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Last Wednesday I visited the Dachstein glacier. I' Last Wednesday I visited the Dachstein glacier. I'm looking up at the main peak. I'm at 2,750m / 9,000ft. The views were incredible.I've been waiting for some photos from Christoph to do a full post on the day. That will be coming soon!Donations are still being taken.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #climbing #excellent_mountains #snow #snowhike #glacier #dachstein #amazingviews
So the adventure is coming to an end, I set off th So the adventure is coming to an end, I set off this morning on a train from Liezen. I'll get back tomorrow early afternoon. It takes a bit longer by train but at least it's not 67 days.Had a final hike yesterday and went up to Grabneralm. Nice walk up with Gigi and we were met at the top by Charlie and Martin, who walked back down with us.After the hike we went to Charlie's and played a bit of music. It was nice to pay some guitar with Charlie and Martin on the cajon.After a really lovely meal with Christoph's mum we met Freide and went up to the Last Orders garage bar. There were a fair few people there all big fans of motorbikes and ride across to the Isle of Man TT races every couple of years. A big thank you to the guys for donating.It was a really nice way to spend the last day in Admont. Looking forward to going home, but sad to be leaving behind so many new friends.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #excellent_mountains #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #view #hill #walks #walking #europetravel #mountainrescue #gesäuse
Admont gets really foggy because of the proximity Admont gets really foggy because of the proximity to the River Enns. As you can see it can be a beautiful day but in Admont the fog is there.In the afternoon the moon was perfectly placed above the mountains, soon after it disappeared.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #excellent_mountains #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #workviews #hill #foggy #fog #moonphotos #mountainrescue #gesäuse
The Dachstein glacier. I'm looking up at the main The Dachstein glacier. I'm looking up at the main peak. I'm at 2,750m / 9,000ft. The views were incredible.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #workviews #hill #snow #snowhike #glacier #dachstein #amazingviews
Yesterday was one of those really good days. I was Yesterday was one of those really good days. I was met at 9am by Miko, Rudi and Anita to go off on a hiking adventure through the Gesäuse national park which isn't very far from Admont at all.It was promised to be a fairly spectacular walk and right from the start, it was. We parked down a long private track and headed off and almost immediately there's an amazing waterfall flooring really fast.As we climb up the sound of the fast flowing river echos around us. The first part of the walk was a little chilly with frosty ground crunching under our feet. We soon warmed up though.The frosty floor turned to snow as we climbed even higher before we make it to our first summit which was in full sunshine save any sign of snow has disappeared.We continued up where we got the highest point of the day which was 5753ft / 1753m. The views didn't disappoint at all with views of Gesäuse and of Nieder Tauern.Miko and Rudi are part of the Mountain Rescue for the area so they know these mountains really well. It was a real pleasure going out with them and Anita.We had a stop off at the mountain rescue hütte before descending down into Jonhsbach for some food and drink.L-R first pic Rudi, Anita, Miko, TimWalking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #workviews #hill #snow #snowhike #tunnel #mountainrescue #gesäuse
The beer sale is now on. There's some great food p The beer sale is now on. There's some great food provided by Bakerei Schmid too. Bread made with the malt from the @gebrueder_hopfen beer brewing process.Come try and buy.Sunshine and camp fire at no extra cost 😜#bread #cleevetoadmont #beerstagram #beer #beers #beersofinstagram #malzzeit #gebrüderhopfen #admont #austria #beertasting #greatfood #bestbeer #drinking #brewing #bottledbeer #ipa #nicebeers #beersale
It's hard not to find beauty everywhere you look a It's hard not to find beauty everywhere you look around.A few missions this afternoon including eating pizza from Giovanni's in Trieben which was pretty damn fine.Early this evening we set up the room for the beer sale and introduction of the new beer from @gebrueder_hopfenWalking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #shadowsandlight #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #beer #treesofinstagram #trees #tree #gebrüderhopfen #beerstagram #shadows
Road trip yesterday to somewhere near Vienna. Chri Road trip yesterday to somewhere near Vienna. Christoph needed to buy speciality beer for a tasting session and I decided to go along for the ride.We ended up at this shopping centre which was vast. First, stock up on beer. Beers from all over the world, plus some great spirits, all available in this shop.We went to the barbers, first time I've been to a barbers since I was 15. Good to get the beard trimmed back a bit after nearly 3 months.Had some lunch then bought some jeans so I didn't look like a hiker all of the time 😁Some random massive chair, not sure who's going to sit on it! The tunnels on the way back were very cool, lots of them too.Meet the mayor of Admont in the evening briefly, been invited for a more formal meeting. Should be fun.Today has mostly been filled with working. Going to meet a friend of Christoph's who is a very experienced mountaineer this evening, to arrange a climbing/hiking trip for this weekend.Will be good to get out on the hills again.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #trekking #workviews #work #shopping #shoppingtrip #tunnel #tunnelvision #tunnels
