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SCHNEEBERG - MY FIRST MOUNTAIN SUMMIT - Schneeberg

I only ever climbed one mountain in my life (which I suppose is actually more than most people achieve) and that is Schneeberg. Its 2075 metres high and takes up to 5 hours if you do it at a novice's pace, there's no real climbing involved but some muscle building walking uphill. You can imagine the sense of achievement I felt when I reached the top of the path - although I couldn't make it to stand next to the cross on the top as I kept sliding down on all the snow. I like to look at the postcard I have when things are tough and remind myself that some things are possible even if you don't think you can do it ! The last time I visited I took the train up and down which is just as spectacular looking at the scenery and hanging out of the window as the breathtaking landscape unfolds around you - and of course a lot less tiring. Try and make time for this its a great and rewarding daytrip from Vienna. (If you look at my homepage you will see a picture of me halfway up Schneeberg.)

Last visit to Schneeberg: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Jul 25, 2003
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Written Jul 25, 2003

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Comments (6)

amsor Nov 17, 2009 at 6:22 AM Report Abuse

nice photos !
mtncorg Feb 26, 2004 at 10:40 AM Report Abuse

A worthy first mountain summit for you. Nice pictures. Remember, one summit can lead to another :-]
gema Jan 4, 2004 at 12:23 PM Report Abuse

Mmmh, yeah, the Buchteln are really essential and fantastic here. few times with school years ago. I think once a year there´s a runner´s event there- AGAINST the old train UPHILL. I think last year it was a runner who won and the 2nd was the train...
Audrey118 Jul 30, 2003 at 2:30 AM Report Abuse

Brings back wonderful memories!!!
MEdelmann Jul 29, 2003 at 4:20 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures! Although I live not far away, I have never been on top ...
dsantosh Jul 25, 2003 at 7:20 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic pictures....