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Andechs

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    • Day 1

      Gepäck-Schlacht

      August 7, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Für eine Fahrradreisen zu packen ist umfangreich. Wenn vor der Fahrradreise noch 3 Tage Fahrt im Camper und 6 Tage Festival bevorstehen wird das Packsystem komplett herausgefordert. Und obwohl auch in Bobby "unser Camper" alles schön säuberlich verstaut ist, war das Wetter am Abend so kalt, dass ich mein Odlo bereits aus dem Fahrrad Gepäck raus suchte. Aber die Reise bis nähe München ist neben starkem Hagel und Regen super verlaufen, wir haben die Festivalplaylist bereits eingeläutet und freuen uns schon auf die bevorstehenden Tagen. An einem flauschigen Abstellplatz haben wir Bobby platziert und freuen uns nun auf die erste Nacht im Camper.Read more

    • Day 16

      Von Österreich nach Deutschland

      July 5 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

      Nach dem Verwöhnprogramm im Hotel (Wellness, gutes Essen, tolles Zimmer umfangreiches Frühstück) geht's weiter. Im Mittelpunkt durch Bayern standen die vielen Seeen Chimsee, Simssee, Starnbergersee, Ammersee. Am letzteren stehen wir in dieser Nacht. Ein Halt in Rosenheim lud uns zum schlendern und Glace🍨 essen ein. Wetter Heute wurde noch recht gut 😊Read more

    • Day 1

      Pähl am Ammersee

      July 23 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Pepi musste mal wieder bewegt werden, also sind wir für 2 Tage an den Ammersee gefahren. Stehen hier auf einem Bauerhof mit Weitblick.
      Spaziergang an den See mit Rast im Froschgartl.
      Abends gab's wie immer am ersten Campingabend Chili con carne...Read more

    • Day 2

      Kultur, Radfahren, Freundin treffen

      July 24 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Heute Nacht haben wir dazugelernt... 🙄Wir wissen jetzt, dass man bei starkem Regen die Seitenfenster besser schließt!🤷‍♀️ Es wird sonst feucht......😅 Torsten ist dann auch noch hochgestreckt, hat im Halbschlaf das Verdunklungsrollo aus den Schienen gedrückt und wir konnten das Fenster nicht mehr schließen. Eine halbe Stunde später hatten wir Alles repariert und konnten um halb 2 weiterschlafen. Prinzessin hat davon nix mitbekommen 🤭.

      Jetzt haben wir gemütlich gefrühstückt, Prinzessin schläft im Gang und gegen Mittag starten wir eine kleine Radtour.
      Unsere Tour war 30km lang und d führte vom Stellplatz zum Kloster Andechs. Von dort ging es weiter zum Schloss Seefeld das leider geschlossen war. Im Ort Seefeld haben wir uns mit unserer lieben Freundin Elfie aus Kaufbeuren getroffen und einen sehr netten Nachmittag verbracht. Dann ging es entlang am Pilsensee, über Herrsching und am Ammersee vorbei zurück zum Stellplatz.
      Jetzt genießen wir die Abendsonne.
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    • Day 56

      Munich - Hike day.

      December 8, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C

      Getting up was the worst hahah.

      Took some time deciding what we were going to bring. I’ve got extra layers and a snickers bar. Important.

      Train came In 30 mins and they don’t run that often and as this is such a stupidly long walk, running out of daylight needs to be considered so I was keen to make that one.

      We picked up the pace. Having caught an S train yesterday we at least knew what to do today to save some time. S6 to get there S8 to get home.

      We had to pick a time today when buying the ticket so selected the train in 15 mins, the option after that was a train in an hour.
      A train going to where we needed came in 4 minutes. This train is not one of the selectable options… but we got on it.
      Had my argument ready for ticket people if they said anything.
      Our tickets weren’t checked anyway so all is well.
      Got off at Starnberg.
      Prioritized food as needed fuel for the day.
      Also found an ATM to get out cash out in case the monastery we are walking to doesn’t take card.
      Have discovered later that the ATM itself has a $8.50 fee 🙃
      And then the $1.50 from wise cause we have gone over our ATM withdrawal allowance.
      So that was a touch expensive. I’m not overly mad though cause once I figured out why my transaction didn’t match the amount I got out - I would much prefer the reason be fees rather than someone else stole our card details again lol.

