Two old dogs in two old mogs drove two hundred miles over two days when too many curves were barely enough. Put another way we explored the Semmering, Wechsel and Höllental to the south of Vienna and realised just what we have on our doorstep. We kept clear of even the Bundesstrassen as far as possible, aiming for minor roads with little traffic and plenty of hairpins. At times though, there were good stretches with at least three apexes able to be sighted ahead.

You go first. No you go first...
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Proof that we considered some cross meadow driving

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And found the source of Vienna's water supply, the Hochquelle or Kaiserbrunnen where 150 years ago the Emperor decided he liked the taste of the water flowing from the mountain. A viaduct, still in use, was built and the city acquired fresh, clear, cold mountain water.

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1968 4/4 1600
1950 Auster J5B
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Jodel D9
1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9