We traveled next to München (Munich). Upon arrival, we immediately bumped into members of the French LSA, who were traveling around during their vacation. We persuaded some of them to travel with us to Neuschwanstein Castle, a castle nestled in the Alps.
Hohenschwangau Castle, the first castle in the area, was built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria.
While we were waiting to go inside Hohenschwangau, we sat in one of the terraces, enjoying the mountain views while being amused by little kids throwing pebbles.
After the first castle, we hiked about a mile up to Neuschwanstein Castle (literally, New Swan Rock Castle), which was built by Ludwig II. Apparently this castle was the model for the Disney Castle in the Magic Kingdom.
After seeing the second castle, some of us decided to hike up to Marian Brücke (Marian's Bridge), a scenic overlook of the castle. The bridge was unsteady (at least, it seemed so to me) and swayed in the wind, far above the river, waterfalls, and the castle.
We then decided (after seeing a gondola travel up an Alp far in the distance) to hike to the summit, from Neuschwanstein Castle to Tegalberghaus. It was suppose to be a three hour hike, about 12 km. This is a view from a look out point, about maybe a half an hour in.
Another view of Neuschwanstein.
This and the following are some shots of the surroundings as we were hiking. We soon crossed over the snow line-- and I was wearing sandals: poor choice.
A view of the Alps.
Our desired summit location, about three and half hours in, nothing but snow and ice (we were all in t-shirts). You can see the gondola cables in the upper corner.
The view of Bavaria and Germany from the top of the Alp. We climbed about 2000 m over sea level (Maybe? We were too dazed to be certain). Then we took the gondola down, and when we got to the bottom, the operator promptly shouted to everyone in earshot that some crazy girl had hiked in sandals all the way in the snow from Neuschwanstein Castle. Perhaps I'll become a local legend-- or maybe just a cautionary tale.
Hohenschwangau Castle, the first castle in the area, was built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria.
While we were waiting to go inside Hohenschwangau, we sat in one of the terraces, enjoying the mountain views while being amused by little kids throwing pebbles.
After the first castle, we hiked about a mile up to Neuschwanstein Castle (literally, New Swan Rock Castle), which was built by Ludwig II. Apparently this castle was the model for the Disney Castle in the Magic Kingdom.
After seeing the second castle, some of us decided to hike up to Marian Brücke (Marian's Bridge), a scenic overlook of the castle. The bridge was unsteady (at least, it seemed so to me) and swayed in the wind, far above the river, waterfalls, and the castle.
We then decided (after seeing a gondola travel up an Alp far in the distance) to hike to the summit, from Neuschwanstein Castle to Tegalberghaus. It was suppose to be a three hour hike, about 12 km. This is a view from a look out point, about maybe a half an hour in.
Another view of Neuschwanstein.
This and the following are some shots of the surroundings as we were hiking. We soon crossed over the snow line-- and I was wearing sandals: poor choice.
A view of the Alps.
Our desired summit location, about three and half hours in, nothing but snow and ice (we were all in t-shirts). You can see the gondola cables in the upper corner.
The view of Bavaria and Germany from the top of the Alp. We climbed about 2000 m over sea level (Maybe? We were too dazed to be certain). Then we took the gondola down, and when we got to the bottom, the operator promptly shouted to everyone in earshot that some crazy girl had hiked in sandals all the way in the snow from Neuschwanstein Castle. Perhaps I'll become a local legend-- or maybe just a cautionary tale.
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