Different Walk

I HAVE been walking to the top of the Ochsenkopf (Oxhead) mountain by following the Weismain river as far as Karches lake, and then heading to the top via the source of the river.

But for a change I took a more-direct route, that early on passes the Maria Alm, a cafe and beer garden near the foot of the Ochsenkopf

The walk was steep in places, and with temperatures well into the mid-20s, I rewarded myself at the top with an alcohol-free wesizenbier

I took a less-direct route down, choosing to follow a route I enjoyed two years ago, which meant following the waymark second from the bottom

The path is mainly easy-going underfoot

But there are dramatic rock formations to enjoy

Tree with unusual growths

Shade was welcome

A final unusual rock outcrop