Oberstdorf

As we got closer to Oberstdorf, the landscape got hillier and greener, the houses grew stouter with longer eaves and lots of flower boxes, and cows were everywhere. But it was still a surprise how quickly the Alps spring up, with Oberstdorf cradled among them. On our first visit, we arrived by car and felt […]

2 Bikes, 2 Valleys

We’re in the midst of our around-Lake-Constance bike trip, but today’s post is a quick one about our first short bike trip in Oberstdorf. We rented two e-bikes for a day and used those awesome batteries to bike up two valleys, the Trettachtal and the Oytal. Here are some of the views along the way. […]

The Cows Are Home

On Wednesday, the cows came home to Oberstdorf after a summer spent in the mountain pastures. In a traditional event called the Viehscheid, the cows are brought in then divided up to go with their owners. In September many towns hold them. Here in Oberstdorf, it drew hundreds of spectators and there’s food, drink, and […]

A Perfect Day

Tuesday blessed us with beautiful weather and we made the most of it. We started with a trip to the Breitachklamm, one of several ravines in the area. As we headed up along the beautiful stream, the temperature dropped at least ten degrees (F). The water is COLD! It’s also crystal clear and a lovely […]

The Alps – Just The Way You Imagined Them

We started to get excited as the mountains rose before us as we drove south from Regensburg. The corn fields and hops gave way to hay fields and pasture. It only got better when we reached Oberstdorf, a town surrounded by mountains. Every where you look – more mountains. And flowers! On the houses, on […]