Looking for EDELWEISS IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS (4K)

There are a few regions in the Austrian Alps where the somewhat mythical flower "Edelweiss" is still abundant. One such area is on the southern slopes of the Trechtling in the Hochschwab region in Styria, Austria. Hiking the trail #873 from "Hiaslegg" to the so called Edelweissboden. Numerous signs along the trail remind you that the flower is protected by law. The trail leads up to the summit of the Hochturm (6828 ft), a mountain that offers exceptional views of Styria and far beyond.

[@kays3956]

thank you for sharing❤

[@kays3956]

what is the name of the mushroom you picked at 21:00? was that blueberries that you picked just before?

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The type of mushroom is called "Eierschwammerl" in Austria because of the color, "Pfifferling" in German and chanterelle in Lat. The blueberries picked are locally called "Schwarzbeeren" or "Heidelbeeren" but are the only type of blueberries found in the eastern parts of the alps.

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thank you for sharing

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No one has ever hiked up the mountain to bring me the Edelweiss! 😢