 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi. Am new to SH, this being first post. Will be spending last week of October in Grossglockner/Heiligenblut area. Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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klieschr welcome to  s
have a nice time in Grossglockner/Heiligenblut, pity you're not there in the winter to report on their slopes.......
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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klieschr, Heiligenblut is an interesting place... so named (literally Holy Blood) because a Danish pilgrim perished there centuries ago whilst attempting to cross the alps carrying a file of Christ's blood (allegedly). The church spire reaches up to altitude where he perished in the snow and is a pretty awesome sight nestled in the very lofty peaks around it. If you're a climber there will be things to do but, otherwise, Heiligenblut is deathly quiet even in high season. The skiing is really good with tons of elevation but, sadly for you, it won't be open. The Molltal glacier however will be and it's around a half hour drive away if I remember right. With luck the Grossglockner high alpine road will be open - try biking it!
Out of interest, how the hell did you get to choose Heiligenblut at that time of year?
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| Roger C wrote: |
klieschr welcome to s
have a nice time in Grossglockner/Heiligenblut, pity you're not there in the winter to report on their slopes....... |
Thanks. Wasn't hoping to ski, but rather soak up the vistas and do a bit of hiking.
Was wondering what kind of weather I might expect. Ralph K
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Bode Swiller wrote: |
klieschr, Heiligenblut is an interesting place... so named (literally Holy Blood) because a Danish pilgrim perished there centuries ago whilst attempting to cross the alps carrying a file of Christ's blood (allegedly). The church spire reaches up to altitude where he perished in the snow and is a pretty awesome sight nestled in the very lofty peaks around it. If you're a climber there will be things to do but, otherwise, Heiligenblut is deathly quiet even in high season. The skiing is really good with tons of elevation but, sadly for you, it won't be open. The Molltal glacier however will be and it's around a half hour drive away if I remember right. With luck the Grossglockner high alpine road will be open - try biking it!
Out of interest, how the hell did you get to choose Heiligenblut at that time of year? |
Bode, Thanks. To answer your question, am not a skier, but drove thru the area many years back and thought it would be fun to return and soak up the glorious vistas at leisure and maybe get in a bit of hiking. Hadn't thought about biking; good idea. Deathly quiet sounds great, partying days having long passed. Cheers, Ralph K
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I also drove through many summers ago and stayed for one night. Looked like a stunning area. The landlady of our B & B introduced us to the cows when we arrived before showing us our room.
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