Weissenstein shortcut

18.12.2021

Very optimistic on the route planning side and not having the luck on my side for this one cut it short – not in the time spent on feet but definitely in the km done.

After starting out late, having to stop for food and the gondola not running due to the high winds, the day started with climbing steeply for the first hour – instead of relatively flat route along the mountain ridge.

At some point it was obvious that a shortcut was needed but the descent was not the easiest either. More sliding than walking on the snow and ice on the paths and roads.

Despite all of this, it was still a beautiful day out in the sun – with lovely views of the alps. And another lesson learned.