolo  (*Val  di  Genova)  and  via  Tione  to 
Trent  or  to  the  Lago  di  Garda,  see  R.  70. 

The  direct  route  (1  hr.  shorter)  to  the  Val  di  Genova  does  not  cross 
the  bridge  at  the  sawmill  (p.  420),  but  follows  the  right  bank  via  Carisolo 
(P.  420)  to  Santo  Stefano. 

70.  From  Trent  to  Pinzolo  (Camjnglw)  and  to  Condino. 
Giudicaria. 

Motor  Car  from  Trent  (railway-statiun)  to  (881/2  M.)  Pinzolo ,  thrice 
daily  in  summer  in  5  hrs.,  fares  Ist  cl.  13  K.  80,  2nd  cl.  8  E.  20  h. : 
to  Tione  in  3  hrs.  20  min. ,  fares  10  or  6  iT.  —  Motor  Car  from  Pin- 
zolo   to    (8V2  M.)    Campigliii,    twice    daily    in    1  hr.  5  min.,  fare  4  iT.  — 


VEZZANO.      Maps, pp.  396,  414.— TV.  R.  70.    417 

Carriage  and  pair  from  Trent  to  Campiglio  in  10-11  hrs.  (change  of  horses). 
60  K.  and  fee.  —  Campiglio  may  be  reached  in  ca.  6  hr?.  from  San  Micfiele 
or  the  Mendel  Pass  via  Dimaro  (see  R.  69).  —  Motor  Diligence  from 
Tione  to  (34  M.)  Vestone  via  Condino  twice  daily  in  4'/2hri.  —  Electric 
Railway  under  construction  from  Trent  to  Tione  via  Sarche. 

The  Sarca  Valley,  to  the  S.  of  and  parallel  with  the  Val  di  Non  (R.  67), 
consists  of  four  different  regions.  The  lowest,  from  Sarche  to  the 
mouth  of  the  Sarca  near  Torbole,  is  broad,  and  in  its  lower  half  luxuri- 
antly fertile.  At  Sarche  the  valley  turns  to  the  W.  •,  the  Sarca  emerges 
from  a  profound  ravine,  which  expands  above  Comano  and  contracts 
again  at  Stenico.  This  is  the  second  region.  The  third  begins  at  Tione, 
where  the  vallev  turns  to  the  N.  ;  it  is  fertile  and  well-peopled,  and 
called  Valle  di  Rendena.  Lastly,  near  Pinzolo ,  the  valley  turns  again  to 
the  W. ,  being  here  named  Val  di  Genova ,  and  assumes  a  very  impos- 
ing Alpine  (character,  terminating  among  the  rocks  and  glaciers  of  the 
Adamello-Presanella  Alps.  —  The  short  valley  of  the  Arno ,  the  upper 
Val  Chiese,  and  the  Valle  di  Ledro,  with  their  ramifications,  also  belong 
to  Oiudicaria.  The  chief  localities  in  Giudicaria  are  Stenico,  Tione,  and 
Condino. 

Trent,  see  p.  399.  The  road  crosses  the  Adige,  skirts  the  S.W. 
side  of  the  Doss  Trento  (p.  399),  and  ascends  through  a  wild, 
partly-wooded  ravine,  called  the  Buco  di  Vela,  at  the  (3  M.)  upper 
end  of  which  is  a  fort,  through  which  the  road  passes.  Above,  on 
the  left,  is  another  fort.  We  proceed  past  (41/2  M.)  the  village  of 
Cadine  (1555';  on  the  left;  road  to  Sopramonte,  2/4  hr.,  p.  401)  to 
the  summit  of  the  pass  (1615'),  and  then,  turning  sharply  to  the 
S.W.,  gradually  descend.  To  the  right  in  the  valley  lies  Terlago, 
with  its  long  and  narrow  lake  and  its  chateau,  dominated  by  the 
Monte  Gazza. 

Over  the  Monte  Gazza  to  Molveno,  5V2-6  hrs.,  an  attractive  route, 
but  exposed  to  the  sun  and  fatiguing  in  hot  weather  (guide,  8  5".,  not  in- 
dispensable). A  carriage-road,  diverging  to  the  right  about  5  min.  beyond 
the  summit  of  the  pass,  leads  round  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  to  (V2  hr.) 
Terlago  (1500';  Alb,  Tabarelli).  Thence  a  bridle -track  (red  marks)  leads 
via  (1/2  hr.)  Cdvelo  (1925';  guide,  G.  Povoli)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Passo  di  San 
Giovanni  (5580')  on  the  S.W.  side  of  Monte  Gazza  (6530';  ea.nly  ascended 
from  the  pass  in  3/4  hr.),  where  a  magnificent  "View  of  the  Lago  di  Molveno 
and  the  Brenta  group  is  unfolded.  "  Descent  to  the  N.W.  (keep  to  the 
right)  through  meadows  and  wood  to  (li,2  hr.)  Molveno  (p.  418).  Water 
is  scarce  all  the  way  (provisions  and  wine  should  be  brought).  —  The 
Monte  Paganella  (6970';  fatiguing  but  interesting;  guide  advisable)  may 
be  ascended  from  Terlago  (red  way-marks)  via  Monte  Terlago,  Val  delle 
Caore^  and  Bocca  di  Sanf  Antonio  in  5  hrs.  (refuge-hut  on  the  top;  splendid 
view).     Descent  to  (2  hrs.)  Andalo  (p.  418). 

The  road  descends  past  (5V2  M.)  Vigolo  to  (91/2  M.)  Vezzano 
(1265';  Croce  d'Oro  ;  Stella  d'Oro),  a  market-town  with  980  inhab., 
and  (lO  M.)  Padergnone  (1090');  above,  on  the  left,  rises  the  partly 
inhabited  Castell  Madruzzo  (1935').  The  road  then  crosses  the 
narrow  strait  between  the  little  Lago  di  Santa  Massenza  (to  the 
right)  and  the  Lago  di  Toblino  (820')  and  reaches  (12  M.)  the  post- 
office  of  Castell  Toblino.  On  a  promontory  to  the  left  rises  a  new 
chateau  ot  the  prince -bishops  of  Trent  and  the  picturesque  old 
castle  of  Toblino,  the  property  of  Count  Wolkenstein  (quaint  court- 
yard ;  rfmts.  at  the  castellan's  ;  'vino  santo'  '2K.  per  half  bottle). 

13  M.  AUe  Sarche  (835';  Inn). 

Basokkke's  Eastern  Alps.    I3th  Edit.  27 


^IS   IV.  R.70.  — Map,  p.  414.     MOLVENO.  From  Trent 

The  Road  from  Sakche  to  Arco  (IOV4  M.  ^  motor-car  twice  daily  in 
11/3  hr.)  crosses  to  the  right  bank  of  the  Sarca  and  runs  between  the 
mountains  and  the  river,  traversing;  the  debris  of  old  landslips.  Beyond 
(3/4  hr.)  Fietra  Muraia  (815';  Zum  Touristen ,  bed  1.40-1.70,  pens.  5  K., 
well  spoken  of)  we  pass  the  electric  power-station  oi  Arccdina;  on  a  rocky 
eminence  to  the  left  rises  the  ruined  castle  of  Z)re»a  (1015').  Near  (2  hrs.) 
Drb  (415';  Post,  good  wine)  we  again  cross  the  Sarca  and  proceed  via 
Ceiiiga  (p.  426)  to  (1  hr.)  Arco  (p.  425).  —  Pedestriaxs  to  Eiva  are  re- 
commended to  take  the  road  from  Sarche  to  (I3/4  hr. )  Comano  (see  below), 
and  proceed  thence  to  the  left  through  charming  mountain-scenery,  via 
Canipo,  Fiave,  Balliiio  (p.  419),  and  Franzo,  to  (6-7  hrs.)  Riva. 

The  road  crosses  the  Sarca  aud  ascends  along  the  rocky  right 
bank  in  long  windings,  commanding  a  fine  retrospect  of  the  lake 
of  Tohlino.  It  then  follows  the  windings  of  the  imposing  *Gorge 
of  the  Sarca  (Tasso  della  Morte'},  high  above  it,  on  the  S.  slope, 
and  descends  to  (18'/2^I-)  the  baths  of  Comano  (1200';  Hotel, 
open  May-Oct.,  100  beds  at  1.50-3,  D.  4,  pens.  6-9  K.),  useful  for 
skin  troubles  and  frequented  by  Italians.  Crossing  the  Duina  we 
reach  — 

20  M.  Ponte  delle  Arche  (1315' ;  plain  inn). 

To  the  right  a  road  (diligence  twice  daily  in  1  hr.)  leads  hence  across 
the  Sarca  and  ascends  in  windings  to  (2i/2  M.)  Stenico  (2190';  Hot.  Simo- 
nini,  bed  1.40-4  £".),  the  chief  village  of  Lower  Giudicaria,  finely  situated, 
and  commanded  by  an  old  chateau  (now  a  district  court).  The  cavernous 
rocks  of  the  neighbourhood  abound  with  waterfalls.  On  the  W.  side  a 
steep  path  descends  to  the  highroad.  IV2  M.  from  Ponte  delle  Arche.  — 
From  Stenico  to  Molveno,  see  below. 

From  Mezzolombardo  TO  Stenico,  11  hrs.,  a  fine  route;  an  early  start 
.-hould  be  made  on  account  of  the  heat.  The  carriage-road  leading  from 
Mezzolombardo  (p.  403)  to  Molveno  (in  6  hrs.)  ascends  to  the  left  at  the  W. 
entrance  of  theRocchetta  defile  (p.  403),  passing  Spormaggiore  and  Andalo  (see 
below).  Pedestrians  are  recommended  to  take  the  old  road  diverging  to  the 
left  at  the  station  of  Fat  (p.  403),  IV4  M.  to  the  N.  of  Mezzolombardo, 
and  ascending  in  numerous  windings  (at  the  S.  end  of  the  village  is  a 
short-cut,  marked  with  red  and  white,  ascending  in  zigzags  to  the  left  by 
the  cemetery).  aflYirding  fine  views  of  the  terraced  slopes  of  the  Val  di 
Non  and  of  the  mountains  of  the  Adige  valley  as  far  as  the  Schlern. 
Beyond  (71/2  M.)  the  village  of  Fat  (3150';  Alb.  Cima  Tosa;  Alpino),  prettily 
situated  in  a  fertile  plain,  the  road  goes  on  for  a  short  distance  towards 
the  S.  and  then  bends  to  the  right,  skirting  the  deep  ravine  of  the  Val- 
rnanata  and  aff"ording  a  beautiful  view  of  the  valley  of  the  Adige  as  far 
as  Trent.  Traversing  a  wooded  defile  and  passing  (IV2  31.)  the  Santel 
chapel  (3360')  on  the  left,  the  road  skirts  the  slope  of  the  Faganella  (p.  417). 
where  the  road  from  Spormaggiore  (see  above)  is  joined,  and  affords  a 
beautiful  view  of  the  Val  di  Non,  lying  far  below  on  the  right,  with  its 
numerous  villages,  and  of  the  huge  rockv  peaks  of  the  Brenta  to  the  W. 
We  next  reach  (33/4  M.)  Andalo  (3420' ;  inn),  with  the  small  lake  of  that 
name  (dry  in  summer).  The  road  descends  a  little,  crosses  the  Bior  brook, 
and  leads  through  wood.  As  we  approach  (3  M.)  Molveno  (2835';  H6t. 
Molveno.,  on  the  E.  bank  of  the  lake,  1  M.  to  the  S.,  with  fine  view,  open 
April-Oct.,  60  beds  at  2.50-4,  pens.  7-12  K. ;  Alb.  Aquila  Nera  e  Cima  Tosa, 
Alb.  alle  Dolomiti,  both  quite  unpretending)  a  charming  view  is  suddenly 
disclosed  of  the  lovely  blue  ''Lago  di  Molveno  (26950,  beautifully  situated 
between  the  Brenta  and  Mte.  Gazza.  and  enclosed  by  picturesquely-shaped 
mountains.  Thence  over  the  Monte  Oazza  to  (4V2-5  hrs.)  Terlago.  see  p.  417  ; 
over  the  Bocca  di  Brenta  to  Campiglio  or  Finzolo  (10  or  11  hrs. ;  to  the 
Tosa  Hut  6  hrs.,  new  path),  see  p.  416.  Giov.  Batt.  and  Enrico  Nicolussi, 
and  Carlo  Giordani  of  Molveno  are  good  guides.  —  Beyond  Molveno  a 
cart-road    leads   xip   and  down  round  the  W.  side  of  the  lake  in  IV4  hr. 


to  Pinzolo.  TIONE.     Map,p.414.  —  IV.R,70.   419 

(boat  across  in  'A  tr.,  preferable),  passing  farther  on  the  cold  Lago  di  A'em- 
bia  (2555'),  and  descends  to  (1  hr.)  Moline  (1785'),  where  it  divides.  On 
the  right  a  road  leads  in  wide  curves  via  Dorsmo,  Tavodo,  Villa  Banale 
(Carli's  Inn),  and  Premione,  to  (12  M.)  Stenico  (p.  418)-,  on  the  left  a  foot- 
path leads  along  the  mountain-slopes,  soon  high  above  the  Sarca,  to  Ranzo 
(2440'),  and  then  descends  abruptly  through  vineyards,  finally  passing  through 
a  gorge,  to  (2'/-j  hrs.)  Castell  Toblino  (p.  417). 

Feom  Stenico  to  Camfiglio,  6V2-7  hrs.  A  bridle-path  ascends 
rapidly  through  the  monctonous  Val  Dalgone,  passing  a  ruined  glass-work, 
to  (4  hrs.)  the  Passo  di  Bandalors  (6055'),  to  the  S.E.  of  the  Sabbione  (p.  420). 
We  then  either  cross  the  latter  (ascent  from  the  pass  in  3/4  hr.),  or  proceed 
through  the  Vallagola,  past  the  small  lake  and  the'Malga  Vallagola  (52550, 
and  descend  into  the  Val  Nambino  and  to  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Campiglio  (p.  413).  — 
About  2V'.;  hrs.  to  the  E.  of  the  Passo  di  Bandalors  (see  above)  stand.s  the 
Pifngio  dei  Dodici  Apostoli  (81C5'),  perched  on  the  cliffs  at  the  upper  end  of 
the  Val  Nardis,  not  far  from  the  Vallagola  Glacier,  whence  the  Cima  di 
FaWon  (9740'),  Cima  di  Vallagola  (9710'),  and  other  peaks  may  be  ascended ; 
the  Cima  Tosa  (10,410'),  reached  via  the  Vallagola  Glacier,"  the  Bocca  dd 
Camosci  (9135'),  and  the  Bocca  d'Ambiez  (9420')  is  difficult  (descent  to  Ihe 
Tosa  Hut,  see  p.  416).  —  A  shorter  route  to  Pinzolo  from  the  Val  Dalgune 
proceeds  via  the  Oon  Pass  (5075'),  the  Malga  StahleJ,  and  Massinteno  (6  hrs. 
from  Stenico). 

TheTione  road  ascends  the  right  bank  of  the  Sarca,  passes  below 
Stenico,  and  enters  a  deep  and  romantic  *Gorge,  where  it  crosses 
the  river  twice  (tunnel).  The  valley  expands.  On  the  left  bank 
are  the  villages  of  Ragoli  and  Preore.  We  pass  through  Saone. 
and  cross  the  Arno  to  — 

28  M.  Tione  (1855';  Cavallo  Bianco,  well  spoken  of;  Posta), 
the  (principal  town  of  Giudicaria  (2300  inhab.).  —  To  the  Lago 
d'Jdro,  see  pp.  423,  424. 

Fkom  Riva  to  Tione  by  the  Dueone  Pass  {Q^j-z-l  hrs.),  a  beautiful  route 
from  Tione  shady  in  the  morning,  from  Riva  in  the  afternoon).  The 
road  leaves  the  town  by  the  Porta  San  Marco  on  the  N.,  and  gradually 
ascends  the  hillside  (short-cuts  for  walkers).  To  the  right  lies  the  fruitful 
valley  of  Arco,  and  behind  is  the  Lago  di  Garda.  Farther  on  the  road 
threads  the  Val  Varone  (high  on  the  opposite  slope  of  which  lies  Tenno,  with 
its  castle,  p.  427)  to  (4V.;  M.)  Pi-anzo  (1520"),  and  then  divides.  We  follow 
the  road  to  the  right  (red  marks),  always  ascending  rapidly,  and  then  cross 
the  Val  Varone.  Near  the  (IV2  M.)  pretty  Lago  di  Tenno  (1845')  a  road  di- 
verges on  the  right  to  the  (8/4  M.)  hamlet  of  Ville  del  Monte,  whence  the 
Lomason  (5920';  magnificent  view)  may  be  ascended  in  3V2-4hrs..  with 
guide.  —  The  little  village  of  (3  M.)  Ballino  ("2460';  Inn,  unpretending) 
is  situated  on  the  watershed.  About  1  M.  farther  on  the  direct  route  to 
Tione  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  road  to  Ponte  delle  Arcfie  (p.  418)  and 
skirts  the  slope.  After  3/*  tr.  we  descend,  cross  the  Duina  ,  ascend  again 
to  (20  min.)  Cavrasto  (2335')  and  (keeping  to  the  left)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Durone 
Pass  (3390'),  which  commands  an  admirable  view  of  the  S.E.  peaks  of 
the  Adamello;  to  the  right  is  the  Care  Alto  with  the  Vedretta  di 
Lares;  at  our  feet  lies  the  Val  Sarca.  The  path  now  descends  to  (1  hr.) 
Zuclo  (1950')  and  (1/4  hr.)  Bolbeno  (1875'),  crosses  the  Arno,  and  ascends 
to  (V2hr.)   Tione. 

The  Val  Sarca  here  turns  towards  the  N.,  and  this  part  of  it  is 
called  the  Val  Rendena.  At  (3OV2  M.)  Villa  Rendena  (1990O  the 
Val  di  San  Valentino  opens  on  the  left,  through  which  a  fatiguing 
route  leads  over  the  Passo  di  San  Valentino  (9080')  into  the  Val  di 
Fumo  (comp.  p.  423).  Farther  on  are  the  villages  of  Javre,  Dare, 
and  (31 1/2  M.)  Vigo  -  Rendena  ;  then  (32  M.)  Pelugo  (2156';  Zum 

27* 


420    IV.R.70.  —  Map,p.4]4.     PINZOLO.  Oiudicaria.      - 

Rendena-Tal,  well  spoken  of),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  d'l  Borzago, 
at  the  head  of  which  the  Vedretta  di  Lares  is  visible  for  a  short 
time.  The  road  passes  the  mortuary  chapel  of  SanV  Antonio  with 
old  frescoes,  and  beyond  the  villages  of  Borzago,  (331/2  M.)  Spiazza, 
Mortaso ,  (35V2  M.)  Strembo ,  and  (36  M.)  Caderzone  crosses  the 
Sarca  and  leads  by  Giustino  to  — 

38V2  M.  Piiizolo  (2525';  *H6t.  Pinzolo  if  Corona,  70  beds  at 
2-6,  D.  3,  S.  2,  pens.  6-7Z.  ,•  Aquila  Nera)  ,  a  large  village 
(1370  inhab.)  at  the  junction  of  the  two  upper  branches  of  the  Yal 
Sarca,  the  Val  di  Genova  (see  below)  to  the  N.W.,  and  the  Val  Nam- 
bino  to  the  N.E.    The  church,  with  its  huge  belfry,  is  modern. 

About  1/2  M.  to  the  N.  is  the  mortuary  chapel  of  San  Vigilio  (2590*), 
with  interesting  frescoes  (on  the  exterior  a  Dance  of  Death  of  1569.  with 
Italian  verses ;  in  the  interior  scenes  from  the  life  of  St.  Vigil,  etc.). 

ExccKSiONs  (guides,  Amanzio  ColUni,  Gostante  and  Pddolfo  Pedri.  Quin- 
lilio  Bonapace^  and  Giov.  Ferrari  of  Pinzolo ;  Vittore,  Francesco,  and  Pacijico 
Clementi  of  Roncone ;  Pio  Botteri  of  Strembo).  —  The  'Sabbione  (6895'), 
ascended  either  by  the  direct  path  (31/2  hrs. ;  guide,  advisable,  8  JT.)  via 
Alp  Cioca  (56750,  or  (preferable)  by  a  marked  path  (4  hrs. ;  guide  not  in- 
dispensable) via  Oiustino  (see  above)  and  Mezzana,  affords  a  splendid  view 
(panorama  by  Siegl).  Near  the  top  is  a  club-hut  (6800'i  generally  closed). 
The  descent  may  be  made  by  the  Pas'^o  di  Bandalors  into  the  Val  Dalgone 
and  through  the  Vallagola  (p.  419)  to  Campiglio  (p.  413:  hence  to  the  lop 
3-3V2hrs.,  easiest  ascent). 

From  Pinzolo  to  Campiglio,  8I/2  M.  (motor-car  twice  daily  in 
1  hr.,  4  K.;  one-horse  carr.  for  1  pers.  7,  2  pers.  9,  two-horse  14  K. 
and  fee).  The  road ,  passing  the  chapel  of  San  Vigilio  (see  above  ; 
Carisolo  lies  to  the  left),  ascends  the  Val  Nambino  to  the  N.E.,  and 
follows  the  left  bank  of  the  -Sarca  di  Campiglio  to  the  (2  M.)  bridge 
above  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Nambron  (guide-post  indicating  the  way 
to  the  Rifugio  Segantini,  p.  423).  It  then  ascends  in  windings 
(footpaths  shorter)  to  (41/2  M-)  Sant'  Antonio  di  Mavignola  (3700'; 
inn),  beyond  which  it  follows  the  N.  side  of  the  Val  Nambino  (oppo- 
site rises  the  Brenta  chain,  behind  us  the  Lares  Glacier),  describing 
some  wide  curves  about  halfway  and  finally  crossing  the  Sarca,  to 
(81/2  M.)  Madonna  di  Campiglio  (p.  413). 


A  very  fine  excursion  may  be  made  from  Pinzolo  into  the  *Val 
di  Genova  (to  Bedole  5  hrs.,  thence  to  the  Mandron  Hut  2V2  trs. ; 
guide,  unnecessary,  to  Bedole  8,  to  the  Mandron  Hut  12^.).  Driving 
is  not  recommended  on  account  of  the  roughness  of  the  road  (one- 
horse  carr.  to  Ponte  di  Lares  8,  two-horse  16^.  and  fee).  The 
narrow  road  leads  to  the  N.W.  through  the  broad  valley  to  the 
(25  min.)  chapel  of  Santa  Maria  rfe'  Poveri.  Here  we  ascend  to  the 
right,  by  a  paved  pilgrimage-path,  to  the  (10  min.)  church  ot  Sa7Uo 
Stefano,  standing  on  a  projecting  hill  (2815')  and  embellished  with 
frescoes  of  1519  and  1534,  including  a  Dance  of  Death  with  ex- 
planatory verses.  We  next  reach  (10  min.)  a  saw-mill  at  the  be- 
ginning of  the  lowest  part  of  the  valley.  To  the  right  are  massive 
boulders,  with    the  cliffs  of  the  Presanella   rising  above  them  ;  in 


Giudicaria.    VAL  DI  GENOVA.    Map,p.414.  —  JV.R.70.   421 

front  is  the  Crozzon  di  Lares,  with  the  Corno  di  Cavento  and  (far- 
ther on)  the  Crozzon  del  Diavolo  adjoining  it  on  the  left.  To  the 
right  (V2  ^^')  is  the  fine  Cascata  di  Nardis^  330'  high,  divided  into 
two  leaps  (to  the  Presanella  Hut,  see  p.  423).  The  road  now  ascends 
to  a  higher  part  of  the  valley.  On  the  left  opens  the  Val  Seniciaga, 
with  its  dark  woods  and  its  waterfalls  descending  from  the  little  Lago 
San  Giuliano  (6335'),  where  St.  Julian  is  said  to  have  once  done 
penance.  The  Sarca  forms  some  foaming  rapids  at  this  point.  We 
proceed  past  the  Fontanel  Buona  (good  spring,  to  the  right)  to  the 
(3/^  hr.)  Osteria  Fontana  Buona  (4  beds  at  1.40  K. ,  well  spoken 
of),  beyond  which  is  a  bridge  over  the  Sarca  (3685';  marked  path 
to  the  Lares  Hut,  3  hrs.,  see  p.  422).  We  do  not  cross  this  bridge, 
but  cross  to  the  right  bank  20  min.  farther  on,  beyond  the  mouth  of 
the  Lares  torrent,  where  the  carriage-road  ends.  The  cart-track  then 
ascends  rapidly  through  wood  on  the  right  bank  to  (25  min.)  the 
Albergo  Ragdda  (4  beds  at  1-1.60  K. ,  well  spoken  of),  whence  a  fine 
view  is  obtained  of  the  Brenta  chain  to  the  E.  and  the  Busazza  to 
the  N.W.  We  now  cross  first  the  Fargorida  torrent,  which  forms  a 
picturesque  fall  on  the  left  as  it  issues  from  a  rocky  gorge,  and  then 
the  Sarca,  and  reach  the  Alpine  hamlet  of  Tedesca  (4130'),  beyond 
which  we  ascend  the  left  bank  (on  the  right  bank  is  the  finely 
situated  Malga  Mvta,  4460')  to  (V2  hr.)  the  Malga  Caret  (4655'). 
Our  path  now  rounds  the  Mte.  Menicigolo  (8565')  ,  for  the  most 
part  ascending  through  wood;  on  the  right  tower  the  formidable 
precipices  of  the  Presanella.  Soon  a  view  is  disclosed  of  the  bluish 
Mandron  Glacier.  In  l'/4hr.  we  reach  the  broad  grassy  basin  of 
Bedole  (5120'),  at  the  (I/4  hr.)  W.  end  of  which  is  the  Casina 
Bolognini  of  the  Trent  Alpine  Gkib  (5280';  Collini's  Inn.  plain). 

A  fine  view  of  the  Mandron  and  Lobbia  glaciers  is  obtained  from  the 
path  to  the  Mandron  Hut  (see  below),  above  the  limits  of  the  wood  (ca. 
1/2  hr.).  —  A  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  by  a  path  (red  marks),  diverging 
to  the  left  from  the  bridle-path  to  the  Mandron  Hut,  to  the  (20  min.) 
point  where  the  Sarca,  issuing  from  the  absve-mcntioned  glaciers,  descends 
through  a  rockv  cleft.  The  path  goes  on  via  the  Venezia  Alp  (5380')  to 
(3/4  hr.)  the  MaUerot  Alp  (5780'),  at  the  base  of  the  Lobbia  Glacier.  — 
The  Busazza  (10,920")  may  be  ascended  from  Bedole  in  7-8  hrs.  (difficult; 
guide  24  A'.),  but  only  by  practised  climbers  (less  trving  from  the  Mandron 
Hut,  see  p.  422). 

A  good  bridle-path  ascends  to  the  right  from  the  Casina  Bolog- 
nini, at  first  through  wood  and  then  above  the  Ronchina  Ravine, 
to  (21/2  lirs.)  the  Mandr6n  Hut  of  the  Leipzig  Alpine  Club  (8010'; 
*Inn,  20  beds  at  4  and  9  mattresses  at  1.'20  A',),  grandly  situated 
above  the  small  Mandron  Lakes.  Facing  it  arc  the  Mandron  and 
Lobbia  Glaciers,  above  which  tower  the  Lobbia  Bassa  and  Lobbia 
Alta,  on  the  left  the  Crozzon  di  Fargorida,  Crozzon  di  Lares,  and 
Corno  di  Cavento,  and  on  the  right  the  Mte.  Mandrone  (the  summit 
of  the  Adamello  is  not  visible  from  the  hut). 

ExcoRSioNS  (guides  should  be  brought  from  Pin/.olo;  comp.  p.  420). 
The*Adamello  (11,640')  may  be  ascended  from  the  Mandron  Hut  with  no  great 
difficulty  (early  start  necessary)  by  active   and  experienced  mountaineers, 


422    JV.R.  70.— Map,  p.  414.     MANDRON  HUT.     Giudicaria. 

by  a  club-path  skirting  tbe  W.  lateral  moraine  of  the  Mandron  Glacier, 
and  then  crossing  the  glacier  and  ascending  the  N.E.  side,  in  6-7  hrs., 
or  via  the  Corno  Bianco  (11,250')  in  7-Ti/2  hrs.  (guide  from  the  Mandron 
Hut  16  K.).  Superb  view  from  the  top.  The  descent  may  be  made  on 
the  S.  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Rifugio  Prudenzini  and  (5  hrs.)  Cedegolo  (p.  408; 
guide  33  iT.);  or  on  the  E.  across  the  Mandron  Glacier  and  over  the 
Fatso  delta  Lobbia  Alta  and  Passo  di  Lares  or  Passo  di  Cavento  to  the 
(5-6  hrs.)  Laies  Hut  (see  below;  guide  24  K.);  or  on  the  N.W.  round  the 
Corno  Bianco  to  the  Passo  di  Mandrone  {Passo  d''Avio,  see  below),  to  the  S.  of 
the  Cima  Garibaldi  (10,625'),  and  then  by  a  steep  descent  over  the  Venerocolo 
Glacier  and  its  moraine  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Rifugio  Garibaldi  and  through  the 
Vol  d'Avio  to  (5  hrs.)  Fonte  di  Legno  (p.  406 •,  guide  29 if.);  or  on  the  N. 
from  the  Mandron  Glacier  over  the  Fasso  delta  Tredicesima  (10,570'),  be- 
tween Mte.  Venerocolo  and  Mte.  Narcancllo,  to  the  Vedretta  di  Pisgana, 
and  down  through  the  Val  Narcane  (steep  and  laborious)  to  (8-9  hrs.)  Ponte 
di  Legno.  —  The  "Lobbia  Alta  (10,485';  4-5  hrs.;  guide  10  K.)\  the  Cima 
di  Fresena  (10,070';  21/2  hrs.  ;  see  below);  the  Corno  del  Lago  Scuro  (10,330'; 
3  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.);  the  Cima  del  Segnale  (9950';  272  hrs. ;  8  K.);  the  Cima 
di  Lipsia  {Punta  del  Lago  Inghiacciato ,  10,100';  2V2  hrs.;  8  A'.);  the  Mte. 
Pisgana  (10,170';  21/2  brs.;  8  A'.);  the  Cima  di  Payer  (10,005';  21/2  hrs.; 
8  A'.);  the  Dosson  di  Genova  (11,255';  5V2-6  hrs. ;  10  A".);  the  Monte  Mandrone 
(10,800';  31/2  hrs.;  10  AT.);  the  Monte  Venerocolo  (10,885';  3V2  hrs.;  10  A".) ; 
the  Monte  Fmno  (1 1,160';  5  hrs. ;  10  A".);  the  Crozzon  di  Lares  (11,005':  5-6  hrs. ; 
13  a:.);  the  Busazza  (10,920';  6-7  hrs. ;  24  A'. ;  see  p.  421);  and  the  Presanella 
(see  p.  423;  6V2-7  hrs.;  guide  with  descent  to  Pinzolo  22,  to  the  Rifugio 
Denza  25  K.)  may  also  be  ascended  from  the  Mandron  Hut. 

Passes.  Over  the  Passo  del  Lago  Scuro  (9740")  to  Ponte  di  Legno, 
5V'2-6  hrfl.,  with  guide  (22  A".),  laborious.  The  route  ascends  from  the 
Mandron  Hut,  past  the  small  and  sombre  Lago  Scuro  (8765'J,   to  the  (IV2- 

2  hrs.)  top  of  the  pass,  between  the  Corno  del  Lago  Scuro  and  the  Cima 
di  Payer.  We  then  descend  (steep)  over  rocks,  along  two  ice- hollows 
160-2C)0'  high,  and  over  extensive  slopes  of  detritus  into  the  Val  Narcane, 
which  we  follow  to  (4  hrs.)  Ponte  di  Legno  (p.  406).  —  The  Passo  Pisgana 
(9625'),  between  the  Pisgana  (10,170'J  on  the  right  and  the  Corno  di  Bedole 
(10,6(X)')  im  the  left,  is  equally  laborious  (to  Ponte  di  Legno  51/2-6  hrs. ; 
guide  20  A".).  Descent  via  the' Pw^f ana  Glacier.  On  the  E.  side,  short  of 
the  pass,  is  the  small  Lago  Inghiacciato  (8255').  —  A  fine  glacier-tour  for 
experts  leads  over  the  Fasso  di  Mandrone  (10,330';  called  by  the  Italians 
Passo  d^Avio  or  di  Brizio)  and  down  the  Val  d'Avio  to  (81/2  hrs.)  Ponte  di 
Legno  (guide  23  K.;  see  p.  406). 

Over  the  *Pas80  di  Marocaro  or  Passo  di  Presena  to  (5V2-6  hrs.)  the 
Tonale  Pass,  attractive  (guide,  21  A".,  advisable  in  late  summer  on  the 
Presena  Glacier  owing  to  crevas.^es).  We  ascend  a  new  and  easy  club-path 
from  the  Mandron  Hut  over  the  Dosso  del  Marocaro  to  the  (1  hr.)  forking 
of  the  ways,  whence  we  either  hold  straight  on  to  the  (i  hr.)  Fatso  di 
Marocaro  (9760'),  to  the  W.  of  the  pass  proper,  or  follow  a  marked  path 
to  the  right  to  the  (I  hr.)  Passo  di  Presena  (9880'),  farther  to  the  E.,  clo.se 
to  the  Cima  di  Presena  (10,070';  ca.  20  min.  from  the  pass,  an  easy  and 
a'tractive  ascent).  We  then  descend  from  either  pass  across  the  Presena 
Glacier  (see  above)  and  it.s  moraine  to  the  Laghi  di  Presena  (8575'  and 
84^0'),  and  either  to  the  right  via  Monticelli  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Tonale  Fast 
(p.  406;  quite  easy),  or  to  the  left  (marked  path)  over  the  Fasso  del 
Monticello  or  di  Paradiso  (8695')  and  a  steep  rocky  slope  (without  danger 
(for  those  with  steady  heads)  to  the  Tonale  road  and  (4  hrs.)  Fonte  di  Legno 
p.  403).  —  Over  the  Passo  di  Cercen  (9985')  to  Pizzano  in  the  Val  Ver- 
miglio,  9-10  hrs.  (guide  23,  to  the  Rifugio  Denza  12  K.),  see  p.  406. 

For  the  E.  peaks  of  the  Adamello  the  best  starting-point  is  the  Ri- 
fugio di  Lares  of  the  Trent  Alpine  Club  (6820';  provision  depot,  8  beds), 
at  the   foot   of  the  Vedretta   di  Lares,  6  hrs.    from  Pinzolo  (guide   10  AT.), 

3  hrs.  from  the  Osteria  Fontana  Buona  (p.  421 ;  first  third  of  the  way  thence, 
to  the  Malga  Lares,  very  bad).  The  ascents  made  hence  include  the  Crozzon 
di  Lares  (11,005';  4-5  hrs.;  guide  from  the  Rifugio  12  .ff.),  fatiguing;  the 
Grotzon  del Diavolo  (9890';  4  hrs. ;  12  JT.);  the  Corno  di  Cavento  (11,155;  4  hrs.; 


Qiudicaria.       PRESANELLA.     Map,p.4l4.  —  IV.R.70.    423 

12  K.),  easy ;  and  the  Cari  Alto  ('11,370' ;  5  hra. ;  IS  K.),  fatiguing.  Over  the 
Passo  di  Gavento  (10,486')  or  the  Passo  di  Lares  (10,685'j  and  the  Pa$so  delta 
Lobbia  Alta  (9960')  to  the  Mandron  Hut  (8-9  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.),  a  fine  glacier- 
excursion,  with  which  the  ascent  of  the  Gomo  di  Gavento  may  easily  be 
combined.  Over  the  Passo  di  Lares,  Passo  della  Lobbia  Alta,  and  Passo 
di  SaJarno  to  the  Rifugio  Prudenzini  (8-9  hrs. ;  guide  20  K.),  see  p.  408;  over 
the  Passo  di  Lares  and  Passo  di  Fumo  to  the  (6  hrs.)  Malga  Levade  in  the 
Val  di  Fumo,  see  p.  424. 

The  ascent  of  the  •Presanella  (11,695';  9-9V2  brs.  from  Pinzolo ;  guide 
to  the  Rifugio  Presanella  10,  thence  to  the  summit  12  K.)  is  trying,  but 
presents  no  difficulty  to  experts  (first  ascent  by  Freshfield  in  1864).  From 
Pinzolo  we  proceed  to  (1  hr.)  the  guide-post,  5  min.  before  the  Nardis  Fall 
(p.  421),  then  ascend  to  the  right  through  wood  (red  marks)  and  past  the 
Malga  di  Nardis  (4855')  and  the  Malga  dei  Fiori  (6440')  to  the  (4  hrs.) 
Rifugio  Presanella  (7230';  provision  depot,  8  bed.-^).  Thence  we  reach  the 
summit  in  4-41/2  hrs.,  finally  crossing  the  Nardis  Glacier  (or  in  late  sum- 
mer, when  the  crevasses  are  numerous,  up  the  S.E.  arete).  Imposing 
'View  of  the  Adamello,  Ortler,  and  Bernina  groups.  The  descent  may  be 
made  by  the  Freshfield  Saddle,  between  the  Cima  di  Vermiglio  (11,340')  on 
the  right  and  the  Mte.  Gabbiolo  (11,400';  ascended  in  V2  hr.)  on  tlie  left, 
to  the  Presanella  Glacier,  then  either  to  the  right  to  the  (3-4  hrs.)  Rifugio 
Denza  (p.  406;  guide  2^  K.),  or  to  the  left  over  the  Passo  di  Cercen  (see 
p.  422)  to  the  (5-6  hrs.)  Mandron  Hut  (guide  17  K.).  A  laborious  descent 
leads  to  the  E.  over  the  S.E.  arete  and  the  Bocchetta  di  Monte  Nero  (10,100') 
to  the  Amola  Glacier  and  to  the  Rifugio  Giovanni  Segantini  of  the  Trent 
Alpine  Club  (8175';  provision  depot)  in  the  steep  Val  d' Amola,  whence  we 
proceed  through  wood  past  the  splendidly  situated  Malga  d'Amola  (6530') 
into  the  Val  Nambron,  to  Carisolo  and  Pinzolo  (from  Pinzolo  to  the  Segantini 
Hut  5-6  hrs.,  thence  to  the  top  of  the  Presanella  4-5  hrs. ;  guide  22  K). 

The  road  through  Southern  Giudicakia  (motor-car  from  Tione 
to  Vestone  in  41/2  hrs.,  see  p.  417)  ascends  from  Tione  (p.  419) 
on  the  left  bank  of  the  Arno  past  (2^/2  M.)  Breguzzo,  and  crosses 
the  river  near  (372  M-)  Bondo  (2760'),  where  it  issues  from  the 
Val  di  Rreguzzo,  opening  on  the  right. 

An  attractive  path  leads  hence  to  the  E.  through  the  Val  Gaverdina, 
and  over  the  Passo  Gaierdina  or  Passo  delV  Ussol  (6140')  to  Len:unio  and 
(6  hrs.)  Piere  di  Ledro  (p.  429)  The  Monte  Gaverdina  (67^0';  splendid  view) 
is  easily  ascended  from  the  pass  in  V*  hr. 

Near  (572  M.)  Roncone  (2760')  the  road  crosses  the  watershed 
between  the  Sarca  and  the  Chiese,  and  descends  via  Fontnnedo, 
(8  M.)  Lardaro  (beyond  which  are  two  small  forts),  Agrone,  and 
Strada  to  (i27o  M.)  Creto  (1685';  Stella,  good;  Croce  d'Oro),  on 
the  Chiese,  which  issues  from  the  Valle  di  Daone  (W.). 

The  only  village  in  the  Valle  di  Daone  is  Daone  (2515';  Osteria  del 
Tirus,  tolerable),  1/2  hr.  from  Creto.  From  here  a  road  leads  via  (IV4  hr.) 
Praciil  (modest  inn)  to  (l'/*  hr.)  the  Malga  Boazzo  (3985';  Alpine  inn),  whence 
a  steep  bridle-path  ascends  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Malga  Ntidole  (5330').  Hence 
an  attractive  route  leads  to  the  Val  Camonica,  following  the  valley  for 
the  first  20  min.,  then  ascending  to  the  left  to  ('/^  hr.)  the  Lago  di  Cainpo 
(6490";  chalet)  and  over  the  Passo  del  Campo  (Passo  della  Forcellina,  7505'), 
to  the  S.  of  the  Mte.  Campellio  (9215';  ascended  in  2  hrs.).  and  then  de- 
scending past  the  picturesque  Lago  d'Arno  (p.  409)  to  Paspardo  and  (6  hrs.) 
Capo  di  Ponte  (p.  409).  —  In  the  upper  Chiese  valley  or  Val  di  Fumo  we 
mny  proceed  from  Nudole  via  the  Malga  Bissi7to  and  Malga  Breguzzo  to 
the  (2  brs.)  Malga  Val  di  Fumo  (6200'),  where  the  path  from  the  Passo 
di  San  Valentino  descends  on  the  right  (see  p.  419);  1  hr.  higher  up  tlie 
valley  is  the  Levade  Alp  (6890";  club-hut  projected),  with  a  view  of  the 
glaciers   at  the  head  of  the   valley   (Conca   della  Levade).    —   From  here 


424    IV.  K.  70  —Maps,  pp. 396, 428.    LA.GO  D'lDRO. 

laborious  routes  lead  to  the  W.  over  the  Passo  ddla  Porta  (9215')  to  the 
Valle  Adami  (p.  408),  and  to  the  N.  over  the  Passo  di  Fumo  (9845')  to  the 
Lobbia  Glacier  and  thence  either  to  the  right  over  the  Passo  di  Lares  to 
the  Rifugio  di  Lares  (p.  422)  or  to  the  left  over  the  Passo  deUa  Lobbia  Alia 
to  the  iiandron  Hut  (p.  421). 

The  road  next  leads  through  the  smiling  valley  to  Cimego  and  — 
17  M.  Condino  (1455';  Hot.  Condino,  Agnello  d'Oro,  both  very 
fair),  the  chief  village  (1400  inbah.)  in  the  Val  Buona,  or  upper 
valley  of  the  Chiese.  About  3  M.  farther  on  a  road  crosses  the  river 
to  Storo  (Aguello),  prettily  situated  on  the  left  bank,  whence  a  road 
leads  through  the  Val  Ampola  to  the  Valle  di  Ledro  and  Eiva  (see 
p.  429).  —'The  valley  expands;  21  M.  Darzo  (*Ancora:  Alb.  Ciap- 
pana);  22^2  ^1-  Lodrone  (1265'),  with  a  picturesque  ruined  castle; 
23  M.  Ponte  Caffaro,  with  a  handsome  chateau  of  Count  Lodron, 
situated  on  the  Caffaro,  which  forms  the  Italian  frontier  (small  inn, 
on  the  right  bank). 

The  Cima  Spessa  (5960'),  on  the  E.,  easily  ascended  in  dVa  hrs.,  affords 
a  fine  survey  of  the  environs.  —  About  3  M.  up  the  Val  Caffaro.,  which 
forms  an  inaccessible  ravine  at  its  mouth,  lies  the  large  village  of  Bagolino 
(.2395'-,  Alb.  Alpine,  g  )od),  in  magnificent  surroundings.  A  pleasant  route 
leads  hence  over  the  Colle  Manira  (5475')  to  (5  hrs.)  Collio  (2755';  =Hot. 
3Iella  ;  Alb.  Tabladino),  a  lai-ge  village  in  the  Val  Trompia,  frequented  as 
a  sammer-resort,  whence  a  road  run-!  via  Rovegno  and  Gardone  to  Brescia. 
The  interesting  ascents  of  the  Dosso  Alto  (67.5';  1  hr.),  to  the  S..  and  the 
Monte  Colombine  (7265';  2  hrs.),  to  ihe  K.W.,  may  easily  be  made  from  the 
Colle  Maniva.  —  From  Bagolino  a  cart-track  leads  to  (IV2  hr.)  Sant'  J.n- 
^onjo  (37(5':  poor  inn).  Thence  we  may  proceed  to  the  left  through  the  Val 
Sanguinera^  over  the  Croce  Domini  Pass  (6215'),  and  down  past  a  house 
called  Campolaro  (4740')  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Albergo  Fonte  (3610'),  with  a  chaly- 
beate spring,  and  to  (3  hrs.)  Cividafe  in  the  Val  Camonica  (p.  410);  or 
through  the  Val  Sanguinera  and  the  Valle  di  Cadino  to  the  (IV2  hrs.)  Logo 
delta  Frtcca(7695':  accommodation  in  the  chalets).  The  Cornone  di  Blumone 
(9285")  and  the  Monte  Frerone  (8770')  maybe  ascended  from  this  point  (comp. 
p.  409).     Over  the  Passo  di  Lajone  (8315')  to  the  Case  Paghera,   see  p.  40D. 

About  1  M.  lower  down,  the  road  reaches  the  picturesque  Lago 
d'Idro  (1205'),  6  M.  in  length,  I1/4  M.  in  width,  and  skirts  its  steep 
AV.  bank  via  Sanf  Antonio  and  through  the  fortifications  of  the 
Rocca  d'Anfo,  which  extend  down  to  the  lake,  to  (28  M.) -4n/b 
(Corona),  prettily  situated  on  a  delta  of  detritus.  At  (31  M.)  Lave- 
none  begins  the  Val  Sabbia,  of  which  the  chief  village  is  (34  M.) 
V>s/on6  (1050' ;  Agnello;  Italia).  The  tramway  -  line  begins  here 
and  runs  via  (361/2  M.)  Barghe,  (38V2  M.)  Sabbio,  and  (431/9  M.) 
Vobarno  to  (46V2  M.)  Tor  mini ,  where  the  tramway  to  Salb  and 
(11  M.)  Ponte  Toscolano,  on  the  Lago  di  Garda,  diverges  to  the  left 
(see  p.  430);  our  line  proceeds  via  Paitone,  Nuvolera,  and  Rezzato 
to  (641/.2  M.)  Brescia. 

71.  From  Mori  to  Riva.  Lago  di  Garda. 

151,2  M.  Railway  in  IV*  hr.  (fares  1st  cl.  3K  20,  3rd  cl.  1  A'.  60  Tt  ,- 
return-ticket,  valid  for  3  days,  5  K.  10  or  2  K.  60  h.).  —  The  road,  which 
is  shadeless  and  dusty  but  very  picturesque,  aff'ords  a  pleasant  carriage- 
drive  (with  two  horses  14  K.).  Pedestrian^  from  Nago  may  proceed  bv 
the  old  road  via  Torbole  (p.  428)  in  IV4  hr.  to  Riva. 


AKCO.     Map,  p. 426.— IV.  R.  71.    ^2b 

Station  of  Mori  (570'),  see  p.  402.  —  The  railway  crosses  the 
Adige  to  (^2M.)  Mori-Bonjata,  the  station  for  the  large  market- 
village  of  Mori  (635';  Alb.  Mori).  It  then  traverses  the  verdant 
valley  to  \J^j2  M.)  Loppio  (^735'),  with  a  chateau  of  Count  Castel- 
barco,  passes  the  pretty  Lago  di  Loppio  with  its  rocky  islands,  and 
ascends  in  windings  amid  rocky  debris  to  the  summit  of  the  pass 
beside  the  Chapel  of  San  Giovanni  (915').  The  line  then  descends, 
amidst  rich  vegetation,  to  (8  M.)  Nago-Torbole,  the  station  for 
(20  min.)  Torbole  (p.  428;  highroad  attractive  to  pedestrians,  see 
p. 424),  and  for  Nago  (710';  Alb.  alle  Due  Oche;  Aquila  Nera),  a 
village  picturesquely  situated  on  the  brink  of  a  ravine,  with  the 
ruins  of  the  castle  of  Penede  (950'),  on  a  steep  rock  to  the  left, 
1/4  hr.  from  the  station  (fine  view  from  the  top).  Proceeding  to  the 
N.  it  keeps  close  to  the  highroad  to  Arco  for  a  considerable  time, 
along  the  steep  hillside,  and  descends  into  the  Sarca  valley.  On 
the  left  we  have  a  very  fine  *View  of  the  Lago  di  Garda,  with 
the  mouth  of  the  Sarca  below,  the  rocky  walls  of  the  Monte  Brione 
opposite,  and,  farther  on,  the  broad,  mountain-girt  Sarca  valley, 
with  Arco  and  the  circle  of  villages  around  it.  On  the  right,  above 
the  railway  and  3/^  M.  from  Nago  station,  are  the  Marmitte  dei 
Giganti,  glacier-mills  of  the  ice-age  (adm.  20 h.;  rfmts.).  — Beyond 
(11  M.)  Oltresarca  we  cross  the  Sarca  to  — 

121/2  M.  Arco.  —  Hotels  (the  larger  open  only  from  October  to 
May;  almost  all  with  gardens).  *Grand-H6tel  des  Palmes,  on  the  old 
Kur-Promenade  (Magnolia  Avenue),  with  covered  promenade  and  central 
heating,  120  beds  at  3-10,  B.  1.20,  D.  4,  S.  2.50,  xjens.  10-15  K. ,  omn. 
()0/i.;  *H6tel-Pension  Bkllevue,  near  the  station,  6J  beds  at  1.50-6,  B.  1, 
D.  3-3.50,  pens.  1-iO  E. ;  *H6tel-Pension  Victokia,  1/2  M.  from  the  Kur- 
Platz,  ^in  a  sunny  situation,  80  beds  at  3-10,  B.  l.cO,  pens,  from  7  A'.  ; 
Hotel  des  Bollevakus.  with  cafe-restaurant,  in  the  Kur-Casino  (C  on  the 
map);  *H6tel-Pensiun  Stbasser,  with  cafe  and  confectioner's,  on  the  old 
Kur-Promeuade,  65  beds  at  3-4.50,  B.  1.20,  pens.  7-12  A.  —  ^Hotel-Pension 
IIainaltek,  in  the  Kur-Park,  pens.  Q-dE.;  *H6tel-Pension  Olivenheim, 
in  a  lofty  situation  on  the  Lome^o-Promenade,  pens.  7-8  E. ;  Hot. -Pens. 
Gekmania,  on  the  old  Kur-Promenade;  Hot. -Pens.  Akciduca  Alberto,  at 
Chiarano  (p.  426),  12  min.  from  the  Kur-Platz;  Hotel  Olivo,  near  the  Kur- 
Park;  Hot. -Pens,  de  l'Eukofe.  Hot.-Pens.  Altenbukg,  both  at  the  W. 
end  of  the  new  Kur-Promenade,  pens  from  7  E.  —  Open  all  the  year 
round  (suitable  for  passing  tourists):  Kaiseekrone,  Via  Segantini,  in  the 
i)ld  town,  pens.  7-8  AT. ;  Hotel  Austria,  Kur-Park,  with  cafe-restaurant, 
pens.  6.50-7  E.;  Hotel  Riviera,  Via  Stazione,  with  confectioner's  and  cafe- 
restaurant.  Numerous  pensions  and  private  apartments  (K.  40-l(X3  A',  per 
month,  according  to  the  aspect).  —  "Well-appointed  Eur-Anstali  to  tlie  S. 
of  the  Kur-Casino,  with  saline-inhalation  and  hydropathic  appliances. 

English  Chlrch  Service  in  the  Protestant  Church,  near  the  railway 
station. 

Arco  (300'),  an  ancient  town  of  4500  inhab.,  situated  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Sarca,  forms  a  semicircle  at  the  S.  base  of  a  pre- 
cipitous rock  (930'),  which  is  crowned  by  the  Castle  of  Arco 
(views),  destroyed  by  the  French  in  1793  during  the  War  of  the 
Spanish  Succession.  Almost  entirely  shut  in  on  the  E.  and  W. 
by  lofty  mountains,  the  town  is  frequented  as  a  winter-resort  by 


"^26   IV.  Route  71.  RIVA.  From  Mori 

consumptive,  cardiac,  and  nervous  patients,  but  has  few  visitors  in 
summer.  The  climate  resembles  that  of  Gardone  (p.  430),  but  Arco 
has  fewer  showers  and  is  somewhat  less  moist.  Near  the  Kur-Park 
is  a  bronze  statue,  by  Bistolfl  (1 909),  of  Giovanni  Segantini^  the  painter 
(d.  1899),  a  native  of  Arco.  —  For  farther  details  see  Bcedekers 
Northern  Italy. 

ExcuBsioNs.  To  the  K.  via  the  Lomego-  Promenade  between  ancient 
olive-groves  to  the  Casa  Bianco,  Veduta  Maria,  and  the  Live  Oak  (in  all 
3/4- 1  hr. ;  path  marked).  —  The  Coitle  of  Arco  Cp-  ^25)  is  reached  from 
the  Kur-Platz  in  1/2  hr.  (adm.  40  h.).  —  The  romantic  *yia  alia  Sega  e 
Prabi,  diverging  to  the  left  on  this  side  of  the  bridge,  between  the  castle- 
rock  and  the  Sarca,  traverses  imposing  rock-debris  to  (1  hr.)  Ceniga  (p.  418; 
inn),  whence  we  may  return  by  a  stony  path  over  the  hills,  passing  the 
small  Laghel  Lake  [pji  hr.). 

Pleasant  walk  to  the  W.,  flanked  by  villas,  to  the  hamlet  of  (3/4  M.) 
Chiarano,  with  the  Villa  Hildebrand,  the  property  of  the  German  Emperor 
(convalescent  home  for  German  officers),  and  the  Villa  Aagerer  (rich 
Mediterranean  flora  in  the  garden ;  adm.  10-12  on  Tues.).  Thence  we  pro- 
ceed either  by  the  road  to  the  left  via  the  convent  of  Santa  Maria 
delle  Grazie  and  CeoJe  to  (3  M.)  Varone  (p.  427),  or  to  the  right  via  Vigne 
to  (3V4  M.)  Varignano  (Cafe  Belvedere),  and  thence  ascend  by  a  rough 
path,  aflfording  beautiful  views,  to  (IV4  hr.)  Tenno  (p.  427).  From  Tenno 
we  descend  by  Cologna  to   (40  min.)   Varone  and  (3  M.)  Arco. 

Mountain  Ascents.  The  'Monte  Stivo  (6750')  may  be  ascended  in 
6V2  hrs.  from  Arco  (with  guide  ^  not  difficult)  by  a  marked  path  leading 
via  Bolognano,  San  Giacomo,  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Marchdti  Hut  (3740';  inn)  to 
the  (3V2  hrs.)  top  (magnificent  view);  or  from  Xago  (p.  425)  via  Varano 
and  (4  hrs.)  Ron-o  (3195';  Alb.  Alpino).  Descent  to  Rovereto,  see  p.  402. 
—  Cima  Pichia  (7010'),  from  Arco  in  7  hrs.,  by  Campi  and  the  Bocca  di  Trat, 
see  pp.  428,  429. 

The  railway  now  runs  through  the  broad  and  fertile  valley, 
Mte.  Brione  being  visible  to  the  left,  and  Tenno  (p.  427)  on  the  hill 
to  the  right,  via  (131/2  M.)  San  Tomaso,  to  — 

151/2  ^I-  Eiva.  —  The  Railway  Station  (Restaurant)  lie.'  about  1/3  M 
ti)  the  E.  of  the  harbour,  but  there  is  a  pier  at  the  station  also,  for 
steamboats  in  connection  with  the  trains. 

Hotels.  'Lido  Palace  Hotel,  in  an  open  situation  to  the  E.  of  the 
station,  with  lift,  hot-air  heating,  and  large  garden,  open  Feb.  i5th-Nov. 
15th,  130  beds  at  3-12,  B.  1.50.  de'j.  3.50,  D.  5,  pens.  10-20  K. ;  Hot.  Imperial 
DEL  Sole  (marked  S  on  the  map),  at  the  harbour,  with  terrace  on  the 
lake  (restaurant  for  hotel- guests  only),  120  beds  at  2.50-5,  B.  1.20, 
D.  3.5J,  pens.  8-12  E. ;  'Hot.-Pens.  dd  Lac,  i'2  M.  to  the  E.  of  the  station, 
with  large  garden  and  lake-baths,  70  beds  at  2-3,  B.  1,  D.  3-350,  pens. 
6.50-8  K.,  omn.  6J  h.:  'Hot-Pens.  See-Villa,  three  villas  with  a  park, 
farther  to  the  E.,  80  beds  at  3-4,  B.  1,  D.  3,  S.  2,  pens.  7-9  K.,  omn.  15  h.,- 
•Hot.-Pens.  Riva,  Piazza  Carducci,  85  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1.20,  D.  3  50,  pens. 
7-10^.,  omn.  50  /t.  ,•  *Baybischer  Hof  ,  near  the  harbour,  wnth  cafo- 
lestaurant  (music  in  the  evening).  90  beds  at  1.60-4,  pens.  Q-iOK.;  Hot. 
Central,  at  the  harbour,  50  beds  at  160-3.50,  D.  3.50,  pens.  6-S.fi:.; 
=HoT.  Bcchee.  near  the  Porta  San  Michele,  24  bels  at  1.40-2  E. ;  "Hot. 
Bohm,  Viale  Dante,  near  the  station,  60  beds  at  1.50-2.50,  pens.  5.50-7  E. ; 
Hot.  KRADTNEd,  near  the  station,  50 beds  at  1.50-2.50,  pens.  5.80-8  .fiT.,  good; 
Bahnhof- Hotel,  Viale  Dante,  25  beds  at  1.60-3,  pens.  6  E.;  Hot. -Pens. 
Gaedasee,  well  situated;  Pens.  Villa  Maddalena  (655'),  near  the  Bastione 
(IV2  M..  see  p.  427),  with  park  and  view,  8  R.,  pens.  6  E.;  Alb.  San  Mabco 
Giahdino,  Viale  Inviolata,  wath  beer-garden,  Italian;  Hot.  SIcsch,  40  beds, 
at  1.20-2.4(1,  pens.  b-'^E.,  unpretending  but  good;  Gallo,  Lepre,  both 
beyond  the  harbour,  unpretending. 


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Bookseller.     Oeorgi,   Piazza  Carducci  (information   courteously  given). 

Lake  Baths  beside  the  Palace  Hotel  and  on  the  Ponale  Road.  —  Motor 
Boats  from  the  Piazza  Catena  to  the  S.  of  the  harhour  thrice  daily  in 
20  min.  to  the  Ponale  Fall  and  thrice  to  Torbole  (50  h.).  —  Rowing  Boats 
per  hr.  with.rower  2  K. ,  without  rower  80  h. ;  to  the  Ponale  Fall  3,  with  two 
boatmen  4,   return  via  Torbole  6  or  8  Z".  —  Sailing  Boat  3  K.  per  hour. 

Motor  Diligence,  twice  daily,  to  Trent  (p.  418)  via  Arco. 

English  Church  Service  in  a  chapel  at  the  Hotel  du  Lac. 

jRjua  (230'),  a  "busy  harbour  with  8000  inhab.,  is  situated  at 
the  N.W.  end  of  the  Lago  di  Garda,  and  is  dominated  on  the  W. 
by  the  precipitous  Rocchetta{bQW)y  on  the  slope  of  which  a  decayed 
tower  {Bastione;  1/2  ^"^-i  A'^^  view)  recalls  the  period  of  the  Vene- 
tian dominion.  At  midday  the  heat  is  tempered  by  a  cool  wind 
from  the  lake  (the  so-called  Ora).  and  in  the  afternoon  the  town 
lies  in  the  shadow  of  the  hills. —  The  centre  of  traffic  is  the  Piazza 
Benacense,  at  the  harbour,  with  a  massive  old  clock-tower.  The 
houses  have  arcades  on  the  groundfloor.  To  the  E.  lie  the  small 
Piazza  Carducci  and  the  barracks  of  La  Rocca,  surrounded  by  a 
moat,  on  the  site  of  a  castle  of  the  Scaligers.  To  the  N.  of  the  Rocca 
is  the  Piazza  Brolo,  whence  an  avenue  of  palms  and  magnolias  leads 
to  the  E.  to  the  station,  and  the  narrow  Yia  del  Vento  to  the  N., 
past  the  parish  church  of  Santa  Maria  Assunta,  and  through  the 
Porta  San  Michele  to  the  Via  Koma  and  the  church  of  the  Inviolata, 
a  handsome  baroque  edifice  of  1603.   Thence  the  road  goes  on  to  Arco. 

ExcDRSioNS.  The  Fall  of  the  Ponale  is  best  visited  by  motor-boat  (20min.) 
or  rowing-boat  (3/4  hr. ;  see  above),  landing  near  the  fine  lower  fall  (adm. 
tlirough  the  restaurant,  20  h.).  We  ascend  hence  past  the  Riva  electric 
works  and  three  smaller  artificial  waterfalls,  on  the  S.  side  of  the  Ponale 
gorge,  to  the  (25-80  min.)  Kaiser-Weg,  leading  up  to  Pregasina  and  the 
Ponale  bridge  (see  below).  If  the  visit  to  the  lower  fall  be  omitted,  we  may 
take  the  direct  route  from  Riva,  along  the  *Ponale  Road  (shady  in  the 
afternoon).  This  road  is  carried  along  the  precipitous  face  of  the  mcks 
by  means  of  tunnels  and  galleries  and  affords,  particularly  in  the  after- 
noon, a  succession  of  magnificent  views  of  Riva,  the  Sarca  valley  as  far 
as  the  castle-rock  of  Arco,  and  of  Torbole  and  the  upper  end  of  the  lake, 
with  the  Altissimo  (p.  428).  In  50  min.  we  reach  the  modest  Restaurant 
Belvedere^  2  min.  below  which  is  a  terrace  affording  a  .splendid  view  of 
the  Ponale  falls  (adm.  20  h.).  A  little  farther  on  the  highroad  ascends  in 
windings  to  the  Val  di  Ledro. 

Just  beyond  the  restaurant  a  path  diverges  from  the  highroad  and 
leads  to  the  Ponale  Bridge^  where  the  stream  issues  from  the  Val.  di  Ledro 
in  a  narrow  gorge.  We  then  ascend  (on  the  left  the  path  to  the  landing- 
place,  see  above)  to  the  (20  min.)  view-point  near  Pregasina  (1760';  good 
view  of  the  lake),  whence  we  may  mount  to  the  S.W.  along  the  wooded 
slope  of  the  Mte.  Guil  (4335')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Roccolo  di  Nenibra  (SiilO';  splendid 
view).  In  descending  we  make  a  wide  dotour  via  Malga  Valacco  and  through 
the  Singol  Gorge  to  (2  hrs.)  Limone  (p.  431). 

From  the  highroad  running  to  the  N.W.  from  the  Porta  San  3Iarco  a 
road  (omn.  4  times  daily;  tramway  under  construction)  leads  to  the  right 
10  (3M.)\arone  (405'),  with  a  tine  waterfall  in  a  grand  rocky  gor^re  (adm. 
40 /».,  with  electric  light  1  K. ;  cloak  desirable  on  account  of  the  spray). 
Thence  we  may  proceed  either  by  road  via  Ceole  to  (3  M.)  Arco  or  (pre- 
ferable) on  foot  up  to  (3/4  hr.)  Tenno  (1425'),  with  an  old  castle  and  charm- 
ing view,  and  via  Cologna  and  Varignatio  to  (1  hr.)  Arco  (p.  425).  —  The 
highroad  from  the  Porta  San  Marco  leads  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Campi  (2190';  inn, 
good  wine),  returning  bv  a  charming  route  via  Pranzo  to  (2  hrs.)  Riva. 
From    Campi   the  Monte ' Pari  (6530';   4  hrs.)  and   the    Ciina  Piehia  (TdC ; 


^2S   IV.  Route  71.  MONTE  BALDO.  From  Mori 

41/2  Ijrs. ;  splendid   view)  may  be   ascended  without  difficulty  (see  p.  429), 
the  latter  via  the  Bocca  di  Trat  (5190';  shelter-hut). 

The  road  to  the  S.E.  of  Riva  (omn.  to  Torbole  4  times  daily,  40  h. ; 
motor-launch  thrice  daily  in  20  min.)  leads  past  the  Hot.  du  Lac  and  Hot. 
See-Villa,  then  through  the  Fort  San  Niccold,  at  the  foot  of  the  Monie 
Brione  (see  below),  and  across  the  two  mouths  of  the  Sarca  to  (3/4  hr.) 
Torbole  (270';  "Gr.-ECt.  Torhole,  145  beds  at  3-6,  B.  1.25,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens. 
9-16  K. ;  "Boi.  Garda-See,  with  view-terrace  and  baths,  E.  2-3,  pens.  6-7  K.  ; 
Hdt.  Benaco,  R.  1.40,  pens,  from  6  K.,  Alb.  al  Giardino,  Alb.  alV  Aurora., 
all  three  very  plain;  boat  to  Riva  3,  to  the  Ponale  Fall  4  K.).  On  the 
former  Olivo  Hotel  is  a  memorial  tablet  to  Goethe  (1786).  In  the  Sarca 
there  is  an  interesting  fish-breeding  establishment  (Pescicoltura).  Above 
Torbole  are  olive  groves;  5  min.  to  the  N.E.,  on  the  road  to  Nago  (p.  425), 
is  a  rock  commanding  a  fine  view  over  the  lake. 

Monte  Brione  (1235'),  a  strongly  fortified  hill  to  the  E.  of  Riva,  is 
accessible  as  far  a^  the  (1  hr.)  Belvedere  only,  near  the  S.  battery.  Splendid 
view  over  the  whole  lake.  The  path,  which  diverges  near  the  Fort  San 
Niccolo  from  the  Torbole  road,  is  indicated  by  linger-posts. 

The  ascent  of  the  Monte  Baldo,  a  range  25  M.  long,  between  the  Lake 
of  Garda  and  the  valley  of  the  Adige,  is  very  interesting  and  full  of  variety, 
but  rather  fatiguing;  the  flora  is  renowned  among  botanists.  It  consists 
of  two  distinct  ranges  separated  by  the  depression  of  the  Bocca  di  Navene 
(4G90'),  one  culminating  in  the  Altissimo  on  the  ^.  and  the  (;ther  (Monte 
Maggiore)  in  the  Cima  Val  Dritta  (7275')  and  the  Punta  del  Telegrafo  (7220') 
on  the  S.  The  easiest  route  to  the  'Altissimo  (6790')  ascend*;  on  the  E. 
side  from  Mori  (p.  402)  to  (2  hrs.)  Brentonico  (2275';  Alb.  Mte.  Baldo); 
thence,  with  guide,  over  the  Alpine  pastures  of  (IV2  hr.)  San  Giacomo  (3825'; 
inn)  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  summit,  with  the  Rifugio  Monte  Baldo  (6725';  20  beds, 
provision  depot;  key  in  possession  of  Italian  guides  only).  Magnificent 
view  of  the  mountains,  the  Val  Sarca,  Riva,  and  the  N.  end  of  the  Lago  di 
Garda  with  Riva.  The  Altissimo  may  be  ascended  also  from  Nago  (guide, 
G.  Civettini  surnamed  Pumella)  via  the  Malga  Casina.  About  5  min.  beyond 
the  Alp  is  the  only  spring  in  the  neighbourhood.  —  We  may  go  on  from 
the  Altissimo  via  the  Bocca  di  Navene  (see  above)  and  the  Arlilone  Alp 
(6-^85';  inn)  to  the  (4-5  hrs.)  Monte  Maggiore.  The  descent  from  the  Bocca 
to  Navene  is  very  steep  and  should  be  avoided;  it  is  better  to  proceed 
farther  S.  to  the  Bocca  Tra'Ao  Spini  (5615')  and  descend  thence  via  the 
finely-situated  Malga  Piombi  (8800')  to  Malcesine  (p.  429). 

The  ascent  of  the  *Monte  Maggiore  is  best  made  from  the  S.E.  side. 
From  the  railway-station  of  Peri  (p.  402)  we  proceed  across  the  Adige  to 
liivalla  and  (3/4  hr.)  Brentino,  then  ascend  a  steep  path  (in  shade  in  the 
afternoon)  to  the  right  to  the  (2  hrs.)  pilgrimage-church  oi  Madonna  delta 
Corona  (2540'),  and  thence  via  <Sjo»a^2i  (2830' ;  Alb.  Zanofti),  a  village  com- 
manding a  splendid  view  of  the  S.  end  of  the  Lago  di  Garda  and  the 
plain  of  the  Po  as  far  as  the  Apennines,  by  a  carriage-road  to  (1  hr.)  Ferrara 
di  Monte  Baldo  (2810';  Stefanini's  Inn,  good,  in  the  Italian  style;  guides, 
Giov.  and  Bern.  Tonini).  This  point  may  be  reached  also  by  a  good  road 
from  Garda  (p.  430),  leading  via  Coslermano,  Pesina,  and  Caprino  (Alb.  San 
Marco  ;  Colomba;  guide,  Bartolo  Battistoni,  surnamed  Brenz onal)  to  Pazzon, 
whence  the  road  ascends  in  steep  windings  (short-cuts)  to  Spiazzi  (see 
above).  From  Ferrara  a  bridle-path  leads  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  top  of  the  S. 
peak  or  Ciuia  del  Telegrafo  (7220'),  10  min.  below  which  is  the  Rifugio  del 
Telegrafo  of  the  I.  A.  C.  (7055':  Inn,  14  beds  and  12  matti  esses).  The  as:ent 
may  be  made  also  from  San  Zeno  di  Montagna  (1015';  Hot.  Jolanda),  on  the 
S.W.  side  of  the  moiintain,  3  hrs.  above  Garda  (road  via  Castione),  whence 
the  summit  is  reached  in  4-5  hrs.  The  view,  one  of  the  grandest  in  the 
S.  Alps,  embraces  the  Alps  as  far  as  Mte.  Rosa,  the  plain  of  the  Po  and 
the  Apennines,  and,  at  our  feet,  almost  the  whole  of  the  Lagi  di  Garda; 
in  clear  weather  the  Adriatic  is  visible  to  the  E.  —  The  Cima  di  Val  Dritta 
(highest  point  of  the  Monte  Baldo,  7275)  may  be  ascended  by  adepts  from 
the  Rifugio  Telegrafo  in  l'/4  hr. 

To  the  Valle  di  Ledro,  another  beautiful  excursion  (one-horse  carriage 
to  Pieve   and  back  8,   two -horse  16£'. ;    diligence  twice  daily  to  Pieve  in 


to  Riva.  LAGO  DT  GARDA.         IV.  Route  71.   429 

31/2,  to  Condinn  in  6  brs.)-  Beginning  ot  the  road,  see  p.  427.  It  then  turns 
a  corner  high  above  the  fall  of  the  Ponale  (SSCy),  enters  the  valley  to  the 
W.,  and  leads  via  Biacesa  and  Molina- Legos  (2135';  Costa;  Stella;  Rosa) 
to  the  pretty  Lago  di  Ledro  (2150'),  on  the  N.  side  of  which  is  Mezzolago 
and,  near  the  N.W.  end  (8  M.  from  Riva),  Pieve  di  Ledro  (2165';  Alpine 
Inn,  8  R.  at  1.60-2,  pens.  6-7  K.^.  The  Monte  Pari  (6530';  fine  view)  is 
easily  ascended  hence  in  4-4V2  hr^.  (descent  to  Campi,  see  p.  428).  At 
(81/2  M.)  Bezzecca  (inn)  the  Val  dei  Concei,  in  which  lie  the  villages  of  (1  M.) 
Enguiso  and  (1/2  W.)  Lenzumo  (2570'),  opens  to  the  N.  Froni  Lenzumo  the 
Qima  Pichia  (7010';  4'/2  hrs.,  with  guide)  may  be  a.«cended  for  the  sake 
of  the  splendid  view  (see  pp.  426,  428;  from  Lenzumo  to  Bondo  over  the 
Oaverdina  Pass,  see  p.  426).  From  Bezzecca  the  road  leads  to  (IOV2  M.) 
Tiariio,  and  through  the  sequestered  Val  Ampola  to  (I9V2  M.)  Store  (1340'; 
Agnello)  in  the  Chiese  valley  and  to  (23i/2  M.)  Condino  (p.  424).  —  Near  the 
Fort  Ampola  (3  M.  before  Storo  is  reached),  which  was  destroyed  in  1866, 
the  wild  Val  di  Lorina  opens  on  the  left.  Through  this  valley  a  route 
leads  to  the  top  of  the  Cima  Tomhea  (6390';  fine  views)  in  41/2  "hrs.  The 
descent  may  be  made  to  the  E.  to  the  Bocca  di  Lorina  (4690*)  and  through 
the  Val  Negrini  to  Tremosine  on  the  I.ago  di  Garda  (p.  431):  or  to  the  S. 
to  Magasa  (3190')  in  the  Val  di  Veslino  (belonsing  to  Tyrol),  surrounded 
by  lofty  mountains,  and  over  the  Bocca  delta  Valle  (4565')  to  Bondone  and 
Ponte  Caffaro  (p.  4241. 

The  *Lago  di  Garda  (215'),  the  Lacus  Benacus  of  the  Romans^ 
34  M.  long,  3-11  M.  broad,  and  1135'  deep  at  its  deepest  point, 
is  almost  entirely  in  Italy,  a  small  part  at  the  N.  end,  incl.  Riva, 
alone  belonging  to  Tyrol.  The  mountains  at  the  N.  end  are  lofty 
and  abrupt,  but  slope  gradually  towards  the  S.  until  they  are  lost  in 
the  vast  terminal  moraine  of  the  ancient  Garda  Glacier,  bordering 
on  the  great  plain  of  Upper  Italy.  The  water  of  the  lake  is  of  a 
striking  azure  blue. 

Steamboats  (furnished  with  tolerable  restaurants)  ply  3-6  times  daily 
along  the  W.  bank  (Riva-Detenzano)  in  4-5V4  hrs.  (fares  4  fr.  45,  2  fr.  50  c), 
and  once  or  twice  daily  along  the  E.  bank  (Riva-Peschiera)  in  4'/4  hrs.  (fares 
4  fr.  60,  2  fr.  60  c).  Tickets  are  issued  at  the  office  at  the  N.  end  of  the 
Piazza  Benacense  in  Riva  and  on  board  the  steamers,  where  fares  are  paid 
in  Italian  currency.  Return-tickets  are  valid  for  IV2  day  (break  of  journey 
not  permitted).  In  July- Oct.  reduced  tickets  (biglietto  festivo,  2  and 
11/2  fr.)  are  issued  on  Sun. ;  they  are  valid  over  the  whole  lake  and  for  the 
whole  day. 

'  In  the  following  description  the  stations  at  which  there  is  a  pier  are 
indicated  by  'P',  the  small -boat  stations  by  'B'.  —  Luggage  undergoes  a 
custom-house  examination  at  Riva. 

Steamboat  Trap.  —  E.  Bank  (from  Riva  to  Peschiera).  The 
first  station  is  Tdrbole  (P),  beautifully  situated  2  M.  to  the  S.E.  of 
Riva  (comp.  p.  428).  The  vessel  then  turns  towards  the  S.,  skirting 
the  base  of  the  Mte.  Baldo ,  and  crosses  the  Italian  frontier  to 
Malcesine  (P;  Gr.-Hot.  Malcesine,  60  beds.  pens.  7-10  fr. ;  Hot. 
Garda;  Hot.  Italia;  Hot.  Sperrle,  pens.  S^/o-^  f"*-))  l^i  a  grand  sitwa- 
tion,  with  an  old  castle  (now  custom-house  officers"  barracks). 

Beyond  Malcesine  lie  two  islets:  Isola  dell'  Olivo  and  Trimelone. 
The  next  stations  are  Assenza,  Macugvano,  Castelletto  di  Brenzone 
(P),  and  then  Torri  del  Benaco  (P;  Alb.  Calcinardi,  unpretending), 
with  an  imposing  ruined  castle  (1383)  and  large  quarries  of  yellow 
marble.  The  banks  become  gradually  lower.  The  picturesque  pro- 
montory of  *Snn  Vigilio  (Hot. -Pen?.  San  Vigilio,  R.  11/.2-2,  pen?,  from 


430   IV.  R.  71.— Map,  p.  428.     SIRMIONE.  Lago  di 

6  fr.,  plain  but  good),  with  the  Villa  Guarienti,  extends  far  into  the 
lake.  In  the  beautiful  Bay  of  Oarda,  at  the  S.  base  of  the  Monte 
Baldo  chain,  lie  the  Villa  Carlotti  and  Villa  Albertini,  both  vrith 
parks  containing  many  pines.  The  ancient  little  town  of  Garda  (P; 
*Eot.  Terminus,  R.  21/2,  pens,  from  8  fr. ;  Alb.  al  Monte  Baldo),  at 
the  influx  of  the  Tesino  (descending  from  the  Mte.  Baldo),  gives 
the  lake  its  name. 

Farther  on  the  hillsides  are  planted  with  olives,  fruit-trees,  and 
vines,  and  resemble  gardens.  The  next  places  are  Bardolino  (P ; 
Alb.  Bardolino)  and  Lazise  (P),  with  an  old  castle  (12th  cent.).  The 
steamer  finally  stops  at  Peschiera  sul  Garda  [Hot.  Montresor,  pens. 
4-7  fr..  clean),  a  fortified  place  with  1700  inhab.,  at  the  efflux  of 
the  Mincio,  at  the  S.E.  angle  of  the  lake.  The  railway  from  Verona 
to  Milan  has  a  station  (Restaurant,  dej.  or  D.  2-3  fr.)  here,  on  the  E. 
side  of  the  town,  Y2  ^l*  from  the  pier  (one-horse  carr.  1/2  fr.  per  pers.). 

To  the  W.  of  Peschiera,  extending  far  into  the  lake  from  the  S. 
bank,  is  the  promontory  of  Sirmione.  Farther  on,  at  the  S.W.  angle 
of  the  lake,  lies  the  little  town  (4700  inhab.)  of  Desenzano  sul  Lago 
(*H6t.  Royal  Mayer,  57  beds  at  2V2-5,  B.  11/2,  pens.  7-12 fr.,  omn. 
75  c;  Hot.  Splendide,  30  beds  at  2V2-4:,  B.  IV4,  pens.  7-9  fr.,  very 
fair;  Due  Colombe,  40  beds  at  2-272  fr-,  all  in  the  Italian  style; 
Railway  Restaurant),  another  station  on  the  Milan  and  Verona  rail- 
way (tramway  from  the  pier  to  the  station  ;  no  steamboat  communica- 
tion with  Peschiera). 

W.  Bank  (from  Desenzano  to  Riva).  The  first  station  after  leav- 
ing Desenzano  is  Sirmione  (P;  Or.-Hot.  Regie  Terme,  pens.  9-12  fr., 
with  the  de'pendances  Hot.  Sirmione,  pens.  71/2-II  fr.,  and  Dcj)m- 
dance  Hotel,  pens,  from  5  fr. ;  Hot.  Eden;  Hot.  Germania;  Alb. 
d" Italia;  Alb.  Catullo),  near  the  N.  end  of  the  peninsula  of  that 
name,  with  sulphureous  baths  (season  March-Nov.),  a  large  castle 
built  by  the  Scaligers,  and  some  late-Roman  ruins,  the  so-called 
Grotte  di  Catullo.  —  We  now  skirt  the  abrupt  Capo  di  Manerba* 
(715')  and  beyond  the  stations  of  Manerba  (B)  and  San  Felice  di 
Scovolo  (B)  pass  the  charming  Isola  di  Garda,  with  a  chateau  of 
the  Principe  Scipione  Borghese  (no  adm.). 

Farther  on,  in  a  narrow  bay,  lies  Salo  (P;  Gr.-H6t.  Salb,  on  the 
lake,  closed  June- Aug.,  pens.  8-15  fr.;  Hot.  Victoria;  Hot.  Metropole, 
pens.  6V2  -  9  fr. ;  Hot.  Bavaria ;  Hot.  Roma),  a  town  with  5200 inhab. 
and  manufactories  of  Acqua  di  Cedro,  a  liqueur  made  with  lemons. 

-Charming  prospect  by  evening -light  from  the  W.  peak  of  the  Monte 
San  Bartolomeo  (1865'),  the  shortest  way  (IV2  hr.)  to  which  begins  at  the 
tramway-station  of  Salo-Carmine ;  descent  to  Gardone,  IV4  hr.,  see  p.  431. 

At  this  point  begins  the  Riviera,  a  part  of  the  banks  distin- 
guished for  its  warm  climate  and  the  luxuriance  of  its  vegetation, 
and  dotted  with  numerous  villages  and  country-houses  (electric 
tramway  under  construction).  Gardone-Biviera  (P ;  *Gr.-H6t.  Gar- 
done  -  Riviera,  pens.  8-16  fr.,  *E6t.  Savoy,  pens.  9-16  fr.,  *E6t. 


Oarda.  GARDONE.     Map,  p.  428.  —  IV.  R.  71.    431 

Roma,  pens.  8-14  fr.,  all  three  closed  in  summer ;  Hot. -Pens.  Monte 
Baldo,  pens.  T^/o  - 10  ^r. ;  Hot.  Benaco,  pens.  6-7  fr.,  Bayrischer  Hof, 
both  open  in  summer  also),  in  a  sheltered  and  sunny  situation,  is  a 
favourite  resort  in  spring,  autumn,  and  winter  for  invalids  suffering 
from  phthisis  and  nervous  complaints.  The  climate  stands  midway 
between  that  of  Meran  and  that  of  the  Ligurian  Riviera,  and  next 
to  that  of  Arco  is  the  warmest  on  this  side  of  the  Apennines.  The 
vegetation  is  wholly  southern  in  character.  Groves  of  olives,  cy- 
presses, and  laurels  flourish,  and  camelias,  magnolias,  and  palms 
grow  unprotected  in  the  gardens. 

EXCCR8IONS.  To  the  Barharano  Ravine,  1/2  tr.  \  returning  by  Morgnaga 
and  the  ''Little  Rigi  (645').  —  To  Oardone  di  Sopra  (425';  pretty  view  from 
l>eyond  the  church),  with  the  fine  garden  of  the  Villa  Cargnacco  (no 
adm.),  and  beyond  the  latter  to  the  left  down  into  the  Wimmer  Ravine 
(guide-post)  oV,  ascending  at  first,  to  Fasano  di  Sopra  (525')  and  down 
through  a  shady  ravine  to  Fascino  (1  hr. ).  —  To  San  Michele  (1325'),  a  high- 
lying  church  affording  a  fine  view  of  the  lake,  I1/4  hr.  (small  restaurant); 
in  returning  we  may  skirt  the  Mte.  Lavino,  via  Sopiane  and  Fasano  di  Sopra 
(IV2  hr.).  —  Via  Maderno  to  the  romantic  *^Toscolano  Eavtne  with  its 
paper-mills  (cartiere),  the  return  being  made  via  Gaino,.i]ie  church  of 
which  (870')  commands  an  excellent  view  (31/2-4  hrs.).  —  By  boat  (IV2  hr.  ; 
7  fr.)  to  Manei'ba;  view  of  the  whole  lake  from  the  promontory  (715').  — 
By  tramway  to  the  Lago  d'ldro  (p.  424). 

Ascents.  Mte.  San  Bartolomeo  (1865'),  2  hra.,  see  p.  430.  —  Alte.  Roccolo 
(1600'),  IV2  br.  —  Mte.  Lavino  (2975'),  21/2-3  hrs.  —  Mte.  Pizzocolo  (5195'; 
splendid  view),  5-6  bra.,  with  guide,  attractive. 

Farther  on  is  Fasano  (P;  *Gr.-n6t.  Fasano,  pens.  8-15  fr. ;  Hot. 
Bella -Vista  Gigola;  Hot. -Pens.  Quisisana;  Hot.  Bella  Riva;  Hot. 
Rosenhof),  belonging  to  Gardone.  On  a  promontory  at  the  base  of 
the  Monte  Pizzocolo  lies  Maderno  (P,  Hot.  Bristol,  pens,  from  7  fr., 
closed  in  summer;  ^Hot.-Pens.  Lignet,  pens.  7-8  fr.  50  c. ;  Hot.  San 
Marco,  pens.  6-8  fr.;  Hot.  Maderno,  pens.  6  fr. ;  Park  Hotel).  Then 
come  Toscolano  and  Bogliaco  (P ;  Gr.-H6t.  Bogliaco,  pens,  from  8  fr.), 
with  a  chateau  of  Count  Bettoni.  Gargnano  (P;  Cervo,  pens.  7-8  fr., 
Hot.  Gargnano,  pens.  6-8  fr.),  a  large  village  with  1200  inhab.,  is 
one  of  the  finest  points  on  the  lake  and  marks  the  N.  limit  of  the 
Riviera. 

The  mountains  now  become  loftier.  Campione  {V)  has  a  cotton- 
spinnery  (cotonificio)  and  a  fish-breeding  establishment.  Tremosme 
(B)  lies  high  above  the  lake.  Farther  on,  in  a  bay,  appears  Limone 
(P;  Restaurant  Bellavista),  amid  lemon  and  olive  plantations  in 
terraces.  We  next  pass  the  frontier  and  have  a  view  of  the  Ponale 
Fall  on  the  left  before  reaching  Riva  (p.  426). 

For  details  about  the  Lago  di  Garda  and  its  winter  health-resoit.",  see 
Buedekei'^s  Northern  Italy. 

72.  The  Groden  Valley. 

Diligence  from  Waidbnick  ti)  (S  31.)  St.  Ulrich,  six  times  daily  in  sum- 
mer, in  31/4  brs.  (fare  2  .ff .  60  h.)\  one-horse  carr.  7  A'.  60,  carr.  and  pair  13  K. 
60  h.  From  St.  Ulrich  to  (6  M.)  Wolkenstein,  diligence  and  omn.  four  times 
dailv  in  summer  in  1  hr.  50  min.  {i  K.  40  A);  to  (7  M.)  Plan,  twice  daily 
in  2  hrs.  {i  K.  60  A.).     One-horse  carr.  from  St.  Ulrich  to  St.  Christina  3, 


432    JV.  Route  72.  ST.  ULRICH.  Oroden 

two-horse  6,  to  Wolkenstein  6  and  10,  to  Plan  7  and  12  K.  —  The  -GrSdner 
Tal  (La'iin  Goerdeina)  is  15V2  31.  in  length.  The  upper  part,  enclosed  by 
huge  Dolomites,  is  highly  picturesque  and  well  deserves  a  visit.  The  dialect 
of  the  valley  as  far  as  St.  Ulrich  is  German,  beyond  that  'Ladin'  (comp. 
p.  487).  —  The  Grriden  Valley  is  closed  to  motor-traffic 

Waidbruck  (1545'),  see  p.  357.  —  The  road  (a  toll  of  4  h.  re- 
quired from  pedestrians)  ascends  the  narrow  wooded  valley  to  the  E., 
at  first  on  the  left,  then  (after  1/9  ^r.)  on  the  right  bank  of  the  OriJd- 
ner  Bach^  passing  the  Dursching  Inn  (path  to  the  left  to  Lajen,  p.  357) 
and,  farther  on,  the  Rossi  Inn.  Near  the  (5  M.)  Brduhaus  St.  Peter 
(3085';  Krautner's  Inn;  above  to  the  left,  the  Bad  St.  Peter,  p.  433) 
the  Langkofel  comes  into  sight.  Farther  on  we  pass  Pontives.  ^here 
the  Sella  group  appears  in  the  background,  and  the  village  of  Pufels, 
at  the  foot  of  the  Puflatsch,  above  on  the  right. 

8  M.  St.  Ulrich.—  Hotels.  'RossL  or  Po'-t,  160  beds  at  2,  B.  -1.20. 
pens.  6-8  E. ;  Abler.  120  beds  at  1.50-2,  D.  2.40,  board  4.50  K. ;  *Marien- 
HOF,  50  beds  at  1.20-3,  pens.  650-8  K. ;  'Dolomiten- Hotel  Madonna, 
38  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens.  5.60-7  K. ;  *3Iondschf.in,  60  beds  at  1.60-2,  pens. 
5-1  K.;  EN^JKb;  Sonne;  Tradbe.  — •  Caf^  Sotriffer  (also  confectioner); 
Restaurants  Waldrand,  Rvngger,  V<-1  M.  to  the  S.,  on  the  slope  of  the 
Pitzberg.  —  Numerous  private  apartments  (bed  1  - 1  60  .ff. ;  information 
obtainable  from  the  Verschunerungs-Verein).  —  Wood  Carvings  (see  below) 
at  iJo«a  Fma<^er■'s  (travelling  requisites,  etc.),  Moroder''s^  InsamJkPrinotKs^ 
Mattroner''s^  etc.  —  Visitors''  Tax  (payable  to  the  Verschcinerungs -Verein) 
for  a  stay  of  a  week  or  more,  2  K.  each  person. 

St.  Ulrich  (AObb'~),  Ladin  Urtische'l,  a  market-town  (2100  inhab.), 
picturesquely  situated,  is  much  frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and 
for  winter  sports.  The  Church  (1793-96)  contains  some  good  wood- 
carvings  (to  the  left  of  the  entrance,  Mater  Dolorosa  by  Moroder)  ; 
in  the  sacristy  (sacristan  40  h.)  is  a  small  Madonna  in  marble  by 
Andrea  Colli,  The  tastefully  restored  Chapel  of  St.  Anthony  con- 
tains an  altar-piece  by  Deschwanden.  In  the  Groden  Valley  as  many 
as  2500  persons  are  employed  in  wood-carving  (imperial  school  for 
sculpture  and  painting,  open  in  veinter  only). 

ExcDRSioNS  (guides.  Jos.  Adang.  Jos  Pescosta,  Eustach  Dapvnt,  Al.  Stuf- 
lesser,  Jos.  Nogler,  Al.  Piccolrtiaz,  J.  A.  Rifeser.  Al.  Rizzi,  Chr.  Runggaldier, 
Franz  Pitscheider,  Jos.  Bernardi,  J.  B.  Kaslattter  of  St.  Ulrich;  Al.  Prugger 
of  St.  Christina;  P.  Kaslatter,  Maith.  and  Engelh.  Runggaldier,  Al.  and  Jos. 
Ant.  Senoner,  Joh.  Messner.,  Alfons  Demetz,  Matth.  Perathoner  of  Wolkenstein). 
On  the  Grodner-Bach,  5  min.  to  the  S.,  are  the  Faule  Ecke  and  the  Philo- 
sophen-Platz,  shady  grounds,  with  benches;  farther  on  are  the  Restaurants 
Waldrand  and  Runggerhof  (see  above).  —  About  25  min.  to  the  E.,  in  tbe 
wood  to  the  left  above  the  road,  stands  the  Grohmann  Momimmt.,  consisting 
of  a  block  of  porphyry  with  a  bronze  relief-portrait  of  Paul  Grohmann, 
the  first  explorer  of  the  Groden  Dolomites,  by  Trautzl  (1898).  —  To 
the  N.E.  a  shady  path  ('Winkel-Pfad"),  affording  fine  views  of  tbe  Lang- 
kofel, etc.,  leads  through  the  St.  Anna-Tal  to  (V'jbr.)  Oherwinkel  (p.  483).  — 
A  marked  route  (shorter  tbe  steep  'Kranichsteig',  with  330  steps)  ascends 
to  the  E.  to  (I-IV4  hr.)  St.  Jakob  (5190* ;  rfmts.  at  the  St.  Jakoher  Hof,  with 
veranda),  with  an  old  church  and  a  splendid  view  of  the  Langkofel  (easy 
path  via  the  church  of  St.  Jakob  and  along  the  hillside,  through  woods 
and  meadows,  to  Wolkenstein,  2V2  hrs.).  From  St.  Jakob  a  path  (red  marks) 
ascends  tbe  Pitschberg  (7760';  2V2  hrs. ;  fine  view  ;  guide  8  K..,  not  indi.«pens- 
able);  descent  on  the  N.  via  the  Kuka  Saddle  to  Oherwinkel  (p.  433).  A 
picturesque  route  leads  to  the  (2'/?  hrs.)  Regpngh>irger  Hiitie  (p.  4^4). 


Valley.  ST.  ULRICH.  IV.  Route  72.   ^SS 

A  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  from  St.  Ulrich  to  the  W.  (to  the  right 
above  the  Mondschein  Inn),  by  the  'Nevel-Weg'  and  its  continuation  the 
'Post-.Steig\  which  follow  a  fairly  level  route  through  beautiful  woods 
(fine  views)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  village  of  St.  Peter  hinter  Lajen  (3945';  Ueber- 
bacher's  Inn.,  good  wine);  beautiful  view  from  the  cemelery.  About  'A  hr. 
farther  on  is  the  Bad  St.  Peter  (60  beds  at  1,  pens.  4-5  K.,  good),  which  may 
be  reached  also  from  the  Brauhaus  St.  Peter  (p.  432)  by  road  in  ^/t  hr. 
From  St.  Peter  we  may  proceed  to  (1  hr.)  Lajen  and  thence  descend  either 
to  the  left  to  (1  hr.)  Waidbrvck  or  to  the  right  via  Albums  (Kerschbaumer) 
to  (I'A  hr.)  Klausen  (see  p.  35'"i).  —  The  route  from  St.  Peter  to  the  (11/2-2  hrs.) 
top  of  the  Tschanbei'g  (QbW)  is  easy  and  attractive-,  descent  to  Villnos, 
see  p.  356.  —  From  St.  Ulrich  to  Kaslelruth^  3  hrs.  (guide  unnecessary).  At 
the  lower  end  (jf  the  village  the  path  (red  marks)  crosses  the  Grodner  Bach 
and  then  ascends,  crossing  the  Pufler  Bach  and  passing  t)ie(40  min.)  Lakorter- 
/io/ (restaurant  •,  fine  view)  and  St.  Michael^  to  (2V4  hrs.)  Kastelruth  (p.  438). 
The  Ausser-Raschotz  (7485')  may  be  ascended  in  3  hrs.  (guide  6  Z., 
unnecessary) :  from  the  church  over  the  bridge  to  the  N.,  and  then  in  5  min. 
to  the  left  by  a  good  path  through  wood  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Easchotz  -  Eaus 
of  the  Groden  Alpine  Club  (7220'-,  Inn,  6  beds),  in  an  open  situation  above 
the  limit  of  trees,  and  past  the  Heiligkreuz-Kapelle  to  the  (V4  hr.)  summit, 
from  which  there  is  a  splendid  view  (panorama  by  Siegl,  80/*.). 

To  the  N.E.  a  marked  path  (guide  desirable,  ^  K.)  leads  by  the  SI.  Anna- 
Tal  (p.  432)  via  Oberwinkel  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Kuka  Saddle  (7155'  ;  ascent  of 
the  Pitscfiberg  to  the  S.,  3/4  hr.,  see  p.  432)  to  the  Aschgler  Alp  and  the  (1  hr.) 
*Seceda  (8270  ;  splendid  view).  A  marked  path  skirts  the  arete  to  the  E. 
from  the  Sece'da  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Pana-Scharte  or  Joch-Scharie  (8035';  ti>  Villnos 
or  by  the  Adolf-Munkel-Weg  to  the  Franz-Schliiter-Hiitte,  see  pp.  356,  435) 
and  descends  to  the  right,  past  the  immense  rocky  boulder  of  the  Piera 
Longia  (7605'),  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Regensburger  Eiitte  (p.  434;  guide  10  fr.). 

The  'Pitzberg  (6915'),  easily  ascended  in2V4hrs.,  is  another  admirable 
point  of  view  (guide  SK.^  not  indispensable).  From  St.  Ulrich  we  proceed 
to  the  S.  across  the  Grodner  Bach  and  ascend  rapidly  to  the  (''4  hr.)  farm 
of  Pilat,  and  Ihence  by  the  (35  min.)  Col  da  Vettes  and  the  (40  min.)  Schgagvl- 
Schwaige  (590.5';  7  beds)  to  the  (V4  hr.)  summit.  Descent  to  the  S.W,  to  the 
(3/4  hr.)  Heissbaeck - Senm  (see  below)  and  to  (IV4  hr.)  St.  Ulrich.  —  The 
Puflatsch  (7135')  may  be  ascended  in  3  hrs.  by  a  marked  path  via  (Ihr.) 
Pufels  (4860';  Seiseralp  Inn)  and  thence  by  a  bridle-path  (Schiiiirlsleig)  to 
(he  right  leading  to  the  cross  (7040'),  and  along  the  arete  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
top  (p.  438;  guide,  advisable  for  novices,  8,  to  Kastelruth  iOE.).  Descent 
by  the  Moadl-Senne  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  Heissbaeck- Senm  (see  below),  thence  by  a 
marked  path  to  the  right  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Frommerhaus  (p.  439)  and  to  (U/a  hr.) 
Kastelruth  or  (3/4  hr.)  Eatzes^  see  p.  438. 

The  *Schlern  (8410')  may  be  easily  ascended  from  St.  Ulrich  in  6  hrs., 
with  guide  (8  A.).  A  marked  path  ascends  the  ravine  of  the  Pufler  Bach 
(leaving  Pufels  to  the  right,  above)  to  Ihe  Seiser  Alp,  diverging  to  the  right 
at  the  roadside  shrine  for  the  (2  hrs.)  Heissbaeck  -  Seiine  (5865';  good  inn, 
S  beds  at  IK.  20  /«.).  Thence  (way-marks  deficient)  we  proceed  to  the  right 
through  meadows  via  the  Selaus-Hiitie  (p.  438)  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Frommerhaus 
(p.  43U),  cross  the  Frommbach  to.  tl.e  loft,  and  skirt  the  Spitzhiichel  (6326') 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Prossliner  Schwaige  (p  439),  whence  we  cross  the  Frotsch-P.ach 
and  follow  the   'Touristen-Steig'  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Schlern  -  Hiiuser  (p.  439). 

To  THE  Langkofel-Huttk,  4  hrs.  (guide,  unnecessary,  6  A"),  interesting. 
From  St.  Ulrich  we  proceed  to  the  S.E.,  crossing  the  Grodner  Bach  and 
following  a  blue -marked  path  on  the  left  bank  past  the  Cafe  Waldrand ; 
at  the  chapel  near  the  mouth  of  the  Jender- Bach  we  mount  to  the  right 
through  wood  (red  marks),  and  after  about  2  hrs.  we  turn  to  the  left,  cross 
the  brook,  and  ascend  along  the  Con/in -Bach  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Confin-Boden 
(5875').  [At  this  point  our  route  is  joined  on  the  left  by  an  easy  bridle- 
path (red  mark>-)  ascending  from  (I1/2  hr.)  St.  Christina  (p.  434);  on  the  right, 
another  red-marked  path  leads  to  the  (13/4  hr.)  Fassa-Joch  (see  p.  434).]  From 
the  Confin-Boden  the  'Santner-Weg'  ascends  in  zigzags  over  scree  to  the 
(IV4  hr.)  Langkofel-Hiitte  (7400';  //m,  20  beds  at  4,  30  mattresses  at  2jr.), 

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434    IV.  R.  72. -Map,  p.  432.    ST.  CHRISTINA.  Oroden 

situated  in  an  imposing  environment,  at  the  foot  of  the  Langkofelkarspitze. 
From  the  hat  a  club-path  (guide,  not  indispen.^able,  Q  R.)  leads  through  the 
Langkofelkar  to  the  (iVz  hr.)  Langkofel-Joch  (8790'),  between  the  Langkofel 
and  the  Fiinflingerspitze,  and  thence  descends  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Sellajoch-Eaut 
(p.  436).  —  The  ^Platiko/elkar,  with  its  grand  rockv  scenery,  may  be  visited 
from  the  Langkofel -Hiitte  by  a  club -path  (1/2-3/4 "hr.).  —  The  Langkofel 
(Sass  Long;  1U,425')  may  be  ascended  from  the  Langkofel  -  Hiitte  in  5  hrs. 
(very  difficult,  for  climbers  with  steady  heads  only;  guide  from  the  Lang- 
kofel-Hiitte  30)  with  descent  to  the  Sellajoch-Haus  32 Z.).  We  ascend  rapidly 
to  the  (2-21/2  hrs.)  small  Langkofel  Glacier^  traverse  the  'Untere  Eisrinne'  to 
the  (^4  hr.)  Scharte  and  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  —  Still  more  difficult  are  the 
Fiinffingerspitze  (9S30'),  from  the  Sella-.loch  via  the  Daumen-Scharte  (guide 
40Z^. ;  much  more  difticult  by  the  S.  slope  and  through  the  Schmitt-Kamin)., 
and  the  Orohmnnnspitze  (10,205'),  via  the  W.  flank  or  from  the  N.E.  via  the 
Fiinffinger-Scharte  (guide  30  5".).  Somewhat  less  trying  are  the /?inerAo/Zer- 
turm  (10,080),  ascended  in  3-31/2  hrs.  via  the  Zahnko/el - Scharie  (ca.  9095'; 
guide  24^.),  and  the  Zahnkofel{QS80';  guide  22  Z^.).  —  The  PUttkofel  (Sass 
Piatt;  9745*5  51/2-6  hrs.  from  St.  Christina;  guide  12,  to  Campitello  16^.)  is 
laborious  but  not  difficult.  From  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Confin-Boden  (p.  433)  we 
foUow  a  red-marked  path  past  the  Zallinger-Schwaige  (6695')  to  the  (1^4  hr.) 
Foisa-Joch  (7555';  marked  path  also  direct  from  the  Langkofel-Hiitte  round 
the  Plattkofel  in  1^4  hr.,  see  p.  437),  near  which  to  the  left  is  the  (10  min.") 
Plaitkofel-Haus  (7400';  inn),  and  then  ascend  across  the  sloping  rocky  plateau 
t(i  the  (21, 2  hrs.)  summit.  The  ascent  from  the  Plattkofelkar,  crossing  the  E. 
slope  by  the  'Oskar -Schuster -Steig',  is  shorter,  but  should  be  tried  by 
climbers  with  steady  heads  only  (3  hrs.  from  the  Langkofel  Hut,  guide  16  K.). 
From  St.  Ulrich  to  (4-5  hrs.)  Villnos  via  the  Flitzer  Scharte  or  the  Brogles 
Alp  (guide  8^.),  or  to  the  (5-6  hrs.)  Franz  -  Schliiter  -  ffutte  by  the  'Adolf 
Munkel-Weg'  (guide  10  A'.),  see  p.  356.  —  Over  the  Mahlknecht-Joch  to  Campi- 
tello or  to  the  Grasleiten- Hiitte  (guide  10  A.),  see  pp.  440,  442. 

Beyond  St.  Ulrich  the  road  (to  Plan  7  M.;  omn.  thrice  dally  in 
2  hrs.;  one-horse  carr.  in  II/2  hr.,  7  K.  and  fee;  shady  footpath  to 
St.  Christina  in  I74  hr.,  along  the  left  bank  of  the  Grodner  Bach) 
next  reaches  (3M.)  St.  Christina,  Ladin  Dla-ite;  the  village  (4680'; 
Vridl  Inn,  well  spoken  of;  Dour)  lies  on  the  hill  to  the  left.  Below, 
on  the  road,  are  the  Unterkofel  Inn  and,  3/^  M.  farther  on,  the  Dosses 
Inn  with  de'pendances  (50  beds  at  1  K.  40  /i.,  good  cuisine).  Beyond 
the  Tschisles-Bach  is  the  *H6t.-Pens.  Wolkenstein  (4725':  65  beds 
at  1.50-3,  pens.  6-8  JT.),  with  a  fine  view,  and  farther  up  the  Bun- 
yatsch  Inn  (plain  but  good).  To  the  S.  tower  the  huge  Langkofel,  to 
the  S.E.  the  Sella,  and  to  the  E.,  at  the  head  of  the  valley,  the  Rot- 
spitzen  and  Tschierspitzen  (p.  435). 

A  bridle-path,  marked  with  red  (diverging  to  the  left  at  the  Dosses 
Inn;  guide,  unnecessary,  4  K.),  ascends  the  TscMsles- Tal,  to  the  N.  of 
St.  Christina,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Regensburger  Hiitte  (6690';  /m»,  20  beds  at  4, 
and  12  mattresses  at  2  A.),  finelv  situated  at  the  base  of  the  rugged 
Geislerspitzen.  We  may  return  to  St.  Ulrich  bv  an  attractive  route  as- 
cending to  the  S.W.  from  the  hut  to  the  top  of "  the  hill  (6900';  view  of 
the  Langkofel,  Marmolata,  etc.),  and  thence  descending  steeply,  across  the 
Aschglerbach,  and  along  the  slope  of  the  Pitschherg  (p.  432;  fine  views)  to 
St.  Jakob  and  (21/2-3  hrs.;  guide  6  K.)  St.  Ulrich.  —  The  ascent  of  the 
Geislerspitzen  (highest  peak,  Sass  Rigait,  9930';  3  hrs.;  guide  from  the 
Regensburger  Hiitte  8  A.  ,•  not  very  difficult)  is  made  by  a  marked  path 
from  the  Regensburger  Hiitte  to  a  point  below  the  Mittagscharie  (8575'), 
and  thence  over  the  S.W.  face  (wire-ropes).  Another  route  (more  difficult, 
for  adepts  only)  follows  the  'Max-Schultze-Weg'  through  the  Wasserrinnen- 
Tal  to  (3  hrs.)  the  arete  {STiQf)  between  the  Furchetta  and  Sass  Rigais  and 
thence  by  the  E.  face  (wire-rope)  in  li/jhr.  to  the  top.  —  More  difficult  ascents. 


Valley.     WOLKENSTEIN.    Maps^pp.  432,450.-IV.  R.72.   435 

fit  for  thoroughly  experienced  mountaineers  only,  are  offered  by  the  Groste 
Furchelta  (99J5':  guide  10  A'.),  the  Kleine  Furcheita  (LBTO';  guide  12  K.), 
the  Kleine  Fernu daspitze  (9165' ;  guide  14  K.),  the  Fermeda-Turm  (?Mb';  guide 
20  if.),  the  Villnoser  Turm  (Campanil  di  Funess,  9285';  guide  22  K.),  and 
the  Gran  Odla  {Grosse  ^adel,  9250';  ;,'uide  22  K.).  —  The  Col  dalla  Pilres 
(9050')  is  an  easy  ascent  of  2V2  brs.  from  the  Regensburger  Hiitte  via  La 
Pizza  (8195';  red  marks;  guide  8  A".),  or  of  31/2  brs.  from  Wolkenstein  via 
the  Schnatsch  Alp  and  Stevia  Alp  (guide,  advisable,  10  K.) ;  descent  by  a  new 
path  to  the  Forcella  de  Sielles  (see  below).  —  Over  the  Jocfi-Scharle  ur  Fana- 
Scharte  (S035')  to  \'illnds,  marked  path  in  4V2-5  hrs.  frr.m  the  Regensburger 
Hiitte  to  St.  Peter  (guide  8  K. ;  see  p.  35B;  from  the  Weissbrunneck  we  may 
follow  the  'Adolf-Munkel-Weg'  to  the  right  to  the  Schliiter-Hiitte,  5-51/2  hrs. 
from  the  Ee-ensburger  Hutte  ;  guide  8  K. ;  see  p.  356).  From  the  Joch-Scharte 
to  the  top  of  the  i^eceda  aud  via  the  Aschgler  Alp  to  St.  Ulrich  (guide  G  K). 
see  p.  433.  —  Over  the  Forcella  dalVEga  {Wassev-Schavie.  8655')  in  4-4i/-'  brs., 
or  (preferable)  over  the  Forcella  delta  Roa  (Campilltr-Joch,  8810')  iu  4'/-.- 
5  hrs.  to  the  Franz- Schluter- Hiitte  (marked  paths;  guide  7  A".),  see  p.  355.  — 
From  the  Regensburger  Hiitte  over  the  Forcella  de  Sielles  (8250')  to  the  Puet- 
Htitie  (p.  490),  marked  path  in  4  hrs.,  with  guide  (5  K.)^  somewhat  laborious. 

From  St.  Christina  to  Campitello  over  the  Fassa-Joch  f5-5'/2hrs.; 
marked  path;  guide,  not  indispensable,  10^.),  see  pp.  4'^4,  451.  —  The 
route  to  the  Seiser  Alpenhaus  (p.  440;  41/2  hrs.)  diverges  to  the  right  from 
the  path  to  the  Fassa-Joch  1  hr.  beyond  the  CoutJn-Buden  (p.  433)  and 
proceeds  (red  marks)  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Saltner-Schwaige  (5680';  Inn,  2  beds), 
un  the  Saltrie  Alp,  whence  we  follow  a  good  path  (steeper  towards  the  end) 
past  the  Enzian-Hiitte  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Seiser  Alpenhaus.  Thence  to  the 
ScJilern-Hdu-ser,  3  hrs.  (see  p.  440;  guice  from  St.  Christina  to  the  top  of 
the  Schlern  10,  with  descent  to  Seis-Kastelruth  15,  to  Tiers  18  K.). 

In  addition  to  the  route  via  Plan,  a  marked  club -path  leads  from 
St.  Christina  to  the  Sella- Joch  (p.  4S6;  guide,  5  E.,  not  indispensable)  in 
372-4  hrs.,  ascending  the  valley  of  the  Amp ezz an- Bach  through  fine  rock- 
scenery  (somewhat  fatiguing  but  affording  splendid  views  of  the  Lang- 
kofel.  Sella,  Geislerspitzen  etc.;  better  for  the  descent,  3  hrs.). 

Beyond  St.  Christina,  to  the  right  at  the  foot  of  the  Laiigkofel,  is 
the  Fischburg  (4920'j,  now  inhabited  by  poor  families.  The  road, 
which  is  less  attractive  than  the  shady  footpath  diverging  from  the 
route  to  the  Regensburger  Hiitte,  leads  over  a  hill  (iine  view)  and 
past  the  imperial  school  for  wood-carving  on  the  right  to  (6  M.~) 
Wolkenstein,  Ladin  Selva  (5050';  *H6t.-Pens.  Oswald  von  Wolken- 
stein, 80  beds  at  1.60-5,  B.  1.20,  I).  3.50,  pens.  11-12  iiT.;  Hirsch, 
good;  Mondschein,  unpretending;  private  apartments  at  the  Villa 
lii.ffeser),  picturesquely  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Lange- 
Tal  (p.  436).  Beyond  the  church  of  St.  Maria' and  the  hotels 
*Krone  (50  beds  at  3.20,  pens.  7-8  K.)  and  Stem  (30  beds  at 
1.50-1.80  A'.,  plain  but  good)  we  reach  (7  M.l  Plan  (5290'; 
*Touristen-Haus  Plan,  40  beds  at  1.60-2  K.),  at  the  head  of  the 
valley. 

The  Ciamp  Finoi  (7425'),  easily  ascended  in  IV2  2  hrs.  from  Wolken- 
stein (to  the  S.),  commands  a  very  attractive  panorama.  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  (1  hr.)  Plan. 

From  Wolkenstein  to  Corvaha  over  the  Grodnbr  Joch, 
3-372  Ttirs.  (guide,  unnecessary,  9,  horse  12  IC).  From  Plan  we 
follow  a  marked  path  to  the  E.  ,  skirting  the  Freabach ,  at  first 
steeply  through  wood,  and  then  more  gradually  across  the  pastures 
of  the  Plan  de  Frea,  with  the  Sella  on  the  right,  and  the  Rotspitzen 
and  Tschierspitzen  on  the  left,  to  the(lV2hr.)Crr6dner  Joch  (6970'; 

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^36    IV.R.72.—Map,p.432.      SELLA-JOCH.  Groden 

Hospice,  22  beds  at  1  K.  70  h.,  plain  but  good;  guide,  Alois  Rudi- 
feria),  with  beautiful  view.  Descent  to  (Ibr.)  Colfosco  and  (1/2^1.} 
Corvara  (p.  490). 

The  Hochste  Tschierspitze  (8465'^  attractive)  may  be  ascended  without 
difficulty  in  lY4hr.  from  the  Grodner  Joch  (club-path,  wire  rope  ;  guide  5K.). 

From  Wolkenstein  to  Coevaea  via  Crespeina  (5 -51/2  hrs.-,  guide 
from  St.  Ulrich,  not  indispensable,  18  K. ;  marked  path),  more  interesting 
than  the  preceding  route,  though  al.co  more  fatiguing.  We  proceed  to  the 
W.  to  the  (20  min.)  Restav.rant  <t;  Pens.  :vin  Langen  Tal  (9  R.,  bed  2,  pens, 
from  7  A'.,  well  spoken  of),  in  a  pretty  situation  at  the  entrance  of  the 
Longe-Tal;  at  the  (5  min.)  chapel  we  a-scend  steeply  to  the  right  to  the 
valley  of  Kedul  and  thence  between  the  Rotspitzen  and  Tschierspitzen  on 
the  right  and  the  Mt.  de  Soura  on  the  left  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Crespeina- Joch 
(8340"),  which  commands  a  good  view  of  the  curiously  rifted  plateau  of 
the  Crespeina  and  Piiez  Alps.  To  the  W.  is  a  good  retrospect  of  the  Ortler 
and  Oetztal  Alps.  (Before  the  ascent  to  the  pass  a  marked  path  mounts  to 
the  right  over  the  TscJtierJdcM,  between  the  Tschierspitzen  and  the  Col 
Turond,  to  the  Grodner  .loch,  V/-^  hr.,  see  above.)  The  descent  leads  past 
the  little  Crespeina  Lake  to  (1  hr.)  the  rocky  saddle  of  the  Gabel  (Ciampei- 
Joch;  7835'),  where  our  route  is  joined  by  the  path  from  the  Puez-Hiitte 
(see  below).  Beyond  the  saddle  the  path  descends  steeply  to  the  small 
Chiampatsch  Lake  (7210')  and  past  the  Sass  Songher  (p.  490),  whence  we 
reach  Colfosco  and  (IV2  hr.)  Corvara  (p.  4r!0). 

Feom  Woi.kenstein  to  Corvaba  via  the  Pcez-HQtte  (oi/i-  hrs.,  with 
guide,  18  K.),  less  interesting  than  the  preceding  route.  We  ascend  the 
Lange-Tal  (edelweiss  found  on  the  scree -slopes  on  the  N.W.  side)  as  far 
as  (1  hr.)  Pra  da  Ri  (5925'),  where  we  diverge  bv  a  steep  marked  path,  to 
the  left,  to  the  Puez  Alp  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Puez^-Hiiite  (SOTO':  p.  490);  or  from 
Pra  da  Ri  we  may  follow  the  Lange-Tal  to  its  head,  whence  a  steep  and 
laborious  ascent  over  debris  leads  to  the  Ciampei-JocJi  (see  above). 

To  Campitello  oveb,  the  Sella-Joch  (41/2  trs.;  path  marked; 
guide,  unnecessary,  10  K.;  horse  to  the  pass  8  K.  and  fee),  a  very 
attractive  route.  From  Plan  the  bridle-path  ascends  to  the  right 
across  the  Kreuz-Boden  to  the(13/4hr.)  Sellajoch-Haua  (7150';  *Inn, 
36  beds  at  3-4  K.^  good  cuisine"),  at  the  foot  of  the  Langkofel,  and 
to  the  (4  min.)  Sella-JocL,  (7275'),  with  a  splendid  view  of  the 
Marmolata  on  the  S.E.,  tlie  Sella  group  on  the  E.,  and  the  Langkofel, 
Fiinfflngerspitze,  and  (^rohmann spitz e  on  the  W.  (to  the  S.,  1  min. 
below  the  pass,  is  the  Joch-ilospiz,  a  good  inn).  —  A  still  finer  view 
may  be  enjoyed  from  the  *Col  Bodella  (8155'),  easily  ascended  from 
the  Sella-Joch  (to  the  S.W.)  in  ^/^-i  hr.,  via  the  Forcella  di  Rodella 
(7575').  On  the  top,  which  is  enclosed  by  a  fence  (adm.  20//.), 
stands  Dialer  s  Rodella-Hatis  (19  beds  at  3  K,^  good),  with  view-ter- 
race on  the  roof  (telescope,  20/t.).  — From  the  Forcella  (see  above) 
we  may  descend  to  the  S.W.  by  a  somewhat  steep  but  well-kept 
path  (marked ;  edelweiss)  to  (IV2  ^r.)  Campitello;  or  from  the  Joch- 
Hospiz  we  may  descend  the  grassy  valley  of  the  Salei  via  the  Mortitz 
Alp  to  (11/4  hr.)  Canazei  (p.  452). 

Those  who  are  bound  fur  the  Pordoi-Joch  (to  Ampezzo,  see  p.  452) 
turn  to  the  left  (guide-post)  about  100  pa-es  below  the  Alp  Mortitz,  almost 
on  the  floor  of  the  valley,  crc  ss  the  brook,  and  follow  the  well-marked  old 
bridle-track,  which  ascends  through  wood,  frequentlv  crossing  the  new  road, 
to  the  Hotel  Pordoi  (p.  452).  —  From  the  Sella-Joch  back  to  St.  Christina 
through  the  Ampezzan  Valley^  see  p.  435.  —  A  path  ('Konig-Friedrich-Augnst- 
Hohenweg' :  red  and  blue  way-marks;  guide  6  E.)  running  to  the  W  lelow 


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the  Grrohmann-Spitze  and  the  Plattkofel  leads  from  the  Sella -Joch  via 
the  (2  hrs.)  Plattkofel  -  Eaus  (inn)  to  the  Fassa-Joch  (pp.  434,  451),  and 
thence  either  goes  on  via  the  Pakfcia  (768'/)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Seiser  Alpenhavs 
(p.  440 •,  shortest  route  to  the  Schlern),  or  follows  a  marked  path  to  the  right, 
which  skirts  the  Plattkofel  to  the  (I'/z  lu.)  Langkofa-Hiitte  (p.  434). 

Among  the  ascents  made  fr^m  the  Sellajoch-Haus  are  those  of  the  Sella- 
Tiirme  (1st,  SSKy,  guide  6  iT.  ,•  2nd,  8510',  guide  8  Z.);  Groste  MurfraH-Turm 
(8935';  42^.);  Innerkofler-Twm  (10,080';  26  A'.) ;  Za A nAo/eZ  (9835';  25  JT.);  and 
Langkofel  (10,425';  32  K.).  —  Via  the  Langko fel- Joch  to  the  Langkofel-HUtte 
(21/2  hr5.;  guide  6  5".),  see  p    434. 

The  *Boe  (10,340'),  the  highest  summit  of  the  Sella  group,  is  easily 
ascended  from  the  Bamberger  Hiitte.  From  Wolkemtein  (6-6V2  hrs.;  guide 
18  K.)  we  may  either  proceed  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Grodner  Joch  and  thence  ascend 
to  the  right  through  the  Val  Culea  by  the  'Bamberger  Steig'  (wire-rope), 
turning  at  the  top  either  to  the  left  to  reach  the  (2  hrs.)  Pi sciadtisee- Hiitte 
(see  below),  or  (less  advisable  ;  guide  essential)  to  the  right  to  mount  over  the 
Gamsscharte  (9575';  usually  snow-covered)  direct  to  the  (3 V2  hrs.)  5am6erc?er 
Hiitte.  Or  from  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Sella- Joch  we  may  descend  the  red-marked 
path  to  the  left,  I'jhr.  below  the  Joch-Hospiz,  to  the  Val  Lasties  and  thence 
ascend  to  , the  (4  hrs.)  hut.  The  latter  is  the  easiest  route  (guide  B  K.).  — 
From  Colfosco  (p.  490;  guide  12  K.)  the  direct  route  (red  marks)  leads 
through  the  wild  Val  de  Mesdi  and  finally  up  a  steep  ice-couloir  to  the 
(4  hrs.)  Bamberger  Hiitte;  another  path  (blue  marks),  diverging  to  the 
right  halfway  through  the  Val  de  3Iesdi  (11/2  hr.  from  Colfosco),  ascends  to 
the  ('2  hrs.)  Pisciadu  see  -  Hiitte  (8475';  provision -depot,  8  mattre=ses),  finely 
situated  on  the  little  Pisciadu- See.,  whence  we  proceed  through  the  Val  dt 
Tita  via  the  Bamberger  Sattel  (9425')  and  ascend  the  'Coburger  Weg'  (wire- 
rope)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Bamberger  Hiitte  (9425';  Inn,  30  beds  at  3.  S  mattresses 
at  2  K.).  The  summit  of  the  Boe'  (magniticent  view)  is  reached  in  3^  hr. 
more  across  the  glacier  (no  crevasses)  and  up  a  path  amid  loose  stones, 
passing  the  Jdgerscharte  (10,240').  —  From  Corcara  (p.  4y(')  a  route  (red  way- 
marks)  leads  direct  to  the  (6-7  hrs.)  summit,  passing  the  Boi-Sec  (7435')  and 
the  Eis-See  (9365').  —  The  Bamberger  Hiitte  may  be  reached  from  the  S. 
(guide  10iL.)iu  4V2-5  hrs.  from  Canazei  (p.  452)  via  the  Val  Lasties  (see  above), 
or  in  3-31/2  hrs.  from  the  Pordoi-Joch  (p.  452)  by  a  route  (red  marks)  ascend- 
ing a  scree-slope  (fatiguing;  1  etter  for  the  de'cont)  and  over  the  Pordai- 
Scharte  (9345').  —  From  the  Pisciadusee-Hiitte  or  the  Bamberger  Hiitte  the 
Pisciadu  (9795';  guide  8  K.)  and  the  Mesules  West  Peak  (9835';  13  K.)  may  be 
ascended  without  difficulty.  More  difficult  are  the  Pisciadtisec-Kofel  (Sas  da 
Lee,  9630';  18  AT.),  Gamsburg  (9825';  20  AT.),  Mesules  East  Peak  (9830';  20  TT.), 
Bamberger  Spitze  (9725';  17^.),  Mittagszahn  (Dent  de  Mesdi;  9479;  30  JT.), 
and  Zehner  (9565';  25  K.). 

73.   Schlern.    Tierser  Tal.   Eggen-Tal. 

a.  Schlern. 

From  Waidbruck  to  (5  M.)  Kastelruth,  Diligence  twice  dailv  in  sum- 
mer in  21/4  hr.<!.  (fare  2  K.),  returning  in  I'/s  hr.  (1  K.  40  /i.);  from  Kastelruth 
to  (5  BI.)  Batzes  ,via  Seis  and  Salegg,  thrice  daily  in  13/4  hr.  (1  K.  20 /».). 
Exi'KESS-DiLiGKXCE  from  Waidbruck  (0  Salegg  via  Kastelruth  and  Seis 
daily  in  summer  in  3  hrs.  (3  K.  6U  h.}.  One-hor.se  carriage  from  Waidbruck 
to  Kastelruth  Q  K.  GO  h.,  two-horse  11  A'.,  to  Seis  8  and  16  A".  —  Footpaths 
from  the  railway-station  of  Kastelruth  to  Kastelruth  and  from  Atzwang  to 
Seis  or  Riitzes,  see  pp.  438,  439.  —  The  *Schleni,  one  of  the  Imest  and  most 
easily  accessible  view-points  in  Southern  Tyrol,  is  most  convenieutly  as- 
cended from  Ratzes,  but  may  be  climbed  also  from  Vols  (p.  439),  Tiers  or 
Weisslahnbad  (p.  440),  St.  Ulrich  (p.  432),  or  Campitello  (p.  451).  A 
favourite  high-level  route  leads  from  the  Schlern  via  the  Tierser  Alpl  to 
the  Grasleiten-Hiitte  and  thence  via  the  Vajolot -Hiitte  and  Kolner  Hiitte 
to  the  (8-9  hrs.)  Karerscc  Hotel  (guide  10  A".,  not  indisrensaMe. '"r  adrj-f-; 
see  pp.  441-443). 


438    IV.R.73.—Map,p.432.     SEIS.  North- Western 

Waidbruck  (1545'),  see  p.  357.  —  The  road  (closed  to  motor- 
traffic)  gradually  ascends  via  (3  M.)  a  Toll  House  and  Jnn  (toll  4  /i.), 
threads  a  tunnel  below  Tisens^  and  finally  leads  in  windings  through 
wood  (at  the  elbow  of  the  great  curve  before  Kastelruth  the  direct 
road  to  Seis,  I1/4  hr.,  diverges  to  the  right)  to  (5  M.)  Kastelruth 
(3595';  Hot.  Schonhlkk;  '^Lamm,  70  beds  at  1.60-2,  pens.  5.80- 
6.40  K. ;  Rossi,  with  veranda,  20  beds  at  1.20-1.40,  pens.  5  K., 
good;  Rose,  Alpenrose,  both  plain;  Dr.  Mayrs  Sanatorium,  for 
consumptives,  open  in  winter  also,  pens,  from  7  7^.),  with  995  inhab., 
a  health-resort  in  a  fine  open  situation. 

Excursions  (guide,  Jos.  Scherlin).  The  Kofel  (Kalvarienberg),  5  min. 
above  the  village,  to  the  N.,  offers  shady  seats  and  a  fine  view.  —  A  path 
(blue  marks)  diverging  to  the  right  from  the  Seis  road  at  the  beginning 
of  the  wood  leads  to  the  (^A  hr.)  top  of  the  VaUneisch.  —  The  *Puflatsch 
(7135')  may  be  ascended  in  3V2hrs.  (guide,  not  indispensable,  6,  to  St.  Ulrich 
9  K.)  by  a'  rough  cart-track,  leading  to  the  (2'/4  hrs.)  Frommerhaus  (p.  439) 
and  the  Q/i  hr.)  Selaus-Eutte  (5900' ^  inn);  thence  up  Alpine  nieadows  to 
the  left  to  the  (l'/4  hr.)  summit,  which  commands  a  highly  picturesque  view. 
Descent  to  (2  hrs.)  St.  Ulrich  via  Pufels,  see  p.  433. 

Marked  path  (3  hrs.)  from  Kastelruth  to  St.  Ulrich  via  St.  Michael  (4195'; 
rustic  inn),  the  Panid-Sattel  (4730'),  and  Lakovterhof  (rfmts.),  see  p.  433. 

The  road  (also  footpath  via  St.  Valentin  to  Ratzes)  goes  on  from 
Kastelruth  to  (3  M.)  Seis  (3285';  *H6t.-Pens.  Seiser  Hof,  with 
baths,  125  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  7-9  K.;  *H6t.-Pens.  Dolomitenhof,  in 
an  open  and  sunny  situation,  with  veranda.  40  beds  at  2-4,  pens. 
8-10^.;  *H6t.-Pens.  Laurin,  30  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  7.50-11  A'.; 
Pens.  Villa  Glilckauf,  pens.  Q-8K.;  Vnterwirt ,  pens.  5.20-6  A"., • 
Enzian,  22  beds  at  1.60-3  K. ;  Oberwirt;  Hot. -Garni  Villa  Heufler, 
50  beds  from  2  K. ;  lodgings  at  Villa  Bonomi ;  minerals  sold 
at  J.  Schmuck's),  a  favourite  summer-resort,  beautifully  situated 
opposite  the  majestic  Schlern.  On  the  slope  of  the  latter  is  the 
extensive  Hauenstein  Forest,  on  the  margin  of  which,  1  M.  to 
the  S.  of  Seis  (by  road),  is  the  *H6tel- Pension  Salegg  (3445'; 
open  May  1st -Oct.  1st,  140  beds  at  3-10,  B.  1,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens. 
9-16  K.,  with  baths),  admirably  situated.  From  the  'Honeck-Warte' 
(1/4  hr.  above)  a  view  of  the  mountains  stretching  from  the  Ziller- 
tal  to  the  Brenta  is  obtained,  and  25  min.  farther  to  the  E.,  in 
the  forest,  is  the  ruin  of  Hauenstein  (4020'),  once  the  home  of  the 
minstrel  Oswald  von  Wolkenstein  (p.  354;  memorial  tablet). 

From  Atzwang  (p.  357)  to  Seis,  2^/4  hrs.  (suspension -railway  under 
construction).  Immediately  beyond  the  Eisak  bridge  a  bridle-path,  at  first 
steep  and  stony,  ascends  to  the  left  (to  the  right  to  Vols,  see  p.  439)  to 
(IV2  br.)  St.  Constantin  (298'3'),  whence  a  road  proceeds  past  the  beautifully 
situated  H6t.-Pension  Santner-Spiize  (3280':  75  beds  at  2-7,  pens.  5-10  K.)  to 
(1/4  hr.)  Seis.  From  the  finger-post,  20  min.  before  Seis  and  before  crossing 
the  stream,  a  path  mounts  to  the  right  through  wood  pa^t  the  Hot. -Pens. 
Salegg  (see  above)  to  (IV4  hr.)  Bad  Ratzes. 

From  Seis  "the  road  ascends  to  the  left  to  (2  M.)  Bad  Ratzes 
(3935';  ""Prossliners  Hotel,  84  beds  at  1.80-2.20,  D.  3,  pens. 
6.50-7Ai.  ,•  post-office),  in  the  wild  and]  wooded  ravine  of  the 
Froischbach,  with  springs  containing  iron  and^sulphur.  About  7  min. 


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Dolomites.  SCHLERN.     Map,  p.  437.  —  IV.  R.73.    439 

from  the  Bad  is  Dr.  Wendel's  Villa  Miessenhof  (lodgings  in  summer), 
with  fine  view. 

ExcDBSioNs  (guides,  Josefs  Bernhard,  and  Heinrich  Mestner,  Martin 
Penn,  and  Heinricli  Mulser,  of  Sei.«;  Franz  and    Vincenz  Karbon,  of  Ratzes). 

—  Bad  Ratzes  is  situated  at  the  W.  foot  of  the  Seiser  Alp,  a  lofty  and 
undulating  grassy  plateau,  58B5'-7i40'  in  height,  12  M.  long,  and  9  Jl. 
broad,  bounded  by  the  £isak-Tal  on  the  W.,  the  Gnidner  Tal  on  the  N., 
the  Schlern  and  Rosszahne  on  the  S.,  and  the  Langkotel  and  Plattkofel 
on  the  E.  It  is  the  largest  pasture  in  Tyrol,  and  is  si>rinkled  with  about 
100  chalets  (Schwaigen)  and  400  hay-sheds.  About  I'A  hr.  above  Rat/es 
(2  hrs.  from  Seis  or  Kasteliuth),  to  theE.,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Fromm- 
bach  and  at  the  S.  base  of  the  Puflatsch,  is  the  'Hotel  Frcmmerhmis  (5645';  open 
in  winter  also,  30  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  7-10  JT.),  surrounded  by  wood  and 
commandiug  a  fine  view  of  the  Schlern.  Ascent  hence  of  the  Puflatsch 
(l'/2  hr.),  see  p.  438;  to  St.  Ulrich  (2V2  hrs.),  see  p.  433.  —  From  Ratzes  over 
the  Seiser  Alp  to  Campitello  (p.  451),  6  hrs.  (guide,  12  5".,  advisable  before 
the  hay-harvest).  To  the  (IV4  hr.)  Frommerhaus,  see  above-,  to  the  (  U/shr  ) 
Prossliner  Schwaige.,  see  below.  Thence  the  path  ascends  gradually  to  the  K., 
rounding  the  GrilnserBuhel  (7135')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Mahlknecht-Schwaige  (6T35'; 
inn)  and  the  (20  min.)  Seiser  Alpenhaus  (p.  440).  Thence  over  the  Mahl- 
knecht-Joch  to  the  Duron  Valley,  see  pp.  440,  451. 

From  Ratzes  to  the  Schlern,  41/2-5  ^^rs.  (guide,  8  K.,  not  in- 
dispensable). We  ascend  by  the  Touristensteig  (bridle-path,  winding 
up  to  the  right  at  the  tin  placard,  1/2  hr.  farther  on)  through  the 
ravine  of  the  Fr'dtschbach  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Schlern  plateau  and  (l/2hr.) 
the  Schlern-Hanser  (see  below) ;  or,  diverging  to  the  left  from  this 
route  at  the  tin  placard  (see  above)  and  crossing  the  Frotschbach, 
we  may  ascend  the  'Prossliner  Steig'  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Prossliner  Schwaige  (6705';  26  beds);  thence  to  the  top  --21/2  hrs. 

—  The  huge  dolomite  mass  of  the  *Schlern  is  composed  of  the 
grassy  and  sometimes  marshy,  undulating  Schlern  plateau  and 
several  rocky  peaks  surrounding  it.  In  the  middle  is  the  highest 
summit,  called  the  Alt- Schlern  or  Petz  (8410');  to  the  N.W.  the 
Gabels  (7830')  and  the  Junge-Schlern  (7435');  to  the  N.  are  the 
Burgstall  (8240'),  the  Euringer -Spitze  (7830'),  and  the  Santner- 
Spitze  (7920').  On  the  slope  of  the  Alt-Schlern  above  the  plateau 
are  the  three  *  Schlern- Hduser  of  the  Botzen  Alpine  Club  (8040';  *Inn, 
120  beds  at  4,  30  mattresses  at  2  ^.).  An  easy  path  leads  hence  in 
20  min.  to  the  summit,  which  commands  a  magnificent  panorama, 
comprising  the  Dolomites  and  the  chain  of  the  High  Alps  from  the 
Cima  Tosa,  on  the  S.W.,  to  the  Hohe  Tauern  on  the  N.E.  (comp. 
the  adjoining  panorama). 

About  1/4  hr.  along  the  stony  ridge  to  the  W.  of  the  summit  we  get  a 
striking  view  of  Seis  and  Kastelruth  through  the  wild  Seiser  Klamm,  a 
gorge  separating  the  Junge  Schlern  from  the  Burgstall. 

The  shortest  ascent  from  Atzwang  leads  via  (IV4  hr.)  the  finely  situated 
village  and  summer-resort  of  "Vols  (29S0';  -Post  or  Kreuz,  25  beds  from 
1  K.  20  /».,  pens,  from  4  A".;  Wenzerwirl.  well  spoken  of;  Volserhof;  Turin; 
Dr.  Jos.  Clara's  ''Hay -Bath'  Establishment;  guides,  Franz  Baumgartner  and 
Flor.  Pichler).  Thence  we  proceed  either  to  the  right  via  (V2  br.)  Him 
(3030';  Umserhof)  or  to  the  left  (red-marked  path)  past  the  picturesque 
Volserweiher  (3400')  and  through  wood  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Chalet  am  Du/t  (4190'; 
Alpine  fare),  whence  a  path  (only  for  adepts  with  steady  heads ;  guide  8  A'.) 
proceeds  to  the  right  across  tlie  Vdlserbach,  skirting  the  precipices  of  the 
Schlern   on  the  S.W.   and  S.,   ascends  the   Schlern- Graben  to  the  (.2  hre  ) 


440    JV.  R.73.-Map,p.43-.     TIERS.  North- Western 

Lower  Schlern  Alp  (Sessel,  ca.  6500')  and  past  the  Upper  Schlern  Alp  (to  the 
right,    the    Chapel   of  Si.   Cassian,  7660')    to   the   (IV2  hr.)   Schlern -Bauser. 

Fkom  the  Weisslahn-Bad  (3/4  hr.  from  Tiers  ;  see  below)  several  routes 
ascend  to  the  Schlern:  one  by  the  Bdren/alle,  another  by  the  Junghrunn- 
Tal.  and  a  third  by  the  Zipperlen-Steig  through  the  Bletschen- Tal  (each 
4-4V2  irs.  to  the  Schlern-Hauser;  toilsome  in  places-,  guide  8,  to  Vols  10, 
to  .':?eis,  St.  Ulrich,  or  Campitello  16  K).  Most  travellers  prefer  the  path 
through  the  wild  and  picturesque  Jwng'drwnw-T'a?, 'which  diverges  from  the 
Tschamin-Tal  3/4  l"".  above  the  Weisslahn-Bad  (p.  441;  guide-board).  We 
cross  the  Tschamin-Bach  and  ascend  the  gnrge  by  a  marked  club -path 
(ladders  at  the  .steepest  points),  finally  mounting  by  a  zigzag  path  to  the 
plateau  and  thence  across  the  Schlern -Graben  to  the  Schlern -Hauser.  — 
The  route  through  the  Barenloch  and  via  Rote  Erde  (see  below)  is  about 
1  hr.  longer  and  scarcely  less  fatiguing. 

Feom  the  ScHLER.v-HAnsER  TO  THE  Grasleiten-Hdtte  (via  the  Barenloch 
31/2  hrs.,  or  over  the  Molignon  Pass  4  hrs.)  or  to  Campitello  (5  hrs. ;  guide 
5  or  8  Z^.,  not  indispensable  in  settled  weather).  About  5  min.  to  the  E.  of 
the  Schlern-Hauser  we  diverge  from  the  'Touristensteig'  (p.  439)  to  the  right 
and  traverse  the  Schlern  Alp.,  following  the  cairns  on  the  slope  to  the  right 
in  the  direction  of  the  Roterdspitze  (8704')  until  we  reach  (1  hr.)  the  top  of 
the  pass  (8410'),  with  a  retrospect  extending  to  the  Tauern  range  (more  ex- 
tensive 'View  from  the  summit  of  the  Roterdspitze ,  IV2  hr.  from  the 
Schlern-Hauser).  Descending  by  a  stony  path  below  the  Roterdspitze,  we 
then  traverse  the  Tierter  Alpl  (7695'),  on  which  (V2  hr.)  the  path  forks :  to 
the  right,  descent  to  the  Barenloch  (p.  441 ;  guide  convenient  for  those  sub- 
ject to  dizziness;  IV2  hr.  to  the  Grasleiten-Hiitie,  p.  441);  to  the  left,  to  the 
(20  min.)  Tierser  -  Alpl- Joch  (8040'),  where  the  path  to  the  Molignon  Pass 
diverges  steeply  to  the  right  (2  hr...  to  the  Grasleiten-Hiitte,  see  p.  442). 
On  the  left  rise  Ihe  serrated  Rosszdhne  (8705').  Following  the  path  straight 
on  and  skirting  the  head  of  the  Duron  Valley  (see  below)  to  the  left,  we 
descend  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Seiser  Alpenhaus  (7030';  */««,  45  beds  at  3,  D.  3, 
pens.  7-8  K.)^  pleasantly  situated,  with  a  postal  service  in  summer  (pack- 
horses  from  Campitello  daily  in  2  hrs.),  a  chapel,  and  Alpine  garden.  (Thence 
over  the  Seiser  Alp  to  Ratzes  or  St.  Ulrich,  see  p.  439;  over  the  Palaccia  to 
the  Sellajoch-Haus,  see  p.  437.)  We  now  re-ascend  to  the  S.E.  to  the 
(10  min.)  Mahlknecht- Joch  (7115'),  whence  we  descend  to  the  Soricia  Alp 
and  by  the  Duron  Valley  (fine  views  of  the  Fassa  Dolomites,  the  Marmo- 
lata,  etc.)  to  the  Duron-Tal  Inn  and  (2V2  hrs. )  Campitello  (p.  451). 

b.  The  Tierser  Tal.  From  the  Grasleiten-Hutte  to  the 
Val  di  Fassa  via.  Vajolet. 

Perhaps  the  most  impressive  scenery  among  the  W.  Dolomites  is  to 
be  found  at  the  head  of  the  Tierser  Tal,  which  stretches  up  towards  the 
Rosengarten.  A  carriage-road  (omn.  from  Blumau  to  the  Weisslahn-Bad 
twice  daily  in  summer  in  4- 41/2  hrs.,  in  the  reverse  direction  in2-2V2hrs., 
fare  6  5".,  descent  3  K.  20  h. ;  carr.  and  pair  20,  from  Botzen  32  K.)  extends 
as  far  as  (71/2  M.)  the  Weisslahn-Bad,  whence  a  path  goes  on  to  the  (3-372  hrs.) 
Grasleiten-Hiitte.  Highly  interesting  passes  lead  from  the  head  of  the  'Tierser 
Tal  to  the  Fassa-Tal  and  the  Grodner  Tal. 

Blumau  (1035'j,  see  p.  358.  The  narrow  road  ascends  along  the 
Breibach  to  the  (3  M. )  ZoU  Inn  (2120'),  and  then  to  the  left  (steep 
in  places ;  view  of  the  Rosengarten  towards  the  end)  to  (33/4  M.) 
Tiers  (3345';  Rose;  Krone.,  with  veranda,  good;  Lowe).,  a  pleasantly 
situated  village.  The  road  thence  leads  high  above  the  Breibach 
to  the  (IV2  ^0  chapel  of  St.  Cyprian  (3560';  splendid  view  of  the 
Rosengarten  chain),  and  then  ascends  the  Tschamin-Tal,  to  the  left, 
to  the  (3/4  M.)  Weisslahn-Bad  (3870';  *Hotel,  open  June  till 
end  of  Sept.,  140  beds  at  2-3,  D.  3,40,  .S.  2.40,  pens.  6-9  ^.), 


Dolomites.     GRASLEITEN-HUTTE     Map,p.437.-IVR.  73.  4:41 

a  summer-resort  iu  wQoded  enviroiiB,  commanding  a  fine  view  ot 
the  Rosengarten. 

ExccESioNS  (guides,  Fram  Wenter,  Joh.  Villgrattner  or  'LdwetihansV, 
Georg  Aichner,  Josef  Pattis^  Joh.  and  tram  Schroffenegger,  and  Martin  Kasal, 
for  difficult  ascent^;  also  Joh.  Dami'in  or  '■Messnevhansl\  Jos.  Masoner,  and 
Christ.  Perner  at  Tiers).  A  marked  path  (guide  unnecessary)  leads  from 
Tier,  or  the  Weisslahn-Bad  via  the  Zischgl  A'p  (5060')  to  (2V2-3Vi  hrs.) 
Welschnopn  (p.  445)  .  —  The  Karersee  Hotel  (4-41/2  hrs. ;  guide  8  K. ,  desirable, 
horse  10  K.)  is  reached  by  a  defectively  marked  path  which  leais  through 
vi^ood  across  the  Tschamin-Bach ,  then  follows  the  right  and  later  the 
left  bank  of  the  Breibach  up  to  its  highest  point,  on  the  Niger  f5540'), 
and  proceeds  along  the  base  of  the  clifl's  of  the  Rosengarten,  below  the 
Kolner  Hiitte  (2200'  above  us-,  linger-post,  ca.  2  hrs.  from  the  Weisslahn- 
Bad,  indicating  the  route  to  the  hut,  2  hrs.  farther  on,  see  p.  446).  —  The 
Tsclmvon  (5700')  and  the  Volseck  (6015')  are  two  attractive  ascents  to  the 
N.W.  of  Tiers  or  the  Weisslahn-Bad  (2-2V2  hrs. ;  guide,  with  descent  to 
Vols,  6  ^.). 

From  the  Weisslahn-Bad  to  the  Geaslkiten -  Hutte  ,  3- 
31/2  hrs.  (marked  path  5  guide,  5  K.,  not  indispensable  ;  horse  10  K.). 
At  the  Steger  Sawmill  (4015')  the  path  crosses  the  Tschaminhach 
and  ascends  steeply  through  wood,  with  the  Mittagkofel  and  Tscha- 
fatsch  opposite  (to  the  N.  ;  between  them,  the  Earenfalle,  p.  440); 
farther  on  it  crosses  the  stream  and  passes  the  mouth  of  the  Jung- 
hrunn-Tal  (p.  440),  and  then,  after  crossing  and  recrossing  the 
stream,  reaches  the  (IV2  l^^.)  Rechte  Leger  (Ochsen  Alp,  5225'),  at 
the  mouth  of  the  Bletschen-Tal  (p.  440),  where  we  obtain  a  view 
of  the  Grasleitenturm,  Valbuonkopfe,  and  Sattelspitzen.  Crossing 
the  wooded  ridge  to  the  wild  cauldron  of  the  Bdrenloch^  we  reach 
(1  hr.)  a  point  (ca.  6235';  guide-post)  where  the  path  forks,  the  left 
branch  ascending  steeply  to  the  Tierser  Alpl  (p.  440),  the  right 
branch  (equally  steep)  running  along  the  slope  of  the  Grasleiten- 
turm, high  above  the  ravine,  to  the  (^/i  hr.)  Grasleiten-Hiitte  of 
the  Leipzig  Alpine  Club  (7105';  '^Inn,  38  beds  at  4  and  28  mat- 
tresses at  1.20  ^.),  finely  situated,  with  a  striking  view  of  the 
Grasleitenturm  and  Grasleitenspitzen  on  the  N.,  the  Antermoja- 
kogel  and  Seekogel  on  the  E.,  the  Valbuonkopfe  on  the  S.E.,  and 
the  Presanella  and  Oitler  group  towards  the  W.,  above  the  profound 
Tierser  Tal. 

Ascents  (guides,  see  above;  tariff  from  the  Grasleiten-Hiitte).  The 
*Kesselkogel  (9845';  guide  with  descent  to  the  Vajolet  Hut  8,  to  Campi- 
tello  via  the  Antermoja-See  14  A'.),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Rosengarten 
liroup,  may  be  ascended  with  comparatively  little  difficultv  from  theGras- 
leilen-Hiitte  in  3-3V2  hrs.  From  (IV2  hr.)  the  Graslei/en  Pass  (p.  442) 
we  ascend  the  Antermoja  route  (p.  443)  for  25  min.,  and  thence  to  the  left 
through  a  cleft  in  the  rocks  and  over  rocky  ledges  to  the  S.W.  arete  and 
the  (IV2  hr.)  summit  (more  difficult  from  the  Antermoja-See,  p.  443,  by 
the  E.  arete  in  21/2-3  hrs.).  —  The  Molignon  (N.W.  peak,  9120',  2',-  hrs., 
guide  5  A".,  easy;  central  peak  9355',  5  hrs.,  guide  12  A.,  laborious),  the 
Antermoja-Kogel  (9490',-  5  hrs. ;  guide  8  E.;  not  difficult  via  the  N.E.  arete, 
difficult  by  the  W.  Qank),  the  Fallwand  (9180';  6  hrs.;  difficult;  guide 
16  A.),  the  Grosse  Valbuoukogd  (9255';  31/2  hri^. ;  guide  12  A. ;  easv),  the  Kleine 
Valbuonkogel  (9170';  2V2  hr.«. ;  guide  6  A.;  easy),  the  Western  (8765';  guide 
20  A.)  and  Central  or  Highest  Grasleitenspitze  (8875';  uuide  14  A'.  ,•  hoth 
difficult),  the  North-Eastern  GrasJnfenspitze  (8SiO' ;  20min.>r()m  the  Molignon 
ra.-s,  not  difficult;    guide  6  A.),   the  Grasleitenturm  (8390' i    very  difficult; 


442  /  V.  R.  73.-  Map.p.  437.    VAJOLET-HUTTE.  North-  Western 

guide  24  K.),  the  Cima  di  Lausa  (9445';  guide  6  K.^  unnecessary)  and  the 
Cima  di  Larsec  (9490',-  guide  8  K.  ;  both  reached  via  the  Antermoja  Pass  in 
3hrs.,  easy),  and  the  Scalieretspitze  {Palacz,  948'J' ;  guide  6  £".,  unnecessary; 
via  the  Antermoja  Pass  in  3  hrs.,  easy)  may  also  be  ascended  from  the 
(irasleiten-Hiitte.  Ascent  of  the  Roterdspitze  (via  the  Barenloch  and  Tierser 
Alpl  in  31/4  hrs.)  and  of  the  Schlern  (by  the  same  route  in  4'/.;  hrs. ;  guide  8, 
with  descent  to  Raizes  or  Groden  i4  K.)^  see  p.  440. 

Passes.  From  Tiees  to  Fassa  or  to  Groden  via  the  Tiersek  Alpl 
(to  Campitello  7-71/2,  to  St.  Ulrich  8  hrs.),  attractive ;  guide  (14-16  K.)  ad- 
visable for  the  less  experienced.  To  the  (31/4  hrs.)  bifurcation  in  the  Baren- 
loch^ see  p.  441.  We  take  the  marked  path  to  the  left  and  mount  by  the 
Stiege,  a  steep  natural  rock-stairway,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Tierser  Alpl.  Thence  to 
the  Seiser  Alpenhaus,  see  p.  440. 

From  the  Geasleiten-Hdtte  to  Campitello  via  the  BIolignon  Pass, 
5-51/2  hrs.,  club-path  (guide  10  K.,  not  indispensable  for  adepts  if  there  is 
not  too  much  snow).  The  path  ascends  to  the  left  in  zigzags  from  the 
Grasleiten-Kessel  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Molignon  Pass  (8530),  between  the  Molignon 
(N.W.  peak)  and  the  N.E.  Grasleitenspitze  (ascended  from  the  pass  in  1/2  hr. 
and  20  min.  respectively,  see  p.  441),  and  thence  descends  steeply,  skirting 
the  W.  edge  of  the  snow-field,  to  the  (^/s  hr.)  Tierser  Alpl  and  to  (3  hrs.) 
Campitello  (p.  461)  or  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Seiser  Alpenhaus  (p.  440). 

To  THE  Vajolet-Hutte  over  the  Geasleiten  Pass,  21/4  hrs. 
(marked  path  ;  guide  6,  to  the  Kolner  Hiitte  8,  to  Vigo  10,  to  Campi- 
tello 9  K.,  not  indispensable).  The  route  ascends  to  the  E.  from 
the  Grasleiten-Hiitte,  traversing  the  imposing  Grasleiten-Kessel  and 
mounting  to  the  right  (to  the  left  to  the  Molignon  Pass,  see  ahove) 
over  de'bris  and  snow-flelds  to  the  (11/2^1.)  Grasleiten  Pass  (8520'}, 
between  the  Kesselkogel  (left)  and  the  Kleine  Valbuonkogel  (right ; 
see  p.'441),  with  a  striking  view  of  the  wild  and  imposing  Vajolet- 
Tal  with  the  Vajolet-Tiirme,  Rosengartenspitze,  etc.  From  the  pass, 
whence  the  path  to  the  Antermoja  Pass  (p.  443)  ascends  to  the  left, 
we  descend  to  the  right  into  the  stony  upper  Vajolet-Tal,  passing 
the  foot  of  the  stupendously  bold  Vajolet-Tiirme,  and  reach  (8/4  hr.) 
the  finely  situated  Vajolet-Hutte  of  the  Leipzig  Alpine  Club  (7400'; 
Inn,  25  beds  at  4  and  28  mattresses  at  1.20  K.'). 

AscESTS  (guides,  see  p.  441 -,  Piaz.  the  hut-keeper,  also:  tarifi"  from  the 
Vajolet-Hutte).  The  Rosengartenspitze  (9780';  3-372  hrs.;  guide  12  Z^.)  is 
difficult  and  should  be  attempted  only  by  climbers  with  steady  heads. 
From  the  Vajolet-Hiitte  we  ascend  by  a  good  club-path  through  the  Gartl- 
Schlucht  to  the  (11/2  hr.)  Gartl,  a  cauldron  filled  with  de'bris  and  containing 
a  small  lake,  between  the  Laurinswand  (9250')  and  the  Rosengartenspitze, 
to  the  ('/2  hr.)  Santner  Pass  (8S80';  splendid  view)  and  finally  by  a  very 
steep  and  difficult  scramble  to  the  left  to  the  (I-IV2  hr.)  summit  (magni- 
ficent panorama).  The  ascent  of  the  Rosengartenspitze  from  the  W.  side 
is  made  via  the  Santner  Pass  also  (night  spent  at  the  Hanicler  -  Schwaige, 
p.  443,  or  the  Kobier  Eiltte,  p.  446),  but  is  longer  and  more  toilsome  (guide 
18  K.).  The  ascent  via  the  S.  arete  or  the  E.  face  is  very  difficult.  —  The 
Vajolet-Tiirme  (in  the  N. group .-  Hauptturm,  9255':  Nordturm,  9220':  Ostturm, 
9'330';  in  the  S.W.  group :  Siahelerivrm,  9205';  Delagoturm,  9120';  WinUerturm^ 
9185')  are  (with  the  exception  of  the  Xordturm,  guide  16  E.)  very  difficult 
and  sbould  be  attempted  only  by  thoroughly  expert  climbers  with  steady 
heads  (the  Delagoturm  and  Winklerturm  are  the  most  difficult).  The  best 
view  of  the  Vajolet-Tiirme  may  be  obtained  from  the  Laurins  Pass,  which 
is  easily  reached  in  20  min.  from  the  Gartl  over  debris. 

The  Kesselkogel  (9845'  1  3  hrs. :  guide  8  E.),  Cima  di  Lausa  (9440* ;  21/2  hrs. ; 
guide ,  unnecessary,  6  K.),  and  Scalieretspitze  (9480';  21/2  hrs. ;  guide,  un- 
necessarv,  6  K.)  mav  also  be  ascended  from  the  Vajolet-Hiitte  (comp. 
p.  441).  —  The  Cima  delle  Pope  (9125'),  over  the  Passo  delk  Pope  in  2-3  hrs. 


Dolomites.    ANTERMOJA  PASS.   Map,p.437.— IV.  R.73.   443 

(guide  6ir.)[is  not  difficult.  —  Gran  Cront  (highest  peak  of  the  Dirupi  di 
Larsec^  9140'),  via  the  Val  Lartec  in  31/2  hrs.  (guide  10  A".),  toilsome  hnt 
interesting.  —  Goronelle  (9125';  4  hrs. ;  guide  SZ.),  via  the  Tschagerjoch  Pass 
or  the  Mugoni  Pass,  easy  and  attractive. 

Feom  the  Vajolet-Hutte  to  the  Kolner  HiJTTE,  2V2-3  hrs.  (to  the 
Karersee  Hotel  4V2-5  hrs.),  a  fine  and  easy  route  (marked  club-path;  guide 
5  K.,  advisable  for  novices).  Near  the  Vajolet-Hiitte  (p.  442)  we  diverge 
to  the  right  from  the  Fassa  route  and  ascend  over  grassy  slopes  and 
debris  to  the  (IV2-2  hrs.)  Tschagerjoch  Pass  (8675'),  to  the  n!  of  the  Coro- 
nelle  (see  above),  whence  a  steep  descent  leads  down  through  a  couloir 
usually  filled  with  snow  and  then  by  a  club-path  (wire-rope)  to  the  (V2  hr.) 
Kolner  Hutte  (p.  446). 

From  the  Vajolet-Hiitte  to  the  Ostertag -  JJilUe  via  the  Cigolade  Pass 
(3  hrs.;  guide  i  K.)  or  via  the  Mvgoni  Pass  (4  hrs.;  IDA".),  pee  p.  447  (to 
the  Karer  Pass,  IV2  hr.  more). 

Fkom  the  Vajolet-Hutte  to  Vigo  (21/2  hrs.)  or  to  Campitello 
(31/2  ^^s,.',  guide  6  K.,  not  necessary).  From  the  hut  a  good  path 
descends  between  the  dark  rocks  of  the  Porte  Neigre  and  through  a 
desolate  valley  strewn  with  boulders  [to  the  right,  the  sheer  rocky 
walls  of  the  Rosengartenspitze ;  to  the  left,  the  serrated  cliffs  of 
the  Dirupi  di  Larsec)  to  the  (^/2'hr.^  Gardecia  or  Sojal  Alp  (6415'), 
where  the  routes  separate  (guide-post).  The  branch  to  the  right 
ascends  slightly  and  then  leads  to  the  left  through  wood  and  pastures 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  top  of  the  Ciampedie  (6530' ;  Rizzi's  Inn  ;  fine  view). 
Thence  we  descend  to  (1  hr.)  Vigo  (p.  450),  or  by  the  'Fassaner 
Hohen-Weg'  (red  and  white  marks)  to  the  (2-272  hrs.)  Karer  Pass 
(p.  447).  —  The  branch  to  the  left  crosses  the  brook  to  the  Gardecia- 
Hiitte  (6440';  Inn,  8  beds  at  1  ^.  80/i.,  good)  and  descends  the 
wooded  Vajolet  valley  to  the  (1  hr.)  houses  of  Sojal  (5135'),  beyond 
which  the  route  again  forks :  to  the  right  a  footpath  descends  the 
wild  ravine  of  the  Sojal  to  (72  lir.)  Pera  (p.  451);  to  the  left  a 
cart-road  leads  via  Monzon  (4950'")  to  (1  hr.)  Mazzin  in  the  Val  di 
Fassa,  3  M.  from  Campitello  (p.  451). 

Fkom  THE  Geasleiten-Hdtte  XT.!  Antermoja  to  Campitello,  6-7  hrs., 
a  more  interesting,  but  also  more  toilsome  route  (marked  path;  guide  10^., 
not  indispensable  for  adepts  unless  there  is  much  snow).  From  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Grasleiten  Pass  we  skirt  the  S.  side  of  the  Kesselkogel  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Anter- 
moja Pass  (9100'),  whence  the  Scalieretspitze  (9480')  may  be  ascended  in 
40  min.,  and  the  Cinia  di  iarsec (9490')  and  Cima  di  Lausa  (94iO')  in  25  min.  each 
(see  p.  442),  and  thence  desfeend  over  snow  and  scree  into  the  wild  Antermoja- 
Tal,  which  is  enclosed  by  the  Kesselkogel,  Seekogel,  Antermojakogel,  and 
Fallwand,  and  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  charming  Antermoja  Lake  (8185';  shelter- 
hut  under  construction).  By  a  marked  path  we  next  cross  the  (20  min.) 
Donna  Pass  (Forcella  del  Mantello,  8180')  and  thence  proceed  to  the  N.  ab  ng 
the  slope  of  the  Donnakogel  (8830')  to  (V2  hr.)  the  grassy  saddle  of  the  Duron 
Pass  (7875'),  whence  we  descend  eiiher  to  the  right  to  the  Camerloi  Alp 
and  through  the  Val  d'Udai  to  (2  hrs.)  Mazzin  (p.  451),  or  to  the  left  through 
the  Duron-Tal  to  (21/4  hrs.)  Campitello  (p.  451). 

Fkom  Tiehs  to  the  Vajolet-Hutte  over  the  Vajolet  Pass,  51/2-6  hrs. 
laborious  (guide  8  A'.).  We  turn  to  the  right  at  the  (1/2  hr.)  chapel  o" 
Si.  Cyprian  (p.  440),  cross  the  Tschaminbach,  and  ascend  through  wood  to 
the  (iV2'.hr.)  Hanicker-Schwaige  (6145').  Gra.<;sy  slopes  and  stretches  debris  of 
lie  between  this  point  and  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Vajolet  Pass  (83G0'),  between 
the  Tschaminspitze  and  the  Vajolct-Tiirme.  Magnificent  view.  Thence  a 
steep  descent  to  (1  hr.)  the  Vajolet  Hut  (p.  442), 


^4:4:  IV.  R. 7 3.  — Map,  p. 437.  BIRCHABRL'CK.     North-Westem 


c.  The  Eggen-Tal.   From  Botzen  to  Vigo  di  Fassa  viS.  the 
Karer  Pass. 

Diligence  from  Botzen  to  the  Karersee  Hotel  (21  M.)  twice  daily  in 
sunamer  in  6'/4  hrs.  (6  K.  40  /?. ;  in  the  reverse  direction  5  K.  iOh.).  Omnibus 
from  Botzen  (Hotel  Greif  ami  Hotel  Mondschein)  to  the  Karersee  Hotel,  several 
times  dailv  in  summer,  in  71/2  hrs.,  returning  in  4  hrs.  (fares:  to  Bircha- 
bruck  ^K.  60,  Welschnofen  4  Z".  80,  Karersee  Hotel  6  7i .  40  A.  ,•  return- 
ticket  6,  8,  and  lO^".);  express  conveyance  from  Botzen  (Hotel  Europa) 
to  the  Kareisee  Hotel  daily  at  1p.m.  in  6  hro.  (7  Z.),  to  tue  Karerpass 
Hotel  in  6V2  brs.  (7  K.  M)h.).  —  Caeeiages  may  be  obtained  at  the  posting 
establishment,  Bahnhof-Str.,  Botzen,  and  at  the  hotels:  with  one  horse 
from  Botzen  to  the  waterfall  and  back  10,  to  Birchabrack  16,  Welschnofen 
20  E.;  two-horse  carriage  to  Karersee  Hotel  32-36  K.  and  10  per  cent  fee.  — 
The  road  from  Kardaun  to  the  Karersee  Hotel  is  closed  to  motor-traffic; 
the  rest  of  the  way  to  Vigo  is  open.  Motoe  Cak  from  the  Karersee  Hotel 
via  Vigo,  Canazei,  the  Pordoi-Joch,  Buchenstein,  and  the  Falz;irego  Pass 
to  Cortina  in  51/2-6  hrs.,  see  p.  494. 

From  Botzen  we  follow  the  Brixen  road  to  (IV2  M.)  Rentsch 
(Lamm),  and,  after  crossing  the  Eisak  and  the  railway,  to  (3/4  M.) 
Kardaun  (p.  358).  Here  we  turn  to  the  riglit  across  the  railroad 
and  through  a  gateway  and  ascend  a  steep  road,  crossing  the  torrent 
twice,  into  the  narrow  ravine  of  the  Eggen-Tal,  watered  hy  the 
Karneid-  Bach.  On  a  precipitons  rock  to  the  left  rises  the  pictur- 
esque castle  of  Karneid  (1525'),  at  the  foot  of  which  is  the  *Pens.  ^' 
Restaurant  Karneider-Hof.  On  the  right  stands  the  restored  castle 
of  Kampenn.  Farther  on,  to  the  left  of  the  road,  is  the  Eggentaler 
Ho f  (inn,  well  spoken  of),  to  the  right  the  Botzen  electric  works 
and  the  Florkeller  Inn.  After  l^/o  M.  the  road  passes  through  a 
tunnel ;  under  the  bridge  before  it  the  Karneid-Bach  forms  a  pictur- 
esque waterfall  (accessible  by  a  path).  Beyond  two  other  short 
tunnels  the  valley  expands.  About  2  M.  farther  on  is  the  Wasser- 
fall  Inn,  beyond  which  is  the  Baden-Muhle.  Passing  the  Loice  and 
Stern  inns  (to  the  left  above  are  several  earth  pyramids,  p.  363) 
we  reach  (6  M.)  — 

12  M.  Birchabrack  (2830';  Post,  with  garden,  very  fair),  a 
charmingly  situated  little  village,  with  a  superb  view  of  the  Late- 
mar  to  the  right  and  the  Rotwand  and  Rosepgarten  to  the  left.  The 
valley  ramifies  here,  the  Welschnofener  Tal  diverging  to  the  left, 
and  the  Eggen-Tal  to  the  right. 

The  Eggen-Tal  divides  at  the  Stenck  Inn  (3030'),  1  M.  above  Bircha  ruck, 
into  the  Unter-Eggental.  to  the  left,  and  the  Ober-Eggental,  to  the  right. 
In  the  former  a  road  ascends  to  (IV2  br.)  the  Upper  Church  (4440';  hence  to 
the  left  to  the  Beu-aller-Hof  and  via  the  'Tembl-Weg"  to  the  Karersee  Hotel, 
21/4  hrs.,  see  p.  446j.  Thence  a  bridle-path  (guide  convenient:  by  the  saw- 
mill, 5  min.  below  the  church,  to  the  right)  leads  mainly  through  wood 
to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Reitei — foch  (see  below).  —  In  the  Ober-Eggental  a  road 
leads  to  (41/2  M.  from  Birchabruck)  Rauth  (4265';  "Tourist  Hotel,  40  beds  at 
1.20-2,  pens,  from  %  K.),  with  view  of  the  Lateinar  and  Rosengarten. 
Thence  a  marked  path  ascends  the  valley  of  the  Zangeii'^ach  past  the  Stuben- 
Sage  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Reiter-Joch  (6530'),  with  remains  of  old  trenches, 
between  the  ReiterjochspUze  ;md  Cima  delta  Val  Sorda  (9035')  on  the  left, 
and  the  Zangenhevg  or  Pala  di  Santa  (8180')  on  the  right,  the  latter  (splendid 
view)  ascended  in  2  hrs.  (descent  to  Lavaze,  see   p.  445).    From   the  paf^s 


Dolomites.       WELSCHNOFEN.     ^fap,  p.  437.—  IV.  R. 73.  445 

we  either  descend  to  the  right  through  the  Val  di  Stava  to  (S'/z  hrs.)  Tesero, 
or  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  O/z  hr.)  Sattel-Joch  (Fasso  Feodo;  G965'),  and 
descend  thence  by    the   Val  Qardeno  to  ri'/a  hr.)  Predazzo  fp.  449). 

On  the  plateau  between  the  Eggen-Tal  and  the  Adige  valley,  2  hrs.  to 
the  S.W.  of  Birchabruck,  lies  Deutschnofen  (4445';  Lamm;  Rosfl;  Stern;  all 
p  rimitive),  a  considerable  village,  prettily  situated.  It  niay  be  reached 
a^so  from  stat.  Lei/ers  (p.  398)  in  3V2  hrs..  via  the  Branten-Tal.  Charming 
excursion  from  Deutschnofen  via  the  Kehr  Inn  to  the  beaiitifully-3ituated 
monastery  and  pilgrimage- church  of  (13/4  hr.)  Weissenstein  (49>o':  Inn), 
and  thence  down  to  the  S.W.,  either  through  the  woods  direct  or  (pre- 
ferable) via  Feter$berg  (4555'),  with  views  of  the  valley  of  the  Adige  and 
the  mountains  beyond  it,  to  (IV2  hr.)  Aldein  (40'20';  Krone)  and  (I'/a  hr.)  stat. 
Branzoll  (p.  393).  —  The  *Weisshorn  (7590'),  an  excellent  point  of  view,  may 
be  ascended  without  difficulty  from  Weissenstein  in  81/2  hrs.  (guide  not  in- 
dispensable). Good  path  with  fine  views  past  the  (IV4  hr.)  Neuhiitt  Inn 
(5910')  to  the  (1  hr.)  Grimmjoch  (6550';  two  poor  inns,  visited  for  their 
'hay-baths'),  between  the  Schwarzhorn  and  Weisshorn,  and  up  grassy  slopes 
to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit.  —  The  -Schwarzhorn  {Cima  di  Rocca ; 
S005';  trying),  ascended  from  the  Grimmjoch  by  a  marked-path  to  the  S.  in 
11/2  hr.  (from  Cavalese,  4Y2hrs.,  romp.  p.  449;  commands  a  more  extensive 
view  (view-indicator)  to  the  K.,  far  below,  lies  the  Val  Fiemme.  —  Descent 
from  the  Grimmjoch  to  the  W.  via  Radein  (p.  448;  marked  path  to  (3  hrs.) 
Fontane  Fredde  (p.  448),  or  to  the  E.  to  the  Lavaze-Joch  (.5950';  Alhergo 
Lavaci)  and  thence  to  the  N.  through  wood  to  (li/i  hr.)  RaiUh  (p.  444),  or 
to  the  S.  through  the  Val  Gambis  (road)  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Cavalese  (p.  44S). 

The  road  to  the  Karer-See  ascends  from  Bircliabruck  along  the 
left  bank  of  the  Welschnofener  Bach  (the  old  way,  which  crosses 
the  bridge  to  the  left  "25  rain,  beyond  Birchabruck,  is  shorter)  past 
the  Lowe  Inn. 

16  M.  Welschnofen.  —  Hotels.  ROssi.  &  Post,  near  the  upper  end 
of  tbe  village,  85  bets  at  1-2.50,  pens,  6-7 /iT.;  'Goldnks  Krkuz,  with  eardeu, 
40  beds  at  1.20-1.80.  pen.s.  5  70-6  30  A'.,-  'Kkonk,  20  beds;  Engel, 
18  beds;  Wki.sohnofnkk  Hof,  17  lieds,  Muxi>.schkin  ,  both  these  at  the 
lower  end  of  tbe  village;  Stern,  '  Sonnenhoi  ,  34  beds,  Aolkr,  20  beds, 
above  tbe  Ro.s.sl ;  Lowe  (see  above),  plain.  —  Guides.  Joft.,  Georg.,  and 
Jo$.  Kaufmunn.  Anton  and  AloU  Plunk,  Alois  Pardeller  I  and  77,  Bon.  Fatii.^. 
Joh.  Putzer.,  Al.  Erschba'imer.,  Georg  Seehuuser.  and  Anton  ZAger ;  all  usually 
tt)  be  found  at  the  Karersee  Hotel  in  summer. 

Welschnofen  (3865'!,  a  long  straggling  village  with  900  inhab., 
lying  in  a  valley  hemmed  in  by  wooded  hills,  is  a  frequented  sum- 
mer-resort. To  the  right  rises  the  serrated  ridge  of  the  Latemar, 
to  the  left  the  imposing  Rosengarten,  behind  us  tbe  Ortler  group. 

FiXcUKSiONS  (paths  markel  with  rel  and  u<jt  alw;iys  well  maintained). 
T.)  the  Karer-S>'e  (l'/4jir.),  see  p  446.  —  To  tbe  N.  Ibruugb  woods  tt)  the 
d'/--'  hr.)  Zischgl  Alp  (5060'j,  witti  shelter-but  and  excellent  view  (thence  to 
Tiers  or  to  the  Weisslahn -Bail,  in  1  and  l^/*  hr.  respectively,  seep.  446).  — 
A  marked  path  leads  from  tlie  Rcissl  to  the  E.  to  the  (I'/j  hr.)  Zaneier 
(.";185'),  wth  the  Empress  Elizabeth  Monument  and  fine  view  (thence  to  the 
Kolner  Hiitte,  3  hrs.,  see  p.  446).  —  From  the  church  a  path  proceeds  to 
the  N.W.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Fardellerhof  (4920*),  thea  round  the  N.  side  of 
the  TaltbUhel  (5770')  and  back  through  the  Wolfsgruhe.  —  To  the  W.  to 
(IV2-2  hrs.)  Gummer  (3630';  earth-pyra^mids)  and  back  via  Birchabruck  in 
2'/2  hrs.  —  The  Kolner  Hiitte  may  be  reached  from  the  Rossi  either  via  the 
Locherer  Tal  in  4-4V2  hrs  ,  or  by  a  path  ascending  the  Michaeler  Bach  to 
the  left  from  the  Adler  Hotel  in  3V2-4  hrs.  (gui<'e  5  K.),  see  p.  446.  —  To 
the  Beualler - Hof  via  Stadlhof,  2  hrs.  (see  p.  446).  —  From  the  (V2  hr.) 
Lowe  Inn  (see  above)  a  good  woodland  path  (red  marks)  n  ounts  to  the 
S.W.  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Kobbauer  in  tbe  Untei--Eggental  (p.  444);  view  of  the 
Ortler  range,  etc. 


446   IV.R.73.-Map,p.437.  KARERSEE  HOTEL.  IVortA- Western 

Crossing  the  Pukelin  Bach  at  the  (2  M.)  Adler  Inn  (4550Q,  we 
ascend  in  windings  through  wood  (path  to  the  left  shorter),  and 
after  crossing  the  Karer-Bach  beyond  the  electric  works  pass  the 
(2M.)  beautiful  green  Karer-See  (5030'),  picturesquely  embosomed 
in  wood  at  the  base  of  the  Latemar,  to  the  (1^4  ^-  '^  ^1  M.  from 
Botzen)  Karersee  Hotel  (5270';  a  large  house  of  the  first  class, 
destroyed  by  fire  in  August  1910,  but  partially  re-opened  in  June, 
andwhoUy  in  autumn  1911 ;  accommodation  also  at  the  tourist-house 
Zur  Alpenrose^  bed  2-3  K.,  8  min.  from  the  hotel),  a  summer-resort, 
finely  situated  amidst  pine-woods,  above  which  tower  the  Rotwand 
(left)  and  Latemar  (right).  Near  the  hotel  is  Dr.  Huher's  Waldhaus 
(hydropathic  establishment). 

Walks  (guide-boards  and  seats).  Past  the  chapel  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Dai7'y 
(5675';  rfznts.)  and  farther  to  the  N.E.  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Kais ev stein ;  by  the 
highroad  or  by  wood-walks  down  to  the  (25  min.)  Lower  Karer-See  (see 
above;  the  upper  lake,  25  min.  above,  is  often  dry  in  summer),  or  uphill 
to  the  (40  min.)  Rarer  Pass  (p.  447);  to  the  (i  hr.)  Latemar  Landslip  and 
on  to  the  (1  hr.)  Latemar  Meadow  (6235')  and  the  (1  hr.)  "Popa-Kanzel 
(7545'),  with  striking  view  of  the  Latemar,  Rotwand,  Ortler,  Oetztal  and 
Stubai  Alps;  to  the  N.W,  the  upper  Fassa-Tal,  Langkofel,  Sella.  Marmolata, 
to  the  S.W.  the  Pala  group.  Diverging  to  the  left  from  the  highroad 
below  the  Karer-See,  we  may  follow  the  shady  'Tembl-Weg'  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Bewaller  Hof  (4880';  rfmts.)' in  the  Eggen-Tal,  20  min.  from  the  Upper 
Church  (p.  444).  The  'Upper  Bewaller -Weg'",  via  Mitterleger  and  Ausser- 
leger,  is  less  convenient  (3  hrs.). 

Ascents  fguides,  see  p.  445).  Latemar,  E.  summit  (8965'),  4-4V2^hrs., 
not  very  difficult  for  experts  (guide  1'2K.).  We  ascend  (club-path)  via  the 
Kleine  Latemar- Scharte  to  the  (3-3i/2  hrs.)  Kleine  Latemar  or  Col  Canon  (8790') 
and  thence  along  the  S.  side  of  the  arete  (precipitous  on  the  N.  side)  to 
the  (1  hr.)  E.  summit.  The  West  Summit  or  Diamantidi-Turm  (9395')  may 
be  ascended  from  the  E.  summit  via  the  Grosse  Latemar -Scharte  (8640')  in 
2-21/2  hrs.,  or  (difficult)  from  the  W.  side  via  the  Rotlahn- Scharte  (5-6  hrs. ; 
guide  16^.);  the  ascent  from  the  S.  side  through  the  Val  Sorda  (p.  449; 
from  the  Malga  di  Val  Sorda  in  3-3V2  lirs.)  is  less  difficult.  —  The  *Ilot- 
wand  (9215';  4  hrs.;  guide  8,  with  descent  to  the  Kolner  Hiitte  or  Oster- 
tag-Hiitte  8,  to  Vajolet  12  K.),  not  difficult  for  adepts,  is  ascended  from 
the  hotel  by  the  Hirzel-Weg  (see  below)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  foot  of  the 
Vajolonkopf,  then  through  a  debris-strewn  gully  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  Vajolon  Pass 
(8365'),  between  the  Rotwand  and  Vajolonkopf,  and  thence  to  the  right  by 
the  N.  arete  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit.  —  'The  Tscheinerspitze  {Cima  della  Sfor- 
cella^  9155';  6  hrs.,  guide  16  .£".),  via  the  Vajolon  Pass,  is  more  difficult 
and  requires  a  perfectly  steady  head.  —  Over  the  Vnjolon  Pass  to  the 
(8  hrs.)  Ostertag-Hiitte^  in  the  Vajolon  Valley,  and  to  (2  hrs.;  guide  %  K.) 
Vigo,  see  pp.  447,  450.  —  From  the  Vajolon  Pass  an  interesting  route  (4  hrs. 
with  guide)  leads  to  the  Vajolet-HUtte  (p.  442)  via  the  Mugoni  Pass  (8685'). 
The  ascent  of  the  Mugonispitze  (9080')  or  of  the  Coronelle  (9125')  may  be 
combined  with  this  passage  (guide  10  K.),  see  p.  447. 

The  Kolner  Hutte  lies  2V2-3  hrs.  to  the  N.E.  of  the  Karersee  Hotel 
(41/2  hrs.  from  Tiers,  4  from  the  Weisslahn-Bad,  31/2  from  Welschnofen ; 
guide  5,  there  and  back  6  Z.,  not  indispensable).  A  marked  path,  diverging 
to  the  right  from  the  Tiers  path  (p.  447)  after  IV4  hr.  ascends  thither  over 
pastures  and  through  wood.  An  easier  route  is  that  via  the  Hirzel-Weg, 
which  turns  to  the  right  50  min.  from  the  hotel  (8  min.  short  of  the  Kaiser- 
stein,  see  above),  zigzags  up  the  stony  slope  to  the  foot  of  the  Vajolon- 
kopf (7875';  to  the  Vajolon  Pass,  see  above),  and  thence  skirts  the  cliffs 
(beware  of  falling  stones).  The  Kolner  Hiitte  (7630';  Inn,  20  beds  at  4, 
8  mattresses  at  1.50^.)  is  splendidly  situated  near  the  Tschagerjoch,  at  the 
foot  of  the  Coronelle  and  of  the  S.W.  precipices  of  the  Rosengartenspitze 
and  commands  an  admirable  view.     This  hut  is  the  starting-point  for  the 


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ascents  of  the  Eotengartenspilze  (9780'),  via  the  Saniner  Pats  in  4V2  hrs. 
(difficult;  guide  18  K.;  see  p.  442),  Coronelle  (9125';  l'/2hr. ;  guide  6  E. ; 
easv),  Mugonispitze  (eOSC;  2Y2  hrs.:  guide  iOK.;  not  difficult),  Tscheiner- 
spiize  (9155';  4-5  hrs. ;  guide  16  K. ;  very  difficult),  and  Rotwand  (9215';  4  hrs. ; 
guide  8^.;  not  difficult;  see  p.  446).  —  Over  the  Tschagerjoch  Pass  (8675') 
to  the  Vajolet-HuUe  (2^2  hrs.;  guide  from  the  Karersee  Hot>^l  8,  from  the 
Kolner  Hiitte  6  K.,  not  indispensable;  attractive),  see  p.  443.  —  To  the 
Ostertag-Hiitte  (see  below)  from  the  Kolner  Hiitte,  skirting  the  base  of  the 
Rotwand,  in  I72  hr.,  a  level  path  with  fine  views. 

From  the  Karersee  Hotel  to  the  Weisslahn-Bad  in  the  Tierser  Tal, 
31/2-4  hrs.,  a  pleasant  walk  affording  fine  views  (guide  unnecessary;  see 
p.  441).  The  route  passes  below  the  Kaiserstein  (p.  446),  leads  over  the 
Niger  (5510'),  and  then  descends,  skirting  the  gorge  of  the  Breibcich,  to  the 
T&chamin-Bach  in  the  Purga/neUch.  We  cross  the  stream  at  the  saw-mills 
and  ascend  to  the   Weisslahn-Bad  (p.  440). 

Beyond  the  hotel  the  road  reaches  the  pass  in  40  minutes.  To 
the  left,  as  it  quits  the  wood,  is  the  tourist-house  Alpenroseijp.  446). 
We  proceed  across  meadows  (short-cut),  past  the  *  Hot.  Latemar 
(5575';  120  beds  at  4-7,  B.  1.50,  D.  5,  S.  3.50,  pens.  10-14^.). 
A  monument  marks  the  summit  of  the  (22^2  M)  Karer  Pass 
(5715';  Hot.  Karerpass  ^  Rosengartenhof,  120  beds  at  2-5,  B.  1.25, 
D.  4.50,  S.  3.50,  pens,  from  8.50  K.),  between  the  Latemar  on  the 
right  and  the  Rotwand  on  the  left.  Opposite  are  seen  the  Dolomites 
of  the  Fiemme  and  Fassa,  with  the  Cimon  della  Pala. 

A  red-marked  path,  diverging  to  the  left  beyond  the  pass  and  skirting 
the  Punta  del  Masare  (8360'),  leads  over  the  Sella  di  Tschampatsch  to  the 
(IV2  hr. ;  guide  not  indispensable)  Ostertag-Hiitte  or  Vajolon-Hiitte  (7680'; 
Inn,  Sheds),  at  the  head  of  the  Vajolon-Tal  (21/2  hrs.  from  Vigo,  p.  450),  a 
starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  ^ Rotwand  [Roda  di  Vael^  9215';  '2V2hrs.; 
guide  IK.;  see  p.  446)  and  the  Teufelswand  (8935';  2  hrs.;  guide  7^.),  two 
not  difficult  peaks;  the  Fensterlturm  (8760';  2  hrs.  ;  guide  10^.;  difficult); 
the  Tscheinerspitze  (9155';  3-4  hrs. ;  guide  14  JT. ;  difficult);  the  Coronelle 
(9125';  3  hrs. ;  guide  5  JS".);  the  Mugonispitze  (9080';  2-3  hrs. ;  guide  7  .ST.).  etc^. 
From  the  Ostertag-Hiitte  to  the  Kolner  Hiitte  P/o  hr.  (level  path),  or  via 
the  Vajolon  Pass,  3  hrs.  (guide  i  K.),  see  p.  446;  to  the  Vajolet-Hiifte  via 
the  Cigolade  Pass  (8405';  3  hrs.;  guide  4  K.)  or  via  the  Mugoni  Pass  (8685'; 
4  hrs.;  guide  iO  K.),  see  pp.443,  446;  to  Ciampedie,  IV2  hr.  (guide  i  K.), 
see  p.  450. 

A  marked  path  diverging  to  the  right  just  short  of  the  pass,  leads 
through  the  Costalunga  Valley,  on  its  right  side,  to  (IV2  hr.)  Afoena  (p.  449; 
shortest  route  from  Boty.en  to  Priiniero,  see  p.  455). 

Beyond  the  pass  is  Ueberhacher's  Inn  (20  beds  from  1.80  K.). 
After  about  1^/4  M.  the  'Fassaner  Hohenweg'  (read  and  white  marks) 
to  Ciampedie  diverges  to  the  left  (see  p.  450 ;  recommended  to  walkers, 
3-31/2  hrs.  to  Mazzin).  The  road  winds  down  to  the  left  (views  of 
the  Langkofel  group  and  the  Marmolata)  to  Vallonqa  and  — 

271/2  M.   Vigo  di  Fassa  (p.  450). 

74.  The  Fiemme  and  Fassa  Valleys. 

From  Eotzen  to  Cortina  via  Auer  and  Predazzo,  90  M.,  Motok  Dili- 
gence daily  in  summer  in  10  hrs.,  starting  at  7.10  a.m.  (fare  32.fi'.).  Seats 
should  be  secured  beforehand.  —  Also  motor- diligence  from  Keumarkt  to 
Predazzo,  thrice  daily  in  3^4  hr.^.  (fare  4  .S". ;  201bs.  of  luiigage  free,  each 
addit.  201bs.  40^.).  —  Motor  Omnibus  from  the  Hotel  Karwsee  to  Canazei, 
twice  daily  in  2V2  hrs.  (12  K.),  to  CorUna  in  6  hrs.  (18  £".). 


448    IV.  Route  74.  CAVALESE.  Val  Fiemme. 

The  Val  Fatsa  is  most  easily  and  quickly  reached  from  Botzen  by 
road  via  the  Karer  Pass  (see  p.  444j  Eoutes  for  pedestrians  lead  also  via 
the  Setter  Alp  (p.  439),  th.  ough  the  Tierser  Tal  (p.  440),  or  through  the 
Qrodner  Tal  and  via  the  Sella-Joch  (p.  436).  —  From  Canazei  in  the  upper 
Fassa  valley  the  *Dolomites  Road  ( Dolomiten-Strasse)  leads  to  Cortina  via 
the  Pordoi-Joch  and  the  Falzarego  Pass.  The  journey  from  Botzen  to 
Toblach  by  this  route,  one  of  the  finest  drives  in  the  Alps,  may  be  made 
by  carriage  in  3  davs,  the  nights  being  spent  at  Canazei  and  Cortina 
(victoria  and  pair  to  Cortina  2031/2,  landau  242  K..  to  Toblach  280  or 
300  K.).  Approaches  :  from  Botzen  via  the  Karer  Pass  (closed  for  motor- 
cars as  far  as  the  Karer -See),  from  Auer  or  Neumarkt  via  Preda/zo, 
from  Toblach  by  the  Ampezzo  Road,  from  St.  Lorenzen  via  Corvara  (closed 
to  motor-cars).  Motor-cars  (see  p.  494)  take  1V2-2  days  for  the  journey 
to  Toblach;  tolls  of  ^  K.  are  enacted  at  Vigo  and  Arabba. 

Neumarkt  (700'),  see  p.  398.  The  road  at  first  ascends  rather 
rapidly,  and  on  the  first  plateau  of  the  mountain,  above  the  ruined 
CastelL  Feder  (1330'),  unites  with  the  road  coming  from  Auer 
(p.  398).  15^2  ^-  Monian,  the  post-station  for  the  village  of  that 
name  (1635';  Lowe),  situated  on  the  slope  to  the  right,  with  the 
handsomely  restored  old  chateau  of  Enn  (walkers  should  follow  the 
old  road  through  the  village).  The  new  road  ascends  in  long  wind- 
ings, affording  fine  views  of  the  valley  of  the  Adige  with  the  Kal- 
terer  See,  Ueberetsch,  the  Mendel,  and  the  Oetztal  glaciers,  and 
then,  beyond  the  Zur  Tenz  Inn,  bends  round  the  N.  slope  of  the 
wooded  Cision (51 15')  into  a  green  valley,  through  which  the  Hohlen- 
bach  has  cut  itself  a  deep  rocky  channel.  19  M.  Kalditsch  (Engel), 
beyond  which  is  the  Zur  Pausa  Inn.  At  (21  M.)  Fontane  Fredde 
or  Kaltenbrunn  (3115';  Inn,  20  beds  from  2  ^.),  a  road  diverges 
to  the  right  for  the  village  of  (2  M.)  Truden  (3695' ;  Trudener  Hof; 
Post;  Lowe),  an  inexpensive  summer-resort. 

A  bridle-path  (red  marks)  ascends  to  the  Is.E.  from  Fontane  Fredde 
to  (II/2  hr.)  Kadein  (5120';  "ZirmerJiof,  open  May  15th-0ct.  15th,  65  beds 
at  2-3.50;  pens.  G.50-8  K.,  often  crowded),  pleasantly  situated  amid  wood 
and  commanding  a  view  of  the  Brenta,  Presanella,  Ortler,  and  Oetztal 
Alps.  Attractive  excursions  may  be  made  to  the  convent  of  Weissenstem 
(p.  445;  2  hrs.),  the  Grimmjoch  (p.  445;  IV2  hr.),  the  Weisshorn  (p.  445; 
21/2  hrs.),  the  Schicarzhorn  (see  pp.  445,  449;  8  hrs.),  the  Cvgola  (6820'; 
21/2  hrs.),  etc.  From  Botzen  to  Radein  via  Birchahruck  and  Weisse.nitein^ 
9-10  hrs.,  see  pp.  444,  445. 

From  the  (IY2  M-)  culminating  point  of  the  road,  near  San 
Lugano  (3610';  inn),  a  view  is  obtained  of  the  Fiemme  mountains. 

A  road  here  diverges  to  the  right  for  the  finely  situated  (13/^  hr.)  village 
of  Altrei  (4100';  H6t.  Flora ;  Goldner  Stern  d-  Villa  Maria,  R.  1-2  K. ;  Allreier- 
hof;  Rosslwirt;  AUenwirt;  all  plain),  a  beautifully  situated  village  with 
500  inhabitants.  From  here  the  Eornspitze  (5930')  may  be  ascended  via 
the  Horn  Alp  in  272  hrs.  (beautiful  view);  descent  to  (Ihr.)  Gfrill  (p.  396; 
direct  road  thither  from  Altrei  in  2V4  hrs.). 

The  road  now  descends  to  the  left,  passing  the  sulphur-baths  of 
Carano,  to  the  left,  and  Castello,  to  the  right,  into  the  Val  Fiemme, 
or  Fleimser  Tal,  the  central  portion  of  the  valley  (ca.  60  miles  in 
length)  watered  by  the  Avisio,  which  rises  on  the  Marmolata  (p. 453) 
and  joins  the  Adige  at  Lavis  (p.  399). 

271/2  M.  Cavalese  (3280';  Ancora,  40  beds  at  1.40-3,  pens. 
5-8  K.;   Angelo  d'Oro,   30  beds  at  1.60- 4 /iT.;    Trauhe  or   Uva, 


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Goldnes  Lamm,  both  German ;  Corona,  poor),  the  principal  place 
(3000  inhab.)  in  the  valley.  The  ancient  palace  of  the  Bishops  of 
Trent,  with  a  painted  facade,  is  now  a  prison.  The  Gothic  parish 
church  has  an  old  marble  portal.  The  ancient  stone  table  under  the 
trees  was  formerly  the  meeting-place  of  the  court  of  justice  for  the 
Val  Fiemme. 

The  Schwarzhorn  {Gima  di  Rocca,  8005')  may  be  ascended  from  Cavalese 
either  direct  or  via  the  Val  Gamb's  in  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide  (somewhat 
trying;  comp.  p.  445).  —  Over  the  Passo  di  Lag  or  at  to  Caoria,  see  p.  458. 

To  Palai  in  the  Fersina  Valley,  an  attractive  expedili'in  (9  hrs.).  From 
Cavalese  we  descend  via  Castello  to  (2/4  hr.)  Molina  (2805';  poor  inn),  cross 
the  Avisio  and  ascend  the  picturesque  and  well-wooded  Val  di  Cddin  ([loor 
inn),  at  first  by  a  carriage-road,  later  by  a  cart-track.  At  the  Malga  Cadi- 
nello  Bassa  (47iO')  we  ascend  to  the  right  past  the  Malga  Fornazza  to  the 
(I  hrs.)fZem.5er  Jochl  (ca.  7220'),  below  the  KrmzspiUe  (SlTii';  easily  ascended 
in  1  hr.,  see  p.  462),  then,  crossing  the  (1  hr.)  Palaier  Jochl  (6966'),  vve  descend 
to  (1/2  hr.)  Palai  (p.  461). 

The  road  skirts  the  N.  side  of  the  valley  in  a  series  of  curves. 
30 1/2  M.  TescTO.  From  (32  M.)  PancUa  (3220';  inn)  a  road  (coach 
daily  at  2  p.m.,  except  Wed.  and  Thurs.)  to  the  S.  leads  to  (4V2  M.) 
the  baths  of  Cavelonte  (4275';  inn).  —  3372  M.  Ziano  (3125'). 

42  M.  Predazzo,  Ladin  Pardatsch  (3380';  Nave  d'Oro;  Rosa: 
Ancora;  Trattoria  al  Ponte),  a  large  village  (3600  inhab.),  is  an 
excellent  field  for  the  mineralogist,  syenite,  granite,  and  triassic 
limestone  being  interspersed  with  volcanic  rocks  in  the  neigh- 
bouring mountains.  The  visitors'  book  at  the  'Nave  d'Oro'  contains 
autographs  of  many  eminent  men  of  science,  commencing  in  1822 
with  that  of  Alexander  von  Humboldt.  The  local  museum  is  inter- 
esting. To  the  E.  opens  the  Val  Travfgnolo  (p.  455);  in  the  back- 
ground rise  the  Cimon  della  Pala  and  the  Cima  di  Vezzana. 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  taken  in  the  Sottosassa  Ravine  of  the 
Travignolo,  by  a  road  diverging  to  the  right  from  the  Paneveggio  road,  as 
far  as  the  Valone  Wood  and  back,  3  hrs.  —  Over  the  Sattel-Joch  to  Eggen- 
tal  (easy  and  interesting),  see  p.  445. 