There are worse views to look at whilst having to There are worse views to look at whilst having to work.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #workviews #work
Walking from England to Austria raising money in a Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #riverlife #hikingadventures #thealps #river #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #waterfalls #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #waterfall #rivers
Last night at the Centrum bar we raised another 25 Last night at the Centrum bar we raised another 250€ with thanks to the donations from everyone there and also from sales of @gebrueder_hopfenThis means that now I hit the target of the £1,000 raised for @p3charityphoto
on the day I arrived in Admont.The donation page will be open for all of November.A big thank you to everyone who has donated do far. 🙂This evening I helped Christoph lay flowers and light candles at his relatives graves. Each year the Austrians have a tradition called Allerheiligen where they remember their relatives and pay their respects to them. This tradition takes place on 1st November each year.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #hikingadventures #austria #travelblog #backpacking  #backpackinglife #longwalks #solotraveller #hikingadventure  #outdooradventures #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #traditions #austriantradition #remembering #cemetary #graveyard
Day sixty-seven. We woke up fairly early this morn Day sixty-seven. We woke up fairly early this morning, around 7.30am. It was properly cold last night and there was a decent frost.We set sail around 10am, aiming to arrive in Admont for 4pm. Today was definitely a lot colder than yesterday and we spent quite a few periods of the sun being hidden behind the mountains or trees.It was also very windy and a points we were motionless on the following river because the wind was strong enough to almost post us back up the river.There were a few people at different parts of the river who came out to see us coming in and take pics and video, which was nice.We pulled up to the bank to stop at Admont and Christoph managed to trip over somehow and ended up with his face in the water. Not funny for him, but it made me chuckle 😂 it wasn't so bad, he had waterproofs on.From there we packed down the boat into his van and walked up into Admont and to his home and bar.I finally made it after 9 weeks and for days. The mission is complete and now all that's left to do is go and meet some people in the bar for the evening.There'll be more to come from here, there's a bit more hiking to do and a few mountains to climb. So watch this space.Thank you for all your support and donations, keep them coming in! 🙂🙌👌Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #vanlife #hikingadventures #thealps #rivers #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #river #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #gesäuse #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #admont #trekking #challengecompleted #challenge
Day sixty-seven. I made it to Admont. What a journ Day sixty-seven. I made it to Admont. What a journey.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking
**** GOING LIVE **** This afternoon when we arrive **** GOING LIVE ****
This afternoon when we arrive in Admont I'll attempt to use the live streaming feature and bring you the final steps to Christoph's residence, which is in the centre of Admont.The estimated time of arrival and the stream will be 4pm (3pm UK), might be a bit earlier might be a bit later 😂😂Of course you can come in person if you are in Admont.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #sunrise #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #sunrisephotography #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #clearriver
Day sixty-six. Christoph and Friede picked me up a Day sixty-six. Christoph and Friede picked me up at 7.15am and we went to Schladming for breakfast. There was a beautiful fog in the valley. We had a great breakfast and went to the start point of our boating adventure.We sailed down the River Enns early in the morning with the fog still surrounding us.The sun came through by midday and the views of the mountains were spectacular.We arrived at our stop point for the evening at Woerschach and were met by Peter who took us up to his house which has amazing views over the mountains and Dachstein.We're now back down by the river with a great group of people having a fire before we set off for the final day of the journey.Looking forward to the final day and there's some more great hiking to come, the journey doesn't stop tomorrow. 🙂Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #riverlife #hikingadventures #thealps #river #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #kayakingadventures #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #kayaking #rivers
Day sixty-five. After the sun came up properly the Day sixty-five. After the sun came up properly the wind died down and I had a rather pleasant breakfast of spaghetti carbonara and some chocolate. Ritter Sport chocolate has been the go to, loads of different varieties to choose from.I was set to go by 10.30am but I couldn't get the main pole out of my tent, it took me at least 25 minutes to get it out. Took some more pics of the view and started to walk back across where I tried last night. I got as far as the little house I was camped next to and started chatting with the owner, that ended up taking about 15 minutes and he wanted a photo.I got going and the little path stats off fine, it then becomes as wide as your feet and drops of hundreds of metres to your right. When you have a large pack on its all a lot more difficult and any slip could be deadly. I took it very slowly.After about 20 minutes I had a look at the map and I had to carry on around the mountain about 5,000ft for miles. I thought I can't carry on like this it will take me days to get off this mountain. I turned round the next corner and saw a house in the distance and from there a proper track. Amazing.Definitely a test for the vertigo, glad to come out the other side.The rest of the day had more stunning views. I found a viewpoint with a guest book, which I wrote in. Nice touch.I walked down into Filzmoos, meet a nice guy called Frankie. The town looks really geared up for holidaying in the ski season.Had a long 3 mile climb out of there and headed along a long road towards end goal where I am now in Ramsau.Tomorrow is an early start and I'm meeting Christoph and the big surprise for the finale is we're taking a 2 day ride in a 2 man boat into Admont down the river. It's going to be an epic finish to an epic journey.