The forecast was for sunny skies – not for snow. Fortunately we had both, even though the latter was unexpected. We headed to the Hackensee, eager to get in a short hike after a lovely Sunday brunch with friends. The Hackensee is located near Dietramszell, a village just 39km south of Munich, and east of the more popular Starnberger See and Andechs Monastery, but is off the beaten path. It was supposed to be a 9.2km round trip hike along forestry roads, but we easily did 12km getting lost. It’s not well signed, so if you go bring a GPS, without my iPhone it’s doubtful we would have found both the Kleiner Hackensee (small Hackensee) and the Hackensee. Although the path itself is nothing special, I wouldn’t wanted to have missed this:
You can also go swimming in the Hackensee – we declined, choosing a cup of cappuccino back in Dietramszell linstead.
This photo has been submitted to Nancie at Budget Travelers Sandbox where you can see more travel photos.
Beautiful pictures
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Very lovely. So’s that cappuccino!
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I have my mind set on summer these days already, so the snowy pics kind of surprised me
They’re beautiful though!
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What beautiful photos Laurel! The top one with the reflection is really wonderful. It certainly sounds like you are out exploring non stop. Wonderful.
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Snow and sunny skies do make for beautiful photos! I do hope that the snow has now disappeared in your part of the world and given away to sunny spring skies!
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Neat winter photos. I must have come quite close to that place when I drove from Munich to Reutte, Austria, back in September, 2009.
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This is sooo beautiful! You know, although I have lived in the Munich area for the last twenty years or so, I have never done a winter hike in the area. Your photos are going to make me change this
. Thanks for sharing.
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I think that would be a mighty cold swim! You made the right choice. These photos are quite beautiful, Laurel.
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These photos are magnificent my friend. One day, you must be my tour guide through Bavaria!! And after our hike, my treat for Bavarian pastries and coffee!!
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These pictures are amazing! Without knowing the location, I would have said “New Zealand”, it has the same kind of wild amazing landscapes. Feels cold though!
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Okay these are spectacular! Honestly. Each one is suitable for framing.
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some beautiful photos here. The first one is my favourite.
Gorgeous photos! Love the first one – it looks like a postcard with the reflections.
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Another little bit of Germany I didn’t know about even though I live just a ferry ride away… So beautiful!
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Stunning shots! the first one is simply amazing! Bavaria is a part of Germany I never been to but it looks wonderful!
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These are stunning. What a beautiful part of the world. I’m surprised you didn’t jump right in
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So beautiful. Sun and fresh snow are such a perfect combination.
So lucky that you go the sin and snow on the same day. It’s made for some great photos. Glad you had your phone with you!
Julia
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