On our way by 08:00 as there was an 800m descent to negotiate. We all agreed that downhill was the worst – kills our knees.  
After 2.5 hours reached St Anton. End of our hike. Tidy town with loads of window boxes as expected. Astrid would be envious
 

 Like so many towns here, they seem to be so quiet a during the day. Cafes only open around 11:00.  

 Big modern station but soul-less. Not even a ticket office and only one machine which did not accept credit cards or large notes!

Fast train to Innsbruck – once again very modern and quiet. Decided to walk around centre of Innsbruck.  

 Not the best way to be a tourist with full packs.
 

 
Best find if the day: a restaurant that offered as much as you can eat for Euro 8.60. Needless to say, the boys went to town so we left the city feeling pretty stuffed.  

Now on the small train that climbs around the mountain via Mittenwald to Garmisch. Brings memories of my first Alpine hike with Astrid some 13 years ago. 

  

   
For Astrid. Memories of our first Alps, starting Mittenwald

  
Need to verify the Odometer, but the Ascent/descent is right.  We have the knees and toes to prove it.