The  last  part  of  the  Fiemme  is  a  narrow,  sequestered  dale. 
Beyond  (39  M.)  Forno  (3720';  Sole)  the  valleyof  the  Avisio  is  known 
as  the  Val  Fassa  (pronounced  'Fasha'  by  the  Ladin  inhabitants). 

42  M.  Moena  (3935';  *Corona;  Alb.  Alpino,  clean;  Caval- 
letto,  plain),  the  first  Ladin  village  (1550  inhab.),  is  situated  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Costalunga  Valley  (to  the  Rarer  Pass,  sv.e  p.  447). 
The  old  church  of  St.  Wolfgang  (1031)  has  a  well-preserved  ceiling 
of  larch-wood. 

ExccRsioxs  (guides,  Gius.  Zanoner,  P.  Degiampietroi).  The  Feodaspitze 
(8395'),  Cavignon  (8765'),  and  Cima  della  Valsorda  (9035'),  ascended  via  the 
Val  Sorda,  each  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  10-12  A'.),  are  fatiguing.  —  Lattmar, 
Central  Peak  {_Diamantidi-  Turm,  9395'),  from  the  upper  Val  Sorda  in  7  hrs. 
(guide  16  K.,  to  the  Karersee  Hotel  20  K.),  laborious ;  see  p.  446. 

From  Moexa  to  Cencexighe  (7  hrs.).  A  road  (carriage-and-pair  to 
San  Pellegrino  20  K.)  leads  E.  through  the  shadeless  Val  San  Pellegrino  to 
the  (9  M.)  church  of  San  Pellegrino  (Hot.  Monzoni,  R.  2,  D.  3,  pens,  from 
6  K.;  Alb.  San  Pellegrino).  on  the  Passo  di  San  Pellegrino  (6270');  descent 
through  a  vride  pastoral  glen  by  a  recently  repaired  path  (practicable  for 
mules)   to  (I1/2  hr.)  Falcade  (p.  615)   and   (2V2  hrs.)  Cencenighe  (p.  515).  — 

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450   IV.  Boute74.        YIGO  DI  FASSA.  The  Fassa 

From  San  Pellegrino  passes  lead  to  Paseveggio  (p.  455)  over  the  Forcella 
di  Juribruito  (7825'),  or  over  the  Passo  dei  Zinghen  (7285'),  5  hrs. ;  both 
routes  marked  with  red,  guide  not  indispensable  (12  K  from  Moena).  — 
From  San  Pellegeino  to  Caprile  over  the  Forca  Rossa  (8155')  and 
through  the  Val  Framedas,  an  attractive  route  of  8  hrs.  (guide  from  Sloena 
16  A'.).  The  route  to  the  Contein-Haus  over  the  Cirelle  Pass  (8800')  is 
also  interesting  (4V2-5  hrs.  ;  guide  from  Moena  12  K. ;  see  p.  454). 

From  MoEna  over  the  Lusia  Pass  to  Paneveggio,  41/2  hrs.,  easy  and 
repaying  (guide  8  K.,  not  necessary).  We  ascend  by  a  good  cart-road 
through  pastures]  and  wood,  passing  a  new  fort,  via  the  (IV2  hr.)  Rezila 
Alp  (inn),  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  Lusia  Pass  (6745' :  E6t.  Lusia,  20  beds  from  2, 
pens.  6-7  K.,  very  fair),  which  affords  a  fine  view  of  the  dolomites  of  the 
Val  Fassa  and  Val  Primiero.  A  more  extensive  view  is  commanded  by  the 
grassy  Piavac  (7450'),  ascended  in  35  min.  from  the  inn,  to  the  right,  and 
by  the  Viezzena  (8175'),  1  M.  farther  to  the  S.W.  Descent  from  ihe  pass 
by  a  red-marked  path  to  the  Lusia  Alp  (6470'),  then  either  by  a  winding 
path  (green  marks)  to  the  left,  passing  the  Bocche  Alp,  or  by  a  steep  red- 
marked- path  to  the  right  proceeding  direct  to  (2  hrs.)  Paneveggio  (p.  455). 
A  marked  path  also  leads  from  the  Lusia  Pass  to  the  (3  hrs.)  ^Cima  di 
Bocche  (guide  to  Paneveggio  14  K.),  see  p.  455. 

The  road  now  skirts  tlie  left  bank  of  the  Avisio.  To  the  W. 
rise  the  dolomite  rocks  of  the  Rotwand  and  Rosengarten,  to  the  N. 
the  Langkofel  and  Plattkofel,  to  the  E.  the  Punta  Vallaccia.  At 
(44  M.)  Soraga  (3945')  the  road  recrosses  the  stream.  —  46  M. 
San  Giovanni  (4350'),  with  the  church  of  — 

46V2  M.  Vigo  di  Fassa  (4565';  Corona  ^  Pasta,  bed  2K.,  Italian, 
good;  Hot.  Vigo,  bed  1.40-2,  B.  i  K.,  Rosa,  unpretending,  both 
German ;  Rosengartenhof,  outside  the  village),  the  chief  village  In 
the  Yal  Fassa,  with  950  inhab.,  situated  i/o  ^-  higher  up,  to  the  left, 
on  the  road  to  Botzen  over  the  Karer  Pass  (p.  447). 

Excursions  (guides.  Ant.  Dacchiesa,  G.  B.  Delmonego ,  Cas.  Dallacqna, 
Fr.  Desilvestro,  Giov.  Batt.  Rizzi,  and  Giovanni  Piaz).  The  -Ciampedie  (6530'5 
Rizzis  Inn,  well  spoken  of),  the  E.  spur  of  the  Mugoni,  between  the  valleys 
of  Vajolon  and  Vajolet,  may  easily  be  ascended  in  2  hrs.  (guide  unnecessary). 
We  a'Jcend  to  the  N.W.  passing  near  the  church  of  Santa  Giuliana  (4950'), 
then  cross  the  stream  to  the  right,  and  ascend  by  a  zigzag  path  through 
pine -woods.  From  the  summit  (view -indicator)  we  obtain  a  magnificent 
view  of  the  wild  Vajolet  valley  and  of  the  lofty  pinnacles  of  the  Rosen- 
garten; to  the  right  are  the  rugged  Dirupi  di  Larsee;  farther  to  the  N. 
the  Plattkofel,  Langkofel,  and  Sella;  N.E.  the  Marmolata;  S-E.  the  Punta 
Vallaccia,  the  Pala  group,  and  the  Cima  d'Asta.  We  may  descend  to  the 
N.W.  to  the  (2  hrs)  Vajolet  Hut  (p.  4i3).  A  high-level  route,  affording 
fine  views,  leads  from  Ciampedie  to  the  S.W.  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Karer 
Pass  (p.  447).  —  The  -Sass  da  Dam  (8180'),  on  the  E.  side  of  the  valley, 
ascended  from  (25  min.)  Pozza  (p.  451)  via  Buffaure  in  3'/2  lirs.  (guide 
8  AT.),  commands  a  more  extensive  prospect:  to  the  S.  is  the  Val  Monzoni, 
terminated  by  the  syenite  mass  of  the  Rizzoni,  to  the  E.  rise  the  Marmolata, 
Sasso  Vernale,  etc.  —  The  Punta  Vallaccia  {8665'j,  the  Cima  Malinverno 
(8645'),  and  the  Cima  Allochet  (8470')  are  easy  and  remunerative  ascents  of 
5  hrs.  each  (guide  8  .S") ,  made  from  Pozza  through  the  Val  San  Nicole  and 
the  Val  Monzoni  (rare  minerals  found  here).  In  the  Val  Jlonzoni,  3  hrs. 
from  Pozza,  is  the  Rifugio  Taramelli  (6740'),  whence  an  attractive  route  leads 
to  the  E.  over  the  Passo  delle  Selle  (8305' 1  to  (7  hrs.  from  Vigo,  guide  i2K.) 
San  Pellegrino  (p.  449) ;  another  route  (guide  12  K.)  leads  to  the  K.E.  through 
the Fai  San  Nicclo  and  over  the  Passo  diContrin  (7675')  to  the  (7-8  hrs.)  Contrin- 
Haus  (p.  454). 

From  Vigo  throcgh  the  Vajolet  Valley  tp  the  Gbasleiten  Hut 
(5-5V2hr8. ;  guideS.fi'.)  or  to  Campitello  (9  hrs. ;  guide  10^.),  see  pp.443, 442. 
We  ascend  via  Ciampedie  (see  above)  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  VaJolet-HUtte  (p.  443), 


Valley.  CAMPITELLO.  IV.  Route  74.   451 

and  thence  either  to  the  N.  over  the  Graeleiien  Pass  to  the  (2'/4  hrs.)  Gras- 
leiten  Hut  (p.  442j,  or  to  the  E.  over  the  Antermoja  Past  (p.  443)  to  the 
Antermoja  Lake  and  (6  hrs.)  Campitello  (see  below).  —  About  2V2  brs.  from 
Vigo  at.  the  head  of  the  Vajolon-Tal  is  tbe  Ostertag-Hiitte  (p.  447),  the  start- 
ing-point for  tbe  ascents  of  the  Rotwand,  Mugonispitze,  etc. 

From  Vigo  to  Boizen  over  the  Karer  Pass  (diligence  daily  in  summer 
in  11  hr?.),  see  p.  447;  carriage  and  pair  from  Vigo  to  the  Karersee  Hotel 
in  2  hrs.  [%  K.). 

The  road  descends  (short-cut  following  the  telegraph-poles)  via 
Pozza  (4305';  Lowe;  Rose)  to  (47V2M.)  Perra  (4300';  *Silvio  Rizzi, 
21  beds  at  1  K.  40  h.;  hence  to  the  Vajolet  Hut,  3  hrs.,  see  p.  443). 
We  cross  the  Sojal  V2M.  farther  on  and  proceed  via(48'/2M-)  Mazzin 
(4490';  restaurant;  to  the  Vajolet  Hut  and  through  the  Val  d'Udai 
to  the  Antermoja-See,  see  p.  443),  Campestrin  (*Alh.  Fassa,  30  beds 
at  1.20-2.50  K.),  and  Fontanazzo  to  — 

511/2  ^^'  CampiteUo  [4660';  Hot.  Mulino,  60  beds  at  1.60-3  K., 
German,  well  spoken  of;  Agnello^  Italian),  at  the  influx  of  the 
Duron  into  the  Avisio. 

Excursions  (guides,  Luigi  Rizzi,  Luigi  and  Oiorgio  Bernard.,  A.  G.  Riz, 
Sim.^  Giov..,  and  Franc.  Rizzi.,  Gitis.  Bavarda-,  and  Luigi  Favh;  also  Mich,  and 
Cirillo  Lagnol  of  Gries,  Sim.  and  Bait.  Micheluzzi  of  Canazei ,  Al.  Brunner 
of  Alba,  Ant.  Baritone,  A.  Jori,  and  /.  B.  Zaneit  of  Penia).  The  ascent  of 
the  'Rodella  (8155';  inn),  via  the  Forcella  di  Rodella  in  872  hrs.  (guide 
6  K.,  not  indispensable  for  adepts),  is  best  combined  with  the  passage  of 
the  Sella- Joch  (see  p.  436).  Fine  view  of  the  Langkofel  group,  Sella, 
Marmolata,  Rosengarten,  etc.  —  The  Langkofel  (10,425'),  from  the  (81/2  br.«.) 
Sellajoch-Haus  (p.  436)  via  the  Langkofel  ■  Joch  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  35  Z^.),  is 
very  difficult ;  comp.  p.  434.  —  The  Plattkofel  (0745';  5-6  hrs. ;  guide  \Q  K.), 
ascended  via  the  Fassa-Joch.  is  laborious  but  not  difficult  (comp.  p.  443). 
—  The  Schlern  (8410*)  is  ascended  via  tbe  Mahlknecht  Joch,  Tierser  Alpl, 
and  iJoierde  (p.  440)  in  5-6  hrs.  (guide  10  .£".).  —  The  Boe  (10.340'),  ascended 
in  6-7  hrs.  (guide  12-14  K.^  from  (3/4  hr.)  Canazei  (p.  452)  through  the  Val 
Lasties  (p.  437),  or  over  the  Pordoi-Joch  (p.  452)  and  the  Pordoi-Scharte,  is 
not  difficult  for  adepts  (comp.  p.  437). 

From  Campitello  to  the  Seiser  Alp  (guide  advisable,  to  the  Seiser 
Alpenhaus  5,  to  Ratzes  or  Kastelruth  9  K.).  A  bridle -track  ascends  the 
Duron  Valley  to  tbe  W..  past  the  Duron  Alp  (59S0')  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  "Durontal 
Inn  (6215';  20  beds  at  1.60-2  .ff.)  and  the  (3/4  hr.)  Soricia  Alp  (6345'). 
Beyond  the  Alp  the  path  ascends  to  the  right,  in  the  direction  of  the  pin- 
nacles of  the  Rosszdhne  (8700'),  over  the  Mahlknecht- Joch  (7110')  to  the 
(1  hr.)  Seiser  Alpenhaus  (p.  440).  Thence  across  the  Seiser  Alp  to  (3  hrs.) 
Ratzes,  (3'/2  hrs.)  St.  Ulrich,  or  (4' '2  hrs.)  Kastelruth  (p.  438).  —  From  Campi- 
tello TO  Groden  over  the  Fassa-Joch  (7550';  5'/2  hrs.).  We  ascend  (marked 
path)  to  the  right  at  the  (IV4  hr.)  Duron  Alp  (see  above)  and  proceed  via 
the  Laris  Alp  to  the  (2  hrs.)  pass,  to  the  S.W.  of  the  Plattkofel.  We  descend 
past  the  Zallinger-Schwaige  (p.  434)  to  the  Confin-Boden  and  thence  by  the 
Christiner  Weiden  to  (21/2-3  hrs.)  St.  Christina  (p.  43J),  or  follow  a  marked 
path  round  the  Plattkofel  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Langkofel  -  Hiitte  (p.  433).  —  To 
the  Grodner  Joch  over  the  Sella -Joch  (guide  8  A".,  net  indispensable),  see 
pp.  436,  490;  to  Arabia  over  the  Pordoi-Joch,  see  p.  452.  —  To  Tiers  over 
the  Mahlknecht- Joch  and  the  Tierser  Alpl,  8-9  hrs.  (guide  14  K.),  see  p.  440. 
To  the  Grasleiten  Hut  via  the  Tierser  Alpl  and  the  Bdrenloch  (5  hrs.),  or 
over  the  Molignon  Pass  (G  hrs.  ;  guide  10  A".),  see  p.  442.  —  From  Campitello 
to  the  (4  hrs.)  Antermoja  Lake  (shelter)  and  over  the  Antermoja  Pass  to  the 
Grasleiten  Pass,  then  either  to  the  left  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Vajolet- Eutte  (guide 
9  K.),  or  to  the  right  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Grasleiten- HUtte  (guide  11  .£".),  see  p.  443. 

The  Val  Fassa  now  turns  to  the  E.  Pedestrians  bound  for  the 
Fedaja  Pass  diverge  to  the  right,  cross  the  Avisio  5  min.  farther  on, 

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4:b2   IV.R.74.-Map,p.450.     PORDOI-JOCH.  The  Fas sa 

and  follow  a  red-marked  path  direct  to  Alba  (p.  453).  The  road 
proceeds  via  (521/2  M.)  Gries  (4740'-  Alb.  Marmolata,  24  beds  at 
1.20^.;  Dantone)  to  (^53 Vo  ^I-)  Canazei  (4805';  *Dolomiten-Hau3, 
open  June  Ist-Oct.  ISth,  ifO  beds  at  2-8,  B.  1.50,  D.  4.50,  pens.  10- 
16-^.,  a  flrst-class  hotel  with  a  cheaper  restaurant  for  tourists;  Hot. 
Belvedere,  24  beds  from  1.20^.,  well  spoken  of;  Weisses  Kreuz; 
Sonne,  plain),  where  the  path  to  the  Sella-Joch  (p.  436)  diverges  to 
the  left,  and  that  to  the  Fedaja  Pass  to  the  right.  The  new  *Dolo- 
miies  fioad  (Kaiser -Strasse)  ascends  through  wood  in  wide  curves 
(short-cuts  for  pedestrians  by  red-marked  paths  and  the  stony  old 
bridle-path")  to  the  (59 V2  M.)  *H6t€lPordoi  (6955';  an  Italian  house 
of  the  first  class,  open  June  15th-Sept.  15th,  70  beds  at  3-6,  B.  1.50, 
de'j.  3.50,  D.  5,  pens.  10-14  Z.),  in  view  of  the  Rosengarten,  the 
Langkofel,  and  the  Sella  group,  and  thence  to  the  (61  M.)  Pordoi- 
Jocli(7380';  poor  Inn,  18  beds  at  2.50  K.;  a  larger  German  hotel  is 
being  built),  with  an  obelisk  commemorating  the  completion  of  the 
road.  To  the  right  rises  the  snow-clad  Marmolata  and  straight  in 
front  the  Dolomites  of  Ampezzo. 

-Ascent  of  the  Boe  (10,340';  4  hrs.;  guide  10^.)  from  tlie  Pordoi-Jocb 
via  the  Pordoi-Schavte  (9345'),  see  pp.  437,  451.  —  To  the  Bamberger  Haus, 
3  hrs.  (guide,  b  E.,  unnecessary),  by  the  'Bindelweg,  a  club-path  diverging 
to  the  right  at  the  inn  and  following  the  E.  slope  of  the  Sasso  Beccie  (8325'; 
1  hr.  from  the  Pordoi-Joch,  guide  6^.).  In  about  ^,'2  hr.  from  the  Joch  we 
command  a  beautiful  view  of  the  JIarmolata  and,  on  the  X.,  beyond  the 
Langkofel,  of  the  Zillertal  glaciers.  We  now  follow  an  almost  level  path 
to  the  E.  along  ihe  S.  grassy  slopes  of  the  Padon  ridge,  which  consists  of 
volcanic  tufa.  ^  From  the  ('/z  hr.)  saddle  (7790')  to  the  E.  of  the  hat-shaped 
Sasso  di  Cappello  (8396')  we  enjoy  a  fine  view  of  the  Sella  group  to  the  N. 
Finally  we  descend  a  zigzag  path  on  the  S.  side  of  the  Belvedere  (p.  453; 
iiscent  recommended)  to  the  Bamberger  Haus  (p.  453). 

From  the  Joch  the  road  descends  in  numerous  curves  (the  old 
bridle-path  is  about  1  hr.  shorter)  through  Alpine  pastures  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  Cordevole.  with  the  Sasso  di  Cappello  and  the 
Sasso  di  Mezzodi  rising  on  our  right.  Crossing  the  stream  we  reach 
(661  2  M.)  Arabba  (5255';  Hot.  Arabba,  40  beds  -at  1.40-2,  pens. 
7-8  K.;  Hot.  Pordoi ,  18  beds  from  1.40  K,  very  fair),  a  small 
village  prettily  situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Sella,  at  the  junction  of 
the  road  from  Corvara  via  Campolungo  (see  p.  490). 

ExcxjEsiONs  (guide ,  Avg.  Irschara).  To  the  Bamberger  Haus  (p.  453), 
marked  club -path  in  31/2  hrs.  (guide  not  indispensable  for  adepts,  8  .ff.). 
The  path  leads  to  the  S.  from  Arabba,  through  wood  and  pastures,  finally 
ascending  in  zigzags  over  debris  to  the  (2^4  hrs.)  Porta  Vescovo  or  Belve- 
dere-Sattel  (8040),  between  the  Belvedere  (8695';  ascent  in  20  min.),  on  the 
right,  and  the  Sasso  di  Mezzodi  (8965';  3/4  hr.),  on  the  left.  We  descend 
(no  way-marks)  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Bamberger  Haus  (p.  453). 

Beyond  Arabba  we  follow  the  N.  side  of  the  Buchenstein  or 
Livinallongo  Valley,  with  a  view  of  the  Monte  Pelmo  and  the  imposing 
Civetta  to  the  S.E.  and  a  retrospect  of  the  Sella  group  with  the  Boe. 
Beyond  (68V2  ^1-)  Crepaz  (Griinwald)  is  a  small  fort.  About  2  M. 
farther  on  the  path  to  Corvara  (p.  490)  via  the  Incisa-Joch  diverges 
to  the  left,   and  later  that  to  the  Fedaja  Pass  via  Omella  and  the 


Valley.  FEDAJA  PASS.      Map, p. 450.- IV.  R, 74.    453 

Forcella  di  Padon  to  the  right.  71 M.  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  or  Buchen- 
stein  (p.  513).  Thence  via  Andraz  and  the  Falzarego  Pass  to  (90  M.) 
Cortina,  see  pp.  513,  512. 

Fbom  Canazei  to  Caprilb  by  the  Fedaja  Pass  (61/2-^  hrs.j, 
an  attractive  route  (red  way-marks;  guide  not  indispensable,  from 
Campitello  12  K.;  porter  6-8  K.).  Canazei  (4805')-  see  p.  452.  The 
Val  Fassa  here  bends  to  the  S.E.  A  carriage  -  road  leads  via  (1  M.) 
Alba  (4815';  Rossi,  14  beds  at  1.20  K.^  and  (V4M.)  Pallua  (4890'), 
where  the  path  to  the  Contrin-Haus  diverges  to  the  right  (see  p.  454 ), 
to  (3/4  M.)  Penfa  (5060';  Verra's  Inn;  Mayr's  Inn,  12  beds  at  1.80- 
2.60,  pens.  5-7  A'.),  the  last  village  in  the  Fassa.  Thence  a  red- 
marked  bridle -track  ascends  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Avisio, 
passing  a  waterfall  after  1/4  hr.,  at  first  gradually  through  the  broad 
valley,  and  afterwards  more  abruptly  on  the  margin  of  a  wooded 
ravine,  from  which  rise  the  colossal  rocky  walls  of  the  Punta  di 
Cornate  and  the  Vernel  (see  below),  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Bamberger  Hans 
auf  Fedaja  (6700';  *7nn,  48  beds  at  4,  and  11  mattresses  at  2  K.), 
with  a  splendid  view  of  the  Marmolata,  Vernel,  Rosengarten,  etc. 
About  200  yds.  to  the  S.E.  is  a  guides'  house,  with  accommoda- 
tion for  9  tourists  (bed  2  K.). 

ExcuEsioNS  (guides  not  always  to  be  obtained  here).  The  ^Belvedere 
(8695'),  11/2  hr.  to  the  N.W.  (guide,  SJS".,  needless  for  adepts),  affords  a  fine 
view  of  the  Marmolata,  Langkofel,  and  Civetta.  "We  ascend  via  the  Porta 
Vescovo  (p.  452)  or  follow  the  Bindel  -Weg  for  1  hr.  and  then  mount  the 
grassy  slope.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  Arabha  (2  hrs. ;  guide  8  K. ; 
see  p.  452).  —  By  the  Forcella  di  Padon  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo,  see  p.  513. 
—  Bindelweg  to  the  Pordoi-Joch,  see  p.  452. 

The*Marmolata(LadinJ/ar7«o;erfa),  the  highest  summit  of  the  Dolomites, 
is  a  huge  group  with  several  peaks:  to  the  W.,  the  Punta  di  Penia  (10,970'); 
to  the  E.,  the  Punta  di  Rocca  (10,855').  The  N.  slope  is  gradual,  and  is 
covered  with  a  vast  mantle  of  snow,  while  the  S.  side  descends  in  huge 
and  almost  vertical  rocks.  The  ascent  from  the  N.  side,  first  accomplished 
by  P.  Grohmann  in  1864,  is  very  attractive  and  not  difficult  for  adepts 
with  climbing-irons  (4V2-5  hrs.;  guide  from  the  Bamberger  Haus  14, 
from  Campitello  il  K.,  from  Caprile  22  fr  ).  From  the  Bamberger  Hans  vre 
ascend  past  the  guides'  house,  at  first  through  wood,  then  by  a  good  path 
over  debris  and  rocks  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  glacier  (8530'),  passing  the  Col  de  Bous 
(8180'),  below  which,  on  the  left,  we  join  the  path  from  the  Fedaja  Pass. 
We  cross  the  steep  end  of  the  glacier  and  its  less  inclined  snow-field  and 
ascend,  first  to  the  S.,  then  to  the  S.W.  (owing  to  the  crevasses),  and  above 
a  now  disused  cave  of  the  I.  A.  C.  (10,170';  to  the  right)  emerge  on  the 
rocks  of  the  N.  arete.  Without  farthei-  difficulty  we  reach  the  (*;•.>  hr.)  snow- 
covered  ridge  and  the  (V2  hr.)  top.  Another  route  (not  very  difficult  for 
experts  with  steady  heads;  guide.  20 .fi".)  ascend?  from  the  Contrin-Hans  by 
a  good  and  safe  path  to  the  ('272  hrs.)  Marmolata- Scharte  (955C)'),  and  thence 
follows  the  W.  arete  (iron  steps  and  wire -ropes)  to  the  upper  snow-field 
and  across  this  (moderately  steep)  to  the  (V4-i  t^r)  summit.  The  *View 
is  one  of  the  finest  in  the  Alps.  The  ascent  by  the  S.  flank,  first  made 
by  Miss  Thomasson  in  1901,  is  one  of  the  most  difficult  climbs  in  the 
Dolomite  range  (approach  from  the  OmbreHa  Pass,  see  p.  454). 

The  ascent  "f  the  Grosse  Vernel  (10,515':  5-6  hrs.;  guide  20  KA  from 
the  Bamberger  Haus,  over  the  Passo  di  Vernel  (9S30'),  is  difficult.  The 
descent  from  the  Passo  di  Vernel  to  the  Contrin-Haus,  leading  first  through 
a  very  steep  snow-chimnev  and  then  over  debris  and  scree-slope,",  is  very 
difficult  (guide  35/r. ;  see  p.  454). 


454   1V.R.74.  —  Map,p.450.     CONTRIN-HAUS. 

From  the  Bamberger  Hans  we  proceed  in  a  level  valley,  over- 
shadowed on  the  right  by  the  snow-clad  Marmolata,  to  the  (^/o  hr.) 
Albergo-Rifugio  Venezia  (6690';  Italian,  well  spoken  of),  and,  passing 
the  small  Fedaja  Lake,  reach  the  (i  4  hr.)  Fedaja  Pass  (6715'),  the 
frontier  between  Tyrol  and  Italy  (view  limited).  We  descend,  at  first 
rapidly  over  pastures,  skirting  the  huge  white  precipices  of  the  Punta 
5erauta(  9720').  into  the  ValPeltcrina,  and  reach  the  (1 1/4  hr. )Afa^gfa 
Ciapela  (4685';  Zur  Aim  Inn,  plain  but  good;  over  the  Ombretta 
Pass  to  the  Contrin-Haus  see  below).  The  path  then  enters  the 
*Serraj  di  Sottoguda,  a  ravine  with  huge  perpendicular  walls,  1  M. 
long  and  so  narrow  at  places  that  the  path  has  to  be  carried  on  wooden 
galleries  above  the  brawling  stream.  At  the  end.  of  the  ravine  lies 
the  village  of  (1/2  br.)  Sottoguda  (4125';  Biasio's  Inn,  plain  but  good). 
The  valley  expands.  We  proceed  past  Pallue  to  (1  hr.)  Rocca  Pieiore 
(3750';  Posta,  moderate),  whence  a  carriage  -  road  (short-cut  for 
pedestrians  to  the  right  before  Rocca)  descends  to  the  bottom  of  the 
Cordevole  valley  and  crosses  the  river  to  (V2  l^r.)  Caprile  (p.  513). 

From  Pallu<i  and  Penia  (p.  453j  marked  paths  (guide,  5  K.^  needless) 
ascend  the  Contrin  Valley  fo  the  (2  hrs.)  finely  situated  Contrin-Haus  (6585'-, 
Inn,  35  beds  at  4,  and  18  mattresses  at  2  K. ;  adm.  M)  h.),  which  is  the 
starting -point  for  .several  interesting  ascents:  to  the  W.  the  Varos  (7946': 
172  hr."),  via  the  Pro.  di  Contrin,  the  last  hit  n  ;t  easy  ^  to  the  N.W.  the  Coi 
Laz  (8935';  31/2  hr.<.  •-  guide  8  £".),  moderately  difficult  (wire-ropes  and  peg'-); 
to  the  S.W.  the  Col  Omhert  (8760';  21/2  hrs.;  guide  h  E. ;  marked  path),  and 
t<.  the  S.  the  Gima  Cadiiia  (E.  peak;  9465':  3  hrs. ;  guide  %K:).  via  the  Cirelle- 
Pass  C^ee  below),  both  without  difficulty;  the  Punta  del  Uomo  (9855'),  via  the 
Forca  Alp  in  5  hrs.  (guide  20 X.),  very  difficult;  to  the  S.E.  the  Sasso  Vernale 
(10,015'),  via  the  Pusso  Ombrettola  in  4  hrs.  (guide  15^.),  difficult;  the  Sasso 
di  Valfredda  (9835'),  over  the  Passo  Ombrettola  and  the  Forcella  Baccetto 
in  5  hrs.  (guide  20  £.),  difficult;  the  Monte  Banca  (9410')  from  the  Val  Om- 
brettola in  4V2-5  hrs.,  tolerably  difficult ;  to  the  E.  the  Gima  Ombretta  (9880'; 
3-31/2  hrs.),  via  the  Ombretta  Pass,  not  difficult  (guide  8^.);  to  the  N.  the 
Marmolata  (10,970';  4-4i  2  hrs.),  via  the  Marmolata-Scharte  and  the  W.  arete 
(p.  453 ;  for  experts  only ;  stiide  20  K.) ;  and  to  the  N.E.  the  Ver7iel  (10,515'; 
zuide  So  K.)  and  Punta  di  Gornate  (9300':  guide  16  Z^.),  two  difficult  climbs, 
fit  for  adepts  only;  X'h.t  KleineVernel  (10,145'),  3/4  hr.  from  the  Marmolata- 
Scharte,  easy. 

Passes  from  the  Contrin-Haus.  To  the  E.  to  Capeile  over  the  Passo 
Ombretta  (SSTO"),  between  the  Marmolata  and  the  Cima  Ombretta  (from  the 
pass  in  ^j^  hr.,  see  above),  and  down  through  the  Val  Ombretta  to  the  Malga 
Ombretta  (6240),  and  thence  by  a  zigzag  path  via  the  Scalore  d^ Ombretta  to 
the  Malga  Ciapela  (see  above),'  laborious  (6-7  hrs.  to  Caprile :  guide  12  A'.). 
—  Another  route,  trying  but  remunerative,  leads  farther  to  the  S.  from  the 
Contrin  Valley  to  the  Val  Ombrettola  and  the  Val  Ombretta  via  the  Passo 
Ombrettola  (9385'),  between  the  Sasso  Vernale  and  the  Sasso  di  Valfredda 
(;.^uide  13A''.  ,•  to  the  Malga  Ciapela  31/2  hrs.).  An  interesting  high-level 
route  leads  from  the  Ombretta  Pass  via  the  Cima  Ombretta  and  the  Sasso 
Vernale  to  the  Passo  Ombrettola  (guide  15  .ff.).  —  To  San  Pellegbiso  over 
the  Cirelle  Pass  (iSOO'),  an  easy  and  repaying  route  (4V2  hrs.  ;  guide  12  fi"., 
not  indispensable).  From  the  Contrin-Haus  we  ascend  a  marked  path,  skirt- 
ing the  W  base  of  the  Sasso  Vernale  (see  ab  ive)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  pass,  between 
the  Gima  Cadina  (9465';  see  above)  and  the  Punta  Cigole  (9220').  We  descend 
via  Fuccldade  and  Gherghele  to  (2V'.i  hrs.)  San  Pellegrino  (p.  419).  Or  from 
Fucfhiade  we  may  proceed  to  the  left.  pa,st  the  Col  di  Metzo,  to  Falcade 
I  p.  515;  guide  14  AT.).  —  To  Pozza  in  the  Val  Fa«sa  (p.  451),  an  easy  and 
attractive  route  (marked  pi'th)  leads  over  the  pastures  of  Prh  di  Contrin  and 
the  Passo  di  Contrin  (7680'),  between  the  Sa.^so  di  Rocca  and  Col  Ombert, 


PANEVEGGIO.     Maps^pp.44S,456.-  IV.  R.75.   455 

and  down  through  the  beautiful  Val  San  Nicolo.  in  4  hra.  (guide  8  E.). 
From  The  pass  the  ascent  of  the  Varos  or  Col  Ombert  (p.  454)  may  be  easily 
made.  —  To  the  Bamberger  Hacs  (p.  453)  across  the  Marmolata  -  Scharte 
(9550'),  4-41,2  hrs.  From  the  (2-2V2  hrs.)  Scharte  we  descend  to  the  W. 
Marmolata  Glacier  (Yedretta  del  Vernel)  and  skirt  the  rocky  spur  of 
the  arete  descending  on  the  N.  from  the  Marmolata  (Piz  Fedaja)  to  (2  hrs.) 
Fedaja. 


75.   From  Predazzo  (Botzen)  via  San  Martino 
di  Castrozza  and  Primiero  to  Primolano  or  to  Feltre. 

49  or  46  31.  Motor  Car  from  Botzen  to  San  Martino  via  Auer  and 
Predazzo,  38  M.,  daily  in  summer  (June  Ist-Sept.  15th)  at  7  a.m.  in  51/2  hrs. 
(fare  19^.  5iJft. ;  luvigaae  more  than  45  lbs.  in  weight  not  carried).  Alto- 
mobile  Diligence  from  Xeumarkt  to  Predazzo.  23'/2  M. ,  thrice  daily  in 
41/2  hrs.  (p.  447);  from  Predazzo  to  Primiero  ('2672  M.)  Diligence  in  summer 
every  afternoon  in  73/4  hrs.  (fare  6  K.:  to  San  Slartino  in  6V2  hrs.,  5  K.). 
Private  Motor  Cars  for  the  journey  from  Botzen  to  San  Jlartino  via  Auer 
(5  hrs. ;  car  for  4  pers.  and  ca.  16u  lbs.  of  luggage  ISO  K.)  may  be  hired 
through  Herr  Agreiter,  (he  chemist,  of  Predazzo.  Diligence  from  Primiero 
to  (191/2  M.)Foltre  in  33/4  hrs.  (fyre  3  K.  40  h.)  and  to  t2Si/2  M.)  Primolano 
in  6  hrs.  (6  .S".),  in  summ-^r  daily  (open  one-horse  carriage  preferable). 
(One-horse  carriage  from  Predazzo  to  Paneveggio  (in  2  hrs.)  8,  to  Primiero 
(in  6  hrs.)  24.  carr.  and  pair  40  K.;  from  San  Martino  to  Predazzo  (4  hra.) 
21  and  32,  to  Vigo  (6'/-.'  hrs.)  35  and  52,  to  Neumarkt  (9  hrs.)  45  and  68, 
to  the  Karer-See  (9  hrs.)  42  and  64,  to  Botzen  (IV2  day)  64  and  96  K. :  from 
San  Martino  to  Primiero  (IV2  hr.)  9  and  15,  in  the  reverse  direction  (3  hrs.) 
10  and  16  K.;  one-horse  carr.  from  San  Martino  to  Feltrs  (5  hrs.)  32  and  48, 
to  Tezze  (61/2  hrs.)  39  and  58  K.  Uail-.vay  from  Feltre  to  Venice  in 
21/2-3  hrs.  —  Motor -diligence  from  San  Martino  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo, 
every  afternoon  in  summer  in  6V4  hrs. 

From  Auer  or  Neumarkt  (p.  398)  to  (20  xM.)  Predazzo  (3380'), 
see  p.  449.  The  road  to  Primiero  follows  the  right  bank  of  the 
Travigndlo,  by-and-by  ascendin.s  more  steeply  in  windings,  in  view 
of  the  Cima  di  Vezzana  and  the  Cimone  della  Pala.  to  the  (3  M.) 
hamlets  of  Zalune  (inn)  and  (short-cut  for  walkers)  to  (31/2  M.) 
Bellamonte  (4505';  two  rustic  inns),  with  the  chapel  of  Madonna 
della  Neve.  We  cross  (41/2  M.)  the  stream  flowing  from  the  Val 
Valazza  (road  on  the  right  bank,  afterwards  a  footpath  to  the  Lusia 
Pass,  p.  450).  and  then  ascend  through  woor],  round  the  flanks  of 
the  Dossaccio  (6025'),  which  is  crowned  by  a  fort,  to  — 

8V2  ^^-  Paneveggio  (5055';  *H6t,  Paneveggio.  50  beds  at 
2.50-3,  B.  1.20,  D.  3-4,  pens.  8-10  K.,  generally  crqwded  in 
July  and  Aug.),  with  fine  woodland  walks.  To  the  E.  the  Cimone 
della  Pala  and  Cim.a  di  Vezzana  (p.  457)  tower  majestically  over 
the  intervening  green  hills. 

The  ascent  of  the  ^Cima  di  Bocche  (9016';  4-41/2  hrs.;  guide  10  £■.) 
via  the  Malga  di  Boeche  is  easy  (magnificent  view).  —  To  Moena  over  the 
Lu-tia  Pass.,  see  p.  450  (marked  path  also  in  2  hrs.  from  the  Cima  di  Bocche 
to  the  Lusia  Pass). 

From  Paneveggio  to  Cencenighe  over  the  V.VLLfts  Pass.  6  hrs.,  not 
very  attractive  (yellow  way-marks).  A  road  follows  the  right  bank  of 
the  Travignolo,  and  passes  on  the  right  (without  crossing)  the  (40  min  ) 
bridge.    About  1/2  M.  farther  on  the  red-marked  path  via  the  Jurii>rutt  Past 


456    JV.  Route  75.  ROLLE  PASS.  From  Predazzo 

to  San  Pellegrino  (p.  449)  diverges  to  the  left.  We.  however,  keep  to  the 
right  and  beyond  the  Piano  di  Casoni  (5635')  ascend  more  rapidly  lo  Xh^Malga 
Valazza  (6245')  and  the  (1  hr.)  Valles  Pass  (6665';  Italian  frontier),  hetween 
the  Cima  Valles  (7575')  on  the  right  and  ih&  Mte.  Pradazzo  (7475')  on  the  left. 
We  descend  by  a  stony  cart-road  to  (2  hrs.)  Falcade  (4260'),  in  the  Val  Bids, 
and'^thence  viS,  Fiede-Falcade  (inn)  and  (I1/4  hr.)  Forno  di  Canale  (carriage- 
road  commences  here)  to  (1  hr.)  Cencenighe  (p.  515). 

To  San  MARTiNO  over  the  Colbricon  Pass  (6240').  3  hrs.  We  either 
diverge  from  the  highroad  to  the  left  (red  marks)  belov7  Paneveggio,  or 
at  the  first  curve  of  the  San  Martino  road  turn  to  the  right  (yellow  marks). 
The  summit  of  the  pass  lies  between  the  Gavallazza{i\3^\y)  and  the  Colbricon 
(8540').  We  may  either  descend  direct,  or  just  before  the  summit  take  the 
path  (red  marks)  to  the  (20  min.)  upper  Colbricon  Lai>e  (6315'^  shelter-hut) 
and  descend  (red  and  white  marks)  along  the  slope  of  the  Cavallazza  to  the 
Ces  Alp  (p.  4.57)    before  which  the  two  paths  unite. 

The  road  to  San  Martino  (3-31/2  hrs.  on  foot)  crosses  the  Tra- 
vignolo,  and  ascends  in  long  windings  [short-cuts),  through  beauti- 
ful woods  and  afterwards  over  poor  pastures  in  view  of  the  Cimone 
dellaPala,  past  the  MalgaRoUe  (l/2M.from  the  top),  to  the(10V2M.) 
Bolle  Pass  (6510';  Inn,  20  beds  at  2-3  K.,  good),  the  watershed 
bet-ween  the  Adige  and  Brenta.  The  pass  commands  an  imposing 
view  of  the  Cimone  della  Pala,  a  huge  rocky  pinnacle,  and  of  the 
jagged  chain  which  thence  extends  to  the  Sass  Maor.  —  From  the 
Malga  Rolle  (see  above)  a  path  (red  and  white  marks)  leads  to  the 
right  to  (50  min.)  the  Colbricon  Lake  (see  above). 

The  Monte  Castellazzo  (7B55' ;  1  hr.  from  the  inn ;  guide  desirable), 
reached  by  diverging  to  the  left  at  the  first  turning  of  the  road  to  the  E.. 
affords  the  best  survey  of  the  Cimone  dellaPala  and  the  Cima  di  Vezzana 
and  their  immediate  environs.  —  From  Rolle  to  Falcade  via  the  Passo 
del  Mulaz  (8595'),  6  hrs.,  interesting  (good  red-marked  path).  Beyond  the 
pass,  3  hrs.  from  Rolle,  lies  the  Riftigio  del  Mulaz  (8400';  Inn,  12  berls), 
whence  the  Cima  del  Mtilaz  (95  5'-,  1  hr.,  with  guide),  the  Cima  di  Fiocoho7i 
(10,010') ,  the  Cima  di  Gampido  (9845') ,  the  Cima  dei  Bureloiii  (10,246'),  the 
Cima  di  Vezzana  {id, iW).  etc.,  may  be  ascended.  New  marked  path  via  the 
Passo  di  Valgrande  (9185')   to   the  (3  hrs.)  RoseUa-Eutte  (p.  457). 

The  road  now  descends  gradually  to  the  Campo  Fosse  di  Sopra, 
winds  down  a  barrier  of  rock,  crosses  the  Cismone,  and  leads  through 
wood  in  windings  (short-cuts  by  the  old  bridle-path).  [Pedestrians 
should  follow  the  'Vereins-Weg'  leading  to  the  left  1  M.  below  the 
Rolle  Pass  and  rejoining  the  road  at  the  bridge,  and  later  on  the 
'Cismon-Weg'  (yellow  marks,  see  457)  diverging  to  the  right.  This 
route  to  San  Martino  takes  i^/^  hr.] 

18  M.  San  Martino  diCastrozza.  —  Hotels  (June- Oct.).  *Pajizee''s 
DoLOMiTEK-HoTEL,  100  beds  from  3,  D.  4,  pens.  8-14  Z^.,  generally  crowded 
in  August  (rooms  should  be  secured  in  advance);  -Hotel-Pen'sion  Alpen- 
ROSE,  100  beds  at  3-7,  B.  1.50,  D.  4.50,  pens.  11-15  A'. ;  V.  Toffol's  Alpen- 
HoTF.L,  150  be'1s  at  2.50-5,  B.  1.40,  D.  3.80,  S.  3,  pens  9-12  K.  ;  Hotel- 
Pensiox  Ci.mone,  100  beds  at  3-4,  pens.  9-10 .ff".,  well  spoken  of;  Alb.  Rosetta- 
Bonetti,  35  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  8  .ST.,  Italian,  good.  —  "Panzer's  Hotel 
Fkatazza  (see  p.  457),  1/2  M.  below  San  Martino,  in  the  wood,  60  beds  at 
4-6,  pens.  11-14  JT. 

San  Martino  di  Castrozza  (4740'),  originally  a  hospice  founded 
in  the  12th  cent.,  is  beautifully  situated  in  a  richly  wooded  basin 
at  the  foot  of  the  Dolomites.  Towards  the  S.  a  striking  view  is 
obtainefl   of  the  Primiero  valley,    with  the  chain   of  the  Vette  di 


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to  Primolano.     SAN  MARTINO  DI  CASTROZZA.     /F.B.75.   457 

Feltre ;  to  the  W.  are  the  Cavallazza ,  Cima  di  Colbricon ,  and 
Tognola,  to  the  N.  the  Cimone  della  Pala,  to  the  E.  the  Rosetta, 
the  Cima  di  Ball  and  Sass  Maor,  which  are  bathed  at  sunset  in  a 
bright  red  glow.    Rich  flora. 

Numerous  "Walks,  mostly  leading  through  wood,  many  of  them  level, 
and  v^ell  provided  with  way-marks  and  henches  (list  of  paths  with  map 
1  E.  20  h.).  On  the  W.  side  of  the  valley:  from  the  bridge  across  the 
Cismone  to  the  left  into  the  ravine  of  Cigolero ;  returning  via  the  Alp 
Fratazza  (4525';  Panzer's  Hotel,  see  p.  456)  in  1V2-2  hrs.  —  From  the  Cismone 
bridge  to  the  right  through  meadows  and  wood  to  the  Alp  Ces  and  across 
this  to  the  Malga  Ces  (5160':,  1  hr.);  10  min.  fnrther,  we  ascend  to  the  left, 
and  1/4  br.  later  we  follow  the  upper  forest  path  to  the  left  commanding 
a  view  of  the  Pala  uroup,  to  the  Malga  Cigolera  di  Sopra  (6160';  3/^  hr. 
farther  on);  descent  through  the  Cigolero  ravine  back  to  San  Martino  (I'^hr.; 
3V4-4  hrs.  in  all).  —  From  the  Cismone  bridge  we  ascend  immediately  to 
the  right  ('Cismon-Weg'')  to  the  Fosse  di  Sotto  Alp,  whence  we  either  mount  to 
the  left  to  the  Cavallazza  Plateau  (1^/4-2  hrs.),  or  proceed  farther  to  the  rihgt 
to  the  Rolle  Pass  (2  hrs.).  —  On  the  E.  side  of  the  valley :  by  the  old  Rolle 
Pass  road  to  the  Madonna  Bench,  farther  on  to  the  right  by  the  Jdgersteig 
(Via  Cacciatore,  5600-5900')  high  up  on  the  slope  of  the  Rosetta  to  bench 
No.  102,  returning  by  the  Pamer-Weg  (2V2  hrs.);  or  we  may  proceed  past 
the  Malga  Pala  by  the  Kaiser- Weg  (crossing  the  short-cut  to  the  Rosetta 
Pass  at  the  Festplatz)  to  Sopra  Col,  returning  direct  or  via  the  Villa  Koch  (to 
San  Martino  4-5  hrs.).  The  Baron-von- Lesser- Weg,  diverging  at  bench  No.  141, 
before  Sopra  Col  (rfmts.  in  the  Casa  Lucian),  leads  to  the  Cuseglio  Rocks 
and  threads  a  tunnel,  38  yds.  in  length,  to  the  foot  of  the  Col  delle  Fede, 
commanding  a  striking  view  of  the  Pala  di  San  Martino  with  the  Pala  Glacier. 

Mountain  Ascents  (guides,  Mich.  Betttga,  Bartolo  Zagonel,  Gius.  Zecchini, 
Giov.  and  Matteo  Tavernaro,  Antonio  Turra,  Giac.  Faoro,  Bom.  Scalet,  Fort. 
Brock,  Gioachino  and  Benj.  Marin).  To  the  W.  are  the  Cavallazza  (7630'; 
3  hrs.;  guide  6  K.) ,  the  Tognazza  (7240';  3  hrs.;  guide  6  K.),  and  the 
Tognola  (79(X)';  3''2  hrs.;  guide  6  5".),  all  three  easily  ascended.  —  To  the 
E.  a  marked  path  leads  to  the  (3-3V2  hrs.)  Rifugio'di  Rosetta  (8375';  Inn, 
20  beds),  whence  the  'Rosetta  (8990*;  guide  10  K.,  not  indispensable  for 
adepts)  may  be  easily  ascended  in  3/4  hr.,  and  the  *Cima  di  Fradusta  (961i)'; 
iiuide  12  K.)  without  difficulty  in  2i/2-3  hrs.  (pp.  458,  459).  -  The  Cima  di 
Cuseglio  (885;i';  3-31/2  hrs.;  guide  12  K.)  is  a  mo-lerately  difficult  climb 
(usually  ascended  by  traversing  the  W.  arete ;  guide  24  K.).  —  From  the 
Rifugio  di  Rosetta  to  the  (ci  hrs.)  Rifugio  del  Mulaz.  see  p.  456. 

The  *  Cimone  della  Pala  (10,450';  7-8  hrs.  ;  guide  24  K),  the  'Matter- 
hoi*n  of  the  Dolomites',  should  be  attempted  only  by  experienced  climbers 
frefe  from  dizziness.  From  the  (3  hrs.)  Rifugio  di  Rosetta  flie  route  leads 
via  the  Rosetta  Pass  and  the  Comelle  Pass  (7665'),  then  *up  a  narrow  ravine 
to  the  N.  towards  the  Travignolo  Pass  (ca.  9185'),  between  the  Cimone  and  the 
Vezzana,  but  diverges  to  the  left  before  the  pass  and  ascends  the  K.  wall  (wire- 
rope)  to  the  arete  and  the  (4-5  hrs.)  summit.  A  shorter  route  (6-7  hrs.) 
leads  from  San  Martino  direct  via  the  BeVega  Pass  (8695').  The  traversing 
of  the  Cimone  from  W.  to  E.  is  exceedingly  difficult  (guide  50  K.).  —  The 
higher  Cima  di  Vezzana  (10,465';  3V2hrs.;  guide  14  £".),  from  the  Rifusio 
via  the  Travignolo  Pass  (ca.  9185'),  is  less  difficult.  —  The  Cima  di  Ball 
(9495')  i.s  ascended  bv  the  Val  di  Roda  and  the  Passo  di  Ball  in  5-6  hrs. 
(difficult;  guide  16  K).  —  The  Campanile  di  Val  di  Roda  (9045';  5  hrs.; 
guide  28  K.)  is  a  difficult  but  highly  interesting  climb,  which  may  be 
conveniently  combined  with  the  traversing  of  the  Cima  di  Val  di  Roda 
(9120')  and  the  ascent  of  the  Vimu  di  Ball  (see  above;  all  three  peaks 
6'/2-7  hrs.  in  all).  —  The  Pala  di  San  Martino  (9830')  may  be  .scaled  from 
San  Martino  through  the  Val  di  Roda  and  by  the  Pala  Glacier  in  5-6  hrs. 
(guide  28  A'.;  very  difficult).  —  The  Sass  Maor  (Sasso  Maggiore,  9240'; 
6  hrs. ;  guide  24  K.),  ascended  via  the  Malga  sopra  Rom  and  through  the 
Val  della  Verchia,  i.s  very  difficult.    The  Cima  della  Madonna,  the  W.  peak 


458    IV.R.75.-Maps,pp.456,4iS.    PRIMIERO.     From Predazzo 

(9025')  of  the  latter,  is  considered  the  hardest  ascent  in  the  Pala  group 
(guide  28  K. ;  both  peaks  34  K.). 

Passes  from  San  Martin'o,  To  the  Peavitale  Hut  (p.  459),  6-7  hrs. 
(to  Primiero  12  K.).  An  easy  and  highly  attractive  route  leads  over  the 
Rosetta  Pass  (see  p.  457)  and  "the  Fradusta  or  Pravitale  Pass  (>365').  The 
ascent  of  the  Cima  di  Fradusta  (p.  457)  may  be  combined  with  this  ex- 
pedition (2  hrs.  more).  Descent  from  the  Piavitale. Hut  to  Primiero,  3  hrs. 
—  Another  route  (i  hrs.,  interesting;  guide  12  E.-^  facilitated  by  wire-ropes 
in  the  Val  di  Roda)  leads  over  the  arduous  Passo  di  Ball  (bu40').  —  To 
THE  Caxali  Hct  (p.  459),  71/2  hrs.  (guide  to  Primiero  17  K.),  very  attrac- 
tive. We  proceed  over  the  Rosetta  Pass  and  the  interesting  Plote^iu  delle 
Pale,  crossing  the  Forcella  di  Miel  (8325')  and  Forcella  dei  Canali  (SigO*)  to 
the  Canali  Hut.  —  To  Agordo,  we  cro«s  the  Plateau  delle  Pale  as  above  ;  thence 
down  either  via  the  Forcella  di  Miel  and  the  Val  di  San  Lucano  to  Taibon 
and  (10  hr^. :  with  guide)  Agordo  (p.  515);  or  via  the  Forcella  Cesurette  (5930') 
to  the  Val  di  San  Lucano  (or  to  Gares).  —  To  Fokxo  di  Canale,  8  hrs. 
(guide  14  K.),  via  the  Rosetta  Pass,  the  Comelle  Pass  (p.  457),  and  the  Val 
delle  Comelle,  a  grand  but  difficult  route  (practicable  in  dry  weather  only; 
better  in  the  reverse  direction). 

A  bridle-path  (guide  desirable,  10 K.)  leads  from  San  Martino  to  the  W. 
via  the  Tognola  Alp  (6510*)  and  through  the  Val  Sorda  to  (5  hrs.)  Caoria 
(2680';  poor  inn),  in  the  Val  di  Catiale,  watered  by  the  Vanoi.  at  the  N.E. 
base  of  the  Cima  d'Asta  (9340").  The  last  may  be  ascended  by  the  Val 
Regana  in  6^  2-7  hrs.  (gujde  14  K. ;  Taharro  of  Caoria);  descent  to  the  S. 
to  the  0/2  hr.)  Rifugio  on  the  small  Lago  di  Cima  d''Asta  (8010')  and  through 
the  Grigno  Valley  f.>  (S  hrs.)  Pieve  Tesino  (p.  464).  —  A  cart-track  leads 
tbrouL'h  the  Val  Cia,  or  upper  valley  of  the  Vanoi,  v'a  (1  hr.)  Capriolo, 
whence  somewhat  difficult  parses  {Forcella  di  Sadole,  6775',  7  hrs.:  Forcella 
di  Coldose.  7170",  8  hrs.)  lead  to  the  X.W.  and  N.  to  Predazzo  (p.'  449),  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  Malga  Sotiede  Bassa  (5020'),  whence  we  may  proceed  to  the  W. 
■  iver  the  Passo  di  Lagorai  (7770)  to  (7  hrs.)  Tesero  (p.  449>,  or  to  the  S.W. 
over  the  Passo  Cinque  Croci  (6635')  to  the  (3  hrs  )  Rifugio  at  Cenone  (good 
inu),  in  the  Val  Campelle,  and  on  to  (I  hrs.)  Borgo  (p.  464),  or  to  the  S.E. 
over  the  S/orcella  Magna  (6965'),  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Cima  d'Asta,  to 
the  Grigno  Valley  and  (5  hrs.)  Pieve  Tesino  (p.  46i).  —  A  road  descends 
the  valley  frnm  Caoria  to  (33/4  M.)  Canale  San  Bovo  (24?5';  Stella.  R. 
IjS".  20;  Hot.  Br 0 cone).  Thence  (new  road)  over  the  Brocon  Pass  to  (6  hrs). 
Castel  Tesino.  see  p.  464;  to  Imer  in  the  Primiero  Valley  (p.  460)  over  the 
saddle  of  Gobbera  (3245'),  see  p.  460.  The  valley  farther  down  contracts 
into  an  impassable  ravine,  and  joins  the  Val  di  Cismone  below  Poniet 
(p.  460). 

The  road  follows  the  W.  side  of  the  Cismone  valley,  at  first 
-through  wood,  and  then  descends  on  the  shadeless  hillside,  high 
above  the  river.  [Pedestrians  should  follow  the  old  bridle-path  (blue 
way-marks,  272  li^^-  to  Primiero),  passing  the  Hot.  Cismon  on  the 
left,  through  wood,  following  first  the  left  and  later  the  right  bank 
of  the  Cismone.]  To  the  E.  tower  the  rocky  pinnacles  of  the  Rosetta, 
the  Cima  di  Ball,  and  the  Sass  Maor  fSasso  Maggiore);  to  the  S.  the 
Vette  di  Feltre  and  Monte  Pavione.  Finally  we  descend  in  windings 
and  cross  the  Cismone  to  \26^l-2  M.l  Siror  and  — 

26V2  M.  Fiera  di  Primiero  (2350' ;  Hot.  Orsingher,  with  a  fre- 
quented beer-garden,  70  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  7-8  K. ;  Aquila  Nera, 
28  beds  at  2-3  5'.,  clean;  Alh.  Gilli),  the  capital  of  the  Primiero 
district,  with  an  early-Gothic  church  and  700  inhabitants.  The 
environs  are  highly  picturesque  owing  to  the  contrast  between  the 
rich  southern  vegetation  (maize,  chestnuts,  mulberries,  etcl  and 
the  huge  barren  peaks  of  the  Dolomites  on  the  N. 


to  Primolafio.  PRIMIERO.     Map,p..i56. -IV.  R.75.    459 

Pleasant  promenade  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Canali  as  far  as  the  bridge 
below  Tanadico.  Excellent  surveys  of  the  charming  valley  are  obtained 
from  a  cross,  iO  min.  above  the  village,  to  the  W.  (ascent  by  the  church), 
and  from  the  Belvedere  (4295),  2  hrs.  to  the  N.E.,  beyond  Tonadico. 

Excursions  (guides:  Giacomo  Pradell,  Ernetto  Turci,  and  Saverio  Zorzi ; 
comp.  San  Martino,  p.  457).  To  the  N.W.  via  Siror  (p.  45S)  to  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
picturesque  Calaita  Lake  (5320') ,  and  thence  in  2V2  hrs.  to  the  top  of  the 
Gima  d'Arzon  (7995')-  a  splendid  point  of  view.  —  To  the  S.E.  to  (IV2  hr.) 
San  Giovanni  (3870')  and  thence  to  the  (25  min.)  top  of  the  Cordogne  (4365'), 
the  culminating  point  of  the  ridge  between  the  ^oana  and  the  Cismone; 
fine  view  over  the  deep  Val  Noana  towards  the  Vette  di  Feltre.  —  The 
Val  Noana,  a  wild  ravine,  which  joins  the  valley  of  the  Cismone  at  Imer 
(p.  460),  is  sufficiently  seen  by  ascending  the  cart-track  through  it  for  1  hr. 
Farther  on  it  forks  into  the  Val  Nagaoni  on  the  right ,  through  which  a 
route  leads  over  the  Passo  di  Finestra  (SSOO*)  to  Feltre  (p.  511),  and  the 
Val  Asinozza  on  th_e_  left,  at  the  head  of  which  rise  the  Piz  di  Cimonega 
or  Piz  di  Sagron  (8155';  9  hrs.  from  Fiera;  guide  24  K.)  and  the  Cadinot  di 
Neva  (S315';  8  hrs.;  guide  16  K.) ;  see  p.  516.  —  The  Monte  Pavione  (7665'), 
the  highest  summit  of  the  Vetie  di  Feltre.  may  be  ascended  from  Imer  or 
Alontecroce  (p.  460)  via  the  Agnerolla  Alp  (5180')  in  6  hrs.  (guide  10  A'.). 
Superb  view  and  rich  flora. 

Up  the  Val  Canali  via  Tonadico  to  the  (1  hr.)  Castel  La  Pietra  (BiKy), 
see  p.  516.  Thence  a  route  ascends  the  valley,  passing  the  Villa  WeUperg 
(fine  view)  and  the  Malga  Canali,  to  the  (272  hrs.)  Canali  Hut  (5350';  "Inn, 
8  beds  and  4  mattresses),  situated  near  the  precipitous  head  of  the  valley. 
This  hut  is  the  starting-point  for  the  Cima  di  Sedole  (7935'),  Cima  delle 
Z/ede  (8445'),  and  Cima  di  Lasfei  idSbO"),  these  three  moderately  difficult; 
Cima  di  Fradusta  (9610*),  Cima  Manstorna  (9345'),  not  difficult;  Cima  delV 
Alberghetto  (8695'),  difficult;  Cima  del  Coro  (^880'),  very  difficult;  Croda 
Grande  (9315'),  rather  difficult;  Sasso  d'Ortiga  (8680').  difficult;  Pala  della 
Madonna  (8340')  and  Sasso  Cavallera  {Cima  d'Oltro,  7935'),  both  very  diffi- 
cult. —  Passes  from  the  Canali  Hut.  Over  the  Forcella  dei  Canals  (8190') 
and  Forcella  di  Miel  (8325')  to  the  Val  di  San  Lucano  and  (7  hr.s.)  Agordo 
(p.  515;  guide  20  K.)\  or  from  the  Forcella  di  Miel  to  the  W.  across 
the  plateau  to  the  Rosetta  Pass  (p.  458)  and  (6  hrs.)  -San  Martino.  —  To 
Agordo  (6  hrs.;  guide  10  iT)  a  marked  path  leads  over  the  Forcella  delle 
Mughe  (74'^0'),  between  the  Sa.-Jso  d'Ortiga  and  the  Pala  della  Madonna, 
and  over  the  Passo  di  Luna  (5640')  to  the  W.  of  Monte  Luna  ,  to  (4  hrs.) 
Frassene  (p.  516);  another  route,  with  guide  (10  K.),  crosses  the  (I1/2  hr.) 
Forcella  d'Oltro  (6910'),  between  the  Pala  della  Madonna  and  the  Cima 
d'Oltro.  then  ascends  to  the  left  by  a  oeglected  path  over  two  ridses  and 
descends  to  the  extensive  Alp  Cavallera  and  by  a  good  path  to  (IV2  hr.) 
Oosaldo  (p.  516).  Thence  we  may  either  choose  the  upper  p:ith  via  the 
Forcella  Aorine  and  FrasseiU  and  through  fine  wood.",  or  we  may  descend 
to  the  ri^ht  via   Villa  Grande  to  (3  hrs.)  Agordo  (p.  515). 

To  the  left  from  the  Val  Canali  (see  above)  diverges  the  Val  Pradidalc, 
a  magnificent  wild  jilen  containing  a  small  lake.  A  !:ood  path  a«cends 
this  valley  to  the  (5  hrs.  from  Primiero;  guide  8  JST.)  Pravitale  or  Pradi- 
dale  Hut  (7475';  //m,  2  beds  and  7  mattresses),  beautifully  situated,  the 
starting-point  for  the  following  ascents:  Cima  dei  Canali  (9350')  and  Cima 
Wilma  (9070,  both  very  difficult:  Cima  di  Fradusta  (9610'),  not  difficult; 
Pala  di  San  Martino  (9830'),  very  difficult ;  Cima  Immink  (9475'),  moderately 
difficult;  Chyia  di  Pravitale  (S080'),  difficult;  Cima  di  Val  di  Hoda  (9105') 
and  Cima  di  Ball  (9490'),  neither  very  difficult;  Sass  Maor  C.t240'),  very 
difficult.  —  An  easy  route  (guide  advisable)  leads  from  the  Praviinle  Hut 
over  the  Fradxista  Pass  (8365';  keep  to  the  left  at  the  summit)  to  the  OVa  hrs.) 
Rosetta  Hut  and  (IV2  hr.)  San  Martino.  (Wer  the  Pa?so  di  Ball  f&W)  to 
(31/2  hrs.)  San  Martino.,  mtire  difi'cult  (comp.  p.  458).  From  the  Praviiale 
Hut  to  Agordo,  8  hr?.  (with  guide),  via  the  Fradusta  Pa/fs,  Forcella  di  Miel. 
and  Val  di  San  Lucano;  comp.  p.  516.  (Her  the  Fradusta  Pass  and  the 
Forcella  Cesurette  (p.  458)  to  Gares  and  Forno  di  Canale  (p.  515),  7  hrs. 
(with  guide).  —  From  the  Pravitale  Hut  ;i  fatiguing  route  crosses  the 
Fradusta  Pass  and  the  Fradusta  Glacier  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Canali  HtU ;  an  easier 


460   IV.  R.75.— Maps,  pp. 448, 446.     FONZASO. 

way  descends  the  Val  Pradi^ale  for  I'/'-j  hr..  at  the  finger-post  proceeds  to 
the  left  to  the  Malga  Canali^  and  ascends  to  the  (lV2hr.)  Ca«a?t  ^«i  (p.459). 
Fkom  Primiebo  to  the  Val  Sugana,  I2V2  hrs.  Carriage-road  via  Imer 
and  the  Gobbera  Saddle  to  (31/2  hrs.;  diligence  daily  in  3  hrs.,  2  K. ;  car- 
riage with  one  horse  18,  with  two  horses  2d  K.)  Canale  San  Bovo  (p.  458); 
thence  by  a  new  road  via  Ronco  to  the  (81/2  hrs.)  Brocon  Pass  (p.  464),  and 
descent  to  (3  hrs.)  Fieve  Tesino  and  (IV2  hr.)  Grigno  on  the  Val  Sugana 
Railway  (p.  460).  —  Over  the  Cereda  Pass  io  Ag  or  do  (7  hrs.;  guide  16^.), 
see  p.  516. 

The  road  leads  along  the  right  bank  of  the  Cismone,  via  Mez- 
zano,  Imer  (2200':  Alb.  Pavione,  -well  spoken  of),  opposite  the 
Noana  ravine  (p.  459),  -where  the  road  to  Canale  San  Bovo  ascends 
to  the  right  (see  p.  458),  to  the  (41/2  M.)  Ponte  San  Silvestro  (1930'), 
before  which  the  church  of  San  Silvestro  (3170')  is  seen  high  up  on 
the  right.  Here  we  cross  to  the  left  bank  and  follow  the  romantic 
gorge  of  the  Val  Schenere  to  the  (2^4  M.)  custom-house  of  Monte 
Croce  or  Pontet  (1825';  Inn),  on  the  Italian  frontier.  Thence  a  fine 
road,  in  many  places  hewn  in  the  rock,  high  above  the  Cismone,  leads 
past  an  Italian  fort  and  the  mouth  of  the  Vanoi  (p.  458)  and  below 
the  old  Castello  Schenero  (to  the  left).  Beyond  (4^  2  M-)  Le  Moline 
we  cross  to  the  right  bank  by  the  Ponte  d'Oltra  (1345');  3  M. 
farther  on  we  recross  by  the  Ponte  della  Serra  (i'2^0' ;  inn),  and 
proceed  past  the  Italian  fort  Sanf  Antonio  to  (21/4  M.)  — 

401/2  ^1-  Fonzaso  (1065';  Alhergo  Angela;  Alhergo  Sant An- 
tonio, mediocre),  a  small  town  (5000  inhab.)  situated  at  the  foot  of 
Mte.  Avena  (A776')  in  a  wide  valley  strewn  with  debris.  Here  the 
road  forks,  the  left  branch  leading  via  Arten  to  (46  M.)  Feltre 
(p.  511),  while  the  right  branch  descends  thevalley  of  the  Cismone, 
crosses  the  river,  and  ascends  to  Arsie  and  Fastro.  Farther  on  it 
passes  through  some  extensive  fortifications ,  and  descends  in  long 
windings  to  (49  M.)  Primolano  [p.  465). 


76.  From  Trent  to  Bassano  through  the  Val  Sugana. 

68V2  M.  Val  Sugasa  Railway  in  3V2-4  hrs.  The  section  from  Tezze 
to  Bassano  was  opened  in  1910.  —  Railway  from  Bassano  to  Venice,  53  M., 
in  2V2-3V2  hrs.  (express  from  Trent  to  Venice  in  41/2  hrs.). 

Trent  (630'),  see  p.  399.  For  about  IV4  M.  the  line  foUows  the 
S.  Railway,  with  the  lofty  Sardagna  Waterfall  to  the  right,  then  it 
turns  towards  the  E.  and  crosses  the  fertile  valley  of  the  Adige  by 
means  of  a  viaduct,  1  M,  in  length,  with  122  arches,  which  ascends 
slightly  in  a  double  curve.  Fine  view  to  the  N.  and  S.  of  the  valley 
with  its  picturesque  mountain-boundaries,  and  of  Trent  nestling  at 
the  base  of  Monte  Calls.  The  line  turns  to  the  S.  at  the  end  of 
the  viaduct,  and,  ascending  more  rapidly  (gradient  1  in  50)  on  the 
slope  of  the  Marzola,  describes  a  wide  loop  and  enters  a  spiral 
tunnel  (410  yds.  long),  from  which  it  emerges  in  a  N.  direction.  — 
51/2  M.  Villazzano  (920').  below  the  village  of  that  name  (p.  461). 
A  series  of  cuttings  now  carries  the  line  along  the  hillside.   At  (8[M.) 


PERGINE.     Map,p.398.  —  IV.R.76.   461 

Povo  (1080')  the  line  eaters  the  lower  Fersina  Valley.  91/2  M^-  Ponte 
Alto  (1155'),  near  the  waterfall  mentioned  at  p.  400.  The  valley 
contracts  to  a  wild  ravine,  in  which  four  tunnels  are  traversed.  Be- 
tween the  third  and  fourth  is  the  station  of  (11  M.)  Civezzano 
(Corona);  ahove.  to  the  left,  are  the  village  and  the  forts  of  Can- 
tanghel  and  Civezzano. 

13  M.  Roncogno  (1380';  Stella),  on  the  upper  level  of  the  valleyj 
is  situated  opposite  the  entrance  of  the  Val  Pine. 

The  pretty  "Val  Pine,  formerly  inhabited  by  Germans,  is  worth  a  visit 
(a  day's  trip  from  Trent;  carr.  and  pair  there  and  back  20^.).  The  road 
passes  Cir^  and  Maso  Baviselli  (to  the  left  the  road  to  Civezzano.,  see  above), 
and  ascends  the  left  bank  in  windings  to  (3  M.)  Nogarh  (!2225')-  Farther 
on  it  passes  Fornace  (left)  and  the  old  church  of  San  Mauro  and  leads  via 
Tretilla  and  Baselga  to  the  (4  M.)  Lago  della  Serraia  (3195';  ''Alb.  al 
Pavone  and  Alb.  Trento,  in  Serraia,  at  the  lower  end),  an  unpretentious 
Italian  summer-resort  in  a  charming  situation.  Passing  the  (I1/2M.)  smaller 
Lago  delle  Piazze  (3320'),  we  next  reach  (ii/2  M.)  the  hamlet  of  La  Varda 
(3845' •,  two  rustic  inns),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  di  Regnano  (see  below). 
From  this  point  an  easy  pass  leads  to  the  S.E.  over  the  Passo  del  Redebus 
(4800')  to  (2  hrs.)  Palai  (see  below).  —  A  cart-track  leads  to  the  N.W.  along 
the  N.  side  of  the  Val  di  Regnano  to  (2  hrs.)  Segonzano,  with  ita  interesting 
clay-pyramids  (good  inn  at  Stedro).  whence  we  cross  the  ^rmo  to  (Vahr). 
Faver.  Road  hence  (diligence  to  Trent  twice  daily)  via  Cembra  (2220'; 
Lanzinger,  plain),  Lisignago.,  and  Verla  to  (9  M.)  Lavis  (p.  399).  A  pleasant 
walk  of  5  hrs.  from  Serraia  via  Laset,  with  its  small  lake,  and  Albiano  (inn) 
brings  us  to  the  same  point.  —  Between  Verla  and  Lisisinano  we  may 
ascend  a  side-valley  to  the  N.W.  to  the  (1  hr.)  Alb.  Mason  f2625';  pens.  3  JT. 
60 /i.),  a  summer-resort  much  frequented  by  Italians,  situated  on  a  plateau 
in  the  midst  of  woods.  Hence  via  Faedo  (poor  inn)  in  2  hrs.  to  San 
Mickele  station  (p.  398). 

151/2  M.  Pergine  (1540';  Buffet;  Hot.  Pergine,  R.  1  Z.),  on  the 
watershed  between  the  Adige  and  the  Brenta.  The  village  (1575'; 
Hotel  Voltolini,  Italian ;  Al  Ponte  Marcatello,  CavallettOj  both  un- 
pretending), with  4400  inhab.,  charmingly  situated,  V2  M.  from  the 
station,  is  the  chief  place  in  the  Fersina  Valley.  It  is  commanded  by 
the  old  but  now  restored  *Castel  Persen  (2215'),  commanding  an 
excellent  view  (adm,  20  h. ;  Inn,  35  beds  at  1-5,  pens.  6  K.). 

In  Montagnaga  (2890';  Corona;  Alb.  Toller),  6  M.  to  the  N.  of  Pergine, 
is  the  frequented  pilgrimage-church  of  Madonna  di  Pint  or  di  Caravaggio 
(21/4  M.  from  Nogare,  see  above ;  3  M.  from  Serraia). 

The  upper  Fersina  Valley  (Ital.  Val  dei  Mdcheni)  contains  several  Ger- 
man-speaking communities  in  the  midst  of  an  Italian  population :  Oerevt, 
Eichleit,  St.  Franz,  St.  Felix,  and  Palai.  The  road  ascends  to  (3  M.) 
Canezza  (1975';  Morelli),  crosses  the  stream  to  the  Roner  Inn,  and,  mount- 
ing to  the  left,  reaches  (ii;2  31.)  Gereut,  Ital.  Frassilongo  (2790';  Zum 
Tiroler),  with  368  inhab.  and  a  new  church;  1  hr.  higher  up  to  the  S.  is 
Eichleit.  Italian  Roveda  (^455';  reached  also  by  a  cart-road  diverging  to  the 
right  from  the  road  to  Gereut  a  little  beyond  Canezza),  with  a  beautiful 
view  of  the  deep  ravine  of  the  Rigoler.  From  Gereut  a  red-marked  path 
leads  mostly  through  wood,  past  Si.  Franz  or  Ausser-Floruz ,  with  its 
charmingly  situated  little  church,  and  (IV4  hr.)  St.  Felix  or  Inner-Floruz 
(3680';  Zum  Knappen ,  very  plain),  two  hamlets  of  the  parish  of  Floniz 
(Fierozzo),  to  (IV2  hr.)  Palai  or  Palii  (4580';  accommodation  at  the  cure's 
and  at  the  tourists'  house  of  the  German  'Schulverein' ;  Anderle  Inn, 
above  the  schoolhouse,  very  simple),  at  the  head  of  the  valley.  From 
the  loftily  situated  church  a  splendid  view  is  afforded  of  the  whole  Fer- 
sina valley  to  beyond  Pergine.     About  2  hrs.   to  the  S.E.    lies  the  small 


4t62lV.R.76.  —  Map,p.39S.     CALDONAZZO.        From  Trent 

Lago  Ardemole  or  Spitz- See  (6100'),  with  a  sitiall  glacier  From  Palai  the 
ascents  of  the  Schrumspiize  (7860';  with  guide)  and  the  Ki'euzspitze  (8175'; 
4hrs.,  with  guide:  splendid  \aew;  hut  projected)  via  the /Jo7i^«oc7i  (7585')  are 
repaying.  —  Passes.  From  Gereut  (p.  -561)  via  Eichleit  and  the  Weitjoch 
(6045')  to  (ihTS.)  Roncegno,  see  p.  464.  —  From  Palai  to  the  S.  through  the 
Valkof  (Valcava)  and  over  tlie  Tori  {Portella,  7390')  to  (5V2  hrs.)  Roncegno ; 
to  The  S.E.  past  the  Lago  Ardemole  (see  above)  and  over  tbe  Baren-Joch  or 
Seejoch  (7280')  to  (7  Lrs.)  Borgo  (p.  464),  or  to  the  E.  over  the  Amsertal-Joch 
(6800')  to  tbe  Val  Calamento  (7  hrs.  to  Borgo);  to  the  W.  to  (I'/i;  hr.)  La  Varda 
in  the  Val  Pine  (p.  461):  to  the  X.E.  over  the  Palaier  Jochl  (6965')  and 
Fleimser  Jochl  (ca.  7220')  to  the  Val  di  Cadin  and  to  {l^f>  hrs.)  Gavalese  or 
Altrei  (p.  449). 

The  road  from  Pergine  to  Levico  (6  M.)  skirts  the  Lago  di  Levico 
(144-5').  but  the  footpath  along  the  ridge  between  this  lake  and  the  Lago 
di  Caldonazzo,  via  Ischia.  Tenna  (Cervo)  and  the  ruined  castle  of  Brenia, 
to  (2V2hrs.)  LeWco,  is  far  preferable  and  commands  charming  views. 

The  railway  now  gradually  descends  to  the  S.  through  a  fertile 
region,  once  the  bed  of  a  lake,  but  reclaimed  for  agriculture  at 
the  beginning  of  the  19th  century.  To  the  right  appears  the  village 
of  Susa^  on  the  slope  of  the  Chegol  (p.  401),  and  in  the  back- 
ground behind  us  rise  the  Brenta  peaks.  At  (I^'/q  M.)  San  Crista foro 
(1485';  Hot.  San  Cristoforo ,  80  beds  ,  well  spoken  of  J,  with  its 
venerable  little  church  (now  a  workshop),  the  line  reaches  the  Lago 
di  Caldonazzo  (1470':  2^  2  M.  long).  Among  the  chestnut-woods, 
above  us  to  the  right,  lies  the  village  of  Castac/ne.  —  20  M.  Calceranica 
(1480'),  at  the  S.W.  end  of  the  lake.  The  village  of  .that  name  (Alb. 
al  Pesce),  with  the  oldest  church  in  the  valley,  lies  1/2  ^-  to  the  S. 

From  Calceranica  a  path  proceeds  by  Tigolo-Vattaro  (2380';  inn)  and 
Vahorda  to  (3  hrs.)  the  station  of  Matarello  (p.  401):  a  good  cart-track 
(yellow  marks),  with  fine  views  of  the  valley  of  the  Adige,  also  descends 
to  the  right  from  Valsorda  to  (31/2  hrs.)  Treiat. 

Quitting  the  lake  the  railway  reaches  (21 1/2  M.)  Caldonazzo 
(loSO';  buffet),  a  station  ^/^  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  village  (1605': 
Hotel  Caldonazzo;  Due  Spade;  Trattoria  alia  Villa,  German),  with 
a  ruined  castle. 

To  Lavaeone  a^-d  Luserna,  a  pleasant  excursion  (diligence  from  Cal- 
donazzo to  Lavarone  every  morning  in  3  hrs.,  2  K. ;  carr.  12-18^.).  An 
interesting  drive  may  be  made  from  Caldonazzo  via  Lavarone.  San 
Sebastiano.  and  Folgaria  to  Calliano  (carr.  and  pair  in  5-5V2  hrs.,  59  E.). 
From  Caldonazzo  we  ascend  the  Val  Centa  bv  a  magnificent  winding  road, 
often  hewn  through  the  rock,  to  the  (33/4  3l".)  Stangn  Inn  (2715';  toll  6  h.) 
and  to  (71/2  M.)  Lavarone,  Ger.  Lafraun  (3840':  'Grand- Hotel  Lavarone, 
Italian,  90  beds  at  2-6.  pens.  9-12  £". ;  ~Hdt.  Imperial,  German,  82  beds  at 
2.50-4,  B.  1.50,  dej.  3.  D.  4.  pens.  8-12  JT. ;  H6t.  des  Alpes),  a  health-resort, 
with  a  small  lake  (bathing  and  boating),  situated  on  a  grassy  and  well 
wooded  undulating  plateau.  The  name  Lavarone  embraces  22  hamlets, 
with  ITQO  Italian-speaking  inhabitants.  We  then  pass  Gionghi  and  Gasperi, 
both  belonging  to  Cappella  (Villa  Regia:  Cervo),  which  lies  to  the  right, 
and  skirt  the  W.  side  of  the  deep  Riotorto  ravine  to  (41/2  M.)  the  Monte 
Revere  Inn  (Ger.  Eichherg ;  4145').  whence  we  follow  a  charming  and  for 
the  most  part  level  road  on  the  E.  side  of  the  gorge,  chiefly  through  wood, 
to  Tezze  and  (41/2  M.)  Luserna,  Ger.  Lusarn  (4370':  Andreas  Eofer  Inn,  German; 
Alb.  Na:ionale,  Italian),  a  German  parish  with  ca.  800  inhab.,  situated  on 
a  bleak  plateau  (lace-making  school,  cheap).  [From  this  point  a  mule-track 
which  affords  a  magnificent  view  of  the  valley  below,  lOmin.  from  the  village, 
descends  to  the  S.E.  along  the  wooded  slope  of  the  Oberleiten  and  through 
the  Val  Terra  to  (2  hrs.)  Casotto,  the  Austrian  frontier-village,  in  the  Val 


to  Bassano.  LEVICO.     Map,p.3yS.—IV.R.76.    463 

d^Astico,  whence  a  road  runs  via  San  Pielro  Val  d'Attlco  to  (3V2  M.)  Pedet- 
cala  (to  Asia^o,  see  p.  402).]  —  From  Luserna  we  return  to  (1  hr.)  Monte 
Rovere  (p.  462).  and  de.scend  a  steep  bridle-path  on  the  slope  of  the 
Cimone  (Ger.  Hochleiten.  5015';  aacended  from  Monte  Rovere  in  »/<  l^r.,  ex- 
cellent viev?)  to  the  Vol  delta  Zesta  and  (2  hrs.)  Caldonazzo.  Or  from 
Lavarone  we  may  descend  bv  a  r.^ad  (diligence  to  Roveretn  dailv  in  5^4 hrs. ; 
see  p.  401)  to  the  S.W.  to  (S'/z  M.)  San  Sebastiano  (4270';  Due  Spade,  poor) 
and  to  (3  M.)  Folgaria,  German  Vielgereut  (3830';  E6i.  Alpino;  Post;  Hdt. 
Folgaria;  Stella  d'' Or o).  in  a  verdant  basin;  thence  in  windings  (-hi.rt-cuts 
for  walkers)  via  Mezzomonte  to  (6  M.)  the  station  of  Calliano  (p.  401).  The 
Cornetto  {Homberg,  6730';  fine  view)  may  be  easily  ascended  from  Folgaria 
in  3,  or  from  San  Sebastiano  in  2V2  hrs.  (tbence  in  34  hr.  to  the  N.  to 
the  top  of  the  Becco  di  Filadonna:  see  p.  401).  —  A  bridle-path  leads  to 
the  S.  from  Folgaria  to  (l'/*  hr.)  Serrada  (4095';  Cacciatore,  tair),  on  the 
margin  of  the  deep  Val  Terragnolo,  through  which  at  first  a  steep  path 
and  later  a  road  descend  to  (2V2  brs.)  Rovereto  (p.  401).  The  ascent  of  Mte. 
FinoccMo  (52'iO')  from  Serrada  is  attractive  (1' v  \\t.).  —  "I'd  Asiago  (5'/2-6  hrs. ; 
diligence  from  Lavarone  daily  in  summer  in  41/2  hrs.).  From  Monte 
Eovere  (p.  462)  a  fine  road  leads  to  (3  M.)  Vezzena  (4620';  Inn),  beautifully 
situated  amid  luxuriant  Alpine  meadows.  [Interesting  excursions  may  be 
made  hence  to  the  Cima  di  Vezzena  or  Pizzo  di  Levico  (6260';  11/4  hr.),  the 
Cima  Mandriola  (6715';  2  hrs.),  Mte.  Verona  (6625';  2V2  hrs.),  and  Luserna 
(a  charming  walk  over  pastures,  IV2  hr.).]  Beyond  Vezzena  we  proceed 
through  the  Val  d'Assa,  via  the  Osteria  del  Termine  (4305';  Italian  frontier), 
Osteria  del  Ghertele  (3710'),  and  Camporovere.  to  (13  M.)  Asiago  (p.  465). 

The  railway  runs  to  the  N.E.  from  Caldonazzo  and  crosses  the 
Brenta^  the  discharge  of  the  Lago  di  Caldonazzo.  Above  ns,  to  the 
left,  lies  Tenna  (p.  462). 

24  m.  Levico  (1640';  Buffet),  a  town  with  6000  inhabitants. 
Near  the  station  are  the  Baths  of  the  same  name  with  springs  con- 
taining iron  and  arsenic. 

Hotels.  *Geand- Hotel  Neues  Kuehads,  open  April  1st- Oct.  31st, 
150  beds  at  3.50-6,  dej.  3.50,  D.  5,  pens  10.50- 14 Z^. ;  'Gband-Hotel  pes  Bains 
or  Altes  Kdbhads,  open  April  15th -Oct.  3l8t,  105  beds  at  3-6,  B.  1.50, 
dej.  3.50,  D.  5,  pens.  9-13  K.;  *Eden  Hotel  Caliaki,  60  beds  at  2.25-4, 
pens.  7-10  K.;  *H6t.  Bellevue  &  de  Russie,  150  beds  at  2.50-3,  pens.  7.50- 
S.50  K. ;  Hot.  Voltolini;  Concordia;  "Germania,  pens.  IK.;  Hot. -Pens. 
Sghweizeeuof;  Corona,  bed  1.50-3,  pens.  6-8  JT.;  Sole.  —  Pens.  Villa 
Pkcnek,  Bosco,  Villa  Vittokia,  Valentinotti,  etc. 

Visitor's  tax  6  £".,  for  a  stay  of  more  than  4  days. 

The  springs  (Starkwasser'  and  'Schwachwasser )  rise  at  the  baths  of 
Vetriolo  (4890';  Kurhaus  d-  Hdtel  des  Alpes,  open  June  Ist-Sept.  30th, 
120  beds  at  3-6,  pens.  11-14  Z.;  0 ran d-E6tel  Milan,  open  Juno-Sept.,  90  beds 
at  4-5,  pen'!,  from  12  ^5". ;  Edtel  Monte  Fronfe,  recommended  to  passing 
tourists;  Edt.-Pens.  Trenio;  Alb.  all'  Avvenire) ,  splendidly  situated  on  a 
terrace  of  the  Mte.  Fronte.  high  above  Levico  to  the  N.  (road,  3  hrs.;  shady 
but  steep  footpath  through  the  valley  of  the  Rio  Maggiore,  2-2V2  hrs."; 
carriage  and  pair  from  Levico  station  20,  there  and  back  28  .K". ;  small 
mountain-carriage  7  or  10,  mule  4  or  7  K.),  a  summer-resort  with  pretty 
walks  and  views.  The  ascents  of  the  Semperspiiz  (60^5';  1  hr.),  Panarotta. 
(6570';  l'/2  hr.),  and  Fravort  (Frauwert,  7320';  3  hrs.)  are  interesting.  A 
stonv  path  through  pine-woods  descends  from  Vetriolo  via  Vignolu  to 
(2  hrs.)  Pergine  (p.  461). 

At  this  point  begins  the  fertile  Val  Sngana  proper,  with  its 
vineyards  and  mnlberry-trees.  The  railway  skirts  the  left  bank  of 
the  Brenta  as  it  descends  the  valley.  To  the  left  on  the  hillside 
is  the  ruined  castle  of  Selva,  and  high  above  it  appears  Vetriolo. 
26  m.  Barco,  whence  an  excursion  may  be  maile  into  the  Val  di  Sellu 


i64:IV.R.76.—Map,p.446.     BORGO.  From  Trent 

(see  below ;  to  the  Baths,  2V2  hrs.).  Beyond  (28  M.)  Novaledo  the 
Brentais  crossed  twice.  30  M.  Roncegno-Marter  (^1366'^  is  the  station 
(omnibus)  for  Boncegno  (1655';  *0rand-H6tel  des  Bains  ^  Palace 
Hotel,  with  a  park,  open  May-Oct.,  350  beds  from 4,  B.  1.25,  dej.  3  K. 
incl.  wine,  D.  5,  pens.  11-14  K.,  resident  physician;  ^Stella  ^'  Moro, 
open  May-Oct.,  70  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  7-8  K. ;  Hot.  Roncegno),  a 
health-resort  (1100  Inhab.)  in  a  more  elevated  situation  1/2  ^^-  to 
the  N.,  with  arsenical  and  iron  springs. 

From  Roncegno  an  easy  bridle-path  leads  over  the  "Weitjoch  (6045'j, 
between  the  Panarotta  and  Fravort  (p.  463)  to  EichUit  in  the  Fersina  Valley 
(6  hrs.  to  Pergine,  p.  461).  —  Over  the  Tori  to  Palai,  see  p.  462. 

33  M.  Borgo  di  Val  Sugana  (1245';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *H6t. 
Val  Sugana,  20  beds  at  1.20-2.40,  B.  1  K.;  Alb .  - Ristorante- 
Grassi,  well  spoken  of;  Vittoria;  Croce  Bianca),  with  4000  inhab., 
the  Roman  Ausugum.  On  a  height  to  the  N.  are  the  ruins  of  Castel 
Telvana,  high  above  which  are  the  remains  of  the  Castel  San  Pietro 
(2885').  To  the  S.  are  the  Cima  Died  (7270')  and  the  Cima  Dodici 
(7670'). 

A  road  leads  from  Borgo  to  the  S.  to  (I'A  M.)  Olle  (1585'),  at  the 
entrance  to  the  Val  di  Sella,  in  which  (6  M.)  lies  a  *Stdbilimento  di  Bagni 
(2855'),  with  lime  and  magnesia  waters;  2  hrs.  to  the  S.W.  is  a  large 
stalactite  cavern,  the  Orotta  di  Costalta.  —  The  Cima  Dodici  (7670';  edel- 
weiss), fatiguing,  is  ascended  from  Olle  via  the  (2  hrs.)  Rifugio  al  Cenone 
(4755';  inn)  in  6  hrs.  with  guide. 

From  Borgo  over  the  Passo  Cinque  Torri  to  Caoria,  see  p.  458;  over 
the  Bdren-Joch  or  the  Aussertal- Joch  to  Palai,  see  p.  462. 

Beyond  Borgo  the  railway  returns  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Brenta 
and  crosses  the  broad  gravelly  channel  of  the  Ceggio.  36  M.  CastU- 
nuovo.  The  Maso  and  the  Chiepina  are  crossed.  36Y2M.  VilV Agnedo- 
Strigno  (1145'),  1  M.  to  the  S.  of  Strigno  village  (1510';  Aquila 
Nera,  plain  but  good;  Alb.  Strigno);  to  the  N.E.  are  the  handsome 
chateau  of  Ivano,  belonging  to  Count  Wolkenstein,  and  the  village 
of  Agnedo. 

Feom  Strigno  to  Peimiero  (11  hrs.).  The  road  (diligence  from  Borgo 
di  Val  Sugana  to  Pieve  Tesino  in  4^/4  hrs.,  2  K.  2Qh.)  leads  via  Strigno 
and  Bieno,  in  the  Val  Chiepina  to  (6  M.)  Pieve  Tesino  (2925';  ""Edt.  Tesino, 
bed  120-1.80.  pens,  from  6  K. ;  Alb.Alpino;  Sole;  guide,  Seb.  Marchetto), 
which  is  reached  from  Grigno  (see  below)  also  by  a  bridle-path  in 
2  hrs.  It  then  descends  into  the  Val  Tesino,  crosses  the  Origno,  and 
remounts  to  (2V4  M.)  Castel  Tesino  (2955';  Eosa,  plain),  where  the  women 
wear  a  picturesque  costume.  —  From  Castel  'Tesino  a  new  road  leads  in 
wide  curves  round  the  W.  slopes  of  the  Mte.  Agaro  (6785')  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Brocon  Pass  (5805';  Osteria  del  Brecon),  whence  the  Colle  degli  Uccelli 
(6110'),  to  the  N.,  commanding  a  very  attractive  view,  may  be  ascended 
in  3/4  hr.  It  then  descends  (for  the  most  part  shadeless)  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
Pian  dei  Gavalli  (4715';  inn)  and  thence  in  many  windings  past  Ronco  to 
(2  hrs.)  Canale  San  Bovo  (p.  458).  and  finally  crosses  the  Oobbera  Saddle 
(p.  453)  to  Imer  and  (3  hrs.)  Primiero  (p.  457).  —  The  Cima  d'Asta  (9345') 
may  be  ascended  from  Pieve  Tesino  in  5-6  hrs..  with  guide,  via  the  valley 
of  the  Grigno  and  the  Rifugio  Cima  d'Asta  (8010')  ;  not  difticult  for  adepts 
(descent  through  the   Val  Regana  to  Caoria,  see  p.  458). 

39  M.  Ospedaletto.  Skirting  the  base  of  the  Cima  Laste  (5610'), 
on  which,  high  up,  is  the  curious  natural  bridge  known  as  Ponte 
delC  Oreo,    we   next   reach   (431/2  M.)    Grigno   (820';    Alb.  della 


to  Bassano.  BASSANO.   .  IV.  Route  76.    465 

Stazione,  plain  but  good)  and  cross  the  Grigno.  —  47  M.  Tezze  (740'  j, 
the  last  station  in  Austria.  The  line  follows  the  left  bank  of  the 
Brenta  and  presently  crosses  the  Italian  frontier. 

5OV2M.  Primolano  (710'),  the  first  Italian  village,  with  a  large 
international  station  (^Rail.  Restawrant;  Austrian  and  Italian  customs 
examination),  remarkable  for  its  confined  situation.  Above  on  the 
left  is  a  huge  fort,  to  which  the  Primiero  road  ascends  in  windings 
(diligence  daily  in  51/2  ^^s.  to  Fiera  di  Primiero,  see  p.  455 ;  car- 
riage and  pair  to  San  Martino  di  Castrozza  50  K.  and  fee). 

The  railway  enters  the  *Canale  di  Brenta,  a  wild  and  imposing 
ravine,  threading  numerous  tunnels.  In  a  rocky  grotto,  on  the  left 
above  the  line,  stands  the  old  fortress  of  Covelo  or  Kofel,  now  in- 
accessible. On  the  opposite  height  (41/2  ^-  ^om  Primolano)  lies 
Enego  (2580';  Tre  Pini;  Aquila),  whence  a  bridle-path  leads  to 
(6i/2^rs.)  Asiago  (see  below).  The  railway  then  crosses  the  Cismone^ 
descending  from  the  Val  Primiero  (p.  460). 

591/2^1-  Carpane-Valstagna  (485';  Cavallino).  Opposite,  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  river  and  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Frenzela,  lies 
Valstagna,  with  straw-hat  factories. 

A  bridle -path  ascends  the  wild  and  romantic  Val  Frenzela  via  Buto 
(2645';  with  a  church  and  inn),  Ronchi  (road  beyond  this  point),  and  Gallio 
(3575'),  to  (5  hrs.)  Asiago  (328U' ;  "Croce  Bianca ;  Alb.  Venezia;  Mondo ;  Para- 
diso\  Bosa)  .,  the  chief  place  (2000  inhab.)  of  the  Sette  Comuni,  with  two 
churches,  a  number  of  handsome  buildings,  and  a  museum  of  prehistoric 
and  other  antiquities.  The  Sette  Comuni  are  seven  isolated  German 
parishes  in  the  midst  of  an  Italian  population.  By  the  Italian  savants  of 
the  16th  cent,  the  inhabitants  were  considered  to  be  descendants  of  the 
Cimbri,  who  were  defeated  by  Marius  at  Vercelke  in  the  year  101  B.C. 
Down  to  1797  the  Sette  Comuni  formed  a  small  republic  under  the 
protection  of  Venice.  Most  of  t)ie  30.000  inhabitants  of  this  bleak  upland 
plain,  whose  chief  occupations  are  cattle-dealing  and  straw-hat  making, 
now  speak  Italian  only.  From  Asiago  the  Cima  Dodici  (7610')  may  be 
ascended  without  difficulty  in  6  hrs.,  with  guide  (see  p.  4(34).  —  A  road 
proceeds  to  the  S.W.  from  Asiago,  crossing  the  deep  Val  d'Assa  by  a  bridge 
140  yds.  long  and  260'  high,  and,  beyond  (472  M.)  Roana  (Alb.  Alfiere), 
descends  via  Rotzo  and  (81/2  M.)  Caslelletto  to  (12  M.)  Pedescala  (1055'),  in 
the  Val  d'Astico  (p.  401).  Here  we  turn  to  the  left  for  (151/2  M.)  Arsiero 
(1170';  Alb.  Bortolan),  the  terminus  of  the  railway  to  (12  M.  in  65  min.) 
Schio  (p.  402)  and  (321/2  M.)  Vicenza  (see  Baedeker's  Northern  Italy).  Railway 
from  Asiago  to  Schio,  via  Cawore,  Campielle,  and  Rocchetie,  in  2V2hrs.,  see 
p.  402.  —  An  interesting  route  leads  to  the  S.E.  of  Asiago  over  the  Campo 
di  Mezzavia  (3355'),  at  the  N.  base  of  the  Mte.  Berliaga  (4455';  ascent 
recommended;  IV4  hr.,  through  the  Val  de"  Bonati),  to  (6  hrs.)  Bassano 
(see  below).  —  Diligence  in  summer  daily  from  Asiago  to  (46*  2  31.)  Rovereto 
via  Lavarone  in  14^/4  hrs. ;  comp.  p.  463. 

611/2  M.  San  Nazario.  Beyond  (64  M.)  Solagna  (430')  the  ravine 
at  length  expands.  The  railway  describes  a  curve  and  comes  in  view 
of  an  extensive  olive-clad  plain  with  — 

68V2  M.  Bassano  (425';  Alb.  Sanf  Antonio,  near  the  chief  piazza, 
Mondo^  both  good),  a  finely-situated  town  with  7600  inhabitants. 
The  Museum  contains  several  pictures  by  the  Da  P^nte  family  of 
artists,  who  are  usually  surnamed  Bassano,  after  their  natiye  place. 
The  Cathbdbal   contains  pictures  by  Jacopo  Bassa7io.     The  old 

Raedkker's  Eastern  Alps.    12(h   F.dii.  30 


466   n.  R. 77. —  Map, p.300.     MUHLBACH. 

castle  of  the  GMbelline  tyrant  Ezzelino  is  now  partly  occupied  by 
the  'arciprete'  (dean).  The  promenades  surrounding  the  town  afford 
fine  views  of  the  Alps  and  of  the  foaming  Brenta,  which  is  spanned 
by  a  picturesque  bridge.  The  Villa  Parolini,  in  the  suburb  of  Borgo 
Leone,  stands  in  a  beautiful  park. 

The  *BIonte  Grappa  (584U':  ruagniricent  view  of  the  Alps  and  the 
plains  extending  in  the  direction  ot  Venice),  with  a  shelter-hut,  may  be 
ascended  from  Bassano  or  Solagna  (p.  465)  in  6-6V2  hrs.  —  Railway  from 
Bassano  via  (12  31.)  Castelfranco  to  (3(1/2  M.,  in  IV2  hr.)  Venice^  see  Baedeker^t 
Northern  Italy. 

77.  From  Franz ensfeste  to  Lienz.  Pustertal. 

G7  M.  Southern-  Railway  express  in  2^/4  hrs.  (fares  11  E.  80,  %  E.  80, 
5  E.  70  A.),  ordinary  train  in  33/4  hrs.  (fares  8  E.  60.  6  E.  50,  4  E.  20  h.).  — 
The  Pustertal,  one  of  the  longest  valleys  in  Tyrol,  consists  of  the  valleys 
of  the  Rienz  and  the  upper  Drave  or  Drau,  separated  by  the  saddle  of 
Toblach.  The  scenery  is  pleasing,  but  has  no  claim  to  grandeur  except  at 
a  few  points.  Between  Xiederdorf  and  Lienz  the  bold  crags  of  the  Dolo- 
mites to  the  S.  are  visible  from  time  to  time  beyond  the  green  hills 
enclosing  the  valley.  The  Ampezzo-Tal,  Isel-Tal.  and  other  lateral  valleys 
afford  many  beautiful  excursions. 

Franzensfeste  (2450' j,  see  p.  303.  The  train  passes  through  the 
fortifications  (rail,  station)  and  crosses  the  Eisak  by  an  iron  bridge 
210  yds.  in  length  and  260'  above  the  impetuous  torrent  in  the 
gorge  beneath  (below,  to  the  left,  is  the  old  Ladritsch  Bridge). 
Towards  the  S.  we  catch  a  glimpse  of  the  Fermeda-Tiirme  and  the 
Gran  Odla  among  the  Geislerspitzen.  Beyond  Aicha  is  the  Miihl- 
bach  tunnel,  285  yds.  long,  at  the  exit  from  which  we  obtain  a 
view  of  the  Plose  to  the  S.,  with  the  Schlem  in  the  background 
(p.  439).  Above,  on  the  left,  lies  the  village  of  Spinges  (see  below). 
At  (3  M.J  Schabs  (2480')  the  line  cleaves  a  passage  through  the 
range  of  hills  separating  the  Eisak  and  the  Pdenz  by  means  of  a 
long  cutting,  turns  to  the  left  into  the  Pustertal,  and  traverses  a 
lofty  embankment  along  the  mountain-side.  Some  distance  to  the 
right  is  the  ca^tle  of  Rodeneck  (see  below). 

51/2  M.  Muhlbach  (2550';  *Sonne,  with  garden,  100  beds  at 
1.60-3,  D.  2.60,  pens.  6-8^.;  Linde,  Lamm,  both  unpretend- 
ingj,  a  summer- resort  with  718  inhab.,  in  a  sheltered  situation 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Valser  Tal.  High  up  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Rienz,  11'2  M.  to  the  E.,  are  the  baths  oi  Bachgart  (3020';  *Steger  s 
Hotel,  100  beds,  pens,  from  6  TT.),  a  summer-resort  with  earthy 
alkaline  springs. 

Excursions  (paths  red-marked  and  indicated  by  numbers).  —  Pretty 
views  may  be  enjoyed  from  the  Strasshof  (i  M.  to  the  W.),  from  the  Liner- 
hof  (iyo  M.  to  the  S.),  from  (3  M.  to  the  S.W.)  Spinges  (3625'J,  a  village 
known  from  the  battle  in  1797,  and  from  (3  M.  to  the  S.E.)  the  castle 
of  Rodeneck  (2925';  Hirsch).  —  A  very  attractive  ascent  is  that  of  the 
Astjoch  (Grabnerberg,  7211/;  5  hrs. ;  guide  8  E.) ,  reached  by  marked  path 
No.  2,  via  Si.  Pauls  and  the  Lusener  Alp.  which  commands  a  splendid  view 
(comp.  pp.  355,  4ti8).  —  The  Gitsch  (8230'),  easily  ascended  by  marked 
path  No.*  3,  via  (I3/4  hr.)  Mevansen  (4655':  inn)  in  31/2  hrs.  (guide  8  E.),  is 
also  interesting;  line  view  to  the  S.     Descent  to  (2  hrs.)  Plunders. 


LORENZEN.     Maps, pj>.300,  468.— JV.  R.77.   467 

A  road  leads  through  the  Valaer  or  Valler-Tal ,  past  (3  M.)  Bad  Valt 
(3870'j,  to  {2V4M.)  Fate  C4440';  Masslwirt;  guide,  Bartlma  Graf),  whence  we 
pursue  a  cart-track  and  later  a  bridle-path  (marked  path  No.  17j  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Alp  in  der  Fai'S  (577u')  and  via  ihe.  Pfann  Alp  (7u75')  to  the(2hrs.) 
Brjxener  Hiitte  on  the  Pfannboden  (7580';  provision  depot,  11  mattresses). 
Thence  we  may  make  the  I'atiguing  but  very  interesting  ;ascent  of  the 
■"Wilde  Kreuzspitze  (10,285'),  via  the  Jiauchtal-Joch  (924  ';  marked  paths 
No3.  18  and  20),  in  2V2-3  hrs.,  with  guide  (10,  to  Pfitsch  IG  E).  Descent 
either  to  the  X.  to  the  (IV2-2  hrs.)  Sterzinger  BiUte  and  to  (IV2  hr.)  Bnrgum 
in  the  Pfitschtal  (see  p.  2j7);  or  to  the  S.  to  the  (1  hr.)  Wilde  See  (8530'). 
and  thence  either  to  the  W.  over  the  Senges-Scharte  and  through  the  Senges- 
Tal  to  (3  hrs.)  FreienfeUl;  or  (preferable)  to  the  S.W.  via  the  Gansov-Scharte 
(ca.  8365')  and  the  Gansov-E'fe  (4895')  to  (3  hrs.j  Mauls  (p."oi.2) ;  or  to  the 
S.E.  over  the  Labeseben  Alp  (6965')  to  the  Fane  Alp  and  to  (3  hrs.)  Vals 
(see  above).  —  From  the  Brixener  Hiitte  the  Wurmavlkopf  (9900'),  to 
the  E.,  may  be  ascended  without  difficulty  in  2  hrs.,  with  guide  (10,  to 
Pfunds  14  K.):,  descent  over  the  In  der  Eng  Pass  f926j')  to  the  E.  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Erigberg  Alp  (see  below).  —  Passes  from  the  Brixener  Hiitte:  to 
the  N.  (marked  path  Xo.  17;  guide  12  K.)  over  the  Saudjd-hl  (8680')  to 
(3  hr-".)  Wicdtn  in  the  Pfitscher  Tal,  or  over  the  Scharte  to  the  X.  of  the 
Wilde  Kreuzspitze  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Sterzinger  EiUte  (p.  247);  to  the  E. 
over  the  Steinkarl  -  Scharte  (ca.  8700')  and  via  the  (2  hrs.)  Wtitenberg  Alp 
to  (I3/4  hr.)  Dun  and  (1  hr.)  Pf under s  (see  below).  —  An  easy  and  interest- 
ing pass  leads  from  Vals  via  the  Valser  Joch  (GSit/j  and  Ritzail  to  (4  hrs. ; 
guide    7  .£".,  not  indispensable)  Mauls  (p.  302). 

Beyond  Muhlbach  the  valley  contracts  for  a  short  (iistance  to 
a  narrow  ravine  called  the  Muhlbacher  Klause,  once  defended  by 
fortifications,  which  were  destroyed  by  the  French  in  1809.  — 
8V2  M.  Vintl  (2435'),  near  the  village  of  Nieder -Vintl  (*Post, 
80  beds  at  1-1.60,  pens.  4.50-5  K.;  Rose),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Pfunders-Tal. 

A  good  road  leads  through  the  picturesque  Pfunders-Tal  via  (2/4  hr.) 
Weilental  (2330')  and  Schaldern  to  (11/2  hr.)  Pfunders  (8805';  Huber,  un- 
pretending; guide  Franz  Knollseif^en),  a  prettily-situated  village.  Thence 
via  Dim  or  Daan  (5025':  inn),  the  Engberg  Alp  "(5855'),  the  Weitenberg  Alp 
(6690*),  and  the  Pfunders- Joch  (8445  I  to  (6-7  hrs.)  Wieden  in  the  Pfitscher 
'lal.  see  p.  247  (guide  10  .K".) ;  via  Dun^  the  Bod  en  Alp,  and  Eisbruck  Alp  to 
the  (5  hrs.)  Edelravte-Hiitfe  on  the  Eisbrnck-Joch,  and  thence  to  the  (4  hrs.) 
Wiener  Hiitte,  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Chemnitzer  Hiilte,  or  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Lappach,  see 
p.  477. 

The  'Eidechsspitze  (8990')  is  ascended  from  Vintl  in  6  hrs.  without 
difficulty.  From  the  road  to  Ober- Vintl  the  route  diverges  Q/t  hr.)  to  the 
left,  passes  the  green  hill  seen  from  Vintl  on  the  left,  and  reaches  (IV2  hr.) 
the  prettily  situated  village  of  Terenien  (3975';  Hasenwirt).  Thence  we 
ascend  through  the  Terenten-Tal  to  the  X.  (marked  path;  guide  10  iT.,  not 
indispensable  for  adepts)  tn  the  (4  hrs.)  summit,  which  commands  a  splendid 
view  of  the  Zillertal  Ferner,  the  Kieser  Ferner,  the  Dolomites,  etc. 

The  train  crosses  the  Rienz.  To  the  left  is  Ober- Vintl,  to  the 
right  the  small  sulphur-baths  of  Ilstern.  We  then  pass  (12V'2  M.) 
SLSigmund  station  (^2485')  and  A';er?5  (^2660';  Stemberger).  15  M. 
Ehrenburg  (2580';  Burger),  with  a  chateau  of  Count  Kiinigl.  The 
train  traverses  several  deep  cuttings  in  the  rock  and  then  crosses 
the  Gader  [p.  487).  To  the  left  is  the  dilapidated  convent  of  Sonnev- 
burg ;  on  a  rock  to  the  right  the  partly  ruined  MichaeLsburg. 

181, 2  M.  St.  Loreiizen\2630' ;  Rose,  35  beds  at  1-2,  pens.  4.20- 
6  K.^  Mondschein  or  Neue  Post,  goodj  Schi/feregger ;  Aite  Post; 
Sonne  i   Pens.  Villa   Wildbery,   with  baths),  a  summer -resort  and 

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468   IV.  Route  77.  BRUNECK.  Pusiertal. 

market- village  witli  440  inhab.  and  an  old  clmrcli  (to  the  Enneberger 
Tai,  see  p.  487;  to  Bad  Ramwald,  I1/2  ^r.  to  the  S.W.,  see  below). 

20^2  ^^^-  Bruneck.  —  Rail.  Restaurant.  —  Hotels.  -Post,  85  beds  at 
1.60-3.40,  pens.  Q-2  K.;  Hot.  BEnsECK,  3  min.  from  the  station,  97  beds 
at  1.20-4.50,  pens.  5.13U-1UZ.,  well  spoken  of;  Hot.  Tieol,  bed  from  2.40, 
pens!.  fr.>m  6  K.;  !Niedeebachee,  2  min.  from  the  station,  good;  Kieoh- 
beegee-Beao,  30  beds  at  1.20-2  Z^. ;  Goldenb  Rosej  Hot.  Blitzbueg,  at 
the  station,  with  crarden,  bed  1  K.  20  h.;  Hiksch;  Rossl;  Lamm;  Andeeas 
HoFEE,  at  the  Tauferer  Tal  railway  station  (p.  476),  25  beds  at  1.50- 
4.50^.  —  Caf4  KeM,  opposite  the  Post  Hotel;  K.  MahVs  Eondiiorei,  Stadt- 
gasse  80;  Jos.  Maijr''s  Wine-Room.,  Stadtgasse  62;  R.  Franzelins'  Beer-Garden 
and  Old  German  Wine-Room.  —  Well-equipped  Smmming  Bath^  on  the 
Rienz,  outside  the  town. 

Bruneck  [2725'),  a  town  with  2600inhah.,  charmingly  situated 
opposite  the  mouth  of  the  Tauferer  Tal,  is  much  frequented  in 
summer.  The  tower  of  the  old  Castle  (2905')  of  the  Bishops  of 
Brixen,  part  of  which  is  let  as  a  private  residence,  affords  a  fine 
view.  The  Church,  rebuilt  in  the  Romanesque  style  in  1854-66, 
contains  frescoes  by  Mader  and  altar-pieces  by  Hellweger.  —  Electric 
railway  to  Taufers,  see  p.  476. 

ExccEsiONS  (paths  all  marked  in  red).  Pretty  walk  to  the  S.W., 
through  the  shady  grounds  on  the  Kuhbergl,  to  the  (25  min.)  Waldheim 
Restaurant  (with  rooms)  and  (I/2  hr.)  St.  Loremen  (see  p.  467) ,  and  back 
by  the  promenade  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Rienz  (2V4  M.).  The  Kaiser- 
w'arte.,  a  wooden  view-tower  65'  high,  on  the  top  of  the  Kuhbergl  (3295'; 
1/2  hr.),  commands  a  fine  panorama.  —  To  the  S.E.  by  (8/4  hr.)  Reischach 
(3150';  Kappler.,  with  garden;  Mesnerwirt)  to  the  C25  min.)  Lamprechtsburg 
(3130'),  picturesquely  situated  above  the  deep  gorge  of  the  PJenz;  back  by 
the  promenade  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Rienz  (1/2  hr.).  —  To  the  W.  past 
(1/4  hr.)  Stegen  and  through  wood  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Kaprabriinnl ;  return  to 
the  right  (E.),  via  St.  Georgen  (p.  476)  on  the  Taufers  road,  to  (IV2  hr.) 
Bruneck.  Or  we  may  go  on  from  the  Kaprabriinnl  farther  to  the  W., 
through  wood ,  to  (3/4  hr.)  Pfalzen  (3355';  inn) ,  then  via  Issing  and  the 
Hexenplatz  to  (i  hr.)  Kiens  (p.  467),  and  finally  back  to  (2  hrs.)  Bruneck  via 
St.  Lorenzen.  —  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Rienz  to  (1/2  hr.)  Dietenheim 
(2820';  Niedermayer;  Blauer  Bock,  near  the  church),  affording  a  fine  view 
of  Bruneck  (from  the  crucifix);  to  (1/2  hr.)  Aufhofen  (2795');  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
hill  of  Ameten  (4270';  restaurant),  with  fine  views;  to  the  (IV*  hr.)  castle 
»i  Kehlburg  (3930';  see  p.  476),  etc.  —  About  2  hrs.  to  the  S.W.  of  Bruneck 
(IV2  hr.  from  St.  Lorenzen ;  white  and  red  marked  path  via  Montal)  is  the 
prettily  situated  Bad  Ramwald  (4310';  open  July  Ist-end  of  Sept.,  50  beds, 
pens.  5-7  .S".),  with  iron  aud  sulphur  springs,  whence  the  Astjoch  {Grabner- 
berg.,  7210')  may  be  ascended  in  21/2-3  hrs.  (seep.  466).  Over  the /Si.  Jakob- 
Stockl  to  (41/2  hrs.)  Liisen,  see  p.  355. 

Modntain  Ascents  (guides,  Ign.  Moser  and  Josef  Niederhacher  of  Brun- 
eck). The  ascent  of  the  '-Kronplatz  (7455';  4-4V2hrs. ;  guide  IK..,  un- 
necessary) is  easy.  The  route  (red  marks)  leads  via  (3/4  hr.)  Reischach  (see 
above),  and  ascends  to  the  right  through  wood  beyond  the  church  (guide- 
post;  red  and  white  stake:^,  giving  the  number  of  metres  attained,  are 
stationed  at  intervals  of  330'  above  each  other);  in  2V'4  hrs.  more  a  path 
(finger-post)  diverges  to  the  right  for  the  Goldbriinnl  (good  water),  and 
1/2  hr.  later  our  route,  avoiding  the  path  on  the  left  to  the  Ochsen  Alp, 
ascends  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kronplatz- Haus  (7415';  Inn,  16  beds  at 
2  K.),  3  min.  below  the  summit,  on  which  there  is  a  belvedere -tower 
commanding  a  magnificent  view  (panorama  by  Siegl,  80  h.).  —  The  ascent 
is  often  made  from  Olang  also  (p.  469;  31/2-4  hrs,).  This  route  leads 
from  the  railway-station  over  the  ridge  to  (1/4  hr.)  Niedev-Olang  (3355'; 
Pfarrwirt),  where  we  tarn  to  the  left.  At  the  fork,  10  min.  farther  on, 
the  left   branch  leads  to  Geiselsberg  (p.  469).    while  the  right  (marked 


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path)  ascends  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  little  Laths  of  Schartl  (4750'; 
plain  accommodation).  About  20  min.  farther,  on  the  Schartl  (48i5'),  '^ur 
route  (point  of  divergence  not  very  distinct)  leads  to  the  left  to  the  Kappler 
Alp  and  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  Or  (easier)  we  may  ascend  to  the  left  from 
Nieder-Olang  to  (1  hr.)  the  charmingly  situated  village  of  OeiseUberg  (4460'^ 
Brunner,  24  beds  at  1.10-1.30  Z^.  .  horses  for  hire)  and  thence,  mainly 
through  wood,  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit.  Descent  to  (2  hrs.)  St.  Vigil  in  the 
Enneberg-Tal.  see  p.  487. 

The  Rammelstein  (8155')  may  be  ascended  in  SV-.'  hrs.  from  Oberwielen- 
bach  (4465' ;  Mayr),  IV2  hr.  to  the  N.E.  of  Bruneck,  by  a  marked  path  via 
the  Aschbacher  Alp  (easy  and  attractive;  guide  7  K.).  From  Oberwielenbach 
a  club-path  leads  via  the  Gelttal  Glacier  (9160')  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Further  Hiitte 
(p.  477;  guide  IK.).  —  The  Sambock  (7S6o'j,  a  grand  point  of  view,  is 
ascended  from  Bruneck  by  a  club-path  leading  to  the  ^.W.  via  Stegen  and 
Greinwalden,  or  (steeper)  via  St.  Georgen  (p.  476),  in  4^/2-5  hrs.  (guide,  con- 
venient. 7  K.).  Below  the  summit  is  a  .shelter-hut.  —  The  Grosse  Wind- 
schar  (9980';  71/2  hrs.).  via  Bad  Miihlbach,  see  p.  477. 

The  train  crosses  tlie  Rienz,  describes  a  wide  curve  round  the 
town  (fine  glimpse  of  the  Tauferer  Tal  with  the  Loftier,  Frankbach- 
Sattel,  and  Keilbachspitze  ),  and,  ascending  to  the  left,  passes  through 
a  tunnel  350  yds.  long,  opposite  the  Lamprechtsburg  (p.  468).  At 
Percha  (3060')  it  recrosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Rienz.  Beyond 
two  tunnels  we  cross  the  Furkelbach  and  reach  (271/2  M.)  Olang 
( 3460' ;  Berger^s  Inn,  at  the  station),  the  station  for  the  villages  of 
Nieder-Olang,  Mitter- Olang,  and  Ober-Olang.  Ascent  of  the  Kron- 
platz,  see  p.  468;  over  the  Furkel  to  St.  Vigil,  see  p.  487.  To  the 
N.  opens  the  Anthoher  Tal,  from  which  rise  several  peaks  of  the 
Rieserferner;  to  the  S.  are  the  Enneberg  Dolomites. 

Antholzer  Tal,  attractive  (to  Erlsbach  71/2  hrs.).  Bough  road  as  far 
as  the  Antholzer  See  (omnibus  from  the  Lowe  Hotel  in  Welsberg  in  the 
second  half  of  July  and  throughout  August  daily  in  51  2  hrs.,  4,  there  and 
back  6Z.  ,•  diligence  from  Olang  station  to  Mittertal  in  3  hrs.,  21/2  .5").  then 
a  bridle-path.  From  the  station  at  Olang  we  cross  the  Rienz  to  the  i^/iM.) 
Windschnur  Inn  (carriages).  Thence  a  road  leads  by  (3/4  M.)  Nieder-Rasen 
(inn)  and  (li/-.'  M.)  Ober-Rasen  (3580')  to  the  (3  M.)  unpretending  Antholzer 
Bad  (for  women's  complaint.^),  or  Salomon sbrunn  (3605').  The  road  goes 
on  to  (IV2  M.)  Niedertal  (3640';  Mesnerwirt,  plain)  and  (0  31.)  Antholz- 
Mittertal  or  Gassen  (4100';  "Hot.  Waldfriede,  open  June  Ist-Sept.  10th,  35  beds 
at  1-1.80,  pens.  6-7  X  ;  Bruggermrt,  plain  but  gnod;  guides  Josef  Leitgeb 
and  Gottfried  Hofer).  The  ascent  of  the  Amperspitze  {SSib'),  5  hrs.  from 
Niedertal  (guide  8  K.) ,  is  attractive.  From  Mittertal  over  the  Anthoher 
Scharte  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Casseler  Hiitte  (red  way-marks;  guide  10  E.).  see 
p.  4S0.  The  Further  Hiitte  (p.  480)  is  most  conveniently  reached  from  this 
side  (0  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.).  Ftillowing  the  path  to  the  Casseler  Hiitte,  which 
proceeds  to  the  left  10  min.  beyond  3Iittertal  church,  through  wood  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  finger-post,  whence  we  ascend  (at  times  .steeply)  over  ddbris  to  the 
(S'A  hrs.)  Gdnsebichl-Joch  and  the  (20  min.)  Further  Hiitte  (p.  48'0.  —  Beyond 
Mittertal,  we  proceed  over  meadows  and  through  wood  via  Bruggen  and 
Obertal  or  St.  /05e/ (4645';  Steinkaserer's  Inn ,  open  in  .«umnier)  to  the 
(iV2  hr.)  beautiful  Antholzer  See(5;:i85';  "Hdt.- Pens.  Antholzer  WUdsee,  open 
May  Ist-Sept.  30lh,  42  beds  at  3.50-6,  B.  1.4't,  pens,  from  8  K.\  at  the 
base  of  the  Rieserferner  (Wildgall.  HochgalK  Ohren.-^pit/.en ;  see  p.  4S0). 
To  the  S.E.  rises  the  *Roie  Wand  (9250'),  ascended  via  the  Montal  Alp  in 
3V2-4  hrs.  (trying;  guide  8  K. ;  easier  from  the  Staller  Sattel  via  the  upper 
Staller  Alp).  From  the  Antholzer  ^ee  a  marked  club-path  (guide  10  Jf.,  not 
indispensable  if  the  snow  is  bird)  leads  over  the  l3-3'/2  hrs.)  Riepen- 
Seharte  (9185'),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  Antholzer  See  and  the  Dolomites, 
and  over  the  right  lateral  moraine  of  the  PatscTier  Glacier  to  the  ('/4  hr.'^ 
Banner  HiUte  (p.  486).  —  The  bridle-path  skirts  the  S.  side  of  the  lake  for 


"^10   IV.  U.  77.  — Map,  p.  i68.     NIEDERDORF,  Pustertal. 

20  min.,  ascends  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Staller  Battel  (6740'),  and  then  descends 
past  the  small  Ober-See  (6610')  into  the  Staller  Alpental  and  to  (I1/2  hr.) 
Erlsbach,  in  the  Defereggen-Tal  (p.  486).  From  the  Staller  Sattel  a  marked 
path  leads  over  the  Jdger-Scharte  (9405')  and  the  Almei-  Gladei-  to  the 
Banner  Hiitte  in  31/4  hrs.  (guide  for  novices  advisable,  10  K.  from  Mittertal) ; 
the  ascent  of  the  Almei-honi  (9850')  may  easily  be  included  in  this  trip 
(guide  12  K. ;  comp.  p.  486). 

Beyond  Olang  the  train  runs  high  up  on  the  left  side  of  the 
Rienz,  and  passes  through  a  tunnel.  —  31 1/0  M.  Welsberg-Wald- 
brunn  (3560';  Goldner  Lowe.,  Wemes  Lamm.,  pens.  5-6  K.^  both  good ; 
iSoae),  a  summer- resort  (800  inhab.)  pleasantly  situated  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Gsieser  Tal.  Artistic  metal-work  is  made  here  by  Peter 
Dorner,  To  the  N.  rise  the  castles  of  Welsberg  and  Thurn;  1/2  M-  to 
theS.  are  the  baths  of  Waldbrunn  (3775';  open  June  Ist-Sept.  15th, 
90  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  9-12  K.\ 

Walks.  A  path,  ascending  the  left  bank  of  the  Gsieser  Bach  towards 
the  E.  and  turning  to  the  right  at  a  guide-post  near  the  ruin  of  Welsberg, 
leads  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Belvedere  on  the  ^Eggerhevg  (4795'),  with  a  fine  view 
of  the  Prags  and  Hohlenstein  Dolomites.  This  path  goes  on  to  Niederdorf 
(see  below).  —  A  marked  path  leads  to  the  N.  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Gsieser  Bach  to  (1/2  hr.)  Taisten  (3975';  Toldt's  Inn),  whence  the  Taistner  or 
Schindelholzer  Rudl  (8035';  fine  view)  maybe  ascended  in  3V2  hrs.  (marked 
path,  but  guide,  6  5".,  useful;  Jos.  Karbacher  of  Welsberg).  —  From  Wald- 
brunn a  marked  path  leads  to  the  S.  over  the  Brunstriedel  (6660')  and  the 
Eiihwiesenkopf  (7035')  to  the  (5-5V2  hrs.)  Pragser  Wildsee  (comp.  p.  492). 

The  Gsieser  Tal,  which  .«tretches  N.E.  towards  the  Defereggen  moun- 
tains, is  traversed  by  a  road  (carr.  with  one  horse  to  St.  Martin  6^  St.  Magda- 
lena  7  K.)  on  the  left  bank  of  the  stream,  leading  via  Durnwald,  Unter- 
Planken,  and  Ober-Planhen  to  (9  31.)  St.  Martin  (4285':  Kahn,  0  beds,  plain), 
the  birthplace  of  Haspinger  (p.  252),  and  (21/4  M.)  St.' MagdaUna  (4585';  Hof- 
mann).  Easy  passes  lead  hence  to  the  N.  (red  marks)  over  the  Gsieser  Tori 
C7220')  to  (5  hrs.;  guide  5^.  mh.)  St.  Jakob  in  the  Defereggen-Tal  (p.  485: 
simple  accommodation  in  the  Taschler-Hiltte.  V2  hr.  before  the  Tori);  and 
to  the  E.  (blue  marks)  over  the  Kalkstein  -  Jdchl  (7710')  to  r4  hrs.)  Kalkstein 
and  (1  hr.)  Inner -Villgraten  (p.  478).  The  Hochkreuzspitze  (8995';  easy; 
very  fine  view)  may  be  ascended  from  St.  Magdalena  in  5  hrs.,  or  from 
?he  Gsieser  Tori  in  2  hrs.,  with  guide  (comp.  p.  472;  Johann  Reyer  at 
St.  Magdalena). 

The  train  crosses  the  Pragser  Bach  (to  the  right  the  Hohe  Gaisl 
and  Diirrenstein.  farther  to  the  W.  the  Seekofel)  and  ascends 
slightly  to  — 

35  M.  Niederdorf.  -  Hotels.  Bahnhof-Hotel,  40  beds  at  1.50-3 Z., 
good;  Post,  50  beds  at  1.40-4,  pens.  8-12  5".,  with  baths;  Emma,  40  beds 
at  2.50-4,  pens.  6-8  Z^.;  Goldnee  Adlee,  20  beds  at  1-2  A'.,  well  spoken  of; 
GoLDSEE  Stekn;  Beao,  On  the  way  to  Bad  Maistatt  (see  below);  Bachmann. 
—  Confectioner's  and  Cafe  kept  by  Wassermann ;  rooms  at  the  latter  and 
at  Sirasser's,  in  the  Cafi  Ebner,  at  Schifferegger^s,  etc. 

Niederdorf  (37%'),  a  large  village  with  1200  inhab,,  in  a  broad 
shadeless  valley,  is  much  resorted  to  in  summer.  About  V2  ^^-  to 
the  E.  is  the  Weiherbad  (*Grasser's  Inn,  30  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens. 
5.60-7  K.),  and  13/4  M.  to  the  S.E.  (carr.  with  one  horse  2  K. 
40  h.)  is  Bad  Mai>:to«  (4060';  *Ebner's  Inn,  80  beds  at  1.50-3,  pens, 
from  6  iT.),  on  the  hillside,  with  shady  promenades  and  mineral 
springs  particularly  beneficial  in  stomachic  complaints. 

Walks  (guide,  Michael  Straggeneg).  Via  Weiherbad  to  (^A  hr.)  Gratsch 
Hermeter's  Inn)  and  to  (1/4  hr.)  Toblach  (p.  471),  or  through  wood  via  the 


Pustertal.  TOBLACH.     Map,p.468.—JV.R.77.   471 

Schluderlach-Hof  to  the  PA  hr.)  brewery  and  to  OA  hr.)  Toblach.  To  the 
N.E.  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  village  of  Aufkirchen  (4335':  inn),  with  a  pilgrimage-church 
and  view  of  the  Dolomites,  and  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Wetterkrei/z  Hotel  (see  below). 
There  are  several  other  good  points  of  view  on  the  hillside  to  the  N., 
including  the  (25  min.)  Brandhausl  (Inn,  bed  2-3  .£.)?  the  (1  hr.)  Thnlerhof^ 
and  the  (IV2  br.)  Eggerherg  (4795'-,  see  p.  470).  —  To  the  *Prag^er  Tal  and 
over  the  Pldtzwiese  to  Schluderbach,  see  p.  491. 

At  Gratsch  the  train  crosses  the  Rienz  for  the  last  time,  and 
soon  reaches  the  Toblacher  Feld  (3965') ,  the  watershed  between 
the  Rienz  and  the  Drave  and  the  highest  point  on  the  line.  To 
the  right  opens  the  narrow  Hohlenstein-Tal,  enclosed  by  pinnacled 
Dolomites  (to  the  left  the  Neunerkofel,  to  the  right  the  Sarlkofel 
and  Diirrenstein,  in  the  background  the  Cristallino,  p.  494). 

38  M.  Toblach..  —  Hotels.  *Sddbahn--H6tkl  Toblach,  a  large  house, 
opposite  the  station,  close  to  the  wood,  open  June  1st -end  of  Sept.,  350  beds 
at  3-15,  B.  1.50,  dej.  4,  D.  5,  pens.  9-18  £".,  with  motor-cars  for  hire  (p.  494); 
''Hotel  Union,  open  June  Ist-Sept.  10th,  65  beds  at  3-6,  D.  4.  S.  2,  pens. 
9-10  Z.;  *HoT.  Geejiajtia,  open  May  15th-0ct.  10th,  170  bed.s  at  2.50-6,  D.  4, 
pens.  d-i.2K.-^  Hot. -Pens.  Bkllkvue,  with  cafe  and  confectioner's,  65  beds 
at  2-4,  R.  1,  pens.  8-9  Z.;  Hot.  Ampezzo,  R.  1.50-3  K. ;  Sonnenhof  (Hotel 
Garni),  50  beds :  Waldhof  (Hotel  Garni),  30  beds  at  2-5,  B.  1  K. ;  Pens.  Villa 
Lanee,  36  beds  at  '2-4.2". ;  Pens.  Villa  Mittich,  Villa  Santeb,  Alpeneose, 
Ploner,  Tieolee  Hof;  Toblachbe-See  Hotel  (p.  495).  —  At  Dorf  Toblach 
(see  below;  hotel -omn.  at  the  station);  Mctschlechkee's  Hotel,  25  beds 
at  1.40-2  K. ;  Schwaezee  Adler,  50  beds  from  1.20,  pens,  from  6  K. ;  Ue- 
thalee;  Pens.  Villa  Beistol;  Kreuz,  Steen,  both  plain  but  good.  —  Post 
and  telegraph-office  at  the  station  (poste  restante  letters  here  only)  and  in 
the  village;  telephone  to  Schluderbach. 

Toblach  (3975'),  a  frequented  summer -resort,  consists  of  the 
hotels  beside  the  station  and  the  large  village  of  Toblach  [Dorf 
Toblach;  4015'),  -/s  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  station,  with  a  handsome 
church  dating  from  1782,  and  the  former  chateau  of  Emp.  Maximi- 
lian I.,  now  a  private  residence,  —  To  the  Ampezzo-Tal,  see  p.  495. 

Excursions  (guide,  Jo?i.  Taschler).  From  Dorf  Toblach  a  road  passes 
the  little  chateau,  follows  to  the  left  (red  mark.s)  the  Toblacher  Wildbach  up 
the  Sylvester-  Tal,  where  large  embankments  have  been  constructed  to  prevent 
floods,  and  passes  below  Wahlen  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Enzian-Huite,  containing 
some  sketches  by  Defregger.  As  we  return  we  have  a  pretty  view  of  the 
Dolomites.  —  On  the  Ehvenberg,  the  wooded  spur  of  the  ffaselsberg,  to  the 
E.  of  Toblach.  are  laid  out  the  shady  grounds  of  the  Kaiser-Park,  afford- 
ing charming  views.  A  red  and  green  marked  path  (fine  views)  leads  via 
the  Haselsberg  to  (IV4  hr.)  Innichen  (p.  472).  —  To  the  N.W.  a  carriage-road 
(horse  6,  small  carr.  and  pair  12  K.)  ascends  in  windings  via  Aufkirchen 
(see  above)  to  the  (3  M.)  Wetterkreuz  Hotel  (5100';  bed  2,  pens.  6.50-7  K.),  with 
a  splendid  view  of  the  Prags  and  Hohlenstein  Dolomites  (more  extensive  view 
from  the  Schone  Aussicht,  1  hr.  farther  up).  —  Maistatt  and  Niederdorf,  see 
p.  470.  —  To  the  Rienz,  a  brewerv  with  garden,  ^/t  M.  to  the  W.  of  the 
station.  To  the  (^U  hr.)  Toblacher  See  (p.  495;  hotel ;  boats).  To  the  (lV4hr.) 
Hackhoferkaser  (5245')  on  the  slope  of  the  Neunerkofel.  —  The  ascent  of  the 
'Toblacher  Pfannhorn  (8735')  is  made  by  a  bridle-path  with  red  marks 
(4'/4  hrs. ;  guide,  not  indispensable,  1  K. ;  horse  to  the  Banner  Hiitte  16,  to 
the  Pfannhorn  20X;  small  carriage  18.  there  and  back  2iK.).  To  (»/4  hr.) 
the  Enzian-Hiitte,  where  the  road  proper  ends,  see  above.  At  the  (V2  M.) 
mill  we  ascend  to  the  left  alone  the  Kiihbach;  '/-'  ^-  farther  on  a  path 
branches  off  to  the  left  via  Frondeigen  into  the  GMeser  Tal  (p.  470).  We 
proceed  straight  on,  then  to  the  N.E.  via  Cl  M.)  Kandellen  (view)  to  the 
(.2  hrs.)  Borrner  Eutie  (7746';  Inn,  6  beds  at  BE.,  adm.  40  A.),  whence  a  foot- 
path leads  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit,   with  a  shelter -hut.    Excellent  view  of 


472    IV.  n.  77.-  Map,  f. 468.     INNICHEN.  Pu.'itertal. 

the  Dolomites,  here  presenting  a  particularly  fine  contour,  the  Tauern, 
theZillertal  Glaciers,  etc.  (panorama  by  Franz  Burger).  —  From  the  Pfann- 
horn  we  may  descend  to  the  E.  (marks  defective)  to  the  ridge  of  the  Terneck 
(8150')  and  thence  to  the  Sylvester-Tal  (p.  471)  and  Toblach,  on  the  S.  —  From 
the  Pfannhorn  active  vealkers  may  proceed  by  an  interesting  high-level  route 
(Bonner  Hohenweg)  to  (8-9  hrs.)  St.  Jakob  in  Defereggen  (guide  advisable, 
20  K.).  The  path  (red  marks)  leads  via  the  OA  hr.)  PfanntSrl  (f=!530')  and 
the  (1/4  hr.)  Gruberlenke  (8105")  to  the  (11/4  hr.)  Ealkttein-Jochl  (7710'J  and 
thence  to  the  (I1/4  hr.)  saddle  (if  the  Waldkuster  (ca.  8530'),  at  the  foot  of  the 
Heimwald  (9020';  easily  ascended  by  adepts  in  1/2  hr.;  beautiful  view). 
From  the  saddle  we  descend  to  the  right  through  the  Riepen-Tal,  skirting 
the  slopes  of  the  Riepenspiize,  and  again  ascend  to  the  (1  hr.)  Schicarzsee 
(8200'),  in  grand  environs  (if  necessary  the  night  may  be  spent  at  Peter 
Mair's  Seealpe^  hut  projected).  Crrssing  the  Pfoi-Scharte  (8390'),  we  now 
proceed  to  the  (I1/4  hr.)  saddle  (8165')  above  the  small  Pfoim.,  below  the 
Hocbkreuz.''pi(ze  (8995'-,  easily  ascended  in  1/2  hr.,  see  p.  470),  where  the 
path  ceases  for  a  time,  and  descend  (red -marked  path)  the  Ragdtzen-Tal 
to  (21/2  hrs.)  St.  Jakob  (p.  485).  —  From  the  Gruberlenke,  Kalkstein-Jochl, 
Waldkuster,  Schwarzsee,  and  the  saddle  (8465')  blue-marked  paths  descend 
to  the  Villgraten  and  Gsies  valleys. 

Sarlkofel  (7745':  4-41/2  hrs.;  guide  1 K.;  attractive  and  not  difficult). 
About  1  hr.  from  Toblach,  beyond  the  Toblacher  See  (p.  475),  we  ascend 
to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sarl-ffvtte,  then  to  the  right  by  a  steep  path 
through  wood  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  ridge,  and  finally  over  debris  and  rocks  to 
the  (3/4  hr.)  summit.  Beautiful  panorama  of  the  Pustertal,  Tauern,  Rieser, 
and  Zillertal  glaciers,  and  of  the  Dolomites.  Descent  to  AU-Prags  (guide 
8  K.),  see  p.  491. 

The  train  now  descends,  passing  the  insignificant  source  of  the 
Drave  on  the  right. 

4OV2  M.  Innichen.  —  Hotels.  "-Hot.-Pens.  Saxonia,  open  June  1st- 
<Jct.  1st,  43  beds  at  3-5,  pens  10-12^,-  Mate's  Hotel  Bahnhof,  36  beds  at 
1.20-3,  pens,  from  7  K. ;  Geadee  Bae,  66  beds  at  2-8,  D.  2.50-3.50,  pens. 
8-8  K.;  GoLDNEB  Stern,  50  beds  at  140-2.60,  pens.  7  K..,  well  spoken  of; 
Schwakzee  Adlee,  50  beds  from  2,  pens,  from  7  K. ;  Weisses  Rossl,  pens. 
6-8  K..  well  spoken  of:  Ortnee's  Sonne  Inn,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Sexten- 
Tal,  50  beds  at  1.60-4,  pens.  6-9  K.  —  Rail.  Restaurant. 

Innichen  (3855'),  another  summer-resort  [1020  inhab.),  is  prettily 
situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Sexten-Tal  (p.  492).  A  view  of  the 
serrated  Haunold  and  (to  the  left)  the  Dreischusterspltze  and  Gsell- 
knoten  is  obtained  from  the  station.  The  Romanesque  Stiftskirche 
dating  from  the  13th  cent.,  has  an  interesting  portal;  on  the  high- 
altar  is  a  crucifix  of  the  8th  century.  The  first  chapel  to  the  left  on 
entering  the  village  is  an  imitation  (1653)  of  the  chapel  of  the 
Holy  Sepulchre  at  Jerusalem  and  served  as  a  model  for  the  burial 
chapel  of  Emp.  Frederick  III.  at  Potsdam. 

A  bridle-path  (red  marks;  guide  1 K.,  unnecessary)  leads  to  the  E. 
from  Innichen  to  the  (4  hrs.)  summit  of  the  Helm  (see  p.  473) ;  steep  and 
ahadeless  descent  to  Sexten  or  Moos,  see  p.  493.  Another  marked  path 
leads  from  Ortner's  Inn  to  the  (3  hrs. ;  guide  5  E.)  top  of  the  Haunoldkopfl 
(7080';  fine  view) ;  the  descent  may  be  made  to  the  Innicher  Wildbad  (p.  493). 

Beyond  (43  M.)  Vierschach  and  (46V<>  M.)  the  baths  of  Weitlahn- 
brunn  (3675';  *Hotel,  100  beds  at  3,  pens,  from  6.50  K.),  with 
brine  and  chalybeate  springs,  we  reach  — 

48  M.  Sillian  (3600';  '^Schwarzer  Adler,  bed  1.20-2.40  JST.,- 
Weisses  Bdssl ;  Ooldner  Euf),   the  highest  mark>»t-to-vni  in  Tyrol 


Pustertal.  SILLIAN.     Map,  p.  468  —IV.  R.  77     473 

(  pop.  700).  To  the  E.,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Villgraten-  Tnl,  stands 
the  castle  of  Heimfels  (3920'). 

ExcDRsiONs.  The  *Helm  (7985'),  on  which  stands  the  Eelm-Eiitte  (lr\n^ 
6  beds  and  3  mattresses),  is  ascended  by  a  shady  bridle-path  via  the 
Gemeinde  Kaser  Alp  (rfmts.)  in  3-3V2  hrs.  (guide  unnecessary);  splendid  view 
of  the  Tauern  and  the  Dolomites.  Descent  to  Innicben  or  Sexten  in  21/2  hrs. 
see  pp.  472,  493. 

A  road  ascends  the  Villgraten- Tal  (monotonous  at  first)  to  (IV2  hr.)» 
Ausser- Villgraten  (4195';  Leiter),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Winkel-Tal  (over  the 
Villgrater  Joch  to  Eopfgavten^  see  p.  485),  and  to  (1  hr.)  Inner -Villgraten 
(4510';  Ahammer;  .Steidl).  About  1  M.  farther  the  narrow  Kalkxteiner  Tal 
opens  on  the  left-,  from  the  (2/4  hr.)  village  of  Kalkstein  (5370')  we  may  ascend 
the  Pfanvhorn  in  2V2  brs.  (see  p.  472),  or  proceed  over  the  Kalkstein-JSchl 
to  Gsies  (red  marks;  see  p.  470).  —  In  the  Arntal^  or  upper  Villgraten-Tal, 
which  is  watered  by  the  Stoller  Bach^  a  blue -marked  path  ascends  to  the 
(1^/4  hr.)  Unt er stoller  Alp  (MQ(y -^  plain  night-quarters  at  Jos.  Schett's),  where 
the  valley  bends  towards  the  E.  A  marked  path  ^oa.^  on  to  the  N.  over 
the  Villgrater  Tori  (8235')  tn  (41/2  hrs.)  St.  Jakob  in  the  Defereggen-Tal  (p.4S5); 
another  marked  path  leads  tu  the  W.  to  the  {2  hrs.)  Schicarzsee,  where  it 
joins  the  Bonner  Hohenweg  (p.  472).  The  UnterstoUer  Alp  lies  V^  ^^-  below 
the  Oherstoller  Alp.,  whence  the  Eotspitze.,  Weissspitze,  Grosse  Degenhorriy  eti.-.. 
may  be  ascended  (see  p.  4^5). 

From  Sillian  to  Kotschach,  13-14  hrs.  (cart-track  to  I.uggau.  then 
road  to  Kotschach).  From  Sillian  we  descend  the  highroad  as  far  as  (3/4  hr.) 
Tessenherg .,  then  follow  the  road  to  the  right,  crossing  the  Drave  valley 
obliquely,  and  ascend  on  the  right  side  of  the  wooded  Kariitsch-Tal,  watered 
by  the  Gailbach,  via  (1  hr.)  Kartitsch  (4460';  'Hueber)  to  (1  hr.)  the  ?addle 
In  der  Innerst  (5030*),  and  descend  through  the  Lessach-Tal.  as  the  upper 
Gailtal  is  called,  to  (IV-ihr.)  Ober-Tilliach  (4730';  Oberwirt,  plain)  and  via 
St.  Florian  or  Unter-Tilliach  to  (2V'2  hrs.)  Maria-Luggau  (3745':  "Post.,  34  beds 
at  1-2  K. ;  Anton  Guggenberger,  bed  8Q  h.-i  K.).  with  a  celebrated  pilgrimags- 
chuTfh.  (Over  the  Kofel  to  Lienz,  see  p.  476.)  The  ascent  of  the  Guggen- 
berger  Almkopf  Oi425'),  with  a  very  attractive  view,  may  easily  be  made 
from  here  in  2V2  hrs.  —  A  new  road  (diligence  daily  in  6V4  hrs.)  leads 
hence  to  (20  M.)  Kotschach  through  the  deep  and  thickly  wooded  Gailtal, 
keeping  high  above  the  stream  and  crossing  numerous  water-courses  descend- 
ing from  the  Lienz  Dolomites.  From  (3  M.)  St.  Lorenzen  (3715';  *Salcher,  bed 
80  ft. ;  Wurzer)  the  'Monte  Peralba  (Eochweissstein,  Jochkofel.,  8835'),  which 
is  visible  towards  the  S.,  may  be  ascended  withoiit  much  difficulty  in  5V'^- 
6  hrs.  (fatiguing;  guide  10  .ff. ;  Jnh.  Rautter  of  Luggau  or  Seb.  Tiisswalder 
of  St.  Lorenzen):  to  the  Enzian-Brenn-Eiiite  (5370';  night- quarter?)  in  the 
FrohntaU  S'/z  hrs. ;  thence  over  the  Eochalpel-Joch  (Passo  delV  Oregione,  7470') 
to  the  (3-3V2  hrs.)  top,  with  ;i  splendid  view.  The  descent  may  be  made 
eventually  via  the  Bladner  Joch  {Posko  di  Sesis.,  7570')  to  Sappada  (p.  507), 
or  to  the  E.  through  the  Val  d''Avanza  to  Forni  Avoltri  (p.  686).  From 
St.  Lorenzen  over  the  Mitter-Jdchl  (Veranis -  Joch,  6;65')  to  (6  hrs.)  Forni 
Avoltri,  see  p.  636.  —  In  the  Radegund-Tal.  3  31.  to  the  N.  of  St.  Lorenzen, 
lies  the  rustic  watering-place  of  Tuff  bad  (4165'),  in  a  beautiful  situation. 
From  St.  Lorenzen  over  the  Zochen  Pass  or  the  Lavanter  Tori  to  Lienz,  see, 
p.  476.  —  The  next  places  are:  51,2  M.  Liesing  (3i30' ;  Post;  Salcher); 
IOV2  M.  Bierbaum  or  Birnbaum  (3115';  *nuber),  ia  a  fine  situation ;  I4V2M. 
St.  Jakob  (3110';  •Kofler);  and  (20  M.)  Kotschach  (p.  507). 

The  train  crosses  the  Drave  and  descends  to  (53  M.)  AbfalterK- 
hach(S120';  Aigner).  Fine  view  down  the  valley.  To  the  right 
the  Lienz  Dolomites  with  the  Spitzkofel  (p.  474")  are  seen.  The  line, 
steadily  descending  (gradient  1  in  40),  now  skirts  the  mountain 
side  by  means  of  lofty  embankments.  57  M.  Mittewald  (2890'; 
Maier's  Hotel  &  Baths,  pens.  3-4  JT.) ;  61  M.  Thai  (2660';  In  der  Au 
Inn).    To  the  S.W.  opens  the  interesting  Oamsbach-Klamm  (walk 


474   IV.R. 77. —  Map, p. 508.     LIENZ.  Pustertal. 

of  3/4  hr.  as  far  as  tlie  waterfall,  230'  in  height).  Beyond  a  defile 
9  M.  long  the  train  traverses  the  Lienzer  Klause,  which  was  suc- 
cessfully defended  by  the  Tyrolese  in  1809. 

67  M.  Lienz.  —  Railway  Restaurant,  R.  2  K.  iOh.  —  Hotels.  Hotel 
LiBNZERHOF,  Bahnhof -  Str.,  a  modern  house  with  baths  on  every  story, 
100  beds  at  2.50-5,  B.  1,  D.  3.50,  pens,  d-li  K. ;  Post,  with  veranda,  40  beds 
trom  1.60  Z^.;  Tkadbe,  30  beds  at  1.80 .ST. ,- Rose,  with  garden,  80  beds 
at  1-1. BOA'. ;  Weissks  Lamm;  Adlek;  Sonne;  Hubee;  Goldenee  Fisch,  on 
the  left  bank.  —  Pens.  Griebedehof,  above  the  shooting  range.  —  Municipal 
Bathing  Establishment  (with  swimming-bath)  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Drave. 

Lienz  (2220'),  the  easternmost  town  in  Tyrol,  with  5000  inhah., 
lies  in  a  hroad  hasin  near  the  confluence  of  the  Drave  and  the  Isd, 
a  river  three  times  as  large.  The  Lieburg,  a  large  edifice  of  the 
early  17th  cent,  in  the  Kaiser-Joseph-Platz,  is  now  the  seat  of  the 
district  authorities.  To  the  S.,  on  the  opposite  side  of  the  Drave, 
rise  the  wild  and  jagged  Rauchkofel  [6270')  and  Spitzkofel  (8920'), 
belonging  to  the  Lienz  Dolomites,  which  separate  the  valleys  of  the 
Drave  and  Gail. 

Walks.  To  the  (20  min.)  " Schiessstand  (shooting-range)  on  the  Sehlossberg, 
with  a  large  veranda  commanding  a  fine  view  (restaurant)  ;  thence  to  (1  hr.) 
the  *Venediger-"Warte  (3M5'),  with  a  belvedere,  overlooking  the  valley  of 
the  Drave  and  the  Isel-Tal,  with  the  Gross-Venediger  in  the  background.  — 
To  the  2\.W.,  on  the  slope  of  the  Sehlossberg,  rises  (1/4  hr.)  Schloss  Bruck 
(2375'),  once  a  seat  of  the  Counts  of  Lurn  and  Pustertal,  now  a  hotel, 
with  view-terrace  (R.  from  2.40,  pens.  7-9  K.).  The  chapel  containa  some 
old  frescoes.  We  may  return  by  the  'Poeten-Steig'  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Isei.  —  By  the  highroad  or  across  the  meadows  past  the  brewery  oi  Falkenstein 
and  Bad  Leopoldsvuhe  (natural  aerated  water)  to  (3/4  br.)  Leisach  (2350'; 
''Rimznei'  zur  Gemse,  pens.  5-6^.),  finely  situated  near  the  end  of  the 
Lienzer  Klause.  —  To  Amlach  (2245';  *Hdt.-Pens.  Amlacher  Hof,  60  R.  at  2-6, 
pens.  1-WK.'),  a  summer -resort  charmingly  situated  at  the  font  of  the 
Rauchkofel,  IV2  M.  to  the  S.,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Drave.  Thence  a 
red-marked  path  leads  to  the  (V4  hr.)  pretty  Tristachev  See  (2715';  Restaur- 
ant at  the  W.  end;  bathing  trnd  boating)  and  a  blue-marked  path  to  (V'2  hr. ; 
1  hr.  from  Lienz  direct  via  Tristacb)  the  baths  of  Jungbrunn  (2220';  'Hotel- 
Pension,  60  R.,  pens.  6-9  iT.),  embosomed  in  wood,  1  M.  from  Dolsach 
station  (p.  205). 

Mountain  Expeditions  (guides,  Matth.  Marcher  of  Lienz,3fa«A.  Ortner  of 
Leisach).  The  Schonbichele  (ffochstein,  6630')  is  ascended  in  4  hrs.  (guide, 
8  K.,  not  indispensable)  by  a  marked  path  via  the  Venediger-Warte  (see 
above)  and  the  Taxer  Gassl;  at  the  top  is  the  Hochstein-Hatis  (6610';  Inn, 
5  beds  and  10  mattresses).  Splendid  view.  —  The  Bose  Weibele  (8280'), 
ascended  without  trouble  from  the  Hochstein-Haus  by  a  red-marked  path 
via,  the  Blosseneck  in  I1/2  br.  (guide  12  JT.),  is  another  grand  point  of  view. 
The  club -path  proceeds  further  to  the  (2V2  brs.)  Rotsteinspitze  (8840')  and 
descends  to  (8  hrs.)  St.  Johann  im  Wald  (p.  194).  —  The  Rauchkofel  (6270'), 
ascended  from  the  (IV4  hr.)  Tristacher  See  (see  above;  red-marked  path) 
in  8V2  hrs.  (guide  10  K.),  is  not  difficult  (open  shelter  on  the  top ;  view 
partly  obstructed). 

To  the  (41/2  hrs.)  'Kerschbaumer  Alp  (guide  8  K.).  We  proceed  by 
Amlach  (see  above;  yellow-marked  path)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Oalizen-Schmied,  at 
the  mouth  of  the  imposing  Oalizen-  Klamm  (not  accessible),  then  either 
follow  the  shady  Stadtweg  or  the  Goggsteig  (fine  views)  to  the  (lV2hr.)  Klamm- 
Brilcke  (8605';  see  p.  475);  before  the  bridge  we  ascend  straight  ahead  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  grandly  situated  Kersehbaumer  Alp  (6010';  quarters).  Rich  flora. 
The  ascent  of  the  'Spitzkofel  (8920'),  3-3V2  hrs.  (guide  16  K.),  may  be  made 
from  this  point.  The  route  ascends  over  the  Hallebach-Tdrl  to  the  (2V2  trs.) 
small  Linder-Hutte  (8805';  4  mattresses)  and  to  the  (V2  hr.)  summit  (splendid 


Pustertal.  SCHLEINITZ     Map  p.50S.  —  lV.R. 77.   475 

view).  The  ascent  of  the  Kreuzkofel  (8840'),  accomplished  from  the  Kersch- 
baniner  Aim  via  the  Hallebach  -  Tori  and  KUhboden  -  Tdrl  (8010')  in  3  hrs. 
(guide  16  K.),  is  toilsome  but  remunerative.  A  trying  route  (guide  12  K.) 
leads  from  the  Alp  over  the  Zochen  Pass  (7390')  to  the  Tuffbad  in  the 
Wildensender-  Tal  and  to  (4  hrs.)  St.  Lorenzen  in  the  Letsach-Tal  (p.  473). 

To  the  -Karlsbader  Hiitte  (OV2-6  hrs. ;  guide  9  K.).  From  the  (21/2  hrs.) 
Klamm-Bviicke  (see  p.  474)  we  may  ascend  to  the  right  to  the  (3  hrs.)  hut; 
or  we  may  proceed  via  the  (1  hr.)  Tristacher  See  (p.  474)  mainly  through 
wood  to  the  Weissenstein-Saftel  (5195'),  then  past  the  Innstein-Hiitte.,  to 
the  (41/2  hrs.)  Karlsbader  (iormerlj  Leitmeritzer)  Hiitte  (739U' ^  Inn.  15  beds 
and  8  mattresses) ,  on  the  Kleine  Laserz  -  See,  in  the  grand  basin  of  the 
Laserz  Dolomites  (some  distance  above  is  the  beautifully  situated  Gros.^e 
Laserz-See).  The  ascent  of  the  Grosse  Sandspitze  (9395';  31/2  hrs..  guide 
22  K.) ,  the  highest  summit  of  the  Lienz  Dolomites,  from  the  Karlsbader 
Hiitte  via  the  Scharlen  -  Scharte  and  the  Baumeu  -  Scharil ,  is  difficult 
and  suited  only  for  adepts  with  steady  heuda.  —  The  Laserzwand  (^'590'; 
IV4  hr. ;  red-marked  path)  is  easy  and  attractive;  thence  in  ^/^  hr.  to  tbe 
summit  of  the  Roter  Turm  (ca.  9120').  for  expert  climbers  only;  Wildensender 
(E.  summit,  8990';  W.  summit,  9030'),  in  2V2-3  hr.-^.  each,  both  very  difli- 
cult.  The  Laserzer  Seekofel  (9026';  3  hrs.).  TepUtzer  Spitze  (8555';  I'A  hr.), 
Leitmeritzer  Spitze  (8670';  2  hrs.),  ISimonskopf  or  Ganskofel  (S725' ;  3^/4  hrs.). 
are  all  four  fit  for  adepts  only,  with  guide.  The  Keilspitze  (9015' ;  3'/2-4  hrs.), 
climbed  via  i'h.e  Schavten- Schwte.,  the  Schartenkamm,  and  the  Keilklamm,  is 
another  difficult  climb.  ~Hochs(adl  (8T85' ;  new  high-level  route  in  (3-7  hrs.), 
see  p.  632.  —  An  interesting  pass  leads  over  the  Kerschbaumer  Tovl  (7495') 
to  the  {2  hrs.)  Kerschbaumer  Alp  (p.  474),  with  which  may  be  combined  the 
attractive  ascent  of  the  Orosse  Oamswiesenspitze  (82'20';  IV2  hr.  extra).  The 
route  over  the  Laserz-Torl  (8125')  and  the  Lavanter  Tori  (p.  476)  to  (6  hrs.) 
St.  Lorenzen  in  the  Lessach-Tal  (p.  478)  is  fatiguing. 

The  ascent  of  the  'Ederplan  (6505';  guide  8  .£".),  from  Dolsach  (p.  205; 
bridle-path)  or  from  Winklern  in  81/2  hvs.,  is  interesting  (Anna  Hut,  rfmts., 
10  min.  below  the  top,  see  p.  205).  —  The  "Hohe  Zieten  (8140';  21/2  hrs. 
from  the  Anna  Hut,  by  a  red-marked  path)  is  fatiguing  but  remunerative 
(guide,  14  .ff.,  not  essential  for  adepts).  —  The  Schleinitz  (9535';  6V2  hrs. : 
guide  14  E.)  is  another  splendid  point  of  view.  A  marked  path  ascends 
to  the  N..  via  Oberdorf  in  the  Helenen-Tal.  to  the  (3  hrs.)  shooting-hut  on 
the  Thurner  Alp  (5695') ;  thence  a  difficult  climb  to  (SV-i  hrs)  the  top. 

To  the  Lienzer  Hiitte,  51/2-6  hrs.  (guide  10  K.).  Following  the  Isel:^- 
berg  road  for  1  hr.  to  DebatU,  we  here  ascend  a  road  to  the  left  through 
the  monotonous  Bebani-Tal  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  saw-mill  (3610'),  whence 
a  red -marked  path  through  wood  ascends  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Hofalm 
(5970';  accommodation)  and  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Lienzer  Hiitte  (653j';  provision- 
depot),  a  starting-point  for  excursions  among  the  Schober  group.  The 
ascent  of  the  "Hochschober  (10,665';  fatiguing  but  remunerative;  4  hr>. 
with  guide,  30  K.),  is  made  from  the  Lienzer  Hiitte  over  the  Schober-Tdrl 
(see  below).  Superb  view.  The  descent  may  be  made  to  the  S.W.  through 
the  Leibnig-Tal  to  St.  Johann  (p.  194),  or  tothe  N.W.  from  the  Schober- 
Torl  via  the  Rolf  Glacier,  to  the  Lesach-Tal  and  Kals  (p.  202;  guide  22  K.). 
—  The  ascent  of  the  Petzeck  (10,770')  may  be  made  either  over  the  Oraden- 
Scharte  (9200')  and  the  Qraden-Kees  in  5  hrs.,  or  over  ihe  F eld- Scharte  (see 
below)  to  the  Wangernitz  Lakes  (7915)  in  tbe  upper  Wangemitz- Tal,  and  then 
via  the  J*etzeck- Scharte  (9515')  in  6  hrs.  (guide  30  5". ;  fatiguing);  descent 
through  the  Oraden-Tal  to  Putschall  (see  p.  206).  —  Toilsome  passes  (8  hrs. 
each;  guide  22  A'.)  lead  from  the  Lienzer  Hiitte  to  the  Lesach-Tal  and  Kals 
over  the  5cAo6er- roW(9o25'),  between  the  Hochschober  and  the  Kleinschober; 
over  the  Kaiser  TSrl  (9195'),  between  the  Ralfkopf  and  Glodesspitze;  and 
over  the  Glodes-Tdrl  (9290').  between  the  Glodes  and  Kleine  Gossnltzkopf. 
The  route  over  the  Gossnitz-Schartl  (8965)  and  the  Gossnitz-Kees  to  the 
Gossnitz-Tal  and  (8  hrs.)  Heiligenblut  is  fatiguing  (guide  '22  K.).  That  over 
the  Feld-Scharte  (See  Scharte:  8306')  to  the  Wangernitz-Tal  and  (6V2  hrs.) 
Stamp/en  (p.  206)  presents  no  difficulty  (guide  22  K.).  Over  the  Gartel- 
Scharte  (Leibnig-Torl,  8575')  to  the  Leibnig-Tal  and  (5  hrs.)  St.  Johann  im 
Wald  (p.  194).  an  easy  and  attractive  route  (guide  16  i.). 


476    IV.R.78.~Map,p.468.     MUHLBACH. 

Fkom  Lienz  to  Ldggau  ovek  the  Kofel  Pass,  7  hra  with  guide,  fati- 
guing but  attractive.  We  cross  the  Drave  at  the  (IV-j  hr.)  ruins  of  the 
Liemer  Klause  (p.  474),  ascend  the  right  bank  for  20  min.,  cross  the  Alpm- 
hacJi,  then  mount  steeply  to  the  left  through  wood  (red  way-marks-,  path 
to  the  right  to  Thai  station),  and  later  skirt  the  bank-  of  the  stream.  We 
linally  ascend  some  stone  step-  in  a  narrow  gorge  to  the  (2V2  hr>.)  cross 
near  the  l/uggauer  Kofel  f5970')  and  reach  the  (1/2  hr.)  Leissacher  Kofel  Pass 
(6170'),  between  the  Sandeck  (7650 )  on  the  left  and  the  Frauen-  Taleck  (7425'; 
easily  ascended  from  the  pas-"  in  1^4  hr.  1  attractive)  on  the  right.  We 
descend  to  the  hotter  Alp  (5905')  and  through  the  Eggm-Tal  {Weisu  Tiefm- 
Tal)  to  Eggen  in  the  Lesach-Tal  and  to  (2'A  hrs.)  Ma7-ia  Luggau  (p.  473). 

To  St.  Lobenzen  over  the  Lavakter  Torl,  10  hrs.  with  guide  (16  JS".), 
fatiguing.  From  Lienz  we  proceed  via  Tristadi  to  (2  hrs.)  Lavant  (or  from 
Dolsach  station  in  1  hr.  to  Lavant).  Following  the  L<^'vanter  Fratienbach- 
Tal  we  ascend  a  shooters'  path  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  hunting-lodge  (no  adm.)  on 
the  Lavanter  Alp.  Beyond  the  (*/4  hr.)  source  of  the  Frauen-Bach  we  mount 
steeply  over  de'bris  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Lavant-Luggauer  Tori  (8240'),  between 
the  Schwerza  and  Wildensender.  Thence  we  descend  to  the  S.W.  across 
slopes  of  debris  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Tufflad.,  in  the  Wildensender-  Tal,  and  to 
(1/2  hr.)  St.  Lorenzen  (p.  473). 

From  Lienz  to  the  Isel-Tal.  see  R.  37;  to  Kals.  see  R.  38:  to  Heiligen- 
hlut^  .<;ee  R.  39.  The  interesting  excursion  to  the  ~ Kals- Matreier  Tori 
(p.  200)  may  be  made  in  one  day  from  Lienz  by  driving  to  Windisch- 
Matrei  (starting  at  4  a.m.)  and  ordering  the  carriage  to  be  in  waiting 
at  Huben  at  6  p.m. 

From  Lienz  to  Villach  and  Marburg,  see  R.  101. 


78.  From  Bruneck  to  Taufers.    Reintal.    Ahrntal. 

The  Tauferer  Tal  or  Ahrntal,  ca.  30  M.  in  length,  which  opens  into  the 
Pxistertal  at  Bruneck.  extends  at  first  towards  the  N.  to  Luttach.  and  then 
N.E.,  between  the  Zillertaler  Ferner  and  the  Rieser-Ferner.  towards  the 
Tauern  chain.  The  central  part  of  the  valley  from  Luttach  to  St.  Peter 
is  called  the  Ahrntal .  while  the  upper  end  i.";  known  as  the  Prettau.  — 
Local  Electric  Railway  from  Bruneck  to  (IOV2  M.)  Sand  in  Taufers  in 
46-50  min.  (fares  1  K.  80.  1  K  20  7*.,  there  and  back  3  and  2  K).  —  Omnibcs 
from  Sand  to  (8  M.)  Steinhaus  twice  daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs.  (1  K.  40  h.), 
to  (171/2  M.)  Kasern  at  7  a.m.  in  51/2  hrs.  (down  in  41/2  hrs.;  3  K.).  One- 
horse  carriage  from  Sand  to  Luttach  in  ^  4  hr.  (4  K.  60  7i.).  to  Steinhaus 
in  11/2  hr.  (8  iT.),  to  Kasern  in  4  hrs.  (16  K).  Motor-cars  are  forbidden  on  the 
Reintal  and  Ahrntal  roads.  —  Letters  should  be  addressed  'Sand  in  Taufers'. 

Bruneck  [2725'},  see  p.  468.  The  train  starts  from  the  S.  station, 
crosses  the  Rienz  to  (I1/4  M.)  stat.  Lokalbahn  Bruneck  (Andreas 
Hofer  Inn),  and  then  turns  towards  the  N.  into  the  Tauferer  Tal. 
Retrospect  to  the  S.  of  the  Prags  Dolomites:  to  the  N.  are  the 
Frankbach-Sattel  and  Keilbachspitze.  Beyond  (21/2  M.)  St.  Georgen 
(2695';  inn)  we  follow  the  left  bank  of  the  Ahrn,  past  the  chateau  of 
Kehlburg  (3930';  above,  on  the  right),  to  (3V2  M.)  Gais  (2780'; 
Windschar  Inn,  at  the  station),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Muhlbacher  Tal 
(see  below).  On  the  hill  to  the  left  (1/2  hr.  from  Gais)  is  the  ruined 
castle  of  Neuhaus  (8040';  good  restaurant),  with  a  small  chalybeate 
bath.  View  of  the  Loffler  to  the  N.,  to  the  left  of  the  Frankbach- 
Sattel ;  to  the  S.  towers  the  Peitlerkofel  (p.  488). 

A  cart-road  (rather  steep)  ascends  the  Miihlbacher  Tal  to  (6  M.)  the 
village  of  Muhllach  (4855') ,  2V4  M.  above  which  is  the  unpretending  Bad 
Milhlbach  (dSSO*;  Inn,  20  beds,  good;  guide.  Jos.  Kiederbacher).    A  marked 


MUHLWALD.   MUps,pp.468,238.  —  IV.R.78.    477 

path  (not  difficult)  ascends  the  *Gros3e  Windschar  (9980')  from  the  Bad  in 
41/2  hrs.  (guide  8  K.),  via  the  Unter-Wanger  Alp  (6660').  Fine  view  from 
the  top.  Descent  over  the  Qrvb-Schurte  to  Taufers^  see  p.  479  (guide  12  K.). 
The  Grosse  Rauchkofel  (9985';  5  hrs..  guide  \b  K.)  and  the  Orosse  Fensterle- 
ko/el  (10,415';  51/2  hrs.,  guide  15 -ff.)  are  both  difficult  and  should  be  at- 
tempted by  experienced  climbers  only.  —  To  Rein  a  fatiguing  route  from 
Bad  Miihlbach  (7  hrs.;  guide  12  K.)  crosses  the  Grub-Scharte  or  Zehner- 
Scharte  (9195')  and  the  Elfer-Scharte  (9310').  To  the  Fuktheu  Hdtte  via 
the  MUhlbctcher  Joch  (9715') ,  between  the  Morgenkofel  (10,075')  and  the 
Schwarze  Wand  (1U,190';  each  ascended  from  the  pass  without  difficulty  in 
1/2  hr..  see  p.  481)),  and  the  Gelttal  Glacier^  see  p.  480  (41/2-5  hrs.,  guide 
7  K.;  to  Antholz  8  hrs.,  guide  12  K.). 

Beyond  (6  M.)  Vttenheim  the  train  crosses  the  Ahrn  to  (7  M.) 
the  station  of  Uttenheim  (2790';  Mondscheln),  -with  the  ruin  of 
Schlosslberg  perched  on  a  steep  rock  (3865')  to  the  left  above  the 
village  (480  inhab.).  —  8V2>i-  Milhlen  (2810';  inn),  at  the  month 
of  the  Muhlwalder  Tal. 

From  the  church  at  Miihleu  we  may  follow  the  green  and  white  mark? 
across  the  stream,  then  to  the  right  through  the  yard  of  a  saw-mill,  and 
finallv  along  a  pa'h  protected  with  railings  to  the  Miihlener  Water/all. 
Cart-roads  ascend  on  both  sides  of  the  Miihlwalder  Tal  (12  M.  long).  The 
most  frequented  route  (road  under  construction)  leads  to  the  S.  from  the 
church  of  Taufers  (p.  478),  then  (10  min.)  ascends  to  the  right  on  the 
N.  side  of  the  valley  to  the  (11/4  hr.)  Grilner-Brucke  (3575'),  which  may  be 
reached  also  in  1  hr.  from  Miihlen  by  a  marked  path  on  the  S.  side  of 
the  valley.  We  proceed  along  the  left  bank;  before  reaching  (1  hr.) 
Miihlwald  (4005';  Inn,  above  the  church,  rustic)  it  is  preferable  to  take 
the  footpath  descending  to  the  left  and  follow  the  stream  below  the 
church-ruck.  At  a  chapel  3/4  hr.  farther  on  the  valley  turns  towards  the 
N.  (waterfalls  on  the  left)  and  a  fine  view  is  enjoyed  of  its  head  with  the 
Weisszint.  At  (1  hr.)  Lappach  (4710*;  Inn,  primitive)  the  Zosen- Tal  opens 
to  the  W.  Passes  lead  hence  to  the  W.  through  the  Zosen-Tal  and  over 
the  Riegler-Joch  (SOOO'),  or  through  the  Pa-^sen-Tal  and  over  the  Passen-Joch 
Cr955')  to  (5  hrs.;  guide  12^.)  Pfunders  (p.  467) ;  the  route  over  the  Eis- 
bruck-Joch  is  longer  but  more  interesting  (see  below).  —  To  Weissenbach 
over  the  Lappacher  Jochl  (7765'),  5-6  hrs.  (guide  10  K.),  easy  and  interesting 
(ascent  of  the  Ringelstein  in  V2  hr.  from  the  pass,  p.  4S1 ;  guide  2  K.  extra). 

In  the  main  vallev,  stretching  to  the  X.",  called  the  Neves-Tal  or  Evis- 
Tal,  a  club-path  leads"  along  the  left  bank  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Neres  Alp  (62'30'), 
and  then  to  the  right  by  the  Upper  Neves  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Chemnit'.er  Hiitte 
on  the  Neveser  Joch  (p."  481).  On  the  right  bank,  IV'ihr.  from  Lappach,  is 
the  finely  situated  Neveser  Ochsen-HiUte  (o990').  Hence  a  marked  path  leads 
to  the  W.  through  the  Pfeifholder  Tal  to  (21,2  hrs.)  the  Eisbruck-Joch  (8345'), 
with  the  Edelraute  -  Hiitte  {Inn,  10  beds  at  4  and  16  mattresses  at  2  K.; 
adm.  during  the  day  80  h.);  descent  past  the  Eisbruck-See  (7545')  to  the 
Eisbrtick  Alp  and  (I72  hr.)  the  Boden  Alp  (5615'),  and  thence  via  Dun  to 
(IV2  hr.)  Pfunders  (p.  467).  —  From  the  Edelraute-Hiitte  via  the  TJntere 
Weisszint-Scharte  (96150  and  the  Glieder  Glacier  (direction  indicated  by 
stakes)  to  the  Vienna  But  (p.  247),  3V2-4  hrs.,  not  difficult;  thence  to 
St.  Jakob  in  Pfitsch,  3  hrs.  (guide  from  Taufers  IS  £".).  —  The  -Hochfeiler 
(11,560')  is  ascended  from  the  Edelraute-Hiitte  via  the  Untere  Weisszint- 
Scharte  and  the  Glieder  Glacier  in  41/2  hrs.  without  riifliculty  by  adepts 
(guide  20,  to  Pfitsch  24  K. ;  comp.  p.  247).  —  The  Weisszint  (ll,l4l>)  is 
ascended  via  the  moraine  of  the  Weisszint  Glacier  and  the  Obere  Weistzint- 
Scharie  (10,170")  in  3V2  hrs.  (not  difficult;  guide  IS.  to  Pfitsch  24  K.). 
Comp.  pp.  247,  4S2.  —  The  Napfapitze  (9815';  attractive  and  not  difficult)  is 
reached  in  IV2  hr.  from  the  Edelraute -Hutte  by  a  club-path  leading  to 
the  S.  —  The  Hochwart  (10,025'),  reached  via  the  Untere  Weisszint-Scharte 
in  2  hrs.,  with  guide,  is  another  easy  ascent.  —  A  path  connecting  the 
Edelraute-Hiitte  wi.h  the  (3'/-.'  hrs.)  Chemnitzer  Hiitte  (p.  481)  is  under 
construction. 


478    VI.  R.  78.  —  Map.p.  468.     TAUFERS.  From  Bruneck 

Beyond  Miihlen  the  railway  enters  the  Tauferer  Boden.  To 
the  N.E.,  beyond  the  mouth  of  the  Eeintal,  rises  the  Grosse  Most- 
nock  (p.  479),  on  the  slope  of  which  lies  the  village  of  Ahornach 
(^see  below);  on  the  left  rises  the  precipitous  Pursteinwand  (p.  479). 
9^/2  M.  Kematen -Winkel  (see  beloTr).  On  the  left  we  have  a  pretty 
view  of  Taufers  with  its  chateau  and  the  mountains  rising  behind 
it  (on  the  N.  the  Sohwarzenstein  with  the  Tripp ach  Glacier  on  the 
right  and  the  Schwarzenbach  Glacier  and  the  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte, 
p.  482,  on  the  left;  still  farther  to  the  left,  the  Hornspitzen;  on  the 
E.  the  Wasserfallspitze,  Sagernock,  and  Gatternock). 

1072  M-  Sand  in  Taufers.  —  Hotels.  =^Po3t,  100  beds  at  1.20-2, 
board  6  E.;  "Elefant,  90  beds  from  2,20,  D.  2,  pens.  5-1 E.;  ^Hot.- 
Pens.  Schrottwixkel,  in  an  open  situation.  30  beds  at  1.40-2.50,  pens. 
6-7.50  E. ;  *H6t.-Pens.  Paxorama,  20  min.  from  the  station,  in  an  open 
situation  above  the  village,  with  a  cafe-restaurant  and  fine  view,  40  beds 
at  1.80-3.  pens.  6-7  E. ;  H.it.-Pens.  Stegek,  50  beds,  pens.  5-7  E.; 
Plankessteixer;  Alpeskose,  21  beds  at  1-1.60  iT. 

Guides.  Georg^  Elias,  Alois,  and  Johann  Niederwiesev .  Martin  and  Joh. 
Reden,  Joh.  Eirchler,  Jos.  Auer  (two),  Mich.  Brugger,  Vinzenz  Volgger,  Franz 
Winkler.,  and  Franz  Leimegger. 

Sand  im  Tauferer  Tal  [2805'),  usually  called  Tanfers,  and  con- 
sisting of  the  villages  of  Sand  on  the  right,  and  St.  Moritzen  on  the 
left  bank  of  the  stream,  is  the  chief  place  in  the  valley  (810  inhab.) 
and  a  favourite  summer-resort.  It  is  commanded  by  the  old  chateau 
of  Taufers.,  while  the  Gothic  parish-church  (16th  cent.)  lies  3/^  M. 
to  the  S.  of  the  village,  with  the  much  more  ancient  chapel  of 
St.  Michael  near  it.  Above  the  village,  on  the  right  bank  of  the 
Ahrn,  is  the  Prantlwaldl,  provided  with  benches. 

ExcDRsioNS  (way-marks  everywhere).  To  the  S.  of  the  old  rifle-range 
a  path  leads  to  the  "left,  crossing  the  Ahrnbach  and  Reinbach,jto  (V2  br.) 
Bad  Winkel  (inn),  and  thence  to  the  right  to  (10  min.)  Eematen  (2795';  Stock- 
mair).     Fine  view  from  the  St.  Walbm'g  Chapel  (^00'),   ','2  hr.  higher  up. 

Schloss  Taufers  (3130'-,  20  min.)  is  reached  by  a  road  ascending  to  the 
right  at  St.  Moritzen.  The  chateau  (no  adm.),  the  property  of  Herr 
Lobmayr  of  Vienna,  was  recently  restored.  The  chapel  is  old.  Pretty 
view  of  the  Tauferer  Boden  and  the  Zillertal  glaciers. 

The  "Reinbach  Falls  (there  and  back  2  hrs. ;  guide  unnecessary)  may 
be  reached  from  Sand  by  a  path  leading  via  Bad  Winkel  (see  above)  and 
up  the  left  bank  of  the  Reinbach  to  the  (^/.i  hr.)  beautiful  Loicer  Fall.,  which 
issues  from  a  cleft  in  the  rocks.  A  path  to  the  right  ascends  via  the 
Schupfenboden  with  its  huge  rocks  to  the  (10  min.)  higher  Second  Fall,  in 
;i  wild  gorge.  We  next  ascend  to  the  right  to  the  (1/4  br.)  bridge  near 
the  Third  Fall.,  beyond  which  we  may  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  (10  min.) 
Tobelhof  (p.  479)  and  return  thence  by  the  road  to  (3/*  hr.)  Taufers. 

A  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  fr  >m  the  bridge  over  the  Ahrn  in 
St.  Moritzen  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  village  of  Ahornach  (4375' j  Moosmair  Inn), 
5  min.  above  which  we  have  an  admirable  survey  of  the  Rieser-Ferner  and 
the  Enneberg  Dolomites.  The  return  may  be  made  by  the  footpath  (red 
marks)  which  leads  along  the  slope,  commanding  extensive  views  of  the 
valley,  and  then  through  wood  to  (1  hr.)  Aschbach  and  ('/4  hr.)  Schloss 
Taufers.  As  we  emerge  from  the  wood  we  enjoy  a  charming  view  of  the 
Schwarzenbach  Glacier  and  the  Trippuch  Sattel".  Or  the  excursion  may 
be  reversed  by  troing  from  the  chateau  via  Aschbach  to  Ahornach  and 
returning  via  Tobelhof  and  the  Eeinbach  Falls  (marked  path;  Si/z-i  brs.). 
From  Ahornach  to  Bein,  see  p.  4S1. 

A  pleasant  walk  by  the  Ahrntal  road  leads  to  (1  hr.)  Luttach  (p.  481: 


to  Taufers.  REINTAL.     Map,  p.  468.— IV.  R.7S.    479 

one-horse  carriage  4  Z.  60  A.);  the  waterfall  is  40  min.  farther  on.  —  To 
Ober-Purstein  (4920),  2  hrs.  (guide  unnecessary).  We  ascend  to  the  right 
past  the  Hut.  Panoiama,  and  turn  to  the  left  at  the  fork  beyond  Unter- 
Purstein  (3725').  The  clearing  above  the  chalets  affords  a  magnificent  view 
of  the  glaciers  to  the  N. 

The  '-Speikboden  (8280')  is  ascended  in  41/2-5  hrs.  (guide,  unnecessary, 
10  K.,  returning  by  Miihlwald  or  Weissenbach  10,  to  the  Chemnitzer  Hiitie 
and  back  16  K.)  by  an  easy  bridle-path.  We  diverge  to  the  left  from  the 
Luttach  road  after  about  ^4  M.  (guide-post),  cross  the  Ahrnbach,  and 
follow  the  'Daimer-Weg'  (white  and  red  marks),  which  winds  up  through 
wood  (pretty  views)  to  the  (3  hrs. J  Jnnere  Michelreisser  Alp  (6365'-,  good 
spring)  and  the  (13/4  hr.)  crest  of  the  mountain  (7885').  Here  we  turn  to 
the  right  and  in  20  min.  we  reach  the  finely  situated  Sonklar-ffuite  (T940'5 
*Inn,  9  beds  and  6  mattresses).  1/4  hr.  below  the  top.  Splendid  view  (pano- 
rama by  Siegl):  N.,  the  Zillertal  Alps,  from  the  Weisszint  to  the  Birn- 
liicke;  E.,  the  Tauern,  with  the  Simonyspitze  and  Dreihermspitze,  the 
Rieser-Ferner ;  S.,  the  Dolomites;  W.,  part  of  the  Oetztal  glaciers.  — 
Alternative  descent  (less  recommended)  from  the  Sonklar-Hiitte  by  a  steep 
path  to  the  S.  (red  marks),  leading  to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  Mitterherger  Alp  (5095'), 
in  the  Milhlwalder  Tal  (p.  477),  and  then  chiefly  through  wood,  finally  by 
a  cart-track,  to  (2  hrs.)  Taufers;  or  on  the  N.  side  (bad  path,  guide  ad- 
visable) over  the  Muhlwalder  JocJi  (p.  4S1)  to  (2  hrs.)  Weissenbach  (p.  481).  — 
'Kellerbauer-Weg  to  (4  hrs.)  the  Chemnitzer  Hutte.  see  p.  481. 

The  arduous  but  interesting  ascent  of  the  Wasserfallspitze  (8705'; 
5  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.)  may  be  made  via  Kematen  (p.  478)  and  the  Kofel  Alp 
(62750.  —  Grosse  Windschar  OeSO*),  7  hrs.,  laborious  (guide  16  iT.).  The 
path  diverges  to  the  right  beyond  the  (I1/4  hr.)  Tobel  Bridge  (see  below), 
ascends  (steep)  the  Lanebach-fal  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Orub-Scharte  (p.  477),  and 
thence  to  the  ri^ht  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  summit  (the  ascent  is  easier  from  Miihl- 
bach,  comp.  p.  477). 

The  Grosse  Mostnock  or  Mostock  (10.045';  6  hrs. ;  guide  15  A'. ;  laboriou.s) 
is  ascended  by  a  direct  path  via  Ahornach^  or  (better)  via  Aschbach  and 
Fojen  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Pojer  Alp  (6685')-  where  the  night  is  spent;  thence 
chiefly  over  debris  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit.  Striking  view.  Descent  to  (3  hrs.) 
Rdn,  see  p.  480  (guide  lb  K.). 

A  visit  to  the  *Reintal  is  recommended  (to  Rein  31/4  hrs. ;  two- 
horse  carr.  16,  there  and  back  25  .K".).  The  fine  new  road,  completed 
in  1910,  ascends  from  St.  Moritzen  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Tohelhof  {^biQ' \  Inn,  plain  but  good),  which  pedestrians  may  reach 
in  11/4  hr.,  passing  the  Reinbach  Falls  (p.  478).  At  the  Tohel  Fall, 
t/4  hr.  farther  on,  the  road  crosses  the  Reinbach  (3735')  and  ascends 
rapidly  (16:100  at  places)  on  the  left  side  of  the  torrent  with  its 
numerous  falls.  After  1  hr.  (4840')  we  cross  to  the  right  bank  again, 
and  in  ^4  lir.  we  reach  the  Sager  (4955';  plain  tavern) ;  to  the  right 
opens  the  Gelttal  (p.  480),  between  the  Putzernock  on  the  right 
and  the  Gatternock  on  the  left.  The  path  then  leads  through  the 
Reiner  Au  (marked  path  to  the  right  to  the  Casselcr  Hiitte,  2^2  hrs.) 
and  crosses  two  bridges.  At  the  (20  min.)  bifurcation  of  the  path, 
beyond  the  second  bridge,  we  may  turn  to  the  right  and  cross  the 
Knuttenbach  to  the  (t/4  hr.)  Inn  zum  Hochgall,  or  ascend  to  the  left 
to  the  (i/2hr.)  church  of  Eein  or  St.  Wolfgang  (5250';  /nn,  bed  1  A'.), 
at  the  junction  of  the  (N.)  Knutten-Tat  with  the  (E.)  Bacher-Tal^ 
which  is  encircled  by  the  snow-clad  Rieser-Femer.  A  good  point  of 
view  is  at  the  cross,  5  min.  to  the  N.  (fromE.  to  W..  the  Stuttenuock, 
Lengstein,  Riesernock,  Hochgall,  Wildgall,  and  Schneebige  Nock). 


480   1V.B.78.  —  Map,p.468.     REINTAL. 

ExcuESiONS  (guides,  Joh.  Ausserhofer,  D.  Niederwaiiger^  and  Petei-  Willeit). 
To  the  Tristenbach  Fall  in  the  Bacher-Tal,  IV2  hr.,  guide  not  indispensable. 

—  The  Stuttennock  (8985'),  31/2  hrs.  from  Rein  via  the  Kofltr  Alp  (marked 
path  thus  far),  is  easy  and  interesting  (guide  IK.).  —  The  *Fleischbach- 
spitze  (10,360').  ascended  via  the  Kofler  Alp  in  4V2-0  hrs.  (guide  16.  with 
descent  to  the  Barm er  Hutte  2U  JT.),  is  not  difficult  (see  pp.  481,  486).  — 
The  *Gros8e  Lengstein  (10,616')  may  be  ascended  via  the  Ursprung  Alp 
(7620')  and  the  Lengstein  Glacier  in  6  hrs.  (fatiguing);  or  (better)  from  the 
Casseler  Hiitte  via  the  Lengstein- Joch  (see  below)  in  4V2-5  hrs.  (guide  IQK.). 
Descent  from  the  Lengstein-Joch  over  the  Fleischbach  Glacier  to  the  Seebach 
Alp  (p.  486;  guide  20  Z^.),  or  over  the  Rosshorn-Scharte  to  the  Barmer 
Hutte  (p.  486 ;  guide  20  K.).  —  The  Grosse  Mostnock  (10,045';  from  Rein 
via  the  Mayerhofer  Alp  in  41/2-5  hrs.;  guide  12jff.,  to  Taufers  i^  K.)  is 
fatiguing  (see  p.  479).  —  The  Durreck  (10,275';  from  Rein  via  the  Moos- 
mayer  Alp  in  4V2-5  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  and  the  Hirbernock  (9865';  via  the 
Eirber  Alp  in  4-41/2  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  are  both  attract  ve.  The  descent  may 
be  made  to  the  Ahmtal  (p.  485). 

About  21/4  trs.  from  Rein,  at  the  foot  of  the  Tristen  Glacier  (good  path  via 
the  Untere  TernerAlp;  guide,  5.2".,  unnecessary),  is  the  Casseler  Hiitte  (7460'; 
Inn,  14  beds  at  4  and  6  mattresses  at  2^.).  The  * Tristennockl  (8100'),  1/2  !"•• 
to  the  S.  of  the  hut  (club-path;  guide  not  indispensable  for  climbers  with 
fairly  steady  heads),  commands  an  excellent  panorama.  —  Ascents.  The 
'Schneebige  Nock  or  Ruthnerhorn  (11,025';  31/2 -4  hrs.;  guide  16,  to  the 
Further  Hiitte  18  Z^.),  a  grand  point  of  view,  is  ascended  by  a  club-path 
via  the  N.E.  arete,  which  descends  between  the  Tristen  Glacier  and  the 
Schneebige  Nock  Glacier  (not  difilcult).  —  The  'Hochgall  (11,285';  4V2-5  hrs. 
via  the  ]!f.W.  arete;  guide  12 K.^  is  not  very  difficult  for  experts;  the  "Wild- 
gall  (10.735';  4-5  hrs.;  guide  24 .ff.)  is  very  difficult  and  exposed  to  the 
danger  of  falling  stones.  The  descent  from  the  Hochgall  may  be  made  by 
the  S.E.  arete  (wire-rope)  to  the  (3-3V2  hrs.)  Barmer  Hiitte  (p.  486;  guide  30^.). 

Passes.  —  Fkom  Rein  to  Antuolz  over  the  Gansebichl-Joch  (9160'), 
8  hrs.,  with  guide  (18  K.),  interesting.  At  (V2  br.)  the  Sager  (p.  479)  we  turn 
to  the  left  through  the  Gelttal,  following  the  'Erlanger  Weg'  (no  glaciers) 
to  the  (41/2  hrs.;  guide  10  ^T.,  4  Z".  less  including  an  ascent)  Fiirther  Hiitte 
(9055';  Inn,  7  beds  at  4  and  9  mattresses  at  2K.),  finely  situated  20  min. 
short  of  the  pass.  This  hut  is  the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  (way-marks) 
of  the  Morgenkofel  (10,075';  guide  15  K.)  and  the  Schwarze  Wand  (10,190 ; 
guide  15  K.),  each  I-IV4  hr. ;  the  Gelttal  Spietz  (10,235')  and  Wasserkopf  (10,305'; 
gnide  10  A'.),  each  lV2hr.;  the  Magerstein  (see  below  :  l^/t  hr.;  guide  15  A".),  the 
FernerkSpyi  (1U,'J70';  2  hrs.),  and  the  Schneebige  Nock  (see  above;  2^/2  brs.;  guide 
16,  to  the  Casseler  Hiitte  18  A".).  Steep  descent  from  the  Joch  to  (3  hrs.) 
Antholz-Mittertal,  see  p.  469.  —  From  the  Further  Hiitte  over  the  MUhlbacher 
Joch  to  (3  hrs.)  Bad  MUhlbach  (descent  very  steep  at  first),  see  p.  477. 

From  the  Casseler  Hiitte  over  the  Antholzer  Scharte  (9250')  to  Antholz- 
Mittertal,  6  hrs.  (guide  16  A.),  attractive.  The  club-path  leads  over  rocks 
and  via  the  Rieser  Glacier  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  pass,  whence  we  have  a 
magnificent  view;  descent  by  a  steep  marked  path  (wire -rope)  to 
(31/2  hrs.)  Mittertal.  The  Hochflachkofel  (10,160';  1  hr.  to  the  E.)  and  the 
Magerstein  (10,730';  I1/2  hr.  to  the  W.),  two  attractive  peaks,  may  easily  be 
ascended  from  the  Antholzer  Scharte  (guide  4A^.  extra  for  each).  —  From 
the  Casseler  Hiitte  to  the  Baemee  Hijtte  (p.  4S6)  over  the  Lengstein-Joch 
(10,145'),  51/2-6  hrs.  with  guide  (18  A.),  attractive  and  not  difficult.  We 
follow  the  club -path,  skirting  the  Riesernock  on  the  N.,  into  the  inner- 
most Ursprung-Tal,  and  then  a  rocky  path  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Lengstein-Joch 
(ascent  hence  to  the  N.  in  1/2  hr.  of  the  Grosse  Lengstein,  see  above  and  p.  486)  ; 
descent  by  the  Rosshorn-Scharte  and  the  Lengstein  -  Klamm  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Barmer  Hiitte  (p.  486).  —  To  the  Barmer  Hiitte  via  the  Hochgall  (see  above), 
71/2-8  hrs.  (for  climbers  with  steady  heads  only,  with  guide);  via  the  Rieser- 
Scharte  (9545')  and  the  Patscherschneid  (9845'),  6  hrs.  with  guide  (very  difficult). 

—  To  THE  Ahbntal,  via  the  WeitseWand  ('Fuldaer  Weg'),  6  hrs.  to  St.  Va- 
lentin in  Prettau  (guide  12  A".),  see  p.  484. 

Over   the   Klamml-Joch    to    Defereggen     (to    St.   Jakob    7   hrs.); 
guide  unnecessary    (to  Erlsbach  16  A.  ,•  provisions  should  be  taken;  comp. 


Ahmtal.  LUTTACH.   Map», pp.234,  238.— IV.  R.78.   481 

the  Map,  p.  186).  From  the  church  of  Rein  the  path  ascends  the  Knutten. 
Tal  to  the  (IV4  It.)  Knutten  Alp  (6190').  crosses  the  bridge,  and  motints  to 
the  right,  finally  passing  the  small  Klamml-See,  to  (I'/a  hr.)  the  Klamml- 
Joch  (7515').  Descent  (to  the  left  of  the  path  a  good  spring)  to  the  Affen- 
Tal,  or  upper  Defereggen-Tal.  and  the  (1  hr.)  Jagdhaus  Alp  {^b*^  \  poor 
quarters).  Ascent  hence  of  the  Fleischbachspitze  (10,360' ;  BVz  hrs.  with 
guide),  fatiguing  but  interesting  (descent  to  Rein  or  to  the  Barmer  Hiitte, 
see  pp.  480,  486).  The  Rdtspitze  (11,470';  5-6  hrs.,  with  guide),  ascended 
over  the  Schwarzach  Glacier,  is  difficult  (descent  to  the  Lenkjochl- Hiitte, 
see  p.  483-,  to  the  Klara-Hutte  in  the  Umbal-Tal,  p.  199).  —  From  .Jagdhaus 
to  Erlsbach  and  (3V2  hrs.)  St.  Jakob.,  see  p.  486;  over  the  Rotenmann-Torl 
or  the  Schwarze  Tori  to  Priigraten,  see  p.  200;  over  the  Merhjoch  or  the 
Botenmann-Joch  to  Prettau,  see  p.  484. 

