Hallstatt

I arrived at Hallstatt, Austria mid-day today.  About a 3 hour drive from Cesky Krumlov and on the way to Slovenia.  I chose Hallstatt as it's another World Heritage Site.  It is a very nice city and turned into a good day.  It sits on an alpine lake with towering mountains around.  Unfortunately, high clouds again today, but not too much rain. 

View of Hallstatt, note tram going from lower left up to

a building on the hill.  This is the entrance to the salt mines.

 

View from the hill.  Hallstatt on the right, Obertrauner on the upper

left.  My hotel is in Obertrauner.  It was a nice 4 mile walk each way,

and helped me hit my 10 miles for the day

 

Tram up to the mine

 

View of Hallstatt from the water