Posts Tagged ‘Mountain’

South-west Cape Alchak, Sudak

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Crimea, Europe, Sudak, Sudak municipality, Ukraine

360° VR panorama from the trail around Alchak, near Sudak, Crimea. Cape Alchak (Мыс Алчак; Mis Alchak), also known as Mount Alchak (Гора Алчак; Goda Alchak) is a small mountain located to the south-east of Sudak. Its name comes from Crimean Tartar and means ‘low’, a suitable name with the mountain’s peak being 152 metres above sea level.

Alchak is only 1 km in length and 600 m wide. In 1988 the area was declared as a nature reserve in order to preserve the valuable flora and geology of the mountain. A reasonably well kept path runs round the edge of the cape.

Fishing from the rocks of Alchak is a popular pastime, in this image several fishermen can be seen. Also visible is the Devil’s Bridge (Чертов мостик; Chertov Mostik), a small wooden bridge that crosses a shallow but steep precipice. The name comes not from the current bridge, but rather the previous bridge, which consisted of an iron wire.

Top of Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Altstadt, Austria, Europe, Salzburg, Salzburgerland

360° VR panorama from the top of Kapuzinerberg, in the Altstadt district of Salzburg, Austria. Kapuzinerberg is located on the eastern bank of the Salzach river, the view here looks out over the Schallmoos district of the city.

Nearby at the top of the hill is the Franziskischlössl (meaning Francis′ Castle). It was built in 1629 by Archbishop Paris Lodron in order to improve the defences of Salzburg during the thirty years war (1618–1648).

On the wall along the edge of the viewpoint is a plaque that points out the directions of various landmarks visible from the viewpoint. These are:

  • Schloss Klessheim Casino Salzburg
  • Salzach / Kraftwerk Riedersbach
  • Maria Plain
  • Kaiserbuche
  • Buchberg / Mattsee
  • Autobahnbrücke Pebering
  • Heuberg
  • Nockstein
View over Neustadt from Kapuzinerberg at sunset

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Altstadt, Austria, Europe, Salzburg, Salzburgerland

360° VR panorama from part-way up the north-western side of Kapuzinerberg, in Salzburg, Austria. Kapuzinerberg is a large hill located in the Altstadt (Old town) district, near the centre of Salzburg. The view in this panorama is looking out north over the Neustadt (New town) district.

Kapuzinerberg is a wooded hill, and features various rare alpine plants. Chamois (similar to goats) also live on the hill, though are very difficult to see.

Top of Kalvarienberg, Füssen

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Bavaria, Europe, Füssen, Germany, Ostallgäu

360° VR panorama from the viewing platform at the top of Kalvarienberg, in Füssen, Bavaria. The name ‘Kalvarienberg’ means Calvary Hill, the peak recreates the three crosses from Calvary, with the central crucifix featuring a stylised metal sculpture of the crucified Christ.

The viewing platform provides a good view of the surrounding area. To the north-west can be seen the Altstadt (Old town) area of Füssen. To the south-west is Mount Säuling.

Sculptures near St. Mary’s Chapel, Kalvarienberg, Füssen

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Bavaria, Europe, Füssen, Germany, Ostallgäu

360° VR panorama by a crucifixion scene monument near St. Mary’s Chapel on Kalvarienberg, near Füssen, Bavaria. Kalvarienberg means ‘Calvary Hill’ in English, it features the stations of the cross going up the hill, culminating in a reconstruction of the crucifixion of Christ at the hill’s peak.

The Marienkapelle is located in a clearing part way up the mountain, and was built between 1840 and 1842. Across from the chapel is this sculpture of a crucifixion scene showing Christ carrying the cross on the centre pedestal. On the right is a sculpture of Mary with a shroud bearing an imprint of the face of Christ.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh – path through the heather

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Drumnadrochit, Europe, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

360° VR panorama of the path going through the heather part way up Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, near Loch Ness, Scotland. Birch trees in their yellow autumn colours can be seen down in the valley below. Meall Fuar-mhonaidh is the most prominent summit around Loch Ness, with the summit having a height of 699 metres above sea level.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh – autumn grass

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Drumnadrochit, Europe, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

360° VR panorama of the view from part way up Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, near Loch Ness, Scotland. This part of the hill is covered with grass tufts in their orange-brown autumn colours. Meall Fuar-mhonaidh is the most prominent summit around Loch Ness, with the summit having a height of 699 metres above sea level.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh – minor summit

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Drumnadrochit, Europe, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

360° VR panorama from a minor summit of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, near Loch Ness, Scotland. There are a number of minor summits on the hill, all topped with cairns, as well as the real summit. The hill is classed as a Graham, with the highest point reaching a height of 699 metres above sea level.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh is the most prominent summit around Loch Ness and provides excellent views along the Great Glen. On a good day Ben Nevis can be seen from the summit.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh – highest minor summit

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Drumnadrochit, Europe, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

360° VR panorama of a minor summit of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, near Loch Ness, Scotland. The minor summit is topped with a cairn, the true summit can be seen further to the west, topped with another cairn. The hill is classed as a Graham, with the highest point reaching a height of 699 metres above sea level.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh is the most prominent summit around Loch Ness and provides excellent views along the Great Glen. On a good day Ben Nevis can be seen from the summit.

Meall Fuar-mhonaidh summit

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Drumnadrochit, Europe, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

360° VR panorama looking out from the top of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, near Loch Ness, Scotland. At a height of 699 metres above sea level, the hill is classed as a Graham. Meall Fuar-mhonaidh is the most prominent summit around Loch Ness and provides excellent views along the Great Glen.

On the top is a cairn, which is a large pile of loose rocks that marks the summit of the mountain.