From  Rein  to  Taufees,  interesting  return-route  vi&  Ahornach  (5  hrs.; 
marked  path,  but  guide  desirable,  10  K.).  The  route  turns  to  the  N.W.  at 
the  Klamml  Inn  and  ascends  mountain-pastures  for  1  hr.,  afifording  a  survey 
of  the  Rieser-Ferner.  We  then  skirt  the  slope,  finally  descending  by  a  rough 
path  to  the  church  of  Ahornach  (p.  478),  and  via  Aschbach  to  (4  hrs.)  Tau/ert. 


Above  Tanfers  the  road  througli  the  Ahmtal  (motor-cars  for- 
bidden) gradually  ascends  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Ahrnbach,  and 
then  (1 V4  M-)  crosses  to.  the  right  bank,  where  a  path  to  the  (1/2  hr.) 
picturesque  Pojer  Fall  diverges  to  the  right.  We  soon  have  a  view 
of  the  Hornspitzen  and  the  Schwarzenstein,  then,  farther  to  the  left, 
of  the  Grosse  Loffler.  3  M.  Luttach  (3135';  '^Schwarzenstein- Ob er- 
stock  Inn,  nearthe  church,  46  beds  at  1.10-2.30,  pens,  from  5.60  JT.; 
Lofflspitz-  TJnterstock,  on  the  highroad,  plain),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Weissenbach- Tal. 

A  cart-track  ascends  the  Weissenbach-Tal,  crossing  the  brook  near  the 
church  of  Luttach  and  mounting,  at  first  somewhat  abruptly,  on  the  left 
bank,  finally  over  meadows,  to  (1  hr.)  Weissenbach  (4355';  plain  inn).  The 
church  contains  a  fine  carved  altar  (ca.  1500). 

Excursions  (guides.  Karl  Ausserhofer  and  Josef  Stifter).  The  Speikhoden 
(8280')  is  ascended  via  the  Miihlwalder  Joch  (7715')  in  41/2  hrs.  (guide  10^.; 
bad  path,  better  from  Taufers,  see  p.  479).  —  The  Ringelstein  (8375';  via 
the  Lappacher  Jochl  in  31/2  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.),  see  p.  477.  —  To  the  Chem- 
nitzer  Hiitte  (7975'),  marked  club-path  in  3'/-^-4  hrs.  from  Weissenbach,  via 
the  Trailer  Alp  (5995')  and  the  Goge  Alp  (6655*);  guide  unnecessary.  The 
hut  {"Inn,  14  beds  at  3  and  16  mattresses  at  2Z^.),  affording  a  survey  of 
the  Rieser-Ferner,  the  Tauern,  and  the  neighbouring  Zillertaler  Ferner,  lies 
on  a  rocky  knoll  above  and  to  the  S.  of  the  Neveser  Joch  (7900';  p.  477), 
and  at  the  N.  base  of  the  ^ Schaflahnernock  (8855'),  which  is  ascended  hence 
by  an  easy  club-path  in  1  hr.  (memorial  tablet  to  the  guide  Hans  Stabeler). 
—  From  the  hut  a  marked  club -path  leads  to  the  N,  to  the  top  of  the 
(IV2  hr.)  first  peak  of  the  Gamslahnernock  (9430'),  whence  expert  climbers 
may  proceed  (guide  7  K. ;  attractive)  by  the  arete  to  ('/^  hr.)  the  main  peak 
of  the  Gamslahnernock  (9660')  and  to  (1/2  hr.)  the  summit  of  the  Pfaffen- 
nock  (9770).  —  The  Tristetispitze  (8915')  is  a  fine  point  of  view ;  to  reach  it 
we  follow  the  Kellerbauer-Weg  as  far  as  the  (8/4  hr.)  Pichler  Alp  (see  below), 
and  then  ascend  rapidly  to  the  right  (guide  necessary,  \Q  K.)  by  the  E.  arete 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  —  The  'Kellerbauer-Weg,  an  almost  level  path  with 
varying  views  of  the  Zillertal  Mts.,  the  Rieser-Ferner,  and  the  Dolomites, 
leads  from  the  Chemnitzer  Hiitte  round  the  E.  side  of  the  Schaflahnernock 
and  the  Tristenspitze,  via  the  Pichler  Alp  and  the  Lappacher  Jochl  (7765'; 
see  p.  477),  and  then  in  a  S.  direction  over  the  ridge  separating  the  Miihl- 
walder Tal  and  the  Weissenbach-Tal  to  the  Miihlwalder  Joch  (7715')  and  the 
(4  hrs.)  Sonklar-HUtte  (p.  479).  —  A  path  connecting  the  Chemnitzer  Hutte 
with  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Edelvaute-HiUie  (p.  477)  is  under  construction. 

Baedeker's  Eastern  Alps.    12th  Edit.  31 


482  JV.R.78.—Maps,pp.234,238.   SCHWARZENSTEIN.  Ahmtal. 

The  *M6sele  (11,440';  guide  22,  with  descent  to  the  Furtschagel- 
Haus  or  to  the  Berliner  Hvitte  27  K.)  is  reached  in  4  hrs.  from  the  Chem- 
nitzer  Hiitte  by  the  E.  Jfeves  or  Evis  Glacier,  without  serious  difficulty  by 
experts.  Grand  view.  Descent  to  the  Furtschagel-Haus,  see  p.  246-,  over 
the  E.  Mosele-Scharte  (10,740')  and  the  Waxeck  Glacier  to  the  Berliner  Hiitte 
(diflicultj,  see  p.  244.  —  The  Turnerkamp  (li,230'5  4-5  hrs.,  over  the  Tratten- 
bachGlacier;  guide  30  if.)  is  difficult,  as  is  also  the  descent  over  the  Ross- 
ruck- Joch  and  the  Horn  Glacier  to  the  Berliner  Hiitte  (comp.  p.  244;  guide 
18  jr.).  —  The  Weisszint  111,140'),  reached  from  the  Chemnitzer  Hiitte  in 
6-7  hrs.  (guide  2iK.)  via  the  tongues  of  the  E.,  Central,  and  W.  Neves 
Glaciers,  the  Weisszint  Glacier,  and  the  Obere  Weisszint-Scharte  is  laborious ; 
preferable  from  the  Edelraxite-HiUte  (p.  477 ;  in  31/2  hrs.). 

Passes.  From  Weissenbach  to  Lappach  over  the  Lappacher  Jochl 
(7765';  5  hrs.;  guide  10  A".),  see  p,  477.  —  From  the  Chemnitzer  Hutte  to 
THE  Berlinee  Hutte  over  the  Rosaruck-Joch  or  the  Tratter-Joch^  see  p.  244 
(guide  25  K.).  —  To  the  Fdrtschagel-Haus  over  the  Neves-Sattel  (9970*), 
6V2  hrs.  (guide  22  E.).  laborious  but  interesting.  From  the  pass,  which  is 
reached  across  the  E.  and  Central  Neves  Glaciers  in  3V2  hrs..  the  Mutnock 
(10,110';  1  hr.)  and  the  Breitnock  (10,570';  I72  hr.)  may  be  ascended  (see 
p.  246).  Descent  across  the  Schlegeis  Glacier  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Furtschagel-Haus 
(p.  245). 

The  Ahrntal  road  (omn.  to  Kasern,  see  p.  476)  crosses  the  Weissen- 
bach to  (3/4  M. ;  4  M.  from  Taufers)  Ober-Luttach  (3180')  ;  60  paces 
beyond  the  bridge  we  pass  through  the  gate  on  the  left  into  the 
wood,  and  follow  a  good  footpath  to  (25  min.)  the  Schwarzenbarh- 
Klamm,  with  the  Ober-Luttach  Waterfall  (100'  high). 

Difficult  routes  lead  through  the  steep  Schwarzenbach  -  Tal  and  over 
the.  Schwarzenbach- Joch  (9910'),  or,  farther  to  the  N.E.,  over  the  Schwarzeti- 
hach-Scharte  (10,175')  to  (7-8  hrs.)  the  Berliner  Hiitte  (p.  243;  guide  25 JT. 
in  each  case).  'The  First  Hornspitze  (10,610")  may  be  easily  ascended  from 
the  Schvvarzenbach-Joch  in  3/^  hr.  (see  p.  244). 

To  the  Schwaezenstein- Hutte,  572-6  hrs.,  with  guide  (from  Taufers 
to  the  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte  15,  to  the  Schwarzenstein  20,  with  descent  to 
the  Berliner  Hiitte  or  Greizer  Hiitte  25  Z^.).  From  the  bridge  over  the 
Weissenbach  (see  above)  a  marked  path  leads  past  the  Schuarzenbach  Fall 
(5  min.  tu  the  left)  and  then  ascends  through  wood  to  the  Rothach-Tal  and 
(21/2  hrs.)  the  Daimer-Hiitte  (6110';  Inn,  7  beds).  Thence  a  steep  path  ascends 
itver  debris  and  across  the  Rotbach  Glacier  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Schwarzenstein- 
Hiitte  (9845';  ''Inn,  18  beds  at  4  and  9  mattresses  at  IK.  20  h.),  finely 
situated  on  the  Trippach-Schneide,  1/4  hr.  below  the  Trippach-Sattel  (10,020'). 
The  easy  ascent  of  the  *Schwarzen stein  (11,055')  is  made  from  this  hut  in 
l»/2  hr.,  taking  to  the  left  before  reaching  the  Trippach-Sattel,  and  ascend- 
ing the  snow-arete  (guide  from  the  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte  6  K. ;  comp.  p.  243). 
Descent  to  the  N.W.  by  the  Schwarzenstein  Glacier  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Berliner 
Hutte  (p.  243);  or  to  the  N.E.  over  the  Floiten  Glacier  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Greizer 
Hutte  (p.  242:  guide  10  K.  in  either  case).  —  The  W.  Floitenspitze  (10,565'; 
I-IV*  hr.  via  the  Floiten  Glacier;  guide  6  K.)  and  the  Grosse  Mdrchner  ;;10,785'; 
IV2-2  hrs.  via  the  Schwarzenstein  Glacier;  guide  7  K.)  are  two  easy  ascents 
from  the  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte;  comp.  p.  244.  —  The  'Grosse  LoflFler 
(11,095';  4-4 V-^  hrs.  from  the  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte)  is  suitable  for  adepts 
only  (guide  25,  to  the  Greizer  Hiitte  30.fi'.).  The  route  leads  over  the  Trippach 
Glacier  to  the  FLoiten-Joch  (10,500'),  and  thence  round  the  N.W.  side  of  the 
Trippachspitze  (10,605' ;  ascended  in  20  min.  from  the  Floiten-Joch)  and  via 
the  S.W.  arete  to  the  summit  (pp.  244,  483).  Descent  over  the  Floiten 
Glacier  to  the  Greizer  Hiitte,  see  p.  242;  over  the  Ldffler  Glacier  to  the 
Stillup  (p.  239),  difficult;  over  the  Frankbach  Glacier  to  Steinhaus  (p.  483j, 
also  difficult. 

The  Ahrntal  now  hends  to  theN.E.,  and  the  E.  part  of  the 
Zillertal  range  comes  Into  full  view  (from  W.  to  E.,  Hornspitzen, 
Schwarzenstein,  Loffler,  Keilbachspitze,  Rotwandspitze,  Napfspitze, 


Ahrntal.  KASERN.     Maps,  pp.234,  196.  — IV.  R.78.   483 

and  Wagnerscheid).  The  road  traverses  the  deposits  of  the  Rotbach 
and  reaches  {6^l2M.')St.  Martin  (3270';  inn),  with  an  ancient  church. 
It  next  crosses  the  deposits  of  the  Trippbach  (the  Trippach  Glacier 
and  Loffler  rising  on  the  left)  to  (6  M.)  St.  Johann  in  Ahrn  (3315'; 
Schachen  Inn,  bed  1  K.  20  h.  ,  well  spoken  of;  fine  view  of  the 
Dreiherrnspitze  to  the  E.).  A  marked  path  leads  hence  to  the 
(6  hrs.)  Schwarzenstein-Hiitte  (p.  482).  The  road  now  leads  past 
the  mouth  of  the  Frankbach- Tal  to  (72/4  M.)  Steinhaus  (3450';  *Inn 
of  the  ^  Oewerkschaft' ,  R.  1.20-1.40,  pens,  from  5^.,-  Neuwirt, 
well  spoken  of),  a  village  with  153  inhah.  and  some  abandoned 
copper-mines. 

From  Steinhaus  over  the  Frankbach-Joch  or  the  Keilbach-Joeh  to  the 
Stillup  (I2V2-I3  hrs.  to  Mayrhofen;  guide  to  In  der  Au,  \b  K.;  Joh.  Inner- 
hofer  of  Steinhaus),  see  p.  239.  The  ascent  of  the  Qrosse  Loffler  (11,095'3 
via  the  Frankbach  Glacier  (71/2-8  hrs. ;  guide  2^  K.)  is  difficult  (see  p.  482); 
that  of  the  Keilbachspitze  (10,160')  also  is  trying  (6V2  hrs.  •,  guide  15  K.).  — 
The  Hirbernock  (9865'),  climbed  via  the  Barental  Alp  in  6V2  hrs.  (with 
guide),  is  toilsome  but  repays  the  exertion.  The  descent  may  be  made 
to  (3  hrs.)  Rein  (p.  480). 

Ascending  more  steeply,  crossing  the  Ahrnbach  twice,  and  pass- 
ing the  entrance  of  the  WoUbach-Tal,  we  next  reach  (O'/i  M.) 
St.  Jakob  (3930';  Inn,  plain),  which  lies  on  the  hill  to  the  left. 
Beyond  (13  M.)  St.  Peter  (4480';  Klammlwirt,  plain)  the  valley 
contracts  to  a  narrow  gorge,  in  which  there  is  barely  room  for  the 
road  and  the  stream.  At  the  end  of  the  defile  we  enter  the  Prettau, 
the  highest  region  of  the  valley,  and  reach  (15V2  ^0  Prettau  or 
St.  Valentin  (4480';  Wieser,  unpretending  but  good).  About  I1/4  ^"^1- 
farther  on  the  road  passes  Neuhaus,  with  deserted  copper-works.  — 
171/2  M.  Kasern  (5330';  Leimegger's  Inn,  R.  1.20-1.60,  pens.  5  K., 
very  fair),  the  last  hamlet,  with  the  church  of  Heiligengeist,  20  min. 
farther  up. 

Ascents  (guides,  Franz  Gasser,  Peter  Griesmair,  a. id  Jakob  Oberarz- 
bacher).  The  Rottal  deserves  a  visit  (to  the  Lenkjochl  -  Hiitte  31/2-4  hrs.; 
guide  10  K.).  By  the  copper-works,  about  1  M.  above  Prettau,  we  diverge 
to  the  right  from  the  road,  cross  the  stream,  and  ascend  by  a  marked 
path  through  wood,  past  an  old  copper-mine  (the  uppermost  ruined  shafts 
are  interesting),  to  the  Outer  and  the  (13/4  hr.)  Inner  Rot  Alp  (7100'),  which 
afifords  a  fine  view  of  the  grand  head  of  the  valley  (Rotspitze,  with  its 
glacier,  Kemetspitze,  and  LoCfelspitze).  Thence  we  proceed  over  the  easy 
Rot  Glacier  to  the  (13/4  hr.)  Lenkjochl -Hiitte  (SSIO* ;  /««,  9  beds  at  4,  5 
mattresses  at  1.20  fi". ,  adm.  40  /(.),  finely  situated  on  the  P/errenkamm 
above  the  LenkJSchl  (8440').  The  Ahrne)--Kopf  (10,010';  p.  200)  may  be 
easily  ascended  hence  in  21/2  hrs.  via,  the  Vordere  Umbal-Torl  (guide  5  A".). 
The  ascent  of  the  Reinhart  (9480';  I'/j  hr.),  on  which  grows  much  edel- 
weiss and  edelraute,  is  somewhat  more  difficult  (guide  4  A'.).  The  Loffel- 
«/>j<ze  (10,485' ;  3  hrs.;  guide  9  K.)  is  not  difficult.  The 'Kotspitze  (11.470'), 
a  splendid  point  of  view,  may  be  ascended  via  the  Rot  Glacier  in  31/2  hrs. 
(guide  necessarv,  20A'. ;  not  difficult  for  experts;  wire-rope  on  the  arete); 
descent  to  the  Klara-Hiitte.  see  p.  199  (guide  dOK.).  —  The  ascent  of  the 
Dreiherrnspitze  (11,500';  5  hrs.;  guide  20 A'.),  via  the  Hintere  Umbal-Tdrl 
(p.  200j,  is  laborious  (from  the  Birnlucken-Hutte  31/2-4  hrs. ;  comp.  p.  193). 
.So  also  is  that  of  the  Simonyspitze  (W.  peak  10,455';  5  hrs. ;  20  A".)  via  the 
Hintere  Umbal-Torl  and  the  Umbal  Glacier.  —  Over  the  Vordere  Umbal- 
Torl  (9605')  to  (4  hrs.)  iht  Klara-Hiitte  and  (4  hrs.)  Prdgraten  (guide  18  A.), 
see  p.  200;  the  route  over  the  Hintere  Umbal-Torl  (9345';  p.  200)  is  more 

31* 


484   IV.  R.  78.  —  Maps,  pp.  186,  196.     KASERN. 


interesting  though  1/2  l""-  longer.  Adepts,  with  good  guide?,  may  proceed 
from  the  (2  hrs.)  Hintere  Umbal-Torl  over  the  Umbal  Glacier  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Reggen-Torl  (lOjOSCy),  and  descend  thence  to  the  Maurer-Tal  vis.  the  Simony 
Olaeier  (comp.  p.  198).  —  To  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  and  the  Birnlucken- 
ffiitie,  see  p.  192  and  below. 

The  Rauchkofel  (10,670')  may  be  ascended  from  St.  Valentin  by  the 
Wieser  Alp  (6540')  and  the  Waldner-See  (7660')  in  5  hrs.  (guide  15  K);  ad- 
mirable view  of  the  Reichenspitze,  the  Dreiherrnspitze,  and  the  Venediger. 

Passes.  From  Kasern  over  the  Heiliggeist-Jochl  (ST2(y)  to  the  Plauener 
Hiitte  (5  hrs. ;  guide  11  K.),  easy  and  repaying.  From  the  Plauener  Hiitte  to 
Mayrhofen  6-7  hrs.  (guide  to  Au  15  K.),  via  the  Gamsseharte,  Richter-Hiitte, 
and  Krimmler  Tauernhaus  to  Krimml  8-9  hrs.  (guide  20  K.) ,  intereUing 
(comp.  p.  239).  —  From  St.  Peter  over  the  Hundskehl-Joch  (SiOO')  to  the 
Zillergrund  (to  Mayrhofen  11  hrs. :  guide  to  Au  15  JK".),  see  p.  238.  —  From 
St.  Jakob  over  the  Horndl-Joch  (8330')  to  the  Zillergrund  (12  hrs.  to  Mayr- 
hofen; guide  to  Au  IbK.),  see  p.  238.  —  From  St.  Peter  by  the  'Fuldaer  Weg' 
through  the  Hasen-Tal  and  over  the  Weisse  Wand  (ca.  8590';  tine  view  of 
the  Rieser-Ferner),  to  the  E.  of  the  Schwarzenspitz  (9390'),  to  (0-6  hrs.)  Rein 
(p.  480)  in  the  Reintal,  not  difticult;  guide,  12  K.^  not  indispensable.  — 
From  St.  Valentin  over  the  Merbjoch  (9265'),  between  the  Lengspitze  and 
the  Merbspitze,  to  the  Affental  and  the  Jagdhaus  Alp  (p.  486),  G  hrs.  (17  Z^.), 
a  fatiguing  route.  (From  the  Affental  Alp,  7190*,  we  may  proceed  to  the 
Klamml  and  Rein,  see  p.  481.)  Over  the  Rot  Glacier  and  "the  Rotenmann- 
Joch  (9475'),  61/2  hrs.  from  Kasern  to  Jagdhaus  (for  experts  only:  17 A".), 
see  pp.  200,  486. 

Over  the  Krimmler  Tauers  to  Krimml,  81/2  hrs.  (guide,  unnecessary 
for  experts,  to  Krimml  20  Z^.),  see  p.  192.  Tourists'  luggage  is  forwarded 
(from  the  Hotel  Leimegger)  daily  in  July  and  August  at  6  a.m.  and  1.15  p.m. 
to  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  (arriving  at  10.30  a.m.  and  5.30  p.m.)  for  30/;.  per 
kilogramme;  thence  to  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte  daily  at  1  p.m.  (arriving  at 
6  p.m.)  for  50  h.  more  per  kilogramme.  In  the  reverse  direction  from  the 
Warnsdorfer  Hutte  at  11. 3  J  a.m.  and  from  the  Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  at  6  a.m. 
and  12  noon  (arriving  in  Kasern  at  8.30  a.m.  and  2.30  p.m.).  Luggase  from  the 
Warnsdorfer  Hutte  to  Krimml  and  the  Richter-Hiitte,  see  p.  190.  —  The  road 
from  Kasern  ascends  the  valley  on  the  right  bank  to  {}li  hr.)  Moires  Inn 
(omnibus  from  Kasern  thrice  daily).  At  the  (5  min.  farther)  Trinkstein 
we  diverge  to  the  left  from  the  route  to  the  Birnliicke  (see  below),  and 
ascend  by  a  good  bridle-path  to  the  Tauern  Alp  (6640';  milk),  and  past  the 
Herzogshrunnen  (a  good  spring)  to  a  guide-post,  whence  we  may  proceed 
either  to  the  left  direct  to  the  (iV2  hr.)  Krimmler  Tauern  (8640';  p.  192),  or 
to  the  right  to  the  (11/2  hr.)  Neu-Gersdorfer  HiUte  (p.  192),  7  min.  below  the 
summit.  Descent  through  the  bleak  Windbach-Tal  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Krimmler 
Tauernhaus  and  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Kfimml  (p.  189).  —  Over  the  Biknldcke  to 
Krimml  (9V2  hrs.)  or  to  the  Warnsdorfer  Hdite  (6  hrs.),  marked  path 
(guide  to  the  Warnsdorfer  Hiitte,  14  K.).  On  account  of  the  fine  glacier-views 
this  route  is  preferable  to  the  Tauern  route;  a  still  better  plan  (1  hr.  longer 
but  an  easier  ascent)  is  to  combine  it  with  the  'Lausitzer  Weg'  via  the 
Neu-Gersdorfer  Hiitte  (see  p.  192).  At  the  (50  min.)  Trinkstein  (see  above) 
our  path  leads  straight  on,  passing  the  Kehrer  Alp  (6060')  and  Lahner  Alp 
(6505'),  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Birnliicken-Eiitte  OSIO' ;  p.  193)  and  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
cross  on  the  Birnliicke  (8765';  see  p.  193).  We  descend  towards  the 
Krimml  Glacier,  enjoying  a  magnificent  view  of  this  glacier,  the  Maurer- 
keeskopfe,  the  Schlieferspitze,  etc.  At  the  first  finger-post  the  shorter 
'Gletscher-Weg'  diverges  to  the  right,  but  this  should  not  be  attempted 
without  a  guide.  We  skirt  the  moraine  to  the  bridle-path,  then  descend 
to  the  left  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Krimmler  Tauernhaus  (p.  190),  or  at  the  finger- 
post turn  to  the  right  and  ascend  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Warnsdorfer  Hutte  (p.  193). 


485 


79.  The  Defereggen-Tal. 


The  Defereggen-Tal,  28  M.  long  and  -watered  by  the  'chwarzach,  diverges 
from  the  Isel-Tal  atHuhen.  Its  lower  part  is  sometimes  monotonons,  but 
the  head  of  the  valley,  to  the  W.,  finds  an  impressive  lerminaHon  in  the 
Riesev-Ferner  group.  —  Carriage-read  to  (6V2  hrs.)  Erlsbach;  thence  cart- 
track  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Jagdhars  Alp.  Diligence  daily  from  Hiiben  \o  St.  Jakob 
in  5  hrs.  (fare  3  K.) ;  carriage  and  pair  in  3'/2  hrs.  (16  K.). 

From  Lienz  to  (12  M.)  Huhen  (2800'},  see  p.  194.  The  road  to 
Defereggen  ascends  to  the  left  in  a  wide  curve  above  the  gorge  of 
the  Schwarzach  to  (4V2  M.)  Hopfgarten  (3620';  Veider's  Inn). 

An  attractive  pass  (marked  path)  leads  hence  through  the  Ztcenewnld 
Tal  via  the  {^ItLTs.)  Zwenewald  Alp  (5725')  and  the  (2V2  brs.)  Villgrater  Joch 
(8570')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Mooshof  Alp  (50C0'i  rfmts.)  in  the  Winkel-Tal,  and  via 
IIV2  hr.)  Ausser-vnigraten  (p.  iLTd)  to  (IV2  br.)  Sillian  (p.  472).  An  agreeable 
digression  may  be  made  by  ascending  10  the  left  from  the  Zwenewald  Alp 
to  the  (274  hrs.)  picturesque  Qeigen-See  (8155';  marked  path  to  the  Pockstein^ 
9290')  and  thence  to  the  right  to  the  (8/4  br.)  Villgrater  Joch. 

The  road  goes  on  past  the  (Y2  lir-)  Schmieder  Brucke;  to  the  left 
an  ascent  leads  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Ignatius- fJiitte  (inn)  on  the  Grimm 
Alp  (ca.  6560';  fine  view).  We  then  pass  below  the  village  of 
Metlitz,  cross  the  Schwarzach  twice,  and  in  1  hr.  reach  (91/2  J^l-) 
St.  Veit  {Zotten  Inn,  on  the  road;  Mair,  in  the  village  which 
lies  above,  to  the  right).  In  the  background  appear  the  Deferegger 
Pfannhorn,  the  Almerhorn ,  and  the  Hochgall.  III/2  M.  FeZd  and 
Bruggen  (4505';  inu) ;  to  the  left  is  St.  Leonhard,  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Bruggeralm-Tal,  in  which  the  Rotspitze  and  "Weissspitze  are 
visible.  In  1  hr.  more  we  reach  (14  M.)  St.  Jakob  (4545';  *Post, 
40  beds;  *Santner,  10  beds,  good  wine;  Krdll,  plain  but  good),  the 
chief  village  in  the  valley.  About  ^/^  M.  to  the  S.W.  is  Bad  Grun- 
moos  (4590';  20  R.),  with  mineral  springs. 

ExcuBSiONS  (guides,  .ii/'anaa  Troger,  Peter  ITnterkircher,  Matth.  lianacher). 
Ascent  of  the  *Deferegger  Pfannhorn  (9255';  5-5V2  hrs.,  guide  S^.),  via  the 
Lapptal  (see  below),  easy  and  attractive.  From  the  Pfannhorn  we  may 
cross  the  easy  arete  to  "the  S.W.  to  (40  min.)  the  top  of  the  Kerhkopf 
(9310').  Descent  on  the  W.  to  the  (i'/e  hr.)  Staller  Battel  (p.  470;  guide 
to  Antholz  12  iT.).  —  Weissspitze  (971:0'),  7  hrs.  (guide  10  A'.),  not  difficult. 
The  ascent  leads  through  Wie,  Brnggeralm-Tal  to  the  {^^j^'hT?.)  Brugger  Alp 
(5956';  plain  accommodation),  and  thence  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Rot- 
spitze, whence  we  follow  the  rocky  arete  (wire-rope)  to  the  (!'/*  lir.)  top 
of  the  Weissspitze,  the  highest  of  the  Defereggen  mountains,  commanding  a 
splendid  view.  The  descent  may  be  made  on  the  S.  to  the  Oberstoller  Alp 
and  to  Inner -Villgraten  (p.  473;  4  hrs.;  16  A'.).  —  The  Grosse  Degenhorn 
(9655'),  from  the  Brugger  Alp  4  hrs.,  with  guide  (10,  with  descent  to  Vill- 
graten 15  A".),  is  also  attractive.  —  The  Lasorling  (10,165'),  from  St.  Jakob 
via  the  Prdgrater  Tori  (p.  IfSj,  S'/a  6  hrs.,  with  guide  (14,  with  descent  to 
Virgen  18  A".),  is  laborious  (comp.  p.  197).  —  The  Seespitze  (9915';  5  hrs.; 
guide  10  A".),  ascended  from  St.  Jakob  or  from  Erlshach  by  a  marked  path 
via  the  Frelilz  Biliten  on  the  Obersiit-See  (8455'),  is  attractive  and  not 
difficult. 

Passes.  From  St.  Jakob  to  the  N.  to  Pragi-aten  or  Virgen  over  the 
MuUitz-Torl,  ihe  Prdgrater  TSrl,  or  \\ie  Bachlenke  (each  8  hrs.,  with  guide), 
see  pp.  198,  199.  —  To  the  S.  by  a  red-marked  path  (guide  8  A.  ,•  pro- 
visions should  be  taken)  via  the  Villgrater  Tori  (8235')  to  (6  hrs.)  Inner 
Villgraten  and  (I1/2  hr.)  Sillian  (p.  473).  —  To  the  S.W.  through  the  Lapptal 
and  over  the  Gsieser  Tori  (7Q20'),   to  the  E.  of  the  P/annhom  (se«  above; 


486   IV.  R.79.  —  Maps,pp.d68,l86.     BARMER  HUTTE. 

easily  ascended  in  2  hrs.),  to  (4V2  hrs.)  St.  Magdalena,  in  the  Gsieser  Tal, 
and  thence  via  St.  Martin  (p.  470)  to  (3  hrs.)  Welsberg  (p.  470).  —  The 
Bonner  Hohenweg  to  the  (8-9  hrs.)  Bonner  ffiilte,  see  p.  472. 

The  village  of  (II/2  lir.)  Erlsbach  (5145';  Kleinldrcher ,  good 
■wine)  is  the  last  in  the  valley,  which  here  turns  towsids  the  N.W. 
The  cart-track  leads  past  the  mouth  (left)  of  the  Staller  Tal  (to 
Antholz,  see  p.  469)  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Patscher  Alp  [64:%'),  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Patscher  Tal.,  from  -which  rises  the  Hochgall. 

A  marked  path  (guide,  6  K.  60/*.,  unnecessary)  ascenHs  the  left  bank 
of  the  Patscher  Bach  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Banner  Hiitte  (8160';  ''Imi,  10  beds 
and  5  mattresses),  finely  situated  near  the  Patscher  Glacier.,  the  starting- 
point  for  several  ascents.  The  *Almerhorn  (9850';  2V2  hrs.;  guide  ad- 
visable, 6  -ff.),  an  easy  ascent  via  the  Aimer  Glacier  and  the  Jdger-Scharte 
(p.  470),  commands  a  fine  view,  embracing  the  Terglou  on  the  E.  —  The 
*Grosse  Lengstein  (10,615';  41/2  hrs. ;  guide  10,  to  the  Casseler  Hiitte  14  K.) 
is  not  difficult  (fine  view);  the  route  leads  through  the  Lengstein- Klamm 
(pegs  and  wire-rope)  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Rosshorn-Scharte  (ca.  9840'),  between 
the  Rosshorn  and  the  Fennereck  (10,250';  easily  ascended  hence  in  1/2  hr. ; 
view),  and  thence  via  the  S.  Fleischhach  Glacier  and  the  Leng stein- Joch  to 
the  (3  hrs.)  summit.  —  The  Rosshorn  (10,065';  guide  6  K.)  is  easily  ascended 
in  21/4  hrs.  via  the  Rosshorn-Scharte  (see  above).  The  Mukla  (10.345'; 
4V2  hrs.;  guide  16  ^.),  via  the  Fleischhach  Glacier,  affords  a  magnificent 
view  of  the  Hnchgall  (similar  from  the  adjacent  Mulle,  10,375')-  The  ' Fleisch- 
bachspitze  (10,360' ;  5  hrs. ;  guide  i2K  ),  very  attractive  for  experts,  is  ascended 
from  the  Fleischhach  Glacier  by  the  N.  side  (more  difficult  by  the  S.E. 
arete);  see  p.  480.  The  Grosse  Ohrenspitze  (10,175';  3V2  hrs.;  guide  9  K.),  via 
the  Aimer  Glacier,  offers  no  difficulty  to  experts.  The  "Kleine  Ohrenspitze 
(Alpenspitze,  9635';  ii/4  hr.),  via  the  Riepen-Scharte  (p.  469),  easy.  The 
Mittlere  Ohrenspitze  (9865')  is  a  difficult  climb.  —  The  "Hochgall  (11,285'; 
4  hrs.;  guide  12,  to  the  Casseler  Hutte  18  K.).  via  the  Patscher  Glacier, 
difficult  rocks  (wire-rope),  and  the  S.E.  arete,  requires  a  steady  head 
(more  difficult  by  the  'Kriiger-Weg'  via  the  E.  arete).  —  Wildgall  (10,405'; 
6-7  hrs.  with  guide),  via  the  Riepen-Scharte  and  the  Schwarze  Scharte 
(9860'),  a  difficult  ascent  exposed  to  falling  stones  (see  p.  4S0).  —  From 
the  Barmer  Hiitte  over  the  Riepen-Scharte  or  the  Jdger-Scharte  to  Antholz 
(31/2  hrs.;  guide  8  £".),  see  p.  470;  over  the  Lengstein- Joch  to  the  Casseler 
Hutte,  see  p.  280. 

At  the  (40  min.)  Oberhaus  Alp  (5890')  the  cait-track  crosses  to 
the  right  bank  of  the  vSchwarzach,  and  in  35  min.  more  reaches  the 
Seebach  Alp  (6190';  hay-bed  and  Alpine  fare  at  the  Plankensteiner 
Hiitte).  To  the  W.  rises  the  Fleischbachspitze,  to  the  E,  the  Toten- 
karspitze  and  the  Panargenspitze.  About  1/2  ^^-  farther  up  (6385') 
the  valley  divides  into  the  Schwarzach-Tal,  towards  the  N.  (right), 
and  the  Affen-Tal^  to  the  N.W.  (left). 

Over  the  Schwarze  Tori  or  the  Rotenmann  -  Tori  to  the  Klara- Hiitte 
(5  hrs.;  guide  from  Erlsbach  UK.),  see  p.  200;  another  pass  crosses  the 
Rotenmann- Joch  (9055')  to  the  (4V2  hrs.)  Lenkjochl- Hutte  (p.  483 ;  guide  15  K.). 
These  three  routes  are  for  adepts  only. 

In  the  Affen-Tal^  20  min.  farther  up,  lies  the  Jagdhaus  Alp 
(6590';  poor  accommodation).  Thence  over  the  Klamml-Joch  to 
Rein,  see  p.  481 ;  over  the  Merb-Joch  to  Prettau,  see  p.  484. 


487 


80.  The  Enneberg  Valley  or  Gader-Tal. 

Cakbiage  Road  from  St.  Lorenzen  to  (QO'/aM.)  Corvara  (diligence  twice 
daily  in  6V4  hrs. ;  fare  4  K.)  and  to  (8  M.)  St.  Vigil  (diligence  from  Bruneck 
to  St.  Vigil  thrice  daily  in  3-3V2  brs. ;  fare  2  5".  20  h.).  One-horse  carr. 
from  St.  Lorenzen  to  St.  Vigil  10,  two-horse  15  ZT.,  jto  Pedraces  14  or  18, 
to  Corvara  16  or  20  K.  The  road  from  St.  Lorenzen  to  Corvara  is  closed 
to  motor-traffic  —  The  Langdage  spoken  in  the  Enneberg.  Groden  (p.  432), 
and  Livinallongo  (p.  513)  valleys  is  '■Ladin\  which  resembles  the  Romance 
(^ Romonsch' )  of  the  Grisons.  Each  of  these  valleys  has  a  slightly  different 
dialect.     Almost  all   the  inhabitants   of  the  Enneberg  can  speak  German, 

St.  Lorenzen  (2630'),  see  p.  467.  The  road  ascends  the  left 
bank  of  the  Gader  and  crosses  that  stream  below  Montal  fabove, 
to  the  right).  It  then  traverses  a  narrow  gorge,  passes  (32/4  M.) 
the  Neu-Palfrad  Inn^  and  reaches  (51/2  M.)  Zwischenwasser  (3330' ; 
two  inns),  situated  at  the  junction  of  the  Vigilbach  and  the  Gader 

[The  name  Enneberg  strictly  belongs  to  the  Vigil-Tal^  which 
opens  here  to  the  S.E.,  and  above  St.  Vigil  is  called  the  Rau-Tal. 
—  8  M.  St.  Vigil,  in  Ladin  Plan  de  Mnr6  (3985';  *H6t.  Monte  Sella, 
open  May  to  end  of  Sept.,  55  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  6.50-8  K,;  *Post  or 
Stern,  82  beds  at  1.20-2.20,  pens.  5.60-7  K.;  Krone,  unpretending 
but  good;  Villa  Mutschlechner ,  bed  1.25^.),  a  summer -resort 
with  500  inhab.,  lies  amid  grand  scenery.  To  the  S.E.  rise  the 
Neunerspitze,  Paresberg,  and  Eisengabel,  to  the  E.  are  the  Mte. 
Sella  di  Sennes,  Paratscha,  and  Piz  da  Peres,  to  the  N.  the  Kron- 
platz.  About  1/3  M.  to  the  S.  are  the  small  baths  of  Cortina, 
beneficial  in  rheumatic  complaints. 

Excursions  (comp.  Map.  p.  468;  guides,  Franz  and  Joh.  Kastlungev, 
Al.  EUiscates,  and  Franz  Ohwegs  of  St.  Vigil,  Franz  Clara  of  Piccolein, 
Andrd  Ploner  of  Wengen).  To  the  J5chl  (5030'),  with  view  as  far  as  the 
Marmolata,  1  hr.  (steep  descent  to  Piccolein,  3/4  hr.).  The  ascent  of  the  Kar- 
spitze  (6215')  may  be  made  by  experts  from  the  Jochl  in  IV4  hr.  (difficult  in 
some  places;  only  for  those  free  from  dizziness).  —  "Kronplatz  (7455'; 
8-31/2 hrs.;  guide,  not  indispensable, 6  A".,  to  Olang  or  Bruneck  10 iT.).  A  marked 
path  ascends  through  pastures  and  wood  in  the  direction  of  the  Furkel 
(see  belnw),  diverging  to  the  left  (attention  necessarv)  before  reaching  the 
latter,  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  St.  Vigiler  Unterkunfts-Haus  (6905')  and  the  (20  min.) 
St.  Vigiler  Signal  (7220');  thence  to  the  (20  min.)  view-tower  (Kronplatz-Haus, 
p.  468).  Descent  to  Bruneck  or  Olang,  see  p.  468.  —  To  Olang  (p.  469)  over 
the  Furkel  (5700'),  an  easy  walk  of  31/2  hrs.  (marked  path;  guide,  not  indis- 
pensable, b  K.);  descent  bv  Oeiselsberg  (p.  469)  or  past  the  small  sulphur- 
baths  of  Berg/all  or  Per/all  (4365')  and  along  the  Fuvkelhach.  —  To  the 
Pragske  See  over  the  Kreuzjoch  (5  hrs.,  guide  10  .ff.),  see  p.  490.  From  the 
(3  hrs)  Joch  (7490')  the  Paratscha  (8000*),  to  the  S.,  may  be  easily  ascended 
in  Vzlir.;  the  Piz  da  Peres  (8225';  1  hr.),  to  the  X.W.,  is  laborious  (guide 
4  K.  more).  —  The  Monte  Sella  di  Sennes  (9155'),  ascended  from  St.  Vigil 
through  the  Krippss-Tal  in  41/2  hrs..  is  a  toilsome  but  very  remunerative 
climb  (guide  14  .S". ;  slightly  easier  route  from  the  Sennes  Alp,  p.  488). 

To  St.  Cassian  direct,  interesting  (61/2  hrs. ;  marked  path;  guide 
tl  K.).  The  path  leads  over  the  (2  hrs.)  Rittjoch  or  Riedjoch  (6255'),  to 
the  N.W.  of  the  Paresberg  (7740';  ascended  from  the  pass  in  IV*  hr.-, 
laborioiis),  with  a  splendid  view,  to  (1  hr.)  Spes:sa  in  the  upper  Wengen- 
Tal  (5120';  Miribung's  Inn,  plain);  then  over  the  undulating  Alpine  mea- 
dows on  the  slope  of  the  Colatsch  (6225'),  which  command  beautiful  views, 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  church  of  Heiligkrevz  (p.  489)  and  to  (1  hr.)  Abtei  or  (I'/s  hr.) 
St.  Cassian  (p.  489). 


4:SS  IV.  R. so.  — Map,  p.  468.     PICCOLEIN.  Enneherg 

The  Val  Ampezzo  may  be  reached  from  St.  Vigil  by  two  attractive 
routes,  —  a.  The  shorter  but  less  interesting  leads  via  Fodara  Vedla  (to 
Cortina  S-SVshrs.;  guide,  not  indispensable  for  adepts.  14  Z".).  A  road 
(one-horse  carr.  to  Pederii  in  2  hrs..  7  K.)  ascends  the  Rautal  past  the  C^'A  M.) 
small  Ereide-See  (4205')  and  the  entrance  of  the  Krippes  Valley  (p.  487)  to 
(41/2  M.)  the  Tamers  Alp  (4710')  and  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  grand  head  of  the  valley, 
known  as  Pederii  (4950').  We  then  ascend  the  steep  slope  of  the  Col  de  Rithj 
a  good  path,  keeping  to  the  right  at  the  top,  to  (I1/4  hr.)  the  large  Alp  Fodara 
Vedla  (6520')  and  to  the  (10  min.)  cross  at  the  head  of  the  pass  (6700').  We 
next  descend  rapidly,  enjoying  a  view  of  the  Croda  Rossa  and  Mte.  Cristallo, 
to  the  Campo  Croce  (5785'J  and  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  La  Stua  Alp  (5560';  rfmts.), 
whence  the  Ampezzo  road  is  reached  in  3/4  hr.  above  Peutelstein  (comp. 
p.  500;  to  Cortina  IVihr.  more).  —  The  ascent  of  the  *Seekofel  (9220';  7-8  hrs. 
from  St.  Vigil)  is  easily  combined  with  the  route  to  Ampezzo  or  Prags. 
In  this  case  (guide  6  K.  more)  we  turn  to  the  left  40  min.  beyond  (3  hrs.) 
Pederii  (see  above),  and  ascend  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Sennes  Alp  (6980';  plain 
accommodation);  thence  to  the  (iV4  hr.)  Egerer  Hiitte  and  to  the  (IV4  hr.) 
summit  (see  pp.  492.  50i).  Descent  through  the  Nahige  Loch  to  tbe  Pragser 
See  (p.  492),  by  the  Col  di  Fosses  (7800')  and  the  Ross  Alp  to  Alt-Prags  (p.  491), 
or  to  the  Ampezzo  road  (see  p.  504). 

b.  *ViA  Fanes  (to  Cortina  10-11  hrs.;  guide  16  Z".),  a  highly  interesting 
route  (provisions  should  be  taken).  From  (3  hrs.)  Pederii  (see  above)  this 
route  leads  to  the  right  through  the  Vallon  di  Rudo.  passing  the  little 
Lake  PiccodeliQOdb').  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Klein-Fanes  Alp  (6660';  simple  rfmts.), 
beautifully  situated  above  the  small  OrHnsee,  whence  the  Heiligkreuzko/el 
(9550*),  the  Zehner  (9930',  difficult;  8-81/2  hrs.  each,  with  guide),  and  La 
Varella  (10,04(y;  3V2-4  hrs.,  with  guide)  may  be  ascended  (descent  to 
Abtei  or  St.  Cassian ,  see  p.  489).  A  toilsome  route  leads  hence  to  the 
N.W.  over  the  St  Antoni-Jochl  (8 ICO'),  between  Mte.  Sella  and  the  Neuner, 
to  (31/2  hrs.)  Spessa  (p.  487).  —  From  the  Klein-Fanes  Alp  we  turn  to  the 
S.E. ,  and  proceed  via  the  ('/2  hr.)  Limo-Joch  (7085'),  with  the  small 
Limo-See,  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Gross-Fanes  Alp  (6905'),  whence  the  Pu?ita  di  Col 
Becchei  di  Sopra  or  Croda  del  Becco  (9165';  splendid  view)  may  be  climbed 
by  adepts  in  3  hrs.  We  next  traverse  the  Faves  Valley  to  the  left,  between 
the  Furcia  Rossa  (8765')  and  the  Vallon  Bianco  (8805')  on  the  right,  and  the 
Croda  del  Becco  and  Col  Becchei  di  Sotto  or  Tat  (8240*)  on  the  left,  pass  the 
Lago  di  Fanes  (6035') ,  and  reach  the  Ponte  Alio  (p.  504)  and  the  (3  hrs.) 
Ampezzo  road  (33/4  M.  to  Cortina,  p.  501).  Those  bound  for  Ospitale  should 
ascend  beyond  the  bridge  over  the  Campo  Croce  brook  to  the  left  to  the 
Ampezzo  road.l 

The  EoAD  TO  CoRVARA .  crosses  the  Vigilbacli  at  (5V2  M.) 
Zwischenwasser  (p.  487)  and  ascends  the  right  bank  of  the  Gader 
(to  the  right  the  Peitlerkofel)  to  (81/2  M.)  Piccolein  (3670';  Post, 
30  beds  at  1.40-2-^.,  good;  guide,  "Franz  Clara').  St.  Martin  in 
Thurn  (3720';  Dasserwirt),  with  the  old  castle  of  Thurn  (4090'), 
is  seen  to  the  right,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Gader. 

A  cart-road  from  St.  Martin,  passing  the  castle  of  Thurn,  leads  to  the 
W.  over  the  JocM  (5075')  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Baths  of  Valdander  (4735':  plain 
accommodation)  and  to  (V4  hr.)  Untermoi  (4970*;  Oberwirt),  whence  an 
interesting  route  leads  via  the  Wilrzjoch  (65S0')  and  the  Kofeljoch  {Halsl, 
6120')  to  (572  hrs.;  guide  8  K.)  St.  Peter  in  the  Villnos-Tal  (p.  355).  —  The 
ascent  of  the  "Peitlerkofel,  Ladin  Sas  de  Butgia  (9440*;  6-7  hrs.;  guide  10, 
to  Villnos  15  K.)  from  Valdander  over  the  Jochl  (see  above)  and  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Col  Vercin  (7250'),  and  thence  by  a  club-path  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Peitler-Scharte 
(7745')  and  to  the  (l'/2  hr.)  summit,  is  not  difficult  for  adepts  (beautiful 
view  ;  see  p.  356). 

10  M.  Preroman  (inn),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Campill  Valley. 

About  41/2  M.  up  the  Campill  Valley  (cart-track  on  the  left  bank)  lies 
Campill  (4585';  Frenes,  poor),  whence  the  Peitlerkofel  (see  above)  may  be 
ascended  by  the  Peitler-Scharte  in  5  hrs.  (guide  12  JT.).  —  Over  the  Kreut. 


ValUy.  ST.LEONHARD.     Map,p.468.-' IV.  R.80.   489 

ko/el-Joch  {Franz-SchliUer-Hiitte,  1%^)  to  Villnds,  see  p.  356  (guide  12  K.); 
over  the  Forcella  daWEga  or  the  Forcella  delta  Roa  to  the  Regen$burger 
Hiitte,  see  p.  435;  over  the  Puez-Joch  to  the  Puez-Eiltte,  see  p.  490  (guide 
for  either  route  10  E.). 

The  xoad  crosses  the  Gader  twice.  At  (11  M.)  Peder6a  (3810'; 
Post,  plain)  opens  the  Wengen-Tal  (p.  487)  on  the  left,  with  the 
hamlet  of  Wengen  (4440')  and  the  smaU  haths  of  Rumschluny. 
Farther  on  we  ascend  a  narrow  valley,  crossing  the  tracks  of  several 
large  mud-torrents.  After  3^/^  M.  the  road  crosses  to  the  left  bank 
of  the  Gader  and  beyond  a  bridge  over  the  Irschara-Mure  (mud- 
torrent)  reaches  (15  M.)  Pedraces  (4345';  Nagler,  with  sulphur 
baths,  good;  Zingerle  <$-  Post,  20  beds  at  80  h.-i  K.).  Opposite,  on 
the  right  bank,  10  min.  higher  up,  lies  — 

St.  Leonhard  or  Abtei  (4515';  Kreuz,  Craffonara's  Inn,  both 
unpretending ;  guide  Franz  Delucca) ,  Ladin  Badia ,  the  chief 
place  of  the  valley  (called  the  Abtei- Tal  beyond  this  point),  over- 
shadowed by  the  precipitous  Heiligkreuzkofel.  On  the  W.  rises  the 
Gardenazza  (8160'). 

Pleasant  walk  to  the  (2  hrs.)  pilgrimage -church  of  Heiligkreyz  (GliCf-., 
Inn,  bed  1^.);  admirable  view  and  echo.  From  here  a  club-path  (wire- 
ropes ;  for  experts  only,  guide  12^.)  ascends  over  rocks  to  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
Scharte,  then  to  the  left  over  debris  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  summit  of  the  Heilig- 
kreuzkofel (9550'),  which  affords  a  noble  prospect.  —  The  Zehner  (Rosthaut- 
kofel,  9930'),  reached  from  the  Heiligkreuzkofel  by  traversing  the  arete  to 
the  N.E.  for  3/4  hr..  is  difficult  (^uide  18,  with  descent  to  St.  Visil  20  K. ;  see 
p.  488).—  From  Heiligkreuz  over  iheRUtjoch  to  St.  Vigil  (guide  6  K.),  see  p. 487. 

[A  road,  which  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Corvararoad(p.  490) 
at  Alting,  ascends  the  right  side  of  the  valley  to  (6  M.  from  St.  Leon- 
hard)  St.  Cassian  or  Armentaroia  (5060';  Crazzolara' s  Inn,  un- 
pretending, bed  1  K.  10  ft.),  near  which  fossils  abound. 

MocNTAiN  Ascents  (guides  FloiHan  Campidell,  Joh.  Crazzolara).  The 
Heiligkreuzkofel  (9550';  51/2  hrs. ;  guide  10,  with  descent  to  St.  Vigil  18.fi".), 
via  the  Medes-Tal  and  across  the  La  Varella  Saddle  (8'i2(y),  is  laborious 
(see  above).  —  La  Varella  (10.040';  guide  15,  to  St.  Vigil  20  K.),  ascended 
via  the  La  Varella  Saddle  in  5  hrs.,  is  toilsome  but  repaying  (descent  to 
the  Klein-Fanes  Alp,  see  p.  48S). 

Feom  St.  Cassian  to  Cortina  via  Tre  Sassi  (6-7  hrs.),  an  interesting 
route  (marked  club-path;  guide,  not  indispensable,  iO  K.,  horse  18^.). 
We  ascend  gradually  through  pastures  and  past  the  mouth  of  the  Lagacid 
Valley  (see  below)  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Valpardla  or  Eiseno/en  Alp  (5700'),  where 
fossils  are  found.  Below  the  chalets  we  cross  the  brook  and  then  ascend 
steeply  through  wood  and  afterwards  over  grass  and  debris  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Valparola  Joch  {Castello  Past;  7055'),  to  the  N.E.  of  the  Mte.  Castello  (115^), 
which  commands  a  fine  retrospective  view  of  the  Enneberg  Valley  and 
the  Zillertal  Mts.  (to  theN.,  in  the  distance).  Beyond  the  pass,  above  the 
small  Valparola- See,  the  path  divides.  The  lower  route  descends  to  the 
right,  soon  affording  a  fine  view  of  the  Marmolata,  and  afterwards  leading 
chiefly  through  wood,  to  (IV2  hr.)  Andraz  (p.  512).  The  upper  route 
(cart-road)  follows  the  slope  to  the  left,  traversing  tracts  of  debris,  to  the 
saddle  of  Tre  Sassi  ('Tra  i  Sassi',  7216'),  defended  by  a  fort,  between  the 
Kleine  Lagacid  (9115')  on  the  left  and  the  Sasso  di  Stria  (8125';  ascended 
by  experts  in  1  hr.,  on  application  at  the  fort)  on  the  right,  and  reaches  the 
(1  hr.)  Falzare^o  Pass  (p.  512),  whence  a  new  road  leads  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Cortina. 

To  Cortina  over  the  Col  Lodgia,  a  laborious  route  (9  hrs.;  guide 
14  K.).  After  1/2  hr.  we  diverge  to  the  left  from  the  Valparola  route  (see 
above)    and    ascend   along  the  Sari,  through  the  Lagacid  Valley.    Passing 


490   IV.  R.  80.  — Maps,  pp.  354,  450,  494.     COR  VARA. 

through  a  rocky  amphitheatre  we  reach  the  (3  hrs.)  Col  Lodgia  (Tadega- 
Joch;  7U3o') .  between  the  Cuntui'inut-Spitze  (10,055')  on  the  left  and  the 
Northern  Campettrin-Spitze  (9280')  on  the  right.  We  then  descend  to  the 
C/z  hr.)  Oross-Fanes  Alp  and  proceed  through  the  Fanes  Valley  to  the 
Ampezzo  road  (comp.  p.  488).  —  To  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  an  interesting 
ronte  (guide  advisable,  SK)  leads  to  the  right  from  the  Valparola  route 
via  the  Stuore  Meadows  and  the  (21/4  hrs.)  hill  of  Prelongie  or  Pralongia 
(7025'),  with  fine  view  of  the  Marmolata,  etc.,  descending  via  Contrin  and 
Corte  to  (21/4  lirs.)  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  (p.  513).  A  club-path  from  Prelongie 
leads  to  the  S.E.  over  the  ridge  tT  the  (IV4  br.)  summit  of  the  "Settsass 
(W.  peak,  8405'),  and  thence  to  (I1/4  hr.)  Tre  Sassi  (p.  489).  ] 

The  road  from  Pedraces  to  Corvara  follows  the  left  bank  of 
the  Gader  to  the  (17  M.)  hamlet  of  Alting  (4625';  to  St.  Cassian, 
see  p.  489)  and  then  ascends  to  the  right,  passing  below  (17^2  M.) 
Stern  (ASIO';  Ladinien;  Dolomites  Inn).  It  then  descends  via  Varda 
to  the  (191/2  M.)  Corvara-Bach  (4960';  before  the  bridge  on  the  right 
the  direct  road  to  Colfosco,  1  hr.)  and  ascends  on  the  right  bank  to  — 

2OV2M.  Corvara  (5110';  Zirm's  Post  Inn,  32  beds  at  1 K.  80  h., 
clean),  a  finely-situated  village.  —  About  35  min.  farther  up  in  the 
N.W.  arm  of  the  valley,  which  ascends  to  the  Grodner  Joch,  lies 
Colfosco  or  Colfuschg  (5395';  Cappella  Inn),  the  most  picturesque 
point  in  this  interesting  dolomite  region  (S.  the  Pisciadu  and 
Mesules;   N.  the  Sass  Songher,  Chiampatsch,  and  Tschierspitzen). 

Excursion's  (guides,  .las.,  Franz,  and  Joh.  Kostner  and  Jos.  Rungger  of 
Corvara,  Peter  Pescosta  and  Alois  Rudiferia  of  Colfosco).  New  club-path 
from  Corvara,  commanding  magnificent  views,  via  Incisa  (see  below), 
Prelongii,  and  /S^«  Sass  to  (3'/2-4hrs.)  Tre  Sassi  (Falzarego),  see  above.  — 
From  Corvara  to  the  top  of  the  Col  Alt,  with  a  very  attractive  view,  club- 
path  in  11/4  hr.  —  To  the  (2  hrs.)  Boi  Lake  (7435'),  in  magnificent  environs 
(thence  in  4  hrs.  to  the  summit  of  the  Boi.  see  p.  477).  —  The  Sass  Songher 
(3750';  from  Colfosco  in  4  hrs. ;  guide  %  K.)  is  a  trying  ascent.  —  A  marked 
path  (guide,  not  indispensable.  6  K.)  leads  from  Colfosco  to  theX.,  passing 
the  small  Lake  Chiampatsch  (7210')  and  crossing  the  Gabel  (Ciampei-Joch ; 
7835),  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Puez-Hutte  or  Puz-Hiitte  (8070';  Inn,  4  beds  and 
10  mattresses),  whence  the  Col  de  Montigella  (8760';  3/^  hr.,  euide  3  K. ;  very 
fine  view)  and  (more  Irving;  i^jiA^li  hr.)  the  Puezkofel  (8925')  and  the  Puez- 
Spitzen  (central  peak  9565')  may  be  ascended  (guide  5  K.).  The  descent  from 
the  Puez  Hut  to  Groden  may  be  made  through  the  Lange-Tal  (steep  at  first) 
to  Wolkenttein  (2'/2  hrs. ;  guide  6  jS".),  or  via  the  Sielles-Joch  to  the  Regent- 
burger  HUtte  (p.  434;  guide  ^  K.).  From  the  Gabel  (see  above)  over  the 
Crespeina  Joch  to  Groden,  see  p.  436.  —  From  the  Puez-Hutte  a  marked 
route  leads  to  (4  hrs.;  guide  advisable,  iO  E.)  CampiU  ip.  i-iS)  vii  the  Puez- 
Joch  (8245')  and  the  Zwischenkofel  Alp. 

From  Corvara  to  Pieve  di  Livisalloxgo  ,  IOV2  M..  a  carriage-road 
(diligence  daily  in  3  hrs.,  2  K.  40  h.)  ascends  the  verdant  valley  of  the 
Rutort  to  the  (33/4  M.)  saddle  of  Campolungo  (6125';  Dander  s  Inn),  at  the 
E.  foot  of  the  Sella  (hence  to  the  top  of  the  Bod  5  hrs.,  with  guide,  see 
p.  477),  and  descends  via  Varda  and  (6  M.)  Arabba  (p.  452)  to  (IOV2  M.) 
Pieve  (p.  513). 

Another  and  more  attractive  path  (way-marks ;  guide,  not  indispensable, 
6  E.),  which  diverges  to  the  left  1/4  br.  from  Corvara,  crosses  the  Incisa- 
Joch  (about  6400'),  which  afi"ords  a  fine  survey  of  the  Marmolata,  Civetta,  etc.. 
and  descends  via  Contrin  and  Corte  to  (4  hrs.)  Pieve  (see  pp.  452,  513). 

To  THE  Groden  Valley  over  the  Grodner  Joch  (2V2  hrs.  from  Colfosco 
to  Plan,  guide  unnecessary),  see  p.  436.  —  To  the  Sella- Joch  (for  the  Fassa- 
Tal).  Beyond  the  (IV2  hr.)  Grodner  Joch  we  turn  to  the  left  on  the  highest 
level  of  the  valley,  skirt  the  base  of  the  Sella  up  to  the  point  where  the 
bridle-path   descends  to  Plan,   and  reach  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Sella-Joch  (p.  436). 


491 


81.  The  Pragser  Tal. 


From  Niederdorf  to  Alt- Prags  (5M.)  diligence  (from  the  Goldner  .Stern) 
twice  daily  in  summer  in  IV4  hr.  (1^.  20^.);  omnibns  from  the  Post  Hotel 
to  Briickele  twice  daily  in  1  hr.  55  min.^  returning  in  IV2  hr.  (2  K.)\  to 
Platzwiese  once  daily  in  3^  4  hrs.  (fare  5  K.,  descent  4  K.).  One-borse 
carriage  to  Alt-Frags  5,  two-horse  9  A'. ;  to  Bruckele  7  or  13  K.;  Platzwiese 
14  or  '21,  there  and  back  (returning  via  Schluderbach)  24  or  40  K.  As  the 
road  from  Bruckele  to  Platzwiese  is  very  steep,  driving  is  not  advisable.  — 
To  Neu- Prags  (S'/s  M.)  omnibus  from  the  Post  Hotel  to  the  Pragjer  See 
(71/2  M.)  5  times  daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs.  (2'/2  K.),  returning  in  I'/z  hr. 
(I  K.  20  /».).  One-horse  carriage  to  Keu-Prags  5,  two-horse  9,  to  the  Pragser 
See  8  or  12  K.  Coach  from  the  Wild  see  twice  daily  to  Alt-Praga  and 
Briickele.  —  The  roads  traversing  the  Pragser  Tal  are  not  open  to 
motor-cars. 

About  IV2  ^^-  to  the  W.  of  Niederdorf  (p.  470},  and  about  the 
same  distance  to  the  E.  of  Welsherg  (p.  470),  we  reach  the  month 
of  the  *Pragser  Tal.  The  road  from  Niederdorf  leads  round  the  foot 
of  the  Golser  Berg  (or  we  may  take  the  shorter  path,  35  min., 
diverging  to  the  left  at  the  signalman's  cottage,  7  min.  to  tbe  W., 
crossing  the  hill,  and  following  the  line  of  telegraph-posts)  to  the 
(3  M.)  Hofstatt  in  Ausser-Prags  and  the  (6  min.)  hamlet  In  der  Sag 
(3960'),  where  the  valley  divides  into  Alt-Prags  on  the  left  (S.), 
and  Inner-Prags  on  the  right  (W.).  About  1^/4  M.  up  the  S.  branch 
of  the  valley  lie  the  baths  of  Alt-Prags  (4500' ;  Hotel,  200  beds  at 
1-3,  pens.  5-7  K.,  usually  crowded  in  summer),  with  earthy  alkaline 
springs  (48'^Fahr."),  amid  fine  scenery  (S.E.,  the  precipitous  slopes 
of  the  Diirrenstein ;  S.,  the  lofty  Hobe  Gaisl;  W.,  the  Rosskofel 
group).    Pretty  view  from  the  (20  min.)  Heinrichshohe  (4920'). 

Excursions  (^'uide,  Jakob  Schwingshackl).  Ascent  of  the  Sarlkofel  (7745'), 
via  the  Sarlriedel  (6865)  in  31/2  hrs.  (guide  6  K.),  easy  and  attractive  for 
adepts,  see  pp.  472,  495.  —  The  'Grosse  Rosskofel  (8380';  41/2  hrs.;  guide 
8  K.)  is  not  a  difficult  climb.  At  (1  hr.)  Bruckele  (see  below)  we  ascend 
to  the  right  via  the  GuMaun  or  Postmeister  Alp  (eiOO*;  accommodation)  and 
the  Tori.  Splendid  view.  Experts  may  descend  from  the  Tori  via  Seebel 
and  the  Nahige  Loch  to  the  Pragser  See.  —  Good  walkers  may  ascend  (a  fine 
route)  via  the  Ross  Alp  to  the  Col  di  Fosses  (Forcella  di  Cocodain,  7800'), 
and  descend  via  the  Fosses  Alp  and  the  Forcella  di  Giralhis  (72S5')  to  Ospitale, 
or  into  the  Campo  Croce  Vallev  to  La  Stuo  and  the  Ampezzo  road  (to  Ctirtina 
10-11  hrs. ;  guide  13  K. ;  comp.  pp.  488,  504). 

To  ScHLCDEKB.A^cH,  a  very  fine  route  crosses  the  Platzwieae  (4V2-5  hi-s.  \ 
omn.  to  Bruckele  see  above).  A  road  leads  past  the  biise  of  the  Heimwald- 
ko/el  and  up  the  valley  to  (3  4  hr.)  the  *E6tel  Bruckele  (4970';  bed  2.50-3, 
pens,  from  b  K.) ;  4  min.  further  on  we  cross  the  stream  (path  to  the  right 
to  the  Koss  Alp,  see  p.  492)  and  proceed  up  a  steep  wooded  slope  (with 
the  Daumk(.fel  and  the  Schwalbenkofel  behind  us  and  the  rugged  crest 
of  the  Diirrenstein  on  the  left)  to  the  extensive  pastures  of  the  Platzwiese 
and  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  ''Edtel  Diirrenstein  (6540';  open  July  Ist-Sept.  30th, 
130  beds  at  3-6,  pens.  9-13  A'.,  generally  crowded  in  summer;  cheaper  fare 
at  the  back  on  the  left),  at  the  S.  base  of  the  Diirrenstein  (9320'),  which  is 
ascended  hence  in  2V2  hrs.  (see  p.  499).  On  the  right  rises  the  imposing 
Hohe  Oaisl  (p.  409).  Our  route  crosses  the  plateau.  Before  us  rise  the 
Cadini  (p.  499)  and  the  huge  Afonie  Cristallo.  At  the  (\-z  hr.)  end  of  the 
pastures  the  path  passes  below  a  fort,  and  then  descends  to  the  left,  past 
the  KriollkopfO'^io'--,  on  the  right;  ascent  in  I-IV2  hr.,  interesting)  into  the 
Seeland-Tal  (where  it  becomes  a  narrow  road),  and  through  wood  (to  the 
right  the  Tofana,  p.  504,  is  visible)  to  (1  hr.)  Schhiderbach  (p.  496).  —  From 
the  Platzwiese  via  the  Ross  Alp  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Pragser  See,  see  p.  492. 


492    IV.  R.8J.—  Map,p.468.     NEU-PRAGS. 

To  THE  Pragseb.  See,  a  very  interesting  excursion  (carriages,  see 
p.  491).  Through  the  Inner-Prags,  or  S.W.  arm  of  the  valley,  a 
good  road  leads  from  In  der  Sag  (shorter  red-marked  path  from  the 
Hofstatt,  p.  491)  via  Schmieden  (4005';  two  inns)  to  the  baths 
of  (2V4M.)  Neu-Prags  (4345';  *Hotel,  open  May  15th-end  of  Oct., 
90  beds  at  1,60-2.40,  pens.  6-9  K.),  with  earthy  alkaline  springs. 
About  1/3  M.  farther  on,  near  the  last  houses  of  St.  Veit  (4435'), 
the  road  crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  brook,  and  then  ascends 
through  wood  to  (1 V2  3VI.)  the  beautiful,  dark-green  *Pragser  Wildsee 
(4910' ;  *Pragser  Wildsee-Hotel,  open  from  end  of  May  to  Oct.  15th, 
160  beds  at  2.50-6,  pens.  10-17  K.\  in  which  the  huge  Seekofel  is 
reflected  (boating  1  K.  20  h.  per  1/2  ^^r.). 

Excursions  (guides,  Jos.  Appenbichler,  Ant.  Trenker,  Jakob  Leitner,  and 
Martin  Steiner).  The  ascent  of  the  *Kuhwiesenkopf  (7035'),  accomplished 
from  Neu-Prags  or  the  Hotel  Wildsee-Prags  in  2  hrs.  by  a  marked  path,  is 
easy;  fine  panorama  from  the  Kaiser- Franz- Josef -Warte  (key  required).  A 
red-marked  path  ascends  also  from  Welsberg  via  the  Brunstriedel  in 
31/2  hrs.,  with  descent  to  the  Pragser  See  in  5-5V2  hrs.  —  The  Hochalpen- 
kopf  (8420'),  ascended  in  31/2  hrs.  without  difficulty  from  the  Pragser 
See  by  diverging  to  the  left  from  the  path  to  the  Kiihwiesenkopf  after 
1  hr.  (guide,  for  adepts  not  indispensahle ,  6  .ST.),  commands  a  splendid 
A'iew.  Descent  to  the  S.W.  to  the  Kreuzjoch  in  1  hr.  (see  below).  Edelweiss 
grows  abundantly  on  this  mountain.  —  The  ascent  of  the  *Seekofel  (9220* ; 
41/2  hrs.;  guide  8,  with  descent  to  St.  Vigil  or  to  Peutelstein  15  E.)  is  made 
via  the  Nabige  Loch  to  the  (8-3V2  hrs.)  Porta  Sora  al  Forn  (7840';  5  min. 
below  the  Egerer  Hiltte,  p.  504),  and  thence  by  a  club-path,  indicated  by 
small  cairns,  leading  over  the  grass  and  detritus  of  the  S.E.  orete,  to  the 
(l'/4  hr.)  summit  (tine  view;  fai-  below  on  the  N.  lies  the  Pragser  See).  — 
The  Herrstein  (8035':  31/2  hrs.;  guide  6  K.)  is  fatiguing  but  repaying.  — 
The  Ricegon  -  Turm  (8685'),  from  the  Pragser  See  via  the  Senneser  Kar  in 
41/2  hrs.  (guide  15  ^.),  is  difficult,  but  very  interesting  for  good  climbers. 

From  the  Pragser  See  to  the  Platzwiese  (6-7  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.), 
a  well-marked  club-path  ascends  through  the  Nabige  Loch  past  the  8eebel 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  Upper  Ross-Hutte,  whence  it  skirts  the  slopes  of  the  Ravhe 
Oaisl  to  the  right  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Edtel  Durrensiein  (p.  491 ;  where  the  path 
begins  to  descend,  about  8  min.  to  the  left,  is  a  view-point  commanding 
a  magnificent  survey  of  the  Ampezzo  Dolomites). 

From  Neu-Pbags  ovee  the  Kbedzjoch  to  St.  Vigil,  6  hrs.,  uninterest- 
ing (guide,  not  indispensable  for  adepts,  9K.).  The  path  leads  from  the 
(3  M.)  S.W.  end  of  the  Pragser  See  through  the  GrUnwald-Tal  and  past 
the  Oriinwald  Alp  and  Alte  -  Kaser-Hutte  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Boch-Alpen-Hiitten 
(6960')  and  the  (1/2  hr.)  Kreuzjoch  (74£0';  abundant  edelweiss),  between  the 
Paratscha  (8000';  ascended  from  the  pass  in  1/2  br.;  see  p.  487)  on  the  left 
and  the  Dreifingerspitz  (8125")  on  the  right.  We  then  descend  through  the 
narrow  Fossedura-Tal  to  (IV2-2  hrs.)  St.  Vigil  (p.  487). 

82.  The  Sexten-Tal. 

PosT-OsiMBrs  from  Innichen  to  Sexten  twice  daUy  in  summer  in  1  hr. 
(1  K.  60 ;».) ;  omnibus  from  Sexten  to  the  (33/*  M.)  Fischeleinboden  daily  in 
3/4  hr.,  1  K.  One-horse  carr.  from  Innichen  to  Wildbad  Innichen  and 
back  5.  two -horse  8,  to  Moos  7  and  12  K.  —  The  Sexten  road  is  closed 
to  motor-cars. 

Innichen  (3855'),  see  p.  472.  The  road  into  the  Sexten-Tal 
(driving  advisable  as  far  as  Moos)  ascends  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
Sextenbach  and  beyond  (1  M.)  Ortner's  Inn  (p.  472)  crosses  and 
recrosses  the  stream.    A  road  then  diverges  to  the  right  to  the 


SEXTEN.     Map,  p.  468.  —  IV.R.  82.    493 

(1/2  M.)  Wildbachlnniclien(4315';  *Hotel,  bed  2-3,  D.  2.60,  pens. 
8-14  K.),  with  sulphur  and  chalybeate  springs,  pleasantly  situated 
amid  woods  (fine  view  from  the  Herminenhohe,  8  min.;  to  the  S.W. 
pleasant  woodland  walk  to  the  Drei  Wiesen  in  ^/^hi.]  from  the  S. 
'rose-meadoW  splendid  view  of  the  Haunold,  etc.  —  The  road  then 
passes  the  mouth  of  the  Innerfeld-  Tat  (fine  view  of  the  Haunold 
on  the  right,  and  the  Gseilknoten  and  Dreischusterspitze  on  the 
left),  and  crosses  the  Jxenbach  near  the  Sommerer-Muhle\(MOb'). 

51/2  M.  Sexten  or  St.  Veit  (4300';  *Post,  35  beds  at  1.60-3, 
pens.  G-S/T.,  Goldenes  Kreuz,  40  beds,  pens.  5-6  K.,  Mondschein, 
both  very  fair;  Pcm.  Villa  Hofer^  28  beds  at  1.20-1.60,  pens.  5-7  K.), 
a  village  with  450  inhab.,  frequented  as  a  summer-resort. 

Excursions  (guides.  Ant.  Bevgmann  Jun.  and  Jos.  Michader  of  Innicheu. 
Christian,  Sepp,  Veit,  Mich.,  and  Joh.  Innerkofler.,  Ign.  and  Ant.  Schramhofer, 
Jot.  Rogger  1  and  //  of  Sexten,  Joh.  Reider  of  Moos.).  The  Helm  (798.5')  is 
ascended  from  Sexten  by  a  somewhat  steep  and  shadeless  path  via  Mitter- 
herg  in  31/2  brs.  (better  for  the  descent).     Comp.  p.  472. 

A  fatiguing  but  interesting  route  leads  through  the  wooded  Innerfeld- 
Tal  and  over  the  Wildgvaben-Joch  to  Landro  (7  hrs.;  guide  10  K.).  The 
path  (red  marks),  first  on  the  left,  then  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Jxenbach., 
leads  via  the  HochgHesel  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Unter-ffiitte  (bSdO');  it  then  ascends 
(path  and  marking  defective)  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Oher-Hutte  ((5400'), 
which  affords  a  fine  view  of  the  Dreischusterspitze,  Schusterplatte. 
8chwalbenkofel,  Bullkopfe,  etc.  Thence  through  the  Innicher  Wildgvaben 
to  the  (11/4  hr.)  Wildgraben-Joch  (7530'),  between  the  Sckwalbenalpenkopf 
(8805')  on  the  left,  and  the  Sc/iwalbenkofel  (92G0'),  on  the  right.  Steep  de- 
scent to  the  Rienztal  and  (2  hrs.)  Landro  (p.  495).  —  The  ascents  of  the 
Hochebenkofel  (9530')  and  the  Birkenkofel  (9555'),  accomplished  from  the 
Ober-Hiitte  via  the  Liickele  (8S00')  in  4  hrs.,  are  laborious  (guide  UK. ;  comp. 
p.  495).  —  The  Haunold  (9535';  from  the  Unter-Hiitte  via  the  Kohlenbrenn- 
Tal  in  5-G  hrs. ;  guide  16  A".)  is  trying  A  pass  leads  over  the  Birken-Schartl 
(8290').  between  the  Haunold  and  Birkenkofel,  to  the  Birken-Tal  or  Pirchen- 
Tal  (p.  495)  and  the  (4V2-5  hrs.)  Ampezzo  road.  —  The  Dreischuster- 
spitze (10.375'),  6V2-7  hrs.  from  the  Fischeleinboden  (see  below)  via 
the  Wei-^slahn  (^uide  20  K.),  is  difficult  (from  Innerfeld  much  more  difficult; 
guide  36  E.). 

About  1/2  hr.  above  St.  Veit  (the  direct  path  to  the  Fischelein- 
boden, 3/4  hr.,  diverges  to  the  right,  2  min.  from  St.  Veit)  we  reach 
Moos  (4365';  Watschinger^,  where  the  valley  forks  (two  forts).  In 
the  right  arm  lies  ('  '4  hr.)  the  Bad  Moos  or  Sextner  Bad  (4455'; 
* Kastlunger' s  Inn,  50  beds  at  1.60-3,  pens.  6-8  K.),  with  sulphur 
springs,  whence  the  road  leads  past  a  tablet  commemorating  the 
visit  of  Crown-Prince  Frederick  William  of  Prussia  on  Sept.  19th, 
1887.  The  road  then  continues  through  sparse  larch-wood  to  the 
(26  min.)  *Fi8clieleinboden  (4755';  Post-Gasthof  Fischlein- Tal. 
.Tune-Sept.,  45  beds  at  1.80-3,  pens.  7-10  ^.;  Hotel  Dolomiien- 
Hof,  June  15th-Sept.  20th,  50  beds  at  1.80-4,  pens.  7-9  K.,  both 
good) ,  which  affords  an  admirable  view  of  the  imposing  head 
of  the  valley  (from  right  to  left,  Gseilknoten,  Dreischusterspitze, 
Schusterplatte,  Altenstein,  Oberbacherspitze,  Einser,  Zwolfer,  Elferj 
and  Rotwand).  The  traveller  should  go  as  far  as  (1/2  lir-)  the  'Mauern', 
where  the  ascent  begins  and  the  valley  branches  into  the  Altenstein- 
Tal  to  the  right  (W.)  and  the  Backer- Tal  to  the  left  (S.E.). 


494   IV.  R.82.  — Maps,  pp.  468,  494.    SEXTEN-TAL. 

An  attractive  route  leads  through  the  AUenstein-Tal  (route  marked; 
guide  to  Landro  for  the  inexperienced  9,  to  the  Toblinger  Riedel  8  K.), 
via  the  Sextner  Boden  to  the  Alpensee-Hdtel  and  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Dreizinnen- 
Hiitte  (7895')  on  the  Toblinger  Riedel  (see  p.  496);  descent  to  (2'/'2  hrs.) 
Landro  (p.  495),  or  to  (3V4  hrs.)  the  Lago  Misurina  (p.  493).  —  At  a  (6  min.) 
finger-post  a  club-path  (guide  unnecessarv)  diverges  to  the  left  from  the 
Toblinger  Eiedel  route  in  the  Altenatein-Tal  and  ascends  the  slopes  of  the 
Einser  and  Kanzel  in  the  Bache7--Tal  (opposite  are  the  huge  precipices  of  the 
Elfer,  in  front  the  Hohe  Leist  and  the  Zwolfer)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Zsigmondy- 
Hiitte  (7320';  Inn,  22  beds  at  4  and  30  mattresses  at  2^.),  the  starting- 
point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Obevbacherspitze  (8775' ;  1V2-2  hrs. ;  guide 
iOK.:  not  difficult),  the  Einser  (8855';  3  hrs.,  guide  16  AT.;  difficult),  the 
"Hochbrunnerschneide  (10.040';  3-4  hrs.;  guide  IGK.;  toilsome),  the  Zwol/er- 
kofel  {Croda  delVAgnello,  10,140*;  41/2  hrs.,  via  the  S.W.  flank;  guide  30  Z^.), 
and  the  Elfer  (10,220';  4V2-5  hrs. ;  guide  26  A'.),  the  last  two  very  difficult. 
Attractive  passes  lead  hence  to  the  W.  across  the  Oberbacher-Joch  (8325'), 
between  the  Sandebiihel  (8550';  ascent  in  20  min.)  and  the  Oberbacherspitze 
(fine  view),  then  descending  slightly  to  the  Billlele-Joch  (8215'),  later  skirting 
the  flanks  of  the  Paternkcfel  (p.  496)  to  the  1-ft,  and  finally  descending 
steeply  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Dreizinnen-Hutte  and  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Landro  (see  p.  495); 
or  from  the  Oberbacher-Joch  to  the  left  via  the  Rossleiten  (Pian  del  Cavallo)^ 
with  a  small  lake,  to  the  little  lakes  of  Lavaredo^  and  then  either  to  the 
right  over  the  Patern-Satiel  (Forcella  Lavaredo)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Toblinger 
Riedel.  or  to  the  left  over  the  Forcella  Lungieres  to  Misurina  (41/2-5  hrs. ; 
see  p.  498).  —  From  the  Zsigmondy-Hiitte  over  the  Sandebiihel-Joch  (8235'), 
between  the  Sandebiihel  and  ZwolferkofeL  and  over  the  Forcella  delV  Agnello 
(8430')  to  Auronzo  (p.  508),  7  hrs.,  with  guide,  toilsome;  over  the  Forcella 
di  Giralba  (7990'),  between  the  Zwolferkofel  and  the  Monte  Giralba,  6  hrs., 
with  guide  (16  K.)  ^  not  difficult.  About  1/2  hr.  below  the  pass  lies  the 
Kifugio  Carducci  of  the  Italian  Alpine  Club  (73800. 

From  Bad  Moos  (p.  493)  a  road  ascends  the  bank  of  the  Sexten-Bach 
through  wood  (the  old  road  is  shorter)  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Kreuzberg,  or 
Monte  Croce  (5875':  Lowe,  very  fair),  where  it  crosses  the  Italian  frontier. 
Thence  to  the  Val  Comelico.  see  p.  507.  From  the  Monte  Croce  we  may 
ascend  to  the  S.  without  difficulty  (no  path)  to  (1  hr.)  the  Schuss  or  Cima 
Collesei  (6475'),  commanding  a  fine  view. 


83.  From  Toblach  to  Cortina.  Val  Ampezzo. 

20  M.  State  Motor  Oak  Service  (omnibus  with  carriage  attached)  from 
the  Toblach  station  to  Cortina  thrice  daily  in  July  and  Aug.,  twice  daily  in 
June  and  Sept.,  in  2  hrs.  (fare  6  K.  50/j.);  charge  for  luggage  up  to  66  lbs., 
10 /i.  per  kilogram  (ca.  2V4  lbs.).  —  Coach  from  the  Hot.  Ampezzo  thrice 
daily  in  summer  iu  4  hrs.  (4,  there  and  back  7  K.).  Omnibus  from  the 
Hotel  Germania  via  Schluderbach  and  Misurina  to  Cortina,  returning  via 
Ospitale,  twice  daily  in  summer  in  12  hrs.  (12  £.).  —  Carriage  with  one 
horse  from  Toblach  to  Landro  5  K.  CO  ft.,  with  two  horses  10  K.,  to 
Schluderbach  6^.  60  and  13  K.  20  A.,  to  Cortina  (forenoon)  15  K.  40  and 
28  K.  60  A.,  (afternoon)  !<  K.  70  ?i.  and  33  K.;  to  Cortina  via  Misurina 
(forenoon)  24  K.  20  and  35  A'.  20  h..  (afternoon)  21 K.  50  and  41  E.  80  A.,  and 
back  by  the  highroad  30  K.  80  h.  and  41  .S: ,  if  kept  overnight  35  K.  20  and 
[)0  K.  00  h.;  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  30  A'.  80  and  57  A'.  20..  and  back  via  Mis- 
urina 48  K.  40  and  83  K.  60  h.;  to  Belluno  66  and  118  E.  80  A.  —  Private 
Motor  Cars  (4  seats;  for  hire  at  the  Hot.  Toblach)  to  Cortina  65,  there 
and  back  in  1  day  100,  to  Borca  110,  to  Pieve  de  Cadore  and  back  140, 
to  Belluno  (single  journey)  220,  Falzarego  Pass-Karer-See  3(X),  Auer-Botzen 
380  A.  From  Cortina  to  Schluderbach,  one-horse  carr.  9  JT.  50,  two-horse 
18  A". ;  to  Landro  11  and  21,  to  Toblach  14  and  27  K. 

The  Limestone  Alps  of  S.  Tyrol,  enclosed  by  the  Drave,  Rienz,  Eisak, 
Adige,  Brenta,  and  Piave,  are  generally  known  as  the  Dolomites  (from 
Dolomieu ,    the    geologist,   who    first   examined  this  magnesian   limestom^ 


,4 


Q^^^^^'-f-i^^ 


C; 


LANDRO.      Map,  p.  468.  — IV.  B.  83.   495 

formation).  Strictly  speaking,  the  term  Dolomite  belongs  to  the  Fassa  Mts., 
the  Langkofel ,  Rosengarten ,  and  Schlern ,  but  does  not  apply  to  the 
Cristallo,  Hohe  Gaisl,  Tofana,  Sorapis,  Antelao,  Pelmo,  and  other  peaks 
of  the  Ampezzo  Limestone  Alps;  but  as  these  mountains  are  widely  known 
as  the  'Ampezzo  Dolomites',  the  popular  nomenclature  is  adhered  to  in 
the  Handbook.  Alike  to  the  man  of  science  and  the  mountaineer  the 
curiously  fissured  Dolomites  ofifer  a  rich  and  varied  field  of  interest,  in 
their  innumerable  large  and  small  peaks,  pinnacles,  and  canons. 

The  Ampezzo  Road  (Ital.  Strada  d' Allemagnd)  quits  the  Puster- 
tal  at  the  Toblach  station  (3975';  p.  471),  leads  due  S.,  between 
the  Sarlkofel  (p.  472)  on  the  right  and  the  Neunerkofel  (8420')  on 
the  left,  into  the  Hohlenstein-Tal,  watered  by  the  Rienz,  and  passes 
the  Toblacher  See  (iiSO']  *See-H6tel,  May-Sept.,  50  beds  at  2.20-5, 
pens.  7-10  K.).  The  valley  soon  contracts  to  a  wild  gorge.  To 
the  left  opens  the  Birken-Tal  (p.  493)  and  on  the  same  side, 
farther  on,  the  Klausenkofel  (Nasse  Wand,  7375')  is  conspicuous; 
to  the  right  the  jagged  spurs  of  the  Durrenstein  (p.  497).  The  view 
up  the  valley  to  the  S.  is  bounded  by  the  Mte.  Plan  (see  p.  496). 
Above  the  (41/2^1.)  Klaus -Brucke  (4310')  the  i^ienz  (see  below) 
issues  from  its  subterranean  channel.  Near  Landro  the  road  passes 
a  fort  (sketching  forbidden). 

61/4  xM.  Landro,  Ger.  HoMenstein  (4615';  *H6tel  Baur,  250 
beds  at  2.10-6.10,  D.  4,  pens.  8.20- 12.20  K.^,  a  pleasant  summer- 
resort.  At  the  head  of  the  valley  of  the  Schwarze  Rienz,  which 
opens  here  to  the  left,  rise  the  Drei  Zinnen  (p.  496).  Farther 
on,  at  the  N.W.  base  of  the  Mte.  Plan,  is  the  light-green  Durrensee 
(4625').  In  the  background  rise  the  huge  *Monte  Cristallo  (10,495'; 
p.  499),  with  its  glacier,  and  its  neighbours,  the  Piz  Popena  (10,310') 
and  the  Cristallino  (9140'),  presenting  a  most  striking  picture. 

Excursions.  From  Landro  a  green-marked  path  leads  to  the  N.  to 
the  (1  hr.)  Helltal-  Sommerklamm.  A  good  footpath  (tnnnel)  winds  round 
the  Strudelkiipfe  (7570')  and  follows  the  upper  Helltal  to  the  {2V2  hrs.) 
Platzwiese  (p.  499). 

The  Flodige  (6  hrs.  there  and  back  from  Landro;  guide  not  necessary). 
The  route  diverges  to  the  W.  from  the  Ampezzo  road  a  little  beyond  the 
(l'/2hr.)  Toblacher  See  (see  above),  and  ascends  (red  marks)  into  the  Sari 
(5600').  From  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Sarl-Riedel  (6860'),  to  the  N.  of  the  Sarlko/ele 
f7575'),  we  obtain  a  picturesque  glimpse  of  the  Prags  valley  (descent  to  Alt- 
Prags  I'/'.'hr. ;  ascent  of  the  Sarlkofel,  1  hr.,  see  pp.  472,  491).  We  now  retrace 
our  steps,  descend  a  little,  and  proceed  towards  the  S.  over  the  pastures 
of  the  Sari  Alp.  We  then  ascend  by  an  easy  route  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Flodiy- 
Sattel  (7130'),  immediately  in  front  of  the  rugged  precipices  of  the  Diirren- 
stein;  then  descend  over  grass  and  follow  the  path  (indicated  by  marks) 
through  the  Flodige  Valley  to  the  (i'A  hr.)  Klaus-Brucke  (see  above). 

From  Landko  to  the  Toblingek  Rieuel,  31/2  hrs.  (red-marked  path; 
guide,  unnecessary,  T  A'.,  if  the  return  be  made  via  Rimbianco  or  Misurina 
10  K.).  A  bridle-path  ascends  the  valley  of  the  Schwarze  Rienz  to  the  E. 
After  ^/4  hr.  the  path  mentioned  at  p.  498  branches  o&  to  the  right  via 
the  Katzenleiter  and  the  Rimbianco  Valley  (ascent  of  the  Monte  Pian  .  see 
p.  497)  to  the  (li/^  hr.)  Rimbianco  Alp  (6035';  Alpine  fare;  poor  accommoda- 
tion for  the  nighr),  at  the  S.W.  base  of  the  Drei  Zinnen  (seep.  496),  and 
past  the  Lago  Vantonio  to  the  (13/4  hr.)  Lago  Misurina  (p.  498).  —  The 
bridle-path  continues  to  follow  the  right  bank  of  the  Schwarze  Rienz  pass- 
ing the  mouth  of  the  Wildgrabf.u  (p.  493),  and  makes  a  wide  curve  up  a 
rocky   barrier   that   ,<^eems   to   close   the   valley   to  the  bare  (l''-^  hr.)  Rienz- 


496  IV,  R.  83.  —  Map.p.  494.  SCHLUDERBACH.    From  Toblach 

boden,  where  it  turns  to  the  left.  After  3/^  hr.  we  pass  a  finger-pqst  indi- 
cating a  path  leading  to  the  right  to  the  Patern-Sattel  (p.  494)  and  10  min. 
farther  on  we  reach  the  Dreizinnen-HiUte  (Inn,  20  R.  with  40  beds  at  1.50-2  K.) 
on  the  Toblinger  Riedel  (7895 ),  a  saddle  between  the  Paternkofel  (9000')  on 
the  right  and  the  Toblinger  Knoten  (8580')  on  the  left,  beautifully  situated 
in  full  view  of  the  Drei  Zinnen  (see  below).  To  the  E  ,  4  min.  below  the 
hut,  close  to  the  Boden  Lakes,  lies  the  Alpensee- Hotel  Drei  Zinnen  (16  R., 
bed  2,  R.  3  K.).  From  the  hut  to  the  top  of  the  Schusterplatte  (9700"),  via 
the  Innicfier  Riedel  (7840),  2  hrs.,  with  guide  (10  K.\  not  difficult:  to  the 
top  of  the  Patfrnkofel  (vjOOO'),  2  hrs.  (guide  14  K.),  fatiguing.  Over  the 
Biillele-Joch  and  the  Oberbacher-Joch  to  the  Zsigmondy-Hutte,  see  p.  494.  — 
We  retrace  our  steps  to  the  finger-post  mentioned  above  and,  turning  to 
the  left,  skirt  the  Paternkofel  to  the  (*/4  hr.)  Forcella  Lavaredo  or  Patern- 
Sattel  (8040'),  to  the  E.  of  the  Kleine  Zinne.  View  hence  of  the  Cadini, 
Marmarole,  and  Antelao  to  the  S.  We  descend  to  the  Pian  di  Lavaredo, 
with  its  two  small  lakes,  then  skirt  the  S.E.  and  S.  sides  of  the  Drei  Zinnen 
(ascent  from  this  side,  see  below),  to  the  (1  hr.)  Forcella  Lungieres  (7610'), 
whence  the  Lago  Misurina  is  visible.  Hence  we  follow  a  marked  path 
leading  to  the  left  over  boulders  along  the  slope  of  the  Mte.  Campedelle 
(7750')  and  in  3/4  hr.  (at  the  junction  of  the  path  from  the  Alp  Rimbianco, 
on  the  right,  see  p.  495)  join  a  cart -track  which  leads  past  the  small 
Lago  Vantorno  (p.  495)  to  (1  hr.)  Misurina. 

The  Hochebenkofel  (9530';  5  hrs.;  guide  12  K.)  is  accomplished  by 
adepts  without  difficulty  from  Landro  over  the  Liickele  (8300').  It  is  con- 
nected with  the  Birkenkofel  (9555'),  to  the  N.,  by  a  narrow  arete,  requir- 
ing a  steady  head.     Descent  via  the  Liickele  to  Sexfen,  see  p.  493. 

Of  the  Drei  Zinnen  (Tre  Cime  di  Lavaredo ;  9755',  9850',  9450'),  the 
central  peak  (4V2-5  hrs.  from  the  Dreizinnen-Hiitte,  see  above,  via  the 
Patern-Sattel;  guide  2o  K.)  is  both  the  highest  and  the  easiest,  but  is  fit 
only  for  experts  with  steady  heads  (see  p.  494  and  above).  The  Vordere  or 
WesUiche  Zinne  and  the  Kleine  Zinne  are  more  difficult,  especially  the  latter 
(3V2-4  hrs. ;  guide  40  .fi".).  Mountaineers  approaching  from  Cortina  should 
ascend  the  Drei  Zinnen  direct  from  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Hotel  Misurina  (p.  498; 
Grosse  Zinne  5'/2-6  hrs.  from  the  hotel;  Kleine  Zinne  472-0  hrs.). 

71/2  M.  ScMuderbach  (4730';  *Ploner's  Hot.  Schluderbach,  180 
beds  at  2-4,  B.  1.40,  D.  4,  pens.  8-11  K.;  *Baumgartner's  Hot. 
Sigmundsbrunn ,  100  beds  at  2-4,  B.  1,  D.  3.50,  S.  2.40,  pens. 
8-11  K.') ,  beautifully  situated  at  the  moutb  of  the  Val  Popena 
(p.  497)  and  at  tlie  base  of  the  Monte  Pian.  The  Monte  Cristallo 
is  here  concealed  by  the  sombre  Rauhhofel;  to  the  left  are  the 
CristaUino  and,  in  the  background,  the  Cadini.  To  the  right  rises 
the  imposing  red  limestone  pyramid  of  the  Croda  Rossa  (iJof- 
wand,  or  Hohe  Gaisl^  see  p.  499). 

ExcDRSioNs  (guides,  Jos.  Innerkofler,  Ambros  Vergeiner,  and  /.  A. 
Forcher).  Round  the  Diirrensee  (about  l'/4  hr.).  part  of  the  way  through 
wood.  —  To  the  (20  min.)  Eduardsfelsen  (5240*),  at  the  entrance  to  the 
wild  Val  Fonda,  and  to  the  (2^/2  hrs.)  Cristallo  Glacier  (green  and  white 
way-marks).  —  To  the  (Vz  hr.)  Sigmunds  - Brunnen  in  the  Schonleiten-Tal 
(stony  path,  red  way-marks). 

*Monte  Pian  or  Monte  Piano  (7630')  is  easily  ascended  from 
Schluderbach  in  21/2-3  hrs. ;  guide  unnecessary.  Diverging  to  the 
left  from  the  Misurina  road  (p.  498)  at  (6  min.)  telegraph-pole  19, 
we  enter  the  wood,  then  cross  the  stream  8  min.  farther  on,  and 
mount  steeply  (Pionier-Weg,  shady  in  the  morning)  to  the  (2^2  l^rs.) 
plateau  on  the  top,  10  min.  to  the  N.  of  the  refuge-hut  (see  p.  498). 
—  The  Italian  path  leaves  the  road  beyond  the  first  bend  of  the 


to  Cjrtina. 


MONTE  P. AN.  JV.  Route  as.     497 


Bae->eker's  Eastern  Alps.    i2ih  Edi  t. 


498  IV.n.S3.--Mai;p.49J.   l.AGO  MISUHINA.     From  lohlarh 

load  (1  lir. :  •■arriage  tlitis  far  5  K.^  and  follows  a  steep 'patb  (iiiarkL  1 
witli  yellow)  to  the  left  over  the  Forcella  Alta  (6480')  to  the  [^  hr.^. ) 
summit,  an  extensive  plateau,  with  a  stone-pyramid  in  memory  of 
the  poet  Carducci  (d.  1907).  On  the  Austrian  side  (yellow  marks, 
"20  min.)  is  a  refuge-hut  (7590';  inn).  The  panorama  from  several 
points  is  very  fine  and  iTicludes  the  Drei  Zinnen  close  at  hand  to 
the  E.  and  to  the  N.  the  Zillertaler  Ferner  and  the  Gross-Glockner. 
Rich  flora. 

The  Monte  Plan  may  be  ascended  also  from  Landro  (p.  495).  We 
either  skirt  the  E.  margin  of  the  Diirren-See  (yellow  marks)  and  in  1/2  hv. 
ascend  the  Piunier-Weg,  mentioned  on  p.  49(5,  to  the  left;  or  we  proceed 
through  the  Riemtal  (p.  4  5)  and  via  the  (1  hr.)  Katzenleiter  (blue  marks) 
to  the  Rimbianco  Valley  (p.  495),  and  8  min.  beyond  the  Forcella  Alta 
follow  the  above-mentioned  Italian  path  (yellow  marks)  to  the  right. 
Descent  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Lago  Misurina  (see  below). 

*FrOM  ScHIiUDERBACH  TO  CoBTINA  VIA  MiSURINA  AND  TrE  CeOCI, 

41/2-5  hrs. ;  omnibus  from  Schluderbach  to  the  Hotel  Misurina  thrice 
daily  in  1^2  hr.,  3  K.;  circular  tour  among  the  Dolomites  from  the 
Hot.  Germania  in  Toblach,  see  p.  494.  Austrian  customs  examina- 
tion at  Schluderbach,  Italian  at  Misurina.  The  steep  'Erzstrasse', 
diverging  to  the  left  at  the  Hotel  Sigmundsbrunn,  leads  to  the  S.E. 
from  Schluderbach  (road  as  far  as  Misurina  closed  to  motor-cars), 
crosses  the  Italian  frontier,  and  ascends  the  wooded  Val  Popena 
Bassa  (on  the  left  the  Mte.  Plan,  see  above,  on  the  right  the  Monte 
Cristallino)  past  a  (-74  hr.)  templin-oil  factory  at  the  entrance  of 
the  Val  Popena  Alta  (p.  499)  to  the  (50  min.)  CoL  SanV  AngeV) 
( fi905' ),  whence  it  descends  to  the  (10  juin .)  *Lago  Misurina  (5760'; 
*//6f.  Misurina,  June  1st  tp  end  of  Oct.,  130  beds  at  1.80-5, 
I'..  1.'20,  D.  3-4,  pens.  8-10  K.) ,  a  sheet  of  pale- green  water, 
amidst  beautiful  surroundings  (on  the  N.E.  the  Drei  Zinnen,  on 
the  E.  the  Cadini,  on  the  S.  the  Marmarole,  Anteiao,  and  Sorapis). 
We  follow  the  W.  bank  [Albergo  alia  Posta,  plain)  of  the  lake  to 
its  (8  min.)  S.  end.  where,  to  the  left,  is  the  *Qrand  Hotel  Misurina 
(June  15th -Sept.  20th,  125  beds  at  3.50-15,  B.  1.50,  dej.  3.50. 
D.  5,  board  71/2  fr.),  with  cheaper  tourists'  house  on  the  right. 

Carriage  with  two  horses  from  the  Grand  Hotel  to  Toblach  25,  Cortina 
27,  Auronzo  30,  Goena  35,  Borca  (via  Cortina)  5<J,  Belluno  100  fr.  —  Walks 
and  ExccBSioxs.  the  Konigin-MaryherUa-Promenade  (passing  the  church), 
V4  hr.  —  Round  the  Lago  Msvrina  to  the  Engel-Hlltte  and  back,  1  hr.  — 
We  may  proceed  along  the  W.  side  of  the  lake  and  over  the  wooded  ridge 
of  the  Pals  di  Misurina  to  the  (1  hr.j  Popena-Hohe,  commanding  a  Ine  view 
of  the  jagged  pinnacles  of  the  neighbouring  Dolomites ;  to  the  W.  the 
Cadini,  to  the  S.W.  Jlonte  Cristallo  and  Popena,  and  to  the  W.,  beyond 
the  Durrenstein,  the  Zillertal  Alps  are  seen.  —  Col  di  Varda  (7220'),  V^  hr., 
and  the  Alp  Maraja  (6660'),  l'/2  hr.  to  the  S.E.  —  The  Monte  Plan  (p.  496), 
via  the  La</o  Vamoi-no,  the  Forcella  Bassa  (6170'),  and  the  Forcella  Alia 
(■^ee  above),  2  hrs.  (blue  and  later  yellow  way-marks).  —  To  the  Pfalzgau- 
HUUe,  3^2  hrs.,  see  p.  503,  to  the  Faloria  Alp,  3'/-  hra.,  see  p.  503.  —  Dr 
Zinnen,  see  p.  496. 

We  next  proceed  via  the  Misurina  Alp  and  at  a  (25  min. ) 
guide-post  (to  Auronzo  straight  on,,  see  p.  508;  Austrian  frontier), 
take  the  road   entering  the  wood  to  the  right,   ascending  gradually 


to  CoTtina.  TRE  CROCl.       Maj,,  />.  i^ii.  —  1  V.  7.'.  <^3.    499 

along  the  slope  of  the  Crepe  di  Rudavoi,  with  tine  \ie\vs  of  the 
Marmarole  and  Sorapis  on  the  left,  and  of  the  huge  cliffs  of  tlie 
Cristallo  on  the  right.  In  ^/^  hr.  our  route  joins  the  cart-road 
from  Valbona  (p.  508)  on  the  left.  20  min.  Passo  Tre  Croci  (5930': 
'^Hotel  Tre  Croci,  50  beds  from  2.50,  B.  1,  pens.  8-10  7v'.),  whence 
the  view  of  the  beautiful  Ampezzo  valley  suddenly  discloses  itself, 
to  the  W.  Opposite  us  rises  the  huge  Tofana;  beyond  the  Nuvolau, 
with  the  Sachsendank-Hiitte,  appears  the  snow-covered  Marmolata  ; 
immediately  to  the  right  is  Mte.  Cristallo.  Austrian  customs  ex- 
amination. (To  the  Pfalzgau-Hutte,  see  p.  503;  ascent  of  Mte. 
Cristallo,  p.  505.)  We  descend  the  Bigontina  Valley  through  woods 
and  pastures,  and  passing  the  hamlets  of  Loretto  and  Alvera,  to 
(IV2  lir.)  Cortina  (p.  501\ 

Ascent  of  tlie  *Durrenstein  (9320';  from  Schluderbach  4^,2  lirs. ;  guide 
8  K.^  not  indispensable  for  experts).  A  road  leads  throngli  the  See- 
la  nd-Tal  past  a  fort  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Hdtel  Diirrenstein  on  the  Pliitzwiese  (6540': 
p.  491;  guide,  Jak.  Messner),  whence  a  stony  path  ascends  to  the  right, 
passing  a  spring  (TS35')  half-way  up,  to  the  (SVa  hrs.)  summit  (shelter-hut 
•Jo  min.  below).     Fine  view  (panorama  by  F.  Burger).     Edelweiss. 

The  ascent  of  the  Monte  Cristallino  from  Schluderbach  (highest  peak. 
9140';  41/2  hrs.;  guide  ^  K.)  is  not  difficult  for  adepts.  The  vicAV  from  the 
summit,  which  embraces  the  valley  of  Hohlenstein,  the  Tauern  in  the 
distance,  in  the  foreground  the  wild  precipices  of  the  Pupena  and  Cristalln, 
is  in  other  directions  limited. 

The  *Monte  Cristallo  (10,495';  6-61/-2  hrs.)  presents  no  special  difficulty 
for  expert  climbers  with  steady  heads  and  accompanied  by  a  good  guide 
(18  K.  ;  shorter  route  from  Tre  Croci,  see  p.  505).  The  route  leads  from 
Schluderbach  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Cristallo  Glacier  (p.  498).  which  it  crosses 
(care  required)  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  Cristallo  Pass  (92T0'),  between  the  Mte. 
Cristallo  and  the  Popena.  We  then  ascend  the  'Lange  Band'  to  the  right 
on  the  S.  side  of  the  Cristallo  and  finally  clamber  over  rocks  (the  wor^t 
point  being  the  'Boae  Platte')  to  the  arete  and  the  (2Vs-3  hrs.)  summit. 
The  view  is  magnificent.  The  descent  may  be  made  from  the  Cristallo 
Pass  over  snow  and  debris  to  Tre  Croci  and  Cortina  (guide  20  K. ;  see 
p.  505).  —  The  Piz  Popena  (10,310';  6-7  hrs. ;  guide  20  7i.),  ascended  from 
Schluderbach  via  the  Val  Popena  Alta,  is  more  fatiguing  (more  interesting 
but  also  much  more  difficult  from  Tre  Croci  by  the  S.  arete;  6-7  hrs., 
-uide  40  K). 

The  Croda  Rossa  or  Hohe  Gaisl  (Rolicand,  lOiSSC)  is  ascended  from 
Ospitale  (p.  600)  in  6-7  hrs.  by  a  difficult  route  via  the  Val  Goitres  and  the 
scree-slopes  on  the  N.W.  side  of  the  Col  Freddo  (guide  30  E.). 

The  highest  peak  of  the  Cadini  (932u')  may  be  ascended  from  Misurina 
via  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Passo  di  Tocci  (77t)5)  in  4  hrs.  and  is  not  difficult  for 
adepts  (guide  14  K.).  More  difficult  are  the  neighbouring  Cima  Edtvos 
(9305'),  the  Nord-WestspiUe  (8940'),  and  the  Torre  del  Diavolo  (8600';  first 
ascended  in  1903). 

Fkom  Schluderbach  to  Auronzo  via  Misurina,  see  pp.  493,  508.  Other 
attractive  but  toilsome  passes  lead  over  the  Forcella  Lnngieres  (p.  496)  or 
the  Forcella  di  Rimbianco  (7190')  to  the  Tal  Marzon  and  (5-6  hrs.)  Auronzo 
(p.  508).  

Schluderbach,  see  p.  496.  The  road  ascends,  cros.-^es  the  Seeland- 
bach  with  the  Schluderbach  electric  works,  and  then  the  bed  of 
the  Knappenfussbach,  which  is  generally  dry  (by  the  road-menders' 
hut  a  footpath  to  the  right  ascends  to  the  Pliitzwiese,  see  p.  491),  and 
reaches  the  (lO'/'i  M.)  Gemark  (5065':  Albergo  Cimabanche.  40  beds 

32* 


500    1  V.  Ji,  83.  —  Map,  p.  46 i.     OSPITA  LK.  From  Tohlacli 

at  1.60-2.40,  pens.  7-8  A'.,  good),  on  the  watershed  between  the 
Kienz  and  the  Boite,  which  forms  the  boundary  of  the  Ampezzo 
district.  To  the  right  rises  the  majestic  Croda  Eossa  (10,330') 
-with  the  precipices  of  the  Col  Freddo  (9230'),  and  next  it  the 
Croda  delV  Ancona  (see  below),  appearing  above  the  wooded  Crepa 
<1i  Zuoghi;  before  us  the  peaks  of  the  Tofana  overtop  the  Col  Rosa ; 
to  the  left  is  the  Panta  del  Forame ;  behind  us,  the  Monte  Plan 
and  the  Cadini.  The  road  descends  gradually,  passing  the  shallow 
Lago  Bianco  (4950'),  on  the  left,  crosses  the  Rufreddo,  which 
descends  from  the  right,  ani  soon  reaches  — 

13  M.  Ospitale  (483o';  Inn,  24  beds),  once  a  hospice,  with 
the  chapel  of  St.  Blasius.  at  the  base  of  the  Croda  delV  Ancona 
(7753')-  Opposite  is  the  Vecchio  del  Forame  (8915' ),  from  which 
descends  the  Felizon.  Farther  down  is  the  Val  Grande,  flanked  on 
the  W.  by  the  Pomagaynon  (see  below),  and  to  the  S.W.  rise  the 
Tofana,  Col  Rosa,  and  Furcia  Rossa. 

A  red-marked  patb  ascends  the  Gottres  Valley,  between  the  Col  Freddo 
un  the  right  and  the  Croda  ddV  Ancona_on  the  left,  over  the  La  Rosa-Sattel 
(6515')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  La  Rosa  Alp  (6685),  which  commands  a  fine  view  of 
ihe  mountains  of  Fanes  and  Travenanzes  (p  504).  We  may  descend  to 
(Vahr.)  La  Stua  (p.  488)  ^  thent-e  to  the  E^erer  Hiitte  or  to  St.  Vigil,  see 
pp.  .504,  488. 

Via  the  Sonforca  to  Trc  Croci  or  Co'tina  f4-4i'2hrs.;  marked  path, 
guide  not  indi^pensible  for  adept'?).  The  track  descends,  crosses  the  Felizon. 
:ind  ascends  to  the  S.  in  the  Val  Grande,  between  the  Pomagajnon  (8010') 
(in  the  right  and  the  Cresia  Bianca  (96"25')  on  the  left,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Padeon 
Alp  (6)70'),  -whence  we  ascend  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sonforca  nr  Forca  (6933*): 
magnificent  view  by  the  cross  6  min.  to  the  W.,  at  the  8  edge  uf  the  pre- 
ripifous  Crepe  di  ZumeHes.  We  now  descend  and  after  12  min.  proceed  to 
the  left  to  (V2  hr.)  Tre  Croci  (p.  499),  or  to  the  right,  finally  through  wood, 
\n  the  (3/i  hr.)  road  to  (2/4  hr.)  Cortina  (comp.  p.  499). 

For  some  distance  the  road,  now  level,  skirts  the  slope  of  the 
Croda  delV  Ancona  (7750'),  the  side  of  which  is  pierced  by  an 
aperture  high  above  us.  On  the  left  are  the  ravine  of  the  Felizon  and 
(13^2  ^1-^  ^  summer-tavern. 

A  short-cut  diverges  to  the  left  here,  crosses  the  gorge  of  the  Felizon 
(155  ft.  in  depth)  by  the  "^ Po7ite  Felizon,  and  rejoins  the  high-road  to  the  8. 
of  Peutelstein,  at  the  bridge  mentioned  below.  From  the  short-cut  a  path 
diverges  to  the  right,  3  min.  from  the  summer-tavern,  past  the  Haus  Peatel- 
■stein  to  the  ('/4hr.)  remains  of  the  ci>tle  of  Peutelstein  (Podestagno,  4945';  beauti- 
ful view),  demolished  in  1866,  perched  on  a  rock  descending  abruptly  to  the 
Boite  valley. 

The  road  ascends  for  a  short  distance,  and  then  descending  it 
bends  sharply  to  the  right,  and  winds  down  into  the  Ampezzo  or 
Uayden  Valley,  watered  by  the  Boite.  In  the  foreground  is  the  green 
Col  Rosa,  to  the  right  of  which  are  the  Monte  Vallon  Bianco, 
Tae  (p.  4S8),  Croda  d^Antruilles,  and  Lavinores.  At  the  apex 
(4655')  of  the  long  curve  a  finger-post  near  the  hunting-lodge  of 
St.  Hubertus  (Lady  Bury)  indicates  the  way  to  the  Egerer  Hiitte 
to  the  right  (comp.  p.  504)  and  to  the  Wolf-Glanvel-HQtte  (p.  504) 
to  the  left.  Lower  down  the  road  commands  a  fine  survey  of  the 
valleys  of  Fanes  and  Travenanzes  (p.  50 i)  to  the  right  and  of  the 


to  Ccrltna.  CORTINA.     Map,p.^G4.~lV.n.s:i.    bO\ 

Boite  valley;  in  the  distance  to   the  S.  are   the  ("roda  da  Lago, 
Becco  di  Mezzodi,  and  Pelmo. 

The  road  now  descends  to  the  S.,  skirting  precipitous  slopes, 
and  crosses  the  (15/2  M.)  deep  gully  of  the  Felizon  (p,  500).  The 
following  stretch  of  the  valley  is  monotonous,  flanked  on  either 
side  by  wooded  slopes  over  which  tower  the  rocky  masses  of  the 
Tofana  on  the  right  and  the  Pomagagnon  on  the  left.  Beyond  (17 M.) 
Fiammes  (4255';  Alpenrose  Inn)  the  rugged  Sorapis  (p,  503)  ap- 
pears in  front  of  us.  About  2  M.  farther  on  the  road  quits  the 
wood,  and  descends  to  — 

20  M.  Cortina.  —  Hotels.  *Hotel  Mikamonti  (PI.  m),  25  min.  to  the 
S.  open  in  winter  also,  180  beds  from  4,  B.  1.50,  dej.  4,  D.  6,  pens.  8-18  Zf.  ; 
'Hotel  Faloria  (PI.  f),  25  min.  to  the  S.E.,  in  a  lofty  situation  close  to  the 
woods,  120  beds  from  3,  pens.  8-16  A".,  these  two  patronized  by  English  and 
American  tourists;  'Palace  Hotel  Ckistallo  (PI.  r),  somewhat  lower  down, 
Jlay  1st -Nov.  1st,  120  beds  at  3-4,  pens,  from  8  K.  These  three  command 
beautiful  views  and  are  adapted  for  a  stay  of  some  time.  —  Hotel  Coscoedia 
(PI.  g),  90  beds  at  3-4,  pens.  8-10 A',,  with  cafe';  Croce  Bianca  (PI.  c), 
100  beds  at  2-5,  D.  3  50,  pens.  7-10  5".,  generally  overcrowded  in  the  height 
of  the  season;  ■Hotel -Pension  Bellevle  (PI.  b;  de'pendauce  of  the  Hotel 
Faloria;  open  in  winter  also),  50  beds  from  2,  B.  l.Su,  dej.  2.50,  D.  4.50, 
pens.  7-10^.;  *Aqcila  Nera  (PI.  a),  60  beds  at  2.50-5,  D.  4,  S.  3,  pens. 
7-10  if.;  'Hotel  Cortina  (PI.  e),  43  beds  at  2-6,  D.  3.50,  pens  7-8.50  A".  ; 
Hotel  Victoria  (PI.  v),  SO  beds  at  2.50-3.50,  pens.  8-10 A".;  'Hotel  Post 
(PI.  p),  80  beds  at  1.60-3,  pens.  8-9  A'. ;  =H6tel-Pi:n3ion  Tirol  (PI.  s),  32  bed.s 
at  1.60-2.40,  pens.  7-8 AT.;  Hotel-Pension  Majoni  (PI.  1),  46  beds  at  1  20-3, 
pens.  6-10  A".  ,•  Pension  Zambelli  (PI.  z),  on  the  high-road  to  the  S.  close 
to  the  Hotel  3Iiramonti,  14  beds,  pens.  7-9  A". ;  Hotel  Menardi  (PI.  i),  bed 
1.60-2.5U  A".,  plain  but  good;  Stella  d'Oko  (PI.  h;  patronized  by  English 
tourists),  pens. 6-7 A". ;  Hot.-PiEStaueant  Dolomitenhof  (PI.  d);  Anker  (PI.  u), 
31  beds  at  1.20-2  A".;  Villa  Flora  (PI.  n),  20  beds  at  1.50-2  A'.,  well  spoken 
of;  OsTERiA  AL  Parco  (PI.  0.),  R.  also.  —  Alb.  Tofana  and  Alb.  Pocol, 
see  p.  512.  —  Private  apartments  are  numerous.  —  As  a  rule  the  Croce 
Bianca  and  the  Aquila  Xera  are  the  only  hotels  open  in  winter.  Information 
regarding  winter-sports  is  supplied  by  the  Ampezzo  Sport  Club  (apply  to 
E.  Terschak,  see  below).  —  Cafe  Sport,  facing  the  Hotel  Post. 

Swimming  Bath,  3  min.  below  the  H(3t.  Tirol.  —  Golf  Links  near  the 
Hotel  Miramonti. 

Photographs,  Emil  Terschak,  at  the  Hot.  Victoria.  —  Puotogkai'HIc 
Materials,  Angela  Zaghis.  —  Pretty  filigree  and  intarsia  work  at  the  Espvsi- 
vionedeW  Inditstria  Ampezzana  (PI.  2).  —  Goods  Agent  and  Money  Chancei;, 
Herrmann  Hueber,  in  the  main  street. 

(Jarriage  with  one  horse  from  Cortina  to  Toblach  15  K.  40  h.,  land;.u 
with  two  horses  10  K.  10  h..  via  Mi^uIina  23.10  and  41  A".  hOh.;  to  Pieve  di 
Cadore  16.80  and  33  K.,  to  Belluno  39.40  and  74  K.  80  A.,  to  Pieve  di 
Livinallongo  26.40  and  46  AT.  20/*.,  to  the  Karer-See  88  and  143  A".,  to  Botzen 
110  and  187  A".,  to  Predazzo  82.50  and  137.50,  to  San  Martino  di  Castrozza  120 
and  200  A",  (gratuity  included  in  each  case).  —  Motor  Cars,  see  p.  494. 

English  CncRcn  Service  in  summer. 

Guides  (tariff  posted  up  on  the  Casa  Comunale,  PI.  1):  Antonio  Dimai, 
Angelo  Gaspari,  Agost.  Verzi,  Zacc.  Pompanin,  Arcangelo,  Angela  and  Damiano 
Dibona,  Oiov.  and  Bartolo  Barbaria,  Ang.,  Ant.,  Tobia,  Gim.,  LwQi,  and 
Sigismondo  Menardi,  Arcang.  and  Sera/.  Siorpaes ,  Pietro  Ant.  Conslantini, 
Angelo  Zangiacomi,  Angelo,  Arcangelo,  Giac,  and  Gius.  Colli,  Ftor.  Ponipanin, 
Ang.  Dandreo,  Luigi  Piccolruaz,  Ang.  Maioni,  Bald.  Verzt.,  Celettino  De  Zannu. 
Jlost  of  the  guides  speak  a  little  German. 

Cortina  d'Ampezzo  (4000'),  a  village  of  1000  inhab.  (3500  inch 
the  parish),   superbly  situated    and  admirably  adapted  for  a  pro- 


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longed  stay,  is  the  capital  of  the  valley  and  the  seat  of  the  district- 
authorities.  The  Church  (PI.  3)  contains  wood-carvings  by  Brustolone 
in  the  first  chapel  to  the  left,  and  other  ^orks  of  art.  The  gallery 
c^£^jia  of  the  handsome 

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nile  (about  250' 
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commands  an 
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N.E.  rises  the 
Cristallo  group, 
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highest  Cristallo 
peak;E.,  the  Tre 
Croci  saddle  and 
Crepedel;  S.E., 
the  Punta  Nera. 
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the  Rocchetta 
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Col  Rosa,  Lavinores,  Seekofel,  and  Croda  dell'  Ancona.  Farther  to 
the  S..  in  the  main  street,  is  the  small  Museo  Eiisabettino  (open 
daily  9-12  and  2-6:  adm.  30 /(.),  containing  antiquities,  arms,  etc. 
from  the  neighbourhood.  A  small  park  has  been  laid  out  on  the 
Boite,  to  the  W.  of  the  church.  To  the  N.  lie  the  (10  min.)  ruins 
of  the  Castello  de  Zanna,  to  the  left  of  the  Hot.  Bellevue. 

EscDRSioss.  The  best  survey  of  tbe  valley,  for  which  the  eveuing- 
light  is  most  favourable,  is  afforded  by  the  -Belvedere  on  the  Crepa 
(5060")-  a  prominent  rocky  hill  on  the  W".  side  of  the  valley.  We  ascend 
the  old  Falzarego  road  to  (1  hr.)  the  finely  situated  AWergo  Tofana  (p.  512), 
and  proceed  thence  to  the  left  in  the  reverse  direction  to  (5  min.)  the 
Restaurant  on  the  E.  margin  of  the  rock.  This  point  may  be  reached 
also  by  a  steep  path  which  diverges  to  the  left  '^jihr.  before  the  Alb.  Tofana. 

Proceeding  to  the  S.W.  of  the  Ponte  Grignes  for  25  min.  and  ascending 
through   wiind    U,   the   right   T  min     heyond    Aforfisa,   we   rench   the  Groiie 


ValUy.  COUTl NA .      Map,  p.  4tli.  —  I  V.  R.  83.    508 

di  VolperUt  a  i>ii;tuie.sque  wilderness  nf  rucks  made  accessible  to  adepts 
(ladders  not  safe).  —  A  route  leads  through  the  park  (p.  502)  to  the  S., 
over  the  Boite  and  via  Campo  di  Sopra  to  (35  min.)  Campo  di  Sotlo  (small 
Cafe -Restaurant  Tiziano)  at  the  end  of  the  Costeana  ravine,  containing 
a  house  said  to  be  the  birthplace  of  Titian  (p.  506). 

Another  attractive  walk  leads  to  the  (3^/*  M.)  Ghedina  Lake  (4755'^  inn 
in  summer),  embosomed  in  woods,  at  the  E.  foot  of  the  Tofana.  We  either 
diverg;e  to  the  left  from  the  Schluderbach  road  at  the  kilometre-stone  29,4. 
cross  the  P.iite,  and  pass  the  h;imlets  of  Cadin  and  Brilti  di  Cadin  (follow- 
ing a  marked  path  to  the  left  at  the  latter),  or  ca.  60  yds.  beyond  the 
kilometre-stone  28,  4  cross  the  Boite  to  tlie  left  and  mount'steeply  through 
wood.  We  return  either  through  wood  to  the  >S.E.  find  viH  Jtcmco  to  (I  hr. ) 
Cortina,  or  by  a  marked  path  ascending  to  the  S.W.  of  the  lake  to  the 
(5/4  hr.)  Col  DrtueU  (534)/;  view),  and  via  the  (^i  ^^■)  -Alp  Rumerlo  and 
(4(3  min.)  Oillardon  to  Cortina.  —  A  red-marked  path  (guide  unnecessary) 
leads  via.  Mortisa  or  Campo  di  Sotto  (see  above)  and  the  (2^  2  hrs.)  Federa  Alp 
(5905')  through  wood  to  the  (J  hr.)  Reichenberger  Hiitte  (6780':  Inn,  8  beds 
at  2  K.  40 /t.))  picturesquely  situated  on  the  little  Lago  da  Logo  or  Federn 
Lake,  at  the  foot  of  the  rocky  walls  of  the  Croda  da  Lago  (p.  505)  and 
Becco  di  Mezzod'i  (p.  505).  Thence  to  tlie  (3/4  hr.)  Forcella  da  Lago,  see 
p.  0J3.  Interesting  but  more  trying  return-route  (3  hrs.)  from  the  hut  to 
the  X.  (way-marks  rare)  via  (i  hr.)  Casone  di  Formin,  (3/4  hr.)  Fezzi^  di 
Falii  (p.  434),  and  (V2  hr.)  i-'ocot  to  (3/4  hr.)  Cortina.  —  New  club-path  from 
the  Reichenberger  Hiitte  to  the  (21/4  hrs.)  Alh.  Cinque  Torri  (see  below). 

Over  the  Sjuforca  to  Ospilule  il^/-z-b  hrs.)  see  p.  500. 

To  the  Tondi  di  Faloria  (3  hrs.  ;  guide  8  E.,  not  indispensable  for 
adepts).  The  path  (red  marks)  diverges  to  the  right  from  the  Tre  Croci 
route  (p.  490)  by  a  (I1/2  hr.)  finger-post  and  ascends  the  Va?  Casadio  to  the 
wooded  Pian  della  Bigontina,  then  to  the  Tondi  di  Faloria  (6910'),  and  to 
the  summit  of  the  (IV2  hr.)  Crepedel  (7690'),  which  commands  a  splendid 
view  of  the  Sorapis,  etc.  Very  steep  descent  over  debris  to  the  Hot. 
Faloria,  on  the  W.  slope  (p.  501). 

To  the  'Pfalzgau- Hiitte,  4-5  hrs.  (guide  \Q  K.,  unnecessary).  From 
(2  hrs.)  Trf  Croci  &.W ;  pp.  499,  505)  we  either  follow  a  club-path  via  the 
Alp  Malqiioira,  then  through  wood,  and  skirt  the  base  of  the  Cadin  del  Mal- 
quoira  (7895'),  after  which  the  route  (fine  view),  in  parts  steep  but  protected 
by  iron  railings,  passes  along  the  slope  to  the  (2  hrs.)  hut ;  or  we  follow  the 
Oberrauch-Steig  (guide  not  indispensable  for  adepts)  via  the  Laudo  del  Cadiii 
(78j5'),  ascending  and  descending  (fine  views  of  the  Sorapi.'^),  and  finallv 
descend  very  steeply  to  the  (4  hrs.)  hut  (6352':  Inn,  6  beds  at  2 iT),  finely 
situated  5  min.  from  the  shallow  Sorapis  Lake^  in  the  wild  Sorapis  ValleJU 
shut  in  by  the  huge  cliffs  of  the  Sorapis  (with  the  Ditta  di  Dio,  9250'), 
Punta  Xera,  and  Cesta.  The  Sorapis  (10,595')  may  be  ascended  hence 
by  two  routes.  The  'Grohmann-Weg'  (5V2-6  hrs. ;  guide  34  K.).  ascending 
the  W.  flank  of  the  Sorapis,  joins  the  San  Vito  route  near  the  summit 
(see  p.  505;  difficult).  The  -Miiller-Weg'  (41/2-5  hrs.;  guide  60  A'.),  which 
traverses  the  E.  glacier  and  ascends  direct  over  the  huge  precipices  on  the 
N.E.  side,  is  one  of  the  finest  ascents  in  the  Dolomites,  but  also  one  of  the 
most  fatiguing.  In  unfavourable  weather  or  when  fresh  snow  has  fallen 
it  is  exposed  to  danger  from  falling  stones.  —  The  Pfalzgau  Hut  is  also 
the  starting-point  for  the  ascents  of  the  Punta  Nera  (8900'-,  2'/2  hrs.  ;  guide 
12  K.),  the  Cesta  (9080':  2»/2-3  hrs.;  guide  12  A'.),  both  toilsome,  and  the  Pun'a 
Sorelle  (9870';  guide  40  A". ;  very  difficult). 

The  ascent  of  the  *Nuvolau  (8460'-,  41/2-0  hrs.;  marked  path:  guide. 
10  A^.,  not  necessary)  is  very  attractive  and  not  difficult.  We  follow  the 
Falzarego  road  (p.  512)  via  Pocol  to  a  (2  hrs.)  finger-post,  where  we  diverge 
to  the  left  and  ascend  by  a  bridle-path  through  woods  and  pastures  to  the 
(11/4  br  )  Cinque  Torri  Inn  (7420*;  20  beds  at  2A.,  well  spoken  of)  at  the 
base  of  the  curious  Cinque  Torri  (p.  604).  About  1/2  hr.  farther  on  a 
stony  path  leads  to  the  right  to  the  (*/4  hr.)  Falzarego  road;  20  min.  later 
we  reach  the  Nuvolau  Saddle  (7875'),  between  the  Nuvolau  and  Nuvolau 
Alto,   and   commanding:    a    view   of  the  Marmolata  (descent  to  Andrax  or 


504    /  V.  n.  ,9.1  —  Map,  p.  itU.     COUTINA. 


Colle  Santa  Lucia,  see  p.  513).  From  this  point  we  ascend  to  the  left  over 
the  broad  rocky  ridge  to  the  (I/2  hr.)  Sachsendank  Hut  (8445  5  inn,  8  beds 
at  2K.  and  10  mattresses :,  visitors''  tax  Wh.),  on  the  summit,  which  com- 
mands a  noble  panorama  of  the  Dolfmites  (among  them  the  Marmolata) 
extending  to  the  Konigjspitze  (to  the  left  <>i  the  B  >e),  the  Oetztal  and  Stubai 
glaciers,  and  the  Gross-Glockner.  —  From  the  (  inque  Torri  inn  a  new  cluli- 
path  (good  return  route)  descends  via  Campo  di  Tahia  to  the  Giau  brook, 
and  then  crosses  the  Casone  di  Formin  to  the  (2V4  hr?.)  Reichenberger  Hiitte 
fp.  503).  

From  the  Cinque  Torri  Inn  (p.  503)  we  may  ascend  the  S.  peak  of  the 
Cinque  Torri  (7750).  This  apparently  inaccessible  rock  is  cleft  and  fissured 
in  such  a  way  as  to  olYer  no  serious  difficulties  to  an  expert  climber 
(ca.  3/4  hr. ;  guide  10./^.).  The  ascent  of  the  X.  peak,  or  Toi're  Inglese^  is 
short  but  very  difficult  (guide  18  K.).  —  The  Alto  Nuvolau  or  Monte  Averau 
(8685'),  ascended  in  1  hr.  (guide  10  K.)  from  the  XuvoJau  Saddle,  is  a  diffi- 
cult climb. 

To  the  Wolf-Glanvell-Hiitte  in  the  Val  Travenanzes  (4>/'2-5  hrs.,  attrac- 
tive, good  marked  path;  guide  unnecessary:,  one-horse  carr.  to  Ponte  Alto 
9^.);  return-route  over  the  Col  dei  Bos  (thus  making  a  complete  circuit 
of  the  Tiifana)  in  4,  incl.  the  ascent  of  the  Cima  Falzarego  in  51/2  hrs. 
(guide  10 K,  unnecessary  ftr  adepts).  At  the  (IV4  hr.)  guide-posts  on  the 
Ampezzo  road  12  min.  to  the  N.  of  Fiammes  (p.  501)  we  turn  to  the  left 
and  after  1/4  hr.  cross  the  Felizon  beliw  the  road.  Farther  on  we  cross 
ihe  Acqua  di  Campo  Croce  and  the  Bote^  and  skirt  the  foot  of  the  Col  Rosa 
(7LU0'>  to  the  (3/-1  hr.)  Fonte  Alto  (4783';  small  inn),  spanning  (at  a  height 
of  260')  the  gorge  of  the  Travenanzes  brook,  3  min.  before  the  point  where 
the  road  from  the  Fanes  Valley  (p.  483)  debouches  on  the  right.  We  now 
follow  a  good  p  ith  to  the  left,  recross  the  .stream  in  '/«  !"*■>  and  proceed 
along  the  right  bank  to  a  footbridge  (o!-65'),  where  the  valley  expands. 
After  3/4  hr  we  ascend  past  the  (20  mia.)  Travenanzes  Alp  (606O')  to  the 
(1/4  hr  )  Wolf-Glanvell-Hiitte  (6760';  Inn,  10  bed^),  whence  we  may  ascend 
the  Cima  Falzarego  (see  below)  and  the  N.  Lagacio  or  Lagazuoi  (H165'; 
2  hrs),  both  e.^sy;  the  Grossd  Lagaci^  (9240'),  the  Fanisturm  (  642')  and 
Fanisspitzen  (97^15'),  the  Monte  Cavallo  (954-)'),  the  2Ionte  Casale  (93 jO'),  etc., 
mostly  difticult  climbs.  —  From  the  hut  we  follow  a  maiked  path  over 
the  stream  and  thread  our  way  amid  nebris  to  the  (1  hr.)  Col  dei  Bos 
(7580'),  between  the  Tofana  di  Roces  (see  below)  on  the  left  and  the  Cima 
Falzarego  (8355')  on  the  right,  the  broad  ridge  of  which  may  easily  be 
ascended  hence  in  40  min.  (beautiful  view  of  the  Marmolata  and  Am- 
pezzo Dolomites).  Frum  the  Col  dei  Bos  a  steep  path  descends  past  (1/2  hr.) 
a  spring  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Falzarego  road  (p.  512),  by  which  we  return  to 
the  left  to  (2  hrs.)  Cortina. 

The  *Seekofel  (9220')  is  reached  from  Cortina  in  7  hrs.  (easy;  guide 
18  iST.,  not  indispensable).  We  follow  the  Ampezzo  road  to  the  (IV4  hr.) 
apex  of  the  great  curve  near  Peutelstein  mentioned  at  p.  500('Torniche'; 
carriage  with  one  horse  4.50,  with  two  horses  8  K.).  Thence  we  ascend  a 
cart-track  to  the  (1  hr.)  La  Slua  Alp  (55C0';  plain  inn)  and  the  (1/2  hr.)  Campo 
Croce  (5785';  to  the  left  to  St.  Vigil,  see  p.  488).  We  continue  to  ascend 
an  easy  track  through  the  Val  Salata,  after  IV4  hr.  follow  a  path  to  the  right 
in  wide  curves  (to  the  Sennes-Alpe  straight  on,  see  p.  488),  and  finally 
traverse  bare  rocks  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  handsome  Egerer  Hiitte  (7710';  *Inn, 
15  beds  at  4J5r)  and  to  the  (LV4  hr.)  summit  (comp.  p.  483). 

To  the  Rifvgio  San  Marco  and  the  Bifugio  Venezia,  see  p.  505. 

Among  the  more  important  ascents  from  Cortina,  all  fit  for  adepts 
only,  that  of  the  Tofana  (Tofana  di  Roces  or  Prima,  10,565';  Tofana  di  Mezzo 
QT  Seconda,  10,635';  Tofana  di  Fuori  or  Ttrza,  10,600')  is  the  easiest,  though 
fatiguing  on  acci)unt  of  the  long  scree-sloi  es.  The  night  is  spent  in  the 
Pucol  Inn  (p.  512)  or  in  the  Tofana  Hut  (8i90';  proviai.m -depot),  on  the 
saddle  between  the  Tofana  di  Rcces  and  the  Tofana  di  Mezzo,  4V2  hrs. 
from  Cortina;  thence  to  the  Tofana  di  Roces  2V2-3  hrs.,  to  the  Tofana  di 
Mezzo  or  the  Tofana  di  Fuori,  3  hrs.  each  (guide  20 iT.).  The  ascent  of 
the  Tofana  di  Mezzo  via  the  'Via  Tnglese'  is  interesting  but  very  difficult 


SAN  VITO.     Map,p.464.  —  IV.E.84.   505 


(guide  50^.)-  —  The  Becco  di  Mezzodi  (8535'),  ascended  from  the  (SVz  hrs.) 
Reichenberger  Hiitte  (p.  503)  via  the  Forcella  da  Lago  (p.  513)  and  the 
Forcella  Col  Duro  (75'20')  in  2  hrs.  (last  3/*  lir.  a  difficult  climb),  com- 
mands a  magnificent  and  highly  interesting  view  (guide  13  K.).  —  The 
Croda  da  Lago  (S8S5'^  guide  30  K.).,  ascended  from  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Reichen- 
berger Hiitte  (p.  503)  in  2V2-3  hrs.,  via  the  E.  face  or  the  K.  arete,  is 
difficult,  and  fit  only  fur  experienced  mountaineers  with  good  guides. 
The  ascent  from  the  W.  side  via  the  'Pompanin  chimney'  is  very  difficult 
(guide  75  A'.).  —  The  Monte  Cristallo  f  10.495'),  ascended" from  (2  hrs.)  Tre 
Croci  (p.  499j  via  the  Col  da  Varda  (7235'),  the  steep  scree -slopes  of  the 
Grava  di  Cherigeres,  and  the  Cristallo  Pass  in  4-41/2  hrs.  (guide  IS,  with  de- 
scent to  Schladerbach  20  K.).  is  a  toilsome  climb  (comp.  p.  499).  —  The 
Sorapis  (10,595'),  see  p.  5j3  and  below.  —  Brei  Zinnen,  see  p.  496. 

From  Cortina  to  Schlcderbach  vi.a  Tre  Croci  (41/2-6  hrs.,  or  includ- 
ing Mte.  Plan  6V2  hrs.),  a  very  attractive  route  (preferable  in  the  reverse 
direction,  comp.  p.  498).  One-horse  carr.  to  Tre  Croci  9,  carr.  &  pair  14.50, 
to  Misurina  13  and  24,  via  Misnrina  to  Schluderbach  15.50  and  2^  K.). 

Pleasant  day's  drive  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  (see  below).  —  From  Cortina  by 
the  Dolomites  Road  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  and  to  the  Val  Fassa,  see  pp.  512, 
513;  to  Caprile,  see  p.  513;  to  St.  Cassian,  see  p.  489;  to  St.  Vigil,  see  p.  488. 


84.  From  Cortina  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  and  Belluno 
(Venice).    Comelico  and  Auronzo  Valleys. 

46V2  M.  Motor  Omnibus  from  Cortina  twice  daily  in  summer  via  Pieve 
di  Cadore  in  41/4  hrs.  to  Belluno  (17  K. ;  railway  under  construction).  Carriage 
with  one  horse  from  Cortina  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  IQ  K.  80  h..  with  two  horses 
33  K.,  to  Belluno  39  K.  40  and  74  K.  80  />.;  from  Toblach  to  Pieve  3)  K.  80 
and  61  K.  20  h.,  returning  via  Auronzo  and  Misurina  48  K.  40  and  83  K. 
60  A.,  to  Belluno  66  and  118.50,  to  Vittorio  70  and  128  iT.  Motor-car  (comp. 
p.  494)  from  Toblach  to  Pieve  di  Cadore  and  back  140  A'.,  to  Belluno  220, 
returning  via  San  Martino,  Vigo,  and  Falzarego  to  Cortina  and  Toblach 
(2  days)  450  A^.  —  From  Belluno  to  Venice,  72  M.,  railway  in  3-3V4  hrs. 

Cortina  d'Ampezzo  (4000')  see  p.  501,  The  road  next  reaches 
(IV2  M-)  ^^^^  (Alb,  Silvano;  splendid  view  down  the  valley)  and 
then  (2V2  M.)  Acquabuona,  the  last  Tyrolese  village  (Austrian 
custom-house),  crosses  the  Italian  frontier  IV2  M.  farther  on  at  the 
Dogana  (Italian  custom  -  house,  3660'),  and  descends  rapidly  to 
(53/4  M.)  Chiappuzza  (3305')  and  — 

6V2  M-  San  Vito  di  Cadore  (3315';  Hot.  Marcora,  June  1st- 
Sept.  30th,  120  beds,  pens,  from  9  fr.,  well  spoken  of;  Alb.  alV 
Antelao,  40  beds  at  1-3  fr.),  finely  situated  at  the  base  of  the  Antelao. 
To  the  right  (S.W.)  towers  Monte  Pelmo  (10,395'),  a  colossal  rock, 
forming  the  most  conspicuous  feature  in  the  landscape. 

Ascents  from  San  Vito  (guides,  Oitu.  del  Favero.,  Gius.  and  Arcang. 
Pordon,  and  G.  B.  Zanucco).  —  The  ascent  of  the  Sorapis  (10,595';  71/2-8  hrs,; 
guide  28  fr.)  is  easy  but  long  and  laborious.  From  San  Vito  we  ascend 
to  the  (21/2  hrs,)  Rifugio  San  Marco  (6036';  inn)  and  thence  to  the  left  via 
the  (1  hr.)  Forcella  Grande  (73S0')  and  the  scree-slopes  and  rocky  walls  of 
the  Cima  Marcora  (10,350')  to  the  (4  hrs.)  summit  (see  p.  503).  —  The  Monte 
Antelao  (10,710';  7-71/2  hrs.),  though  very  toilsome,  offers  no  special  diffi- 
culty to  experts  (guide  from  Cortina  30  A".",  from  San  Vito  15  fr.).  From  the 
(21/2  hrs.)  Rifugio  San  Marco  (see  above)  we  ascend  by  the  Forcella  Piccolo 
(6960')  and  the  N.  arete  to  the  (5  hrs.)  summit,  which  commands  a  most 
magnificent  view,  —  The  Monte  Pelmo  (10,395';  8-9  hrs.;  guide  18  fr.,  from 
•  drtina  30  A.)  is  difficult,  and  should  be  attempted  only  by  expert  climbers 


b06  IV.B.8d.-Ma2),p.494.   PIEVEDICADORE.  From  Cortina 

with  perfectly  steady  heads.  The  route  leads  to  the  S.W.  via  Serdes  and 
the  Val  Fedarola  to  the  (372  hrs.)  Rifugio  Venezia  (inn 5  mule  to  a  point  1  hr. 
below  the  pass  10  fr.)-  on  the  Rutorto  Pats  (6390'),  then  (trying  ascent)  to 
the  (41/2-5  hrs.)  summit.     Comp.  p.  509. 

From  San  Vito  (or  Borca)  over  the  Col  delta  Poina  or  the  Forcella  Forada 
to  Capi-ile,  see  p.  509;  to  the  Val  di  Zoldo  over  the  Rutorio  Fast,  see  p.  509. 
—  To  the  E.  over  the  Forcella  Grande  (see  505)  and  through  the  magnifi- 
cent Val  di  San  Vito  to  the  Casa  San  Marco  (p.  5D8),  marked  path  in  6  hrs., 
very  attractive;  over  the  Forcella  Piccolo  (p.  505)  to  Calalzo  and  Pieve 
di  Cadore,  marked  path,  6  hrs.,  also  interesting. 

Beyond  San  Vito  the  road  runs  high  above  the  Boite  on  the 
slopes  of  the  Antelao,  a  landslip  from  which  in  1816  overwhelmed 
the  villages  of  Marceana  and  Taulen.  —  8  M.  *Palace  Hotel  des  Dolo- 
mites (June  Ist-Sept.  30th.  1st  class,  in  an  open  situation,  with  a 
park.  140  beds  at  5-8,  B.  IV2.  de'j.  31/0,  D.  5.  pens.  11-18  fr.}.  — 
87.2  M.  Borca  di  Cadore  ('2980';  Hot.  Peimo,  30  beds  at  2-4,  pens., 
incl.  wine,  6Y2-^V2  ^^-5  "^^^  spoken  of;  Tre  Corone).  The  road  then 
leads  past  Cancia^  Vodo.  and  Peajo  to  — 

131/2  M.  Venas  (2820';  Aib.  Borghetto\  opposite  the  mouth  of 
the  Val  Cibiana  (p.  509).  Then  (16  M.)  Valle  di  Cadore  (2695'; 
Stella  Alpina,  34beds  at  2i/2)  pens.  71/2  fr.,  very  fair),  where  a  fine 
view  of  the  Cadore  Alps  (Cima  dei  Preti,  Mte.  Duranno,  etc.)  is  dis- 
closed to  the  S.E. ,  and  past  San  Rocco  to  (18  M.)  Tai  (2725';  *H6t. 
Cadore,  60  beds  at  21/2-0,  B.IV2,  de'j.  31/2,  'DA%  pens.  8-10  fr.). 
The  road  forks  here;  to  the  right  to  Belluno  (p.  511),  to  the  left, 
ascending,  to  — 

19  M.  Pieve  di  Cadore  (2885';  Hot.  Progresso,  in  the  chief  piazza, 
80  beds  at  21/0-5  fr. ;  Sole,  B.  2  fr.;  Angelo ;  Cafe  Tiziano\  the  capital 
(pop.  700)  of  the  Cadore  district,  beautifully  situated  on  a  mountain- 
spur  high  above  the  Piave.  To  the  S.E.  of  the  chief  piazza,  in  the 
small  Piazza  della  Fontana,  stands  the  humble  dwelling  in  which 
Titian  was  born  in  1487  (d.  1576),  denoted  by  a  tablet.  In  1880  a 
bronze  statue  of  the  great  painter,  by  Del  Zotto,  was  erected  in  the 
chief  piazza.  The  church  possesses  a  Madonna  with  saints  by  Orazio 
Vecelli  ('2nd  altar  on  the  left)  and  pictures  by  Cesare  and  Marco 
Vecelli.  The  Municipio  is  adorned  with  a  monument  to  the  heroes 
of  1848  and  a  medallion-portrait  of  the  patriot  P.  F.  Calvi  ('morto 
per  la  patria'  1855).  Two  rooms  inside  are  adorned  with  fine 
panelling  and  portraits  of  celebrated  natives.  The  school,  a  few 
minutes  to  the  W.,  contains  a  small  Museum  of  natural  history  ob- 
jects, coins,  and  antiquities,  and  Titian's  patent  of  nobility  (1533). 

A  new  fort  (no  admission)  has  been  built  on  the  site  of  the  old  Castello 
(3130'),  above  Pieve  to  the  S.E.  The  Giardino  Vecellio  on  the  Roccolo  di 
Sant'  Alipio,   1/2  M.    from   the   Piazza,    commands  a  fine  view  (adm.  25  c). 

Attractive  excursions  to  the  Cappella  San  Dionigi  (6385' ;  3  hrs.  to  the 
N.W.),  to  the  top  of  the  Mte.  Vedorchia  (5890";  3  hrs.  to  the  S.E.),  etc.  - 
From  Pieve  to  Cimolais  by  the  Forcella  Sph  (9  hrs.,  with  guide),  see  p.  510 

Val  Comelico  and  Val  Aubonzo.  From  Pieve  a  good  road  leads 
through  the  beautiful  Piave  Valley  (right,  the  Monfalcone  and  Mte, 
Cridola),  via  the  "picturesque  mountain-hamlets  of  Calalto  (*Hut. 


toBelluno.      SAPPADA.     Maps.pp.  494,446.— IV.  R.84.   f)01 

Marmarole,  May- Sept.,  45  beds  at  11/2-^,  pens.  6-9  fr.),  Domegge 
(2505';  Alb.  Belvedere,  pens.  5-6  fr.,  good),  and  (572  M.)  Lozzo 
(2470';  Stella,  bed  IV2  fr.,  plain),  to  (68/4  M.)  the  Ponte  Nuovo 
(2370'),  where  it  crosses  the  Piave  (to  the  right  the  road  to 
Lorenzago,  p.  637).  8M.  TrePonti  (2425'),  beyond  the  influx  of  the 
Ansiei,  which  descends  from  the  Val  Auronzo  (see  p.  508).  Beyond 
the  picturesquely  situated  (8V2M.)  Gogna  di  Cadore  (2460';  '*Hdt.- 
Pens.  Bamabb,  with  baths,  July  Ist-Sept.  20ih,  120  beds  at  2-5, 
pens.  7-10  fr.;  Alb.  Cella,  unpretending),  with  mineral  springs,  the 
road  skirts  the  left  bank  of  the  Ansiei  to  (972  ^0  ^''"^  Oogna 
(Agonia  Inn),  where  the  road  to  Comelico  diverges  on  the  right. 

Val  Comelico.  Above  Tre  Ponti  the  Piave  dashes  through  a 
series  of  wild  ravines.  The  road  runs  from  Cima  Gogna  to  the  N.E. 
through  the  narrow  valley,  crossing  from  the  right  to  the  left  bank 
by  the  Ponte  della  Lasta  (2820'),  to  (6V4  M.)  San  Stefano  di  Cadore 
(2930';  Aquila  d'Oro,  80  beds  at  2-5,  pens.  7-10  fr.,  well  spoken  of; 
Albergo  Kratter),  the  capital  of  the  Comelico  Inferiore,  pleasantly 
situated  at  the  junction  of  the  Padola  and  the  Piave.  (Via  the  Kreuz- 
ierg  to  Sexten,  see  below.)  Beggars  begin  to  make  their  appearance 
here.  From  San  Stefano  we  ascend  the  valley  of  the  Piave  past 
Campolongo  and  Presenaio  to  the  (IOV2  M-)  Ponte  del  Cordeoole 
(3323'),  above  the  confluence  of  the  Piave  with  the  Cordevole,  which 
emerges  h  re  from  the  deep  Val  Visdende,  to  the  N.  We  then  follow 
the  right  bank  of  the  Piave  through  charming  scenery  to  (14  M.) 
Granvilla  (3990';  Alb.alle  Alpi,  by  the  church,  30  beds  at  lV2-'^fr., 
good;  Stella),  the  chief  hamlet  of  the  parish  of  Sappada,  Gei. Bladen, 
picturesquely  situated  in  a  verdant  Alpine  valley  at  the  foot  of 
precipitous  rocky  peaks:  to  the  S.  the  Terza  Grande  (8485'), 
Hinterkerl  (8160'),  and  Sieraspitz  (8030'),  to  the  N.  the  Monte  del 
Ferro  (7705').  Flachkopf  (lOW).  etc.  The  villagers  are  Germans, 
probably  mediaeval  immigrants  from  the  Pustertal.  A  cart-road  leads 
from  Granvilla  to  Cima  Sappada  [Ober-Bladen,  4240')  and  descends 
steeply  into  a  wooded  basin  to  (2^4  hrs.)  Forni  Avoltri  (p.  636). 

The  Terza  Grande  or  Plichtnkofel  (8485')  may  be  ascended  from  Sappada 
over  the  Krumnihach-SaUel  (6860')  in  5-6  brs.,  with  guide  (not  difficult).  — 
Over  the  Bladner  Joch  (75T0')  to  (8  hrs.)  St.  Laremen  in  the  Gailtal ,  see 
p.  475  (with  this  may  easilv  be  combined  the  ascent  of  the  ^ Monte 
Peralba,  8835';  guide  15  fr.;  P. "Kratter  of  Sappada).  —  Over  the  Ohere  Enge 
{Elbel  Pass.,  6860')  into  the  upper  Pesnrina  (Ongara)  Valley,  and  thence  over 
the  Morgenleite  Pass  (6095')  to  (6-7  hrs.)  Ober-Zahre  (p.  637  -,  guide  necessary). 

From  San  Stefano  (see  above)  a  good  road  (one-horse  carr.  to  the 
Kreuzberg  12,  to  Innichen  25  fr.;  bargain  necessary)  leads  to  the 
N.W.,  making  a  wide  bend  (short- cut  for  walkers)  past  San  Nicolh 
del  Comelico  (3485')  in  the  Upper  Comelico  Valley,  to  (5  M.)  Candide 
(3970';  Alb.  alle  Alpi,  in  an  open  situation),  with  a  handsome 
church,  whence  it  continues  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Padola  via  Do- 
soledo  (4060';  Cantoniera),  passing  (IV2M.)  Padola  (4430';  Alb.  alle 
Grazie)  and  tlie  BagnoVal  Grande  (sulphur-baths)  on  the  right  bank. 


508   IV.R.84.  —  Map8,pp.-i46,494.  AURONZO     From  Cortina 

and  crosses  the  Austrian  frontier  at  the  (2  hrs.)  Kreuzberg  (5375'; 
p.  494).  A  rough  road  descends  hence  to  (11  4  hr.)  Moos,  and  a  better 
one  thence  to  (2'/2  trs.)  Innichen  (p.  472).] 

In  theVal  Auronzo  (road  to  Schluderbach;  diligence  from  Pieve 
to  Auronzo  daily  in  summer  in  21/2  trs.),  3  M.  above  Cima  Gogna 
(see  p.  507;  11 1/2  M.  from  Pieve),  lies  Auronzo,  consisting  of  the 
villages  of  Villapiccola  (2770').  with  a  large  new  church,  and  Villa- 
grande  (2850';  Alb.  Centrale.  50  beds  at  1^,  o"^  fr.,  well  spoken  of; 
Alb.  alle  Grazie.  30  beds  at  IV2-2V2  ^r.;  Alh'.Cadore;  guides  Pacifico 
Orsolina.   Vat.  and  Carlo  Zandegiacorm,  and  Flor.Vecellio^. 

The  Mte.  Calvario  (3050)  affords  a  good  survey  of  the  environs.  —  An 
attractive  route  leads  to  the  N.  through  line  meadows  and  woods  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Forcella  di  Mte.  Zovo  (4S60'),  commanding  good  views  of  the  Sexten 
Dolomites,  Mte.  Aiarnola,  Croda  Longerin,  etc.,  to  the  X.,  and  to  the  S.  of 
the  Cadore  Alps  as  far  as  the  Mte.  Cridola.  Thence  we  descend  to  (1  hr.) 
Padola  (see  above).  —  The  route  via  the  Colle  Ciadis  (4450*)  to  Danta  (poor 
inn)  and  (2-3  hrs.)  San  Kicold  (see  above)  is  attractive. 

The  road  (diligence  to  Misurina  daily  at  5  a.m.  in  summer  in 
5  hrs.,  fare  5  fr. :  returning  in  the  afternoon  in  3V2  hrs.)  follows  the 
left  bank  of  the  Ansiei  via  Reane  and  Ligonto  to  (IV4  hr-)  Giralba 
(3020'),  atthe  month  of  the  GiralbaV alley  (over  the  Forcella  di  Giralba 
to  Sexten,  see  p.  494).  We  next  pass  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Marzon 
(on  the  ri;iht ;  at  its  head  rise  the  Drei  Zinnen,  p.  498)  and  the  (3  M.) 
Argentiera  (3250' ;  zinc  mines)  to  (3  M.)  Stabiziane  (3570';  inn). 

To  the  S.  rises  the  imposing  chain  of  the  Monti  delle  Marmarole,  the 
E.  chief  summit  of  which,  the  Mie.  Froppa  (9620'),  may  be  reached  in 
6V2hrs..  with  guide  (not  difficult  for  experts).  From  Stabiziaae  or  the 
Casa  San  Marco  we  ascend  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Rifugio  Tiziano  (7340';  provision- 
depot)  and  thence  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit  (splendid  view).  Other  ascents 
from  the  Eif.  Tiziano  are  the  Croda  ^/<a  (S680':  2V2  hrs.).  Croda  delV  Arbel 
(S973';  3  hrs.),  Le  Selle  ^dHo' ;  3  hrs.),  Cima  FaZian Ha  (8900';  31/2  hrs.),  Monti- 
cello  (9845';  41/2  hrs.),  and  Cima  Schiavina  (9020';  3  hr.«.).  The  highest  peak 
of  the  Marmarole,  risins  in  its  W.  part,  is  the  Pala  di  Meduce  (9715';  a 
difficult  ascent  of  71/2-8  hrs.  from  the  Ca  San  Marco).  —  A  marked  path 
(gaide  advisable)  leads  over  the  Forcella  del  Froppa  (7445')  to  Calalzo  and 
(6  hrs.)  Pieve  di  Cadore  (p.  506). 

Beyond  Stabiziane  we  pass  the  (IVi  ^0  toll-house  and  inn  of 
Ca  San  Marco  (3680';  over  the  Forcella  Grarhde  to  San  Vita,  6  hrs., 
see  p.  506).  From  the  (21/4  M.)  Ponle  de'le  Acque  Rosse  (3945') 
onwards  the  Ansiei  forms  the  Tyrolese  frontier.  About  1V2^-  farther 
on,  on  the  opposite  bank,  is  the  O-^teriaValbona  (4560'),  with  a  good 
view  of  the  Sorapis.  (To  the  Pfalzgau-Huite,  2  hrs.,  see  p.  503.) 
A  cart-road  to  the  left  leads  via  Valbona  and  over  the  (41/2  M.)  Passo 
Tre  Croci  (p.  499)  to  (41/0  M.)  Cortina,  while  the  'mineral  road'  to 
the  right,  first  on  Austrian,  then  on  Italian  soil,  passes  the  (41/2  M.) 
Lago  Misurina  and  leads  to  (41/2  ^1-)  Schluderbach  (comp.  p.  498). 


From  (18  M.)  Tai  (p.  506)  the  Road  to  Belluno  describes  a  long 
circuit  round  Mte.  Zucco  (3930'),  enters  the  valley  of  the  Piave, 
into  which  the  Boite  here  falls,  and  descends  in  windings,  in  view 
of  the  village  of  Caralte  on  the  left  bank,  to  — 


lo  tkUunn.        LONGAliONE.      Map.^.pp.  US.  US.  —  V.  R.  84.  oOV) 

24  M.  Perarolo  (1745';  Corona  d'Oro,  bed  2-3,  pens.  5-6  fr., 
carriages  for  hire;  Alb. S ant'  Anna).  The  Piave  runs  at  first  through 
a  narrow  ravine,  beyond  which  its  bed  becomes  broad  and  stony. 
261/2  M.  Machietto,  with  the  small  pilgrimage-church  of  Santa  Maria 
della  Salute.  Farther  on  are  the  villages  of  Rucorvo  and  Rivalgo. 
To  the  right,  near  (29  M.)  Ospitale  (1535'),  in  tte  Val  Bona,  is  a 
fine  waterfall;  opposite  the  hamlet  of  (81  M.)  Termine,  on  the  left 
bank  of  the  Piave,  is  a  second  fall  (La  Pissa).  Beyond  a  cutting 
the  road  reaches  (32'/4  M.)  Castello  Lavazzo  (1835'),  the  ancient 
Laebactes  of  the  Romans. 

341/2  M.  Longarone(1655';  Posta,  R.2fr.50c.;  /Joma,  both  good; 
Lepre),  a  market- town  with  4000  inhab.,  is  charmingly  situated 
opposite  the  deep  gorge  of  the  Vajont  (see  p.  510),  near  the  junction 
of  the  Mae,  which  issues  from  the  Val  di  Zoldo,  with  the  Piave. 
Fig-trees  begin  to  appear  here. 

The  attractive  Val  di  Zoldo  is  entered  by  a  narrow  ravine,  through 
which  a  road  (diligence  from  Longarone  daily  in  2  hrs.,  lV2fr.)  leads  to 
(.10  M.)  Forno  di  Zoldo  (2780';  Cenena,  bed  IV2  fr.,  good;  Posia,  fair),  the 
capital  of  the  valley  (4000  inhab.),  with  iron-works  (guide  G.  B.  Scusse], 
alias  Locanda).  To  the  E.  rises  the  J^asso  di  Bosconero  (7995';  ascended  in 
5  hrs.  with  guide;  fatiguing  but  attractive).  To  the  N.  rise  the  three 
huge  rocky  peaks  of  the  Mte.  Pelmo  (10,395'),  which  may  be  ascended 
hence  in  8-9  hrs.  (difficult;  able  guides  requisite;  Giov.  de  Nada  of  Zoppe, 
Ang.  Panciera  of  Fusine,  Gius.  de  Luca  of  Mare-on).  The  route  leads  via 
Zopp^  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Rifugio  Venezia  (see  below)  and  thence  to  (41/2-5  hrs.) 
the  summit  (comp.  pp.  505,  506i.  Routes  lead  from  Forno  to  the  N.E.  over 
the  Forcella  Cibiana  (5010';  guide  unnecessary;  road  under  construction) 
to  (41/2  brs.)  Venas  cr  (5  hrs.)  Voile  di  Cadove  (p.  506);  to  the  N.  over  the 
Col  Botei  (5175')  to  (4  hrs.)  Vodo  (p. 506),  and  over  the  Passo  di  Rutorto 
(6390';  see  p.  506)  to  (6  hrs.)  Borca  (p.  5C6);  to  the  S.W.  through  the  Val 
Pramper  and  over  the  Moschesin  Pass  (p.  5l6)  to  (6  hrs.)  Agordo  (p.  515).  — 
Above  Forno  lies  (3/4 br.)  Dont  (3115';  Alb.  al  Pelmo,  bed  I'/sfv.),  where 
the  route  from  the  Duran  Pass  descends  from  the  left  (p.  516).  The  church 
contains  a  handsome  monument  (by  Be.«arel,  1884)  to  the  sculptor  Andrea 
Brustolon  (d.  1732),  a  native  of  the  village.  —  The  bridle-path  then  leads 
to  the  right  through  the  narrow  valley  of  the  Mae,  via  Fusine  (3865';  Alb- 
alle  Alpi,  16  beds  at  2  5".,  plain  but  good)  and  Pianaz,  to  (IV2  br.)  Mareson 
(4470';  plain  inn  near  the  church),  where  the  valley  forks  for  the  last  time. 
Through  theW.  branch  an  easy  and  interesting  path  leads  by  Pecol  (c.4590'), 
at  the  E.  base  of  the  huge  Civeita  (see  below),  and  over  the  Forcella  d'Alleghe 
(5970'),  with  a  fine  view,  to  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Alleghe  (p.  515).  From  the  Forcella 
a  path,  skirting  the  Mte.  Coldsi.  leads  to  the  (Wit.)  Rifugio  Coldai  (p.  435), 
whence  the  Monte  Coldai  (7865';  1  hr.  with  guide;  very  attractive)  and  the 
Civeita  (see  below  and  p.  515)  may  be  ascended.  —  Through  the  N.  branch 
(Val  Pallafavera)  another  easy  path  ascends,  with  admirable  views  of  the 
Pelmo  and  Civetta,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Forcella  Staulanza  (5S15'),  between  the 
Pelmo  on  the  right  and  the  3Ite.  Crot  on  the  left,  and  then  descends  into 
the  Val  Fiorentina  (p.  514).  leaving  the  (V2  hr.)  Malga  Fiorentina  (5345')  to 
the  right  and  passing  Pescvl  and  Selva,  to  (3  hrs.)  Caprile  (p.  513).  Or  (a  very 
attractive  route)  we  may  proceed  to  the  right  from  the  Forcella  Staulanza 
diagonally  acrors  the  upper  end  of  the  Val  Fiorentina,  leaving  the  Malga 
Fiorentina  (see  above)  below  us  to  the  left,  and  ascend  to  the  Malga  Duvona 
(esgC)  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Forcella  della  Poina  (6650*;  to  Borca.  see  p.  514). 
From  the  summit  of  the  pass  we  proceed  to  the  left  along  the  base  of  the 
Rocchetta  and  the  Becco  di  Mezzodl  and  cross  the  Col  Duro  (7520)  to  the 
(11/*  br.)  Forcella  da  Lago  {liZb'^ ,  whence  we  descend  to  the  Reichenherger 
Hiltie  and  (2  hrs.)  Cortina  (p.  50i).  —  The  Mte.  Civetta  (10,665'),  reached 
from    Pecol   arross    the   E.  side    either    direollv,    or    o\ev   the   Forcella  della 


olO    IV.R.84.  —  Map,p.446.     YITTORlO.  From  Cortina 

Moiazzetta  (7900')  in  6-7  hrs.  (gaide),  first  ascended  in  1867  by  Mr.  F.  F.  Tuckett, 
is  difficult,  and  dangerous  on  account  of  the  frequent  falls  of  stones.  The  first 
ascent  on  the  W.  side,  from  Caprile,  was  made  in  1895  by  Messrs.  Baynoj 
and  Phillimore.    The  ascent  is  now  easier  from  the  Rifugio  Coldai  (p.  515). ' 

The  Gadore  Alps  between  Tagliamento  and  Piave  are  most  conveniently 
visited  from  Longarone  (6  hrs.  from  Claut).  A  stony  bridle-track  ascends 
steeply  on  the  N.  side  of  the  deep  Vajont  Ravine,  along  the  slope  of  Monte  Pul 
(40530  to  (2  hrs.)  Casxo  (3190')  and  (1  hr.)  Erto  (2880').  Thence  a  carriage- 
road  leads  via  SanC  Osualdo  (2710')  to  (IV2  hr.)  Cimolais  (2140';  modest 
inn),  a  village  charmingly  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Cimoliana, 
whence  are  made  the  ascents  of  the  Monte  Burarmo  (8754';  7V?-8  hrs.,  with 
liuide-,  difficult  and  exposed  to  falling  stones)  and  the  Cinia  dei  Preti  {8SGS' ■. 
8-9  hrs..  with  guide:  fatiguing).  An  attractive  and  not  difficult  route  leads 
heucp.  via  the  Forcella  <Sp/^^  (b693')  to  (9-10  hrs.,  with  guide)  Pieve  di  Cadore. 
The  Gima  Spe  (7605';  fine  view)  is  easily  climbed  from  the  Forcella  over 
the  E.  arete  in  1  hr.  —  Beyond  Cimolais  we  cross  the  stuny  channel 
(550  yds.  wide)  of  the  Cimoliana  by  wooden  brirlges  and  take  the  carriage- 
road,  across  the  Settimana,  to  (IV2  hr.)  Claut  (203d';  Al'jergo  Stella,  Giordani, 
both  unpretending),  a  large  village  in  the  valley  of  the  Cellina.,  the  starting- 
pi  int  for  the  ascents  of  Monte  Twlon  (7582'),  Monte  Pregaiane  (7iJl5'),  Monte 
Caserine  (7575'),  etc.  The  ascent  of  *  Monte  Prumaggiore  (8135';  6-7  hrs.; 
guide,  Al.  Giordani  of  Claut),  via  the  Tacca  del  Prumaggiore  and  the  N.E. 
arete,  is  highly  attractive  and  not  difticult  for  experts;  comp.  p.  637.  Through 
the  Val  Settimana  and  over  the  Forcella  di  Laresei  (5655')  to  Fo"ni  di  ,Sotto 
(p.  637),  7-8  hrs.,  with  guide,  not  difficult.  A  more  fatiguing  route  leads 
over  the  Forcella  Caserata  (4974')  to  (9  hrs.)  Tramonli  di  Sopra  (1446' ;  good 
inn),  and  thence  over  the  Forcella  Tramonti  (3767')  to  (oVz  hrs.)  Ampezzo 
di  Garnia  (p.  637),  or  over  the  Forcella  Zoppareit  (4U06')  to  (5V2  hrs.) 
Socchieve  (p.  637). 

Beyond  Longarone  the  valley  expands.  36V2^^^^-  ^«^  (to  the  S.E. 
the  slender  Spiz  Gallina,  5075');  38  M.Fortogna.  The  road  divides 
near  (41 Y2  M.)  Ponte  nelle  Alpi  or  Capo  di  Ponte  (1300';  Campana^ 
plain  but  good  ;  Stella)^  the  left  branch  leading  to  Vittorio,  the  right 
to  Belluno. 

The  road  to  Vittorio  (2OV2  M. :  one-horse  carr.  from  Longarone  20  fr.) 
crosses  the  Piave  by  a  lofty  iron  bridge,  turns  to  the  E.,  and  follows  the 
left  bank  of  the  Rai,  which  issues  from  the  (6  M.)  Lago  di  Santa  Grace 
(1255';  21/2  M.  long).  At  the  S.  end  of  the  lake  is  the  hamlet  of  Santa 
Croce  (Osteria  Marin).  The  road  then  crosses  the  debris  of  an  extensive 
(lid  landslip  (1600)  and  descends  steeply  to  Fadalio  (1390*).  It  next  skirts 
tlie  E.  bank  of  the  Lago  Morto  (900'),  passes  two  other  small  lakes,  and 
traverses  a  picturesque  defile,  at  the  end  of  which  lies  (12  M.)  the  town 
of  Vittorio  {Hotel  Vittorio.  not  far  from  the  station,  with  garden,  50  beds 
at  21/2-3,  pens.  6V2-8  fr.,  good;  Giraffa,  30  R.  from  IV2  fr.),  which  con- 
sists of  the  two  villages  Ceneda  and  Serravalle  and  has  11,000  inhab. 
and  several  handsome  palaces.  The  cathedral  of  Serravalle  contains  an 
altar-piece  by  Titian  (the  Virgin  with  SS.  Peter  and  Andrew,  1547).  — 
Railway  from  Vittorio  to  Venice  via  Gonegliano ,  44  M.  in  I'/c-S  hrs,, 
see  Baedeker''s  Northern  Italy. 

From  Vittorio  a  road  ascends  to  the  N.E.  in  numerous  windings  via 
Sonega  (1415')  to  the  *Bosco  del  Cansiglio,  a  magnificent  forest  (ca.  27  sq.  BI. 
in  area)  of  beeches  and  pine-trees,  on  a  wide  plateau.  In  the  middle  of  it 
(5  hrs.  from  Vittorio)  is  the  Palazzo  Reale  i3380'),  with  the  dwellings  of  the 
forest  inspector  (good  accommodation  for  summer  -  visitors) ,  in  a  wide 
clearing  (echo).  Pleasant  wood-walks;  fine  views  from  the  verge  of  the 
plateau.  Experts  may  ascend  the  Monte  Gavallo  (7385';  4-5  hrs.  ^  with 
guide;  10  fr.;  very  attractive)  via  Canute  and  Gasera  Palantina. 

The  Belluno  Road  (railway  under  construction)  turns  to  the 
right  and  follows  the  broad  vallev  of  the  Piave  at  the  base  of 
Mte.  Serva  (7000')  to  — 


to  Bellxino.  FET-THK.      Maf,j).  4if!.  -    TV,  R.  SJ.    5l  1 

46V2 -^'-  Belluno  (1280';  '^Hot.  des  ALpes,  near  the  station, 
R.  80  teds  at  4-5,  B.  IV2,  pens.  8-10  fr. ;  Cappello,  in  the  town, 
40  beds  at  ^i/.j-i,  pens.  7-9  fr.;  Leon  cCOro),  the  Bellunnm  of  the 
Romans  and  the  capital  of  a  province  (6900  inhab.),  is  situated  at 
the  confluence  of  the  Ardo  and  the  Plave.  The  Cathedral,  built  in 
1517  by  Tullio  Lombardo,  was  restored  in  1873  and  contains  some 
good  altar- paintings.  The  campanile,  216'  high,  commands  a 
beautiful  view.  In  the  Piazza  del  Duorao  are  the  Palazzo  dei 
Rettori  (now  the  prefecture),  a  handsome  early-Renaissance  struc- 
ture of  149C,  the  modern  Gothic  Municipio  (1838),  and  the  Museo 
Civico,  containing  paintings,  bronzes,  coins,  a  natural  history  col- 
lection, etc. 

To  the  N.E.  of  Belluno  (mutor-oinnibus  from  the  station  in  20min.) 
lies  the  (5  31.)  Gr.-H6t.  Venadoro  (.1640'),  a  health-resort  with  a  hydro- 
pathic (200  beds  from  2V2  fr.)- 

The  Col  Visentin  (5790'),  6  hrs.  to  the  S.  of  Belluno,  commands  a  vsplen- 
did  view  of  the  Cadore  Alps,  and  to  the  8.  of  the  Lombard  plain  as  far 
as  the  Adriatic.     On  the  top  is  the  Jiifugio  Buddcn  (inn)  of  the  1.  A.  C. 

From  Belluno  to  Pkimolano  (321/2  M.)-  Railway  to  (19'/2M.)  Feltre  in 
V4-IV4  tr. ;  from  Feltre  to  (13  M.)  Primolano  diligence  twice  daily  in  3  hrs. 
lOmin.  —  The  railway  traverses  the  fertile  valley  of  the  Piave.  on  the 
right  bank  of  the  impetuous  river.  Beyond  (8  M.)  Sedico-Bribano  (to  Agordo. 
see  p.  516)  the  train  crosses  the  Cordevole.  Xear  (10V,s  M.)  Santa  Oiuttina, 
to  the  right,  rises  the  Mte.  Pizzocco  (7175')-     15  M.  Cesio-Busche. 

191/2  M.  Feltre  (850';  *Albergo  Doriguzzi- Belvedere,  near  the  station, 
R.  2  fr.;  Tre  Corone),  an  ancient  town  of  55(X)  inhab.,  19  the  Feltria  of  the 
Rhsetians.  The  principal  street  leads  through  the  modern  town,  skirting 
the  hill  (1065)  on  which  lies  the  picturesque  old  town.  In  the  Piazza 
rise  the  Venetian-Gothic  Palazzo  Guarnieri  and  the  ruinous  old  Castle  (fine 
view;  fee).  Marble  statues  of  two  celebrated  natives  of  Feltre,  Vitlorino 
Ramboldoni  (the  scholar.  Lorn  1378,  d.  at  Mantua  1446),  erected  in  li^68, 
and  Panfilo  Castaldi  (born  1393:  according  to  the  in.'-cription  the  inventor 
of  movable  type),  erected  by  the  Milaneae  printers  in  1866,  embellish  the 
centre  of  the  Piazza.  —  From  Feltre  to  Treviso  via  Montebellnna,  see 
Baedekev''s  Northern  Italy  (to  Venice^  53  M. ,  in  3i/^;-4  hrs.)  5  to  Primiero 
(diligence  daily  in  summer  in  4  hrs.),  see  pp.  460    453. 

The  beautiful  road  to  Primolano  passes  Arien  (where  the  Primiero  road 
diverges  to  the  right;  p.  400)  and  (81/2  M.)  Arsie^  and  descend.^  in  windings 
tn  (13  M.)  Primolano  (p.  465). 


85.   From  Cortina  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  by  the 

Dolomites  Road.    From  Andraz  via  Caprile  and 

Agordo  to  Belluno. 

The  -Dolomites  Road'  (p.  448),  completed  in  1909,  leads  from  Cortina 
via  the  Falzarego  Pass  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  and  thence  via  the  Pordoi 
Pass  to  Canazei.  Motor  Diligevce  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo,  19  M.,  twice 
daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs.  (7  A'.  bOh.) ;  to  the  Karer-See  via  Canazei  and  Vigo. 
5OV2M.  from  Cortina,  twice  daily  in  51/2-6  hr.>.  (18  A'.):  to  Bolzen  via  Vigo 
and  Auer,  £0  M.,  in  lOi/-  hrs.  (32  K.).  Comp.  p.  448.  —  Private  motor-car  from 
Toblach  to  the  Karer-See  via  Cortina  300,  to  Botzen3-0A.  —  Pedestrians 
require  at  least  three  days  for  the  journey  from  Cortina  to  Botzen  :  1st 
day,  to  Pieve  di  Livinallongo  (ca.  7  hrs.)-,  2nd  day,  to  Vigo  (ca.  7  hrs.); 
3rd  day,  to  Botzen  (ca.  9  hrs.). 

Caprile  may  be  reached  from  Cortina  either  by  a  cart-road  (p.  513 ; 
Gi/ohrs.)  diverging  to  the  left    from  the  Dolomites  Road  at  .Andraz,   or  hy 


512  IV.  R. 85.— Map, p. 494.  FALZAREGO  PASS.    rromCcrt:na 

one  of  the  attractive  routes  leading  over  the  y«volau-Sattel,  the  Fcrcella 
da  Lago,  and  the  Giau  Pass  (see  p.  513).  From  Caprile  to  Agordo  (16  M.j 
diligence  daily  in  4  hr.s.  (one-horse  carriage  12,  two-horse  20  fr.).  Frc  m 
Agordo  to  Belluno  (1872  M.)  diligence  twice  daily  in  8'/2  hrs.,  to  Sedico- 
Bribano  daily  in  31/2  his.  (3'/4  frJj  one-horse  carr.  14,  two-horse  25  fr.  — 
From  Curtina  to  the  Val  Fassa  the  following  routes  aie  to  be  recom- 
mended in  addition  to  the  Dolumitts  Road:  the  Fedaja  Hass  (p.  45i)  via 
(japrile  (p.  518),  via  Arabba  and  the  Poita  Vescovo  (p.  452),  via  the  For- 
lella  di  Padon  (p.  518),  or  via  Agordo  and  the  Cereda  Pass  (p.  516)  to 
Primiero,  and  thence  by  the  road  via  San  Martino  di  Castrozza  to  Predazzo 
(comp.  p.  455). 

Cortina  (4000');  see  p.  501.  The  new  road  descends  to  the 
right  past  the  Hotel  Post,  crosses  the  Boite,  and  ascends  in  a  wide 
curve  via  the  hamlets  of  Ronco,  GiUardon,  and  Lacedel.  It  then 
skirts  the  E.  flank  of  the  Crepa  (fine  view  of  the  Ampezzo  valley)  to 
its  S.  side,  above  the  ravine  of  the  Costeana,  and  mounts  in  curves 
(short  tunnel)  to  (4  M.)  Pocol  (5035';  Alb.  Tofana,  bed  1.50,  pens. 
7  A".,  good  J  Alb.  Pocol,  3  min.  farther  on,  plain).  The  steep  old 
road  hithe'r  is  a  short-cut  for  pedestrians  (1  hr. ;  see  p.  502).  The 
Belvedere  (p.  502)  is  5  min.  to  the  right  of  the  Alb.  Tofana;  and 
at  the  Alb.  Pocol  the  path  to  the  Giau  Pass  (p.  513)  and  the  Reichon- 
berger  Iliitte  (p.  503)  diverges  to  the  left. 

The  road  now  gradually  ascends  the  N.  slope  of  the  wooded 
Falzarego  Valley,  passing  on  the  right  the  huge  slopes  of  the  Tofana, 
high  up  in  which  is  the  Grotta  di  Tofana  (visit  2^/4  brs. ,  guide 
with  light  10  K.'),  and  on  the  left  the  fissured  Croda  da  Lago,  the 
Nuvolau  with  the  Sachsendank  Hut,  the  Alto  Nuvolau,  and  the 
curious  Cinque  Torri.  —  In  35  min.  a  path  diverges  to  the  right  for 
the  Tofana-Hiitte  (p.  504);  another  branches  off  to  the  left  for  the 
Nuvolau,  ^2  tr.  farther  on,  and  25  min.  still  farther  on  a  third  path 
leads  to  the  right  to  the  Col  dei  Bos  and  the  Wolf-Glanvell-Hiitte 
(p.  504).  —  In  35  min.  more  we  reach  (yV'2  M.)  the%H6tel  Falzarego 
Hospiz  (6510';  R.  from  2,  pens.  7.50  A'.),  and,  ^^hr.  higher  up,  Me- 
nardi's  Pass  Hotel  (11  R. ,  unpretending),  72^1-  beyond  which  an 
obelisk  indicates  the  summit  of  the  Falzirego  Pass  (Ladin  Fauzare; 
6945'),  a  wide,  rock-strewn  depression  at  the  E.  base  of  the  Sasso  di 
Stria  (p.  489).  To  the  S.W.  appears  the  snow-covered  Marmolata, 
with  the  distant  Pala  di  San  Martino  and  the  Civetta  to  the  left; 
in  the  foreground  to  the  right  is  the  Col  di  Lana.  A  bridle-path 
diverging  from  the  old  road,  to  the  right  above,  leads  between  the 
Sasso  di  Stria  and  the  Piccolo  Lagacio  (p.  504)  via  Tre  Sassi  to 
(3  hrs.)  St.  Cassian  (p.  489).  The  road  turns  to  the  S.  and  descends 
in  wide  curves  (short-cuts  by  the  red-marked  old  road),  threading 
a  tunnel  60  yds.  in  length,  to  the  Pian  di  Falzarego  (6860').  It 
then  follows  the  E.  side  of  the  valley  through  wood,  passing  the 
ruined  castle  of  Buchenstein  or  Andraz  (5730'),  to  Cernadoi,  before 
which  the  route  from  St.  Cassian  over  the  Valparola  Pass  descends 
on  the  right  (see  p.  489).  —  I71/2  ^1-  Andraz  (4660' ;  Andraz  Inn, 
on  the  highroad,  poor:  Alpenrose.  in  the  village  below,  bed  1  K.  GO//., 


io  lieUuno.  OAPKILE.     Map,  ik49L~  JV.  R.66,    51o 

will  spokeu  of  j,  a  prettily  situated  village  at  the  base  of  the  CoL  di 
Lana  (see  below),  in  the  E.  branch  of  the  Val  Livinallongo. 

ExcoBSiONS  (guide,  Oiuseppe  Colli  of  Falzarego).  The  Monte  Pore 
(TSW:  31/2  hr^.:  guide  85"),  an  ea=iy  and  highly  attractive  ascent  via  the 
Montagna  di  Andraz  (chalets),  commands  a  beautifal  view.  The  descent 
may  be  made  to  CiUe  Santa  Lucia  (p.  514)  or  to  the  Nuvolau  saddle 
(p.  514).  —  The  'Nuvolau  (8i6<)' ;  4  hrs. ;  guide  8^.;  horse  to  a  point 
V4  hr.  below  the  Nuvolau  Saddle  10  £".1  may  be  ascended  from  Andnz  via 
the  Montagna  di  Andraz,  or  by  the  Falzarpgi  road  ('■hort-cuts),  keepin,; 
to  the  right  at  the  finger-p  ist ;  see  p.  50).  From  Andraz  to  (2  hr.)  Colle 
Santa  Lucia  (p.  514),  a  charming  woodland  path  with  ma^ni  icent  views. 

From  Andraz  the  road  continues  on  the  same  level  round  the 
slope  of  the  Col  di  Lana,  with  charming  views  of  the  Alleghe  Lake, 
the  Marmolata,  Mte.  Civetta,  etc.,  to  (19V4  M.)  Pieve  di  Livinal- 
longo or  Buchenstein  (4815');  *H6t.  Tirol,  at  the  lower  end  of  the 
village,  new:  Alhergo  A'pi  i  40  beds  at  2-3  K.,  very  fair;  Traube, 
bed  1.40-2  K.\  Atte  Poit;  b.e-n,  well  spoken  of),  the  chief  place 
in  the  valley  (312  inhab,),  picturesquely  situated  high  above  the 
ravine  of  the  Cordevole.  For  the  continuation  of  the  Dolomites 
Road  via  Arabia  and  the  Pordoi-Joch  to  (37  M.)  Canazei  see  p.  452. 

Excursions  (guides :  Fietro  Palla  of  Andraz  L'ligi  and  Pietro  Del- 
inonego  of  Pieve.  —  The  *Col  di  Lana  ("-'USS'),  ascended  by  marked  paths 
(at  times  steep)  from  Pieve  or  Andraz  in  3  hrs.  (guide  6  K.,  n  )t  indis- 
pensable), commands  a  superb  view  (shelter-hut  near  the  t^p).  —  A  well- 
con'truced  marked  path  (gu'de,  S  A'.,  unnece-isary)  leads  to  the  W.  from 
Pieve  via  Ornella  and  the  Forcella  di  Padon  (7760'),  between  Monte  Me- 
sola  (8)50)  and  Mo ^te  Padon  (i2l0'),  which  aCFord<'  a  splendid  view  of  the 
Marmolata.  to  the  (4-4'/-^  hrs.)  Fedaja-See  and  Fednja  Pass  (p.  .154:  the 
shortest  way  from  Cortina  to  the  Marmnlatu).  —  A  steep  and  unattractive 
path  lead"  from  Pieve  direct  to  Caprile  in  2  hrs..  via  Salesei  and  Digonera. 
—  From  Pieve  to  Corvara  via  Campolungo  (diligence  daily  in  S'/z  hrs.)  or 
over  the  Ineisa-Joch,  see  p.  490. 


The  Cart  Koad  tb-om  Andraz  to  Caprile  crosses  the  stream  at 
a  saw -mill,  and  descends,  at  first  through  wool,  high  up  on  the 
left  side  of  the  Val  Cordevole,  |}assing  several  hamlets,  and  com- 
manding a  fine  view  of  the  Val  Livinallongo  and  the  long  Sella 
group.  Farther  down,  on  a  spur  of  Mte.  Migogn  (right  bank;  see 
below),  rises  the  tower-like  Col  di  Roccia ;  to  the  S.  appears  the 
majestic  Cioetta  (pp.  509,  515).  The  road  descend?  steeply,  crossing 
the  Italian  frontier,  to  (6  M.)  — 

Caprile  (3355';  Pasta,  55  beds  at  1.50-2,  pens.  5-8  fr.),  a 
Nillage  with  430  inhab.,  picturesquely  situated  in  a  beautiful 
valley. 

Excursions  (guides,  Borlolo  dalla  Santa  and  Agostino  Soppelsa).  The 
Monte  Migogn  (7825';  S'/^-ihrs.,  with  guide),  rising  to  the  N.W.  between 
the  Val  Pettorina  and  the  Val  Livinallongo .  commands  an  admirable 
view  of  the  Marmolata.  Civetta.  etc.  —  An  easier  and  equally  attractive 
point  is  the  'Mte.  Fernazza  (6895'),  to  the  S.E.  of  Caprile  (3  hrs.);  ascent 
(not  very  steep)  throngh  wood  and  then  over  pastures.  Splendid  view 
of  the  Pelmo,  Civetta,  Marmolata.  Tofana.  etc..  and  of  the  valley  of  the 
Cordevole  (with  the  Lago  d'Alleghe  far  below)  and  the  "Val  Fiorentina. 

From  Coktina  to  Caprile.  several  eaev  and  attractive  passes.  — 
a.  OvKR  THE  OiAT  Pasp,  0  hrs.  ('iuido,  14  k\  not  esential,  but  advisable 


514    IV.  h'.Su.—  }Jap.  p.i94.     (ilAU  PASS.         From  ('oiUmt 

in  tbc  reverse  direction}  provisions  should  be  taken).-  The  red-marked 
path  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Falzarego  road  at  the  (3  31.)  Alhergo  Pocol 
(p.  512),  and  at  the  (20  miu.)  Pezzii  di  Palu  Alp  (to  the  Reichenberger 
Hiitte  see  p.  509)  it  crosses  the  Costeana.  10  min.  beyond  which  it  crosses 
the  Giau  and  ascends  the  wooded  Val  Cei'nera^  after  V2  hr.  recrossing  the 
stream.  Quitting  the  wood  (25  min.)  we  next  ascend  the  pastures  of  the 
Giau  Alp  (with  the  jagged  crest  of  the  Croda  da  Lago  and  the  Lastoni  di 
Formin  on  the  left,  the  Mte.  Gusella  and  Nuvolau  on  the  right,  and  the 
Tofana  behind  us)  to  the  (1  hr.)  ==Giau  Pass  C^SSO"),  between  the  Funta 
diZonia  (7520'),  on  the  left,  and  the  Monte  Gusella  (8520')  on  the  right,  with 
a  superb  view.  We  descend  by  a  somewhat  steep  path  (red  marks)  to  the 
(40  min.)  Refugio  in  Som  le  Crepe  (6035':  restaurant  and  beds,  good),  in  the 
Codalunga  Valley^  at  the  junction  of  the  path  descending  from  the  Nuvolau 
Saddle  (see  beluwj,  and  then  descend  either  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Coda- 
lunga (better  path)  to  (1  hr.)  Selva  (see  below),  on  the  fine  road  to  (41/2  M.) 
Caprile ;  or  on  the  right  bank,  along  the  wooded  slope  of  the  Mte.  P6re 
(p.  513),  winding  in  and  out  of  several  valleys,  lastly  by  a  stony  path  to 
(IV2  hr.)  Colle  Santa  Lucia,  or  Villagvande  (4765';  Alb.  Colle  Santa  Luria, 
with  view,  well  spoken  of;  Rud.  Finazzer,  24  beds  at  1.20- 1.60  i^. ;  guides, 
Fil.  and  Luigi  Fallua,  Gioacch.  and  G.  B.  Agostini),  beautifully  situated  on 
a  mountain-terrace,  with  a  striking  view  of  the  Val  Fiorentina  and  the 
Pelmo.     From  Santa  Lucia  across  the  Italian  frontier  to  Caprile,  1  hr. 

b.  OvKR  THE  Ndvolau  Saddle,  6V2-7  hrs.,  guide  not  indispensable 
(15  A'.).  To  (4  hrs.)  the  Nuvolau  Saddle  (7870'j,  see  p.  503  (hence  to  the 
Sachsendank  Hiitte  on  the  "Nuvolau  V2  hr.).  'Thence  we  descend  to  the 
(3/4  hr.)  Rifugio  in  Som  le  Crepe  and  as  above  to  Colle  Sta.  Lucia.  The 
descent  may  be  m;ide  also  to  the  right,  via  the  Monlagna  di  Andraz  to 
(2  hrs.)  Andraz  (p.  512;  in  the  reverse  direction  we  diverge  to  the  right 
from  the  Dolomites  Road  above  Ceiviaddi,  about  1  M.  above  Andraz,  a 
pleasanter  route  than  that  via  Falzarego). 

c.  OvEK  THi;  FoKCELLA  DA  Lago,  V/-2  hrs.  (guide  ISA".,  not  indispen- 
sable). .\s  far  as  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Reich enlerger  Hiitte  see  p.  509;  thence  along 
the  font  of  the  Croda  da  Lago  to  the  (^4  hr.)  -Forcella  da  Lago  or  d''ATnbri- 
■JoZa  (7435*),  between  the  Croda  da  Lago  and  the  Becco  di  Mezzodi.  Hence 
wc  have  a  beautiful  view  of  the  verdant  Ampezzo  Valley,  the  Cristallo, 
Drci  Zinuen,  and  Sorapis,  to  the  S.  the  Pelmo,  Civetta,  and  farther  off 
the  Primiero  Alps  (Cimone,  Vezzana,  Pala  di  San  Martino,  Cima  di  Canali). 
A  rough  marked  path  descends  to  the  Mondeval  Alp.,  and  to  (2  hrs.)  Fescul 
ill  the  Val  Fiorentina  (see  below).  Thence  a  carriage-road  leads  via  Selva 
to  (51/4  M.)  Caprile. 

Fkom  Caprile  to  Sax  Vito  on  the  Ampezzo  road  (p.  .505),  a  pleasant 
route  (road  to  Pescul,  thence  bridle-path)  leads  in  7-8  hrs.  through  the  Val 
Fiorentina,  past  the  villages  of  Selva  Bellunese  (4650"-,  Alb.  Valle  Fiorentina, 
good),  Costa,  Santa  Fosca,  and  Pescul  (^^Q)  and  over  the  Forcella  Forada 
(.6480'),  on  the  N.  side  of  the  Pelmo,  or  over  the  Forcella  della  Poina  (6650'), 
a  little  to  the  N.  The  Pelmo  (10,395')  may  be  ascended  from  Selva  (guide, 
Fio  Cazzetta)  in  8-9  hrs.  (dtfficult,  comp.  pp.  505,  509).  The  night  is  spent 
at  the  Malga  Fiorentina  (5345').  —  Over  the  Forcella  Staulanza  to  Zoldo, 
-;ee  p.  509. 

From  Caprile  over  the  Fedaja  Pass  to  (7  hrs.)  Campitello,  see  p.  454; 
guide,  10  fr.,  not  indispensable. 

The  Road  from  Caprile  to  Agordo  (16  M.)  follows  tlie  left 
bank  of  the  rapid  Cordevole,  passing  the  Alb.  al  Capitello  (plain 
but  good)  and  Le  Grazie  opposite  on  the.  right  bank,  to  the  beautiful 
*Lago  d'Alleghe  (3170'},  I1/4M.  long,  the  E.  bank  of  which  it  skirts 
(ferry  across  the  lake  preferable  ,  to  the  S.  bank  1  fr.l.  The  lake 
owes  its  origin  to  a  landslip  from  the  Mte.  Forca  (6500'),  which 
in  1772  buried  three  villages,  but  is  gradually  being  filled  np  by 


to  HeLlano.  CENCKNIC,  HE.      May,  p.  /  iS .-  /  V.  R.  So .    515 

acouuiulatious  of  debris.  The  surface  of  tlie  green  water  reflects  tlie 
towering  rocks  of  Mte.  Clvetta  (see  below).  On  the  E.  bank  lies 
(3M.)  the  hamlet  of  AUeghe  (3215';  Alb.  alPoloNord,  30  beds  from 
1  fr.,  Alh.  Rist  alle  Alpi,  both  well  spoken  of;  Giov.  Riva's  Cafe; 
Cafe  Edelweiss)^  charmingly  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Val  Lander. 

Excursions  (guide,  Santo  de  Toni).  Over  the  Foi'cella  d'AllegJte  to 
the  Val  di  Zoldo  see  p.  509.  —  A  more  interesting,  though  somewhat  more 
toilsome  route  crosses  the  Passo  di  Coldai  G04U'),  S'/a  hrs.  from  Alleghe, 
with  the  Rifugio  Coldai  of  the  Ital.  Alpine  Club  (Inn,  16  beds)  below  the 
sombre  Logo  di  Coldai.  in  a  grand  situation  between  the  Monte  Coldai 
(7865'),  to  the  left  (ascent  in  1  hi*,  wilh  guide;  beautiful  view),  and  the 
huge  rocky  walls  of  the  Mte.  Givetta  (10,565'),  on  the  right  (ascent  in  4  hrs., 
for  first-rate  climbers  only;  see  p.  509).  A  path  leads  round  the  E.  aide 
of  Mte.  Coldai  to  the  Forcella  d' Alleghe  (p.  509;  to  Mareson  IV2  hr.).       J 

At  the  S.  end  of  the  lake,  near  Masare  (Hot. -Pens.  Regina 
d'ltalia,  50  beds  from  1.50,  pens.  6-8  fr.),  the  road  crosses  the  Corde- 
vole  (beyond  the  bridge  is  the  Albergo  Monte  Civetta,  30  beds  from 
1.25,  pens.  4.50-5  fr.  50  c.)  and  traverses  the  scene  of  the  above- 
mentioned  landslip.  It  then  leads  through  a  picturesque  and  well- 
wooded  valley,  in  view  of  the  Cima  di  Pape  and  Pale  di  San  Lucano 
in  front,  and  the  Mte.  Alto  di  Pelsa  on  the  left,  to  (8V2  ^I-)  Cence- 
nighe(2540';  Alb.  at  Viandante,  15  beds  at  1.25-1  fr.  50  c,  Stella, 
both  very  fair),  at  the  confluence  of  the  Biois  with  the  Cordevole. 

