Jolly Gaisberg



Aerial View 





This is probably the second time I have been up to Gaisberg in three months.

This mountain on the east of Salzburg is definitely one of the most favourite sporting areas for paragliders, mountain climbers, mountain bikers and other winter sports.

Each time we were up there we noticed many paragliders, bracing through cold Alpine wind and temperature to reach their maximum thrill in the heights of this beautiful range of mountains.

We went altogether around six people who were just as crazy as the the Salzburg rain.

The weather was amazing as blue skies served as the mountain backdrop with the sun shining at our faces. This provided temporal warmth in the midst of minus zero degrees.

The scenery includes a not-so-attractive giant antenna building at the top of the hill but the view below the hills was absolutely amazing.

The valleys and tiny spots of village life is somewhat the most rewarding prize of the entire hike.

Our friend has shot a promo for his media company by dancing in cold snow with only t-shirt and jeans.

We then headed into the restaurant at the hillside and warmed up with hot chocolates. 

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