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7

AN EXCURSION TO THE

JOCHALMEN

Text: Kathrina Denk

It is a warm Saturday, and after a leisurely

breakfast, we head to the Jochalmen.

We first ride into Bluntautal

on our new gravel bikes, then continue

on foot. This idyllic valley is pure bliss.

The Torrenerbach meanders through

the nature reserve like a snake, and

the sound of its rushing water accompanies

you constantly. The crystal-clear

Bluntau lakes usually require us to take

a detour, but today we have the Jochalmen

squarely in our sights. From the

Bärenwirt, we continue our journey on

foot.

PATH OF THE SEASONS ON EGELSEE

Located on idyllic Egelsee, the pleasant Golling Path of the Seasons

also features interesting information boards along the way.

Here, the whole family can explore a maze, balance on trees, or

learn about the surrounding mountain peaks with the help of a

newly installed panorama board. Enjoy the particularly beautiful

view from the romantic park chapel while your children explore

a natural pathway.

• Further information: www.golling.info

AQUA SALZA BATHING & WELLNESS PARADISE

Young and old alike find a place to swim, dive, have fun, and

relax. This modern wellness world offers relaxation, recreation,

and regeneration for body and mind with six different saunas

and two steam baths – massages, facial and Ayurvedic treatments,

and peels included. The finishing touches to your perfect

experience are provided by a dining area with a comfortable

rooftop terrace offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the impressive

mountains which surround you.

• Current opening hours & prices: aqua-salza.at

We cross the bridge over the Torrenerbach

heading west. After a short stretch

along a forestry lane, we turn onto the

steep forest path. After a while, we are

very relieved to encounter flatter terrain.

Having cut through a flower-covered

alpine meadow, we enter the forest

one last time, and just a few bends

later, we can already see our destination

for today: the Lower Jochalm. As

we enjoy a refreshing, well-deserved

Radler and a hearty Brettljause, we

gaze in awe at the gigantic, towering

rock massifs that were forged by primordial

forces.

For our hike back down, the wide forestry

lane is a welcome change of pace.

At the Bärenwirt again, we cool our feet

in the Torrenerbach before hopping on

our bikes and pedaling back. Whether

or not we make a detour to the Göllhof

will be a last-second decision. Though

the Blattlkrapfen would definitely make

it worthwhile!

To the Lower Jochalm

Distance: 11.45 km (from the Bärenwirt)

Ascent: 669 vertical meters

Duration: approx. 5 h

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