Tuesday, July 31, 2007

July 28, Sat. Travel Oberstdorf; climb Rubihorn

7:10am bus from Reutte, Austria to Immenstadt to Oberstdorf, Germany. Arrive 11am.
Hike 1 mile uphill to Gausthaus Liberia (33 Euro/person inc. breakfast).
  • 1pm: began climb to summit of Rubihorn. 3,500 feet in 2 hr 45 min with daypack. View of entire valley, including range we will be hut-hopping in the next 3 days.
  • Descend via different route through Gaisalpsee (high lake). 3 mile trail around mt back to Cafe Breitenburg (a small cafe above the city). Great dinner.
  • Walk through town at night.

14.5 miles today.