In  the  "Val  Biois  (Val  Canale)  a  road  leads  to  (3  M.)  Foi-no  di  Canale 
(3210'-,  Gallo;  Corona;  guide,  Giov.  de  Dovigo).  picturesquely  situated  at 
the  mouth  of  the  Val  di  Gar^s  (see  below),  whence  it  ascends  the  left 
bank  of  the  Biois  to  the  (3  M.)  Albevgo  Focobou  (20  beds  at  1  fr.  50  c.,  good) 
at  Piedefalcade  (3755')  and  to  (3/i  M)  Falcade  (4260'),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Val  Focobon.  Thence  over  the  Valld.^  Pass  (6665')  to  (5  hrs.)  Paneveggio 
(fatiguing  and  uninteresting),  see  p.  456.  A  preferable  route  leads  over  the 
(4  hr-<.)  Passo  del  MuUtz  (8400':  with  the  llifugio  del  Mulaz  of  the  Trent 
Alpine  <'Iiib)  to  the  (li/j  hr.)  Rolle  Pass  (see  p.  456).  Over  the  San  Pelle- 
grino  Pass  to  (5  hrs.)  Moena.  see  p.  449.  —  About  IV2  hr.  to  the  S.  of 
Forno  di  Canale  lies  Garis  (4530';  rfmts.  and  hay-beds  at  the  lowest  chalet), 
in  a  magnificent  situation.  Thence  over  the  Forcella  Cesiirette  (5928')  and 
the  Fradusta  Pass  (83B5')  to  the  Pravitale-Hiitte  (p.  459),  5-6  hrs.,  with  guide; 
through  the  wild  Val  delle  Comelle  and  over  the  Rosetta  Pass  to  San  Mar- 
tina di  Castrozza,  8  hrs.,  with  guide  (see  p.  458). 

The  Cima^di  Pape  (8215'),  a  very  fine  point  of  view,  is  ascended  from 
Cencenighe  via  Chioii  without  serious  difficulty  (5  hrs. ;  guide,  Cesare  Laz- 
zarini).  —  Another  attractive  but  toilsome  ascent  is  that  of  the  Monte  Alto 
di  Pelsa  (7930' ;  5V2  hrs.,  with  guide),  accomplished  from  Listolade  via  the 
Valle  di  Corpasta  and  the  Manzoni  Alp  (6000'). 

The  road  (diligence  via  Agordo  to  Belluno  or  Sedico-Bribano 
daily  at  11.30  in  68/4  hrs.)  crosses  the  Biois,  and  at  (91/4  M.)  Fae 
the  Cordevole,  and  enters  an  imposing,  rock-strewn  gorge,  at  the 
end  of  which  lies  the  (12 V2  M.)  hamlet  of  Listolade  (2235'),  at  the 
mouth  of  the  wild  Val  di  Corpassa.  To  the  left  rises  the  Framont 
(7525').  To  the  right,  at  (131/2  M.)  Taihon^  opens  the  Val  di  San 
Lucano  (p.  459),  with  the  precipitous  Pale  di  San^^Lucano  (7905') 
on  its  N.  side.    We  then  reach  the  fertile  valley  of — 

16  M.  Agordo.  —  Hotels.  •Hotel  Bellkvue,  60  beds  from(3,"B.  1.50, 
di=j.  3.  1>.  4,  pens.  8-12  fr. ;  =^Moderne  Hotel,  50  beds  at  1.50-3,  B.  1, 
-pens.  8-10  fr.  ;  Alfergo  allk  JIixiere,  in  the  Piazza,  24  beds  from  1  fr.  50c.- 
Alb.  Roma,  bed  2-3  fr.  —  Cafe  al  Telegrafo. 


516   JV.R.85.-  Map,  p.  4  IS.     AGURDO. 

Agordo  (2060'J,  tlie  capital  of  the  valley  (^3200  iuhab.J,  is  beauti- 
fully situated  amid  imposing  mountains.  In  the  spacious  Piazza 
stands  a  palace  of  the  Manzoni  family.  The  church  of  Rivamonte 
(3195'),  3Y4  M.  to  the  S.,  commands  a  splendid  view. 

Fbom  Agokdo  to  Pkimieeo  over  the  Cebeda  Pass,  71/2-3  hrs.,  new 
road.  At  (10  min.)  Brugnac  we  cross  the  Cordevole  and  ascend  to  the  left, 
with  fine  retrospects  of  the  Val  Agordo,  via  Voltago  (2S20')  and  Miana 
\y  (2  hrs.)  the  picturesquely  situated  village  of  Frasteti  (13550';  Alb.  Ve- 
uezia.  40  b3ds  at  2-4  fr.,  good;  guide,  Serafino  Parissenti).  whence  the 
Mte.  Agner  (9430)  and  the  Croda  Grande  (9315'-,  both  difficult)  may  be 
ascended.  About  ^U  hr.  farther  on  (short-cut  to  the  right,  by  the  last  house), 
beyond  a  beautiful  fo;est  of  chestnuts  and  oaks,  we  cro?s  the  Forcella  Aorine 
(4260',  inn),  between  Mte.  Luna  (5735')  and  Mte.  Gardellon  (4745'),  and  d-> 
scend  again  via  Villa  to  (3/4  hr.)  Gosaldo  (3610;  Restaurant  alia  Pusta.  plain), 
in  the  Val  dei  Molini.  at  the  foot  of  lofty  limestone  peaks.  Over  the  For- 
cella d'Oltro  to  the  Canali  Hut,  see  p.  459.  We  now  proceed  high  above  the 
Miss  valley  (opposite  is  Sagron.  above  which  rises  a  long  rocky  ridge  with 
the  Piz  di  Sagroii,  see  below),  then  descend  rather  steeply  to  (iVa  hr.)  Miss 
(3740'),  cross  the  stream  (Austrian  frontier),  and  ascend  to  the  (50  min.) 
grassy  depression  of  the  Cereda  Pass  (4520';  new  hotel).  We  descend  by 
the  new  road  through  meadows  and  wonds  to  the  (1  hr.)  Castel  La  Pietra 
(3410)  and  to  (3/4  hr.)  Primiero  (see  p.  458;  from  the  Ca  tel  La  Pietra  in 
the  Val  di  Canali  to  the  Canali  and  PravUale  Huts,  see  p.  459).  —  Another 
route  from  Agordo  to  the  Cereda  Pass  leads  via  Villajrande.,  Ttser,  Ren, 
Vallalta,  and  Sagron  (3505'l,  but  is  longer  and  less  attractive  than  the 
road  via  Gosaldo.  —  The  Piz  di  Sagron  or  Piz  di  Cimonega  (8155)  and 
the  Cimon  del  Piz  (7640')  may  be  ascended  from  Sagron  via  the  Passo 
Pal'ghet  and  the  Forcella  di  Comedon  (6835')  respectively  (both  difficult; 
see  p.  459).    Guides,  Oiu-s.  Preloran,  Eugenia  and  Petro  Condei-a  of  Agordo. 

Fkom  Agobdo  to  Foeso  di  Zoldo  over  the  Duran  Pass  (52('5';  5'/2hrs.; 
horie  20  fr.),  a  somewhat  fatiguing  route.  The  path  (rough  at  places) 
ascends  via  Rif  and  Piasent  to  the  pass,  between  Mte.  Mojazza  (8670')  and 
the  Cime  di  San  Selastiano  (8170').  with  excellent  view  of  Monte  Pelmo, 
M  inte  Antelao,  etc.  Descent  by  San  Tiziano  di  Goima  (4175')  to  Dont  and 
Forno  (p.  509).  —  The  route  via  La  Valle,  over  the  Forcella  Moschesin 
(friSO")  and  through  the  Val  Pramper,  to  (6  hrs.)  Forno  (bridle-path  as  far 
as  the  pass;  guide  n  it  indispensable)  is  longer  but  more  atlra'tive. 

Feom  Agoedo  to  Primieeo  ovee  the  Canali  Pass,  12-13  hrs.,  with 
guide,  a  fine  but  fa  iguing  route.  Road  via  Taibon  through  the  Val  di 
/^'an  Lucano  to  (1^4  hr.)  Pra ,  which  was  buried  beneath  a  land>lip  from 
the  Pale  di  San  Luca-io  in  Nov.  1908.  From  Pont.  20  min.  fnrther  on,  a 
marked  path  lead^  to  the  left  over  the  Forcella  di  Miel  (8325')  and  the 
Forcella  dei  Canali  (8190')  to  the  (8  hrs.)  Canal'  Hut  (p  459)  and  (2  hrs.) 
Primiero  (p.  -458).  —  From  Agordo  to  the  Pracitale  Hut.,  8ee  p.  450;  to  San 
Marti  10  di  Castrozza,  see  p.  458. 

Below  Agordo  the  valley  contracts.  The  road  (driving  preferable) 
is  flanked  with  huge  masses  of  rock.  It  leads  over  the  Ponte  Alto, 
and  farther  on  crosses  the  Cordevole  three  times  more  in  this  magni- 
ficent defile  (*Canal  d'Agordo),  the  narrowest  part  of  which  is 
guarded  by  a  fort.  24  M.  Alb.  alia  Stanga  (1440').  The  valley 
expands  at  (28  M.)  Peron  (1310'),  and  beyond  (29  M.)  Mas  (inn^ 
the  road  forks,  the  left  branch  traversing  a  hilly  district  to  (34^2  M.) 
Belluno  (p.  511 ),  the  right  following  the  wide  bottom  of  the  lower 
Cordevole  valley  to  (34  M.l  Sedico -  Bribano  (Excelsior  Villa  Patt 
Hotel),  on  the  railway  from  Belluno  to  Feltre  fp.  oil). 


517 


V.  ALPS  OF  UFPEK  AND  LOWER  AUSTRIA. 
STYRIA.   CARINTHIA.  CARNIOLA. 


86.  From  Vienna  to  Gratz 520 

Helenen-Tal.  EiserneTor.  Merkenstein.  From  Leobers- 
dorf  to  Gutenstein.  Hohe  Wand ,  520.  —  XJnterberg. 
Kieneck.  Forchtenstein.  Chapel  of  St.  Rosalia.  From 
Neustadt  to  Aspang.  521.  —  Wechsel.  Excursions  from 
Gloggnifz.  Wartenstein.  Schottwien.  Kirchberg  on  the 
Wechsel,  522.  —  Semmering.  Sonnwendstein.  Kampalpe, 
524.  —  Stuhleck.  Gansstein.  K'arl.  Drahtekogel.  Pretul 
Alp.  Rosegger's  Waldheimat,525.  —  Hohe  Veitsch.  Stanz. 
Teufelstein.  Tragoss-Tal,  526.  —  Pribitz.  Mes?nerin. 
Rennfeld.  Breitenau.  Barnschiitz.  Hochlantsch,  527.  — 
Hochalpe.     Gleinalpe,  528.  —  Lur  Grotto,  529. 

87.  Hollental.    Schneeberg.    Raxalpe 529 

88.  From  Miirzzuschlag  to  Mariazell 534 

Schneealpe.  Eisern  Tori,  635.  —  Hohe  Veitsch.  From 
Miirzsteg  to  Mariazell  via  Frein,  53Q.  —  Excursions  from 
Mariazell.  Biirger-Alpel.  Erlafsee.  LassingFall.  Oetseher- 
Graben.     From  Mariazell  to  Gaming,  537. 

89.  From  Vienna  to  Linz 538 

From  St.  Polten  to  Leobersdorf.  Salzerbad.  Kleinzell. 
Hocheck.  Schopfel.  Steinwandklamm.  Peilstein,  539.  — 
.Tauerling.  From  Pochlarn  to  Waidhofen  on  the  Ybbs 
via  Kienberg-Gaming.  Tormauer.  540.  —  Oetscher.  Lunz. 
Diirrenstein.  Gostling.  Hochkar.  Voralpe,  541.  —  En- 
virons of  Linz.    Postlingberg;    GiseJawarte,  543. 

90.  From  St.  Polten  to  Mariazell 543 

a.  Via  Kirchberg  on  the  Pielacli 543 

h.  Via  Kernhof 54i 

iVIucl<enkogel.  Reisaljie.  Tiroler  Kngt^J.  Eisenatein. 
Tiirnitzer  Hoger,  545. 

91 .  From  Mariazell  to  Brack  an  der  Mur 546 

From  Wegscheid  to  Weichselboden  over  the  Kastenriegel. 
Hochschwab,  546.  —  Atlenz.  Mitter-Alpe.  Folzstein. 
St.  Ilgen.  Karl-Hochkogel.  Sonnschien- Alpe.  Hoch- 
schwab, 547,  548. 

92.  From  Mariazell  via  Wildalpen  to  Gross-Reifling  or 
Hieflau 548 

Ring.  Hochschwab.  Hochstadl.  Excursions  from  Gsehoder, 
549.  —  Excursions  from  Wildalpen.  Eisenerzer  Hohe. 
Schafhals-Sattel,  550    —  Kraus-Grotte.  551. 

93.  From  Amstetten  to  St.  Michael  via  Selztal    ....    551 

Sonntagberg,  551.  —  Spindeleben.  Lindauer.  Ybbsitz. 
Prochenberg.  St.  Gallen.  Voralpe,  552.  —  Carl-August- 
Steig.  Tamischbachturra.  Hartlesgraben.  Lugauer.  From 
Hieflau  to  Leoben  via  Eisenerz  and  Vordernberg.  Radmer- 
Tal.  Leopoldsteiuer  See,  553.  —  Reichenstein.  Wildfeld. 
Frauenmauer-Hohle,  551.  —  Tamischbachturm.  Grosse 
Buchstein.  Hess  Hiitte,  555. — Johnsbach-Tal.  Treffner 
Alp.  Sulzkarhund.  Excursions  from  Admont.  Schloss 
Rdtelstein.  Hall,  oj6.  —  Kaiserau.  ^^atterriegel.  Hexen- 
turm.  Grosse  Pyhrgas,  557.  —  From  Trieben  to  Juden- 
burg  via  Hohentauern.  Bosenstein.  Griesstein.  Zeiritz- 
kampel.    Reichart.     Zinken.    Gosseck,  558. 


Babpbkeb's  Eastern  Alps.   12th  Edit.  33 


518  STVKIA. 


94.  From  Linz  to  Klein-Reifling  via  St.  Valentin  and  Steyr    559 

Damberg.  From  Garsten  to  Agonitz,  560.  —  Hohenock. 
Schoberstein.    Bucli  Monument.    Grosse  Almkogel,  560. 

95.  From  Linz  to  Selztal  via  Windisch- Garsten.    Stoder    560 

Bad  Hall.  Excursions  from  Kirchdorf  and  Micheldorf. 
Steyrling-Tal.  To  the  Almsee  via  the  Bemerau,  561.  — 
Kleine  and  Grosse  Priel.  Spitzmauer.  To  Klachau  over 
the  Salzsteig,  562.  —  Excursions  from  Windisch-Garsten. 
Source  of  the  Piesling.  Gleinker  See.  Warscheneck,  etc. 
Grosse  Pyhrgas,  563. 

96.  From  Selztal  to  Anssee  and  Bischofshofeu    ....    564 

Lietznereck.  Hochmolbing,  564.  —  Wolkensteiu.  Piirgg. 
Irdning.  Molbegg.  Grimming,  565.  —  Lopernstein.  Stein, 
566.  —  Gumpeneck.  Solktal.  Grosse  Knallstein.  Schwar- 
zer  See.  Stoder-Zinken,  567.  —  Kammspitze.  Seewig-Tal. 
Hauser  Kaibling,  568.  —  Excursions  from  Schladming. 
Ramsau.  Austria-Htitte.  Dachstein.  Riesach-See.  Hohe 
Wildstelle.  Hochgolling,  etc.,  568-70.  —  Preunegg-Tal. 
Filzmoos,  570.  —  Rettenstein.  Hofpvirgl-Hutte.  Bischofs- 
miitze.  Rossbrand.  From  Radstadt  via  Wagrein  to 
St.  Johann  in  the  Pongau.     Mosermandl,  571. 

97.  From  Radstadt  to  Mantemdorf  in  the  Lungan  over 

the  Radstadter  Tauern  and  to  Unzmarkt  via  Murau  ,  572 
Excursions  from  Unter  and  Ober-Tauern,  572.  —  Speier- 
eck.  From  Mauterndorf  to  Gmiind.  Murwinkel.  Rot- 
giilden  Valley.  Weisseck.  Mosermanndl,  573. —  Lasaberg- 
Alpe.  Schwarzenberg.  Preber.  Roteck.  Schilcherhohe. 
Turraeh.  Ebene  Reichenau ,  574.  —  Krakau-Ebene. 
St.  Peter  in  theKatsch-Tal.  Greiraberg.  Oberwolz,  575.  — 
Hohenwart.     Scliiesseck,  576. 

08.   Gratz  and  Environs 570 

Short  Excursions,  579.  — Buchkogcl.  Schockel.  Tobelbad. 
From  Gratz  to  Koflach  and  over  the  Stubalp  Pass  to 
.Tudenburg,  580.  —  From  Gratz  via  Wies  to  Wuchern- 
3Iahrenberg.  The  Schwanberg  Alps.  From  Deutsch- 
Landsberg  to  the  Lavant-Tal  over  the  Koralpe,  581. 

99.   From  Gratz  to  Trieste 581 

St.  Urban.  Gonobitz.  Baths  of  Rohitsch .  Donatiberg,  583. 
—  Baths  of  Neuhaus.    From  Cilli  to  Wollan,  Kumberg, 

584.  —  Excursions  from  Laibach.  Gallenberg.  St.  Katha- 
rina.    Germada.    Krimberg.    From  Laibach  to  Gottschee, 

585.  —  .Tavornik.  Quicksilver  Mines  of  Idria.  Zirknitzer 
See.  Krainer  Schneeberg,  586.  —  Adelsberg  Grotto. 
Poikhohle.  Lueg.  Prawald.  Xanos,  587.  —  Crown  Prince 
Rudolf  Grotto.  Cascades  and  Grottoes  of  St.  Canzian,  588. 

100.  The  Steiner  Alps 589 

a.  From  Kiihnsdorf  to  Kraiuhurg  via  Eisenkappel  and 

Ober-Seeland 589 

Hochobir.  F^om  Eisenkappel  and  Bad  Vellach  to  Sulz- 
bach.  Bohmisebe  Hiitte,  590.  —  Zois-Hiitte.  Grintouz. 
Skuta.     Kanker-Kotschna,  591. 

b.  From  Cilli  to  Sulzbach 591 

Prassberger  Alpe.  Oistritza.  Lotrar-Tal.  592.  —  Excursions 
from  Okresel.     Steiner  Sattel.    Sanntaler  Sattel,  593. 

101.  From  Marburg  to  Lienz 593 

Velka  Kappa.  Windischgratz.  Ursulaberg,  594.  —  La- 
vant-Tal.    From  Wolfsberg  via  St.  Leonhard  to  Zeltweg, 


CAK^jlULA.  519 


594,  595.  —  Schwarzenbacli.  Petzen.  Volkermarkt.  Klo- 
peiner  See,  596.  —  Rosegg,  599.  —  Millstatter  See.  Tschier- 
weger  Xock.  Tschirnock.  3Iill?tatter  Alpe.  Mirnock. 
Goldeck.  Salzkofel,  601.  —  Weissensee-Tal.  Kretizberg. 
Kreuzeck.  Hocbtristen.  Hochstiidl  Hochkreuz,  602.  — 
From  Ober-Drauburg  to  Kotschach  via  the  Gailber-.'. 
Pirker  Scbartel,  603. 

102.  Villach  and  its  Environs.    Gailtal 603 

Faaker  See.  Mittagskogel,  604.  —  Dobratscb.  From  Vil- 
lacb  to  Hermagor,  605.  —  From  Kotschach  over  the 
Plocken  to  Tolmezzo.    Wolayersee-Hiitte,  607. 

lOo.  From  Spittal  to  Gmiind.    Malta-Tal 608 

Excursions  from  Gmiind.  Tschirnock.  Konigstuhl.  Gmein- 
eck.  Hohe  Leier.  Rei3seck,608.  —  Excursions  from  Malta. 
Faschauner-Torl.  Winkelnock.  Reitereck.  Schober.  Goss- 
graben,  609.  —  Tristenspitze.  Sauleck.  Hochalmspitze. 
Schwarzhorn,  etc.    Passes  to  Grossarl,  Gastein,  and  Mall-  ' 

nitz,  610-612.  j 

The  Molltal  from  MoUbrucke  to  Winklern     ....    612  I 
Muhldorf.     Reisaeek-Haus,  612.  —  Lonzahohe.     Polinik.  I 

Duisburger  Hiitte,  613.  —  Schober-Torl,  614.  I 

From  Bruck  an  der  Mur  to  Villach 614 

Mugel.  Gleinalpe.  Seckau.  Zinken.  Ingering-Tal.  Hoch- 
ReicLart,  etc.,  615.  —  Excursions  from  Judenburg. 
Zirbitzkogel.  Rosenkogel,  etc.,  616.  —  Oberzeiring.  Ore- 
beuzen,  617.  —  From  Friesach  to  Feldkirchen  via  Flad- 
nitz.   Eisenhut.   From  Treibach  to  Klein-Glcidnitz.  Gurk,  | 

618.  —  From  Launsdorf  to  Hiittenberg.    Saualpe.    St.  Ge-  j 

orgen  am  Langsee,  619.  —  From  St.  Veit  to  Klagenfurt.  I 

Zollfeld.     Krcagcr-Schlosser.     Bad  St.  Leonhard,  620.  i 

106.  From  Laibach  to  Villach 621 

From  Bischoflack  to  Podberdo,  621.  —  Politsch.  Begun- 
.'chitza  Stou.  Golitza.  Ascent  of  the  Terglou  from  Mois- 
trana,  622.  —  Urata  Valley.  Luknia  Pass.  Voss-Hiittc. 
Moistrovka.  Prisang.  Rasor,  623.  —  Verschetz- Sattel. 
Planitza  Valley.    "Weissenfels  Lakes,  624. 

107.  From  Villach  or  Klagenfurt  to  Trieste.    Karawanken 

and  Wochein  Railways 625  j 

From  Weizelsdorf  to  Ferlach,  625.  —  Loibl  Pass.   Boden-  I 

Tal.     Zell-Tal,    626.    —   Baren-Tal.     Stou.     Excursions  } 

from  Rosenbach.     Golitza    or  Kahlkogel.     Frauenkogel.  ' 

Mittagskogel,  627.  —  Bad  Veldes  and  Environs,  628.  — 
Wocbeiner  See,  629.  —  Terglou.  Terglou  Lakes.  Schwar- 
zenberg.     Batscha  Pass,  630,  631. 

108.  From  Villach  to  Udine.    Pontebba  Railway   ....    631    I 

Excursions  from  Tarvis.  Graf-Karl-Steig.  Bartolograben.  | 

Goriacher  Alp.  Romer-Tal,  633.  —  Luschariberg.  Seisera 
Vallev.  Barenlahn-Scharte.  Somdogna  Pass.  Uggowitzor 
Alp.  bsternig.  Mittagskofel.  634.  —  Poludni-.  Xa^sfeld- 
Haus.  Rosskofel.  Gartnerkofel,  635.  —  From  Tolmezzo  via 
Forni  Avoltri  and  Ampezzo  di  Carnia  to  Cadore,  636,  637. 

109.  From  Trieste  to  Villach  via  the  Predil 637 

Dante  Grotto.  Kern.  Canin.  Prestreljenik.  Rombon. 
Baumbach-Hiitte.  Terglou.  Prisang.  Flitscher  Grintouz. 
Jalouz.  Kanjauz,  638  —  Excursions  from  Raibl.  Raibler- 
See.  Kaltwasser-Tal.  Manhart.  Wischberg.  Jof  del 
Montasio.  From  Raibl  to  Chinsaforte  thronsh  the  Racoo- 
laua  Valley,  639,  640. 


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86.   From  Vienna  to  Gratz. 


139' 2  M.  Railway  in  4-8  hrs.  (fares  il  K.  70,  13-^.  20,  S  K.  QQ  h. ; 
express '23 iT.,  UK.  20,  il  K.  20  A.)- 

Vienna  and  railway  thence  via  (10  M.}  Mbdling  to  (17  M.)  Baden, 
see  Baedeker  s  Austria. 

17  M.  Baden  (765';  Hotel  Herzoghof;  Hotel  HelenentaU  150  beds 
at  5-9  K. ;  Gruner  Baum,  200  beds  from  4  K. ;  Goldener  Lowe;  Stadt 
Wien ;  Lamm ;  Brusatti;  Goldener  HirscK)  is  a  famous  watering-place 
(18,000  inhab.),  the  warm  springs  of  which  (72-97°  Fahr.)  were 
known  to  the  Romans  (Thermae  Pannonicae).  The  chief  spring 
(Romerquelle,  or  Vrsprung)  rises  copiously  in  a  cavern  (adm.  50 /t.) 
in  the  shady  Park^  at  the  base  of  the  Kalvarienberg  (1070'),  the 
summit  of  which  (20  min.)  affords  a  good  view  of  the  town.  The 
Theresien-Warte  (1365';  35  min.)  is  another  good  view-point. 

Electric  tramway  from  the  rail,  station  through  the  town  to  Rauhen- 
stein  (Sacher's  Hotel),  at  the  entrance  of  the  picturesque  •Helenen-Tal, 
which  is  watered  by  the  Schwechat.  To  the  left  is  the  Weilburff,  a  chateau 
of  Archduke  Frederick,  and  on  the  hills  above  are  the  ruins  of  Eauhen- 
5<e/7»,  Rauheneck,  and  Scharfeneck.  Pretty  walk  (also  motor -omnibus)  to 
the  t'rtelstein  (tunnel)  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Krainer  Hiitten  (inn).  —  To  the 
-Eiserne  Tor  (JSohe  Lindkogel,  2775'),  3  hrs.,  another  attractive  excursion. 
We  follow  the  path  indicated  by  blue  marks  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  shooting-lodge 
in  the  Weichsel-Tal  and  thence  "reach  the  (I3/4  hr.)  summit,  on  which  there- 
are  a  view-tower  and  a  refuge-hut  (inn,  18  beds).  Marked  routes  ascend 
also  to  the  Eiserne  Tor  from  the  Krainer  Hiitten  (see  above)  and  from 
Jferkenstein  (see  below)  in  11/2-2  hrs.     Tobogganing  in  winter. 

A  little  beyond  Baden  the  ruins  of  Rauhenstein  and  Raubeneck 
(see  above)  are  visible  to  the  right.  The  broad  plain  to  the  left, 
sprinkled  with  villages,  is  bounded  by  the  Leitha  Mis.  Near 
(191/2  ^1- 1  Voslau  (810';  '^'BeUevue  ;  ■^Hallmayer ;  Schweizerhof;  Vos- 
iauer  Hof;  Hotel  Stephanie;  Jdgerhorn:  Bahnhof -Hotel),  another 
watering-place  (4013  inhab.),  the  best  Austrian  wine  is  produced. 

About  1  M.  to  the  W.  of  Voslau  is  the  prettily  situated  villajre  't 
Gainfarn  (935';  Weintrauhe).,  with  two  hydropathics.  —  Excursion  t.o(2hrh. 
to  the  N.W.)  Merkenstein,  with  park  (open  on  Thurs.  and  Sun.),  the  ruins 
of  the  castle  destroyed  in  1683,  and  a  belvedere.  Ascent  of  the  Eiserne 
Tor  hence  in  IV2  hr.,  see  above. 

201/2  M,  Kottingbrunn.  211/2^-  Leobersdorf  (855';  Railway 
Restaurant ;  Hotel  Fuchs')  is  a  market- town  with  3558  inhabitants. 

Feom  Leobeksdorf  to  Gdtensteix.  221/2  M.,  railwav  in  IV2  hr.  The 
line  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  St.  Polten  railwav  (p.  460)  beyond  (I^/h  M.) 
Wittmannsdorf,  passes  (41/2  M.)  Motzendorf .  and  enters  the  valley  of  the 
Piesting.  Stations  Sieinabriickl,  Wollersdorf  (Lamm  :,  Erzherzog  Karl ;  Adler), 
with  large  sandstone -quarries,  Unter- Piesting  (Lowe;  Hirsch  •,  Brauhaus), 
Dreistatten,  and  (I2V2  M.)  Ober-Piesting  (1150";  Reisinger),  IV*  M.  to  the  S. 
of  which  is  the  extensive  ruin  of  Starhemberg,  once  a  seat  of  Frederick 
'der  Streitbare\  Beyond  (12i  2  M.)  Wopfing  (Adler)  we  reach  (14V2  M.) 
Waldegg,  the  station  for  the  villages  of  Waldegg  (Hot.  Kuchner)  and  Peisching 
(Zum  Touristen).  Interesting  excursion  to  the  Hohe  Wand  :  ascent  through 
the  Diirnbach-Tal  for  1/2  hr..  then  to  the  left  by  the  Waldegger  Steig,  a 
marked  path  (wire-ropes),  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Waldegger  Hutte  on  the  Eintere 
Wand  (3290';  view-tower).  Thence  we  may  proceed  (blue  marks)  to  the 
(1  2  hr.)  Kleine  Kanzel  (3580')  and  the  (»/4  hr.)  Gro$te  Kanzel  (3475')  on  the  S; 


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WIENER-NEUSTADT.        V.  Route  80.    521 

margin,  with  the  Wilhelm  Eichert  Eutte  (14  beds)  and  splendid  view.  From 
this  point  a  steep  descent  (toboi^ganing  in  winterj  leads  down  to  (l'/2br.) 
Griinbach  (p.  531). 

The  valley  contracts.  —  16  M.  Oed  (1285';  inn),  with  a  brass  factory 
From  Oed  the  Hohe  Mandling  (3178')  is  ascended  in  2V2hrs.  (attractive).—' 
lO'/z  M.  Miesenbaeh;  18  M.  Ortmann;  then  (20  M.)  Pernitz  (1410';  AdUv; 
Andreas  Hofer)^  in  a  broad  and  pleasant  valley.  About  IY2  M.  to  the  N.W. 
lies  Muckendorf  (inn),  whence  the  TJnterberg  (4400';  splendid  view)  is 
ascended  in  4  hrs.  (shorter  from  Gutenstein  through  the  Steinapiesdng-Tal). 
We  follow  the  road  (a  longer  but  attractive  route  passes  the  "Mira  Falls) 
to  (V2  hr.)  Earner  Inn  and  ascend  the  Lehmweg-Tal  to  the  (11/2  hr.  > 
Mira-Lucke;  thence  by  a  red-marked  path  to  the  left  mostly  through  wood, 
via  the  (IV2  hr.)  Unterberg-Schutzhaus  (3840';  Inn,  7  beds  and  20  mattresses) 
to  the  (V2  hr.)  summit,  on  the  N.  I  he  descent  may  be  made  to  Haiiifeld 
(p.  539).  From  the  Earner  Inn  the  Kieneck  (3630'),  with  the  Enzian-Eutie 
(inn),  maybe  ascended  in  21/4  hrs.  by  the  '3Iatras-Steig'  (blue  marks).  Via 
Kreut  and  the  Steinwand-Klamm  to  the  Further  Tal,  see  p.  539.  —  22V2  M. 
Gutenstein  (1530' ;  Gutensteiner  Hof )  \  the  prettily -situated  village  (^Lowe; 
"Bar;  Zum  Tourisien),  with  1960  inhab.  ,  lies  i'A  M.  to  the  W.  of  the 
station.  Fine  views  from  the  ruined  castle  (access  across  the  Lange  Briicke 
through  the  gorge  of  the  Steinapiesting),  from  several  points  in  the  park 
uf  Count  Hoyos,  and  from  the  (•*/4  hr.)  Muriahilfberg  (2315';  two  inns),  with 
a  pilgrimage-church.  A  marked  path  leads  over  the  Oehler  (33S0')  to  (3V_'brs. ) 
i'uchberg  (p.  531).  —  A  road  leads  from  Gutenstein  through  the  Kloster-Tal 
and  over  the  Klostertaler  Gscheid  (2575')  to  the  (10  M.)  Hochbauer  (ascent  of 
the  Schneeberg,  see  p.  532),  and  to  the  (3'/l'  M.)  Singerin^  at  the  head  of 
the  Hollen-Tal  (p.  530). 

From  Leobersdorf  to  St.  Polten,  see  p.  539. 

241/4  M.  Sollenau;  25  M.  Felixdorf;  27  M.  Theresienfeld. 

3072  M.  "Wiener-Nenstadt(_885';  Rail.  Restaurant ;  Rossi;  Kreuz; 
Goldner  Strauss^  is  an  important  manufacturing  centre  with  30,400 
inhab.  The  ancient  ducal  Castle  of  the  Bahenherg  family,  built  in 
1192  and  altered  by  Emp.  Frederick  III.  in  1457,  was  converted  into 
a  military  academy  (400  pupils)  by  Maria  Theresa  in  1752.  The 
court  contains  a  statue  of  the  empress  by  Gasser.  Beneath  the  high- 
altar  of  the  chapel  Emp.  Maximilian  T.  is  interred  (comp.  p.  252). 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  hence  by  the  Oedenbiirg  Railway 
(see  Baedeker  s  Austria)  to  (12  M.,  in  1/2  hr.)  Mattersdorf,  via  Neudorfl  (IV4  hv. 
to  the  S.W.,  the  Mitterriegel^  1785',  with  the  Wiener-Neustddler  Warte),  Sauer- 
brunn.  and  Wiesen.  To  the  IS'.W.  of  Mattersdorf,  via  Fcrchtenau,  is  (IV4  hr.) 
Count  Esterhazy's  castle  of  Forchtenstein  (1705';  adm.  on  application;  fee), 
containing  family-portraits,  ancient  armour,  etc.  Inn  close  by.  —  On  the 
top  of  the  Heuberg,  ^4  hr .  farther  on,  is  th  e  pilgrimage  'Chapel  of  St.  Rosalia 
(2445';  view),  to  the  E.  of  which  is  an  inn.  Descent  (blue  marks)  through 
the  Eaiser-Wald  into  the  0/enbach-Graben  and  to  (2  hrs.)  Klein -Wolkersdorf 
(see  below). 

From  Wiener-Neostadt  to  Aspang,  22  M.,  railway  in  11/4  hr.  (from 
Vienna  to  Aspang  3  hrs.).  Stations:  41/4  M.  Klein -Wolkersdorf ;  6' '4  M. 
Erlach;  and  (8  M.)  Pitten  (1110';  ^Mannhalter;  Aichberger),  an  old  village 
(1580  inhab.)  with  an  extensive  ruin,  beyond  which  the  line  follows  the 
pleasant  Pitten-Tal.  —  IOV2  M.  Seebenstein  (1150';  *Fuchs)  is  commanded 
by  the  (V2  hr.)  castle  of  that  name,  the  property  of  Prince  Liechtenstein, 
erected  in  the  12th  cent,  and  containing  a  collection  of  armour.  In  the 
valley  is  a  modern  chateau,  with  a  fine  park.  A  red-marked  path  lead.s 
hence  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Turkensturz  (1925'),  with  a  picturesque  view ;  descent  in 
25  min.  to  (12'/2  3I)  Qleissenfeld  station  (Bliiller's  Inn).  —  14  M.  Scheibling- 
kirchen-Warth  (1  hr.  to  the  E.  the  chiiteau  and  ruined  castle  oi  Sternberg). 
I6V2  M.  Edlitz-Qrimmemiein  (1330';  Kaupp,  at  the  station;  Adler,  Kreuz, 
Griiiier  Bauni  in  Kdlitz,  2  M.  to  the  vS.  K.),  with  a  fortified  church.    About 


022    V.n.  St;.—  Map.<.  pp.  5'JO.  530.  GLOGONITZ.    From  Vienna 

'6  M.  tu  the  S.W.  of  the  station  is  the  Gvimmensiein  Sana.'orium  (R.  4-10, 
board  12  K.).  To  the  N.W.  of  the  station  a  path  (red  marksj  leads  via 
the  ruined  castle  of  Orimmenstein  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  top  of  the  Kultnriegel 
(2485').  —  2OV2  M.  Feistritz  ■  Kirchberg  (p.  523).  —  22  M.  Aspang  (1555'; 
Bail.  Restaurant,  with  beds),  3/4  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  pleasant  village  of 
Ober- Aspang  (1660';  *Lowe ;  Hirsch;  Post:  Adler),  a  favourite  summer- 
resort  (1320  inhab.)  frequented  also  for  winter-sports.  A  marked  path 
leads  hence  to  the  E.  to  the  ii^/2  hr.)  Atpanger  Warte  on  the  Kulmariegel 
(2660';  fine  view;  inn). 

Aspang  is  the  starting-point  for  the  ascent  of  the  'Wechsel  (5-6  hrs.). 
We  may  either  follow  the  road  to  the  W.  through  the  Pisching -  Tal 
('Grosse  Klause")  to  (2^/2  hrs.)  Maviensee  (2810';  Zum  Touristen),  and  ascend 
by  the  (2  hrs.)  Aspanger  Schwaig  (4810';  inn)  to  the  {},*  hr.)  summit;  or 
ascend  by  a  steep  road  to  (2V4  hrs.)  Monichkirchen  (3215';  Lang;  Wind- 
bichler,  both  good),  a  summer-resort  with  a  fine  view,  and  thence  by  the 
Vorauer  Schwaig  (4840';  tavern)  in  8V2  hrs.;  or  mount  in  3  hrs.  by  the 
Steinerne  Stiege  and  the  Niedere  Wechsel  (5475')  to  the  summit  (Hochtcechsel 
or  Hohe  Umschuss,  5700'),  with  the  Wetterkogler-Hutte  (4  beds  and  10  mattresses) 
and  splendid  view.  Descent  through  pastures  to  (1  hr.)  the  Kranichberger 
Schwaig  (4910';  inn),  then  via  the  (V2  hr.)  Steiersberger  Schwaig  (4430':  good 
inn)  to  (2  hrs.)  Kirchberg  (see  below);  or  via  Unterberg  (2740';  inn),  and  by 
omnibus  thence  to  Aspang  (1  K.  60  A.).  —  From  Aspang  to  (8M.)  Kirchberg 
diligence  daily  via  FeistHtz  in  2^/4  br.  ;  see  p.  523.  Railway  via  Monich- 
kirchen to  Friedberg  in  1  hr. 

Frotn  Wiener- Ne^tMadt  to  Puchberg,  see  p.  531. 

351/2  M.  St.  Egyden;  39  M.  Neunkirchen  (1210';  Goldne  Birn: 
Goldner  Lowe),  a  manufacturing  place  (10,870  inhab.).  At  (42  M.) 
Temitz  (1290';  Watschinger;  Gewerkschaft  Inn},  with  steel-works, 
the  train  crosses  the  Sirningbach.  The  belvedere  on  the  Gfiederherg 
(1990':  1  hr.)  affords  an  attractive  view.  431/2  M.  Poitschach  (1415'; 
Rabensteiner;  Grill;  Mallich),  a  prettily  sitaafed  summer -resort, 
with  manufactories. 

46V2  M.  Gloggnitz  (1440';  Baumgartner,  40  beds  from  3  K. ; 
Adler,  60  beds  at  2-3  K.;  Gri'mer  Baum ;  Rose,  at  the  station,  with 
garden),  a  smiling  market-town  (5230  inhab.),  watered  by  the 
Schwarza,  is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  On  a  hill  is  Schloss 
GloggnitZ;  a  Benedictine  abbey  down  to  1803,  and  now  a  private 
residence. 

From  the  rail,  .station  a  steep  path  ascends  to  the  N.  to  the  (V4  br.) 
Ileinrichshdhe  on  the  Silbersberg  (2355':  inn;  fine  view).  —  A  road  (omn. 
from  the  station  to  Schlagl  in  TOmin.  1  A".,  carr.  and  pair  iO  K.)  leads  to 
the  S.W.,  past  (41/2  M.)  the  picturesque  but  in  great  part  modern  Schloss 
Wartenstein  (2490';  Prince  Liechtenstein),  to  (V2  M.)  iht^^Edtel  Schlagl  (2580'; 
extensive  view).  Hence  we  may  proceed  to  the  W.  via  Gostritz  to  (IV4  hr.) 
Schoitwien  or  to  (IV4  hr.)  Maria-Schutz  (p.  524),  or  to  the  E.  to  the  (10  min.) 
village  of  Raach  (*Westermayer),  whence  a  blue-marked  path  returns  to 
(IV4  hr.)  Gloggnitz.  —  The  Semmering  road  (omnibus  to  Schottwien  in 
45  min.,  80  h.)  leads  to  the  S.W.  from  Gloggnitz  to  (3  M.)  Weissenbach  (1607'; 
*Pflctschinger,  35  beds  at  3-4  K.),  a  summer-resort  in  the  pleasant  Auerbach- 
Tal  (swimming-baths),  aud  thence  via  Aue  (Ehrenhofer)  and  its  spinning- 
mill  to  (3  M.)  Schottwien  (1790':  ^Zum  Touristen,  60  beds  at  2-3,  pens. 
7-9^.;  Drei  Lerchen;  Post;  Zum  Wasserfall,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Adlitz- 
Graben,  20  beds  at  1  K.  20  h.-3  K.) ,  another  re.sort  (1194  inhab.),  with 
swimming-bath  and  hydropathic,  at  the  foot  of  the  Semmering,  1/4  br. 
below  the  station  of  Klamm  (p.  523).  To  Maria- Sc?iutz,  etc.,  see  p.  524.  — 
A  road  leads  from  Gloggnitz  to  the  S.E.,  via  Schloss  Kranichberg  and  the 
Ramn  ('2685';  inn),  to  (7»/2  M.)  Kirchberg  on  the  Wechsel  (1895';  Linde, 
40  beds  at  1-2  K.;  Drei  Jios'^n:  Lo)fi>;  ''Griiner  Baum:  Kain^r  vnn  Oi'ste.rvi'ii'K), 


lo  (Jralz.     REICHKNAU.     Maps,  pp.5'JU,  530.  —  F.  R.  SC.   523 

a,  summer  -  resort  with  1354  inhab.,  whence  the  Wechsel  (5700')  may  be 
ascended  via  the  Kranichberger  Schwaig  in  iVz-S  hrs.  (see  p.  522).  —  To  the 
N.  of  Kircbberg  is  the  (20  min.)  ~Hermanns-Hohle,  a  fine  stalactite  cavern 
(adm.  1  K. ;  the  visit  takes  11/2-2  hrs.).  —  To  the  E.  of  Kircbberg  (3  M.) 
lies  Feistritz  am  Wechsel  (15S5';  inn)  with  a  chateau  of  Prince  Sulkowski 
(adm.  1  A^).     Thence  to  (8  M.)  Aspang,  see  p.  522. 

The  *Semmering  Railway,  wliicli  begins  at  Gloggnitz,  the  old- 
est of  the  great  continental  mountain-railways,  constructed  by  Hr. 
von  Ghega  in  1848-53,  is  remarkable  for  the  boldness  of  its  engin- 
eering and  the  grandeur  of  the  scenery  it  traverses.  Between  Glogg- 
nitz and  Miirzzuschlag,  a  distance  of  34  M.,  there  are  15  tunnels 
and  16  viaducts.  The  maximum  gradient  is  1 :  40.  The  line  reaches 
its  highest  point  (2940')  in  the  long  tunnel  (p.  524). 

The  train  (best  views  to  the  left)  ascends  the  left  bank  of  tlie 
Schwarza  (passing  Chateau  Gloggnitz  and  the  picturesque  castle 
of  Wartenstein).  At  (48^/2  M.)  Schloglmuhl  is  a  large  paper-manu- 
factory. On  the  left  rises  the  Sonnwendstein  (p.  524)  ;  to  the  W.,  in 
the  background,  the  Raxalpe  (p.  532). 

51  M.  Payerbach-Reichenau  [1620';  Rail.  Restaurant  ^-  Villas 
Kampitsch,  70  beds  at  2-4  K.;  Payerbacher  Hof,  75  beds  at  2-4, 
pens.  7-10 -fir.,-  Hot.  Huttl .  30  beds  at  1.60-4.  pens.  5-8  K., 
very  fair;  Englischer  Hof),  a  summer-resort  (1030  inhab.)  with 
swimming-baths  and  numerous  villas  and  a  centre  for  winter-sports. 

A  road  leads  to  the  S.W.  through  the  Payerbach  valley  to  (^4  hr.) 
Ober-Pat/erbach  (2295';  "Hot.  Hellbronn,  pension  from  6  K.),  much  visited  in 
winter  (toboggan-course  1^4  M.  long).  —  A  beautiful  view  is  obtained 
from  the  Kothstein  -  Warte  (2215';  yellow -marked  path  in  1  hr.).  —  To 
Reichenau  and  the  Hollental,  see  p.  529. 

Beyond  Payerbach  the  Semraering  Railway  crosses  the  Schwarza 
by  an  imposing  viaduct  of  13  arches  and  then  ascends  (gradient 
1  :  40)  the  S.  slope  of  the  valley.  531/2  M.  Kiih  (1970';  *H6t.  Kastell- 
Kiib,  150  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  7-10  ^.),  a  summer -resort.  Two 
tunnels  and  three  viaducts.  56 V2  M.  Eichberg  (2140').  To  the  left 
an  extensive  view  of  the  plain;  Glognitz  lies  555'  below.  The  train 
next  skirts  the  Gotschakogel  (three  tunnels).  On  a  rocky  pinnacle, 
at(60M.)Klaimn-Schottwien(2265',-  Deininger,  40  beds  at  2  7^.), 
rises  the  old  castle  of  Klamm,  belonging  to  Prince  Liechtenstein, 
now  half  destroyed  (view  from  the  tower).  Far  below  are  the  white 
houses  of  Schottwien  (p.  522)  in  a  ravine. 

A  footpath  descends  to  the  S.W.  of  the  station  to  (10  min.)  Schottwien 
(p.  522).  —  The  Kreuzberg  (3550';  view- tower;  p.  533)  may  be  ascended 
hence  in  IV2  hr.  via  (V2  hr.)  the  Kreuzberg  Inn„  Descent  to  the  (1  '2  hr.) 
Ortbauer  (p.  533). 

Beyond  the  next  tunnel  a  picturesque  retrospect  of  the  castle  of 
Klamm.  Farther  on  a  fine  view  is  obtained  of  the  deep  Adlitz- 
Graben.  The  train  threads  three  tunnels  together  750  yds.  in  length, 
with  apertures  for  light,  and  connected  by  galleries,  skirting  the 
precipitous  Weinzettelwand^  and  reaches  (64  M.)  Breitenstein  (2595'; 
Hani,  plain).  Two  more  tunnels.  We  then  cross  the  Kalte  Rinne 
by  a  viaduct  200  yds.  long  and  150'  high,   the  loftiest  on  the  lino, 


524    V.R.86.--Mup,p.o30.     SEMMERING.       From  Vienna 

and  ascend  in  a  wide  sweep  (fine  retrospect,  to  the  left  the  Rax- 
alpe)  to  the  last  large  viaduct  (165  yds.  long,  80' high),  which  spans 
the  Vntere  Adlitz-Graben. 

After  three  more  tunnels  (station  WolfsbergkogeL ,  beyond  the 
second)  the  train  stops  at  (691/2  J^O  Semmering  ('2935';  *Hdtel  Ste- 
phanie, 70  heds  at  3-4,  pens.  8-10  K. ;  Dr.  Vecsey's  Sanatorium  jjt- 
Hydropathic,  I/2  ^1-  from  the  station,  50  beds,  pens.  11-16  K.\  much 
frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and  for  winter-sports.  A  monument 
to  Karl  von  Ghega  (p.  523),  the  constructor  of  the  railway,  has  been 
erected  on  the  rocks  to  the  right. 

On  the  slope  of  the  Kartnerkogel.  1  M.  to  the  N.  (omnibus  at  the  station, 
80  ?t. ;  one-horse  carr.  3,  two-horse  4  K.).  is  the  huge  *Siidbalm.Hdtel  Sem- 
mering (3260';  500  beds  at  3-9,  pens.  11-17^.),  in  a  fine  situation,  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort.  In  July  and  August  rooms  should  be  engaged  before- 
hand. A  little  lower  are  the  Restaurant  Wolfsbergkogel  and  the  Pension 
Alpenheim,  both  belonging  to  the  hotel,  and  adapted  lor  passing  tourists. 
Farther  on,  IV2  M.  from  the  station,  is  the '^Kurhaus  Semmering  (120  beds, 
pens.,  incl.  medical  attendance,  from  20  K.),  commanding  fine  views,  on 
the  slope  of  the  Doppelreiter-Kogel.  Numerous  picturesque  walks  in  the 
neighbourhood  (paths  marked):  from  the  Siidbahn  Hotel  to  the  (Sf)  min.) 
Meierei  (with  rooms  to  let),  reached  also  in  40  min.  by  the  path  skirting 
the  conduit  (green  marks);  from  the  Kurhaus  Semmering  to  the  (8  min.) 
top  of  the  Doppelreiterkogel  (fine  view),  8  min. ;  to  the  Pinkenkogel  (4285'; 
refuge-hut.  fine  view),  sy^  hr.  (blue  marks  from  the  Hotel  Erzherzog  Jo- 
hann,  green  marks  from  the  Hotel  Panhans,  red  marks  from  the  Siidbahn 
Hotel).  Road  via  Orthauer  to  Edlach,  see  p.  533.  On  the  Bochstrasse,  1  M. 
from  the  station,  is  the  finely  situated  'Hotel  Panhans  (3360";  250  beds  at 
4-10,  pens.  12-18  X,  with  baths  and  cafe).  —  From  the  Hot.  Panhans  we 
may  follow  the  '■  Hoehstrasse'  (1  M.  ;  also  road  from  the  station,  1  M.)  to  the 
'"Hotel  Erzherzog  Johann  (a  dependance  of  the  Hot.  Panhans,  150  beds  at  4-8, 
D.  4-6  K.)y  at  the  highest  point  of  the  Semmering  road  (3216'),  near  a  mon- 
ument in  honour  of  Emp.  Charles  VI..  the  constructor  of  the  old  road 
in  1728.  Fine  view  from  the  Emmahdhe  (10  min.).  Near  it  is  the  H6t,  Ein- 
siedelei,  with  cafe-restaurant  and  terrace  (16  beds  at  3^.). 

The  'Sonnwendstein  or  Gostritz  (4995'),  ascended  from  the  Erzherzog 
Johann  Hotel  by  a  green-marked  path  in  1^/4  hr.,  commands  an  extensive 
and  beautiful  panorama;  far  below  is  the  Semmering  railway.  About 
6  min.  below  the  summit  are  the  Friedrich- Schiller- Alpenhaus  (4765';  *Hote], 
40  beds  at  2.20-3.40  K.)  and  Lindner  s  Inn  (R.  2  K.).  —  The  'Fischersteig' 
(green  marks)  descends  on  the  N.  side  to  (II/4  hr.)  Maria-Schutz  C2490'; 
'Edtel  Bellevve,  80  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  7-10  Z". ;  Auerhahn;  Afagritzer),&TesoTt 
of  pilgrims,  in  a  charming  situation.  A  diligence  plies  hence  twice  daily 
in  summer  from  the  station  of  Semmering  (^/i  hr.;  fare  1  K. ;  one-horse 
carr.  5.  two-horse  8  K.).  From  Maria-Schutz  we  may  proceed  by  the  Sem- 
mering road  via  Schottwien  to  (6  M.)  Gloggniiz  (p.  522). 

The  line  now  avoids  a  farther  ascent  of  280'  by  means  of  a 
tunnel,  1564  yds.  in  length,  which  penetrates  the  Semmering  (3215'), 
the  boundary  between  Lower  Austria  and  Styria.  The  middle  of  the 
tunnel  is  the  culminating  point  of  the  line  (2940').  The  train  then 
descends  rapidly.  From  (73  M.)  Steinhaus  (2750';  Post)  onwards  it 
proceeds  high  up  on  the  N.  side  of  the  Froschnitz-Tal  to  — 

76  M.  Spital  am  Semmering  (2585';  *Hdt.  Hirschtnhof,  50  beds 
from  3  K.;  Gosser  Bierhaus;  Weisser  Schwan'),  a  summer-resort  witli 
780  inhabitants. 

Excursions.  A  blue-marked  path  leads  to  the  N.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kamp- 
Alpe  (5035';  fine  view;  thence  red-marked  path  to  the  Drahtekogel,  I'/i  !>••  1 


to  Gratz.        MURZZUSCHLAG.     Map,p.  520.-V.  R.86.   b2b 

see  below).  —  The  'Stuhleck  (5850';  3  brs.;  guide  not  indispensable),  as- 
cended (?reen  marks)  via  the  (2  hrs.)  Spitaler  Alp,  with  the  Earl  Lechner- 
Haus  (4755';  Inn.  20  beds),  commands  a  fine  and  extensive  view.  The 
descent  may  be  made  to  Steinhaus  (p.  524),  by  the  Schwarzkogel  to  (21/2  brs.) 
Miirzzuschlag,  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Kranichberger  Schwaig  (p.  522  ;  path  marked), 
or  to  (2  hrs.)  Retlenegg. 

80 Vo  M.  Miirzzuschlag.  —  Hotels.  'Klrhaus,  90  beds;  *Post, 
86  beds'at  1.60-4^.;  Hot.  Eettig  ,  46  beds  at  2-2.60  E.;  Goldne 
Kkone;  -Schwarzer  Adler,  20  heds  at  1.60-2  iT.;  -Sandwirt;  Elefant; 
Weisses  ROssl^  Weintkaube;  Hot. -Pens.  Lambach,  well  situated  1  JI. 
from  the  station,  50  beds  at  2,  pens,  from  IE.  —  ''Railway  Restaurant , 
bed  2  E.  40  h.  —  Dv.  Wichmann''5  Hydropathic.  —  Swimming  Baths  1  M. 
to  the  S. 

Miirzzuschlag  (2205'},  an  old  town  (5000  inhab.j  with  im- 
portant iron-works,  picturesquely  situated  near  the  junction  of 
the  Froschnitz  and  the  Miirz,  is  a  favourite  summer-resort  and  centre 
for  winter-sports.  The  Church  of  St.  Saviour  contains  an  altar-piece 
(Holy  Family)  by  Defregger.  Fine  view  from  the  Rosegger-Warle, 
in  the  Burg-Garten.  The  public  park  near  the  station  contains  a 
monument  to  Scheffel;  and  Brahms  and  Hamerling  are  commemorated 
by  monuments  in  the  Au,  a  natural  park,  1  M.  from  the  town. 

Exct'ESioss.  .Short  walks  lead  hence  to  the  (20  min.)  Ganztal  Inn, 
the  (V2  hr.)  Oriihlbauer  {\nn),  to  the  Eaisersiein  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Ranchen- 
grahen;  and  via  the  Steinbauer  to  the  (1'/?  hr.)  top  of  the  Gansstein  (2860'; 
shelter-hut,  fine  view).  —  Through  the  Eltine  Lambach- Graben  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Washington-Hutte  of  the  Ski  Club  (4480'),  then  via  the  Eremschober  (4620') 
to  the  summit  of  the  Kaarl  (45S0';  splendid  view),  or  from  the  Erem- 
schober to  the  W.  over  the  ridge  to  the  Rosskogel  (4865'),  with  the  Norden- 
skjold-Hiiite  of  the  Ski  Club.  —  An  easy  route  (red  marks)  leads  to  the  N. 
from  the  station  to  the  (2^/^  hrs.)  Bier olpl  (20  min.  to  the  W.  of  which,  on 
the  Gi'osse  Scheibenberg,  is  the  Scheiben-Eiitte,  4810')  and  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  top  of 
the  Drahtekogel  (5140'),  which  commands  a  fine  view.  Descent  by  the  Kamp- 
Alpe  to  (2  hrs.)  Spital  (p.  524).  —  To  the  S.E.  a  path  (red  mark's)  leads  via 
Sc/ioneben  and  the  small  Schejfel-EUtte  of  the  Ski  Club  (4165';  inn  in  winter) 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  Schwarzkogel  (5290'),  and  thence  to  the  left  by  the  arete  to 
the  (40  mill.)  Stuhleck  (5850';  see  above) ;  or  to  the  right  (blue  marks)  over 
the  Gratzer  Stuhleck  (5815)  to  the  ('/2  hr.)  Pretul  Alp  (5530'),  with  the 
Peter  Bergner-Warte  and  the  Rosegger  -  Alpenhauc  (Inn,  8  bed.S;  charming 
view).  Descent  to  (1^/2  hr.)  Rettenegg.  —  P'rom  Miirzzuschlag  to  Mariazell, 
see  p. 534. 

The  line  follows  the  pleasant,  pine-clad  valley  of  the  Mxirz, 
which  is  enlivened  with  a  number  of  iron- forges.  Near  (85  M.) 
Langenwang  {^Q^b' ;  Goldne  Krone),  on  a  hill  to  the  left,  is  the  ruin 
of  Hohenioang  or  Hochschloss,  and  to  the  right  is  the  chateau  of  Neu- 
Hohenwang.  —  ST'/o  M.  Krieglach  (2055';  Steingruber i  Maurer), 
a  prettily  situated  village.    Rosegger,  the  poet,  has  a  villa  here. 

The  Weikerlioh,  1  hr.  to  the  N.W.,  commands  a  good  view.  —  A  fa- 
vourite excursion  hence  is  that  to  Kosegger's  Waldheimat.  at  Alpl,  3  hrs. 
to  the  S.E.  (omn.  from  the  Hotel  Post  to  the  Eosegger  Hof  on  Sun.  &■ 
holidavs  at  7  a.m..  return-fare  3  E.)  We  follow  the  Ratten  road  up  the 
wooded  flank  of  the  Gilgberg  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Eollkogel-Sattel  (3425'),  then 
descend  tj  the  right  to  the  ('/2  hr.)  School  {Wa(d-Schulhaus ;  built  with 
Kosegger's  assistance),  and  a«cend  to  the  right  over  the  Alpsteig- Battel  (3335") 
to  the  Ro^egger-Eof  Inn  (pens.  5  A".),  besde  the  house  in  which  Kosegger 
was  born  (1843).  We  may  descend  via  St.  Kaihrein  to  (2  hrs.)  Ratten  or  reiura 
through  the  Fressnitz-Gruben  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Erieglach. 

BALDiihKu\s  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Edit.  34 


526    V.  R.  86.- Map,  p.  520.     BRUCK.  From  Vienna 

9OV2M.  Mitterdorf  (1940';  Weintraube,  20  beds  at  1.20-2  K.; 
Linde;  Post),  a  village  with  2000  inhabitants.  To  tlie  right,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Veitschtal,  rises  Schloss  Pichl,  with  its  four  towers. 

A  road  from  Mitterdorf  ascends  the  picturesoue  Veitschtal  to  (31/2  M. ; 
diligence,  IK.,  twice  daily  in  1  hr.)  Veitsch  (2180':  Wedl ;  Priller),  where 
the  valley  divides  into  the  Grosse  (W.)  and  Kleine  Veitschtal  (E.).  Road 
through  the  former  to  the  (5  M.)  Inn  im  Bad  (2690');  then  an  ascent  to  the 
left  (yellow  marks)  to  the  (I'/s  hr.)  Sehaller  Alp.  and  over  the  Eschriegel 
to  the  (IV2  lir.)  Graf  Meran  Refuge  Hut  (6100':  Inn,  3  beds  and  12  matt- 
resses), and  thence  to  the  (25  min.)  summit  of  the  Hohe  Veitsch  (6500'; 
fine  view).  Descent  past  the  Rotsohl  Alp  and  through  the  Aschbach-Oraben 
to  (3'/2  hrs.)  Wegscheid  (p.  548):  or  through  the  Fluchgraben  or  the  Diirrn- 
graben  to  (3  hrs.)  Murzsteg  (p.  538). 

Farther  on,  near  {^1'M.')WaTiberg-Murztal  (1885';  Adler,  Lowe), 
to  the  left,  is  the  ruin  of  Lichtenegg.  The  train  makes  a  wide  sweep 
round  the  Wartbergkogel  (2320'),  crossing  the  Miirz  twice,  and 
reaches  (95  M.)  Kindberg  (1820';  Bahnhof  Hotel ;  ^Wolfbatier,  with 
brewery  and  bathing-establishment,  25  beds  at  1.60-15  K. ;  Lowe'), 
a  summer-resort  (1710  inhab.),  with  a  chateau  of  Count  Attems 
( Ob er- Kindberg)  above,  on  the  right. 

A  road  to  the  S.E.  (diligence  daily  to  Birkfeld  via  Stanz)  ascends  the 
Stanzer  Tal  to  (6  M.)  Stanz  (2190'^  Gesselbauer)  and  thence  in  wirte  curves 
(short-cuts  for  pedestrians)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  saddle  Auf  der  Scham  (3885';  inn). 
To  the  N.E.  (green-marked  path,  IV4  hr.)  rises  the  Teufelstein  (4920'),  wilh 
a  shelter-hut  and  belvedere  45'  in  height.     Descent  to  (3  M.)  Fischbach. 

99  M.  St.  Marein'XnbO';  Sternwirt^  with  garden).  —  lOS^/o  M. 
Kapfenberg  (1580';  Station  Inn;  Fiir.^tenhof ;  Ramsauer;  Griiner 
Baum),  an  industrial  market-town  (5000  inhab.)  with -Sc/iZos5  TJnter- 
Kapfenberg  and  the  'Wald-Schulmeister"  fountain,  by  IJrandstetter 
(1908).  To  the  right  is  the  ruin  of  ObeT-Kapfenherg{^?)iW).  Narrow- 
gauge  railway  to  Au-Seewiesen,  see  pp.  548,  547.  About  i/o  M.  to  the 
W,  of  the  station  lies  Bad  Steinerhof  (1623';  pine-needle  baths). 

106  M.  Bruck  an  der  Mur  (1595';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Goldner 
Strauss,  in  the  principal  square,  40  beds  at  2-2.80  K. ;  Hotel  Post, 
at  the  station,  40  beds  at  1.60-3  K.;  *Schwarzer  Adler,  bed  2.40  K. ; 
Mohren;  Goldner  Lowe.  22  beds  at  1.60-2.40  K.;  Lamm)  is  a 
pleasant  old  town  (5500  inhab.)  at  the  confluence  of  the  Miirz  and 
the  Mur.  In  the  principal  square  are  a  wrought-iron  fountain  of 
1626  and  the  late-Gothic  Kornmesser-Haus  (late  15th  cent.;  origin- 
ally a  ducal  mansion),  with  arcades  and  an  open  loggia.  The  (I/2  l^r.) 
Gloriette,  to  the  E.  of  the  station,  and  the  (20  min.)  Calvarienberg , 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur,  afford  the  best  surveys  of  the  town  and 
environs.  On  a  crag  to  the  N.  rise  the  ruins  of  the  old  castle  of 
Landskron  (Schlossberg  Restaurant,  with  fine  view).  —  To  St .  Michael 
and  Villach,  see  R.  105;  to  Mariazell,  R.  91. 

ExcTlRSioxs.  To  the  S.  via  Einod  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Schtceiz-Eben  (3355'; 
inn)  with  an  attractive  view.  Ascents  oli'h.e^  Ho  changer  (k'ildb')  in2V2hrs., 
and  of  the  Hochalpe  (5390')  in  5  hrs.  —  A  pleasant  excursitm  may  be  made 
to  the  Tragoss-Tal  (from  Brack  to  Oberort,  171/2  M.,  diligence  daily  in 
41/2  hrs.;  fare  3  JJ".).  A  carriage  -  road  runs  to  ihe  >^.W.  via  Schorgendorf 
and    Untertal   to   (8  31.)   St.   Kafhrein  (2140':  Eisner) ,  whence  the   Floning 


to  Oratz.  MIXNITZ.     Map.p.  520.-V.  R.  86.    b21 

(SIGSO  may  easily  be  ascended  in  2V2  hrs.  (p.  548).  Thence  it  goes  on  via 
Oberdorf  and  Pkhl  (Schiechl)  to  (ITV2  M.)  Tragoss-Oberort  (2560'^  'Post, 
36  beds  at  1.60-4  E. ;  Zum  Griinen  <See,  30  beds  at  1-4  K. ;  guides, 
Joh.  Elachler,  Karl  Kohnhavser),  the  chief  village  of  the  valley,  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort,  IV2  M.  to  the  S.E.  of  the  pretty  Griine  See,  at  the  base 
of  the  Pribitz.  The  Pribitz  (5175';  21/2  hrs.;  attractive)  is  ascended  hence 
by  a  red-marked  path  leading  over  the  Pribitz  Alp.  From  the  Pribitz 
Alp  we  may  reach  the  Sonmchien  Alp  by  a  red-marked  path  in  lV2hr., 
and  thence  descend  through  the  Elamm  (see  below)  to  Oberort.  —  The 
Messnerin  (6025';  3  hrs.  with  guide)  is  ascended  by  a  path  leading  to  the 
N.E.  from  Oberort  via  the  Schneebauer  to  the  (2^/2  hrs.)  Halter-Hiitte  and 
the  (1/2  hr.)  top  (tine  view).  Descent,  if  desired,  via  the  PilUteiner  Alp  to 
8t.  Ilgen  (p.  547).  —  From  Oberort  to  Eisenerz  through  the  Frauenmauer- 
Bohle  7  hrs.,  see  p.  555.  —  A  carriage -road  runs  to  the  S.W.  via  the 
Hieselegg  (3^25';  inn)  to  (4  hrs.)  Trofaiach  (p.  554)  or  (3V2  hrs.)  Vordernherg 
(p.  554).  —  To  the  E.  through  the  Haringgraben  and  via  the  Grubeck  (38950 
to  (31/2  hrs.)  St  Ilgen  (p.  547).  —  To  the  N.  a  cart-road  leads  through  the 
Klariimboden  to  the  Klamni,  a  narrow  picturesque  gorge  which  we  ascend 
steeply  to  the  {i^'t  hr.)  Klammalpen  -  Hiiiten ;  thence  by  a  yellow  -  marked 
path  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Sonnschien  Alp  (p.  547). 

The  train  now  outers  the  narrow  valley  of  the  Mur.  At  (_112V2  ^-J 
Pernegg  (1555';  Schicho)  is  a  chateau  built  in  1578,  now  the  pro- 
perty of  the  Lippitt  family.  Above  it  are  the  ruins  of  an  interest- 
ing older  castle.  Opposite,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur,  is  Kirch- 
cZor/'(1585';  Ahornor;  Krone;  Linde,  1  M.  to  the  N.),  with  a  chaly- 
beate spring  in  the  adjacent  Zlatten-Graben. 

Ascent  of  the  Rennfeld  (5345')  from  Pernegg ,  interesting  and  easy ; 
either  through  the  Gabraun-Graben  in  3V2  hrs.,  or  through  the  Breitenmi 
(see  below)  and  then  through  the  Feisterer-Graben  in  41/2  hrs.  Below  the 
summit  is  the  Ottokar  E'rnstock  -  Hau4  (5250';  inn).  Descent  to  the  N.  to 
(1  hr.)  Frauenberg  {Maria- Rehkogel;  80S5'),  a  favourite  resort  of  pilgrims 
(Linde;  Lowe),  and  thence  either  to  (3V2  M.)  Kapfenberg  (p.  526)  or  to 
(5  M.)  Bruck. 

Through  the  Breitenau,  which  opens  to  the  E.  halfway  between  Pernegg 
and  Mixnitz,  a  carriage-road,  passing  (IV2  hr.)  Schaffer's  Scythe  Works  (good 
inn),  leads  via  (34  hr.)  St.  Jakob  (1985')  to  (1/2  hr.)  St.  Erhard  (2160';  'Post), 
a  frequented  pilgrim-resort.  The  .ffoc^Za«tec/»  (see  below)  may  be  ascended 
hence  in  81/2  hrs.  The  ascent  of  the  Hochschlag  (519U';  2'/2-3  hrs.)  is  attrac- 
tive also.  The  Rennfeld,  31/2  hrs.  from  St.  Jakob,  see  above.  The  road 
goes  on  over  the  saddle  Auf  dem  Strasseck  (3840')  to  (5  brs.)  Birkfeld. 

114M.  Mixnitz  (1510';  Post;  FucJmoiri),  a  village  (350  inhab. ) 
picturesquely  situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Rotelstein  (4050'). 

Excursions.  On  the  slope  of  the  Rotelstein,  about  1610'  or  IV4  hr. 
above  the  village,  is  an  extensive  stalactite  cavern,  called  the  Drachen- 
Hbhle  or  Kogellucken  (marked  path,  guide  2  K.).  —  The  Mathilden-Grotte, 
another  fine  stalactite  cavera  (lights  required),  on  the  E.  flank  of  the 
Rote  Wand  (4920'),  is  reached  in  2V2  hrs.  by  a  path  (red  marks)  leading 
to  the  N.  to  (IV2  hr.)  Steindl  (inn)  and  thence  by  a  rocky  ascent.  Thence 
to  the  Teich  Alp  (p.  528),  2  hrs.  —  A  pleasant  excursion"  may  be  made  to 
the  *Bftrnschiitz.  The  route  leads  through  the  picturesque  valley  of  the 
Mixnitzbach  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  lidrnschUtz  Inn,  and  thence  (guide-post)  along 
the  cliff  to  (20  min.)  the  BdmscMtz  (2665),  where  the  Mixnitzbach  breaks 
through  a  rocky  wall  (accessible  by  a  club-path  leading  to  the  Barter  Alp 
and  to  the  summit  of  the  Hochlantsch). 

The  •Hochlantsch  (5650';  41/2-5  hrs. ;  marked  path  ;  guide,  not  indispen- 
sable ,  8-10  K.)  also  is  well  worthy  of  a  visit.  We  follow  the  Mixnitz 
gorge  to  the  (11/4  hr.)  Barnschiitz  Inn  (see  above),  thence  to  the  left  to 
the  0/2  hr.)  Schwaiger  Alp  (2900'),  and  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Barter  Alp  (4005'; 
Inn  'zum  Guten  Hirten'),  wliich  may  be   reached  in  IV4  br.   also  by  the 

34* 


528    V.  R.  .S6.  —  Map,  p.  520.     PEGGAU. 

more  interesting  route  through  the  BdrmchUtz.  Then  to  the  left  (the 
path  to  the  right  leads  to  the  Teich  Alp,  see  below)  to  (3/4  hr.)  Maria- 
Schiisserlbrunn  (4470'),  a  pleasantly  situated  pilgrimage-chapel  (Inn-^  some- 
what higher  up  the  inn  'Zum  Steirischen  Jockl"),  and  hv  the  arete  to  the 
(IVi  lir.)  summit,  which  commands  an  admirable  view  of  the  Stvrian  Alps 
and  possesses  a  rich  flora.  Descent  by  Schiisserlbrunn  to  Schafier's  scythe 
works  and  through  the  Breitenau  to  (3  hrs.)  Pernegg  (p.  527);  or  on  the 
S.E.  to  (IV4  hr.)  ^he  Teirh  Alp  (3855';  Teiehwirt;  "Alpen- Hotel,  10  min. 
farther  on,  28  beds),  and  thence  through  the  Mixnitz-Tal  back  to  (3  hrs.) 
Mixnitz,  or  via  the  Aibel  (4195  )  and  through  the  Tyrnauer  Gvaben  to  (A'/z  hrs.) 
Frohnleiten .  or  to  the  S.E.  through  the  Tober-Graben  to  (2V2  brs.)  Possail 
and  (IV2  br.)  Weiz.  A  longer  but  more  attractive  route  leads  from  the 
Teich -Alp  to  the  E.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit  of  the  Planliogel  (5020*),  with 
a  superb  view;  descent  into  the  Weizbach-Tal  and  through  the  Weiz- 
Klamm  to  (4V2  brs.)  Weiz. 

122  M.  Frohnleiten  (1425';  *H6tel  Strassburg,  40  beds  at  1-2, 
pens,  5  K. ;  Krone;  Sonne;  Station  Inn;  Pens.  Pfaff\  a  summer- 
resort  witli  a  sanatorium  and  a  hydropathic  establishment  (100  beds). 

Numerous  walks  in  the  neighbouring  woods.  Schloss  Weyer.  3/4  br.  to 
ihe  N.W.,  see  below.  —  Adriach,  1  31.  to  the  S.W.,  possesses  one  of  the 
oldest  churches  in  this  region. 

The  Brucker  Hochalpe  (5890';  5  hrs.)  is  an  easy  and  attractive  ascent 
from  Frohnleiten.  We  follow  the  Bruck  road  for  IV-j  M.  to  the  N.W..  turn  to 
the  left  into  the  Gamsgj'aben,  passing  Schloss  Weyer  (apartments  in  summer), 
and  reach  the  (2  M.)  Traninger  Inn^  at  the  bifurcation  of  the  valley.  We 
then  ascend  to  the  right  through  the  Gamsgraben  ('Diebsweg'),  turning  to 
the  left  at  (1  hr.)  the  cross,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Alpenwiri  {SSbO'),  and  thence 
to  the  right  (route  marked)  along  the  arete  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  summit,  where 
a  fine  panorama  is  enjoyed.  We  may  descend  to  the  N.  to  the  Trasattel 
(4310')  and  by  the  Gossgraben  to  (3  hrs.)  Leoben  (p   614). 

To  the  right  of  the  railway  is  Schloss  Neu-Pfannbery  or  Grafen- 
dorf,  above  to  the  left  are  the  imposing  ruins  of  the  castle  of  Pfann- 
berg,  and  on  the  right,  picturesquely  situated  on  a  cliff,  is  the  restored 
castle  of  Rabenstein.  The  valley  now  expands  for  a  short  distance, 
and  then  contracts  to  a  narrow  defile,  through  which  the  line  is 
carried  along  the  Badlwand  by  means  of  a  gallery  of  35  arches 
(395  yds.  longl.  Above  the  railway  runs  the  highroad.  At  (I26V2  ^-1 
Peggau  (1350':  Hochhuber;  Post),  a  village  of  600  inhab.  with  the 
ruins  of  a  castle,  the  Schockel  (p.  580)  is  seen  to  the  left.  Opposite, 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Uebelbach,  lies  the  village  of  Deutsch-Feistritz 
(1300  inhab.),  with  lead  and  zinc  smelting-works.  Near  it,  on  the 
left  bank  of  the  Mur,  are  some  interesting  caverns  (the  Badl-Hohle 
the  most  convenient  to  visit;  II/.2  hr.,  guide  1  K.). 

The  Gleinalpe  is  an  interesting  point  fT'/s-S  hrs.).  From  Feisiritz  wc 
follow  the  road  (diligence  to  Uebelbach  twice  daily  in  2  hrs. ;  fare  i  K  20  h) 
on  the  left  bank  of  the  Uebelbach.  to  (SV-j  M.)  Walds/ein  (inn),  with  a  chateau, 
and  the  village  of  (61/4  M.)  Uebelbach  (lSd5'\  Brauhaus ;  Kolblinger),  a  sum- 
mer-resort (1/2  M.  to  the  W.  is  Bad  Marienhof,  in  a  charming  situation, 
2J  beds,  pens,  from  5  K.).  The  road  terminates  at  Hojer  (inn),  6  M, 
farther  up  the  valley.  Thence  an  ascent  of  2V2  hrs.  to  the  ~Alpen-Wirts- 
haus  (5210'),  an  inn  beside  a  church,  IV4  hr.  from  the  top  of  the  -Speik- 
kogel  (6525'),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Gleinalpe,  commanding  a  beautiful 
and  extensive  view.  From  the  inn  we  may  descend  via  the  Ochsenkogel 
to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Krautwasch  Inn  (3740'),  and  then  through  wood  and  past 
the  Sattlwirt  to  the  (IV2  br.)  Abraham  Inn  (2290.  in  the  Stiibing-Gvabeu. 
From  this  point  we  ascend  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Pleschwirt  (3335'), 
whence  the  Pletchkogel  (3488'),  a  good  point  of  view,  may  be  ascended  in 


REICHENAU.      Map,  p.530.—  V.  R.87 .    529 

20  min.,  and  proceed  via  the  Cistercian  abbey  of  (1  hr.)  Rein,  with  its 
line  15th  cent,  church,  to  (2  M.)  the  rail.  stat.  Oralwein  (see  below).  — 
Descent  from  the  Speikkogel  into  the  Murtal,  to  St.  Lorenzen  or  Knittel- 
feld,  see  p.  615;  to  the  Gabevl  on  the  Stuhalgen-Sattel,  see  p.  530. 

A  blue-marked  road  leads  to  the  E.  from  Peggau,  passing  the  ruin  of 
Peggau  and  crossing  the  Taschen  (\l%'iu)^  to  (13/4  hr.)  Semriach  (2320';  I4r.de; 
Post),  a  village  with  1940  inhab.,  whence  the  Schockel  (p.  580)  may  be  as- 
cended in  21/2  hrs.  In  the  Luryrahen,  about  1/2  hr.  to  the  X.W.  (red- 
marked  path),  is  the  Lur  Grotto,  an  extensive  stalactite  cave  which  has 
been  explored  for  a  distance  of  2700  yds.  A  visit  t'j  the  cavern,  which 
is  lighted  with  electricity,  takes  ^|^-'i  hr. ;  tickets  at  the  inn  by  the  entrance 
(open  on  week-days  at  11  and  4,  on  Sun.  at  10,  12,  2.  4,  and  6  o'cl.;  adro. 
3  K..  on  Sun.  1  K.).  —  From  Semriach  a  new  road  leads  to  the  S.  via  the 
Sandierg  to  the  (Vs  ^ir)  Saudwirt  Inn  (near  the  picturesque  "Kessel  Fall), 
and  through  the  narrow  Rotsch-Graben  to  (I'/z  hr  )  Friesach  on  the  highroad, 
3  hrs.  to  the  N.  of  Graiz. 

The  train  crosses  tlie  Mur,  and  follows  the  right  bank  to  Gratz. 
At  (ild  M.")  Stxibing  (Hirsch)  is  the  handsome  chateau  of  Prince 
Palffy-Daun.  The  line  then  runs  between  the  river  and  the  rocky 
hillside  to  [132  M.)  Gratwein  (1290';  Fischerwirt;  Stern;  Keller), 
where  there  is  a  large  paper-mill  (road  to  the  Cistercian  abbey  of 
Rein,  3/4  hr.,  see  above).  The  valley  expands.  —  134  M.  Juden- 
dorf(1245';  *Hdt€l  Styria,  90  beds  at  2-3 /f. :  Dr.  Fellers  Sana- 
torium, 48  beds  at  3-7,  board  6  K. ;  Restaurant  Materleitner)  is 
a  favourite  summer-resort  with  fine  woods.  On  an  eminence  to  the 
right  stands  the  pilgrimage-church  of  Maria-Strassengel,  a  graceful 
Gothic  building  with  an  open-work  tower  (1355).  137  M.  Gostmr/ 
(Hot,  Tivoli),  with  a  ruined  castle  and  a  handsome  modern  chateau. 
The  train  now  enters  a  fertile  basin,  where  the  isolated  Schloss- 
berg  of  Gratz  rises  on  the  left, 

1391/2  M,  Gratz,  see  p,  576, 


87.  HoUental.    Schneeberg.    Raxalpe. 

The  Schneeberg  and  the  Raxalpe,  two  masses  of  limestone  bounded  on 
every  side  by  precipitous  slopes  and  separated  from  each  other  by  the  Hollen- 
Tal,  are  favourite  points  for  excursions  from  Vienna.  Rack  -  and -pinion 
railway  from  Fuchberg  to  the  top  of  the  Schneeberg.  see  p.  531  The  start- 
ing-point for  the  Hiillen-Tal  and  the  Raxalpe  (p  532),  as  well  as  for  the 
most  important  footpaths  up  the  Schneeberg  (pp.  531,  532),  is  Fayerbach,  a 
station  on  the  Siidbahn,  2V2-3  hrs.'  run  from  Vienna  (p.  523).  —  Diligence 
from  Payerbach  via  Kaiserbrunn  to  (IOV2  M.)  the  Singerin  twice  daily  in 
summer  in  3'  2  hrs.  ("iK.);  carr.  with  one  horse  to  Reichenau  2,  with  two 
horses  3,  there  and  back  3  or  0,  to  the  Singerin  9  or  12,  there  and  back 
11  or  loir. 

Payerbach  (1620'j,  see  p,  523.  The  road  passes  under  the  rail- 
way-viaduct, crosses  the  Schwarza,  and  reaches  (1^4  M, ;  omn.  60  ft,) 
Reichenau  (1600';  *H6t.  Fischer,  with  garden,  145  beds  at  3-6,  pens. 
iO-12  K.;  *Weissnix's  Hot.  Thalhof,  20  min,  higher  up,  to  the 
N.,  134  R.  at  2-5  K.;  Rudolfshad  Hydropathic,  halfway  between  the 
two  last;  Hot.  Kraft;  Goldner  Anker;  Hochioartner ;  Pens.  Pfister; 
guides,  Alois  Baumgarlner,  Christ.  Reisenauer),  a  favourite  summer- 
resort  (1100  inhab,)  with  many  villas  and  lodging-houses  and  a  park. 


530    V.   Route  87.  HOLLEN-TAL. 

The  road  then  passes  the  park  of  the  imperial  chateau  of  Wartholz 
the  chateau  of  Hinterleiten  (home  for  disabled  officers,  founded  by 
Baron  N.  von  Rothschild),  and  the  mouth  of  the  Preintal  (p.  533), 
and  reaches  (^^/^M.^  Hirschwang  (1620';  Fink),  with  a  cellulose 
factory.  Just  beyond  Hirschwang  the  rocky  walls  of  the  valley  come 
close  together  and  we  enter  the  *H611en-Tal.  61/4  M.  Kaiserbrunn 
(1760';  *Schnepf's  Inn  zum  Kaiserbrunnen).  Adjoining  the  inn- 
garden  is  the  walled  enclosure  of  the  Kaiserbrunnen,  the  most  copious 
of  the  springs  supplying  Vienna  with  drinking-water  (through  the 
Klaus-Graben  to  the  Baumgartner-Haus,  3  hrs.,  see  p.  532).  The  next 
part  of  the  valley  is  especially  picturesque.  After  twice  crossing 
the  Schwarza  we  reach  (7'/2  M.)  the  *Touristenheim  Weichtal  (1780'; 
80  beds;  to  the  Kiental  Hut,  see  p.  532).  About  1/4  hr.  farther  on, 
to  the  left,  is  a  finger-post  showing  the  way  to  the  *Grosse  Hollen- 
Tal  (Waldschenke  Inn,  at  the  entrance,  good),  a  grand  mountain- 
basin,  enclosed  by  the  rocky  slopes  of  the  Loswand  on  the  left  and 
the  Klohen  on  the  right,  with  the  Losbuhel  to  the  left  in  the  back- 
ground (chamois  often  seen).  Good  view  from  the  large  stone  in  the 
meadow  10  min.  from  the  entrance.  Ascent  of  the  Raxalpe,  see  p.  534. 

The  main  road  next  passes  the  (9^2  M.)  Weinzettel  Inn  (1805'; 
closed  at  present)  and  reaches  (101/2^^1-)  the  Inn  zur  Singerin  (1890'; 
50  beds  at  1.20-2^.),  picturesquely  situated  at  the  confluence  of 
the  Nass  (see  below)  and  the  Schwarza.  The  Schwarza-Tal  turns  to 
the  N.  and,  at  the  (12  M.)  Voi3-Muhle  (1965'),  ramifies.  The  road 
ascending  to  the  left  along  the  Schwarza  (diligence  thrice  daily) 
leads  to  (141/2  M.)  Schwarzau  im  Gebirge  (2030';  Singer),  a  prettily 
situated  summer-resort  (1870  inhab.).  The  road  to  the  right  at  the 
Vois-Miihle  ascends  through  the  Voistal  to  the  (13V2  ^1-)  Hochbauer 
(pp.  521,  532)  and  crosses  the  Klostertaler  Oscheid  (2575')  to  (25  M.) 
Gutenstein  (p.  521). 

Few  tourists  proceed  beyond  the  Grosse  Hollen-Tal,  or  at  farthest  the 
Singerin ;  but  the  following  prolongation  of  the  excursion  is  very  attractive. 
From  the  Singerin  a  road  ascends  the  picturesque  JVasstal  to  the  W.  to 
the  (1 1/2  M.)  Reithof  (Pens.  Huebmer)  and  (3/4  M.)  Oherhof  (2030';  Engleitner's 
Hotel,  70  beds  at  1  K.  20  h.-'iK).  The  valley  again  contracts,  and  we  reach 
f2V2  M.)  the  scattered  village  of  Nasswald  (2330' ;  Wallner's  Inn  •,  guides, 
*Daniel  Innthaler,  alias  Binder.  Anton  Winter,  and  Konrad  Kain),  a  Pro- 
testant community  founded  at  the  end  of  the  18th  cent,  by  n-oodcutters  from 
Gosau,  situated  in  a  picturesque  basin.  The  Sonnleitsiein  (5520')  may  be 
ascended  hence  by  experts  in  3  hrs.,  with  guide  (very  fine  view;  panorama 
by  Silberhuber).  An  interesting  route  from  Nasswild  follows  the  blue- 
marked  Kaisersteig  across  the  Ameis-  Wiese  (4235'),  and  then  proceeds  to  (3  hrs.) 
the  Diegruber  Inn,  in  the  valley  of  the  Ealte  Miirz,  and  to  (IV4  br.)  Frein 
(p.  536).  —  At  Wallner's  Inn  the  Reissial,  at  first  a  narrow  gorge,  diverges 
to  the  S. ;  at  the  upper  end  of  it  (3/4  hr.)  is  the  Binder  Inn  (2800'),  finely 
situated,  with  the  Scheibwctld  -  Mauer  on  the  left  and  the  huge  Kahlmduer 
beyond  it.  Thence  to  the  Raxalpe,  see  p.  534.  —  From  the  Binder  Inn 
we  ascend  through  wood  (red  marks)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Nasskamp  or  Nasskamm 
(3955'),  a  saddle  between  the  Raxalpe  and  Schneealpe.  (Ascent  of  the  latter, 
see  p.  535;  over  the  Gamsecktieig  to  the  Raxalpe.  see  p.  534.)  We  then  de- 
scend to  the  Nasshauer^  and  proceed  via  Altenberg  (p.  534)  to  (2  hrs.)  Kapellen 
(p.  535). 


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SCHNEEBERG.  V.  Route  87 .   531 

The  *Schneeberg,  the  highest  mountain  in  Lower  Austria,  affords 
an  imposing  and  highly  picturesque  view  from  its  two  summits, 
(Kaiserstein,  6760',  and  Klosterwappen,  6810Q. 

Rack-axd-Pinion  Railway  from  Puchherg  in  11/4  hr.  (fares,  2nd  cl.  6  K. 
20,  3rd  cl.  4Z.  10,  there  and  back  9  A'.  30  or  6  A'.  20  A.)-  —  From  Wi&ner- 
Neustadt  (p.  521)  to  Puchberg,  21  M.  in  I'A  hr.  (to  Hochschneeber.:  in  ca. 
3  hrs. ;  fares  8  K.  20  or  5  K.  40  h.,  there  and  back  18  K.  80  or  8  iT.  80  h.).  — 
Fkom  Vienna  to  Puchberg  via  Sollenau,  Vienna-Aspang-Schnee^erg  Rail- 
way, 51'/2  M.  in  21/2-8  hrs.;  to  Hochsciinekberg  (May- Oct.)  in  ca.  4  hrs. 
(11  5".  or  6^.  90  7i.;  return-ticket,  valid  for  8  days,  18^.  or  11  A'.  80 /i.,  on 
week-days,  valid  for  6  days,  1%  K.  50  or  12  A".  30  ft.,  incl.  dinner  at  the 
Hot.  Hochschneeberg).  —  The  train  starts  from  the  Aspang  station.  3  M. 
Zeniral  Friedhof ;  10'/2  M.  Biedermannsdorf ;  I51/2  H.  Traiskirchen ;  25';2  M. 
Sollenau  (Rail.  Restaurant),  see  p.  521;  30  M.  Steinahriickl  (p.  520);  3'  2  M. 
(from  Wiener -lieustadt)  Fischau  (920';  *Trofer;  Haberler;  Pens.  Marien- 
hof),  with  thermal  baths  and  military  school.  7  M.  Winzmdorf  (1050';  Mayer- 
hofer);  above,  on  the  right,  is  the  ruin  of  Emmerberg  (1915').  Beyond 
(IOV2  M.)  Willendorf  the  railway  enters  the  mountains,  ascending  rapidly  via 
(13  M.)  Unter  -  Hoflein,  below  the  S.  clifls  of  the  Hohe  Wand  (p.  52U),  and 
(15  M.)  Griinhach  (1830';  Rail.  Buffet;  Powolny;  Post)  to  (18  31.)  Griinbach' 
Klaus  (2225'),  with  coal-mines ;  it  then  descends  via  Pfennigbach  to  (21  M.) 
Puchberg  (1890';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *E6t.  Schneehergbahn.,  70  beds  at  3-5,  pens 
9-12  X. ;  Hot.  Stick;  Schwarzer  Adler ;  Schildhahn;  Rossi).,  a  prettily  situated 
market-town  (2633  inhab.),  frequented  as  a  summer -resort  and  for  winter 
sports. 

Puchberg  (1890'),  see  above.  The  Schneebeeg  Railway,  con- 
structed in  1897  on  the  Abt  system,  with  a  maximum  gradient  of 
20:  100,  leads  past  the  station  of  (V2  M.)  Schneebergdorfel  (2010'), 
1  M.  to  the  E.  of  the  village  (see  below),  and  then  ascends  throngh 
the  wooded  Hengst- Tal  to  the  (I3/4  M.) Hauslitz-Sattel  Station  (271 5'), 
whence  we  have  a  fine  retrospect  of  Puchberg.  The  line  then  ascends 
across  the  Kaitwasser-Sattel  (4360')  to  (5  M.)  Baumgartner  (4575'; 
station),  1  M.  from  the  Baumgartner-Haus  (see  below).  The  final 
steep  ascent,  traversing  two  tunnels,  brings  us  to  the  (674  M.)  ter- 
minus Hoch-Schneeberg  (5885').  near  the  large  ^'Hotel  Hochschneeberg 
(open  May  15th-0ct.  15th;  120  beds  at  4-12,  B.  1.50,  D.  4,  S.  3, 
pens.  12-15  K.).  Fine  view  from  the  terrace;  a  little  higher  up  is 
a  chapel  erected  in  1901  in  memory  of  the  Empress  Elizabeth. 
Hence  we  may  proceed  to  the  right,  skirting  the  Waxriegel  (6180'; 
ascent  from  the  hotel  in  20  min.),  by  the  easy  Kaiser-Franz- Josefs- 
Weg,  and  then  either  turn  to  the  right  to  the  (IY4  hr.)  Kaiserstein 
(6760'),  with  the  Fischer-Hlitte  (6740';  rfmts.  on  Sun.  in  summer), 
or  to  the  left  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Klosterwappen  or  Alpengipfel  (6810'; 
from  one  peak  to  the  other,  20  min.).  Splendid  *View  (panorama 
by  Silberhuber), 

For  Pedesteians  the  shortest  and  most  interesting  ascent  of  the 
Schneeberg  is  that  from  Payerbach  (5'  o  brs. ;  guide  10  K.).  From 
the  station  the  path  ascends  steeply  to  the  right  to  the  (V4  hr.) 
Schneedorfl  (Holzl)  and  through  wood  (red  marks)  to  the  (l  o  hr.) 
Eng,  a  defile  between  the  Schnalzwand  and  the  Sauriissel.  We  then 
mount  the  Mariemteig  and  through  the  Gahnsriese  (a  timber  -  slide 
in  a  steep  gorge)  to  the  (1 1/4  hr.)  Lackerboden  (3710';  inn  in  summer) 


532    V.R.87.-  Map,p.53n.     SCHNEEBERG. 

We  next  ascead  in  a  straight  direction  by  the  Piirschhofweg,  and 
then  to  the  left  over  tlie  Alpelleiten  and  the  (1  hr.)  Krummbach- 
Sattel  (4300';  green-marked  path  hence  in  1  hr.  to  the  top  of  the 
Krummbachsteln,  5255',  with  the  Alpeafreande-Haus  and  a  fine 
view)  to  the  (25  min.)  Baumgartner-Haus  (4710'^  *Hotel,  open  in 
winter  also,  70  beds  and  50  mattresses),  situated  on  the  steep  S. 
slope  of  the  Hoch-Schneeberg.  From  this  point  we  ascend  by  the 
Ftschersteig  (green  marks;  the  shorter  but  very  steap  ^Emmy-Steig\ 
with  yellow  marks,  diverges  to  the  left  in  10  min.)  via  the  Kuhplacke 
and  round  the  summit  of  the  Waxriegel  to  the  left  (leaving  the 
terminus  of  the  Schneeberg  railway,  with  the  large  hotel,  on  the 
right),  and  in  1V4~1V2  ^r.  reach  the  Dambockhaus,  on  the  Ochsen- 
boden  (5925';  rfmts.  in  summer),  whence  we  proceed  either  to  the 
right  (green  marks)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kaiserstein,  or  to  the  left  (yellow 
marks)  to  the  (IV4  h.r.)  Alpengipfel. 

There  are  several  other  accents  of  the  Schneeberg  leading  from  the 
milcn-Tal.  on  the  S.W.  side  (all  with  guide  only,  see  pp.  529,  530).  The 
easiest  of  these  is  by  the  bridle-path  (yellow  markO  ascending  from  the 
Kaisei'brunn  (p.  530)  through  the  Elaus-Graben  and  Krummbach-Grdben  to 
the  (3  hrs.)  Baumgartner-Haut  (guide  10,  to  the  Kaiserstein  12^.)-  A  more 
toilsome  but  very  attractive  ruute  (red  marks)  leads  from  the  Touristen- 
heim  Weichtal  (p.  443)  through  the  Weichtal - Klamm  (some  rock-climbing 
necessary;  wire-ropes)  to  the  ('2i  2  hrs.)  finely  situated  Eientaler-Hutte  (4265'i 
7  mattresses;  rfmts.  on  Sun),  on  the  Turmstein.  Thence  we  may  proceed 
either  by  a  path  to  the  left  (red  and  then  green  marks)  to  the  (2-2^  2  hrs.) 
Kaiserstein^  or  by  a  path  to  the  right  (blue  marks)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kloster- 
icappen  (see  above).  From  the  Kientaler-Hiitte  a  toilsome  but  attractive 
route  leads  to  the  (81  2  hrs.)  Baumgartner-Haus  by  the  Siidliche  Gra/ensteig 
(a  red-marked  shooters'  path,  very  much  up  and  down).  Still  more  difficult 
are  the  ascents  over  the  Kuhs'eig,  over  xhe  Pretlschacher,  through  the  Lahn- 
graben^  over  the  Sfadelwand-Grat,  over  the  Ldrchkogel-Grat,  and  via  the 
Rochlauf. 

Pedestrians  from  Puchberg  (p.  531;  guide  7,  with  descent  to  the  Sin- 
gerin  and  to  Reichenau  8  .fi".)  follow  the  road  to  the  W.  to  (3/4  hr.)  Sonn- 
leiten  (2180,  then  ascend  to  the  left  (yellow  marks)  via  Losenheim  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Sparbacher-HUtte  (4185';  key  aiid  provisions  should  be  brought), 
whence  we  may  ascend  to  the  S.  by  the  Faden-Stelg  (yellow  marks)  direct 
to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Kaiserstein^  or  to  the  S.W.  below  the  faden- IFdrade  (yellow 
marks)  to  the  (1^,  4  hr.)  plateau  of  the  Kuh- Schneeberg  (see  below)  and  first 
to  the  S.  and  then  to  the  E.  by  a  green -marked  path  to  the  (I3/4  hr.) 
Kaiserstein  (prohibited  in  the  shooting  season).  From  the  Sparbacher- 
Hdtte  the  Xordliche  Grafensteig^  on  the  E.  side  of  the  Schneeberg,  leads  to 
the  (31/2  hrs.)  Boumgarlner-Haus  (see  above).  —  An  easy  path  (green  marks) 
leads  from  Puchberg  through  the  Hengst-Tal  to  the  Baumirartner-Haus; 
another  (yellow  mark-)  leads  from  the  Schneebergdorfel  (2275';  Bock,  un- 
pretending but  good),  21/4  M.  to  the  W.  of  Puchberg,  through  the  Miesel-Tal 
and  over  the  Kaliwasser-Sittel  (p.  531).  Only  adepts,  with  guides,  should 
attempt  the  difficult  accents  from  the  Schneebergdorfel  through  the  Schneider- 
graben  or  the  Krumme  Ries,  or  through  the  Breite  Ries  and  via  the  Herminen- 
Steig.  The  Burklepfad  is  difficult,  but  very  interesting  for  practised  climbers. 
—  From  the  Hochbauer  (2075';  pp.  521,  530),  the  Fei'dinand  FleiscTier-Steig 
(yellow  marks),  a  somewhat  steep  path  (guide  8  A'.,  not  indispensable), 
leads,  at  first  through  wood,  to  the  (2  hrs.)  disused  Eochbauer-Alm  (Outer 
Chalets,  ca.  4690'),  on  the  N.  margin  of  the  Kuh- Schneeberg  (5090');  then 
across  the  plateau,  past  the  Inner  Chalets,  to  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Kaiserstein. 

The  ascent  of  the  *Raxalpe,  an  extensive  plateau  bounded  on 
every  side  by  precipitous  slopes,  with  numerous  peaks  and  hollows, 


KAXALPE.     Map, p.  530.  —  V.  R.  ST.    533 

is  very  interesting  and  offers  special  attractions  to  the  botanist.  The 
highest  point  is  the  Heukuppe  (Qb^O') ,  on  the  S.W.  side.  In  the 
middle  of  the  plateau  rises  the  Scheibwaldhohe  (6380').  The  buttress 
projecting  to  the  E.  into  the  Hollen-Tal  and  culminating  in  the 
Preinerwand  (5885'}  and  the  Jakobf^kogd  (5700')  is  called  the  Griin- 
schacher.  The  ascent  of  the  HfiUKUPrE  is  best  made  from  Prein 
(see  below),  6  M,  from  Payerbach  station  (diligence  t\\ire  daily  in 
VI2  hr.,  1  K.  20  h.,-  one-horse  carr.  6,  two-horse  8  K.).  The  road 
diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Holleiital  road  near  the  chateau  of 
Wartholz  (p.  530)  and  follows  the  Preiner  Tal  to  (3V4  M.)  Edlach 
(1905'j  *Edlachtr  Hof,  R.  3-5,  pens.  9-11  K.,  omn.  90  h.;  Hot.  Rax  ; 
Zum  Grunschacher ;  Ed  inch  Sanatorium,  90  beds,  pens.  12-17^.,- 
guide,  Jos.  Klima),  a  summer-resort  with  390  inhabitants. 

To  the  N.  of  Edlach  a  fine  rond  winds  up  to  the  (Ih'-i  hr.)  Orfbauer 
Inn  (SOSO*),  whence  the  Kreuzberg  (3550';  belvedere)  i?  easily  ascended  in 
1/2  hr.  (see  p.  523);  the  road  goes  on  past  the  Falkenstein-Hohle  (reached  in 
8  min.  from  the  road),  passes  under  the  viarluet  i>f  the  Kalte  Rinne  (see. 
p.  523)  to  the  IJahndl  Inn,  in  the  Adlitz-Grahen,  and  ascends  to  the  W. 
to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Semmeving  Hotel  (p.  524). 

The  road  then  proceeds  via  (4V4  M.)  Edlach-Dorfl  (to  the  right, 
red  and  blue  marked  path  in  50  min.  to  the  Knappendorf,  see  below) 
to  (61/4  M.)  Prein  (2295';  Hot.  Preinerwand,  100  beds  at  %  pens. 
8  K.;  Kaiserhof,  45  beds  at  3-6  K.,  gool ;  Andreas  Eggl,  50  beds; 
Preiner  Hof.  20  beds  from  1  K.  60 /i.;  Ohere  Eggl;  guides,  Jos. 
Frisch,  Joh.  Wanzenbork,  Adolf  Rtimpler),  a  summer-resort  in  wooded 
environs,  at  the  foot  of  the  Raxalpe. 

From  Prein  the  line  new  'Bezirks-Strasse"  leads  via  (3V4  ^1-)  the 
Preiner  Gscheid(36lO';  inn  5  min.  before  the  top)  to  (2  hrs.)  KapelUn 
(p.  535).  —  From  the  Preiner  Gscheid  the  Raxalpe  is  ascended  in 
2  hrs.  The  route  (driving  practicable)  leads  to  the  right  through  the 
Siebenbrunnen-Kessel  to  the  (1  hr.)  Halter-Hutte  (4320'),  and  thence 
by  the  easy  Schlangemceg  to  the  (1  hr.)  Karl-Ludwig-Haus  (5915'; 
*7nn,  open  in  winter  also,  50  beds  at  4-6,  57  mattresses  at  2  K.), 
whence  a  tine  view  is  obtained.  From  this  point  we  follow  a  path 
(red  marks)  across  grassy  slopes,  passing  the  Lack?nhofer-Hutt€ 
(6350').  and  reach  the  (3/4  hr.)  summit  of  the  Heukuppe  (6590'; 
extensive  and  beautiful  view). 

A  shorter  route  (hlue  marks)  from  the  Preiner  Gscheid  ascends  to  the 
(I  hr.)  Reisslaler-Hiitte  (48W)  and  thence  by  the  AUe  Wetterkogel-Sleig,  the 
Xeue  Wettf rkog el- Stein ^  or  tise  Gretchen- Steig  {■wire- vv>-pes)  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Karl-Ludwig-Haus,  or  by  the  Reisstalef  -  Steig  (yellow  marks;  for  adepts 
only;  wire-rope)  through  the  Raxenmauer  direct  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Lackenhofer- 
Hiitte.  —  From  the  Karl-Ludwig-Haus  an  attractive  route  (red  marks) 
leads  via  the  Trinkstein- Battel  and  the  See-Hutte  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Erzherzog- 
Otlo-Haus  (see  below). 

Ascent  of  the  GeCnsciiachf.r.  From  Reichenau  we  proceed  to 
the  (20  min.)  divergence  of  the  Prein  road  (see  above),  ascend  to  the 
left  (red  marks)  beyond  the  bridge  to  the  (1  hr.)  Knappendorf  (^IQQ' . 
Kisappenhof  Inn),  and  thence  follow  the  winding  'Torlweg'  (red 
m};rks)  through  the  Tori  to  the  (21,2  h^s.)  flneh -situated  Erzherzog- 


534    V.R.S7.~Map,p.530.     RAXALPE. 

Otto-Schutzliaus  (5625';  *Inn,  open  in  winter  also,  60  beds  at  4, 
20  mattresses  at  2  K.  40  h.).  From  this  point  to  the  Jakobskogel 
(5700'),  with  a  belvedere,  1/4  hr. 

A  more  toilsome  ascent  leads  from  Prein  (red  marks)  via  the  Preiner 
Schutt  (the  Preinerwand  is  more  difficult)  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Schrockenftichs- 
kreuz.  Thence  we  may  proceed  to  the  left  via  the  Trinkstein  Sattel  to  the 
(I1/2  hr.)  Earl-Ludwig-Hau?  (see  above),  or  to  the  right  via  the  (V2  hr.)  See- 
EiiUe  (shelter-hut;  ca.  5510')  to  the  (1  hr.)  Erzherzoff-Otto-Haus. 

From  Kapellen  (p.  535;  guide,  Job.  Holzer),  on  the  S.  side,  we  reach 
in  20  min.  a  point  where  several  routes  diverge  (Inn  zuin  Steirischen  Alp- 
jager).  One  route  leads  to  the  right  through  the  Raxengraben  via  Stojen 
(Eder)  and  Raxen  (Brand!)  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Preiner  Gscheid.  and  as  above 
to  the  Karl-Ludwig-Haus.  Another  (good  path;  red  mark^)  turns  to  the 
left  at  Stojen  and  ascends  chiefly  through  wood  to  the  (21/2  hrs.)  Reisstaler- 
Hiitte  and  the  (1  hr.)  Karl-Ludwig-Haus.  A  third  (cart  road)  leads  to  the 
N.  to  (2  M.)  Altenherg  (2500';  'Perl ;  Orthof).  and  ascends  through  the  Kern- 
Grdben  to  the  right  (red  marks)  to  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Jahn-Hutte  on  the  Karrer 
Alp  (5035');  it  then  proceeds  to  the  left  (red-marked  path)  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Eohe  Stein  (6050';  *View),  on  the  plateau,  near  the  Gamseck  (6095),  whence 
it  ascends  to  the  right  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Heukuppe.  Another  route  leads  from 
Altenberg  through  the  Altenberg -Graben  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Nasskamm  (3955'; 
see  p.  530),  proceeds  to  the  right  to  the  (20  min.)  Gamsecker-Hiitte  on  the 
G ruber  Alp  (4325')  and  thence  to  the  (20  min.)  Gupf-Sattel^  and  lastly  ascends 
by  the  steep  and  stony,  but  perfectly  safe  Gamsecksteig  (with  chains  and 
a  ladder)  to  the  (IV2  hv)  Eohe  Stein  and  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Heukuppe. 

Fkom  the  Gbosse  Hollen-Tal  (p.  530)  the  Gaisloch-Sleig  (yellow  marks) 
ascends  past  the  Gaisloch  to  the  Rax  (to  the  Eis-Eutten  on  the  Griinschacher 
3-4  hrs.;  thence  over  the  Trinkstein- Sattel  to  the  Karl-Ludwig-Haus  l^/z- 
2  hrs.).  More  interesting  but  difficult  (steady  head  essential)  is  the  Teufels- 
Badstuben-Steig.  ascending  to  the  left  at  the  upper  end  of  the  Grosse 
Hollen-Tal  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Loswand,  and  thence  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
finely  situated  Speckbacher-EUtle  (4955';  rfmts.  on  Sun.)  and  to  the  (V2  hr.) 
Otto-Haus  (see  above).  A  number  of  other  routes,  varying  in  difficulty  and 
danger  {Preintaler  Steig.  Rudolf-Steig,  etc.)  lead  from  the  Hijllen-Tal  to  the 
plateau.  —  From  the  Kaiserbrunn  a  very  interesting  path  (for  experts; 
yellow  marks)  leads  over  the  Brandschneide  to  the  (31/2  hrs  )  Otto-Haus. 
Another  interesting  route  (blue  marks)  diverges  halfway  between  the 
Weichtal  Inn  and  the  HciUeu-Tal  and  crosses  the  Wachthiittel-Kamm  to 
(2V2  hrs.)  the  Speckbacher-Eiitte  (see  above) 

From  the  Reisstax  (p.  530)  a  route  (red  marks),  beginning  at  the 
Binder  Inn ,  leads  via  the  Kaisersteig  to  the  (1^/4  hr.)  Zikafahnler  Alp 
(4825';  small  inn);  thence  (blue  marks)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Eabsburg-Eaus  (5S30'; 
Inn,  open  all  the  year  round,  17  beds)  on  the  Grieskogel.,  with  an  Alpine 
garden,  and  past  the  (1  hr.)  Lichtensiern-Eutten  to  the  (1  hr.)  Karl-Ludwig- 
Haus.  For  travellers  ascending  from  Prein  (p.  533),  a  new  serpentine  path, 
diverging  to  the  right  1/2  lir.  before  the  Karl-Ludwig-Haus  leads  to  the 
(IV4  hr.)  Habsburg-Haus.  Other  paths  (suitable  only  for  climbers  with 
steady  heads)  lead  from  the  Binder  over  the  Kleine  Gries  to  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
Habsburg-Haus;  and  by  the  Grosse  Gries,  the  Bdrenloch,  the  Wildfdhrten- 
steig,  or  the  Zerbenriegel  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Karl-Ludwig-Haus. 


88.   From  Miirzzuschlag  to  Mariazell. 

371/2  M.  Railway  from  Miirzzuschlag  to  (71/-.'  M.)  Neuherg  in  28  minutes. 
Diligence  from  Neuberg  to  (8M.)  Murzsteg,  twice  daily  in  summer  in  IV4  hr. 
(1  K.  60  h.) ;  from  Miirzsteg  to  (12  M.)  Wegscheid  daily  in  summer  in  3  hrs. 
(8  K.)^  to  (5  M.)  Frein  daily  in  1  hr.  20  min.  (1  K.  60  A.).  Diligence  twice 
daily  from  Wegscheid  via  Gusswerk  (p.  546)  to  (10  M.)  Mariazell.  —  Cae- 
eiage  from  Miirzzuschlag  to  Mariazell,  for  2  pers.  28,  return  48,  for 
4  pers.   36  or   60  K.     One-horse   carriage    from   Neuberg   to    Miirzsteg   4, 


NEUBERG.    Map,  p.  520. —V.R. 88.   535 

two-horse  6  K.;  two-horae  carr.  to  Mariazell  in  6-6V2  hrs.,  with  two  seats 
24,  four  seats  32  K.  —  From  Vienna  to  Mariazell  via  St.  Polten  (railway 
in  6V2  hrs.),  see  RR.  89,  10. 

MuTzzuschlag  (2205'),  see  p.  525.  The  railway  crosses  the  Murz 
and  ascends  its  wooded  valley  on  the  right  bank,  passing  several 
iron-works,  to  (41/2  M.)  Kapellen  (2310';  Rail.  Restaurant,  with 
rooms;  Hirsch;  Pav).  Ascent  hence  of  the  Raxalpe,  see  p.  534; 
of  the  Schneeaipe,  see  below;  via  the  Nasskamm  to  the  Singerin, 
see  p.  530.  —  6  M.  Arzbach. 

71/2  M.  Neuberg  (2400';  Post,  with  garden,  50  beds  from 
1.60  K.;  Ooldner  Hirsch^  30  beds  at  1.60-4  K. ;  Stern;  Kaiser  von 
Osterreich;  Pens.  Haselberger),  with  3000inhab.,  a  summer-resort, 
finely  situated  at.  the  base  of  the  Schneealpe  (see  below).  The 
extensive  old  Cistercian  Abbey,  founded  by  Duke  Otho  the  Joyous 
(d.  1339)  and  suppressed  in  1786,  is  now  partially  used  as  an  im- 
perial hunting-chateau.  The  Gothic  Abbey-Church,  with  its  fourteen 
slender  octagonal  pillars  and  beautiful  rose-window,  was  consecrated 
in  1471  and  restored  in  1870.  Extensive  iron-works  of  the  Alpine 
Montan-Gesellschaft.  At  the  foot  of  the  (10  min.)  Calvarienberg 
is  a  triangle  carved  from  the  rock  in  1882,  with  a  bronze  portrait  of 
Archduke  John  (p.  546). 

The  Schneealpe  (6245' ;  3V2  hrs. ;  attractive ;  guide  not  indispensable) 
ia  easily  ascended  from  Neuberg  or  from  Kapellen  (see  above).  A  path 
(yellow  marks)  ascends  from  Kapellen  past  the  cemetery,  to  the  right  of  the 
Kap ellenkog el  {3iib'),  to  the  ('/2  hr.)  chalets  Im  Greiih,'  and  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Kampl  (4795'}.  Thence  it  crosses  the  plateau  to  the  (1  hr.)  Schneealp- 
or  Windberg-Eiitten  (5720';  Inn,  16  beds);  to  the  summit  {Windberg,  6245') 
'/2  hr.  more  (i-ed-marked  path).  Extensive  view.  —  From  (1  hr.)  Alten- 
berg  (p.  534)  a  marked  path  leads  to  the  N.W.  through  the  Lomgraben  to 
the  (3'/2  hrs.)  Windberg-Hiitten.  —  From  Neuberg  we  may  either  follow 
the  path  (blue  marks;  steep  towards  the  end)  via  NeudiJrJl  to  the  Farfel, 
a  ravine  ascending  to  the  plateau,  and  thence  a  yellow -marked  path  to 
the  (3  hrs.)  Windberg-Hiitten  ;  or  take  the  easier  route  through  the  Lich- 
tenbach-Graben,  which  diverges  V2  hr.  to  the  E.  at  the  Hierzerbauer,  to 
the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Kampl  (see  above).  —  From  the  Windberg-Hiitten  via  the 
Nasskamm  to  the  Raxalpe  (p.  534),  5  hrs.  (yellow,  then  red  marks). 

Over  the  Eiseene  Toel  to  the  Fkein,  51/4  hrs.  From  (3/4  hr.)  Krampen 
(see  below)  a  carriage-road  ('Kaiserweg')  runs  to  the  N.W.  through  the 
Innere  Krampengraben,  past  the  (I/2  hr.)  hamlet  Im  Tirol  (inn),  to  the 
(l'/2  hr.)  Eiserne  Tdrl  (4425'),  with  a  new  imperial  Jagdschloaa,  whence 
the  Schneealpe  (see  above;  3  hrs.),  to  the  E.,  may  be  ascended  via  the 
Grosiboden  Alp,  and  the  Lachalpe  (highest  point  the  Blassstein,  5135';  1  hr. ; 
fine  view)  to  the  S.W.  —  From  the  Eiserne  Tori  the  road  goes  on  to  (2  M.) 
the  shooting-lodge  in  the  Kasskohr  (4510').  Thence  a  red-marked  path  lead.-* 
via  the  (V2  hr.)  Hinteralm  (i75'y;  accommodation)  and  down  the  Hochriegel 
into  the  (IV2  hr.)  Frein  (p.  536). 

Above  Neuberg  the  valley  becomes  narrower  and  more  pictur- 
esque. The  road,  skirting  the  clear  and  rapid  Miirz  (shady  path  on 
the  right  bank),  ascends  via  (3  M.)  Krampen  (2480';  *Forelle; 
Weisser  Ochse),  with  iron  foundries,  and  (7  M.)  Lanau  (Linde)  to 
the  prettily  situated  village  of  — 

8  M.  Murzsteg(2570';  *Goldner  Adler,  with  garden,  60  beds  at 
1   K.  60  h.  ,•  *Zur  Hohen  Veitsch'),  with  an  imperial  shooting-box. 


536    V.R.88.—  Map,p.520.  MimZSIEG.    From  Murzzmchlag 

The  Hohe  Veitsch  (65(05* ;  4V2-5  hrs.)  is  an  interesting  point.  Fiom 
the  Wegscheid  road  we  diverge  to  the  left  at  the  (V4  hr.)  shooting-lodge 
in  the  Dobrein  and  mount  rapidly  to  the  (li/2  hr.)  Senkstein  shooting-lodge 
(4200');  we  then  asceud  steeply  to  the  ridge  near  the  Ramkogel  (5320'),  and 
cross  the  plateau  to  the  right  (blue  marks)  to  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Graf-Meran- 
Haus  and  the  (25  min.)  summit  (p.  526j.  Another  route  ascends  from 
(20  min.)  Lanau  (p.  535)  through  the  Barengraben  ^  past  the  Diirntal 
Alp,  to  the  (3  hrs.)  finely -situated  Veiischalpen-Eiiiten  (4690'),  and  thence 
to  the  right  (blue  marks)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit,  —  From  Xevherg  (p.  535) 
a  path  indicated  by  blue  marks  ascends  through  the  Veitsckbach-Graben  to 
(2  hrs.)  the  Veitschbach-Torl  (4G15').  and  thence  via  the  Karolus-Kreuz,  the 
Draxlerkogel,  and  the  Hainzelkogel  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Veiischalpen-Hiitten  and 
(3  hrs.)  the  top.  —  From  the  Niederalpl- Sattel  (see  below)  to  the  Hohe 
Veitsch  via  the  Sohlen  Alp  and  the  Bdrcntaler  Alp  a  path  (easy;  red  marks) 
ascends  in  4-4V2hrs.  —  The  descent  may  be  made  on  the  S.W.  side  to 
the  (V2  hr.)  Rotsohl-Satlel  (4695'),  through  the  Rotsohl-Graben  to  the  Asch- 
bach-Tal.  and  by  road  to  (6  M.)  Wegscheid  (see  below  and  p.  546). 

Tlie  valley  divides  here.  The  direct  road  to  Mariazell  ascends 
the  Dobrein-TaL  to  the  W.,  passing  (I21/2  M.)  Niederalpl  (3110'; 
Gamsjager),  and  crosses  the  [I51/2  M.)  Niederalpl  Saddle  [4005'; 
fine  view  of  the  Hohe  Veitsch  and  Hochschwah),  on  both  sides  of 
which  the  gradients  are  steep,  to  [20  M.)  Wegscheid;  from  here  a 
road  (diligence,  see  p.  546)  leads  to  (2572  ^^O  Gusswerk  (p.  546), 
whence  (30  M.)  Mariazell  may  he  reached  by  railway  in  22  minutes. 

The  Road  via  Feein  is  much  preferable  (8  hrs.  to  Mariazell).  This 
runs  to  the  N.  from  Miirzsteg  up  the  valley  of  the  Miirz  to  the  (3^/4  M.) 
Scheiferboden  (2700';  Frnst),  and  then  leads  through  wild  and  romantic 
ravine?,  between  the  cliffs  of  the  Rosskogel  on  the  right  and  the  Proleswand 
nu  the  left,  past  the  waterfall  Zum  Toten  Wdb  (ICO  in  height,  accessible 
by  steps).  The  valley  finally  expands  into  a  dale,  surrounded  by  lofty, 
pine-clad  mountains,  in  which  lies  the  hamlet  of  (3^4  M.)  Frein  (2840'; 
Jagersbergei\  20  beds  at  1.20-3  K.).  The  usu.il  carriage -road  proceeds 
hence  to  the  N.E.  via  Kaltenbach,  passing  between  the  Sulzriegl  and  Stein- 
riegl  to  the  (IV-j  hr.)  Lahn-Sattel  Inn,  thence  over  the  ridge  (3300')  to 
(IV4  hr.)  Terz,  and  by  the  Hall-Tal  road  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Mariazell  (.=ee  below).  — 
A  shorter  road,  unsuitable  for  vehi^iles,  leads  to  the  W.  of  Frein  through  the 
Freiner  Tal.  passing  (3  M.)  Gschtcand,  and  then  ascends  in  steep  curves  to 
the  (3  31.)  Huhnerreit  or  Schoneben- Saitel  (3755').  between  the  Student  and 
the  Fallenstein.  Descending  to  (1  M.)  the  Schdneben  Inn  (3630).  whence  a 
yellow -marked  path  leads  to  the  right  through  the  Washubenwald  to 
(2>/4  brs.)  Moriaztll,  we  folh  vv  the  road  through  the  Fallemteiner  Tal  to 
the  (6  M.)  Gusswerk  (see  above). 

The  footpath  from  Frein  to  Mariazell  (4  hrs.)  is  1  hr.  shorter  (guide 
unnecessary).  The  red-marked  path  diverges  from  the  road  to  the  right 
at  (3  M  )  Gsclmand  (see  above),  and  ascends  through  wood  to  {^U  hr.)  the 
Frein-Sattel  (3670';  inn),  then  descends  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Hollever  Inn  in  the 
Halltal.  where  it  joins  the  Kernhof  and  Mariazell  road  (p.  546),  and  follows 
it  to  (2  hr.*.)  Mariazell. 

Mariazell.  —  Hotels.  *H6t.  Lacfesstein-  zdm  Schwabzen  Adlek, 
115  beds  at  2-4  K..  B.  60  h.;  ^Goidenes  Keeuz  ,  141  beds  at  140-4  K. ; 
GoLDE>'ER  Geeif  ;  SixT,  SO  bcds  at  80-1  A'.  60  A.;  -Goldese  Kko>e.  43  beds 
at  1.60-2  A.;  'Weintbaube  ;  Goldenee  Lowe.  60  beds  at  1.20-3  .ff.;  Engei.; 
Weissee,  Schwabzee,  and  Goldnee  Ochs,  etc. 

Mariazell  (2830'),  very  picturesquely  situated  in  a  wide  basin, 
surrounded  by  beautiful  wooded  mountains,  is  the  most  frequented 
shrine  in  Austria,  being  visited  annually  by  upwards  of  150,000 
pilgrims.    The  village   (1500inhab.)  lies  -^^  M.   from    the   station 


tu  MariaztU.        MARIAZELL.     Map,  p.  5'20.  —  V.  R.  88.    537 

(^omn.  40  h.')  and  consists  almost  entirely  of  inns  and  taverns,  all  of 
which  are  crowded  at  the  time  of  the  great  pilgrimages  (from  Vienna 
on  July  1st,  from  Gratz  on  Aug.  14th).  In  the  centre  of  the  village 
rises  the  Gnaden-Kirche,  erected  at  the  end  of  the  17th  cent.,  with 
its  three  towers,  of  which  the  handsome  Gothic  central  tower  (270' 
high)  belongs  to  the  original  structure  of  the  14th  century. 

The  Interioe  is  207  ft.  long  and  69  ft.  broad.  Behind  a  silver  railing 
in  the  nave  is  the  chapel  containing  the  miraculous  wooden  Image  of  the 
Virgin,  20  inches  high,  on  a  silver  altar.  On  the  High  Altar  are  a  large 
ebony  crucifix,  with  tour  silvered  wooden  figures  (the  Virgin,  St.  John, 
and  two  angels),  and  a  terrestrial  globe,  presented  by  Emp.  Charles  VI. 
The  rosaries  and  similar  articles  placed  by  pilgrims  on  a  long  table  in 
the  corner  to  the  right  are  blessed  by  a  priest  from  time  to  time.  In 
the  upper  ambulatories  are  numerous  small  votive  pictures,  and  over 
the  arches  are  larger  and  more  ancient  paintings  representing  remarkable 
occurrences  connected  with  Mariazell.  A  staircase  in  the  S.W.  tower 
leads  to  a  room  containing  a  plastic  group  of  the  Nativity,  with  the 
Adoration  of  the  Magi  to  the  right,  and  a  number  of  Styrian  peasants  lo 
the  left.  —  The  Treasury  contains  numerous  vessels  in  gold  and  silver, 
reliquaries,  gems,  pearls,  and  ornameats ;  miniature  altars  of  rare  stones  ; 
old  mass-books,  etc.  Over  the  altar  is  a  Madonna,  by  an  early  Italian 
master,  presented  by  King  Lewis  I.  of  Hungary. 

Excursions.  To  the  Kalvarienberg  (20  min.),  past  the  rifle-range; 
the  adjacent  Carolinenhohe  commands  a  charming  view.  —  To  the  ('/a  hr.) 
Kreuzberg  (2995"),  on  the  Halltal  road  (p.  462),  whence  we  have  a  view 
of  the  Hochschwab,  etc.  —  A  fine  forest- path  (red  marks)  leads  to  the 
(I72  hr.)  Biirger-AIpl  (4155'),  with  a  shelter  (accommodation  all  the  year 
round)  and  a  belvedere  (20  h.;  magnificent  panorama).  A  path  (white 
marks)  descends  hence  to  the  Q/z  hr.)  Hohlenstein.  with  z  small  stalactite 
grotto;  thence  we  may  regain  (l*/*  hr.)  Mariazell  via  the  Hundseck  and 
the  Heiligenhrunn-Kapelle. 

Pleasant  excursion  (one-horse  carr.  there  and  back  6-8  K.)  to  the  N,W. 
through  the  Griinau  (Maria  Waterfall;  inn  at  the  Franzbauer's)  to  the 
(4V2  M.)  pretty  Erlafsee  (2740';  "Seewirt,  at  the  W.  end,  trout;  lake-baths ; 
boats  for  hire),  from  which  we  may  return  by  the  S.  bank  to  the  "Hdiel 
Herrenhaus  (30  beds  at  2-5  K.),  at  the  E.  end.  and  thence  by  the  direct 
road  to  (3  M.)  Mariazell. 

The  -Lassing  Fall  is  reached  via  Wienerbruck  (p.  544),  to  which  we 
may  proceed  either  by  railway  (p.  544;  7V2  31.  in  40  min.)  or  by  road  via 
Mitterbach  and  over  the  Josef sberg  (3365';  Holzer's  Inn),  with  a  fine  view, 
in  31/2-4  hrs.  (carr.  12,  there  and  back  16  K.).  From  Wienerbruck  a  red- 
marked  path  leads  to  the  W.  to  the  (25  min.)  fall,  2£5'  high,  amidst  grand 
rocky  environs.  (The  fall,  in  itself  insignificant,  may  be  improved  by  the 
opening  of  a  sluice;  fee  4  K. ;  tickets  at  Burger's  Inn.)  About  halfway  up 
the  fall  we  cross  the  Lassing,  descend  its  right  bank  to  (20  min.)  its  junc- 
tion with  the  Erlaf  (2265'),  and  cross  by  a  footbridge  to  the  left  bank  of 
the  latter,  where  we  meet  the  path  from  ihe  Tormduer  (on  the  right;  see 
p.  540;  to  Oaming,  6  hrs).  We  then  follow  a  narrow  path  (yellow  marks) 
to  the  left,  which  is  hewn  for  the  most  part  out  of  the  rock  and  ascends 
through  the  romantic  Oetscher-Graben  and  past  the  Mira  Fall  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
Klause  (2860').  From  this  point  we  may  follow  a  path  through  wood  to 
the  (i  hr.)  SpielbUchler  Inn  and  ascend  "rapidly  to  the  (1  hr.)  Riffel-Sattel 
(p.  541),  whence  we  may  descend  in  a  straight  direction  (red  marks)  ti) 
(1  hr.)  Lackenhof  (p.  5il),  or  ascend  to  the  right  to  ("20  min.)  the  Oetscher- 
Haus,  and  thence  to  the  top  of  the  (l>,4hr.)  Oetscher  (6210';  comp.  p.  oil). 
—  From  the  (2  hrs.)  Spielbiichler  Inn  (5ee  above)  a  path  leads  back  to 
Mariazell  via  the  (IVa  hr.)  Diegruber-Klause  (inn),  then  past  the  Hinlere 
and  Vordere  Haagenbauei-  to  (2  hrs.)  i/i«er6ac A  (p.  544),  whence  the  railway 
proceeds  in  1  hr.  to  Mariazell. 

From  Marl^zell  to  Gaming  (25  Sf.).  The  road  (carr.  36  A'.)  leads 
through  the  Griinau  or  past  the  Erlafsee  (see  above)  and  across  the  sadfUe 


538    V.   Route  89.  ST.  POl.TEN. 

Ml  thp  ZAUv-Bain  (3510')  to  (81/2  M.)  Neuhaus  (3235';  Konrad),  with  a  fine 
church;  thence  through  a  finelv  wooded  valley,  between  the  Zicieselberg 
(dTKy)  on  the  left  and  the  Buchalm  (484O0  on  the  right,  and  past  the 
Holzhiitten-Boden .,  with  a  large  shooting-lodge  belonging  to  Baron  Albert 
Rothschild,  to  (15  M.)  Langau  (2265';  Fruhwald).  in  the  Oisial,  or  upper 
valley  of  the  Fbbs.  'The  route  to  Lackenkof  (p.  540)  diverges  to  the  right, 
11/4  M.  farther  on,  and  the  uew  road  to  Lunz  (p.  5il),  by  the  Sag,  to  the 
left,  2  M.  farther  on.  The  road  now  leaves  the  Ybbs,  ascends  to  the  N.,  over 
the  Foilbaum-Hohe,  and  reaches  its  highest  point  at  the  (21  M.)  Gruhherg 
(p.  540),  and  descends  to  (25  M.)  Gaming  (p.  540). 

From  Mariazell  to  St.  Polten,  see  p.  544;  to  Bruck  an  der  Mnr,  see 
p.  5i6;  to   Weichselboden,   Wildalpen,  and  Gross-Reifling .  see  p.  518. 

89.  From  Vienna  to  Linz. 

1171/2  M.  Eailway.  Express  train  in  31/4-3^4  hrs.  (fares  22  K.  60,  13  K.  80, 
8^.  80  ft.),  ordinary  trains  in  51/2-7  hrs.  (fares  17^.  20,  10 iT.  50,  6  K.  70  h.). 
For  farther  particulars  as  to  the  environs  of  Vienna,  the  Danube,  etc., 
see  Baedeker's  Austria. 

Vienna.,  see  Baedeker  s  Austria.  —  The  train  starts  from  iheWest- 
bahnhof{*Resta\XTSint).  2  M.  Penzing,  and  opposite  to  it  fliefcmy, 
two  suburbs  of  Vienna.  On  a  height  to  the  left  near  (3  M.)  Baum- 
garten  stands  the  archiepiscopal  chateau  of  Ober-St-Veit.  To  the 
left,  beyond  (33/4  M.)  Hutteldorf  -  Hacking ,  are  the  walls  of  the 
extensive  imperial  park.  5  M.  Hiitteldorf  Bad.  To  the  left  lies 
Mariabrunn,  with  its  pilgrimage-church  and  old  monastery,  now  a 
school  of  forestry.  6  M.  Hadersdorf-Weidlingau  (755');  ^1/2  M. 
Parker sdor f  (SOd'),  with  numerous  villas.  The  line  here  quits  the 
old  road  and  ascends  to  the  left,  through  the  well-wooded  valley  of 
the  Wien,  to  the  hills  of  the  Wiener  Wald.  To  the  S.W.  of  (I2V2M.) 
Tullnerbach-Pressbaum  [iO^O'')  are  the  sources  of  the  Wien.  I31/2M. 
Pfahau-Pressbaum.  Beyond  (IT)  1/0  M.)  Rekawinkel  (1185' ;  Rail- 
way Hotel  1^'  Restaurant)  the  train  crosses  the  watershed.  About 
3^2  M.  to  the  S.  is  the  Wienerwald-Warte  on  the  Jochgrabenberg 
(2120';  line  view);  thence  via  Hochstrass  to  the  top  of  the  Schopfel 
(p.  539),  31/2-4  hrs.  —  Our  train  now  traverses  two  tunnels,  crosses 
the  Eichgrahen  by  means  of  a  viaduct,  80'  in  height,  and  passes 
(19  M.)  Eichgrahen.  At  (23  M.)  Anzbach-Hofstatt  the  KoUreit  (1685'; 
view)  rises  on  the  left  (Harth  Inn,  1/2  hr.  below  the  summit).  2372  M- 
Neulengbach-Markt  (855'),  prettily  situated  on  a  height,  with  an 
old  chateau  of  Prince  Liechtenstein  (now  a  pension;  R.  from  2. 
pens,  from  8  K.)  above  it.  To  the  N.E.  rises  the  (1  hr.)  Buchberg 
(1520')  with  an  inn  and  view-tower.  —  24  M.  Neulenghach  (785'). 
Beyond  (34  M.)  Pottenbrunn  the  train  crosses  the  Traisen^  on  which 
lies  — 

38  xM.  St.  Polten  (880';  *Rail.  Restaurant ;  *  Hotel  Pittner,  130  beds 
from  2  K.  40  h. ;  Habsburger  Hof;  Railway  Hotel,  40  beds  at  2-3  A'.), 
a  well-built  town  with  14,500  inhab.,  and  the  seat  of  a  bishop. 
The  Cathedral,  founded  in  1030,  was  rebuilt  in  the  baroque  style  in 
the  18th  century.  In  the  Schiller-Platz  stands  a  statue  of  Schiller 
by  Seib  (1905).' 


TIATNFELD.     Map,  p.5W.— V.  R.  89.    r)B9 

FiioM  St.  Poi.TEN  TO  l.KOBKKSi^uKF ,  47  M..  railwav  in  3'/4-3V.i  Irs. ; 
fares  7  K.  20,  4  K.  40,  2  K.  SO  h.  —  The  line  traverses  the  Stein/eld  to  the 
S.,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Traisen.  3  M.  Spratzern;  51/2  M.  St.  (Jeorgen  am 
^teinfeld  (on  the  left,  Schlots  Ochsenberg) ;  Vjz  M.  Wilhelmsburg  (1055';  Lamm), 
with  2400inhab.;  12  M.  Scheibmuhl  (Railway  Hotel;  branch-line  to  Kern- 
hof,  p.  544).  The  train  turns  to  the  E.  into  the  valley  of  the  Golsen. 
15  M.  St.  Veit  an  der  Golsen  (1225';  Railway  Hotel;  Perthold;  Zechling),  a 
prettily  situated  summer-resort.  Excursions  may  be  made  hence  to  the 
Gaisgrdben;  through  the  Priller-Graben  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Staff-Spitz  (2575'); 
through  the  Kerschtnhach-Tal  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kukubauer-Wiese  (see  below); 
through  the  Wobuch-Gra'^>en  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Hahnwiese  and  to  the  top  of 
the  Hochreilerkogel  (3065';  21/2  hrs.),  etc.  —  I8V2  M.  Rohrbach  (1325':  Griebl).  — 
20  M.  Hainfeld  (1380';  HOt.  Kohavt ,  at  the  station;  'Weintranbe,  60  bed.* 
af  2-QK.;  Post;  Lowe;  Krone),  a  manufacturing  place  and  summer-resort 
(2400  inhab.),  at  the  influx  of  the  Ramsau  into  the  Golsen.  Marked  paths 
lead  hence  to  the  N.W.  via  Rohrbach  (see  above)  to  the  (2V2hrs.)  Kukubauer- 
Wiese  (2555';  pretty  view);  to  the  N.E.  to  the  top  of  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Gfohlberg 
(2895');  and  to  the  N.  to  the  top  of  the  (1  hr.)  Vollberg  (2045').  A  pleasant 
excursion  leads  from  Hainfeld  via.  (1  hr.)  Ramsau  (Zum  Touristen)  to 
(1  hr.)  Adamtal  (2125';  *Inn).  whence  the  Unterberg  (440U')  is  easily  ascended 
in  2V2  hrs.  (comp.  p.  521).  The  Kieneck  (3630';  p.  521)  may  be  ascended 
from  Ramsau  in  2^2  hrs.  —  A  road  leads  to  the  S.  fr.^m  Rohrbach  through 
the  Ballbach- Tal  via  (1  N.)  Salzerbad,  a  small  watering-place  with  mineral 
baths,  to  (8  M.)  Kleinzell  (1540';  Zum  Touristen;  ~  Weintraube) ,  a  village  with 
630  inhab.  pleasantly  situated  at  the  N.E.  huse  of  the  Reisalpe  (4685'; 
ascended  in  8V2  hrs. ;  see  below).  A  diligence  plies  twice  daily  in  I1/2  hr. 
from  Hainfeld  station  to  Kleinzell;  hotel-omnibus  to  Salzerbad  four  times 
daily,  1  K.  20 /i.;  carr.  and  pair  8-10  K.).  The  Schwarzwaldeck  (3505';  view- 
tower),  ascended  in  2  hrs.,  is  attractive. 

The  train  crosses  the  watershed  between  the  Traisen  and  the  Triesting 
(tunnel)  at  (24  M.)  Gerichtsberg  (1855'),  and  descends  to  (21'^ ji^l.)  Kaumbevg 
(1615';  Kreuz;  Bar;  Adler;  Mayrhofer,  at  the  station),  an  old  market-town 
and  summer-resort.  In  the  Triesting-Tal  we  next  reach  (SO'/z  M.)  Alten- 
markt-Thenneberg  (1348';  *Kophand)  and  (3IV2  M.)  Altenmarkt  (1330';  Lamm), 
on  the  Triesting.  Ascent,  to  the  S.,  of  the  (2V2hrs.)  -Hocheck  (3400'),  with 
the  Francisca-Wavte,  a  belvedere  affording  an  extensive  view  (inn).  'To  the 
N.,  by  (3/4  hr.)  Klein- Maria- Zell  (Ecker)  and  (I1/2  hr.)  St.  Corona  (Zum 
Heiligen  Brunnen;  Zum  Touristen)  to  (IV2  hr.)  the  summit  of  the  Schopfel 
(2930'),  another  fine  point  (p.  538). 

35V2  M.  Weissenbach-Xeuhaus  is  the  station  for  Weissenbach  an  der 
Triesting  (IITO';  'Weintraube,  14  beds  at  2-8  K.;  Linde;  Heim's  Inn),  a 
summer-resort  (796  inhab.)  at  the  mouth  of  the  Further-Tal.  —  About 
3^4  M.  from  Weissenbach  is  the  Furthner  Inn,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Stein- 
wandgraben,  in  which  (omn.  daily),  about  4^2  M.  up,  is  the  interesting 
■^ Stein wandklamm  (Kohl's  Inn,  25  beds  at  1-1  iT.  60  7j.).  From  (20  min.) 
the  upper  end  a  picturesque  path  (indicated  by  marks)  leads  through  the 
Tiivkenloch,  a  rock-tunnel,  to  the  (20  min.)  hamlet  Am  Kreuth  (2395';  inn  in 
summer),  with  a  pretty  view,  whence  it  descends  to  (40  min.)  MuckendovJ 
(p.  521).  —  Ascent  of  the  Kieneck  (3630),  3V2  hr5.  from  the  Furthner  Inn 
(red  marks),  see  p.  5il.  —  From  Neuhaus  (1380';  "Hot.  Stefanie;  *Hnt. 
Neuhaus ;  Lechner),  a  summer-resort  IV2  M.  to  the  N.,  the  attractive  ascent 
of  the  Peilstein  {Wexenberg.  2355)  is  made  either  direct  (yellow  marks) 
in  1  hr.,  or  via  Schwarzensee  (Wallner)  in  IV4  hr. 

The  valley  of  the  Triesting  expands.  37  M.  Fahrafeld;  aS  H[.  Potleii- 
stein  (1080';  Wagner,  Hirsch);  40  M.  Beimdorf,  with  a  large  metal -ware 
factory.  42  M.  St.  Veit  an  der  Triesting  (Krone);  44 V2  M.  Enzesfeld,  with 
a  chateau  on  the  hill  to  the  right  (Baron  Rothschild's);  45V2  M.  Wiffmanns- 
dorf  (p.  520).  —  47  M.  Leobersdorf,  see  p.  520. 


43  M.  Prinzersdorf  (SbO'\  Gruber),  on  the  Pidach.  Near  the 
Dunkelstein  forest  to  the  right  is  the  (1^/4  hr.)  castle  of  Hohen- 
egg.  —  About  '2V4  M.  to  the  N.  of  ('4r)i/o  M.)  Groi^K'Siming  stands 


540    V.R.  89.  — Map.  p.  5-20.     POCtlLARN.  From  Vienna 

the  ruined  Osterburg.  —  49  M.  Loosdorf,  with  a  large  cement- 
factory,  the  handsome  chateau  of  SchaUaburg  (1/2  ^^'  ^o  the  S.  ; 
line  Renaissance  court),  and  the  castle  of  Albrechtsberg  (1/2  ^^-  to 
the  N.y  —  Beyond  the  Wachberg  Tunnel  we  reach  the  finest  point 
on  the  line  at  (oS  M.)  Melk  or  Molk  (70O';  "^Melker  Hof.,  40  beds  at 
2-3  K.;  Hotel  Bahnhof,  well  spoken  of:  Goldner  Ochs)^  a  town  with 
2300  inhab.,  on  the  Danube^  at  the  foot  of  a  rock  which  is  crowned 
with  a  famous  Benedictine  Abbey  (185'  above  the  river),  founded 
in  1089,  and  rebuilt  in  the  Italian  style  in  1701-38.  The  terrace 
commands  a  beautiful  *yiew  of  the  Danube. 

The  Jauerling  1,3145'),  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Danube,  may  be  reached 
from  Melk  in  31/2  hrs.  We  cross  by  electric  launch  to  Emmersdovf  and 
ascend  (marked  path)  via  (2  hrs.)  Maria-Laach  (inn)  to  the  (17*  hr.)  top 
(Burgstock).  on  which  are  the  Staufer-Hutte  (rfmts.)  and  a  belvedere  com- 
manding an  admirable  view. 

The  train  crosses  the  Melk  and  descends  to  the  Danube.  On 
the  opposite  bank  is  the  ruin  of  Weitenegg,  and  higher  up  the  river 
is  Artstetten,  a  handsome  chateau  of  Archduke  Francis  Ferdinand. 
—  687.2  M.  Pochlarn  (880';  Hotel  Bahnhof\  with  rail,  restaurant; 
Adler ;  Hirsch;  Goldenes  Schiff,  on  the  Danube),  with  1500  inhab,, 
was  the  traditional  seat  of  Riidiger  of  Bechelaren,  one  of  the  Nibel- 
ungen  heroes. 

From  Pochlarn  to  Waidhofen  on  the  Ybbs  via  Kienberg-Gamino 
AND  LuNZ,  72',  2  M.  From  Pochlarn  to  (23V2  M.)  Kienb erg- Gaming  State 
Railwav  in  l^/*  hr.  (3^.40,  2^.10.  l^".  3U/*.);  thence  Ybbstal  Railway 
in  31/2  hrs.  (6  K.  40,  3  K.  9U,  2  ^.  50  h.).  —  Beyond  (3  M.)  Erlauf  the  train 
crosses  the  Erlaf.  and  passes  Wieselburg  and  Furgstall  (with  a  chateau  of 
Count  Schaffgotsch).  —  17  M.  Scheibbs  (1050';  'Reinohl;  Hirsch;  Krone; 
Rose),  a  summer-resort,  prettily  situated  among  wooded  hills,  with  the 
Oetscher  in  the  background.  Beautiful  walks  in  the  environs;  charming 
views  from  the  Blassenstein  (2T60';  Trlinger-Warte),  lV2hr.  to  theE.  (yellow 
marks),  and  from  the  Greinberg  (2740';  Burghofer-Warte).  IV2  hr.  to  the 
S.E.  (red  marks).  —  19V2  M.  Neubruck.  —  23'/2  M.  Kienberg-Gaming  (1275'; 
ffiibner;  Gewerkscha/t  Inn),  with  iron-works. 

The  narrow-gauge  Ybbstal  railway,  which  begin.>  here,  ascends  the. 
valley  of  the  Aubach.  —  2(3 V2  M.  Gaming  (1410';  Post,  E.  2-4  A'. ;  Lecfmer), 
a  pleasant  village  (1016  inhab.)  and  summer-resort,  with  the  ruins  of  a 
Carthusian  monastery,  founded  in  1332  and  suppressed  in  1782. 

ExccBsioNs.  Pretty  views  from  the  ('/2  hr.)  Kirchstein  (1835')  and 
CIV2  hr.)  Zurner  (35^0').  —  An  attractive  excursion  (10  hrs.)  leads  through 
the  picturesque  'Erlaf-Tal  to  Mariazell.  A  road  leads  from  Kienberg 
station  to  the  (40  min.)  Urmannsau,  and  thence  a  footpath  (yellow  marks) 
ascends  the  left  bank  of  the  Erlaf  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Schindl-HiUten  (rfmts.). 
We  then  pass  the  (1^2  hr.)  Nestelberg-Graben,  opening  on  the  right  (fine 
view  of  the  Oetscher),  and  the  {}|^  hr.)  mouth  of  the  Treffling-Bach  (40  min. 
up  which,  to  the  left,  is  the  *  Treffling  Fall ;  thence  in  i^li  hr.  to  Fuchen- 
sttiben  station,  see  p.  544).  We  then  traverse  the  striking  ravine  of  the 
Tormiuer,  passing  the  (Vshr.)  shooting-lodge  of  Triibenbach  and  the  Teufela- 
kirche,  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  C/i/c7-e  5/)te/6t<c/iier  (Sommerera  Inn)  and  the  ('/4  hr.) 
Erlaf-Boden,  where  the  Erlaf  turns  southwards.  Hence  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Lassing  Fall  (p.  537)  through  the  picturesque  Hintere  Torm&uer,  and  on  to 
(25  min.)   Wienei'bruck.  on  the  railway  to  (71/2  M.)  Mariazell  (p.  514). 

Ascent  of  the  Oetscher.  recommended  and  not  difficult  (omnibn.'* 
daily  in  summer  to  Lackenhof  in  31/4  hrs.).  We  follow  the  Luuz  road  to 
(3  M.)  the  cross-roads  near  the  G rubber g  CiAlQf  \  inn),  diverge  there  to  the 
left  into  the  Oistal  or  upper   }T>bstal,   and  at  a  forester's  hou.se  ascend  to 


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the  left  to  (V*  Ijr.)  Lackenhof  ('26^;  *Fallmaun),  which  may  be  reached  from 
Gaming  also  by  a  marked  path  via  the  Polzherg-Haltel  in  3  hrs.,  or  from 
the  railway-station  of  Kienberg-Gaming  by  a  steep  footpath  via  Urmanntau 
(p.  5i0),  Gaisstall,  and  the  Sterngrabenkreuz  in  31/2  bra.  From  Lacken- 
hof  we  ascend  by  a  path  indicated  by  red  marks  (guide  unnecessary)  via 
the  (11/4  hr.)  Riffel-Sattel  (4210')  and  the  O/2  hr.)  Oetscher-Haus  (4660';  18  beds 
and  12  mattresses);  lastly  we  ascend  by  the  arete  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  cross  on 
the  top  of  the  "Oetscher  (6210';  superb  and  extensive  view;  panorama  by 
Urlinger).  —  The  Oefscher-Hohlen,  ice-caverns  on  the  S.  slope  on  the  side 
next  the  Erlaf-Tal,  are  reached  from  the  summit  in  iV2-2  hrs.  (with  guide; 
steady  head  necessary).  —  Descent  from  the  Eiffel-Sattel  through  the 
Oetscher-Grahen  to  (4  hrs.)  Wienerbruck  (p.  544),  or  (blue  marks)  via  the 
Mittereck,  the  Feldwies  Alp,  and  the  Briinnstein  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Erlafsee 
(p.  537).  —  A  road  leads  from  Lackenhof  to  (T'/s  M.)  Lunz  (see  below). 

Beyond  Gaming  the  Ybbstal  railway,  high  above  the  Aubach,  ascends 
to  (34  li.)  Pfaffentchlag  (2276'),  on  the  watershed,  and  then  descends,  describ- 
ing a  wide  curve  round  the  Lunzherg  (3288').  to  (37  M.)  Holzapfel  in  the 
Boding- Graben.  —  39V2  M.  Lunz  (1985';  Grttbmaur,  R.  i-3  K. ;  Lunzerhof; 
Weinzettl),  charminglv  situated  on  the  Ybbs.  and  much  frequented  in  summer 
(1930  inhab.).  To  the  E.  is  the  (V2  M.)  Lunzer  See  (2025';  I1/4  M.  long). 
From  the  (IV2  M.)  Seehof  (inn),  at  the  upper  end  of  the  lake,  we  may 
'  cross,  i'h.e  Durchlass-Battel  (24S3')  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Oistal  (p.  538),  the  road  in 
which  leads  to  the  left  to  (2  M.)  Lackenhof  (see  above),  and  to  the  right  to 
(IV2  M.)  Langau  (p.  538).  —  The  Diirrenstein  (6160')  is  ascended  from  the 
Seehof  in  5  hrs.  with  guide  (fatiguing  but  interesting)  :  through  ih.e  Seetal^ 
and  past  the  (20  min.)  forester's  house  in  the  Neuldnd  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Mitter- 
see  (2515')  and  the  (P/t  hr.)  grandly  situated  Obersee  (3665').  Thence  we 
ascend  by  the  Herren  Alp  (4320';  rfmts.)  and  the  arete  of  the  Glatzing 
(5370')  to  the  (2  hrS.)  summit,  which  atTords  an  excellent  view.  Descent 
through  the  Goldau- Graben  to   Gostling.  3-3'/2hr3.,  see  below. 

451/2  31.  Gostling  (1745';  -Goldner  Hirsch;  Bahnhof  Hotel ;  Roter  Ochs), 
a  village  (440  inhab.)  and  summer-resort,  is  prettily  situated  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Gostlingbach.  Beautiful  walk  to  the  ^Steinbach-Tal,  and  through  the 
grand  ravine  of  the  N^otfi  (with  its  bold  bridge)  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Meisterhaus, 
beside  the  splendidly  situated  hunting-lodge  of  Baron  AJbert  Rothschild.  — 
The  Diirrenstein  (see  above)  may  be  ascended  from  Gostling  in  5V2-6  hr.-;. 
with  guide,  through  the  Ooldau-Graben  and  via  the  Legstein  Alp  and  tho. 
W.  arete  (fatiguing).  —  The  *Hochkar  (5935';  easy),  a  superb  point  of  view, 
deserves  a  visit.  We  take  the  road  through  the  Gostling-Tal  to  (5'/2  51.) 
Lassing  (2275';  Auderle),  whence  a  marked  path  (guide,  unnecessary,  6  A".) 
ascends  through  the  Konigf -Graben  to  the  (2Vj  hrs.)  Kremser-Hiilte  (4855'; 
provision-depot)  and  the  (IV4  hr.)  top.  —  Beyond  Lassing  the  road  descends 
the  Mendling-Tal  via  (20  min.)  Mendling  (1935';  Sta<idinger)  to  (1  hr.)  Erz- 
lialden  (p.  551)  in  the  Salza-Tal,  in  which  we  may  either  proceed  to  the 
left  to  (10  M.)  Wildalpen,  or  to  the  right  to  (41/2  M.)  the  church  oi  Palfau 
(diligence  from  Gostling  to  Palfau  daily  in  3  hrs.). 

The  railway  follows  the  right  bank  of  the  Ybbs  via  (48'/2  M.)  Eogclsbach 
and  (5OV2  M.)  St.  Georgen  am  Reiih  to  (57  M.)  Gross -Hollenstein  (1475'; 
"Dietrich,  R.  1-2  K. :  Hotel  Bahnhof),  charmingly  situated  at  the  confluence 
of  the  Lassing  and  the  Ybbs.  The  •Voralpe  (Stumpfmauer,  5805';  Tanz- 
boden,  5665';  splendid  view)  may  be  ascended  hence  in  4-4V2hrs.  (red  marks; 
guide,  not  indispensable,  ^f.  Schnabler  of  Hollenstein);  the  descent  may  be 
made  via  the  Esiling  Alp  to  (3  hrs.)  Altenmarkt  (p.  552),  or  to  (3V4  hr-s.) 
the  station  of  Wei&senbach- St- G alien  (p.  5.52). 

59  M.  Klein-Hollenstein.  The  Ybbs  is  crossed  beyond  (61'/-.!  M.)  Waidach. 
62V2  M.  Seebiirg.  64Vj  M.  Opponitz;  the  pleasant  village  (1320';  Bruckwirt; 
Wickenhauser)  lies  1/2  M.  to  the  K.  The  valley  contracts;  the  line  crosses 
and  recrosses  the  Ybbs  and  follows  its  left  bank  via  (69 V2  M.)  Gttadt 
(branch-line  to  Ybbsitz,  p.  552)  to  (72V2  M.)  Waidhofen  on  the  Ybbs  (see  p.  551). 


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Beyond  Pochlarii  (p.  540)  the  railway  crosses  the  Erlaf.  On  the 
right  Marbach,  and  on  the  hill  above  it  the  pilgrimage-church  of 
Maria-TafeH  (1450').  61 1/2  M.  Krumnussbaum ;  H^/o  M.  Sausen- 
stein.  Before  (67  M.)  Ybbs-Kemmelbach  we  enter  the  valley  of  the 
Ybbs.  TOM.  NeumarM-Karlsbach;  711/2  M.  Hubertendorf,  with  a 
chateau  of  Prince  Starhemberg ;  TS'/oM.  Blind enmarkt.  —  7772^. 
Amstetten  (900';  ^Railway  Hotel  ^'  Restaurant  ^  50  beds  at  2.60- 
4^.;  Goldner  Adler,  50  beds  at  1.40-3  K.,  good;  Stadt  Wien,- 
Lamm;  Steinbock),  a  prettily  situated  town  (5668  inhab.),  the 
junction  for  the  railway  to  Selztal  (St.  Michael,  Bischofshofen, 
Innsbruck;  see  RR.  93,  29). 

The  train  quits  the  Ybbstal.  82  M.  Mauer-Ohling,  with  a  large 
lunatic  asylum;  841/2^-  Aschbach;  87^/2  M.  Krenstetten;  90  M. 
St.  Peter  (l^/o  M.  to  the  S.  of  which  is  the  Benedictine  abbey  of 
Seitenstetten^  founded  in  1112);  94  M.  Haag  (with  Schloss  Salaberg 
on  the  left);  961/2  M.  Markt  Haag;  99  M.  Vnterwinden.  —  IO2V2  M. 
St.  Valentin  (885';  Railway  Hotel  S'  Restaurant),  with  3814  inhab., 
is  the  junction  of  the  line  to  Steyr  (p.  559).  The  train  crosses  the 
Enns,  the  boundary  between  Lower  and  Upper  Austria,  beyond 
(105  M.)  Ennsdorf  and  reaches  — 

106y2  M.  Enns  (825';  ^Goldner  Ochs ;  Goldne  Krone;  Weisses 
Lamm~),  a  picturesque  old  town  (4370  inhab.)  l^/o  M.  to  the  S.  of 
the  railway,  with  Prince  Fiirstenberg's  chateau  of  Ennsegg  and  a 
detached  tower  (1565),  210'  in  height.  In  the  principal  square  is 
a  museum  of  Roman  antiquities  (8-12  and  2-5;  adm.  20 /i.).  • — 
1091/2  M.  Asten-St-Florian;  IUV2M.  Pichling ;  113  M.  EbeUberg. 
Near  (114  M.)  Kleinmi'tnchen  the  train  crosses  the  Traun. 

1 171/2 M'  Linz  (Railioay  Restaurant).  —  Hotels.  Erzheezog  Kaki- 
'M)  beds  at  3-6^.,  good;  Rotek  Krebs,  135  beds  at  2-5  A'.,  both  on  the 
Danube.  In  the  town:  Stadt  Fbankfcet,  Goldener  Lowe,  both  in  the 
Franz-Josefs-Platz  ;  Goldene  Kanone,  84  beds  at  1.80-4  A^.  Goldnes  Schiff, 
80  beds  at  2-3  A".,  both  in  the  Landstrasse;  Ekglischer  Hof,  6  min.  from 
the  station,  100  beds  at  1.60-3  AT.;  Stadt  Wien,  5  min.  from  the  station, 
40  beds  at  1.60-2.40  A".,  with  garden.  —  'Hot.  Aohleitnee,  in  Urfahr, 
90  beds  at  1.50-3  A^. 

Linz  (865'),  the  capital  of  Upper  Austria,  with  60,000  inhab., 
lies  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Danube^  across  which  an  iron  bridge, 
300  yds.  long,  leads  to  the  suburb  of  Urfahr  (electric  tramway 
from  the  station).  The  large  Franz-Josefs-Platz,  which  ascends 
from  the  river,  is  embellished  with  a  lofty  Trinity  Column,  erected 
by  Emp.  Charles  VI.  in  1723.  In  the  Museum-Strasse,  to  the  E., 
is  the  Museum  Francisco- Carolinum,  containing  interesting  histor- 
ical and  scientific  collections.  In  the  vicinity  is  the  Cathedral  of 
St.  Mary,  in  the  Gothic  style,  designed  by  Statz  (1862),  and  contain- 
ing beautiful  mosaic  paintings  and  good  stained  glass.  —  For  a 
more  detailed  account,  see  Baedeker's  Austria. 

Environs.  The  Freinberg  (1100*)  is  reached  in  '/2  hr.,  by  road.  From 
the  Jesuit  convent  on  the  top  a  level  road  leads  to  the  N.  to  the  Of*  hr.) 
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oblHiiu'd  Iruui  the  Franz-Josefs-Warte,  a  tower  65'  in  beij;ht  un  the  X. 
fdge  of  the  plateau,  10  min.  from  the  restaurant.  Beneath  us  lie  the 
Danube,  the  town,  and  its  environs ;  to  the  S.,  in  the  distance,  stretches 
the  chain  of  the  Alps  of  Salzburg  and  Styria. 

The  view  from  the  *P6stlingberg  (1760'),  on  the  left  bank,  to  the 
N.W.,  1  hr.  from  Urfahr,  is  still  more  extensive,  and  is  particularly  fine 
by  evening-light.  (Good  panorama  by  Edlbacher.)  Pilgrimage-church  and 
hotel  on  the  top.  Electric  tramway  from  the  terminus  of  the  Linz  tram- 
way tu  the  top  in  25  min.  (fare  up  50,  down  30  h.). 

From  the  Postlingberg  a  marked  path  leads  to  the  (I72  hr.)  Giselawarte 
on  the  Lichtenherg  (3035'),  a  tower  commanding  an  extensive  distant  view 
(reached  also  from  Linz  direct  in  3  hrs.  by  a  marked  path).  —  St.  Magdalena 
(1020'),  a  pilgrimage-church  with  an  inn,  a  charming  point  of  view,  3/^  hr. 
to  the  N.E.  of  Urfahr,  attracts  many  visitors.  A  visit  thither  may  be 
conveniently  combined  with  a  visit  to  the  Postlingberg;  carr.  10^. 

From  Linz  to  Salzburg,  see  R.  22;  to  Windisch-Oarsten  and  SelzluU 
see  R.  95;  via  St.  Valentin  to  EUin-ReiJlin<j,  see  R.  94. 


90.  From  St.  Polten  to  Mariazell. 

a.  Via  Kirchberg  an  der  Fielach. 

62'/2  M.  Lower  Austrian  Provincial  Railway  (Pielachtal  -  Bahn)  in  31/3- 
41/2  hrs.  (fares  6  K.  40  or  4  K.  30  h.). 

St.  Polten  (880'),  see  p.  538.  The  Mariazell  line  diverges  to  the 
right  from  the  Leobersdorf  line  at  (Y2  M.)  St.  Polten  Lokal-Bahnhof 
and  runs  through  a  hilly  district  via  Schwadorf  and  Vdllerndorf  to 
(71/2  ^^f-)  Ober-Grafendorf  (895';  Waldhauser;  Grihicr  Baum),  a 
considerable  village  (1520inhab.)  on  the  left  bank  ot  the  Pielach. 
fA  branch-line  runs  hence  to  the  W.  to  St.Leonhard  am  Ford  and 
Ruprechlfhofen;  18  M.  in  II/3  hr.)  On  the  right  bank  of  tho  Ticlach 
is  Schloss  Friedau,  vrlth  a  fine  park.  Tlie  train  ascends  the  riclach- 
Tal  via  (I'i'.^M.)  Hofstetten  (1010';  Railway  Hotel ;  Grebner)  to 
(16 M.)Babeiisteiii  (1120';  Weiss;  Zee;  Voglkuber)^  aprettily  situated 
summer-resort  (440  inhab.),  with  a  ruined  castle.  Th  eraihvay  crosses 
to  the  right  bank  of  the  stream.  IT^/o  M.  Steinklamm;  18  M.  Stein- 
schal-Tradigist,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Tradigist-Tal. 

20  M.  kirchberg-an-der-Pielach  (1290';  *Mugrauer;  Viz;  Gra- 
vogl;  Railway  Buffet^,  a  pleasant -looking  market- village  (840  in- 
hab.), with  an  old  castle. 

Pleasant  excursions  may  be  made  hence  through  the  picturesque  Soistal 
to  the  left  (red  way-mai-ks)  to  the  top  of  the  (372  hrs.)  "Hohemtein  (3895'; 
shelter-hut,  see  p.  545),  and  tu  the  right  (green  marks)  to  the  top  of  the 
FAsenstdn  (3885';  shelter-hut,  see  p.  545),  two  attractive  view -points.  The 
descent  may  be  made  from  the  former  to  Schramhach  (p.  545),  from  the 
latter  to  Turnitz  (p.  545)  or  to  Loich  (see  below). 

On  the  left  bank,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Marbach-Tal,  rises  the 
ruin  of  Watenstein-Marbach.  21  M.  Schwerbach.  2272  ^1-  Loich ;  the 
station  lies  1  M.  to  the  N.W.  of  the  village  (1450';  Taschl),  whence 
the  Schnabelstein  (3135';  view)  may  be  ascended  in  2  hrs.,  the  Eisen- 
atein  (see  above)  in  31/2  hrs.  —  The  valley  of  the  Pielach  contract-:. 
Beyond  (24  M.)  Weissenburg  (1370'),  with  its  large  ruined  castle, 
we  traverse  a  tunnel  to  (25V2  ^1)  Schwarzenbach  (1410';  Lechner) 


rvl4     V.   I!.0().  —  Map,p.C)20.     (.i(')SJN(;. 

.station  Tor  the  village  of  that  name  (1640'^  Biichl;  Fink),  41/2  ^^• 
to  the  S.E.  The  line  crosses  the  Pielach  between  two  short  tunnels, 
turns  to  the  S.W.,  and  enters  the  narrow  Natters-Tal.  From  (28  M.) 
Frankenfels  (ib20' -,  Pogner)  the  attractive  ascent  of  the  Hohenb erg 
(3060')  may  be  made  in  II/4  tr.  —  Beyond  Boding  we  reach  (32  M.) 
Lanbenbachmuhle  (1750':  Railway  Buffet;  Laubenbachmiihle  Inn, 
1/4  M.  to  the  N.}. 

The  line  from  this  point  to  Mariazell  is  one  of  the  most  interesting 
mountain -railways  in  Austria  and  at  places  rivals  the  Semmering 
Railway  itself.  It  ascends  (gradient  19  :  1000)  along  the  Natter  to 
(34  m.)  Unter-Buchberg  (1875').  then  bends  back  (short  tunnel)  and 
ascends  the  W.  slope  of  the  valley  in  curves,  crossing  three  viaducts 
and  rounding  the  Breitenkogel  to  (401/0  M.)  Winterbach  (2355' 5  Rail- 
way Hotel;  Roller).  Thence  it  mounts  the  E.  flank  of  the  Mauerl- 
berg  to  (44  M.)  Puchenstuben  (2630') ,  a  station  on  the  watershed 
between  the  Pielach  and  Erlaf ,  1/0  M.  below  the  finely  -  situated 
village  (2890':  Burger;  H ochre  iter ;  Keller'). 

A  path  (red  way-marks)  descends  the  Treffling-Tal^  passing  the  pictur- 
esque TreMing  Fall  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Erlaf-Tal^  and  then  divides.  One  branch 
descends  to  the  right  to  {3  hrs.)  Kienherg -  Gaming  (p.  510);  the  other  runs 
up  the  valley  via  rruhenbach  and  through  the  Tormmier  to  the  Lassing  Fall 
and  to  the  (3  hrs.)  station  of  Wienerbruck  (see  below).  —  The  Mduerlberg 
(to  the  N.W.)  and  the  ''Bi-andmdrier  (4250' 5  to  the  S.W.  ^  fine  view  of 
the  Otscher)  are  ascended  by  red-marked  paths  from  Puchenstuben  in 
3 '4  hr.  and  1^/4  hr    respectively. 

The  train  proceeds  through  wood  (short  tunnel)  and  traverses 
the  Gosing  Tunnel  (2925';  1 1/2  M.  long)  to  (48V2  ^I-)  losing  (2920'; 
*  Hotel  Gosing,  at  the  station.  80  beds  at  2-6,  pens.  6-14  K.),  a 
s^ummer-resort  and  centre  for  winter-sports,  commanding  a  fine  view 
of  the  Otscher  and  the  valley  of  the  Erlaf.  —  A  sharp  descent 
follows  (gradient  23  :  1000)  over  viaducts  and  throujh  tunnels,  into 
the  valley  of  the  Lassing.  53  M.  Stat.  Annaberg  (2645';  Touristen- 
heim),  3^/4  M.  to  the  W.'of  the  village  (p.  545).  —  531/2  M.  Wiener- 
bruck-Josefsberg  (2605';  *H6t€l  Lassingfall,  90  beds  at  1.40-3, 
pens.  5-7^.;  Hindi).  Hence  to  the  Lassing  Fall  and  to  the 
Otscher  -  Graben  (ascent  of  the  Otscher),  or  over  the  Josefsberg  to 
Mariazell,  see  p.  537.  —  Another  series  of  tunnels  and  viaducts 
carries  the  line  through  the  Erlaf  valley  via  (58  M.)  Erlaufklause 
and  (591/2  M.)  Mitterbach  (2620':  Zur  Oesterreichischen  Grenze; 
Zur  Steixischen  Grenze)  to  (621/2  M.)  Mariazell. 

b.  Vi&,  Kernhof. 

531/2  M.  State  Kailwat  to  (35V-2  M.)  Kernhof  in  2V2  hrs.  (fares  b  K.  40, 
3  A'.  30,  IK.  10/i.).  Thence  to  (18  M.)  J/ar»a?eZ/ Diligence  daily  in  summer 
(rarr.  and  pair  in  ca.  3V2  hrs.,  18-2J  K.). 

From  St.  Polten  to  (TI1/2M.)  Scheibmilhl,  see  p.  539.  Thence 
the  train  ascends  the  Traisen-Tal  to  the  right  to  (16  M.)  Lilienfeld 
(1240':  Stifts-Hotel;  Drei  Lilien^  40  beds  from  2K.;  Weisser  Hahn. 
with  garden:    Neumeister ;  Railway  Restaurant;  good  wine  at  the 


HOHENHER'i.       Map,p.f>l>n.  ~  V.R.9i>.    545 

KLosterstiibl)  ^  a  prettily  situated  village  (500  iiihab.).  frequented 
both  in  summer  and  •winter,  with  a  famous  Cistercian  Abbey  (latr- 
Romanesque  church  of  the  13  th  cent.,  with  Gothic  cloisters  and  a 
large  park).  Vi?-it''rs  arc  admitted  to  the  park  of  tho  chateau  of 
Berghof. 

Excursions.  A  fine  view  is  obtained  from  the  Muckenkogel  (409*^':, 
3'/".' tirs^  easy),  ascended  (ye'low  marks)  via  the  Lindenbrunn  Waterfall 
and  the  (Q'/s  brs.)  Kloster -A'penhau^  (simple  rfmts.),  and  a  still  more  ex- 
tensive view  from  the  *Reisalpe  (4585';  6  hrs. ;  red  marks),  which,  however, 
is  more  conveniently  ascended  from  Inner-Fahrafeld,  Furthof,  or  Hohen- 
berg  (see  below),     ^'ea^  the  top  is  a  club-but  (Inn,  14  beds  and  10  mattresses). 

lei/oM.  Stangental.  —  From  (171/2  M.)  Schrambach  (1295'; 
Gruber;  Zuin  Steg;  Hirsch)  a  red-marked  path  ascends  the  (3  hrs.) 
*Hohen'tein  (3805':  -^iew;  comp.  p.  543),  on  the  top  of  which  is  a 
club -hut  (inn  on  Sun.).  —  I8V2  M.  Tavern.  —  20  M.  Freiland- 
Tiirnitz  (1330';  Bodner,  plain),  at  the  confluence  of  the  Tiimitzer 
Traisen  and  the  Hohcnberger  Trai^en. 

A  branch  -  railway  runs  through  the  valley  of  the  former  to  (6M.,  in 
27  min.)  Tiirnitz  (15l0';  Lo're;  Adler;  Ochs),  a  summer-resort  with  830  in- 
hab.,  whence  a  road  (diligence  to  Annaberg  in  3'/2  hrs  )  goes  on  via  (9'  2M.) 
Ajmabei-g  (3175';  Adler;  Post)  a^d  (5  M.)  Wienerbrtirk  (jt.  5U)  to  (lOV-jM.) 
Mariazell  (p  5  6)  The  Tiroler  Kegel  (Eainberg,  4550';  view),  on  which  is 
the  Annahergei'  Hiitte  (inn),  is  ascended  from  Tiirnitz  in  3  hrs.  (blue  marks) 
and  from  Annaberg  in  2V2  hrs.  A  green-marked  path  from  Tiirnitz  ascends 
the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Eisenstein  (38-5'.  beautiml  view),  on  which  is  the  Eisenstein- 
Eiitte.     Descent  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Eirchberg-an-der-Fielach  (p.  543). 

211/2^^-  Inner-Fahrafeld  (1490')  is  the  starting  -  point  for  the 
asceit  of  the  Reisalpe  (3  hrs.;  see  above)  via  the  DUrren-Tal.  — 
At  (24  M.)  Furthof  [U90' :  Erber)  is  a  larae  file-manufactory. 

A  marked  path  leads  hence  to  the  W.  through  the  Weich-Grabcri  and 
via  the  Rie  7 let- -Bauer  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit  of  the  Tiirnitzer  Hoger  (4505'; 
Tiimitzer  ffiUte,  inn  on  Sun),  which  is  reached  also  from  Ho^enbei'g  (see 
below)  in  SV?  hrs.  A'ia  the  Stadelberg  (^due  marks).  Descent  to  (I'/zhr.) 
Tiirnitz  (see  above).  —  From  Furthof  or  Hohen'  erg  the  Reisalpe  (see  above) 
may  be  ascended  in  3'  2  hrs.  by  marked  paths  leading  to  the  1S!.E.  through 
the  Darren- Tal  or  the  Andersbach-Graben. 

241/2-^1.  Holienberg(1560';  Fosf,  18 beds  from  1.60  K.;  Weich- 
hardf ;  Lowe),  with  1000  inhab,  and  a  ruined  castle,  is  a  summer- 
resort.  The  railway  now  crosses  the  Traisen  twice  and  ascends  a 
finely -wooded  valley  via  (261  0  M.)  j^  der  Bruck  and  (2812^^0 
Ami  Mittirhach  to  (301/0  W.)  St^Aegyd  am  Neuwalde  (1870';  Bai7- 
u-ay  Hotel;  Magritzer,  40  beds  at  1-1.40  K.,  Pertlmld,  both  good), 
a  prettily  situated  summer -resort  (400  inhab.)  with  iron -works. 
Then,  passing  between  finely-wooded  hiU>  (to  the  S.E.  the  Gij>p1 , 
5470'),  it  reaches  (351/2  M.)  Kernhof  (*Pauly),  the  terminus. 

The  Road  to  Mariazell  (18  M.;  61/0-7  hrs.'  walk)  ascends  the 
Kehrtal  to  the  W.  to  the  (3  M.)  Satlelhof  Inn  (2570')  and  thence 
skirts  the  N.  and  W.  base  of  th-  GmUr  (5775'),  via  the  Gscheid 
(Baumann)  to  the  (5  M.)  Obere  Knnllenha's  (3235').  We  descend 
to  the  (51/2  M.)  Untere  KnoUenhals  (29c>0'),  where  a  path  (green 
marks)  diverges  to  the  right,  leading  via  the  Walster  (Tourists'  Inn) 
to  (4  hrs.)  Mariazell.    The  road  goes  on  through  the  wooded  gorge 

Rakoeker's  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Kdjt.  35 


516    V.  K.'.U.—  Mai;i>.;>jii.     WKGSCHKIP.     From  M'tria-ed 

..f  tlie  >^a(za  to  the  hamltt  of  (9V2  M.)  Terz  (2785';  *KoUer,-  Mader- 
Iboiicr),  on  the  border  of  Styria,  and  thence  follows  the  broad  Hall- 
tdl,  passing  the  (1  hr.)  Hollerer  Inn  (Frein-Sattel,  see  p.  536),  and 
linally  crosses  the  Kreuzbcro  (2995';  fine  view)  to  (18  M.)  Maria- 
c-cU  (p.  536). 


91.  From  Mariazell  to  Bruck  an  der  Mur. 

39  M.  From  Mariazell  to  (4','2Sf.)  Gusswerk,  Eailwat  in  20n)in.  (fares 
HO,  iO  A.)-  From  Gusswerk  to  (20  M.)  Au-Seeirieten,  Diligence  twice  daily 
ill  45/4  hrs.  (4  A'.  20/i.);  carr.  and  pair  24,  with  trace  -  horse  32  iT.  From 
Au-Seewiesen  to  (W/-2  M.)  Eapfenberg^  Railway  in  I'/s  hr.  (fares  2  K.  40, 
1  K.  20  h.). 

Mariazell,  see  p.  536.  The  railway  descends  the  pretty  valley 
of  the  Salza.  I3/4  M.  Rasing -St.  Sebastian.  To  the  right  of  (3  M.) 
Siymundslerg  station,  on  a  wooded  rock,  stands  tbe  Sigmunds-Kapelle 
(2475';  1  hr,),  originally  fortified  to  protect  it  against  the  Turks, 
wlio  in  the  IGth  cent,  frequently  invaded  these  remote  valleys.  At 
the  (41/2  M.)  Gusswerk  (2450';  Bogtnsbergers  Inn,  R.  1-3^.), 
with  abandoned  iron -works,  the  road  to  Weichselbodcn  diverges 
to  the  right  (see  p.  548). 

The  Road  to  Au-Seewiesen  quits  the  Salza,  ascends  the  Asch- 
bach-Tal  to  the  S.E.,  uniting  at  Strommingers  Inn  (well  spoken 
of)  with  the  road  from  Frein  ( p.  530),  and  reaches  — 

10  M.  Wegscheid  (2665';  Wegscheiderhof;  AltePost;  Neue  Post), 
a  small  village  (to  Miirzsteg,  see  p.  536). 

To  Weichselboden  ovee  the  Kasteneiegel  (4  hrs. ;  carriage -road). 
About  V2  M.  to  the  S.W.  of  Wegscheid  the  road  turns  to  the  right  by  a 
finger-post  into  the  narrow  entrance  of  the  Rammer  -  Tal .  and  ascends 
through  wood  and  meadow  to  the  (51/4  M.)  Kastenriegel  (3545'),  a  depres- 
gion  between  the  Zeller  and  Aflemer  Stavitzen  (6525'),  at  the  head  of  the 
HoUe  (p.  549).  It  then  descends,  running  at  first  high  up  on  the  S.  slope 
in  a  wide  curve  (direct  descent  for  walkers),  and  afterwards  passing  the 
mouth  of  the   Unteve  Ring  (p.  549),  to  (62/4  M.)    Weichselboden. 

The  road  ascends  by  the  Gollradbach  to  (1 3  M.)  the  important  iron- 
mines  of  Gollrad  (3155';  Hasslwander)  and  to  the  (15  M.)  Brandhof 
(3665'),  formerly  a  country-seat  of  Archduke  John  (d.  1859),  finely 
situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Seeberg;  the  villa  now  belongs  to  Count 
John  of  Meran,  grandson  of  Archduke  John,  and  contains  objects  of 
art  and  reminiscences  of  the  chase.  In  the  environs  are  huge  fir- 
trees.  The  road  now  ascends  steeply  to  the  (17  M.)  Seeberg  Pass 
(4115'),  where  we  enjoy  a  fine  view  of  the  Seetal,  enclosed  by  the 
rocky  walls  of  the  Hochschwab  chain,  and  then  descends  in  long 
windings  (short-cut  to  the  left)  to  — 

18'/2  M.  Seewiesen  (3175';  *Post;  Zum  Hochschioab ;  guide, 
Mich.  Neubauer),  a  picturesquely  situated  village  (120  inhab.). 

The  *H.ochsch-wah  (7475'-,  5V2  hrs.-,  blue -marked  path;  guide,  not  in- 
dispensable for  adepts,  to  Weichselboden  iO  K.)  is  frequently  ascended  from 
Seewiesen.  We  ascend  the  Seetal  to  the  (li  2  hr.)  Untere  and  (!•,  4  hr.)  Oheye 
DuUieitz  Alp,  with  the   Voistaler - Hiitte  (SiSO*;  provision -depot),  follow  the 


to  Bno:k.  THOKL.      Map,  p.  520.  —  V  R.  91 .    54V 

valley  for  \h  hr.  more  past  (he  Goldhrujiucn,  and  then  ascend  to  (he,  ri;4lit 
(red  marks)  bv  the  Edelstcip;  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  SchieHl  ■  Haus  (7(^5';  Inn, 
10  beds  and  36  mattresses)  and  to  the  (20  min.)  summit,  on  which  i.^  a 
memorial  tablet  to  Archduke  John.  Extensive  view,  reaching  to  the  Danube 
on  the  N.,  and  embracing  the  whole  of  the  E.  Alps  from  the  Schneebert; 
to  the  Dachstein.  —  Descent  by  the  Edelboden  to  (3  hrs.)  Weichselboden,  or 
through  the  Antengraben  to  (3  hrs.)  Gschoder,  see  p.  649;  to  St.  Jlgen,  see 
p.  54S;  to  Eitenerz,  p.  550. 

The  road  continues  to  follow  the  Seetal,  passing  the  little  Durren- 
See  (2970')  to  (23V2  M.)  Au  hei  Aflenz  (Geiuse  Inn)  and  (24  M.) 
Au-Seewiesen  (2515';  Rail.  Buffet;  Fost;  AlteFost  or  Aawirt.,  3  min. 
from  the  station),  the  terminus  of  the  Siyrian  Narroxo  Gauge  Rail- 
way  to  (141/2  jVI.)  Kapfenberg.  —  Beyond  (2  M.)  the  station  of  5ee- 
bach-Turnau,  2^2  ^1-  to  the  E.  of  which  lies  Turnau,  a  prettily 
situated  village  in  the  Stuhming-Graben,  the  railway  descends  via 
(3M.)  Hinterberg  and  (51/2  M.)  Wappensteinhammer  to  (6M.)  Aflenz 
(Rail.  Restaurant;  Hot.  Karlon). 

From  the  station  a  road  leads  to  the  N.  to  (IV2  M. ;  omn.  60  A.)  Aflenz 
(QSIC;  Post,  50  beds  at  1.20-2  5'.  ,•  .Vetie  Post;  Hochreifer ;  Pens.  Am  Hof- 
(icker,  ^i\  hr.  to  the  E.  ^  guide,  Ant.  Heitler).,  a  thriving  village  and  summer- 
resort  with  700  inhab.  and  an  old  church,  and  to  (3  M.  ;  omn.  in  V2  hr.,  60/«.) 
the  "Hdtel  Eochschwab^  finely  situated  in  the  Fdlz  (ca.  2625';  guide,  Joach. 
Gtitjakr).  From  this  point  we  proceed  to  the  X.  for  3/4  M.  The  road  then 
divides.  The  left  brancb  (yellow  marks)  leads  through  the  Folz-Klamm  to 
the  (6M.)  Folz  Alp  (see  below).  The  right  branch  (red  marks)  crosses  the  bridge 
to  the  finely  situated  Scfiwabenwirt,  whence  a  good  path  leads  over  the  Alm- 
Torl  to  the  (2V/4  hrs.)  Folz  Alp  (4830';  accommodation).  Thence  a  path  (red 
then  blue  mark?)  ascends  to  the  E.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Mitter-Alpe  (6490").  a 
plateau  bounded  by  huge  precipices  on  almost  every  side  (fine  view  from 
the  Kampl,  the  highest  point).  A  direct  road  (blue  marks)  leads  hither  in 
2'/2  hrs.  also  from  Atlenz,  past  the  (1/2  hr.)  farm  of  Pierer  to  the  (1V.>  hr. ) 
Biirgeralpe  (4930';  Inn  in  summer,  kept  by  Pertl  and  Karlon),  with  a  fine 
view,  and  then  over  the  Schonkiten  and  the  Zlacken- Battel  (5720').  —  Ascent 
of  the  Folzstein  (6635'),  IV2  hr.  to  the  W.  of  the  Folz  Alp,  attractive  (edel- 
weiss abundant);  thence  an  easy  ascent  of  1/2  hr.  more  to  the  top  of  the 
Karl-Hochkogel  and  past  the  Karl  Alp  to  (2V2  hrs.)  St.  Ilgen  (?ee  below).  — 
A  path  (red  marks)  leads  from  the  Folz  Alp  to  the  Hochschwab  via  the 
Ochsensteig  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Voistaler-Hutte  in  the  Upper  Dulhvitz  (p.  546). 

At  (7  M.)  Thorl  (2065';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Hot.  Karlon),  with 
wire-works,  the  brooks  from  the  S.  slopes  of  the  Hochschwab  combine 
to  form  the  Thorlbach.  Above  the  village  rises  the  ruin  of  Schachen- 
slein. 

A  road  (diligence  daily  in  summer  to  Bodenbauer  in  I1/2  hr.,  '2  K.  40//.) 
loads  to  the  N.W.  through  the  pretty  St.  Ilaner  Tal  to  (33/4  M.)  St.  Ilgen 
(2400';  Pierer' s  Hochschwab  Inn,  16  beds  at  1.60-2  JT.),  and  thence  by  (1  hr.) 
Jiuchberg  to  the  (20  min.)  "HCtel  Bodenbauer  02^^5.5';  32  K.,  pens,  from 
0  K.).,  beautifully  situated  at  the  head  of  the  valley,  and  a  good  startiny;- 
point  for  excursions  (guides,  Kasp.  Sauprigl,  Paul  Loiter;  lodgings  at  the 
Elisenheim  on  the  Messneralpe,  'A  hr.  from  the  hotel).  —  The  easy  and 
attractive  ascent  of  the  Buchbergkogel  (5675')  is  made  via  the  IlduJl  Alp 
in  2V2-3  hrs.  —  Ascent  of  the  Messnerin  (6025';  3V2-4  hrs.)  by  the  Pill- 
steiner  Alp,  interesting  (descent  to  Oberort  in  the  Tragoss-Tal,  p.  527.  2  hrs.). 
—  The  Karl-Hochkogel  (6870'),  a  fine  point  of  view,  is  reached  either  from 
the  Bodenbauer  by  the  Trawies-IIuUen  and  the  Trawies -Battel  (6295')  in  3  hrs., 
or  from  Buchberg  by  the  Karl-Tal  and  over  the  Karlalpe  in  33/i  hrs.  Descent 
by  the  Trawies-Sattel  to  {^Yira.)  Seewiesen;  to  the  (^  4  hr.)  Folzstein  and  to 
Aflenz.,  see  above.  —  The  Sonnschien-Alpe  (4970'),  the  finest  Alp  in  the 
Jlochschwab  group,   is  ascended  in  3"/.'  hrs.;   as  far  as  (2  hrs.)  the  Hdval 

35* 


548    V.  R.  92.  —  Map,  j).  52(1.      WEICHSELBODEN. 

Alp  f4Bi5'i  inn)  the  path  is  niarked  with  blue,  wo  then  follow  a  red- 
mnrked  path  via  the  Sackwiesen  Alp  and  the  pretty  Sackwiesen  See  (466l>') 
t'l  the  Snnnschien  AJp  fhay-bedo,  Alpine  fare).  We  may  thence  ascend  (blue 
marks)  the  '^Eben&tein  (6970').  a  superb  point  of  view,  in  2  hrs.  •,  also  the 
Brandstein  (6570'),  by  the  Spitzboden  in  2  hrs  ,  another  fine  point  (oomp. 
|i.  550).  Descent  (yellow  marks)  through  the  Klamm  to  Obevort  iu  the 
Ti'aridsa-Tal  fp.  527)^  or  to  the  N.W.  (red  marks)  over  the  Schafhah- SaUel 
(p.  550)  and  through  the  Sie.hen-Seen-Tal  to  (/I'/z  hrs.)  Wildali)en  (attractive ^ 
ascent  of  the  Ebenstein  or  Brandstein  easily  combined  with  it,  see  above). 
The  *Hoch8chwab  (7475')  is  ascended  by  several  routes.  The  easiest  (blue 
marks)  leads  by  the  Hdiisl  Alp  (p.  547)  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Hochstein- Hiiilen 
(5435'),  and  ascends  thence  through  the  Eirschgrube  and  via  the  Hunds- 
bodeii.,  the  Grosse  Speikboden .,  and  the  Rmichtal  -  Saitel  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Ferdinand-Fleische7--BiUte  (6725';  empty  shelter-hut),  -whence  a  red -marked 
path  leads  t)  the  (^/^  hr.)  summit.  A  shorter  route  (4  hrs.  for  experts  with 
guide;  red  mark"^)  leads  by  the  (1  hr.)  Trawiesen-HiUien,  with  a  shooling- 
lodge  of  the  Duke  of  Parma,  to  the  (I'/a  hr.)  Gehackt-Bi'unnen  (5Q^')  ■.,  then, 
skirting  the  slopes  of  the  Gehacktkogel  and  over  the  'Gehackte',  by  a  rocky 
path  indicated  by  red  marks  (wire-ropes  and  iron  stanchions;  steady  head 
essential)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Ferdinand  Fldscher-Haus  (see  above)  and  the  (1/2  hr.) 
summit.  Descent  to  Seewiesen,  to  Weichselboden,  or  to  Gschoder,  see 
pp.  546,  547.  —  From  the  (2  hrs.)  Hausl  Alp  (p.  549)  a  shooters'  path  leads 
to  the  N.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Hochalm  (5105')  and  through  the  Antengrabm  tn 
dV-ihr.)  Gsch8derii>.  549).  —  From  St.  Ilgen  over  the  Gruheck  to  (81/2  hrS.) 
Oberort  in  the  Trag'6ss-Tal^  see  p.  627. 

"We  next  pass  (8  M.)  Margareten-HiiUe  and  (10^2  M-)  Hansen- 
Hiitte,  at  the  E.  base  of  the  Floning  (5195';  attractive  ascent  of 
3  hrs.,  see  p.  527).  11  M.  Ehiod;  121/2  M.  Winkel.  131/2  M.  Kapfen- 
berg-Lokalbahn.,  station  for  Bad  Stein erhof{jp.  526).  I41/2M.  Kapfen- 
bcrg-Sildbahn  (p.  526).    Hence  to  (3 M.)  Bruck  an der  Mur,  see  K.  86. 


92.    From  Mariazell  via  Wildalpen  to  Gross- 
Reifling  or  Hieflau. 

46'/2  M.  Railway  from  Mariazell  to  (4V2  M.)  Gus^werk  in  20  minutes. 
Diligence  fr -m  Gusswerk  to  Weichselboden  (13  M.),  daily  in  3  hrs.  (3  JT. 
20  h.) ;  from  Weichselboden  to  Wildalpen  (123, 4  m.)  dailv  in  S'/s  hrs.  (J\  K.) ; 
from  Wildalpen  to  Gross -Reifling  (I6V2  M.)  daily  in  4V4  hrs.  (4  5".  60 /i.)- 
One-horse  Caeriage  from  Mariazell  to  Weichselboden  in  4  hrs.  (12  7i".) ; 
thence  to  Wildalpen  in  21,4  brs.  (8  K.)\  from  Wildalpen  to  Reifling  in  4  hrs. 
fl2  K.)  Carr.  and  pair  from  Mariazell  to  Wildalpen  32,  to  Gross-Eeifling 
60  ZT.;  from  Hieflau  to  the  K-aus-Gvotte,  with  2  hrs.'  stay,  12,  to  Wild- 
alpen 24,  to  Mariazell  48  K. 

From  Mariazell  to  (41/2  M.)  Gusswerk,  see  p.  546.  The  road  leads 
to  the  S.W.  through  the  picturesque  valley  of  the  Salza  to  (10  M.) 
Greiih  (2405';  Hohn,  plain"),  ascends  through  wood  to  the  saddle  of 
the  Hochschlag  or  Hals  (2745':  view  of  the  Hochschwah).  and  de- 
scends in  wide  curves  (shorter  footpath  to  the  left)  into  the  Radmer- 
Tal,  to  — 

171/2  M.  Weichselboden  (2220':  '"'Po.'it,  60  beds  at  1.60-2^.; 
'■'■Schutzenauer's  Inn,  in  the  Holle,  1  M.  to  the  E.,  30  beds  at  1.20- 
1.40  A'.),  a  small  village  at  the  union  of  the  Radmerbach  with  the 
Salza,  in  a  verdant  basin  enclosed  by  lofty  monntains. 

The  road  over  the  Kasienriegel  (p.  516)  is  preferable  (from  Wegscheid 
to  Weichselbodpn  4  hr?.),  —  The  neighbouring  mountains  abound  in  game. 


G SCflODER .     Map,  p.  620.  —  V.  /?.  9^.   549 

especially  the  Holle  and  the  Ring,  fuimerly  the  chasse  of  Ihe  Archduke 
John.  Pleasant  walk  through  the  Vordere  Holle  (see  p.  548j  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
shooting -lodge  of  the  Count  of  Meran  (2535"),  and  thence  (with  guide)  to 
the  Untere  and  (2  hrs.)  *Obere  Ring  (5415),  a  magnificent  rocky  basin,  into 
which  hundre'ds  of  chamois  are  driven  on  the  occasion  of  a  grand  battue. 

The  'Hochschwab  (7475)  is  ascended  from  Weichselboden  in  51/2  hrs. 
(see  below;  guide  advisable).  We  may  ascend  either  direct  by  the  Annen- 
Steig  (green  marks),  10  min.  beyond  Schiitzenauer's  Inn  (p.  548),  or  to 
the  right  (steep;  red  marks),  over  the  (I'/z  hr.)  Mitssattel  (4850')  to  tho 
(^/4  hr.)  Edelbodtn  (43^5),  with  shooting -bo.x  (no  accommodation),  ;iiul 
thence  by  the  Samstult  and  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Weihbrunnkesstl  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Schiesil-liaus.  Descent  to  Gschoder,  see  below;  to  Seewieseu,  see  p.  540; 
to  the  Bodenbauer,  see  p.  548.  —  Feom  the  Hochschwab  to  Eisenkkz 
THBOLGH  THE  Fracenmadek-HGhle  (9-10  hrs.  ;  guide  2iK.}.  The  first  part 
of  the  route  leads  patt  the  Gthacktkogel  via  the  Grosse  Speikboden  and  the 
Hundsboden  to  the  Hirschgruie  and  then  via,  the  Hdusl  Alp  to  the  (S'/a  hrs.) 
Sackwiesen  Alp  (p.  548).  Above  the  houses  we  ascend  to  the  right  to  the 
saddle  and  skirt  the  Sackwiesen  Lake  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sonnschien  Alp 
(p.  547).  Farther  on,  beyond  the  Horndlboden  Alp  (5125'),  we  at  fir^t 
ascend,  then  descend  a  little,  and  proceed  to  the  right,  high  above 
the  floor  of  the  valley,  under  the  precipices  of  the  Horndlmauer  (5655'), 
and  then  in  a  wide  curve  to  the  Kulm  Alp  (4600')  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Neu- 
icaldegg  Alp  (4395').  Thence  we  proceed  through  the  (25  min.)  Framn- 
matier-Hohle  (p.  554;  guide  and  torches  at  the  uppermost  chalet)  to  (2^/4  hrs.) 
E'senerz  (p.  553). 

The  Hochstadl  (6300'),  ascended  without  difficulty  from  Weichselboden 
via,  Rotmoos  and  the  Barenbach- Sattel  (4680')  in  4-41/2  hrs.,  with  guide, 
affords  a  good  survey  of  the  Hochschwab  chain.  Other  paths  ascend  from 
GscMder  and  from  Wildalpeit  (p.  550)  through  the  Bartnbach-Grabm  and 
via  the  Barenbach- Sattel  in  4  or  5  hrs. 

The  road  now  follows  the  rocky  and  picturesque  ravine  of  the 
Salza.  At  the  (I9V2  ^^O  Bresceni-Klause  (2160':  timber-dam)  the 
road  passes  through  a  small  tunnel;  II/4  M.  farther  on  it  crosses  the 
KLaffer-Brucke  to  the  left  bank,  and  reaches  the  (237-2  ^^0  hamlet 
of  Gschoder  (2050';  Buizi  Inn,  plain  but  good),  at  the  mouth  of 
the  Antengraben. 

