This weekend we took a trail which is suppose to be pretty busy (see the attached map which I borrowed from the Puchberg wandern website). Since it was an changing weather today , many tourists got scared and me and Jens could enjoy the silence of the Alps on our own. We got chance to see the Schneeberg angry (with fast moving and changing clouds) as well as the Schneeberg happy (with completely clear skies).
The tour (see black arrows on the map) is moderately difficult and took us aproximately 4 hours. We took a lots of breaks, though. Doing a lot of pictures, digesting the beautiful panorama, etc. I think that experience hikers can do it in 3 hours from the Edelweis Hutte.
As I mentioned earlier, Schneeberg is consisted mostly of limestone. While hiking in higher parts we experienced how sharp this stone can get, you really dont want to lean yourself on the stone.
The first pictures shows the beautiful views on Schneeberg you can see shortly under the Edelweis Hutte. You have view to both valleys and the gras would seem to you as a green carpet prepared only for you.
As I mentioned the rocks are sharp. On this trail you will definitely feel it because you got to cross the stonefields maybe like 4 - 6 times. I dont remember exactly. This is view of one of them, if you are lucky you also will see Schneeberg at the top.
We thought to take the racket rail on the way down. BUT!!! Check the times in advance because the racket rail goes maybe 2-3 days a day. Moreover, dont forget that this rail is pretty expensive. I at least took a picture of it, turned around, and finished the whole hike on my own feet. They really heart now :-)
Vivat Schneeberg, we are already planning next trip. Having better equipment I would like to get to the top.
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