The Gaisalmsteig - A path between Rocks and Water (Achen Lake Part III)
So after some resting time I decided to head on (not that I had any choice, it was either that or heading back where I came from). At the beginning the so called Gaisalmsteig wasn't nice at all: Some steep stairs headed up through a cliff. But while making one step after I another I turned my head to the right, saw the the following thing (in reality it was far more impressive) and quickly found the motivation to head on.
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| View to the other shore, small building in the middle: Seehof Kapelle |
After a lot of stairs I needed a short break (heading up a simple staircase in miraculously far more demanding than heading up a whole mountain) and so I turned around to see what was lying behind me. And it got me a second time.
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| The Gaisalm from above |
After enjoying the above view for quite some time (just enjoying, not needing time to take breath...) I headed on. And the way got easier to go. The long upwards staircase at the beginning was luckily just a one time event.
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| Most parts of the way look like that |
Suddenly, but not to unexpected and unwelcome there came the point when it was over. The lake on the left side turned into land. The way broadened into a road. My legs started to feel really tired and powerless. But the goal wasn't reached. Not now. And probably never will: No way to finish my round around the Achen Lake. Not on this day. I decided to look for a opportunity to head home.
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| Perfect rural landscape |
As I walked on, searching for a bit more civilisation with a bus station, the landscape was still more than nice to look at: Rural area at it's best. Fences, fields with cows on them, barns and farmhouses. And everything under a nice blue sky with some white clouds mixed in. And then finally, after more than fifteen kilometres of walking, a bus station. So while sitting there, and waiting for the next connection back home, I took one last picture:
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| One last picture, the Seekarspitze, before boarding the bus |