ExcuKsioNs.  To  the  top  of  the  Hochschwab  (7476';  5-5V2  hrs.;  nut 
difficult)  through  the  Antengrabtn^  with  its  grand  rocks,  to  the  (1  hr.)  Karl 
Alp  and  the  (IV2  hr.)  Hochalm  (5105') ;  then  via  the  Karlstein,  the  Speikboden, 
and  the  Rauchtal- Sattel  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  summit.  Or  from  the  Karl  Alp  tu 
the  left  to  the  (^|^  hr.)  Karlboden ;  then  via  the  Kleine  and  Grosse  Hochwart 
to  the  Grosse  Speikboden  and  the  (3  hrs.)  summit  (p.  548).  —  The  Riegerin 
(6370";  4  hrs.;  with  guide),  ascended  from  Gschoder  through  the  Anten- 
graben, is  an  attractive  point,  —  The  Ebenstein  (6970;  5V2  hra.)  is 
reached  via  the  Hochalm  and  the  Bolster  (6525);  the  last  part  difficult  (comp. 
pp.  548,  550). 

From  the  (2'/2  hrs.)  Hochalm  (see  above)  a  shooters'  path  leads  to  the 
S.  to  the  Hdusl  Alp  (ascent  hence  of  the  Hochschwab  by  a  red -marked 
path  in  3  hrs.),  whence  a  path  with  blue  marks  descends  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
H6tel  Bodenbauer  (p.  547).  From  the  Hochalm-Hutten  we  may  ascend  (with 
guide)  to  the  Hochalpe  (6085')  and  cross  the  saddle  between  the  Seemauer 
and  the  Wilde  Kirchen  to  the  (l'/-..  hr.)  Sackwiesen- See  (46C0' ;  p.  5^8),  and 
thence  proceed  across  the  Plotschboden  to  the  Klamm  Alp  and  (2', 2  hrs.) 
Oberort  in  Tragdss  (p.  627);  or  from  the  H(.chalm  nearlv  to  the  Sack- 
wiesen-See,  and  then  to  the  right  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Sonnschien  Alp  (p.  547), 
from  which  we  may  cross  by  the  Androt- Hutten,  the  Zermriegel  (5210*), 
and  the  Fobei-Tal  to  the  (4V2  hrs.)  Leopoldsleiner  See  (p.  553),  or  proceed 
via  the  Horndlboden  Alp  and  the  Kulm  Alp  to  the  Neuwaldegg  Alp,  and 
thence  through  ihe Frauenmauer-Hohle  (see  above)  to  (4  hrs.) Eisenerz  (p.  563). 


550    V.R.92.  —  Map,p..U8.     WILDALPKN. 

The  road  next  leads  between  tlie  Riegerin  on  the  left  and  the 
Hochstadl  on  the  right,  pa^t  the  (261/0  M.)  entrance  of  the  Brunn- 
laL  with  the  small  Brunn-See  and  a  hunting-lodge  (Count  Wilczek), 
to  — 

30  M.  Wildalpen  (2000' ;  '^Zum  Steirischen  Alpenjager,  70  beds 
at  2-2.40,  pens.  5-6  K.;  Zislerhof,  8  beds  at  2-6  K.),  a  village  and 
Slimmer-resort  with  897  inhab.,  charmingly  situated  on  the  Wild- 
alpenbach,  which  here  falls  into  the  Salza  (pretty  view  from  the  hill 
beyond  the  bridge  over  the  Salza). 

Excursions  (guide,  Andr.  Bittner).  About  '/^  br.  from  the  hotel  is  the 
reservoir  of  the  new  Vienna  waterworks  (210  yds.  long;  comp.  p.  530).  — 
A  visit  to  the  Arzherg  -  Hohle  is  interesting.  We  descend  the  road  in  the 
Salza -Tal  to  the  'Steinbruchmauer''  inn  and  ascend  to  the  left  to  the 
OI2  hr.)  grotto.  The  Torstein-  Hohle,  Vji  hr.  from  the  inn,  and  the  Eis- 
Hohle  in  the  Beilttein  (4500';  ascent  in  2V2hrs.,  guide  necessary)  also  are 
worth  visiting.  —  Ascent  of  the  Hochstadl^  see  p.  549.  —  The  Brandsfein 
(QblCf;  51/2  hrs.  •,  with  guide)  and  the  Ebenstein  (6970*;  51/2-6  hrs. ;  with  guide; 
marked  path),  ascended  by  the  Scftafhals-Sattel  (see  below),  are  fine  points 
also  (comp.  pp.  549,  548).  —  To  the  Hochschwab  (see  p.  649;  7V2  hrs.; 
for  adepts  only;  guide  14  Z^.):  we  ascend  the  (V/thr.)  Brtmntal  (see  above) 
to  the  S.  to  its  end  (IV4  hr.)  and  then  mount  steeply  (toilsome),  skirting 
the  Turm  and  Stadtirz,  to  the  (2»/2  hrs.)  Hochalm  (p.  547)  and  (Qi/z  hrs.)  the 
summit. 

Fkoji  Wildalpen  to  Eisenekz  over  the  Eisenerzer  HoJie,  an  attractive 
route  (7  hrs. :  marked  path;  guide,  10  .ff .  ,  convenient).  From  Wild- 
alpen the  road  ascends  the  valley  of  the  WMdcdpenbach  towards  the  S.W. 
to  (33/4  M.)  Hinter-  Wildalpen  (2580'';  Roller's  Inn).  Hence  we  take  a  footpath 
(red  marks)  to  the  left  (straight  on  to  the  W.  via  the  Goss  to  Gamr,  see 
p.  551),  along  the  E.  side  of  the  valley,  to  the  (25  min.)  Raningei'  Inn.  We 
now  ascend  rapidly,  and  in  3/^  hr.  pass  to  the  W.  side  of  the  valley;  V*  br. 
farther  on  we  leave  the  level  path  leading  straight  on  and  ascend  a  steep 
and  stony  slope  to  the  left,  to  the  (20  min.)  Eisenerzer  Hohe  (5065';  view 
of  the  Kaiserschild,  Reichenstein,  and,  on  the  left,  of  the  Schwaben  chain). 
We  now  descend  (steep j  to  the  Erzboden  Alp  (4365')  and  skirt  precipitous 
rocky  walls  (railing  dilapidated;  magnificent  views)  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  shoot- 
ing-box in  the  Seeau  (2140');  here  we  cross  the  Seebach,  and  then  either 
proceed  to  the  right  to  the  beautiful  Leopoldsteiner  See,  or  ascend  slightly 
to  the  left,  through  wood,  via  the  Prossen,  to  (li/zbr.)  Eisenerz  (p.  553). 

A  longer  but  more  picturesque  route  crosses  the  Schafhals-  Sattel 
(T'/j  hrs.  from  Wildalpen  to  Eisenerz:  red  way-marks;  guide  not  indis- 
pensable for  adepts).  We  ascend  the  Hinterwildalpen-Tal  for  3/4  U.,  and 
then  ascend  on  the  bank  of  the  Seitenbach  to  the  left  to  (40  min.)  Siebensee 
(2665'),  a  pretty  valley  with  seven  small  lakes,  and  via  the  Kreuzpfdder 
and  SchafhaUboden  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Schafhals  -  Sattel  (5100'),  between  the 
Brandstein  on  the  right  and  the  Ebenstein  on  the  left  (see  above).  Thence 
by  the  Zevmviegel  (5210*)  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Halter-Hutte  (4615')  in  the  Fohei- 
Tal,  the  (2  hrs.)  shooting-box  in  the  Seeau  (see  above),  and  (IV2  hr.) 
Eisenerz.  —  From  the  Schafhals-Sattel  the  traveller  may  prefer  to  go  to 
the  (1  hr.)  Sonnschien  Alpe  (p.  547),  and  then  either  to  the  'right  (see  p.  456) 
to  the  Frauenmauer-Hohle,  or  to  the  left  (marked  path)  over  the  Sacktciesen 
Alp  and  Hdusl  Alp  to  the  02  hrs.)  Bodenbauer  (comp.  p.  547j. 

The  EoAD  TO  Reifling  follows  the  narrow,  wooded  valley  of  the 
Salza,  the  bed  of  which  is  for  the  most  part  deep  and  rocky.  After 
31/2  M.  the  Lassing  joins  the  Salza  on  the  right  (about  ^2  M.  up  the 
former,  above  the  bridge,  to  the  right,  is  a  huge  timber-dam). 
About  3/4  hr.  to  the  N.  of  (861/2  M.)  Stickler's  Inn  (well  spoken  of), 
on  the  left  bank  of  the  Salza,  is  a  remarkable  gorge  known  as  the 


WAIDHOFEN.     Map,  r.5l8.—V.R.  93.   551 

Wasserloch,  rendered  accessible  by  a  blue-marked  path  (at  ;ady  head 
essential).  At  (3872  M-)  Krzhahhn  (1695';  *lnn  zur  Kaisergemse, 
25  beds  at  1  A'.  20 -3  A'.  50/*.)  the  road  through  the.  Mendlimj  to 
Gostliny  (p. 541)  diverges  to  the  risht.  —  39  M.  Zttr  Wacht  Inn  (post- 
office),  where  the  road  divides.  The  shortest  route  to  the  Kunstal 
leads  to  the  right  through  the  scattered  village  of  Palfau  (1625'). 
passing  the  (42  M.)  church  (Pechhacker's  Inn),  and  follows  the  right 
bank  of  the  Salza  to  (467-2  M.)  Gross-Reifling  (p.  552), 

An  attractive  rfnite  leads  hence  to  the  W.  throiigb  the  woinled  ]ytuJ(al 
and  over  tlie  Hals  (2765')  to  (3  hrs.)  Altenmarkt  (p.  552).  The  Gamsstein  (aTyO'l 
is  ascended  without  difficulty  from  the  Hals  in  3  hrs  ,  with  guide;  splendid 
view. 

The  longer  but  more  picturesque  Road  to  Hieflau  (11  M.;  diligence 
dally  in  3  hrs.)  descends  to  the  left  from  the  Zur  Wacht  Inn  (see  above), 
crosses  the  Salza  to  the  (42  M.)  Eschauer  Inn,  and  then  leads  to  the  S.E. 
through  the  Gamsgrahen  to  (44i/2  M.)  Gams  (1805';  Jelenz ;  Klapf),  a  beauti- 
fully situated  village  (768  inhab.)  and  summer  -  resort,  with  sulphur-baths. 

About  172  M.  above  Gams,  beyond  the  sulphur-baths  (68-73V2'' Fahr.) 
and  the  monument  to  Crown -Prince  Rudolf,  is  the  picturesque  gorge  of 
the  Noth  (accessible  only  to  visitors  free  from  dizziness).  About  330'  above 
the  Noth  is  the  "Kraus-Gi'otte,  a  cavern  containing  beautiful  stalactites  and 
crystals,  made  accessible  by  F.  Kraus  (d.  1897).  Visitors  must  be  accom- 
panied by  a  guide  (adm.  1  K.  80,  2-4  pers.  2  K.  40  A.,  each  addit.  pers.  60  7i.). 
—  By  the  Carl- August- Steig  to  (2  hrs.)  Gross-Reifling.,  see  p.  553.  —  To 
Wildalpen  (p.  550)  over  the  Goss  (4370'),  5  hrs.  (yellow  way -marks); 
guide  not  indispensable  for  adepts.  The  top  of  the  pass  commands  a  fine 
view  of  the  Hochschwab  and  the  Eunstal  Alps.  On  the  saddle  is  the 
Tevfelsstein,  to  the  right  of  which  are  three  isolated  rocks  known  as  the 
'Three  Tailors'  (Drei  Schneider). 

The  road  now  turns  to  the  right  and  crosses  a  hill  (1950';  fine 
view  of  the  Ennstal)  to  (48  M.)  Lainbach  and  (507->  M.)  Hieflau 
(p.  553). 

93.   From  Amstetten  (Vienna)  to  St.  Michael 
via  Selztal. 

113'/j  M.  Alstkian  State  Railway  express  in  4'/4  hrs.  (fares  22  A'.  GO, 
13  K.  80,  8  A'.  80  />.),  ordinary  train  in  6  hrs.  (17  K.  20,  10  A'.  50,  6  K.  70  h.). 

Amsieiten  (900'),  sec  p.  542.  The  railway  ascends  the  yithdal 
via  Ulmerfeld,  Hilm-Ktmattn  (1080';  liitzellachner),  Rosenau. 
Sonniagberg,  and  Bohlenverk.    It  then  crosses  the  Ybbs  to  — 

16  M.  Waidhofen  on  the  Ybbs.  —  Hotels.  Gor.r>ENER  Lowe,  70 
beds  at  1.60-3.40  £"  ;  Dr.  Wernkk's  Htdkopathic,  90  beds  at  2-4,  board 
b  K. ;  InfCiii:,  48  beds  at  1.60-4  AT  ;  Goldxf.u  Pi'loc  ;  Wf.issks  Rossi,; 
Reicusapfel;  Railway  Hotel 

Waidhofen  on  the  Ybbs  (1175'),  an  old  town  (4450  inhab.)  in  a 
pleasant  dale,  is  afrequented  summer-resort.  Adjoining  the  chateau 
of  Baron  Albert  Rothschild  is  the  church  of  St.  Magdalena,  of  1449, 
containing  an  interesting  monstrance  of  the  15th  century.  On  the 
right  bank  of  the  Ybbs  lies  the  village  of  ZeW,  below  which  there  are 
swimming-baths  on  the  Urlbach.  On  the  Buchenberg  (2575';  172hr.; 
chapel)  are  extensive  shady  walks. 

Excursions.  The  *Sonntagberg  (2310';  to  the  N.),  with  a  pilgrimage- 
church,  three  inu.s,  and  a  lliie  view,  \»  ascended  via  Lueg  in  I'/jhr.,  (»r  fruni 


552    V,Ii.93.—  Map,p.548.     RElfLlNG.         From  Amsietien 

Stat.  Sonntagberg  (p.  551)  in  3/4  hr.  via  the  shady  Wangl-Steig.  From  Rosenau 
a  road  ascends  to  the  top  (3  il. ;  omnibus  live  times  daily,  from  M'aidhoten 
or  Amstetten  1  K.  20  h.,  down  80  ^.)-  —  Another  red-marked  path  leads  to 
the  S.W.  to  the  (l'^/4  hr)  Schnabel  erg-Warte  (2975'}  and  along  the  ridge  to 
the  i'^/i  hr.)  Hahnlreitwiese  iS20O'},  and  thence  to  the  W.,  a  little  below^  the 
ridue  of  the  Redtenberg,  to  the  summit  of  the  (IV2  hr.)  *Spindeleben  (3485'; 
belvedere  and  shelter-hut).  This  point  may  be  reached  from  Waidhofen  in 
3  hrs.  through  the  Red  enlach-Tul  and  via  Unttregg  f luJic  inn).  Descent  (red 
inaiks)  to  Gafiem  (see  below),  steep  at  first.  —  The  *Lindaucr  (3545'j  and 
the  Scheinoldstein  (^3blU':  fine  view)  are  ascended  in  4  hrs.  through  the 
Redtenbajh-Tal  and  y:&(h.%  Pvecltboding-Hof  {v&A.  marks).  Dt  scent  through 
the  Neudorfer  Graben  to  (J  hrs.)  Wet/tr  (see  below;  blue  marks).  —  Other 
ascents  are  those  of  the  Hochseeberg  (2575';  inn;  3  hrs.),  Scheuchtnsteinwiese 
(30tj5';  31/2  hrs.),  and  ' Breitenauerberg  (3Sfc5';  5V2  his.,  from  Gaflenz  2V2  hrs.). 

Fkom  Waidhofen  to  Ybbsitz,  7V2M.,  railway  in  39  minute''.  We  take 
the  Ybbstal  railway  to  (o  31.)  Gstadt  (p.  541)  and  thence  a  branch-line 
through  the  valley  cf  the  Eltine  Ybht  to  (7'/2  M.)  Ybbsitz  (1325';  Hinch ; 
Lumm;  Lowe;  Ochse),  a  pleasantlv  situated  little  town  (1017  inhab.)  with 
iron-works.  The  'Prochenberg  (3685';  view-tower  and  shelter-hut)  is  easily 
ascended  thence  in  2^/2  hrs. 

The  Ybbstul  Railway  from  Waidhofen  to  Lum  and  Kienberg- Gaming^ 
see  p.  541. 

The  train  now  ascends  the /Scefccrper  Tai  to  the  S.  andat(20V2M.) 
Oherland  (1645')  crosses  the  watershed  "between  the  Ybbs  and  the 
Enns,  the  frontier  between  Lower  and  Upper  Austria.  We  destend 
via  Gaflenz  (1555';  Heuberger)  to  (251/2  M.)  Weyer(1325';  Post,  100 
beds  at  80  h.-i  K.  60  h. ;  tiossl;  Lr.  von  Juries  Hydropathic),  an  old 
town  (2000  inhab.)  and  summer-resort,  in  a  pretty  situation. 

The  Kreuzberg,  to  the  W.  of  the  t«  wn,  has  pleasant  promenades  and 
t;ood  view-poims.  —  The  ascents  (marked  paths)  of  the  Rapoldeck  (3905'; 
2V2  hrs.),  the  Stubau  (3640';  '2^/^  hrs.).  and  the  '  Grosse  Almkogel  (4t,60';  4  hrs. 
\  iii  the  Hammergraben  ;  guide  convenient;  view)  are  attractive. 

The  railway  crosses  the  Enns  to  (271/2  M.)  Kastenreiih,  junction 
of  the  line  to  Steyr  and  Liriz  (p.  560).  —  29  M.  Klein -Reifling 
(1280' ;  Rail.  Restaurant ;  Aigner,  Kaltenbrunner,  both  in  the  village, 
1/2 M.  from  the  station).  We  traverse  a  picturesque  valley,  pass 
through  two  tunnels,  and  cross  the  Laussa,  the  Styrian  frontier, 
to  (381/2  M.l  Weissenbach-St-Gallen  (1345';  *Gruber,  at  the  sta- 
tion, R.  1  K.  20  h.),  lt/2  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  which  lies  Altenmarkt 
(1510';  Adler;  Hirsch). 

A  road  leads  from  (2^/4  M.)  St.  Gallen  (1680';  Hensle ;  Schone  Aussicht, 
16  beds  at  l-2.fi'.;  Voglhuber ;  Post),  with  the  castle  of  Gallensiein,  built 
by  the  abbots  of  Admont  to  command  the  valley,  through  the  Btichau 
(Eisenzieher  Inn;  ascent  hence  of  the  Grtsse  Buchstein,  5  hrs. ;  comp. 
p.  555)  to  (12  M.)  Admont.  Pleasant  excursion  (guides,  Kaspar  Gruber, 
Barth.  Hadler.  and  Job.  Dirninger)  from  St.  Gallen  to  the  romantic  "Spitzen- 
bach-Graben ;  from  (IV2  hr.)  its  farther  end  a  marked  path  leads  via  the 
Sauboden  Alp  (3850')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Maiereck  (5785'),  an  excellent  point  of 
view.  —  From  Altenmarkt  through  the  ZaMs«a  to  (20  M.)  Windisch-Garsten, 
seep.  563.  —  The  ascent  of  the  *Voralpe  from  Altenmarkt  is  recommended 
(path  marked) :  by.  the  Essling  Alp  to  the  (4  hrs.)  S.  peak  {Tamhoden,  5665'), 
with  extensive  view  of  the  plain  of  the  Danube  as  far  as  the  Bohemian 
Forest,  of  the  Styrian  Alps  to  the  S..  the  Dachstein  to  the  S.W.,  etc. ;  the 
descent  may  be  made  to  Hollenstein  (p.  541). 

At  (451/2  M.)  Gross-Reifling  (1470';  Baumann,  at  the  station, 
50  beds  at 2-2.50.^.,  good;  Posthof;  Eebenstreit),  with  470  inhab., 
the  Salza  falls  into  the  Enns.    (To  Wildalpen,  see  R.  92.) 


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to  St.  Michael.  ElSEPsERZ.       Map,64».—  V.  P.U.'i.    553 

A  pleasant  expedition  may  be  made  by  the  Carl- August- Steig  to  Gams 
(visit  to  the  Krai/s-Grotte,  p.  551).  Leaving  the  railway -station  we  cross 
the  Enns  and  then  the  1V4  hr.)  t'?alza  and  follow  the  path  (indicated  by 
red  marks,  and  provided  with  railings  and  benches)  along  the  precipitous 
S.  bank  of  the  latter  to  (IV2  hr.)  G'ams  (p.  551).  —Ascent  of  the  TamiEch- 
bachturm  (6610';  5  51/2  hrs.),  very  attractive  and  not  difficult;  frc  m  Gross- 
Reifling  (red  mark.^)  via  the  Hackenscl.miede  and  the  Tamischhach-Gvaben  to 
the  (31/2-4  hrs.)  EnnstaUr -  Hiitte  (p.  555)  and  thence  to  the  left  to  (IV*  hr.) 
the   top  (descent  to  Gstatferbodtn,  see  p,  5.^5). 

The  train  thread.s  two  tunnels  and  crosses  the  Enns.  Beyond 
(4iS  M.)  Landl  (  Wkkenhauser;  Stelnleitner)  the  SchvalL-Tal  opens 
on  the  left  (to  Gam5,  seep.  551).  Two  short  tunnels.  Then(51V-2^-) 
Hieflau  (1615';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Post,  40  beds  at  2-4 /T.;  Wicken- 
hauter  zum  Tturinten,-  Rottenmanner ;  rrufdicli),  with  1300  inhab. 
and  iron-works,  finely  situated  at  the  confluence  of  the  Erzbach  and 
the  Enns. 

Excursions  (guide,  Jakob  Pirkner').  To  the  Hartlesgraben  and  back. 
5  hrs.  We  follow  the  road  to  the  Gesause  (p.  555),  and  beyond  the  (1  hr.) 
second  bridge  ('Hartles-Briicke')  cross  the  railway  and  ascend  the  romantic 
ravine  by  a  good  cart-road  (yellow  marks)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Jdgerhaus 
(3870';  across  the  Sulzkar  to  Johnsbacfi,  see  p.  556).  Hence  we  cross  the 
Goldeck -  Sattel  (4050')  to  the  N.E.  to  the  Waag-Graben,  and  follow  the  road 
back  to  (2  hrs.)  Hieflau.  —  The  *Tainischbachturm  (6670';  white  way 
marks)  maybe  ascended  via  the  Jahrlingboden  (shortest  accent,  but  steep), 
or  via  the  Scheibenbauer  and  the  Hochkar  in  5  hrs.  (better  from  Orofs- 
Reifling,  see  above,  or  from  Gstatterboden,  see  p.  555).  —  The  Lugauer  (7235'; 
4V2-5hrs.,  with  guide;  red  way-marks),  ascended  via  the  Waag-Graben{&c\i 
above)  and  the  Scfieucheck  Alp,  is  fatiguing  but  remiiceraiive  (see  below), 

Fko.m  Hieflau  to  Leoben  via  Eisenerz,  34  M.,  railway  in  31/2-4  hrs. 
(fares  5K.  40,  3  ^  30,  2  K.  10  h. ;  express  7  K.  20,  4  K.  40,  2  K.  40  h.).  Carr. 
and  pair  from  HiePau  to  the  Leopoldstein  Lake  and  back,  with  1  hr.'s  stay 
10,  to  Eisenerz  12^.  —The  line  threads  a  shoit  tunnel,  passes  the  goods- 
station,  and  enters  the  pretty  valley  of  the  Erzbach.  To  the  right,  at 
(272  M.)  Radmer,  diverges  the  Radmer- Tal ,  in  which,  41/2  M.  distant  (oili- 
gence  daily  from  Hieflau  in  l>/2  hr.) .  lies  the  village  of  Radmer  an  der 
Stubtn  (2295';  Mtihlwirt;  Kirchenwirt),  with  an  imperial  shooting-lodge. 
About  3  M.  farther  up  is  ffinter  -  Radmer ,  or  Radmer  an  der  Easel  (2985'; 
inn),  with  the  old  chateau  of  Grei/enbtrg ,  wherce  we  may  ascend  the 
Lugauer  (7235';  5  hrs.,  with  guide;  .'^ee  above)  and  the  Zeirtzkampel  (6970'). 
From  Radmer  an  der  Stubtn  across  the  Radmerhals  (4300')  to  Eisenerz, 
4  hrs.,  attractive;  to  Johnsbacfi,  see  p.  556.  —  3  M.  Leopoldsteiner-^ee.  On 
a  height  to  the  left  stands  the  chateau  of  Leopoldstein;  beyond  it  (not 
visible  from  the  line)  lies  the  beautiful,  dark-blue  Lake  of  Leopoldstein 
(2030';  restaurant),  over  which  tower  the  bold  precipices  of  the  Seemauer 
(3760').  Hence  to  Eisenerz  via  the  Prossen  (2625'),  marked  path  in  IV2  hr. ; 
to   Wildalpen   via  the  Eisenerzer  Hohe,  see  p.  550. 

972  M.  Eisenerz  (2270';  Rail.  Restaurant;  'Konig  von  Sachsen;  Post; 
'^Zum  Heiligen  Geist;  Rudolfbahn  ,  near  the  station),  with  2C00  inhab.,  an 
old  mining-town,  as  its  name  ('iron-ore')  imparts,  is  commanded  on  the  E. 
by  the  abrupt  Pfaffenstein  (eUO)  and  on  the  W.  by  the  Kaiserschild  (6830"). 
The  Church  of  St.  Oswald,  a  Gothic  structure  founded  in  1279  and  rebuilt 
in  1471-1517,  is  a  good  example  of  a  mediseval  fortified  church.  By  the 
approach  to  the  church  is  an  interesting  Historical  Museum  (adm.  20, 
catalogue  30  A.).  The  terrace  in  front  of  the  Schicht-Turm  commands  a 
line  view  (mountain-indicator). 

To  the  S.  the  red  Erzberg  (5040')  closes  the  valley.  This  'ore-moun- 
tain'' is  so  productive  that  the  ore  is  quarried  in  summer  without  the 
aid  of  mining  operations.  In  winter,  however,  the  subterranean  mode  of 
excavation  is  more  convenient.  The  greater  part  of  the  mountain  belongs 
to  the  Alpine  Montan-Gesellschaft.     The  mines,  some  of  which  have  been 


554    K. /;..03.-3f.7p,j).545.   VORDERNBERG.    From  Am^letten 

in  operation  for  1000  years,  employ  4500  hands  in  summer  and  2800  in 
winter  and  yield  over  1,000,000  tons  of  iron  annually.  Visitors  are  admitted 
without  a  guide  to  the  portion  of  the  mountain  between  Eisenerz  and  the 
15arbaia-Kapelle  and  Barbara-Haus-,  thence  lo  the  Berghaus,  guide  1  A'., 
to  the  station  of  Erzberg  on  the  Prebichl  railway  over  the  workings,  1  A'. 
The  best  plan  is  to  procecil  by  the  Erzberg  railway  to  the  station  of  Pre- 
bichl (see  below),  thence  take  the  mine-railway  (not  running  on  8un.)  to  the 
(V4  hr.)  Wiesmat-Haus  (5625'J,  proceed  to  the  Vordernherger  Berghaus  (restaur- 
ant), and  descend  over  the  terraces  of  the  mine  to  the  (3/^  hr. ;  guide 
1  A'.)  Bnrbara-Eapelle  (*Eestaurant  Barbara-Haus)  and  (3/4  hr.)  Eisenerz. 

The  *Ebzbeeg  Eailavat,  interesting  both  from  its  bold  engineering  and 
fi-om  the  beautiful  views  it  commands  (best  to  the  left),  was  constructed 
mainly  for  the  mineral  traflic,  on  AbtVs  cogged-w^heel  system.  With  an 
average  gradient  of  68  :  1000  it  ascends  to  the  S.,  through  the  Schicht-Turm 
Tunnel^  to  (10  BI.)  Krumpental  (2365'),  where  the  toothed-rails  begin  and 
the  gradient  becomes  steeper.  The  train  threads  two  tunnels,  traverses 
lofty  viaducts  and  wide  curves,  and  stops  at  (131/2  M.)  Erzberg  (3510'; 
restaurant),  above  the  mining  terraces  (see  above).  Beyond  the  Flatten 
Tunnel  (1520  yds.)  and  the  Prebichl  Tunnel  (645  vds.)  is"  the  station  of 
(I6V2  M.)  Prebichl  (3950'^  Reichenstein  Inn,  60  beds  from  2  E.  40  A.,  well 
.•spoken  of).  Several  interesting  ascents  may  be  made  hence  (guides,  Joh. 
and  Silv.  Mitter,  and  Jos.  Rappl  at  Eisenerz,  Em.  Schweiger,  and  Mich, 
and  Flor.  Zechner  at  Prebichl)  The  ascent  of  the  Polster  (6270)  from  Pre- 
bichl (IV2-2  hrs. ;  guide  3  E.)  is  easy.  The  '•  Vordernherger  Reichenstein  (7435'; 
21/2-3  hrs. ;  gaide  6  AT.),  fatiguing  but  attractive,  is  ascended  from  Prebichl  via 
the  Griibl  (5380')  and  the  Rdssel  (6l90'l,  or  (preferable)  from  Wiesmat  via  the 
Plaitenk>-euz  (4440'),  the  Plattalm  (4590"),  and  the  Rossel.  Near  the  top  is 
the  Peichenstein-Eutie  (6980';  Inn,  10  beds  and  20  mattresses).  An  interesting 
high-level  route  leads  hence  to  the  W.  across  the  Niedertdrl  (5415')  to  the 
(472  hrs.)  Wildfeld  (6710'),  whence  we  may  descend  to  the  S.W.  to  (^Vz  hrs.) 
Kallwang  (p.  558),  to  the  S.E.  to  (3  hrs.)  Trofaiach  (see  below),  or  to  the 
N.  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Eisenerz.  —  Two  other  ascents  from  Prebichl  are  the  Trencht- 
ling  (Hochturm,  6880';  3V2-4  hrs.;  interesting),  and  the  Griesmauer  (6610'; 
31/2-4  hrs. :  difticult).  —  The  line  now  descends  to  (18  M.)  Glaslbremse  (3420') 
and  (2OV2M.)  Vordernberg-Markt  (2770';  Krone  or  Po&t;  Adler,  R.  1.5J-2.25  E. ; 
Gruber ;  Sonne;  Zelinka).  a  prosperous  place  with  a  brisk  trade  in  iron.  The 
toothed-rails  end  here.  The  TrenchtUng  (see  above;  472-5  hrs.  with  guide) 
and  the  Reichen&fein  (51/2  hrs. ;  better  from  Prebichl)  may  be  ascended  hence. 
Over  the  Hieselegg  (3825')  to  (41/2  hrs.)  Oberort  in  the  Tragoss-Tal,  see 
p.  527.  —  2iVjM.  Vordernberg-Siidbahnhof  (2bQ0' ;  railway  restaurant).  The 
train  now  runs  via  Friedauwerk  and  Hafning  to  (27^/2  31.)  Trofaiach  (2160'; 
"Hot.Fuchs,  R.2-3  K. ;  Post;  Brduhaus;  Goldner  Ochse).  a  frequented  summer- 
rtv^ort  in  a  line  situation.  Good  view  from  the  (1  hr.)  Rudolfswarte  (2920') 
and  from  the  Friesingwand  (3475';  1V2-2  hrs.).  The  Talerkogel  (5430';  2V2- 
3  hrs.),  the  Reiting  or  Goiseck  (7265';  51/2  hrs.;  comp.  p.  558),  and  the 
Wildfeld  (6710';  6  hrs.;  see  above)  may  be  ascended  from  Trofaiach.  — 
Thence  the  line  proceeds  via  Gmeingrub,  St.  Peter-Freyensfein.  and  Donawitz 
to  (34  M.)  Leoben  (p.  614). 

Foe  Pedesteians  the  route  from  Eisenerz  through  the  Frauenmauer  Ca- 
t'emandthe  Tragoss-Tal  to  Oberort  (Bruck)  is  much  more  attractive  (6V2 hrs.; 
from  Eisenerz  to  the  cavern  and  back  6-61/2  hrs. ;  torches  and  guide,  7  A"., 
necessary  for  the  cavern ;  magnesium-wire  useful).  We  diverge  to  the  left 
from  the  Prebichl  road  at  (V2  hr.)  Trofeng  (2555';  Zur  Frauenmauer)  and 
ascend  the  wooded  GsoUgraben  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Gsoll  Alp  (3695';  inn), 
at  the  foot  of  the  Frauenmauer  (6000'),  a  rocky  ridge  stretching  from  the 
Schwaben  chain  to  the  Griesmauer.  Another  half-hour's  ascent  in  zigzags 
through  wood  and  then  a  level  path  bring  us  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  W.  entrance 
(4705')  of  the  -Frauenmauer-Hohle ,  an  imposing  cavern  perforating  the 
whole  mountain,  900  yds.  in  length,  without  including  the  numerous  side- 
galleries.  Soon  after  entering  the  cave  (wraps  advisable)  we  descend  to 
the  Eislcammer,  which  contains  columns  of  ice.  We  then  traverse  a  series 
of  large  halls,  floored  with  limestone  di^'bris,  to  the  (3/4  hr.)   E.  nmuth  uf 


toSt.  Michael.     GSTATTKHBODKN.    Map.p.rjdS.-V.  H.03.   555 

the  cavern  (5120'),  where  we  obtain  a  striking  view  of  tlie  iiuposiu<5  gri/uj) 
of  the  Hochschwiib,  Ebenstein,  etc.  [An  alternative  route  for  the  return 
•iirect  to  Eisenerz  leads  to  the  right  over  the  Neuwaldegg- Sattel  (5265')  ti' 
the  Gsoll  Alp  ill  about  IV4  hr.]  We  now  descend  to  the  Neuwaldegg- Alpe 
(4390')  and  thrmiyb  the  well-wooded  Jassing-Graben,  with  the  Hochturm 
t(D830')  rising  on  the  right  and  the  Pribitz  (5175')  on  the  left,  pass  the  Griine 
See,  and  reach  (3  hrs.)   Oberorl  in  the  Tragoss  Tal  (p.  527). 

Beyond  Hieflau  the  Ennstal  turns  towards  the  W.,  and  we  enter 
the  *Ge8ause,  a  profound  defile,  12  M.  in  length,  flanked  by  the 
Tamischbachiurm  and  the  Grosse  Buch.Hein  on  the  N.,  and  the  Hoch- 
zinodl,  PlanspUze^  Horhtor,  Oedstein^  and  Reichenstein  on  the  S.,  and 
traversed  by  the  Enns,  which  forms  a  series  of  wild  rapids  (from 
Admont  to  Hieflau  a  fall  of  400').  The  railway  (best  views  to  the 
right  as  far  as  Gstatterboden,  then  to  the  left)  enters  the  imposing 
ravine  at  the  foot  of  the  sheer  rocky  wall  of  the  Ennsbrand  and 
threads  a  short  tunnel.  The  road,  which  runs  opposite  on  the  left 
bank,  well  repays  the  pedestrian  as  far  as  Gstatterboden  (carriage 
and  pair  from  Hieflau  11,  to  the  Gesause-Eingang,  p.  556,  16  K.'). 
On  the  left  opens  the  Hartlesgrabe  (p.  553 J.  from  which  a  foaming 
torrent  issues.  The  train  next  pierces  the  Hochsteg  Tunnel  and 
crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Enns  above  the  Kummer-Brucke . 
The  rocky  walls  recede  and  the  Enns  flows  tranquilly  through  the 
Ennsflur,  an  expansion  of  the  valley,  dominated  on  the  right  by 
the  massive  cliffs  of  the  Grosse  Buchstein  {129b' ),  and  on  the  left  by 
the  precipitous  Planspitze  (6950').  —  57  M.  Gstatterboden  (ISoC; 
*Hotel  Gesduse,  70  beds),  in  a  grand  situation. 

Excursions  (guide,  B.  Zettelmaier).  Pleasant  walk  through  wood  to  the 
(V2  hr.)  Gstatterboden  -  Bauer,  a  solitary  forester's  house  on  a  meadow 
encircled  by  imposing  mountains.  This  is  the  best  starting-point  for  the 
ascent  of  the  *Tamischbachturm  (6670' :  4V2-0  hrs. :  guide  not  indispensable). 
The  marked  path  ascends  through  the  Klausgraben^  passing  the  Niedeisclteiben 
Alp  and  the  Bntterbriinnl  (spring),  to  the  (3  3V2  hrs.)  Ennstaler-Hutte  (5415': 
Inn,  8  beds),  and  thenf-e  by  the  W.  arete  to  (l'/4  hr.)  the  summit.  3Iagni- 
ficent  view  (panorama  by  L.  Haas).  Descent  to  (3 hrs.)  Hieflau,  see  p.  553. 
—  The  Grosse  Bucbstein  (7295":  5-6  hrs.:  laborious:  guide  necessary)  i.s 
ascended  from  Gstatterboden  via  the  (IV-hr.)  Bruck-Battel  (35S5'),  the  Krant- 
gartel,  and  the  gorge  between  the  Bnchstein  and  Frauei\mauer.  The  de- 
scent may  be  made  on  the  N.W.  to  the  Eisenzieher  Inn,  on  the  road  fr.im 
Admont  to  St.  Gallen  (p.  552). 

To  THE  Hess-Hutte  (441/2  hrs.),  a  very  attractive  excursion  for  climbers 
with  steady  heads,  by  the  "^^Vasserf all- Weg,  a  club-path,  shady  in  the  fore- 
noon. From  the  (40  min.)  Knmmer-Briicke  (see  above)  we  follow  the  blue 
marks  up  the  Wasserfall-Kessel  to  tlie  Kanzel  (fine  view),  and  thence  (wire 
rope  and  pegs)  to  the  Em-es-Bvhe.  We  proceed  (ladilers)  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.) 
site  of  the  former  abandoned  Ebersangerl-Alpe  (4670')  and  the  (1  hr.)  Hess 
Hut  on  the  Ennseck  (b3S(y :,  Inn,  16  beds  and  25  mattresses  ;  Franz  Lechner, 
the  landlord,  acts  as  a  guide).  The  Zinodl  (7185';  IV2  hr.  ^  blue  way-marks), 
the  Planspitze  (6950'  \  2V2  hrs. ;  red  marks),  and  the  Hochior  (7780' ;  21/2  hrs. ; 
green  marks)  may  be  ascended  hence.  The  tirst  two  are  not  difficult  ; 
the  last  is  for  adepts  only,  with  steady  heads.  Pleasant  passes  lead  via 
the  Pongratz  Promenade,  "the  Stadl  Alp.,  and  the  Koder  Alp  to  (2V2  hrs.) 
Johnsbach;  and  via  the  Sulzkarhund  to  the  Hartlesgraben  and  (3V2-4  hrs.) 
Hieflau  (pp.  656,  553). 

Skirting  the  Bruckstein  (4530').  the  railway  reaches  the  stttion 
of  (591,2  M.)  Johnsbachtal. 


556    V.R. 93.— Map,  p. 648.     ADMONT.  tromAmsUtttn 

To  the  'Johnsbach-Tal,  a  very  interesting  excursion  (omnibus  to  Johns- 
bach  twice  daily  in  summer  in  1  hr. ;  fare  80  A.)-  We  cross  the  Enns  and 
follow  the  road  through  the  wild  and  picturesque  gorge,  between  the 
Reichenstein  on  the  right  and  the  Otdstein  on  the  left,  to  the  (3V2  M.)  finely- 
situated  village  of  Johnsbach  (2535';  Donnevwirt,  very  fair:  Kolhlwirt,  11/2  M. 
farther  up  the  valley).  Xear  the  Wolfbauer  (rfmts.),  V?  M-  from  the  Kolbl- 
wirt,  is  a  pretty  waterfall,  and  farther  to  the  E.  is  a  shooting-box  belong- 
ing to  Count  Festetics.  The  Admonter  Reichenstein  (7370';  3V2-4  hrs.  from 
the  Treflner  Alp)  and  the  Oedstein  (7660' ^  5-6  hrs.)  are  ascended  from 
Johnsbach  (both  very  difficult;  guide?,  \V.  Stechfr  :\nA.  Flor.  Brettscherer). 
The  Zinodl  (7185')  is  ascended  in  IV2  hr.  without  difficulty  from  the 
(3V2  hrs.)  Hess-Hiitte  (p.  555).  —  A  magnificent  view  is  enjoyed  from 
the  Treffner  Alp  (4855'),  2  hrs.  to  the  S.W.,  ascended  from  the  Conner 
Inn  through  wood  (yellow  marks;  thfnce  over  the  FUetzen  Alp  to  the 
Kaiserav.,  3  hrs.,  see  p.  557).  —  To  Radmer.  5  hrs.  (red  way-marks;  guide 
unnecessary).  A  path  ascends  from  the  Kolbl  Inn  to  the  E.,  passing 
the  Schaidecker  Alp  and  Neuburg  Alp,  and  crosses  the  (3  hrs.)  Neuburg  Saddle 
(4720),  oetween  the  Haselkogl  (6120)  and  the  Pleschberg,  tn  (i  hr.)  Radmer 
an  der  Basel  and  (3  M. ;  road)  Radmer  an  der  Stube  (p.  553).  —  Oveb  the 
SuLZKAEHCSD  TO  HiEFLAU  (7  hrs.  ,  with  guide),  attractive.  The  route 
(white  marks)  ascends  to  the  left  from  the  Kolbl  Inn  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Koder  Alp  (4390')  and  the  (V4  hr.)  Stadel  Alp,  finely  situated  (by  the 
Pongratz  Promenade  to  the  Hess  Hut,  1  hr..  see  p.  555).  It  then  ascends 
in  windings  to  the  (1  hr.)  Sulzkarhund  (5740*).  between  the  Launeckturm 
(6935';  on  the  right)  and  the  Zinodl  (ascent  hence  in  2V2  hrs.,  very  steep 
and  not  advisable:  see  above).  Thence  we  descend  to  the  Sulzkar  Alp 
(4900*)  and  through  the  Hartlesgraben  (p.  553)  to  (31/2  hrs.)  Hieflau  (p.  553). 

The  railway  crosses  the  Brucksteinbach ,  passes  between  the 
Himbeerstein  (3880';  right)  and  the  Haindlmauer  (4640';  left),  and 
crosses  the  Enns,  Beyond  the  Haindl  Tunnel  (246  yds.)  is  the  (62  M.) 
station  Gesduse-Eingang. 

66  M.  Admont  (2100';  *Pcst,  70  beds  at  2-10,  pens.  7-12  K. ; 
Sulzer,  Buchbinder,  Kroswang,  all  good;  Salzinger;  Huterer;  Traube; 
Fickert,  at  the  station;  good  wine  at  the  convent),  a  picturesque 
village  (1330  inhab.),  is  frequented  both  in  summer  and  in  winter 
(swimming  and  other  baths).  The  celebrated  Benedictine  abbey  of 
Admont  ('ad  montes'),  founded  by  in  1074,  was  almost  entirely 
burned  down  in  1865,  but  has  been  partly  rebuilt.  The  Gothic 
abbey-church,  St.  Blasius-Munster,  with  its  two  slender  spires,  is 
modern.  The  library,  in  a  richly-decorated  hall,  comprises  85,000 
vols,  and  1100  MSS.  (open  daily  10-11  and  4-5;  adm.  40 /i.). 

ExccEsioxs  (guides,  Andr.  Feisilinger  and  B.  Zettelmaier  of  Admont, 
P.  Stall  of  Hall).  Above  Admont,  to  the  S.,  stands  (3/4  hr.)  SchlosB  R6tel- 
stein  (2680'),  the  property  of  the  abbey,  which  aflTords  an  admirable  survey 
of  the  Ennstal:  to  the  N.W.  is  the  wooded  Pleschberg,  with  the  church 
on  the  Frauenberg  (p.  557)  at  its  base;  to  the  N.  rise  the  'Haller  Mauern', 
consisting  of  the  Gross e  Pyhrgas,  Scheibiing stein,  Hexenturm,  and  Natter- 
riegel;  to  the  E.  is  the  Grosse  Buchstein;  to  the  S.E.  the  Sparafeld.  — 
Good  views  of  the  environs  are  obtained  also  from  the  Friedrichshohe, 
11/2  M.  to  the  E.,  and  from  the  bridge  over  the  Enns,  1  31.  from  the 
railway-station.  In  the  neighbourhood,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Enns,  are 
the  Schiess-Sidlte  (rifle- range;  restaurant)  and  the  shady  Eichelau;  on  the 
road  to  Hall  the  Ca/6  Panorama.  —  At  the  foot  of  the"  Dorfelttein  (3485' ; 
ascent  in  Vji  hr.),  IV2  M.  to  the  N.,  is  the  picturesque  village  of  Hall 
(2200';  Koch,  Alpenheim,  both  plain),  and  about  2  M.  farther  on  lies  Muhlau 
(2405';  Siebenbrunner),  with  iron-works,  charmingly  situated  at  the  foot 
of  the  Haller  Mauern.  Hence  an  attractive  route  (at  "first  a  cart-track,  then 
a  marked  footpath  ;  guide  6  K.)  leads  across  the  (2  hrs.)  Pyhrgas-Qatterl  (4420*), 


.  tr>  St.  Mirhael.  SELZTAL.      Map  p.5  (s.  —  V.  R,93,    557 

between  the  Grosse  Pyhrgas  and  the  Bosruck,  to  (l'/*  hr.)  Spitul  am  Pyhm 
(p.  564)  in  3  hrs.  —  A  "road  leads  from  Admont  to  St.  Gallen  (rarr.  in  3  hrs., 
10  if.,  with  two  horses  16  K.\  via  the  Grabnerhof,  the  village  of  Wen</ 
(Grogger,  Pichlmayer),  and  the  (IVa  hr.)  Buchauer  Sattel  (2785';  to  the  Ad- 
monter  Haus,  see  below),  whence  it  descends  through  the  Bvrhau  via  the 
(2  hrs  )  Eisenzielier  Inn  (p.  555)  to  (1  hr.)  St.  Gallen  (p.  552). 

A  road  (two-horse  carr.  10  K.)  leads  from  Admont  towards  the  S., 
past  a  scvthe-work  and  the  (U/zM.)  *Paradiet  Inn  (2295';  30  beds),  through 
the  Feitelgraben  to  the  (31/2  M.)  Kaiserau  Inn  (3560  and  to  (3/4  M.) 
Schloss  Kaiserau  (3670'),  an  old  castle  belonging  to  the  Abbey  of  Admont 
in  a  picturesque  glade  surrounded  by  pine -woods.  An  attractive  path 
(blue  and  yellov  mark"-)  leads  hence  over  the  Kalbling-  Gaiterl  (5050*)  to 
the  (2  hrs.)  upper  "Flietzen  Alp  (5050'),  immediately  beneath  the  cliffs  of 
the  Sparafeld  and  Reichenstein,  and  thence  via  the  Tveffner  Alp  to  (21/2  hrs.) 
Johnsbach  (see  p.  556  •,  guide  8  K.).  The  Kalbling  (7180')  and  Sparafeld  (7365') 
may  each  be  ascended  from  the  Kaiserau  in  3-3i '2  hrs. '(guide  8-9  E. ; 
blue  way-marks  from  the  KalbHng-Gatterl),  both  easy;  the Admonter Reichen- 
stein (7370';  p.  55'3),  ascended  from  the  Flietzen  Alp  in  3'/2-4  hrs.  (guide  12, 
incl.  descent  to  Johnsbach  16  K.),  is  very  difficult  and  dangerous.  —  Foot- 
paths cross  from  the  Kaiserau  to  the  W.  to  Bdvndoyf  and  (2  hrs.)  Rotten- 
mann,  and  to  the  E.  to  Dietmannsdorf  and  (I'y^hr.)  Trieben  (p.  55*^). 

Mountain  Ascents.  —  The 'Natterriegel  (6650';  4V2-5  hrs. ;  guide  8  5"., 
not  indispensable  for  adepts)  is  a  fine  point  of  view.  A  marked  path 
leads  from  (3/4  hr.)  Ober-Hall  (p.  556)  to  the  left  round  the  Dorfelstein 
and  up  the  W.  slope  of  the  Larcheck^  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Admonter  Hans  (Inn, 
9  beds  and  15  mattresses),  on  the  Grabnertovl  (574^^').  between  the  Grabner- 
steiii  and  the  Natterriegel  (charming  view  from  the  Admonter  Warte.  5910': 
1/4  hr.);  thence  to  the  left  (wire-rope)  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit.  From  the 
fiVs  hr.)  Buchauer  Satte'  (see  above)  a  road  leads  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Grabner 
Aim  (c a.  5575'),  V2  hf.  from  the  Admonter  Haus.—  The  Hexenturm  (7155'), 
reached  from  the  Natterriegel  in  IV2  hr.  with  guide  (10  £".),  is  an  attrac- 
tive climb  for  adepts.  —  The  'Grosse  Pyhrgas  (7360';  6  hrs. ;  guide  10  fi".) 
is  not  difficult;  marked  path  via  MUhlau  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Pyhrgas-Gatterl 
(p.  556j ;  then  to  the  right  to  the  (21/2-3  hrs.)  top.     Comp.  p.  563. 

The  train  follows  the  right  bank  of  the  Enns.  To  the  right, 
near  (70  M.)  Frauenberg ,  rises  the  Kulmherg  or  Frauenherg  (^SOO'), 
with  a  pilgrimage-church  and  an  inn  (view),  and  farther  on  lies 
the  pretty  village  of  Ardning,  at  the  foot  of  the  Bosruck  (6580'). 
At  the  confluence  of  the  Paltenbach  with  the  Enns,  the  line  turns 
towards  the  S.  and  joins  the  Pyhm  railway  (p.  564);  to  the  W. 
rises  the  Griinmiiig  (p.  565). 

741/2  M.  Selztal  (2080';  Rail.  Restaurant,  good;  *Bahnhof- 
Hotel,  60  beds  from  2  K.;  Krone,  plain),  the  junction  of  the  line 
to  Aussee  and  Bischofshofen  (R.  96). 

A  marked  path  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Palten  leads  from  Selztal 
through  wood,  passing  the  Eeiligen-Brunncn,  to  (2  M)  the  village  of  jS/rw/*- 
Ao/ (Stre  hmayer-s  Inn),  abi>ve  which  rises  the  castle  of  Strechau  (no  adm.). 
About  1  M.  distant  (red  way-marks)  is  the  *  Strechau- Klamm .,  a  gorge  with 
picturesque  rocks  and  waterfalls.  At  the  entrance  to  the  Strechan-Grahen 
is  the  hydropathic  establishment  of  Klamm. 

The  train  skirts  the  slopes  of  the  Di'irrmschoherl  (p.  558)  and 
enters  the  wooded  Palttn-Tal.  On  a  pine-clad  hill  to  the  right  rises 
the  castle  of  Strechau  (see  above).  —  78  M.  Rottenmann  (2210'; 
*Post;  Tirolerhnf;  ^Goldhrich^  15  beds  at  1.25-2  K.;  Post\  a  small 
and  ancient  town  (1400  inhab.)  with  iron-works. 

ExcTJBSiONS.  Picturesque  walks  lead  hence  to  various  points  of  view 
ill  the  ('/?M.)  Bilrgeitcdld-  —  To  the  Strechau- Klamm  (see  above),    Ibr.  -^ 


558    I'.  A'.;/;j.  —  irf/p,p.5^v.     (lAISHOKiN. 

The  ;i.-cent  of  flie  Diirrenschoberl  (5(0C>';  o  lirs.)  via  the  (2  bry.)  Mfssufr 
Alp,  is  easy-,  descent  t,o  Admont  (white  marks),  3  hrs. :,  to  Selztal  (red 
marks),  2  hrs.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Bosenstein  (8035' ;  6-7  hrs. ;  with  goide) 
throu:_'h  the  Slrachau-Graben  and  across  the  Bdrwuvz  Alp  (5415')  is  toil- 
some.—  The  Hochhaide  (7750';  iVs  hrs.;  guide),  via  the  Einod  Alp,  is 
an  easy  and  attractive  ascent  (blue  way-marks). 

TOM.  Rottenmann  Station,  II/2M.  from  the  town;  82  M.  Baiti- 
ilorf  (to  the  Kaiserau,  see  p.  557).  —  85  M.  Trieben  (2320';  See- 
luicher;  Nette  Post;  Ktarmann),  at  the  entrance  of  the  Trieben-Tal. 

From  Teteben,  to  .Ildenburg  via  the  Rottexmanneb  Tacern,  33  M. 
The  road  ascends  the  Trieben-Tal,  passing  the  (3  M.)  mouth  of  the  Sunk- 
i/raben  (shorter  road  through  the  rocky  gorge  of  the  Sunk  to  Hohentauerr, 
41/2  M.),  and  leads  through  the  picturesque  Wolfsgvaben  to  the  (5  M.) 
Bvodjdger  /»«,(3300'),  where  a  route  diverges  to  the  left  over  the  Ketten- 
Tovl  or  Tviebenev-Torl  (6135')  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Ingering-See  (p.  615).  We, 
however,  ascend  to  the  right  to  (8  M.)  the  hamlet  of  Hohentauern  (4150' ^ 
Pott),  finely  situated  at  the  top  of  the  pass.  The  descent  leads  through 
the  'monotonous  Polstal  via  (14  M.)  St.  Johann  am  Tauern  (3455':  inn), 
Moderbruck,  Unter- Zeiring .,  and  Talheim,  to  (33  M.)  Judenburg  (p.  616).  — 
From  Hohentauern  a  path,  indicated  by  marks  (guide  advisable;  Matter- 
tboner  of  Hohentauern),  leads  to  the  top  of  the  'Bosenstein  (8035';  41/2  brB.) 
via  the  Scheibl  A'p,  the  Bosenstein' See  (5735'),  and  the  Gamsgrube.  The 
summit  commands  a  splendid  and  extensive  view.  The  Bosenstein  may 
be  ascended  also  from  Trieben  via  the  Holler  Alp  and  Eat  Alp  in  5^/2  hrs.; 
from  RoHenmann,  see  above.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Griesstein  (7670';  41/2  hrs. ; 
with  guide),  from  the  Brodjdger  Inn  (see  above)  via  the  Triebener  Alp  and 
the  Bdrenial-Sattel  (;6'255'),  is  easy  and  attractive. 

The  next  station,  (88 M.)  Gaishom  (2530';  Post;  Brdu;  Gams- 
jayer'),  is  situated  near  the  entrance  of  the  FLietzen-Tal(to  the  left), 
in  which  tower  the  cliffs  of  the  Reichenstein  (p.  557;  to  the  Flietzen 
Alp.  21/.2  hrs.l.  To  the  right  lies  the  little  Gaishorn  Lake  (2315'). 
The  line  ascends  via  (96 1/0  M.)  Treglwang  to  (94  M.)  Wald  (Landl), 
on  the  Schober  Pass  (2775'),  the  watershed  between  the  Enns  and 
Mur,  and  then  descends  into  the  Liesing-Tal.  98  M.  Kallwang 
(2470';  Reitmaier;  Pircher;  Vasold);  IO2V2  M.  Ehrnau ;  104  M. 
Mautern  (2275' ;  Thewanger ;  Klosner),  a  village  with  900  inhab. ; 
1071/2  M.  Kammern  (Zohrer);  108i'.>  M.  Seitz;  ill  M.  Traboch- 
Timmersdorf.    Then  (1131 '2  M.)  St.  Michael  (p.  520). 

ExccRsioNS  (guides,  Joh.  Lieber  of  Mautern  and  Robert  Richter  of  Kall- 
wang). The  'Zeiritzkampel  (6970';  4V2-5  hrs.;  guide  %  K.),  a  fine  point 
of  view,  may  be  ascended  from  Wald  or  Kallwang  without  difficulty, 
via  the  Zciritz  Alp  (5260')  and  the  Zeiritz-Torl  (6355').  Rich  tlora  (edel- 
%veiss).  The  descent  may  be  made  via  the  Kammerl  to  (8  hrs.)  Radmer 
(p.  468).  —  Another  attractive  but  fatiiiuiuL'  ascent  is  that  of  the  Hoch- 
Reichart  (7930";  6  hrs. ,  with  guide),  from  Kallwans  via  the  Pisching- 
Gvciben  and  the  Flois  Alp  (4590).  Descent  to  Ingerhig",  see  p.  615.  —  The 
Wildfeld  (6710'),  ascended  from  Mautern  via  the  Ratschenkogel  (4385')  in 
5  hrs.,  with  guide,  is  a  line  point  of  view  (high-level  route  to  the  Reichen- 
stein, 41/2  hrs.,  see  p.  554).  —  The  Seckauer  Zinken  (7865';  51/2  hrs. ;  with 
■zuide)  is  easily  ascended  from  Kallwang,  throuiih  the  Hagenbach-Graben 
and  past  the  Gotstal  Alp  (1880').  Ma^tnificent  view."^  Descent  to  Seckau,  see 
p.  615.  —  The  *Reiting  or  Gosseck  (7265')  is  ascended  from  Mautern 
(marked  path)  via  the  Schrecker  Alp  (accommodation)  in  5  hrs.,  or  from 
Traboch-Timmersdorf  (see  above)  past  the  picture.sque  ruin  of  Rammer- 
stein  and  across  the  Seiwald  Alp  in  4  hrs.  (guide).  Grand  view.  Comp. 
p.  554. 


i 


559 


94.    From    Linz  to  Klein -Reifling  via  St.  Valentin 
and  Steyr. 

56'/2  M.  AusTKiAN  bTATE  Katlwat,  cxprcss  in  2'/j  hrs.  (fares  11  K.  'JO, 
7  71.  30,  4  ^.  60  A.),  ordinary  trains  in  3  lirs.  (fares  9  K.,  5  K.  50,  3  K.  50  h.). 

To  (15  M.)  St.  Valentin  (880'),  see  p.  542.  Our  liue  here 
diverges  to  theS.W.,  and  at  (I91/2  M.)  Ernsthofen  enters  the  valley 
of  the  Enns.   25  M.  Ramingdorf. 

27V2M.  Steyr  (995';  Rail.  RcHaurant;  *H6telSteyrerhof,  54beils 
at  2-4  K.;  Schiff,  50  beds  at  2-3  K.;  Roter  Krebs,  R.  1  K.  50  A.),  an  old 
town  with  17,600  inhab.,  is  situated  at  the  confluence  of  the  Steyr 
with  the  Enns.  The  town,  lying  between  the  two  rivers,  is  con- 
nected with  its  suburbs  Ennsdorf  and  Steyrdorf  by  three  bridges. 
On  a  hill  rises  Burg  Steyr  (10th  cent.),  the  property  of  Count  Lara- 
berg.  (Admission  to  the  park  on  application  to  the  gardener. )  The 
Gothic  Church,  built  in  1442-1628,  contains  16th  cent,  stained  glass 
and  a  font  in  bronze,  with  reliefs  of  1569;  also  a  modern  altar  in 
carved  wood.  The  tower  (288')  was  rebuilt  in  1885-89.  In  the 
Pfarr-Platz  is  a  bronze  bust  of  Ant.  Bruckner  (1824-96),  the  com- 
poser, by  Tilgner.  The  Rathaus,  in  the  rococo  style,  with  a  square 
tower,  stands  in  the  quaint  Stadt-Platz.  A  monument  (by  Tilgner; 
1894)  In  the  Franz-Josephs-Platz  commemorates  Jos.  Werndl  (d. 
1889),  founder  of  the  Styrian  Rifle  Factory.  The  Industrie-  <^'  Aus- 
steUungs- Halle  in  the  Karl- Lud wig -Platz  contains  a  permanent 
industrial  exhibition  and  the  municipal  museum. 

Walks.  Pretty  views  of  the  town  and  its  environs  are  enjoyed  from 
the  (V4  hr.)  Hohe  Ennsleite,  the  (1/2  hr.)  Tabor,  and  the  (I/2  hr.)  Dachsberg. 
St.  IJlrich,  Garsten^  and  the  pilgrim-resort  of  Christkindl  (Hinteregger  Inn) 
are  each  within  1/2  hr.  of  the  town.  —  The  tower  on  the  *I)amberg 
f-GOO'),  aflording  a  splendid  view,  is  easily  reached  in  2  hrs.  from  the 
station  by  a  marked  path  passing  the  (IV4  hr.)  Sclwiber  Inn.  Marked  paths 
lead  to  the  summit  also  from  the  suburbs  of  Ennsdorf  and  Schonau,  from 
the  railway-station  of  Sand,  and  from  the  Klein-Ramming-Tal  (comp.  the 
official  list  of  marked  paths,  which  is  to  be  found  everywhere).  —  The 
Schieferstein  (p.  560)  may   be  scaled  from  the  Damberg  in  3V2  hrs. 

Beyond  Steyr  the  train  crosses  the  Enns  to  (29  M.)  Garsten 
(985'),  the  junction  of  theSteyrtal  railway,  with  a  large  penitentiary 
in  an  old  Benedictine  monastery. 

P'rom  Oai;sti:n  to  Klacs,  25  M.,  railway  in  2V2  hrs.,  through  the  pretty 
Steyrtal^  with  its  numerous  factories  and  iron-works.  The  train  runs  vifi 
IStei/rdorf  {V<&\\.  Restaurant),  Unterhimmel,  Schloss  Eosenegg,  (41/2  M.)  Pcrgaix 
(Rail.  Restaurant;  branch  to  Bad  Hall.,  see  p.  561).  Neiizeug.,  Letten,  Atc/iaeh  on 
the  Steyr  (Kritzbach;  Ebner),  Mitteregg,  and  Waldneukirchen  to  (I2V2  M.) 
Griinburg  -  Steinbach  (Thanner's  Inn.  at  Unter  -  Oriinhurg :  Schmid's,  at 
Steinhuch).  all  of  which  are  considerable  villages,  with  numerous  cutlery- 
factories.  Excursions  may  be  made  from  I'nter-Grtinlurg  to  the  (V'-J  hr.) 
Linde  (1830' ;  fine  view)  and  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Jugev-iin-Saticl.  —  The  next 
stations  are  Haunold-Miihle  a,ini  {i^'hl.)  Leonstein  (1320* ,- *Z»n<i«;  Schleder)., 
a  favourite  summer- resort  with  a  chateau  and  park  belonging  to  Count 
8allbuTg.  —  191/2  M.  Molln  (1335')-  Opposite,  above  the  mouth  of  the 
Krumme  Steyerling,  lies  the  (V2  hr.)  beautifully-situated  village  of  Molln 
( UBlzlhuher ;  Kemptner).,  noted  for  its  manufacture  of  .Tews'-harps.  The 
following  ascents   may   be  made   hence:    Schoberstein   (MOO'^   3  hrs.^    ae^ 


560    V.E.9i.  —  Map.p.f)4f<.     LOSENSTEIN, 

bel'W)-,  Hoclibuchherg  (4175';  S'-jhrs.)^  via  Ram-au  and  the  Hopfing  (per- 
TTiis  ion  from  the  Foristry  Offic  necessary)  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Feuchta^i  Laler 
f4555')  and  the  top  of  the  (2  hrs..  with  guide)  Hohenock  (6430').  the  highest 
peak  of  the  Sttigsen-Gebirge,  with  an  extensive  view.  Descent  to  (3  hrs.) 
Windisch-  Qarsten  (p.  563).  —  The  line  goes  on  via  (20  M)  the  scythe- 
works  of  Agon'tz  and  through  the  gorge  of  the  Steyr.  past  tfap  pilgriinagp- 
chnrch  oi  Framnstein,  to  (25  31.)  Klatu  (p.  661). 

The  Hue  now  follo-ws  the  left  bank,  opposite  the  road  (called 
'  Kisen-Strasse',  from  the  iron-ore  traffic).  31  M.  Sand  (ascent  of  the 
Damberg^  13/4  hr.,  see  p.  559);  34  M.  Durnhach;  86  M.  Ternberg 
(1130';  Hirscli).  with  a  fine  iron  bridge  crossing  the  Enns  to  the 
village  (Dcrfler's  Iiin).  Marked  paths  hence  ascend  the  Braunreith 
(1815';  34  hr.  to  theN.E.)  and  the  Windhag  (2560';  IV4  hr.  to  the 
E.).  —  37  M.   Trattenbach  (11 15';  inn). 

Exf^UESioNS.  The  easy  and  atlrr.ctive  ascent  of  the  Schoberstein 
(4195':  3  hrs.:  panorama  by  DieUsh)  is  male  via  the  (1  hr.)  Klausriegler 
Inn  (2120').  Descent  to  (2  hr-.)  M' lln,  see  p.  559  —  Other  marked  paths 
ascend  the  Hochhuchhtrg  (see  above;  3  hrs),  to  th?  W.,  and  the  Grogs':  D'vn 
(37'j5':    21/2  hrs.),  to  tie  S.E.  —  Passes  to  Molln  and  Breiienati,  see  p.  559. 

41  M.  Losenstein  (1165';  Brandstetter ;  Frank),  a  village  in- 
habited chiefly  by  nail-makers,  with  a  ruined  castle. 

Ex'DRsross.  Marked  paths  hrnce  ascend  the  Grosse  Dim  (2  hrs. ;  see 
above),  to  the  W.,  and  the  Schie/erstein  (2V2  hrs. ;  p.  559),  to  the  E.  — 
Passes  lead  to  the  W.  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Breitenau  and  to  MoUn  (p.  559);  to 
the  X.  via  Jochherg  (19  0')  to  (3  hrs.)  Steyr;  and  to  the  X.E.  via  the  Of  en 
to  the  (ji  -b;-.)  Laussa  (p.  563). 

44 7-2  M.  Reich-Raming  {iiOib';  Arzberg),  with  1625  inhabitants. 
From  the  prettily  situated  Orthauer  Inn  .  above  tlie  railway,  a  path 
ascends  the  Schiefersie'n  (see  above)  in  2'/2  li^s.  —  49  M.  Gross- 
Baming  (1220';  Oppel,  at  the  station;  *Schwaiger,  bsyond  the  Enns 
bridge),  a  villa  re  with  488  inhab.,  on  the  right  bank. 

A  road  leads  N.W.  from  Sch  waiter's  Inn  to  O/2  hr.)  Ascha  ("Stiglechner's 
Inn)  and  thence  (red  marks)  through  the  romantic  Pechgraben  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Buch  Monument,  a  large  granite  boulder,  bearing  an  inseriptiim  in  honour 
of  Leopold  von  Buch.  the  geologist  fd.  1853).  —  A  marked  path  leads  from 
the  station  via  the  Hote  Stein  and  the  Plaissa-Grahen  to  the  top  of  the  Grosse 
Almkogel  (5155';  3' '2  hrs.;  fine  view).  Descent  to  the  E.,  thrnugb  the 
pretty  Mayevhofer  Tal  ^  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Kletn-Reifling  (p.  552). 

The  train  next  crosses  the  Hammergrdben  by  a  viaduct,  and 
passes  through  the  Ennsherg  Tunnel,  350  yds.  long,  to  (54^2  M.) 
Kastenreith,  the  junction  of  the  line  to  Amstetten  (p.  552). 

56' o  M.   Klcin-Rriping  (p.  552). 


95.    From  Linz  to  Selztal  via  Windisch-Garsten. 
Stoder. 

69  M.  AosxniAN  State  Railway ;  exoress  in  31/2  hrs.  (fares  14  A'.  20, 
8  A'.  70,  5  K.  50  A.);  ordinary  train  in  4'/2  hrs.  (10  K.  80,  6  A^.  60,  4  K.'20h.). 

Linz,  see  p.  542.  The  line  crosses  the  Traun  beyond  (01/2  M.) 
Traun,  and  at  (8  M.)  Nettingsdcrf  enters  the  smiling  Kremstal. 
In  the  distance,  to  the  S.,  rises  the  Priel  group.   On  the  hill  to  the 


KREMSMUNSTER.     Map,  p.  548.  —  V.  R.  95.    561 

right,  near  (10  M.)  Nbstelbach-St-Marien,  stands  Schloss  Weissen- 
berg.  11 V2  ^-  Neuhofen  (950'};  14  M.  Kematen^  with,  the  chateau 
of  Weyer;  IBM.  Neu-  Kematen.  On  the  hill  to  the  right  is  the  chateau 
of  Achleiten.  —  18  M.  Unter-Rohr  (1080';  Rail.  Restaurant),  the 
junction  of  a  line  via  Sattledt  to  Well  (p.  128). 

A  branch-line  runs  fin  10  min.)  tlirougli  the  Sulzbach-Tal  io  Hehenlerg 
and  (5  M.)  Bad  Hall  (1230' ;  'Kaiserin  Elisabeth,  140  beds,  pens.  8-20^.; 
Budapest;  Erzherzog  Karl;  Post,  45  beds  at  3-iO  K. ;  Goldner  Adlev),  with 
famous  springs,  containing  iodine  and  salt,  and  tasteful  promenades.  The 
Eurhaus  and  Baths  and  the  Theatre  are  new.  About  4000  patients  visit  the 
baths  annually.  —  The  Steyrtal  Railway  runs  hence  to  (I2V2  M.)  Steyr 
(p.  559)  in  13/4  hr.,  via  Sierning  and  Pergern. 

20'/2  M-  Kremsmunster  (1130';  Kaiser  Max:  Sonne;  Adler; 
Rail.  Restaurant),  a  prettily-situated  village  (1050  inhah.),  with 
the  venerable  Benedictine  abbey  of  that  name,  founded  by  Duke 
Tassilo  of  Bavaria  in  777.  The  present  extensive  buildings  date 
from  the  18th  century.  The  library  (85,000  vols.)  and  the  treasury 
contain  many  curiosities.  The  well-equipped  observatory,  185'  in 
height,  has  natural-history  and  other  collections  on  the  lower  floors. 

25^2  J^l-  Wartberg ;  271/2  M.  Nussbach,  with  the  massive  Traun- 
stein  to  the  right ;  29  M.  Schlierbach,  with  an  old  Cistercian  abbey.  — 
311/2  M.  Kirchdorf  (1420';  ''Post,  40  beds  at  1.40-3  K.;  Hirsch; 
Stadt  Gmunden),  a  pleasant  village  (1556  inhab.),  with  the  chateau 
of  Pernstein. 

An  attractive  excursion  may  be  made  by  the  (l'/2  hr.)  ruin  of  Alt- 
Pernstein  to  the  CV2  hr.)  top  of  the  Hirschwaldstein  (3585'),  on  which  there 
is  a  belvedere  commanding  a  wide  prospect.  Descent  by  a  picturesque  path 
through  wood,  over  the  Proller ,  to  (I  hr.)  Micheldurf,  or  through  the 
Rinnerbergklamm  to  (I'/z  br.)  Leonstein  (p.  559). 

331/2  M.  Micheldorf  (1470';  Sense,  36  beds  at  1.20 -2  A'., • 
Sonne;  Rail.  Restaurant,  with  rooms),  with  1000  inhab.,  largely 
employed  in  making  scythes. 

Through  the  Kremstal  to  the  S.W.  to  the  (1  hr.)  Kr ems- Ur sprung  (Baths 
and  Inn),  and  thence  to  the  right  through  wood  to  the  {i^/\  hr.)  Graden 
Alp  (4360' i  good  quarters),  a  pleasant  expedition.  Thence  to  the  summit 
of  the  Pfannstein  (4670';  '/-i  hr.),  attractive;  to  the  Krems-Falkenmauer 
(5245'),  over  the  Tori,  2  hrs.,  with  guide,  not  difficult  for  adepts. 

The  railway  leaves  the  Krems  valley  at  (34^/2  ^0  Ober-Michel- 
dor/" and  turns  to  the  S.E.  Beyond  (37  M.)  Schon  (1570'),  we  thread 
the  Hungersbuhl  Tunnel,  570  yds.  in  length,  to  (38V2  M.)  Klaus 
(1565';  Railway  Hotel),  in  the  Steyr  valley,  1  M.  from  the  village 
(*Zur  Mauth  Inn,  40  beds  at  1-1.60  A^.),  the  junction  of  the  line 
from  Agonitz  to  Garsten  (p.  560).  We  then  ascend  the  narrow 
valley,  passing  through  three  tunnels  (above  the  second  of  which 
is  the  chateau  of  ^^aws),  and  cross  the  Steyrling  by  a  bridge  150'  in 
height  to  (41  M.)  Steyrling  (1620'),  at  the  foot  of  the  Sperring 
(5255';  ascended  in  4  hrs.  with  guide). 

Through  the  Steyrling-Tal  (7  hrs.  to  the  Almsee)  a  road  leads  via 
(IV2  M.)  Stei/rling  (Kaiserin  Elisabeth)  and  past  the  (3  M.)  hunting-lodge 
in  the  Brunnwinkel  to  (3»/4  M.)  Steyrreit  (1970';  inn).  About  1  4  M.  higher 
up  is  the  hunting-lodge  in  the  Bernerau  (inn).  Thence  a  footpath  ascends 
through  wood  to   the   top   of  the  Ring  (2935';   IV4  hr.).    descends   to    the 

Babdkker's  Eastern  Alps.     12th  Edit.  36 


562    V.  R.  95. —  Map,  p.  548.     STODER.  From  Linz 

(1/2  hr.)  hunting-lodge  in  the  Hetzau  (2345';  a  little  to  the  S.  of  the  small 
Oedseen).  and  then  leads  through  the  Straneck-Tal  to  (IVzhr.)  Eahernau 
(ISSC;  inn)  and  the  (3/4  hr.;!  Almsee  (p.  128).  —  From  Steyrreit  to  Stoder, 
via  the  Baslau  Alp  (2230'),  4  hrs.  with  guide,  attractive. 

The  train  now  crosses  the  Steyr  and  skirts  the  Falkenstein  (view 
of  the  Stodertal  with  the  Kleine  Priel  to  the  right),  beyond  which 
it  crosses  the  Teichl  to  (431/2  M.)  Dirnbach-Stoder  (1655';  Post). 


*To  THE  Stoder-Tal  (diligence  to  Hinter-Stoder  every  after- 
noon in  13/4  hr.,  fare  2 -K".).  From  the  station  a  road  descends  to 
the  W.  to  (1  M.)  Steyrbruck  (1540';  Inn  zur  Steyrbriicke),  where  it 
crosses  the  Steyr,  and  then  ascends  the  narrow  valley,  between  the 
Tamberg  on  the  left  and  the  Kleine  Priel  on  the  right,  passing  the 
Stromboding  Fall,  a  fine  cascade  of  the  Steyr,  46'  high  (1/4  M.  to  the 
right  of  the  road),  to  (71/2  M.)  Hinter-Stoder  (1970';  Jaidhaus, 
45  beds  at  1.50-3,  pens.  5-8  Z". ;  Buchschachermayr ,  beside  the 
chnrch,  16  beds  at  1.(30-3 -K".,-  Schmalzerwirt,  1/4  hr.  farther  on; 
*SchacMngers  Sanatorium,  50  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  6-8  K.-  rooms 
at  the  Johannishof,  the  Stegbauernhof,  the  cure's,  etc.),  a  summer 
and  winter  resort  situated  in  a  beautiful  valley,  enclosed  on  the  W. 
by  the  sombre  precipices  of  the  Tote  Gebirge  (Kleine  and  Grosse 
Priel,  Spitzmauer,  Ostrawitz,  Hochkasten,  Brandleck,  and  Heben- 
kas);  to  the  N.  rises  the  Sengsen-Gebirge;  to  the  S.E.  the  Hoch- 
molbing  and  Warscheneck. 

ExGUKsioNS  (guides,  Georg  and  Anion  Auei\  H.  Buchegger^  and  Anton 
and  Joe.  Schoisswohl).  The  Kleine  Priel  (7000' ;  4  hrs.  with  guide,  6  iT.), 
a  fine  point,  is  ascended  via  the  Frieler  Alp  without  diffieulty.  At  the 
foot,  1/2  hr*  to  the  K.W.,  is  the  Kreiderducke,  a  cavern  1870'  long  (guide 
and  torches  necessary).  —  The  *Grosse  Priel  (8250':  6V2-7  hrs.  with  guide, 
10  E. ;  fatiguing),  the  highest  summit  of  the  Tote  Gehirge ,  affords  a 
splendid  prospect  (panorama  by  Miihlbacher).  We  ascend  through  the  valley 
of  the  Krumme  Steyr  past  the  Polsterhaus  (rfmts.)  to  (IV4  hr.)  the  Polsier- 
lucke  (picturesque  head  of  the  valley)  and  by  a  new  club-path  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Priel-Eaut  (5055';  Inn,  23  beds  and  60  mattresses),  on  the  upper 
Polster-Alp  -,  thence  over  turf,  debris,  and  snow  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  Brodfall- 
Scharte  (7770'),  and  then  to  the  right  across  the  arete  to  the  old  pyramid 
and  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  summit,  marked  by  an  iron  cross  26'  high.  Descent 
to  the  Grundlsee,  6V2  hrs.,  laborious  (guide  20  JT.):  to  the  Elmgrube  (accom- 
modation), 41/2  hrs.;  to  Gdssl  (p.  147),  2  hrs.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Spitz- 
mauer (8025';  71  2-8  hrs. ;  guide  iO  K.)  is  more  difficult;  itis  made  either 
from  the  Priel-Haus  over  the  Klimer-Schavte  (6715').  or  (more  troublesome) 
from  Hinter-Stoder  through  the  Dietlholle,  a  grand  rocky  valley  at  the 
base  of  the  Ostrawitz.  and  the  S.  side. 

To  Tadplitz  (p.  566)  an  interesting  route  (7-8  hrs.;  guide  iO  K.)  leads 
from  Hinter-Stoder  past  the  source  of  the  Steyr  and  over  the  Poppen  Alp 
and  the  Salzsteig  (5525';  wire-ropes),  descending  past  the  Schwarze  See. 
From   the  Schwarze  See   to   the  Grundlsee   (guide  16  K.),  see  p.  148. 

To  the  E.  of  Hinter-Stoder  a  road  (diligence  daily  in  2^/4  hrs. ;  one- 
horse  carr.  12  K.)  leads  via  (3  M.)  Vorder-Stoder  (2650';  Blocker, •  Sieiner), 
with  a  splendid  view  of  the  Priel  chain,  and  (7  M.)  the  scythe-works  of 
ii:o5«/et7e«  (restaurant) ,  to  (IOV2  M.)  Windisch- Garsten  (p.  563).  A  pleasant 
round  fur  walkers  (3/4  hr.  more)  leads  past  the  Source  of  the  Piessling  and 
the  Gleinker  See  (p.  563j. 


toSehtal.   WINDISCH-GAKSTEN.  Map,p.548.—  V.R.95.   563 

The  first  station  beyond  Dirnbach-Stoder  (p.  562)  is  (4572  M/) 
St.  Pankraz ;  the  railway  then  crosses  the  Teichl  by  a  bridge  610'  in 
length  to  (481/2  M.)  Piessling  (1845';  Gradau  Inn),  whence  the 
Warscheneck  is  visible  to  the  S.  (see  below).  —  51 M.  Rossleiten  (1930'; 
road  in  1  hr.  to  the  scythe-works  of  Rossleiten,  see  below). 

53  M.  Windiseh-Garsten  (2010';  Hot.  Alpenpora,  at  the  station) ; 
I/.)  M.  to  the  N.  lies  the  finely  situated  market-village  of  that  name 
(^Gotdene  Sense,  40  beds  at  iAO-2  K. ;  Erzherzog  AlbrecM ,  well 
spoken  of;  Sonne;  Rossi;  Blaue  Sense;  Zur  Schonen  Aussidit),  "with 
1200  inhab.,)  frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and  for  winter  sports. 
Th.e  Kalvarienberg  (2180'),  1  M.  to  theN.W.,  affords  a  good  survey 
of  the  environs. 

ExccEsiONS  (paths  well  kept  and  indicated  by  marks;  guide,  Engelberi 
Rammer).  To  llie  6'ars/7?ej'eci  (2415'),  131.  from  the  station,  a  picturesque 
woodland  walk.  —  To  the  Wurhauerkogel  (!iS15'-,  good  view),  S  M.  to  the 
N.E.,  attractive.  —  By  the  Steyrbnick  road  (p.  502)  to  (I1/2M.)  Teichlhruck 
(inn)  and  to  (2V4  M.)  Gradau  ("Inn);  by  the  Htoder  road  to  (2V4  31.)  Seebach 
(*Seebachhof,  131.  to  the  S.W.  of  Rossleiten  station,  see  above),  and  thence 
to  the  top  of  the  (3/4  hr.)  Schweizersbery  (2610').  —  By  the  Spital  road  to  the 
S.  to  the  (l'/2  31.)  Grundner,  thence  ascent  to  the  left  (red  marks)  via 
Oberweng  and  Goslitztal  to  the  (2  hrs.)  charmingly  situated  Holzer  Alp  (3T75') 
and  the  ('A  hr.)  Gowiel  Alp  (4365').  commanding  an  mlmirable  view  of  the 
Garstner  Tal.  —  To  the  Source  of  the  Piessling  (1640'):  from  the  (V4  hr.) 
Seebachhof  we  proceed  via  the  scythe-works  of  Rossleiten  (see  above)  to  the 
(20  min.)  Ursprung- Stein  and  to  a  grotto  with  a  basin  of  dark  blue  water 
from  which  the  Piessling  issues.  To  the  'Gleinker-See  (2650';  rfmts.  at 
the  Seebauer's),  at  the  foot  of  the  Seestein  (5150'),  IV2  hr.,  via  Seebach; 
thence  to  the  source  of  the  Piessling,  IV2  hr. ;  to  Spital.  V'2  hr. 

Ascents  (guides,  Joh.  Sinmmer,  Engelbert  Rammer).  "The  Hohenock 
(6435';  4'/'2-5  hrs.:  guide  8  7i.),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Sengsen-Gebirge,  is  easy 
and  attractive.  iJescent  past  the  Feuchtau  Lakes  and  through  ihe  Hopfing 
to  Molln,  see  p.  559.  —  The  ^Warscheneck  (7830';  6-6V2  hrs.;  guide  9.5:.; 
magnificent  view)  is  ascended  without  difficultv  from  (li/2hr.)  the  Gleinker- 
See  via  the  StolTeralm  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Dilmier-Hiitte  (4995';  Inn,  12  mat- 
tresses), 3  hrs.  from  the  summit;  or  it  may  be  ascended  from  Vorder- 
Stoder  (p.  562)  via  the  (3  hrs.)  Zeller-HiiUe  on  the  Lagelsberg  Alp  (5140'; 
10  mattresses)  in  572  hrs.     Descent  to  Lietzen,  see  p.  56i. 

A  fine  road  runs  to  the  E.  from  Windiseh-Garsten  at  the  N.  base  of 
the  Ilaller  Mauern  (p.  567),  via  the  Hengst  (3280' J  and  through  the  Laussa 
('Zur  Sag  Inn\  at  the  mouth  of  the  Polzgraben).  to  (21  31.)  AUenmarkt 
(p.  562).  —  To  Molln  via  the  Hohenock,  see  pp.  467,  466,  and  above.  Another 
attractive  pass  (red  way-marks)  leads  across  the  Wurhauerkogel  (see  above) 
and  (21/2  hrs.)  Hosiers  Gutter  (8825')  and  descends  into  (l'/2  hr.)  the  Boding- 
Graben  and  to  (4  hrs.)  Slolln  (p.  559). 

The  railway  threads  a  tunnel  and  enters  the  valley  of  the  Edlbach; 
to  the  S.E.  rises  the  Grosse  Pyhrgas.  —  57  M.  Spital  am  Pyhrn 
(2160';  Alpenhof,  60  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  7-9  K. ;  Post,  40  beds 
at  1.40-1.60 /r.,-  Schredi),  prettily  situated  3/^  M.  to  the  S.  of 
the  station,  at  the  foot  of  the  Grosse  Pyhrgas  and  Bosruck,  with 
1100  inhab.  and  a  large  church  in  the  baroque  style,  is  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort  and  in  winter  for  the  sports.  About  1/2  M.  to 
the  S.  is  the  intercstng  double  church  o(  St.  Leonhard. 

Excursions  (guides,  Peter  and  Gottfried  Duchkowitz).  The  ascent  of 
the  *Gros3e  Pyhrgas  (7365' ;  41/2  hrs. ;  guide  6  K.)  is  not  difficult.  The  route 
leads  through  the  Griinau  (inn)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Hofalm  (4430' ;  rooms)  and 
thence  over  the  W.  arele  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top.     Comp.  p.  557.  —  Over  the 

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564    V.R.96.~Map,p.548.     LIETZEN.  From  Sehfal 

Pyhrgas-Gatterl  to  Admoni  (4  hrs. ;  marked  patli-,  euide  8  £^.,  not  indis- 
pensable), see  p.  557.  —  Over  the  Fphm  Pass  (3100')  to  (81/2  M.)  Lietzen, 
carriage-road  (recommended  to  pedestrians  also). 

The  railway  skirts  the  E.  and  S.  sides  of  the  village  and  ascends 
(gradient  15  :  1000)  to  the  N.  entrance  of  the  Bosruck  Tunnel 
(about  3  M.  long),  in  which  it  reaches  its  highest  point  (_2380')> 
on  the  frontier  between  Upper  Austria  and  Styria.  It  then  descends 
(19: 1000)  through  the  narrow  Ardning-Graben  to  the  (64  M.)  station 
of  Ardning  (2210';  Inn),  with  a  fine  survey  of  the  Eiinstal  and  the 
Ennstal  Alps.  Theuce  the  railway  descends  to  the  bottom  of  the 
valley,  and  crosses  the  Enns  and  the  Paltenbacli  to  (69  M.)  Selztal 
(p.  557). 

^96.  From  Selztal  to  Aussee  and  Bischofshofen. 

State  Railway  from  Selztal  to  {29^/-2M.)  Aussee  in  l',2-2  hrs.  (express 
lares  5  K.  70,  3  K.  50,  2  K.  20  h. ;  ordinarv  fares  4  K.  20,  2  K.  60,  1  K.  60  h.) ; 
to  (61  M.)  Bischofshofeti  in  2V4-33/4  lirs.  (11  A'.  90,  7  K.  30.  4  A'.  60  //.,  or 
^J  K.,  5  AT.  50,  3  A.  50  /*.). 

Selztal,  see  p.  564.  The  train  crosses  the  Paltenbach  (with 
the  castle  of  Strechau  to  the  left,  p.  557)  and  runs  towards  the  W. 
through  the  broad  and  in  parts  marshy  valley  of  the  Enns  (peat- 
cuttings),  crossing  the  Enns  and  the  Pyhrnhacli,  to  — 

31  2  M.  Lietzen  (2190';  *Post,  80  beds  at  1-5,  pens.  6  K.;  *Hdt. 
Fuchs;  GoldnerHirsch,  30  beds  at  1.40-2  A'.,-  Pens.  Daheim,  5-6  K.), 
a  large  village  and  summer -resort  with  1900  inhab.,  pleasantly 
situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Pyhrntal.  Good  survey  of  the  environs 
from  the  (20  min.)  Kaivarienherg :  to  the  W.  the  (jrrimming,  S.  the 
Hohe  Trett  and  Blosen,  and  E.  the  Diirrenschoberl. 

ExcuESioxs  (guide.  Anton  Zechner).  From  the  Kalvadenberg  a  marked 
path  leads  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Salberg  (4575')  and  Obere  Reiterweg ;  the  'Nikolaus- 
Waldweg'  leads  to  the  N.  to  the  Irenen-Quelle.  —  The  "Lietznereck  (4680'; 
2-2V2  hrs. :  easy)  may  be  ascended  by  a  marked  path  via  Oberdorf  and 
Sddagerbauer  (see  below) ;  or  by  a  shady  zigzag  path  diverging  to  the  right 
after  10  luin.  from  the  Weissenbach  road  and  leading  via  Antoniklause  and 
Waldandacht  to  the  (1  hr.)  Schlagerbauer  (3995';  cafe-restaurant,  with  fine 
view).  Thence  we  ascend  to  the  Dachsteinbank  on  the  Lietznereck  (magni- 
licent  panurama).  From  the  Lietznereck  a  path  leads  to  the  Hinftreck  Alp- 
hiitten,  whence  we  may  ascend  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Angerhohe  (674u').  —  The 
ascent  of  the  =  Hochm'olbing  (7650';  6V2-7  hrs.  with  guide.  10  A.)  is  not 
difficult.  We  follow  the  road  from  Lietzen  to  the  W.  as  far  as  (2  M.) 
Weissenbach  (see  below),  and  ascend  to  the  right  through  the  Weissenbach- 
Graben  tu  the  Cl^  min.)  Brucksteger ;  then  to  the  left  across  the  brook  and 
by  a  good  path  chieflv  through  wood  in  the  Langpoltaev  Graben  to  the 
(II/2  hr.)  Ries-Hiitte  and  the  (1  hr.)  LangpoUnev  Alp  (5250').  Thence  we 
may  ascend  either  by  the  Nieder-Hiitte  (accommodation)  and  the  Kirch/eld, 
or  by  the  Sieinfeld  Alp  (accommodation)  and  the  Bvunn  Alp,  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
summit,  which  commands  a  panorama  of  the  E.  Alps  from  the  Schneeberg 
to  the  Glockner  and  a  view  to  the  N.  as  far  as  the  Bohemian  Forest.  — 
The  Warscheneck  (7830'),  7-7 1  j  hrs.,  with  guide,  via  the  Brunn  Alp,  is 
toilsome  but  attractive  (see  p.  563). 

Over  the  Puhrn  Pass  (3100')  to  (9V2  M.)  Spilal  am  Pyhrn,  see  above. 

The  line  skirts  the  hills  on  the  N.  side  of  the  valley.  On  the 
right  we  pass  Schloss  Orafenegg  and  then  Weissenbach  (Weichbold), 


to  Bischofsho/en.       KLACHAU.     Map,  p.  548.  —  V.  R.  96.   565 

where  there  is  a  monument  to  Hermann  von  Wissmann,  who  died 
here  in  1905.  8V?M.  Worschach  (2105';  Post,  Kreuz,  in  the  village, 
1  M.  to  the  N.E.)." 

Romantically  situated  among  woods  in  the  Wdrschacher  Tal^  1/4  M.  from 
the  village,  are  the  small  sulphur-haths  ofWolkenstein  (20  beds;  bath  1  K.). 
The  valley  ends  in  a  partly  accessible  ravine  '/-'  M.  farther  on.  A  rough 
path  leads  to  the  (20  min.)  ruin  oi"   WolkensteAn  (vs^ith  belvedere). 

We  next  pass  (on  the  right)  Meitschern  and  Niederhofen,  with 
the  chktea.n  oi Friedstein,  belonging  to  Prince  Hohenlohe.  At  (11  M.) 
Stainach-Irdning  (2120';  Railway  Restaurant,  with  rooms;  Wiirsch- 
inger's  Railway  Hotel,  80  beds  at  1-3  K.;  Post,  Brdu,  Steinbacher, 
Volkl,  in  the  village  of  Steinach,  1/4  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  station) 
the  line  divides :  the  right  branch  goes  to  Aussee,  the  left  to  Bischofs- 
hofen.    Baths  at  the  Bad  Sonnenbichl,  3/^  M.  from  the  station. 

The  Kulmherg  (3000'),  ','4  hr.  to  the  S.E.  (marked  path),  com.mands  a 
fine  view.  —  A  pleasant  walk  may  be  made  to  the  W.  by  the  road  ascend- 
ing to  the  'Chapel  of  St.  John,  with  frescoes  of  the  ll-l'2th  cent,  (in  part 
restored),  and  to  (3/4  hr.)  Piirgg  C25S0':,  Adamwirt,  bed  1-2  K.,  good),  a 
picturesquely  situated  village  with  an  elaborately  adorned  church  and  a 
tine  view  of  the  Grimming  and  the  Lower  Tauern.  Descent  to  (1  hr.) 
Klachau  (see  below),  or  via  Untevhuvg  io  the  (',2  hr.)  station  of  Trautenfels 
(p.  566).  —  Another  pleasant  walk  (marked  path)  leads  to  the  X.  to  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Lenten  Alp  (rfmts.),  on  the  little  Leisten-See  (3130').  —  About  8  M. 
to  the  S.  of  Stainach  lies  Irdning  (2190';  Zum  Tovristen,  with  garden-,  guide, 
Aug.  Priinster),  a  market-village  with  SCO  inhab.,  a  very  ancient  church, 
and  two  chateaux,  at  the  entrance  to  the  Ivdning-Tal  or  Donnevsbach-Tal. 
Pleasant  excursion  thence  via  Erlsherg  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Molbegg  (6810'), 
affording  an  admirable  view  of  the  Enns  Valley,  the  Tote  Gebirge,  etc.  — 
A  carriage-road  ascends  the  Donuersbach-Tal  via  (33/4  M.)  Donnersbachau 
(Zettler)  to  (6  M.)  Bonnershach  -  Wald  (3115';  Diirr),  whence  an  easy  pass  leads 
over  the  Glattjoch  (6520')  to  (6  hrs.)  Obencdlz  (p.  .575).  —  From  Donners- 
bachau a  marked  path  leads  to  the  S.E.  through  the  Schrahach-Tal  to  tho 
(3  hrs.)  Planner-Hiilte  on  the  Ptanneralm  (5315'),  whence  the  Gstenimerspilze 
(6900'),  Flannereck  (6570'),  Rotbiihel  (6250'),  and  other  peaks  of  the  Wolzer 
Alps  are  easily  ascended. 

From  Stainach-Irdning  to  Aussek,  I81/0M.  in  \'2-^/ih.v.  The 
railway  approaches  the  foot  of  the  mountains  and  soon  begins  rapidly 
to  ascend  the  N.  slope  of  the  valley,  affording  fine  views  of  the 
Ennstal.  21/2  M.  Piirgg,  above  which,  to  the  right,  lies  the  village 
of  that  name  (see  above)  ;  below  us,  to  the  left,  at  the  base  of  the 
Grimming,  lies  the  village  of  Unter- Grimming  (2175';  Grimming 
Inn),  a  summer-resort.  Beyond  two  tunnels  the  train  enters  the 
narrow  and  romantic  Grimming-Tal,  and  ascends  in  windings  high 
up  on  the  left  side.  The  Wallerbach,  in  its  deep  ravine,  is  crossed, 
and  then  the  Grimmingbach.  —  6^/2  M.  Klachau  (2730';  Vasold; 
Lackenwirt,  at  the  station),  finely  situated  at  the  N.  base  of  the 
Grimming.    To  the  N.  rise  the  barren  peaks  of  the  Tote  Gebirge. 

The  Grimming  (7715')  may  be  ascended  via  (3/4  hr.)  Kiilm  (3355')  in 
5hrs.,  with  guide  (difficult;  guides  Ludwig  Feuchter  of  Kulm,  M.  Lackncr 
of  Stainach,  and  Max  Hirzegger  of  Tauplitz).  Fine  view :  Ennstal,  the 
Tauern  as  far  as  the  Gross-Glockner,  Dachstein.  Tote  Gebirge.  On  the 
fummit  is  an  iron  cross  23'  high.  —  From  Tauplitz  (2925';  Peer,  rustic), 
s  ituated  on  the  hillside,  20  min.  to  the  N.  of  Klachau,  a  fine  route  (for 


566    V.R.96.~Map.i^pp.548,144.    MITTERNDOKF.     FromSeLUal 

adepts  only,  with  suide),  leading  through  the  Tragl-Gebirge,  passes  the 
Schwarze  See  (p.  562)  and  crosses  the  Salzsteig  to  (7  hrs.)  Stodei'(p.  562).  — 
To  the  Steyrer  See  and  ascent  of  the  Lopernstein,  see  below. 

From  Klachau  (highest  point  of  the  railway)  the  line  runs  to 
theW.  across  meadows  and  marsh  to  (8V2  ^O  Mitterndorf-Zanchen 
r2690';  Restaurant).  To  the  N.W.,  ^/{m.  from  the  railway,  lies 
Mitterndorf  {2Qib';  *Oberascher,  40  beds  at  1.20-3^.,  *Post, 
40  beds,  both  with  garden),  with  860  inhab.  and  mineral  baths, 
frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and  for  winter  sports. 

Excursions.  From  Mitterndorf  a  path  (white  marks)  leads  to  the  N. 
to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Simony-Warte  (3920')  on  the  Planwipfel  (4030')^  return  via 
the  Lederer  Alp.  —  To  the  "Lopemstein  or  Lawinenstein  (6430'^  4  hrs.;  easy). 
A  path  (white  and  red  marks)  leads  to  the  N.  through  the  Salza-Tal  for 
20min.,  then  ascends  to  the  right  to  the  RiesenAlp  and  LopernAlp  (direct  route 
hence  to  the  E,oss  Alp,  see  below),  and  proceeds  over  the  saddle  between 
the  Hohe  and  the  Niedere  Lopernstein  to  the  summit  (left),  which  cnmmands 
an  admirable  view  of  the  Tote  Gebirge,  Grundl-See.  etc.  —  From  the  above- 
mentioned  saddle  a' route,  indicated  by  red  and  white  marks,  leads  past 
the  Niedere  Lopernstein  to  the  Ki'atter-See,  then  via  the  Rons  Alp  and  Oras 
Alp  to  the  Grosx-See  at  the  foot  of  the  Travceng  (6325').  and  past  the  (I1/2  hr.) 
Tcwplitz  Alp.,  with  a  lake  supplied  by  a  spring,  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Steyrersee- 
Hiitte  (4920':  provision-depot),  beautifully  situated  at  the  base  of  the  Sturz- 
hahn,  with  the  picturesque  Steyrer-See  (4780')  far  below.  We  descend  to  the 
right  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  village  of  Taupliiz  and  (20  min.)  the  station  of  Klachau 
(p.  565).  —  From  the  Steyrersee-Hiitte  via  the  Salzstefg  to  Stoder.  see 
pp.  148,  562. 

Road  from  the  station  of  Mitterndorf  (see  below)  to  the  S.  through  the 
Stein  to^(9  M.)  ;S^  Martin^  see  below. 

To  the  left,  above  the  green  lower  hills,  appear  several  peaks 
of  the  Dachstein  group.  To  the  right  stands  the  pilgrimage-church 
of  Maria- Kumnitz  ('2935').  10  M.  Mitterndorf  (omn.  in  23  min. 
to  the  baths  of  Heilbronn,  with  hot  mineral  springs,  75"  Fahr.). 
1472  M.  Kainisch  (2525';  Muss,  at  the  station),  on  the  Oedensee- 
Traun  or  Kainisch- Traun,  which  issues  from  the  Oedensee  (2505'), 
IV2  M.  to  the  S.  A  road  leads  hence  to  the  right  over  the  Radlivg- 
Sattel  to  (41/2  M.)  Aussee  (ascent  of  the  Rotelstein,  see  p.  146). 
The  train  now  follows  the  wooded  Traun-Tal  to  ( IS^A  M.)  Aussee 
(p.  145). 

Fkom  Stainach  to  Bischofshofbn.  The  train  crosses  the 
(Jriinmingbach  to  (IQ  M.  from  Selzta.l'jTrautenf els  (2106';  Grasnitzer), 
with  a  chateau  of  Count  Lamberg  (hence  to  Irdning,  Ys  ^^-i  ®^® 
p.  565).  It  then  skirts  the  base  of  the  Grimming,  and  at  (16  M.) 
St. Martin  an  der  Enns,  below  the  influx  of  the  Salza,  crosses  the  Enns. 

The  Salza,  which  rises  on  the  Tote  Gebirge,  flows  down  to  the  Enns 
valley,  to  the  S.  of  jMitterndorf,  through  a  profound  and  picturesque  gorge 
(durch  den  Stein)  between  the  Grimming  and  the  Kammer-Gebirgc,  through 
which  a  road  leads  from  the  station  of  St.  Martin  (see  above),  via  (2V4  M.) 
St.  Martin  (inn)  and  the  (1^2  M.)  Sdgemiihle  Inn.,  to  (6  M.)  the  station  of 
Mitterndorf  (seelabove). 

171/2  M.  Nieder-Oeblarn ;  then  (I8V2  M.) Oeblarn (2230';  Fischer ; 
Station  Hotel ;  Orogger'),  a  prettily  situated  village  (850  inhab.), 
frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and  for  winter-sports. 


to Bischofshofen.      GUOBMING.     Maps,ppJ44,572.-V.R.96.  b61 

Excursions  (maps  issued  by  the  Verschonerungs-Verein,  with  the 
paths  indicated).  The  Gumpeneck  (7305'),  scaled  by  a  marked  path  via 
the  Walchern- Grahen  and  i\\e,  Anger- Nieder  Alp  in  41/2  hrs.,  commands  a 
magnificent  view.  —  The  Zachenschot>erl  (5660')  is  ascended  by  a  marked 
path  in  3V2  hr~.  —  A  marked  path  leads  to  the  N.  via  HSusl  im  Wald 
to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Siigemiihle  and  through  the  Stein  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Mittern- 
dorf  (p.  566). 

The  train  skirts  tlie  S.  slope  of  the  valley  to  ('2172  ^I-)  Stein 
an  der  Enns  (2210';  Moser's  Inn),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Solktal. 

The  Solktal  divides,  3  M.  to  the  S.,  into  the  Gross-Solktal  to  the  left,  and 
the  Kleiv-Solktal  to  the  right.  The  road  (steep  at  first)  from  Stein  through 
the  Gross- Solktal  follows  the  right  side  of  the  valley  to  (IV4  hr.)  Gross- 
Solk  (2625';  Backerwirt),  with  a  chateau  and  church.  (2  hrs.)  Mossna  (3260'; 
inn),  with  a  shooting-lodge  belonging  to  the  Duke  of  Coburg,  and  (3,4  hr.) 
St.  Nikolai  (3695'-,  Gamsjager,  bed  1  .ff.),  beautifully  situated  at  the  foot  of 
the  Deneck  (7975').  —  Excursions.  From  Gross-Solk  to  the  top  of  the  Gum- 
peneck (see  above),  through  the  Feister-Grdben,  in  8V2  hrs.,  an  interesting 
walk  (good  path  through  the  woods  nearly  the  whole  way;  guide  not  in- 
dispensable). —  Ascent  of  the  "Grosse  Knallstein  (8525').  from  St.  Nikolai 
via  the  Kaltherherg  Alp  in  41/2  hrs.  (with  guide),  not  difficult ;  superb  pan- 
orama. The  descent  via  the  Frankstall  Alp  to  the  Klein-Solkev  Untertal  is 
fatiguing.  —  From  St.  Nikolai  over  the  Gross-Solk-Hohe  (5875')  and  through 
the  Katschgraben  to  Schoder  (p.  575),  6  hrs.  (guide  not  indispensable).  Another 
easy  and  attractive  route  leads  over  the  Schimpel  -  Scharte  (7460')  to  the 
(5  hrs.)  Rudolf- Schobev-Hutte  (p.  575). 

In  the  Klein  -  Solktal,  IV2  hr.  above  Stein  (marked  path  on  the  left 
side  of  the  valley),  lies  Klein-Solk  or  Wald  (3210';  Roller),  I1/4  hr.  above 
which  the  valley  divide.^  into  the  Untertal  on  the  left  (see  below)  and  the 
Obertal  on  the  right.  The  latter  contains  the  (IV2  hr.)  splendidly  situated 
*Schwarze  See  (3785'),  whence  the  Predhjtstuhl  (8350':  41/2  hrs. ;  for  experts, 
with  guide)  may  be  ascended  through  the  Hiittkai'.  Magnificent  view. 
Toilsome  passes  (guide  essential)  lead  hence  to  the  S.W.  to  the  Lessach- 
Gvaben  and  (8  hrs.)  Tamsweg  (p.  573).  either  over  the  Landschitz  -  Schavte 
(7690')  or  over  the  Kaiser- Scharte  (7525');  to  the  N.W.  to  the  (0-6  hrs.) 
Preintaler  Hiitte  (p.  569),  either  over  the  Tratten- Scharte  (7900')  or  (shorter 
but  more  fatiguing)  over  the  Schareck  -  Scharte  (7580');  and  to  the  S.E. 
to  (5  hrs.)  Krakau-Ebene  (p.  575),  either  over  the  Preber  Tori  (7105')  or 
the  Ranten-Torl  (7065')-  —  A  path  (blue  marks)  ascends  the  Klein- Solker 
Untertal  (see  above)  from  Klein-Solk.  passing  the  Duke  of  Coburg's 
shooting-lodge,  and  then  to  the  right  along  the  Waldbach,  via  the  Spiegel 
Alp.,  Kot-Hutten,  and  Strigler-Huften  to  the  Hubenbauer-Torl  (6765'),  and 
through  the  Etrach-Tul  to  (6  hrs.)  Krakau-Hintermiihlen  (p.  575). 

The  train  crosses  the  Solkbach.  —  231/0  ^^-  Grobming  (2215'); 
the  village  (2545';  Post;  Putz;  Spanherger ;  Prenner ;  Eller\  with 
1100  inhab.,  lies  21/4  M.  to  the  N.,  on  a  hill  on  the  left  hank  of  the 
Enns  (omnibus  80  ^.),  and  is  frequented  as  a  summer-resort.  To 
the  left  of  the  station,  Schloss  Thurnfeld. 

Excursions  (guide,  Joh.  Miiller).  The  *Stoder-Zinken  (6715')  may  be 
easily  ascended  in  3'/2-4  hrs.  A  road  (one-horse  carr.  16  A'.),  diverging  to 
the  left  from  the  main  road  bevond  (1'  ■_>  M.)  Grobmingwinkel,  ascends  to  its 
highest  point  at  (9  M.)  Kdhr  (6345'),  with  the  Horstig-Hutte  (pens.  6-10  K.). 
a  high-lying  summer-resort  whence  a  footp;ith  leads  to  the  right  to  the 
(20  min.)  Friedens-Kirchlein  (^Chapel  of  Peace';  66-0'),  erected  in  1902,  with  a 
-View  of  the  Dachstein.  Hohe  Tauern,  and  valley  of  the  Enns.  A  similar 
view  is  enjoyed  from  the  top  O/2  br.  from  the  Horstig  Hiitfe).  About  V2  br. 
below  the  summit  on  the  ti.W.  side  (1/4  hr.  from  the  Horstig-Hutte)  is  the 
Briinver  Hiitte  (5730';  inn),  near  which  i«  the  Stoder  Alp,  with  coal-mines, 
where  the  road  terminates.  A  steep  descent  (guide  necessary)  leads  over 
the  Kimpfling-Sattel  into  the  Ahornkar,  and  past  the  GrafenlergerSu{^2W) 
and  the  finely  situated  Ahornsee  (4805')  0  (4V2-5  hrs.)  Eavs  (p.  568). 


b6S   V.R.96.-Mavs,pp.l44,57l\     SCHLADMING.       FromSelztal 

—  The  Kammspitze  (7025';  4  hvs.\  with  guide)  commands  a  magnificent 
view,  but  should  be  attempted  only  by  adepts.  About  IV4  hr.  below  the 
summit,  on  the  N.  side,  is  the  Eamp  (or  Karl)  Alpe  (rustic  quarters). 

251/2  M.  Pruggem;  28  M.  Aich-Assach  (227 6']  Barenwirt,  20  beds 
at  1-1  K.AOh.y 

A  visit  should  be  paid  to  the  Seewig-Tal  (to  the  upper  lake  4  hrs. ; 
guide  not  indispensable).  From  Aich  or  Haus  marked  paths  ascend  to  the 
S.  to  the  (i  hr.)  Aignei\  on  the  W.  slope  of  the  valley.  Thence  a  pleasant 
path  continues  to  the  (17*  hr.)  Bodensee  (ca.  3935'),  embosomed  in  woods, 
and  then  ascends  steeply  to  the  right  to  the  (IJ/^  hr.)  Hans-Wodl- Hiitte 
(4985';  inn),  on  the  picturesque  Hiittensee.  About  V2  hr.  farther  up  is  the 
small  Obei-see  (ca.  5415'),  at  the  foot  of  the  Hochstein  (8345')  and  the  Hohe 
WUdstelle  (9010'),  either  of  which  may  be  ascended  hence  in  3V2  hrs.  by 
experts  (comp.  p.  570;  guides,  Traugott  Wieser  and  Job.  Roth  of  Aich). 
Over  the  Neualm-Scharte  (7220')  to  the  Preintaler  HUtte  (p.  569),  31/2  hrs. 
(marked  path),  not  difficult. 

29  M.  Haus  (2290';  Rail.  Restaurant^  with  rooms),  2  M.  to  the 
W.  of  the  pleasant  village  of  that  name  (Hofer;  Daum;  ZurTaverneJ. 
On  the  left  side  of  the  Enns,  3-^/4  M.  to  the  N.,  is  the  picturesque 
Gradenbach-Fall. 

An  attractive  excursion  (red  way- marks)  may  be  made  to  the  S.  to 
the  (21/2-3  hrs.)  shelter-hut  (6095';  provision-depot)  on  the  (25  min.)  Hauser 
Kaibling  (6610'),  commanding  a  splendid  view  of  the  Tauern  and  the  N. 
Limestone  Alps. 

The  Enns  is  crossed  to  (327-2  M.)  Oberhaus  and  — 

351/2  M.  Schladming.  —  Hotels.  *Alte  Post  (Fr.  Angerer),  with 
garden,  30  beds  at  1.40-2.40  A'^. ;  ^Neue  Post,  25  beds  at  1.50-2.50  K.; 
Seebachek;  J.  Angeeer.  —  Pensions.  Hof  Rettenhach^  pens.  6-12  .2". ;  Villa 
Oratz;   Villa  Wehofer.  —  Rail.  Restaurant;  Cafi  Miller.  —  Swimming  Bath. 

Schladming  (2420'),  a  large  village  (1270  inhab.)  with  two 
churches,  is  pleasantly  situated  and  much  frequented  as  a  summer 
resort. 

ExcoKsiONS  (guides,  Peter  Ger barter^  Flor.  Wenger,  and  Matth.  Perhab 
of  Schladming;  Georg  and  Hei-m.  Lackner,  M.  Simonlechnei\  Joh.  Steiner 
Jun.^  Georg  and  Franz  Steiner.,  Engelhert  Watcher^  and  Joh.  Schrempf  of  Eam- 
sau).  Through  the  picturesque  gorge  of  the  Talbach  (Brucker  Klamm)  to  the 
(2M.)  Prugger  Inn  (2875'),  where  the  valley  divides  into  the  Unterlal  {\&{\) 
and  Obertal  (right;  see  pp.  5';:9,  570).  —  Pretty  view  from  the  OA  fir-)  Schlossl 
(restaurant),  on  the  edge  of  an  abrupt  cliflF  above  the  entrance  of  the  Tnter- 
tal  (better  from  the  Steinwandbank .,  V*  fir.  from  tfie  Schlossl).  More  ex- 
tensive view  from  the  Rohrmoosberg,  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Untertal  (1  hr. 
to  the  highest  farm),  and  from  the  Schladminger  Kaibling  or  Planei  (6245'; 
31/2  hr?. ;  marked  path,  but  guide  convenient),  reached  via  the  Aigner  and 
the  Ki-aherger  Alp, 

Pleasant  excursion  to  the  Ramsau,  a  fertile  upland  plain,  5V2  M.  long 
by  2V2  M.  wide,  3300-3900'  above  the  sea-level,  separated  from  the  Ennstal 
on  the  S.  by  a  chain  of  pine-clad  hills  (Ramtau-Leiten),  and  bounded  on  the 
N.  by  the  precipitous  sides  of  the  Edelgrieshohe,  Scheichenspitze,  and  Esel- 
stein,  three  imposing  limestone  peaks  of  the  Dachstein  group,  while  the 
Dachstein  and  the  Torstein  rise  more  to  the  W.  The  Ramsau  is  inhabited 
by  Protestants,  and  is  dotted  with  numerous  farm-houses.  In  order  to 
obtain  a  glimpse  at  this  district  (to  the  Auftria-Hiitte  33/4  hrs.)  we  ascend 
from  Schladming  to  St.  Rupert  am  Kulm  (3520';  Prugger,  good  and  moderate), 
which  may  be  reached  either  by  a  new  road  (diligence  twice  daily  in  I1/2  hr., 
1  K.  50  h.;  one-hor?e  carr.  8,  twc-horse  14  K.)  in  13/4  hr.,  or.  better,  by  a 
marked  footpath  (IV2  hr.),  leading  to  the  right  along  the  Enns  beyond 
the  bridge,  passing  under  the  railway  after  5  min.,  and  ascending,  at  first 
somewhat  rapidly,  through   wood.     From  Kulm  we  follow  the  road  past 


lo  Bischofshofen.    RAMSAU.    Map^,pp.l44,572.~   V.  R.06.   569 

the  '*H6t.-Pens.  Ramsauhof  (30  beds  at  1.60-5,  pens.  7-14  K.;  in  the  Dcpen- 
dance  Waldhof,  10  beds,  pens.  5-7.50  Z^.),  or  (better)  the  shady  path 
through  wood,  diverging  to  the  left  at  the  smithy  and  keeping  close  to 
the  stream,  to  the  (IV4  M.)  Protestant  Church  (Perhab  Inn)  and  the(2'/M.) 
Karlwirt,  at  the  foot  of  the  Brandriedel.  Hence  we  ascend  to  the  right 
through  wood  (white  and  red  marks)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Austria-Hxitte  (5350'; 
Jnn,  5  beds  and  15  mattresses;  fine  views),  above  the  Brand  Alp,  and 
20  min.  below  the  summit  of  the  *Brandriedel  (5655'),  which  commands 
a  splendid  view  of  the  Dachstein,  Tauern,  etc.  (panorama  by  Zoff).  —  To 
the  N.W.  of  the  Austria-Hiitte  O/2  hr.)  lies  the  finely  situated  Neustatt  Alp 
(5455').  From  this  point  a  red-marked  path  leads  to  the  (i  hr.)  Scharl  Alp 
(4855'),  then  ascends  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Sulzenhals  (5970^,  between  the  Retten- 
stein  (p.  5Ti)  and  the  Torstein,  commanding  a  fine  view  of  the  Dachsteiu 
group  and  the  Gosauer  Stein  (Bischofsmiitze),  and  thence  down  via  the 
Sulzen  Alp  (5015')  to  (2  hrs.)  Fihmoos  (p.  570),  or  by  a  red-marked  path  to 
the  (2V«  hrs^)  Hofpurgl-HiiUe  (p.  571).  The  direct  route  from  Rauisau  to 
Filzmoos,  via  Hirseck  (Auwirt)  and  Hachau,  takes  SVz  hrs. 

The  *Dachstein  (9815')  is  ascended  from  the  Austria-Hiitte  in  5-6  hrs. 
(comp.  p.  150),  but  is  fit  for  proficients  only  (guide  from  the  Ramsau  18, 
from  Schladming  20,  with  descent  to  Hallstatt  or  Gosau  26  or  28^.). 
From  the  Austria-Hiitte  we  cross  the  lower  end  of  the  Edelgries-Schlucht 
and  the  wooded  slope  of  the  Brandstell,  then  descend  to  the  broad  stretch 
of  debris  at  the  foot  of  the  lower  Schwadering  cliffs,  and  cross  it,  ascend- 
ing to  the  right.  At  the  upper  end  the  path  ascends  abruptly,  turns  to 
the  right  over  rocky  slopes  (stanchions  and  ropes),  and  enters  the  Schwade- 
ring^ a  large  basin  enclosed  by  lofty  and  perpendicular  rocks,  through 
which  we  ascend  over  debris  and  grassy  slopes  (keep  to  the  right).  From 
the  head  of  this  basin  we  have  a  very  steep  ascent  by  the  'Ramsauer 
Weg' (ropes  and  stanchions)  to  the  (Z'hrs.)  Hunner-Schai'te  ^t)bb'),  between 
the  Hunnerkogel  and  the  Koppenkarstein,  at  the  head  of  the  Schladming 
Glacier.  We  traverse  this  glacier  and  the  Hallstdtter  Glacier  (p.  129)  to 
the  Gj  aid  stein- Saftel  (S860'),  and,  passing  the  two  'Dirndln'  (9185'),  reach 
the  summit  in  21/2  hrs.  more.  Descent  to  the  Simony-HUlte  and  to  Hall- 
statt, see  p.  150;  to  Oosati,  see  p.  151.  —  The  ascent  by  the  S.  face  (8  hrs.) 
is  extremely  difficult. 

Among  the  other  peaks  of  the  Dachstein,  the  Scheichenspitze  (8735') 
is  the  easiest  (from  the  Kiilm  Inn  via  the  Feisterkar  and  Oruber- Schartc 
in  4-41/2  hrs. ;  guide  12^.).  —  The  Koppenkarstein  (9445';  4-5  hrs.;  guide 
24  K.),  a  toilsome  ascent,  suitable  for  adepts  only,  is  accomplished  from 
the  Austria-Hiitte  via  the  Edelgries-Schlucht  and  the  Hintere  Tiirl  (more 
difficult  from  the  Hunner-Scharte  over  the  W.  arete,  lV2hr.,  see  above).  — 
The  ascent  of  the  Torstein  (9665';  ca.  6  hrs.),  from  the  Scharl-Alp  (see 
above)  by  the  Windleger-Scharte  (7545')  and  the  Untere  Windlucke  (p.  151) 
is  very  difficult  (comp.  p.  151;  guide  28,  with  descent  to  Gosau  34^.).  — 
From  St.  Rupert  am  Kulm  to  the  N.  over  the  Feister- Scharte  (7250'), 
between  the  Eselstein  (8370';  ascended  in  IV4  hr.)  and  the  Sinabell  (76S5'; 
ascended  in  1/2  hr.),  and  then  over  the  rocky  deserts  of  the  ^Stein\  via 
the  Schonbichl  Alp,  to  the  Krippeneck  and  to  (10  hrs.)  Hallstatt  (p.  )50), 
a  route  offering  little  attraction  (guide  18  K.). 

Another  pleasant  excursion  from  Schladming  is  to  the  S.,  past  the 
(2  M.)  Prugger  Inn  (p.  56S),  up  the  Schladminger  TJntertal.  Beyond  the 
Tetterhof  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Weissicand  Inn  (3445')  we  turn  to  the  left  at 
(10  min.)  a  fingerpost,  before  the  valley  divides  (the  Steinriesen-Tal  to  the 
right,  see  below),  and  ascend  through  wood  to  the  (I  hr.)  picturesque 
Riesach-See  (4375'),  at  the  upper  end  of  which  is  the  (i/i  hr.)  Wieser-Hillte. 
Thence  past  Herr  Flechner's  shooting-lodge,  the  Kerschhanmer  Hiitlen  and 
the  Kolh  Alp  (4635'),  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  beautifully  ntuated  Preinlal  Club  Hut 
(5580';  inn),  on  the  Waldhorn  Alp.  —  From  the  Prcintal  Hut  a  marked 
path  (fatiguing;  guide  advisable)  leads  via  the  Klafer-Kessel  and  the 
upper  Klafer-See  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Klaffer- Scharte,  whence  the  Greifenberg 
(8746';  splendid  view)  may  be  ascended  in  >/*  hr.,  with  guide;  descent 
through  the  Steinrieten- Tal  to  the  Oolling  -  Hiltte  (-p.  510).  —  Another 
attractive  excursion  from  the  Preintaler  Hiitte  may  be  made  to  the  Lower 


570    V.R. 90. -Maps, pp.144, 57^.     PICHL.  From  Selztal 

.%nntaykar-See  (i  hr.,  with  guide).  —  The  *Hohe  Wildstelle  (9010')  is  as- 
cended from  the  Preintal  Hut  over  the  Wildloch-  Scharte  (ca.  8200')  in 
31/2  hrs.,  with  guide  (13  K.;  red-marked  path;  toilsome);  descent  via  the 
Kleine  Wildstelle  and  the  Nev aim- Scharte  (p.  568)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Hans- 
Wodl-Hiitte  (p.  568).  Over  the  Tratten  -  Scharte  to  Klein-  SoU,  see  p.  479.  — 
The  'Hochstein  (S845':  S'/zhrs.;  with  guide),  presenting  no  ditficulty  to 
climbers  free  from  dizziness,  is  ascended  by  a  marked  path  from  the  Prein- 
tal Hut.  The  descent  may  be  made  on  the  N.E.  side  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Hans- 
Wodl-HUtte,  or  to  Ihe  N.  via  the  Filz-Schartl  (7275')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Mar 
Alp  in  the  Gumpen-Tal  and  thence  to  (2  hrs.)  Ham  (p.  569).  —  A  laborious 
but  attractive  pass  leads  from  the  Pceintaler-Bii'te  over  the  Waldhorn- 
Torl  (747i')  to  (8  hrs. ;  with  guide)  Tamsweg.  The  route  ascends  steeply 
to  the  (2  hrs.)  Tori,  lying  to  the  W.  of  the  Waldhorn  (8360';  marked  path 
to  the  top  in  I1/2  hr.) ;  thence  we  descend  via  the  Zwerfenherg  Lake  (6620') 
and  the  finely-situated  Ohere  Gamsen  Alp  (ca.  6235')  to  (4  hrs.)  Lessach  and 
(2  hrs)  Tamsweg  (p.  573).  —  The  ascent  of  the  -Hochgolling  (9395';  9  hrs. ; 
guide  14,  with  descent  to  the  Lungau  20  K.)  presents  no  difficulty  to  ex- 
perts. We  ascend  the  Steinrieten-Tal  from  the  (2^/2  hrs.)  Weisswand  Inn 
(p.  569),  passing  the  (i'A  hr.)  Uniere  Eibl  Alp  (4240';  rfmts.),  to  the  (1  hr.) 
G  oiling  -  Hiitte  on  the  Obere  Eibl  Alp  (5415';  Inn,  18  mattresses);  thence 
across  the  (2  hrs.)  Golling- Scharte  (7960')  by  a  steep  ascent  to  the  (2  hrs.) 
top  (magnificent  view).  Descent  through  the  Goriach-Graben  to  (5V2hrs.) 
Tamsweg,  see  p.  574. 

A  route  leads  through  the  Schladminger  Obertal  (p.  568)  to  the  (2^/2  hrs. 
from  Schladming)  Hopfriesen  Inn  (3410';  6bed.s),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Giglach- 
Tal.  Hence  we'may  follow  the  Obertal  to  the  S.E.  via  the  (i^ji'hv.)  Neu- 
alm  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Keinbrecht- Hit f te  (p%b'\  ■pTC-yi^io-n-de-poi).  a  .starting-point 
for  the  ascent^  of  the  Vettei'spitzen.,  Zinkwand,  Rote  Ma>.dl,  etc.,  and  for 
passes  to  the  Giglaeh-Tal  (see  below),  and  over  the  Trockenbrod-Scharte  to 
the  Golling-Hiitte  (see  above).  An  easy  pass  from  the  Neualm  crosses;  the 
Liegnitzhbhe  (6955')  to  (5  hrs.)  Maria-Pfarr  (p.  573).  —  From  the  Hopf- 
riesen Inn  a  more  picturesque  route  leads  up  the  Giglach-Tal.  past  the 
jiretty  Landauev  See,  to  the  Loiver  Giglach  Lake  (6560';  club -hut  under 
construction),  whence  a  route  leads  across  the  Znach-Sattel  (6710')  to  (3  hrs.) 
Weissbriach  (3385')  in  the  Weissbriach- Tal,  and  to  (IV4  hr.)  Maria-Pfarr 
(p.  573).  The  Lungauer  KaUspitze  (8100')  may  be  easily  ascended  from  the 
Znach-Sattel  in  IV4  hr.  ;  a  more  attractive  ascent  from  the  Znach-Sattel  is 
that  of  the  Steirische  KalkspHze  (see  below),  IV2  hr.  to  the  N.  —  Over  the 
Preunegg-Sattel  to  the  Preunegg-Tal,  see  below. 

The  Ennstal  contracts  and  the  railway  traverses  several  deep 
cuttings.  38V2  M.  Pichl  (2560';  Pichlmeier  ,■  Sieherer),  station  for 
the  W.  Ramsau  (p.  569  ;  31/2  hrs.  to  the  Austria- Hutie). 

An  interesting  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  S.  to  (l'/4  hr.)  the 
Bankwirt  (poor)  in  the  Preunegg-Tal.  From  this  point  a  path  ascends  to 
the  right  to  the  (li/i  hr.)  Pichlmayr  Alp,  whence  the  Schober  (7020')  and  the 
Rippeteck  (6980')  may  easily  be  ascended  in  IV4  hr.  each  (admirable  views, 
of  the  Dachstein,  etc.)  We  ascend  the  valley  farther  on,  passing  the 
(IV2  hr.)  Slavs  Alp,  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Ursprung  Alp  (52S0';  quarters),  beauti- 
fully situated  at  the  foot  of  the  precipitous  Steirische  Ealkspitze  (8055),  which 
may  be  ascended  (3  hrs.,  with  guide)  by  a  path  leading  via  the  Preunegg- 
Sattel  (ca.  6560'),  between  the  Kalkspitze  ;  ud  the  Hahnkarap,  to  the  upper 
Giglach-Tal,  and  to  the  Znach-Sattel  (see  above):  thence  to  the  right  by  the 
ridge  between  the  Lungauer  and  Steirische  Kalkspitze  (lV2hr.;  see  above). 

The  train  runs  through  the  formerly  fortified  Mandling  Pass  and 
near  (41  M.)  Mandling  (2660' ;  Salzburger  Wirt)  crosses  the  Mand- 
ling, the  frontier  between  Styria  and  Salzburg. 

Cart-road  from  Mandling  to  the  N.W.  through  the  Mandling -Tal 
(shorter  and  pleasanter  path  through  wood,  indicated  by  red  marks,  on 
the  W.  slope  of  the  valley),  to  (6  W.)  Filzmoos  (3575';  Inn  zur  Bischofs- 
miitze ;  guides    Joh   Hofer  and  Franz  Vierlhaler),  a  prettily-situated  village, 


to  Bhchofshofen.        KADSTADT.  Mapn,  pp.  1 U,  572.-  V.  It.  06.  571 

with  a  pilgrimage-church,  whence  the  top  of  the  Rosghrand  (see  below) 
is  reached  in  274  hrs.,  and  the  Rettenstein  f<365';  splendid  view)  is  as- 
cended via  the  Rote  Wand  in  8V2  lir?.,  or  via  the  Bachler  Alp  (quarters) 
and  the  Sulzenhals  (p.  569)  in  5  hrs.  (guide  8  K.).  —  About  2  hrs.  above 
Filzmoos  fgnide  4  A'.,  not  indispensable),  beyond  the  Aualp,  is  the  finely 
situated  Hofpiirgl-Hiitte  (5585'^  Inn,  26  beds  and  18  mattresses),  the  start- 
ing-puint  for  the  ascents  of  the  BixcfiofsmiUze  (higher  neak ,  8050',  guide 
15  A'.;  lower  peak,  7925',  guide  24  A^.),  3-3V2  hrs.,  very  difficult ;  Grossmand 
(7915';  31/2  hrs.;  guide  15 /i'.),  difficult;  Mosermandl  f6S30';  2  hrs. ;  guide 
10  K.);  Hochkesselkopf  (SOiO';  via  the  Reissgnng  in  3  hrs.;  guide  16  A".); 
Rosshrand  (5SfX)';  21/2  lira.  ;  guide  6,  to  E.adstadt  8  A".),  etc.  Over  the  Steigl 
to  Gosau  (6  hrs.  ;  guide  12  A".),  see  p.  151.;  by  the  'Hintcr  dem  Stein'  route 
to  the  Zwiesel  Alp  (7  hrs.;  guide  10  A".),  see  p.  152;  over  the  StdzenhaU  to 
the  (41/2  hrs.)  Ansiria-Hulte,  see  p.  569.  From  the  Hofpiirgl-Hiitte  by  the 
Linzer  Weff  over  the  Reissgang  (ca.  7545') ,  near  the  Hochkesselkopf  (sec 
above),  and  down  by  the  Torsteineck  and  the  Gosau  Glacier  to  the  Adamek- 
mute  (p.  151),  4-41/2  hrs.  (guide  8  E.),  highly  interesting. 

46  M.  Radstadt  (2725';  '''Post,  30  beds  at  1.20-3  K.;  Michaelis; 
Obergloner;  Stegerbrau  ;  Stockl;  Restaurant  witli  rooms,  near  the 
station),  an  old  town  with  1208  inhab.,  stands  on  a  rocky  hill 
(2810'),  and  is  frequented  as  a  summer  -  resort  and  for  winter 
sports.  About  1/4  M.  to  the  N.  is  a  swimming-hath.  To  the  S.  opens 
the  Tauern-Tal  (see  p.  572),  with  the  Geisstein  and  Seekarspitze. 
At  the  foot  of  the  Rossbrand  is  the  pretty  Kaiser- Promenade. 

ExcuKSiONS.  Fine  views  of  the  Dachstein  are  obtained  from  the  Si/no/ii/- 
Warte,  V2  ^^-  to  the  S.W.,  t)pposite  the  town,  and  from  the  Kranabel-Kapellc^ 
1  hr.  to  the  S.E.,  to  the  left  of  the  Tauern  road.  Hence  we  may  proceed 
to  (IV2  hr.)  Forstau  (2835';  inn),  with  a  view  of  the  valley  of  the  Enns. 
and  return  by  a  pretty  woodland  path  via  the  Heiud-Scharte  (3360')  to  (2  hrs.) 
Radstadt.  —  The  *Rossbrand  (5800'),  ascended  by  a  good  marked  path  in 
21/2-3  hrs.  (guide  5  A^.,  unnecessary),  commands  a  t^plendid  view  (panorama 
by  Haas) ;  below  the  summit  is  the  Linzer- HiUie  (Inn,  4  beds  and  4  mat- 
tresses). Descent  to  Filzmoos,,  see  above.  —  Over  the  Radsiddler  Tauern  to 
Mauterndorf.,  see  R.  97. 

To  the  W.  of  (2  M.)  Altenmarkt  (Maturi;  Moser)  a  carriage-road  leads 
via  (5  M.)  Schtmighof  and  {Vh  M.)  Wagrein  (2650';  Neuwirt)  to  (13  M.) 
St.  Johann  im  Pongau  (p.  155).  From  Wagrein  the  attractive  ascent  of  the 
Grieskareck  (6525')  is  accomplished  in  2V2hrs.,  with  guide.  Ascents  of  the 
Hoch-Griiadeck  (.5995';  marked  path  in  3V2  hrs.)  and  Sonntags^kogd  {QObb'\  via 
the  Grafenberg  Alp  in  2V.'  hrs.),  see  pp.  571,  ,572.  —  From  Altenmarkt  a  car- 
riage-road runs  via  Flachau  (Reslwirt)  to  (2i/2  hrs.)  the  Inn  inin  Jdgerhaiis 
(3400'),  above  the  junction  of  the  Ennstal  and  the  Fleissling-Tal.  Ascending 
the  latter  valley  we  come  to  the  splendidly  situated  Ur sprung- Aim,  and 
thence  follow  the  Neukar-Steig,  a  safe  path  leading  into  the  (3  hrs.)  Rauhen- 
eckkar,  whence  we  may  either  cross  the  n  cky  plateau  to  the  left  (with 
guide)  to  the  top  of  the  (3  hrs.)  Mosermandl  (8790';  extensive  view),  or 
take  the  safe  path  to  the  right  to  the  top  of  the  (2  hrs.)  Faulkogcl  (8705'). 
Between  these  two  mountains  is  the  Windisch-Scharte  (7565'),  which  we  may 
cross  tf)  Zederhaus  (p.  573;  safe  descent  also  from  the  Mosermandl  to  the 
Zederhaus-Tal). 

At  (48  M.)  the  station  oi  Altenmarkt  the  line  quits  the  Enns,  which 
rises  12  M.  to  the  S.W.  in  the  Flachau,  and  runs  to  the  N.W.  to 
(50 Y2  M.)  Eben  im  Pongau  (2790';  Steinbacher),  on  the  watershed 
between  the  Enns  and  the  Salzach  (Y4  hr.  from  the  station,  the 
Rosegger-Hauschen,  with  a  view  of  the  Dachstein,  Hochkonig,  and 
Tauern).  It  then  passes  through  a  deep  cutting,  crosses  the  Fritzbach 
by  a  bold  bridge  (striking  view  of  the  Dachstein  to  the  right),  and 


572    V.  Route  97.     RADSTADTKR  TAUEKN.    From  Radstadt 

descends  tlie  narrow  Fritztal  to  the  W. ,  crossing  the  stream  re- 
peatedly. At  (53V2  M.l  Brunnhdusl  t\ve,  road  to  Annaberg(p.  152) 
diverges  to  the  right.  From  {pi'^j^  M.)  Huttau  (2325';  *Post)  the 
*Hoch-Grundeck  (p.  154)  is  ascended  in  3-3^2  ti^s.,  by  a  marked 
path.  Several  tunnels.  The  train,  descending  rapidly,  crosses  the 
Fritzbach  six  times,  penetrates  the  Kreuzherg  by  a  curved  tunnel, 
765  yds.  long,  descends  the  hillside  to  the  left  (fine  view  of  the 
Salzach-Tal,  the  Hochkonig,  and  the  Tennen-Gebirge),  and  crosses 
the  Salzach  to  — 

61  M.  Bischofshofen  (1795';  Rail.  Restaurant;  see  p.  154). 


97.  From  E,adstadt  over  the  Radstadter  Tauern  to 
MauterndorfintheLungauandviaMurautoXInzmarkt. 

73'/'2  M.  DiLiGKNCE  from  Tvadstadt  to  (Qa^/z^l.)  Mauterndorf  in  summer 
twice  daily  in  61/2  hrs.  (fare  Q  K.  56  A.).  From  Mauterndorf  to  (48  M.)  Um- 
marki.  Railway  in  3V2-i  lirs.  (fares  6  Z.  10,  i  K.  10  A.;  no  first  class). 

Radstadt  (2725'),  see  p.  571.  The  road  crosses  the  Enns,  and 
ascends  the  valley  of  the  Taurach  towards  the  S.  to  (71/2  M.)  XJnter- 
Tanem  ('3295';  Po4:  Hammerwirt\ 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  along  the  Tauern  road  to  the  Gnaden- 
briickl,  and  thence  to  the  right  up  to  the  (1  hr.)  Gnaden  Alp  (4240').  -  Two 
easy  and  attractive  ascents  from  Unter-Tauern  are  those  of  the  HirUere  Geis- 
stein  (7185';  31/2  hrs. ;  guide  7  K.)  to  the  E.  and  the  Strirmkogel  (7010';  31/2 hrs. ; 
guide  IK.)  to  the  W. 

A  little  beyond  I'liter-Tauern  are  the  first  remains  of  the  old 
Roman  road,  traces  of  which  are  visible  also  at  various  points  farther 
on.  Fine  retrospect  of  the  Bischofsmiitze  and  the  Torstein.  We  then 
ascend  through  the  Tauernklamm,  past  the  falls  of  the  Taurach. 
The  finest  falls  are  the  Gnadenfall,  to  the  left,  and  the  *Johannes- 
fall,  460'  in  height,  reached  in  5  min.  from  the  road  by  a  path 
diverging  to  the  risht  at  a  guide-post,  574  M.  from  Unter-Tauern. 
—  131/2  >i-  Ober-Tauern  (5410';  *Alpen-Hotel  Wieseneyg,  in  the 
renovated  old  Tauern-Haus,  50  beds  at  3-4,  board  7  K.^,  a  summer- 
resort  with  a  chapel. 

Excursions.  The  * Seekarspitze  (7705';  club-path  in  2'/2  hrs. ;  guide  6^., 
advisable),  Ganukarspitze  (7915';  3  hrs. ;  guide  6  ^.)?  ^^^  Gainsleitenspitze 
(8390' ;  3'/2  hrs. ;  guide  6  A'.)  are  three  easy  and  attractive  ascents.  The 
Pleislingkeil  (8200';  4  hrs. ;  guide  8  K.)  and  Gurpitschek  (8280';  41/2  hrs. ;  guide 
8  A'.)  are  more  toilsome.  From  the  last  three  the  descent  may  be  made  to 
Tweug  (guide  1  A',  extra). 

About  1  M.  farther  on,  beyond  the  burial-ground  'of  the  name- 
less' ('der  Namenlosen';  mostly  victims  of  avalanches),  is  the  top  of 
the  Radstadter  Tauern  (^5700'),  with  a  limited  view.  The  road  de- 
scends via  the  {i}>l.')Scheidberg  (plain  inn)  to  the(2V2M.)  HoheBriicke 
(4500'),  where  the  rocks  come  close  together.  To  the  right  opens 
the  Lantschfeld-Tal,  with  the  Pleislingkeil,  GlOcknerin,  and  Zehner- 
karspitze.  We  now  descend  through  wood  past  the  Scheidberg  Water- 
fall to  (I3/4  M.;  191/2  M.  from  Radstadt)  Tweng  (4050';  Post,  64beds 


toVnzmarki.  MURTAL.  V.  Route97.   bIS 

at  2-7,  pens.  6-8  A'.),  a  summer-resort  in  fine  environs,  beyond  which 
we  follow  the  broad  Taurach-Tal,  for  the  most  part  through  wood. 

251/0  M.  Manterndorf  (3740';  *Post,  72  beds  at  1.60-5,  pens. 
7-10  K.;  *WaUner^  with  mireral  baths,  20  beds  at  1.40-2,  pens. 
5-6A'.  ,•  guide,  Joh.  Auer),  a  small  town  and  summer-resort  (800 
inhab.)  with  a  large  restored  castle,  the  terminus  of  the  Murtal 
Railway  (see  below). 

The  *Speiereck  (7900' i  3V2  lirs.  from  Mauterndorf,  or  4  hrs.  from 
St.  Micbael ;  marked  path;  guide  QK,  not  indispensable)  aflords  a  good 
survej'  of  the  Lungau,  Niedere  Tauern,  etc.  About  1  hr.  below  the  top  on 
the  Manterndorf  route  is  the  Speiereck-Hiitte  (6780';  S  mattresses). 

From  Mauterndorf  to  Gmund,  251/2  31.,  diligence  daily  in  6  hrs.  (fare 
&K.  bQh.).  The  road  leads  vid,  Nevsess  and  the /S'to/gr  (3705'),  passing  above 
the  handsome  chateau  of  Moosham  (Count  Wilczek),  to  (5V-i  M.)  St.  Michael 
(3505';  Post,  Wastlwirt,  both  good),  an  old  market-village  (790  inhab.)  on 
the  Mur  (to  the  Murwinkel,  see  below).  Thence  the  road  proceeds  through 
wood,  crosses  the  Katschberg  (5385'),  separating  Salzburg  frum  Carinthia, 
and  beyond  (15  M.)  Rennweg  (3710';  *Post)  descends  the  prettv  Lieser-Tal  via 
(19'/2  M.)  KremsbrUcken  (3125';  Post;  Stoxreiter),  Leoben  (2830';  Ganzer), 
and  FAsenstratien  (2630';  Aschbacher),  with  the  house  in  which  Hans  Gasser, 
the  sculptor  (p.  (JOA),  was  born,  to  (25V2  M.)  Gmiind  (p.  608).  Thence  to 
Spittal,  see  R.  103. 

The  Murwinkel  (upper  Murtal ;  two-horse  carr.  to  the  Blasner-Bauer 
and  back  16  K. ;  provisions  should  be  taken)  is  interesting  on  the  whole. 
From  St.  Michael  road  to  the  W.  to  (2V4  M.)  Niederdorfy  at  the  mouthof 
the  Zederhaus-Tal  (to  Zederhaiis  2V2  hrs.;  thence  to  Kleinarl,  see  p.  135); 
then  to  the  left  by  a  rough  road  through  the  narrow  Murtal  to  Schellgaden 
(old  gold-mines),  (6^/4  M.)  Mur  (3630';  Schmidwirt ;  Measnerwirt),  and  (33/*  M.) 
the  Blasner-Bauer  (4135'),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Rotgiilden  Valley,  in  which 
lie  the  (l'/2  lir.)  beautiful  Rotgulden-See  (5585'),  with  a  shooting-lodge  (rfmts. 
at  the  Gailinger-JIiitte),  and,  3/4  hr.  farther  up  (no  way-marks ;  visitors  must 
be  accompanied  by  a  gamekeeper,  Q  E.)  the  Obersee  (6475'),  splendidly  situat- 
ed at  the  N.  base  nf  the  Hafner  (U),U30';  ascent  difficult;  better  from  the 
Malta-Tal,  p.  611).  —  About  IV2  hr.  above  the  Blasner-Bauer,  in  the  Mur- 
tal, lies  the  Moritzen.  Alp  (4990';  accommodation  at  Konig'sthe  gamekeeper's), 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Moritzen-Tal.  An  attractive  excursion  may  be  made 
to  the  (li/2hr.)  ^ict.xxve.'^q^aQ  Karwasser-See  (6230');  farther  on  are  \.\\q  Lower 
and  (1  hr.)  Upper  Schwarzsee,  at  the  foot  of  the  Marchkareck  (8755'),  but  there 
is  no  path  and  visitors  are  forbidden  on  account  of  the  shdoting.  Over 
the  Moritzen  -  Scharte  and  Marchkar-Scharte  to  the  Osnabriicker  Hiiite  in  the 
Malta-Tal  {Vji  hrs.;  guide  24  K.:  attractive),  see  p.  611.  —  The  Mur  rises 
about  2  hrs.  above  Moritzen ,  at  the  N.  base  of  the  Marchkareck.  Via 
the  source  of  the  Mur  (6320')  and  the  Mur-Torl  (7425)  to  Grossarl  (from 
Moritzen  to  Hiittschlag,  5Vj  hrs. ;  guide  15  A'.),  see  p.  156;  via  tbe  Haslloch 
to  Kleinarl,  see  p.  157.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Weisseck  (S890';  4V4  hrs.; 
guide  10,  to  ZederLaus  13  A".)  is  made  from  3Ioritzen  without  difficulty  by 
experts;  the  descent  may  be  made  via  the  Rieding-Scharte,  the  Rieding-Tal^ 
and  the  (3  hrs.)  shooting-lodge  of  Zederhaus  (3725')  to  (li/'j  hr.)  Zederhaus 
(3985';  Klauswirt,  Blienwirt,  bith  plain  but  good:  guide,  Fr.  Hartsleben). 
—  The  Mosermandl  (8790'),  ascended  from  Zederhaus  shooting -lodge  in 
4-4V2  hrs.,  with  guide  {10  K. ;  safe  club -path),  is  fatiguing  but  repaying 
(descent  to  Flachau,  see  p.  571).  Over  the  Windiscfi-Scharie  (7565')  to  Flachav, 
see  p.  571. 

The  narrow-gauge  Muktal  Railway  descends  the  Taurach- 
Tal  to  the  E.  3  M.  Maria-Pfarr  (^3675';  Post,  bed  1-2 /T.l,  with  a 
pilgrimage-church;  b'i*].. Lintsching ;  6M.Sf-/lndra-  Wbllimg. — l^/o^. 
Tamsweg  (3350';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Traube;  Post;  Gambrimis),  a 
pleasant  little  town  (1150  inhab.)  on  the  Miir. 


574    V.  R.  .97.  —  Map,  p.  572.     TTJRRACH.  From  Radstadt 

Excursions  (guide,  Franz  Holler).  By  the  Ranten  road  to  the  E.  to 
(6  M.)  Seethal  (inn),  with  its  small  lake,  whence  the  Gstoder  (7026')  may 
be  easily  ascended  in  3  hrs.  (guide  6-2".  ,•  attractive).  —  The  Lasaberg  Alpe 
(6345':  2\-2  hrs.;  easy;  guide  4  if.),  to  the  S.E.,  affords  a  guod.  survey  of 
the  environs;  descent  to  (1^/2  hr.)  Ramingstein  or  (2 hrs.)  Predlitz  (see below). 
—  The  Schwarzenberg  (5835),  lo  the  S.W.,  easily  ascended  in  21/2  hrs. 
(guide  iK.,  not  indispensable),  commands  a  very  attractive  panorama.  — 
The  -Preber  (b995';  (j''2  hrs. ;  marked  path;  guide  12.fi'.,  not  indispensable) 
is  scaled  without  difficulty  and  afiords  a  splendid  view  of  the  Lungau  and 
the  Alps  from  the  Ennsial  to  the  Hohe  Tauem  and  Karawanken.  Cart- 
road  to  the  N.E.  via  Haiden  to  the  (2  hrs.)  sombre  Fveber^^ee  (4895').  3/4  hr. 
above  which  is  the  Fvodniger  Alp  (5580';  quarters  for  the  night);   thence 

3  hrs.  more  to  the  summit;  or  ir^va.  the  lake  to  the  {V-ji  hr.)  Gratzer  Hiitte 
(6225';  Inn,  10  beds)  on  the  >^attel-Kogel,  and  thence  to  the  summit  in  2'/2  hrs. 
Descent  to  Krakau-Ebene^  see  p.  575.  —  The  Roteck  (9l»l0'),  ascended  from 
the  Gratzer  Hiitte  through  the  Freberkessel  and  over  the  AiUhlbach-Torl  in 

4  hrs.,  is  fit  for  experts  only,  with  guide  (10  iT.).  —  To  Schladmisg  by 
the  Golling-Scharte.  and  ascent  of  the  Hochgolling  (9  hrs.  from  Tamsweg), 
see  p.  570;  through  the  L&smch-Tal  and  across  the  Waldhorn-Torl.,  see  p.  570; 
through  the  Liegnitz-Tal  and  across  the  Liegnilzhbhe,  see  p.  570;  through 
the  Weissbriarh  -  Tal  and  across  the  Znach-Sattel^  see  p.  5i0.  —  To  Solk 
over  the  Landschitz  -  Schavte  or  the  Kaiser-Scharte,  see  p.  5b7. 

Beyond  Tamsweg  the  railway  crosses  the  Mur  to  (8  M.)  St.  Leon- 
hard,  with  a  high-lying  Gothic  church  of  143.8,  follows  the  narrow 
valley,  and  recrosses  the  stream  near  (lO^o  M.)  Madling.  —  12^2  -^^• 
Thomathd  (3170';  Griihl)  ;  13  M.  RaminyHein  (3050';  Post),  at"the 
foot  of  the  ruin  of  Flnstergrun. 

The  interesting  ascent  of  the  Schilcberhbhe  (7480')  may  be  made  in 
41/2  hrs.,  with  guide;  descent  via  Inner-Krems  (inn)  to  Kremsbriicken  (p.  573), 
3  hrs. 

15  M.  Kendlbruck;  17  M.  Predlitz  (3085';  Bmckenwirt). 

A  road  (diligence  daily  in' 2^4  hrs. ;  fare  2  .fi".  M)  h.)  leads  to  the  S. 
through  the  Turrach-Grabe'n  to  (9V2  M.)  Turrach  (4135':  Bergmann't  Inn; 
L'uide,  Konrad  Glanzer),  with  large  iron-works,  whence  the  Eisenhui  (S0U5') 
may  be  ascended  in  31/2  hrs.  with  guide  (comp.  p.  618),  and  the  Konigstuhl 
(7650')  in  4  hrs.  with  guide  (see  p.  608).  From  Turrach  the  road  ascends 
steeply  to  the  (4^2  M.)  pretty  Turracher  See  (5785';  Seewirt)  and  to  the 
(3/4  M.)  Turracher  Hohe  (5810),  and  then  descends  on  the  bank  of  the  Seebach 
to  (6  M.)  £bene-Keichenau  (o565';  Schiessl ;  Weissniann)  in  the  upper  Gurktal, 
whence  a  road  leads  to  the  W.  (diligence  daily  iu  4^/4  hrs.)  via  (5'/2  M.) 
Fattergassen  {Vichlwirt :  Pilgram),  Gnesau^  and.  Bimnielberg  to  (19'/2  M.)  i^leZd- 
kirchen  (p.  620).  —  From  Paiter^assen  (see  above)  a  road  runs  to  the  W. 
via  Klein- Kir chheim  (3520';  Staber;  Postj,  with  baths  eflicacious  in  women's 
complaints,  Radenthein  i2i'^' :  Stadler;  bchusser),  ^ndi  Dobriach  (2020';  See- 
villa  ;  Dobriacher  Wirt),  to  ('131/2  M.)  MilUtati  (p.  601). 

ExcuKsioNS.  From  Ebene-Reichenau  ascent  of  the  Moschlitzen  {Rodret- 
neck,  7665'j,  i^/-2  hr.-.,  easy  and  interesting.  —  From  Klein-Kirchheim  ascent 
of  the  Wdllcner-yock  (7o20'),  3V2  hrs.  (to  the  S.E.),  attractive;  descent  to 
(2'/2  hrs.)  Feld  (p.  6u5)  or  (2  hrs.)  Afritz  (p.  605).  —  Ascent  of  the  Rosenock 
(7Vj~-5')  from  Radenthein,  41/2  hrs.,  highly  attractive;  road  10  the  N.  to  (^^4  hr.) 
Kaning  (3335';  ^Mossier),  thence  to  the  summit  in  33/4  hrs.  (with  guide;  exten- 
sive view).  —  Ascent  of  ihe  Mirnock  (6905'),  from  Dobriach,  via  (I3/4  hr.) 
Ober- Winkler,  4  hrs.  (comp.  p.  tiOo). 

Beyond  (I7I/2  M.)  Turrach  (2985')  the  Mur  is  crossed.  18  M. 
Einach.  2OV2M.  Stadl  (2920';  Post;  Schwaiger),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Paalgraben  (road  in  5  hrs.  to  Fladnitz,  p.  618).  We  next  pass  the 
stations  of  (23 1/2  M.)  Wandritschbriicke,  (24M.)  Caeciliabrucke,  (26  M.) 
St.  Lorenzen  ob  Murau  (2815':  Seppwirt),  anfl  (28  M.)  Kaindorf. 


to  Unzmarkt.     NIEDERWOLZ.     Map,  p. 572.  —  V.  R.97.    575 

31  M.  Murau  (2655';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Post;  Sonne;  Stern; 
Krone;  Traube),  a  small  town  (1600  inhab.)  with  three  old  churches, 
commanded  by  the  castle  of  Ober- Murau,  and  frequented  as  a  sum- 
mer-resort and  for  winter-sports.  Pretty  walks  on  the  Kalvarienberg. 

Pleasant  excursions  may  be  made  bence  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Frauen-Alpe 
(6575'J  to  the  S.W.  (Murauer  Eiltie,  ooKy,  rfmt?.,  1  hr.  below  the  top)  and 
the  (21/2  hrs.)  Utolz-Alpe  (596o')  to  the  N.E.,  both  with  pretty  views.  — 
A  road  runs  to  the  N.W.  through  the  Rantenbnch- Graben  and  after  IV2  hr. 
forks.  The  right  branch  leads  over  the  Freiberg- battel  to  (^/i  hr.)  Srhoder 
(see  below).  The  left  branch  leads  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Kanten  (2l55';  Hammer- 
schmied)  and  (3/4  hr.  i&ithQr  W .)  Seebach,  whence  a  cart-track,  to  the  right, 
leads  via  (3/4  hr.)  Krakaudorf  (3^45' 5  Gartler^  Brandl)  and  Krakau-Hinler- 
miihlen  (guide,  Jos.  Sumann)  to  (iV4  hr.)  Krakau-Ebene  (3925';  Stiegenwirt; 
'Tauernwirt,  ^l\  M.  farther  on).  From  Krakau-Hintermiihlen  or  Krakau- 
Ebene  we  may  proceed  to  the  N.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  picturesque  Jetach-See  or 
ttrach-See  (4490).  On  the  Grafenalm,  1  hr.  above  the  lake,  is  the  Rudolf- 
Schober-Hiitle  (5250' ;  provision -depot),  whence  the  Ruprechtseck  (8490')  may 
be  ascended  in  3  hrs.,  and  the  Predigtstuhl  (835U'),  by  experts,  in  6  hrs.,  the 
latter  via  the  Hubenbauer-Torl  (see  below).  Passes  lead  from  the  Rudolf- 
Schober-Haus  over  the  .Schimpel  -  Scharte  (7460')  to  Gross-Solk  (see  p.  567): 
from  Krakau-Ebene  to  the  N.W.  throutih  the  Etrach-Tal  and  over  the  Huben- 
bauer-Torl (6765')  to  ICle>n-Solk  (see  p.  567);  through  the  Rantengvaben  and 
over  the  Ranten-Torl  {Feldscharte ;  7065'),  or  through  the  Preberyrahen  and 
over  the  Puizenfal-tScharte  (7L95'),  to  G robming  (^ .  i^7) ;  and  to  the  W.  over 
the  Preber-Sattel  (49'J5')  to  (4  hrs.)  Tamsweg  (p.  578).  —  The  ascent  of  the 
'Preber  (S9£'5';  4V2-5  hrs.;  easy;  see  p.  574)  is  made  from  Krakau-Ebene 
via  the  Gratzer  Hiitte  (p.  574;  1^/4  hr.  from  the  Tauernwirt),  whence  the 
top  is  reached  in  2V2  hrs.;  or  (rather  fatiguing)  via  the  Kramer  Alp  and 
Spitz  Alp  in  41/2  hrs.  Rich  flora.  The  descent  may  be  made  (route  marked) 
to  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Tamsweg  (p.  573). 

The  line  follows  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur,  through  a  finely 
wooded  valley,  via (33  M.)  Gestiitthof  &im\  (35  M.)  Triehendorfi^lbTo'-^ 
Lankenwirt),  and  past  the  mouth  of  the  Katsch-Tal.  To  the  N.  is 
the  ruin  of  Katsch.  38  M.  Frojach-Katsclital  (2460';  Rail.  Buffet), 
near  the  village  of  Frojach  (Schaitner),  with  its  old  church. 

A  road  (diligence  daily  in  2  hrs.,  1  K.  QO  h.)  runs  hence  to  the  !N.W. 
through  the  preUy  Katsch-Tal  via  Katsch  and  Peierdorf  to  (7V2  M.)  St.  Peter 
amKammersberg  (2725';  Bogensberger ;  Putzenbachev ;  Packer),  an  old  market- 
village  with  400  inhabitants.  Roads  lead  hence  to  the  E.  over  the  Kammers- 
berg  to  (6  M.)  Oberwolz  (p.  487),  and  to  the  W.  via  Feistritz  and  Baierdorf 
to  (41/2  M.)  Schoder  (2945';  Post;  Gotzl).  From  Schcider  thronjih  the  Ranten- 
Graben  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Mm'au,  see  above;  through  the  Katschgraben  and  over 
the  Gross-Solk-Eohe  (5815')  to  (8V2  hrs.)  Gross-Solk,  see  p.  5b7.  —  The  Greim- 
berg  (6115';  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide  ;  attractive)  is  easily  ascended  from  St.  Peter 
via  the  Bartl  Alp. 

Farther  on  we  have  a  view  of  Schloss  Schrattenberg  (p.  617)  to 
the  E.  and  of  the  ruin  of  Stein,  high  up,  to  the  right.  41  M.  Teufen- 
bacli  (2490';  Schruckenfuchs;  Heigl;  Locker'),  a  summer-resort  in 
the  broad  Murtal,  21/4  >!•  to  the  N.  of  the  station  oi  St.  Lambrecht 
(p.  617),  with  an  old  church  and  a  partly  restored  castle.  About 
3  M.  to  the  N.W.,  above  the  village  of  P«.r,  is  the  Puxer  Luey  ('Loch', 
hole),  with  the  remains  of  the  castle  of  Schallaun.  —  We  cross  the 
Mur.  42  M.  Niederwolz  (2430';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Siegl;  GreL<- 
herger),  a  village  with  330  inhab.,  at  tlie  mouth  of  the  Wblzer  Tal. 

A  diligence  plies  hence  twice  daily,  in  IV4  hr.  (fare  IK.  BOA.),  to 
(5V-'M.)  Oberwolz  (2715';  " Alks  BrutUiaus),  a  small  town  and  summer-resort 


576    V.  Route  98.  GRATZ.  Practical  Notes. 

(150  inhab.),  with  two  old  churches  and  the  chateau  o{  Rotenfels.  Interesting 
ascent  of  the  Hohenwart  (7745';  6  hrs.,  with  guide) :  through  the  Schottlgrdben 
aud  past  the  Steilerer- Hutten  (4700')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Lachsen-Hiitte  (4755'), 
with  a  shooting -lodce.  in  a  picturesque  situation;  then  past  the  FiscTisee 
(6115')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  saddle  of  Polsegg  (6745')  and  the  (1  hr.)  summit 
rfine  view).  —  The  ascents  of  the  Pleschaitz  (5895';  marked  path  via  Hinter- 
hurg  in  3  hrs.)  and  of  the  Schiesseck  (7470';  marked  path  via  the  Lang 
Alp  in  4  hrs.)  are  easy  and  attractive.  —  A  road  leads  from  Oberwolz  to 
the  W.  over  the  Kammersberg  (3500')  to  (2  hrs.)  St.  Peter  (p.  575).  —  Over 
the  Glaitjoch  (6520')  to  the  Donnershach-  Tal  and  (9-10  hrs.)  Irdning.  see 
p.  565. 

From  the  (43^2  M.)  station  of  Lind  (2415';  Artner;  Pens. 
Lnisenheim,  20  beds,  pens.  6-8  K.^  a  bridge  crosses  the  Mur  to 
the  (3/4  hr.)  village  of  Scheifling,  the  station  of  which  (p.  617)  lies 
3/4  M.  higher  up.  Our  railway  remains  on  the  left  bank,  passes 
under  the  bridge  of  the  government-line,  and  reaches  its  terminus 
at  (48  M.)  Unzmarkt  (p.  617). 

98.  Gratz  and  Environs. 

Railway  Stations.  1.  Siid-Bahnhof  {South  Station  ;  V\.  A,  4,  5;  restaur- 
ant), for  all  trains  ;  hotel-omnihuses  meet  the  trains.  2.  Koflucher  Bahnhof 
(beyond  PI.  A,  5),  subsidiary  station  for  trains  t^  Kciflach  and  Wies  (p.  531). 
3.  Staats- Bahnhof  (PI.  D,  E,  8),  subsidiary  station  for  trains  to  Gleisdorf 
and  Fehring. 

Hotels.  On  the  7-ight  baiik  of  the  Mur :  *Gr.-H6t.  Wieslee  (PI.  g;  C,  3), 
Gries  Quav  4,  140  beds  at  2.60- 10  iT.;  *H6t.  Daniel  (Pl.h;  A,  5),  at  the 
S.  Station,  9U  beds  at  2.50  4.50  JT. ;  -ELEyAKT  (PI.  a;  C,  5),  Mur-Platz  11, 
with  garden.  140  beds  at  2.40-10  .ST. ;  Flokian  (PI.  d;  C,  5),  Gries 
Quay  12,  80  R. ;  Drei  Raben  (PI.  c;  B,  5),  Annen-Str.  43,  with  garden; 
ScHWAN  (Pi.  n;  C,  3),  Anuen-Str.  3;  Goldxe  Sonne,  Lowe,  Ross,  all  Maria- 
hilfer-Strasse.  —  On  the  left  lank  (inner  town;  15-20  min.  from  the  S. 
station):  "Ekzheezog  Jouann  (PI.  b;  C,  5),  Sack-Str.  5.  153  beds  at  2-6  .ff., 
with  a  good  restaurant:  Gk. -Hot.  Steireehof  (PI.  f;  D,  5),  .lakomini- 
Platz  12,  100  beds  at  2.40-7  K;  Hot.  Schimmel,  Reitschulgasse  31,  110 
beds  at  1.20-2.40  Z^. ;  Kaiserkrone  (PI.  e;  D.  5),  Farbergasse  6;  Goldene 
BiRN  (PI.  i;  E,  5),  Leonhard-Str.  SO,  100  beds  at  3.60-6  .fiT.  —  Pensions. 
Fremdenheirn.^  Sack-Str.  13;  Grahenhofe^i,  on  the  Bosenberg,  Hochsteingasse  59; 
Jris,  Bergmanngasse  10;  Landf'ichter,  on  the  Ruckerlberg;  Plentl,  Goethe- 
Str.  3;  Procfiasla,  on  the  Rosenberg;  Villa  Prika,  Fuchsgasse  27 ;  Stravss, 
Alfemsgasse  21. 

Cafes.  r/jone/Ao/,  Herrengasse  28;  Kaiserhof,  Bismarck -Platz ;  Cofi 
Stadt-Park  (p.  578):  Stadt- Theater,  Karl -Ludwia- Ring  20  (PI.  D,5):  Cafi 
Promenade,  Burg-Ring  (PI.  D,  E,  5).  —  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur:  Goldntr 
Helm,  Mur-Platz  16,  at  the  corner  of  Annen-Strasse. 

Restaurants  (beer).  Schwechater  Bierhalle,  Herrengasse  15  (PI.  D,  5); 
Stadt-  Theater  -  Restanr ant,  Alleegasse  1;  Neu-  Gratz,  Hans  Sachsgasse  6; 
Kaiserfeld,  Kaiserfeldgasse  17;  Bndiceiser  Bierhalle,  Jungferngasse  3;  Tecfi- 
nische  ffoc/tschule,  Rechbauer-Str.  13:   Gosser  Bierhaus,  Mentorgasse  49;  etc. 

—  Military  music  on  Sun.  at  the  Annen- Sale,  opposite  the  S.  Station; 
Orphevrn,  .Takobigasse  8.  —  Wine.  A7e;no5c7iegr,  Herrengasse  13,  united  with 
the  Schwechater  Bierhalle;  Romischer  Konig,  Sporgasse  13;  Landhauskeller, 
Schmiedgasse  9;  TrtVder  Jfa?;*!,  Jakominigasse  3  ;  Bodega,  Hans  Sachsgasse  1. 

—  The  best  Styrian  wines  are  Lvttenberger,  Pickerer,  Kerschb'acher,  Sand- 
berger,  and  Kachtigaller.  The  turkeys  and  capons  of  Styria  are  highly 
esteemed. 

Baths.  Military  Swimming  School,  on  the  Mur,  above  the  Ferdinand- 
Briicke(Pl.  C.  3):  Dr.  Just,  Brandhofgasse  17:  Kodella,  Tegetthoflfgasse  15 
(PI.  C,  5);  Hofler,  I,ichtenfelsgasse  9;  etc. 


Rathaus. 


GKATZ.  V.  Route  98.   577 


Post  &  Telegraph  Office  (PI.  C,  5),  Neutorgasse  44a:  14  branch- 
offices. 

Cabs.  Two-horse.  1  K.  20  h.  for  the  first  '/z  hr.,  2  E.  for  1  hr.,  1  K.  for 
each  addit.  V2  hr.  •,  one-/80rse  60  A.  for  the  first  1/4  hr.,  i  K.  for  the  first 
V2  hr.,  1  JJ".  60  for  1  hr.,  40  h.  for  each  addit.  1/4  hr.  /o  or  from  the 
South  Station:  middle  of  the  town,  one-horse  1  ^.  40 7i.,  two-horse  2  iT.  ; 
Mur  suburb  (right  bank)  IK.  or  1  K.  60  h.  For  half-a-rtay,  for  drives 
within  a  radius  of  5  M.,  forenoon  5  or  6,  afternoon  6  or  SK.;  whole  day 
9  or  14  K. 

Electric  Tramways  (fares  14-32  h.).  1.  From  the  principal  station  (Sud- 
Bahnhof)  via  Haupt-Platz,  Jakomini-Platz.  and  Leonhard-Str.  to  the  Hilm- 
teich  (p.  579).  —  2.  From  the  S.  station  via  Jakomini-Plalz  Geidorf-Platz, 
and  Kepler-Str.  back  to  the  S.  station.  —  3.  From  the  Schiller-Platz  via 
Jakomini-Platz  to  the  Lend-Platz.  —  4.  Staatsbahnhof  via  Haupt-Platz 
to  Andritz.  —  5.  Cavalry  barracks  (Leonhard-Str.)  via  Leonharder  Maut 
to  St.  Leonhard.  —  6.  Gries-Platz  to  Puntigam.  —  7.  Annen-Str.  to  Kur- 
haus  Eggenberg  (p.  580).  —  8.  Lend-Platz  to  Gosting  (p.  580).  —  9.  Annen- 
Str.  to  Wetzelsdorf.  —  10.  Jakomini-Platz  to  St.  Peter.  —  11,  Zinzendorf- 
gasse  via  Hilmteich  to  Mariatrost  (p.  579). 

Gratz  (1200'),  the  capital  of  Styria,  with  165,000  inhab.  and  a 
garrison  of  5200  men,  picturesquely  situated  on  both  banks  of  the 
Mur,  which  is  crossed  by  seven  bridges,  is  one  of  the  pleasantest  of 
the  Austrian  provincial  capitals,  and  is  the  residence  of  numerous 
retired  officers  and  civilians,  besides  being  a  manufacturing  town  of 
some  importance.  On  the  left;  bank  lies  the  Inner  Town,  adjoined 
on  the  S.  by  the  former  Jakomini  Suburb,  on  the  E.  by  Leonhard, 
and  on  the  N.  by  Geidorf;  on  the  right  bank  are  Lend  and  Gries. 

The  chief  connection  between  the  centre  of  the  town  and  the 
principal  railway  station  is  offered  by  the  Franz  Karl  Bridge  (PI. 
0,  5),  built  in  1891,  with  bronze  figures  of  Austria  and  Styria. 
View  of  the  Schlossberg. 

In  the  Haupt-Platz  (PI.  C,  D,  4),  the  meeting -place  of  the 
Murgasse,  Sporgasse,  and  Herrengasse  (p.  578),  three  busy  streets, 
is  the  handsome  Rathaus  (PI.  10),  a  German  Renaissance  building 
erected  in  1887-92  by  Wielemans  and  Renter.  The  staircase  is 
decorated  with  a  fresco  by  P.  Scholz,  representing  Gratz  in  1635. 
The  Council  Room  contains  an  old  picture  by  Nic.  Strobel,  of  a 
Court  Scene  of  1478.  —  In  front  of  the  Rathaus  rises  a  fountain- 
monument  to  Archduke  John  (d.  1859),  by  Ponninger  (1878). 

Following  the  Sporgasse  and  then  (right)  the  Hofgasse  we  reach 
the  Franzens  -  Platz  (PL  D,  4),  in  which  are  a  bronze  Statue  of 
Emperor  Francis  /.,  by  Marchesi  (1841),  and  the  Theatre  (PI.  11), 
Adjoining  the  latter  on  the  E.  is  the  15th  cent.  Imperial  Palace, 
now  occupied  by  municipal  offices,  with  a  curious  spiral  staircase 
at  the  end  of  the  first  court.     To  the  S.  rises  the  — 

Cathedral  (PL  5 ;  D,  5),  a  Gothic  edifice  of  1449-56  (the  copper 
roof  of  the  tower  added  in  1663),  with  an  interesting  W.  Portal. 
The  interior  has  been  partly  restored  since  1577  by  the  Jesuits. 

The  high-altar-piece  in  the  choir,  representing  the  Miracles  of  St.  Mgi- 
dius,  is  by  Jos.  Flurer  (end  of  the  17th  cent.);  to  the  left  and  right  are 
votive  paintings  by  Fietro  de  Fomis  (d.  1633),  representing  the  family  of 
the  Archduke  Charles  II.  before  the  crucifix  and  the  Virgin.    To  the  right 

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578    V.  Route  98.  GRATZ.  Joanneum. 

and  left  of  Ihe  approach  to  Ihe  choir  are  marble  pedestals  supporting  two 
reliquaries,  each  with  three  'Reliefs  in  ivory,  choice  Italian  works  of  the' 
16th  cent.,  representing  the  triunophs  of  Love,  Innocence,  Death,  Fame, 
Time,  and  Eternity  (from  Petrarch's  'I  Trionfi"). 

The  Mausoleum  [PI.  8),  an  elaborate  baroque  building  adjoin- 
ing the  cathedral,  was  built  by  P.  de  Pomis  in  1615  for  Emp.  Fer- 
dinand II.,  who,  with  his  wife  Maria  Anna,  is  buried  here.  — 
Through  the  castle  gate  we  may  enter  the  Stadt-Garten  (see  below). 

The  Herbexgassb,  running  to  the  S.E.  from  the  Haupt-Platz, 
is  the  busiest  street  in  the  town.  Immediately  to  the  right  in  it  is 
the  Landhaus  [PI.  D,  5),  or  halL  of  the  Styrian  Estates,  erected  in 
the  Renaissance  style  in  1558-63.  The  interesting  portal  with  a 
roofed  balcony,  at  Herrengasse  16,  leads  into  the  fine  arcaded  court, 
in  which  is  a  tasteful  Renaissance  fountain  in  cast  iron  [1590). 
The  arcaded  building  separating  the  courts  of  the  Landhaus  and  the 
Zeughaus  dates  from  1890. 

The  adjoining  Landes-Zeughaus,  or  Arsenal  (erected  in  1642- 
44),  is  maintained  in  exactly  the  same  condition  as  it  was  250  years 
ago.  It  contains  30,000  weapons  and  pieces  of  armour  of  the  17- 
18th  cent.,  arranged  on  four  floors  (adm.  daily  10-2;  tickets,  60  h., 
from  the  gate-keeper  of  the  Landhaus,  Heireiigasse  16;  Sun.  free). 

Farther  on,  to  the  left,  is  the  Parish  Church,  a  late-Gothic  edifice 
of  the  15th  cent.,  containing  an  Assumption  by  Tintoretto  on  the 
high-altar.  —  At  the  end  of  the  Herrengasse  is  the  Bismarck- 
Platz  (PI.  D,  5),  adorned  with  the  tasteful  Auersperg  Fountain.  — 
Farther  on  is  the  Jakomini-Platz  (PI.  D,  5),  where  several  tram- 
way lines  intersect  [p.  577).  In  the  middle  rises  a  Column  to  the 
Virgin,  36',^ high,  erected  to  commemorate  Montecuccoli's  victory 
over  the  Turks  in  1664,  at  St.  Gotthard  in  Hungary. 

The  Joanneum[Pl.  C,  D,  5),  founded  in  1811  by  Archduke  John, 
now  includes  two  buildings  (separated  by  a  garden).  In  the  old 
.Joanneum  [Raubergasse  10)  are  the  Natural  History  Museum  and 
the  Cabinet  of  Coins  and  Antiquities  (daily,  except  Mon.,  10-12, 
40 /i.  ,•  Sun.  free).  The  Library,  consisting  of  175,000  vols.,  is 
accommodated  in  an  annexe  (exhibition -room  open  10-1).  The 
new  building  in  the  Neutorgasse  (PI.  C,  5),  completed  in  1895, 
contains  the  Historical  and  Industrial  Museum,  occupying  30  rooms 
and  especially  interesting  for  its  Styrian  exhibits,  and  the  Collection 
of  Paintings  and  Engravings,  on  the  second  floor  (adm.  Sun.  10-1 
free,  Thurs.  10-2,  1  A'.,  other  days  9-1,  50  ft.). 

On  the  Stadt-Quai  rise  the  Laiv  Courts  (PI.  9;  C,  5),  built  by 
Wielemans  and  Reuter  in  1895.  On  the  Radetzky  Bridge  is  a  bronze 
statue,  by  Winkler  (1907)  of  General  Duke  William  of  Wiirttemberg 
(1848-96). 

Between  the  inner  town  and  the  E.  quarters  is  the  *Stadt-Park 
(PI.  D,  E,  4,  5),  30  acres  in  area,  laid  out  in  1869  on  the  ground 
formerly  occupied  by  the  fortifications,  and  containing  monuments 
of   the    founder.     Burgomaster    Franck,    of  Count   Alexander  von 


Schlosslerg.  GRATZ.  V.  lioide  98.   579 

Auersperg  (^Anastasius  Griin,  d.  1876),  and  of  Robert  Hamerling 
(d.  1889),  two  poets  who  died  in  Gratz,  and  other  sculptures.  A 
military  band  plays  thrice  weekly  in  the  afternoon  near  the  monu- 
mental fountain  (by  Durenne  of  Paris,  1873J  and  the  large  cafe.  — 
In  the  nelghbourhool  of  the  Stadt-Park  are  the  Siadl-  Theater  (PI. 
I),  E,  5;  1893),  to  the  S.,  and,  totheN.E.,  the  early-Gothic  Leec/t- 
Kirche  (PI.  E,  4),  with  an  altar-piece  of  the  Cologne  School,  a  grace- 
ful tabernacle  of  1499,  and  old  stained  glass.  —  Farther  to  the 
N.E.  stands  the  new  Vnioersity  (PI.  E,  3),  erected  in  lb90-95. 
To  the  S.E.  is  the  Technical  High  School  (PI.  E,  5;  1888). 

The  *Schlossberg  (IijGO'),  reached  in  20  min.  by  avenue^  as- 
cending from  the  Karnieliter-Platz  (PI.  D,  4)  and  from  the  N.W. 
angle  of  the  Stadt-Park,  or  in  3  rain,  by  a  cable-railway  starting 
from  No.  40  Franz-  Josephs-  Ouai  (fares  40  or  20  h.),  was  once  the 
seat  of  the  'Margrave  of  Styria'.  The  fortilications,  re -onstructed 
in  the  15th  cent,  to  protect  the  town  against  the  Turks,  were 
blown  up  in  1809  in  conipliance  with  the  Peace  of  Vienna,  after 
they  had  been  successfully  defended  for  four  weeks  by  a  garrison  of 
TiOO  Austrians  against  3000 French  under  General  Macdonald.  Half- 
way up,  on  the  E.  side,  near  the  chalet  (rfnits.),  is  a  Statue  of 
General  von  Welden  (d.  1853),  the  originator  of  the  promenades. 
On  the  S.  slope  are  a  quaint  and  conspicuous  Clock  Tower,  with  an 
enormous  dial,  and  the  Turken-Brunnen  (310'  deep).  On  the  upper 
platform,  near  the  terminus  of  the  cable-railway,  is  a  frequent- 
ed garden -restaurant  (mu?ic  frequently  in  the  afternoon).  The 
Belfry,  60'  high,  contains  a  bell  called  the  'Schlossberg-LiessP, 
weighing  8  tons.  Four  sloping  terraces,  with  topographical  indi- 
cators, command  noble  *Views  of  the  fertile  valley  of  the  Mur  and 
the  populous  basin,  surrounded  by  mountains  of  beautiful  form; 
to  the  N.  rises  the  Schockel,  S.W.  the  chain  of  the  Schwanberg 
Alps,  S.  the  Bacher  Mts. 

About  IV4  51-  from  the  Stadt-Park  (electric  tramway,  see  p.  577)  is 
the  *Hilmteich  (PI.  F,  2),  with  frequented  pleasure -grounds  (restaurant) 
and  a  large  pond  (boats  for  hire).  The  Ililinwarle  (10  min.)  affords  a  charm- 
ing view  (belvedere-tower  98' high  ;  183  steps  ^  adm.  20  h.).  —  The  electric 
tramway  proceeds  to  Maria-Trost  (1540'),  a  pilgrimage-resort  possessing  a 
domed  church  of  the  18th  cent.,  with  two  towers,  and  several  garden- 
restaurants.  It  may  be  reached  also  frjm  the  Hilmwarte  in  l-l'/4br.  by 
a  line  woodland  path  via  the  Hduserl  im   Wald. 

The  following  short  excursion  is  recommended:  starting  from  the 
Geidorf-Platz  (PI.  D,  3),  we  follow  the  Korblergasse,  Rosenberggasse,  and 
Panoramagasse,  and  ascend  the  Rosenberg  (1570')  past  the  Rosi  Inn  as  far 
as  the  (I  hr.)  Stoffbauer  Inn.  Thence  we  ascend  the  (3/4  br.)  Platte  (2135'; 
inn),  an  admirable  point  of  view  (belvedere-tower  33'  high);  then  descend 
t)  the  church  oi  (}l-i\xr.)  Mavia-Griin  (1460';  Imtcl),  standing  amidst  wood, 
and  proceed  by  the  finely  situated  Sanatorium  Mariagriin  (65  R. ,  pens, 
incl.  medical  attendance  20-25  A'.)  and  the  Kaltenbrimn  Restatirant  to  the 
(35  min.)  Hilmteich  (see  above).  —  Other  excursions,  on  the  left  bank  of 
the  Mur:  to  the  Rainerkogel  (1655'),  reached  from  the  Backergasse  tram- 
way-station (PI.  B,  1)  by  a  red-marked  path  in  V2  hr.,  with  a  belvedere 
and  an  inn  ;  to  the  chateau  of  Lustbiihel  {V/t  hr.).  on  the  Ruckerlberg  (1456'; 
Franzenshohe   Restaurant),    and    on  to  (l>/2  hr.)   the     Lassnitz-Hohe  (H2o': 

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580    V.  Route  98.  GR\TZ.  Environs. 

-Sanatorium,  witb  several  villas,  R.  2-5,  board  7  ^. ;  Pens.  Annenheim  ; 
Pens.  Dr.  Ehler),  a  health-resort  commanding  a  magnificent  view,  ^/-^M. 
from  the  station  of  the  Fehring  railway  ^  the  return  is  made  via  Honigtal 
and  the  Ries  (3'/2  hrs.)  or  by  railway  ('/o  hr.).  —  Via  the  village  of 
Andritz  (tramway  No.  4)  to  (1  hr.)  the  '^ Andritz -  Ursprung .,  with  a  fish- 
breeding  establishment.  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur :  from  the  station 
to  the  W.  to  0/-.;  l"".)  Eggenberg  (tramway  No.  7,  see  p.  577).  with  a  chateau 
and  park  of  Count  HerherUein  (adm.  by  special  permission)  and  Dr.  H. 
Zieger's  hydropathic  (10  min.  higher  up,  the  Pens.  Waldfrieden,  with  a 
splendid  view);  to  (1  hr.)  Gosling  (p.  5i9;  tramway  No.  S  in  20  min.), 
with  a  chateau  of  Count  Attem-,  by  a  marked  path  ascending  in  "20  min., 
past  the  Jungfei'nsprung  ^  rising  abruptly  from  the  3Iur,  to  the  Ruin  oj 
Gosting;  carriage-road  to  (IV2  hr.)  Thai  (loio' •.  hotel),  with  a  ruined  castle; 
Flabutsch  (2505'j,  with  an  excellent  view  from  the  Fiirsiensiande,  reached 
from  Eggenberg  (see  above)  In  IV2  hr.  by  the  'Rosegger-Steig'' ;  Juden- 
dorf-Strassengel  (p.  451;  a  walk  of  2  hrs. ;  tramway  in  ^4hr.),  and  thence 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Frauenkogel  (2275'),  with  the  Goldhann-Warte^  a  view-tower 
82' high;  St.  Oswald  {ib'lO' :,  Fleisclihauer),  charmingly  situated,  reached 
from  Judendorf  via  Schlos<  Plankemcavt  in  2  hrs. 

The  *Buchkogel  (2160'),  2V2  hrs.  to  the  S.W.,  may  be  reached  by  taking 
the  electric  tramway  ^0.  9  (p.  577)  from  the  Annen-Str.  to  Wetzelsdorf 
(Gartler),  and  walking  thence  by  a  red-marked  path  to  (^4  hr.)  the  church 
of  St.  Johann  und  Paul  (1850')  and  through  wood  to  {^|^  hr.)  the  summit, 
with  the  Rudolfs -Warte^  a  belvedere  36'  in  height,  and  a  charming  view 
(panorama  by  R.  Wagner).  Descent  to  the  E.  to  the  (I/2  hr.)  chateau  of 
St.  Martin  (1355'),  and  thence  past  the  Inn  zum  Briindl  and  via  Kroiten- 
dorf  back  to  Wetzelsdorf. 

The  "Schockel  (4745':  4V2-5  hrs. -,  attractive)  is  most  easily  ascended 
from  Bad  Radegund  (2340*),  a  hydropathic  with  a  Kurhaus  (300  beda  in 
24  villas,  bed  2-4,  D.  2,  board  4-5  .ff.),  at  the  S.E.  base  of  the  mountain 
(12  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  Gratz;  diligence  in  4  hrs,,  fare  3  JT. ;  motor-omn. 
from  the  Hot.  Steirerhof  twice  daily).  Thence  to  the  N.  by  a  good  marked 
path  past  the  shooting-lodge  of  Polenstein  to  the  (IV2-2  hrs.)  Stubenberg- 
Haus;  or  by  road  to  the  N.E.  to  the  (11/4  hr.)  u^per  Schockel-  Kreuz  {3Gd5'), 
and  towards  the  left  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Semriacher  Alpenhiitte  (4430' ;  rfmts.)  and 
the  (1/4  hr.)  -Sttibenberg- Haus  of  the  Styrian  Alpine  Club  (4625';  60  beds), 
10  min.  below  the  top.  Extensive  view  (panorama  by  Presuhn).  —  Direct 
ascent  from  the  (2  hrs.)  Andritz-Ursprung  (see  above)  via  (V4  hr.)  Buch  and 
the  (1  hr.)  Go  stinger  Alpenhiitte  (rfaits.)  to  the  (20  min.)  saddle  (4225';  view 
to  the  N.)  and  then  t  1  the  right  t  >  the  (V2  hr.)  summit.  From  the  saddle 
we  may   descend  to  the  N.W.  to  (V2  hr.)  Semriach  {Lur  Grotto.^  see  p.  450). 

To  Tobelbad,  to  the  S.W.,  railway  (see  below)  in  23  min.  to  (71/2  M.) 
Premstdtten-Tobelbad.,  and  thence  on  foot  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  finely-situated  baths 
(1150';  "Kurhaus.,  38Ubeds;  Pens.  Morre-Schliissl),  with  'acrato-therms'. 

Fkom  Geatz  to  Koflach,  25V2M.,  railwav  in  II/2  hr.  (comp.  Map,  p.  614). 
The  line  follows  the  broad  valley  of  the  Mur  towards  the  S.  to  (7V2  M.) 
Premstdtten.,  with  a  chateau  of  Count  Goess  (to  Tobelbad,  see  above),  whence 
it  ascends  the  valley  of  the  Kainach  via  (10  M.)  Lieboch  (Rail.  Restaurant; 
t)  Wies,  see  p.  581),  (20  31.)  Krems.  with  a  ruined  castle  and  iron -works, 
and  (21  M.)  Voitsberg,  with  the  ruin  of  Ober-Voitsberg,  to  Koflach  (1450'; 
*  Woger,  R.  1.50  K. ;  Brduhaus ;  Adler),  with  3345  inhab.  and  important  brown- 
coal-mines,  at  the  foot  of  the  Zigullerkogel  (223u'j,  in  which  caves  abound. 
From  Koflach  a  road  (diligence  to  Salla  daily  in  2  hrs.)  leads  to  the  N.W". 
along  the  Gradnerbach  to  (2V2  M.)  Krennho'f  (1645'),  with  scythe- works, 
and  then  to  the  left  through  the  picturesque  Salla -Graben"  to  (81/2  M.) 
Salla  (2840':  Scherz),  a  summer-resort  (to  the  N.W. ,  the  ruin  of  Klingen- 
ttein).  From  this  point  we  ascend  in  windings  ta  the  (12^4  M.)  saddle  of 
the  Stubalpe  (5090'j,  with  the  Gaberl  Club  Hut  (Inn,  open  all  the  year 
round,  23  beds),  whence  the  Brandkogel  (5415';  1  hr.)  and  Rappelkogel 
(6330':  2V2hrs.),  to  the  S. ,  and  the  Ofnerkogel  (5420';  *li'hr.)  and  -Speik- 
kogel  (6525';  4  hrs. ;  see  p.  615),  to  the  N.  ,  may  be  ascended.  From  the 
saddle  of  the  Stubalpe  M'e  descend  to  Weistkirchen  and  (i^^j-zM.)  Judenburg 


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Environs.  GRATZ.      Map,p.  614.— V.K.  98.    581 

(p.  616).  —  Another  ruad  leads  to  the  S.W.  from  Koflach  via  Edelschrol 
(2606';  Mikusch  ;  Orthofer),  Pack  (3660';  Kirchenwirt;  Schustcrwirt),  and  the 
Vier  Tore  (3825')  to  (10  hrs.)   Wolfsberg  (p.  595). 

Fkom  Gkatz  via  Wies  to  Wucuekn,  on  the  line  between  Marburp; 
and  Klagenfurt,  railway  in  2  hrs.  to  (38  M.)  Wies ;  then  carriage-road 
(I2V2  M.).  At  (10  M.)  Lieboch  (p.  580)  our  line  diverges  to  the  left  from 
the  Koflach  line  and  leads  via  Lannach  \o  (I51/2  M.)  Preding-Wiefelx- 
dorf.  [Branch-line  in  42  inin.  to  (7  M.)  Stainz  (1235';  ,^tdgcr ;  Barhack), 
a  market-village  with  12U0  inhab.,  a  large  chateau  belonging  to  Count 
Mcran,  and  important  vineyards  ('Stainzer  Schilcher').  Attractive  excursions 
may  be  made  hence  to  the  (1  hr.)  Stainzer  Wnrte  (2C50')  and  to  (3  hrs.)  the 
top  of  the  Bosenkogel.  About  1  hr.  from  Stainz,  amirlst  wood .  is  the 
sanatorium  of  Sauerhrunn.\  —  14V'2  M.  Gross- Flonan;  31Vl'  M.  Deutsch- 
Landsberg  (1220';  Fritzlerg ;  Stelzer;  Rainer^  an  industrial  market-village 
(1500  inhab.)  in  a  fine  situation,  frequented  as  a  summer-resort  and  possess- 
ing a  ruined  castle  (1695';  view).  We  next  pass  the  chateau  of  Hollen- 
egg  (interesting  interior) ,  the  property  of  Prince  Francis  Liechtenstein. 
34  M.  Schwanberg;  the  village  (1115';  Mollak ;  Sandwiri),  3  M.  to  the  W. 
(diligence  4  times  daily  in  3/4  hr.) ,  is  a  summer-resort  with  1210  inhab. 
and  a  chateau  of  Prince  Liechtenstein.  r5  M.  St-  Martin -Wels^erg ;  36  M. 
Polfing - Brunn  ,  with  coal-mines  (branch-line  to  Leibnitz .  p.  582).  38  M. 
"Wies  (1120':  Kurz),  the  terminus  of  the  line,  is  a  large  village  situated 
on  the  Weisse  Sv.lm.  with  coal-mines  and  iron-works,  commanded  by  the 
old  chateau  of  Burgstall.  Frnm  Wies  we  follow  the  road  towards  the  .S.W. 
to  (3  M. ;  diligence  thrice  daily  in  50min.)  Eibiswald  (1200';  Gotz;  Gen- 
singer),  ascend  thence  over  the  Radlberg  (2200';  inn;  extensive  view),  and 
descend  into  the  valley  of  the  Drave  to  (11  M.)  Mahrenberg  (1215';  Lukas ; 
Germuth;  Brudermann),  a  market- village  with  IICK)  inhab.,  a  chateau, 
and  a  ruined  monastery,  whence  we  cross  the  Drave  by  means  of  a  ferry 
to  (12'/2  M.)  the  railway -station  of  Wuchern-  Mahrenberg  (p.  501).  To 
prevent  disappointment,  travellers  coming  from  Klagenfurt  should  order 
carriages  at  Mahrenberg  beforehand  (to  Wies  12-14  K.). 

The  Schwanberg  Alps  attract  many  excursionists  from  Gratz  (guide, 
not  indispensable,  Ant.  Peierl  at  Schwanberg).  We  take  Ihe  train  as  far 
as  Deulscfi-Landsberg  (see  above;  29  M.  in  I1/2  hr.),  cross  the  Lassnitz.,  and 
ascend  to  the  right  via  (2i/2  hrs.)  Traliiitten  (3265';  Inn.  100  beds  at  1  K. 
'20h.-2K.)  and  the  Parfuss  Inn  (3240';  fine  view)  to  (lV2hr.)  St.  Maria  or 
Glashiilten  (4185';  good  inn),  with  a  pilgrimage-church.  Thence  we  follow 
the  road  to  the  right  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Weineben  Saddle  (5465'),  the  boundary 
between  Styria  and  Carinthia,  skirt  the  fence  to  the  left  (footpath),  and 
proceed  along  the  E.  slope  of  the  BrandlhShe  (6100')  and  Moschkogel  (6285')  to 
the  (1  hr.)  depression  (5725')  between  the  Hiihnerstiifzen  and  the  Moschkogel, 
in  which,  to  the  right  a  little  below  us,  is  the  Grillitsch- Hiitte  (5725': 
plain  inn).  From  this  point  we  mount  in  I'/a  hr.  more,  over  the  Hiihner- 
stiitzeu  and  through  the  Grosse  Kai%  to  the  summit  of  the  "^Koralpe  or 
Grosse  Speikkogel  (7025'),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Schwanberg  Alps.  The 
Koralpen-IIaus  (6435';  Inn,  19  beds)  is  on  the  W.  side,  20  min.  below  the  top. 
Extensive  panorama  from  the  summit:  W. ,  the  Lavant-Tal.  Klagenfurt 
with  its  lakes,  and  Carinthia  as  far  as  the  Gross-Glockner  and  Gross- 
Veuediger:  N.,  the  Hochschwab,  Schockel,  and  Gratz;  S.,  the  Mts.  of 
Carniola.  —  Descent  on  the  E.  side  via  the  Brendl- Hiitte  to  (6  hrs.) 
Schwnnberg ;  on  the  W.  via  the  Ilipfel-Hiitten  to  (4  hrs.)  Wolfsberg  (p.  595), 
or   via   the  Kollnitzer   Alpe  and  Gemersdorf  to  (4  hrs.)   St.  Andrei   (p.  5^5). 


99.    From  Gratz  to  Trieste. 

227  M.  Hailwav.  Express  trains  in  7V2-SV2  his.  (fares  40  A'.  80.  30 /i.  60/»., 
20  A'.J);  ordinary  trains  in  12V2-l3hrs.  (fares  Si  E.  40,  23  A'.  50.  lb E.  30  A.). 

Gratz.,  see  p.  576.  —  31/0  ^^ •  Puntigam,  vnih  a  large  brewery. 
Oil  tliehill  to  the  right  stands  the  chateau  ot  Fr€mstatt€7i(]^.  580). — 


582    V.  K.09.—  Map,p.6i)0.     MARBUKG.  Frum  Gratz 

6  M.  Abtissendorf;  8  M.  Kalsdorf.  Beyond  (12  M.)  Wemdorf,  on 
a  hill  to  the  left,  above  the  Mur,  is  Schloss  Weissenegg.  Near 
("15  M.)  Wildon  (1035';  Stift;  Ortner),  a  market- village  with 
ISOOinhab.,  the  Kainach  is  crossed;  on  the  height  are  the  two 
ruined  castles  of  Ober- Wildon  (1485').  At  (171/2  M.)  Lebring 
(960')  the  Lassnitz-  Tal,  and  near  (22V2M.)  Leibnitz  (900';  Stadt 
Triest)  the  valley  of  the  Sulm  open  on  the  right.  Between  these 
valleys  rises  the  vine-clad  Sausal-Gebirge.  In  the  Leibnitzer  Feld, 
a  peninsula  between  the  Sulm  and  Mur,  numerous  Roman  anti- 
quities have  been  found,  this  being  the  site  of  the  Roman  Flavium 
Solvense.  The  episcopal  chateau  of  Seggau,  i^/o  M.  to  the  W.  of 
Leibnitz,  contains  a  collection  of  Roman  inscriptions.  —  From  Leib- 
nitz to  Polfing-Brunn  (p.  581),  I5V2M.  in  1^2^^-  by  the  Sulmtal 
Railway. 

