Gleinserhof
Wednesday, 17th June
| Walk: | Schonberg, Gleins, Koppeneck, Sonnenstein, Fulpmes | ||
| Start Point: | Bus from Fulpmes to start walk from Schonberg | Distance: | 10 miles |
| Ascent: | 2,222 feet | Descent: | 2,462 feet |
| Max Alt: | 5,328 feet | Time: | 5 hours |
| Weather: | Low cloud clearing in the afternoon | ||
| Comments: | A relaxed ascent to Gleinserhof took us past lots of flowers and colourful meadows. Continuing on we reached Koppeneck, next to the top of the Serlesbahn lift, where we stopped for lunch and the first views of Serles. Four of the group took advantage of a trip on the Serles Toboggan, returning on the gondola. The route then took us on past Sonnenstein and the views improved as the cloud lifted to the top of the peaks. A pleasant path then descended gradually to Fulpmes. | ||
Shall we go this way?
A rather awkward stile . . .
easy to see from this side but not from the opposite direction
The cows have chosen our path for their morning break . . .
so Jane takes to a higher route . . .
leaving the cows in peace
Wood cranesbill or woodland geranium . . .
which fill the meadow . . .
alongside many other flowers
Hemispherical rampion or globe-headed rampion
Bladder campion . . .
with beautiful markings
A great place for our morning break
All ears - except for John!
A new reservoir in the making . . .
overlooked by the flanks of Serles . . .
and a short time later . . .
the summit comes into view
Koppenek - another stop already, giving the opportunity . . .
for Jane, Gillie, Kath . . .
and Mike . . .
to test out the Serles toboggan
Small buildings are often seen on the route . . .
housing pictures of the stations of the cross
Our route continues downhill . . .
with views into and across the valley . . .
and in the centre of the photo we can see the meadow on the Halsl descent
Dark columbine, or dark granny's bonnet
Lots of orchids of one kind . . .
or another
The house look closer now . . .
and closer still!