Because of lack of snow (where we wanted to go at night) shortened to a 1-day trip to Stuhleck on Sunday.
Details of new version will follow per email to all registered participants.
At next full moon (11/12 March) we will try to do it as planned.
The idea is crossing Pretulalpe (a rather flat mountain ridge with great views to both sides) at moonlight with snowshoes. We'll start from Paffensattel (1372m) in the afternoon, arriving at Alois Günther-Haus at the summit of Stuhleck (1782m) at dusk, admiring a beautiful sunset and perhaps Alpenglow. After a hot drink at the hut we will continue at moonlight crossing Pretulalpe. We'll arrive at Rosegger-Haus (1588m) early enough to get a decent meal and hot drinks. Stay overnight there.
Next day we will return via the same route, this time during daylight and with sunshine (hopefully). Lunch time at Alois Günther-Haus, end of trip in the late afternoon at Pfaffensattel.
Route:
11 February: Pfaffensattel (pass near Spital am Semmering) - Stuhleck - Pretulalpe - Peter-Rossegger-Haus (stay overnight).
12 February: The same route back.
Probably not ideal for people getting easily cold ...
Maximum number of participants is eight, therefore registration already closed.
Meeting point:
Feb 11, 2:00 p.m. at Pfaffensattel pass, parking lot of Gasthaus (Gasthaus is closed).
In case of unfavourable conditions (overcast, bad weather, too little snow ...) the hike will be postponed to 11/12 March (= next full moon).
In doubt please give me a call two days in advance. I will also put a note on this trip sheet and send you a mail.