The  train  crosses  the  Sulm  and  approaches  the  Mur.  26 1/2  ^1- 
Ehrenhausen  (845';  Goldner  Lowe),  a  market-village  (TOOinhab.) 
on  the  Gamlitz-Bach,  with  a  chateau  and  burial-chapel  of  the  princes 
of  Eggenberg.  29  M.  Spielfeld  (920' ;  Rail.  Buffet),  with  a  chateau 
of  Baron  von  Bruck  (branch-line  via  Radkersburg  to  Luttenberg^  with 
well-known  vineyards,  351/2  INI.  in  3  hrs.). 

The  train  quits  the  Mur,  turns  to  the  S.  into  the  Windische 
Bij.heln,  a  range  of  hills  separatiuir  the  Mur  and  Drave,  and  pene- 
trates the  watershed  (975')  by  the  Egydi  Tunnel  (2i0  yds. ;  station). 
Near  (361/0  M.)  Possnitz  it  crosses  the  Possnitz-Tal  by  a  viaduct 
710  yds.  in  length ;  it  then  pierces  the  Posruck  by  means  of  the 
Leitersberg  Tunnel  (725  yds.)  and  descends  to  — 

41  M.  Marburg.  — Hotels.  *Eezherzog  Jouann,  Burggaase.  13,  comer 
of  Herrensasse ,  18  R.  at  1.40-6^.;  Hot.  Meran,  Tegetthoff-Str.  37,  at 
the  principal  station,  60  beds  at  i. 80-2.40  K.;  Mohe,  Herrengasse  30, 
60  beds  at  3-6  ^. ;  Staut  Wien.  TegettliofF  Str.  21 ,  with  garden,  nnpre- 
tendins::  Schwakzke  Adlek.  —  Rail.  Restaurant;  SteiHscTie  Weinstube,  Tegett- 
hoff-Str.'18. 

Marburg  (900'),  the  second  town  in  Styria  (25,000  inhab.)  and 
the  centre  of  the  Styrian  fruit  and  wine  cultivation,  is  situated  on 
the  Drave,  at  the  point  where  it  enters  the  Slavonic-Croatian  low- 
lands; thetownproperlies  on  the  left  bank,  and  the  suburb  oiSt.Mag- 
dalena,  with  large  railway  workshops,  on  the  right  bank  of  the  river. 
From  the  station  the  Tegetthoff-Str.  leads  past  the  new  Franciscan 
Church,  with  its  two  towers,  to  (lOmin.)  the  Sophien-Platz.  which 
is  bounded  on  the  W.  by  a  now  neglected  Castle,  formerly  belong- 
ing to  Count  Brandis.  From  the  Burggasse,  the  continuation  of 
the  Tegetthoff-Str.,  cross-streets  lead  to  the  left  to  the  chief  market- 
place, with  the  Rathaus,  and  to  the  Dom-Platz,  with  the  Gothic 
Cathedral  and  a  statue  of  Burgomaster  Tappeiner  (1904).  From  the 
Sophien-Platz  we  may  proceed  past  the  monument  to  Admiral  Tegett- 
hoff  (1827-1871),  the  hero  of  Lissa,  who  was  a  native  of  Mar- 
burg, to  the  newer  quarters  of  the  town  and  the  Stadt-Park,  which 
extends  along  the  N.  side  of  the  town.    From  the  N.W.  corner  of  the 


to  Trieste.  •     CILLI.      Map,p.590.—  V.R.  99.   583 

Stadt-Park  an  avenue  leads  to  ('20  min.)  the  top  of  the  Kalvarien- 
berg  (1240'),  with  a  pretty  view  and  a  war-memorial. 

Pleasant  excursions  to  the  N.W.  to  (2^2  hrs.)  St.  Urban  am  Schober 
(1950';  inn),  a  pilgrimage-church  with  an  extensive  view  (driving  is  practi- 
cable as  far  as  the  foot  of  the  mountain,  the  ascent  of  which  is  easily 
accomplished  in  3/4  hr.) ;  and  to  the  S.W.  to  (9  M.)  St.  Wolfgang  am  Bacher 
(340()';  accommodation  at  the  forester's)  and  (l>/2  M.)  the  Bachern-Wurte 
(STBO*;  highly  attractive  view). 

From  Marburg  to   Villach  and  Fran^ensfeste,  see  RR.  101,  77. 

The  train  crosses  the  Drave  by  a  long  bridge ;  on  the  right  we 
have  a  pretty  view  of  the  town  and  the  valley  of  the  Drave.  Abroad 
plain  is  now  traversed ;  to  the  right,  at  the  foot  of  the  vine-clad 
Bacher-Gebirge,  is  the  chateau  of  Haus  am  Bacher.  451/0  M.  Kotsch; 
AS^/oM.  Kranichsfeld;  52  M.  Pragerhof  (825';  Rail. 'Restaurant, 
with  rooms),  the  junction  for  Budapest  (see  Baedeker  s  Austria  ^ 
Hungary).  The  train  enters  a  low  hilly  district  and  passes  through 
two  tunnels.  56 1/2  M.  Windisch- Feistritz,  2'/>  M.  from  the  town 
(Hot.  Neuhol.l;  tramway  20  h.).  61  M.  Poltschach  (890';  Hartner^ 
at  the  station;  Baumann,  Grundner,  in  the  village,  IY4  M.  to  the 
S.),  at  the  N.W.  base  of  the  Wotsch  (3215';  ascended  by  a  marked 
path  via  St.  Nikolai  in  2'/2-3  hrs.,  attractive). 

A  branch-line  runs  from  Poltschach  to  the  W.,  via  Heiligengeist  and 
Gaitersdorf,  to  (9V2M.,  in  1  hr.)  Gonobitz  (1090';  Sirsch),  a  pleasant  little 
wine-growing  town  (J300  inhab.),  with  a  chateau  and  park  of  Prince 
Windischgratz. 

71  M.  Ponigl;  731/2  M.  Grobelno. 

Branch  Railway  (18  M.,  inl'/^hr.)  to  Ro/iitsch,  via  St.  Marein.  Mostin, 
and  (131/2  M.)  Rohitsch-Sauerbrunn  (750'),  with  renowned  springs  containing 
yulphate  of  soda  (Styrian  National  Hydropathics,  600  R.  at  1.50-9  K.;  Europa; 
Sonne;  Post).  About  41/2  M.  farther  to  the  E.,  on  the  Sottla  or  Saitlbach., 
which  here  forms  the  frontier  of  Croatia,  lies  Markt  Rohitsch  (1005';  Post ; 
Krone),  at  the  foot  of  the  *Donatiberg  (2S95';  fine  view),  the  Mons  Claudius 
of  the  Romans  (ascended  via  St.  Georgeii  in  2>/2  hrs.).  About  3  min.  below 
the  summit  is  the  Frolich-Hutte  (2S70'). 

76  M.  St.  Georgen;  7972  M.  Store,  with  several  foundries.  A 
view  of  the  Sanntal,  a  well-cultivated  and  populous  plain,  bounded 
by  the  Steiner  Alps  or  Sanntaler  Alps,  is  now  suddenly  disclosed. 

821/.,  .M.  Cilli  (790';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Stadt  Wien ,  50  beds  at 
2.70-3  k.;  *Erzherzog  Johann,  22  beds  at  1.60-2.50  K. ;  Deutsches 
Haus;  Hot.  zum  Weissen  Ochsen;  Mohr;  Post),  a  pleasant  old  town 
with  6700  inhab.,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Sann,  was  founded 
by  the  Emperor  Claudius  (Colonia  Claudia  Celeia).  It  possesses 
river -baths  in  the  Sann  (temperature  in  summer  71-81°  Fahr.) 
and  an  interesting  museum  of  Roman  antiquities  found  in  the 
neighbourhood  (open  in  summer,  Thurs.  &  Sun.  10-12).  On  the  right 
bank  of  the  Sann  is  the  pretty  Stadt-Park  (Restaurant  Waldhaus). 

Excursions.  A  road  opposite  the  station  leads  to  (20  min.)  the  church 
on  the  Josejiberg  (985')  and  to  (3/4  hr.)  SweteVs  Inn,  with  view.  —  To  the 
(3/^  hr.)  -Si7»/o5«6er<7  C1350'),  with  the  large,  partly-restored  ruin  of  Ober-Cilli 
(Restaurant  Friedrichsturm) ;  at  the  foot  of  "the  hill  is  the  Restaurant 
Felsenkeller.  —  From  the  Restaurant  Waldhaus  (see  above)  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
Annensitz  on  the  Laisherg  (15i5';  inn).  —  To  the  N.  \\a.  Hohenegg  di^di  Schloss 
Stevnstein  to  (12  M.)  Gonobitz  (see  above);  via  Huhenegg  (diligence  daily  in 


584    V.R.  99.— Map,  p.  590.     ROMERBAD.  From  Gtatz 

3'/'2  lirs.)  to  (13  M.)  Weitenstein  {{Qlfy ;  Teppei^  Jatikowit?cb),  a  market- 
village  with  two  ruins;  to  (6  M.)  Deuischenthal.,  in  the  Scnmtal^i  with  a  large 
china  and  earthenware  manufactory;  to  the  top  of  the  Dostberg  (2750'; 
21/"  hrs.)i  which  commands  a  good  view;  etc. 

The  Baths  of  Neuhaus  (1160';  'Kuvhaus,  open  May  Sth- Sept.  30lh, 
500  beds  from  1.50,  pens.  3.00-20  5'.;  H6t.  Styrki),  frequented  chiefly  bv 
ladies,  lie  IOV2  M.  to  the  N.  W.  of  Cilli,  on  the  spurs  of  the  Bacher- 
Gebirge  (diligence  twice  daily  in  2  hrs.,  via  Hohenegg  and  Neukirchen). 
The  indififerent  thermal  water  has  a  temperature  of  SS'/a"  Fahrenheit. 
Charming  environs,  and  beautiful  walks  in  every  direction,  particularly 
to  the  (V2  hr.)  ruined  Schlangenhurg  (1(385'),  with  a  picturesque  view. 

From  Cilli  to  Wollan,  231/2  M.,  railway  in  IV2  hr.  The  line  runs 
to  the  N.W.  through  the  broad  and  fertile  Sanntal  via  Sachsenfeld  (near 
Hchloss  Neu- Cilli)  to  (8V2  M.)  St.  Peter  im  Sanntal  (inn),  with  stalactite  caverns. 
To  the  left,  beyond  the  Sann,  are  Schlo.'^s  Pragwald  and  the  cotton-mill  of 
tliat  name,  to  the  right  is  Schloss  Stravssenegg.  The  i-ailway  proceeds  to 
(11  M.)  Heilenstein-Frasslau  and  (15  M.)  Rie'.zdorf  (1035';  Kop),  situated  at 
the  confluence  of  the  Pack  with  the  Sann.  (To  Prassberg^  see  p.  591.) 
We  then  traverse  the  narrow  Packgraben  to  (21  M.)  Schbnstein  (1205';  Hot. 
Austria:  Deutsches  Haus),  a  prettily  situated  market- village  (2V4  M.  to 
the  N.W.  is  Bad  Topolschitz,  with  a  chalvbeate  spring,  54  R.  at  1-4,  pens. 
6-9/1.).  andvia(2tV2M.)//wnd.?dor/to  (23V2  M.)  Wollan  (12(55';  Rack;  Post), 
a  market-town  with  an  old  chateau  (line  view)  and  coal-Tiiines.  Local 
railway  to  (23  M.)  Unter-Drauburg,  see  p.  594. 

From  Cilli  to  Sulzbach  (Steiner  Alpen),  see  p.  591. 

Beyond  Cilli  the  train  crosses  the  Sann  twice  and  enters  the 
picturesque  ravine  of  this  river.  —  89  M.  Markt  Tuffer  ( 770'),  with 
a  ruined  castle,  lies  on  the  left  bank,  at  the  foot  of  the  dolomitic 
Humberg  (1920';  ascended  in  1 Y4  hr. ;  view") ;  on  the  right  bank  ate 
the  station  and  the  Kaiser  -  Franz-  Josefs  -  Bad  (*Kurhaus,  150  R. 
at  2-6  A'.,  with  park  ;  Herrenhaus;  Zum  Flosser;  Zur  Briicke),  with 
indifferent  springs  (95-102°  Fabr.),  efficacious  in  cases  of  rheu- 
matism and  women's  complaints. 

93  M.  Romerbad  (690';  Post,  at  the  station;  Alte  Post);  oppo- 
site, on  the  right  bank,  are  the  celebrated  baths  of  that  name,  Slav. 
Teplitza  (i.e.  'warm  bath';  OSi/o").  the  thermal  springs  of  which 
were  known  to  the  Romans,  with  a  *Kurhaus  (200  beds  at  1.60-6  A'.), 
charmingly  situated  in  a  large  ]iark. 

A  pleasant  excur.non  may  be  m;ide  to  the  park  (rare  coniferse)  of  the 
small  chateau  of  Weichcelstein,  overlooking  the  Save,  2V4  M.  below  Stein- 
briick,  and  beyond  the  village  of  Raisrhach  (carr.  from  Romerbad  in  I'/i  hr., 
10  iT.).  —  Through  the  picturesque  Graschnitz-Tal .,  diverging  from  the 
valley  of  the  Sann,  with  remarkable  dolomite  rocks,  to  Gairach,  with 
its  castle  and  waterfall,  12  M.  from  Riimerbad  (carr.  in  2  hrs.,  14^.),  etc. 

98  M.  Steinbriick  (665';  *Rail.  Restaurant,  with  rooms,  D.2.50  K.^ 
Moser),  a  village  with  350  inhab.,  at  the  confluence  of  the  Sann  with 
the  Save  or  Sau,  is  the  junction  for  Agram  (see  Baedekers  Austria). 

To  the  W.  is  the  long  ridge  of  the  Kumberg  (4000'),  which  may  be 
ascended  from  Steinbriick  in  31/2  hrs.  (marked  club-path).  On  the  summit 
(extensive  view)  are  two  churches  and  a  plain  inn  (provisions  shojild  be 
brought). 

The  train  now  follows  the  narrow  valley  of  the  Save,  enclosed  by 

lofty  and  precipitous  limestone  cliffs.   IO21/2M.  Hrastnig ;  10572  M. 

Trifail  (700'),  with  one  of  the  most  important  coal-mines  in  x^ustria 

yielding  from  500,000  to  600,000  tons  of  coal  annually),  or  rather 


to  Trieste.  LAIBACH.    .Map,  p.  690.  —  V.  R.  90.   585 

a  coal-quarry,  as  the  operations  are  carried  on  above  ground.  The 
seam  is  65-80'  thick.  —  IO8V2  ^^'  Sayor  (730'),  the  first  locality  in 
Carinthia;  1131/2^.  Sava  (770').  The  valley  now  expands.  Beyond 
(118  M.)  Littai  the  Save  is  crossed,  and  the  train  passes  through  a 
short  tunnel.  To  the  right  is /Sc/iioss  Po^anefe.  1221/2  M.  Kressnitz; 
128  M.  Laase.  At  the  confluence  of  the  Laibach  and  the  Save  the 
line  quits  the  latter,  and  crosses  the  former  at  (132\/2  M.)  Salloch. 
We  now  enter  a  wide  plain  ;  to  the  right  are  the  Steiner  Alps.,  with 
the  Grintouz  (p.  591). 

137  M.  Laibach.  —  Hotels.  '  Gk.-H6t.  Union  ,  120  beds  at  2-5,  B. 
1.20^.;  Ei.EFANT,  100  beds  at  2.40-5,  B.  iK.;  Stadt  Wien-,  Hut.  Lloyd. 
45  beds  at  1.60-2.40^.  —  Rail.  Restaurant.,  good;  Caf6-Restaurant  Detdsches 
Kasino,  in  the  Stern-Alle'e. 

Laibach  (940'),  Slovenic  Ljubljana,  the  capital  of  Carinthia, 
witb  36,500  inhab.  (majority  Slovenes),  is  situated  on  both  banks 
of  the  Laibach.  In  the  Franz- Joseph-Strasse ,  12  min.  from  the 
station,  are  the  Theatre,  on  the  left,  and  the  Slovenian  Volkshaus 
(Narodni  Dom),  on  the  right.  To  the  S..  opposite  the  theatre,  is 
the  Landes-Museum  Rudolfinum  (Sun.  10-12  and  Thurs.  2-4  free ; 
other  times  60  h.),  containing  collections  of  natural  history,  archaeo- 
logy (including  lacustrine  remains  from  Carinthia  and  Roman  anti- 
quities found  in  the  environs),  and  pictures.  The  Kongress-PIatz 
is  adorned  with  a  bronze  Biist  of  Marshal  Radetzky,  by  Fernkorn 
(1860).  —  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Laibach  stands  the  Cathedral 
(1701-6),  with  frescoes  by  Quaglia.  Above,  on  the  Schlossberg, 
rises  the  former  Schloss  of  the  governors  (1195'),  the  tower  of 
which  commands  an  extensive  survey. 

Pleasant  walk  from  the  theatre  through  Lattermann" s  AU4e,  an  avenue 
with  beautiful  old  chestnuts,  to  the  (V2  M.)  park  and  chateau  of  Tivoli, 
commanding  a  charming  view  (^Restaurant  Schweizerhau?)  and  to  (3/4  M.) 
Unter-Rosenhach  (cafe),  both  favourite  resorts.  Thence  through  wood  to 
(20  min.)  Ober-Rosenbach  (1280';  inn),  with  fine  view.  —  Longer  excursions: 
to  the  E.  by  the  Laibach-Tal  via  (3  M.)  Kaltenhvunn,  with  its  pretty  park 
and  waterfall,",  to  ihe  (IV2  M.)  paper-mill  of  .Josefstal.  —  To  the  S.E.  via 
the  Golovc  (1435')  and  the  ridge  of  the  Dolgihrih  {Ib^b')  to  Orle  and  (TV2  M). 
Laverca  (see  below),  a  pretty  woodland  walk  (marked  path).  —  The  Grosse 
Gallenberg  {^niarna  Gora.  2200')  is  ascended  in  IV4  hr.  from  (31/2  M.)  stat. 
Vizmarje  (p.  G21);  splendid  view  from  the  summit  (inn).  —  To  St.  Katharina 
(2395'),  a  [ira^sy  cone  with  inn  and  fine  virw;  marked  path  in  21/2  hr?.  from 
{l^l-i  M.)  Zwiselienwdssem  (p.  621),  via  St.  Margareteii  or  via  St.  Jakob.  The 
Germada  (2955'),  an  interesting  dolomite  peak,  with  views,  is  ascended  from 
St.  Katharina  in  V2  hr.  •,  descent  to  (1  br.)  Billicfigraz  (omn.  everv  afternoon 
to  Laibach  in  3V3hrs.)  or  to  (21/2  hrs.)  Biscfioflack  (p.  621).  — "  Ascent  of 
the  Krimberg  (8(180'),  G  hrs. :  road  to  (i'/j  M.)  Brumidorf,  and  thence  by  a 
path  (generally  good),  via /j^p^dof/ (1055';  inn)  and  Oherigg.  to  the  (81/2  hrs.) 
summit  (extensive  panorama). 

From  Lairach  to  Ober-Laibacii  d^.  58(»),  I2V2M.,  local  railway  in 
54  min.  viii  Bresoviz,  Log.  and  Drenov-Gritsch. 

Fkom  Laibach  to  Gottscuee,  48  51.,  railway  in  3  hrs.,  via  (372  31.) 
Laverca  and  (13V2  M.)  Grosslupp  (branch  to  Strascha  ,  38V2  M.).  —  48  M. 
Gottschee  (1510';  Stadt  Triest ;  Post),  a  German-speaking  town  (2200  inhab.) 
in  the  Karst,  has  deposits  of  lignite.  About  6  M.  to  the  W.  are  the 
Friedrichstein  fee  Cave,  made  accessible  by  the  Austrian  Alpine  Club,  and 
the  Drei  Bruder  GroUe.  a  stalactite  cavern. 

From  Laibach  to  Stein,  see  p.  593;  to    Yillach,  see  R.  106. 


586    V.  Route  99.  IDRIA.  From  Gratz 

The  railway  traverses  the  Laibacher  Moor  (now  drained)  by 
means  of  an  embankment  nearly  IY2  M.  long,  and  crosses  the  Lai- 
bach,  which  already  becomes  navigable  here,  though  it  issues  from 
the  mountains  at  Ober-Laibach,  only  3  M.  higher  up.  This  river  is 
identical  with  tbe  Poik,  which  rises  near  stat.  St.  Peter  (p.  588), 
disappears  in  the  cavern  of  Adelsberg  (p.  587),  re-appears  as  the 
Vnz  at  Planina  (see  below),  and  after  a  brief  career  is  again  lost 
to  view  to  tbe  S.  of  Loitsch.  —  Before  reacting  (^151  M.)  Franz- 
dor  f  the  train  crosses  a  viaduct  borne  by  a  double  series  of  arches, 
625  yds.  in  length  and  125'  high  in  the  centre.  It  then  passes  Ober- 
Laibach  and  enters  the  Karst  [Ital.  Carso,  Slav.  Eras'),  an  inhospi- 
table limestone  plateau,  extending  S.  towards  the  Istriau  coast,  with 
long  hill-ridges  and  numerous  gorges  and  funnel-shaped  swallow- 
holes  (dolinas),  in  which  the  local  streams  disappear  for  considerable 
portions  of  their  courses.  In  the  N.  parts  of  the  Karst  there  are 
still  fine  woods.  —  161  M.  Loitsch  (1575';  Kramar,  plain  but 
good;  Virant,  at  the  station,  well  spoken  of). 

Excursions.  The  ascent  of  the  Javornik  (Spik;  4075')  is  interesting 
(5  hrs.).  We  proceed  to  the  S.W.  by  the  road  through  the  Birnhaumer 
Wald  until  we  reach  its  highest  point  (2895'),  1  M.  beyond  the  (2V2  hr??.) 
>^<.  Gertrud  Inn  ('2845').  Thence  we  ascend  to  the  right  to  (H/4  hr.)  Pri 
Skvavze,  the  last  farm-house  (where  the  night  may  he  spent),  and  to  the 
(1/2  hr.)  summit,  which  commands  a  magnificent  view. 

Quicksilver  Minks  of  Idria,  21  31.  to  the  T^.  W.  of  Loitsch.  Diligence 
twice  daily  in  41/4  hrs.,  2  K. ;  carriage  there  and  back  in  6-8  hrs.,  12-15  K.; 
inspection  of  the  mines  and  mining  appliances,  3  hrs.  The  road  leads  via 
Hodcterschitz  and  Godowitz  and  through  the  picturesque  gorge  of  the  Sala  to 
Idria  (1085';  ~Schwarzer  Adler),  on  the  Idriza,  the  largest  town  (6000inhab.) 
in  Carniola  but  one.  The  mines ,  discovered  in  1497,  have  been  vs^orked 
by  the  state  since  1580  (ticket  of  admission  2  K.).  The  ore,  containing  on 
an  average  20  per  cent  of  quicksilver,  occurs  chiefly  in  the  form  of  cinnabar. 
Pure  quicksilver  occurs  very  rarely  here.  The  foundries  at  which  the  ore  is 
treated  lie  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Idriza,  1/2  M.  to  the  N.E.  of  Idria.  The 
ore  is  heated  in  furnaces  and  the  quicksilver  vapour  thus  generated  is 
condensed  in  a  cooling  apparatus.  The  fluid  metal  is  preserved  in  iron 
flasks  or  sheepskin  bags.  The  annual  yield  is  6-700  tons  of  quicksilver, 
(if  w^hich  about  40  tons  pass  into  commerce  as  cinnabar.  The  miners, 
over  1200  in  number,  form  a  kind  of  regulated  colony^  the  women  employ 
themselves  in  lace-making.  The  chateau  of  Gewerkenegg,  built  in  1527 
and  now  the  mine-office,  the  theatre  built  under  Maria  Theresa,  and  the 
school  should  be  noticed.  —  Pleasant  walk  from  Idria  to  the  (V2  M.) 
Zemlja  Park  and  the  (I1/2  M.)  Wildemee. 

The  train  follows  the  valley  of  the  TJnz  to  (166  M.)  Planina  and 
(I69V2M.)  Rakek  (1820';  PostX 

Of  the  numerous  caverns  in  the  vicinity  the  most  interesting  is  the  im- 
posing Planina  or  Kleinhausl  Grotto  (1475').  through  which  the  Unz  flows, 
near  Ober-Planina,  5  M.  to  the  W.  (only  partlv  explored).  —  About  4  M.  to 
the  S.E.  of  Rakek,  to  the  S.  of  the  Tittle  town  of  Zirknitz  (1880';  Post),  is 
the  Zirknitzer  See  (1805'),  the  Lacits  Lugens  of  Strabo,  6  M.  in  length  and 
IV2-2V2  M.  in  breadth,  abounding  in  fish.  The  lake  is  drained  by  means 
of  funnel-shaped  apertures  and  fissures  in  the  rocks.  It  dries  up  almost 
annually;  and  at  other  times,  after  protracted  rain,  it  causes  inundations. 
Innumerable  waterfowl  here  aflFord  excellent  sport. 

Ascent  of  the  Krainer  Schneeberg,  very  interesting.  A  drive  of 
3  hrs.  via  Zirknitz  and  Laas  (inn)  brings  us  to  the  cross-roads  near  Iggen- 
doj'/ (*Mlaker):    we  then  follow  the  road   to  the  right,  passing  (20  min.) 


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to  Trieste.  ADKLSBEKG.  V.  Route  99.   587 

Hchloss  Sdmeeherg  (1910'J,  to  the  (274  hrs.)  gamekeeper  s  house  in  the  Let- 
kova  Z)oZtna  (2630' ;  no  accommodation),  and  ascend  through  wood  (with  gnide 
and  provisions-,  path  marked  with  blue  and  red)  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  destroyed 
refuge-hut  in  the  hollow  o{ NovaGratschina  (5050'),  andtothe(lV4  hr.)  summit 
of  the  *Krainer  Schneeberg  (5890'),  where  edelweiss  abounds.  Magnificent 
view.  The  ascent  is  shorter  and  easier  from  stat.  St.  Peter  (see  below): 
we  follow  the  Fiume  road  to  the  S.K.  to  Saguvie  (Kopic)  and  (6  M.)  Grafen- 
brunn  (1975';  inn);  then  ascend  by  a  road  to  the  left,  via  Kcritenza,  to  thf. 
(9  M.)  forester's  house  of  Maschun  (3370')  and  to  the  S.E.  (with  guide)  to 
the  (4  hrs.)  top;  or  we  follow  the  road  to  {b'Ul.)  Leskova  Dolina  (see  above; 
S'/z  hrs.  more  to  the  top). 

177  M.  Adelsberg.  —  Hotels.  *Adelsberger  Hof  (PI.  a),  open 
April-Oct.,  100  beds  at  4-5,  15.  1-1.25,  pens.  8-12  if.  :  Ungarisohe  Krone 
(PI.  b),  with  garden,  62  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  6-10^.;  Hot.  National  (PI.  c), 
22  beds  at  2-3  A'.,  well  spoken  of;  Ribnik  (PI.  d),  20  beds  at  1.60-2  ^ff.  — 
Railwaij  Restaurant.,  plain. 

Adelsberg  (1815'),  Slov.  Post6jnn,  with  2000  inhab.,  is  a  sum- 
mer-resort of  tlie  Triesters.  Fine  view  from  the  Schlossherg  or 
castle-hill  (2205';  25  min.),  with  its  ruined  castle. 

The  celebrated  "Adelsberg  Grotto,  situated  1  M.  from  the  village  and 
!'/«  M.  from  the  station,  is  one  of  most  remarkable  phenomena  in  the 
world,  both  for  its  extent  and  its  wonderful  stalactite  formations,  while 
it  is  also  the  most  famous  and  the  most  easily  accessible  of  the  caverns 
in  the  Karst  district.  Hotel-oniuibns  from  the  station,  1  K.  (not  confined 
to  hotel-visitors).  Tickets  of  admission  are  obtained  at  the  local  govern- 
ment offices,  in  which  is  the  grotto-mnseum  (gratis) :  adm.  5  K.  for  each 
person,  8  K.  on  Sun.  and  holidays,  2  K.  on  the  festivals  on  Whitmonday 
and  Aug.  15th.  The  entrance  is  closed  by  a  gate,  beneath  which  the 
Poik  (Pivka,  p.  .586)  enters  the  grotto.  Parties  are  conducted  (no  gratuities) 
daily  from  Ajiril  1st.  to  Oct.  Slst.  at  10.45  a.m.  and  3.30  p.m.  Admis^sion 
at  other  times  25  A'.,  two  pers.  15  A',  each,  three  or  more  persons  10  A', 
each.  The  grotto  is  lit  with  electricity  and  the  paths  are  good  and  well- 
kept;  the  visit  lasts  lV,.'-2  hrs.  The  temperature  of  the  interior  is  55°  Fabr. 
The  various  chambers  and  more  remarkable  stalactites  are  designated  by 
names  which  are  displayed  on  tablets.  In  one  of  the  pools  are  specimens 
of  the  Pi'oteus  Anguiiieus  (Ger.  Olm),  a  rare  and  strange  animal  peculiar 
to  the  Karst. 

About  6  M.  to  the  N.  of  Adelsberg  is  the  Poikhbhle  (Picka  Jama)^ 
a  subterranean  gorge,  210'  deep,  through  which  the  Poik  flows;  it  has  been 
made  accessible  as  far  as  the  fourth  lake  (paths  defective;  not  recommended 
f,o  ladies).  In  the  depths  of  the  interior  are  a  huge  dome,  with  the  curious 
*Dolctizp/orte^  and  four  small  lakes. 

From  Adelsberg  to  Prawalo,  8  'SI..,  diligence  twice  daily  in  1^/4  hr. 
About  4V-  M.  from  Adelsberg  a  road  diverges  on  the  right  for  Landcl  and 
(41/2  M.)  Lueg  (1660';  plain  inn),  a  village  with  a  castle,  situated  at  the  foot 
of  a  wall  ot  rock,  400' high,  containing  several  fortified  caves.  At  its  base 
is  a  grotto,  in  which  the  Lokva  is  swallowed  up.  —  From  Priiwald  (1905'; 
Brauhaus)  the  Nanos  (4265')  is  ascended  in  3'/2hrs.,  with  guide  (specially 
interesting  for  botanists  and  entomologists).  Splendid  view,  extending  to 
the  Carinthian  Alps,   the  Adriatic,  and  the  coast  of  Istria. 

The  train  now  traverses  the  valley  of  the  Poik  to  (I8OV2  M.) 
Prestranek  and  (185  M.)  St.  Peter  in  Krain  (1895';  *RaiL  Restaur- 
ant; Hot.  Siidbahn;  Stadt  Fiume:  Hot.  National^.,  junction  of  the 
line  to  Abbazia  and  Fiume  (see  Baedeker's  Austria).  Ascent  of  the 
Schneeberg,  see  above. 

The  scenery  exhibits  the  characteristic  features  of  the  Karst 
region.   The  inhospitable  rocky  waste  is  interrupted  only  here  and 


588    V.  R.99.  —  Map, p.  56'6'.     ST.  C'ANZIAN. 

there  l5y  patches  of  red  arable  soil  that  has  collected  in  the  hollows  ; 
elsewhere  the  surface  has  been  swept  bare  by  the  fierce  N.E.  wind 
(Bora)  which  often  prevails  here.  The  train  threads  several  tunnels. 
-  1921/2  M.  Oher-Lesece.  —  200  M.  Divazza  (1415';  Railway 
Restaurant,  Restaurant  Obersnel,  both  with  rooms),  the  junction  for 
the  railway  to  Pola  (see  Baedeker's  Austria). 

About  V/2  M.  from  the  station  is  the  ^Crown  Prince  Rudolf  Grotto, 
containing  magnificent  stalactites  of  the  most  varied  forms.  Tickets  of 
admission  (1  K.)  at  the  railway  restaurant.  Guide  and  illumination,  for 
1-10  pers.,  S  K.  The  guide  gives  the  names  of  the  different  chambers 
and  stalactites.     The  visit  takes  about  IV2  hr. 

The  *Cascades  and  Grottoes  of  St.  Canzian,  13/4  M.  to  the  S.E.  of 
Divazza.  ore  among  the  most  magnificent  natural  phenomena  of  the 
kind.  The  Eeka  here  forces  its  course  through  two  massive  cliff's  and  then 
vanishes  underground.  Carriages  for  the  drive  to  Matavun  (5  K.  there  and 
back  with  2Vj  hrs.'  stay)  are  obtained  at  the  railway  restaurant.  The  road 
diverges  to  the  right  from  the  road  leading  to  the  village  of  Divazza, 
crosses  the  railway,  and  runs  along  the  height  (no  shade).  "Walkers  turn 
to  the  left  (guide-post)  after  crossing  the  railway  and  to  the  right  at  the 
church  of  Unter-Lesece.  About  2  min.  iarther  on  a  path  (red  marks)  leads 
to  the  left  to  the  (10  min.)  ^Siephariien-Warie  (1^25').  one  of  the  finest  points 
of  view  (not  touched  on  by  the  road),  whence  we  enj  oy  a  splendid  survey 
of  the  two  'dolinas'  (p.  586)  traversed  by  the  Eeka,  of  the  waterfall  in 
which  it  plunges  into  the  lake  (525'  below  us),  and  of  the  village  of 
St.  Canzian  on  the  top  of  the  clifl'(325')  through  which  the  river  forces  its 
way,  as  well  as  of  the  Krainer  Schneeberg,  Gaberk,  Xanos,  etc.  From  the 
Warte  we  descend  in  '  '■>  hr.  to  — 

Matavun  (Gombatsch's  Inn),  V-j  M.  to  the  S.  of  St.  Canzian.  Tickets 
of  admission  to  the  grottoes  are  obtained  here,  60//.  each  pers.:  guide  for 
1-4  pers.  80;<.  for  the  first  hr.,  for  the  second  hr.  1-2  pers.  40,  3  pers.  60, 
4  pers.  80//.,-  two  guides  for  5-8  pers.,  1  K.  GOh.  for  the  first  hr.,  1  iT.  20, 
I  K.  40,  or  1  E.  60  h.  fov  the  second  hr. :  torch  2,  half  a  torch  1  A'.,  candles 
10  h.  each:  magnesium-wire  20  A.  per  metre  (4  metres  suffice  for  the 'short 
tour');  magnesiiim  lamp  for  the  Lutterot  Grotto,  2  K.  per  hr.  Strong  shoes 
and  old  clothes  are  advisable :  walking-sticks  are  hindrances.  The  'short 
tour'  takes  2  hrs.,  the  'long  tour'  3-4  hrs.  —  From  the  inn  we  descend  a 
club-path  to  the  Mar iniisch- Warte  (PI.  5:  view  of  the  Little  Dolina)  and 
thence  by  steps  and  through  a  gate  to  the  lAtgeck^  with  a  view  of  the 
nicsentor-Klamm  (230')  through  which  the  Reka  foams  in  five  falls.  The 
Tommasini  -  Bridge  (PL  13)  spans  the  gorge  at  a  height  of  130'.  We  then 
pass  through  a  natural  shalt  to  the  Ohlasser -Warte  (PL  8;  view  of  the 
above-mentioned  falLs)  and  skirt  the  cliff  via  the  narrow  MiklavscMtscJi  -  Weg., 
with  the  Stephanien-Warte  above  us  and  a  fall  of  the  Eeka  below  us,  to 
the  Toiiiinz  Grotto  (PL  14  :  interior  slippery),  with  stalactites,  where  pre- 
historic remains  were  discovered.  We  then  follow  the  Ptenker-Steig  (with 
the  Large  Dolina  below)  and  pass  through  a  corridor  to  the  Schmidt -Or  otto 
fPl.  10),  remarkable  for  its  stalactites  and  lofty  vaulting,  whence  a  sub- 
terranean passage  (Konigs-Weg)  brings  us  to  the  Riidolf-Dom  (PL  9),  through 
which  the  Eeka  dashes  (best  view  from  the  Belvedere).  We  return  via  the 
Cili-Kap  and  the  Brunn&n-Grotte  to  the  Schmidt  Grotto,  and  thence  by  the 
ffnnke-Steig  to  the  Gutenberg  Hall  (PL  2),  opposite  the  Lugeck,  and  through 
the  Schroder  Grotto  (PL  11)  to  the  inn.  —  The  'long  tour'  goes  on  from  the 
Brunnen-Grotte  to  the  Svetina  Dome  (PL  12)  and  up  the  Valvasor  Wand  to 
the  Miiller  Dome  (PL  6:  275'  high),  with  a  lake,  thence  by  the  Swida  Bridge 
to  the  LvUerot  Grotto  (TOO'  long  ;  magnificent  stalactites  \  torches  forbidden), 
and  back  by  the  Eohe  Gang  (150'  above  the  river)  to  the  Brunnen-Grotte.  — 
From  the  Miiller  Dome  the  tour  may  be  still  farther  extended  to  the  Alpeii- 
ie7'ei7is  Dome  and  the  Binaldini  Dome. 

Beyond  (2O5V2M.I  Sessana  (1210')  and  (210  M.)  Ovcina  (1035'; 
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descends  to  (2121/2  M.)  Prosecco  (845')  and  (^217V2  M-)  Nabresina 
(555'j  *  Rail.' Restaurant  ^-  Hotel  Garni  Andre,  42  beds  at  2.40-3  K.), 
where  tlie  line  to  Gorizia  and  Venice  diverges.  As  Trieste  is  ap- 
proached by  long  curves,  a  magniflcent  view  of  the  blue  Adriatic  is 
enjoyed.  —  2221/2  ^I-  Orignano  [270';  Hotel  Grignano,  pens.  8-9^.) ; 
223  M.  Miramar;  1  M.  to  the  S.,  on  the  Punta  di  Grignano.,  which 
here  projects  into  the  sea,  is  the  handsome  chateau  of  Miramar. 

ITl  M.  Trieste  {Hotel  de  la  Ville;  Hotel  Delorme;  Hotel  Volpich  ; 
Moncenisio ;  Europa;  Central;  Metropole,  etc.),  the  chief  seaport  of 
the  Austrian  empire,  situated  at  the  N.E.  end  of  the  Adriatic  Sea, 
contains  204,000  inhabitants.    For  details,  see  Baedeker's  Austria. 


100.  The  Steiner  Alps. 

The  Steiner,  Sanntaler,  or  Sulzbacher  Alps,  a  limestone  group  with 
many  peaks,  form  the  S.E.  portion  of  llie  Carintliian  Alps  and  are  situated 
on  the  borders  of  Carintbia,  Carniola,  and  Styria.  They  include  many 
wooded  heights  and  pictures  :|ue  valleys,  and  are  well  worthy  of  a  visit. 
The  inhabitants  are  Slavonic  (Slovenians),  but  most  of  the  innkeepers  and 
guides  speak  German.  The  chief  approaches  on  the  N.  and  \V.  are  from 
Eisenkappel,  Bad  Vellach,  Oberseelaud,  and  Ranker,  on  the  road  to  Krain- 
burg;  on  the  E.  from  Cilli,  Leutsch,  and  Sul/.hach  in  the  Sauntal;  and  (in 
the  S.  from  Stein  and  the  Feistritz-Tal. 

a.  From  Kuhnsdorf  to  Krainburg  via  Eisenkappel. 
43  M.   From  Kiihnsdorf  to  (IJ  31.)  Eisenkappel^  Railway  in  1  hr.  5  min.; 
from  Eisenkappel  to  (12  M.)  Oberseelaud,  Diligence  daily  in  4Vj  hrs. ;  and 
from  Oberseeland   to  (20  M.)  Krainhtirg  daily  in   4V4  brs.  — r  Carriage  from 
Eisenkappel  to  Bad  Vellach  4,  with  two  horses  8  K. 

Volkermarkt-Kiihnsdorf  (1440'),  see  p.  596.  The  railway  leads 
via  (21  2^^-)  Cfcemdor/'lB rugger;  Pnsser),  with  its  Benedictine  abbey, 
(3 1/2  ^1-)  Gosselsdorf  (Eberwein),  with  a  small  lake,  and  (6  M.l 
Sittersdorfio  (7  M.)  Miklautzhofli6i6'\  *Seil'ritz),  a  summer-resort, 
whence  the  WHdenstein  Waterfall  (p.  596)  may  be  reached  in  2  hrs. 
via  Jerischach.  The  line  proceeds  through  the  Rechberg  Gorge,  past 
the  paper-mill  of  (81/0  M.)  Rechberg  and  the  smelting -works  of 
Victorhutte  (Lessnig). 

11  M.  Eisenkappel  (1830';  *Gregorhof,  open  June  15tli-Sept. 
1 5th,  80  beds  at  1-5  K. ;  Niederdorfer,  20  beds  at  1  A'.  20  h. ;  Grascher ; 
Mailer),  a  large  village  (1280  inhab.)  at  the  influx,  of  the  Ebriach 
into  the  Vellach,  with  mineral  springs  and  baths  and  Count  Thurn's 
chateau  of  Hagenegg,  is  visited  as  a  summer-resort. 

Excursions  (guide,  M.  UraiHschilsch),  Waschnig  Promenade,  Schlosswald, 
Koschnig-Kreuz  i}/-^  hr.)-,  to  the  shooting-range  and  the  Tilrkenschanze  (V2  hr.); 
via,  the  Baracke  Inn  (p.  590)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Ehriach-Klamm  and  on  to  the 
Ebriacher  Carbonic  Springs  (2/4  hr.) :  through  the  Remscfienig-Graben  (see  p.  590) 
to  the  (1  hr.)  Kupitz-Klamm  or  (3/4  hr.  farther)  to  the  Jeravitza  Klamm;  to 
the   Wildenstein   Waterfall  (p.  596 ;  3  hrs.),  etc. 

An  interesting  excursion,  especially  for  mineralogists  and  botanists,  is 
the  ascent  of  the  *Hoch-Obir  (7025';  41/2  hrs. ;  guide,  not  indispensable,  5,  or, 
if  a  night  is  spent,  6  A'.),  a  very  fine  point  of  view.  The  shortest  route  folhnvs 
the  '■Jowan-Steig''  (red  marks)  tn  the.  (l*  4  hr.)  Agnes  l^ielle  and  the  (^/4  hr.) 


590    V.  Route  100.         BAD  VELLACH  Stelner 

Pottchula- Battel  (4790') ,  then  crosses  the  Seealp  to  the  telephone-wire  and 
follows  the  latter,  passing  the  KaUe  Quelle,  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  Kainer  Refuge  Hut 
(6660';  Inn,  12  beds  and  8  mattresses),  with  an  Alpine  garden.  In  10  min. 
more  we  reach  the  summit,  en  which  stands  the  Hann-Warte,  containing 
self-registering  meteorological  instruments  and  commanding  an  admirable 
■^View  (panorama  by  Kofler).  —  Another  route  (5  hrs.)  leads  through  the 
Ebriach-Tal  to  the  (3  4  hr.)  Baracle  Inn  (1900'),  and  then  ascends  to  the  right 
(red  marks)  by  the  miners''  house  of  Fladung  and  the  Pogantsch  Alp  to  the 
(4V4  hrs.)  Rainer  Hut.  A  third  route  (5  hrs.)  leads  by  the  Kiihnsdorf  road 
lor  11/2  M.  to  the  N.,  then,  following  the  telephone  (red  marks),  ascends  to 
the  left  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Lower  ScMfler  Alp  (3630'),  with  its  lead-mine  and 
grotto  (adm.  2  K.),  and  traverses  wood  and  meadows  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Polschula- 
>Sattel  (see  above).  We  may  descend  to  the  Wildenslein  Water/all  (p.  596) ; 
or,  to  the  S.W.  of  the  refuge-hut,  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Terkl  Inn  in  the  Zell- 
Tal  (p.  627j.  —  The  Pelzen  (6935';  6hrs.  •,  guide  7  A'.),  the  'Uschoua  {Sdiaf- 
berg^  6330';  4i/j  hrs. :  guide  5  K.  40  h. ;  interesting  caves  and  rocks),  the 
Paulittchhohe  (5430';  33/4  hrs.),  and  the  Carinthian  or  Seel&nder  Storschitz 
(5780';  4  hrs. ;  guide  4  A'.  60/*.)  may  also  be  ascended  from  Eisenkappel; 
see  below. 

From  Eisenkappel  to  Sulzbach,  5  hrs.,  by  a  good  path.  We  follow  the 
Vellach  road  to  the  S.  for  3/4  M.,  then  diverge  to  the  left  through  the  Px.em- 
schenig-Tal  to  the  (i/2hr.)  farm  of  Kupiiz,  beyond  which  we  enter  the  Kupitz- 
Klamm^  to  the  right,  and  after  V2  hr.  ascend  to  the  (2  hrs.)  shrine  of 
St.  Leonhard.  The  shortest  route  from  this  point  is  by  a  footpath  to  the 
left,  ascending  to  the  (2/4  hr.)  church  of  at.  Leonhard  (4360';  rustic  inn)  and 
the  (1/2  hr.)  Leonhard- Battel  (4715'),  whence  the  Uschowa  (W.  peak,  6235')  may 
be  ascended  in  I3/4  hr.  by  adepts,  with  guide;  descent  to  (20  min.)  Ileilig- 
geist  (4090')  and  (IV2  hr.)  Sulzbach.  Or,  instead  of  turning  to  the  left  by 
the  shrine  of  St.  Leonhard,  we  may  proceed  straight  on  to  the  (3/4  hr.) 
Pasterk-Sattel  (4675'),  whence  a  good  path  descends  past  the  Pasterk  Farm 
into  the  (1  hr.)  Jeseria-Tal  and  either  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  Logartal- 
Haus,  or  to  the  left  to  (IV2  hr.)  Sulzbach  (guide  6  A'.). 

Beyond  Eisenkappel,  5V2  M.  to  the  S.,  amid  tine  woods,  lies  Bad 
Vellach  (2765';  *Hotel,  100  beds  at  1.40-2.60  A'.),  a  health-resort 
with  a  chalybeate  spring. 

To  the  S.E.  opens  the  Vellacher  Kotschna,  enclosed  by  imposing  mountains 
at  the  (li/i  hr.)  upper  end.  Interesting  expedition  from  the  baths  to  the 
top  of  the  Carinthian  or  Seeldnder  Storschitz  (5780':  2V2-3  hr.s. ;  guide  3_A'.). 
Mountaineers  may  ascend  the  A'o5c//«(/iii*- Twrm  (7005';  bVzhrs.,  with  guide), 
the  highest  peak  of  the  Koschuta  group. 

Fkom  Bad  Vellach  to  Sclzbach,  4^/4  hrs.,  attractive.  A  marked  path 
diverges  to  the  right  from  the  Eisenkappel  road  at  the  Christoph  Rock^  1  M. 
to  the  N.,  and  ascends  past  the  (3/4  hr.)  farm  oi  Paulitsch  (fine  cliff-scenery 
in  a  wooded  gorge  3/4  M.  to  the  N.)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Paulitsch-Sattel  (4390'), 
with  a  fine  view  (still  finer  from  the  Paulitsch-Bohe,  5435',  3/4  hr.  to  the  S.). 
It  then  descends  through  wood  past  the  (1  hr.)  Tschavnik- Bauer  to  the 
Jeseria-Tal  and  thence  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Logartal-Haus  or  to  (IV2  hr.)  Sulzbach. 

From  Bad  Vellach  the  road  mounts  in  curves  (short-cuts  for 
walkers)  rapidly  to  the  (10  M.l  saddle  of  the  Seeberg  (3995';  fine 
view,  best  from  the  'KanzeV.  a  rocky  knoll  5  min.  to  the  right),  de- 
scends to  (II3/4M.)  Ober-  Seeland  (2970';  Stuller),  finely  situated, 
and  thence  past  the  church  of  St.  Andrd  (2975')  to  the  (13  M.)  Ka%ino 
Inn  (2945' ;  very  fair). 

ExcuESiONS.  The  Vernik-Grintouz  (5440';  2V2  hrs.),  an  eaay  and  at- 
tractive ascent  from  the  Kazino  Inn,  affords  a  view  of  the  Sanntaler  Alps, 
the  Terglou,  etc.  —  A  red-marked  path  leads  from  the  Kazino  through  the 
Lower  Seeldnder  Kotschna  and  over  the  saddle  to  the  S.  of  the  Stuller-Alp 
(4445')  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Tschechische  or  Bbhmische  Hiitte  (9  beds  and  10  mattresses), 
in  the   Lower  Ravni  (5060'),  which  may  be   reached   also   from   the  Stuller 


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Alps.  RANKER.  V.  Route  lOU.    591 

]nn  llirough  the  Upper  fieclar.dir  Kotschnu.  P'rom  this  but  the  'Grintovz 
(8395'J  may  lie  ascendccl  in  4^/4  lirs.  througli  the  grand  Upper  I! ami  and  by 
a  rock-path  over  the  fSeclfinder  ScJiarle  (1Mb'),  or  in  5  hrs.  by  a  rocky  club- 
path  via  the  Lan(jkofel  or  Miiller-Scharte.  Both  these  ascents  are  very  difficult 
and  exposed  ;  the  ascent  from  the  Zois-Hiitte  (see  belowj  is  shorter  and 
easier.  —  The  ^Sknia  (83C0';  4^/4  hrs. J,  scaled  via  the  Langkofel-Scharte,  is 
very  difllcult  also  (see  below).  —  An  attractive  pass  for  experts  leads  from 
the  Upper  Seelander  Kotschna  into  the  Logar-Tal.  The  path  (protected) 
ascends  to  the  left  to  the  rocky  ridge  of  j\'a  Vodine,  crosses  the  saddle  (6970') 
between  the  Krisch  and  the  Seelander  Baba  to  the  (4  hrs.  from  the  Stuller 
Inn)  Sanntaler  Sattel  (p.  593),  and  descends  to  the  right  to  (IV4  hr.)  Okresel 
(p.  592). 

TJie  road  now  descends  the  SchanzrUgel  (witli  traces  of  old  en- 
trenchments, 'Schanzen'3  to  (14  M.)  Unter-Seeland  and  tlie  (15 IM.) 
Kanonier  Jnn(PodLog  ,•  ca.229o'),  at  the  mouth  of  \hePodstorschitz-Tal. 

From  this  point  we  may  ascend,  via  the  Bascltel -  Sattel  or  Basehko 
Hedlo  (535  '),  to  the  top  of  the  Carniolan  Storschitz  {Krainer  Stortchitz ; 
7000';  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide),  a  magnificent  prdnt  of  view.  The  descent  may 
be  made  via  Baschel  to  TupalUsch  (see  beb>w). 

Beyond  Podlog  our  route  traverses  the  picturesque  Kanker-Tal 
to  the  (I6V2  M.)  Fuchs  Factory.  171/2  M.  Kanker  (^2100';  Zunder 
Inn,  rustic);  2O1/2  M.  *Poschner  Inn. 

The  '  Grintouz  (Grintovc,  8395'),  the  highest  of  the  Steiner  Alps  (p.  589),  is 
ascended  from  the  Poschner  Inn  in  6  hrs.,  with  guide  (Franz  Kremser).  At 
the  notice-board  (1890'),  3/^  M.  above  the  inn,  we  ascend  to  the  E.  by  a 
marked  1  ath  to  the  (1  hr.)  farm  of  Suhadolnik  (2940")  and  thence  via  "the 
(13,4  hr.)  Egger  Alp  (4836')  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Zois-Hiitte  (58S0';  Inn,  8  bcd.s). 
finely  situated  on  the  Kanker-Sattel.  The  route  to  the  Grintouz  (red  marks) 
hunce  ascends  to  the  N.  for  10  min.,  crosses  a  depression,  and  follows  the 
'old  Grintouz  path'  over  the  S.  ridge  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top,  which  commands 
a  magnificent  view  (panorama  by  Zoff).  The  'new  Grintou/  path'  (more 
difficult,  though  repaying:  guide  advisable)  leads  to  the  N.  from  the  hut  to 
a  natural  rocky  gateway,  where  it  turns  to  the  left  and  ascends  along  the 
S.E.  arote  to  the  (2V4  Ins.)  summit.  Difficult  descent  via  the  Seelander 
Scharte  or  Langkofel-Scharte  to  the  Bdhmische  Etitte  (p.  590).  —  The  Skuta 
(830(.V;  guide  5  A.)  may  be  ascended  from  the  Zois-IIiitte  in  31/4  hrs.  A 
marked  i>ath  leads  through  the  above-mentioned  rocky  gateway,  crosses 
llie  rocky  ridges  of  Pod  Podeh  and  Na  Podeh  to  the  ar.Me  between  the 
Langknfel  and  the  Strtiza  (8085),  and  finally  leads  over  the  latter  to  the 
E.  to  the  summit.  A  difficult  descent  by  the  S.E.  clitfs  leads  to  the 
Rinka-Tor  anil  the  Okresel-Hiitte  (p.  592);  aaother  (very  difficult)  descends 
on  the  W.  via  the  Langkofel-Scharte  (see  above)  to  the  Bdhmische  Hiilte.  — 
The  Kanker-Kotschna  (s33o'),  a  difficult  climb,  is  ascended  from  the  Egger 
Alp  (see  above)  in  4  hrs.,  or  from  the  Bohmische  Hiitte  via  the  Seelander- 
Scharte  (see  above)  in  41/2  hri. 

21 1/2  M.  Lnter-Kanker  (1720';  plain  inn).  At  (26  M.)  Tupalitsch 
(inn)  the  valley  expands  (to  the  right  lies  Hoflein^  a  substantial 
village,  with  good  inns,  frequented  as  a  summer-resort);  the  road 
enters  the  broad  Save-Tal  and  reaches  (317-2  ^0  Krainlnirg  (p.  621). 

b.  From  Cilli  to  Sulzbach.    Logar-Tal. 

44  M.  From  Cilli  to  (15  M.)  Rieizdorf^  Kau.wat  in  1  hr.  Diligknce 
from  Kietzdorf  to  (IS'/-.!  W.)  St.  Xaieri  twice  daily  in  372  hrs. ;  from  St.  Xaveri 
to  (11/4  M.)  Laufen  in  V*  lir.  ;  and  from  Laufen  to  (14'/4  M.)  Sulzbach  in  33/4  hrs. 

From  Cilli  we  take  the  railway  to  (15  M.)  Rielzdorf  {jp.  584), 
whence  we  proceed  by  road  to  (5  M.)  Prassberg  (1140';  Kaiser  von 


592    V.  Route  100.  .•5ULZBACH.  Steiner 

OesterreicJi;    Austria;    Post)^    a  summer-resort  (5'20  ijihub.)   amid 
wooded  environs. 

ExccusroNS.  To  the  N.W.  to  the  (4  hra.)  Prassberger  Alp  (Boscowez). 
A  marked  path  leads  through  the  Ternova-Gralen  to  St.  Itadegund  (2675') 
and  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Prassherger  Hiltte  (4410';  5  mattresses j,  and  thence  to  the 
S.W.  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  top  of  the  Medvedjak  or  Bda-Petsch  (5135':  fine  view).  — 
To  the  N.  via  (V2  31.)  Liffai  (Hotel  Liffai)  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Bource  of  the  Liffai . 
in  an  imposing  rocky  gorge. 

The  road  goes  on  via  (lOi/oM.)  Niska  and  (ISl/oM.)  St.  Xavtri 
to  (14^/4  M.)  Laufen  [1385';  Fludernik).  in  a  wide  basin,  and  to 
(21 V2  M.)  Leutsch  or  Leutschdorf  (17 06'-  Raducha,  R.  70-1  K.  20  /*., 
well  spoken  of),  picturesquely  situated  at  the  influx  of  the  Leutsch 
into  the  Sann. 

ExcuRsioxs  (guide,  Franz  Deschmanii).  The  Raducha  (6775'),  a  good 
point  of  view,  may  be  ascended  hence  in  41/2-5  hr.s.  (guide  b  K).  A  finer 
point  is  the  'Oistritza  (7710'),  which  commands  a  superb  view  (7  hrs., 
guide  12  K. ;  not  difficult  for  adepts).  The  good  path  skirts  the  Leutsch 
to  the  S.W.  for  20min.,  then  leads  chiefly  through  wood  to  the  (I3/4  hr.) 
farm  of  Planinschek  (3565';  8  bed.«).  Thence  we  may  proceed  via  the  Alp 
Vodou  (515(0  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Kotzbeh-Hiitte  (5S25':  inn")  and  thence  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  summit.  Or  we  proceed  via  the  Alp  Vodou  and  the  Vodototschnik 
Alp  to  the  (33/4  hrs.)  Koroschitia-Uiltte  (5i330';  provision-depol).  and  in  IV2  hr. 
more  to  the  narrow  arete  of  the  summit.  .■V  third  route,  diverging  to  the 
left  from  the  Sulzbach  road  1  M.  to  the  N.  nf  Leutsch,  ascends  to  the  farm 
of  Peischounik  and  the  (31/2  hrs.)  Leutscher  Hiltte  (5075')  and  thence  ah  ng 
the  S. slope  of  the  Veliki  Vrf,  (6930')  to  the  (li  4  hr.)  Kotzbek- Hiltte.  A  fourth 
route  (interesting  and  fre-e  from  danger  fur  adepts  with  steady  heads)  from 
the  Gabelwirt  (see  below)  ascends  the  picturesque  Rohan-Tal  (Rohan-Kot) 
and  then  by  a  well  protected  rocky  path  leads  up  to  tbe  (3V4  hrs.)  Kotzbek- 
Hiitte.  —  The  descent  on  the  W.  leads  via  the  Skarje-Sattel  (69S0')  to  the 
Kleinenschek  Alp  (3920')  and  the  Logar-Tal  (3V2  hrs.  to  the  Losartal-Haus, 
see  below).  Or  we  may  descend  to  the  S.  from  the  Koroschitza-Hiitte  to 
the  Bela-Tal  and  through  the  Feistntz-Graben  to  (0V2  hrs.)  Stein  fp.  593). 

At  Leutsch  the  Sanntal  turns  to  the  N.  At  the  Logarfels  the 
road  crosses  to  the  left  bank ;  beyond  the  (1  lix.')Nadel  [Igln ;  1805')) 
near  which  is  an  intermittent  spring,  it  returns  to  the  right  bank, 
and  soon  reaches  the  ( li/ohr.)  Gahelwirt.  at  the  mouth  of  the  Rohan- 
Tal  (ascent  of  the  Oistritza,  see  above).  On  the  left  bank  is  situated 
(291/2  M.)  Sulzbach  (2170':  Herle,  6  beds  at  1  K.  40  /i.),  a  village 
vrith  848  inhab.  and  a  small  Gothic  church.  Interesting  excursion 
hence  to  the  *Logar-Tal.  In  11/4  hr.  we  reach  the  Logar- Bauer 
(2240'),  near  which  the  Sann,  after  pursuing  a  subterrauean  course 
for  some  distance,  appears  above  ground;  then  (1/0 hr.)  the  Logartal- 
Haus  of  the  Cilli  Alpine  Club  (2485';  *Inn,  9  beds  and  12  mattresses), 
which  commands  a  fine  view  of  the  impressive  head  of  the  valley. 
The  route  ascends  hence,  partly  through  wood,  past  the  (li/4hT.) 
Logar-Alpe  (2990')  to  the  (25  min.)  Rlnkn.  Fall  (3970'),  a  fine  cas- 
cade of  the  Sann.  Thence  we  continue  either  to  the  right  through 
wood  in  1  hr.,  or  to  the  left  (steep),  crossing  the  Sann,  in  1/2  1^^., 
to  the  Source  of  the  Sann,  and  to  the  (^  4hr.)  Okresel  Alp  (4520'), 
with  a  club-hut  destroyed  by  an  avalanche  in  1907  (temporary  hut, 
3  mattresses),  near  which  is  the  Frischauf-Hiitte  of  the  Slovenian 
Alpine  Club  (12  beds  and  15  mattresses). 


Alps.  STEIN.     Map,p.590.—  V.  R.IOO.    593 

Excursions  from  Okresel.  The  Rinka  (SOOCy;  3  hrs.,  via  the  Rinka- 
Tor)  and  ihe  Brana  (7370';  3  hrs.,  over  the  Steinei' - Sattel)  may  be  ascended 
from  this  point  (neither  difficult  for  adepts;  guide  Q  K.).  the  Baba.  or 
Flanjava  (7845';  4  hrs.,  over  the  Steiner-Sattel ;  guide  7  £".)  and  the  Skuta 
(8300';  4  hrs.  via  the  Rinka-Tor,  with  guide;  p.  592)  are  more  difficult.  The 
Merzlagora  (7245';  3V2  his.)  is  verv  diflicult.  —  From  the  Logartal-Hau3  via 
the  Klemensek  Alp  to  the  Skarje-Sattel  (6980'),  33/4  hrs.  ;  thence  to  the  left 
to  the  (1  hr.)  top  of  the  Oistritza  (7710';  guide  8,  with  descent  to  Leutsch 
10  £■.),  see  p.  592.  —  An  interestinz  route  (for  experienced  climbers  only) 
leads  from  Okresel  across  the  (li/2hr.)  Steiner  Sattel  (6l(J5';  Steiner  Haus, 
15  beds  and  10  mattresses),  between  the  Brana  and  the  Baba^  to  the 
(2Va  hrs.)  tourist -house  of  Urschitz  and  to  (3  hrs.)  Stein  (see  below).  — 
From  Okresel  across  the  Sanntaler  Sattel  (G970')  to  the  Bohmische  Biitte 
and  to  Ober-Seeland,  51/2  hrs.,  by  a  marked  path  (for  experts  only,  with 
guide),  see  p.  591;  less  diflicult  via  the  Sanntaler  Sattel  and  the  grand 
Vellacher  Kotschna  to  (5  hrs.)  Bad  Vellach  (p.  590). 

c.  From  Laibach  to  Stein. 

14  M.    Austrian  State  Railway  in  1  hr.  9  min. 

Laibach^  see  p.  585.  From  (3  M.)  Tauzherhof(QQb')  an  attractive 
excursion  may  be  made  to  the  (1^/4  hr.)  top  of  the  transchitza  ( 3000'; 
wide  view),  descending  to  (1  hr.)  Tersain  (see  below).  The  railway 
crosses  the  Savebefore  reaching  (3^/2  M.)  Tschemutsch  and  then  enters 
the  broad  valley  of  the  Feistritz,  bounded  by  wooded  heights.  7  M. 
Tersain  (see  above);  8I/2  M.  Bomschale,  with  straw-hat  factories; 
IQl/')  M.  Jarsche-Mnnnnburg ;  11  M.  Homez. 

14  M.  Stein  (1335';  Kurham;  Frohlkh;  Kende;  Rode),  Slov. 
Kamnik,  a  town  (2300  inhab.)  charmingly  situated  on  the  Feistritz, 
is  adapted  for  a  stay  of  some  time  (Bad  Stein  Hydropathic,  R.  from 
1  K.  20//.,  board  A  K.K  On  a  steep  rock  to  the  S.  is  tbe  ruin  of 
Kleinfeste  (views),  below  which  is  a  little  church  of  the  12th  cent., 
with  three  chapels  built  one  above  the  other. 

A  road  runs  to  the  N.  from  Stein  via  (1  hr.)  Ober-Streine  (Slov.  Stranje) 
to  ('/4  hr.)  Stachovza  (inn),  where  it  forks.  The  branch  to  the  right  goes  on 
via  the  Tschenia- Sattel  (2955")  and  Oberburg  (1440':  Joschk)  to  (6  hrs.)  Laufen 
(p.  59'2)  —  The  narrow  road  straight  on  leads  through  the  beautiful  Feistritz- 
Tal,  past  (IV2  hr.)  a  cleaning -powder  lactory.  to  the  (20  min.)  narrow 
mouth  of  the  Bela-Tal.  Thence  it  continues,  past  the  curious  natural  bridge 
(65'  high)  of  Predasel,  and  crosses  the  Feistrit/  (the  source  of  which  lies 
a  little  to  the  left)  to  the  (i/j  hr. ;  3'/2  hrs.  from  Stein)  tourist-house  of 
Urschitz  (1940';   Inn,   2  beds  and  8  mattresses),   in  a  magnificent  situation. 

Excursions  (guides,  Mich.  Urschitz  and  Lorenz  Potoschnik).  The  Oistritza 
(7710';  6V2hrs.,  with  guide;  not  difficult)  is  ascended  through  the  Bela-Tal 
(see  above)  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Koroschitza- Hiitte  and  thence  to  the  (li/>  hr.)  summit 
(comp.  p  592).  —  From  Urschitz  the  Zois- Hiitte  (p.  591)  on  the  Kanker- 
Sattel  (5880')  is  reached  in  3V2  hrs. ;  ascent  thence  of  the  Grintouz  2-3  hrs., 
uf  the  Skuta  3V4  hrs.  (see  p.  5til).  —  A  more  difficult  route  (for  climbers 
free  from  di/xiness  only,  with  guide)  leads  over  the  Steiner  Sattel  (see  above) 
to  the  (41/4  hrs.)  Okresel-HUtte  (p.  592). 

101.  From  Marburg  to  Lienz. 

I67V2M.   Southern  Railway  in  5-8V2  hrs. 

Marburg,  see  p.  582.  The  train  diverges,  on  the  right  bank  of 
the  Drave,  from  the  Trieste  Railway  (p.  582\  and  stops  at  the  (2M.) 
Kdrntner  Bahnhof,  or  'Carinthian  Station',  near  the  suburb  of  St. 

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594   \\R.  101. -Maps,pp. 590,614.  LAVANT-TAL.  FromMarburg 

Magdalena.  41/2  M.  Lembach.  To  the  left,  at  the  foot  of  the  Bacher- 
Gebirge,  rises  Schloss  Rotwein;  to  the  right,  on  the  opposite  bank 
of  the  Drave,  is  the  village  of  Gams,  prettily  situated  on  vine-clad 
hUls.  —  6  M.  Feistritz,  opposite  which  is  the  chateau  of  Wildhaus ; 
8Y2  M.  Mariarast,  with  a  pilgrimage-church.  The  line  crosses  the 
Lohnitz  and  passes  through  a  tunnel.  —  121/2  M.  Faal  (965'),  with  a 
chateau  and  park  of  Count  Zabeo;  16  M.  St.  Lorenzen  oh  Marburg 
(Pens.  Buttner);  2'2V2  M.  Reifnig-Fresen  (950'). 

A  mad  to  the  S.,  througli  the  Velka-Graben  ,  leads  to  (6  M.)  Reifnig 
C2345';  Fuchshofer),  at  the  foot  of  the  Velka  Kappa  (5060'),  the  highest 
peak  of  the  Bacher-Gebirge.  Ascent  interesting  (3  hrs. ;  with  guide).  The 
descent  may  be  made  on  the  W.  side  to  (2  hrs.)  Windischgratz  (see  below). 

28  M.  Wuchern-Mahrenherg  (1085');  the  small  town  of  Mahren- 
berg  (p.  681)  lies  on  the  opposite  bank  of  the  Drave.  —  33  M. 
Saldenhofen  (Rail.  Kestaurant),  on  the  Feistritz,  opposite  Hohen- 
maxden,  with  its  iron-works.  —  401/2  M.  Unter-Drauburg  (1195'; 
Railway  Restaurant,  with  rooms).  The  village  (Post;  Lamm;  Re- 
staurant Domaingo),  dominated  by  the  ruined  Drauburg  (1590'), 
lies  on  the  opposite  bank. 

From  Untee-Dkaubdrg  to  Wollan,  27^/2  31.,  railway  in  IV2  lir.  —  The 
line  ascends  the  ilissling-Tal  via  St.  Johann  6b  Di'atiburg  and  St.  Gertraud 
to  (71/2  M.)  Windischgratz  (1605*;  Post;  Lobe),  a  small  town  (1300  inhab.) 
with  iron-works  and  the  chsLiean  oi  Roitenfurm.  Above  O/i^l.)  Altenmarki, 
to  the  S.W.,  rises  the  Schlossberg,  with  the  ruined  ancestral  castle  of  the 
Princes  of  Windischgratz.  The  *TJrsulaberg  ('UrscheP ;  5565';  fine  view) 
is  ascended  hence  in  4-4V'.i  brs.  with  guide  (on  the  top  a  pilgrimage-church 
and  inn).  The  descent  may  be  made  to  (21/2  brs.)  Bad  Romerquelle  (1740'; 
Kuranstalt.  with  a  mineral  spring),  prettilv  situated  among  woods,  and  via 
Kottelach  to  (1  hr.)  Gutenstein  (1305';  Post";  Tscharre;  Krone),  3/*  M.  from 
the  railway-station  of  Gutenstein  Streiteben  (p.  596).  —Beyond  Windisch- 
gratz the  line  proceeds  via  Tiirkendorf  and  Dousche  to  (16  M.)  Missling 
(1930'),  on  the  watershed  between  the  Drave  and  the  Save,  beyond  which 
it  descends  into  the  narrow  and  picturesque  valley  of  the  Paci".  —  20';2M. 
Hvda  Lnkna^  with  stalactite  cavern ;  237-2  M.  Pack.  —  2TV2  M.  Wollan  (p.  584). 

From  Untbr-Dratjbueg  to  Zeltweg,  64  M.,  railway  in  31/2- 
4  hrs.  The  train  crosses  the  Miess  and  the  Drave  to  (IV4M.)  Markt 
Vnter- Drauburg  (5  min.  from  the  village),  and  ascends  the  left 
bank  of  the  Drave  to  (6Y4  M.)  Lavamiind  (1125';  Post;  Krone), 
at  the  influx  of  the  Lavant.  It  then  proceeds  through  the  fertile 
Lavant-Tal,  passing  (8  M.)  Ettendorf  s^ndi  (12  M.)  St.  Georgen,  to" 
(131/2  >^.)  St.  Paul  (1240';  '^Eot.  Bahnhof;  Fischer;  Klingbacher; 
Pens.  Gratzlhof),  a  prettily-situated  village  (1100  inhab.),  com- 
manded by  an  extensive  Benedictine  abbey,  founded  by  Count  Spon- 
heim  in  1091,  with  a  Romanesque  church  and  valuable  collections 
(paintings,  carvings,  library,  etc.). 

Excursions.  To  KoUnitz  (1495'),  V-'  br-  to  the  N.W..  a  basaltic  rock 
with  a  ruined  castle  and  view  -  pavilion ;  to  the  pilgrimage-chapel  on  the 
Josefsberg  C^245'),  3/4  br.  to  the  S.E.,  and  thence  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  ruin  of 
Rabenstein  (2270')  and  on  to  the  top  of  the  (^A  hr.)  Kasbauerstein  or  Kaspar- 
stein  (2760'),  a  splendid  point  of  view.  The  Koralpe  (p.  595)  is  easily 
ascended  via  Gemmeredorf  and  the  Qoding .  or  via  St.  Georgen  and  the 
Steinberg  Alp  in  51/2-6  hrs. 


toLienz.     WOLY^BERG.  Maps, pp. 590,614.— V.  E.  10 1 .    595 

18  M.  St.  Andra(  14*20';  Deuticher;  Mayerhofer),  a  smalltown 
(1300  inhab.)  prettily  situated  1  V'4  M.  from  the  railway,  was  once 
the  residence  of  the  jjiince-bishops  of  Lavaiit,  whose  chateau  is  now 
a  Jesuit  convent.  To  the  N.  rises  the  handsome  Loretto  Church,  in 
the  Italian  haroque  style  (1673-1740).  —  21  M.  St.  Stefan. 

24  M.  Wolfsberg  (1515';  Had.  Restaurant;  *Kinzl,  20  beds  at 
1.50-2  A'.,-  Pfundner;  ScheUander\  the  largest  place  in  the  Lavant- 
Tal,  with  4864  inhab.,  is  a  summer-resort.  Above  the  town  rises 
the  handsome  modern  *Chdteiiu  of  Count  Henckel  von  Douners- 
marck  (^1740'),  in  the  Tudor  style,  witli  a  fine  view.  In  the  Park, 
1/2  M.  to  the  S.,  is  the  sumptuous  *Mausoleum  of  the  late  Countess 
(ne'e  Princess  Hardenberg,  d.  1857),  by  Stiller  and  Kiss. 

Excursions  (gnide,  Matthias  Knauder).  To  the  !N.W.  is  (V4  hr.)  Schlosi 
KirchUchl^  with  a  park  and  an  interesting  art-collection.  —  To  the  W. 
lies  (1  hr.)  Bi.  Michael  (L745';  Halbedel),  with  tbe  old  chateau  oi Hiinmelau ; 
to  the  S.W.  are  St.  Thomas  and  (1  hr.)  &l.  Marein  (1450':  Kranimer),  with 
a  handsome  G.  thic  church.  —  Ascent  of  the  Koralpe  ((025';  5-6  hrs.  •,  guide 
convenient).  We  lollow  the  road  to  (2  hr?.)  the  farm  of  Haas.,  whence  a 
marked  path,  passing  under  tbe  Zodnrkofjel.,  leads  over  the  Landrichter- 
Wiese  to  the  (4>/2  hrsO  Hipfl-Hiitte  (556o';  hay-beds)  and  tbe  (1  hr.)  Kor- 
alpen-IIaus  (6435'),  ','2  hr.  below  the  summit  on  the  W.  side  (p.  581).  — 
Ascent  of  the  Saualpe  (GS30';  G-7  hrs.),  a  gradually  sloping  Alpine  chain, 
covered  \v\X\i  pastures  and  forests.  We  follow  the  road  via  (3/4  hr.1 
St.  Michael  to  Pollheim  and  the  (IV-  hr.)  Chjirch  of  St.  ^£gidins  (8310')  and 
thence  proceed  via  the  Tirschenkogel  (3680*)  and  the  Hofkogel  (4435)  an^l 
tinally  over  pastures  direct  to  the  (3  hrs.)  summit;  or  we  may  ascend  by 
SI.  Maryareten  and  Forst  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Forst-Alpe  (6645'),  and  then  pri>- 
ceed  to  the  S.  via  the  Kienherg  and  the  Guvtrusk  to  the  (11/-2  hr.)  top,  on 
which  a  shelter -hut  is  being  built.  Descent  to  Lolling  or  to  Sf.  Osicald. 
flee  p.  619. 

Beyond  (26"/.2  M.)  Frantschach- St  -  Gertraud  (1655';  Post; 
Schober),  with  its  large  paper-mill .  the  train  enters  the  pictur- 
esque ravine  of  the  Twimhenjer  Graben.  SBV'M.  Twlmberg[i9S0'; 
Cleinscich),  pleasantly  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Waldensteiner 
Bach,  with  a  ruined  castle,  is  followed  by  a  long  tunnel.  From 
(35V)  -^^0  Prebiau-Sauerhrunn  (2090';  Hot.  Hahnhof)  a  road  to  the 
W.  le'ads  via  Schlatt  (Steiner)  to  the  (2  M.)  baths  of  Preblau  (2715'), 
a  health-resort  with  an  alkaline  spring  (*Kurhaus,  70  beds,  pens. 
8-10  A'.).  The  train  proceeds  through  the  wide  upper  Lavant-Tal 
via  (36  M.)  Wiesejiau  to  — 

38»/.>  M.  St.  Loonhard  ('2365':  Kienzl,  20  beds  at  1  K.  60  //.; 
KoppL;  Moser),  a  small  town  (1300  inhab.)  with  sulphur-baths  and 
an  old  Gothic  church  (14-15ih  cent.).  Over  the  KLipitz-Torl  to 
MoseL  see  p.  619.  —  The  line  ascends  via  (44'/2  M.)  Reichenfels- 
St.  Peter  (2655';  Weinberger)  to  the  frontier  of  Carinthia  at  the 
(46  M.)  Taxinirt  (3015';  *Inn)  and  crosses  the  Obdacher  Sattel 
(3120')  to  (52  M.)  Obdach  (2865';  Grogger ;  Wolf),  whence  the 
Amerinykoyei  (7165')  may  be  ascended  in  4  hrs.,  and  the  Zirbitz- 
kogel  (p.  616)  in  5V"  hrs.  Thence  via  (58^/9  -M.)  Eppemtein  and 
(61  M.)  Weisskirchen\o  (^64  M.)  Zeltweg  (p.  616). 

38* 


596    V.R.W1.  —  Map,p.590.     BLEIBURG.        From  Marburg 

Beyond  Unter-Drauburg  the  Lienz  line  quits  the  Drave  and 
turns  to  the  S.  into  the  wooded  Miesstal.  451/2  M.  Gutenstein-Streit- 
ehen  (for  the  baths  of  Romerquelle,  see  p.  594).  —  47  M.  Pravali 
(1400';  Post;  Achatz),  with  abandoned  iron-works. 

A  road  (diligence  twice  daily  in  23/4  hrs.)  ascends  the  Miess  vallev 
to  the  S.W.  via  Miess  (Kraut)  to  (10V-'  M.)  Schwarzenbach  (2010';  Prah; 
Gerschak;  Frisian),  an  unpretending  summer-resort  situated  amid  woods, 
whence  the  Petzen  (6985';  01/2  hrs.)  and  the  Ui'sulaherg  (ootio';  41/2  hrs.)  may 
be  ascended.  —  Feom  Schwakzenbach  to  Sdlzbach,  5-5V2  hrs.  We  either 
follow  the  Miessbach  to  (2V2  hrs.)  St.  Jdkoh  (3495';  inn)  and  cross  the 
Koprein- Battel  (4300')  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Sulzbach  (p.  592);  or  (less  interesting) 
cross  the   Wistra-Sattel  (4125')  to  (5V4  hrs.;  guide  9.5'.)  Sulzbach. 

The  Miess  valley  contracts;  the  train  turns  to  the  right  into  the 
Langsteg-Tal  and  passes  through  two  short  tunnels.  —  541/2^1- 
Bleiburg  (1535';  Rail.  Restaurant) ;  the  small  town  (*Goldener  Ochs  ,- 
Lamm;  Jdger),  with  945  inhab.  and  a  chateau  of  Count  Thurn,  lies 
on  the  Feistritz,  IV4  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  station. 

To  the  S.  rises  the  isolated  Petzen  (6935';  5  hrs. ;  guide  5  E. ;  laborious). 
From  Stat.  Bleiburg  to  the  S.  to  Feistvitz  (Kraut)  ^/^  hr.,  to  the  lead-foundry 
25  min.,  to  the  Berghaus  Kolscha  (4500';  4  beds)  P/t  hr.,  to  the  W.  peak 
21/2  hrs.  more.  Fine  view,  but  interrupted  tuward  the  E.  by  the  Ursula 
Mts.  A  path,  indicated  by  red  marks,  leads  to  the  E.  along  the  crest  to 
the  Knieps-Quelle  and  to  (IV4  hi-.)  the  top  of  the  Knieps  or  Kordeschspitze 
(6970'),  the  E.  summit  of  the  Petzen.  The  descent  may  be  made,  if  pre- 
ferred, from  the  W.  summit  to  the  S.W.  to  the  (11/4  hr.)  Luscha  Alp,  and 
through  the  Loihnig-Graben  to  (23/4  hrs.)  Eisenkappel  (p.  589). 

59  M.  Mittlern.  —  From  (621/0  M.)  Volkermarkt-Kuhnsdorf 
(1450';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Leitgeb  ;  Krainz;  Karl),  the  junction  for 
the  branch-line  to  Eisenkappel  (p.  589),  a  fine  view  is  enjoyed :  to 
the  S.  the  long  chain  of  the  Karawanken.  from  the  Ursulaberg  to 
the  Mittagskogel ;  to  the  S.E.  the  Sanntal  Alps ;  to  the  N.  the  green 
hills  of  the  Sauaipe  and  Koralpe. 

About  31/2  M.  to  the  "N.  (omn.  in  1/2  hr. ;  1  £".  20  h.),  prettily  situated  on 
the  left  bank  of  the  Drave,  lies  the  town  of  Volkermarkt  (1515';  Nagele; 
Kolloros;  Lassnigg ;  Alte  Post;  Lotee),  with  2000  inhabitants.  The  (V2  M.) 
Ereu:berg,  the  (3/4  hr.)  Lilienherg  (2305'),  and  other  points  command  fine 
views  of  the  Karawanken  chain  and  the  Sanntal  Alps,  The  summer-resort 
of  Lindenhof  (1760')  lies  IV2  M.  to  the  E.  —  About  2V4  M.  to  the  S.W.  of 
the  station  of  Vdlkermarkt-Klihnsdorf  is  the  pretty  Klopeiner  See  (1470'), 
with  lake-baths  {Pension  Martin  Wertheimstein,  Fberwein,  both  good). 

Beyond  (671/2  M.)  Ruckersdorf  the  train  crosses  the  Drave,  on 
the  opposite  bank  of  which  are  the  chateau  of  Neudenstein  and  the 
provostry  of  Tainach,  below  the  mouth  of  the  Gurk.  —  72  M. 
Grafenstein  (1380';  Rail.  Restaurant). 

To  the  S.  rises  the  Skarbin  (2670';  IV4  hr.)  a  fine  point  of  view.  — 
The  'Hoch-Obir  (7025';  p.  5[0)  also  is  ascended  hence  (6V2  hrs.;  marked 
paths).  Eoad  via  O/2  M.)  Grafenstein  (Seebacher),  with  a  chateau  and  park 
of  Prince  Orsini  -  Rosenberg,  to  the  (81/2  M.)  Anna-Briicke  (Schmantzer) 
over  the  Drave;  then  to  (IV2  M.)  Gallizien  (1435';  *TeyrowBki;  Hribar), 
whence  a  path  (red  marks)  ascends  to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  '^Wildenstein 
Waterfall  (2O40'),  which  dashes  over  a  projecting  cliff,  170'  high  (pretty 
view  of  the  valley  of  the  Drave  through  the  water  from  the  hollow  behind 
the  fall).  Thence  a  path  (marked)  ascends  to  the  (1/4  hr.)  Rinerfichte  (to 
the  left  the  ruins  of  Wildenstein)  and  through  the  Wildem^teiner  Qraben  to 
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the  Wildenstein  Sattet  in  IV4  hr.,  and  thence  follow  the  ridge  to  the  right 
via  the  See  Alp  to  the  (1  hr.)  Rainer  Hut  (p.  5110). 

The  train  next  crosses  the  Gurk  and  the  Glan.  On  the  left, 
Ebental^  a  chateau  of  Count  Goess;  on  the  right,  Prince  Rosenberg's 
turreted  chateau  of  Welzenegg. 

79  AI.  Klagenfurt.  —  Railway  Stations.  Central  Station  (Haupt- 
Bahnhof;  PI.  C,  6;  'Restaurant),  to  the  S.  of  the  town,  6  min.  from  the 
Viktringer  Rin-r,  for  the  South  Railway  and  the  Karawanken  line.  Klagen- 
furt Rtidolfstvasse  (near  PI.  D,  4),  on  the  E.  side  of  the  town,  for  the  rail- 
way to  St.  Veit  on  the  Glan. 

Hotels.  *Kaiser  von  Oesterreich  (PI.  a;  B,  2),  Wiener-Gasse  IL  at 
the  corner  of  the  Heu-Platz,  140  beds  at  2-6  K.,  with  the  Eoschat-Stiiberl, 
a  pretty  wine-room,  Heu-Platz  2;  *Sasdwirt  (PI.  b  ;  A,  3,  4),  Pernhart- 
Gasse,  with  garden  and  concert-hall,  120  beds  from  IK.;  *Mosee  (PI.  c; 
B,  3),  Burg-Gas,«e  19.  116  beds  at  2.50-10,  B.  1  K.;  Grommer  (PI.  d;  C,  4), 
Adler-Gast^e  1.  70  beds  at  2-4  ^.,  well  spoken  of;  Teabesinijer,  Volker- 
markter-Str.  5.  70  beds  at  2-4  K;  Ring  (PL  h;  D,  5),  Kanal-Gasse  2; 
Janach  (PI.  i;  C,  3),  Bahnhof-Str.  5;  Lamm  (PI.  f;  B.  B),  Bahnhof-Str.  2, 
to  the  E.  of  the  Alte  Platz:  Goldner  Bar  (PI.  g;  B,  3),  Stern-Allee,  un- 
pretending; MoHREN,  Bahnhof-Str.,  plain  but  good;  Goxz  (PI.  e;  D,  6),  at 
the  station. 

Restaurants.  Sonne,  Bahnhof-Str.  9;  Glockenbrdu,  Paulitsch-Gasse  20; 
Swatschina,  Frohlich-Gasse  8  and  Victoria-Ring  12 ;  Roth  (Styrian  wine-room), 
Pfarrhof-Gasse  fi.  with  garden.  —  Cafes.  Lerch,  Wiener-Gasse  10,  with 
garden;  i>o»Ter,  Neuer  Platz  13;  Schiberth,  Bahnhof-Str.  16;  Ferdirea,  Burg- 
i&asse  9;  Central,  Heiliggei.'^t-Platz  1;  Joos,  confectioner,  Neuer  Platz  2. 

Baths.  Romerbad  (PI.  A,  3;  Turkish  and  other  baths),  Villacher-Str.  2; 
JJr.  Puschnirfs  Hydropathic.  —  In  the  Worther  See:  Mili'ary  Swimming 
Baths,  Loretto  Baths,  etc.,  see  p.  598. 

Gabs.  To  or  from  the  station,  one-horse  1,  two-horse  1  A'.  60ft.;  at 
night  2  OT  iK.  —  By  time:  first  V4  hr.,  with  one  horse,  50ft. ;  V2  hr.  with 
one  horse  1,  with  two  horses  1  A".  20  ft.;  whole  day  12  or  16  A'. ,-  1/2  day, 
forenoon.  5  or  7,  afternoon  7  or  9  A".  —  Tramway  from  the  Central  Station 
through  the  town  (10  ft.),  and  in  May-October  from  the  Heiliggeist- Platz 
(PI.  A,  3)  to  the  Military  Swimming  Baths  on  the  Worther  See  (40  min.; 
20  ft.). 

Post  &  Telegraph  Office  (PL  A,  4),  Pernhart-Ga.=se  7. 

Strangers'  Enquiry  Office,  Bahnhof-Str.  20. 

Klagenfurt  (1460'J,  the  capital  of  Carinthia,  with  25,000  inhab., 
is  situated  on  the  Glan,  in  the  midst  of  a  fertile  plain  girt  by  wooded 
hills  above  which  the  Karawanken  range  towers  on  the  S.  The  town, 
with  broad  and  straight  streets  and  spacious  squares,  is  encircled 
by  a  Ringstrasse  laid  out  on  the  site  of  the  former  fortifications, 
beyond  which  residential  suburbs  extend  on  all  sides.  It  is  connect- 
ed with  the  Worther  See  (p.  598)  by  the  Lend  Canal,  3  M.  in  length, 
and  by  a  tramway  (see  above). 

The  Bahnhof-Strasse  (tramway)  leads  from  the  station  into  the 
town.  Between  the  Viktringer-Ring  and  the  Rudolf-Strasse,  8  min. 
from  the  station,  and  close  to  the  Provincial  Government  Office, 
the  School  of  Agriculture  and  Mining  (PI.  1),  and  the  Music 
Society  Building,  rises  the  Museum  Rudolfinum  (PL  C,  4;  entrance 
in  the  Museum  -  Str.).  The  most  interesting  exhibits  are  those 
of  the  Carinthian  Historical  Society;  in  the  garden  and  on  the 
groundfloor  are  mainly  Roman  sculptures;  on  the  second  floor 
modern  and  mediajval  works  of  art,  and  also  a  large  relief  of  the 


598    V.R.101.  —  Map,p.590.    KLAGENFURT.   From  Marburg 

Gross-Glockner  (adm.  Sun.  10-12,  Wed.  2-4,  free;  other  days,  9-12 

and  2-5,  60  ft.)- 

The  Cathedral  (PI.  B,  4;  entr.  Lidmansky-Gasse)  was  'built 
in  1582-93  by  the  Protestant  Estates,  hut  in  1603  was  handed  over 
to  the  Jesuits,  and  in  1787  became  the  cathedral  of  the  prince- 
bishops.  In  the  Neue  Platz  (PL  B,  3),  the  principal  square ,  are  a 
fountain  with  a  huge  dragon  of  chlorite  slate,  placed  here  in  1590, 
and  a  bronze  Statue  of  Maria  Theresa,  by  Ponninger  (1872).  The 
obelisk  in  the  Kardinal- Platz  (PI.  C,  3)  was  erected  by  Cardinal 
Salm  in  memory  of  the  Peace  of  Pressburg  (1805). 

The  best*View  of  the  town,  the  plain,  and  the  long  Karawanken  chain 
is  commanded  by  the  view -tower  on  the  Calvarienberg  or  Kreuzberg 
(1915'),  reached  in  V4  hr.  from  the  Theater-Platz  (PL  A,  2)  via  the  broad 
Badetzky-Strasse  (adm.  to  tower  20  h.;  Id  steps).  —  A  forest-path  (blue 
marks)  leads  hence  past  Schloss  Freienthurn  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Hotel  Worther- 
see,  and  thence  (yellow  marks)  to  (IV2  hr.)  Portschach  (p.  599).  —  Good 
viev/s  are  obtained  from  Maria  Rain  (1825';  Oberev  Wirt;  Rasey;  Rosunann)^ 
situated  51/2  M.  to  the  S.  beyond  the  Drave  (railway  in  20  min.  to  Maria- 
Rain  station,  then  1/4  hr.'s  walk ;  carr.  from  Klagenfurt  in  ^,4  hr.),  and  from 
the  Predigstuhl  (2340'),  reached  in  1  hr.  from  Menial  (14C0';  Schlosswirt), 
1  hr.  to  the  S.E.  (see  p.  597).  —  Excursions  may  be  made  also  to  the  Woriher 
See  (see  below);  to  (57-2  M.-,  2'/4  M.  from  Viktring  station,  p.  625)  Viktiing 
(1490';  Schlosswirt),  with  an  old  Cistercian  abbey  (now  a  cloth-factory)  and 
park,  at  the  base  of  the  Amerika-Kogel  (25S0';  ascent  in  IVi  hr. ;  good  views) ; 
to  Hoch-Osterwitz  (p.  1119),  to  the  Magdalensherg  (p.  619),  etc. 

Karawanken  Railway  from  Klagenfurt  via  Rosenbach  to  Assling,  and  ex- 
cursions into  the  Boden-Tal,  Baren-Tal,  Loibl-Tal,  and  Zell-Tal,  see  R.  107.  — 
From  Klagenfurt  to  Si.  Veil,  see  p.  620. 

At  the  station  of  (8O72  ^^0  Klagenfurt- Lend  the  train  crosses 
the  Lend  Canal,  and  before  the  (82  M.)  Military  Swimming  Baths 
(*H6t.  Worthersee,  100  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  7-10  K.,  with  view  and 
garden -restaurant  5  large  bathing -establishment,  bath  40 /i.  incl. 
towels;  tramway  to  Klagenfurt,  see  p.  597)  it  reaches  the  pretty 
*W6rther  See  (1440'),  10  M.  long,  V2-I  M.  broad,  and  275'  deep, 
the  N.  side  of  which  it  skirts.  The  lake  is  surrounded  with  hamlets 
and  villas  and  there  are  numerous  bathing-establishments  (summer 
temp,  of  the  water,  70-80°  Fahr.).  In  winter  the  lake  is  frozen 
(skating). 

Steamboat  on  the  Worther  See  (pleasant  break  in  the  railway  jour- 
ney; holders  of  circular  tickets  may  proceed  by  steamboat  to  Velden). 
The  steamers  'Helios'  and  'Thalia'  ply  six  times  daily  in  summer  from 
the  Military  Swimming  Baths  to  Velden  and  back  (I1/2  hr.  each  way;  fare 
1  K.  50  7!.).  Heavy  luggage  should  be  sent  by  train  as  the  steamboat-piers  are 
usually  at  some  distance  from  the  railway-stations.  — The  steamer  'Loretto' 
plies  once  or  twice  daily.  The  local  steamboat  'Carinthia'.  in  connection 
with  the  tramway,  plies  only  at  the  E.  end  of  the  lake.  At  the  principal 
places  there  are  usually  different  piers  for  the  various  leading  hotels. 

To  the  left ,  on  a  promontory  at  the  mouth  of  the  Lend  Canal 
(p.  597),  is  Prince  Rosenberg's  chateau  of  Maria-Loretto,  ^vith  re- 
staurant and  baths.  Farther  on,  on  the  S.  bank,  which  is  skirted 
by  the  'Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Strasse',  lies  Maiernigg,  with  its  garden- 
restaurant  [Alpen  Inn,  1  M.  to  the  S.E.,  40  beds  at  1  K.  60  h.). 
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valley  of  the  Drave  [here  called  the  Rosen-Taf)  from  the  plain  of 
Klagenfurt,  and  beyond  them  the  imposing  chain  of  the  Kara- 
■wanken.  —  84  M.  Krumpendorf  (1460'-  *Sontag,  near  the  station, 
R. 2,50,  board  5  K.;  Cafe-Restaurant  Pamperl,  on  the  lake;  lodgings 
at  the  Gut  Krumpendorf,  with  baths,  garden,  etc.;  Schut%enauer, 
Alte  Post,  in  the  village).  The  Pirkerkogel  (2175'),  1  hr.  to  the 
N.W.,  commands  a  good  view.  On  the  S.  bank  are  Sekirn  (Pens. 
Heidrich;  Pens.  &  Restaurant  Jungbauer;  Kollitsch),  whence  a 
marked  path  ascends  the  (1  hr.)  Friedlhoh  (2425'),  and  Reifnitz 
(Strand -Hotel;  Makouz;  Walcher).  — 86 1/2  M-  Pritschitz ;  oppo- 
site, on  a  rocky  promontory  on  the  S.  bank,  the  village  of  Maria- 
Worth  (*Pirker,  100  beds),  with  an  ancient  church.  Farther  on, 
on  the  S.  bank,  is  Dellach  (*H6t.-Pens.  Hugelmann,  40  beds  at 
2-3.50,  pens.7-9  K.;  Lamplwivt;  steam-launch  to  and  from  Purtschach 
every  1/0  ^^•^-  The  Pyramidenkogel  (2790' ;  charming  view)  is  ascend- 
ed hence  in  IV2  lir.  (red  and  white  marks). 

87^2  M.  Portschach.  —  Hotels.  *Wahliss's  Establishment,  consist- 
ing of  a  hotel  and  twelve  villas,  with  restaurant,  park,  etc.,  4C0  bed.s 
at  2-6,  board  8E.;  'Werzebs  Establishment,  similar,  200  beds  at  3-i  ^.,- 
Hot.-Pens.  Bellevce,  50  beds  at  2-5  X;  Hotel  am  See,  40  beds  at  2-6^.; 
Pens.  Jclienhof,  14  beds,  pens.  12-14  .ff.;  Hot.  Bahnhof,  40  beds  at  i-3K.; 
Lessiak.  —  Hydropathics  of  Dr.  Leopold  and  Dr.Adler.  —  Visitors' tax,  ^  K. 

Portschach  am  See  (1500'),  with  1200  inhab,,  is  the  most  fashion- 
able resort  on  the  Worther  See.  Fine  view  of  the  Karawanken  chain 
across  the  lake. 

Fine  view  from  the  Cfrosse  Linde  in  front  of  Villa  No.  III.  and  from 
the  Koschuta-Blick,  on  the  peninsula  near  Herbeck's  Monument.  The  Kleine 
Glorieit,  V4  hr.  above  the  station,  and  the'Hohe  Gloriett,  ^2  hr.  to  the  W. 
of  the  village,  command  more  extensive  prospects  (evening-light  favour- 
able). A  charming  walk  may  be  taken  to  the  ruin  of  Leonstein  in  the 
woods  (3/4  hr.  there  and  back;  yellow  way-marks). 

We  next  pass  (89  U.')Leonstein  and  (891/2 M.)  Toschling (Waller- 
wirt).  —  The  last  steamboat-stations  before  Valden  are  Auenhof- 
Schiefling  (Hot.-Pens.  Auenhof,  with  fine  park,  50  beds  at  2.50-8, 
pens.  7.50-9  K.;  Rainer)  and  Pension  Pundschu. 

921/2  M.  Velden.  —  Hotels.  *Schloss  Velden  or  Wahliss's  Estab- 
lishment, finely  situated,  with  grounds  on  the  lake,  100  beds;  *Hot. 
Ulbing,  100  beds  at  5.50-8.50,  board  6  K.,  with  grounds  extending  to  the 
lake;  the-e  two  adapted  for  a  stay  of  some  time;  Hot.  Kointsch  ;  *Hot. 
Wrann,  66  beds  at  2-4,  pens.  10-12  K. ;  Richtkr;  Hot.  &  CAFii  Velden; 
Pens.  Excelsior. 

Velden  (410  inhab.),  pleasantly  situated  at  the  "W.  end  of  the 
lake,  is  much  frequented  both  in  summer  and  in  winter.  The  neigh- 
bourhood is  attractive  and  the  lake  is  enlivened  with  numerous 
sailing  and  rowing  boats. 

A  road  (diligence  to  Rosegg  twice  daily  in  oOmin.)  leads  over  the  S.  hills 
(view  of  the  Karawanken  chain)  to  St.  Lambrecht,  and  crosses  the  Drave 
(toll  ih.)  to  (3  31.)  Rosegg  (Levthner;  Bernold)-  with  a  chateau  of  Prince 
Liechtenstein ,  overlooked  by  the  ruin  of  Rosegg  on  a  wooded  height 
(1550';  '/2  hir.  from  the  bridge  over  the  Drave;  key  from  the  head -game- 
keeper, near  the  entrance;  view).  —  Ascent  of  the  (IV2  hr.)  Grosse  Stem- 
berg,  p.  600 


600    V.  R.101.—  Mup.r.59S.     SPITTAL.  From  Marburg 

A  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  N.E.  from  Velden  via  (V4  hr.) 
Unter -W inkier n  and  through  the  Eomer-Schlucht  to  the  (20  niin.)  Hohde -Bauer 
(2165';  view).  A  path  diverging  to  the  right  at  a  Eoman  stone,  short  of 
this  point,  leads  to  the  (1/2  hr. )  Worscht-See  (1970')  and  descends  thence  to 
the  red  lead  vporks;  or  we  may  descend  from  the  sluice  on  the  X.E.  bank 
of  the  lake  to  the  road  and  proceed  via  Tiebiisch  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Waller 
Inn  at  Toschling  (p.  599).  —  From  the  Hobele-Bauer  (see  above)  we  may 
proceed  to  the  W.  to  the  (25  min.)  Jeserzer  See  (1945'),  and  descend  thence 
to  (25  min.)  Kranzelhofen  (inn;  fine  view)  and  through  the  Teufels-Grund 
to  (40  min.)   Velden. 

The  line  quits  the  lake  and  traverses  a  wooded,  nndnlating  tract. 
From  (9b  M.')  Lin d- Sternberg  a  marked  path  ascends  the  Grosse 
Sternberg  (2380';  1  hr. ;  rfmts.  in  the  Mesner-Haus),  crowned  by  a 
(onspicuoiis  pilgrimage-church.  Beyond  (97 M.)  Foderlach-Faakersee 
tPost;  to  the  Faaker  See,  see  p.  604)  the  line  crosses  the  Drave 
■wice.  To  the  right  is  the  castle  of  Wernberg.  Farther  on,  to  the  N., 
are  the  picturesque  ruins  of  the  castle  of  Landskron  (p.  604).  — 
i02  M.  Seebach. 

103  M.  Villach  (1640';  *Rail.  Restaurant'),  see  p.  603.  —  We 
continue  to  follow  the  left  bank  of  the  Drave ,  with  the  Dobratsch 
(p.  605)  on  the  left.  IO8V2  M.  Gumrnern  (Augmaier);  HI  M. 
Weissenstein-Kellerberg ;  115  M.  Paternion-Feistritz. 

From  (3/4  M.)  Feistritz  (1795';  inn),  near  the  confluence  of  the  Weissen- 
hach  and  the  Drave,  a  road  leads  to  the  S.  W.,  via  Kreuzen  (Salcher)  and 
the  Windische  Hohe  (3615'),  to  the  Gailtal  (to  St.  Stefan,  5  hrs.,  see 
p.  606).  —  Through  the  Weissenbach- Tal  to  Slockenboi  (diligence  daily  in 
2  hrs.)  and  to  the   Weissensee,  see  p.  602. 

II6V2M.  Markt-Paternion  {1720'),  1  M.  to  the  N.  of  the  village 
(Post;  Miiller).  —  120  M.  Rothenthurm  (1670')  has  a  well-preserved 
chateau  (^to  the  Millst'atter  See,  see  below,  li/oiir. ;  marked  path). 
We  cross  the  Lieser.  To  the  left,  beyond  the  Drave,  is  the  chateau 
of  Schuttbach. 

1251/2  M.  Spittal - MUlstatter  See  (1815';  Hotel  Ertl,  at  the 
station,  50  beds  at  1.40-2  K.;  Railway  Restaurant^  is  the  junction 
for  the  Tauern  Railway  (p.  175).  About  '/2  M.  to  the  E.  lies  the 
considerable  village  (2564  iiihab.)  of  Spittal  an  der  Drau  (*H6t. 
Goldeck,  Bahnhof-Str.,  100  beds;  *Alte  Post,  100  beds  at  1.40-4  K. ; 
Neue  Post;  Hot.  Salzburg,  Burg-Str.,  50  beds;  Hot.  Europe,  Bahn- 
hof-Str., with  garden,  34  beds  at  2-5.  B.  1;  pens.  6-10  K.;  Sorgo's 
Brauhaus,  with  garden;  Sanatorium  Maiienheim),  finely  situated  in 
the  wide  valley  of  the  Drave,  with  well-equipped  baths  and  a  hand- 
some chateau  of  Prince  Porcia  (ca.  1537;  Renaissance  arcaded  court). 

To  the  MiLLSTATTEB  See,  a  very  attractive  excursion  (omnibus  from 
the  railway-station  to  Seeboden  5  tim'es,  50  7j.;  diligence  to  Millstatt  4  times 
daily  in  lV2hr.,  1  K.  40 /i.;  one-horse  carr.  5,  two-horse  8  K.).  Good  road 
(p.  608)  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Lieser  to  (I3/4  M.)  the  wood-pulp  mill 
near  Seebach.  Here  we  cross  the  Lieser  and  continue  via  (3V2  M.)  See- 
boden ('Hot.  Seehof,  70  beds  at  2-4  iT. ;  Lassnigg  or  Kasparwirt;  Sorger) 
and  Techendorf  (Peterwirt;  Paulwirt)  to  (8  M.)  Millstatt.  Or  (preferable 
tor  walkers)  we  follow  the  * Liesersteig ,  a  beautiful  walk  on  the  left  bank 
of  the  Lieser,  to  the  (1  hr.  from  Spittal)  steamboat- station  of  Seebriicke 
(Hot.  Steiner;  Cafe'-Restaurant  &  Pens.  Tannenheim),  at  the  W.  end  of  the 
Iffiilstatter  See  (71/2  M.  long,  ^h-i  M.  broad),  which  is  very  deep    and  well 


to  Lientz.  MOLLBRlfCKE.     Map, p.  598.  ~  V.  R.  101.   601 

stocked  with  fish.  Thence  a  steamboat  plies  6  times  daily  in  summer  in 
'/2  hr.  (60  A.),  touching  ;.t  Seehoden,  Techendorf.  and  OrPsdiach  (Hofer),  to 
Millstatt  (1905';  "Hot.  Lindenhof,  near  the  lake,  K.  3-5,  pens.  7-12Z.  ; 
"Hdt.  Buvg/'taller  &  Seevilla,  on  the  lake,  R.  2-4  K.;  "Post;  Kahlhofer ;  all 
with  gardens ^  Cafi  Marchetli.,  on  the  lake,  with  ronms:  Dr.  Berasch's  Hydro- 
pathic; two  bathing -establishments  on  the  lake;  apartments  at  several 
villas),  charmingly  situated  on  the  1^.  bank  of  the  lake,  with  an  old 
abbey-church  (Romanesque  cloister;  old  lime-tree  in  the  court).  — 
Excursions  (guide.  Rich.  Stampfer).  Fine  view  from  the  Kalvarienberg 
(25  min.).  A  "path  leads  through  the  gorge  of  the  Riegerbach  and  then  to 
the  right  via  (20  min.)  Ober- Millstatt  (Sixt)  to  the  (10  min.)  gruup  of  rocks 
known  as  the  Esirella-Kap.,  and  thence  de.':cends  to  (V2  hr.)  PlagVs  Inn,  on 
the  lake,  25  min.  to  the  E.  of  Millstttt.  —  A  marked  path  ascends  the  ro- 
mantic wooded  gorge  of  the  Rie^erl»ach  (see  above)  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Mill- 
stdtler  Hiiffe  (6255';  9  beds  at  2,  10  mattresses  at  1  K.)  on  the  Tori,  and 
thence  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  top  of  the  Tschierweger  Nock  (6580'),  which  com- 
mands an  admirable  view.  A  more  extensive  panorama  may  be  enjoved 
from  the  Tschirnock  (Schirneck;  G830'),  IV4  hr.  to  the  N.W.  of  the  Tori 
(descent  to  Gmund,  3  hrs.;  guide  10^.;  see  p.  608).  —  The  Millstitter 
Alps  (634U';  attractive)  is  ascended  in  3/*  Jir.  from  the  iHillstatter  Hiitte 
(guide  not  indispensable);  steep  descent  to  (2  hrs.)  Ober-Millstatt.  —  The 
Mirnock  (68C0'),  ascended  from  Dohriach  via  Gschriet  (3450'^  quarters  at 
the  Oberwinkler)  in  4V4  brs.,  with  guide  {i%  K.),  is  anotlier  fine  point; 
see  pp.  574.  605.  —  From  Millstatt  to  Gmiind  (p.  608)  via  Tangern  andi  Tref- 
ling,  4  hrs.,  see  p.  609.  The  steamboat  goes  on  thrice  daily  (BO  ,^.)  from 
Millstatt  via  Grossegg,  Promnadensteg,  and  Dellach  (Brugger).  to  Bobriach 
(inn),  at  the  E.  end  (3/4  M.  from  the  village,  see  p.  574),  which  may  be 
reached  also  by  a  rr^ad  from  Millstatt  (diligence  in  summer). 

The  Goldeck  (7020';  4i/2-5  hrs.,  guide  7  K.,  not  indispensable),  to  the 
S.  of  SpittMl,  is  an  easy  and  attractive  ascent.  We  cross  the  (74  br.)  Drave 
and  ascend  by  a  club -path  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Erendlviayr  Alp  (rfmts.)  and 
the  (V4  br.)  Goldeck-Hatis  (6320';  inn),  1  hr.  below  the  summit. 

From  Spittal  to  Gmiind  (Malta-Tal),  see  R.  103;  thence  to  Mavterndorf 
and  to  Rad.<<tadt,  over  the  Radstadter  Tauern,  see  R.  97. 


(Jn  a  slope  to  the  left  is  the  ruin  of  Ortenburg.  At  St.  Peter  im 
Holz,  to  the  right,  several  traces  of  a  Roman  settlement  have  been 
found.  Beyond  (129  M.)  Lcndor/^l 840';  Kapeller)  we  cross  the 
Moll.  —  132  M.  Mollbriicke-Sachsenburg  (1830';  Erzherzog  Eugen, 
5  min.  from  the  station  ;  *Po$t,  Fleischhacker,  both  12  min.  from  the 
station^,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Molltal  { R.  104). 

The  ■Salzkofel(8180';  6  hrs.;  guide  JO  ^.,  not  indispensable),  an  easy 
climb  (fine  view),  a'^cended  from  Mollbriicken  via  Sachsenweg  and  the 
Knoten  (6195'),  or  through  the  Niklai-Tal  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Salzkofd-HiUte  (7055'; 
Inn,  6  beds  and  5  mattri'S.^es),  which  is  1  hr.  from  the  top.  Descent  tn  Miihl- 
dorf  or  Kolbnitz  (p.  612;  guide  11  K.).  or  through  the  Teidiel-Tal  t)  Napp- 
larh  (p.  612;  guide  12  K.).  —  The  Grakofel  (8360';  6  hrs.;  guide  11  K.), 
ascended  through  the  Niklai-Tal,  is  another  attractive  climb.  Descent 
through  the  Teuchl-Tal  to  Napplach  or  Kolbnitz  (guide  loK.). 

1331/2  ^-  Markt-Sachseirburg  (1810';  Erlacher;  Lampersber?;er) 
is  the  station  for  the  (3/4  lir.)  mineral  baths  of  Ober  -  Gottesfeld 
(1965';  Kurhaus  Astner;  Plessnitzer).  —  137  M.  Klehlach  -  Lind 
(1835';  Ranter);  142  M.  Steinfeld  im  Drautal  (1870';  Post;  Pens. 
Neust.:'inhof,  higher  up,  35  K.  per  week).  Hence  to  the  Wehstnsee 
(p.  602),  red-marked  path  in  21/2  lirs.  —  1451/2  M.  Greifenburg- 
Weissensee  (1890';  restaurant  opposite  the  station);  the  village 
(Asiam;  Niedermuller:  Post)  lies  1  M.  to  the  N. 


602    V.R.I 01. —  Map, p. 598.    OBER-DRAUBURG. 

To  Paternios-Feisteitz  an  interesting  route  leads  througli  the  Weissen- 
see-Tal  in  11-12  lirs.  (guide,  10  Z^.,  not  indispensable).  The  rond  (diligence 
to  Techendorf  daily  in  summer  in  21/2  hrs.;  2  K.)  leads  via  Bruggen  and 
Waimch  to  the  (4V2  M.)  Krenztcirt.  where  it  forks,  the  right  branch  con- 
tinuing to  Weissbriachi  (see  below),  the  left  to  Gatschach  (Her/.og)  and 
(3  M.)  TecAmcio;-/ (3235';  Moser;  Post),  on  the  N.  bank  of  the  Weissensee 
(3035';  7  M.  long,'  1/4-1  ^-  broad),  here  spanned  by  a  bridge.  We  either  row 
across  the  lake  (2  hrs;  uninteresting)  or  follow  the  N.  bank  for  11/2  M. 
farther  (preferable  for  fair  walkers)  and  then  ascend  by  a  narrow  foot- 
path close  to  the  blue  lake,  of  which  we  enjoy  a  series  of  fine  views,  with 
the  Lienzer  Unholde,  etc.,  in  the  background.  From  the  (2V2  hrs.)  E.  end 
of  the  lake  (baths  and  boat-houses)  we  proceed  past  the  Urhele  (rfmts.) 
to  (V2  hr.)  Mossl  (Kavallar)  and  through  the  Weissensee-Tal  to  ('/2  hr.) 
Weissenbach.  The  Hochstaff  (7315';  fine  view)  is  ascended  hence  in  4  hrs. 
with  guide.  From  Weissenbach  a  good  road  (one-horse  carr.  in  2^/2  hrs., 
7  K.)  leads  at  first  through  a  narrow  defile  via  Stockenboi  ('2815';  Fischer- 
wirt)  and  then  by  a  steep  ascent,  commanding  pretty  views  and  passing 
numerous  little  hamlets.  Finally  a  steep  descent  via  Nikehdorf  to  the 
(13'/2  M.)  station  of  Patemion-Fei'stritz  (p.  600). 

To  THE  Gailtal.  Pleasant  road  over  the  Kreuzberg  (3595')  to  Weiss- 
bviach  (2675';  Knaller)  and  through  the  Gitschtal  to  Hermagor  (p.  606), 
15  M. 

A  path  (impossible  to  mistake)  leads  to  the  N.  from  Greifenburg  through 
the  Gnoppnitz  -  Tal  to  (4V2  hrs.)  the  Feldner  -  Hiitte  on  the  Glanzsee  (7050'; 
provision -depot),  whence  the  Kreuzeck  (8845')  may  be  ascended  via  the 
S.W.  arete  in  I3/4  hr.,  or  via  the  N.W.  arete  in  IV2  hr.  (guide  10  £".). 
Splendid  view.  Descent  via  the  WiJlla-Torl  (8070')  to  the  Gossnilz  Alp  and 
to  (2V2  hrs.)  Wollatratten  in  the  Molltal  (p.  614);  or  on  the  E.  through  the 
Teuchl-Tal  to  Napplach  (p.  612  ;  guide  16  A'.).  A  high-level  route  leads  from 
the  Kreuzberg  over  the  PoUnik  (9120')  to  the  (6V2  hrs.)  Polinik-Haus  (p.  613; 
guide  to  Ober-Vellach  22  Z.).  — Via  the  Sandfeld-Torl  to  the  top  of  the  Hoeh- 
kreuz  and  t')  the  (51/2-6  hrs.)  Hugo  Gerbers-Hiiiie,  see  below.  —  The  Hoch- 
tiisten  (SSOO*;  6V2-7  hrs.;  guide  8  K.)  is  an  interesting  ascent  from 
Greifenburg  via  the  Emherg  Alp  (night -quarters).  Guide,  M.  Kamer  of 
Greifenburg. 

1511/2  M.  Dellach  (1990';  Pens.  Herrenhaiis,  5-6  K.;  Taurer; 
Pirker).  The  Drave  is  now  crossed  to  flSGi/o  M.)  Ober - Drauburg 
(2035';  *Sfem,  30  beds  at  1.40-2.40  K.;  Post,  20  beds  at  1.20-2  K.; 
Hirsch;  Rossi},  a  prettily  situated  village  (600  inhab.),  frequented 
both  in  summer  and  in  winter  (winter-sports). 

Walks.  In  the  Burg-Forst,  V2  M.  to  the  N.  (pretty  points  of  view);  to 
the  (1/2  hr.)  ruin  of  Eohenhurg  on  the  Rosenberg,  and  on  to  the  (1  hr.)  Rabani- 
Satiel  (view);  to  Simmerlach  and  the  Simmerlacher  Klamm.  with  its  water- 
fall (marked  path  in  40  min.) ;  to  (1  hr.)  Irschen  (Baumgartner),  a  mountain- 
hamlet  with  a  view  ot  the  Eeisskofel  and  the  Jauken  ;  to  the  ('/i  hr.)  pictur- 
es jue  Silber-Fall  in  the  Gail'al;  to  the  (3  M.)  quaint  chateau  ot  Siein  (with 
Romanesque  chapel  and  view-tower;  fee  20  h.),  by  road  on  the  left  bank 
(jr  pleasant  footpath  on  the  right  bank. 

The  *Hochstadl  (8765';  6-6V2  hrs. ;  guide  12  K.)  is  an  attractive  ascent. 
From  Ober  -  Drauburg  we  descend  in  1  hr.  (carr.  2  K.)  to  Pirkach  (or  in 
3/4  hr.  from  :Nrikol3dorf,  p.  603),  at  the  W.  base  of  the  mountain ,  ascend 
the  bridle-path  via  the  Ferdinands- Br unnl  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Hochstadl-Haus 
(5910':  12  beds  and  6  mattresses),  and  thence  by  a  marked  path  over  the 
Rvdnig-Scharie  (ca.  7545')  to  the  (2-2V2  hrs.)  summit.  A  difficult  descent 
(guide  advisable)  leads  via  the  Baumgarten-Tdrl,  th&  Eiihleiten- Tori,  and  the 
Laser z- Tori  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Karlsbader  Hiitte  (p.  475). 

The  Hochkreuz  (8870';  7  hrs. ;  attractive)  is  ascended  by  a  good  marked 
path  via  Zwickenberg  and  the  Lower  and  Uj)per  Striedener  Alp  to  the  (5V2  hrs.) 
Hugo-Gerbers-Eidte  (ca.  7870')  on  the  Kreuzel-Hohe,  and  thence  by  the  arete 
to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  summit  (fine  view).     The   descent  may  be   made   over  the 


VILLACH.      M'rp^p.598.—  VR.102.    603 

Kleine  Hochkreuz  (8445')  and  through  the  Drasmitz-Tal  to  (41/2  hrs.)  Dellach 
(p.  602)-,  or  on  the  E.  side  via  the  Sandfeld-Tlirl  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Feldner- 
Ifiitte  (p.  t02).  —  The  ascent  of  the  Scharnik  (8695'-,  2  hrs.,  with  guide)  from 
the  Hugo-Gerbera-Hiitte  via  the  Gursken-Tdrl  (7975')  is  easy  and  repaying. 
To  KoTscHACH,  8V2  M.,  diligence  twice  daily  in  summer  in  2  hrs. 
(2  /T.);  one-horse  can-,  to  Mauthen  8  K.  The  road  crosses  the  Drave  and 
ascendi  the  wooded  slope  of  the  Gailherg  to  the  (5  M.)  Gailberg  -  Battel 
(3185';  rustic  inn).  A  short-cut  for  walkers  joins  the  road  at  the  bold 
Stubenwand  Bridge.  From  the  pass  an  attractive  footpath  leads  lO  the 
S.W.  via  the  Roteln  to  (8  hrs.)  St.  Jakob  (p.  473),  but  the  road  descends  via 
Laas  to  (8V2  M.)  Kotschach  (p.  607).  Thence  to  (20  M.)  Eermagor  (diligence 
irj  41/4  hrs.),  see  p.  607 ;  across  the  Plocken  to  Tolmezzo,  see  p.  C07. 

The  train  returns  to  the  left  hank  and  crosses  the  frontier  of 
Carinthia  shortly  before  reaching  (161  M.)  Nikolsdorf  [2090';  Stem; 
Post). 

From  jS^ikolsdnrf  or  Ober-Drauburg  to  Bierbaum,  in  the  Lesach-Tal 
(p.  473),  over  the  Pirker-Schartel  (4995'),  to  the  W.  of  the  Schartenkogel 
(6655'),  5-0V2  hrs.,  with  guide,  rather  fatiguing.  —  Ascent  of  the  Hochstadl 
(6'/2  hrs.),  see  p.  602. 

The  train  traverses  the  broad  Pustertal  to  (165  M.)  Dolsach 
(p.  205).  Finally  we  cross  the  Isel  and  reach  (I671/2  M.^Lienz  (p.  474). 

102.  Villach  and  its  Environs.    The  Gailtal. 

Railway  Stations.  Ceni>-al  Station  ('Restaurant,  p.  300),  on  the  N.  side 
(if  the  town,  for  all  trains  (comp.  IIR.  101,  105-109).  State  Railway  Station 
(pp.  62!,  625),  on  the  W.  side,  for  passenger-trains  of  the  State  Railway  only. 


W-i  (Siuir  «  Del>cB ,  L  el-prig 


604    V.E.102.  —  Map,p.59S.     VILLACH. 

Hotels.  Near  the  Central  Station:  *T16tel  Mosser  (PI.  a;  B,  1),  with 
view-terrace,  100  beds  at  2-6  K  ;  'Bahnhof  Hotel  (PI.  c ;  B,  I),  60  beds  at 
2-6  A'.;  Fischer  (PI.  d;  B,  I"),  90  beds  at  1.80-4  fl'.,  well  spoken  of.  On 
the  right  bank:  *Post  (PL  b;  B.  2),  in  the  chief  square,  with  garden, 
125  beds  at  2.50-4  5".;  Pilsxeriiof,  Hans-Gasser-Platz,  60  beds  at  1.60-3  A"., 
well  spoken  of:  R.a.dtee  zu  Hikschen.  Khevenhiiller  -  Gasse  4,  13  beds  at 
2-3  K. ;  Meeax,  Kirchen-Platz  2;  La.mm,  unpretending. 

Cafes.  CafS  I)rau,  at  the  bridge  over  the  Drave,  with  view-terrace; 
Schachner,  Ferbas,  both  in  the  chief  square;  Park  Caf4^  with  garden,  Schul- 
Strasse. 

Villach  (1640'),  an  old  town  on  the  Drave,  witli  14,000  inhab., 
is  picturesquely  situated  in  a  broad,  fertile  basin  at  the  base  of  the 
Dobratsch  (p.  605).  The  Gothic  Parish  Church  of  St.  James  (PI.  B,  2; 
15th  cent.)  contains  nnmexous  tombstones  of  noble  families;  fine 
*View  from  the  tower  (310'  in  height).  The  Hans-Gasser-Platz 
(PI.  A,  B,  T)  is  adorned  with  a  monument  to  Hans  Gasser,  the  sculp- 
tor (d.  1868),  by  Messner,  and  on  the  Kaiser- Josefs-PIatz  (PI.  B,  1 , 2) 
is  a  statue  of  Emp.  Joseph  II.,  by  Messner  and  Kundmann.  An 
excellent  relief-map  of  Carinthia  (scale  1 :  10,000)  may  be  seen  in 
the  garden  of  the  high-school  in  the  Perau-Strasse  (PI.  B,  B  ;  fee  to 
the  school-attendant).  The  Town  Hall  (Pl.B,  2)  contains  an  archaeo- 
logical museum. 

'  At  the  f.jot  of  the  Dobratsch.  2V-2  M.  to  the  S.W.  of  Villach,  lies  the 
'Wannbad  Villach  (rail,  stat.,  p.  623),  with  warm  sulphur-springs  (86°Fahr. ) 
and  a  guod  bathing -establishment  (Hotels  Walterhof,  Feldnerhmts .,  and 
Karauankenhof,  together  205  beds  at  3-0,  B.  1,  D.  3-3.50,  pens.  7.50-8.50  Z.  ; 
Cafi-Restatirant;  Tovristeyihaus),  a  large  park,  a  swimming-bath,  etc.  About 
2  M.  farther  to  the  S.,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Gailtal,  is  Fedevaun,  with  a 
ruined  castle  and  a  park  (ascent  by  the  church  1/2  hr. ;  direct  path  through 
the  woods  from  the  ruin  of  Federaun  to  Bad  Villach,  ^U  hr.). 

About  IV2  M.  to  the  N..  on  the  road  to  Treflfen  (see  p.  605),  lies  the  small 
St.  Leonharde/'-See  (1750';  pleasant  lake-baths ;  warm  water),  at  the  foot  of 
the  Oswaldiberg  (316^;  ascent  hence  in  1'.2  hr..  via  Kleinwassach).,  on  which 
is  the  church  of  St.  Oswald  (rfmts.),  commanding  a  charming  view  of  the 
Karawanken.  Ossiach  Lake,  etc.  —  The  ruins  of  *Landskron  f2220';  16th 
cent.),  with  their  extensive  dungeons,  may  be  visited  via  (1  hr.)  St.  Andrd 
(1660';  ^Schoflmann,  with  garden),  which"  lies  about  IV2  M.  from  the  old 
fortress.  A  pleasant  footpath  leads  hither  from  Annenheim  (p.  621)  in  3/4  hr.  — 
The  Gerlitzen  Alp  (6265'),  ascended  from  Sattendorf  (p.  621)  via  Ossiachbei-g 
in  3  hrs..  or  from  Treffen  (p.  605)  in  31,2  hrs..  commands  a  view  similar 
to  that  frum   the  D-bratsch. 

The  *Faaker  See  (1?40),  5  M.  to  the  S.E.,  may  be  reached  by  carriage 
in  1  hr.  The  road  lead^  via  Maria- Gail  (which  is  left  on  the  right)  and 
the  (21/4  31.)  Reilajirant  zur  Schonen  Aussicht  and  thence  through  wood  to 
(3  M.)  Drobollach  (1920';  Peterwirt),  on  the  N.W.  bank  of  the  lake,  which 
nestles  aiimng  the  wooded  outliers  of  the  Karawanken.  Thence  we  ferry 
ia  1/4  hr.  (20  /).)  to  the  island  (i'2  acres  in  area)  in  the  middle  of  the 
lake,  with  the  'B6iel  Schicelle  (40  bed.s  at  2.50-6  5'.,  with  baths:  good  lake- 
tish,  especially  'Rainanken").  —  Frum  the  station  of  Fodevlach  (p.  fcOO)  a 
road  (red  and  white  mark^)  leads  to  (3  M.)  Egg  (TschebuU),  charmingly 
situated  at  the  N.E.  end  of  the  lake.  The  station  of  Faak  (p.  625)  lies 
8  min.  from  the,S.  bank  of  the  lake,  whence  there  is  another  ferry  (20  A.) 
to  the  island.  —  On  a  lofty  rock,  3/«  hr.  to  the  S.  of  Faak  (3  hrs.  from 
Villach),  rises  the  picturesque  ruin  of  Finkensiein  (2760')- 

The  ascent  of  the  *Mittagskogel  (7030':  6-7  hrs.)  is  attractive  but 
fatiguing.  From  Faak  (see  above)  a  road  leads  to  (IL'2  hr.)  Latschach  (2095'; 
Gailer,  30  beds  at  1  K.  20  h. ;  Woschitz),  where  we  take  a  guide  (6,  to 
Lengenfeld  10  K.).    The  red-marked  path  ascends  hence  via  Unter  and  Ober- 


DOBRATSCH.     Map,  p. 598. —V.  R.  102.    605 

Greuih  and  througb  the  Kropiuna-Oraben  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Berta-Hulte  (5576'; 
inn)  on  the  Jepitza  Alp  and  thence,  partly  hewn  in  the  rock  (wire-ropes 
at  two  points),  to  the  (1Vj-2  hrs.)  top  (fine  view).  The  descent  may  be 
made  by  the  Mlintza-Sattel  to  Rosenbach  (p.  620,  or  from  the  Berta-Hiitte 
to  the  Jepitza  (5270')  and  thence  either  direct,  or  over  the  Beltza-Sattel  (4730') 
and  through  the  precipitous  Beltza-Graben,  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Lengen/eld  (p.  622). 
From  Villach  a  road  (diligence  daily  in  summer  to  Spiltal  via  Afritz 
and  Millstatt,  in  IIV2  hrs.)  leads  to  the  N.  via  (3V2  M.)  St.  Ruprecht  (p.  621), 
at  the  E.  base  of  the  Osw^aldiberg  (see  p.  60i),  and  Tolring  (Annenhof)  to 
(0V2  M.)  Treffen  (1790':  *'WaUner;  Fischer;  Julieuhohe) .,  a  charmingly  situated 
summer-resort,  with  a  chateau  and  park  belonging  to  Count  Goess.  Beyond 
Treflfen  the  road  leads  along  the  Atrit/er  Bach,  passing  Winklern  and  .fftn- 
vde,  at  the  (31/2  M.)  mouth  of  the  Arriacher  Tal,  in  which,  2  M.  to  the 
right,  lies  Arriach  (2940';  Rainer^  Mainhardt),  a  snmmer-resort,  and  then 
reaches  (6  M.)  Afritz  (2315'-,  Post;  Huher ;_  Mannhardt).  From  this  point 
we  may  easily  ascend  the  Wdllaner  Nock  (i020';  3',  2-4  hrs.)  or  the  Miruock 
(G9(X)';  41/2-5  hrs.),  two  attractive  points  of  view.  From  the  former  we  may 
descend  to  (2  hrs.)  Klein-Kirchheim,  from  the  latter  to  (27?  hrs.)  Dobriach; 
comp.  pp.  574.  601.  —  Beyond  Afritz  the  road  continues  past  the  Afritzev 
See  (2r2o')  and  over  the  watershed  (2525')  to  the  pretty  Brennsee,  at  the  N. 
end  of  which  lies  (I6V2  M.)  Feld  am  See  (2435';  Nindler ;"  Modi),  and  proceeds 
thence  via  (19  M.)  Radenthein  (p.  674)  and  (22'/2  M.)  Dobriach  (p.  574)  to 
(271/2  M.)  Millstatt  (p.  601). 

The  *Dol)ratsch  (7110'),  ox  Villacher  Alpe^thal^.  sptirof  theGail- 
tal  Alps,  is  frequently  ascended  for  the  sake  of  the  view  (4-6V2  trs. ; 
all  paths  indicated  by  xed  marks).  The  shortest  ascent  (4  hrs.)  leads 
from  Notsch  (p.  606);  those  from  Gummern  (p.  600;  51/2  ^^^-^  and 
Villach  (6^/2-t  hrs.)  are  not  so  steep.  —  Froni  Villach  we  may  pro- 
ceed direct  to  the  prettily  situated  summer- resort  of  (2V2  l»rs.) 
Heiligengeist  (2925';  Kofler,  R.  2  K.)  either  by  road  or  by  footpath  via 
St.  Georgen  and  Pogi'triach ;  or  we  may  follow  the  road  via  St.  Martin 
to  (5  M.)  Mittewald  (2285';  *H6tel-P€nsion  if  Hydropathic,  100  R. 
from  2^".  40/i..  pens,  from  IK.;  Touristen  Restaurant ;  omnibus 
twice  daily  from  Villach  in  1^4  hr.),  a  frequented  summer-resort, 
and  thence  ascend  to  the  left  to  (Vohr.lIIeiiigengeist.  From  Heiligen- 
geist we  ascend  steeply  to  the  (2'hr.<.)  Otto-Hiltte  (5060';  7  beds  at 
1  /if.)  and  (1/4  hr.)  another  deserted  hut,  and  then  follow  the  Hleiberg 
read  (see  below  )  to  the  (13/4hr. )  top.  —  Less  active  travellers  drive 
through  the  wooded  Bleiberg-Grahen  to  (10  M.)  Bleiberg  (2925'; 
Mohren,  Stern,  both  very  fair:  omn.  from  Villach  twice  daily  in 
summer  in  2V2  lirs.,  carr.  Q  K.  60  //.,  with  two  horses  10  ^fiT.),  a  lead 
and  zinc  mining  town  with  7000  inhabitants.  A  narrow  road,  stony 
towards  the  top,  leads  hence  to  the  summit  in  3V2"4  hrs.  (horse 
13  A'.).  On  the  summit  are  two  churches  (German  and  Wend)  and 
the  Villacher  Alpenhiiuser^  60  beds  at  2.40 -4  A".;  telephone).  The 
*View  is  very  tine.  —  The  descent  may  be  made  to  (3  hrs.)  Notsch 
(p.  606),  or  to  (3  hrs.)  Arnoldsiein  (p.  638),  in  the  latter  case  only 
by  climbers  with  steady  heads  (guide  nec-essary). 


From  Villach  to  Hermagor,  30  M.,  railway  in  2V2  hrs.  —  To 
(IOV2  M.)  ArnoldHnn  (1905';  rail,  restaurant),  see  p.  633.  —  The 
railway  turns  sharply  to  the  N.  through  the  luxuriant  meadows  of 


606    V.  R.  102.  —  Map,  p.  598.     HERMAGOR.  Gailtal. 

the  Lower  Gailtal  in  tlie  direction  of  the  DoLratsch,  traverses  the 
remains  of  the  landslip  of  1348  on  the  right  hank  of  the  Gailitz, 
crosses  the  Gaii^  and  reaches  (16  M.)  Nbtsch  am  Bohratsch  (1855'; 
Simon  Michor;  Ferd.  Michor).  To  the  N.E.  is  the  (1/4  hr.)  village 
of  Sack^  with  the  chateau  or  Wasserleonhurg. 

The  accent  of  the  Dohratsch  (7110';  4  hr?.)  from  N6t=ch,  via  the  NStsch- 
Grahen  and  the  Alpel,  is  fteep  and  fatiguing  (see  p.  605).  —  A  road  leads 
to  the  S.  from  Xotsch  to  (1' ...  M.)  Feistritz  an  der  Gail  (2045';  -Achatz, 
42  beds  at  1.40-2^.;  Millonig),  a  large  village  (980  inhah.),  with  a  Gothic 
church  on  a  steep  rock.  Hence  to  the  (3V'j  hrs.)  Feistritz  Alp  (inn)  and  the 
(^4  hr.)  top  of  the  Osternig,  see  below  and  p.  634;  descent  frcm  the  Feistritz 
Alp  via  the  Achomitzer  Alj)  (accommodation)  and  the  Bartolo-Sattel  tu  (3  hrs.) 
Oher  Tarvis  or  Saifnitz ,  see  p.  634;  via  the  Uggoviitzer  Alp  to  (2V2  hrs.) 
Uggowitz^  see  p.  634. 

The  railway  goes  on  via  (I8V2  ^^O  Emmersdorf  (Lapeiner)  and 
past  the  chateau  of  Bodenhof  to  (2rM.)  St.  Stefan-  Vorderherg  (1845'). 

On  a  hill  2  M.  to  the  ^^.  lies  the  village  of  St.  Stefan  (2390';  Erschnig), 
whence  a  road  leads  to  the  right  over  the  Windische  Hohe  to  Paternion 
(p.  600).  —  On  the  right  bank  of  the  Gail,  1  31.  to  the  S.  of  the  station, 
lie-  the  village  of  Vorderberg  (1865';  Kroptl),  1  M.  beyond  which  is  the 
pilgrimage- church  of  Maria  im  Graben  (2165'),  at  the  foot  of  the  Osternig 
(6675'),  which  is  easily  ascended  hence  in  4-4V2  hrs.,  via  the  Lom-Sattel 
(4805')  and  the  Feistritz  Alp  (p.  634). 

From  (25  M.)  Gortschach-Forolach  (2000';  Deckan).  the  next 
station,  a  pleasant  excursion  may  be  made  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Latschacher 
Alp  (4930').  —  The  station  of  (26I/2  M.)  Presseyger  See  (Seewirt) 
is  situated  on  the  N.  bank  of  the  pretty  Fresseggtr  or  Passriacher  See 
(4800';  *Frenzl,  with  baths,  on  the  's.  bank).  —  28  M.  Vellach- 
Kiilmburg.  —  30  M.  Hermagor  (2010';  Ga^ser,  26  beds  at  1.20-2  K.; 
Eder ;  Rleder;  Laiser ;  Railway  Restaurant),  a  market -village  with 
870  inhab.,  is  charmingly  situated  at  the  mouth  of  the  Gitschtal. 

Excursions  (guides,  Josef  Goberndarfer,  J.  Astner,  and  Matth.  Essl).  An 
attractive  walk  may  be  taken  to  the  S.,  via  (V2  hr.)  Moderndorf  (Wiedenig), 
to  the  (Vc  hr.)  romantic  Garniize"-Klamm.  Near  the  beginning  of  this  gorge 
the  steep  '■Enzian-Steig''  ascends  to  the  left  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Egger-Alp  (4595'), 
with  the  little  Egger-See  (more  easily  reached  by  a  bridle-path  beginning 
V-  hr.  to  the  S.E.  of  Moderndorf).  The  'Poludnig  (6570')  is  easilv  ascended 
hence  in  2  hrs.  via  the  Dellacher  Alp  (4495';  quarters);  see  p.  635.  —  ^N'ear 
Hermagor  gruws  the  Widfenia  Carint/:iaca,  a  beautiful  plant  with  dark-blue 
flowers,  found  nowhere  in  Europe  except  on  the  slopes  of  the  G-artnerkofel 
(7210'),  which  rises  to  the  S.W.  and  may  be  ascended  from  the  (4  hrs.) 
Nassfeld-Haus  (p.  635)  in  2  hrs.,  or  via  3fdderndoi\f  and.  the  KUhweger  Alp 
in  51/2  hrs.,  with  guide.  —  Over  the  Kreuzberg  to  (5  hrs.)  Greifenburg^  see 

p.  eo2. 

From  Hermagor  the  read  fcJlows  the  left  bank  of  the  Gail  through  the 
Upper  Gailtal  (diligence  twice  daily  to  Kotschach  in  41/4  hrs.;  railway 
under  construction)  via  Jenig  (Schabus),  Waidegg.  and  Tressdorf  to  (IOV2  M.) 
Kirchbach  (2135';  ^Bei'ger,  R.  IK.  20//.,  good  trout;  guide,  Paul  Dollinger), 
whence  the  Xirchbacher  Wipfel  (6160';  marked  path)  may  be  ascended  in 
3V2  hrs.  and  the  Bochwipfel  (7180';  fine  views)  in  41/2  hrs.  (with  guide).  — 
121/2  31.  Reissach  (2285';  Pirschl ;  guide,  Phil.  Waldner),  with  a  Gothic  church. 
A  path  leads  to  the  N.W.  through  wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  rustic  Reisskofelbad 
(3265'),  at  the  S.  base  of  the  Reisskofel  (7770'),  which  may  be  ascended  in 
41/2-5  hrs.  (difficult:  steady  head  essential).  —  The  road  now  passes  (15  M.) 
Graefndorf  (21Q5';  Schaar)  and  reaches  (16  31.)  Dellach  (2215';  Herzog),  IV2M. 
to  the  N.E.  of  which,  on  the  Gurina,  the  Lontium  of  the  Romans,  interesting 
remains  of  Koman  and  pre-Roman  times  have  been  In-'iught  to  light.  Beyond 


Gailtal.         PLOCKEN  PASS.     Map,p.598.—V.  R.  1U2.   001 

St.  Damcr  (Griinwald;  Ruchacher),  another  small  watering-place,  we  reach 
(20  M.)  Kbtschach  (2300':  Franz  Klams;  Klaust  zur  Fast),  a  prettily  situated 
summer-resort  (TOO  inhab.)- 

Excursions.  The  Vorhegg  (342U';  to  the  W.),  ascended  in  IV4  hr., 
afl'ords  a  fine  survey  of  the  Gailtal.  A  more  comprehensive  view  is  com- 
manded by  the  Mussen  Alp  (6380'-,  3  hrs.)  and  the  Schatzbuhel  (C375';  4  hrs.) 
to  the  y.W.  —  The  Jauken  (Jaukenho/ie,  7335'),  easily  ascended  in  472  hrs. 
with  guide  (5  A'.),  commands  an  extensive  panorama.  The  marked  path 
ascends,  at  lirst  through  wood,  via  Dobra  and  the  Dellacher  Alp  and  past 
the  (4  hrs.)  Jaukenhaus  (zinc-mine).  The  E.  peak  (Jaukenberg  or  Torko/el, 
7390')  is  difficult  (steady  liead  essential).  —  From  Kotschach  via  Luygau  to 
Sillian,  see  p.  473;  over  the  Gailberg  to   Ober-Draiiburg,  see  p.  603. 

Fkom  Kotschach  to  Tolmezzo  vi.i  THE  Plocken  (10-11  hr?:.),  repaying. 
The  road  crosi^es  the  Drave  and  leads  to  (V2  hr.)  Mauthen  (2330';  "Oriner., 
Flanner;  Kellerwand,  with  carr.  to  hire;  guide,  Sim.m  Ainetter),  at  the  mouth 
of  the  Valentin- Tal.  From  this  point  a  military  road,  to  the  right  at  the 
church,  leads  across  a  meadow  into  beautiful  beech-wood  and  then  descends 
to  the  Valentin-Tobel  to  (li  •„•  hr.)  the  Fder  Inn,  whence  it  re;iscends  past 
(3/4  hr.)  a  guide-post  to  the  Wolaver  See  (see  below ;  5  hrs.  from  Kotschach 
direct)  to  (V2  hr.)  the  Plocken-Haus  (3985';  "Jnn,  30  beds  at  1.50,  1).  1.80  A.), 
a  summer-resort,  prettily  situated  in  a  green  valley  at  the  S.W.  base  of  the 
Gailtal  Folinik  ilQbb'),  a  fine  point  of  view,  easily  ascended  from  Plocken  in 
3  hrs.  or  frim  Mauthen  in  4  hrs.  (guide  8  A.).  3Iore  laborious  ascents  are  the 
Kollinkofel  (8S30';  from  Plijcken  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide),  and  the  Kellerwand 
(9220':  6-7  hrs.;  difficult).  —  Pleasimt  excursion  (guide.  6  A'.,  not  indis- 
pensable) through  the  beautiful  Valeniin-Tal  (manv  chamnis)  tu  the  (I'A  hr.) 
Obere  Valentin  Alp  (5150'),  and  over  the  Valentin- Tori  (7000')  to  the  (2V2  hrs.) 
Wolayersee-Hutte  (6425';  Inn,  2  beds  and  8  mattresses),  finely  situated  on 
the  N.  bank  of  the  picturesque  little  Woluyef-See.  This  hut  is  the  starting- 
point  for  the  ascent  of  the  Monte  Coglians  ('.)120';  31/2 -4  hrs.;  laborious); 
descent  on  the  S.  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Rifugio  Giovanni  Marinelli  (6615';  rfmls.), 
on  the  Forca  di  MoreretiOy  and  to  (3  hrs.)  CoUina  (see  below).  The  -Seekopf 
(8385'),  Monte  Canale  (81C0'),  Gima  di  Sasso  Nero  (801)0'),  and  Mooskofel  (8255') 
may  al.so  b;^  ascended  fn  m  this  hut  by  experts.  Guides,  Obernosterer  at 
the  hut,  P.  Samassa  at  Collina.  —  Over  the  Wolat/er  Fass  (6550')  to  Forni 
Avoltri,  3  hrs.  From  the  pass  (10  min.  from  the  hut;  Italian  frontier)  a 
rough  zigzag  path  descemls  through  a  rocky  valley  (chamois  often  seen) 
and  then  through  pastures  to  (IV2  hr.)  Collina  (3985';  Falleschini's  Inn, 
rustic),  picturesquely  situated  beneath  the  castle  of  Tuglia  (ascent  of  Mie. 
Coglians  hence  in  71/2  hrs.,  with  guide,  see  above).  Thence  via  Sigilletto 
and  Frassenetto  to  (2  hrs.)  Forni  Avoltrl  (p.  ti36;  to  the  church  of  Sappada, 
21/2  hrs.). 

An  ascent  of  3/4  hr.  from  the  Plocken,  passing  several  Roman  mile3tone.s 
and  inscriptions,  brings  us  to  the  Plocken  Pass  {Monte  Croce,  446U':  new 
hotel  on  the  Italian  side;  rfmts.  and  picture  post-cards  at  a  modest  osteria), 
commanding  a  fine  view  towards  the  -S.  and  E.  The  path  now  descends 
in  zig-zags  to  the  Val  Grande  and  (i^/i  hr.)  Timau,  Germ.  Tischlwang  (2730'; 
Albergo  al  Monte  Croce),  a  village  founded  400  years  ago  by  German  and 
Slavonic  miners,  but  now  quite  Italian,  whence  a  good  road  goes  on  to 
(5M.)  Faluzza  (1975';  'Posta,  R.  1  fr.  50  c.),  the  principal  village  in  the  Val  di 
San  Pietro,  which  is  watered  by  the  Bnt.  A  diligence  plies  hence  twice 
daily  in  41/2  hrs.  via  Fiano  (Posta)",  the  small  baths  of  Arta  (1J50';  'Hot. -Pens. 
Grassi),  and  Zuglio  (1310';  inn),  the  ancient  Julivm  Camicum,  with  Roman 
remains,  to  (15V2  M.)  Tolmezzo  (p.  636)  and  (23^2  JI.)  Sfazione  per  la  Carnia, 
on  the  Pontebba  Kallway  (p.  636).  —  From  the  Plocken  Pass  an  attractive 
route  leads  over  the  Forcella  di  Plumbs  (646()')  to  (6  hrs.)  Rigolaio  (p.  636; 
guide  desirable). 


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103.  From  Spittal  to  Gmiind.    Malta- Tal. 


91/2  M.  DiLiGKNGE  thrice  daily  in  l^i-'-"/-.'  hT<.  (fare  2  A",  express  2  K. 
40  ft.1;  one-horse  carriage  5-6,  two-horse  10-12  K.  The  express-post,  leav- 
ing Spittal  at  10  a.m.,  runs  to  (35  M.)  Mautei-ndorf  (p.  573)  in  9V4  hrs.  — 
Diligence  from  Gmiind  to  the  (9V2  M.)  Pflilglhof  daily  in  summer  (July- 
Sept,  inclusive;  in  winter  to  Malta  only)  in  1  hr.  50  min.  (2  A'.).  Also 
Omnibus  daily  from  July  15th  to  Sept.  Ist  (2  K. ;  there  and  back  on  the 
same  day  3  A.  50  h.).     One-horse  carr.  there    and  back  8,  two-horse  14  A. 

Spittal  {iSi 6')^  see  p.  600.  The  uew  road  runs  througli  the  deep 
and  narrow  Lieser-Tal  via  Seebach  (to  Miilstatt,  fee  p.  600)  and 
Lieserbrucken  (Grud).  The  picturesque  old  road,  high  up  on  the 
W.  side  of  the  valley,  via  Lieserhofen  [Bliem),  Trebesing  (Gasser), 
and  Radl  (Raderwirt),  is  preferable  for  pedestrians  (3V2  lirs.  to 
Gmiind). 

91/2  M.  Gmund  r2-400';  ""Feldner,  20  beds  at  1.20-3  K.;  *Kohl- 
mayr^  19  beds  at  1.20-3  K. ;  Lax ;  Post ;  Sorgo ;  Hofinger  ,•  Glantschnig^ 
is  a  quaint  little  town  (1000  inhab.),  picturesquely  situated,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Malta-Tal^  with  walls,  gates,  a  ruined  castle,  and  a 
chateau  belonging  to  Count  Lodron. 

Envieons.  Good  survey  of  the  district  from  the  Malta  bridge,  from 
the  Kalvarienhevg  (*/•»  hr.).  from  the  G^'iinleiten  (1/2  hr.  ^  white  marks),  from 
the  Hattenberg  i^f-i  hr. ;  red  marks),  and  from  the  grounds  on  the  Schober- 
bergl  and  Lieserbergl  (V2  hr. ;  white  marks).  Walks  to  the  (1/2  £r.)  Magdu- 
lenen  - Bvilnnl  ^  in  the  woods  (white  marks);  to  (IV2  hr.)  Schloss  Doi-n- 
bach;  to  Eisentratten  (p.  573),  V*  lir..  or  by  a  woodland-path  via  Buch^ 
IV4  hr.  •,  to  (1  hr.)  Bad  Radl  (yellow  marks),  at  the  end  of  the  wild  Radl- 
Grahen  (see  below);  and  via  ('/a  hr.)  Trejfenboden  to  the  (I'/i  hr.)  Huben- 
bauer  (3740';  blue  marks),  with  views  of  the  Hochalpenspitze. 

Ascents  (guide,  Matth.  Hofer).  The  Tschimock  (Schirneck,  6830'),  a  good 
point  of  view,  is  easily  ascended  (red  marks  ;  guide  6  A.,  not  indispensable) 
via  Oberbuch  and  the  Hofer- Alpe  in  4'/2  hrs.,  or  (steeper;  blue  marks)  via 
Unterbuch  and  Gartenhiitte  in  3  hrs.  Descent  to  Millstalt^  3  hrs.  (guide  10  A.  ; 
see  p.  601).  —  The  Faschauner  Tori  (5795' ;  5  hrs. ;  yellow  way-marksj 
is  ascended  via  Krainberg  and  Maltaberg ;  see  p.  609.  —  The  Stubeck 
(7760';  5  hrs.;  guide  6  A.,  not  injdispensable)  is  scaled  via  Treffenboden 
and  the  Hubenbaiier  (see  above:  blue  marks);  fiue  view.  —  The  Stileck 
(7125';  5  hrs. ;  easy  and  attractive)  is  ascended  from  (3/4  hr.)  Eisentratten 
(p.  573)  by  a  path  leading  to  the  right  through  the  pretty  Noring-Graben 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  suddle  at  the  Noringei^  Alpl  (5450')  and  thence  to  the  left 
over  steep  pastures  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  summit  (fine  view).  —  The  ascent  of 
the  'Konigstuhl  or  Karlnock  (7645';  7  hrs.)  is  not  difficult.  From  (IV2  hr.) 
Leoben  fp.  484)  we  traverse  the  Leohen-Grabeu  (to  the  right)  to  (2  hrs.) 
Inner- Leoben  and  the  (2  hrs.)  Karlhad  (ca.  5575'),  an  unpretending  'Bad\ 
where  we  spend  the  night,  and  thence  ascend  to  the  summit  in  IV2  hr. 
Descent  through  the  Kremsgraben  to  the  (3  hrs.)  KremsAlp^  (2  hrs.)  Krems- 
briicken  (p.  573),  and  (2^/>  hrs.)  Gmiind.  Descent  to  Turrach,  see  p.  574.  — 
The  *Gmeineck  (HUhnersberg.  8485';  5^2  hrs.;  red  way-marks;  guide  9  A., 
not  indispensable)  is  an  easy  and  attractive  ascent  via  Radl.  NeuscMtz,  the 
U»tere.  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Obere  Gamper-Hutte  (5905';  Inn,  10  mattres'^es),  and 
thence  to  the  (2V  2  hrs.)  top.  Descent  from  the  Gamper-Hiitte  (i>r  from  the 
'Seeleiten';  guide-posts)  by  a  red-marked  path  via  (2  hrs.)  Altei'sherg  (Ober- 
lercher)  to  the  old  road  and  to  (IV2  hr.)  Lieserhofen  (see  above);  or  from 
the  summit  to  the  Loibeneck  Alp,  whence  a  path  (red  marks)  leads  to  the 
Hintereggen-Grahen  and  via  Eiihnersberg  to  (2'/2  hrs.)  Lieserhofen.  —  The 
Hohe  Leier  (9095';  7  hrs. ;  guide  13  A'.)  is  a  difficult  ascent.  From  Radl 
we  ascend  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Zlatinger  Alp  (night  -  quarters) ,  proceed  to  the 
(2  hrs.)  Bockriegl-See,   and   ascend   the  Leier  -  Schartl   and   thence   over   thr 


MALTA-TAL.     Maps,pp. 598,164. —  V.R.  103. 


609 


steep  arete  to  the  (2  lirs.)  top  (fine  panorama).  A  difficult  descent  leads 
to  the  Rossalm-Scharte,  whence  vve  folhiw  a  red-marked  path  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
Rdsseck-Haus  on  the  Muhldorfer  See  fp.  612).  —  The  Grosse  Reisseck  (9710'; 
8  hrs.  -,  guide  16  KA  is  lahorious.  We  ascend  (blue  marks)  through  the  wild 
Radl-Graben  to  (3  hrs.)  the  Ruhentaler  Hiitte  (4015';  night -quarters),  and 
thence  to  the  (d  hrs.)  grandlv  situated  Hohe  See  (7940')  and  over  the  Kalte 
Herherg  -  ScJiarte  (8895')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  Or  from  the  Ruhentaler 
Hiitte  we  may  proceed  via  the  .«teep  Schwand  (red  way-marks)  and  the 
Moselskamp  into  the  (2  hrs.)  Hohe  Kar,  then  ascend  the  Eleine  Reisseck  (9565'), 
and  cross  the  arete  without  difficulty  to  the  top.  The  descent  may  he 
made  on  the  N.  (difficult)  via  the  Riiter  Alp  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Kohlmayr- 
Hiltte  (guide  to  the  Pfliiglhof  17  Z.)-,  or  by  a  path  (red  and  white  marks) 
from  the  Kalte  Herberg-Scharte  to  the  Ricken-Torl  at  the  head  of  the 
Ricken  Valley,  and  thence  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Reisseck-Hans  (p.  612). 

From  Gmund  to  Millstatt,  4  hrs.  (blue  way-marks;  guide  5  K.,  not 
indispensable).  The  route  leads  in  great  part  through  woods,  but  with 
pretty  views,  via  the  Platz-Grahen  to  Trefling  (inn)  and  thence,  in  view 
of  the  Millstdtter  See  throughout,  via  Tangern  (inn)  to  Millstatt  (p.  601). 
Or  from  Trefling  we  may  follow  a  red-marked  path  via  the  ruin  of 
Sommeregg  and   Unterhmis  (inn)  to  (3  hrs.)  Seeboden  (p.  600). 

The  *Malta-Tal  (5  hrs.  to  the  Gmiinder  Hutte,  9  hrs.  to  the 
Osnabriicker  Hiitte)  is  a  partially  wooded  valley,  with  numerous 
waterfalls.  A  road  (diligence,  etc.,  see  p.  608)  leads  from  Gmiind 
via  Fischertratten  (rustic  inn)  and  Hilpersdorf  to  (ii/g  M.)  Malta 
or  Maltein  (2750';  Stiltzl,  with  garden,  good;  Kramer),  the  prin- 
cipal village ,  with  350  inhab.  and  the  old  chateau  of  Kronegg. 

E.XCURSION9  (guides,  Karl  Fercher,  Jos.  and  Andr.  Klampferer,  and  Jos. 
Slratser).  The  Faschauner  Tori  (5795'),  with  a  fine  view  of  the  E.  Tauern 
jMts.,  mav  be  ascended  in  3  hr.-^.,  via  Maltdberg  and  Faschaun  (guide  4  K.).  — 
The  Winkelnock  or  Tandel-Spitze  (8605';  6  hrs.;  guide  9  5".)  is  ascended 
via  the  Untere  and  Obere  Tandl-Alpe  (hav-beds).  —  The  Reitereck  (9135'), 
via  Faschaun  6V2  tirs.,  with  guide  (9  K.},  is  not  difficult.  —  The  Schober 
(9420';  8  hr.s. ;  guide  11  K.),  difficult  but  repaying,  is  climbed  via  the 
Faschaunev  Tori  and  the  Perschitz-HUtte  (night-quarters).  Beautiful  view 
from  the  top. 

The  road  is  continued  along  the  left  bank  of  the  Malta  via  Feistritz 
to  (3  M.)  Koschach  (to  the  right  the  pretty  fall  of  the  Fallback,  490' 
high),  where  the  road  to  the  Gossgrahen  diverges  to  the  left  (see 
below),  and  then  divides.  The  right  branch  leads  past  Egarter's 
Inn  to  (1  M.)  Brandstatt.  The  left  branch,  crossing  the  Malta  and 
the  Gossbach  (to  the  left,  ^/ihr.  farther  np,  are  the  three  *Gds$  Falls), 
leads  to  (1  M.  ;  91/2  ^-  ^^om.  Gmiind)  the  *Alpen-B:6tel  Pfluglhof 
(2800';  R.  2-2.50  K.),  beyond  which  we  recross  to  the  left  bank  of 
the  Malta,  about  V4  M.  before  reaching  Brandstatt. 

Excursions  (guides,  Joh.  Klampferer  sen.  and  jun.,  and  And.  Pvchev). 
To  the  Oossgraben,  very  attractive.  A  path  (red  marks)  leads  from  the 
Pfliiglhof  through  wood  to  the  third  fall  of  the  Goss  and  to  the  road 
ascending  from  Koschach  (see  above;  V2  hr.).  We  follow  the  road,  past 
the  Treska  Fall  and  the  Ritteralm  Fall,  to  (1  hr. ;  guide  2  E.)  the  Lowei- 
Kohlmayr  Alp  (3700';  rustic  inn ,  5  mattresses),  whence  a  red-marked  path 
leads  to  the  (' «  hr.)  impressive  'Zw tiling  Fall.  The  Hochalmspitze  {\.i,OW\ 
guide  16  K. ;  see  p.  610)  is  ascended  from  the  Kohlmayr  Hut  in  71/2-8  hrs. 
Ascent  of  the  Reisseck  (9710';  7  hrs.;  guide  12.fi'.)  through  the  RiUeralm- 
Tal,  difficult ;  see  above.  —  The  Zauberernock  (9650*;  guide  13,  incl.  the 
Reisseck  14  K.)  is  a  toilsome  climb,  either  from  the  Tomanbaner  (p.  610) 
in  6  hrs.,  or  via  the  Rittepalm-Tal  in  7  hrs.  —  Fatiguing  routes  cross  the 
Kaponig-Torl  to   (8  hrs.)   Ober-Vellach  (p.  612)   and   the    Dbssener   or  Mall- 

Baedbkeb'8   Eastern  Alps.     13ih  Edit.  39 


610    F.  R.  103.  —  Maps,pp.572,  164.     MALTA-TAL. 

nitzer  Scharte  (8780')  to  the  Arthur-von-Schmid-HiiMe  and  to  (8  hrs.)  Mallnitz 
fp.  172).  The  night  may  be  spent  at  the  Upper  Tomanbauer^ s  (5285';  hay- 
bed),  2  hrs.  from  the  Kohlmayr- Hiitte.  An  easier  and  not  much  longer 
ascent  (red  marks)  leads  from  the  Kohlmayr-Hiitte  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Tripp- 
ochsen-Hiitte  (p.  611)  and  thence  through  the  high-lying  Goss-Kar  to  the 
(3  hrs.)  Dossener  Scharte.  —  The  Tristenspitze  (9595';  p.  613)  may  be 
ascended  from  the  Kaponig-Torl  (guide  from  the  Kohlmayr-Hiitte  to  Ober- 
Vellach  14,  incl.  the  Tristenspitze  17  K.).  —  The  Bftuleck  (10.130')  may  be 
ascended  from  the  Dossener  Scharte  in  IV2  hr.  (see  p.  173;  guide  to  Mall- 
nitz 16,  incl.  the  Siiuleck  19  K.). 

Beyond  Brandstatt  (guides,  Joh.  Klampferer,  sen.  and  jun.)  the 
path  ascends  the  Malta-Graben  (red  marks;  gnide,  unnecessary,  to 
the  Gmiinder  Hiitte  4,  to  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  8,  there  and  back 
12  K.\  passes  the  Schleier  Fall,  and  reaches  the  Kerschhakl- Hiitte 
and  (40  min.)  the  Faller-Hiitte  (2940').  A  guide-post  here  indicates 
the  path  to  the  left  to  the  Faller-Tumpfe,  or  cascades  of  the  Malta., 
falling  into  a  rocky  basin.  The  narrow  gorge  of  the  Malta  is  crossed 
by  the  (20  min.)  Hochsteg  (3100');  to  the  right  is  the  Melnik  Fall; 
to  the  left  a  view  of  the  Preimelspitze  and  Oberlercherspitze.  The 
path  now  divides.  The  club-path  on  the  right  bank  (over  the  Hoch- 
steg, then  to  the  right)  has  the  advantage  of  being  shaded  and  of 
commanding  finer  views.  The  bridle-path  on  the  left  bank  is  about 
V2  M.  shorter  and  leads  via  the  Loirer  .FeJdi6awer  -  AZpe.  The  two 
paths  reunite  at  the  (8/4  hr.)  Hoch-Briicke  (3810'),  whence  we  grad- 
ually ascend  to  the  (20  min.)  Gmiinder  Hutte  in  the  Schonau 
(3905';  Inn,  5  R.  with  10  beds)  and  the  (1/4  lir.)  waterfall  of  the 
Blaue  Tumpf;  to  the  left  the  Hochalpenbach  forms  a  waterfall ,  200' 
high.  Beyond  the  (5  min.)  Schiller-Ruhe  (view  of  the  Blaue  Tumpf 
gorge)  the  path  divides.  We  avoid  the  rough  and  longer  cattle- 
path  leading  to  the  right  via  the  Lange  Wand,  and,  crossing  the 
bridge  to  the  left  (view  of  three  waterfalls),  follow  the  Elend-Steig ,  a 
club-path  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Malta,  leading  mainly  through 
wood  and  passing  the  Hintere  Mahralm  Fall.  Beyond  the  (Y2  l^r.) 
*Klamm  Fall  and  below  the  Preimel Fallswe  cross  thePreimel  brook 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Wolfgang  or  Adambauer  Hiitte  (5165'),  on  the  left 
bank.  We  next  pass  the  Ross  Tumpf  (a  fall  of  the  Malta),  the 
Findelkar  Fall,  and  the  Krumpenbach  Fall  and  proceed  through  the 
Galgenbichl-Klamm  to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Wastlbauer- Hiitte  (5530';  rustic 
quarters) ;  then,  beyond  the  Langkar  Fall  (on  the  left)  and  the  Koln- 
brein  Falls  (on  the  right),  we  reach  the  (3/4 hr.)  Samer-HUtte  (6690'; 
hay-beds),  adjoining  which  is  a  shooting-box  (generally  closed). 
The  Malta-Tal  now  turns  to  the  W,  and  (1/4  hr.)  ramifies  into  the 
(left)  Gross- Elend-Tal  and  (right)  Klein-Elend-Tal.  On  the  Ochsen 
Alp,  11/4  hr.  up  the  former,  is  the  Osnabrncker  Hutte  (6690';  /nn, 
10  beds  at  3,  7  mattresses  at  2  K.),  in  a  grand  situation  opposite 
the  magnificent  Gross-Elend  Glacier. 

Ascents.  The  *Hochalmspitze  (11,030':  7-8  hrs.  from  the  Kohlmayr- 
Hiitte,  4-5  hrs.  from  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte,  or  31/2 -4  hrs.  from  the 
Villacher  Hiitte),  the  highest  peak  of  the  E.  Tauern.  is  not  difficult  for 
experts.    From   the  Pfliiglhof  to  the  (1  hr.)  Eochtteg,   see  above.     Thence 


MALTA-TAL.     Maps,pp.572,164.  —  V.R.103.    611 

the  route  (red  marks)  leads  via  the  Paukerswand,  the  Straner  Alp,  and  the 
(3hrs.)  Hochalm-Ochien-Hiitte  (6190'),  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Villacher  Hutte  (7200'; 
provision-depot)  on  the  Hochulm  (guide  hither  6  K.^  if  an  ascent  is  con- 
templated). This  club-hut  is  also  reached  direct  from  the  Gmiinder  Hiitte 
(p.  610)  by  a  red -marked  path  via  the  Annemann  Alp  in  31/2-4  hrs. 
Thence  to  "the  summit,  3i.t-4  hrs.  (guide  from  the  Villacher  Hiitte  iO  K.) 
via  the  Hchwarze  Sdmeide  and  the  (1  hr.)  Eochalm  Glacier.  —  From  the 
Kohlmayr-Hiitte  (p.  609)  a  red-marked  path  r.scends  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Tripp- 
ochsen-Hutte  (6190'-,  hay-bed.s)  and  thence  via  the  W.  Tripp  Glacier  and 
the  cliff  to  the  left  of  the  Steinerne  Maunln  to  the  S.E.  arete  and  the 
(5-6hr.«.)  summit  (guide  \^  K.).  Magnificent  view.  Interesting  descent  by 
the  Freimel  -  Scharte  (9720')  and  the  Gross -Elend  Glacier  into  the  Gross- 
Elend-Tal  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  (p.  610:  guide  14  K.)\,  or 
by  the  Preimel- Scharte,  Gross- Elend  Glacier,  Hannover-Scharte,  '■  Kdlberspitz 
Glacier,  and  Cfrost- Elend- Scharte  to  the  (5-6  hrs.)  Hannover-Uaus  (p.  174; 
guide  18  K.^.  Adepts  may  descend  from  the  Hochalmspitze  to  the  Osna- 
briicker Hiitte  or  to  the  Hannover  Haus  also  by  the  Amold-Weg,  via  the 
Gross  Klend  Glacier  (suide  16  or  20  K.  respectively;  comp.  p.  174).  — 
The  Preimelspitze  (10,315';  3  hrs.;  guide  7  K.),  from  the  Villacher  Hiitte 
via  the  Eochalm  Glacier  and  the  Preimel- Scharte  (see  above),  is.  not  difficult. 
Descent  to  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte,  2«/2  hrs.  (guide  10  K.).  —  The  Ober- 
lercherspitze  (10,180';  21/2-8  hrs.;  guide  6  K.),  from  the  Villacher  or  the 
Osnabriicker  Hiitte.  attractive.  —  The  Hafner  (10,130'),  ascended  from  the 
Gmiinder  Hiitte,  via  the  {\}li\iv.)  Mahv-Alpe  (5905';  simple  accommodation; 
hay-beds)  and  the  8.W.  arete  in  51/2  brs.  (guide  12  .£".),  is  fatiguing  but 
repaying  (p.  573).  Descent  via  the  Lanisch- Scharte  (9460')  to  the  (4. hrs.) 
Lanisch- Hiitte  and  through  the  Polla-Tal  to  (3'/2  hrs.)  Rennweg  (p.  573;  guide 
\%  K.);  or  through  the  Rotgiilden-Tal  to  Mur  (p.  573;  guide  22  A'.).  —  The 
*Sch-warzhom  (9660';  guide  8  K.)  is  ascended  from  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte 
in  3  hrs.  (rather  toilsome).  We  follow  the  left  bank  of  the  Fallbach  to  the 
(1  hr.)  dale  above  the  waterfall,  then  ascend  to  the  right  to  the  finely 
situated  Schwarzhorn  Lakes  and  the  (1  hr.)  Schicarzhornsee- Scharte  (8465'), 
and  thence  ascend  to  the  right  of  the  S.W.  arete  to  the  (1  hr.)  summit. 
Admirable  view.  Descent  to  the  S.W.  over  the  Gross -Elend  Scharte  to 
the  (4  hr.<?.)  Hannover  -  Hans ;  comp.  p.  174.  —  The  *Ankogel  (10,700';  4V2- 
5  hrs.  ;  guide  10,  with  descent  to  the  Hannover-Haus  13,  to  Bockstein  18  K.), 
from  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  via  the  Schwarzhorn  see- Scharte  (see  above)  and 
the  Klein-Elend  Glacier,  and  finally  over  the  E.  arete,  or  to  the  left  short  of 
the  Gross -Elend  Scharte  (p.  612)  and  across  the  Plessnitz  Glacier,  presents 
no  difficulty  to  proficients  (comp.  pp.  174,  170).  —  The  Tischlerspitze 
(9835')  and  Tischlerkarkopf  (9880'),  two  difficult  rocky  peaks  surrounded 
by  serrated  glaciers,  may  be  ascended  from  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  in 
6-8  hrs.,  via  the  Schicarzhornsee- Scharte  and  the  Klein-Elend  Glacier  (guide 
11-12  5".).  The  descent  to  Gastein  is  very  difficult  (6  hrs.;  guide  19-20  A',). 
—  The  Grosse  Sonnblick  (9950';  6-7  hrs. ;  guide  UK.),  from  the  Hochsteg 
via  the  Melnik  Alp  (red-marked  path  to  the  highest  chalet,  3'/2  hrs.),  or 
from  the  Gmiinder  Hiitte  via  the  Mahr  Alp,  is  toilsome.  —  The  Koln- 
breinspitze  (9630';  4-5  hrs.,  with  guide),  ascended  from  the  Samer-Hiitte 
via  the  Kolnbrein  Tal  (with  an  abandoned  gold-mine),  is  fatiguing  but  not 
difficult.  The  view  resembles  that  from  the  Hafner,  and  includes  the 
Eotgiilden  and  Moritzen  Lakes.  —  The  Weinsclinabel  (9015';  31/2  hrs.), 
commanding  an  extensive  and  picturesque  view,  is  ascended  from  the 
Samer-Hiitfc  by  a  red-marked  path  leading  to  the  (1^/*  hr.)  Marchkar- 
Scharte  (7800')  and  thence  to  the  right  by  the  arete.  Descent  to  (4  hrs.) 
Moritzen  (p.  573). 

Passes.  From  the  Samer-Hiitte  a  red -marked  path  leads  to  the  N. 
over  the  (I1/4  hr.)  Arlscharte  (7410';  attractive  view  from  the  Arlhdhe,  7430', 
5  min.  to  the  W.)  to  the  Oross-Arltal  and  (41/2  hrs.)  Eiittschlag  (p.  156;  guidt^ 
U  £■.);  another  to  the  N.E.  over  the  (l^/j  hr.)  ilarchkar- Scharte  (7800')  and 
the  (3/4  hr.)  MoHtzen-Scharte  (7800')  to  (81/2  hrs.)  St.  Moritzen  in  the  upper 
Murtal  (p.  573;  guide  iS  K. ;  better  over  the  Weinschnabel,  see  above).  — 
From  the  Samer-Hiitte  over  the  (3  hrs.)  Klein-Elend-Scharte  (9010*;  view; 
better  from  the  Steinhachkogel,  9275',  1  hr.  to  the  W.)  to  the  Kditchach-Tal 

39* 


612    V.R.  104.— Map,  p.  598.     OBER-VELLACH. 

and  (6  hrs.)  Wildbad  Gastein  (p.  167;  guide  16  K.).  —  Frum  the  Samer-Hiitte 
over  the  Tischlerkar-Scharte  (8800')  to  (10  hrs.)  Gastein,  difficult  (guide 
19 -fir.).  —  From  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  over  the  Gross- Elend- Scharte 
(8790"),  marked  path  to  the  (3V2-4  hrs.)  Hannover  -  Haus  (guide  8  K.)  and 
(2V2  hrs.)  Mallnitz  (guide  11  K.)  or  (less  attractive)  direct  to  (5  hrs.)  Mallnitz, 
see  p.  174.  —  From  the  Osnabriicker  Hiitte  via  the  Gvvbenkar- Scharte  (9780') 
to  Bockitein  (p.  170),  difficult  (10  hrs.;  guide  20  K.). 

104.  The  MoUtal  from  Mollbriicke  to  Winklern. 

34  M.  Taueen  Eailwat  from  Spittal  to  (21  M.)  Mallnitz  in  ca.  IV2  hr., 
see  p.  175.  The  stations  lie  at  a  considerable  elevation  above  the  villages 
in  the  valley.  —  Diligesck  from  Mollbriicke  to  (ISVz  M.)  Oher-Vellach  tvs'ice 
daily  in  summer  in  SVs  hrs.  (2  K.);  from  Ober-Vellach  to  (6' '4  M.)  Mallnitz, 
once  daily  in  2V2  hrs.  (2  K.);  from  Ober-Vellach  to  (21  31.)  Winklern^  once 
daily  in  6  hrs.  (3  K.  60  h.).  One-horse  carriage  from  Mollbriicke-Sachsenburg 
station  (at  Fleischhacker's)  to  Ober-Vellach  in  2^/4  hrs.,  IK.;  from  Ober- 
Vellach  to  Winklern  in  41/2  hrs.,  12  iT.  —  From  Dolsach  via  Winklern  to 
Heiligenblut,  see  p.  204. 

From  MoUhrucke-Sachsenburg  {s^i?Li\oi\,  p.  601)  a  carriage -road 
leads  to  the  N.W.  via  (I/2  M.)  Mollbriicke  and  (IV2  M.)  Pattendorf 
(Christinenheim,  with  mineral  baths)  to  (2  M.)  Muhldorf  (I960'; 
Anger er;  Hopfgartner'). 

About  ^li  M.  above  the  village  (1  M.  from  the  station  of  Miihldorf, 
p.  175)  and  beside  the  steel-works  of  the  same  name  is  the  *H6tel-Pension 
Waldschlosschen  Miihldorf  (2300';  80  beds  at  1.50-6,  D.  2-3,  board  3-6  E.), 
a  summer-resort  with  large  grounds,  open  15th  May  to  15th  Oct.,  whence 
the  Klimer-SchlucTit.  with  its  picturesque  waterfalls,  may  be  visited  (1  hr. 
there  and  back).  —  The  Huhertushof  (2980';  Inn,  14  beds)  occupies  a  fine 
picturesque  situation,  ^ji  hr.  from  the  Waldschlosschen  and  V*  ^^-  from 
Kolbnitz  (see  below).  —  We  proceed  through  the  Klinzer-Schlucht  to  the 
(3/4  hr.)  Kohlplatz  and  thence  follow  a  red-marked  club-path  through  the 
pretty  Miihldorfer  Graben  (guide  8  .£".,  not  indispensable)  to  the  (3V2  hrs.) 
Ileisseck-Haus,  on  the  Grosse  Miihldorfer  See  (7315';  inn).  From  this  hut  we 
may  ascend  the  Grosse  Reisseck  (9710';  2V2  hrs. ;  guide  from  Miihldorf  16  E.) 
via  the  Kicken-Torl  and  the  EaUeherherg  -  Scharte  (comp.  p.  609).  Descent 
through  the  Radl- Graben  to  Gmiind,  or  through  the  Goss- Graben  to  the 
Pfliiglhof  (p.  609:  guide  22  .ff.).  Other  ascents  from  the  Reisseck-Haus  are 
those  of  the  Eohe  Leier  r9095';  2V2  hrs. ;  guide  12,  to  Gmiind  16  K),  toilsome 
but  repaying  (see  p.  608);  the  Kleim  Leier  (8730":  2  hrs. ;  guide  12  or  16 -ff.), 
a  rock -climb;  the  Radleck  (9215';  21/2  brs.)  and  the  Riedbock  (9220*;  2  hrs.), 
both  ascended  from  the  Ricken-Torl,  whence  we  may  descend  through  the 
Ricken-Ordben  (night-quarters  at  the  Moos-Hiitte,  7545'),  with  the  fine  Zand- 
lacher  Water-fall,  to  the  Zandlacher  Hiitte  (4965':  accommodation)  and  to  (4  hrs.) 
KoVbnitz  (see  below). 

To  the  W.  of  Miihldorf,  on  the  slope  of  the  Kreuzeck  group  (bridle- 
path in  21/2  hrs.),  lies  the  Miihldorfer  Aim  (5425'),  a  health-resort  with  several 
inns,  whence  the  Salzkofel  (8195')  may  be  ascended  in  2V2  hrs.  (guide  iO  K. ; 
comp.  p.  601). 

From  (31/2  M.)  Kolbnitz  (2015';  Meixner)  a  bridle-path  ascends 
to  the  right  to  the  (1  hr.)  *Alpenhotel  Eerculeshof  (24  beds ;  baths ; 
line  view),  on  the  DanieUherg  (3150').  The  road  then  crosses  the 
Moll  twice  and  beyond  Napplach  (Pesentheiner)  reaches  (91/2  M.) 
Penk  (2100';  Messner;  station,  see  p.  175),  whence  it  proceeds  via 
Stallhofen,  below  the  mined  castle  of  Falkenstein  (p.  175),  to  — 

131/2  M.  Ober-VeUach  (2250':  *Po3t.  18  beds  at  1.40-2, 
pens.  5-6  K. ;  Bucher,  14  beds  at  80  h.-i  K.  20  ft. ;  Wenger;  Packer). 


FRAGANT.     Maps,  pp.  598, 164.  —  V.R.  104.   613 

a  pleasantly  situated  and  thriving  village  (720  inhab.),  frequented 
as  a  summer-resort.  The  railway-station  (p.  175)  lies  1180'  above 
the  vUlage.  The  Gothic  church  contains  a  vringed  *Altar-piece  by 
Jan  Schoreel  (1520).  Close  by  is  the  chateau  of  Trabuschgen,  now 
fitted  up  for  summer- visitors,  with  baths  and  prettily  decorated  rooms. 

Excursions  (guide,  Gottlieb  Schwaiger).  Pleasant  walks  to  the  rifle-range; 
the  ruin  of  Falkenstein  (p.  612)  -,  the  Polinik  Fall  and  the  Klausen  Fall  ('/2hr.), 
and  to  (I/2  hr.)  the  fine  ~Groppenstein  Waterfall  of  the  Mallnitzbach.  On 
a  crag  above  the  last  rises  the  picturesque  Schloss  Groppenstein  (2430'), 
built  in  the  12th  cent.,  and  recently  fitted  up  in  the  ancient  style  (adm. 
1  K.).     Fine  view. 

The  Lonzahbhe  (7105'),  ascended  in  41/2  hrs.  (guide  %K.)  via  the  Steiner 
Alp,  is  a  fine  point  of  view  (see.  p.  173).  —  The  ascent  of  the  -Polinik  (9120'), 
the  highest  summit  of  the  Kreuzeck  group  (p.  602),  makes  an  attractive  ex- 
pedition of  51/2-6  hrs.  (guide  10  K.).  The  route  leaves  Ober-Vellach  on  the 
S.,  and  traverses  the  Bo  den  and  the  Spilalwiese  to  (3  hrs.)  the  PoWtik-Haus 
on  the  Stampfer  Alp  (6035';  inn),  21/2  hrs.  below  the  summit,  which  aSbrds 
a  magnificent  panorama.  Interesting  high-level  route  from  the  Polinik- 
Haus  over  the  Kretizeck  to  the  Feldner-Hutte  (6-7  hrs. ;  guide  to  Greifenburg 
22  K.;  p.  602).  —  The  Tristenapitze  (9595'),  ascended  in  7-8  hrs.,  with 
guide  (14  K.),  past  the  Ffafferiberg  Lakes  and  over  the  Kaponig- Tori,  is 
laborious  but  repaying.  Descent  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Kohlmayr-Hiitte  (guide  17  K.)^ 
see  p.  610. 

Fkom  Obek-Vellach  to  Mallnitz.  Carriage-road  (6V4  M.),  see  p.  174.  — 
The  shady  Schluchtweg,  though  slightly  longer,  is  preferable  for  walkers. 
This  path  diverges  to  the  right  before  (I/2  hr.)  Schloss  Oroppenstein  (see 
above)  and  ascends  on  the  E.  side  of  the  Groppenstein  Waterfall  to  a  (1/4  hr.) 
guide-post  indicating  the  way  to  the  (5  min.)  Zechner  Fall.  The  path 
crosses  the  carriage-road  at  the  Bruckerwirt  near  Lassach  (p.  174),  turns 
to  the  right,  and  beyond  the  picturesque  falls  of  the  Mallnitzbach  rejoins 
the  road,  V*  ^^-  from  Mallnitz,  which  may  also  be  reached  hence  by 
the  meadow-path  skirting  the  brook. 

From  Ober-Vellach  the  road  leads  past  Semslach  (right,  Schloss 
(rroppenstein,  see  above)  and  Sbbriach  to  (17  M.)  Flattach  (2290' ; 
Post;  Rieger),  opposite  the  mouth  of  the  Ragga-SchLucht  (worth 
a  visit),  and  to  {iS^'o  M.)  Ausser-Fragant  (2375';  Mayer,  10  beds 
at  1-2  K.,  good),  at  the  entrance  to  the  Fragnnt-Tal. 

A  shadv  club-path  leads  through  the  Fragant-Tal  to  (2  hrs.)  Inner- 
Fvagant  (33S5';  Duisburger  Hof).  and  then  ascends  the  Wurten-Tal  via  the 
(V2hr.)  sulphur-baths  oi  Badmeister  (3890')  to  the  (l'/2hr.)  Wurten  Alp  (5420) 
and  thence  by  the  '^ Richard- Heifer- Weg'  past  the  pretty  Mylixs  Falls  to  the 
Gussenhauer-Hiitte  (7285';  now  a  private  shooting-box)  and  the  (3  hrs.)  Duis- 
burger Hiitte  (8365';  Inn,  17  beds  at  4  K. ;  adm.  50  /^.),  grandly  situated  on 
the  Carl  -  Lehr  -  HShe  near  the  Wurten  Glacier.  The  *Herzog  Ernst  (9620'; 
fine  view  of  the  Glockner  and  Hochalmspitze)  is  easily  ascended  from  the 
hut  in  IV2  hr.  (with  guide).  A  more  e.xtensive  view,  especially  to  the  E., 
is  aflforded  by  the  ''Schareck  (10,275'),  ascended  either  from  the  Herzog 
Ernst  via  the  N.W.  arete  (wire-rope)  in  1  hr.,  or  from  the  Duisburger  Hiitte 
over  the  Wurten  Glacier  to  the  N.E.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Bnnmbachspitze  (S.  peak, 
ca.  9915')  and  thence  to  the  (V2  hr.)  summit  (p.  171;  guide  from  Ausser- 
Fragant  with  descent  to  Kolm  Saigurn  or  to  the  Nassfeld,  20  K.).  —  The 
Strabelebenkopf  (10,055')  and  the  Weinflaschenkopf  (9855'),  together  2-2'/4  hrs. 
(easy  and  repaying),  are  ascended  via  the  Wurten  (ilacier  to  the  E.  to  the 
arete  between  the  Schareck  and  the  Strabelebenkopf,  or  via  the  saddle 
between  the  Strabelebenkopf  and  the  Weinflaschenkopf.  —  The  Alteck  (9640'; 
23/4  hra.),  via  the  Niedere  Scharte  (see  below)  and  the  N.E.  arete,  is  attractive 
and  not  difficult.  —  The  'Sonnblick  (10,180';  4  hrs. ;  guide  20,  with  descent 
to  the  Nassfeld  22,  to  Kolm  Saigurn  23  A'.)  presents  no  difficulty.  We  cross 
the  Wurten  Glacier  to  the  (1  hr.)  Niedere  Scharte  (8890'),  then  the  Vogelmaier- 


614    V.  Route  105.  LEOBEN.  From  Bruck 

Ochsmkar  Glacier  to  the  W.,  in  the  direction  of  the  Kleine  Fleiss-Scharte, 
and,  turning  to  the  right,  follow  the  Ranris  path  to  the  (3-3V2  hrs.)  Zittel- 
haus  (p.  ITT).  —  From  the  Duisburger  Hiitte  over  the  Xiedere  Scharte  or  the 
Fraganter-Scharie  to  (41/2  hrs. ;  with  guide)  Kolm  Saigurn^  see  p.  ITT;  over 
the  Klein- Zirknitz- Scharte  (8920')  to  (5  hrs.)  Dsllach ,  see  p.  ITT;  over  the 
Feldsee- Scharte  to  (6-T  hrs. ;  with  guide)  Mallnitz,  see  p.  iT3. 

From  Inner-Fragant  over  the  Schober-Torl  (7730')  to  Dollach,  6-T  hrs., 
with  guide  (15^.),  easy  (comp.  p.  206).  From  the  (4  hrs.)  Sehober-Torl, 
the  Stellkopf  (9340';  fine  view)  may  be  ascended  in  IV2  hr.  (comp.  p.  203). 

The  road  next  passes  (221/2  M.)  Wollatratten  (p.  602)  and 
(24  M.)  Stall  (2660';  Post;  Rieder),  with  the  luin  of  Wildegg,  to 
(28  M.J  Rangersdorf  (2825';  *Postj  Wahnig).  It  then  crosses  the 
Moll  to  (3072  M.)  Lainach,  a  prettily  situated  village  and  hath. 

34  M.  Winklern,  on  the  Dolsach  and  Heiligenblut  road  (p.  205). 


105.  From  Bruck  an  der  Mur  to  Villach. 

I26V2M.  Railway  in  5'/4-TV2  hrs.  The  express  train  has  a  dining-car 
(D.  3  E.  60  h.). 

Bruck  an  der  Mur  (1600'),  see  p.  526.  The  train  diverges  to 
the  right  from  the  Gratz  line,  crosses  the  Mur  by  a  long  bridge, 
and  turns  to  the  W.  into  the  Murtal.  —  Beyond  (7  M.)  Niklasdorf 
it  crosses  the  Mur. 

101/9  M.  Leoben.  —  Hotels.  Gr.-H6t.  Garner,  Kaiser  Franz-Joseph 
Str.  10,  1/4  M.  from  the  station ,  90  beds  at  3-6  K. ;  *PosT,  60  beds  at  1.80- 
3  K.;  KiNDLER;  Mohr,  50  beds  at  1.60-4  K.;  Adler;  Krone;  Wilder 
Mann;  Hot.  &  Cafe  Steirerhof.  near  the  station;  Hot.  Sddbahn,  at  the 
station.  —  Rail.  Restaurant. 

Leoben  (1745'),  a  town  with  11,000  inhab.,  on  a  peninsula  form- 
ed by  the  Mwr,  is  the  centre  of  the  mining  and  cognate  industries 
of  Upper  Styria,  and  the  seat  of  a  school  of  mining  (large  new  build- 
ing by  the  station).  In  the  chief  square  are  a  column  of  the  Tri- 
nity, erected  after  the  cessation  of  the  plague  in  1716,  and  two 
fountains,  one  of  them  (to  the  S.)  with  the  figure  of  a  miner.  The 
Municipal  Museum  contains  natural-history  and  other  collections 
of  local  interest  (free  on  Sun.,  10-12,  at  other  times  40  /i.).  On  the 
N.E.  side  of  the  town  lies  the  Town  Park  (restaurant  in  summer), 
with  a  swimming-school;  on  the  S.  side  is  the  Glacis^  with  pleas- 
ant grounds.  Pretty  view  from  the  adjoining  Church  of  the  Redemp- 
torists^  an  edifice  of  1846,  in  the  Italian  Renaissance  style.  From 
the  main  square  we  pass  through  the  gateway  of  the  old  Customs 
House  Tower  (18th  cent.),  to  the  W.,  and  reach  the  bridge  over  the 
Mur,  leading  to  the  suburb  of  Waasen,  the  old  parish-church  of 
which  contains  fine  stained-glass  windows  (14th  cent.). 

Fine  views  may  be  enj  oyed  from  the  ruin  of  Massenberg,  V*  hr.  to  the 
S.,  beyond  the  Jakobi  cemetery,  and  from  the  Lammerkogel  (4225'),  to  the  N. 
of  Leoben  (2V2  hrs. ;  blue  way-marks).  —  An  attractive  walk  may  be  taken 
to  the  S.E.  through  the  suburb  oi  Miihltal  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Jdgerhaus  Restaurant 
and  past  the  (5  min.)  Dietlhube  Inn  to  the  (V2  hr.)  Pamhichler-Warte.  From 
the  Dietlhube  Inn  a  red-marked  path  leads  via  the  Kienherg  to  the  (I1/2  hr.) 


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to  Villach.  KNITTELFELD.  V.  Route  105.   615 

Schmalhube  (3935';  inn),  and  thence  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  top  of  the  "Mugel  (5355'; 
shelter-hut,  with  7  beda  and  10  mattresses)  5  fine  view.  Descent  to  the  S.E. 
to  the  (3/4  hr.)  Tra-Saltel  (4310';  hence  to  the  top  of  the  ffochalpe,  1  hr., 
see  p.  528)  and  through  the  Kleine  and  Grosse  Goss-Orahen  to  (2  hrs.)  Leoben. 
—  To  Eisenerz,  see  p.  554. 

The  train  skirts  the  S.  side  of  the  town  and  stops  at  the  (12  M.) 
Stnatsbahnhof  or  State  Railway  Station  (H6t.  Rudolf sbahn).  It  then 
follows  the  left  bank  of  the  Mur  (passing  the  chateau  of  Goss,  now 
a  brewery,  on  the  left)  to  (18  M.)  St.  Michael  ob  Leoben  (1840'; 
Rail.  Restaurant ;  Hot.  Staatsbahn,  Purkhardt,  both  at  the  station ; 
Eberhardt,  in  the  town),  a  market-town  with  2390inhab.,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  Liesing-Tal  (to  Selztal,  see  R.  93).  The  best  views 
are  now  to  the  right.  —  Beyond  (23  M.)  Kraubath  (Stelzer)  we 
reach  (28  M.)  St.  Lorenzen  (1980';  Ebner'},  a  village  with  341  in- 
habitants. 

ExouBsiONS.  To  the  Gleinalpe  (p.  528),  5-572  hrs.,  attractive.  Beyond 
a  slight  eminence  to  the  S.E.  we  come  to  (3  M.)  Glein  (2610';  Gindler), 
and  then  ascend  the  romantic  GleinGraben  to  the  (2^/4  hrs.)  Alpen-Wirts- 
hatu  (5215'),  on  the  saddle  towards  the  Uebelbacher  Tal  (p.  528).  Hence 
we  may  ascend  the  (IV4  hr.)  Speikkogel  (6525'),  to  the  N.  (very  One  view, 
comp.  p.  580),  or  the  (3/4  hr.)  Rotsbachkogel  (5940'),  to  the  S.  (view  les.s 
extensive). 

At  the  foot  of  the  Sulzberg  (2260"),  1  M.  to  the  N.W.  of  St.  Lorenzen, 
is  the  Fenttcher  Sauerbrunnen,  with  chalybeate  springs.  To  the  N.W.  are 
(3  M.)  St.  Marein  (2270'^  Ueberer),  with  an  ancient  Gothic  church,  and  (8V4  M. ; 
lV2hr's.  drive  from  Knittelfeld)  Seckau  (2760';  "ffofwirt),  a  market-town 
with  490  inhab.  and  a  large  Benedictine  abbey,  the  church  of  which  con- 
tains the  fine  mausoleum  of  Duke  Charles  II.  of  Styria.  Ascent  hence  of 
the  *Seckauer  Zinken  (7870';  5  hrs.  ;  fine  view):  through  the  Steinmtillei'- 
Graben  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Jurgbauer  (4690';  night-quarters),  and  thence  to 
the  top  in  2V2  hrs.  more.     Descent  to  Mautern^  see  p.  55S. 

3IV2M.  Knittelfeld  (2115';  Finze;  Alte  Posti  Eck;  Hot.  Cen- 
tral), a  prettily-situated  industrial  town  (10,000  inhab.),  with  the 
workshops  of  the  state-railway,  the  'Austria'  enamel-works  (over 
1000  hands),  and  a  hydropathic  establishment.  An  ancient  monu- 
ment in  the  chief  square  commemorates  the  ravages  of  the  plague, 
the  Turks,  and  locusts.  About  2^/4  M.  to  the  W.  lies  Schloss  Spiel- 
berg (2300'),  commanding  a  fine  view. 

Excursions  (guide,  Sim.  Lechner).  To  the  E.  via  Gobernitz  to(lV2hr. ; 
coach  in  40min.,  60 /».)  Rachau  (2505';  Bade- Hotel;  Lechner),  a  pleasant 
mountain-village  and  health-resort;  thence  in  2  hrs.  to  the  Rachauer  Alpe 
(4680'),  with  a  hospital  for  consumptive  patients  (hotel).  —  The  Gleinalpe 
(6  hrs.)  may  be  ascended  by  following  the  road  via  Gobernitz  to  (6  M.) 
Glein,  and  proceeding  thence  as  above  to  (2^/4  hrs.)  the  inn.  —  To  the  S. 
(I  hr.)  lies  Baron  Sessler's  chateau  of  Gi'osslobming,  with  a  collection  of 
weapons  and  line  grounds. 

Attractive  excursion  through  the  Ingering-Tal  (diligence  to  Bischof- 
feld  twice  daily  in  2  hrs.),  via  (8  M.)  Bischoffeld  (Zeilinger)  and  past  the 
handsome  chateau  of  Wassevbevg  (2955';  *Pension  in  summer,  40  R.,  pens. 
6-7  K.),  to  (2  hrs.)  Count  Arco's  Shooting  Lodge  (3770* ;  night-quarters)  and 
the  (1/2  hr.)  picturesque  *Ingering-See  03975') .  surrounded  by  woods  and 
mountains.  To  the  N.  are  the  Hoch-Reichart  (7930' ;  3'/2-4  hrs. ;  not  difficult), 
Grieskogel  (7666').  Saukogel  (7985');  to  the  S.W.  and  W.  the  ffirschfeld 
(7105'),  Pie^^en  (7686'),  Zinkenkogel  Cl^SO"),  Sonntagtkogel  OQ'^^');  all  abound- 
ing in  game  and  commanding  line  views.  Those  ascending  from  the  shoot- 
ing-lodge should  be  accompanied  by  a  gamekeeper.     Passes:  to  th«  N.W. 


616    V.R.  W5.--Map,p.614      JUDENBURG.        From  Bruck 

over  the  Ketten-  Tori  or  Triebner  TSrl  (6135')  to  (7  hrs.)  Trieben  (p.  558); 
to  the  N.E.  over  the  Brandstatter  Tori  (6625';  ascent  of  the  Hoch-Reichart, 
1  hr.)  to  (6  hrs.)  ifautern  in  the  Liesing-Tal  (p.  558). 

