At the beginning the weather is still somewhat rainy.
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The signpost says 3 3/4 hours to the Hörndlwand. We will need only 3 hours including breaks.
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Group picture on a bridge :-)
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Walking in single file.
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Delicious blackberries.
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Who is taking a picture of whom? :-)
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The path is only rocks and roots...
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We can already see the Hörndlwand!
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At the old Brandner Alm.
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Curious young cattle.
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The weather is getting better and better!
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The belladonna looks very beautiful, but is very poisonous!
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Finally sun!
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In sunny weather it is even more fun.
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This looks like a perfect spot for a break.
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Where is my snack?
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Gaby took a picture of this beautiful stone face.
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We continue towards the summit.
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Do we really go up there?
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Such a beautiful path!
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View back towards our ascent path.
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At the ridge.
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What a beautiful wide meadow with a beautiful wide panoramic view.
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Only 10 more minutes to the summit.
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A bit of scrambling.
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Wonderful rock formations.
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At the summit of the Hörndlwand. Behind us the second cross at the highest point (1684m).
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The summit photo with all of us!
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Summit cross, on the right the Gurnwandkopf and on the left in the background the Kaiser mountains.
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After the rest on the summit we scramble down a few meters to the path.
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Cheerfully we make our way to the Brandner Alm.
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Very impressive, these rugged rock faces.
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Back in the forest.
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There it is, the rustic Brandner Alm.
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This is a nice and comfortable place.
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They offer delicious cakes here!
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But some prefer Kaiserschmarrn with apple sauce.
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Or Obatzda with bread, if you prefer a heartier meal.
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This is a very nicely maintained mountain hut.
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After this very nice stop we continue our hike back to the valley.
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There is a tree trunk lying across the path.
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Does anybody want to try some balancing? ;-)
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The beautiful smoothly peeled tree trunk feels great.
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Back at the parking lot and in our minibus.
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This was a great tour, quite steep in some parts, but never difficult. And as the weather became really nice, it was just a wonderful day in the mountains!