      Got kebabs and they were terrific.

      And on we walked.
      Will on map duty bless him.
      Started in a town.

      Started walking though grass fields with people walking dogs and stayed close to a field.
      Started to follow a beautiful stream, everything crisp and moss covered. Beautiful.

      Then all of a sudden Wills phone starts making some loud, unknown alarm sound.
      Pulled out his phone and in quick succession we received several “emergency alarm”messages.
      All in German obviously, but that made it scary.

      I immediately went to omg, what if it’s Putin related.
      Will though natural disaster related.

      Bless the copy/paste feature.
      I photographed Wills screen, he hotspotted me and I translated it to say NO DANGER TODAY.

      Then why are you messaging me with your NEE NAWW🙃🙃🙃

      Felt much more relaxed after we translated haha.

      Walk walk walk then through a town for a little bit before we reached farmland.
      And in the distance we see this thing.
      Wills comments:
      “Is that a cat or a dog?”
      “…is that a bobcat?”

      No. Just a regular cat who was the biggest loaf of bread.
      He came over for pats.
      He wasn’t as ginormous up close but I think he blended with the grass colour to look double the size.

      Kept walking and this little dog was so happy and sped past us to chase the cat. 😂😂
      He chased it for a long while too until his owner called him. He didn’t recall to his name but did hesitate which gave fat cat time to gain some distance. Haha

      Lots of horses and rolling fields. 💕

      A horny boy horse was annoying a girl horse. We could here her warnings and then she kicked him. 😆.
      Walked past some either llamas or alpacas but 90% sure alpacas.
      Saw a red squirrel too.

      This walk had everything honestly. All different terrain and wildlife haha.

      Came to a near frozen lake. Just the edges not quite solid yet.

      The forest parts where my favourite.
      Will did a sneaky wee because he has a convenient, transportable utensil.
      I needed to go too but too many runners/dog walkers I had to wait for a better time.

      The sun came out for a bit which was lovely but glad it didn’t beat down on us because we would have overheated.

      Lots of what we think are mole hills.

      Walk walk walk.
      Another little town. The whole town spelt like cow but no cows?

      Found a good section with some coverage for my bush wee.
      This section of wood had little red riding hood vibes.
      I don’t know what animals Germany has but very glad all animals are hibernating. Not in the mood to be eaten by a bear today. 😅

      The direction signs were frustrating.
      They changed a lot.
      And did not go down despite walking an hour.
      8km to go
      8.7km to go
      7.9km to go
      8.1km to go.
      What.

      To get to the monastery it is 15km on one map but I think our route was about 20km because we went scenic route.
      More fields 💕
      Finally could see the monastery in the distance.

      Golly. It took its time getting closer to us. Walk walk walk and still just as far away.

      The stations of the cross where positioned the last 800m or so as we walked towards it.

      Will chose this activity (and has done a bang up job) because he learnt the monks make their own beer 🍻
      So, we went into the tavern which was a hot mess just like the hofbrauhaus but he managed to get a beer and really enjoyed it. Just the one though as we still had the final 5km of the journey.
      First popped into the church - stunning! Even Will took photos which is how you tell if something is good or not.
      We decided not to eat at the tavern because we didn’t know what to do or how to do it …
      So we ate my snickers bar and carried on.

      Sitting was bad. My knee had cooled and was gone. 💀
      Hobbled down the hill but if I can do it for 2 x 25 km days for Everest I can do it for a pissy 5km.
      This side not as nice but still lovely.
      I considered doing this route there and back but glad we picked the long route as it had the better stuff for sure.
      Walked through another town with the most lovely cottage.
      Stone and wood, flower pots and a smoking chimney.
      Something out of a children book.

      Walk walk walk. More towns to the station.
      50 minute ride back.
      Our stop this morning was zone 2, this was zone 3. Wasn’t sure so didn’t buy a zone day ticket but glad they are different cause otherwise it would have been wasteful like yesterday not getting a day ticket hah.
      Body is sore.
      Wills ankles are killing him. I at least have hiking shoes. He has dead Adidas shoes due for a trip to the bin.