The  valley  of  the  Mur  now  expands  to  its  greatest  width.  35  M . 
Lind.  —  361/2  M.  Zeltweg  (2220';  Rail.  Restaurant;  Steirerhof; 
Hot.  Bahnhof\  with  2300  inhab.  and  large  iron-works,  the  junction 
of  the  Wolfsberg  and  Unter-Drauburg  line  (p.  595). 

About  3  M.  to  the  S- ,  on  the  Wolfsberg  railway,  lies  the  pleasant 
market-town  of  Weiiskirchen  (2260' ;  Lutz  ;  Brau) ,  and  2V2  M.  farther  on 
is  the  station  of  Eppenstein ,  with  a  ruined  castle  and  scythe -works.  — 
About  8'/2  M.  to  the  N.W.  (railway  in  20  min.)  is  Fohnsdorf  -  Kwnpitz 
(2440':  Pernthaler),  with  extensive  coal-mines,  some  of  which  are  upwards 
of  1000'  deep. 

41  M.  Judenburg  (2425' ;  Rail.  Restaurant;  *Post,  in  the  main 
square;  Tirolerhof;  Paulus ;  Brand),  a  very  ancient  town  (5000 
inhab.),  originally  a  Celtic  settlement  (Idunum,  from  idun,  a  high 
hill)  and  later  a  Roman  castrum,  is  situated  1  M,  from  the  station, 
on  a  height  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur,  at  the  foot  of  the  Seetal 
Alps.  In  the  Platz  are  a  fountain  belonging  to  the  municipal  water- 
works, with  a  large  marble  basin,  and  the  Rbmerturm  (236'  high), 
erected  in  1449-1509  (fine  view  from  the  top,  20  ft.).  In  front  of  the 
iormer  Jesuits'  Church  rises  a  column  in  memory  of  the  plague,  erected 
in  1719.  The  Church  of  St.  Magdalena,  dating  from  the  9th  cent.,  con- 
tains a  curious  pulpit  and  some  ancient  stained  glass.  The  oriel- 
window  of  the  'Post'  is  adorned  with  a  Jew's  head  in  stone,  upwards  of 
500  years  old,  which  is  regarded  as  the  cognisance  of  the  town.  In  the 
environs  are  several  important  iron-rolling  mills  and  scythe-works. 

Excursions  (at  the  Romerturm  is  a  direction-indicator,  with  explana- 
tion of  the  path-marks).  Fine  view  from  the  municipal  *'Anlagen  on  the 
N.  and  E.  sides  of  the  town;  also  from  iht  Kalvarienberg  Ci^W)  and  from 
the  grounds  (marked  paths)  in  Oberweg.  A  pretty  walk  leads  to  the  (V2  hr.) 
romantically -situated  but  otherwise  insignificant  Stalactite  Cave.  To  the 
E.  (V4  hr.)  rises  the  ruin  of  Liechtenstein.,  which  was  the  seat  of  the 
minstrel  tjlrich  von  Liechtenstein  (see  p.  617).  The  Liechtentteinherg 
(3395'),  above  the  ruin,  affords  a  fine  view  (marked  path  via  the  Kalvarien- 
berg  from  the  Weyer  suburb  in  Ihr. ).  —  Td  the  E.  (2V4M.).  near  the 
Weisskirchen  road,  is  Maria-Buck  (2430';  '  Kienberger),  with  a  handsome 
Gtothic  pilgrimage -church  built  in  1455;  the  preferable  route  (82/4  M.) 
leads  via  the  Feenberg  coal-mine  and  the  Mariabucher  Hohe  (3125').  — 
Fohntdorf  (see  above).  3  M.  to  the  N.,  is  reached  via  the  chateau  of  Go6eZ- 
ho/en,  or  via  the  large  iron-works  of  Wasendorf  or  Eetzendorf.  —  Modn- 
TAiN  Ascents.  The  *Zirbitzkogel  (7865';  6-6V2  hrs.),  a  very  fine  point,  the 
highest  in  the  Seetal  Alps,  is  best  ascended  (marked  path)  via  the  Reiterbatier 
and  (3  hrs.)  St.  Wolfgang  (41(5';  *Eckmann) ,  and  thence  in  3  hrs.  to  the 
summit  either  via  the  Rothaiden  -  Hiitte .,  or  via  the  Sabate-Hiltte  and  the 
Linder-Biilte ,  or  (more  interesting,  but  more  fatiguing)  by  the  Schmelz, 
with  the  pretty  Winlerle it  Lakes.  Extensive  view  (panorama  by  C.  Haas); 
10  min.  below  is  the  Erzherzog- Franz- Ferdinand- Schutzhaus  (7840';  Inn, 
3  beds  and  20  mattresses).  The  descent  (marked)  may  be  made  to  theW. 
to  Neumarkt  (p.  617),  or  to  the  E.  to  Obdach  (p.  595).  —  The  Schafkogel 
(5730').  another  fine  point,  is  reached  bv  following  the  road  to  the  W.  to 
(4V2  M.)  St.  Peter,  then  to  the  S.W.  through  the  Mosc/titz- Graben  to  the 
top  in  3  hrs.  —  To  the  Kosenkogel  (6305') :  mad  (p.  558)  to  the  N.W.  via 
Unter- Zeiring  to  (4  hrs.  ;  2  hrs'.  drive)  St.  Oswald  (3250';  inn);  thence  via 
the  Sommer-Torl  and  St.  Loretto  (5970';  inn)  to  the  top  in  2'.2  hrs.  more. 
Alternative  descent  to  Ingering  (p.  615). 


to  ViWich.  UNZMARKT.     Map, p.  614.  —  V.  R.  106.    617 

Road  from  Judenburg  to  the  S.E.  to  (S^/*  31.)  Weisskirchen  (p.  595) 
and  over  the  Stubalpe  to  (31  M.)  Koflach,  see  p.  580. 

The  railway  now  skirts  the  base  of  the  Falkenberg  (3760')  to 
(44  M.)  Thalheim  (2285'). 

The  Tauern  road  leads  hence  to  the  N.  over  the  Polshals  (2660')  to 
(7'/2  M.)  Unter - Zdring ,  and  thence  via  Hohen-Taueiti  to  (30  M.I  Trieben 
(see  p.  558).  —  About  I1/4  M.  to  the  W.  of  Unter-Zeiring  lies  the  market- 
town  and  summer-resort  of  Ober-Zeiring  (3050*;  Eofer;  Maurer),  with  iron- 
mines.     The  ('/2  hr.)  Franz  -  Josef t  -  Ilohe  commands  a  pretty  view. 

We  pass  the  chateau  of  Sauerbrunn  on  the  riglit.  —  4972  M- 
St.  Georgen  an  der  Mur;  the  chateau  of  Pichelhofen  lies  to  the 
right.  —  53  M.  Unzmarkt  (2400';  Rail.  Restaurant,  with  rooms); 
the  village  (2460';  PoH;  Sunitsch;  Hafner),  with  1030inhab.,  lies 
on  the  right  bank  of  the  Mur.  On  a  steep  rock  on  the  left  bank, 
above  Frauendorf,  is  the  ruined  Frauenburg,  on  cea  seat  of  Ulrich 
von  Liechtenstein  (see  p.  616);  the  church  of  Frauendorf  contains 
the  alleged  tombstone  of  the  minstrel. 

Murtal  Railway  from  Unzmarkt  to  Mautemdorf,  see  R.  97. 

The  train  crosses  the  Mur,  skirts  the  base  of  the  Seetal  Alps 
(fine  view  to  the  right,  up  the  valley)  and  reaches  the  station  of 
(57  M.)  Scheifling  (2580';  Hot.  Bahnhof),  above  the  village  (2505'; 
Post;  Steinbrugger ;  Rat^chiiller),  prettily  situated  on  the  Fessnac/i 
stream.  The  line  skirts  the  village  in  a  wide  curve,  crosses  the 
Fessnach,  and  passes  the  handsome  chateau  oi  Schrattenberg  (2805'; 
*H6tel  -  Pension  ,  open  May  1st -Nov.  1st,  35  R.  ,  pens.  6-8^.), 
picturesquely  situated  1^2  M-  ^rom  Scheifling  station,  and  adapted 
for  a  stay  (baths).  The  line  now  quits  the  Murtal  and  ascends  the 
hillside. 

62  M.  St.  Lambrecht  (2925'),  on  the  watershed  between  the 
Drave  and  the  Mur;  the  village  (3365';  MandL,  24  beds  at  1-2  K.; 
Golser),  with  lllOinhab.  and  a  famous  Benedictine  abbey,  lies  in 
the  Taya-Tal,  5V2  ^1-  to  the  S.W.  (diligence  thrice  daily  in  ^j^^rX 

65  M.  Neumarkt  in  Steiermark  (Rail.  Restaurant).  The  village 
(2740';  *H6i.  Hinker,  22  beds  at  1.60-6 /T. ;  Steirerhof;  Reiterer; 
Post),  1  M.  to  the  E.,  with  1111  inhab.,  is  frequented  as  a  health- 
resort  (apartments  in  Schloss  Forchtenstein  and  Villa  Scklossleiten) ; 
about  1  M.  to  the  N.  is  the  sanatorium  of  Pichlschloss  (70  R.,  pens, 
from  6  K.}. 

Excursions.  The  ascent  of  the  Grebenzen  (6220';  4  hrs.)  is  easy.  A 
marked  path  leads  via  Graslupp  and  Zeitschach  to  C?  hrs.)  the  pilgrimage- 
church  of  Schonanger  (4365') ,  then  tu  the  left  along  the  ridge  to  (V4  hr.) 
th^  Grebenzen- Hiitte  (5445':,  Inn.  6  beds  at  1  K.),  whence  the  summit  (wide 
view)  is  reached  in  1  lir.  more.  The  de-scent  may  be  made  to  the  W. 
to  (IV2  hr.)  the  abbey  of  St.  Lambrecht  (see  above),  or  to  the  S.  via 
,Moserbauern  and  St.  Salvator  to  {2^/-2  hrs.)  Frietach  (p.  618).  —  The  Zirbitz- 
koyel  (7Sno';  (JV2  hrs.)  also  is  easy  from  this  side  (see  p.  616).  There  is  a 
carriage -road  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Miilln  (3155';  Hirsch),  whence  the  summit  is 
reached  in  4  hrs.  by  a  path  to  the  N.E.  via  Jakobsberg. 

We  now  pass  St.  Marein  and  enter  the  Klamm,  a  defile  in  which 
the  Olsa  forms  a  series  of  small  cascades.  On  the  right,  near  (70  M.) 


618    V.R.105.  —  Map,p.6U.     FRIESACH.  From'Brucfc 

Einod  (2410'),  are  the  hotel  (250  beds)  and  baths  of  that  name 
(2430';  warm  alkaline  water,  a  cure  for  gout).  The  ruin  of  Dilrn- 
stein,  the  traditionary  prison  of  Richard  Coeur-de-Lion,  stands  on 
the  frontier  of  Styria  and  Carinthia.  —  74  M.  Metnitztal  (see  below). 

76  M.  Friesach  (2090';  Rail.  Restaurant;  *H6t.  Petersberg ; 
Kaiserhof,  5  min.  from  the  station,  25  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  5-8  K. ; 
Bahnhof  Hotel,  30  beds  at  2K.;  Primig;  Oeiger;  Anker;  Weisser 
Wolf),  an  old  town  (2275  inhab.),  still  surrounded  with  walls  and 
moats  and  commanded  by  the  picturesque  ruined  castles  of  Geiers- 
berg,  Lavant,  and  Petersberg  (restored  tower  with  interesting  chapel) 
and  the  remains  of  the  provostry  of  Virgilienberg ,  is  much  fre- 
quented in  summer.  Parish  Church  of  St.  Bartholomew  of  the  12th 
and  14th  cent. ;  Dominican  Church  of  1251.  The  octagonal  Renais- 
sance fountain  in  the  principal  square  was  erected  in  the  16th  century. 

A  pretty  view  of  the  town  and  its  environs  may  be  obtained  from 
the  pavilion  on  the  Fitcherkogel  (about  2300'),  I3/4  M.  from  the  station.  — 
About  2V4  M.  to  the  N.W.  is  the  Barbara-Bad  (Roth  Inn),  with  a  mineral 
spring. 

A  road  leads  hence  through  the  Metnitz-Tal  (diligence  tvt'ice  daily  to 
Metnitz,  11  M.  in  3  hrs.,  i  K.  QO  h. ;  one-horse  carr.  to  Fladnitz  18  5".),  via 
Grades  (2830';  Kaltenegger-,  Liedl),  a  high -lying  market- village  with  a 
chateau  of  the  Bishops  of  Gurk  and  an  interesting  church  (St.  Wolfgang, 
early  16th  cent.),  Metnitz  (Lebzelter),  Modring  (Seppmiiller).  and  Oherhof. 
to  (24  M.)  Fladnitz  or  Flattnitz  (4575';  "Hotel  &  Kurhau.<,  50  beds  at  1.20- 
2K.),  a  health-resort  in  a  sheltered  situation.  The  Eisenhnt  (8005'),  as- 
cended hence  in  5  hrs.,  is  easy  and  interesting ;  descent  to  Q.'hr?,.)  Turrach, 
see  p.  574.  —  A  road  leads  from  Fladnitz  via  Glodnitz  to  (9V2  M.)  Klein- 
Glodnitz  (see  below).  A  pleasant  footpath  runs  to  the  W.  from  Fladnitz 
across  the  Haidnerhohe  (59300  to  (4V2-5  hrs.)  Ebene-Eeichenau  (p.  574). 

79  M.  Hirt  (2010';  Agatenhof  Sanatorium,  with  air  and  sun 
baths).  At  the  influx  of  the  Metnitz  into  the  Gurk,  IV2  M-  to  the 
S.,  lies  Zwischenwdssern  (2100'),  with  Schloss  Pocksiein  (2465'),  the 
summer-residence  of  the  Bishop  of  Gurk.  The  valley  of  the  Gurk 
expands.  To  the  left  is  the  long  crest  of  the  Saualpe ;  to  the  S. 
rises  the  Karawanken.  —  82  M.  Treibach-Althofen  (2010';  Buffet). 
At  Treibach  (Post),  1/3  ^1-  to  the  W.  of  the  station,  is  the  chateau  of 
Dr.  von  Auer,  the  inventor  of  incandescent  gas-light.  About  1  M. 
to  the  N.E.  of  the  station,  on  a  hill,  stands  the  village  of  Althofen 
(2355';  Kollinger;  Domenig),  with  an  old  belfry. 

Feom  Teeibach-Althofen  to  Klein-Glodnitz,  191/2  M.,  narrow-gauge 
railway  in  IV2-2  hrs.  Beyond  (2^/2  M.)  Pocksiein- Zwischenwdttern  (see  above) 
the  line  ascends  the  Gurltal  to  the  K.W.  via  (8V2  M.)  Strassburg  (Koller), 
with  a  large  chateau,  to  (11  M.)  Gurk  (2175';  Brian;  Landsmann),  a  market- 
village  with  736  inhab.  and  a  Romanesque  Minster  of  the  11th  century.  The 
porch  contains  several  groups  in  carved  wood  of  the  15th  cent.;  in  the 
interior,  a  Descent  from  the  Cross  in  lead  by  Raphael  Donner,  and  on  the 
W.  gallery  well-preserved  mural  paintings  of  the  I3th  century.  —  Beyond 
Gurk  the  line  proceeds  via  (141/2  M.)  Zweinitz  and  (17V2  M)  Weitensfeld- 
(2300';  Matschnig)  to  (19V2  M.)  Klein-Glodnitz  (2375';  Kostenberger) ;  roads 
thence  to  the  N.W.  via  Glodnitz  and  Weisherg  to  (91/2 M.)  Flndnilz  (see  above), 
and  to  the  S.W.  via  Spitalein  and  Sirnitz  to  (I8V2  M.)  Feldkirchen  (p.  620). 

The  line  now  traverses  the  Krappfeld,  a  fertile  plain  with  numer- 
ous villages  and  the  stations  of  (8472  M.)  Kappel  am  Krappfeld  and 


to  Villach.       HtJTTENBERG.     Map,p.6I4.  —  V.  R.105.    Ql^ 

(861/2  M.)  Krappfeld.  It  then  runs  through  another  narrow  valley 
to  (89  M.)  Polling;  the  castle  of  Mannsberg,  I1/2  M.  to  the  S., 
deserves  a  visit. 

9OV2  M.  Launsdorf  (1730';  ^Buffet),  3/^  hr.  to  the  left  of  which 
rises  the  castle  of  *Hoch  -  Osterwitz,  the  seat  of  the  Khevenhiiller 
family  since  1571.  This  imposing  and  well-preserved  stronghold, 
on  a  rock  330'  in  height,  is  reached  by  a  path  partly  hewn  in  the 
rock,  passing  through  fourteen  turreted  gateways,  not  one  of  which 
exactly  resembles  any  other;  the  drawbridges  no  longer  exist  (re- 
staurant outside  the  first  gate).  Fine  view  from  the  windows.  De- 
scent by  the  'Narren-Steig'. 

The  Magdalensberg  (3465';  2  hrs.),  to  the  S.W.  of  Launsdorf  (marked 
path),  is  a  still  finer  point  of  view.  (Roman  antiquities  have  been  found 
here.)  The  descent  may  be  made  to  St.  Michael  and  (I1/2  hr.)  Zoll/eld 
(p.  620). 

From  Launsdorf  to  Huttenberg  (20^2  M.),  railway  in  I'/z  hr.,  through 
the  pleasant  Gortschitz-Tal.  41/2  M.  BrUckl  (1610';  Neuhof ;  Jandlhof),  with 
chain-works.  Marked  path  hence  to  the  (2^/4  hrs.)  'Lippekogel  (SSSCK;  splendid 
view;  descent  to  Launsdorf,  2  hr?.,  see  above).  —  6  M.  St.  Waldburgen. 
SV2M.  Eberstein  (1865';  Bot.Friihstuck;  Goldener Bar ;  Niusdorfer ;  Talakerer), 
with  a  chateau  of  Count  Christallnigg.  (Ascent  hence  of  the  Grosse  Saualpe, 
via  St.  Oswald  in  4  hrs.,  attractive;  see  p.  595.)  —  11  M.  Klein  St.  Paul; 
131/2  M.  Wieting.  From  (151/2  M.)  Mosel  (2250';  Trippold)  a  road  leads  to 
the  N.E.  to  (3  M.)  Lolling  (2980';  ^Siedlwirt),  with  abandoned  iron-mines, 
at  the  S.  base  of  the  Erzberg  (see  below),  and  thence  to  (1672  M.)  St.  Leon- 
hard  in  the  Lavant-Tal  (p.  595),  through  the  Stelzing  (see  below)  and  over 
the  Klippitz-Tovl  (5385'),  between  the  Hohenwart  (5970';  easy  and  attractive 
ascent  of  3/4  hr.),  on  the  N.,  and  the  Geierkogel  (1  hr. ;  see  below),  on  the  S^. 
The  Grosse  Saualpe  (6-^30')  may  be  ascended  from  Lolling  direct,  via 
the  Kirchberger  Alp.,  in  31/2  hrs.;  easier,  however,  via  (IV2  hr.)  Stelzing 
(4625';  inn),  whence  we  may  ascend  the  Geierkogel  (6275')  in  IV2  hr. ;  we 
then  follow  the  crest  to  the  S.  via  the  Fovst  Alp  (6645'),  the  Kienberg  (6710'), 
and  the  Gertrusk  (66S5')  to  the  (2V4  hrs.)  Grosse  Saualpe  (-View).  Descent 
to  Eberstein  (see  above)  3  hrs.,  to  Wolfsberg  (p.  595)  3  hrs.,  to  St.  Andrd 
31/2  hrs.  —  201/2  M.  Huttenberg  (2525';  Post;  Krone;  Silberegger),  with  952  in- 
hab..  lies  at  the  base  <>f  the  Erzberg,  the  irun-mines  in  which  were  worked 
by  the  Romans,  but  in  recent  years  have  ceased  to  be  in  use.  An  interest- 
ing excursion  (road)  may  be  made  via  Heft  to  the  (3  31.)  Knappenberg 
(Rudolf sndhe,  4200'),  and  thence  round  the  hill  to  Ober- Semlach  and  (3  M.) 
Unter- Semlach  (3300';  inn),  where  we  enjoy  a  splendid  panorama  (the  whole 
of  the  Karawanken  chain  to  the  S.);  we  then  descend  to  (IV2  M.)  Lolling 
(see  above),  or  past  the  Preisenhof  to  (3  M.)  Huttenberg.  —  A  good  path 
leads  from  Hiittenberg  to  the  S.W.  to  the  (1  hr.)  large  church  (15th  cent.) 
of  MaHa-Weitsehach    (3785';  inns),  a  fine  point  of  view. 

92  M.  St.  Georgen  am  Langsee. 

From  the  station  a  road  (carr.  2K.)  leads  to  (i^U  M.)  St.  Georgen  am 
Langsee  (1905'),  formerly  a  Benedictine  nunnery,  now  a  * H6tel  -  Pension 
(-70  beds  at  1.40-3.80,  UourdSfi". ;  frequented  in  summer),  prettily  situated  near 
the  Langsee  (ISCX)';  -k  M.  long),  well  stocked  with  fish.  Pleasant  baths  in 
the  lake  (temp.  71-81°  Fahr.).  From  St.  Georgen  to  Launsdorf.,  3  M.  (diligence 
in  3/4  hr.);  via  Taggenbrunn,  with  a  ruined  castle,  to  Stadt  St.  Veil  (p.  620), 
33/4  M. 

95  M.  St.  Veil  an  der  Qlan^  formerly  called  Glandorf  (1540'; 
*Rail\vay  Hotel  and  Restaurant). 

From  St.  Veit  to  Klagenfdrt  (11  M.),  railway  in  35  min.,  traversing 
the  Zollfeld,  an  extensive  and  at  places  marshy  plain,  where  many 
Roman   coins  and   other  antiquities  have   been   found.     On  a  hill  to  the 


620    V.  R.  105.  —  Map$,  pp.  614, 590.     ST.  VEIT. 


left,  ju8t  short  of  (3  M.)  Willersdorf.,  is  the  handsome  chateau  of  Stadelhof. 
To  the  left  of  (4V2  M.)  Zollfeld  is  the  small  chateau  of  Toltschach,  erected 
near  the  site  of  the  Roman  station  Virunum;  to  the  right,  on  the  hill,  rises 
the  chateau  of  Tanzenberg.,  now  an  Olivetan  convent.  Near  (5V2  M.)  Maria- 
Saal  (1485' ;  Neuwirt),  with  its  Gothic  pilgrimage-church  of  the  15th  cent. 
(Roman  stones  built  into  the  walls),  to  the  right  of  the  railway,  is  the 
ancient  Ducal  Chair  (surrounded  by  an  iron  railing),  formed  of  Roman 
stones,  on  which  the  Dukes  of  Carinthia  were  formally  invested  with  their 
possessions.  The  Maria-  Saaler  Berg  (2435'),  2/4  hr.  from  Maria -Saal,  and 
the  Ulrichsherg  (3340'),  2  hrs.  to  the  N.W.,  afford  fine  views.  —  Beyond 
(8  M.)  Annahichl  we  soon  obtain  a  view  of  the  Karawanken.  10  M.  Klagen- 
furt- Rudolf- Strasse,  on  the  E.  side  of  the  town.  —  11  M.  Klagenfurt,  Central 
Station,  see  p.  597. 

96V2M.  Stadt  St.  Veit  an  der  Glan  (1550';  Dorrer,  at  the  station ; 
*Post,  22  beds  at  1.60-2.50-^.,  Stern,  both  with  garden;  Ross), 
an  ancient  town  with  6000  inhab.,  was  the  capital  of  Carinthia  down 
to  1518.  The  antique  marble  basin  in  the  market-place,  30'  in 
diameter,  was  excavated  in  the  Zollfeld  (see  p.  619).  Interesting  local 
museum  (open  Thurs.  and  Sun.,  10-12).  Pretty  promenades  at  the 
St.  Fifus-QweiZe  (bathing-establishment,  pens.  4-5  K.)  and  on  the 
Kalvarienberg. 

Fine  view  from  the  Mwminberg  (2220'),  I1/2  M.  to  the  S.  —  Interesting 
excursion  to  the  N.W.,  via  Oher-Muhlhach.  to  (1  hr.)  Schloss  Frauenstein 
and  the  (V2  hr.)  Kreuger-Schlosser,  consisting  of  the  picturesque  ruins  of 
Alt-  and  Neu-Kreug.  We  may  return  past  the  little  Kreuger  See  and  Schloss 
Hungerbrunn  to.(lV2hT.)  .St.  Veit.  —  The  Schneebauerberg  (4405'),  to  the 
W.,  easily  ascended  via  Sorg  (2765';  Habernig)  in  81/4  hrs.,  commands  a 
wide  prospect. 

The  line  follows  the  somewhat  marshy  valley  of  the  Glan.  — 
991/2  M.  Lebmach.  To  the  right,  near  (101  M.)  Feistritz- Pulst  (1585'), 
rises  Schloss  Hohenstein.  —  105  M.  Glanegg  (Stranachhof),  with  a 
ruined  castle.  IO8V2  M.  St.  Martin- Sittich..  —  HI  M.  Feldkirchen 
(1825';  Rauter;  Nussbaumer ;  Ebner,,  Haas),  a  market- town  and 
summer-resort  with  2300  inhab.,  on  the  Tiebel. 

From  Feldkirchen  a  road  (diligence  to  Reichenau  daily  in  5^/4  hrs.) 
leads  to  the  N.W.  via  (3V2  M.)  Himrmlberg  (2125';  Schiffer)  and  the  (7  M.) 
Urschwirt  (3085'),  and  thence  descends  via  Gn^sau  and  (15  M.)  Patlergassen 
to  (19 V2  M.J  Ebene-Reiche/ifni  (p.  574).  —  At  the  Urschwirt  a  road  diverges  to 
the  right  for  (3  M.)  Bad  St.  Leonhard  (3675';  ^Kur- Hotel,  120  beds  from 
I  K.  20  A.),  frequented  by  patient-^  suffering  from  gout  (carr.  with  one  horse 
from  Feldkirchen  6-7,  with  two  horses  12  K.). 

115  M.  Tiffen  (1685'),  with  a  loftily  situated  church.  The  line 
skirts  an  extensive  moor,  with  numerous  barns,  and  then  at  (II61/2  M.) 
Steindorf  (1695';  Listner.  20  beds  at  2-3,  pens,  from  6^.;  Post,  in 
the  village)  approaches  the  Ossiacher  See  (1645'),  a  lake  7  M.  in 
length,  abounding  in  fish. 

Steamboat  to  Annenheim  5  times  daily  in  summer  in  l'/4  hr.  (fares 
20-80  h.,  season-ticket  10  AT.),  calling  at  Steindorf,  Ossiach  Schloss,  Ossiach 
Stat.  Bodensdorf,  St.  Urban  (Hot. -Pens.  Vetter),  Berghof,  Sattendorf,  and 
St.   Andra. 

118  M.  Stat.  Ossiach,  beside  the  village  of  Bodensdor/"  (1655'; 
Strand-Hotel,  70  beds;  Hot.  Fischer,  28  beds  at  1.60-2.40 /T.  ,• 
Restaurant  &Pens.  Leo;  Pens.  Waldfriede,  with  a  park,  75  beds  at 
2-5;   peas.  6-8  K.).    Opposite  (ferry)  lies  th3  village    of  Ossiach 


KRAINBURG.     Map,  p.  586.  —  V.  R.  106.   621 

(Seewirt;  Matschnig),  with  an  old  Benedictine  monastery  (now  a 
stud-farm),  whence  the  Ossiacher  Tauern  (3040';  pilgrimage-church 
and  good  view)  may  be  ascended  in  I1/2  hr. 

122V2M-  Sattendorf  (*p€ns.  <$- Restaurant  Gorlitzenhaus,  34beds 
from  2K.,  Brand,  Mndler,  all  three  with  lake -baths),  charmingly 
situated  at  the  foot  of  the  Gerlitzen  Alp  (p.  604)  and  frequented  as 
a  summer -resort.  —  123  M.  Annenheim  [Brand,  50  beds  at  2-5, 
pens.  5  K. ;  *Pens.  Viila  Julienhohe,  1/4  hr.  from  the  station,  20  beds, 
pens.  5^.),  the  station  (steam  -  ferry)  for  the  *Kur-Hdtel  Annen- 
heim (R.  from  2,  board  5.50 /ST.),  at  the  S.W.  end  of  the  lake,  with 
the  dependance  Seehof,  pretty  grounds,  and  lake-baths,  commanded 
by  the  imposing  ruin  of  Landskron  (p.  604).  Beyond  (125Y2  ^J^O 
St.  Ruprecht  (Schoffmann)  the  train  turns  to  the  S.  and  describes  a 
wide  curve  before  entering  the  S.  station  of  — 

1267.3  M.  ViUack  (p.  603). 

106.  From  Laibach  to  Villach. 

81 V-  M.  Railway  (Staatsbahn)  in  41/2-5  hrs.    Views  generally  t..  the  left. 

Lai&ac/t  (Siidbahn),  see  p.  585.  ^/o^f.  Laibach  Staatsbahn.  The 
train  traverses  the  broad  plain  of  the  Save,  towards  the  N.E.,  and 
beyond  [41/2  M.)  Vizmnrje(i02b';  Rail.  Restaurant)  approaches  the 
river  (ascent  of  the  Grosse  Gailenberg,  see  p.  585).  Beyond  (8  M.) 
Zwischenivdssern  (TTot.  Jarc),  with  paper-mills,  we  cross  the  Zeier 
(Sora)  and  enter  the  broad  basin  of  Krainburg,  with  the  Steiner 
Alps  on  the  right  and  the  Terglou  on  the  left.  —  13  M.  Bischoflack 
(1175');  the  town  (1105';  Stemmerhof;  Gusell;  Gruner  Baum\  with 
2210  inhab.,  lies  1 V-2  ^^-  to  tl^e  W.,  at  the  confluence  of  the  PoUander 
Zeier  and  the  Selzacher  Zeier. 

To  PoDBEEDO  in  the  Isonzo  Valley,  to  the  W.,  an  easy  route.  Diligence 
from  Bischoflack  twice  daily  in  '2^li  hrs.  via  Selzach  to  (10  M.)  Eisnern 
(1505';  inn),  and  thence  once  daily  via  (13  M.)  Salilog  to  (171/2  M.)  Zarz 
(2675'^  inn).  A  new  road  diverges  to  the  right  about  2  M.  short  of  Zarz, 
traverses  the  picturesque  valley  of  the  Zeier  (Sora),  via  Pri  Zagi  (2255')  and 
Pachmann  (2755'),  and  then  descends  in  wide  curves  to  (B'/z  M.)  PodberJo 
(p.  631).  Podberdo  may  be  reached  also  in  I3/4  hr.  from  Zarz  tjy  an  at- 
tractive footpath  across  the  saddle  of  JVa  Kotscha  (3'280').  —  To  the  N.  of 
Zarz  an  easier  route  crosses  the  Zarz-Sattel  (3970')  and  traverses  the  Jelow 
Forest  to  (4  hrs.)  Wocheiner-Feislritz  (p.  629). 

18V>  M.  Krainburg  (1265';  *ALte  Post,  with  garden,  25  beds  at 
1.20-1.40  K.;  Neue  Post),  a  small  town  (2500  inhab.)  on  a  hill,  at 
the  influx,  of  the  Ranker  into  the  Save. 

Route  hence  over  the  Loibl  to  Klagenfurt,  see  p.  626;  via  Ober-Seeland 
to  Kiifinsdorf  (Sieiner  Alp«),  see  p.  591  (carr.  at  Wohlgemuth's).  —  The 
St.  Margaretenberg  (2145';  1  hr.)  and  the  Jodociberg  (2820';  IV-j  hr.  to  the  W.) 
afford  line  views  of  the  Terglou,  the  riteiner  Alps,  etc. 

201/9  M.  St.  Jodoci  (1160';  ascent  of  the  Jodociberg,  1  hr.,  see 
above);  25  M.  Podnart-Kropp  (1235').  Beyond  (261/2  "^I-)  Ototsclie 
(1320')  the  train  crosses  to  the  left  bank  of  the  Save  and  th  eads  a 
tunnel  kt  each  end  of  which  we  have  a  magnificent  view  of  the  Julian 
Alps  (Terglou). 


622    V.R.106.—  Maps,pp.590,598.   ASSLING.     From  Laihach 

3IV2  M.  Radmannsdorf  (1565' ;  Hudovernik),  a  town  with 
780  inhab.  and  a  chateau  of  Count  Thurn,  stands  at  the  union  of  the 
Wurzener  Save  and  the  Wocheiner  Save.  —  321/2  M.  Lees  (1620'; 
Hot.  Bahnhof;  Triglav,  5  min.  from  the  station). 

To  (3  M.)  Veldes  fomn.,  meeting  every  train  in  summer,  in  '/s  lir.,  50h. ; 
carr.  2E.),  see  p.  628.  —  About  2  M.  to'the  N.E.,  at  the  foot  of  the  Kara- 
wanken,  lies  Politsch  (1750';  *'Siurm),  a  favourite  summer-resort.  To  the 
E.  of  it  is  (3/4  M.)  Vigaun,  vs^ith  a  large  prison,  whence  a  picturesque  road 
leads  along  the  hillside  to  (6  M.)  Neumarktl  (comp.  p.  626).  The  ascent  of 
the  Begunschitza  (6770'-,  41/2  hrs.,  with  guide,  7ir.),  from  Politsch  via  the 
Vilfan-EuUe  (4595'),  is  recommended  to  mineralogists  and  botanists. 

To  the  left  of  (35Vo  M.)  Scheraunitz  is  the  mouth  of  the  Rot- 
tveinbach  (p.  628)  —  381/2  M.  Jauerburg  (1830';   Kraup). 

The  ascent  of  the  *Stou  or  Stol  (Hochstuhl ,  7335')  is  made  from  .lauerburg 
or  Scheraunitz  in  5  hrs.  (guide  8,  with  descent  to  Feistritz  or  Unter-Loibl 
14  K.;  comp.  p.  627).  We  follow  the  road  by  Karner-Vellach  (guide,  Franz 
Ausseneck)  to  the  (2\4  hrs.)  Valvasor-Hiitte  "(3870';  Inn,  6  beds  and  4  mat- 
tresses), and  (hence  ascend  by  a  marked  path  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  summit. 
Descent  via  the  Bielschitza-Sattel  to  the  EXagenfurter  Hiitle  and  to  the  Boden- 
Tal  or  the  £dren-Tal,  see  pp.  626,  627.  —  Via  Unter -  Goriach  ('Rotwein 
Fall)  to  (6  M.)   Veldes,  see  p.  626. 

40 V2  M.  Assling,  Slovenian  Jesenice  (1880';  Rail.  Restaurant.; 
Hot.  Triglav ;  Post;  Station  Hotel ;  Klinar)^  a  market -town  with 
3600  inhab.  and  large  iron-works  of  the  Carinthian  Company  estab- 
lished at  Sava  (*Werks  Restaurant,  with  rooms),  is  the  junction 
of  the  Karawanken  Railway  (p.  628). 

ExccKsioNS.  The  ascent  of  the  *Golitza  or  Kahlkogel  (6020';  4  hrs.; 
guide  7  Z^.)  is  easy.  A  road  ascends  via  (I'/a  hr.)  Heiligen-Kveuz  or  Alpen 
(3060')  to  the  (V2br.)  Karlsstollen  (3305').  whence  we  ascend  by  a  marked 
path  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Kahlkogel-Ham  (5190*;  Inn,  16  beds  and  10  mattresses) 
and  the  (V*  hr.)  summit,  with  the  Kadilnik-Hiitte  (rfmts.)  and  grand  view. 
Descent  to  the  N.  to  Rosenbach  (guide  12  K.),  see  p.  627.  —  An  interesting 
high-level  route  (with  giiidej  leads  to  the  W.  from  the  Golitza  across  the 
Jekel-Satiel  and  along  the  ffahnkogel  {Petelen,  5755')  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Roschitza- 
Sattel  or  Rosenbach- Sattel  (5230'),  whence  we  may  either  descend  direct  to 
(I3/4  hr.)  Lengenfeld  (guide  9  K.),  or  ascend  the  (3/4  hr.)  Rotchitza  (Rosen- 
kogel,  5825')  and,  beyond  the  Za  Selom  Saddle,  the  (3/4  hr.)  Baba  or  Frauen- 
hogel  (6210');  thence"  over  the  Mlinza-Satlel  (p.  627)  by  a  club-palh  (stanch- 
ions and  wire -ropes)  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Mittagskogel  (7030';  see 
pp.  604,  623),  whence  we  descend  to  (31/2  hrs.)  Lengenfeld  (guide  12  A"".). 
—  Over  the  Rosenbach- Sattel  to  Rosenbach,  see  p.  628. 

Near  (42  M.)  Birnbaum  (1950'),  on  the  right,  is  the  entrance 
of  the  large  Karawanken  Tunnel  (comp.  p.  628).  —  46i/o  M.  Lengen- 
feld (2150');  the  village  (2305';  Hot.  Zeleznik),  with  669  inhab., 
lies  3/4  M.  to  the  E.  On  the  opposite  (right)  bank  of  the  Save  lies 
(1/4  hr.)  Moistrana  (2105';  Schjnerz,  10  min.  from  the  station,  24 
beds  at  1.40-1.60  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Hot.  Triglav),  a  village  with 
660  inhab.  and  cement- works. 

ExccKSioNs  (guides,  Peter  Eovatsch  alias  Derzei,  F.  Skumauz  alias  Schmerz, 
Clem,  and  Jos.  Hlebajna,  Fr.  Urbas,  Joh.  and  Peter  Rabitsch,  Oregor  Lah, 
Joh.  Orehovnik).  The  ascent  of  the  *Terglou  or  Triglav  (9400';  8  hrs.)  is 
laborious  but  presents  no  difficulty  to  experts  (comp.  p.  630;  guide  14  Jf., 
with  descent  to  the  Wochein  via  Belopolje  18,  via  the  Terglou  lakes  in  two 
days  20,  in  three  days  24,  to  the  Trenta  20  E.).  From  Moistrana  we  follow  a 
cart-track  leading  through  wood,  which  forks  after  40  min.,  the  left  branch 
proceeding  into    the   Kerma  •  Tal.    We,  however,   follow  the  right  branch 


to  Villach.  KRONAU.     Map,  p.598.—  V.R.  106.'  623 

which  ascends  the  Kottal  to  its  (V/*  hr.)  head.  We  then  rapidly  aacend, 
passing  (1  hr.)  a  spring  and  (I74  hr.  f<irther)  a  gigantic  boulder,  and  enter 
the  upland  valley  of  Pekel,  beyond  which  we  skirt  the  E.  or  W.  edge  of 
two  large  'dolinas'  (funnels)  to  the  (50  min.)  Deschmann-Eaus  (7650';  Inn. 
11  beds,  9  mattresses).  —  The  Urhanspitze  {IbW :,  J,2hr.J,  Kredaritzai^W:, 
1  hr.),  Rjavina  (8060" ;  1  hr.),  and  Zmir  (7850'-,  IV2  hr.)  may  be  conveniently 
ascended  from  this  hut.  —  We  now  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Kredaritza- HUtte  of  the  Slov.  Alpine  Club  on  the  Kredaritza  Saddle  (8250'; 
Inn,  22  beds,  8  mattresses)  and  ascend  by  a  good  path  (rock -steps  and 
iron  stanchions)  to  the  ('/4  hr.)  junction  of  the  path  from  the  Wochein 
Valley  (p.  630)  and  over  the  (Vz  hr.)  Little  Terglou  (8990*)  to  the  ('/z  hr.) 
summit.  —  Instead  of  proceeding  to  the  Deschmann-Haus  we  may  take 
the  path  from  Moistrana  leading  through  the  Kerma-Tal  and  over  the 
Kerma-Sattel  (6645')  to  the  (7  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  Maria-Theresien-Hiltte  (p.  630), 
and  thence  reach  the  summit  the  following  morning.  Descent  from  the 
Maria-Theresien-Hutte  to  the  (4V2  hrs.)  Hdtel  St.  Johann  or  to  Mitlerdorf, 
see  p.  630;  via  Rudnopolje  and  Merzli  Studence  to  Veldes,  see  p.  629;  via  the 
Doletsch-Satlel  to  the  (5  hrs.)  Baumbach-Hutte,  see  p.  638. 

The  '^Urata  Valley  is  worthy  of  a  visit.  A  good  road  (practicable  for 
driving)  leads  from  Moistrana  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Feistritz  to  the  (3  M.) 
Peritschnik  Fall  (3180'),  a  picturesquely-situated  cascade,  behind  which  the 
visitor  can  pass.  In  I72  hr.  more  we  reach  the  Aljasch- Havi  (3375';  24 
beds),  at  the  head  of  the  valley,  on  the  S.E.  side  of  which  the  huge  Terglou 
rises  precipitously.  The  '■  Orata- Triglav-Weg''  leads  hence  to  the  (5  hrs.) 
Deschmann-Haus  (see  above)  and  a  new  club- path  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Kredaritza- 
Haus  (steady  head  essential  for  both).  —  Experts  may  follow  an  attractive 
route  (guide  10  .ff.)  from  the  Aljasch-Haus  over  the  (2  hrs.)  Luknia  Pass 
(5765'),  between  the  Terglou  and  Bihauz  (7920'),  and  thence  down  the  valley 
of  the  Sadnitza  to  the  (2Vj  hrs.)  Baumbach-Eutte  (p.  633). 

Ascent  of  the  Golitza  (6020')  from  Lengenfeld  via  the  Eosenbach  -  Satiel, 
51/26  hrs.,  see  p.  627.  —  The  Mittagskogel  (7035')  is  ascended  from  Lengen- 
feld via  the  JepUza-Klamvi  and  the  Berta-EUtte  in  51/2  hrs.,  or  via  the  Mlintza- 
Sattel  in  52/4  hrs.  (guide  10  JT.) ;  see  p.  622. 

54  M.  Kronau  (2655';  Koschir;  Razor),  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Pischenza  Valley-   in  the  background  rise  the  Prisang  and  Rasor. 

A  pleasant  expedition  may  be  made  hence  to  (3/4  hr.)  Wald  by  road  and 
thence  to  the  right  by  a  marked  path  to  the  (I74  hr.)  "Martulek  Waterfall. 
A  path  to  the  left,  1/4  hr.  short  of  the  fall,  ascends  to  (2  hrs.)  Za  Akam 
(Martule),  a  striking  upland  valley  at  the  foot  of  the  precipitous  Skerlatiza, 
the  highest  point  of  which  is  known  as  the  Suhiplas  (8670";  very  diflicult 
ascent;  guide  24  K.). 

Over  the  Verscbetz-Sattei.  to  Flitsch  (to  the  Baumbach-Hiitte  5- 
6  hrs.,  to  Flitsch  10  hrs.;  guides  9  or  14  Z^. ,  Joh.  Rogar .,  Joh.  Petschar, 
Joh.  EosmaZy  and  Mich.  Oitzl  of  Kronau),  the  easiest  and  most  picturesque 
approach  to  the  valley  of  the  Isonzo.  A  bridle-path  ascends  the  Pischenza 
Valley  to  its  beautiful  termination,  and  then  mounts  rapidly  to  the  (2V2  hr.''.  ; 
guide.  4-5  .ff.,  not  indispensable)  Voss-Hiitte  (4995';  /nn,  8  beds  and  8  mat- 
tresses), in  a  highly  picturesque  situation.  The  *Moistrovka  (7650';  2V2- 
3  hrs. ;  guide  ^  K.)  is  ascended  hence  via  the  Verschetz- Sattel  by  a  club- 
path  (easy  and  attractive).  The  Prisang  (8355';  5  hrs. ;  guide  14  K.)  should 
be  attempted  by  experts  only.  From  the  Ver.-clietz- Sattel  we  follow  the 
'Konsul-Vetter-Steig',  beneath  the  ridge  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Prisang, 
to  (IV4  hr.)  the  point  where  the  Rasor  route  diverges,  to  the  N.  of  the 
Kronauer  Ochsen-Alm.  Thence  we  ascend  to  the  left  over  steep  pastures 
to  the  Fenster,  beyond  which  a  stiCF  climb  (steady  head  essential)  brings  us 
to  the  (3'/2  hrs.)  summit.  The  Rasor  (8535',-  6  hrs.;  guide  16  K.)  is  not 
difficult  for  adepts.  From  the  (IV4  hr.)  end  of  the  'Vetter-Steig'  (see  above) 
we  asceud  diagonally  to  the  (I3/4  hr.)  upper  end  of  the  Aflina-za-Kessel., 
whence  a  protected  path  leads  to  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  Descent  to  the 
UrataValley  (41/2 hrs.  to  the  Aljasch-Haus  ;  see  above),  or  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Bavm 
bach-Eiiite  (p.  626 ;   guide  17  K.).  —  Attractive  routes   lead   from   the  Voss- 


624  ■  V.  R.  1 06.  —  Map,  p.  598.     WEISSENFELS. 

Hiitte  to  the  Kleins  Pxschenza-Tal  and  to  tlie  Planitza-Tal.  A  club-path 
(guide  7  K.)  lead?  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Rihischtsche-Kamm  (5925')  and  descends 
thence  to  the  (1  hr.)  saddle  between  the  Moi'trovka  and  Slemen,  where  it 
forks:  to  the  E.  through  the  KUine  (or  Mali)  Pischema-Tal  to  (2  hrs.) 
Kronau\  to  the  W.  to  the  Planitza-Tal  and  to  (.2  hrs.)  Ratschach  (see  below). 
—  The  route  to  the  Isonzo  Vallet  from  the  Voss- Hiitte  (,^uide  to  Trenta 
9  E.)  ascends  to  the  (20  min )  Verschetz  -  Battel  or  Moistrovka  Pass 
(o285'),  between  the  Moistrovka  and  Prisang,  and  descends  to  (1  hr.)  Ober- 
Trenta  (2870';  interesting  excursion  from  the  first  houses  to  the  Source  of  the 
Isonzo,  in  a  rocky  cleft  at  the  foot  of  the  Travnik.  »/*  M.  to  the  W.)  and 
(i  hr.)  the  church  of  Santa  Maria  di  Trenta  (2340').  We  next  descend  to 
(V2  hr.)  Loog  (2040'),  at  the  influx  of  the  Sadnitza  into  the  Isonzo  (near 
the  Baumbach-Hutie,  p.  636)  and  (carriage-road  from  this  point)  through  the 
bleak  valley  of  the  Isonzo  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Sofsdia  (1600':  poor  inn),  whence 
the  Flitscher  Grintouz  (p.  638)  may  be  ascended  in  6-7  hrs.,  and  the  Kern 
(p.  638)  in  7-8  hrs.  via  the  Lepenja-Tal  (guides,  And.  Komatsch  and  Job. 
Sortsch  of  Loog).  Thence  through  a  desolate  but  imposing  valley  to 
(2V2  hrs.)  Flitsch  (p.  638). 

From  WuTzen  (2785';  Post),  2  M.  atove  Kronau,  a  road  crosses 
the  Wurzen-Sattel  (3515')  to  (15  M.)  Villach  (p.  603 ). 

About  halfway  between  Wurzen  and  Ratschach  the  Save  (  Wurzener 
Sau)  flows  out  of  a  morass.  The  source  of  the  river  (3945')  is  in  the  wild 
Planitza  Valley,  which  opens  opposite;  it  emerges  (lV2hr.  from  Ratschach) 
from  an  aperture  in  the  rock,  and  falls  from  a  height  of  330'  in  considerable 
volume.  It  then  pursues  a  subterranean  course  for  some  distance ,  and 
re-appears  at  Ratschach.  Thence  to  the  Vo$s-Hu(te,  see  above.  The  ascent 
of  the  Jaloutz  (8670';  7  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  from  the  Planitza  valley  is  very 
difficult  (comp.  pp.  638,  640). 

59  M.  Ratschach  -  Weissenfels  (2625';  *H6tel  Mangart,  at  the 
station,  38  beds  at  2  K.),  on  the  watershed  between  the  Save  and 
the  Drave.  60  M.  Weissenfels  (2585';  Stiickl,  near  the  park,  R. 
1.40  K.;  Post,  14  beds  at  1.40-1.80  K.;  Erlachhof),  with  the  iron- 
works Jm  Stiickl. 

The  Weissenfels  Schlossberg  (3660';  i  hr.),  on  which,  is  a  ruined  castle, 
commands  a  fine  view  of  the  Carinthian  and  Carnic  Alps,  the  Gailtal, 
Kanal-Tal,  etc. 

To  the  two  picturesque  -Weissenfels  Lakes  (2675'  and  2710').  3/,  hr. 
(guide  not  indispensable).  A  shady  path  leads  from  the  station  of  Weissen- 
fels to  the  (V2hr.l  first  and  (I/4  hr.)  second  lake.  From  the  Rudolf- Felt 
(3170'),  between  the  lakes,  there  is  a  fine  view  of  the  towering  Manhart. 
Beside  the  first  lake  is  a  restaurant.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Manhart  (8785') 
is  laborious  (S'/s  hrs.;  guide  13,  with  descent  to  Raibl  16  A'.,  Joh.  Eich- 
letter,  Joh.  Juvan,  and  Al.  Koschir  of  Wei.'^senfels).  From  the  (1  hr.)  end 
of  the  upper  lake  we  ascend  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  Seealpe  (3350')  and  through 
wood  to  the  (1  hr.)  foot  of  the  imposing  N.E.  face.  We  then  mount  (steep; 
wire-rope)  to  the  (1  hr.)  Travnik-Sattel  (.7210')  and  the  (2  hrs.)  summit.  The 
W.  route  from  the  upper  lake,  via  the  Lahn  and  the  Lahn- Scharte  (6800') 
to  the  hut,  is  recommended  for  the  descent  only.     Comp.  p.  639. 

The  train  crosses  the  Weissenbach.^  which  forms  the  frontier 
of  Carniola  and  Carinthia,  and  the  deep  ravine  of  the  Schlitza 
(p.  633)  by  a  bridge  230'  high.  64  M.  Tarvis,  and  thence  to 
(81 1/2  M.)  Villach,  see  pp.  633,  632. 


625 


107.  From  Villach  or  Klagenfurt  to  Trieste.    Kara- 
wanken  and  Wochein  Railways. 

Alsteiak  State  Railway  fn)m  Villach  to  Trieste^  128V'2  ^'-i  express 
in  41/2  brj^.  (fares  2b  K.  10,  15^.  30,  9  K.  80  ^j.),  ordinary  train  in  6V4  hrs. 
(le^".,  11  A'.  60,  7^.  40^1.1;  Irom  Klagenfurt  to  Trieste,  135  31.,  express 
in  5'/4  brs.  (26  K.  20,  10  A".,  10  iT.  20  A.),  ordinary  trains  in  (j-7  hrs.  (19  if. 
80,  12  K.  10,  7  A'.  7U  h.).  —  This  line,  built  in  1901-6  in  face  of  great 
engineering  dilficultie.-^,  provides,  in  connection  with  the  Tauern  Railway 
(p.  14n,  a  new  and  more  direct  connection  between  Salzburg  and  S.E. 
Germany  and  Trie.ste.  The  railway,  itself  an  object  of  interest  with  its 
47  tunnels  and  4'J  large  and  678  small  viaducts .  traverses  a  beautiful 
district,  hitherto  untouched  by  any  main  line  of  communication. 

a.  From  Villach  to  Rosenbach  ,  17  M.  —  Villach  (Central 
Station),  see  p.  603.  The  railway  crosses  tlie  Drave  to  the  S.  to  the 
(II/4  M.)  State  Railway  Station  and  (3  M.)  Warmbad  Villach  (p.  604), 
and  then  diverges  to  the  left  from  the  Pontebha  Line  (p.  632)  and 
crosses  the  Gail  to  (5  M.)  Finkenstein  (1675';  Karntnerhof).  6^/2  M. 
St.  Sufan-Mallestig.  8V2  ^1-  Faak  (lb75'),  situated  near  the  Faaker 
See  (p.  604);  to  the  right  we  see  the  ruin  of  Finkenstein  (p.  604; 
1  hr.)  and  the  Karawanken  Mts.  with  the  Mittagskogel.  The  line 
then  ascends  to  (12^  o  M.)  Ledenitzen  (1980';  Hansele),  at  the  foot 
of  the  Petelin  (2650';  easily  ascended  in  1  hr. ;  view),  and  runs  along 
the  slope  of  the  N.  foot-hills  of  the  Karawanken  range  to  (17  M.) 
Bosenbach  (p.  627). 

b.  From  Klagenfurt  to  Rosenbach,  23  M.  —  Klagenfurt 
(Central  Station),  see  p.  597.  Beyond  (1^/4  M.)  Viktring  the  railway 
crosses  the  Glavfurt  (the  discharge  of  the  "Worther  See)  and  ascends 
to  the  plateau  of  the  Sattnitz  (p.  598).  5  M.  Kottmannsdorf;  51/2  ^^■ 
Maria  Rain  (1710';  Rail.  Restaurant),  on  the  watershed  towards 
the  Drave  (p.  598);  on  the  hill  to  the  left  rises  the  pilgrimage- 
church  with  its  two  towers.  The  line,  commanding  fine  views  of 
the  valley  of  the  Drave,  here  known  as  the  'Rosen-Tal',  and  the 
Karawanken  Alps,  now  descends  the  slopes  beneath  tlie  picturesque 
old  chateau  of  Hollenburg  (1835')  to  the  Drave  and  crosses  that 
river.  —  10  M.  Weizelsdorf  (1420';  Hudritsch's  Hotel,  at  the  station), 
1  M.  to  the  E.  of  the  village  ( Krassnig ;  Kurasch).  View  to  the  E. 
of  the  chateau  of  Hollenburg,  and  of  the  Dobratsch  and  the  Mittags- 
kogel in  the  distance  to  the  W.  —  Ascent  of  the  Singerberg  (5215'; 
marked  path  in  3  hrs.).  see  p.  626. 

From  Weizblsdokf  to  Ferlach,  3V4  M.,  local  railway  in  17  min.  (fares 
QO  or  30  h).  The  line  runs  to  the  S.E.  past  Kirschenteuer  (Ratz),  on  the 
left,  to  (2V2  M.)  Unterbergen  (loaO";  ~H6t.  Kavawankenhof,  at  the  station, 
90  beds  at  3-7,  pens.  8-12  A'.,  with  garden  and  baths),  1/2  31.  to  the  N.  of 
the  village  and  summer-resort  of  that  name  (H6t.  Oblassev).  We  now 
proceed  through  wood  and  across  the  Loiblbach  to  (SY*  M.)  Ferlach  or 
Ober-Ferlach  (1530';  Just;  Rosentalerhof;  Caf6  Theresienhof),  a  large  village 
(1173  inhab.)  with  an  important  small-arms  factory,  a  technical  school  for 
the  making  df  arms,  and  an  imperial  testing-establishment.  This  village 
may  be  reached  also  from  the  bridge  over  the  Drave  near  Hollenburg  (see 
above)  via  Kirschenteuer  and  GSrtSihach  in  1  hr.  From  Maria-Eain  (p.  598) 
to  the  E.  down  to  the  ferry  at  Unter-Ferlach  V2  hr.,  thence  to  Ober-Ferlach 

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626    V.R.107.  —  Map,  p.  590.     BODEN-TAL.       From  Villach 

1/2  lir.,  to  Waidisch  IVi  hr.  —  The  Matzen  (5330'),  ascended  from  Ferlach 
in  31/2  lirs.,  is  easy  and  attractive  (marked  path).  We  follow  the  carriage- 
road  to  the  E.  to  tiie  (1/2  hr.)  Josefi-Kapelle,  cross  the  Waidisch,  and  ascend 
via  the  plateau  of  Eauth  to  the  (2  hrs.)  conspicuous  pilgrimage-chapel  of 
St.  Anna  (SOBS')  and  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  summit.  The  descent  to  Waidisch  (see 
below)  takes  IV2  hr. 

Over  the  Loibl  Pass  to  Keainburg,  11  hrs.  From  Unterbergen  the 
highroad  leads  in  ^fz  hv.  to  Unter- Loibl  (1700';  Merlin;  guide.  Michael 
Schellander),  whence  we  may  ascend  the  wild  Tscheppa- Schlucht  to  the 
(l',2  hr.)  Deutsche  Peter  Inn  (for  climbers  with  steady  heads  only;  path 
planned).  From  Unter-Loibl  the  road  ascends  to  the  (1  hr.)  top  of  the 
Kleine  Loibl  ('iSSS"),  where  the  road  to  Windisch - Bleiberg  (see  below)  di- 
verges to  the  right  at  the  iSapotnitza  Chapel  or  Chapel  of  St.  Magdalena; 
it  then  descends  in  zigzags,  and  is  carried  by  the  Teufels-Briicke  across  the 
wild  gorge  of  the  brawling  Bodenbach  (club-path  to  the  Tschauko  Waterfall 
to  the  right;  5min.).  The  Z-OiftZ-Ta/ proper  now  begins.  The  (V2  hr.)  Dewiic^e 
Peter  Inn  (2305')  has  been  a  tavern  since  1500.  A  marked  path  leads  hence 
to  the  right  via  the  Gaisriicken  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Boden-Tal.,  and  a  road  runs 
to  the  left  via  the  Esels-Sattel  (Oseltza)  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Zell-Tal.  From  the 
saddle  a  red-marked  path  leads  to  the  left  to  (3  hrs.)  the  top  of  the  Harloutz 
or  Gerloutz  (6040),  whence  we  have  a  very  fine  view  (see  below).  Our  mad 
now  pas^e.s  the  church  of  St.  Leonhard  and  (1  hr.)  Ali-St.  Leonhard  (3i85'; 
Ridoutzwirt),  and  ascends  through  wood  in  numerous  windings  (cut  off 
by  footpaths),  with  glimpses  of  the  Vertatscha  and  Selenitza,  to  the  (I'^hr.) 
Loibl  Pass  (4480'),  a  cutting  in  the  rock  marked  by  two  pyramids  with 
long  inscriptions.  Below  the  summit  of  the  pass,  to  the  left,  is  a  path 
leading  to  the  (2  hrs.)  top  of  the  Baba  (6460'),  but  tourists  are  not  always 
permitted  to  use  it.  The  road  now  rapidly  descends  in  zigzags  past  (3/4  hr.) 
a  shooting- lodge  of  Baron  von  Born  to  the  (I/4  hr.)  hamlet  of  St.  Anna 
(3375';  Schneider),  and  thence  past  some  deserted  quicksilver-works  and 
the  Ankele  Inn  to  (2  hrs.)  Neumarktl  (1690';  'Graf  Radetzky ;  Post), 
an  industrial  place  (2626  inhab.)  at  the  influx  of  the  Moszenik  into  the 
Feistritz.  (The  Teufels-Briicke,  in  a  romantic  gorge  l^/v  hr.  to  the  N.E.,  is 
worth  a  vi^^it.)  Hence  to  the  E.  via  the  Bresnina  Aim  and  the  Jauernig- 
Sattel  (45(X)')  to  Seeland  (p.  521),  5  hrs.  —  From  Neumarktl  a  diligence  runs 
twice  daily  in  13/4  hr.  to  (9'/2  M.)  Krainburg  (p.  621);  or  we  may  cross  the 
hill  to  the  right,  by  a  road  affording  a  series  of  fine  views,  to  (6  M.) 
Vigaun  and  (3  M.)  the  station  of  Lees  (p.  621),  or  to  (6  M.)  the  station  of 
Podnart  (p.  621). 

The  'Boien-Tal,  the  most  beautiful  valley  among  the  Karawanken 
Mts.,  is  most  conveniently  visited  from  the  Loibl  road.  From  the  Kleine 
Loibl  (11/4  hr.  from  Unterbergen.  p.  625)  a  road  leads  to  the  W.  to 
(IV2  M.)  Wind'sch-Bleiberg  (3100';  Lausegger;  guide,  Sim.  Krischnar),  whence 
the  Singerberg  (5215';   e.vtensive  view)  may  be  ascended  in  2  hrs.  (marked 

ftath);  descent  on  the  N.  to  (2  hrs.)  Unterbergen  or  to  (2  hrs)  Weizelsdorf 
p.  625).  —  About  3/4  M.  before  reaching  Windisch -Bleiberg  we  turn  to 
the  left  into  the  Boden-Tal,  which  we  ascend  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Bodenbauer 
(3450';  unpretending  rustic  inn),  which  may  be  reached  also  in  2  hrs.  from 
the  Deutsche  Peter  Inn  (see  above)  via  the  Gaisrucken  (3735').  Thence  we  go 
onto  the  (2  hrs.)  Ogris  Alp  (5120').  commanding  a  superb  view  of  the  Ver- 
tatscha and  Selenitza,  and  follow  the  rockv  path,  known  a*;  the  Stime,  to  the 
(Ihr.)  Matschacher  Satlel  (5QW)  and  the  (V2  br.)  Klagenfurter  Hiltte  (p.  627), 
a  very  attractive  route.  —  Tnuri?t«  are  not  permitted  to  cross  from  the  Boden- 
Tal  to  Krain  by  the  Vertatscha- Sattel  (6085'),  on  account  of  the  game. 

The  Zell-TaL  From  Ferlach  (p.  625)  a  road  runs  to  the  S.E.  to 
(33,4  M.)  Waidiich  (1810';  Werks  Restaurant),  from  which  the  Harloutz  (6040'; 
see  above)  mav  easily  be  ascended  in  3  hrs.  From  Waidisch  a  steep  ascent 
to  the  S.E.  brings  "us  to  (IV2  hr.)  Zell  bei  der  Pfarr  (3115';  Masche., 
Kramer,  both  Slovenian;  guide,  Pegrin),  pleasantly  situated  in  the  centre 
of  the  Karawanken  Alps  (to  the  N,  rises  the  Setitsche,  to  the  S.  the 
Koschuta).  The  Koschutnik-Turm  (7005')  may  be  ascended  hence  in  5  hrs.. 
with  guide  (a  diff3cult  scramble,  see  p.  590).  —  A  picturesque  route  leads 


to  Trieste.  ROSENBACH.     Map,  p. 590.— V.  B.  107 .    627 

from  Zell  to  the  E.  to  (1  hr.)  Zell  am  Freibach  (aSlC;  TerkPs  Inn.  plain, 
trout),  from  which  point  we  may  either  cross  the  Schaida  (3500').  whence 
the  Eoch-Obir  (p.  590;  new  club- path  in  372  hrs.)  may  be  ascended,  tu 
the  Ehriach-Tal  and  (3V2  hrs.)  Eisenkappel  (p.  598),  or  proceed  to  the  N. 
through  the  picturesque  gorge  ot  the  Freibach,  between  the  Eoch-Obir  and 
Klein-Obir  on  the  right,  and  the  SeliUche  and  the  Schwarze  Oupf  on  the  left, 
to  (IV2  hr.)  Freibach  (Ibotachnig;  IV4  hr.  to  the  E.  is  the  •  Wilderutein  Waler- 
fall,  p.  596).  Frum  Freibach  we  return  via  St.  Margavethen  and  Unter- 
Ferlach  to  (2V2  hrs.)  Maria-Rain  (pp.  598,  625). 

Beyond  Weizelsdorf  the  railway  again  ascends  (16:1000)  and 
reaches  (12  M.)  St.  Johann  im  Rosental  (1455'),  whence  a  marked 
path  crosses  the  Oreintza-Sattel  to  (272^18.)  Windisch-Bleiberg. — 
131/2  M.  Feistritz  im  Rosental  (1520'),  V2  M.  to  the  N.  of  the 
village  (1825';  *Kraigher,  12  beds  at  1  K.  20  h.;  Kurasch;  Werks- 
Resiaurant),  which,  with  its  800  inhab.  and  wire -drawing  works, 
lies  at  the  mouth  of  the  Bdren-Tal. 

A  visit  to  the  Baren-Tal  is  attractive  (to  the  Stou-Hiitte  1^/4  hr.,  Klagen- 
furter  Hutte  4  hrs.  ^  thence  to  the  Boden-Tal  and  to  Unterbergen  4  hrs.). 
A  road  ascends  through  the  narrow  ravine  of  the  BiJrenbach  to  the  (1^/4  hr.) 
Stou-HUtte  (3160';  plain  inn)  and  to  the  (2  hrs.)  Klagenfurter  Hutte  (5445'-, 
Inn,  iO  beds  and  12  mattresses),  splendidly  situated  on  xhe.  Matschacher  Alp  . 
The  ascent  hence  of  the  *Stou  {.Stol  or  Hochstuhl,  7335';  2',  2  hrs.,  with 
guide),  the  highest  peak  of  the  Karawanken  Mts.,  via  the  BieUchitza- Battel 
(6030),  is  not  difficult  for  adepts  (magnificent  view).  The  Vertatscha 
(7155'),  reached  via  the  Bielschitza-Sattel  in  3  hrs.,  with  guide,  is  more 
fatiguing.  —  From  the  Stou-Hiitte  a  marked  path  leads  to  the  S.W,  to 
(IV2  hr.)  the  Jauerbvrger  Battel  or  Bdven-Sattel  (5565'),  whence  the  *Baren- 
taler  Kotschna  (6365';  splendid  view),  to  the  N.W.,  maybe  ascended  with- 
out difficulty  in  IV4  hr.  ;  to  the  S.E.  of  the  saddle  an  interesting  high-level 
route  leyds'via  the  (2  hrs.)  Wainasch  (6895')  to  the  Wninasch- Battel  (6435') 
and  to  (I72  hr.)  the  top  of  the  Btou  (see  above).  —  On  the  W.  side  of  the 
Baren-Tal,  1/2  hr.  above  the  Stou-Hutte  (marked  path  from  Feistritz  via 
Matschach  in  2  hrs.),  is  the  finely  situated  farm  of  Poautz  (3T50';  accommo- 
dation), whence  the  Bdrentaler  Kotschna  (see  above)  is  easily  ascended  in 
21/2  hrs.  (marked  path)  —  Descent  from  the  Jauerburger  Sattel  through 
the  Javornik- Grab  en  to  (3  hrs.)  Jauerburg  (p.  622);  or  from  the  Stou  to  tlie 
S.  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Vahasor-Hiitte  and  to  (2  hrs.)  Jauerburg.  —  From  the 
Klagenfurter  Hutte  via  the  Matschacher  Sattel  to  the  Boden-Tal  (2  hrs.  to 
the  Bodenbauer),  see  p.  626. 

The  railway  crosses  the  Barentaler  Bach  by  a  viaduct  80'  high, 
passes  the  village  of  Suetschach,  and  reaches  (18^2  M.)  Maria-Elend 
(1665';  Obiltschig;  Auer),  with  its  pilgrimage-church  and  line  view 
of  the  Rosental.  Farther  on  the  line  crosses  the  gorge  of  the  Rosen- 
bach  (viaduct,  260  yds.  long  and  170'  high)  and  makes  a  wide  bend 
to  the  S.E.  (tunnel). 

At  (23  iM.)  Eosenbacli  (1970';  *RaiL  Restaurant)  we  join  the 
line  from  Villach  (p.  625).  Beautiful  view  of  the  Dravp  valley  and 
the  Karawanken  Alps. 

ExcnKSiONS.  The  "Golitza  or  Kahlkogel  (6020')  may  be  ascended  by  a 
marked  path  via  the  Ovadia  in  3  hrs.  (easy  and  very  interesting;  see  p.  528) ; 
on  the  summit  is  the  Kadilnik-Hiitte,  and  20  min.  lower  down,  on  the  S. 
side,  is  the  Kahlkogel-Hutte.  —  The  Baba  or  Frauenkogel  (6210*;  easy  and 
repaying:)  is  ascended  by  a  marked  path  through  the  Ardeschifzen-Graben 
to  the  (3  hrs.)  Mliniz a- Battel  (5190'),  and  thence  to  the  S.E.  by  the  arete 
in  1  hr.  (see-  p.  622 1.  —  For  the  ^Mittagskogel  (7030";  guide  useful)  we 
proceed  as  above  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Mlintz a- Battel  and  thence  follow  the  ridge 
to  the  \V.  (club-path;  railings  at  some  points),  with  splendid  views  of  the 

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628    V.R.107.--Maps,pp.590,598.    VELDES.        FrzmVillach 

Terglou  group,  via  the  HUhnerkogel  (Oeben,  6485')  and  the  Skarbina-Seharle 
to  the  (2  his.)  summit  (comp.  p.  509).  —  An  attractive  route  leads  from 
Rosenbach  via  the  Roschitza-SaVel  or  Rosenbach-Sattel  (523U')  to  (5  hrs.) 
Astling  in  the  valley  of  the  Save  (p.  622). 

From  Rosexbach  to  Trieste.  The  Karawanken  railway  rapidly 
ascends  in  the  narrow  Roseubacli-Tal,  crosses  the  Gradschitza-  Graben, 
and  enters  the  Karawanken  Tunnel  (5  M.  in  length;  N,  entrance 
2055',  S.  end  2015'),  which  ends  near  Bimbaum,  in  the  Save  valley 
(p.  622).  After  a  wide  hend  to  the  S.E.,  with  the  Karawanken  chain, 
including  the  Stou,  rising  before  us,  on  the  left,  our  line  intersects 
the  state  -  railway  from  Tarvis  to  Laibach  and  unites  with  it  near 
(311/2  M-  from  Klagenfurt)  Assling  (1880';  Rail.  Restaurant),  the 
first  locality  in  the  crown-land  of  Carniola  (see  p.  622). 

At  Assling  begins  the  Wocheix  Railway,  which  crosses  the 
Save  near  the  foundries  of  Sava  (p.  622).  Thence  it  skirts  the  hill- 
side to  (35  M.)  Dobrava  (1895';  Hot.  Stol,  at  the  station),  where  it 
turns  towards  the  8. 

A  pleasant  walk  may  be  taken  from  the  station  to  the  church,  then  to 
the  S.  by  a  badly  marked  path  across  meadows  up  to  the  (10  min.)  railway- 
viaduct,  whence  we  descend  rapidly  by  a  stony  path  to  the  (18  min.)  Rotwein 
Fall  (see  below)  and  through  the  Rotwein  Gorge  to  {^U  hr.)  Unter-Ooriach 
and  (1  hr.)  Veldes  (see  below). 

Beyond  a  lofty  bridge  over  the  Rotwein  Gorge  (p.  528)  we 
traverse  the  Rotwein  Tunnel  (^/i  M.  long).  381/9  M.  Veldes  Station 
(1715':  Hot.  Europa;  Hot.  Triglav,  R.  2.40-4 '^.  ;  Hot. -Restaur- 
ant Mangart ,  12  min.  from  the  station ;  Hot.  Sodja),  high  up  on 
the  W.  bank  of  the  picturesque  Veldes  Lafee(1570'),  on  the  E.  bank 
of  which  we  see  the  charmingly  situated  watering-place  and  summer- 
resort  of  — 

Veldes.  —  Hotels.  Hot.  Mallxee,  60  beds  at  3-Q  K. ;  *Louisenbad, 
90  beds  at  4-7,  board  Q  K. ;  Hot.  Steidl,  65  beds  at  2-AK.;  Hot.  am  Kdb- 
PABK,  40  beds  at  3-Q  K. ;  Sek6vanitsch,  40  beds;  Pototschxik,  15  beds: 
Hot.  Petkan,  at  Seebach,  20  min.  to  the  S.,  40  beds,  well  spoken  of.  - 
Riklt's  Saxatobiom,  with  light  and  sun  baths,  and  56  open-air  shelters.  — 
i^isitors"  Tax,  for  a  stay  of  more  than  a  week,  10  K.  ;  music-tax  b  K. 

Veldes  (1645')  lies  2  M.  from  the  station,  from  which  it  is 
reached  by  carriage  in  20  min.  (diligence  50  /*.),  on  foot  in  1/2  ^^-j 
or  by  descending  from  the  station  to  (5  min.)  the  lake  and  crossing 
by  small  boat  in  25  min.  (omnibus-ferry  40  /».).  —  On  an  island  in 
the  lake  rises  the  pilgrimage-church  of  St.  Maria  im  See.  On  a 
precipitous  rock  on  the  N.  side  stands  the  picturesque  Schloss  Veldes 
(1980').    Swimming-bath  (Schlossbad)  in  the  lake  (64-68°  Fahr.). 

ExcDBSiONS  (guides.  Vol.  Plemel  and  Ant.  Voul).  Via  Selv  to  the 
(11/2  hr.)  top  of  the  "Kupljinik  (2125'),  with  its  church  (noble  panorama). 
—  A  road  (diligence  to  Ober  -  Goriach  twice  daily  in  ^  ^  hr.)  leads  from 
Veldes  to  the  N.  via  ReUchHz  (Restaurant  Mangart)  and  Unter-Ooviach  (see 
helow)  to  (6  M.)  stat.  Jauerhvrg  (p.  622).  —  A  very  pleasant  excursion  may 
be  made  to  the  *B,otwein  Waterfall  (one-horse  carr.  3,  two-horse  6  K.).  A 
ro.ad  leads  to  (4V2  M.)  Asp^  whence  we  proceed  on  foot  via  the  little  church 
of  St.  Katharina  and  through  fine  beech-woods  to  the  (1  hr.)  picturesque 
fall.  We  return  through  the  Rotwein  Klamm  to  the  (8/4  hr.)  inn  at  Unter- 
Gdriach  and  drive  thence  in  Vz  hr.  (3  K.)  to  Veldes.  —  From  Eemitza  (2040, 


to  Trieste.  FEISTRITZ.     Map,  p,  598. —  V.  R.  107 .    629 

3  M.  to  the  W.  of  Veldes  via  Obev-Odriach,  a  marked  clab-path  (guide  3  K.) 
leads  to  the  0/2  hr.)  grand  'Pokluka  Ravine,  and  thence  through  a  natural 
rocky  gate  to  the  (V2  ^^•)  f^rm  of  Fuft.  A  good  road,  constructed  by  the 
forestry  department  (available  for  carriages  only  by  permission  from  the 
office  in  Veldes)  ascends  from  Kernitza  via  Zaternik,  through  fine  wood,  to 
(2  hrs.)  the  Merzli  Studence  Alp  (3975' ;  accommodatinn  in  the  shooting-lodge), 
and  thence  across  the  Pokluka  Plateau  to  the  (H/z  hr.)  Rudnopolje  Alp  (4406'). 
From  this  point  a  club -path  runs  via  the  Konischitza  Alp  (474U';  accom- 
modation, 2  beds),  skirts  the  slope  of  the  Toschz  (7465')  leaving  the 
Belopolje  Alp  with  the  Vodnik-Hiitte  (p.  630)  below  on  the  left,  and  leads 
past  the  W.  cliflFs  of  the  Vernar  direct  to  the  (3  hrs.)  Kerma-Sattel  (p.  630).  — 
To  the  Wocfiemer  See  (railway  to  Wocheiner  Feistritz  in  1/2  hr.,  diligence 
thence  to  St.  Johann  in  50  min.;  one-horse  carr.  from  Veldes  to  the  lake 
and  back  10  K.)^  see  below. 

Three  more  tunnels.  411/2  M.  Wocheiner  Vellach  (1595'),  in 
the  deep  ravine  of  the  Wocheiner  Save  (see  below).  Beyond  a  tunnel 
3/4  M.  long  we  reach  the  basin  of  Obrne ;  on  the  left  are  the  cliffs  of 
Babji  Zob  ('woman's  tooth';  3705'),  with  a  stalactite  cave  made 
accessible  by  the  Austrian  Alpine  Club  (for  a  visit,  guide  and  tor- 
ches necessary,  5  A".).  The  line  runs  along  the  wooded  slopes  of  the 
rocky  left  bank  of  the  Save,  finally  crossing  the  river,  to  (44V2  ^^0 
Stiege  (1580');  after  crossing  the  Save  twice  more  it  reaches  (48M.) 
Neuming  (lt)20'),  and  then  returns  to  the  right  bank  before  — 

51  M.  Wocheiner  Feistritz,  Slovenian  Bohinska  Bistritza  (1710'; 
Gr.-H6t.  Triglav,  80  beds  at  2-3,  pens.  7-9  K. ;  Hot.  Markesch, 
25  beds  at  1.60-3  K.,  well  spoken  of;  Hot.  Feistritz  or  Bistrica, 
28  beds  at  1.20-2  i^.;  Hot.  Rodica ,  at  the  station,  24  beds  at 
1.80-2.50  /ST.),  the  capital  of  the  Wochein  (700  inhab.),  situated 
at  the  confluence  of  the  Feistritz- Bach  or  Bistritza  and  the  Save, 
with  iron -forges,  and  visited  as  a  summer-resort  and  for  winter- 
sports. 

To  THB  Wocheiner  See.  The  road  (4V2  M. ;  diligence  daily  to 
St.  Johann  in  50  min.,  1  K.;  carr.  in  V2  hir.,  with  one  horse  3,  with  two 
horses  5  K. ;  to  the  Savitza  Bridge  and  back  in  4-5  hrs.,  9  K.)  runs  via 
Savitza  (whence  the  Rudnitza.  3105',  may  be  ascended  by  a  marked  path  in 
I'/s  hr. ;  fine  view)  and  Feld.  At  the  eftlux  of  the  Save  from  the  lake  is 
the  "116161  at.  Johann  (80  beds  at  3-8,  pens.  8-10  E..,  adapted  for  a  stay  of 
some  time),  with  a  bathing -establishment  and  boats;  on  the  left  bank 
are  the  church  of  St.  Johann  and  a  plain  inn.  —  Pleasant  walk  hence  to 
the  W.  via  Althammer  to  the  (IV2  M.)  Tettfels-Brucke,  high  above  the  deep 
and  wild  gorge  of  the  Mostnitza. 

The  *Wocheiner  See  (Bohinsko  Jezero,  1715';  23/4  M.  long,  V2  M.  broad) 
is  enclosed  at  the  lower  end  by  wooded  hills  and  at  the  upper  end  by 
huge  walls  of  rock  (on  the  S.W.'the  Jagged  Skerbinja).  A  road  skirts  the 
S.  bank  past  the  Chapel  of  the  Holy  Ghost  to  (3/4  hr.)  the  H6tel  Zla'orog 
(55  beds  at  1.50-2.10  K.,  pens.  5-7  K.),  at  the  W.  end.  and  to  the  (Vzhr.) 
Savitza  Bridge.  The  W.  end  of  the  lake  is  reached  by  boat  in  1  hr. 
(1.-4  pers.  there  and  back  4  A'.,  incl.  stay  of  3  hrs.,  each  addit.  pers. 
1  A.).  If  requested  the  boatman  will  land  near  the  Hot.  Zlatorog,  other- 
wise he  lands  V2  M.  away  from  it  (white -marked  woodland  path  to  the 
Savitza  Bridge,  3/,  hr.).  From  the  bridge  over  the  Savitza  we  ascend  the 
right  bank  by  a  club -path  (red  and  white  marks)  through  wood,  iind 
beyond  a  woodman's  hut  on  the  right  cross  the  Savitza  and  proceed  finallv 
by  a  flight  of  steps  to  the  (Vz  hr.)  'Savitza  Fall  (2745"),  the  source  (»f 
the  Wocheiner  Save.  The  infant  river  is  precipitated  from  an  aperture 
in  the  rock,  195'  in  height,  into  a  dark  green  pool  at  the  bottom  of  a 
narrow  ravine  enclosed  by  huge  perpendicular  cliffs. 


630    V.R.107.—Map,r.598.     TERGLOU.  From  Villach 

MocTNTAiN'  Ascents  (guides,  Kafpar  Logar.  Johann  Bolfar^  and  Lorenz 
Jelar).  The  ascent  of  the  bold  *Terglou  or  Triglav  (9395'),  the  8.E. 
buttress  and  highest  peak  of  the  Julian  Alps,  is  laborious,  but  not  difficult 
for  adepts  (9-10  hrs.  •,  guide  14,  with  descent  to  Moistrana  18,  to  Trenta 
22  K. ;  comp.  p.  622).  From  the  Wochein  valley  the  best  starting-points 
are  the  Hdtel  St.  Johann  (p.  629)  and  Mitterdorf,  Slovenian  Srednja  Fas  (2035'; 
Hot.  Grobiitek),  I1/2  hr.  to  the  N.W.  of  Feistritz  (diligence  daily  in  IVs  hr.). 
A  red-marked  path  leads  from  the  Hotel  St.  Johann  via  Qlx  hr.)  Althammer 
up  the  Mostnitza  Valley  to  the  Alpine  pastures  of  (IV2  hr.)  Voje  (2220')  :  then 
steeply  to  the  left  past  a  waterfall  to  the  (i^U  hr.)  Orintoutz  Alp  (3920), 
3/4  hr.  beyond  which  is  the  upper  Toschz  Alp  ■  with  a  spring.  We  now 
pass  over"(l  hr.)  a  steep  and  stony  saddle  (5905'),  to  the  8.W.  of  the 
Toschz  (7465').  where  our  route  is  joined  by  the  path  irom  the  Konischitza  Alp 
(p.  629)  on  the  right,  to  the  (20  min.)  Belopolje  Alp  (5555'),  with  the  Vodnik- 
Hiitte  of  the  Slov.  Alpine  Club  (inn),  whence  we  ascend  to  the  (1  hr.) 
Kerma-Sattel.  From  the  Toschz  Saddle  (see  above)  it  is  preferable  to  take 
the  direct  club-path,  leaving  the  Belopolje  Alp  below  on  the  left,  to  the 
(1  hr.)  Kerma-Sattel  (6635'),  where  the  route  from  Moistrana  via  the  Kerma- 
Tal  (p.  622)  joins  our  path  on  the  right;  we  then  proceed  to  the  left  over 
rocks  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Maria-Theresien-Hiitte  (7890';  Inn,  5  mattresses;  new 
building  under  construction),  in  a  grand  situation.  The  ascent  hence 
(club-path ;  iron  stanchions  and  wire-ropes)  over  debris  and  through  a  rocky 
cheminee,  known  as  the  'Gate  of  the  Terglou',  brings  us  to  the  (1  hr.)  top 
of  the  Little  Terglou  (8940').  Hence  we  follow  the  E.  arete  (club -path; 
wire-rope)  to  the  (1/2  hr.)  summit  of  the  Great  Terglou.  on  which  stands 
the  iron  Aljasch  Tower.,  6V2' high.  To  the  left,  ISO'  below  the  summit, 
is  the  Sfanig-Hohle,  a  cave  hewn  in  the  rock.  The  view,  one  of  the  most 
sublime  among  the  Alps,  embraces  a  large  portion  of  the  Adriatic  (pano- 
rama by  Pernhart).  —  A  shorter  but  more  difficult  ascent  (dangerous  on 
account  of  falling  stones;  club-path;  iron  stanchions)  leads  from  the  Maria- 
Theresien-Hiitte  to  the  top  of  the  Great  Terglou  in  I1/4  hr.,  via  the  Flitschev 
Scharte  (8i25')  and  the  S.  arete.  —  A  very  attractive  route  for  experts  with 
steady  heads  (with  guide)  is  the  Ring-Weg.,  which  diverges  to  the  right 
from  the  path  to  the  Terglou  Lakes  (see  below),  skirts  the  W.  .side  of 
the  Terglou,  where  it  crosses  the  Kugy  path  (p.  638),  and,  on  the  N.  side, 
at  a  dizzy  height  above  the  Urata-Tal,  crosses  a  rocky  ledge  (now  ren- 
dered easv)  and  passes  over  the  abrupt  "Terglou  Glacier,  finally  leading  via 
the  Kredaritza-Sattel  (p.  623)  to  (2V2-3  hrs.)  the  Maria-Theresien-Hiitte.  — 
Descent  to  the  Deschmann-Haris  and  through  the  Kottal  to  (5  hrs.)  Moistrana, 
see  p.  623;   to  the  Trenta-Tal,  see  p.  638. 

Good  mountaineers  may  descend  past  the  Terglou  Lakes  to  the  (10  hrs.) 
Wocheiner  See  (marked  path,  but  guide  advisable ;  fee,  including  the  Ter- 
glou, 22  -S".),  a  long  and  fatiguing  route.  From  the  Maria-Theresien-Hiitte 
(shorter  way  direct  Irom  the  Great  Terglou,  see  above)  we  have  a  laborious 
walk  over  the  Doletsch- Battel  and  Hribertze- Battel  (7T35'),  to  the  S.E.  of  the 
^ara>a«i2(8430';  ascended  by  a  marked  path  in  1  hr. ;  comp.  p.  639),  to  the  fifth 
lake  (6600')  and  to  (3/4  hr.)'  the  fourth  (6005')  and  finest  of  the  seven  lakes. 
We  then  descend  by  a  stony  path  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Triglav- Seen-Hiltte  (5520'; 
Inn,  6  mattresses),  between  the  third  and  second  lake,  and  through 
woods,  now  much  thinned,  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  sombre  Schwarze  See  (4395'). 
About  1/4  hr.  farther  on  the  plateau  suddenly  ends  and  we  find  ourselves 
on  the  brink  of  the  wooded  Komartza,  an  almost  perpendicular  precipice, 
about  2000'  high  (grand  view  of  the  Wocheiner  See),  which  we  descend 
by  a  steep  zigzag  path.  In  1  hr.  we  reach  the  road  leading  from  the 
Savitza  Fall  to  the  (I1/2  hr.)  Hdtel  Zlatorog,  at  the  W.  end  of  the  Wocheiner 
See,  and  follow  the  road  on  the  S.  bank  of  the  lake  to  the  (1  hr.)  Hdtel 
St.  Johann  (p.  629). 

Passes.  From  Feistritz  to  the  S.  bv  a  marked  path  either  to  the 
(21/4  hrs.)  Manner  Refuge  Hut  (4405';  inn)  or  to  the  (2V2  hrs.)  Orozen-Hiitte 
on  the  Lisza  Alp  (4415';  inn),  and  thence  to  (1 1/2  hr.)  the  top  of  the  *Cema 
Prst  {Scfiwarzenberg,  6050"),  an  admirable  point  of  view  (panorama  by 
Siey;l),  well  known  on  account  of  the  rare  Alpine  plants  found  there ; 
descent  to  (23/4  hrs.)  Deuttchi-uth  (2220';  inn)  and  (IV4  hr.)  Grahovo  (p.  631 ; 


to  Trieste.  CANALE.     Map,  p.586.-  V.R.107 .    631 

guide  to  Podberdo  iO  K.).  —  An  easier  route  (4  hrs.;  bridle-path),  also 
attractive,  crosses  the  Batscha  Pass  (guide  unnecessary,  5^.):  from  Fei?tritz 
through  the  Jelower  Wood  to  the  pass  (Bindloch.  4203')  2Vv  hrs.,  descent  to 
Podberdo  (see  below)  11/2  hr.  —  From  the  Hotel  Zlatorog  over  the  Skerhinja- 
Joch  (6260')  to  Tolmein  7-8  hrs.,  fatiguing  but  interesting  (guide  10^.)-  T^ie 
Kuk  (6845'),  to  the  W.  of  the  pass,  may  be  ascended  thence  without  trouble 
in  1  hr.  —  Over  the  Zarz-Sattel  to  Bitchoflack,  see  p.  621. 


The  line  enters  the  Wochein  Tunnel  (1720'),  ca.  4  M.  in  length, 
which  pierces  the  southernmost  chain  of  the  Julian  Alps.  At  the  S. 
end  of  the  tunnel,  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Batscha- Bach,  1168(551/2^^0 
Podberdo  (1655';  Post,  bed  1  K.  20  /».,  poor),  the  first  station  in  the 
'Austrian  LittoraV  (Kiistenland).  The  station  stands  on  a  mound  of 
rubbish,  excavated  from  the  tunnel,  V2  M.  to  the  S.  of  the  village 
(p.  526).  Fine  view;  to  the  N.W.  rises  the  Cerna  Prst  (p.  630). 
The  railway  proceeds  high  up  on  the  left  side  of  the  Batscha  valley, 
crossing  tbe  Porzen-Schlucht  and  the  Seidelbach  by  viaducts,  and 
beyond  a  short  tunnel  reaches  (59'/2  M.)  Hudajutschna  (1305'). 
Several  more  tunnels  follow  (^Bukovo  Tunnel  over  1000  yds.  long) 
and  the  Batscha  is  crossed  twice.  66  M.  Grahovo  (835'),  1  M.  beyond 
the  village  of  that  name,  situated  opposite  the  mouth  of  the  Korit- 
nitza  valley  (to  Deutschruth,  see  p.  621).  Tunnels  and  viaducts  are 
numerous  all  the  way  to  (6872M.)  Podmeletz  (675')  and  to  (711/9  M.) 
Santa  Lucia -Tolmein  (585'),  at  the  junction  of  the  Batscha  with 
the  Jdria.  The  latter  river,  which  the  railway  crosses  (viaduct  285  yds. 
long  and  100*  high)  before  entering  the  station,  flows  into  the  Isonzo, 
11/4  M.  lower  down.  Fine  view  to  tlie  N.W.  of  the  mountains  of  the 
upper  Isonzo  valley  (Kern,  Kanin,  etc.). 

From  Santa  Lucia  via  the  Predil  Pass  to  Raibl,  sse  p.  637. 

Beyond  the  Santa  Lucia  Tunnel  the  line  enters  the  gorge  of  the 
Isonzo,  along  the  precipitous  left  bank  of  which  it  is  carried  by 
means  of  a  series  of  tunnels.  77^/2  M.  Auzza  (425').  Two  long  via- 
ducts and  a  bridge  over  the  Isonzo.  81 V2  M-  Canale  (365');  the 
picturesque  village  (340';  Leone  d^Oro),  with  its  chateau  and  hand- 
some church,  lies  on  the  opposite  (left)  bank.  The  vegetation  is 
now  quite  southern  in  character;  vines,  slender  cypresses,  mulberry, 
fig,  peach,  and  other  fruit-trees  abound.  85  M.  Plava  is  followed  by 
two  tunnels  and  a  wooded  gorge,  41/2  M.  long.  On  the  left,  high  up 
on  the  other  side  of  the  valley,  rises  the  Monte  Santo  (2245'),  a  pil- 
grims' resort  21/2  hrs.  from  Gorizia,  with  an  extensive  view.  At 
Salcano,  at  the  end  of  the  gorge,  the  railway  crosses  the  Isonzo  by 
a  bridge,  120'  high  and  240  yds.  in  length  (central  span  280',  one 
of  the  largest  stone  railway-arches  in  the  world),  and  enters  the 
wide  and  fertile  plain  of  Gorizia. 

93  M.  Gorizia.  —  State  Railway  Station  (295';  Rail.  Restaurant),  20  min. 
to  the  N.E.  of  the  town  and  2V2  M.  from  the  Siid -  Bahnhof  (for  trains  to 
Cormons  and  Udine  and  to  Haidonschaft);  electric  traniwav  between  the 
two  stations,  20  7».  —  Hotels.  '^Hot.  Scdbahn,  75  beds  at  B-iO  K. ;  Post, 
78  beds  at  1.60-2  K. ;  Tre  Corone,  ,50  beds  at  1.50-2.40  K. ;  Hot.  Union,  with 
garden-restaurant ;  Hot.  Wienekheim. 


632    V.  R.  107.  —  Map,  p.  586.     GORIZIA. 

Oorizia,  Ger.  Gorz  (280'),  with  25,500  iiihab. ,  charmingly 
situated  on  the  Isonzo^  is  a  favourite  winter-resort.  The  Cathedral 
(I4th  cent.)  merits  inspection;  its  treasury  contains  several  Roman- 
esque works  from  Aqnileia.  The  Provincial  Museum,  in  the  Piazza 
Como,  contains  natural  history  collections,  antiquities,  etc.  (open 
free  on  Sun.  &  holidays  iO-12;  at  other  times  20  h.).  In  the  Piazza 
Grande  are  a  Neptune  fountain  and  the  church  of  St.  Ignatius 
(17th  cent.),  formerly  belonging  to  the  Jesuits.  Close  by,  in  the 
Corso  Giuseppe  Verdi,  is  the  Giardino  Puhblico,  with  its  luxuriant 
vegetation.  In  the  old  town  is  the  ancient  Castello  of  the  Counts  of 
Gorizia,  now  used  as  a  barrack  (flue  view). 

The  train  passes  through  a  tunnel  beneath  the  convent  of  Castagna- 
vizza,  skirts  the  E.  side  of  the  town,  and  at  (971/2  M.)  Voltschija- 
draga  (175'1  joins  the  Wippach  Valley  Railway  (Gorizia  to  Haiden- 
schaft,  1772  M.  in  1 1/9  lir.),  which  it  follows  to  (100  M.)  Prvatschina, 
with  a  view  of  the  wooded  and  precipitous  Trnovan  Mts.  on  the  N. 
Leaving  the  line  to  Haidenschaft  (see  above)  on  the  right,  our  line 
now  crosses  the  Wippach  and  beyond  a  short  tunnel  crosses  it  twice 
more,  and  then  quits  the  valley  of  that  river  and  ascends  the  Brani^za- 
Tal  at  an  increasing  gradient  (finally  25  :  1000).  IO4V2  M-  Reifen- 
berg  (370')  has  a  well-preserved  castle.  A  succession  of  viaducts 
and  tunnels  carries  the  line  (gradient  still  25:1000)  to  (llO^o  ^^-1 
St.  Daniel- Kobdilj  (900'),  situated  on  the  waterless  Karst  Plateau 
(p.  586),  which  is  enlivened  only  here  and  there  by  green  oases. 
115  M.  Dutovlje-Skopo  (910').  Beyond  several  cuttings  in  the  rock 
and  a  tunnel  we  reach  the  station  of  (11 8^/2  M.)  Repen- Tabor,  and 
after  another  tunnel  we  cross  the  Siid-Bahn  (p.  5891.  121  M.  Opcina 
(1020'),  1  M.  to  the  W.  of  the  Siid-Bahnhof  (p.  589;  electric  rack- 
and-pinion  railway  to  Trieste,  4  M.).  The  line  pierces  the  S.  edge 
of  the  Karst  plateau  by  a  tunnel  2/3  M.  in  length,  and  descends  in 
a  wide  curve  (viaducts  and  tunnels)  round  Trieste,  commanding 
beautiful  views  of  that  city  and  the  Adriatic  Sea,  to  (128  M.)  Guar- 
diella.  Then,  beyond  the  Revoltella  Tunnel,  over  3/^  M.  long,  and 
(131  M.)  Rozzol,  the  train  arrives  at  the  terminus  of  (135  M.)  Sant^ 
Andrea  in  Trieste  (p.  589). 

108.  From  Villach  to  TJdine  (Venice).    Pontebba 
Railway. 

S2V2  3J.  Railway.  Express  in  4  hrs.-,  ordinary  trains  in  SVa  hrs.  (express 
from  Vienna  to  Venice  in  15  hrs.;  fares  77  fr.  86,  52  fr.  90  c.,  in  gold). 

Villach  (Central  Station^) ,  see  p.  603.  The  train  crosses  the 
Drave  to  (IV4  M.J  Villach- Staatsbahn  and  (3  M.)  Warmbad  Villach 
(p.  604).  Crossing  the  Gail  (branch  of  the  Karawanken  railway  to 
the  left,  see  p.  625)  we  next  reach  (47.3  M.)  Miillnern  (Karntner 
Hof)  and  (p^/2  M.)  FUrnitz  (1665';  Gaberle;  Hassler),  opposite  Fede- 
raun.  with  its  ruined  castle  (p.  6041.    At  (71/2  ^0  ^^euhaus  an  der 


TAR  VIS.      Map,  p.  598.—  V.  R.  108.    633 

Gail  the  road  to  the  Wurzen-Snttel  ascends  on  the  left  (see  p.  624). 
91/0  M.  Pockau. 

"10V_' M-  Arnoldstein  (1905';  *RaUivay  Hotel  <f-  Restaurant; 
Grum;  KomposcK),  with  its  ruined  convent,  is  the  junction  of  the 
Gailtal  railway  (p.  605).  To  the  right  rises  the  long  Dobratsch.  on 
which  marks  of  the  great  landslip  of  1348  are  still  traceable  (see 
p.  605).  The  train  crosses  the  Gailitz  (Schlitza).  13V2  M.  Thbrl- 
Maglern  (2125';  Strasshof ;  Lnfthof).  The  line  runs  high  up  on  the 
left  side  of  the  deep  valley  of  the  Kanal-Tal,  and  threads  two 
tunnels. 

171/2  M.  Tarvis  (2400';  Kohs'  Railway  Restaurant,  R.  3-5  K.; 
Hot.  Mortl,  at  the  station,  30  beds  at  2-3.  pens.  5-6  J5r.),  a  large  vil- 
lage and  summer-resort  with  1640inhab.,  consists  of  L'nter-Tarvis 
(Teppan),  with  the  small  church  of  Maria- Loretto,  3/^  M.  from  the 
station,  in  the  valley,  and  Ober-Tarvis  (2445';  Hot.  Schnablegger, 
50 beds  at  2-3  K. ;  *Gelbfuss,  with  garden,  30  beds  at  1-3  iT  ;  Schon- 
berg;  Hohler,  well  spoken  of;  apartments  at  Villa  Josephine,  etc.),  on 
the  hillside,  to  the  W,  (7-2  ln".  from  the  station  by  the  'new  road'). 
Post-offices  at  Tarvis  station  and  at  Ober-Tarvis, 

ExccKsiONS  (guide,  Fvanz  Schonberg).  The  Villach  road,  a  few  min. 
from  the  station  of  Tarvis,  near  the  mouth  of  the  last  tunnel,  commands 
a  beautiful  view.  —  To  the  Graf-Karl-Steig  and  back,  IV4  hr.  About  V*  ^I- 
from  the  station  we  diverge  to  the  left  from  the  road,  cross  the  railway, 
turn  to  the  right,  and  a  few  paces  farther  on  descend  to  the  left  into  the 
wild  Schlitza  Gorge;  here  we  follow  the  narrow  footpath,  made  accessible 
by  foot-bridges  and  steps  in  the  rock,  leading  to  the  right  bank  and  under 
the  railway  bridge  (p.  624-,  174'  high;  tablet  to  Count  Karl  Arco-Zinneberg, 
d.  1874).  We  may  return  the  same  way,  or  descend  along  the  Schlitza, 
pass  through  a  tunnel  to  the  'Arco-Ruhe',  then  reascend  into  the  wood, 
take  the  path  to  the  right  joining  the  Weissenfels  road  at  the  Old  Station, 
and  cross  the  bridge  over  the  Schlitza  to  Tarvis. 

A  picturesque  walk  leads  to  the  Bartolo-Graben  (2V2  hrs.  from  Ober- 
Tarvis  and  back) ;  from  the  (IV*  br.)  farther  end  a  cart-track  crosses  the 
Bartolo  Pastures  to  the  (1  hr.)  Bartolo- Battel  (3S95')  and  thence  descends  to 
the  N.E.  through  the  Bistritz-Grahen  (small  inn),  with  its  picturesque  gorge 
and  dam,  to  (IV2  hr.)  Feistritz  an  der  Gail  (p.  606),  or  to  the  W.  to  the  (13/4  hr.) 
Feistritz  Alp  (p.  634).  —  The  Goriacher  Aim  (5560').  which  affords  a  very 
picturesque  view,  is  easily  reached  from  Tarvis  in  4  hrs.  (guide,  iK-.  not 
indispensable),  via  Goggau,  by  a  path  running  mostly  through  wood.  Plain 
accommodation  may  be  had  in  the  chalets.  —  A  beautiful  excursion  may 
be  taken  in  the  Homer -Tal,  via  Greuth,  to  the  (IV4  hr.)  Weistef^ach  Alp 
(3230').  Thence  we  may  follow  either  the  route  to  the  S.W.  (fit  for  adepts 
only)  over  the  Verschetz- Battel  (c655')  to  the  AfanJiart  Alp  and  the  (4  hrs.) 
Predil  Road,  or  that  to  the  S.E.  (steep  ascent)  via  the  Rdmertal-Scharte  or 
Schittzhaus-  Scharte  (6660")  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Manhart  -  Hiitte  (p.  640).  —  To  the 
Kaltwasser  -  Tal  and  across  the  Brasdmik-  Battel  or  Karnitza  -  Battel  to  the 
SeUera,  see  p.  639.  —  The  easiest  ascent  of  the  Luschariberg  (p.  634)  is 
made  from  Tarvis  in  4  hrs..  via  Prisenek  and  Florianka. 

From  Tarvis  to  *Ra>bl  (diligence  twice  daily,  1  K.  50/j.,-  one-horse  carr. 
there  and  back  in  V-'  dav  6.  whole  <lav  8,  landau  10  and  \X  K. ;  to  the  lake  7, 
9,  12.  or  16  A'. ;  to  the  Predil  8,  12.  16,'  or  22  K.).  see  p.  639 ;  to  the  *  Weissen- 
fels Lakes  (T,  9.  12,  or  16  A".),  see  p.  624;  to  Por/ebba  and  Otiusaforte  (whole 
day,  16  or  28  K.),  see  p.  635.     Carriages  at  Tarvis  station. 

The  train  runs  to  the  W.  to  (19^/2  M.)  Ober-Tarms  (see  above), 
and  ascends  along  the  Bartolobach  (on  the  left  the  Luschariberg)  to  — 


634    V.  R.108.  —  Map,p.598.     SAIFNITZ.  From  Villach 

221/2  ^^-  Saifnitz  (2645';  Kranner;  Wedam),  with  900  inhab., 
on  the  watershed  between  the  Black  Sea  and  the  Adriatic. 

The  *Luschariberg  (5S70') ,  the  most  frequented  pilgrims'  resort  in 
Carinthia,  is  generally  ascended  from  Saifnitz  (2V2-3  hrs.;  guide  unneces- 
sary; horse  8K.).  We  follow  the  Tarvis  road  to  a  (V'2  M.)  stone  angel, 
ascend  the  path  to  the  right,  through  the  Luschari-Grahen,  to  the  (IV2  hr.) 
Annabriindl,  and  mount  to  the  (1  hr.)  Luschari  Alp  (5170';  Alpenwirt)  and 
the  (1  2  hr.)  pilgrimage-church,  adjoining  which  are  the  two  inns  (50  beds). 
A  steeper  but  shorter  ascent  is  by  the  so-called  Steinweg  (shady).  From 
the  summit  a  few  min.  to  the  S.  an  exceedingly  fine  view  is  enjoyed 
(panoramas  by  Siegl  and  by  Pernhart).  The  view  from  the  actual  top  of 
the  mountain,  the  '^ Stdnern'e  Jdger  (6795'),  is  much  more  extensive;  a  paved 
path  leads  thither  from  the  saddle  (5605')  10  min.  below  the  inn  (see  p.  639). 
Rich  flora.  —  Descent  on  a  grass-sledge  in  30-40  min.  {^  K. ;  safe  enough, 
but  not  pleasant).  Descent  to  Kaltwasser  and  Raibl.,  see  p.  639;  to  Florianka 
and  Tarvis^  see  p.  633:  to  Wolfsbach  (steep),  see  below. 

The  train  descends  on  the  bank  of  the  Vilza  (very  little  water  in 
summer)  to  (25  M.)  Wolfsbach  (2575'),  opposite  the  month  of  the 
Seisera  Valley^  which  is  strewn  with  de'bris  (splendid  view,  with  the 
jagged  Wischberg  in  the  background).  The  Fella  is  here  formed  by 
the  junction  of  the  Vilza  and  the  Wolfsbach,  the  latter  issuing 
from  the  Seisera. 

*Seisera  Valley.  Road  (one-horse  carr.  to  the  hut  6  E.)  via  (I72  M.) 
Wolfsbach  (2650';  Martinz  ;  Gelbmann ;  guide,  Anton  Oitzinger)  to  the  ( I1/2  hr.) 
Seisera-HiiUe  (3305' ;  ^Inn,  8  beds),  grandly  situated  (Wischberg,  Kastrein- 
spitze,  Balitzen.  Montasio,  Kopfach,  Mittagskofel).  From  the  Spranje,  the 
head  of  the  Seisera  Valley,  a  fatiguing  route  crosses  the  (81/2  brs.)  Biren- 
lahn-Scharte  (6960'),  between  ifte.  Cregnedul  and  the  Kastreintpitze^  to  the 
Findenegg-Huite  and  (31/2  hrs.)  Raibl  (p.  639);  guide  10,  including  ascent  of 
the  Wischberg  VI K.  On  the  W.  side  of  the  pass  is  a  steep  slope  of  snow, 
where  steps  must  sometimes  be  cut.  —  From  Wolfsbach  through  the  Snttel- 
Graben  and  across  the  Braschnik- Sattel,  or  through  the  Zaprah-  Tal  and 
across  the  Karnitza-Sattel  to  Kaltwasser  and  Raibl  or  Tarvis  (6-7  hrs. ;  guide 
6ir.),  see  p.  639.  —  From  the  Seisera-Hiitte.  to  the  W.,  a  somewhat  toil- 
some route  crosses  the  Somdogna  Pass  (4765),  between  the  Kopfach  and 
Mittagskofel  (ascent  of  2  hrs.  from  the  pass,  see  below)  to  the  Dogna  Valley 
(with  the  huge  precipices  of  the  Montasio  and  the  Cimone  on  the  left)  and 
(5-6  hrs.)  Dogna  (p.  635). 

26  M.  TJggowitz  (2580' ;  KandutKs  Hotel ,  at  the  station) ,  a 
village  with  620  inhabitants. 

Excursions.  An  inte  esting  path,  steep  at  first,  ascends  to  the  If . 
through  the  Uggwa-Graben  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Uggowitzer  Alpe  (3965').  with 
its  numerous  chalets  (quarters  ;  summer  school)  and  to  the  (IV2  hr.)  Feistritz 
Alp  (5645';  *H6t.  Osternig,  20  R-  at  1-3^.).  The  *Osternig  (6-375'),  a  very 
fine  point  of  view,  may  easily  be  ascended  hence  in  I  hr.  Descent  from 
the  Feistritz  Alp  to  (2  hrs.)  Feistritz  an  der  Gail  (p.  606) ;  or  over  the  Lom- 
Saitel  (4805')  to  (21/4  hrs.)  Vorderberg,  in  the  Gailtal  (p.  606);  or  to  the  S.E. 
to  the  Bartolo-Sattel  and  (3  hrs.)  Tarvis  (p.  633). 

The  train  crosses  the  Uggowitz  torrent,  passes  the  picturesque 
Fort  Malborghet,  situated  on  a  rocky  barrier  which  intersects  nearly 
the  whole  valley  (with  a  monument  at  its  base,  in  memory  of  the 
heroic  defence  of  the  fort  by  Capt.  Hensel  in  1809) ,  and  then 
crosses  the  Fella  to  (281,2^10  Malborghet  (2365').  The  large  village 
(Hot.  Schnablegger ;  Wedam;  SchonbergJ,  with  436  inhab.,  lies  on 
the  right  bank. 

ExcDKsiONs.  The  Mittagskofel  (/o«  di  Mezzanotte.  6855'),  a  fine  point 
of  view,  ascended  from  Malborghet  through  XhQ  Rank-Oraben  in  4V2-5  hrs., 


to  Udine.  PONTAFEL.     Map,  p.  598.  -  V.  R.108.   635 

from  the  Seisera-Hiitte  (p.  634)  via  Somdogna  in  31/2  hrs.,  or  from  Uggo- 
witz  via  tlie  Strekiza  Alp  (rooms)  in  4'/2  hrs.  (guide  6  K.),  is  toilsome.  — 
Over  the  Lcssnitzer  Scharte  to  Dogsa  (8-9  hrs. :  guide  SiT.),  an  attrac- 
tive tour.  From  Lussnitz  (see  below)  we  proceed  via  the  Lu^ora  Alp  tn  the 
(3  hr.^.)  Deutsche  Alp,  near  the  Lussnitzer-Scharte  (Porta  di  Bieliga,  4845'), 
between  the  Brda  (o03  Oi  on  the  left,  and  the  Lipnik  (6405';  ascended  in 
11/2  hr. ;  not  difficult  for  adepts),  on  the  right.  We  then  descend  via  the 
chalets  oi  Bieliga  and  C/noitt  to(2V2-3  hr.s.)  Dogna  (see  below),  in  the  Canale 
di  Dogna.  —  The  ascent  of  the  -Poludnig  (6570';  4V2-5  hrs.:  guide  6  Z.)  is 
easy.  The  route  leads  through  the  wild  Malhorghet-Graben  to  the  (H/z  hr.) 
Tschurtschele  Alp  (3520'),  then  either  to  the  left  across  the  Gaisriicken  (5780') 
or  to  the  right  through  the  Kesselwald  to  the  (3-3V2  hrs.)  summit,  which 
commands  an  extensive  view.  De.<!cent  on  the  If.W.  ,<^ide  to  the  Egger  Alp 
(p.  510)  and  thence  to  Moderndorf  and  Hermagor  (p.  606). 

321/2  M.  Lussnitz  (2075'),  with  a  sulphur  -  bath  (Altes  Bad 
Amann;  Neues  Kurhaus  Thomashof).  The  train  crosses  the  Fella 
and  is  carried  along  its  right  bank  by  means  of  cuttings  and  embank- 
ments. —  36  M.  Leopoldskirchen  (1990';  Tiroler), 

38  M.  Pontafel  (1865';  Rail.  Restaurant,-  Post,  unpretending 
but  good;  Lamprecht,  well  spoken  of),  a  village  with  900inhab.,  is 
the  Austrian  frontier-station. 

ExccRsioNS  (guiile.  Josef  Platzer).  A  marked  cart-road  leads  to  the 
N.  through  the  Bombasch-Graben  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Nassfeld-Haus  (5005';  inn 
in  summer),  finely  situated  (numerous  fossils;  rich  fl^ra).  Hence  to  the 
Auernighohe  (6055';  1  hr.),  attractive;  to  the  Gartnerkofel  (7210*;  21/2  hrs.; 
comp.  p.  606),  by  a  marked  path  via  the  Watschigei'  Alp,  easy.  —  The 
-Rosskofel  (7330')  may  be  ascended  without  difficulty  from  the  Nassfeld- 
Haus  in  31  2  hrs.,  with  guide  (10  jS".),  via  the  Tresdorfev  Alp  and  the  Rud- 
niker  Battel  (6550');  magnificent  view,  extending  on  the  S.  to  the  Adriatic. 
—  The  Trogkofel  (E.  peak  7450'),  ascended  over  the  Rudniker  Sattel  in 
5  hrs.,  with  guide  (12  K.),  is  fit  for  experts  only. 

The  train  crosses  the  rushing  Pontebbana,  the  frontier  between 
Austria  and  Italy,  and  reaches  — 

391/2  M.  Pontebba  (I860';  Ital.  custom-house;  Rail.  Restaurant; 
Albergo  alle  Alpi;  Alb.  Pontebba)^  a  village  of  quite  Italian  character. 
Interesting  carved  altar  (1520)  in  the  Gothic  parish-church. 

The  construction  of  the  line  from  Pontebba  through  the  wild, 
rocky  ravine  of  the  Fella  to  Chiusaforte  necessitated  an  almost  un- 
interrupted series  of  rock-cuttings,  tunnels,  bridges,  and  viaducts, 
and  well  deserves  a  closer  inspection  (on  foot  or  by  carriage;  one- 
horse  carr,  to  Chiusaforte  6,  two-horse  10  K.).  The  train  descends 
rapidly  on  the  right  bank  of  the  Fella,  and  crosses  it  at  Ponte  di  Muro 
by  means  of  an  iron  bridge,  157  yds.  long  and  131'  high.  44  M. 
Dogna  (^1520'),  at  the  mouth  of  the  Canale  di  Dogna  (see  above),  at 
the  head  of  which,  towards  the  E.,  rises  the  grand  Montasio  (p.  640). 

48  M.  Chiusaforte  (1285';  Albergo  Pesamosca  alia  Stazione,  with 
garden;  Alb.  Martina").  On  the  left  opens  the  narrow  Raccolana 
Valley  (p.  640).  At  Peraria  we  cross  the  Fella  for  the  last  time,  by 
a  handsome  bridge  184  yds.  in  length.  We  next  thread  several 
tunnels  and  then  cross  the  Resia  to  — 

53  M.  Eesiutta  (1035').  The  village  (Brewery;  Alb.  del  Popolo) 
lies  on  the  opposite  (right)  bank,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Resia  Valley. 
which  ascends  towards  the  E.  to  the  Canin.  —  54  M.  Moggio  (970'; 


636    V.R.  108.  — Map,  p.  598.     TOLMEZZO.        From  Villach 

*Osteria  Franz,  bed  I1/2  fr.).  The  village  lies  opposite,  at  tlie  month 
of  the  Awpa,  dominated  by  the  imposing  Mte.  Sernio  [TIBS';  as- 
cended by  experts  in  7  brs.,  with  guide;  see  below),  and  other 
grand  mountains. 

58  M.  Stazione  per  la  Carnia  (845';  *Alb.  Grassi,  at  the  station). 

[The  Friulian  Alps.  —  From  Stazione  per  la  Carnia  to  Villa 
Santina,  I31/2  ^^-y  Carnic  Railway  (opened  May  1910)  in  1  hr.  The 
line  runs  to  the  W.  through  the  valley  of  the  Tagliamento  via  (21/2  ^I-) 
Amaro  (965';  inn),  at  the  foot  of  the  Monte  Amariana  (6255';  as- 
cended in  41/2  ^Ts.,  with  guide ;  splendid  view),  to  (8  M.)  Tolmezzo 
(1060';  *Alh.  Roma,  R.  IV2  fr.;  Leone  Bianco;  Alb.  aUe  Alpi;  Stella 
d'Oro,  plain),  the  capital  of  Carnia,  with  5000  inhab.,  at  the  influx 
of  the  But  into  the  Tagliamento. 

Through  the  valley  of  the  But  or  Valle  di  San  Pietro  to  Paluzza,  and 
over  the  Plocken  to  Kohchach,  see  p.  607.  Below  Zuglio  (p.  513),  41/2  M.  to 
the  N.  of  Tolmezzo,  a  road  (diligence  from  Tolmezzo  twice  daily  in  41/2  hrs.) 
diverging  to  the  right,  ascends  the  picturesque  Canale  cTIncarojo  and  leads 
via  Scdino  (fine  waterfalls)  to  (7M.)  Paularo  (2125';  Cervo  d'Oro ;  Pens.  Fabiani, 
unpretending),  splendidly  situated  in  a  wide  basin  commanded  by  Mte.  Ter- 
sadia  and  Mte.  Sernio  to  the  S.,  and  31  te.  Zermula  and  Mte.  Paularo  to  the  N. 
Monte  Sernio  (7185')  may  be  ascended  hence  in  6  hrs.,  with  guide  (comp. 
above;  laborious  but  attractive).  —  From  Paularo  to  Paluzza  (p.  607) 
21/2  brs.;  cart-road  via  Ligosullo  and  Treppo. 

The  line  crosses  the  But  and  follows  the  Tagliamento,  with  its 
piles  of  detritus,  to  (ISi/o  M.)  Villa  Santina  (1190';  Alh.  F«nicr), 
where  the  valley  divides.  Through  the  N.  arm,  the  Canale  di  Qorto, 
watered  by  the  Begano,  a  road  (diligence  to  Comeglians  in  3  hrs.) 
leads  via  (61/2  M.)  Ovaro  (1710';  Alb.  Pittini)  to  (91/2  M.)  Comeg- 
lians (1755';  AJJb.  Raber,  20  beds  at  I-IV2  fr. ;  Alb.  alle  Alpi,  18  beds 
at  1-3  fr.),  a  large  market- village  at  the  mouth  of  the  Canale  di  San 
Canciano,  a  picturesque  valley  with  fine  waterfalls,  7i/o  M.  up  which 
(carriage-road)  are  the  villages  ofPrato  Carnico  And  Pesariis  (2490'; 
Alb.  Bruseschi).  at  the  foot  of  the  Mte.  Pleros  (7590').  —  From 
Comeglians  a  road  (diligence  to  Forni  Avoltri  daily  in  3  hrs.),  pass- 
ing Mieli  and  Magnanins,  ascends  to  (S^/o^i.)  Rigolato  (2500';  Stella 
d'ltalia,  kept  by  Zanier,  rustic;  over  the  Forcella  di  Plumbs  to  the 
Plocken  Pass,  see  p.  607).  About  II/2  M.  farther  on  we  cross  the 
Degano  (charming  view  from  the  bridge)  and  reach  (8^2  M.)  Forni 
Avoltri  (2915';  Sottocorona' s  Inn,  cuisine  and  cellar  good  ;  Alb. 
Romanin),  finely  situated  at  the  N.  base  of  Monte  Tuglia  (6380'), 
with  1180  inhabitants. 

Ascent  of  -Monte  Peralba  (Hochweisssiein,  8835')  from  Forni  Avoltri,  via 
the  Bladner- Joch,  7'  2  hrs.,  with  guide,  not  difficult  for  experts;  comp. 
p.  475.  —  Passes  from  Forni  Avoltri:  to  the  W.  over  the  Cima  Sappada  to 
(21/4  brs.)  Sappada,  see  p.  507;  to  the  N.W.  over  the  Mitterjdchl  (6565')  to 
(7  hrs.)  St.  Lorenzen  in  the  Gailtal,  see  p.  408;  to  the  N.E.  over  the  Wolayer 
Pass  (6505')  to  the  Wolayer- See-Hutte  and  the  (6V2-7  hrs.)  Plocken  Alp,  see 
p.  607. 

The  fertile  prolongation  of  the  valley  of  the  Tagliamento  towards 
the  W. ,   above  Villa  Santina,  is  called  the   Canale  di  Socchieve. 


to  Vdine.  VENZONE.     Map,p.598.—V.R.108.Q^1 

A  road  (diligence  from  Tolmezzo  to  Ampezzo  thrice  daily  in  3V2^rs.) 
leads  by  Enemonzo  and  Socchieve  to  (21 1/2  ^-  from  Stazione  per  la 
Carnia)  Ampezzo  di  Carnia  (1835';  Alb.  Orimani,  bed  1-2.  D.  incl. 
wine  2^25  pens.  5V2  f^-i  Posta;  Osteria  Benedetti),  the  capital  of  the 
valley  [2256  inhab.),  picturesquely  situated  on  the  Lumiei.  The  road 
(diligence  to  Forni  di  Sopra  twice  daily  in  31/2  hrs.)  next  leads 
through  the  romantic  Passo  delta  Morte,  via  (29  M.)  Forni  di  Sotto 
(2545';  Leone  Bianco)  to  (351/2  M.)  Forni  di  Sopra  or  Vico  (2875'; 
Ancora,  R.  i^/o  fr. ;  Rosa),  whence  the  Mte.  Pramaggiore  (8135'; 
admirable  view)  may  be  ascended  in  6  hrs.,  with  guide  (see  p.  510). 
Thence  a  new  road  (old  road  shorter  for  waliiers)  runs  via  Roppa  and 
(41  M.)  the  Mauria  Pass  (4260')  to  (451/2  M.J  Lorenzago  (2895'; 
*Alb.  Trieste,  R,  2  K.).  We  then  descend  to  the  right  via  Pelos  into 
the  Piave  Valley,  and  cross  the  Ponte  Nuovo  to  Lozzo  and  (56  M.) 
Pieve  di  Cadore  (p.  506). 

To  the  N.W.  of  Ampe/zo,  in  the  upper  part  of  the  Val  Lumiei,  lie 
the  sequestered  villages  of  Sauris  or  Zahre  {Saurit  di  Soito  and  Sauris  di 
Sopra),  which,  like  iSappada  (p.  507),  are  inhabited  by  Germans.  From 
Ampezzo  a  bridle-path  leads  over  the  3fte.  Pura  (4705'j  to  (41/2  hrs.)  Maina 
(2885'-,  Alb.  alia  Maina,  well  spoken  of),  a  small  village  on  the  Lumiei; 
thence  it  ascends  along  the  Pockebach  to  (1  hr.)  Sauris  di  Sotto  (3975'; 
Schneider,  clean),  the  capital  of  the  valley,  with  a  German  church  and 
school,  and  to  (^/2h.r.)  Sauris  di  Sopra  (iilO':,  Polentarulti's  Inn,  unpretend- 
ing), in  an  open  situation  (views).  Hence  a  bridle-path  crosses  the  Passo 
di  Razzo  (bllb')  to  (2  hrs.)  Campo  in  the  upper  part  of  the  Val  Frisone.  From 
Campo  we  may  either  descend  the  valley  northwards  to  (2^/2  hrs.)  San  Ste/ano 
di  Cadore  (p.  507)  or  proceed  to  the  W.  via  Losco  to  Pelos  and  (4  hrs.)  Lozzo 
(p.  507).  Another  interesting  route  from  Sauris  crosses  the  Cima  di  Zauf 
(6745'),  to  the  E.  of  the  imposing  Monte  Clapsavon  or  Vesperko/el  (8080'; 
view  extending  to  the  Terglou  and  Kanin),  to  (5^/2  hrs.)  Forni  di  Sotto  (see 
above).  To  Sappada,  see  p.  507.  —  From  Forni  di  Sotto  to  Claut  over  the 
Forcella  Laresei  (5655'),  7-8  hrs.,  with  guide,  see  p.  510.1 

A  little  lower  down,  in  a  wide  plain,  the  Fella  falls  into  the 
Tagliamento .  We  then  cross  a  three-arched  bridge  over  the  Venzo- 
nazza  to  — 

61  M.  Venzone  (755'),  a  quaint  little  town.  The  train  crosses 
the  marshy  Rughi  Bianchi  by  an  imposing  viaduct  of  55  arches, 
855  yds.  in  length,  and  quits  the  Tagliamento.  —  641/2  M.  Gemona- 
Ospedaletto ;  68I/2  M.  Magnano-Artegna ;  71  M.  Tarcento ;  73V2  M. 
Tricesimo;  11  M.  Reana  del  Rojale.  —  ^^21/2  iM.  Vdine  (Italia;  Eu- 
ropa),  see  Baedeker  s  Northern  Italy. 

109.  From  Trieste  to  Tarvis  (Villach)  via  the  Predil. 

IIOV2  M,  Railway  to  (631/2  M.)  Santa  Lucia- Tolmein  in  2>/2-3  hrs.  Dili- 
gence from  Santa  Lucia-Tolmein  station  to  (IV4  M.)  Santa  Lucia  air  Isonzo 
Ave  times  daiy  in  1/4  hr.  (30  h.);  from  Santa  Lucia  to  (26^2  M.)  Flitsch  twice 
daily  in  51/2  hrs.  (i  K.  92/j.);  from  Flitsch  to  (19V4  M.)  Tarins  daily  in 
4V2  hre.  (4  £".).     From  Tarvis  to  (171,2  M.)  Villach  railway  in  '/vlVa  br. 

From  Trieste  via  Gorizia  to  (631/2  M.)  Santa  Lucia-Tolmein,  see 
p.  631.  From  the  station  a  carriage-road  crosses  the  Idria  to  (^11/4  M.) 
the  village  of  Santa  Lucia  (bSb%  picturesquely  situated  near  the 


638    V.  R.  109.  — Map,  p.  586.     FLITSCH.  From  Trieste 

junction  of  the  Idria  with  the  Isonzo,  and  then  follows  the  left  bank 
of  the  latter  to  (41/2  M^-^  Tolmein,  Ital.  Tolmino  (660';  Vodrian,  fair), 
a  market-town  with  870  inhab.  and  a  chateau  (1405')  in  which 
Dante,  according  to  a  donbtful  tradition,  wrote  several  cantos  of 
his  Divine  Comedy. 

ExcuEsioss  (guide.  Franz  Tutta).  To  the  Dante  Grotto  in  the  gorge 
of  the  Tolmeiner  Bach  (Tominska  Dolina).  3  M.  to  the  ^'.E.  (guide  3  K.)^  not 
very  interesting.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Kern  (7365':  8  hrs. ;  guide  lU,  with 
descent  to  Flitsch  or  Sotscha  11 K.)  is  toilsome  but  attractive  and  especially 
interesting  for  botanists.  We  ascend  on  the  W.  side  of  the  Tominska  Valley 
to  the  (4  hra.)  Sleme  Alp  (4750'^  hay-beds),  traverse  the  saddle  leading  to 
the  Napolje  Alp.,  and  ascend  to  the  left  to  the  Kern  Saddle^  and  the  summit 
(extensive  vieve).  The  vreather-worn  limestone  rocks  and  the  huge  fields 
of  stone  and  debris  are  prominent  features  in  an  impressive  picture  The 
descent  may  be  made  to  (7  hrs.)  Flitsch  or  to  (6  hrs.)  Sotscha  (p.  624).  — 
From  Tolmino  over  the  Skerbinja-Joch,  the  Batscha  Pass,  or  the  Cerna  Prst 
to  Feislritz  (guide  13  K.).  see  p.  631  ;  via  Deutschruth  to  Bischoflack   see  p.  621. 

6  M.  Volzano,  Gei.  Woltschach;  141/2  M.  idersfeo  ( 690').  15V2  M. 
Caporetto,  Gei.  ' Karfreit  (770';  Hot.  Devetak,  bed  1.20-2  iiT., 
well  spoken  of).  To  the  right  are  the  precipices  of  the  Kern  (see 
above);  to  the  left  rises  the  Maiajur  (5385';  easy  and  attractive 
ascent  via  Svina  in  4  hrs. ;  guide  IK.).  The  next  places  are  Ter- 
nova,  Serpeniza,  Saga,  and  — 

28  M.  Flitsch,  Ital.  Plezzo  (1585';  Huber),  a  pleasant  village 
with  1420  inhab.,  in  a  picturesque  basin. 

Ascents  (guides:  Jos.^  Andr.,  and  Joh.  Mrakitsch  of  Flitsch,  Ant.  Krobath 
of  Serpenizza,  Joh.  Komatsch  and  Joh.  Bortsch  of  Trenta).  The  ascent  of 
the  Canin  (8505';  71/2  hrs.;  guide  16 .ff.)  is  laborious.  A  marked  path  leads 
via  the  Gosditsch  Alp  to  the  (4  hrs.)  Canin-Huite  (5940';  provisiun-depot),  and 
thence  through  the  FUtscher  Kar  and  over  the  Welsche  Scharie  to  the  (S'/^hrs.) 
summit  (tine  view^).  The  descent  to  the  Eicovero  Canin  and  to  the  >^evea- 
Hiitte  (p.  640)  is  sleep  and  difficult  (guide  20 Z.).  —  The  Prestreljenik 
(8210';  toilsome  ;  guide  from  Flitsch  12  K.)  is  a'^cended  in  3  hrs.  from  the 
(4  hrs.)  Canin-Hiitte  via  the  Frestreljenik  -  Scharte  (7485').  The  descent  may 
be  made  via  the  Prevala-Sattel  (6835')  to  the  Nevea-Hutte  (comp.  p.  640).  — 
The  Rombon  ^Veliki  F;-/« ;  7245'),  via  the  Goritschit^a  Alp  (4375')  in  51/2  hrs. 
(guide  10  £'.),  is  not  difficult. 

From  Flitsch  to  the  Valley  of  the  Trenta  (passes  to  the  Pischenza  and 
Urata  valleys) ,  see  pp.  623,  624.  Near  Loog,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Sadnitza 
Valley,  5  hrs.  from  Flitsch  (road  via  Sotscha),  is  the  Baumbach-Hiitte  (1970*; 
10  mattresses;  plain;  Slovenian  inn  close  by).  The  ascent  of  the  Terglou 
(9395';  8-8V2  hrs. ;  guide  16,  v?ith  descent  to"  Moistrana  20,  to  Wochein  22, 
via  the  Terglou  Lakes  26  A'.)  from  this  point  is  difficult.  We  follow  the 
Sadnitza  valley  to  the  E.  to  (IV4  hr.)  its  head  (3270'),  then  ascend  very 
rapidly  by  the  Kugy  Path  or  by  the  Komar  Path  to  the  Flitscher  Scharte  (p.  630) 
and  the  top  ;  or  vs^e  mav  take  the  Skok  Path,  diverging  to  the  right  from 
the  Kugy  path  and  leading  to  the  Do letsch- Battel  (7055'),  whence  we  follow 
the  path  passing  the  Terglou  lakes  to  the  Maria- Theresien-Eiitte  and  thence 
to  the  top  (comp.  p.  630).  —  The  ascent  of  the  Prisang  (8355')  from  the 
Baumbach-Hiitte,  via  Irenta  and  the  Kronauer  Alp  in  6  hrs.  (guide  14,  with 
des-'ent  to  Kronau  11 K.),  is  laborious  but  easier  than  from  the  K.  side 
(p  623).  —  The  Rasor  (8535':  guide  18,  to  Kronau  22  A'.),  ascended  in  7  hrs. 
from  the  Baumbach-Hiitte,  is  difficult  (see  p.  623).  —  The  riitscher  Grin- 
touz  (7690').  ascended  from  (272  hrs.)  Sotscha  (p.  b24)  via.  Lomovlje  and  the 
S.  arete  in  6-7  hrs.,  or  from  the  Baumbach-Hiitte  via  the  Zepotocco  Alp 
(4545')  in  61, 2  hrs.  (guide  18 A'.),  is  laborious.  —  The  Jaloutz  (8670';  guide 
ISA".),  ascended  from  the  Baumbach-Hiitte  in  7-7V2hrs.  via  ihe  Trenta  Alp 
(4465')   and  the  Oschebnik  (8145'),    is    difficult   (descent   to  Mittelbreth ,   see 


to  Tarvia.    PREDIL  PASS.  Maps,  pp.  586,598.  -V.R.109.    639 

below).  —  Another  arduous  ascent  is  that  of  the  Kanjautz  (S425'),  accom- 
plished from  the  Baumbach-Hiitte  via  the  Dole IsrM- Battel  (p.  63S)  iu  6  hrs. 
(guide  US'.);  descent  to  the   Terglou  Lakes,  see  p.  630  (guide  18 A'.). 

The  road  now  quits  the  Isonzo  valley  and  follows  the  course  of 
the  Koritnitza,  which  dashes  through  a  deep  cleft,  towards  the  N., 
into  a  wild,  fortified  defile  called  the  Flitscher  Klause  (1745'),  with 
an  old  and  a  new  fort.  The  road  here  crosses  the  istream  twice. 
Beyond  this  pass,  near  (3572^^0  IJnterbreth  [Andr.  Cernuta),  a  view 
of  the  imposing  Manhart  (see  below)  is  disclosed;  to  the  E.  rises 
the  abrupt  Jaloutz  (p.  638).  The  road  ascends  in  a  long  curve 
(short-cut  for  walkers")  i^z.&i  Mitielhreih  (2135'-,  Mart. 'Cernuta)  to 
(361/2  M.)  Oberbreth  (3225' ),  grandly  situated,  passes  the  mouth  of 
the  Manhart  Valley,  and  Fort  Predil  (3685'),  where  a  monument 
commemorates  the  death  of  Capt.  Herrmann  von  Herrmannsdorf, 
who  fell  in  a  skirmish  here  iu  1809,  and  reaches  (39'/2  ^l-)  t^e 
highest  point  of  the  Predil  Pass  (3795';  Baumgartner  Inn,  plaiu). 
"We  descend  (two  roads,  of  which  the  upper  one,  the  'Sommer- 
Strasse',  is  less  steep),  enjoying  fine  views  of  the  light -green 
Raibler  See,  and  of  the  Seebach-Tal  with  the  S eekop f  a.r\d  Wisch- 
berg,  to  — 

41 1/2  M.  Raibl(2925';  ''Post,  16  beds  at  1.20-1.60  K. ;  Grafen- 
krone,  well  spoken  of;  Forelle;  Hot.  Zlatorog.  with  picturesque 
grounds,  see  p.  640).  a  finely  situated  market- village  and  sum- 
mer-resort (820  iuhab.),  on  the  Schlitza,  with  lead-foundries.  To 
the  N.W.  rises  the  Kdnigsberg  (6275'),  to  the  N.E.  the  Filnfspitz 
(6255'). 

Excursions  (guides,  Rud.  Baumgartner.  father  and  son,  of  the  Predil 
Pass,  Mich.  Filafer  and  Jakoh  Pinter  of  Eaih]).  Pleasant  walk  by  the 
'Winter-Strasse'  to  the  (IV2  M.)  ^Lake  of  Raibl  (3150'),  on  the  >\E.  bank 
of  which  is  a  restaurant  (boats  for  hire),  and  on  the  W.  bank  a  fort.  — 
The  ascent  of  the  Luschariberg  (5S70' ;  easy  and  attractive)  may  be  made 
in  3V2-4  hrs.  from  Raibl  (iiuide  unnecessary;  white  and  red  marks),  via 
Kaltwasser  (p.  640)  and  thence  to  the  left  past  the  Kress- Br unnen  (4405') 
to  the  Alpentoir/,  and  by  the  Saifnitz  path  to  the  top  (see  p.  63i).  — 
Pleasant  excursion  of  V2  day  to  the  Kaltwasser-Tal,  with  the  grand  scenery 
at  its  head.  Interestin'4  dav's  excursion  (7  hrs.  ;  guide  7  A".  60  h.)  across  the 
Raibler  Schurte  (4375'j  to"  the  (2  hrs.)  Braschnik  Alp  (3335')  in  the  Kalt- 
wasser-Tal; then  over  the  Braschnik-  Satt el  (4875'),  between  the  Steinerne 
Jager  (6795';  ascended  in  2  hrs.  by  adepts,  very  attractive,  see  p  634)  and 
the  Schwalbengpitzen  (6i00'),  descendin;!  through  the  Sattel-Graben  to  the 
Seisera  and  to  (4  hrs.)  Wolfsbach  (p.  634)  and  Tarvis;  or  (more  ditG<-ult 
but  more  interesting,  guide  neces.^ary)  across  the  Karnitza-Sattel  (576V). 
between  the  Schwalbenspitzen  and  the  Gamsmutter  (8255'),  to  the  Zaprah 
Valley  (6  hrs.  to  Wolfsbacb).  —  The  Konigsberg  (6275';  3-3i  2  hrs.;  guide 
5  K.)  is  ascended  without  difficulty  and  commands  a  line  view.  —  The 
Fiinfspitz  (6255';  3V2-4  hrs.;  guide  6  A".)  is  a  difficult  peak,  fit  only  for 
those  who  are  free  from  giddiness.  —  The  ascent  of  the  Lahnspitzen 
(6280';  3-3V2 hrs.,  with  guide),  made  via  the  Tori -Eibl  Alp,  is  not  difficult. 
—  Ascent  of  the  "Manhart  (8785';  6  hrs. ;  guide  10.  with  descent  to  Weissen- 
fels  16^.).  not  difficult  for  adepts.  Keyond  the  (^  4  hr.)  Predil  Pass  we 
turn  to  the  left  and  ascend  the  Manhart  Valley  to  the  ('21/2  hrs.)  Manhart 
Club  Hut  (6295';  Inn,  6  beds  and  8  mattresses);  we  then  proceed  to  the 
{^U  hr.)  Travnik- Battel  (7210').  with  a  view  of  the  Weissenfels  Lakes,  and 
thence  to  the  (2  hrs.    top  by  a  good  but  somewhat  dizzy  path  skirting  tl>e 


640    V.R.  109.  — Map, p.  596.     RAIBL. 

EJeine  Manhart  (7410).  Magnificent  view.  Descent  over  the  Travnik-Scharte 
or  the  Lahn-Schavte  (p.  624)  to  Weis.senfeU  (p.  624).  steep;  across  the  Romer- 
tal-Scharte  to  Tartis  (p.  633),  steep  but  interesting.  —  The  Jaloutz  (8670'), 
ascended  from  Mittelbreth  (p.  639)  in  7-8  hrs.  (guide  24  iT.),  is  difficult, 
but  without  danger  for  experienced  climbers.  We  iiscend  through  the 
Koritnitxa  valley  to  (2  hrs.)  the  Kas-Hiitte  (3505'),  and  thence  by  a  club- 
path  to  the  (31/2  hrs.)  ridge  nf  the  OscTiebnik  (8145')  and  across  the  S.  arete 
to  the  (272  hrs.)  summit.  Difficult  descent  from  the  Oschebnik  via  the 
Trenta  Alp  to  the  Baumbach-Hiitte  (p.  638;  guide  28^.).  —  The  '^Wischberg 
(8745';  7  hrs. ;  guide  10  K.)  is  laborious.  We  pass  the  Raibler  See  and  ascend 
the  Seehack-Tal  by  a  marked  club-path  to  the  (3V2  hrs.)  Fischbach  Alp  (4890'; 
Alpine  fare;  hav-beds).  in  a  splendid  situatiim,  and  to  the(l  hr.)  Findenegg 
Club  Hut  (6085' :  inn.  8  bed=).  Thence  to  the  (2V2-3  hrs.)  summit  through  the 
Upper  EaruUza,  a  rather  difficult  climb  (iron  stanchions  and  steps) ;  superb 
vievf.  —  From  the  Findenegg  Hut  across  the  Bdrenlahn-Scharte  (6960')  to 
the  (3  hrs.)  Seisera  Eut,  toilsome  (very  steep  snow-field  in  the  Barenlahn, 
see  p.  634);  across  the  Stiege  (6645') "to  the  Cregnedul  Alp,  returning  by 
the  Nevea  Alp  to  Raibl,  an  interesting  excuTsion.  especially  recommended 
to  botanists  (from  Raibl  and  back  10  hrs.  ■-  guide  9  K.).  —  The  Jof  del 
Montasio  {Bramkofel,  9030';  9-10  hrs.)  is  very  difficult,  and  fit  for  experts 
with  steady  heads  only  (guide  14  K.).  To  the  (3  hrs.)  Neoea  Hut,  see  below  ; 
thence  by  the  'Brazza  Path'  across  Alpine  pastures  and  steep  grassy  slopes 
to  the  Forca  dei  Disteis  (7125'),  and  across  narrow  ledges  of  rock  and  the 
sharp  arete  to  the  (6  hrs.)  summit,  a  magnificent  point  of  view.  —  The 
Canin  (8505';  9-11  hrs.;  guide  14^.)  and  the  Prestreljenik  (8210';  8  hrs.; 
12  X)  are  both  laborious  (better  from  Flitsch,  p.  638).  From  the  (3  hrs.) 
Nevea  Hut  (see  below)  we  proceed  to  the  (272-3  hrs.)  Ricovero  Canin  (6590'; 
open  only  to  parties  with  Italian  guides),  whence  the  Canin  may  be  climbed 
in  31/2-4,  the  Prestreljenik  in  3  hrs.  (comp.  p.  63S). 

To  Chiusaforte  ,  an  interesting  route  (7-8  hrs.;  guide  10^.)-  We 
pass  the  Raibler  See,  ascend  the  Seebach-Tal,  crossing  the  Italian  frontier 
(3395';  path  easily  missed  here)  and  the  Nevea  Saddle  (3920'),  to  the  (3  hrs.) 
finely-situated  Ricovero  di  Nevea  (3780';  Inn,  12  beds  and  10  mattresses; 
guides,  Ignatz  and  Moritz  Piussi).  We  then  descend  (interesting  at  first, 
then  devoid  of  charm)  through  the  shadeless  Raccolana  Valley  (with  the 
Montasio  and  the  Mte.  Cimone  on  the  X.),  via  (lJ/2  hr.)  Stvetti  and  Pian 
(road  thence),  to  (V-jz  hr.)  Saletto  (1695';  Inn,  primitive,  good  wine),  whence 
the  Mte.  Cimone  (7S10')  may  be  ascended  by  experts  in  51/2-6  hrs.,  and  to 
Pecceit  and  (IV2  hr.)  Raccolana,  opposite  Chiusaforte  (p.  635). 

From  Raibl  (one-horse  carr.  to  Tarvis  6  K.')  the  road  leads  past 
the  (V2lir.)  Hot.  Zlatorog  (p.  639)  through  the  valley  of  the  Schlitza, 
via  Kaltwasser,  with  a  lead  smelting-mill,  and  FLitschl,  to  (45 V2^-) 
Vnter-Tarvis  and  the  railway-station  of  — 

47  M.  Tarvis  (p.  633). 


INDEX. 


Abersee  135. 
Aberstiickl  364.  376. 
Abfaltersbach  473. 
Absam  224. 
Abtei  489. 
Abtenau  152. 
Achenkirchen  78. 
Achensee.  the  78.  221. 
Achenwald  77. 
Acherkogel  319.  321. 
Ackerlspitze  2l6.  226. 
Ackern  Alp  84. 
Adame,  Val  408. 
Adamek-Hvitte  151. 
Adamello  421.  406.  408. 
— ,  Passo  deir   408. 
Adamtal  539. 
Adelholzen  91 
Adelsberg  578. 
Adlersruhe  202.  209. 
Adlitz-Graben  523. 
Admont  556. 
Admonter-Haus  557. 
Adolf-Pichler  Hiitte  313. 
Adolf-ZoepDritz-Hans  51. 
St.  Aegvd  545. 
Aelpele,  264. 

Aelpleskopf  45.  278.  316. 
Afens  248. 
Afers  355. 
AfTental  181.  48(j. 
Afing  36i. 
Aflenz  547. 
A  fritz  605. 
Aggenstein  37. 
Agl.s3pitz«  301.   310. 
Agnello  (Croda  and  For- 

cella  d')  494. 
Agner,  Mte.  516 
Agonitz  560. 
Agordo  515. 
— ,  Canal  d'  516. 
Ahornach  478. 
Ahornboden  62.  72. 
Ahornbiichsen  108.  126. 
Aliornkar  and  See  537. 
Ahornspitze  2.38 
Ahrner-Kopf  200.  48,3 
Ahrntal  481. 
Aibling  86. 
Aich-Aflsach  56S. 


Baedkkkks  Eastern  Alps 


Aichberg  -  Steyrermiihle 
129. 

Aidlineer  Hijhe  65. 

Aigen  (Ischl)  136. 

—  (Salzburg)  122 

Ainet  194. 

Ala  402. 

Alatsee  89. 

Alba  453. 

Albeins  355. 

Alberfeldkogel  140. 

Alberghetto,    Cima   dell 
459. 

Alberschwende  262. 

Albions  433. 
lAlblith-Joch  279.  291. 
jAlbonakopf  288. 
lAldein  445. 
|.\ldrans  25S. 
lAlfach-Joch  305. 
lAljasch-liaus  623. 
lAUund  374.  377. 
lAnegbe  515. 
1— ,  Forcella  d'  509.  5 15. 
! — ,  Lago  d'  514. 
iAUgau,  the  20.  25. 
iAllochet-Spitze  450. 
:  Almbach-Klamm  107.100. 
lAlmbachstrub  126. 
'Almejur-Joch  272.   282. 

Alraer.'iorn  486.  470. 
lAlmkogel,    (iro^se   552. 
;     560. 

lAlmkopf  473. 
lAlmsee  128.  139. 
JAlpbach-Tal  220. 
lAlpeiner  Glacier  305. 
I—  Scharte  2i6.  297. 
I—  Tal  (Vals)  297. 

! (Stubai)  3U5. 

iAlpen  622. 
'Alpenklab-Scharte  313. 

Alpenrosen-Hiitte  380. 

Alperschon-Joch  281. 

Alpgartental  100. 
iAlplhau3  46. 
Alpl-Scharte  40. 

Alpsee      (near      Hohen- 

schwangau)  40. 
'—  (near  Immenstadt)  22. 

Alpspitze  53. 

12tb   Edit. 


Alpsteig  .525. 
Alp-Vera-Jochl  '286. 
Alt-Aussee  146. 
Alteck  613. 
Altenberg  534. 
Altenmarkt    (Ennstal) 
552.  571. 

—  (Mi8.slingtal)  594. 

—  (Trauntal)  !  2. 

—  (Triestingtal)  539. 
Altenstein-Tal  493. 

'  Alte  Sehanze   160. 

Althammer  629. 

Althofen  618. 

Altlach  68.  71. 

Altnninster  138.  139. 

Altprags  491. 
lAltrei  448. 
JAlzing  90. 
lAmariana.  Mte.  636. 

Amaio  636. 

Amberger  Hiitte  323. 

Ambiez,  Boeca  d'  419. 

Ambras,  Chateau  257. 

Ambriciola,   Forcella  d" 
514. 

Amerikakogel  598. 
.Ameringkogel  595. 

Amerliigen  264. 
lAmeten  468. 

Amlach  474. 

Ammergau  5'3. 

Ammerland  16. 

Ammcrsee  17.  IS. 

Ammerwald  58. 

Amola,  Val  d'  423. 

Ampass  258. 

Ampelsbach-Tal  78. 

Amperspitze  469. 

Ampezzo  di  Carnia   637. 

Ampezzo,  Val  4S4. 

Ampteratein  313. 
JAmpola,  Val  424.  429. 
lAmras,  Chateau  257. 
JAmstetten  542. 
lAmthor-Hiitte  300. 

Amthorspitze  300.  302. 

Ancona,  Croda  dell''  50o. 

Andalo  418. 

Andechs  18. 
JAndelsbuch  275. 

41 


642 


INDEX. 


St.  Andra  (Brixeu)  354. 

—  (Lavanttal)  595. 

—  (Seelandj  590. 

—  (Villacli)  604. 
Andraz    512. 
Andritz-Ursprung  580. 
Anfo  424. 

Angath  219. 

Augelus,  Hohe  378.  389. 

893. 
Angelus-Seharte  393.378. 

385. 
Anger  99. 
Angerliohe  564. 
Anger  Hut  54. 
Anger-Tal  166.  176. 
An-olo,  Val  d"  409. 
Anich-Hiitte  31fj. 
Anif,  Chateau  123. 
Ankogel  170.  174.  611. 
Anlauf-Tal  170. 
St.  Anna  (Loibl)  628. 
Annaberg   (Lower 

Austria)  5i4.  545. 

—  (Pongau)  152.  _ 

—  (Vinschgau)  378. 
Annaberger  Hiitte  545 
Anna  Eefuge  Hut  475. 
Annenheim  621. 
Ansbacher  Hiitte  213. 
Antelao.  Monte  505. 
AntermojaPassand  Lake 

443. 
Antbolz  469. 
Antholzer  See  469. 

—  Scharte  ^80.  469. 
Anti-Rhaetikon  293. 

St.  Anton  (Arlberg)  TH'l 

—  (Botzenj  363. 

—  (Kaltern)  366. 

St.  Antonien-Joch  288. 
Antoni-Jochl  488. 
S.  Antonio  394. 

—  di  Mavignola  420. 
Anton-Karg-Haus  216. 
Anzenau  144. 
Aorine.   Forcella  459. 

519 
St.  Apollonia  395. 
Aprica,  Passo  d'  407. 
Arabba  452. 
ArbeL  Croda  del  508. 
Arco  425. 
Ardning  564. 
Arlberg  270. 
Arl-Scharte  156.  611. 
Arltorl  156. 

Arno,  Lago  d'  409.  420. 
Arnold-Holie  174. 
Arnoldstein  633.  6'05. 
Arnold-Weg  174.  611. 
Arnspitze  60. 
Arrez-Joch  339. 


Arrezkopf  293. 
Arriacb  605. 
Arsiero  465. 
Arta  607. 
Arten  463.  511. 
Artbur-von-Schmid- 

Hiitte  173.  610. 
Artilone,  Alp  428. 
Arzkarkopf  340. 
Arzl  (Innsbruck)  225. 

—  (Pitztal)  33i. 
Arzler  Scbarte  63. 
Arzon,  Cima  d'  459. 
Ascbacb  559. 
Ascham  Alp  188. 
Aschau  (Brixlegg)  220. 

—  (Iscbl)  136. 

—  (Lechtal)  278. 

—  (Prientan  89. 

—  (Sperten-Tal)  229. 

—  (Zillertal)  235. 
Ascbauer  Weilier  103. 
Aschbach  (Taufers)  478. 

—  (Oetztal)  325. 
Aschenau  Alp  221. 
Ascher-Hiitte  293. 
Ascbgler  Alpe  433. 
Asiago  465.  402. 

'Aspang  522. 
lAssa,  Val  d'  463.  465. 
iAssling  622.  628. 
Asta,  Cima  d"  458.  464. 
Astegg  237. 
:Astfeld  364. 
Astico.  Val  402.  463. 
lAst-Joch  466.  468. 
Atterkar-Jochl  324. 
Attersee  131. 
Atterspitze  324. 
:Attnang  12D. 
Atzwang  357. 
Au  (Vorarlberg)  277. 

—  (Bercbtesgaden)  107. 

—  (Oetztal)  322. 

—  (Seewiesen)  547. 

—  (Tegernsee)  77. 

—  (Zillergrund)  238. 
Aubach  Fall  153. 
Auen  30. 

iAuenfeld  Alp  278. 
Auenbof  599. 
Auen-Jocb  364. 
Auer  398. 

— .  Chateau  of  372. 
Auer-Klamm  32L  319. 
iAuernighohe  635. 
JAuerspitze  83. 
'Auf acker  57. 
Aufkirchen  (Pustertal) 
'     471. 

—  (Starnberg)  16. 
Augsburger  Hiitte  318. 
,—  Hohenweg  318. 


Augstenberg  291. 
Augstberglikopf  271. 
Auland  63. 
Aurach  83. 
Aurachkirchen  137. 
Aurach-Klause'  131. 
jAuronzo  508. 
Aussee  145. 
Ausserfelden  l.o5. 
Ausser-Fragant  ■  613. 
'  Aussertal-Joch  "462. 
Austria  Hiitte  569. 
iAuzza  631. 
lAverau,  Mte.  504. 
lAvio  402. 

— ,  Passo  d'  406.  422. 
— ,  Val  d-  406.  422. 
Aviolo.  Mte.  407. 
lAxams  313. 

Baba  593.  622.  626.  627. 

Babji  Zob  629. 

Bach  (Lechtal)  280. 
iBacher-Gebirge  583.  594. 
JBachertal  (Sexten)  493. 
'—  (Rein)  479. 

Bach  fallen   Glacier    and 
!     Scharte  323.  305. 

Bachgart  466. 
iBachlenke  109. 

Bachofenspitze  62. 
!Backmann-Grat  382. 

Backmann-Hiitte  389. 
iBaden  520. 

Badersee  52. 

Bad-Gastein  167. 
JBadile,  Piz  (Val  Masino) 
I     ggg 

I—  (Val  Camonica)  409. 
iBadl  (St.  Isidor)  361. 

Bagolino  424. 
'Baione,  Cima  409. 
iBaitone,  Rifagio  408. 
i— ,  Como  408. 
I—.  Roccia  408. 
lEaldo.  Monte  428. 
iBall.  Cima  di  457.  459. 
'— .  Passo  di  451.  458  4-59. 
jBallino  419. 

Ballunspitze  289. 

Balschte-Sattel  31. 

Balschtespitze  280. 
:Balzers  266. 

i  Bamberger  Haus  (Fedaia) 
i    453. 

,—  Hiitte  (Sella)  437. 
{—  Spitze  437. 
iBanca,  Mte.  454. 
IBandalors,  Passo  di  419. 
420. 

Barbellino.  Forcella  del 

1     411. 

Barbian  357. 


INDEX. 


643 


Barenbad  fStubai)  305. 

—  (Zillergrund)  238. 
Biirenbart-Joch  342.  344. 
Birenfalle  441. 
Biirenjocli  4Q2. 
Barenkopf  (Achensee)  79. 
Barenkopfe  (Heiligen- 

blut)  200.  181. 
Biirenkopt-Scharte  392. 
Barenlahn-Scharte  634. 

640. 
Barenlocb  (Rax)  534. 

—  (Tiers)  441. 
Barensattel  627. 
B-irental  627. 
BiirentalerKotsclina  627. 
Barmer  Hnttet486. 
Barmsee  68. 
Barmsteine  125. 
Barnschutz  527. 
Barnstatt  217.  226. 

.St.  Bartholoma  105. 
Bartholomaberg  285. 
Barth-Hiitte  286. 
Bartolo-Graben  633. 
S.  Bartolomeo,  Mte.  431. 
Bartiimel-Joch  266. 
Bassano  465. 
Batscha  Pass  631. 
Katschuns  263. 
Banernbrachkopf  178. 
Bauernkohlern  381. 
Baumbach-Hiitte  624. 

638. 
Baumgartenscbneid  75. 
Baumgartnerhaus  532. 
Baumkirchen  223. 
Bayerdiessen  18. 
Bayersoien  17. 
Bayrisch-Gmain  98. 

—  Zell  f:4. 

Becchei  di  .<<opra,  Punta 

di  Col  488. 
Beccie,  Sasao  452. 
Becber  310. 
Becherbaus  310. 
Bedole  421. 
Begunschitza  622. 
Bela  petscb  592. 
Bellano  511. 
Belopolje  Alp  624.  630. 
Beltza-Sattel  605. 
Belvedere  (Ampezzo)  502. 

—  (Feaaia)  452.  453. 

—  (Frimi-  ro)  459. 
Bendel-tein  295. 
Benediktbeuern  66. 
Benediktenwand   66.  70. 
Bercbtesgaden  101. 
Berg  15. 

Bergamasque  Alps  410. 
Bergen  90. 
Bergerkogel  (Fusch)  181. 


Bergerkogel   (Virgental) 
,     197. 

Berger-Torl  204.  209. 
Bergfall  487. 
Berglasspitze  320. 
Bcrglerspitze  331. 
:Bergl-Hutte  380. 
jBergwerkskopf  279. 
Berliner  Hiitte  243. 

—  Spitze  244. 

—  Weg  245. 
Bernau  90. 
Berndorf  539. 

iBernerau  561. 
'Bernhard,?eck  280.  31. 
:Bernbards-Tal  31.  280. 
iBernkogel  166.  176. 
iBernried  16.  65. 
iBersbuch  275. 
iBerta-Hutte  605. 
iBertgen-Hiitte  161. 
jBertiaga,  Mte.  465. 
Berwang  43.  278. 
|Besler  26. 
iBettega,  Passo  457. 
Bettelwurf-Spitze  225.62. 
,Bettler-Jocb  265. 
Bettlersteig  215.  217. 
Beuerberg  65. 
Bewallerbof  444.  446. 
Bezau  276. 
Bezegg  275. 
Bezzeca  429. 
Bianco,  Corno  422. 
IBiber  Alp  30.  31. 
IBiberkopf  30. 
JBiberwier  45. 
iBiberwierer  Scbarte   44. 
iBicbl  66. 
iBicblbacb  43. 
Bielerbobe  289. 
JBielscbitza  622. 

—  Sattel  622.  627. 
iBierbaum  473. 

Biessenhofen  20. 

Bildstein  261. 

Bildstockl-Jocb  (Stubai) 
1     308.  325. 

'-  (Matsch)  344.  331. 
iBillicbgraz  585. 
Bindelweg  452. 
Bins  Alp  80 
Biois.  Val  515. 
Bircbabruck  444. 
;Bircbkogel  315.  319. 
Bir^sau  28. 
Biricenkofel  493.  496. 
Birkenscbartl  493- 
|Birkenstein  83. 
Birkkarspitze  62. 
Birnbaum  (Gailtal)   473. 

—  (Savetal)  622.  628.       I 
Birnborn  161. 


Birnliicke  193.  484. 
jBirnlucken-Hiitte  484. 
Biscbnffeld  615. 
.Biscboflack  621. 
Biscbofsbofen  154. 
Biscbofsmiitze  571. 
Biscbofswie.sen  100.  103. 
Bizau  276. 
[Bladen  507. 
iBladner  Jocb  473.  507. 
JBlaicbach  24. 
iBlankahorn  293. 
Blanka-Joch  272.  293. 
Blankakopf  293. 
Blaser  295. 
Blassenstein  540. 
Blaue  Gumpen  54. 
Blaueis  Glacier  111. 
Blecbnerkamm  305.  320. 
Bleiberg  605. 
— ,  Windi.ocb  626. 
Bleiburg  596. 
Bleikogel  152. 
Bleispitze  43. 
Blender  21. 
Bletscbental  440. 
Blickspitze  336. 
Blockenan  41. 
Blomberg-Haus  69. 
Bludenz  267. 
Bludesch  266. 
Bliibnbacb-Tal  153. 

—  Tori  153. 
Blnmau  -358. 
Blumone,  Cornone  di  4'24. 
Bliintau-Tal  106. 

Boai,  Cima  di  405. 
Boario  410. 
Boazzo,  Malga  423. 
Boccbe,  Cima  di  4.55. 
— ,  Malga  di  455. 
Bockkarkopf  31. 
Bockkar-Scbarte  (Heili- 
genblut)  181.  2C0.  209. 

—  (AU-au)  30. 
Bocklweiher  104. 
Buckstein  170. 
Bodele  262. 
Boden  (Lecb)  279. 

—  (Fimbertal)  292. 

—  (Pflerscbtal)  300. 
Bodenbauer  547.  626. 
Bodenbaus  176. 
Bodenscbneid  75.  82. 
Bodensee,  see  Lake  of 

Constance. 
Bodental  626. 
Boe  437.  451.  452.  490. 
Boe-See  437.  490. 
B.genbausen  16. 
Bobmiscbe  Hittte  590. 
Bolladore  396. 
Bolognini,  Ca.sina  421. 

41 


644 


INDEX. 


B  imbia.  Forcella  40S. 
B.mdo  423. 
Bondone,  Monte  401. 

—  Cornetto  del  401. 
Bonner  Hiitte  471. 

—  Hohenweg  472. 
Borca  506. 

Borgo  di  Val  Sugana  464. 
Bormina,  Val  395. 
Bormio  394. 

—  Baths  of  383. 
Borzago,  Val  419. 
Bos,  Col  del  504. 
Boschberg  104. 
Bosconero,  Sasso  di  509. 
Bciseck  173. 
Bosenstein  55S. 

Bose  W.eib«]e  474. 
Bosruck  567.  56i. 
Botei,  Col  509. 
Botzer  310.  312.  347. 

—  Scharre  310.  312.  347. 
Botzen  35S. 
Bramberg  187. 
Bramkofel  640. 

Brana  593. 

Brand  (Bludenz)  268. 

—  (Telfs)  315. 
Brandberg  236.  233. 
Brandberger  Joch  236. 

—  Kolm  236. 
Brandenberg  220. 
Brandenber^er  .Jocli  220. 

—  Tal  82.  220. 
Brandenburger  Haus  327. 
Brandbof  546. 
Brandjochl  317. 
Brandkogel  215. 
Brandl-Scharte   178.  183. 
Brandmauer  544. 
Brandner  Glacier  266. 

263. 
Brandriedel  539. 
Brandschrofea  41. 
Brandstatt  (Maltatal)  609. 
Brandstatter  Tori  616. 
Brandstein  548.   55(J. 
Brannenburg  86. 
Bran  z  oil  39S. 
Bratschenkofe  181.  208. 
Bratz  269. 
Braunarlspitze  277. 
Brauneck  70. 
Briiuningzinken  147. 
Braanreith  560. 
Braunschweiser  Hiitte 

335.  328 
Brda  635. 
Erecherspitz  82. 
Brechborn  229. 
Bregenz  260. 
Bregenzer  Wald  274. 
Breguzzo,  Val  423. 


Breitacb-Klamm  27. 
Breitbronn  (Prien)  89. 

—  (Ammersee)  19. 
Breiteben  346. 
Breitenau  527. 
Breitenauer  Berg  552. 
Breitenschiitzing  129. 
Breitenstein  (Bavaria) 

81.  86. 

—  (Semmering)  523. 
Breitenwans  S. 
Breithorn  161.  163. 
Breitlabner  243. 
Breitlebner   Jochl   324. 

335. 
Breitnock  246.  482. 
Bremer  Hutte  296. 

—  Scharte  296. 
Brennbichl  316. 
Brenner  294.  298. 
Brennerbad  298. 
Brennerspitze  304. 
Brennkoeel  181.  2U9. 
Brennkopf  218. 
Brennsee  605. 
Breno  409. 

Brenta,  Cim  i  di  415.  416. 
— ,  Alta  and  Bassa  415. 
— ,  Bocca  di  416. 
— ,  Campanile  di  416. 
— ,  Canale  di  465. 
— .  Crozzon  di  416. 
— ,  Guglia  di  416. 
— ,  Torre  di  416. 
Brenten-Joch  215. 
Brentonico  423. 
Breslauer  Hiitte  326. 
Brett,  Hohe  103. 
Bretterspitze  31. 
Brett-Scharte  177.  206. 
Briol  357. 
Brione,  Mte.  428. 
Brixen  im  Tal  229. 

—  (on  the  Eisak)  353. 
Erixlegg  219. 
Brixenerhiitte  468.  467. 
Biizio,  Passo  di  422. 
Brizner  Scharte  412. 
Brochkogel,  Hintere  326. 
Brochkogel-Joch  326. 
Brocon  Pass  464.  458. 
Brogles  Alp  356. 
Bromberg  141. 

Brack  on   the  Mur  526. 
— ,  Schloss  474. 
Bruck-Fusch  158. 
Brackberg  182.  185. 
Briickele  491. 
Bruckl  619. 
Bruggen(Defereggen)  485. 

(Landeck)  318. 
Brugger  Alp  485. 
Bruneck  468. 


Brunnenkogel.  Hintere 
■     (Selfrain)  320. 

■ (Pitztal)  336. 

I—  (Solden)  325. 
i—  (Stubai)  305. 
Brunnenkogel-Scharte 

305. 
Briinner-Hiitte  567. 
jBrunnhausl  572 
iBriinnling  Alp  90.  ^^iiO. 
IBriinnstein  8(. 
iBrunntal  550. 
Brunone,  Rif.  and  Passo 
I     deUa  411. 
jBrunstriedel  470. 
iBschlabs  279. 
JBuchau  (Acheuaee)  78. 
j —  (Admont)  552.  557. 
iBuchauer  Scharte  161. 
!     109. 
Buchberg  (Tolz)  70. 

—  (Matt  see)  130. 

—  (Wiener  Wald)  538. 
Buchbergkogel  5i7. 
Buchboden  267. 

Buch  Monument  560. 
Bucheben  176. 
Buchenstein  513. 
Buchensteinwand  233. 
Buchkogel  580. 
Buchloe  20. 
Buchs  265. 
Bnchstein  71.  74. 
— ,  Grosse  555. 
jBudden,  Cap.  511. 
IBiihlach  230. 
iBuin,  Piz  290.  291. 
!-.  Kleine  -290. 
iBuin-Furke  290. 
iBiillele-Joch  494. 
Bareloni.   Cima  dei  456. 
iBurgau  131, 
jBurgeis  3i2. 
Biirgeralp  (Aflenz)  547. 

—  (Mariazell)  537. 
Bargaraben  131. 
jBiirgl-Hiitte  186.  232. 
Btirgstall,  Hohe  (Stnbai) 
'    304. 

—  (Heiligenblut)  20a 

—  (Schlern)  439. 
Burgum  247. 
Burgwies  186. 
Biirkelkopf  291. 
iBnrkhard-Klamm   310. 
Biirs  268. 
Biirserberg  268. 
Busazza  421.  422. 
Butzenspitze  391. 
Buzzi-Hiitte  256. 

Cadin,  Val  449. 
Cadin^,  Cima  454. 


INDEX. 


645 


Cadine  417. 
Cadini  490. 
— ,  Punta  395. 
Cadinot  di  Neva  459. 
Cadore  506. 

—  Alps  510. 
Caffaro  424. 
iJagno  413. 
Oalaita  Lake  459. 
Calalzo  506. 
Calamento,  Val  462. 
Calceranica  462. 
Caldes  404. 
Caldonazzo  462. 
Calis,  Mte.  401. 
Galliano  401. 
Camino,  Cima  di  409. 
Camonica.  Val   407.  408. 
Camosci,  Bocca  del  419. 
Campelli,  Passo  di  409. 
Campellio,  Mte.  423. 
Campestrin  451. 
Campi  427. 

Campido,  Cima  di  456. 
Campiglio  413. 
Campill  488. 
Campione  431. 
Campitello  451. 
Campo  Carlo  Magno  413. 

—  Croce  488. 

—  di  Mezzavia  465. 

—  di  Sotto  503. 
— ,  Passo  del  423. 
Campolungo  460.  513. 
Canale  631. 

— ,  Mte.  607. 
— ,  Val  458.  515. 

—  S.  Bovo  458. 
Canali,  Cima  di  459. 

— ,  Forcella  di  458.  459. 
516. 

Canali  Hut  459. 

(^anazei  452. 

Canciano,  Pizzo  397. 

Candide  507. 

Canezza  461. 

Canin  638.  640. 

Canisfluh  276. 

Cansiglio,  Bosco  del  510. 

St.  Canzian  588. 

Caoria  45S. 

Capo  di  Ponte  (Val  Ca- 
monica) 409. 

—  (Piave  Vallev)  510. 
Caporetto  638. 
Cappella  462. 
Cappello,  Sas.'^o  di  452. 
Caprile  513. 
Caprine  428. 

Carano  448. 
Carducci,  Rif.  404. 
Care  Alto  423. 
Carl-AuguBt-Steig  563. 


Carlomagno.  Campo  413. iSl.  Christopb  (Arlberg) 
Carona  411.  270. 

'Caronella,  Passo  di  411.1—  TLago  di  Caldonazzo) 


Carpane  465. 
iCasale,  Mte.  504. 
jCaserata,  Fore.  510. 
iCaserine,  Mte.  510. 
j  Casino  Boario  410. 
Ca33eler  Hiitte  480. 
I  St.  Cassian  489. 
Castelfondo  412. 
Castellazzo,  Monte  456. 
Castello  Pass  489. 
ICastel  Tesino  464. 
Cataeggio  397. 
S.  Caterina  394. 
Cavalese  448 
Cavallazza  457. 
Cavallera,  Sasso  459. 
Cavallo,  Mte.  504.  510. 
Cavareno  413. 
Cavell-Joch  268. 
Cavelonte  449. 
Cavento,  Passr.  di  423. 
— ,  Corno  di  422.  423. 
Cavignon  449. 
Cecilia,  Capanna  397. 
Cedegolo  408. 
Cedeh,  Val  del  395. 
-,  Capanna391.393.394. 
Cederna,  Rif.  397. 
Cembra  461. 
-,  Val  461. 
Cencenighe  515. 
Cengalo,  Piz  398. 
Ceniga  418.  426. 
Cenone,  Rif.  458. 
Cepina  396. 
Ceraino  403. 

Cercen,  Passo  di4C6.  422. 
Cercena  Pass  104. 
Cereda  Pass  516 
Cerna  Prst  630. 
Ces,  Alp  457. 
Cesta  503. 
Cesnrette,  Forcelia  458. 

515. 
Cevedale,  3Ionfe  391.  385. 

)4. 

Pass  393.  386. 

Rifugio  405. 
Chalaus-Scharte  291. 
Chegol  401. 
Chemnitzer  Hiitte  481. 
jChiampei-Joch  436.  490. 
.(■hiarano  42^^. 
jChieming  89.  1 

Chiemsee,  the  88. 
iChiesa  397.  402.  ' 

IChiusaforte  635. 
jChorinskv-Klause  144.    ' 
1st.  Christina  434. 
Chri8tle3-See  27. 


462. 

—  (near  Tisens)  367. 
Ciadis,  Col  503. 
Ciampedie  450.  413.  447. 
Clamp  Pintii  435. 
CiampeiJocb  436.  490. 
Ciapela.  Malga  454. 
Ciavalatsch,  Piz  343. 
Cibiana.  Forcella  509- 
Cigolade  Pass  443.  447. 
Cilli  583. 

Cimolais  510. 
Cimon  del  Piz  516. 
Cimone,  Mte.  640. 

—  della  Pala  457. 
Cimonega,  Piz  di  516.  459. 
Cinque  Croci,  Passo  458. 

—  Torri  503,  50i. 
Cirelle  Pass  450.  454. 
Civetta,  Mte.  509.  515. 
Civezzano  461. 
Cividate  410. 
Clapsavon.  Mte.  637. 
Clara-Hiitte  199. 
CJaut  510. 

Cles  404. 
Clusone  410. 
jCoburger  Hiitte  44. 
iCoca,  Pizzo  di  411. 
CogUans,  Mte.  607. 
Cogolo  405. 
Colbricon  Pass  456. 
Coldai.  Passo,  Rif.,  Mte., 

and  Lago  515,  509. 
Coldose,  Fore,  di  458. 
Col  Dure  505. 
Colfosco  490. 
Colico  398. 
Colle  S.  Lucia  514. 
Collina  607. 
Collio  424. 

S.Colnmbano,  Corno  394. 
Colombine,  Mte.  424. 
Comano  418. 
Comeglian."  636. 
Comelico  507. 
Comelle,  Val  457.  458. 

515. 

—  Pass  457.  458. 
Compatsch  292. 
Conca,  Sasso  di  3G6. 
Concordia-Hutte  153. 
Condino  424. 

Contin,  Fuorcla  del  290. 
Confinale.  Monte  394. 
Conlinboden  433. 
Constance.  Lake  of  26*J. 
St.  Constantin  43S. 
Contrin  490. 

—  Haus  454. 


646 


INDEX. 


Contrin.Pasgodi450.454.  Daunbuhel  306. 
Coppetto,  Passo  del  408.  Daunjoch  308.  824. 


Pizzo 
Coma  410. 
Cornate,  Panta  454. 
Cornet,  Piz  848. 
Cometto  463. 
Coro,  Cima  del  459. 
St.  Corona  539. 
Coronelle  443.  446.  447. 
Corredo  403.  413. 
Corteno  407. 


Daunkogel  Glacier 
Daunkopf,   Hintere 

324. 
Dawin  Glacier  318. 
Daxspitze  300. 
Defereggen-Tal  485. 
Deferesiger  Tori  198, 
iDefregser-Haus  197. 
Degenhorn  485. 
Degerndorf  65. 


Cortina  di  Ampezzo  501.iDelago-Tarm  44'2. 


Domegge  507. 

Domegliara  403. 
108.    Dominikus-Hutte  345. 
30S.  Donatiberg  5S3. 

iDonna  Pass  443. 

Donnerkogei  152. 

Donnersbach-Tal  565. 

Dont  509. 

Doopel^ee-Scharte  271. 

Doren  274. 

Dorf  Pass-Thurn  187. 

Dorfelstein  556. 

Dorfer  Oed  185. 


Corvara  490. 
Costalunga  Valley  449. 
Craistalta,  Piz  341.  843. 
Crefeldep  Hiitte  183- 
Cregnedul  634.  640. 
Crepedel  503. 
CrespeiTia-Jocli  4S6. 
Creto  423. 
Oristallino,  Mte.  499. 


pellach  (Millsiatter  See)  —  Tal  197. 


599.  601. 
!—  (Drave)  602. 
!—  (Gailtal)  606. 
jDenza,  Rifuiiio  406. 
iDermulo  404.  413. 
jDeschmann-Haus  623. 
iDesenzano  4?0. 
iDeatschental  5S4. 


386. 


Pa.< 


Cristallo.  Mte.  (Ampezzo)|Deutsch-Landsberg  581. 
iDeutschnofen  445. 
iDeutscbruth  630. 
'Dezzo  409. 
Dialerhaus  410. 
|Diaman1idi-Turin  446. 
i    449. 

!Diavolo,  Pizzo  del  411. 
I — ,  Crozzon  del  422. 
— ,  Torre  del  499. 
biemkogel  329. 
piem-Joch  329. 
Dienten  153.  157.  161. 
!Dientner  Alp  161. 
iDiesbach  Fall  162. 
j—  Scharte  161. 
tDiessen  18. 
Dietenheim  468. 
Dimaro   413. 
Dim,  Grosse  560. 
Dirnbach  562. 


499.  505. 

(Ortler)  381. 

Cristall  Pass  499. 
Cristannes,  Piz  343. 
S.  Cristoforo  462. 
Croce,  Mte.  494.  607. 
S.  Croce,  Lago  di  510. 
Croce  Domini  Pass  424. 
Croda  Alta  .503. 

—  Grande  459.  516. 

—  Rossa  499. 
Cromer-Tal  289. 
Crown  Prince  Rudolph 

Grotto  588. 
Cagola  448. 
Curo,  Rifugio  441. 
Cuseglio,  Cima  di  457. 
Cusiano  405. 

Daberspitze  200. 
Dachstein    150.  151.  569 
Dahmannspitze  327. 
Daimer-Hiitte  482.  244. 
Dalaas  269. 
Dalgone,  Val  418. 
Dalsen  Alp  90. 
Dam,  Sass  da  450. 
Damberg  559. 
Dambockhaas  532. 
Damiils  277. 
Daniel  44. 
Danielsberg  612. 
Danofen  269. 
Dante  Grotto  638. 
Danzebell  842. 
Daone.  Val  423. 
Darfo  410. 

Darmstadter  Hiitte  271. 
Darzo  424. 
Daumen,  the  33.  29. 


iDorigoni,   Rif.  404. 
jDornauberg  242. 
I—  Klamm  242. 
IDornbirn  262. 
jDomsberg  377. 
iDosde ,    Capanna 
I     and  Pizzo  di  39b. 
jDosegu  Glacier  374. 
iDossener  Scharte  173.610. 
I—  See  173. 
JDosso  Alto  424. 
iDostberg  584. 
jDouglass-Hiitte  268. 
IDrachenhohle  527. 
JDrachenloch  ICO. 
JDrachensee  44. 
Drachenstein  133. 
iDrahtekosel  525. 
iDrei  Briider  158.  164. 
;Dreiecker  1S2. 
JDrei  Femer-Weg'  880. 
Dreiherrnspitze  199.  193. 

483. 
Dreikirchen  357. 
Dreilanderspitze290. 291. 
Dreischiisterspitze  493. 
Drei  Schwestern  265. 
Dreisprachenspitze  882. 
Dreitorspitze  58. 


Dirndln  (Dachstein)  569.iDreitorspitz-Gatterl   53. 


Dirstentritt  45.  279 
Disgrazia,  Mte.  397. 
Ditta  di  Dio  503. 
Divazza  5S8. 
Dobratsch  605. 
Dobrava  628. 
Dobrein-Tal  536. 
Dobriach  574    601. 
Dodici,  Cima  46i.  465 

—  Apostoli,  Rif.  419. 
Dogna  635. 

—  Valley  634. 
Doletsch-Sattel  630 
Dolgihrib  585. 
Dollach  205. 
Dolomites  494. 
Dolomiten  -  Strasse 

448.  511.^ 
Doslach  205.  603. 


Drei  Tiiraae  285. 

I  Drei  Zinnen  496. 

JDreizinnen-Hiitte  496. 

i    493. 

jDremelspitze  279. 

presdner  Hiitte  307. 

pro  418. 

Drusenfluh  285. 

Drusen-Tor  287. 

iDuisburser  Htitte  613. 
173. 

Dullwitz-Hiitten  546. 
638.  Diimler-Hiitte  563. 

Dun  467.  477. 

Duranno.  Mte.  510. 

Duran  Pass  516. 
452.  Durcheck  Alp  179. 

Durchholzen  218. 

Durlasboden  236. 


INDEX. 


647 


Diirnberg  125. 
Durnbolz  364. 
Diirnstein,  Rain  of  618. 
Duro,  Col  509. 
Durone  Pass  419. 
Duron  Pass  443. 

—  Valley  450. 
Durreck  480. 
Diirrenschoberl  558. 
Diirrensee  495. 
Diirrenstein    (Ampezzo) 

491.  499. 

—  (Lunz)  541. 
Diirmbachhorn  94. 
Diirmberg  125. 
Diirrfeichten  Al  p  126. 129. 
Diisseldorfer  Hiitte  388. 
Dux,  see  Tux. 
Duxerkopfl  215. 

Ebbs  218. 

Bben  (Achensee)  80.  221. 

—  (Pongau)  571. 
Ebene-Reichenaii574.620. 
Ebenfeld-Aste  286. 
Eben  Glacier  382. 
Ebenhausen  64. 
Ebensee  140. 
Ebenstein  548.  549.  550. 
Ebental  597. 
Ebenzweier  189. 
Eberndorf  589. 
Ebersberg  85. 
Eberstein  6l9. 

Ebnit  262 

Ebriach-Klamm  589. 
Eckbauer  50. 
Eckersattel  109.  127. 
Eckhorn  290. 
Edelboden  549. 
Edel-Hiitte  288. 
Edelraate-Hiitte  477.  467. 
Edelsberg  37. 
Edelscbrot  581. 
Edelweiss-Hutte  380. 
Edelweisslahnerkopflll. 
Edelvveisswand  324. 
Ederplan  2U5.  475. 
Edlach  533. 
Edlitz  522. 

Edmund-Graf-Hiitte  272. 
Edoli)  407. 

Ega,  Fore,  dair  356.  435. 
Egard  877. 
Egerdach  258. 
Egcrer  Hiitte  504.  488. 
Egern  74. 
Eget-Joch  310. 
Egg  275.  604. 
Eggen  Alp  93.  227. 
Eggenberg,  Chateati  580. 
Eggenspitze  404.  376.  385. 
Eggen-Tal  444. 


E^gev  Alp  591.  606. 
Eggerberg  470.  471. 
Eggerhof  374. 
Eggessen-Grat  307. 
lEhrenberger  Klause  43. 
lEhrenburg  467. 
Ehrenhausen  532. 
lEhrwald  44. 
JEhrwalder  Alp  44. 
I —  Schanze  55. 
Eiberg  217. 
|F.ibi3wald  581. 
!Eib.'.ee  52. 

Eichber-  462.  523.  538. 
lEiohert-Hiitte  521. 
Ei.:hleit  461. 
lEidechsspitze  467. 
lEinod  61S. 
jEinodsbach  29. 
|Einser(Kaiser-Geb.)  217. 
|—  (Sexten)  494. 
Einstein  35. 
Kishnick-Joch  477.  487. 
Eisenerz  553. 
Eisenerzer  Hfihe  650. 
Eisenhut  574.  618. 
Eisenkappel  5S9. 
Eisenspitze  (StanzerTal) 
273 

—  (O'bemberg)  298. 
Eisenstein  543.  545. 
— ,  Bad  219. 
Ei.^entratten  573.  698. 
Eiserne  Tt  520. 
Eisern-Tdrl  535. 
Eishote  331. 
Eisjoch,  Gureler  334. 
Eisjochl  am  Bild  831. 334 

347. 
Eiskarlspitze  62.  72. 
Eiskastenspitze  386. 
Eiskogele  (Glockner)  208. 

—  (Ortler)  382. 
Eisnern  621. 
Eissee  Pass  391.  386.  393. 
Eisseespitze  891. 
Eiswandbiihel  181. 
Eita  896. 
Elbigenalp  280. 
Elend  Alp  82. 
Elend-Tal,    Gross-    and 

Klein-  610. 
Elfer  494. 
Elferscbarfe  477. 
Elisabeth-Haus  310. 
Elisabethruhe  207.  | 

Ellenbogen  282.  ' 

Ellesjoch  301.  I 

Ellmau  226.  | 

Ellmauer  Halt  216.    226. 

—  Tor  216.  226. 
Elmau  55. 
Elmen  279. 


Elmgrube  148. 
Elmsee  148. 
Elsbethen  125. 
Elzenbaum  .301. 
Emmersdorf  540.  606. 
Empfing  91. 
End -der -Welt  Glacier 

392. 
Endorf  88. 
Enego  465. 
Eng  CRiss)  80.  222. 
Enneberg  Valley  487. 
Enns  541. 

Ennstaler  Hiitte  553.  -OOO. 
Enter-Rottach  75. 
Enzen!=per_'erWeg31.280. 
Enze.sfeld  530. 
Enzian-Hiiite  521. 
Eotvos,  fima  499. 
Eppan  365. 
Erdsegen  87. 
Erfurter  Hiitte  80 
St.  Erhard  527. 
Erich-Hiitte  161. 
Erlaf-see  537. 

—  Tal  540. 
Erlakogel  140. 
Erlauf  540. 
Erling  19. 
Erl  Sattel  63.  314. 
Erlsbach  486. 
Erlspitze  6-3, 
Erpfendnrf  227. 
Erzbergspitze  554. 
Erzhalde-i  551. 
Erzberzug   Eugen- Hiitte 

326. 

—  Franz  Ferdinand- 
Scbutzhans  6i6. 

—  Johann-Htitte  202. 
Kliu-e  82. 

—  Karl  Franz  Joseph- 
Schutzhaus  312. 

—  Otto-Haus  534. 
Erzstrasse  309. 
Eschenlohe  47. 
Eschen-Tal  47. 
Eselstein  6'j9. 
Essener  Hutte  847. 
Efrach-See  576. 
Ettal  57. 

Ettaler  Mandl  57. 
Etfenberg  107. 
Eugendorf  130,  138. 
iKurasburg  65. 
|Euringer=pitze  439. 
Evis,  see  Neves. 
lEwige  Schnee  154. 
Eyrs  878. 

Faak  604.  626. 
Faaker  See  604.  625. 
Faal  594. 


648 


INDEX. 


Fadnerspitze  289. 
Fai  418. 
Faistenau  126. 
Faistenauer    Scbafber^ 

126.  134. 
Falbeson  306. 
Falcade  515,  455. 
Falepp  82. 
Falgin-Joch  339. 
Falken  74. 
Falkenstein  Ruin,  in  the 

Inntal)  87. 

—  (Blolltal)  17.'). 

—  fPfronten)  37.  42. 

—  (Pinzgau)  189. 

—  (Abersee)  131.  135. 
Falkni.s  266. 
Fall  71. 
Fallwand  441. 
Faloria.  Tondi  di  £03. 
Falschauer-Joeh  3T6. 
Falscbunespitze  347. 
Faltenbach  Fall  25. 
Falzarego,  Passo  di  512. 
— ,  Cima  504. 
Fanat-Joch  329. 
Fanes,   Gross   and  Klein 

48S. 
Fanisspitze  504. 
Fai-chant  48. 
Farzell-Scharte  357. 
Fasano  431. 

Faschauner  Tori  608.  609. 
Faschina-Jocb  277. 
Faselfadspitze  271. 
Fassa-Jocb  484.  451. 
— .  Val  449. 
Fasul-Tal  271. 
Faulenbach,  Bad  39. 
Faulkogel  571. 
Fedaia  Pass  454. 
Federa  Lake  503. 
Federann  604.  632. 
Federbett  Glacier  243. 
Feenberg  616. 
Feiler  322. 
Feilnbach  86. 
FeisterScharte  150.  569. 
Feistritz    on   the  Drave 

594.  596.  600. 

—  on  the  Gail  606. 

—  on  the  Mur  528. 

—  in  the  Rosenlal  627. 

—  on  the  Wech3el  523. 
— ,  Wocheiner  620. 
Feistritz  Alp  6.6.  634. 

-Tal  593. 

Felber  Tauern  196. 
Feld,  the  109. 

—  am  See  605.  i 
Feldafing  16. 
Feld  Alp  217. 
FeldberK  217.                      I 


Feldernjochl  56    60. 
Feld-Jocbl  239. 
Feldkirch  264. 
jFeldkirchen  620. 
Feldkopf  243.  244. 
Feldner-Hutte  602. 
iFeld-Scharte  475. 
Feldseekopf  173. 
;Feldsee-Schrte  173.  172. 
Feldthurns  354. 
St.  Felix  (Nonsberg)  412. 
;—  (Fersental)  461 
iFelizon,  Ponte  cOO. 
Fellhorn  (Allgau)  29. 
I—  (Waidring)  93.  227. 
iFeltre  571. 
I-,  Vette  di  459. 
;Fendels  339. 
iFennereck  4S6. 
[Fensterlekofel  477. 
Fensterlturm  447. 
jFentsch  615. 
JFeodaspitze  449. 
Feodo,  Passo  445. 
JFerchenpee  60. 
IFerdinand  -  Fieiacher- 
I     Hiitte  54"^. 
iFerdinandshohe  382. 
Ferlach  625. 
Ferleiten  179. 
Fermedaturm  435. 
Fermeisbach-Tal  61. 
Fermunt,  Gross-  289. 
— ,  KJein-  290. 

—  Glacier  290. 

—  Pass  290. 
Fernau-Joch  308. 
Fernazza,  Mte.  513. 
Fernerkogel  (Lisenser) 

303.  320. 

—  (Gleirsch)  319. 

—  (Pitztal)  336. 
Fernerkripfl  480. 
Fernerspitze  343. 
Fern  Pass  45. 
Fernstein,  Chateau  45. 
Ferrara   di  Monte  Baldo 

428. 
Fersina,  the  400.  461. 
Fervall-Tal  271. 
Festen,  Vier  281. 
Fettaner  ,Toch  292. 
Feuchtau  Lakes  560. 
Feuchten  338. 
Fenerkogel  140. 
Feuerspitze  273.  281. 
Feuerstein,  Apere  307. 
-,  West    and  East.  296. 

301.  306.  310.  312 
Fiammes  501. 
Fieberbrunn  233. 
Fieberhorn  154. 
Fiecht  221. 


Fiemme  448. 
Fiera  di  Primieio  458. 
Fieroz/o  461. 
Filadonna  401.  463. 
Filzenhohe  188. 
Filzen-Sattel  (Urschlau- 
Tal)  153.  161. 

—  (Windau)  229- 
Filzmoos  570. 
Filzfchartl  blO. 
Filzstein  Alp  190.  237. 
Fimber  Pass  292. 

"Pal  292. 

Finail-Joch  330. 
Finailspitze  329.  330. 
Findenegg-Hiitte  640. 
Finestra,  Passo  di  459. 
Finkenberg  2^0. 
Finkenstein  625. 

iFinsing  234. 
iFinstermiinz  340- 
Finstertaler  Scharte  319. 
Fiorentina.  Val  and  Alp 
I     509.  514. 
jFirmisan-Joch  333. 
iFischau  531. 
Fischbach  87. 
Fischbachau  81.  83. 
Fischbach-Tal  61.  68. 164. 
Fischeleinboden  493. 
Fischen  24. 
iFischeralm  83. 
JFischerndorf  146. 
jFischhausen  82. 
Fischhorn,   Chateau  158. 
Fiss  339. 
Fiumenero  410. 
Flachau  571. 
Fladnitz  618. 
Flagger-Scharte  302.  364. 
Flammspitze  2f8. 
Flarsch-Joch  273.  281. 
Flath-Tal  293. 
Flatschspitze  298.  384. 
Fl attach  613. 
Flattnitz  618. 
Flaurling  314. 
Flaurlinger  Scharte  314. 
Flavona,  Corno  di  415. 
Fleck  71. 
Fielding  229. 
Fleimser  Jochl  449.  462. 

—  Tal  448. 
Fleischbachspitze  480. 

481.  486. 
Fleiss,  Grosse  and  Klcine 

177.  210. 
Flexen-Sattel  2t3. 
JFliess  337. 

iFlietzen  Alp  557.  558. 
Flim-Joch  376.  384. 
Flirsch  273. 
iFlitsch  638. 


INDEX. 


649 


Flitscher-KIause  639. 

—  Scharte  630.  638. 
Flitzer  Scharte  355. 
Flitztal  355. 
Flodige  495. 
Fjoitenjoch  242.  482. 
Floitenspitze  242.  482. 
Floiten-Tal  242. 
Floning  548. 

Floruz  461 
Fluchthorn  291.  292. 
Fluchtkogel  326.  327. 
Fluhspitzen  289. 
Fnchezkopf  184. 
Fockenstein  70.  74. 
Focobon,  Cima  456. 
Fodara  Vedla,  Alp  488. 
Foderlach  60B. 
Fohnsdorf  616. 
Folgaria  463. 
FoUbaumhohe  538. 
Follerkopf  343. 
Folz  547. 
Folzstein  547. 
Fondo  412. 
Fontane  Fredde  448. 
Fonzaso  460. 
Foppmandl  296. 
Forada,  Forcella  514. 
Forame,  Vecchio  del  500. 
Forca  Rossa  450. 
Forcella  Grande  505. 

—  Piccola  505. 

—  Rossa  408. 
Forcellina,  Passo  423. 
Forchach  279. 
Forchtenstein  521. 
Formarin-See  281- 
Forni  Avoltri  686. 

—  di  Sopra  637. 

—  di  Sotto  637. 
Forno  (Fassa)  449. 

—  di  Canale  515. 

—  di  Zoldo  509. 

— ,  Alb.  del  393.  394. 
Forno  Glacier  394.  395. 

—  Pa<=s  3S2. 
Forratrida  343. 
Forst,  Chateau  374. 
Forst  Alp  595.  619. 
Forstau  571. 

Fosses,  Col  di  488.  491. 
Fotscher  Tal  318. 
Fradusta,    Cima    di    467. 

458.  459. 
— ,  Passo  di  459.  515. 
Fraele,  Scale  di  384 
Fragant  613. 
Fraganter  Scharte  177. 

614. 
Fragenstein  63.  314. 
Fragsburg  373. 
Frankbach-Joch  239. 


iFrankenfels  544. 
iFrankenmarkt  129. 
jFranzdorf  5"-6. 
IFranzed.is,  Val  450.^ 
|Franzenst'este  303-  353. 
iFranzen.shohe  381. 
iFranz-Josefsbad  584. 
I  Franz -Josefs -Kobe   207 
iFranzosensteig  60. 
iFranz  -  Schliiter  -  Hiitte 
I    355. 

iFranz-Senn-Hiitte  305. 
Frassen,  Hohe  268. 
iFrassene  516. 
Frassenetto  607. 
lFra8.''ilongo  461. 
iFrastanz  266. 
Frauenalpl  5o. 
iFrauenberg  556.  5^7. 
Frauenburg  617. 
iFraueninsel  b9. 
IFrauenkotiel    (Kara- 
I     wanken)  622.  627. 

—  (Gratz)  580. 
|Frauenmauer-Hohle  554 
jFrauentaleck  476. 
iFrauenwald  412. 
iFrauenwand  240. 
JFraii-Hitt-Sattel  63. 
Fravoit  463. 
Fraxern  263. 
[Freibach  (Zell)  627. 

I  Freiberg-See  27. 
jFreibrunnerspitze  342. 
!     344. 

iFreiburger  Hiitte  282. 
jFreienfeld  302. 
iFreiger,  Apere  307 
-,  Wilde  312.   306 
i     308.  210. 
|Freiger-Scbarte  3  ■7. 
iFreihaus  75. 
;Freihut   318. 
iFreiland-Tiirnitz  545. 
|Freilassing  92. 
jFrein,  the  536. 

—  Sattel  536. 
Freispitze  273. 
Frerone,  Mte.  409.  424. 
Freschen,  Hobe  264.  2(i2, 
Freshfield  Saddle  406. 423 
Fresine  408. 
Freundsberg,  Chateau 

221. 
Fridolins-Joch  415. 
Friedrichsteincr  Hohle 

585. 
Friesach  618. 
Frischmann-Hiitte  322 
Frisone,  Val  637. 
Frisozzo,  Mte.  409. 
Fritzens  223. 
Friulian  Alp."!  636. 


3..7, 


Frohneben  Alp  304. 

Frohnleiten  528. 

Frohnwies  162. 

Froi  357. 

Frojach  575. 

Frolich-Hvitte  583. 

