Heimgarten and Herzogstand hike - May 19
The weather got worse after our previous skitour in Karwendel on Wednesday. We decided to hike instead of skitouring. This was my first hike this year (winter not over yet?!). [ Read More... ]
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Hochglückscharte skitour - May 19
As result of the temperatures drop earlier this week in Munich, we have snow in Prealps again. Couple of webcams I checked showed new snow - places that were green were white again. I wanted to do bike & ski in Karwendel in April, however we have not managed to do it (mainly before 1st of May as the toll road Hinterriss-Eng opens). I expected plenty people today going to Hochglückscharte but my expectations were exceeded by the reality. [ Read More... ]
Bodenschneidhaus bike - Apr 19
The warm spring weather arrived this week to Munich ! Welcome sunshine, bike time. As snow is still in upper places, we were considering one of lakes nearby. We chose Bodenschneidhaus, with views to Brecherspitze, Rinnerspitz. It was quite warm today, 20 degrees with sun. Our bike tour started in the afternoon to enjoy warm afternoon. [ Read More... ]
Österreichische Schinder bike & skitour - Apr 19
I was looking for spring skitour close to Munich. I have seen some people already doing bike & ski in Karwendel, however I could not find anyone to join me on Saturday thus Schnider was the best option - my plan was to get to the end of the valley and explore it. There are two options to get there (not counting from Austria) - Tegernsee or Spitzingsee. As I often go to Spitzingsee, I chose Tegernsee path (I regretted it later, see below why). [ Read More... ]
Wilder Kaiser weekend skitour - Apr 19
We did skitouring 2 weeks ago in Wilder Kaiser and enjoyed it very much. Thus we decided to come back with friends. We were 7 of us this time. Danka got suddenly a day before departure flu, she had to stay home. The weather forecast was sunny, some clouds later on Sunday. No new snow reported in the area and stable conditions entire week. [ Read More... ]