The Watzmann and snowed up ice cave

Konigsee

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May 24th 2009
24 May 2009 Konigsee was a beautiful lake with high mountains dropping steeply into the water that reminded us of Milford Sound in New Zealand. We caught the first boat of the morning and were surprised to be sharing it with some skiers who we assumed were ski mountaineering. We got off at the first stop, St Bartholoma and walked up a valley for an hour to the foot of Watzmann at 2713m the h ... read more

Europe » Germany

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more