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Picture - Gmunden in Upper Austria
Brad'l
in der Rhein
Sepp
and Sabine Ammering and the Hochsteinalm
The
Austrian mountains are full of surprises; and the best ones of all
are the ones which are reached by difficult paths. It was just after
Christmas. We were a very small group. Just 5. We had switched on
our torches and lamps. The darkness was total and the going was
slow. We had ice under foot. It was dangerous. We had to be
careful. Uphill in the winter was no easy thing. But then came the
lights. Welcoming beacons shining out through the darkness. And,
there was the hut of the Hochsteinalm. And, we were hungry.
Whilst
Landlord Sepp Ammering was making his guests very welcome, Sabina,
his wife, was at work in the kitchen. And, our meal was fantastic. A
typical Upper-Austrian dish called “Brad'l in der Rhein” which
roughly translated means pork, potatoe dumplings, and cabbage all
roasted together in the same dish in the oven. A perfect dish for
cold winter nights in the mountains. Of course, there were other
things, too, and all just as good. And, the Schnaps
at the end of the evening was just the right way for saying goodbye.
But,
of course, there's more to the Hochsteinalm than just fine mountain
food on cold winter nights. It's not only a wonderful place for
hiking in summer, it's home to many interesting animals as well. It
has something for everyone and especially for children. For
youngsters there's something behind every tree! The Hochsteinalm
near Gmunden and Traunkirchen in Upper Austria is not only a great
place to go - one can stay there as well. They also have wonderful
rooms. The hut is a great place to stay.
Maybe,
one day we'll meet in the mountains and finish our day with a
wonderful meal. Brad'l in der Rhein at the Hochsteinalm. Sepp and
Sabine Ammering.
For
more details,- www.hochsteinslm.at
Gmunden in Upper Austria
