Meanwhile the drizzle disappeared and it looked like the sun was trying its utmost to shine from behind all the clouds. So....we were luckily able to take off our rain gear. Now and then we could see a glimpse of the mountains surrounding us. After a few km' s we arrive at the Vordere Sulztalalm, a hut at an altitude of 1898m.



The weather is still improving and after a short break at this idyllic place we decide to follow the track a bit further. Some Alpenroses (also called snow-roses or even better Rhododendron ferrugineum) already are flowering.



It is still overcasted but nevertheless we can see the beauty of this area. It must be awesome when there are no clouds at all, that is for sure. Finally we reach our goal, the Amberger Huette (2136m).





The view from this hut is astonishing. Just have a look at this picture.



From this hut it is about 1 hour to the Sulztaler Gletscher and we decide to give it a try. But already very soon we are stopped by huge snowfields still covering the track.



And believe it or not: suddenly the sun came out and that changed the scenery of course spectacular.



As we could not go further we decided to return and with one more look to this beautiful valley we say goodbye and we will be back for sure !



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The track takes you to 5 platforms from which you can watch the waterfall from nearby. You can almost touch the waterfall. The sound of the water is enormous and above all you will get a free shower now and then. But it is all worth it.




Slowly we follow the track upwards and finally arrive at the top. Here a bridge will guide you to yet another platform, which provides a view from the top to the bottom of the Stuibenfall.
You can spot the two platforms where we have taken some of the previous pictures.





As we still had plenty of time we opted to continue our walk to Niederthai. Along the track there are wild flowerbeds and scenic views and even much more to discover.





On arrival in Niederthai the weather worsened and we decided to return to our car. But upon descending via a paved road the sun came out (yes, weather is one of the most unreliable factors in the mountains) so we left that road as quickly as possible and ended up on the Alter Fahrweg which goes all the way down to Umhausen.
Of course you could also decide to go back via the platforms again and thus returning the way you came but then you would miss some nice views and this beautiful painted house in Umhausen.




We hope you did enjoy the pictures !

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