Langkofel [Sassolungo], 07/2004
One of the longer and more interesting hikes of the year was Langkofel.
At 3181m. it is among the tall peaks of the Dolomites. We took the weird tram up
to the top of the mountain, in which two people could barely stand. Not to
mention the fact that the nuts and the holes on the floor weren't much
persuasive about it's security....
While going up, to the right, there is a huge statue of Virgin Mary carved
into the rocks and built piece by piece by climbers.
We hiked down the rocky slope into the fog. We went through a foggy
thunderstorm and found a cabin for lunch by smell. The 'ants' you see in the
photos are actual people.
We then went around the mountain, through mini passes and lush pastures
and came back to where we started.
And like on all Alpine hikes there was no shortage of crosses and
crucifixions....
... cows and waterfalls. One prettier than the other!