Under the motto "Start in the spring" met the JDOST Members after the long winter break in large numbers in the Helen Valley near the hotel Krainerhütte to the spring tour, which was organized by Marion and Wolfgang. After a hearty breakfast and the obligatory group photo, the convoy set on time in motion. At a very brisk pace, 13 vehicles followed the red Mk2 about Mayerling through the Höllental.
After the onset of winter in the previous week, the weather presented itself quite friendly and at times even sunny. Only during the first short stop at the Preiner Gschaid danced the last delicate snowflakes from the sky and in between we had beautiful views of the snow-covered mountains.
The route perfectly selected by Marion us after 117 km after Langenwang Hotel Karama, whose kitchen shone especially by very long waiting times. However, we could just in time our tour to the Rosegger Museum in Krieglach continue, where during a guided tour the life of the great writer was bringing us closer. While is then already adopted the first participants were more first to. The last stage of the day was scenic again fantastically beautiful and so the "cat" could be moved back humanely. We arrived shortly before 6: 00 Castle Obermayerhofen, where some vehicles were parked prominently before the Gateway Arch. The rooms were in décor and size of a castle worthy, as well the dinner that we could enjoy all at a single long table like the Knights of the round of table. The wine list also found encouragement.
The Sunday morning was still cool, but with bright sunshine. The first stage led to over 153 km from Sebersdorf Gösig. But after nearly 50 kilometers the peloton on a piece of the mountain up came to stop because a MK2 weakened. The Club showed its cohesion and problem-solving skills. A clogged fuel filter as the cause was identified shortly and after 30 minutes of the journey could continue. The Steirereck at the Pogusch we could this time are right, while in the distance of the snow-covered Hochschwab in the Sun bright lit. After a short stop at the Alpine Inn in Lake meadows the route was always further uphill, where the snow left and right of the road to the recent onset of winter reminded. The Alpenhotel Gösing served us a excellent lunch. Such strengthened the last stage could be taken after Kottingbrunn to the moated castle in attack. After an interesting tour of the Museum found the exit in the Of the water castle restaurant a cosy end.
At this point thanks to Marion and Wolfgang for the spring tour which was perfectly organised and with great attention to detail!
George & Ingrid