#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #bluesky #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #travelphotography #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #wanderlust #travelbloggers
Waking up this morning on the side of Losegg, Aust Waking up this morning on the side of Losegg, Austrian AlpsWalking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #hikingadventures #thealps #sunrise #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #sunrisephotography #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking
Day sixty-five. What a beautiful sunrise view to w Day sixty-five. What a beautiful sunrise view to wake up to. Very very windy, all throughout the night and is still now. It died down for a bit about 5am. The stars last night were glorious, so clear I could even take a picture of Orion on my phone.I'm camped at 5,000ft / 1,524m.Panoramic views miles. Absolutely breathtaking. There's a little house near to where I'm camped. The photos don't do the views justice.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #spiritofadventure #viewsfordays #mountains #betterwithvango #hikingadventures #thealps #sunrise #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #sunrisephotography #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking #moon #orion
Day sixty-four. Last night I found a hütte, unfor Day sixty-four. Last night I found a hütte, unfortunately it was l locked and I couldn't find a key. It did have an outside toilet, a luxury I want expecting to find on the side of a mountain. So I camped near to be able to use that in the morning.I needed an early start but after the rain and it being pretty cold I didn't get going until 11.30am. With a couple of mountains to climb, it wasn't the start I wanted.A couple of miles into the walk and my right foot was niggling away at me, and slowing me down, I eventually took some painkillers, which I don't like doing, but it did the trick. Which was good because I had lots of very steep climbing ahead of me.I managed to climb the first mountain by about 4.15pm, Kopfberg, 1100m. This didn't leave much time to get up the second, Losegg, 1656m. Still I set off to get up it.I had beautiful views all day and the sunset was amazing.By the time I arrived at Langfeldhjütte the sun was pretty much gone but I decided to carry on in the dark.I made my way up Losegg with my head torch on and got to over 5200ft. Walking along a narrow path with a steep drop to my right. Eventually, my fear took over and I couldn't continue up the path and for my own safety I had to turn back.I came back down about 200ft, to where I'm camped now at 5,000ft. It's a pretty windy night and setting the tent up wasn't the easiest  But I'm in and all is good and lots of layers to keep warm tonight.What a day!Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #backpackingadventures #viewsfordays #mountains #bluesky #hikingadventures #thealps #sunsets #austria #travelblog #backpacking #mountainclimbing #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #bestviews #views #mountainviews #takeonlypictures #outdooradventures #mountain #gooutdoors #explore #trek #trekking
Day sixty-three. 9 weeks Had an unbroken 7 hours Day sixty-three. 9 weeks  Had an unbroken 7 hours sleep last night, best sleep in a long time. Had breakfast and managed to get going just after 10am.Today is a national holiday in Austria so nothing is open apart from petrol stations and as I was leaving Golling there happened to be one. Stocked up with some chocolate and protein bars and carried on.I spent the whole day surrounded by magnificent mountains and views it was hard to pick the photos for this post.I continued walking down by the river and had to take a picture of how clean and clear the river is, also the moon was out still, clear in the sky.I met a cyclist who asked where I was going and I said Admont, he said wow. I then said I walked from England and he took his hat off to me, which was a nice boost.Meet a lovely little dog who followed and walked in front me for a good mile or so before he reached his allowed cut off and turned and ran back in the opposite direction.I made it to the point of the route I wanted to, I'm at an elevation of 1100m, my watch says 3582ft. I'm south east of Abtenau. Tomorrow I have to descend a bit before the climb up to 5200ft/1650m.It's nice to be back in the tent. Especially as I set up just before a bit of a downpour. Shouldn't be too cold tonight, going down to about 1C.Walking from England to Austria raising money in aid of P3 Charity. Check the website for more info and to donate. https://www.gonewalkabout.org#gonewalkabout #cleevetoadmont #backpackingadventures #viewsfordays #mountains #bluesky #hikingadventures #thealps #waterfalls #austria #travelblog #backpacking #riverviews #backpackinglife #longwalks #austrianalps #solotraveller #hikingadventure #waterfall #views #mountainviews #takeonlypictures #outdooradventures #rmountain #gooutdoors #bridges
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