European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 24, 1964, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Hitting the Alpine Trail by Bob hovers a Munich Bureau Munci Iii up Lac Steep Jar Nola p ii wily in the Rife Shade or inn Evergreen Tot i St cume an full Rush is. Old men with crooked ick an crooked canes and backs Bent under Rucksacks. Elderly Ladlis in Fla shoes. Lithe Blithe Young men. Strong fresh faced girls in Light Slacks and thick Turtle neck sweaters at clearings along the Trail the hiker paused to inhale gulp of Crisp Mountain air and gaze across the Rocky  and lakes Lowed in the Dis Tance. From the High altitudes the Sepal thick walled farm houses in the valleys looked like Christmas toys. Cow Belli tinkled in the Grassy  the clearings the Sun burned fiercely and the hikers perspire freely As the trudged toward the huge chunks of Gray Stone which distinguish the Summit. This is i typical scene on the Kampen Wand one of the most stunning peaks in the German Alps a Haven for out doors Man and Mountain buffs. Situated near the austrian Border. Miles Southeast of Munich the 1,471 foot Kampe Wand has become a year round tourist attraction. For those win wish to take in the scenery and enjoy the Summit without the vigorous climb there is a cableway equipped with individual tour seat cars. The Cabin line rises sharply from the Village of Hoyc Waschau to a terminal Mir hip Summit of the Peak in 14 min utes. To it Kollal the same distance on Foo requires a minimum of three hours for even an accomplished climber it s possible to descend in an hour but experienced Uhlken recommend thai. Two hours be taken for the cow Nita walk to Rohena Schari.  any event the first time chm bet should prepare in self for. A Case or sore muscle after a climb up  Mountain. " from the san Milt the led to a commanding View of t on a Clear Day the or. Grout be Nedler and Are  looking across the Alpine the Northeast ,.largest Lake spread out it Merling tuner surrounded by Green Ali Lei of the american rear Tauoa i Are visible on the South Shon a Peak hotel we the a Luaco the came Way mob la Asun bathing spot la dear weather Hohenschau. The Village where Hal cableway and hiking Traub Lead to oat Summit is just � minutes from Ita Afek via the Salzburg autobahn. The town Hia Short Scenic drive from the frae deat exit. Its Noti Fay of intact Schuetter Sunset in Alpine Germany it a lifelong remembered Climax to a Day of hiking. Sturdy dog near top of Kampe Wand carrying hit own sack of food. Age is no Barrier to making the three hour walk. Thu Lay september 24, 1964 the stars and stripes Page ii