Stanserhorn, Switzerland. Before I got there I had never even heard of it. But while everyone else in Lucerne was heading to more popular peaks, I was heading up the mountains in a CabriO car. Unable to take a picture of the car, whilst in the car, I had to take one of the brochure. But first we boarded a funicular (above) to take us the the transfer station.
The following photos of the trip up the mountain and the gorgeous views are all self-explanatory. Going up. Enjoy the ride.
On terra firma.
Looking down at the plaza.
Off hiking the mountain to visit Heidi.
Tip: DO NOT take the 2 minute trip. It is nearly straight up. Of course, like an idiot, that is exactly what I did and then took the 20 minute walk down hill.
The view from the summit:
Me at the summit:
An old quarry seen on the way down:
After the hike a reward was in order:
Beautiful even in black and white:
Heading back down into the clouds on day eight:
On my Bucket List: Sweden
You taught me something about Switzerland, Denise! Next time I'll make a side trip to Stanserhorn. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have heard about this train and the views. The home in the mountains just looks like it is calling to me. It is so strange that I am so drawn to the Alps and feel so at home because I have a phobic fear of heights. I can't go on the 3rd rung of a ladder without shaking. I always try to overcome it but I have had this all my life, even as a baby (my mom told me). I would definitely want to conquer my fear and take this trip-so beautiful
ReplyDeleteI have also never liked heights, yet I am drawn to the mountains. Show me a mountain and I want to go up. I live in a ranch home and will not go on the roof. And I can only climb a ladder to about 12 feet. When I painted my house a few years ago, I hired someone to paint the peaks. It's so weird.
DeleteOh wow, look at those mountains! And that dessert, yummmm.
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely. Heidi used to be my favourite book as a child. Kind of forget about it though.
ReplyDeletePretty! I love the shots of being on the mountain above the fog, looking down on that sea of white. . . the dessert ain't bad either! :D
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Thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed looking at your blog.
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