Along The Wild Waters Of Murgtal
Gallery Murg town is located on the shores of Lake Walensee in the Canton of St. Gallen. Thanks to the proximity of Austrian and German borders, the whole canton is relatively easily accessible from the Czech Republic. Altough mountains nearby are still below the height of the renowned swiss 4000 and canton is not as …
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Murg town is located on the shores of Lake Walensee in the Canton of St. Gallen. Thanks to the proximity of Austrian and German borders, the whole canton is relatively easily accessible from the Czech Republic. Altough mountains nearby are still below the height of the renowned swiss 4000 and canton is not as well known such as Graubünden, it does not mean that it lacked any of the countless natural beauty of the Swiss Alps.
Over the weekend, we’ll see and take pictures of wild alpine rivers and breathtaking waterfalls, as well as crystal clear lakes. We´ll experience the atmosphere of the true alpine hut and walk through the valley, which by it´s nature and the countryside resembles Scandinavia. Interested participants can then climb to nearly 2,400 high view-point summit and if we have a little luck on the night, we gaze at the Milky Way.
Application Deadline: 20.8.2018
Preliminary program expedition
Day 1
Day 2
Early morning, if we have good weather conditions, shooting sunrise over the lake. Followed by a short transfer to the starting point and ascent through the valley Murgtal to the Murgseehütte (1817 m, about 3 hours, ↑700 m). Along the way several stops to take pictures of predatory river rapids and waterfalls of Murgbach as well as a giant waterfall Murgbachfall. Early afternoon, accommodation at the hut and from there travel light in the surrounding magnificent lakes, or for those interested, ascent to Schwarzstöckli (2385 m, about 4 hours, ↑550 m, ↓550 meters). In the evening, under favorable conditions, we will shoot a breathtaking sunset over the hut and possibly, at night, undisturbed Milky Way. Day 3
For those interested, and, according to the weather, early in the morning photographing the sunrise from a nearby saddle (1985 m, about 1 hour, ↑150 m ↓150 meters). From there, crossing the valley of the river Mürtschenbach back to the starting point (about 3 hours, ↓850 m) and the departure of Murg back to Prague via Munich and Pilsen. Along the way, depending on the weather, we can stop and take the cable car to the scenic mountain Maschgenkamm (2019 m), or bobsleigh track. Alternatively, stop and tour of Lindau on Lake Constance. Night arrival in Prague.
Recommended photo equipment: Tripod, polarizing filter, gradient filter, gray ND filter(s), wide-angle lens, standard lens, remote or cable release or TimeLapse trigger.
Sophistication: modest program with the optional addition of skilled tasks, easy terrain, suitable for everyone.
Caution: The intensity may increase during bad weather!
Time data for different parts of the trip are approximate and include only the total time walking with small breaks, but without stopping to take pictures or other activities (lunch, snacks).
