Stuhleck Summit in Winter
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The Stuhleck (1,782 m asl) is one of the most eastern summits of the alps higher than the forest limit. It can be ascended in winter by ski lifts of the Stuhleck / Semmering Ski Resort and by cross country skiing (like i did) from several directions. The summit is wellknown for its tremendous view reaching over a major part of the eastern alps, to hungary, slovenia and over a distance of about 200 km at clear weather conditions. Often the summit lies over a sea of fog as on the day this panorama was captured. (producing this panorama with a monopod was challenged by a storm with wind speed of about 80-100 km/h and very low temperatures.)
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