T2 - Hiking under the stars and meteors (Winklmoosalm,Steinplatte) [15.5 Km, 711 m gain]

10Aug Tue
18:15

 Winklmoosalm, main parking lot

Organized by:  Thomas T.
Route

Steinplatte from Winklmoosalm

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Description

You must read the instructions carefully before joining!

Tentative date, depending on the weather!


Our goal is to get the best view of the starlit sky near Munich, combined with an easy afterwork hike, watching the sunset and Alpenglow at the peak. The sky will be very dark as it is nearly New Moon and moonset is at 21:53. Furthermore the date is close to the maximum of the Perseids shower.

The star park at Winklmoosalm https://www.abenteuer-sterne.de/sternenpark-winklmoosalm/, currently the only one in the Alps, offers guaranteed very low light pollution which makes it possible to see the Milky Way and much more stars with the naked eye than in Munich. At the Steinplatte peak there is a viewing platform at the Triassic park https://www.triassicpark.at (free entry) and a small lake (swimming possible).

Plan: We will meet at Winklmoosalm, hike to the Steinplatte, watch the sunset, and return to Winklmoosalm. There we will watch the stars, milky way and perseids.

The hike will be cancelled if the weather forecast 24 hours before the event does not predict a clear sky.

Transport: We will go by car as the starting point is not accessible by public transport. Due to Kontaktbeschränkung only two persons per seat row are recommended in each car. The toll fee to Winklmoosalm is 7€/car. The driver(s) may require passengers to pay in advance. Please read the car instructions carefully. If the hike or lift is cancelled or postponed, the drivers must reimburse the prepaid payments. Otherwise a passenger dropping out before departure must only be reimbursed if the driver can find a replacement. Car drivers must contact me first if they drop out.

Joining: Click on carpool. If a car has free seats, read the instructions and possibly join the car. Otherwise add yourself to the waiting list and regularly check for free seats. You are not automatically assigned to a car.

Technical difficulty: This hike is suitable for fit beginners. You should be fit enough to hike at least 300m gain/hour and feel comfortable walking in the dark with a headlamp.

Preliminary schedule:

  • ca. 16:30 start in Munich
  • ca. 18:15 arrival at Winklmoosalm
  • 18:30 (sharp!) start hiking
  • 20:31 sunset at Steinplatte, return
  • 21:49 nautical dusk (some stars visible)
  • 21:53 moonset
  • ca 22:30 back at Winklmoosalm
  • 22:40 astronomic dusk (max. darkness)
  • ca 23:00 departure from Winklmoosalm (up to each car)
  • 0:30 arrival in Munich

Astronomy: The following objects will be visible at that night (TBD):

  • meteor showers: Perseids, Alpha Capricornids
  • constellations: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor Virgo, Libra, Scorpius
  • objects: Venus, Jupiter, Sagittarius cloud, M13, Arctur, Vega, Altair, ISS

Recommended apps to install before the hike (one is sufficient): Mobile Observatory 3 Pro, SkyView (Lite), SkySafari

Astronomers are encouraged to bring their telescopes and guide participants through the night sky.

weather forecast clear sky

Legal disclaimer: This is not a guided tour. I merely organize the trip to the starting point with like-minded, qualified, properly equipped and reliable persons. Every participant must be able to navigate her/himself on the suggested route. If you join, you acknowledge that hiking is dangerous, you are fully responsible for yourself and that you have sufficient insurance (DAV, Bergrettung or similar).

Note: Please unjoin the event well in advance, if you don't want to come. You cannot unjoin the event when it is starting in less than 12 hours. No-shows will be recorded in your profile.
Good to know

RED LIGHT POLICYFor our best viewing experience we will not allow any other than red light, which does not disturb human night vision. You must bring a headlamp or torch with red light. The red light must be activated directly, without cycling through other light modes.

The car drivers are supposed to reject non-compliant passengers before they depart.

Camera flash must be disabled. Do not even try to take pictures in the darkness with your smartphone, as this requires a professional camera with long exposure. Activate the blue light filter (night mode) of your smartphone, if it supports it.

You agree to pay a penalty of 20€ (to the organizer) per incident of you switching on a non-red light or flash, which will be donated to the DAV. This policy will be strictly enforced and participants are supposed to help.

Example of a good, inexpensive headlamp with red light: Petzl Tikka (ca. 20€) https://www.amazon.de/Petzl-E93AAA-Tikka-Black/dp/B01KYTU6BO/  or a red light torch https://www.amazon.de/Llys-Colors-Single-Zoomable-Taschenlampe/dp/B079DT818Z/ They will be useful in further night hikes.

Mandatory things to bring:

  • hiking shoes/boots (it might be slippery, you might stumble in the dark)
  • headlamp or torch with red light (see policy)
  • drinks (minimum 1l)
  • food/snacks (the hut will probably be closed)
  • appropriate clothing (it may get cold, down to 10°C)
  • your passport or ID (!) because we are passing the border
  • charged smartphone, emergency no 112 saved, optionally powerbank
  • optional: binocular, telescope, hiking poles, swimwear, picnic equipment (the ground may be wet and cold)

Open fire is forbidden!

Note: Please unjoin the event well in advance, if you don't want to come. You cannot unjoin the event when it is starting in less than 12 hours.

