nw07heavy Report post Posted September 26, 2015 I was going through some photos while waiting for my hunts to start and found some that may be interesting for those interested in the Alps and Western Europe. In order they are: 1 & 2) Jungfrau Massif from the Schilthorn, 3) Wild orchids in meadows, 4) Bearded Bellflower, 5) The Jungfrau, 6) Lauterbrunnen Valley, 7) Aescher Gasthouse built into the mountainside, 8) Chillon Castle (Lord Byron), Lake Geneva, 9) Jungfrau Massif and Lauterbrunnen Valley, 10) Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau Mountains from Mannlichen, 11) Cog gear trains capable of climbing extremely steeply through the very long tunnel through the mountain solid rock up to the Jungfrau Station at 11,332 feet, the highest in Europe, 12) 'The Sphinx', the outside view of the Jungfrau Station, 13) Aletsch Glacier flowing 11 miles to Italy (note the lateral moraines), 14 & 15) Trumpet Gentian, 16) Lauterbrunnen Valley from above, 17) Mannlichen Meadow, 18) Clusius Gentian, 19) Meglisalp panorama, 20) Meglisalp July evening, 21) Wildflowers in Meglisalp Valley, 22) Spring Gentian, 23 & 24) Town of Colmar, Alsace France, 25) Best preserved Roman amphitheater, Orange, Rhone Valley France, 26 & 27) Hallstatt, Austria, 28) Cable car above Murren (the entire surrounding mountain area is pedestrian only), 29) Meglisalp . I hope my photography isn't too bad for anyone looking at these shots, and admittedly I'll have to do better in the future. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Wow! Great photos...what a trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Amazing country! Thanks for sharing. I've never been to the alps, but I love germany and france. Cant wait to go back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rancilio Report post Posted September 27, 2015 nw, Nice shots. What were you doing over there? I lived in Europe for about five years and had many trips all over Europe and the Alps - Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. Someplace in the dungeon, I have upwards of 8,000 photos in the form of slides. I can imagine that a few of my shots might be good. At some point in time, I will look through them and perhaps turn a few into digits and prints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw07heavy Report post Posted September 27, 2015 nw, Nice shots. What were you doing over there? I lived in Europe for about five years and had many trips all over Europe and the Alps - Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. Someplace in the dungeon, I have upwards of 8,000 photos in the form of slides. I can imagine that a few of my shots might be good. At some point in time, I will look through them and perhaps turn a few into digits and prints. Rancilio, We've made 6 or seven trips to Europe recently, summer for the mountain hikes, fall for the cooler forest colors and Oktoberfest, and winter for the Cristkindlmakts. Before that, we spent much of our time in Asia. I'll bet you have some great and interesting photos. When I saw your term 'dungeon' I thought of the dungeon in Chillon Castle, someplace really dreadful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Nice photos. If I ever went to Europe, the Alps and Dolomites would be the destination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw07heavy Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Nice photos. If I ever went to Europe, the Alps and Dolomites would be the destination. Switzerland, Germany, and Austria have really taken measures to protect their forest areas. The hundreds of years old traditions, lifestyles and mountain huts, dairies, and cross mountain trails have made for a very unique environment. I found in many regions such as Appenzell and the Berner Oberland (Switzerland), and Mayrhofen (Austria), the traditional and sometimes mandated building codes has preserved the original look and utter charm of entire areas. A real joy is the fact that all traditionally owned properties in these area are open to everyone to pass through, with not a single 'No tresspassing' sign. All that is expected is that hikers re-close any gates or wires after crossing an animal fence. Also very notable is that I saw absolutely no litter, damage to signs or property, tree carving, or other evidence of passers-by as I sometimes do here. This respect of others is paramount in these areas. Most areas have electric cable car systems, allowing everyone to get into the remote areas, without cars or trucks and roadways to disrupt the natural environment. The only noise you can sometimes hear is the quiet spinning of the cable pulleys high in the cable supports. Hikers do not need to carry whole camps in their packs, for they can take a cable car or cog train up and hike from mountain hut to hut or gasthaus with only a small day pack. Food, wine, and beds are available at all places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
