Monday, August 18, 2014

8/17/2014 - Enns to Maria Taferl - Mountain Top Finish

Today we traveled from Enns to Maria Taferl,  as shown in the kml file.  John did a "butt dial" and accidentally turned off position recording Where's George app so we're not quite sure what might not have gotten recorded but a quick glance shows that most did get recorded.


Before leaving town this morning,  we climbed the clock tower in Enns, built when the town was founded in 1212.  It had a single hotel room inside near the top.  The room was sound proofed so well that the bell ringing was no louder than down on the street.

On the way out of town, we stopped by a BP gas station and bought some bottled water mit gas.  While we were standing outside the gas station,  we saw the RailJet go screaming by. It was remarkable how noisy it sounded outside because the interior was so quiet when we rode it.

In beautiful weather, quite a contradiction from yesterday, we climbed out of the river valley to Wallsee, founded circa 1700's, to see the palace and beautiful square.

Then it was another 20 km to Grein to see Greinburg Palace, built in 1493.  We took the tour and saw the famous Christmas Alter, Hall of Knights, and Diamond vault. 

After the castle tour,  we cranked out another 35 km to Marbach where it was up, up, up for 3 km at a low double digit percent grade to the beautiful Hotel Rose.  From the top,  you could see the Swiss Alps stretched across the horizon to the South.  Reisling, roast beef with dumplings, red cabbage, and apple strudel really hit the spot. 

Hope you enjoy the pictures.  88 km today and a few hills, so we are turning in.

Sue and John


Enns city center


Enns clock tower view


Wallsee city center


Greinburg Palace


Greinburg Palace Diamond Vault

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