Comments
Harshal Date 4 years ago
Sorry but how is it 13 euro per person?? 13x4 = 52 euros. ~220 km even with bad fuel economy won't come to more than 20 euros plus 7 euros for toll..
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Wee Lilin 4 years ago
i was on the waitlist but why was I booted? :(
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Soumya D 4 years ago
Hello all :) I'm bit unlucky and late to join even the waiting list :( , let me know if incase any possibility to be part of this event maybe!! Thanks and Have fun guys :) Regards SD
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Johanna 4 years ago
Same for me, was kicked out of a car because the driver had mistakenly added too many seats. Afterwards, I couldn't even join the waiting list anymore :( would still like to join if there is a way
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Akhil Shukla 4 years ago
I am interested, and I have car with 3 seats
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
Regarding the participant limit: several people have asked me to extend it. I have deliberately set a limit because 1) a larger group would no longer be managable, 2) there is not enough space on the peak and the viewing spot 3) we're passing horses and cattle in the darkness, which we should not disturb and which should not feel threatened, 4) based on experience many people will drop out in the week before the event. so please be patient and regularly check for free seats. PS: sorry, I'm mostly offline these days as I stay in the mountains.
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Marian 4 years ago
I had rescheduled my second dose of vaccine on August 10th, due to holidays commitments. Therefore I have to unjoin the event. I wish you clear sky and enjoyable event.
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Vinay Kulkarni 4 years ago
Hello guys!! I am so new in Munich (Masters student at TUM). I am fond of hiking and trekking!! This description sounds so nice. I am so late here. All the cars are booked, but anyways please consider me if there is a new car in the list. I will be waiting eagerly. And i do have a adequate trekking experience:). Thank you
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Ahmed Nour 4 years ago
Why I can't add a car? It says the event is full. Is there a limit for the number of cars?
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Hi!! I know some people go by car and do not join the hike, I would like to do the same this year. Please let me know, if someone has a place for me in the car. Thank you! :)
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
At the moment the wheater forecast is not good. We might have to postpone it. Next update on Sunday (I'm currently rarely online on the hut)
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
Current forecast for winklmoosalm and Steinplatte is excellent. Let's stick to the plan
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Rosina 4 years ago
Hi guys, I’m afraid I cannot join tomorrow. I had a very hard hike on Saturday and I’m still sore. I’m gonna leave my place to somebody else. I apologize for dropping off last minute
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Shailen Sobhee 4 years ago
Available spot in my car..
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Fátima Vargas 4 years ago
Hello all! Unfortunately I wont be able to join tomorrow, I just started a new job and I will not able able to make it on time. I hope to join next time :D
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Yannik Stroeb 4 years ago
I would like to join for some of the people who dropped out :)
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
reminder: if you know you can't participate, please unjoin ASAP as there are many people on the waiting list. If you don't have a seat yet, please follow the instructions in the section "Joining". I cannot assign people to cars and I cannot change the restrictions or bugs of the website.
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Hello Buddies, I'd there is a Last Minute seat open I'd be happy to join. cheers
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Monika Karanjkar 4 years ago
Hello all, I am really interested in this hike. If anybody has car seat to offer, I would like to join
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
It would be nice if we can find one more driver. Rene told me there will be one more free seat in his car because he can't join but Eilidh will drive the car.
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Hi dears! Anyone else still has a place in the car? 017621964240. Thanks a lot!! <3
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Yannik Stroeb 4 years ago
if there's enough people I would like to organize a rental car and build another carpool not affiliated with this hike, because I also really want to go. Tonight is the night for this. if you're interested let me know on telegram https://t.me/yanstroeb
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I just added a rental car - feel free to join - rental is 50 euro. on top will be fuel. So we can split the cost later.
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Bilal Ahmed 4 years ago
Hi, If there is any space still available in any car then please let me know!
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Soumya D 4 years ago
Hello Buddies, If incase any available slots pops up with some unexpected changes(Which is highly impossible though ), I can join even with short notice. Call or WhatsApp +4915171947527. Have a Wonderfull and funfilled Trip to all :) Cheers SD
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Still looking for a place in the car, thank you :)
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Zoheir Alayash 4 years ago
Hello, I won't be able to make it today. Already have a spot in the car with Julia. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
we will watch the stars near the parking lot after the hike. You won't need to carry all your gear (e.g. tripod) or food to the peak, but can keep it in the car.
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Eilidh Duncan 4 years ago
Last minute cancellation in my car due to deutsche Bahn strikes. If anyone can be at the corner of Lochhamer Str. And Aidenbachstraße in half an hour they can have the seat :) write back here please
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Adi Albert 4 years ago
Our car broke down. we won't make it.. I envy u all for being able to enjoy this event. Make a Foto for us..
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we drove to the Austrian side by mistake. we will catch up with you later. sorry for the inconvenience
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Parag Jain 4 years ago
I, Daniel and mahsoud are running late. we had problems in finding the destination because of navigation issues. we will reach at ~6:40. apologies!
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Parag Jain 4 years ago
can someone please send the GPS point of the meeting point?
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Thomas T. 4 years ago
I have posted an album in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikingbuddiesmunich/posts/4195542433897726/ feel free to add your best pictures. @drivers: please send me the names of possible no-shows
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Thanks a lot for organizing, it was awesome!! Sunset video from the hike is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKj1p22aHAc
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Hi all, it looks like upload of the photos does not work here -after successful upload, the photos are still not shown. Therefore sharing them with the link that will be valid until October 1, 2021: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sMNDJG326CPk6VSMLDaJV1bF6_g4_hV1?usp=sharing
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