      We had to go immediately home to shower and rest for a bit. Couldn’t walk no more hahaha
      Pitch black but only 4:30.
      My toes has been hurting half the day. Pleased to see blood through my sock and between my toes. Not in my head lol.
      Markets too far away even if its the cheaper option. We just can’t. 😂
      We have found an American diner 300m away.
      Sitting at the bar writing this.
      Keen for bed omg.
      At least checkout tomorrow is 12.
      My job for the train tomorrow is to draft a passive aggressive email to Zurich Ibis demanding our money back now it’s been 5 business days.
      Joy.
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    • Day 3

      Kloster Andechs ⛪

      April 9, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

      Unseren letzten Abend haben wir uns für das Kloster Andechs freigehalten. Bereits vor einigen Jahren waren wir kurz hier und die Stimmung blieb uns in Erinnerung. Da wir damals weiter mussten gab es kein Bier für uns. Dieses Mal ist es anders, wir haben ein Hotel im Dorf gebucht. Das Kloster ist eines der wenigen noch unabhängigen Klosterbrauereien in Deutschland 🇩🇪. Das Ambiente ist wirklich typisch bayrisch. Es fliesst Bier 🍺 in Strömen, vorzugsweise im Mass, die Gäste tragen teilweise Tracht 🥾 und das Essen mit Bretzel 🥨, Schweinehaxe 🐷, Würsten 🌭 und Braten mit Kartoffelsalat 🥔 ist typisch und regional. Wir bliben bis Schankschluss, danach ging es ins hübsche Hotel zur Post garni. Dieses ist übrigens auch empfehlenswert und allerliebst eingerichtet 🥰. Nach dem reichhaltigen Frühstück 🥐 am Morgen ging es dann nach Hause 🏡.Read more

    • Day 6

      Kloster Andechs

      July 27, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 24 °C

      Mach kühleren Alpen sind wir wieder in die Hitze gefahren. Das Kloster Andechs ist ein wahrer Magnet für Touristen. Es ist unglaublich welche Massen an Haxen hier am Mittag über die Theke gehen. Gleichzeitig ist das Kloster die Grösste noch unabhängige Bier-Brauerei 🍻 Deutschlands. Auch wir haben uns diese als Souvenir nach Hause genommen.Read more

    • Day 26

      Pilgrimage to Andechs

      August 17, 2017 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

      Since 1455, Benedictine monks have been managing an Abbey on the holy mountain of Bavaria. The first documented pilgrimages date back to the 12th century, making it through oldest place of pilgrimage in Bavaria.

      It just so happens that they also operate a brewery, and a pretty fantastic one at that, which may or may not have encouraged me to make said pilgrimage.

      Took the train down to Herrsching to begin a march through the woods and up the mountain. There is a very clear path with minimal places to accidentally turn off the trail. I did not take that path.

      I ended up starting (accidentally) from a different point, which ended up being a good thing, as the trail was much more challenging and woodsy, which I really appreciated. I took the normal path down, so I got some variety​ in for good measure.

      I popped out right in front of the monastery, which was delightfully cool, in both senses of the word. Didn't see any of the monks around, so I figured I'd check to see if they were at the bräustüberl and have a beer while I was at it. Still no sight of them, so settled in to wait and had lunch (delicious pork), and another beer or three.
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    • Day 11

      Kitsch pur am Ende der Radtour

      August 10, 2020 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      In Herrsching lasse ich den Tag ausklingen und fahre mit dem Schiff nach Utting zurück. Hintern tut weh und meine Haut ist leicht rosa. Es war ein wunderschöner Sommertag an den 3 Seen. Jetzt noch ein Bier mit Barbara und ins Bett 😅🚴🏽💪🏻🍻Read more

    • Day 3

      Morgen am Ammersee

      September 12, 2020 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

      Man war das kalt heute Nacht. Aber mein Schlafsack ist so mega warm, dass ich mein eigenes Hitze-Wohlfühl-Klima hatte 🔥
      Flo meinte 6 Uhr aufstehen, ich hab’s aber erst auf kurz vor 7 geschafft. Jetzt ist kurz nach 8 und Flo hab ich immer noch nicht gesehen 😂

      War schon im im Nebel im Ammersee schwimmen 🥶 und frühstücke jetzt auf dem Steg mit der größten Tasse Early die ich je hatte (ca. 1l) 😍 Im Hintergrund frühstückt eine Gruppe Kanadagänse auf dem Fußballfeld.
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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Andechs, Erling-Andechs

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