u/kinddoctrine

Now that we can finally renew passports online has anyone found a good place to get digital photos taken (or places to avoid)? Thanks! 🛂

Bottom line: Off season hiking in Austria is awesome, and this route was excellent though not without some technical challenges due to receding snow and ice at higher elevations. That should clear by early June.

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Summary: Enjoyed a really nice 16km hike over different trails leading from the town of Schladming to Planai. Made it to the Burgstallalm cable car 8 mountain station but not the absolute peak due to remaining snow and ice cover. Sunny day approx 6° to start and going to 12°. Hike offers stunning vistas of the mountains surrounding Schladming in Styria, Austria. The trails are well marked with good wayfinding/signage. Did not see another person, just some work crews.

Risks: Some slippery areas where snow covers ice; higher elevations will affect oxygen intake.

Gear: Altra Lone Peak All-Weather Mid Shoes; light layers as the temperature dropped at higher elevations; Fjällräven – Vardag Trousers; light gloves; backpack; 60oz (1.7L) of water - plenty; Tilley hat; and, sunglasses.

Planning and route assistance: this sub-reddit , the region's official site, Komoot!

*Now with images