It was April alright, which came with the typical kind of mixed weather that can be sun, rain, sleet, cold, and more rain, and all at the same time. But the scenery still pulled at us, we needed to get out, so we thought it was best to do something water-related, like walking along one of the many lakes or creeks or rivers in oder to find picturesque waterfalls, and discover mighty gorges. So we drove to Inzell, and found an easy 10k hike around the Falkenstein (mountain).
Es war nun mal April, also mussten wir auch mit dem für den Monat typischen Wetterwechsel rechnen: Sonne, Regen, Schneeregen, noch mehr Regen, und manchmal alles auf einmal. Aber die Landschaft zog uns nach unweigerlich nach draußen, und so dachten wir, es wäre am besten, irgendwas "mit Wasser" zu machen. Wir fuhren nach Inzell und wanderten den 10km Rundweg um den Falkenstein. Dabei ging es an Seen, Bächen und Flüssen vorbei. Wir entdeckten kleine und größere Wasserfälle und durchquerten eine mächtige Schlucht.
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| Falkensee |
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| Weissbachfälle |
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| Wimbachklamm |
Our last stop for the day was Berchtesgaden (town), where we were served fresh Bavarian asparagus at the pub Bier-Adam, which is claimed to be the oldest pub in Bavaria (mentioned in documents dating way back to 1546).
Unser letzter Stopp war Berchtesgaden, wo wir frischen bayrischen Spargel beim Bier-Adam serviert bekamen, ein Lokal, dass für sich den Anspruch erhebt, die älteste Bier-Kneipe in Bayern zu sein (Dokumente sollen belegen, dass es erstmals in 1546 erwähnt wurde.)
Some trivia: The first and only time I got exposed to the musical The Sound of Music, the story of the von-Trapp family, was back in the 80's when visiting my great-aunt in in England, and I remember having it found very weird listening to supposedly native Austrians speaking and singing in (British) English... As a matter of fact the movie has never been very popular with the German crowd. We have indeed our own cringeworthy kind of Heimatfilme (homeland related romantic movies/musicals), and of course our very own German version of the von-Trapp story, which is likely even more awkward in theme and setting, but hey at least they spoke German with a southern accent.
But we are aware that this film will remain forever in the hearts of the international audience... So, before I forget: for all you fans of the Sound of Music out there... if you ever thought the movie was shot in Austria, think again... some of the most iconic scenes were actually filmed in the Berchtesgadener Land. For more information on former filming locations for the musical click HERE.
Im deutschsprachigen Raum, ist die Film-Ikone The Sound of Music, die Geschichte der von-Trapp-Familie, weniger bekannt (ich habe ihn das erste und einzige Mal in den 80ern beim Besuch meiner Großtante in England gesehen). Wir haben ja unsere ganz eigenen (grauenvollen) Heimatfilme, auch einen über die Geschichte der von-Trapp Familie, dessen Szenen einen im innersten verkrampfen lassen. Aber, wer je geglaubt hat, dass der englische Film in Österreich gemacht wurde, vergesst es, die bekanntesten Szenen wurden tatsächlich im Berchtesgadener Land gedreht.
Nice waterfalls and I like the wooden walkways. How do they keep it from getting really slick next to the falls?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard, the wooden planks were in fact quite slippery. Sometimes there are some plastic mesh covers, but mostly, you better hold on to the railing, otherwise...
DeleteNice pictures and all but I am reeling. Germans don't like the Von Trapp family? I fell badly in love with Louisa when I was 9.First they tell me Father Christmas doesn't exist and now I learn this? I am shattered.
ReplyDeleteSomebody had to tell you, Michael. The von Trapp family was never as popular back home than they were abroad.
DeleteNot just German's. Christopher Plummer (a Canadian) couldn't stand to watch that movie, he referred to it as 'The Sound of Mucus' until his grandchildren fell in love with it and he had to change his tune.
DeleteWhen it rains here everything seems to be dull, but your rainy day pictures always look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe wooden walkway around the town at the end of your post is interesting perched up there. Makes for pretty views though. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, and I'm probably one of the only few people who has never even seen Sound of Music.
Come on, Brandy, rain at the we(s)t coast doesn't make it dull, it makes it green ;-)
DeleteNever exposed to SoM? How did you manage?
Such lovely walking trails. Are you using a camera or phone for your pictures?
ReplyDeleteBoth, Dar. My panos are more often done with smartphone now.
DeleteNow that my blog roll is fixed (thanks to Ed for noticing the missing widget) I realize what I was missing, without realizing it.
ReplyDeleteAs always your photographic skills are humbling.
They say B.C. is beautiful, but that scenery is breathtaking.
As a matter of fact the scenery does it all alone. No skills required, but thanks anyway, David.
DeleteReally nice pics SonjaM! Nice use of leading lines as well. As to the Sound of Music movie, Martha and I are big fans and we did the tourist thing while in Austria. I actually would be curious to see the German version of the Von Trapp story.
ReplyDeleteDom, the German version's original title is: Die Trapp-Familie, the movie dates from 1956
Delete(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049876/). You may find parts of it on YouTube.
thanks!
Deletethank for taking some great pics showing the area off to me
ReplyDeletelovely countryside
You're welcome. It's a lovely area indeed.
Deletejust caught up with you recent postings and I have to say, you live in a stunning area. Now I'm quite sad that we only have 2 days in Munich in May and not more time to discover Bavaria. Looks like we have to plan an extended vacation in Bavaria/Germany in a few years (next two years we already planned a trip to Alaska and one trip through the US along the East Coast)
ReplyDeleteYvonne, we just started to discover our backyard. Germany isn't too bad coming to think of it, and once you've adjusted how overcrowded some places can be... Once you plan a longer vacation let us know, it would be great to meet again some time.
Deletewill do :-)
DeleteLovely! "Water, water, everywhere..."
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