Gotzenalm

One thing Jen dreamed of while being a little girl was staying in a chalet in the Alps. Yesterday, the evolved version of that dream came true, as we hiked to Gotzenalm in the German Alps and spent the night.

It was a full day of hiking, catching the hiker’s upload to the middle station of the Jennerbahn, and then making our way across the mountains and up!

Cows were our constant companion on this trip, as were some spectacular views of alpine pastures, woods, sheer mountain faces, and in places the town far below.

We stopped at Königsbachalm for refreshment, replenishment of water bottles, and a short break.

Dave has decided this is the best kind of hiking break – at Königsbachalm

The final push to Gotzenalm was a climb of 560m. We were rewarded with a beautiful plateau, stunning views, a cold beer for Dave and a cold Radner for Jen (okay, she only drank half, but still!).

Our reward – Radler, beer, and homemade Apfelstrudel with whipped cream

We relaxed in the patio and enjoyed the mountains until we were able to check in to our room. Then we stretched our legs for half an hour or so to check out the viewpoint of Watzmann and Königssee.