Blaser
Saturday, 20th June
| Walk: | Koppenek, Kloster Maria Waldrast, Ochsenalm, Blaserhutte, Kloster Maria Waldrast, Koppenek, Serlesbahn | ||
| Start Point: | Bus to Serlesbahn | Distance: | 10 miles |
| Ascent: | 3,438 feet | Descent: | 3,438 feet |
| Max Alt: | 7,208 feet | Time: | 5.25 hours |
| Weather: | Intermittent light rain with snow on Blaser | ||
| Comments: | Taking the higher route we made our way to Kloster Maria Waldrast where we had a brief stop. Passing Ochsenalm we continued through the woodland to reach a pleasant meadow. The gradual incline through the meadow became a zig zag path that climbed more steeply up the head of the valley including some scree sections, eventually reaching the snowline. Walking through snow and in mist we decided to head directly for Blaserhutte rather than going to the summit. A very pleasant time was spent warming ourselves beside the fire and enjoying the soup, etc. Donning all the waterproofs we retraced our route with the mist eventually clearing. We then returned on the lower route to take the gondola back to the bus stop and on to the hotel. | ||
It's a little damp as we set out . . .
heading for Kloster Maria Waldrast for a short break
Zooming in over the treetops shows the results of the previous night's snow
There is still low cloud around as we head into the woods
Big Ears
Adjusting layers as we take a moment to look back down our route . . .
and across to the jagged summits
Alpine butterwort
We eventually reach the snowline . . .
where an alpine kidney vetch peeps out
Enjoying a hot chocolate in Blaserhutte . . .
while some of the group take advantage of the enclosed heater . . .
as we wait for lunch
Looking through the window - not very inviting . . .
but we are wrapped up warmly as we leave
The mist clears as we descend the zig zag path . . .
and cross the scree section . . .
to reach the meadow . . .
where it is time for a nap
A couple of horses . . .
enjoy the grass
Work progresses on the new reservoir seen earlier . . .
and we finally reach Koppenek ready to head down on the gondola