Gleinser Mahder
Thursday, 25th June
| Walk: | Serlesbahn gondola, Gleinser Mahder, Ochsenalm, Kloster Maria Waldrast, Ochsenhutte, Serlesbahn gondola | ||
| Start Point: | Koppeneck | Distance: | 8.8 miles |
| Ascent: | 1,440 feet | Descent: | 1,380 feet |
| Max Alt: | 5,698 feet | Time: | 5.5 hours |
| Weather: | Mainly sunny and warm | ||
| Comments: | Taking the bus from Fulpmes we ascended on the Serlebahn gondola for the start of the walk. It was fairly gentle walking on forest tracks with good views over the surrounding valleys. There were lots of opportunities to explore and photograph the flowers along the way. The marshy meadow was glorious with lots of orchids and many other flowers. We had good views of the route we took onto Blaser which was in mist at the time. After returning to the Koppeneck Jane and I took advantage of another turn on the toboggan while the rest of the group descended on the gondola. A great day. | ||
Good views of Elferspitze from the hotel . . .
and you can just see the Elferhutte in the bottom of the picture
Ready for the start of the walk
This little chap has started young
Amazing coordination of vehicles
Couldn't name this but possibly a type of campion . . .
with beautiful markings
Maybe a campanula . . .
and in close up
Seen this globe headed campiom quite a few times
Broad leaved marsh orchid . . .
Looks like a common tway blade . . .
seen more clearly here
Making our way through the meadow . . .
and past cotton grass
Wild flower spotted orchid . . .
and possibly another one
The Brenner Pass road
Branched gentian . . .
and closer still
Couldn't name this one
A closer view of the road to the Brenner Pass
Our route to Blaser can be seen in the centre of the photo . . .
and we take a short break to check out our climb
Serles is quite a different prospect . . .
with a bare rock summit
The view from our lunch spot . . .
at the Ochsenalm
Perhaps some sort of blue?
Kloster Maria Waldrast
From inside 'The Room for Worship in honour of Saint Peregrin' . . .
the windows are very effective
The relics of the saint are kept in the mandala of holy colour
Image of Mary and baby Jesus
Fantastic views today . . .
and a reminder of local activities
The meadow opposite is close to the Schlick 2000 middle station
What a treat!