Frollspitze  355. 

Frotumel-Joch  228. 

Frommerhaus  439. 

Fromoierkogel  151. 

Froppa,    Mte.    and    For- 
cella di  508. 

Fruflnit/.  Glacier  203. 

Fuchskai-'pitze  33. 

Fucine  405. 

Fugazze,  Pian  delle  4(j2. 

Fugen  234. 

Fuldaer  Weg  484. 

Fulpmes  303. 

Fumo,  Mte.  422. 

— ,  Val  and  Passo  di  4'.^3. 
424. 

Fundeis-Tal  279. 

Fimdelkopf  266. 

Fundus-Feiler  322. 

Fiinffingerspitze  434. 

Fiinfspitz  639. 

Funtensee  109. 

— ,  Tauern  109. 

Furchetta,  Gr.  and  Kl. 
435. 

Furder  293. 

Furgl-Joch  293.  339. 

Furka,  Grosse  266. 

— ,  Kleine  266- 

—  (Laterns)  277.  263. 
Furkel  (Olang)  487. 
Fiirkele-Ferner  3.S5. 
Fiirkele-Scharte  386.  405. 
Fiirnitz  632. 
FiirstenbruDa  124. 
Fiirstenfeldbruck  19. 
Furth  185. 

Further  Hiitte  4S0. 
Further  Tal  539. 
Furthof  545. 
Furtschagel-Haus  245. 

—  Glacier  245. 
Furva.  Val  394. 
Fusch'nS. 

— ,  Bad   179. 
Fuscher  Tori  181. 
Fuscherkarkopf  181.  20S. 
Fuschl  134. 

—  See  134. 
Fusine  509. 
Fiissen  38. 
Fussstein  245.  297. 
Futschol  Pass  291. 

Gabbiolo,  Mte.  423. 
Gabel  (Groden)  436. 

—  (Colfosec)  436.  400. 


650 


INDEX. 


Gabelkopf  191.  236. 
Gabler  355. 
Gache  Blick  334, 

—  Tod  47. 
Gacht  Pass  35. 
Gader-Tal  487. 
Gaflei  265. 
Gaflenz  552. 
Gagering  234. 
Gagliarda  416. 
— ,  Bocca  di  416. 
Gaidner  Scharte  412. 
Gailberg  603. 
Gailtal,  Lower  606. 
— ,  Upper  473.  606. 
Gainfarn  520. 
Gairach  584. 

Gais  476. 
Gaisberg  122. 

—  Glacier  332.  34S. 

—  Jocb  348. 
Gaisborn  558. 
Gaiskogel  319. 
Gaislenkogel  323. 
Gaisstein  232.  160.  186. 
Gaistal  60. 
Galizenklamm  474. 
Gall,  the  367. 

St.  Gallen  552. 
Gallenberg,  Gr.  585. 
St.  Gallenkircb  287. 
Gallinakopf  265. 
Gallizien  596. 
Gallnithkopf  334. 
Gallruther    Scharte   335. 
Galtenberg  220. 
Galtseite-Jocb  279.  316. 
Galtiir  290. 
Galzig  272. 
Gaming  540. 
Gampen-Kogel  229. 

—  Pass  412. 
Gamperdona-Tal  266. 
Gamper-Hiitfe  608. 
Gams  551. 

Gamsbach-Klamm  473. 
Gamseck  53i. 
Gamsfeld  144.  151. 
Gamsgarten-Klamm  221. 
Gamshag  232. 
Gamshorn  291. 
Gamskarkogel   166.    156. 

170. 
Gamskarlspitze    (Hinter- 
au-Tal)  62. 

—  (Obertauern)  572. 

—  (Mallnitz)  173.  174. 
Gamskogerl  227. 
Gamskogel  (Kufst.)  215. 

—  (Oetztal)  322. 
Gamskopf  340. 
Gamslabnernock  481. 
Gamsleitenspitze  572. 


Gamsmutter-Scharte  639. 
Gams-Scharte  191.  239. 
Gamsspitze  (Rofan)  80. 
Gamsspitzl^l93.  198. 
Gamsstein  551. 
Gan  Alp  222. 
Gand  384. 
Ganera-Joch  2S8. 

—  Tal  288. 

Gansebicbl-Joch  480.  469. 
Gansekragen  323. 
Ganskofel  475. 
Gansor-Scbarte  302.  467. 
Gansstein  525. 
Gantkofel  365.  412. 
Garatshausen  16. 
Garberbach  259.  303. 
Garda  430. 

— ,  Lago  di  429. 
Gardecia  Alp  443. 
Gardone  430. 
Gares  515. 
Gargazon  368. 
jGargellen  287. 
[Gargnano  431. 
Garibaldi,    Rifugio   406. 

422. 
Garmisch  48. 
Garnitzen-Klamm  6C6. 
Garsellakopf  265. 
Garsten  559. 
Garstnereck  563. 
Gartel-Scharte  194.   475. 
Gartnerkofel  606.  635. 
Gaschurn  288. 
JGasteig  (Acbental)  218. 
I—  (Ridnaun)  809. 
Gasteiger  Sattel  363.  364. 
'Gastein,  Dorf  165. 
I—.  Hof  165. 
|— ,  Bad  167. 
iGaRteiner  Klamm  157. 
;     165. 

Gatschkopf  281.  317. 
Gaudeamus-Hiitte  226. 
Gauer-Tal  286. 
Gaul,  the  374. 
iGauting  15. 
Gaverdina,  Gima  and 
i     Pas.o  423. 
Gavia  Pass  395. 
Gazza,  Monte  417.  418. 
Gebhardsberg  261. 
JGebra-Ranken  233. 
jGefrorne  Wandspitzen 

241.  245.  297. 
Gehackte,  the  548. 
iGeiereck  124. 
Geiersbiihl  205. 
Geige,  Hobe  324. 
Geigelstein  93.  90.  218. 
Geigen-Scharte  228. 

—  See  485. 


Geiger,  Grosse  189."  193. 
I     198. 

jGeigerstein  70. 
Geisalp  Lakes  28. 
Geisberg  26. 
Geisel-Joch  223. 
Geiselkopf  172.  173. 
Geiselsberg  469. 
Geishorn  33. 
Geislach  325. 
Geislacher  Kegel  325. 
Geislerspitzen  434. 
Geisskar  Glacier  308. 
Geisswand.'jpitze  310. 
Geissstein  512. 
Geister  Pass  382. 
Geisterspitze  381. 
Geitau  84. 
Geltendorf  19. 
Gelttal  479.  480. 
Gelttalspitze  480. 
Gemark  499. 
I  Gemspleiskopf  292. 
JGemsspitze  291. 
Genova.  Dcson  di  422. 
— ,  Val  di  420. 
Gentschel-Joch  32.  278. 
St.  Georg  (Afers)  355. 
St.  Georgen  (Botzen)  362. 

—  (on  the  Langsep)  619. 

—  (on  the  Mur)  617. 
,—  (Pinzgau)  157. 

I-  (ReiT)  541. 

—  (Steinfeld)  539. 

—  (Tauferer  Tal)  476. 
St.  Georgenberg  221. 
Gepatsch  Glacier  838. 

—  Haus  338. 
'—  Joch  328. 

Geraer  Hutte  297. 
Gerenspitze  38. 
Gereut  461. 
iGerichtsberg  539. 
Gerling  160. 
IGerlitzen  Alp  604. 
iGerlos  235. 

—  Glacier  236. 

—  Pass  236. 

—  Lakes  191.  236. 

—  Wand  235 
I—,  Wilde  236. 
JGerloutz  626. 

Germada  585. 
iGern  104. 
IGemkogel  1S9. 
{St.  Gerold  267. 
|Gerstein  357. 
jGerstruben  28. 

St.  Gertraud(Lavant-Tal) 
595. 

—  (Sulden)  387. 

—  (TJlten-Tal)  376. 
'Gertruski595.  619. 


INDEX. 


651 


Gesaiuse  555. 
Getrumspitze  367. 
Getschner-Scharte  290, 
Getschnerspitze  290. 
Gfall  Inn  294. 
Gfallwand  375. 
Gfiederberg  522. 
Gfotilberg  539. 
Gfrill  89S. 
— ,  Bad  412. 
G'hackte,  the  548. 
G'hacktkogel  548. 
Ghedina  Lakes  503. 
Giau  Pass  514. 
Gigelberg  323. 
Gigelitz  240. 
Giglach-Tal  570. 
Gilfenklamm  309. 
Gilfert  222. 
St.  Gil  gen  134. 
Gimpel  35.  38. 
Gindel  Alp  75.  81. 
Ginzling  242. 
S.  Giovanni  (Fassa)  450. 

—  (Primiero)  459. 
Gipsberg  265. 
Giralba  508. 

— ,  Forcella  di  494.  508. 
Giralbis,  Forcella  di  491. 
Girlan  365. 
Gisela-Warte  543. 
Gitsch  466. 
Git3chtal  602.  607. 
Giudicaria  416. 
S.  Giuliano,  Lago  di  421. 
Giumella,  Mte.  395. 
S.  Giustina  Bridge  404. 
Giaidstein  150. 
Gjaidtrog-Hobe  210. 
Glandorf  619. 
Glaneck,  Chateau  124 
Glanegg  620. 
Glaning  362. 
Glashutte  77. 
Glashiitten  581. 
Glattjoch  565   576. 
Gleckspit/e  377. 
Gleiersch  Jochl  819. 

—  Tal  (Karwendel)  63. 

(Sellrain)  319. 

Glein  616. 
Gleinalpe  528.  615. 
Gleinker  See  563. 
Gleinser  Jochl  295. 
Gleiwitzer  Hiitte  178. 
Glemmtal,  the  160. 
Gleno,  Mte.  411. 
Glieder  Glacier  247.  4S2. 
Glieder-Schartl  247. 
Glieger-S^-harte  31.  280. 
Glieshof  344. 
Glocken-Joch  382. 
Glockenkarkopf  191. 192. 


.Glockeiin  208. 
jGlockner,  Gro.ss-  202.  208, 
■  Glockner-Haus  207. 

—  Scharte.  Obere  and 
Untere  203. 

Glockturm  339.  340. 
Glockturm-Joch  339. 
iGlodis  203. 
Glodis-Torl  475. 
Glodnitz  618. 
Gloggnitz  522. 
Glonn  85. 
Glorer-Hiitte  204. 
iGlimgetzer  225.  259. 
iGlurns  343. 
Glurnser  Kopil  343. 
Gmain  99. 
iGmeineck  608. 
iGmund  (Adigej  398. 

—  (Tegernsee)  73. 
Gmund    (Carinthia)   608. 

j—  (Gerlo.«)  235. 

Gmnnd-Briicke  110. 
iGmnnden  137. 

Gmiinder  Hiitte  610. 

Gmundner  Berg  138. 
I—  Hiitte  139. 

Gnadenalp  572. 

Gnadenwald  224. 

Gobbera  458.  460. 

Gobra-Ranken  233. 

Goflan  378. 

Gogna  507. 

.Gohlstein  106. 

'Going  227. 

:Goinger  Haltspitzen  216. 

I     226. 

iGoisern  144. 

I  Goldberg  Glacier  176. 

j—  Spitze  177. 

j—  Tanern  177. 

iGoldeck  (Carinthia)  601. 

Goldegg  (Pongau)  157. 

Goldkappel  296.  300. 

Goldrain  378. 

Goldzech-Scharte  177. 
210. 

Golitza  622.  623.  627. 

Goll,  Hohe  109. 

Goller  545. 

Golling  126. 

—  Hiitte  570. 

—  Scharte  570. 
(,;ollrad   546. 
Gomagoi  379. 
Gondegg  365. 
Gonobitz  583. 
Gon  Pass  419. 
Goriacher  Alp  633. 
Gorizia  631. 
Gosaldo  516. 
Gosan  150. 


Go.sau  Lakes  1.51. 
'—  Miihle  150.  145. 
I—  Schmied  1.51. 
' —  Zwang  150. 
Gosauer_  Stein  151. 
Gosin^  544. 
(Goss,  the  551. 
iGosseck  554.  55S. 
'Gusselsdorf  589. 
Gossensass  2?9. 
Gossgraben  609.  610. 
Gossl  147. 
Gossnitz  Fall  206. 

—  Sehartl  475. 

—  Tori  476. 

Gcisting  529.  580. 

Gdstling  541. 
iGostritz  524. 
iGotschen  100.  125. 

Gottesacker-Wande  30. 

Gottschee  585. 

Gotzen  Alp  106. 

Gotzis  263. 

Gowiel  Alp  563. 
iGoyen  373. 

Grabagruben-Nieder  306. 
Grabberg  317. 
Grabnerberg  466.  468. 
'Grabnerhof  557. 
Grabner-Torl  557. 
iGradau  563. 
iGraden  Alp  2G5.  561. 
!—  Tal  205. 
iGradotz  Glacier  195. 
iGrafeil  347. 
Grafenbrunn  587. 
Grafendorf  606. 
Grafenstein  596. 
Grafing  85. 

Graf-Meran-Haus  536. 
Grafrath  19. 
Graf-Schartl  347. 
Grahovo  631. 
Grainau,  Ober-  and 

Unter-  52. 
Grakofel  601. 
Gramais  280. 
Grammai-J(>ch  SO. 
Gramsen^pitze  386. 
Gramul  Sattel  203. 
Gran  35. 


Glacier  151. 


I 

Granate,  Corno'delle  408 

— ,  Passo  408.  ' 
iGranatenkogel   338.   348. 
I—  Scharte  348. 

Granat-Scharte  186. 

—  Spitze  186. 
Gran  Costa  355. 

—  Cront  443. 

—  Odla  435. 

.Grande,    Val    (Ampezzo) 
I    500. 

—  (Tolmezzo)  607. 


652 


INDEX. 


Grappy,  Mte.  466. 
Grasberg  138. 
Grasleiten-Hiitte  441. 

—  Pass  442. 
Grasleitenspitzen  441. 
Grasleitenturm  441. 
Grassau  92. 
Grasstein  302. 
Graswang  57- 
Gratlspitze  220. 
Gratsch  372. 
Gratwein  529. 

Gratz  576. 
Gratzer  Hiitte  574. 
Graukogel  170. 
Grauleitenspitze  174. 
Graun  341. 
Grawand  331. 
— ,  Alp  243. 
Grebenzen  617. 
Greifenberg  569. 
— ,  Bad  19. 
Greifenburg  601. 
Greifenstein  362. 
Greimberg  575. 
Greinberg  540- 
Greiner.  Gr.  245.  246. 
Greitb  548. 
Greizer  Hiitte  242. 
Grenzeckkopf  291. 
Griankopf  341.  343. 
Gries  (Botzen)  361. 

—  fBrenner)  297. 

—  (Fassa)452. 

—  (Pinzgau)  157. 

—  (Sellrain)  318. 

—  (Sulztal)  323. 

— ,  Gr.  and  Kl.  fR-x)534. 
Grie.selspitze  273. 
Griesen  58.  55. 
Griesenan  216.  218. 
Gries-Jocb  3'20. 
Grieskareck  571. 
Grieskogel ,     the    Breite 

322.  323. 
~,  Grieser  319.  .320. 

—  (KaunserTal)334.338. 

—  (Oetztal)  323. 

—  (Pinzgau)  160. 

—  (Praxmar)  o'.::0 

—  (Rietzer)  314.  315. 

—  (Seckau)  615. 

—  (Zwie.'^elbacher)  319. 
Griesmauer  554. 
Griesmuttekopf  278. 
Griesner  Alp  216 


, Grimm  Alp  485. 
|Grimm-Joch  445. 
;Grimmenstein  522. 
Grimming  565. 
Grins  318. 

Grintouz  (Flitsch)  638. 
624. 

—  (Steiner  Alp)  591. 
— ,  Yernik  590. 
iGrobelno  583. 
Grobgestein-Hiitte  151. 
Grobming  567. 
Groden  431. 

Grodig  100.  124. 
Grodiger  Tori  124. 
Grodner  Joch  435. 
Grohmann-Hiitte  310. 
Grohmannspitze  434. 
Gromo  410. 
Groppenstein  613. 
Grosina.  Val  396 
Grosio  396. 
Grosotto  396 
Gross-Aim  133. 
Gros8arl-Tal  156. 
Grossberg-Joch  281. 

—  Tal  247. 
Grossdorf  (Kals)  202. 

—  (Bregenzer  Wald)  275 
Gross-Elend  Glacier  174 

610. 

Scharte  174.  612. 

Tal  610. 

Gross-Glockner  202.  208. 
Gross-Gmain  97. 
Gro.s.sbesselohe  15    64. 
Gross-HoUen stein  541. 
Grosshorn  341. 
Gross-Litzner  289. 
Grosslobming  615. 
Grosslupp  5b5. 
Gross-Raming  560. 
Gross-Reifling  552. 
Gross-Seeborn  289. 
Gross-Solk  567.  575. 
Gross-Venediger  196.  197. 

188. 
Gross -Vernagt   Glacier 

326.  330. 
Gross  wand  571. 
Groste,  Cima  del  415. 
— ,  Passo  404.  415. 
Grnbberg  540. 
Grubegg-Jocbl  279. 
Gruben-Joch  298. 
Grubenkar-Scbarte  612. 


Tori.  Gr.  and  Kl.  216.|     170, 
Gries-Scharte  246.  iGrabenkarspitze  223.  62, 


Griesspitzen  46    44. 
Griesstein  553. 
Grignano  589. 
Grigno  464. 
Grillitscb-Hiitte  581. 


72. 

jGruben  Pass  287. 
Gniber-Scbarte  208 
Griibl  Glacier  306.  307. 
Grubscbarte  477. 


Grunau  (Almtal)  128. 

—  fMariazell)  537. 
iGriinbach  531. 

Griinberg  240. 
Griinburg  559. 
Grnndl-See  147. 
Grundscbartner  238. 
Grunecker  See  170.  174. 
Griinkar-Scbarte  179. 
Griinmoos,  Bad  485. 
Griinscbacber  534. 
Griinsee  (Fanesalp)  4S8. 
|—  (Schafberg)  132. 

—  (Spronser  Tal)  375 

—  (Steinerne  Meer)   109. 
--  (Stubach-Tal)  185. 

—  (Tragos-Tal)  527. 

—  (UltenTal)  376. 
Griinstein  (Miem.)  44. 

—  (Konigs-See)  107. 

—  Scharte  44. 
Griintatzen   Glacier   323- 
Griinten  24.  38. 
Griinwald  64. 
Grutten-Hiitte  226. 
Griitzmacber-Weg  346. 
Gsahlkopf  334. 
Gscheid,  Preiner  533. 

— ,  Klostertaler  521. 
Gschloss  195 
Gscbnitz  296. 

—  Tal  295. 
Gschoder  549. 
Gschiitt,  Pass  151. 
Gscbwandner  Bauer  49 
Gsieser  Tal  470. 

—  Tori  470.  485. 
Gsoll  140    553. 
Gstadt  (Chiemsee)  89. 

—  (Ybbstal)  541. 
Gstammerhof  356. 
Gstatterboden  555. 
Gsteinskogel  272. 
Gsteirer-Hof  375. 
Guarda  290. 
Gubachspitze  198. 
Gubener  Weg  319.  323. 
Gufelgras-Joch  280.  317. 
Gufelsee-Jocb  279. 
Gnffert,  the  78. 
Gufidaiin  358. 
Gupgenberger  Almkopf 

473. 
Guggental  135.  123. 
Guglielmo,  3Ite.  410. 
Guicciardi.  Rifug.  411. 
Gummer  445. 
Gummern  60"). 
Gumpeneck  567. 
Gunkel,  the  242. 
Gnntenhang  276. 
Guntschna-Berg  381- 
Gurgl  382. 


INDEX. 


653 


Gnrgler  Glacier  332. 

—  Eisjoch  334. 

—  Tal  (Imst)  45.  316. 

(Oetztal)  382. 

Gurk  618. 
Gurpitscheck  672. 
Gurtel-Scharte  313. 
Gurtisspitze  266. 
Guscligfiel-Joch  265. 
Gusella,  Mte.  514. 
Guslar-Joch  327. 
Gussenbaner  -  Hiitte  613. 
Gus.swerk  546.  548. 
Gustav-Becker-Weg  347. 
Gutenstein  (Austria)  521. 

—  (Carinlbii)  594.  596. 
Giitle  262. 
Gweiljoch  287. 

Haag  5i2. 
Haarlassan?er  229. 
Habach-Hiitte  ltt7. 

—  Kopf  187. 

—  Scharte  187. 

—  Tal  187. 
Habberg,  the  218. 
Habichen  321. 
Habicht  305.  296. 
Habsburg-Haus  534. 
Hafelekar  257. 
Hafling  375. 
Hafner  611. 
Hageaer  Hiitte  172. 
Hagen-Gebirge  153. 
Haggen  319. 
Hahnbreitwie^e  55?. 
Hahnkampl  222. 
Hahnkogel  622. 
Hahntenn-Joch  279. 
Habnwieae  539. 
Haidachstellwand  80. 
Haidenschaft  632. 
Haidnerhohe  618. 
Haiming  315. 
Hainbach  90. 
Hainteld  539. 
Hainzen  143. 
Hainzenberg  235. 
Halden.see  35. 
Haldenwangereck  32. 
Hall,  Bad  561. 

—  (Admonf)  556. 

—  (Tyrol)  223. 
Hallebaeh-Torl  474. 
Hallein  125. 

Haller  Anijer-Haus  62. 

225. 
Haller  Mauern  557. 
Hallesche  Hiitte  385.  391. 
Hallstatt  148.  146. 
— ,  Lake  of  145.  148 

—  Glacier  150.  569. 
Halltal  5^6. 


Hallthurm  99. 
Halsl  313.  366. 

—  Joch  375. 
Halt.spitze.  El]inauer2l6. 

226. 
Haltspitzen,  Gouiger2l6. 

226. 
Hamburger  Weg  392. 
Hamni'irau  95. 
Hammerer-Scliarte  234. 
Hammers hach  51. 
Hamraer-Scharte  296. 
Hammerspitze  296. 
Hammerstiel  108. 
Hanauer  Hiitte  279. 
Hangende    Ferner    (Rid- 

naun)  3(11.  310. 

(Pitztal)  328. 

Hangender  Stein  100. 
Hangerer  333. 
Hanicker   Schwaige  442. 

443. 
Hanneburger  225. 
Hannover-Haus  174. 

—  Scharte  174. 
Han.s-Wodl-Hiitte  568. 
Haring  219. 
Haritzerhaus  207. 
Harloutz  626. 
Harpprecht-Kuppe  389. 

—  Rinne  392. 
Hartkaserkopfl  227. 
Hartlesgraben  553. 
Haseck  166. 
Haselburg  360. 
HJiselgehr  279. 
Haselstauden  261. 
Hasennuh  2S3. 
Hdsenohr  3S4. 
iHaslach  (Kaiser  Tal)  194. 
'—  (Dornbirn)  262. 
iHaslers-Gattern  563. 
Haslloch  156. 
,Hitle;dorf  263. 

Hauenstein,  Ruin  i3S. 
;Haunold  493. 
iHauuoldkopfl  472. 
[Hau.-;  (Ennstal)  568. 
jHauselhom    164. 
iHaushaui  81. 
iHanslab-.Ioch  329.  330. 

Hausling  238. 
;Hecht-See  215. 

Heidelberger   Hiitte  292 
iHeilbronner  Haus  331. 

—  Weg  30. 
Heilbrunn.  Bad  65 

JHeiligenblut  206. 
Heiligenbluter  Tauern 
I     176.  181. 

iHeiligengeist   (near  Vil- 
!     la:h)  605. 
I—  (Eisenkappel)  590. 


Heiliggeist-.Tochl  239.484. 
Heiligkreuz    (Gader-Tal) 

IQQ 

—  (Oetztal)  326. 

— ,  Bath.9  of  224. 

Heiligkreuzkofel  48«  481. 

Heiligwasser  259. 
illeimgarten  47.  67. 
|Heimspitze  28S. 
IHeimwald  472. 

ISt    Heiurich  16. 
iHeinrich-Hueter-Hiitle 

269. 
Heinrich-Schwaiaer- 

Haus  184. 
Heissback-Senne  433. 
Heiterwand  278. 
Heiterwang  43. 

—  See  43. 
Helenental  520. 
Hellbrnnn  123.  125. 
Helm  472.  473.  493. 
Hen-st  563. 
Hennenkopfl  108.  126. 
Hennesiegelspitze  340 
Hergatz  23. 
Hermagor  606. 
Hermann-von-Barth- 

Hiitte  280. 
Hermanns-Hohle  523. 
Herrenkohlern  361. 
Herrenchiemsee  88 
Herrsching  18. 
Herrstein  492. 
Herzog  Ernst  171.   176. 

210.  613. 
Herzogstand  67.  47. 
;  Hess  Hiitte  555. 
iHeuberg  86.  218. 
Heuflerkogel  316. 
jHeukareck  157. 
Illeukuppe  533. 
iHeutal  164. 
jHexenkopt"  293.  33i). 
Hexenturm  557. 
Hietlau  553. 
Hieselegg  527.  5"i4. 
Hildesheimer  Hiitte  ;>25. 
Himmelberg  621. 
Himmeleck  34.  23. 
Hindelan^  32. 
Hinterau-Tal  62. 
Hinter-Barenbad  216. 
Hinterberg],  Wilde    305. 
Hintereck  106. 
IHintereis  Glacier  327. 
1     330. 

—  Joch  330   341.  344. 
!—  Spitzen  327. 
Inintergraslspit/.e  326. 
iHintere  Grat  393. 
'Hinterhonj  163. 

—  Alp  224. 


654 


INDEX. 


Hinterkirch  341. 
Hinter-Riss  72. 
Hintere  Schwarze  329. 
Hintersee  111. 
Hinterstein  33. 
Hintersteiner  See  217. 
Hinterstoder  562. 
Hintertal   161. 
Hinter-Tux  241. 
Hinter-Wildalpen  550. 
Hippach  237. 
Hirbernock  480.  488. 
Hirlatz  149. 
Hirschbach-Tal  70.  74. 
Hirschberg  (Bregenz)  261 

—  (Tegernsee)  75.  77. 
Hirschbichl  112. 
— ,  Kleine  112. 
Hirschegg  32. 
Hirschfeld  615. 
Hirschwaldstein  561. 
Hirschwang  530. 
Hirschwiese  110. 
Hirt  618. 
Hirzbach  Alp  178. 

—  Tori  178. 
Hirzer  376. 
Hittisau  274. 
Hittisberg  274. 
Hochalm-Sattel  62. 
Hochalmspitze  173.    174. 

609.  61U. 
Hocbalpe  (Achental)   71. 

77. 
— ,  Brucker  528. 

—  (Hochschwab)  549. 
550. 

—  (Karwendol)  62. 

—  (Partenkircben)  51. 
Hochalpele  276.  262. 
Hochalpenkopf  492. 
Hochalpl-Joch  478. 
Hocbalt  344. 
Hocbanger  526. 
Hocbarn  177.  210. 
Hochbauer  520.  521.  532. 
Hocliberg  91.  95. 
Hochblassen  54. 
Hoclibrunnerscbneide 

494. 
Hochbuchberg  560. 
Hocbebenkofel  495.  496 
Hocbeck  (Watzm.)  108. 

—  (Triesting-Tal)  539. 
Hocheder  314. 
Hocheiser  184. 
Hocbeisspitze  112. 
Hoch-Eppan,  Ruin  365. 
Hocbfeiler  247.  246.  477 
Hocbfelln  90.  94. 
Hocbferner  247. 
Hochfilzen  233. 
Hoch-Finstermunz  340. 


Hochflachkofel  480. 
■  Hochfrottspitze  30. 
jHochgall  480.  486. 
Hochgallmig  837. 
'Hochgern  91.  92. 
jHocbgewand  310.  312. 
'Hocbgliick  72. 
iHocbgolling  570. 
iHocbgrafl-Jocb  320. 
iHochgrat  22.  274. 
JHochgruber  Glacier  180. 
iHoch-Griindeck  154.  155. 
I     571. 

iHochgundspitze  80. 
iHocbbadrich  274. 
JHocbhaide  558. 
iHochbom  91.' 
Hochiss  to. 

Hochjoch  (Oetztal)  330. 
i—  (Ortler)  393.  395. 

—  (Montafon)  285 
i—  (Pflerscb)  296.  30L. 

—  Hospiz  330. 
i—  Hiitte  381.  393. 
iHocbkalmberg  144. 
jHochkalter  112. 
iHocbkanzel  62. 
iHocbkar  5il. 
iHochkarspitze  61. 
iHucbkeil  154. 

.  Hochkesselkopf  571. 
jHocbkogel  233. 
Hocbkonig  I5i.  161. 
Hocbkopf  68.  72.  154. 
Hocbkreuz  602. 
Hochkreuzspitze  470.  472. 
Hockkrumbacb  278. 
jHocbland-Hiifte  61. 
iHocblantscb  527. 
;Hocbleiteu-Jocb3Sl.  389. 
Hocbleitenspitze  881.389. 
Hocbmaderer  288. 

—  Jocb  288. 
JHocbmolbing  564. 
iHocbmunde  46.  60.  314. 
jHocbmut  144. 
iHocbnarr  177.  210. 
Hoclmissl  223. 
JHoch-Obir  589.  596.  687. 
iHocbofenwand  389. 
jHocb-Osterwitz  619. 

,  Hocbpfeiler  154. 
Hocbplatte  ( Achensee)  79. 

—  (Acbental)  92. 
;—  (Fiissen)  41. 
IHocbplatter  375. 
Hocbplattig  46. 
Hochrappenkcpf  30. 

.Hocbreicbart  55S.  615. 
Hochreiterkogel  539. 
iHocbries  86.  89. 
iHochrinnekopf  338. 
iHocbsalm  128. 


iHochschlag  527.  548. 
JHochschlegel  98. 
jHochscbneeberg  531. 
jHochschober  194. 203.475. 
iHochscbwab  546.  548 

549.  550. 
Hochseeberg  552. 
Hocbseiler  161. 
Hocbstadl    (PustertalJ 

602.  475. 

—  (Styria)  549. 
Hochstaflf  602. 
Hocbstatiffen  99. 
Hocbsteg  (Maltatal)  610. 

—  (Zemmtal)  241. 
Hocbstein  570.  563. 
Hocbstein-Haus  474. 
Hochster  Hiitte  376.  885. 
Hochstubl  622.  627. 
Huchsulfen  376. 
Hocbtenn    178.    ISO.  181. 
Hochtennspitze  313. 
Hocbtbron,   Berehtesga- 

dener  108.  124. 
— ,  Salzbnrger  124. 

—  (Tennen-Gebirge)  154. 
Hochtor  (Admont)  555. 

—  (Heiligenbluier    Tau- 
ern)  176.  181.  210. 

Hocbturm  554. 
Hoelitristen   602. 
Hochvernagelwand  327. 
Hocbvernagtspitze  327. 
Hocbvogel  33.  29.  31. 
Hocbwand  46. 
Hochwanner  55. 
Hochwart  (Meranj  375. 

—  (Proveis)  412. 

—  (Zillertal)  477. 
Hocbweisse  347.  375. 
Hochweissstein  473.  6i6. 
Hochwieden  800. 
Hochwilde  833.  34G. 

—  Joch  882.  347. 
Hocbwipfel  606. 
Hocbzink  16L  100. 
Hocbzinodl  555. 
Hot  185 

Hofats  29. 
Hof-Gastein  165. 
Hoflein  591. 
Hofmahd  412. 
Hofmanns-Hiitte  207. 
Hofmannsspitze  312. 
Hofmannsweg  209. 
Hofpiirgl-Hiitte  571 
Hohe  Brett  108. 

—  Bargstall  304. 

—  Dim  560. 

—  Dock  leo. 

—  Ferse  309. 

—  First  333.  348. 

—  Frassen  268. 


INDEX. 


655 


Hohe  Freschen  264.  26>. 
216. 

—  Fiirlegg  187. 

—  Gabel  191. 

—  (ialsl  499. 

—  Gang  (Fasch)  181.  209. 
(Ehrvsrald)  44. 

—  Geige  324.  335. 

—  Gleiersch  63. 

—  Goll  109.  126.  127. 

—  Ifen  80.  277. 

—  Joch  342.  344. 

—  Kreuzspitze  345. 

—  Kugel  263. 

—  Leier  603.  612. 

—  Licht  30.  281. 

—  Munde  4B.  60.  314. 

—  Mutt.  333. 
Hohenaschau  89. 
Hohenberg  5i4. 
Hohenburg,  Chateau  70. 
Hohcnburg  (Kaprun)  185. 
Hohenegg  539. 
Hohenems  263. 
Hohenferner-Joch  386. 
Hohenock  560.  563. 
Hohenschaftlarn  64. 
Hohenscbwangau  39. 
HohensteiD  543.  545. 
Hobentauern  558. 
Hobenwart  576.  619. 
Hohenwerfen  154. 
Hohe  Rad  290. 

—  Riffl  200.  184. 

—  Rifller  273.  293. 

—  Salve  228. 

—  Schneide  382. 

—  Schroit  141.  143. 

—  Stein  534. 

—  Tauern  170.  174. 

—  Tenn  178.  180.  184. 

—  Veitsch  526.  536. 

—  Wand  520.  319. 

—  Wandspitze  246. 

—  Warte  297. 

—  Wasserfall  322. 

—  Weisse  347.  375. 

—  Wilde  331.  346. 

—  Zieten  475. 
Hfihlenstein  495. 
Hoierberg  24. 

Holle  (Mieminger)  44. 

—  (Ferraunt)  289. 

—  (Weichselboden)  546 
Hollenburg  625. 
Hollenegg,    Chateau  581. 
Hollen-Gebirge  140. 
Hollenstein  541. 
Hollental,    near   Parten- 

kirchen  51.  55. 
— ,  near  Reichenau   530 

—  Klamm  51. 
Hollenfor  51. 


Hollentorknpf  51. 
HoUenzen  236. 
Holler-Hiitte  344. 
iHollersbach  186. 
I—  Tal  187. 
Hollkar  133. 
iHollriegelsgreuth  6i. 
■Holltal-Scharte  305. 
jHoUtubel  27. 
iHolzgan  281. 
jHolzhuttenboden  638. 
Uolzkirchen  68. 
iHongar  138. 
iHonigkogel  158. 
'Honigtal  580. 
IHopfgarten  intheBrixen- 
Tal  228. 

—  in  Deferegen  485. 
Hopfreben  277. 
Hopfriesen-Hiitte  570. 
Hornbach,    Vorder    and 

Hinter  31.  279. 
Hornbach-Joch  31. 
liorndl-Joch  238.  484. 
Horn  Glacier  244.  483. 
Hornle,  the  56. 
Hornspitze  (Val  Fiemme) 

398.  448. 
Hornspitzen   (Zillertal) 

244.  482. 
Horntaler  Joch  305.  320. 
Horstig-Hiitte  567. 
Hottinger  Bild  256. 
Hriberze  630. 
Huben  (Oetztal)  324. 

—  (Iseltal)  194. 
Hubenbauer-Tor]567.575. 
St.  Hubertus  500. 
Huda  Lukna  594. 
Hugo  Gerbers-Hiitte  602. 
Hiihnerreith-Sattel  536. 
Hiihnersberg  608. 
Hiihnerspiel  300. 
Humberg  584. 
Hunding-Hvitte  5S. 
Hundsbacher  Jochl    324. 
Hundskehl-J..ch  238.  484. 
Hundstein  157.  158.  160. 
Hundstod  109.  110. 
Hungerburg  256. 
Hunner-Schavte  569. 
Hiipfleiten-Joch  51. 
Husslhof  255. 
Hutler-Tal  266.  283. 
Hiittau  572. 
Hiitteldorf  538. 
Hutteltalkopf  190. 
Hiittenberg  619. 
Hiitteneck  Alp  143.  144. 
Hiittenkogel  170. 
Hiittenstein  134. 
Hiittschlag  166. 
Huttwinkel-Tal  176. 


Icking  64. 
Idria  586. 
Idro,  Lago  d'  424. 
Ifen,  the  Hohe  30.  277. 
Ifinger  376. 
ilggendorf  5S6. 
;igls  259. 

Ignatiu!=-H\itte  485. 
Ilfenspitze  280. 
;St.  Hgen  547. 
illmenspitze  412. 
'Ilsank  110. 

Ilmbachhorn  178  108.183. 
jlmer  460. 
jImlau-Gebirge  163. 
I'lmmenstadt  21. 
Immenstadter  Horn  21. 
Immink,  Cima  459. 
Imst  31o. 
Imsterberg  316. 
Incisa-Joch  490. 
I  In  gent  243. 
lingering  615. 
Ilngriine  261. 
'innerfeld-Tal  493. 
Inner-Gschloss  196. 
Innerkuflerturm  434.  437. 
Innichen  472. 
— ,  Wildbad  493. 
Innsbruck  248. 
Innsbrucker  Hiitte  305. 

296. 
Inzell  91. 
Inzing  314. 
Ippeleskogel  310. 
Irdning  565. 
Irr-See  130. 
Irschen  602 
Ischgl  291. 
Ischl  141. 

Isedaler  Spitze  270. 
Isel.  Berg  (Bregenz)  201. 

—  (Innsbruck)  255. 
Iseler  33. 
Iselsberg  205. 
Iseltal  194. 

— ,  Kleines  197. 

Iseo  411. 

— .  Lago  d^  410. 

Isera  402. 

St.  Isidor  861. 

Isidor-Nieder  308.  325. 

Iss  Alp  (Stubai)  mi. 

—  (Gerlos)  236. 
Iss-Anger  224. 
Istalanz-Tal  293. 
Itonskopf  285. 
Itter,  Chateau  228. 
Itzling  133. 


Jachenan  71. 
Ijagdhaus  Alp  481. 
IJagerkamp  82. 


656 


INDEX. 


.Tagersberg  26. 
.lager-Scharte  (Sella)  437 

—  (Antholz)  470.  486. 
Jager-See  156. 

St.  Jakob  (Arlberg)  272 

—  fDefereggen)  485. 

—  (Gailtal)  473. 

—  (Groden)  432. 

—  im  Hans  227.  233. 

—  (Lavanttal)  596. 

—  (Plitsch)  247. 

—  (Prettau)  483. 

—  am  Thurn  122. 

—  (Villnos)  355. 
Jakobskogel  534. 
•TakobspitZ'  302.  364. 
St.  Jakobstockl  355. 
Jaloutz  624.  638.  640. 
Jamjoch  291. 
Jamspitze  291. 
Jamtal  Glacier  290. 

—  Hiitte  291. 
Jauchenkapf  26. 
Jauerburg  622. 
Jauerbarger  Battel  627. 
Jauerling  540 

.Jaiifen  345.  302. 
Jaufen.'pitze  345. 
Jauken  607. 
Javornik  586. 
Jekel-Sattel  622. 
.Tenbach  220. 
.lenesien  362. 
.Tenner  108. 
Jepiza  605. 

.Jeravitza-Klamm  539. 
Jes-Fiirkele  265. 
Jeserzer  See  60O. 
Jetach-See  575. 
Jettenberg  93.  111.  165. 
Jocbberg  230. 
— .  Ibe  67. 
.Tochbergwald  232. 
Jochgrabenberg  538. 
Jochgrimm  445. 
Joch-Scharte  356.   433. 

435. 
Jockel-Riedel  152. 
Jodociberg  621. 
St.  Jodok  296. 
St.  Johann  in  Ahrn  483. 

—  im  Pongau  155. 

—  im  Rosental  627. 

—  am  See  629. 

—  am  Tanern  55S. 

—  in  Tyrol  232.  227. 

—  (Villnos)  355. 

—  im  Wald  194. 
.Tohannes-Hogel  95. 

—  .loch  283. 

—  Kofel  364. 

—  Tal  62. 
Johauni^berg  208.  184. 


Johannis-Hiitte  197. 

—  Weg  346.  348.  375. 
jjobnsbach  556. 
'josefsberg  374.  537.  544. 
'Josefs-Tal  (Schliersee) 

I     82. 

—  (Laibacb)  585. 
I.Tubilaumsweg  33. 
.Ju  den  burg  616- 
Jndendorf  529. 
Jndenstein  224. 
..Tufabl  377. 
Ijufinger  Jochl  219. 
Jugend,  the  41. 
Juifen  77.  79. 
.luifenau  319. 
Julian  Alps  623.  630. 
Jungbrunn  474. 

—  Tal  440. 
Jungfernsprung  (Moll- 

tal)  2iJ6. 

—  (Gratz)  580. 
Juns-Joch  223. 
Juribrutt,  Passo  di  450. 

Kaarl  525. 

Kaarles  Glacier  328. 
Kaarleskosel  336. 
Kadilnik-Hiitte  622. 
Kafer-Tal  179. 
Kahler'iberg  108. 
Kahle  Wandkopf  297. 
Kahlkogel  622.  627. 
Kablkogel-Haus  622. 
Kaibling,  Hauser  568. 
— .  Schladminger  568. 
Kaindl  312. 
Kaindlgrat  18i. 
Kaindl-Hiitte  215.  217. 
Kainisch  566. 
Kainzen-Hiitten  238. 
Kaiser,  the  Hintere  217. 

218. 
— .  the  Vordere.  or 

Wilde  216.  226. 
Kaiserau  551. 
Kaiserbrunn  530. 
Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Haus 

207. 
Kaiser  -  Franz -Josef- 

Spitze  416. 
Kaiser-Gebirge  216.  226. 
Kaiser-Hans  82.  220. 
Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Haus 

310. 
Kaiser-Joch  (Lechtal) 

272. 

—  (Kaunser  Tal)  339. 
Kaisers  282. 
Kaiserscharte  567. 
Kaiserstein  531. 
Kaiser-Tal  (Lecht.)  282. 

—  (Kaiser-Gebirge)2l5. 


iKalben-Joch  295,  296. 
Kalberspitz  Glacier  174. 
I     611. 

Kaibling  557. 
jKalditsch  448. 
iKaliaberg  401. 
iKalkkogel  304. 
jKalkspitze.Lungauer670. 
|— ,  Steiri.?che  570. 
;Kalkstein  473. 
iKalkstein-Jochl  470.  472. 
iKallwang  55S. 
!Kals  202. 
Kaiser  Tal  194. 

—  Tauern  186. 

—  Tori  475.  204. 
Kals-Matreier  Tori   20). 

195.  204.  476. 
Kaltenbach  (Ischl)  141. 
.  143. 

—  (Zillertal)  234. 
Kaltenberg  270.  272. 
Kaltenbrunn  (Tegernsee) 

73. 

—  (Kaunser  Tal)  333. 

—  (Montafon)  284. 

—  (Neumarkt)  448. 
Kaltenhansen  125. 
Kalterer  See  366. 
Kaltern  363. 
Kaltwasser  640. 
Kaltwasserkarspitze    62. 

i     72. 

■  Kaltwasser-Tal  689. 

Kammer  (Attersee)  131. 
[ —  Gebirge  56S. 

Kammerkohr  Alp  227. 
!     163. 
jKammerlinghorn  112. 

Kammern  558. 

Kammersberg  575. 

Kammer  Scharte  184. 

Kammersee  (Attersee) 
131. 

—  (Aussee)  147. 
Kammspitze  568. 
Kamp  Alp  524. 
Kampen  70.  74. 
Kampenn  361.  444. 
Kampenwand  90. 
Kampl  535. 
Kanaltal  633. 
'Kanin^  574. 

Kanjautz  630.  639. 
iKanker  591. 
1—  Kotschna  591. 

—  Sattel  591.  593. 
Kapellen  535. 
Kapelljoch  285. 

I'Kapfenberg  626. 
Kapfing  234. 
Kaponig-Torl  613. 
Kappl  292. 


INDEX. 


65  V 


Kappler-Joch  272.  '392. 
Kaprun  182. 
Kapruner  Tori  184. 
Karawanken  626.  627. 

-  Bahn  625. 
Kardaun  358. 
Kardeia  156. 
Karer  Paas  447. 
Karersee  446. 

-  Hotel  446. 
Karkopf  322. 
Karlbad  6o8. 
Karles-Joch  329. 
Karlesspitze  329. 331. 347. 
Karl-Hochkogel  547. 
Karlinger  Glacier  lcS4.2C'9. 
Karlinger-Haus  109. 
Karl-Ludwig-Haus  533. 
Karlnock  608. 
Karlsbader  Hiitte  475. 
KhtI  spitz  e  53. 

—,  Vordere  and  Hintere 

226. 
Karlsruher  Hiitte  332. 
Karlsteg  242. 
Karlstein,  Ruin  of  101. 
Karl -Vogl -Weg  310. 
Karneid  444.  358. 
Karner-Vellach  622. 
Karnitza-Sattel  639. 
Karren  262. 
Karres  315. 
Karsoitze  (Brixeii)  354. 

—  (Vigiltal)  487. 
Karst  5^6.  632. 
Karthaus  331. 
Kartitsch  473. 
KarwaFser-See  573. 
Karwend el-Haas  62. 
Karwendelspitze,  W.  61. 
— ,  E.  62. 
Karwendel-Tal  62. 
Kasberg  128. 
Kasereck  (Fu=ch)  179. 
Kaserer  Spitzen  241. 
Kasern  (Schmirn)  241. 

297. 

—  (Preftau)  483. 
Kaspar-Geif  ner-Haus  539. 
Kasparstein  594. 
Kasseler  Hiitte  480. 
Kassianspitze  357. 
Kastelbell  378. 
Kaslelruth  4:^8.  357. 
Kasten  Alp  62.  812. 
Kastenreith  552. 
Kastenriegel  546. 
Kastenstein  103. 

St.  Katharina   (Laibacb) 
585. 

—  in  der  Scharte  376. 
St.  Kathrein  (Tragnss) 

526. 
Pakdkkkk's  Ea.^torii 


Kathreiu':r-HuUe  272 
'    291. 
Katsch  576. 
^Katschberg  573. 
iKatzenstein, Castle  of  373. 
|Kaufbeuren  20. 
JKaulteurer  Haus  31. 
jKaufering  19. 
iKaumberg  639. 
'Kaunergrat-Hiitte  385. 
Kauns  333. 
|Kaunser-Tal  338. 
Keeskogel  188. 
'Keeskarkopf  192. 
Kehlburg  476. 
Kehlstein  106. 
Keilbach-Joch  239.  4<'-3. 
Keilbachspitze  239.  483. 
Keil-Scharte  208.  181. 
Keilspitze  475. 
Keinbrecht-Hiitte  570. 
Kelchsau-Tal  228. 
Kellerbauer-Weg  481. 
Kellerjoch  222    234. 
Kellerwand  607. 
Kelmen  279. 
Kematen  (Inntal)  313. 
318. 

—  (Kremstal)  561. 

—  (Pfitscb)  2i7. 

—  (Taufers)  478. 
Kemet-Scharte  365. 
Kempten  20. 
Kemptner  Hutte  30. 
Kendlspitze  195. 
Kennelbacb  274. 
Kerlskopf  478. 
Kerma-Pass   and  Viillov 

622.  630. 

—  Sattel  630. 
Kern  638.  624. 
Kernhof  545. 
Kernitza  628. 
Kerschbaumer  Alp  474. 

—  Tori  475. 
Kerscbbucbhof  256. 
Kesselberg  66. 
Kesselfall-Alpenhaus  182. 
Kessel  Glacier  169. 
Kesselkogel  441. 
Kesaelkopf  19B. 
Kesselwand-Jocb327.328. 
Kes.?elwandspitze  327. 
Kettentorl  616. 
Kiefersfelden  88. 
Kienberg,  Inzeller  91. 
— ,  Seehauser  94. 

—  fSaualpe)  619. 
Kienberg  (Naming  540. 
jKieneck  521.  539. 

Kiens  467. 

iKientaler-Hiitte  532. 
iKiuipfcl-Scbarte  88. 

Alps.    12th  Eriit. 


Kindberg  626. 
Kinzelspitze  267.  277. 
Kirchbach  606. 
Kirchberg  in  Tyrol  229. 
— .  BadCReichenhall)97. 
99. 

—  an  der  Pielach  543. 

—  am  Wecbsel  522. 
Kircbberger  Joch  376. 
Kirchbichl  219. 

— ,  Chateau  595. 
KirchdachScharte  M. 
Kirchdacbspitze  29ri. 
Kirchdorf  561    527. 
Kirchenkogel  ^33. 
Kirchental  163. 
Kirchlispitzen  286. 
Kircbstein  70. 
Kirschenteuer  625. 
Kistenkcpf  47. 
Kitzbuhel  229. 
Kitzbuhler  Horn  230.  232. 

283 
KitzlochKlamm  157. 177. 
Kitzsteinhorn  183. 
Klachau  565. 
KlalTerkessel  569. 
Klagenfurt  597. 
Klagenfurter  Htitte  627. 
Klais  59. 
Klamm,  Ruin,   near  Ob' 

steig  46. 
— ,  on  the  Sexnmcring 

523. 
Klammer-Joch  2^3. 
Klammstein  165. 
Klamml-Joch  481. 
Klara-Hiitte  199. 
Klaus  tGotzis)  263. 

—  tSteyrtal)  561. 
Klause,  Bregenzer  '^61. 

—  near  Kufstein  88.  216. 
Klausen  356. 
Klausener  Hiitte  357. 
Kleblach-Lind  601. 
Kleinarl-Tal  156. 
Kleinboden  380. 
Klein-Elend-Scharte  169. 

611. 
Kleine  Fields  Scharte  210. 
Klein-Glodnilz  618. 
Kleinhp.u.'sel   Grotto   586. 
KlciQ-Kircbhcim  674. 
Klein-Maria-Zell  .539. 
Klein-Reitling  562. 
Klein-Solk  567. 
Kleine  Weisse  347. 
Kleinweiss-Schaite  347. 

375. 
Klein-Zell  539. 
Klein-Zirknitz-Scharte 

177.  614. 
Klemenschek  592. 

42 


658 


JNDEX. 


Kliagspitze  156. 
Klinser  Scharte  562. 
Klippitztorl  619. 
Klobenjocli  79. 
Klobenstein  362. 
— ,  Pass  93. 
Klopeiner  See  596. 
Klopfelstaudach  235. 
Klosterle  269. 


'Koppenkarstein  569. 
Kopreiu-Sattel  596. 
;Kor-A]pe  5S1.  595. 
Korber-See  278. 
JKorn-Tauern  170.  174. 
iKoroschitza-Hutte  592. 
jKorspitze  .380. 
iKortsch  378. 
Kortscber  See  331. 


Klostertal  (Fermunt)  290.  Koschutnik-Turm  590. 


(Arlberg)  269 

—  (Gutensteiu)  521. 
Klosterwappen  531. 
Knallstein,  Gro.sse  567. 
Kneifelspitze  107. 
Kniepass  (Reutte)  42. 

—  (Unken)  164. 
Knieps  596. 
Knittelfeld  615. 
Knollenhals  545. 
Knollkopf  491. 
Kuorr-Hiitte  54. 
Knutten  4S1. 
Koburger  Hiitte  44. 
Kochel  66. 
Kochelsee  66. 
Kochenmoos,  Batbs  377 
Kodnitz  Glacier  203. 

—  Tal  202.  204. 
Kofel-Joch  355.  488. 
Kofelpafs.  Leisacber  476. 
Koflach  580. 
Kogelsee-Joch  and  Spitze 

279. 
Kogl  Alp  78. 
Koblern  361. 
K  obi  grub  56. 
Koblmayr  Alp  609. 
Koblreit  533. 
Kolbnitz  175.  612. 
Kollern  361. 
Kollespitze  35.  38. 
Kullinkofel  607. 
Kollnitz  594. 
Kolm-Saigurn  176. 
Ktilnbreinspitze  611. 
Kiilner  Hiitte  446. 
Kolomans-Eerg  1.33. 
Kolowrat-Hoble  121. 
KoDiarca  630. 
Komar  Path  639. 
Konigsberg  639. 


627 
iKossen  218. 

Kostlan  35i. 
jKotbach-Sattel  55. 

Kotalpen-Joch  79. 
iKotscbach  (Gail)  607. 
jKotscbach-Tal  170. 

Kottal  613. 

Kotzbek-Hulte  592. 

Krabacher  Jochl  282. 

Krainburg  621. 

Krakaudorf  575. 

Krakau-Ebene  575. 

—  Hintermiihlen  575. 
Kramer,  the  52. 
Kramerspitze  247. 
Krampen  535. 
Kramsacb  219. 
Kranabet-Sattel  140. 
Kranebitter  Klamm  256. 
Kranichberg  522. 
Krankenheil,  Baths  69. 
Kranzberg,  Hohe  60. 
Kranzhorn  87. 
Krappfeld  6l8. 
Kraspesspitze  319. 
Kratzenberg  187. 
Kratzenberger  See  187. 
Kratzer  30. 
Kraus-Grotte  551. 
Kraxentrager  298.  246. 
Kredaritza  623. 

—  Haus  623. 
Krefelder  Hiitte  183. 
Kieh  (Langbath)  140. 
Kreilspitze  392. 
Kreit  303. 
iKrekelmoos  59. 
■Krems  580. 
iKremsbriicken  573. 
jKremser  Hiitte  .541. 
iKremsmauer  561. 

Konigsbaus  am  Schi.cheii'Krem.'smiinster  561. 
.53.  Kreuger-Schliisser  620. 


Konigs-Joch  391. 
Konigskogel  348. 
Konigs-See  104. 
lvoiiigsspitze391. 3'^^'4. 395, 
Koniesptuhl  574.  608. 
Konjschitza  Alp  629. 
Konstanzer  Hiitte  271. 
Kopftorl  217.  226. 
Koppen  146. 


Krenth.  Wildbad  76. 
— ,  Dorf  76. 
Kreuzberg(CaiJntLiaj602. 

—  (Mariazell)  .537. 

—  (Semmering)  523.  533. 

—  (Sexten)  494.  508. 
Kreuzeck  (Allgan)  29. 

—  (Partenkirchen)  51. 
I—  (Pustertal)  602. 


Kreuzeck-Haus  51. 
Kreuzjoch  (Brenner)  298. 

(Gerlos)  234.  236. 

(the  Hohe)  341. 

(Montafon)  285. 

—  (Prags)  492. 
(Villnos)  356. 

Kreuzjochl  315. 
Kreuzkamm  320. 
Kreuzkofel  475. 

Joch  355. 
Krenzkogel  172. 
Kreuzschober  525. 
Kreuzspitze,  Wilde   247. 

467. 
— ,  Hohe  3i5. 

(Val  Fersina)   449. 

462. 

—  (Oetztal)  329. 
Kriegiach  525. 
Krimberg  585. 
Krimml  189- 

,  Wilde  236. 
Krimmler  Glacier  193. 
484. 

—  Tanern  192.  48i. 

—  Tauernhaus  190. 

—  Tori  193.  198. 

—  Waterfalls  189. 
Krippenstein  150. 
Krippes  Valley  488. 
Kristallkopf  195. 
Krifltberg  269. 

Km  638. 
Kronau  623. 
Kronburg  817. 
Krone  292. 
Kronenjoch  292. 
Kronplatz  468.  487. 
Kropfsberg  220. 
Krossbrunn  357. 
Krottenkopf  (Allgauj  29. 
280.  281. 

—  (Partenkirchen)  52. 47. 
68. 

Krottenmiihle  88. 
Krumbach  ob  Holz  278. 
Krumgampen-Scharll 

339. 
Krumpendorf  599. 
Kriin  68. 
Kiib  528. 
Kiichelberg  370. 
Knchelmoos  Alp  238. 
Kuchelmoosspitze  191. 

239. 
Kucblnieder  163. 
Kiichelspitze  271. 
Kuchen-Joch  271. 
Kuchenspitze  271. 
Knchl  126. 
Kuchlhorn  162. 
Knfhaus  138. 


jndp:x. 


65U 


Kufsteiu  211. 
Kugel,  Holie  263. 
Kugelbachbauer  98. 
Kugy  Path  639. 
Kuhbrrg  25. 
Kuhflucht  50. 
Kuhgrat-Spitze  265. 
Kuhkarkopfl  179. 
Kuhnsdorf  596. 
Kuh-Schneebe.rg  532. 
Kiihtai  319. 
Kiihwiesenkopf  492. 
Kuhz.ngel  83. 
Kuk  631. 

Kuka  Saddle  432. 
Kukubauer-Wiese  539. 
Kulm  (Samina)  265. 

—  (Ramsau)  568. 

—  (Grimming)  565. 
Kulmariegel  522. 
Kulmriegel  522. 
Kulmspitze  133. 
Kumberg  584. 
Kummenberg  2b3. 
Kiimpfel-Scharte  83. 
Kundl  219. 
Kupljenik  628. 
Kursinger-Hiittc  188. 
Kurtatsch  398. 
Kurzras  331. 

Laaggers  316. 
Laas  (Carniola)  5S7. 

—  (Vinscbgau)  378. 
Laaser  Scharte  378.  385. 

—  Spitze  378.  384. 

—  Tal  378. 
Laber-Joch  57. 
Labers  372. 
Lach-Alpe  .535. 
Lackenhof  541. 
Lackenbofer-Hiitte  532. 
Ladis  337. 

Ladiz  72. 

Lafatscher,    Grosse    and 

Kleine  62. 
Lafatscher  Joch  63.  'J25. 
l-afraun  462. 
I.agacio  594. 
I>aganda  3.S7. 
Lago,  Croda  da  505. 
— ,  Forcella  da  505.  509. 

514. 
I.ago  Bianco  5C0 

—  Inghiaccjato,    I'niil.t 
del  422. 

—  Nero,  Pa.sso  di  415. 
Lagorai,  Passo  458. 
Lago  Scuro,  Corno  422. 
.  Passo  del  422. 

—  Spalmo,  Cima  396. 
Ljihn  43. 
Lahngang-Seen  U8. 


Lahn-Saltel  534. 
Lahnschurte  624.  640. 
Lahnspitzen  639. 
Laibach  .585. 
Lainbacb  561. 
Laisberg  583. 
Lajen  3.57. 

Lajone,  Passo  di  409.  424 
Lakar-Scharte  183. 
Lakorterhof  438. 
Lalider  72. 
Lambach  123. 
St.  Lambrecht  617. 
Lambsenspitze  31U.  320 
Lammerofen  153. 
Lamprechts-OfenIochl62 
Lamsenioch  222. 

—  Hiitte  222. 
Lamsenspitze  222. 
Lana  368. 
— ,  Col  di  513. 
Lanau  535. 
Landeck  317. 
Landeck-Tal  195. 
Landl  (Tyrol)  84. 

—  (Ennstal)  553. 
Landro  495. 

LandsbergontheLecb  19. 
Landschitz  -  Scharte  567. 
Landshuter  Hiitte298.246. 

—  Weg  300.  298. 
Landskron  604. 
Lanersbach  240. 
Langan  538. 
Langbath  140. 

—  Lakes  140. 
Langen  (Bregenz)  24. 

—  (Arlberg-)  269. 
Langenegg  274. 
Liingenfeld  322. 
Langen-Ferner  885.  391. 

Joch  386.  393. 

Langen-Tal  (Stubai)  306. 

—  (Groden)  436. 
Langentaler  Alp  320. 

—  Joch  320. 
Langenwang  rAllgau)24. 

—  (Miirztal)  525. 
Langestei  293. 
Langgrub-Joch  344.  331. 
Langkampfen  218. 
Langkofel   434.  437.  451. 

Iliittc  433. 

Joch  433. 

Scharte  591. 
Langsee-Joch  347.  375. 
Lang.^ec  (Ulten)  377. 
Langaee  (Carinthia)  619.  Laufen  (Ischl)  14J. 


Langt.aler  Joch.<:pit./.e  333. 

347. 
Langtaul'erer Glacier  ami 

Joch  330.  341. 

—  Spitze  aSO. 

—  Tal  341. 
Langwies  141. 
Lanisch-Scharte  611. 
Lans  258. 
Lanser  Kopfe  25^. 

—  See  259. 

Lapen-Scharte  240.  242. 
Lapenspitze  242. 
Lapones  Alp  296. 
Ldppach  477. 
Lappacher  Jiichl  477.  481. 

482. 
Larain-Tal  292. 
Larchbiihel  374. 
Larcheck  216. 
Lares.  Crozzon  di  408, 

422.' 
— ,  Passo  di  423.  408. 
— ,  Rifugio  di  422. 
— ,  Vedretta  del  422. 
Laresei,  Fore.  510,  637. 
Largatz  225. 
Lannkogel  187. 

—  Scharte  188. 
Laroswacht  107. 
Larsec,  Cima  di  422.  443. 
Larsenn-Tal  279.  316. 
Larstigspitze  322. 
Lasaberg-Alpl  574. 
Laserzkopf  475. 
Laserz-See  and  Tori  475. 
Lasnitzen-Tal  198. 
Lasorling  197.  485. 
Lassach  174.  613. 
Lassacher  Alp  173. 

—  Scharte  174. 
Lassing  541. 

Fall  537.  544 
Lassnitzhohe  579 
Lastei,  Cima  459. 
Lasties.  Val  437. 
Lat,  Piz  341. 
Latemar  446.  449. 
Latems  263. 
Latemser  Tal  263 
Latsch  378. 
Latschach  604. 
Latschacher  Alpe  606. 
iLatten-Gebirge  111. 
Lafzfons  357. 
Laubenbachmiihle  544. 
|Laudach-See  139. 


(Kufstein)  215. 

Langtal  (Oetztal)  332. 

Langtaler  Eissee  332. 

—  Glacier  332. 

—  Joch  333. 


—  (Sanntal)  592. 
|Langenspitze  876. 
iLaunsdorf  619. 
'Lanrein  412. 
iLanrinswand  442. 

42* 


412. 


660 


INDEX. 


Lausa,  Cinia  di  442.  443. 
Lausitzer  Weg  192.  I 

I-aussa,  the  552.  563. 
Lanferach  261. 
Lauterbach  229. 
Lanterer-Seejoch  296.306. 
Lautersee  60. 
Lavace-Joch  445. 
I.avamiind  594. 
T.iavanter  Tori  476. 
I.avant-Tal  59i. 
Lavaredo,   Ciine   di  496. 
— .  Forcella  494.  49fi. 
— ,  Pian  di  494. 
Lavarone  462. 
Lavazzo.  Castel  509. 
I.avena  Alp  266. 
Laverca  586. 
La  vino,  Mte.  431. 
Lavis  399. 
Lawinenstein  565. 
Laz,  Col  454. 
Lazins  346. 

Lebenberg,  Chateau  373. 
Lebring  582. 

Lech  282. 
Lechleiten  282. 

Lechtal  278. 

Leckner-See  274. 

Lede,  Cima  delle  ^59. 

Ledenitzen  625. 

Ledro,  Valle.  Lago,  and 
Pieve  di  428.  429. 

Lees  622. 

Leiberweg  266. 

Leibnig-Tal  194.  475. 

Leibnitz  532. 

Leier,  Hohe  608.  612. 

— ,  Kleine  612. 

Leifers  398. 

Leisach  474. 

Leistenalp  565. 

Leiten  63.  77. 

Leiter-Fall  207. 

Leiter-Hiitte  204.  209. 

Leiterspitze  281. 

Leitmeritzer  Spitze  475. 

Lend  (Lech)  280. 

—  (Salzach)  157. 
Lend-Canal  597. 
Lcndorf  601. 
Lcngenfeld  622. 
Lenggries  70. 
Lengstein  363. 

— ,  the  Grosse  480.  486. 

—  Joch  480. 
Lenkjochl-Hiitte  483. 193. 
Lenzumo  429. 

Leoben  614. 

—  (Liesertal)  573. 
Leobersdorf  520. 
Leogang''161. 

—  Steinberg  161.  112. 


St.Leonhard(Deferey:gen) 
485. 

—  (Enneberg)  489. 

—  (Auasee)  146. 
— ,  Baths,  in  Carintbia 

620. 

—  rLavanttal)  595. 

—  (on  the  Mur)  574. 
(Passeir)  345. 

—  (Pitztal)  334. 

—  (Salzburg)  100. 
Leonhards-Sattel  590. 
Leonhardstein  76. 
Leoni  16. 
Leonstein  (Carintbia)  599. 

(Styria)  559. 
Leopoldskirchen  635. 
Leopoldskron  123. 
Leopoldsruh,   Baths  474. 
Leopoldstein  553. 

Lake  of  .550.  553. 
Lerchkogel  71. 
Lermoos  43. 
Lesach  203. 

—  Tal  191.  203. 
Lesece  588. 
Leskova  Dolina  587. 
Lessach-Tal  473. 
Leuken  Tal  227. 
Leutasch  60. 

—  Klamm  60. 
Leutascher  Mahder  60. 
Leutsch  592 
Leutscher  Hiitte  592. 
Levade  Alp  423. 
Levico  463. 
— ,  Lago  di  462. 
— .  Pizzo  di  463. 
Lichtenberg   (Pinzgau) 

160. 

—  (Vinschgau)  343. 
Lichtspitze  280. 
Liebenerspitze  333.  346. 
Lieboch  580. 
Liechtenstein,  Castle  616. 
Liechtenstein-Klamm 

155. 
Liegnitz-Hohe  570. 

—  Tal  570. 
Lienz  474. 

—  Dolomites  473. 
Lienzer  Hiitte  475. 
Lienzinger  187. 
Lieserbriicken  608. 
Lieseregg  608. 
Lieserhofen  608. 
Liesertal  6C6. 
Liesing  473. 
Liesing-Tal  558.  615. 
Lieskehle  173. 
Lietzen  564. 
Lietznereck  564. 
Liffai.  Source  of  the  592 


Lilienfeld  544. 
Limo  Joch  48^. 
Limone  431. 
Lind  576.  600.  616. 
Lindau  23. 
Lindauer  552. 
Lindauer  Hiitte  286. 
Lindenberg  22. 
Linderhof  57. 
Linderhiitte  474. 
Lindkogel,  Hohe  520. 
Lingenau  274. 
Linkerskopf  30. 
Linz  5i2. 
Linzer  Hans  •571. 

—  Weg  571.  151. 
Lipnik  635. 
Lippekogel  619. 
Lipsia,  Cima  di  422. 
Lischanna,  Piz  343. 
Lisenser  Tal  319. 

—  Alp  320. 

—  Femerkogel  320. 
Listino,  Passo  409. 
Listsee  98. 
Litzner,  Grosse  289. 
Litznerspitze  344. 
Livinallongo,  Val  452. 
Livrio,  Monte  382. 
Lizum  Alp  (Watten-Tal) 

223. 

—  (Kalkkogel)  313. 
Lizzana  402. 
Loas-Sattel  222.  234. 
Lobbia  Alta  422. 

,  Passo  de]la408.422. 

423. 
Lobbia  Glacier  421. 
Lobspitze  270.  285.  287. 
Lochau  24.  261. 
Locherboden  46. 
Locherkogel  336. 
Loch-Hiittl  222. 
Lockstein  103. 
Loder  233. 
Lodgia,  Col  490. 
Lodner  347.  375. 
Lodner-Hiitte  375. 
Lodrone  424. 
Lofer  163. 
Loferer  Alpe  163. 

—  Steinberge  163. 
Loffelspitze  483. 
Loffler,    the  Grosse   240. 

242.  244.  482.  483. 
Logar-Tal  592. 
Loibiskogel  335. 
JLoibl  Pass  626. 
j— ,  the  Kleine  626. 
Loich  543. 
Loitsch  586. 
Lolling  619. 
Loma?on  419. 


INDEX. 


661 


Lom-Sattel  606.  634. 
Longarone  509. 
Longvall  375. 
Lonzahohe  173.  613. 
Loog  624.  633. 
Loosdorf  540. 
Lopernstein  565. 
Loppio  425. 
Lora,  Ost.  della  402. 
Lorena  262. 
St.  Lorenz  134. 
Lorenzago  637. 
St.  Lorenzen  (Gailtal) 
473. 

—  ob  Marburg  59i. 

—  ob  Murau  574. 

—  (Pustertal)  467. 

—  (Styria)  615. 
Lorenzen-Scharte  3d4. 

357. 
Lorenzspitze  357. 
Lorina,  Val  429. 
Lorkenspitze  385. 
Loriins  'i84. 
Lo.se,  the  262. 
Losenstein  560. 
Loser,  the  147. 
Lotz  317. 
Lotzer  Tal  317. 
Lovere  410. 
Lozzo  507.  637. 
S.  Lucano,  Val  di  459. 
— ,  Pala  di  515. 
S.  Lucia  3%. 
— ,  Colle  614. 
S.  Lucia-Tolmein  631. 

637. 
Liickl  357. 
Luckner-Hutte  203 
Ludesch  267. 
Lueg  5S7. 
— ,  Pass  127.  153. 
Luftenstein,  Pass  163. 
Lugauer  553. 
Luggau  473. 
Luggauer  Kofel  476. 

-  Scharte  176. 
Luknja  Pass  626. 
Luner  Krinne  286. 

-  See  2G8. 
Lungau  573. 

Lungieres,  Forcella    496 
Lungotz  152. 

Lunz  541. 
Lunzer  See  541. 
Lur  Grotto  529. 
Lurnfeld  592. 
Luschariberg  634.  639. 
LiLsen  355. 
Liisener  Alp  355. 
Liisenser  Tal  319. 
Lu.-ierna  462. 
Ltisia  Pas8  45'1. 


Lusnitz  635. 
Lusuitzer  Scbai'te  635. 
iLustenau  262. 
Luttach  478.  481. 
Luttenbcrg  5S4. 
Luziensteig  266. 
Lyfi-Joch  378. 
Lyfispitze  378.  385. 

Mackietto  509. 

31ackner  Kessel  364. 

Madatsch  Glacier  381. 

Madatsch  Joch  (Ortler) 

382. 
I—  (Pitztal)  336. 
iMadatsch.spitze  (Pitztal) 
1    335. 

Madatschspitzen  (Trafoi) 

381 
iMadau  281. 
iMadelegabel  29.  281. 
iMadele-Joch  30.  281 
'Maderer  285. 
iMaderno  431. 

Madlain,  Piz  343. 

3Iadlein-Tal  271. 

Madlener-Haus  289. 

Madonna  di  Campieli 
413. 

—  della  Corona  428. 
— ,  Cima  della  457. 
— ,  Pala  della  459. 
— ,  Panta  della  459. 
Madrisa  288. 
Madrishorn  287. 
Madritsch-Joch  386.  38J. 
Madritschspitze  391. 
IMagasa  429. 
ISt.  MagdalenafG.^ies)  470. 
I—  (Botzen)  362. 

I—  (.Hall)  224. 

—  (Linz)  543. 

—  (Ridnaun)  309. 
Magdalensberg  619. 
Magdeburger  Hiitte  300, 

—  Scharte  301.  3i0. 
Magerstein  4S0. 
Maggiore,  Mte.  428. 
Mablknecht-Joch  440. 451. 
Mahr  Alp  611. 
Mahrenberg  5,-^l.  o'^i. 
Maienfeld  266. 
Maiereck  552 
3Iaiern  310. 
Maiernigg  598. 
Maierspitze  306. 
Mailander  Hiitte  395. 
Maina  637. 
Mainzer-Hutte   180. 
Mairalm  139. 
iMairhofeu  237. 
Maishofen  160. 
JMaistatt  470. 


Malburgbel  634. 
Malbun,  Kurhau.s  265. 
Malbun-Tal  265. 
Malcesine  429. 
Male  404. 
ilalenco,  Val  397. 
Malghette,  Passo  415. 
Malghetto,  Lago   di  415. 
Malgina,  Passo  della  411 
Malgrubenspitze  313. 
Malgriibler  225. 
Malhamspitze  200. 
Malinverno.  Cima  450. 
Mallner-Hiitte  630. 
Mallnitz  172. 
Mallnitzer  Scharte  610. 

—  Tauern  172. 

—  Tauernhaus  172. 
Malosco  412. 

Mais  842. 

Malta-Tal  6o9. 

Maltein  609. 

Handling  (Enus-Tal)  570. 

—  (Piesting-Tal)  521. 
Mandlkarkopf  191.  236. 
Mandriola,  Cima  463. 
Mandrone,  31te.  422. 
— ,  Passo  di  406.  422. 
Mandron  Glacier  421. 

—  Hut  421. 
JIanhart  624.  639. 
Jlanina,  Passo  409. 
Maniva,  Colle  424. 
Mannhart-Hiitte  172. 
Manstorna,  Cima  459. 
Mantova,  Eif.  405. 
Marburg  582. 
Marchetti  Hat  426. 
Marchkareck  578- 
Marchkar-Scharte  573. 

611. 
Marchkopf  235. 
Marchreissenspitze  304. 

313. 
Marchscbarte  280. 
Marchspitze  280. 
Marco  402. 

S.  Marco  (Auronzo)  508. 
— ,  Rifugio  505. 
Marcora,  Cima  505. 
Mare.  Palon  della  394.405. 
— ,  Col  della  396.  405. 
— ,  Valle  della  386.  405. 
— ,  Vedrefta  la  405. 
Jlarein  522. 
St.  Marein  (Lavanttal) 

595. 

—  (Steieruiark)  526.  H15. 
617. 

Mareit  309- 
Mareiter  Stein  309. 
Maresenspitze  173. 
Mares.-vn  509. 


662 


INDEX. 


Margreid  398. 
St.  Maria  (Miinstertal) 
343. 

—  (Stelvioj  382. 

—  di  Trenta  624.  638. 

—  (Glashiitten)  581. 
Mariaberg  21. 
Maria-Buch  616. 
Maria-Eck  95. 
3Iaria-Einsiedel  64. 
Maria-Elend  627. 
Maria-Gail  604. 
Maria-Griin    (near    Feld- 

kirch)  264. 

—  (Gratz)  579. 
Maria-Loretto  598. 
Maria-Luggau  473. 
:Maria-Pfarr  573. 
Maria-Plain  124. 
Maria-Rain  598.  625. 
Maria-Rast  594. 
Maria-Rehkogl  527. 
Maria-Saal  62(1. 
Maria-Schutz  524. 
3Iariastein  219. 
3[aria-Strassengel  529. 
Mariatal  219. 
Maria- Theresia-Hiitte 

G30. 
3Iaria-Trost.  579. 
3Iaria-Waldrast  295. 
3Iaria-Weitschacli  619. 
Maria-Worth  599. 
Mariazell  536. 
Marienberg,  Abbey  of  342. 
Marienberg-Jnch  44.  46. 
Marienbergspitzen  44. 
Mariensee  522. 
Marie -Valerie-Haus  171. 

Spitze  415. 

Marinelli.  Rico  v.  607. 
Markspitze  79.  220. 
Marling  374.  377. 
JIarlstein  315. 
Marlt  Glacier  392. 
Marltgrat  392. 
^larmarole  508. 
Marmolata  452.  454. 

—  Scharte  453.  454.  455. 
Marmotta,  Cima  386. 
Jlarocaro    Passo  di  422. 
Marone  411. 
Marquartstein  92. 
Martell  Alp  385. 
Martell-Tal  384. 
St.  Martin  (Ahrnj  483. 

—  fEnnstal)  566. 

—  (Gadertal)  488. 

—  (Gnadenwald)  224. 

—  (Gsies)  470. 

—  (Passeir)  345. 

—  (Pongau)  152. 

—  (on  the  Saalach)  163 


'St.  Martin  (Schneeberg) 
312.  347. 

—  (am  Vorberg)  378. 
3.  Martino  (Vai  Ma,«ino) 

397. 

—  di  Castrozza  456. 
-,  Pala  di  457. 
Alartinsberg  257.  314. 
Martinsbruck  340. 
Martinswand  314. 
Martulkfall  623. 
Marul  283. 
Marzell  Glacier  328. 

Joch  829. 
Marzle  31. 
Marzola  401. 
Marzon,  Val  494.  508. 
Masare  515. 
Maschxm  537. 
Maseseha  265. 
Masino,  Bagni  del  397. 
Masner  Joch  293.  339. 
Mastaun-Joch  331. 

—  Spitze  83J . 
Matajur  638. 
Matavun  588. 
Mathilden-Grotte  527. 
Mathon  291. 
Matrei  (Deutsch)  294. 

—  (Windisch)  194. 
Matreier  Tauernhaua  195. 
Matsch  344. 
)Iatschacher  Aim   and 

Sattel  626. 
Matscher  .Joch  342.  344. 

—  Tal  344. 
3Iatschon-Joch  266. 
Matschuner  Kopf  283. 
S.  Matteo,  Piinta394.395. 
Matterott.  Malga  421. 
Mattersdorf  521. 
Mattsee  130. 
Matzen  626. 
— .  Chateau  219. 
Mauerlberg  544. 
Mauern  295. 
Mauer-Scharte  153. 
Maukspitze  226. 
Mauls  302. 
Maurach   (Achen^ee)   80, 

221. 

—  (Lofer)  163. 

—  (Oetztal)  322. 
Maurerkeeskopfe  189. 193 

198. 
Maurerkogel  183. 
Maurer-Tal  198. 

—  Tori  198.  193. 
Mauria  Pass  637. 
Mautern  558. 
Mauterndorf  573. 
Mauthaxisen  95.  99. 

.  Jlauthiiusl  99. 


Mauthen  607. 
Max-Hutte  90.  243. 
Mayrhofen  237. 
Mazizin  451. 
Medratz  304. 
Meduce,  Pala  5U8. 
Meiler-Hiitte  53. 
Melag  339. 
Melk  540. 

Melker-Scharte  243. 
Mellau  276. 
Melleck  164. 
Memminger  Hiitte  281. 
Mendel  366.  412. 
Mendling  541. 
Meran  36S. 
Meraner  Hiitte  375. 
Meran  Schutzhaus  526. 
Meransen  4^6. 
Merbjoch  484. 
Mering  18. 
Merkensteiu  530. 
Jlersi-Hutte  256. 
Mersl agora  5b3. 
Merzli  Studence  629. 
Mesdi,  Dent  de  437. 
— ,  Val  437. 
Messnerin  527.  547. 
Mesules  437  . 
Metnitz  618. 
Mezzamalga.  Pasao  400. 
Mezzana  405. 
Mezzanotte,  Jos  di  634. 
Mezzocorana  403. 
Mezzodi,  Becco  di  505. 
— ,  Sasso  di  452. 
Mezzolombardo  403. 
St.  3Iichael  (Adige)  3V8. 

—  (HaU)  224. 

—  (Lavant-Tal)  595. 

—  ob  Leoben  615. 

—  (Lungau)  573. 

—  in  Eppan  365. 
Micheldorf  561. 
S.  Michele398. 
Mieders  304. 

31iel,  Forcella  di  458.  459. 

516. 
Mieminger  46. 
Miesbach  81. 
Mieselkopf  295. 
Miesing  83. 
Miess  596. 
Miessattel  549. 
iMigogn,  Mte.  513. 
I  Miklauzhof  589. 
IMllano,  Rifugio  395. 
Milleins  355. 
Miller,  Val,   Gorno.    and 

Passo  del  40S. 
Millstatt  601. 
Millstatter  Alpe  6ul 

—  Hiitte  60l. 


INDEX. 


66:] 


-Millstalter  See  6U0. 
Mils  316. 

Mintsche-Jocli  27VI. 
Mira  Fall  521.  537. 
Miramar  589. 
Mirnock  574.  601.  605 
Missenstein-Joch  376. 
Missling  594. 
Misurina,  Lago  498. 
Mittag-Scharte  161. 
Mittagskofel  &34. 
Mittag3kogel    (Garinthia) 
604.  622.  623.  627 

—  (Fitztal)  335. 
Jlittagspitze     (Bvegenzer 
■    WaldJ  277. 

—  (Lavenatal)  266. 

—  (Montafon)  285. 

—  (Vompertal)  223. 
aiittagszahn  437. 
Mittelberg  (Wal.^crial  >  32. 

—  (AUgau)  32. 

—  fPitztalj  335. 

—  Glacier  328.  SSo. 

—  Joch  336. 
Mittelbreth  639. 
Mittenwal(i_59. 
Mitteralpe  547. 
Mitterbach  544. 
Mitterbach-Joch  244. 
Mitterbad  (Ulten)  376. 
Mitterberg  154. 
Mitterdorf  526.  630. 
Mitterhorn  163. 
Mitter-Joch   233. 

—  Jochl  636. 
Mitterkar-Joch  326. 
Mitterndorf-Zauchen  .566 
Mittersill  186. 
Mittertal  (Antholz)  469. 
Mitter-Weis.senbach  141. 
Mittewald  (Brenner)  302 

—  (Dobratscb)  605. 

—  (Pustertal)  473. 
Mixnitz  527. 
Mlintza-Sattel  627.  605. 
Moarer  Spitze  310. 
Mocenigo  412. 
Moderndorf  606 
Moders  302. 
3I6dring  618. 

Moena  449. 
Mciggers  23. 
Moggio  635. 
Mobnenfluh  277.  282. 
Moistrana  622. 
Moistrovka  623. 

—  Pass  624. 
Molbegg  565. 
Molignon  441. 
Melignon-Pa^.''  442. 
Miilk  540. 
J(t)lkenl);uier  ",lS. 


MuUbrucke -Sachsenburg 

601. 
Molln  .5.59. 
Moll-Tal  174. 
Molten  362. 
Molveno  4J8. 
Mondin,  Piz  292. 
Mondsee  132.  1^3.  13-i. 
Mondspitze  2b7. 
Monicbkircben  522. 
Monoccola,  Paaao  409. 
Montafon  284. 
Montagnasa  461. 
Montal  487. 
Blontan  (Martelll  384. 

(Neumarkt)  448. 
Montasio  640. 
Monte,   Val  del  395.  405. 
Monte  Croce  460. 

Pass  494.  ;yj7. 

Monteneu  285. 
Monte  Rover  462. 
Monticello  508. 
Montigella,  Col  di  490. 
Montiggl  Lakes  366. 
Montisola  411. 
Montozzo,  Pa.^=o  di  406. 
Montpitschen  343. 
Monzon  443. 
Monzoni,  Val  450. 
Moos  (Passeier)  347. 
—  (Sexten)  493. 
Mooserboden  183. 
Moosbam,  Chateau  573. 
Mooskofel  607, 
Mjosfal  271. 
Morbegno  398. 
Morchner,Gros.5e242.  244 

482. 
Morcbner-.Scbarte  242. 
Mordau  Alp  111. 
Morgenkofel  477.  480. 
Morgenleite  507. 
Mori  402.  425. 
Moritzen  573. 
St.  Moritzen  478. 
Moritzen-Scharte573. 611 
Morter  384. 
iMortirolo,  Passo  407. 
Mortscbaeb  205. 
iMorzelspitze  262.  276. 
Morzg  100. 

Moschesin,   Forcella  516 
iMoscblitzen  .574. 
Mdsel  619. 

iMosele  482.  244.  246. 
iMdsele-Scharte  482. 
JMoser-Alpe  93. 
:Moserboden  183. 
Mosermandl  571.  573. 
Mdsern  63.  315. 
Mossna  567. 
Mo.^tizzolo  404. 


Mostnock,  Or.  479.  480. 
Motz  315.  46. 
Muckendorf  521. 
Muckenkogel  545. 
Mugel  615. 

Magbe,  Fore,  delle  459. 
Mugoni,  Cinie  di  446.  447 

Pass  446. 
Miiblau  (InnsbruckJ  256. 

—  (Admont)  556. 
Miihlbach  cPinzgau)  187. 

(Pongaaj  154. 

(Pustertal)  466. 

(Taufera)  476. 
Miiblbacher  .loch  477. 
Mubldorf  612.  175. 
Miihldorfer  Aim  612 

-  Seen  612. 
Miihlen  476. 
Miiblgraben  87. 
Miiblsturzhorn  111. 
Mdhlwald  477. 
Jliihlwaldcr  Jocb  477. 
Muklaspitze  486. 
Mulaz,  Pa?so  and  Rif. 

del  456.  515.  _ 
— ,  Cima  del  456. 
Mulle  486. 
Miiller-Scharte  591. 
MuUitz-Tal  198. 
3Iullitz-Torl  198. 
Miillnerborn  98. 
Miillnern  632. 
Mullwitz  Glacier  198 
Munich  4. 
Munchner-Haus  54. 
Miinicbau  230. 
3Iiinicb-See  132. 
Munster  343. 
Miinster-Tal  343. 
Muntanitz   195.  204 
Mur  573. 

Muranza.  Val  348.  383. 
Murau  574. 
Murauer  Hiitte  574. 
Murfrait-Turm  437. 
3Iumau  47. 
Murnauer  Scharte  160 
Marquelle  573. 
Mur- Tori  156.  57.3. 
Murwinkel  573. 
Miirzstee  535. 
Murztaler  Steig  203. 
Miirzzuschlag   525. 
Musau  37. 
Musauer  Alp  37. 
Mussen  Alp  60  j 
Mu8ter5tein  53 
Mutmal  Glacie     32S. 
Mutmalspitze  329. 
Mutnock  246.  482. 
Muttekopf  310.  27'.i 
Mutteiijoch  20U. 


664 


INDEX. 


aiuttenkopf  336 
iMutterberger  Alp  307. 

—  Joch  307. 
Mutters  303. 
Muttkopf  263. 
Muitler  292. 
Mattlerkopf  30. 
Muttspitze  375. 

Naafkopf  265.  266. 
Nabi-e  Loch  488.  492. 
l!fabresina  589. 
Nadelspitze  191. 
Naglerspitze  381. 
Nago  425. 
Naifer  Pass  375. 
Nals  368. 

Nambino,  Val  414.  420, 
—,  Lago  di  414. 
— ,  Monte  415. 
-,  Passo  415. 
Xambron,  Val  415.  ;420. 
Namlos-Tal  279. 
Nanos  587. 
Napfspitze  238.  477. 
Napplach  612. 
Narcane,  Val  422 
Xardis,  Vedr.  di  423. 
Nassereit  45. 
IJassfeld  (Fu.<!cb)  181. 

—  (Ga.stein)  171. 

—  (Felber-Tal)  196. 

—  (Leibnigtal)  194. 

—  (Pfandltal)  180. 

—  (Pontafel)  635. 
Nasskamm  530.  534. 
Xasswald  530- 
Natterrie^el  557. 
Natters  303. 
Naturfreunde-Haus  296. 
Naturns  377. 
Nauders  340. 
Naunspitze  217. 
Navene,  Bocca  di  428. 
Navis-Jocb  225.  295. 
Nebelhorn  29. 

Neder  304. 
Nendeln  265. 
Nenzing  266. 
Nenzinger  Himmel  266. 
Nesselgraben  165. 
Nesselwang  36. 
Nesselwangle  35. 
Nesselwangler  Scharte 

85.  88. 
Nesslegg  277. 
Nestelberg  540. 
Neualm-Scbarte  567. 
Neuberg  585. 
Neubeuera  86. 
Neuburger  Hiitte  314. 
Xeu-Ger.sdorfer  Hiitte 

192.  239.  484. 


Neuhaus,   Baths   (Steier- 
mark)  584. 

—  (Sdlzburg)  126. 

—  (S.hliersee)  82. 

—  (Tauferer-Tal)  477. 

—  (Tnesting-Tal)  539. 

—  (Ybbstal)  538. 
Neukirchen  18"^. 
Neuiengbach  538. 
Xeumarkt  on  the  Adige 

398. 

—  near  Salzburg  130. 

—  in  Styria  617. 
Neumarktl  626. 
Neuming  629. 
Neunkirchen  522. 
Neu-Prags  492. 
Neu-Ratteis  333. 
Neureut  75. 
Neurur  335. 
Neu-Schwanstein  40. 
Neii-Spondinig  344.  379. 
Neustadt,  Wiener  521. 
Neustatt  Alp  569. 
Neustift   (near  Brixen) 

354. 

—  (Stubai-Tal)  304. 
Neuwaldegg  Alp  519.  555. 
Nevea  Hiitte  640. 

—  Saddle  640. 
Neves  Alp  477. 

—  Sattel  246.  482. 
Neveser  Joch  481.  477. 
St.  Nicolai  567. 

S.  Nicolo,  Val  450. 
~  del  Comelic)  507. 
Niederalp  536. 
Nieder-Aschan  89. 
Niederdorf  470. 
Niedere  275. 
Niedere  Scharte  177.  613. 

—  Taiiern  171. 
Niederjoch  (Oetztal)  329. 

—  (Pflersch)  307. 
Nieder-Jochl  332. 
Niedermunde  46. 
Niedernsill  185. 
Niederreich-Scharte  319. 
Niedertai  319.  322. 
Niedervintl  467. 
Niederwdlz  575. 

Niger  441.  445. 
Nikolsdorf  603. 
Noana,  Val  459. 
Nockhofe  303. 
Nockspitze  308. 
Nockstein  1'2S. 
Noderkogel  825. 
Non,  Val  di  403. 
Nonn  98. 
Nonnenspitze  404.  376 

885. 
Nonsberg  403. 


Nordenskjdld-Hiitte  525. 
Nordlinger  Hiitte  63. 
Nossach  297. 
Nosslacher  Joch  297. 
Noih,  the  551.  541. 
Notsch  606. 
Nufels  338. 
Nurnberger  Hiitte  300. 

—  Scharte  807. 
Narpen-Joch  223. 
Nussdorf  (Altersee)  131. 

—  (on  the  Inn)  86. 
Nnssen-See  143. 
Nnssingkogel  195. 
Nuvolau,  Monte  508.  513. 
Nuvolau  Saddle  503.  514. 
Niiziders  267. 
Nymphenburg  14. 

Obdacb  595. 
Oberach  75. 
Ober-Ammergau  56. 
Oberau  (Bavaria)  48. 

—  (Tyrol)  302. 
Oberaudorf  87. 
Oberbacherjuch  494. 
Oberbacherspitze  494. 
Oberberg  (Stubai)  305. 

—  (PGtsch)  246. 
Oberbotzen  362. 
Oberburg  593. 
Oberdort  33.  88. 
Ober-Draubnrg  602. 
Oberettes-Joch  831.  344. 
Ober-Ferlach  626. 
Ober-Gibeln  280. 
Obergoriach  618. 
Obergottesfeld  601. 
Obergrafendorf  543. 
Ober-Grainan  52. 
Ober-Gurgl  332. 
Oberhof  630. 
Oberjoch  34. 
Ober-Krimml  189. 
Oberlahms-Jochl  280. 
Oberlahmspitze  281.^ 
Oberlaibach  586. 
Ober-Lana  374. 
Oberlercherspitze  611. 
Ober-Leutasch  60. 
Ober  Luttach  482. 
Obermadele-Joch  30. 
Obermais  371.  869. 
Obermaiselstein  26. 
Ober-Mieming  46. 
Obernach  68. 
Obernberg  297. 
Oberndorf  on  the  Inn 

218. 

—  near  Kitzbiihel  232. 
Oberort  (Tragdss)  527. 

>Ober-Payerbach  528. 
Ober-Perfu^.'!  813. 


INDEX. 


665 


Oberpnrsfein  479. 
Oberrain,  Bad  164. 
Obersee  106. 
Ober-Seeland  590. 
Oberstdorf  24. 
Oberstoller  Alp  473.  478. 
Obersulzbach  Glacier 

188.  198. 
—  Tori  189.  198. 
Obertauern  672. 
Ober-Tilliach  473. 
Obertraun  145. 
Ober-Vellach  175.  612 
Ober-Vernagt  331. 
Oberwalder-Hiitte  208 
Ober-Warngau  69. 
Ober-Weissbach  112.  162. 
Ober-Weissenbach  144 
Ober-Wessen  93. 
Ober-Wolz  575. 
Oberzalim-Hutte  268. 
Ober-Zeirinjr  617. 
Obir  589.  596.  627. 
Obladis  337. 
Obsteig  45. 
Ocbsengarten  319. 
Oehsenkopf  290. 
Ochsen-Scharte  290. 
Ochsenwand  313. 
Ochsner  244. 
Oeblarn  566. 
Oedbauer  16.  65. 
Oedensee  566. 
Ocdenwinkel  -  Scharte, 

tbe  Upper  and   Lower 

209. 
Oederer-Turl  148. 
Oedkarspitze  62. 
Oedstein  556. 
Oefele-Kopf  53. 
Oefen  Pass  286.  341. 
Oefnerspitze  30. 
Oehler  521. 
Oelgruben-Joch  336. 
Oelgrubenspitze,  Hintere 


— ,  Vordere  338. 
Oetscher  537.  541. 
Oetschergraben  537.  541 
Oetz  321. 
Oetztal  315.  321. 
— ,  the  321. 
OflFensee  140. 
Ohl.^tadt  47. 
Ohrenspitzen  486. 
Oistritza  593. 
Okresel  692. 
Olang  469. 

Olperer  241.  245.  297. 
—  Hiitte  245. 
Oltro,  Cima  d'  459. 
— ,  Forcella  d'  459. 
Ombert,  Col  454. 


Ombretta,  Cima  d'  454. 
— ,  Passo  d'  454. 
Ombrettola,  Paaso  d'  454 
Omeshorn  282. 
Opiina  588.  632. 
Opponitz  541. 
Oregione,  Forcella  473. 
Orgelspitze  378. 
Orobian  Alps  410. 
Orucen  Hiitte  630. 
Oral,  Col  degli  395. 
Ort,  Chateau  138. 
Ortbauer  533. 
Ortiga,  Sasso  d'  459. 
Ortler  392.  380. 
Ortler    Glacier,    Upper 
and  Lower  380.  392. 
Ortler  Pass  381.  393. 
Oschebnik  638.  640. 
Osnabriicker  Hiitte  610. 
Osol  413. 
Ospitale  500.  509. 
Ossiach  620. 
Ossiacher  See  620. 
Osterhofen  84. 
Osternig  634.  606. 
<  >stersee  65. 

Ostertag-Hiifte  447.  451. 
St.  Oswam  580.  616. 
Oswald -Hiitte  72. 
Oswaldiberg  604. 
Ottohaus  534. 
Otlo-Mavr-Hiitte  37. 
Ovaro  6'36. 
Oy  36. 
Oytal  28. 


Pack  681. 
Padaster-Joch  296. 
Padaunerkogel  298. 
Padinger  Alpe  98. 
Padola  507. 

Padon,  Forcella  di  513. 
Padrio,  Monte  407. 
Paganella,  Mte.  417.  418 
Paghera,  Case  409. 
Paiderspitze  319. 
Pala  di  S.  Martino  457. 
459. 
di  Santa  444. 
— ,  Cimon  della  457. 
Palaccia  437. 
Palai  461. 

Palaier  Jochl  419.  462. 
Palazzolo  411. 
Pale  Rosse,Colle  391. 395, 
Palfau  551. 
Palfner  Scharte  170. 
Pallik  207. 
Pallua  453. 
Polten-Tal  657. 
Paluzza  607. 
Panarotta  463. 
Baedekek's  Eastern  Alps.      12th  Edit. 


Pana-ScLarte  356.  433. 
I     436. 

Panchia  449. 
Paneid-Tal  461. 
IPaneveggio  465. 
I  St.  Pankraz   (Ulten)  376. 
iPaniiler  Schroffen  268. 
iPape,  Cima  di  515. 
jParadies  556. 
jParalba,  see  Peralba. 
Paratico  411. 
Paratscha  487.  492. 
Paresberg  487. 
Pari,  Mte.  427.  429. 
Parach  122.  116.  125. 
Parseier-Scharte  318. 
j—  Spitze  318.  281. 
Partenkirchen  48. 
Partennen  288. 
jPartnacb-Klamm  50. 
IPartschins  374. 
jPartsch-Weg  326. 
Parzinnspitze  279. 
IPasing  16.  19. 
Paspardo  409. 
Passail  628. 
iPasaauer  Hiitte  161. 
|Passeier-Tal  845. 
|Passen-Joch  477. 
Pasterk-Sattel  590. 
iPasterze  Glacier  207. 
IPastore,  Baito  del  395. 
iPasubio,  Mte.  402. 
Patenen  288. 
Paternkofel  496. 
Paternion  600. 
Patern-Sattel  494.  498. 
Patrol-Scharte  281.  318. 
Patsch  294. 
Patscber  Glacier  486. 

—  Kofel  259. 

—  Tal  486. 
Pattendorf  612. 
Pattergassen  674.  620. 
Patteriol  271. 
Patznaun  291. 
Patznaun-Tal  290. 

St.  Paul  595. 
Panlaro  636. 
Paulitschhohe  590. 
Paulitsch-Sattel  590. 
St.  Paul  594. 
St.  Pauls  365. 
Pavione,  Mte.  459. 
Payer,  Cima  di  422. 
Payerbach  523. 
Payer-Hiitte  3S2. 
Payerapitze  381.  389. 
Pechbausl  126. 
Pederoa  489. 
Pederspitzen378.385  369. 
Pederii  488. 
Pedescala  465. 

43 


666 


INDEX. 


Pedratces  489. 
Peggau  528. 
Peiljoch  306.  312.  325. 
Peilspitze  295. 
Peilstein  539. 
Peio  405. 
Peischelkopf  272. 
Peischlach-Torl  204. 
Peissenberg  17. 
Peijilerkofel  355.  488. 
Peitler-Scharte  355.   488 
S.  Pellegrino  449. 
Peller,  Mte.  404. 
Pelmo,  Mte.  505.  509.  514 
Pelos  637. 

Pelsa,  Mte.  Alto  di  515. 
Pelugo  419. 
Pendling  215.  85. 
Penegal  867.  365. 
Penia  453. 
Penk  175.  612. 
Penkenberg  237. 
Pens  364. 
Penser  Joch  364. 
Penzberg  65. 
Penzl  Inn  357.  363. 
Pera  466. 
Peralba,  Mte.  473.  507. 

636. 
Perarolo  509. 
Peres,  Piz   da  487. 
Perfall  487. 
Pergern  559. 
Pergine  461. 
Peri  402. 

Peritschnik  Fall  623. 
Perjen  317. 
Perlerkogel  324. 
Perneck  (IschlJ  143. 
Pemegg  (Styria)  527. 
Pemitz  521. 
Perra  451. 
Persa,  Val  416. 
— ,  Rocchetta  di  Val  416. 
Persal  240. 
Persen  461. 
Pertisau  79. 
Pesariis  636. 
Peschiera  430. 
Pescul  514. 
Pest-Kapelle  (near  Ehr- 

wald)  44.  60. 
Petelin  625. 
8t.  Peter  (Ahrntal)   483. 

—  rnear  Bludenz)  269. 

—  (Carniola)  587. 

—  (Groden)  432.  433. 

—  im  Holz  601. 

—  am  Kanamersberg  575. 

—  hinter  Lajen  433. 

—  (Sanntal)  5S4. 

—  (Villn6.s)  355. 
Peter- Anich-Hiitte  315. 


Pefersberg  87.  315.  445. 
Petersenspitze  327.  328. 
Pettneu  272. 
Petzeck  475.  205. 
Petzen  590.  596. 
Petziner  Spitze  293. 
Peuscbelkopf  334. 
Pentel.=5tein  500. 
Pfaff,  the  Apere  303.  325. 
-,theWilde308.310.325. 
Pfaflfen-Joch  308. 312.  325. 
Pfaffen-Meder  307.  308. 

312 
— ,  Lange  308. 
Pfaffennock  481. 
Pfaffen-SaHel  308. 
Pfaffenscbneide  308. 
Pfaffenspitze  192. 
Pfalzen  468. 
Pfalzgau-Hiitte  503. 
Pfander  261. 
Pfandl  136. 
Pfandler  Alp  306. 
Pfandl-Hiitte  345. 
Pfandl-Scharte  180. 
Pfannenknecht  268. 
Pfannborn  (Toblacher) 

471. 

—  (Defereggeit)  485. 
Pfann.stein  561. 
Pfanntorl  472. 
Pfeiferin  146. 
Pfelders  346. 
Pfitscher  Joch  246 

—  Tal  247. 
Pflach  38. 
Pflegersee  50. 
Pflersch  299. 
Pflerscher  Hocbjoch  296. 

—  Pinkel  296.  301. 
PQerschtal  300. 
Pfliiglhof  pialta)  609. 
Pflunspitzen  270.  271. 
Pfoischarte  472. 
Pforzheimer  Hiitte  343. 
Pfossen-Tal  331. 
Pfrillen-See  215. 
Pfronten  36. 
Pfrontner  Hlitte  37. 
Pfunders  467. 
Pfunders-Joch  247.  467. 
i—  Tal  467. 

IPfunds  339. 
.Pfundser  Tal  339. 
iPian,  Monte  496. 
I—  della  Regina  408. 
|Pians  273. 
iPiavac  450. 

Piazzi,  Cima  di  394.  396. 
IPiccolein  488. 
Pichea,  Cima  426.  429. 
Pichl  (Ennstai)  570. 

—  (Mondsee)  132. 


|Piding  95. 
iPiedefalcade  515. 
IPieres,  Col  dalla  435. 
jPiesendorf  185. 
jPiessling-Ursprnng  563. 

Piesting  520. 

iPietra  Castel  la  516.  459. 

Pietra  Grande  415. 

S.  Pietro,  Val  di  607. 

—  (Val  d'Astico)  463. 
Pieve  di  Cadore  506. 

—  di  Ledro  429. 

—  di  Livinallongo  413. 

—  Tesino  464. 
Pigeno  365. 
Pihapper-Spitze  lf6. 
Piller  334. 
Piller-Hohe  334. 
Pillersee  227. 
Pilsen-See  18. 
Pine.  Val  461. 
Pinegg  82.  220.' 
Pinkenkogl  524. 
Pinniser  Joch  305. 
Pinoi,  Ciamp  435. 
Piaswang  42. 
Pinsdorf 137. 
Pinzgan  157.  160.  185. 
Pinzganer  Hohe  236. 

—  Platte  237.  190. 

—  Spaziergang  160.   232. 
Pinzolo  420. 

Piombi.    Malga  428. 
Piosmos  335. 
Pipnrger  See  321. 
Pirkach  599. 
Pirkerkogel  599. 
Pirker  Schartl  603. 
Pischenza  Valley  623. 
Pisciadii  437. 
Pisciadusee-Hiitte  437. 
Pisciaduseekofel  437. 
Pisgana,  Passo  422. 
— ,  Mte.  422. 
Pisogne  410. 
Pitschberg  432. 
Pitten  521. 
Pitzberg  433. 
Pitztal  334. 

Pitztaler  Jochl  325.   328. 
Piz,  Cimon  del  516. 
Pizzano  406. 
Pizzocold,  Mte.  431. 
Plabutsch  58c>. 
Plan  (Groden)  435. 

—  (Pfelders-Tal)  346. 
Planesg  15. 

Planai  568. 
Planeil-Scharte  342. 
Plane!  1-Tal  842. 
Plangeross  335. 
|PlanTna  586. 
iPlanitziiig  365. 


INDEX. 


667 


Planitza  Valley  624. 
Planjava  593. 
Plankenau  155. 
Plankenborn  357. 
Plaiiken.«tein  76. 
Plankfigel  528.  580. 
Planner-Hiitte  565. 
Planotzenhof  256. 
Plansee  58. 
Plan.spitze  555. 
Planwipfel  566. 
Plars  374. 

Plasseggen-.Joch  287. 
Pla.9sen  149. 
Plasteikopf  266. 
Piatt  346. 
Plattei  326. 
Platteinkopf  316. 
Piatt enkogel  237.  190. 
Plattenkopf  340. 
Plattenspitze  (Sulden) 
389. 

—  (Lechtal)  280. 

—  (Montafon)  288. 
Plattkofel  434.  451. 
Plattkofelhaus  434.   4.37, 
Platz-Wiese  491. 
Plauener  Hvitte  i'38. 
Plazer,  Piz  343. 
Pleislingkeil  572. 
Pleisshorn  380. 

Plem,  Cima  di  408. 
Plenderle  Lakes  319. 
Plenitz-Scharte  187. 
Pleschaitz  576. 
Pleschkogel  528. 
Plessnit/  Glacier  174. 
Pletzen  6L5. 
Plocken  607. 
Plomberg  132.  134. 
Plose  354. 

Plumbs,  Forcella  di  607. 
Plumser  .loch  72. 
Poautz  627. 
Pocliliard-Scharte  171. 
Pochlarn  540. 
Pocol  512. 
Podberdo  621.  631. 
Podnart-Kropp  621. 
Poglia,  Passo  di  408. 
Poikhohle  587. 
Poina,  Forcella  dellaoOO. 

514. 
Pojen  479. 

Pokluka  Ravine  629. 
Polflni-Brunn  681. 
Polinig^  (Gailtal)  607. 
Po]inik(Molltal)602.  613. 
Polinik-Haus  613. 
Politsch  6'i2. 
Polles-Jocb  324.  336. 
Polleskogel  336. 
Polshals  617. 


Polater  549.  554. 
Polsterlucke  502. 
St.  Polten  538. 
Pciltscbach  5S3. 
Poludnig  606.  635. 
Pomagaguun  6(10. 
Ponale  Fall  427. 
Pongau  155. 
Pongratz  Promenade  555 

556 
Pontafel  635. 
Ponte  Alto  (Ampezzo) 

504.  488. 

(Agordo)  516. 

(Valsugana)  400. 

461. 

—  delle  Arche  418. 

—  di  Legno  406. 

—  della  Selva  410. 

—  nelle  Alpi  510. 
Pontebba  635. 
Pontet  460. 
Pontigl  3G0. 
Pontlatz  Bridge  337. 
Pope,  Cima  delle  442. 
Popena,  Piz  499. 

— ,  Val  498. 
Pordoi-.loch  452. 

—  Scharte  452. 
Pore,  Mte.  513. 
Porta,  Passo  della  408. 

424. 
Port-Jochl  298. 
Portschach  599. 
Possenhofen  15.  16. 
Posta,  Cima  di  402. 
Postlingberg  543. 
Potschenhohe  145- 
Pottenstein  539. 
Pottschach  522. 
Pozza  451. 
Prad  379. 

Pradidale  Hut  459. 
Pragerhof  683. 
Prager  Hiitte  196. 
Pragraten  197. 
Pragrater  Tori  198.   478. 
Prags,  Alt  and  Neu  491. 

492. 
Pragser  See  492. 
Pralongia  490. 
Pramaggiore,  Mte.  510. 

637. 
Pramper,  Val  516. 
Pranzo  419.  427. 
Prassberg  591. 
Prassberger  Alpe  592. 
Frato  Beghino,  Malga395. 
Pratzen  339. 
Pravali  596. 
Pravitale,  Cima  459. 
Hut  459. 

—  Pass  458.  454. 


Prawald  687. 
Praxmar  320. 
Preber  574.  675. 

—  Sattel  575. 

—  See  574. 

—  Tori  567. 
Prebichl  554. 
Preblau  595. 
Predazzo  449. 
Predigistuhl  (IschlJ  143. 

—  (Carinthia)  598. 

—  (Kaiser-Gebirge)  216. 

—  (Lungau)  575. 

—  (Solk)  567. 
Predil  Pass  639. 
Predlitz  574. 
Pregajane,  Mte.  510. 
Preimel-Scharte  611   174. 
Preimelspitze  611. 
Prein  533. 

Preiner  Gscheid  533. 
Preintaler-Hiitte  569. 
Prelongie  490. 
Premassune,  Cima  408. 
-,  Passo  406.  40S. 
Premstatten  580. 
Prenn  376. 
Preroman  488. 
Presanella  423.  406.  422. 
Presanella,  Rif.  423. 
Presena,  Passo  422. 
— ,  Cima  422. 
Presolana  410. 
Pressbauui  533. 
Pressegger  See  606. 
Pressura,  3Ionte  3b2. 
Prestreljenik  638.  640. 
Preti,  Cima  dei  510. 
Prettau  483. 
Pretul  Alp  625. 
Preunecg-Tal  570. 
Prevala  Saddle  638. 
Pribitz  527. 

Priel,  the  Grosse562.  148. 
— ,  the  Kleine  562. 
Prien  88. 
Primau  218. 
Primiero  458. 
Primolano  465. 
Primor  458. 
Prinz-Luitp()ld-Hau.<:    .33. 

28.  29. 
Prinzer.sdorf  539. 
Prisang  623.  638. 
Pris.'sian  367. 
Pritschitz  599- 
Prochenberg  552. 
Prusegg-KIamm  195. 
iProssau  Alp  169. 
Prossliner  Schwaige  439. 
!Proveis  412. 
Prudenzini,  Rif.  408. 
iPruggern  568. 

43* 


668 


INDEX. 


Prutz  337. 
Puch  125. 
Puchberg  531. 
Piichenstuben  5i4. 
Pacbheim  129. 
Puez-Hiitte  490.  436. 
Puezjocb  490. 
Puezspitzen  490. 
Pafels  433. 
Puflatsch  433.  43S. 
Puikogel  335. 
Pullacb  6i. 
Punta  Nera  503. 
Puntigam  581. 
Pura,  Mte.  637. 
Piirgg  565. 
Purkersdorf  538. 
Purtscheller-Haus  109. 
Pusarnitz  175. 
Pustertal  466. 
Putzen-Jocb  362.  364. 
Patzental-Scharte  575. 
Pux  575. 
Puz-Hiitte  490. 
Pyhrgas,  Gr.  55".  563. 

—  Gatterl  556.  557. 
Pybrn  Pass  o6i. 
Pyramidenkogel  599. 
Pyramidenspitze  217. 

ftnadrathofe  374. 
Quellenhof  345. 
Quellspitze,    Innere   and 
Aeussere  330.  844. 

Raach  522. 

Rabbi,  Batbs  of  404.  376. 

—  Joch  376. 
Eabenkopf  344. 
Raben-Miible  138. 
Rabenspitze  79. 
Rabenstein  (Passeier)  347. 

—  (Penser  Tal)  364. 

—  (Pielacb)  543. 

—  (Lavant-Tal)  594. 
Raccolana  Vallev  640. 
Rachau  615. 
Radeck  Alp  170. 
Radeck-Scharte  170.  174. 
Radegand  580. 
Radein  448. 
Radenthein  574. 
Radhausberg  171. 

RadI  BOB. 
Radleck  612. 
Radling-Sattel  566. 
Radmannsdorf  622. 
Radmer  553. 

—  an  dcr  Hasel  553.  556 

—  an  der  Stube  553. 
Radstadt  571. 
Radstadter  Tauern  572. 
Raducha  692. 


Radurschel-Tal  340. 
Raetikon  284. 
Ragada  421. 
Raggal  267.  233. 
Raggafal  513. 
Eaibl  639. 
Raibler  Scharte  639. 

—  See  839. 
Rain,  see  Rein. 
Rainbach-Scbarte  191, 

236. 
Rainbacbspitze  191. 
Rainbacb-Tal  191. 
Rainer  Alpe  76. 

Horn  196. 

Hiitte  183. 

—  Glacier  196    198. 
Schutzbails  59^. 

—  Tori  198. 
Rakek  586. 
Ramboldplatte  87. 
Rametz.  Chateau  372. 
Ramingstein  574. 
Rammelstein  469. 
Ramol-Hans  333. 

—  Joch  333. 
Ramolkogel  327.  333. 
Rams,  the  522. 
Ramsau  (Berchtesgaden) 

110. 

—  fEnnstal)  568. 

—  (Hainfeld)  539. 
Eamseider  Scharte  109. 

161. 
Ramwald  468. 
Ranalt  306. 
Rankweil  263. 
Ranten  575. 

—  Tori  567.  _575. 
Rapoldeck  552. 
Rappelkogel  580. 
Rappenalpen-Tal  31. 
Eappenloch  262. 
Rappensee-Hiitte  30. 
Raschotz,  Ausser-  433. 
— ,  Inner-  365. 
Rasor  623.  638. 
Rassaser-Scharte  341. 
Rassasspitz  341.  343. 
Rastetzen  A]p  166. 
PiAstkogel  223.  240. 
Ratschach  584.  624. 
Ratschinges  -  Tal  and 

Scharte  302.  313. 
Ratteis  332. 
Rattenberg  219. 
Ratzes  438. 
Raubling  86. 
Raucheck  154. 
Rauchkofel  (Pustertal) 

474. 

—  (Miihlbach-Tal)  477. 

—  (Ahrntal)238.192.484 


Rauhe  Biihel  375. 
Rauheck  29. 
Rauhe  Joch  282.  348. 
Ranhenkopf-Hiitte  338. 
Rauris  176. 

—  Kitzloch  157.  175. 
Rauriser  Tauernhaus  176. 
Rauschberg  91.  94. 
Rautal  487. 

Rauth  444. 
Raxalp  532. 
Raxen  534. 
Razzo.  Passo  di  637. 
Realspitze  241.  243. 
Re  Castello.  Pizzo  411. 
Eechbepg  589. 
Recoaro  402. 
Redasco,  Cima  396. 
Redebus.  Passo  del  461. 
Redival  405. 
Redl-Zipf  129. 
Redorta,  Pizzo  411. 
Reedsee  169. 
Regana,  Val  458. 
Regensburger  Hiitte  434. 
Reggen-Torl  193.  484. 
Regnano,  Val  di  461. 
Reichart  558.  615. 
Reichenau  529. 
Reichenberger  Hiitte  503. 
Reichenfels  595. 
Reichenhall  95. 
Reichenspitze  191.  236. 

239. 
Reichenstein  (Admonter) 

556.  557.i 

—  (Vordernberger)  554. 
Reichersbeuern  69. 
Reich-Raming  560. 
Reifenberg  632. 

Reif  en  stein  301. 
Reifhorn  163. 
Reifling  552. 
Reifnig  594. 
Reifnitz  599. 
Rein  (Tanfers)  479. 
— ,  Stift  529. 
Reinbach  Falls  478. 
Reindler  Alp  87. 
Reindl-Miihle  138. 
Reinhart  483. 
Reinswald  364. 
Reintal  (Fdssen)  37. 

—  (Partenkirchen)  54. 

—  (Taufers)  479. 
Reintaler  Jocble  38. 
Reintal-Hospiz  51. 
Reisalpe  539.  545. 
Reischach  468. 
Reiserkogel  335. 
Reissach  606. 
Reisseck  609.  612. 
Reisseck-Haus  6^.9.  612. 


INDEX, 


669 


Reissgang  571. 
Reisskofel  806. 
Reis3-Tal  530. 
Reisstaler  Hiittc  533. 
Reit  (Unken)  164. 

—  (Kitzbvihel)  230. 
Reit  im  Winkel  93. 
Reiteralpe  16i. 
Reiterdorf  (Isclil)  143. 

—  (Waidring)  227. 
Reitereck  609. 
Reiterjoch  414. 
Reiterjochspitze  444. 
Reith  (Brixlesg)  220. 

—  (Seefeld)  63. 
Reitham  232. 
Reitherkogel  220. 
Reitherspitze  63. 
Reithof  530. 
Reiting  530. 
Reiting  554.  558. 
Rekawinke]  53?. 
Rellstal  286. 
Remsspitze  314. 
Rendelspifze  271. 
Rendena,  Valle  di  419. 
Rennerspitze  291.  292. 
Rennfeld  527. 
Rennweg  573. 
Rentsch  444. 
Reschen  341. 
Reschen-Scheideck  341. 
Resiutta  635. 
Resterhdhe  232. 
Rettenbach  Glacier   336. 
Rettenbach-Tal  (Ischl) 

143. 

—  (Oetztal)  325.  336. 
Rettenkogel  143. 
Rettenstein  (Filzmoos) 

571. 
— ,   the  Grosse  229.   188. 
— ,  the  Kleine  232. 
Retterschwang-Tal  33. 
Reussischer  Weg  297. 
Reute  (Oberstdorf)  27. 

—  (Bezau)  2T6. 
Reutlinger  Hiitte  270. 
Reutte  42. 

Revo  413. 
Rhaetikon  28i. 
Rhontal  72. 
Ricegon,  Col  da  492. 
Richard-Schucht  -Weg 

335.  328. 
Richter-Hiitte  191.  239. 
Richter.^pitze  191.  239. 
Rickentorl  609.  612. 
Ridnaun  309. 
Eied  am  Inn  339. 

—  (Eisak)  301. 

—  (Pfronten)  35. 

—  (Samtal)  364. 


Ried  (Zillertal)  234. 
Riedberghorn  26. 
Riedbock  612. 
Rieden  261.  274. 
Riederstein  75. 
Rieding-Scharte  573. 
Riedjoch  487. 
Riefensberg  275. 
Rlegerin  549. 
Riegler-Joch  477. 
Riemann-Hau8  161.  109. 
Riepen-Scharte   (Hoch- 
gall)  470. 

—  (Zillertal)  245.  241. 
Riepenspitze  472. 
Riesach-See  569. 
Riesenkopf  87. 
Rieser-Ferner  479. 

—  Scharte  480. 
Rietz  315. 
Rietzdorf  5S4.  591. 
Riezlern  32. 
Riffel-Joch  339.  310. 
Riffelkarspitze  340. 
Riffel-Sattel  5U. 

—  Scharte   (Rauris)  171. 

(HoUen-Tal)  52. 

Riffelsee  336. 

Riffian  345. 

Riffl,  Hohe  208. 

Riffler  (Zillertal) 241. 2i3. 

—  (Stanzer  Tal)  273.  293. 
Eiffler-Hiitte  243. 

—  Scharte  241.  243. 
Riffltor  184.  200. 
Rigais,  Sas  434. 
Rigolato  636. 
Rimbianco,  Alp  495,  499. 
— ,  Forcella  di  499. 
Rims,  Piz  343. 
Rindalphorn  22. 

Ring,  the  (Weichsel- 
boden)  .549. 

—  (Steyrling-Tal)  561. 
Ringelstein  477.  481. 
Rinka  593. 

Rinn  224. 

Rinnbach-Strub  140. 
Rinnen  278. 

Rinnen-Nieder  305.  320. 
Rino  408. 
jRippeteck  570. 
iRiss,  the  72. 
Risserkogel  76. 
iRisser-See  49. 
jRistfeichthorn  165. 
iRitorto.    Lago    and  Mte. 
I     414.  415. 
Kitten,  the  362. 
Rittjoch  487. 
Kittnerhorn  363.  357.  364. 
RitzenJoch  292. 
Riva  426. 


Rivoli  403. 

Rivolto  Pass  402. 

Roa,   Forcella  della  356. 

435. 
Robantal  592. 
Rocca  Pietore  454- 
— ,  Cima  di  449. 
Uocchetta  Pass  403. 
Rocchette  402. 
Roccolo,  Monte  431. 
RochoUspitze  301. 
St.  Rochus  266. 
Roda,  Val  457. 

,  Campanile  di  467. 

,  Cima  di  459. 

Rodella  437.  451. 
Rodeneck,    Chateau  466. 
Rodresnock  574. 
Roen,  Monte  367. 
R.jfan  80.  220. 
Rofelewand  334.  338. 
Rofen  329. 
Rofenkar-Jnch  328. 
Rofen-Tal  326. 
Rogelskopf  2«3. 
Ruhitsch  5S3. 
Rohrauer  Steig  296.  304. 
Rohrbach  539. 
Rohrerbiihel  227. 
Rohrmoos  32. 
Rojaherg  264. 
Rojacher-Hiitte  177. 
Rojen-Tal  341. 
Rolf  Glacier  203. 
Rolle  Pass  456. 
Rollspitze  300. 
Romariswandkopf  203. 

203. 
Rombon  638. 
S.  Romedio  413. 
Romeno  413. 
Romerbad  584. 
Romerquelle  594. 
Romersattel  162. 
Romertal  633. 
Ronach  189.  236. 
Roncegno  461. 
Roncogno  46i.  401. 
Ronzone  412. 
Ropanzen  217. 
Roppen  315. 
Rosa,  La  500. 

Col  500. 
Rosalia,  Chapel  of  St.  521. 
Rijschenauer  Hohe  64. 
Roschitza  622. 

Battel  612.  628. 
Rosegg  599. 
Roaeggerhaus  525. 
Rosegger's  Waldheimat 

Rosenbach  (Lai bach) 586. 
(Gail tal)  627. 


670 


INDEX. 


Rosenbach-Sattel  622.628. 

Rosenberg  579. 

Rosengartenapitze  442. 
447. 

Rosenheim  85. 

Rosenheimer  Hiitte  86. 

Rosenjoch  225. 

Rosenkogel  (Kara- 
wank  en)  6^2. 

—  (Murtal)  6 16. 

—  (Stainz)  581. 
Rosen ock  574. 
Rosen-Tal  (Tinzgau)  188 

—  Prave  Valley)  599. 
Rosetta  457. 

— ,  Rifugio  and  Pass  457. 
Rosim-Boden  388.  389. 

—  Joch  878.  385.  393. 
Rosole,  Mte.  891. 
Rossa,  Forcella  408. 
Rossola,  Passo  409. 
Rossberg-Joch  329. 
Rossbrand  571. 
Rossfeld  108.  126. 
Rosshag  243. 
Rosshautkofel  489. 
Rosshorn  486. 

—  Scbarte  486. 
Rosskar-Sattel  164. 

—  Scharte  192.  236. 
Rosskofel  (Gailtal)  635. 

—  (Prag?)  491. 
Rosskogel  (Sellrain)  318, 

—  (Semmering)  525. 
Rosskopf  (Krimml)   190. 

191.  236. 

—  (Achensee)  80. 

—  (Sterzing)  300.  301. 
Rossleiten  562.  563. 
Rossrucken  '244. 
Eossruck-Joch  245.  482. 
Rossnickspitze  245. 
Eossstein  70.  74.  77. 
Rosszahne  440.  451. 
Rosthansl  103. 
Rostitz-Joch  337. 
Rostitzkogel  335.  336. 
Rotbacher-Spitze  246. 
Rotbach-Tal  482. 
Rotbiihelspitze  287. 
Roteck  (Lungau)  574. 

—  (Texel)  375. 
Rote  Fliih  35. 

—  Furka  290. 

—  Grat-Scharte  307.  310. 

—  Knopf,  the  204. 
Rotelsee  140. 
Rotelspitze  (Meran)  375. 

—  (Stelvio)  381.  382. 
Rotelstein,  Castle  556. 

—  the  (Meran)  375. 

—  (Aussee)  146. 
Rotenbach  22. 


Rotenboden  265. 
Rotenbrunn,  Baths  (Sell- 
rain)  318. 

—  (Walser-Tal)  266. 
Rotenmann-.Ioch484.  486. 

—  Tori  200.  486. 
Rote  Platte  2?3. 
Roterdspitze  440.  442. 
Rote  Rinn- Scharte  216. 

226. 

—  Saale  196. 

—  Schragen  340. 

—  SchrofiFen  338. 

—  Turm  475. 

—  Wand  (Fassa)  448. 447. 
(Antholz)  469. 

—  Wandspitze  282. 
Rotgiilden-Tal  573. 
Rotgundspitze  30. 
Rothenthurn  600. 
Rotholz  234. 
Rothorn  267. 
Rothornspitze  280. 
Rotis  263. 
Rotkopf  244. 
Rotlech-Tal  278. 
Rotmoos-Joch  333.  346. 

—  Kogel  846. 
Rotpleiaskopf  293.  317. 
Rotspitze  (Defereggen) 

48o. 

—  (Flarschjoch)  273. 

—  (Obernberg)  298. 
— ,  Hintere  386.  404. 
Rotspitze  199.  481.  483. 
Rotspitzen  (Groden)  434. 
Rotsteinkogel  375. 
Rotsteinspitze  474. 
Rottach  74.  76. 

— ,  Falls  of  the  75. 
Eottal  433. 
Rottenbuch  17. 
Rottenkogel  195.  202.204. 
Rottenmann  557. 
Rottmannshohe  16. 
Rotwand  (Amp.)  499. 

—  (Antholz)  469. 

—  (Botzen)  361. 

—  (Fassa)  446.  447. 

—  (Schliersee)  82.  84. 
Rotwandhaus  82. 
Rotwandspitze  282. 
Rotwein  Fall  623. 
Rovereto  401. 
Roz,  Piz  292. 
Rii,  Col  de  488. 
Ruckerlberg  579. 
Rnderhol-Nieder  306. 
Ruderhofspitze  306. 
Rudnig  194. 
Rndnitza  629. 
Rudnopolje  629, 
Rudolfs-Hiitte  185. 


Rudolf-SchobeivHutte575 . 
Rudolfs-Turm  149. 
RufiFre  367.  412. 
Ruhpolding  94. 
Eunkelstein,  Castle  363. 
St.  Rupert  am  Kulm  568. 
St.  Ruprecht  621.  604. 
Ruprechtseck  575. 
Russbach  151. 
Ruthnerhorn  4S0. 
Rutorto,  Passo  506.  509. 

Saalbach  160. 
Saalfelden  160. 
Saalfelder  Weg  35. 
Saarbriicker  Hiitte  289. 
Sabach-Joch  38. 
Sabbia,  Val  424. 
Sabbione  420.  419. 
Saben,  Nunnery  356. 
Saber-Tal  347. 
Sachrang  90. 
Sachsenburg  601. 
Sachsendank-Hiitte  504. 
Sachsenklemme  302. 
Sack  302. 

Sackwiesen  Alp  548,  549. 
Saderer  Joch  340. 
Sadole,  Forcella  458. 
Saent  Alp  377. 
Siigewandspitze  246. 
Sagor  585. 
Sagron  516. 
— ,  Piz  di  459.  516. 
Saifnitz  634. 
Saile  303. 
Saladinaspitze  283. 
Salarno,  Val  408. 
— ,  Passo  di  403.  423. 
Salaruel-Joch  266. 
Salcano  631. 
Sal  egg  438. 
Salfein  318. 
Salilog  621. 
Sallent-Joch  386. 
Sallentspitze  404.  336. 
Sallet  Alp  105. 
Salm-HLltte  209. 
Salo  430. 
Salober  Alp  39. 
Salt,  Baths  384. 
Saltans  345. 
Salten  362. 
Sal  urn  393 
Salarnspitze  344. 
Salve.  Hohe  228. 
Salvesen-Tal  279. 
Salzach-Joch  228. 

—  Oefen  127. 
Salzberg  (Berchtesgaden) 

lOii. 

—  (Aussee)  146. 

—  (Hall)  224. 


INDEX. 


671 


Salzberg  (IJallstattJ  149 

—  (Ischl)  143. 
Salzburg  116. 
Salzburger  Hutte  183. 
Salzerbad  539. 
Salzkaminergiit  137. 
Salzkofel  601.  612. 
Salzsteie;  562.  148. 
Sambock  469. 
Samerhutte  610. 
Samer-Tal  63. 
SamJna  Joch    and   Tal 

265. 
Sanimoar-Hutte  328. 
Samnaun  292. 
Samnauner  Joch  292. 
Samspitze  273 
Sand  (Passeier)  345. 

—  (Taufers)  478. 
Sandeben-Torl  187. 
Sandebiihel  494. 
Sandes-Joch  296. 
Sandhof  345. 
Sand-Jochl  (Valser  Tal) 

467. 

—  (Obernberg)  298. 
Sandkopf  209. 
Sandling  143.  147. 
Sandspitze  475. 
Sanntal  583. 

—  Alps  589. 
Sanntaler  Sattel  593. 
Santig-Jochl  298. 
Santner  Pass  442.  447. 
Santnerspitze  439. 
Sanzeno  413. 
Saoseo,  Ciraa  396. 
Sappada  507. 

— ,  Cima  507. 
Sarca  Valley  417. 
Sarche,  Alle  417. 
Sardagna  401. 
Sareiser  Joch  265. 
Sarlkofel  472.  491.  495. 
Sarlkofele  495. 
Sarlriedel  495. 
Sarner  Scharte  364. 
Sarnico  412. 
Sarnonico  413. 
Sarntal  363. 
Sarnfhein  364. 
Sarotla-Hiitte  269. 
Sarstein  144.  146.  149. 
Sass  Bronsoi  356. 

—  Maor  457.  459. 
Sassella  397. 

Sasso  Bissolo.  Val  di  39< 

—  Nero,  Ciraa  di  607. 

—  Ro.'so  404. 
Sattelberg  320. 
Satteljoch  445. 
Sattendorf  621. 
Sattledt  128. 


Sattnitz  598.  625. 
Sau-Alpe  596.  6i9. 
Sauerbrunn  581. 
Saukogel  615. 
Sauleck  173.  610. 
Saulgrub  56. 
Sauling  41. 
Saumspitze  271. 
Sauris  637. 
Sausal-Gebirge  582. 
Sausteigen  160. 
Sautens  321. 
Sava  585.  628. 
Saviore  40S. 
Savitza  629. 

—  Fall  629. 
Saxalpen-Sattel  298. 
Scale.  Monte  delle  384. 
Scalieretspitze  442.    443. 
Scalino,  Pizzo  397. 
Scalve,  Val  409. 
Scanuppia  401. 
Scarl  343. 

Scarpaco,  Passo  415. 
Scesaplana  268.  266 
Schaan  265. 
Schaaner  Fiirkele  266. 
Schabs  466. 
Schachen  (Lindau)  24. 

—  (Partenkirchen)  53. 
— ,  Bad  23. 
Schadler  343. 
Schadona-Sattel  267. 
Schafberg  (Salzkammer- 

gut)  133.  132. 

—  (Faistenau)  126.  134. 

—  (Vorarlbere)  283. 
Schafboden  265. 
Schafbodenberg  288. 
Schafbiichl-Joch  271. 
Schafgriibler  320. 
Scbafhals- Sattel  550.  538. 
Schafjochl  222. 
Schafkogel  616. 
Schafkopf  342. 
Schaflahnernock  481. 
Schaflkopf.  the  Hohe  189. 
Schafseck  380. 
Schafseitenspitze  295. 
Schatsteig-Sattel  80.  220. 
Schaftlach  69.  73. 
Schaftlarn  64. 
Schafwanne,  Vordere  34. 
-,  Hintere  33. 
Schalambert,  Piz  343. 
Schalderer  Joch  354. 
Schalders.  Bad  354. 
Schalf  Glacier  328. 
Schalfkogel  329.  333. 
Schareck    171.    176.    210. 

613. 

—  Scharte  567. 
Schaier  296. 


Schariling  132.  134. 
Scharfreiter  71. 
Scharitzkehl  Alp  106. 
Scharling  78. 
Scharnick  603. 
Scharnitz  62. 
Scharnstein  128. 
Schartl,  Bad  469- 
Schattwald  34. 
Schatzbuhel  607. 
Schaubach-Hutte  388. 
Schaufel-Nieder  30S.i.325. 
Schaulelspitze  303.  325. 
Scheffau  (Golling)  153. 
-  (Tyrol)  226. 
Scheflauer  226. 
SchefTel-Hiitte  525. 
Scheibbs  540. 
Scheiberkogel  346. 
Scheibler  271. 
Scheiblingstein  556. 
Scheibmuhl  539. 
Scheibwaldhohe  533. 
Scheibwaldmauer  530. 
Scheichenspitze  569. 
Scheidegg  23. 
Scheifling  617. 
Scheinoldstein  552. 
Schelchenrain  228. 
Schelleberg  299. 
Schellenberg  100. 
Schenero,  Castle  460. 
Schenna  373. 
Scheuchenstein  552. 
Schgums  378. 
Schiavina,  Cima  5ti8. 
Schieferstein  660. 
Schiesseck  576. 
Schiestlhaus  547. 
Schilcherhohe  573. 
Schildenstein  77. 
Schildspitze  385. 
Schilpario  409. 
Schimpel-Scharte  567. 

575. 
Schidner  77.  82. 
Schindlerspitze  270.  272. 

chio  402. 
Schladming  568. 

Glacier  569. 
Schlagl  522. 

Schlandernaun-Tal  331. 
Schlanders  378. 
Schlappiner  Joch  288. 
Schlappolt  29. 
■  hlaten  Glacier  196. 
Schleching  93. 
Schlegeis-Tal  245. 
—  Scharte  215. 
Schlehdorf  66. 
Schleinitz  475. 
Schleissheim  14. 
Schlenken  126. 


672 


INDEX. 


Schlenkerspifze  279. 
Sclilern439.  433.442.  4.51. 
Schlicke.  the  37. 
Schlicker  Alp  304. 

—  Scharfl  804.  313. 

—  Seespitze  30i.  313. 
Schlieferspitze  193. 
ScWiersberg  81. 
Schliersee  81. 
Schlinig  Tal  and  Pa^s  343. 
Sclilitter3  234. 
Schlitza-Tal  633. 
Schloglmuhl  5'23. 
Schlosslbichl  104. 
Schlotter-Joch  302. 
Schluderbach  496. 
Schluderns  344. 
Schluder-Scharte  37S.3&i. 
Schluderspitze  378.    385. 
Schluderzahn  385. 
Schliissel-Joch  299. 
Scbliiter-Hutte  355. 
Schluxen  Inn  42. 
Schmalzkopf  341. 
Schmidt-Zabierow-Hiitte 

163. 
Scbmiedinger  183. 
Scbmirn  241.  297. 
Scbmirner  Joch  241. 

—  Tal  241.  297. 
Sclimittenhohe  159. 
Scbmittenstein  128. 
Schmolz  51.  52. 
Schnabelberg  552. 
Scbnabelstein  543. 
Scbnalser  Tal  331. 
Schnalstal  377.  332. 
Scbnann  273, 
Scbneealp  535. 
Scbneebauerberg  620. 
Scbneeberg  (Dientner) 

154. 

—  (Carniola)  537. 

—  (Austria)  531. 

—  (Passeier)  312. 
Schneebergdorfl  531.  532. 
Scbneeberg-Scharte  312. 
Schneebige  Nock  4S0. 
Sehneedorfel  531. 
Scbneefernerkopf  44.  55 
Schneeglocke  382. 
Schneekarlespitze  279. 
Scbneespitze  296.  300. 
Scbneetal-Scharte  296. 
Schneewinkelkopf  203. 
Scbneibstein  103. 
Schneiderspitze  296. 
Schneid-Jochl  271.  292. 
Schneizelreut  165. 
Schnepfau  277. 
Scbnepfegg  276. 
Schober  (Carinthia)   203. 

—  (Malta-Tal)  609. 


Schober  (Preunegg-Tal) 
570. 
(Mondsee)  133. 

Schoberstein  559.  560. 
Schober-Torl  (DoUach) 

206.  613. 
(Hochsch(3ber)  203. 

475. 
Schochenspitze  35. 
Scbockel  580. 
Schoder  675. 

See  156. 
Schollang  24. 
Schonach-Tal  236. 
Schonalpen-Joch  72. 
Schonau  fBerchtesgaden) 

104. 

(Passeier)  347. 
Schonberg  (Brenner)  259. 

804. 

—  (Lenggries)  71. 

—  (Samina)  265. 

—  (Tote  Geb.)  141.  143. 
Schonbichele  474. 
Schonbichl  37. 
Schonbichler-Horn  245. 

246. 
Schondorf  IS.  19. 
Schonebach  277. 
Schoneben-Sattel  536. 
Schoneck ,  Vordere   and 

Hintere  389. 
Schonecker-Scharte  280. 
Schonfeldspitze  (Stei- 

nerne  Meer)  109.  161. 

—  (VVatzmann)  108. 
Schon-Fervall-Tal  272. 
Schonga'i  20. 
Schonjochl  337. 
Schonleiten  203. 
Schonna,  Castle  of  373. 
Schonpleiss-Joch  272. 

292. 
Schonpleisskopfe  272. 
SchoDstein  584. 
Schontalerspitze3l9. 820 
Schontaufspitze.  Hintere 

359.  336. 
Schonwies  316. 
Schopfl  53S.  539. 
Schoppernau  277. 
Schortling  131. 
Schorgau  364. 
Schosswend  197. 
Schosswend-Klamm  183. 
Schottlkarspitze  61.  68. 
Schottmalhorn  109. 
Schottwien  522. 
Schrambach  545. 
Schrammacher  245.  246. 

297. 

—  Weg  246.  297. 


Schrandele  305. 
Schrankogel  323.  305. 
Schrattenberg  617. 
Schrimmen-Meder  305. 
Schrocken  277. 
Schrockenfachskreuz53l. 
Schrofen  Pass  31. 
Schrofwand  331. 
Schrotterhorn  392. 
Schrumspitze  462. 
Schriiten  Lakes  351. 
Schruns  284. 
Sebuchtkogel  336. 
Schiick-Rinne  392. 
Schuls  343. 
Schumann-Weg  240. 
Schupfen  Inn  259. 
Schuss  494. 
Schiisserlbrunn  528. 
Schussgruben-Kogel  325. 
Schusterplatte  496. 
Sehlitzensteig  41. 
Schutzhaus-Scharte  633. 
Schwabenkopf  ^35    338. 
Schwabmunchen  20. 
Schwaiger-Haus  184. 
Schwaighof  76. 
Schwalbenkofel  493. 
Schwalbenspitzen  639. 
Schwalbenwand  160. 
Schwanberg  581. 

—  Alps  581. 
Schwand  28. 
Schwanenstadt  129. 
Schwansee  39. 
Schwarzach  -  St  -  Veit  156. 

—  (Vorarlberg)  261. 

—  Tal  483. 
Schwarzau  im  Gebirge 

530. 
Schwarzbach  Fall  126. 
■^chwarzbachwacht    111. 
Schwarze  Berg  128. 
Schwarzberg-Klainm  164. 
Schwarzenbach  543.  596. 

—  Joch  244.  482. 

—  Scharte  244.  482. 

—  Tal  482. 
Scbwarzenberg  (Breg. 

Wald)  275. 

—  (Birkenstein)  81. 

—  (Mortal)  574. 

—  (Wochein)  630. 

—  Hiitte  180. 

—  Joch  303. 
Schwarzenkamm  332. 
5chwarzenstein  244.  242. 

482. 

—  Hiitte  482. 
Schwarzer  Joch  377. 
Schwarze  Scharte  486. 

—  Schneide,  Aeusssre 
and  Innere  328.  336. 


INDEX. 


673 


Schwarze  Tori  200. 

—  Wand  (Rein)  477.  480. 

(Krimmlertal)  191. 

(Obernberg)  298. 

(Teiel)  375. 

(Trafoi)  3i0. 

Schwarzhorn  (Montafon) 

285. 

—  (Malta-Tal)   174.   611 

—  CFassa)  4i5.  449. 

—  (Stabai)  304. 
Schwarzhornsee  -  Scharle 

174.  611. 
Schwaizkogel  525. 
Schwarzkopf  (Fusch)  179. 

—  (Lechtal)  273. 

—  (Rainbach-Tal)  191. 
239. 

—  Scharte  187. 
Schwarzsee  (Defereggen) 

472. 

—  (Kitzbiihel)  230. 

—  (Moritzen-Tal)  573. 

—  (Schafberg)  135. 

—  (Solk)  567. 

—  (Stoder)  562.  566. 

—  (Terglou)  630. 

—  (Zemmgrund)  244. 
Scbwarzsee-Scharte   310. 

—  Spitze  310.  312. 
Schwarzwaldeck  539. 
Schwarzwand-Scharte 

310. 
Schwarzwandspitze 
(Ridnaun)  312. 

—  (Oetztal)  327. 
Schwarzwasser-Tal  30. 

83.  279. 
Schwaz  221. 
Schweinstein-Joch  278. 
Schweizber?  274. 
Schweizer-Tor  286. 
Schwemser  331.  314. 
Schwendt  218. 
S.  Ssbastiano  463. 
Sebi  21S. 

Sebleskopf  320.  323. 
Seccda  433. 
Seckau  615. 

Sedico-Bribano  511.  516. 
See  (Mondsee)  132. 

—  (Patznaun)  293. 
Seebach  600. 

—  Alp  486. 

—  Tomau  547. 
Seeben-See  44. 
Seebenstein  521. 
Seeberg,  the  546.  590. 
Seeberg^pitze  79. 
Seeber-Joch  346.  347.  348. 
Secberspitze  346. 
Seeber-Tal  347. 
Seebichl-Haus  210. 


Seebi-Seen  281. 
Seeboden  600. 
Seebruck  89. 
Seefeld  (Pilsensee)  18. 

—  (Scharnitz)  63. 
Seefelder  Spitze  63. 
Seeg  33. 

Seegletflcher-Liicke  289 
Seehaus  94. 

See-Joch  380.  462. 
Seejochl  (Patznaun)  271 

—  (Stubai)  313. 
Seekarkupf  189. 
Seekarleschneid  336. 
Scekar-See  189. 
Seekarspitze  (Achensee) 

79. 

—  (Radstadt)  572. 
Seekirchen  130. 
Seekofel  (Prags)  488.  492, 

504. 

—  (Laserzer)  475. 
Seekogel  (Lechtal)  281. 

—  (Pitztal)  336. 
Seekopf  (Carinthia)  6'37. 

—  (Lechtal)  281. 
fPatznaun)ii271. 

Saelander  Ssiharte  591. 
Seelenkogel  346. 
Seeon  89. 

Seescharte  281.  475. 
Seeshaupt  16.  65. 
Seespitz(Achensee)S0.221. 

(Defereggen)  485. 

(Plansee)  58. 
Seespitze,  Oestl.  305. 
,  Schlicker  304.  313. 
,  Mutterberger  307. 
Seetal  573. 
Seewalchen  131. 
Seewiesen  5i6. 
Seewig-Tal  538. 
Segantini,  Rif.  423. 
Seggau  532. 
Segonzano  461. 
Segnale,  Cima  del  422. 
Seidlwinkel-Tal  176. 
Seis  43S. 

Seisenberg-Klamm  112. 
Seiser  Alp  439.  440. 

Alpenhaus  4iO.  451. 
Seisera  634. 
Seiter-Jochl  328.  336. 
Seiz  558. 
Sekirn  599. 
Sekkau  615. 
Selaushutte  438.  • 
Selbhorn  161. 
Sella,  Mte.  437. 
Dente  di  415. 
Val  di  464. 

di  Sennes,  Mte.  487. 

Joch  436. 


Sella-Turuic  437. 

Selle,  le  508. 

— ,  Pas^o  delle  450. 

Sellrain  318. 

Sclva  (near  Trent)  401. 

—  Bellunese  514. 
Selztal  557. 
Semmering  524. 

—  Railway  523. 
Semperspitz  463. 
Semriach  529. 
Semslach  613. 
Senders-Tal  313. 
Senges-Tal  302. 
Sengsen-Gebirge  bOO. 
Sennes  Alp  488. 
Serfaus  339. 
Seriana,  Val  410.  j 
Serio,  Cascata  del  4lJ. 
SerlesJochl  295.  304. 

—  Spitze  295.  304. 
Sernio,  Mte.  636. 
Serodoli.  Mte.  415. 
Serrada  463. 
Serraia,  Lago  461. 
Serravalle  402. 
Serva,  Mte.  510. 
Sesis,  Val  473. 
Sessana  538. 
Sesvenna,  Piz  343. 
— ,  Furcla  343. 
Sette  Comuni  465. 
Sett-Sass  480. 
Seuffert-Weg  327.  ;^ 
Sexegerten  Glacier  336. 
Sexten  493. 

—  Joch  3'28. 

—  Tal  492. 
Sextner  Bad  493. 
Sforcella  Magna  458. 
Sforcellina,  Passo  395. 
Sibratsgfall  32. 
Siebeneich  368. 
Siebensee  550. 
Siegsdorf  95. 

Sielles,  Forcella  de  435. 

493. 
Sigiletto  607. 
St.Sigmund  (Sellrain)  319. 

—  (Pustertal)  467. 
Sigmundskron   365.    368. 
Sigmund-Thun-Klamm 

182. 
Signalhorn  290. 

nalkuppe  381. 
Silberkopf  70. 
Silberpfennis  171.  166. 
Silbersberg  522. 
Silbertal  285.  287. 
Sillian  472. 
Silvretta  Glacier,   Horn, 

Hijtte,  and  Pass  290. 
SUz  315. 


674 


INDEX. 


Similauu  329. 

—  Joeh  329. 
Simm-See  8?. 
Simmering  45. 
Simming  Glacier  307, 

—  Griibl  807. 

—  Jochl  307.  296. 
Simms-Hiitte  281. 
Simonskopf  475. 
Simony- Hut  150. 

—  Spitzen  193.  483. 

—  Scharte  150. 

—  Warte  566. 
Simser  Joch  27G. 
SinabeU  569. 
Singerberg  625.  626. 
Singerin,  the  530. 
Sinnabeleck  208. 
Sintersbach  Alp  232. 
Sirmione  420. 
Sistrans  25S. 
Sittersdorf  589. 
Skarbin  596. 
Skarje-Sattel  592.  533. 
Skerbina-Joch  631. 
Skerlatiza  623. 

Skok  Path  633. 
Skuta  591.  593. 
Sobretta.  Mte.  304. 
Sobutscb  356. 
Socchieve  633. 
Soiem  Lakes  68.  73. 
Soinsee  82. 
Sojal  Alp  443. 
Solden  324, 
Soldenkopfl  110. 
Sole,  Val  di  403. 
Solk  567. 
Solkhohe  567. 
Soil  226. 

Soll-Leukental  228. 
SoUereck  29.   . 
Solstein.  the  Grosse  and 

Kleine  63    314. 
Somdogna  634. 
Sommerberg  Alp  240. 
Sommerstein  161. 
Sommerwand  305. 
Sondergrund  238. 
Sondrio  397. 
Sonforca  500. 
Songher,  Sass  490. 
Sonico  40S. 
Sonklar-Hiitte  479. 

—  Scharte  312. 

—  Spitze  310. 
Sonnblick  (Kauris)  171. 

177.  208.  210.  613. 

—  (Malta-Tal)  611. 

—  (Stubach-Tal)  186. 
Sonneck  216.  226. 
Sonnenburgerhof  255. 

259.  303. 


Sounenspitzen  44.  62. 
Sonnenwelleck  2u8. 
Sonnjoch  79.  222. 
Sonnleitstein  530. 
Sonnschien  Alp  547.  526. 

548.  549. 
Sonnstein  140. 
Sonntag  267. 
Sonntagberg  551. 
Sonntagkarseen  570. 
Sonntagshorn  164. 
Sonntagskogel   156.   571. 

615. 
Sonntagskopf  193. 
Sonnweud-Gebirge  80. 
Sonnwendjoch,  the  Vor- 

dere  89.  220. 
— .  the  Hintere  84. 
Sonnwend.stein  524. 
Sonthofen  24. 
Sora  al  Forn  492. 
Sorapis  503-  505. 

Lake  5J3. 
Sorda,  Val  449.  446. 
Sorelle,  Punta  503. 
Sorgschrofen  36. 
Sjtseha  624. 
Sottoguda  4.54. 
SoT-Joch  384. 
Spannagel-Haus  240.  243. 

297. 
Sparafeld  557. 
Sparbacher  Hiitte  532. 
Spaten-Spitze  lyi. 
Spe,  Cima  510. 
— ,  Forcella  510.  503. 
Speckbaeher- Hiitte  534. 
Speckkarspitze  62. 
Speiereck  573. 
Speikboden  (Taufers) 

479.  481. 
—  (Hochschwab)  5i8. 

549. 
Speikkogel  (Gleinalpe) 

528.  580.  615. 
-  (Schwanberg)  581. 
Sperrbachsteg  27.  30. 
Sperten-Tal  229. 
Snessa  487. 

,  Cima  424. 
Spiegel  Glacier  383. 
Spiehler-Wen;  281. 
Spielberg  160.  6L5. 
Spielbiichler  537.  541. 
Spielfeld,   Chateau  582. 
Spielist-Joch  72. 
Spieljoeh  80. 
■^pielmannsau  27. 
Spiesser  33. 

pinale,  Monte  414. 
Spindeleben  552. 
Spinges  466. 
Spinn  Lakes  293. 


Spisser  31iihle  292. 
Spi+al  am  Pyhrn  563. 

-  am  Semmering  524. 
— ,  Tauernhaus  197. 
5pittal  on  the  Dravc  600. 
Spitzige  Lun  342. 
Spitzing-See  82. 
Spitzkofel  474. 
Spitzmauer  562. 
Spitzsee  462. 
Spitzstein  87.  90. 
Spondinig  344.  379. 
Spormaggiore  418. 
Sprechenstein  301. 
Spritzkarspitze  62.  72. 
Spronser  Joch   375.   347. 

-  Tal  375. 
>5puller-See  282. 
Spusagang  266. 
Stabelerturm  442. 
Staben  377. 
Stabiziane  .508. 
Stadelberg  81. 
Stadelhorn  111. 
>tadl  .574. 
Stadler-Hutte  197. 
Staftelsee  46. 
.Stafflach  296. 
Staffspitz  539. 
■itainach-Irdning  565. 
Stainz  581. 

Stall  613. 
Stallau  70. 
Stallen-Tal  222. 
Staller  Sattel  470. 

-  Tal  470. 
Stallhofen  612. 
Staltach  65. 
Stammerspitze  292. 
Stampfl  Glacier  246. 
-itams  315. 
Stamser  Alp  815. 
Stange  809. 

Stangen-Joch  229.  188. 
Stangenspitze  239. 
Stans  221. 

Stanser  Joch  80.  222. 
>tanz  317.  526. 
-,  the  166.  176. 
Stanzach  279.1 
Stanziwurten  205. 
^tappitzer  See  172. 
Staritzen,    Aflenzer    and 

Zeller  546. 
Starkenberg.  Alt  and  Xeu 

316. 
Starkenburger  Hutte  304. 
Starnberg  15. 
— ,  Lake  of  15. 
Starzeljoch  82. 
Statzerhaus  157. 
Staubfall  (Jettenberg) 

111. 


INDEX. 


675 


Staubfall  (Unken)  164. 
Staudach  92. 
Stauffen  99. 

8taulanza,   Furcella  509. 
Stava,  Val  di  445. 
Stavel,  Val  406. 
•Stazinne    per    la    Carnia 

636. 
Stedro  461. 
Steeg  (on  the  Lech)  281. 

—  (near  Hallstatt)  145. 
St.  Stefan  595. 

—  Vorderberhi  606, 
Stefanie-Warte  588. 
S,  Stefano  507. 
Stefans-Briicke  259.  294. 
Stegen  19. 
.Stegenwacht  156. 
Steigl  151. 

Stein  (on  the  Traun)  92. 

—  (on  the  Drave)  602. 

—  (Ennstal)  567. 

—  (Oarniola)  593. 

—  (Patschtal)  247. 
— ,  Pasa  (Tyrol)  90. 
Steinach  (Brenner)  295. 

—  (Ennstal)  265. 

—  (Pfronten)  36. 
Steinberg  78.  220. 

—  Alp  215. 

Steinberge,  Loferer  163. 
— ,  Leoganger  161. 
Steinberger  Spitze  78. 
Steinbergkogel  230. 
■Steinbriick  584. 
Steindorf  130.  620. 
Steineberg  21. 
Steiner  Alps  589. 

—  Fall  195. 
Steinerhof  526.  548. 
Steinerne  Jager  634.  639. 

—  Meer  109.  161. 

—  Stiege  217.  259. 
Steiner  Sattel  593. 

—  Scharte  150. 
Steinfeld  601. 
Steingraben-Schneid  149, 
Stein grubenkogel  313. 
Steinhaus  (Ahrn)  483. 

—  (Semmering)  524. 
Steinhof.  Bad  334. 
Steinkarl-Scharte  467. 
Steinkarspitze  192. 
Stein-Kogl  140. 

—  Pass  164. 

—  Platte  227. 
Steinscharte.   Grosse  32 
Stelnschlag  Glacier  330 

344. 

—  Joch  330.  344. 
Steinwandklamm  539. 
Stella,  Corno  397. 
Stellkopf  205.  613. 


Stelvio  Pass  382. 
Stelzing  619. 
Stempel-Joch  63.  225. 
Stenico  418. 

tern  490. 
Sternai,  Cima  404. 
Sternberg.  Grosse  600 
Sterzing  301. 
Sterzinger  Hutte  247. 
Stettiner  Hiitte  346. 
Stevia  Alp  435. 
J^teyr  559. 
Stevrbruck  562. 
Stevrer  See  148. 
—  Hiitte  566. 
Steyrling  561. 
Steyrreith  561. 
Steyrtal  559. 
Stieber  Falls  347. 

tierkopf  2T3. 
Stierlochkopf  273. 
Stileck  608. 
Stilfes  302. 
Stilfs  379. 
Stilfser-Joch  382. 
Still ach-Tal  28. 
Stillup-Klamm  237.   239. 

Tal  239. 
Stivo,  Mte.  402.  426. 
Stockach  281. 
Stockenboi  602. 
Stocklen  305. 
Stoder  562. 
Stoder-Zinken  567. 
Stoehrhaus  108. 
Stnis.ser  Alp  99. 
Siol  622.  627. 
Stoppani,   Rif.   415.   404. 
Storo  424.  429. 
Storschitz,Carniolan591. 
— ,  S?elander  590. 
Stou  622.  627. 

—  Hiitte  627. 
Strabelebenkopf  613. 
Strahlkorrel  322. 
Strass  220.  234.  241. 
Strassberg  299. 
>^trassburg  6 18. 
Strassbnrger  Hiitte  26S. 
Strassengel  529. 
."^trasswalchen  130. 
Straussweg  266. 
Strechan.  Chateau  557. 

—  Klamm  557. 
Streden  199. 
.•^trengen  273. 
Stria,  Sasso  di  4S9. 
Strigno  464. 
Sirimskogel  572. 
Strino  40i3. 
Stripsenjoch  216. 
Stripsenkopf  216. 
Strittkopf  23.S. 


Strobl  136. 
Strub,  Pass  227.' 
Stua,  La  488.  504. 
Stubach-Tal  185. 
Stubai-Tal  303. 
Stubalpe  .580. 
Stubau  552. 
Stubeck  6C8. 
Stuben  (Arlberg)  270. 

—  (on  the  Inn)  a39. 

—  Alp  77. 

—  Glacier  300. 
Stubenberghaus  580. 
Stiiber  Fall  289. 
Stubing  529. 

Graben  528. 
Stiidl-Hiitte  202. 
Stiidlweg  203. 
Stuhl  Alp  152. 
Stuhleck  525. 
Stuhlfelden  186. 
Stuiben  21. 

—  Fall  (Rentte)  43.  59. 

(Oetztal)  322. 

(Ovtal)  28. 

Stuls  302. 
Stnmm  234. 
Sturmanns-Hohle  26. 
^tuttennock  480. 
Stuttgarter  Hiitte  283. 
Siicca,  Alp  265. 
Sugana,  Val  460.  463. 
Sahadolnik  591. 
Suhiplaz  623. 
Sulden  387. 

—  Glacier  387.  391. 
Suldengrat  392. 
Suldenspitze  392. 
Sulden-Tal  387. 
Sulz,  Bad  17. 

—  (Rankweil)  263. 
Snlzau  153. 
Sulzbach  592. 

—  Alps  589. 

—  Tal,  Ober  and  Unter 
(Pinzgau)  188. 

Sulzberg  35. 
Sulzbrunn  35. 
Sulzenau  307. 

—  Glacier  306.  312. 
Sulzenhals  569. 
■•^ulzfluh  285. 
Sulzkarhund  566. 
Sulztal  323. 

—  Glacier  807. 
Santinger  62. 
Sar  Sass  343. 

Tabaretta  Hiitte  389.  392. 

—  Joch  392. 
Tabarettaspitze  389. 
Tadesia-Joch  490. 
Tafe  488. 


676 


INDEX. 


Tagewaldborn  303.  36 i. 
Tagliamento  Valley  636. 
Tai  di  Cadore  506. 
Taibon  515. 
Taio  403. 
Taisten  470. 
Taistener  Rudl  470. 
Tajakopf  44. 
Talerkogel  554. 
Talggenkopfe  246. 
Talleitspitze  326. 
Tamischbachtnrm  553. 

555. 
Tamsweg  573. 
Tandel.=;pitze  609. 
Tannberg  (Lech)  282. 

—  (Neumarkt)  130. 
Tannbeim  34. 
Tannheimer  Hut  35. 
Tappenkar-See  156. 
Taramelli,  VAf.  450. 
Tarrenz  45.  316. 
Tartsch  344. 
Tartscher  Aim  3S0. 
Tarvis  633. 

Taschacb  Glacier  32o.  336. 

—  Haus  336. 

—  Jocb  328. 
Ta=cbel-.Jocbl  331. 
Ta?na  Pass  292. 
Tatzelwurm  84.  87. 
Tanbenberg  81. 
Taubensee  111. 
Tanern  (near  Reutte)  43. 

—  Railway  165. 
Tauernbach  Klamm  195. 
Tauernkogel  196. 
Tanernkopf  186.  192. 
Tanernsee,     Gro-'se    and 

Kleine  170. 
Taufers  (Sand)  478. 

—  (Miinster-Tal)  343. 
Taufkar-Jocb  327. 
Taufkarkoael  327. 
Tauplitz  565. 

—  Alp  148. 
Taurach-Tal  572. 
Taviela,  Pizzo  405.  395. 
Taxenbach  157. 
Tava-Tal  617. 
Techendorf  600.  602. 
Tegelberg  41. 
Tegernsee  73. 
Tegernseer  Hiitte  71. 
Teges-Tal  45.  278. 
Teglio  397. 

Teicb  Alp  528. 
Teichlbruck  563. 
Teiscbnitz-Scbarte  203. 

—  Tal   186. 
Teisehbere  99.  91.  95. 
Teisendorf  92. 

•  Telegrafo^ifugiodel428. 


Telfer  Weisse  302. 
Telfes  303.  309. 
Telfs  314. 
Temii  407. 

Tennen-Gebirge  154.  152. 
Tenno  419.  427. 
Teplitzer  Hiitte  310. 

—  Spitze  475. 
Terenten  467. 
Terfens  223. 
Terglou  622.  630.  638. 

—  Lakes  680. 
Terlaso  417. 
Terlan  368. 
Ternberg  560. 
Temitz  522. 
Terragnolo,  Val  463. 
Terrarofl.sa  401. 
Tersain  593. 

Terz  546. 

Terza  Grande  507. 

Tesero  419. 

Tesino,  Val  464. 

Teufelmiihle  133. 

Teufelsbadstube  534. 

Tenfels-Briicke  240.  626, 

629. 
Teufelseck  330.  354. 
Teufelsgsass  53. 
Teufelskanzel  216. 
Teufelslocher  154.  161 
Teufelstein  526.  551. 
Teufelswand  447. 
Teufenbach  575. 
Texelspitze  375. 
Tezze  465. 
Thai  (Gratz)  580. 

—  (Martell)  884. 

—  (Pustertal)  473. 
Thalgau  133. 
Thalham  81. 
Thalheim  617. 
Thalkirchen  64. 
Thaneller  43.  278. 
Thaur  224. 
Thialspitze  317. 
Thomatal  574. 

Thorl  (Thorl-Tal)  547. 

—  (Gailitz-Tal)  633. 
Thorstein  151.  569. 
Thnins  309. 
Thumersbach  159. 
Thumsee  99. 
Thiiringen  267. 
Thurn,  Pa.«s  232. 
Thurnerkamp  244.  4S2. 
Thurwie.^er-Joch  392. 

395. 

—  Spitze  382.  392.  395. 
Tiefenbach,  Baths  26. 
Tiefenbach-Joch  328. 
Tiefkarspitze  6t. 
Tienzens  295. 


Tierberg  215. 
Tiers  440. 
Tiersee  84. 
Tierser  Alpl  440.  442. 

—  Tal  440. 
Tiffen  620. 
Tilisuna  Hut  286. 
Tillfuss  Alp  60.  312. 
Timau  607. 
Timmel-Joch  348. 
Timmels  Alp  313.  348. 
Tione  419. 

Tirano  396. 
— ,  Madonna  di  397. 
Tirol,  Dorf  372. 
Schloss  372. 
Tiroler  Ko°;el  545. 

—  Kopf  154.  220. 

—  Scharte  290. 
Tisch,  Zitterauer  170. 
Tischlerkarkopf  169.  611. 
Tischlerkar  Scharte  612. 
Ti.'^chlerspitze  170.  174. 

611. 
Tischlwang  607. 
Tisens  367. 
Tisen-Tal  329. 
Titschen  361. 
Tiziano.  Rifugio  508. 
TobadiU  273.  293. 
Tobelbad  580. 
Toblach  471. 
Toblacher  See  495. 
Toblinger  Knoten  496. 

—  Riedel  494.  496. 
Toblino.  Castel  417. 
Tobring  605. 
Tofana  504. 

— .  Grotta  di  512. 

—  Hut  504. 
Toferer-Scharte  156. 
Tognazza  457. 
Tugnola  457. 
Toinig  197. 

Toll  374.  377. 
Tolmein  638. 
Tolmezzo  636. 
Tolz  69. 

Tombea,  Cima  429. 
Tonale  Pass  406. 
Toplitz-See  147. 
lopolschitz  584. 
Torbole  428. 
Torena,  Pizzo  411. 
Torhelm  236. 
Torlen,  the  55. 
Torlspitzen  226. 
Tormauer  540. 
Tormini  424. 
Tornello,  Monte  409. 
Torrener  .Toch   106.    127. 
Tor-Scharte  153.  161. 
Torstein  151.  569. 


INDEX. 


67^ 


Tortal  72. 

Tosa,  Cima  416.  419. 

— ,  Rifugio  416. 

Toschling  599. 

Toschz  6J9.  630. 

Toscolano  431. 

Td.sen.'!  339. 

ToteGebirge5G2. 128.  148. 

Tote  Mann  107. 

Totenkarspitze  2C0. 

Totenkirchl  216. 

To  ten  Weib,  zum  536. 

Toval  367. 

Tovel,  Val  di  404. 

Trafoi  379. 

Trafoier  Eiswand  382. 

—  Joch  382. 
Tragl-Gebirge  566. 
Tragos-Tal  526.  527 
Tra  i  Sassi  489. 
Trainsjoch  84.  88. 
Traithen  84.  88. 
Tramer-Scharte  177. 
Tramin  398. 

Tramonti,   Forcella  'AO. 
Trasattel  528.  615. 
Trat,  Bocca  di  42S 
Trattenbach  560. 

—  Glacier  482. 
Tratten-Scharte  567. 
Tratter-Joch  245.  432. 
Tratzberg,   Chateau  221. 
Traualp-See  34. 
Tranftal  27. 
Trauljoch  296.  306. 
Trauner  Alp  180. 
Traun  Fall  129.  139. 
Traunkirchen  139. 
Traunsee  139. 
Traunstein  91. 

— ,  the  139. 

Traunsteiner  Hiitte  164. 
Trausnitzberg  82. 
Trautenfels  566. 
Trauttmann.sdorfl'  372. 
Travenanzes,  Val  5i34. 
Travignolo,  Val  455. 
— ,  Passo  di  457. 
Travnik-Sattel   62t.  639. 
Traweng  566. 
Trebesing  608. 
Tre    Croci,    Passo   TAm- 

pezzo)  499.  508. 

(Recoaro)  402. 

Tredenus,  Malga  409. 
Tredicesitna,  Pas.«o  della 

406.  422. 
TrefiFauer  226. 
Treffen  605. 
Treffling  Fall  540.  r.4i 
Treffner  Alp  556. 
Trefling  609. 
Treibach  61S. 


Trcnchtling  554. 
Trenkwald  335. 
Trens  3o2. 
Trent  399. 
Trenta  624.  638. 
Tre  Ponti  5j7. 
Tre  Sassi,  Passo  4*^9. 
Tresenda  397.  407. 
Tresero,  Pizzo  394. 
Tre  Signori,  Corno  395. 
Tressen-Sattel  147. 
Tressenstein  117. 
Trettachspitze  30. 
Triazza,  Piz  343. 
Tribulaun,  Gschnitzer 

296. 
-,  Obernberger  297. 
— ,  Pflerscher  296.  80<X 
Tribalaun-Hiitte  360. 
Trieben  558. 
Triebner  Tori  616.  ;'.^S. 
Trient  399. 
Triesen  265. 
Triesenberg  265. 
Trieste  589-  632. 
Triesting-Tal  530. 
Trifail  534. 
Triglav  622.  63n. 

—  Lakes  630. 
Trinkerkogel  346. 
Trinkstein-Sattel  533. 
Trins  296. 

Trippach  Saddle  242.  482 
Trippachspitze  482. 
Trippochsen-Hiitte  611. 
Trippkees  602. 
Trisanna,  the  273.  294. 

—  Viaduct  273.  294. 
Trischubl  110. 
Tri3selkopf  190.  236. 
Trisselwand  147. 
Tristacher  See  47i. 
Tristecken  217. 
Tristennockl  480. 
Tristenspitze   (MoUtal) 

610.  613. 

—  (Weissenbach)  4Sl. 

—  (Zillertal)  242. 
Tristner  242. 
Trittkopf  270.  233. 
Trockenbach-Klamm  87. 
Trofaiach  554. 
Trofeng  554. 
Trogkofel  635. 

Trojer  Tori  199. 
Trompia,  Val  424. 
Troppauer  Huttc  378. 
Trostberg  92. 
Trubwand  375. 
Truden  44S. 
Trumer  Seen  130. 
Truna-Joch  296. 
Tschager-Joch  443.  447 


I'schagguns  284. 
Tschamin-Tal  440. 
Tschanberg  356.  433. 
Tschavon  441. 
Tschechische  Hiitte  59*1. 
Tscheinerspitze  446  447. 
Tschengli  267. 
Tschengls  378. 
Tschenglser  Hochwand 

378.  389. 
Tscherms  374. 
Tachernasattel  593. 
Tschey-Joch  340. 
Tscheyer  Schartl  340. 
Tschierspitzen  436. 
Tschierweger  Nock  601. 
Tschigat  375. 
Tschirgant  316. 
Tschirnock  601.  608 
Tschotsch  354. 
Tiibinger  Hiitte  288. 
Tukett,  Bocca  di  (Brenta) 

416. 
Tuckett-Hutte  415. 

—  Joch  (Ortler)  38'.' 
Tuckettspitze  3S1. 
Tuferspitze  384. 
Taflfbad  473.  476. 
Tiiffer,  Markt  5!<i. 
Tuglia  607. 

— ,  Mte.  636. 
Tumpen  321. 
Tupalitsch  591. 
Turchlwand  166. 
Tiirkensturz  521. 
Turloa.  31te.  510. 
Tiirml-Joch  193. 
Turnau  547. 
Turnerkamp  244.  482. 
Tiirnitz  545. 
Tiirnitzer  Hoger  54.5. 
Turrach  574. 
Tutzing  16.  17. 
Tatzinger-Hutte  66 
Tux,  Hinter-  240. 
— ,  Vorder-  240. 
Tuxer  Joch  241.  297. 

—  Tal  240. 
Tweng  572. 
Twimberg  595. 

Uderns  234. 
Udine  637. 
Uebelbach  523. 
Uebeltal  Glacier  310. 
Ueberetsch  365. 
Uebergossene  Alp  154. 
Uebersachsen  263. 
Ueberschall  222.  62 
Debersee  90. 
Uggowitz  634. 
Uina,  Val  d'  343. 
Ulmer  Hiitte  270. 


678 


INDEX. 


St.L'lrichonthePillerse 
227. 

—  (Groden)  432. 
Ulrichs-Briicke  37. 
Ulten-Tal  376. 
I'mbal  Glacier  199. 
Umbal-Torl,  the  Vordei 

and  Hintere  200.  483. 
Umbrail,  Piz  382. 
Umbrail  Pass  383. 
Umhausen  322. 
Unken  164. 
Unkner  Klamm  164. 
Uhlass  Alp  192. 
TJnniitz  78. 
Unschellerspitze  277. 
Fnsere    Liebe    Frau 

(Schnalser  Tal)  331. 

im  Walde  412. 

Unterach  181. 
Unter-Ammergau  56. 
Unterau  303. 
Unterberg  (Silltal)  294. 

—  (Stubai)  305. 

—  (Piestiag-Tal)521. 539. 
Unterbergen  625. 
Unterberghorn  218. 
Tnter-Drauburg  594. 
Unter-Gibeln  280. 
Unter-Goriach  628. 
TJnter-Grainau  52. 
Unter-Loibl  626. 
Untermais  368.  371. 
Untermieming  46. 
Untermoi  488. 
Unterrohr  561.  123. 
Untersberg  108.  124. 

—  Haus  124. 
Unterschondorf  18. 
Unterstein  104. 
Unter-Sulzbacb-Tal    183 

Tori  189. 

Untertauem  572. 
Unter-Wessen  93. 
Unter-Zeiring  616. 
Unzmarkt  617. 
Uomo,  Punta  del  454. 
Upsspitze  44. 
Uranschitza  593. 
Urata-Tal  623. 

St.  Urban  583. 
Urbanspitze  623. 
Urbeleskarspitze  31. 
Urezzas-Joch  291. 
Urfeld  67.  71. 
Urkund,  Oetztaler  326. 
— ,  Pitztaler  336. 
Urmannaau  540 
Urschitz  593. 
Urschlau  (Achental)  94, 
Urspring  84. 
l.'rsprnng  Alp  570. 
I'rsulaberg  594. 


Uschuwa  590. 
Uttendorf  185. 
Uttenheim  477. 
Utting  18. 

Vacca,  Lago  della  424. 
Vaduz  265. 
Vagliana,  Cima  414. 
Vahrn  353.  354. 
Vaiolet-Hiitte,  Pass,  aad 

Turme  442. 
Vajolon-Hiitte    and  Pass 

447. 
Valbona  508. 
Valbonkogel.  Grosse  and 

Kleine  441! 
Valdander,  Bad  483. 
Val  Dritta,  Cima  di  428. 
St.ValentinaufderHaide 

342. 

—  on  the  Euns  542. 

—  (Prettau)  483. 
Valentin-Tal  607. 

S.  Valentino,  Val  and 

Passo  di  419.  423. 
Valentin-Tori  607. 
Valepp  82. 

Valfredda,  Sasso  di  454. 
Vallaccetta,  Mte.  394. 
Vallacia,  Punta  4.50. 
Vallagola  419. 
— ,  Cima  di  419. 
Vallarsa  402. 
Vallazza,  Bocca  della  416. 
Valle  506. 

Valles  Pass  453.  515. 
Vallesinella,  the  414. 
— ,  Rocca  di  415. 
Vallon,  Cima  di  419. 
Valluga  270.  272. 
Valliila  283.  289. 
Valparola-Joch  489. 
Vals  467. 
Valsaviore  408. 
Valschaviel  288. 
Valser  Joch  467. 

—  Tal  (Brenner)   297. 

(Pustertal)  467. 

Valsorda  449. 

-,  Cima  di  444.  449. 
Valstagna  465. 
Valtanua,  Cima  ,508. 
Valtellina  896. 
Valvasor-Hutte  622. 
Vandans  2S4. 
Varda,  La  461. 
Varella,  La  488.  489. 
Varignano  426. 
Varone  426. 
Varos  454. 

Vedorchia,  Mte.  506. 
St.Veit  (on  tbe  Glan)  619. 
620. 


St.Veit  (on  theGolsen)  J39. 

—  (Defereggen)  485. 
(Pongau)  156. 
(Prags)  492. 
(Sexten)  493. 
(on  the  Tries  ting)  539. 

Veitenhof  216- 
Veitsch  526. 
Veitschalp  526.  536. 
Veitschbach-Torl  536. 
Velber  Tauern  196. 
Velden  599. 
Veldes  628. 
Velka  Kappa  594. 
Vellach,  Bad  59U. 

—  (Wochein)  629. 
Veltlin  396. 
Velturns  354. 
Venadoro,  Hot.  511. 
Venas  506. 
Venediger  196.  197. 
Venediger-Scharte  188. 
Venerocolo.  Mte.  406. 422. 
— ,  Lago  406. 

— ,  Passo  406.  4(39. 
— ,  Val  406. 
Venetberg  317.  334. 
Venezia,  Rifugio  506. 509. 
Veneziaspitze  385.  404. 

405. 
Venn  298. 
Venna-Tal  298. 
Vent  326. 
Venzone  637. 
Verania-Joch  473. 
Vercin,  Col  488. 
Verdins  376. 
Vereins  Alp  61. 
Verena,  Mte.  463. 
Vergaldner  Jochl  288. 
Vermiglio,  Val  406. 
Vermnnt,  see  Fermunt. 
Vernagelwand  330. 
Vernagt  Glacier  320. 

—  Hiitte  326. 

—  Joch  328. 
Vernale,  Sasso  454. 
Vernel  453.  454. 

— ,  Passo  di  453. 
Vemungspitze  343. 
Verona,  4Li3. 
— ,  Chiusa  di  403. 
Verpeil-Hiitte  338.  335. 
Verpeil-Joch  335. 
Verpeilspitze  335.  838. 
Versailspitze  288. 
Verschez-Sattel  624.  633- 
Vertainspitze  378.  3S9. 
Vertatacha  627. 

—  Sattel  626. 
Verva,  Passo  di  396. 
Verwall-Joch,  Appre34S 

333. 


INDEX. 


G7VI 


VerziD,  Col  488- 
Vescovo,  Porta  452. 
Vesilspitze  292. 
Vesperkogel  6o7. 
Vestino,  Val  42U. 
Vestone  424. 
Vesulspitze  291. 
V'etriolo,  Bad  463. 
Vezzana,  Cima  di  457. 

456. 
Vezzano  417. 
Vezzena  463. 
— ,  Cima  46'.. 
Viehhofen  160. 
Viehkoge]  109. 
Vier  Tores  r>Sl. 
Vigaun  622. 
St.  Vigil  487. 
S.  Vigilio  42il. 
Vigil joch  371. 
Vigo  di  Fassa  400. 
Viktring  598.  625. 
Vilfan-Hutte  622. 
Vill  258. 
Villa  Lagarina  401. 

—  Santina  636. 
Villach  603. 

— ,  Baths  604.  625.  632. 
Villacher  Alpe  605. 

—  Hutte  611. 
Villanders  Alp  357. 
Villazzano  460. 
Villerspitze,  Hohe  305. 

320. 
— ,  Lisenser  320. 
Villgraten-Tal  473. 
Villgrater  Joch  and  Tori 

473.  485. 
Villnos  355. 
Villnoser  Turin  435. 
Vilminore  409. 
Vilpian  368. 
Vils  37. 
\'ilsalp-See  34. 
Viltragen  Glacier  18S. 

196. 
Vinaders  297. 
Vincenz-Hiitte  289. 
Vinschgau  377. 
Vintl  467. 
Viola,  Val  396. 
— ,  Cima  396. 
Vioz,   Mte.  and  Cima  di 

405. 
Vioz-Hiitte,  405. 
Viigen  197. 
Virgl  360. 
Visentin,  Colle  oil. 
Vitelli,  Cima  381. 
S.  Vito  50.3. 
Vittorio  510. 
Vizmavje  621. 
\Mcklabnuk   129. 


Vudnik-Hiitte  630. 
Vodo  506. 
Vogelkarspitze  62. 
Vogelweidhof  357. 
Voistaler  Hiittc  546. 
Voitsberg  580. 
Voldepp-Spitzc,  220. 
Volderau  305. 
Volderbad  225. 
Volders  223. 
Volder-Tal  225. 
Volkermarkt  596. 
Vollan  374.  376. 
Vollandspitze  271. 
Vollberg  539. 
Vols  (Schlern)  439.  357. 

—  (Innsbruck)  313. 
Volseck  441. 
Vomp  222. 
Vomper  Tal  222. 
Voraipe  541.  552. 
Voran  375. 
Vorarlberg  260. 
Vorderbrand  106. 
V'ordereck  106. 
Vorder-Graseck  50 
Vorder-Joch  34. 
Vorder  -  Kaiserfelden- 

Haus  217. 
Vorderkaser-Klamm  162 
Vordernberg  554. 
Vorder-Riss  72. 
Vorderseespitze  273. 
Vorder-Stoder  562. 
Vorder-Tiersee  85. 
Vorder-Tux  240. 
Vorhe-g  607. 
Vorst,  Chateau  374. 
Voslau  520. 
Voss-Hiitte  529. 
V  rata- Tal  623. 
Vulpmes  303. 

Wacht  136. 

Wagendrischlhorn  16i. 
Waging  91. 
VVagrein  571. 
Waidbruck  357. 
Waidhofen  551. 
Waidisch  626. 
Waidring  227. 
Wainasch  627. 
Walchensee  67. 
Walcher  Alp  180. 
Walchsee  218. 
VValchstadt  18. 
Wald  (Liesing-Tal)  558. 

—  (Pinzgau)  189.  2.36. 

—  (Sellrain)  319. 

—  (Solkfal)  567. 
Waldbach-Strub  149. 
Waldbrunn  470. 
Waldegg  521. 


Waldegger  Hiittc  520. 
Walder  Alp  224. 
Waldhorn  570. 
Waldhorn-Torl  570. 
Waldraster  Jochl  295. 
Waldrast  Spitze  295. 
Waldstein  528. 
Wall  berg  75. 
St.  Walfburg  376. 
Wallersee  130. 
Wallfahrts- Jochl  335. 
Wallgau  68.   73. 
Walser  Schanze  26. 
Walser  Tal,  the  Grosse 

267. 

,  the  Kleinc  27.  32. 

Walten  345. 
Waltenberger-Haus  30. 
Wamberg  ,50. 
Wampeter  Schrofen  44. 
Wangernitz-Tal  205.  475. 
Wank  52. 
Wannig  45. 
Wanschass  204. 
Warnsdurfer  Hutte    193. 

484. 
Warscheneck  563.  564. 
Wartberg  526. 
Wartenstein  522. 
Warth  2S2. 
Wartstein  111. 
Wasach  26. 
Wasenwand  296. 
Washington-Hiitte  525. 
Wasaerberg,  Chateau  615. 
Wasserburg  (Lindau)  23. 

—  on  the  Inn  8o. 
Wasserfdll,  Hohe  322. 
Wasserfallboden  183. 
Wasserfallspitze  479. 
Wasserkopf  480. 
Wattens  223. 
Watze-Joch  337. 
Watzespitze  335. 
Watzmann  lOS. 
Waxeck  Alp  243. 

—  Glacier  243. 
Waxenstein  51. 
Waxriegel  532. 
Wechsel  (Tegern^ee)  75. 

—  (Semmering)  522. 
VVeer  223. 
Weerberg  222. 
Wegscheid  (Bavaria)  71 

—  (Styria)  546. 
Weichselbach-Hohc  176. 

179. 
Weichselboden  548. 
Weicb.selstein  584. 
Weichtal  530. 
Weidach  60. 
Weiherbad  470. 
Weiherbui-;  250. 


HSU 


INDEX. 


Weilberg  66. 
Weiler  (Gotzis)  263. 

—  (Oberitauten)  22. 
Weilheim  17. 
Weinflaschenkopf  613. 
Weinschnabel  6ll. 
Weissbach  (Inzell)  9i. 

—  (Pfronten)  42j. 
Weissbachl-Scharte    161. 

109. 
Weissbriach  602. 
Weisabrunnerspil/e  376 

385. 
Weisseck  573. 
Weisse  Knott  381. 
Weisse  Kogel  327. 
Weissenbach  on  the  Lech 

35.  278. 

—  (Ahrntal)  431. 

—  (Attersee)  131. 

—  (Carinthia)  602. 

—  (Ennstal)  534. 

—  (Semmering)  522. 

—  (Triesting)  539. 

—  St.  Gallen  532. 
Weissenecker    Scharle 

187. 
Weissenfels  624. 

—  Lakes  624. 
Weissensee  (Fernpa^sj45. 

—  (Carinthia)  602. 
Weissenstein,  Chat.  194. 
— ,  Monastery  445. 
Weisserkogel  323. 
Weisse  Wand  (Ahrntali 

480.  484. 

(Iseltal)  194. 

Weisshaus  42. 
Weisshorn  445. 
Weisskirchen  595.  616. 
Weisskogel  323. 
Weisskugel  330.  341.  84i. 

—  Hiitte  and  Joch  341. 
Weisslahnbad  440. 
Weissmaurach-Joch  335. 
Weissplatter  373. 
Weisssee-Joch  339. 
Weissseespitze  339.  327. 
Weissspitze  485. 
Weisswandl  384. 
Weisswandspitze  301. 
Weisszint  246.    247.  477. 

432. 

—  Glacier  477. 

—  Scharten  477. 
Weitensfeld  618. 
Weitenstein  584. 
Weite  Scharte  296.   307. 

310. 
Weitjoch  462.  464. 
Weitlahnbmnn  472. 
Weitschartenkopf  164. 
Weiz  528. 


Weizeladorf  625. 
Welfenstein  302. 
Welitz  Glacier  1'J9. 

—  Scharte,  639. 
Wels  128. 
Welsberg  470. 
Welschnofen  445. 
Welzelach  197. 
Wendelstein  83.  S6.  87 
Weng  130.  557. 
Wensen  4S9. 

—  Tal  487.  489. 
Wenus  334. 
Werdenfels  50. 
Werfen  154. 
Werfener  Hiitte  154. 
Wertach  36. 

Wessen,  L'nter  and  Ober 

93. 
Wesslinj  IS. 
Westendorf  229. 
Westfalen-Haus  320. 
Wetterkogler-Hiitte  522 
Wetterkreuz  471. 
Wetterkreazkogel  321. 
Wetterspitze,  the  Innere 

and  Aeussere  296.  307. 

—  (Lechtal)  273.  281. 

—  (Namlos)  279. 

—  tRidnaun)  3J1.  309- 
VVetterstein  Alp  53. 
Weyarn  80. 

Wever  552. 
— ,  Chateau  528. 
Wevresg  131. 
Widderstein  277.  32. 
Wieden  247. 
Wielinger  Scharte  181. 

184.  208. 
Wienerbruck  544.  537. 
Wiener  Hiitte  247. 
Wiener-Neustadt  521. 
Wiener- Jseustadter  Hiitte 

54.  44. 
Wiener  Wald  538. 

Warte  533. 

Wies  581. 

Wiesbachhorn  184.  208. 
Wiesbach-Schartl  178. 
Wiesbadener  Hiitte  289. 
Wiesberg  273. 
Wiese  (Pitztal)  334. 
Wies  en  (Pfitschtal)  248. 
Wiesjackleskopf  339. 
Wiessee  75. 
Wildalpen  550. 
Wildberg  268. 
Wildbichl  90. 
Wildebene  270. 
Wilde  Goasl  148. 

—  Kreuzspitze  247. 

—  Krimml  236. 

—  Lock  324. 


Wilde  M ana  (Allgaui  30. 

(Oetztal)  323. 

Wildensender  475. 
Wildenstein  (Ischl)  143. 

—  (Drave  Valley)  596. 

—  Waterfall  5b9. 596. 627. 
Wildental  163. 
Wilder-Mieming  46. 
Wilde  See  (Aussee)  141. 

—  (Idria)  58b. 

—  (Sterzing)  467.  302. 
Wilde  Turm  305. 
Wildfeld  554.  558. 
Wildgall  480.  486. 
Wildgerlos-Spitze  191. 

236. 

—  Tal  236. 
Wildgraben-Joch  493. 
Wildgrat  322. 
Wildkogel  188.  229. 
Wildlahner-Tal  297. 
Wilalochscharte  570. 
Wildon  582. 
Wildseeloder  233. 
Wildseespitze  298. 
Wildspitze    (Vent  J    320. 

333. 

—  (Stubai)  8C6. 
Wildstelle.  Hohe  568.570. 
Wilhelmsburg  539. 
Willersalp  33. 
Willersdorf  620. 
Wilma,  Cima  459. 
Wilten  255    313. 
Wimbach-Klamm  110. 

—  Tal  110. 
Windach-Tal  308.  325. 

—  Glacier  308. 
Windau-Tal  229. 
Windbachkarkopf  191. 
Windbach-Scharte  191. 

—  Tal  191. 

—  Talkopf  191. 
Windberg  535. 
Windeck  318. 
Windhag  560. 
Windisch-Bleiberg  626. 

—  Feistritz  583. 

—  Garsten  563. 
Windischgratz  594. 
Windische  Hohe  600. 
Windisch-Matrei  194. 

—  Scharte  177.  571. 
Windleger- Scharte    569. 
Windliicke,  Obere  and 

Untere  151,  569. 
Windschar,  Grosse  477. 

479.  469. 
Wiadtal  200. 
Winkel  (Isartal)  71. 
— .  Bad  473. 
Winkel  Alp  218. 
Winkelmoos  Alp  94. 


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WinkeJnock  609. 
Winkel-Scharte  174. 
Winkleru  205- 
Winklerturm  442. 
Winnebach-Joch  32U. 
Winnebachsee-Hiitle  323 

3-.0. 
Winnebachspitzc  323. 
Winterbach  544. 
VVinterjochl.    GaflurnT 

287.  270.  272. 
— ,  Gaschurner    288. 
— ,  Silbertaler   287. 
— .  Verbellner  272.  288. 
Winterstande  215. 
Wippach-Tal  632. 
Wipptal  294. 
Wirl  290. 
Wischberg  640. 
Wistra-Sattel  5f6. 
Wittmannsdorf  521.  539. 
Wochein  629. 
Wocheiner  Vellach  629 

—  See  629. 

Wochenbrunner  Alp  226. 
Wohr  247. 

Woisken  Glacier  and 

Scharte  170.  178. 
Woising  141. 
Wolayer  Joch  607.  636. 

—  See  607. 
Wolfendorn  298. 

St.  Wolfgang  (Rein)  479 

—  (Abersee)  135. 

—  fFusch)  179. 

—  (Carinlliia)  616. 

—  (Salzburg)  135- 

—  (Styria)  583. 

St.  Wolfgang-See  135. 
Wolf-Glanvcll-Hiitte  504, 
Wolfratshausen  65. 
Wolfsbach  634. 
Wolfsberg   595. 
Wolfsegg  129. 
Wolfsgruben  362. 
Wolfsklamm  221. 
Wolkenstein  435.  565. 
Wollan  584. 

Wollaner  Nock  574.  605. 
Wollatorl  602. 
Wollatratten  613. 
Wollbachspitze  239. 
Wollersdorf  621. 
Wolzer  Tal  5T5. 
Worgl  219. 
Wormser  Hiitte  285. 

—  ,Toch  383. 
Worner  61. 
Worschach  565. 
Worscbtsee  600. 
Worth  (Ranris)  17(;. 
Worth er  See  598- 
WorthPce  18. 


Wcister  Alp  282. 
Wotsch  5S3. 
Wuchern  581.  594. 
Wuhrbauer-Kogcl  5(3. 
Wiirmaul  467. 
Wiirmsee  15. 
Wurmtaler  Joch  337. 339. 
Wurten  Alp  613. 

—  Glacier  177.  613. 
Wiirzburger  Hiitte  326. 
Wurzen,  the  624. 

—  Pass  355. 
Wiirz-Joch  355.  48^. 
Wiistelau  182. 

Ybbs  542. 
Ybbsitz  552. 
Ybbstal  540.  542.  552. 

Zachenschciberl  567. 
Zahn-Joch  292. 
Zahnkofel  434.  437. 
Zahnspitze  292. 
Zahre  637. 
Zalim-Htitte  268. 
Zallinger  Schwaige  434. 

451. 
Zalune  455. 
Zamanespitze  285. 
Zams  317. 
Zanders-Joch  2^3. 
Zandlacher  Aim  6 1 'J. 
Zaneier  445. 
Zangenberg  44  i. 
Zanzenberg  262. 
Zapr&h-Tal  634. 
Zarz  621. 

Sattel  621. 
Zauberernock  601). 
Zaunhof  334. 
Zayjoch  378.  393. 
Zaytal  388. 
Zebles-Joch  292. 
Zebrii,  Mte.  391.  395. 
— ,  Passo  del  SCf). 

Val  del  395. 
Zederhaus  573. 
Zebner  437.  488.  489. 
Zchner?charte  477. 
Zehnkaser  Alp  108. 
Zeiger,  the  34. 
Zeinis-Joch  289. 
Zeiritzkaiupel  553.  558. 
Zell.  Bayrisch  84. 
—  Freibach  637. 

am  Moos  130. 

am  See  158. 

am  Ziller  235. 

Pfarre  626. 
Zeller  Hutte  563. 
ZoUer  See  1:18. 
Zelltal  626. 
Zeltweg  616. 


Zemmgrund  243. 
Zemmtal  241. 
Zendleser  Kofel  356. 
St.  Zcno  (Reichenhall)  97. 

—  (Val  di  Non)  413. 

—  di  Montagna  428. 
Zermriegel  549. 
Zerzer  Tal  342. 
Zesen-Joch  477. 
Zielspitze  375. 
Zieltal  374. 
Zietenkopf  205.  475. 
Zikafahnler  Alp  534, 
Zill  126. 
Zillergrund  238. 
Zillerplatte  239. 
Zillerplaltenspitze  191. 

192.  239. 
Zillerschartenspitze    191. 

239. 
Zillerspitze  191. 
Zillertal.  the  234. 
Zimbaspitze  269. 
Zimitz  143. 

Zinghen,  Passo  dei  450. 
Zinken  (near  Anssee)  146. 
— ,  Sekkauer  558.  615. 
Zinkenbach  135. 
Zinkenkosel  615. 
Zinodl  555.  556. 
Zin.seler  302. 
Zipfhansl  110. 
Zirbitzkogel  616.  617. 
Zireiner  Alp  220. 
Zirknitz  586. 
— ,  the  Grosse  177. 
— ,  the  Kleine  177.  201^. 
Zirknitzer  See  586. 
Zirknitz- Scharte    177. 

206. 
Zir]  314. 

Zirler  Christen  63. 
Zirmeid-Joch  302.  347. 
Zirm-See  210. 
Zischgl  Alp  441.  445. 
Zischkeles  319.  320. 
Zistel  Alp  123. 
Zittauer  Hiitte  236.  191. 
Zittel-Haus  177.  210. 
Zitterklapfen  267. 
Zlackensattel  547. 
Zmir  623. 
Znachsattel  570. 
Zochen  Pass  475. 
Zois-Hiitte  591. 
Zoldo,  Val  di  509. 
Zollfeld,  the  619. 
Zoppareit.  Forcclla  51U. 
Zosentai  417. 
Zovo,  Mte.  503. 
Zsigmondv-Hiitte  494. 

Spitze  243.  244. 
Zncco,  Mte.  508. 


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INDEX. 


Zuckerbutl  SaS.  312.  32o. 
Zufall  Glacier  385.  391. 

—  Hiitte  3S5. 

—  Spitze  391.  385. 
Zufritt-Haus  3S5. 

—  Joch  3ao. 

—  Spitze  3S5. 
Zuglio  607.  636. 
Zugspitze  54.  44. 
Zunderkopf  224. 
Zunigapitze  195. 


Zurs  283. 
Zwevchloch  222. 
Zvvickauer  Hiitte  346. 
Zwiese]  (near  Tolz)  TO. 

—  (Reicbenhall)   99.   91. 
Zwiesel  AId  151. 
Zwieselbach  Alp  319. 

-  Joch  319.  323. 
Zwieselbad  152. 
Zwieselstein  325. 
Zwingsteg  26. 


Zwiscben-Sulzbar.h  -Tori 

188. 
Zwiscbeuwaaser  487. 
Zwiscbenwassern  (Cariu- 

thia)  618. 

—  (Carniola)  621. 
Zwolfer  494. 
Zwolferborn  134. 
Zwcilferkogel  (HallsUittl 

149. 

—  (Sellrain)  319. 


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