Hiking in the Carintian Austrian Alps - Mallnitz, Austria July 10 – 18, 2010 $1550 Dick Ernenwein, Trip Leader TRIP IS NOW CANCELLED The picturesque village of Mallnitz is one of the best kept secrets of the high Austrian Alps. It's nestled within Austria's Hole Tauren National Park in Central Europe. You are surrounded on all sides by impressive mountain peaks and the largest glaciers in the Eastern Alps. The scent of “freshness” is everywhere; in pure, crisp air, clear water, streams teeming with trout, and roaring waterfalls that fall into pristine meadow lakes. In Mallnitz, there are only 1200 year round residents, and the horses roam free. Mallnitz is located in Austria's southern most region of Carinthia, which is north of Italy and Slovenia. It is situated at about 4000ft. in a deep mountain valley surrounded by mountains on all sides ranging from 7000ft. to 11000ft. The Grossglockners, the highest peak in Austria, is almost always in our view. Direct train service makes this location convenient. The village is only 2 hours from Salzburg and just 4 hours from Munich. We will be based in the four-star Hotel Alber located near the central square in the small village. It is a family run Hotel with more than 100 years of traditional hospitality and outdoor enjoyment; beautiful Austrian wood décor in the lobby, large rooms with all the desired amenities, four-course freshly prepared meals, spa area, and a private backyard for afternoon sunning and reading. This will be mostly a moderate to strenuous hiking trip with many short strenuous sections. When it is convenient, we will use mountain lifts to quickly get us up to the high mountain meadows and trails. Compared to the Adirondacks, the hiking in the Alps is much easier in terms of footing. There will be 6 dedicated hiking days and an option of a _ day hike on our rest day. We will have 3 guided hikes led by the owner of the Hotel Alber, Willi or Klaus Alber – top hiking guides in the region, and 3 self-guided hikes led by me. The length of the daily hikes will range from 4 to 6 hours of dedicated hiking time or 5 to 7 hours total with verticals of up to 2500 ft. We will have a day off in the middle for a visit to the “Raggaaschluct” gorge. Fee included in trip price, and then sightseeing, exploring, half day hike led by me, or just relaxing around the Hotel Alber. Price Includes: 8 nights in a double room. All rooms have a balcony, cable TV, radio, direct dial phone, room safe, and hair dryer.  Free use of the Hotel's wellness area with various saunas, whirlpool, wellness cabine, fitness room and table tennis room. Extra charge: solarium, massage.  Daily breakfast buffet with biocorner. Daily 4 course dinner menu choice with salad buffet. Also weekly regional specialty buffet, Hors d' oeuvre, dessert buffet,  Musical evening with live music in the Almstube and a gala dinner with piano music.  All taxes and service Not Included: Airfare, Airport transfers, Lunches, drinks and beverages are not included. Itinerary For more information including a detailed itinerary, contact Dick Ernenwein, 845-565-3866, 4 Commonwealth Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550. e-mail:  rernenwein@msn.com PRICING: THIS TRIP IS SUBJECT TO AN INCREASE IN COST AT ANY TIME UNTIL THE TRIP'S DEPARTURE DATE. BECAUSE THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL TRIP AND THE PRICE FOR THIS TRIP WAS ESTABLISHED IN MARCH OF 2009, IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR A SURCHARGE IF THE VALUE OF THE DOLLAR DECLINES. Please note:  Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will be supplied to all those requesting trip information. MEMBERSHIP IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION