Prossautal — A Glacial Box Valley in Hohe Tauern

Deep within the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Prossautal is a valley that branches off the Kötschachtal near Bad Gastein. This long but mostly flat trail follows the Kötschach Ache river into a classic glacial box valley. The rock walls on either side rise significantly, with multiple thin waterfalls cascading down the granite faces. The trail ends at the Alpengasthof Prossau, a traditional alpine inn positioned near the base of the Tischler glacier.

Wugong Mountain (Wugongshan) is a unique hiking destination in southeastern China. Unlike the granite spires of Huangshan or the forested stairs of Emei, Wugongshan is known for its vast, rolling alpine meadows situated at roughly 1,900 meters above sea level. For over 100,000 acres, the mountain ridges are covered in a sea of golden-green grass, offering sweeping panoramic views. The classic 2-to-3-day traverse across these grassy ridgelines is a major draw for backpackers and campers, culminating in the highest point, Golden Summit (Jinding, 1,918m). Weaving in and out of the clouds, hikers walk along the spine of the mountain range, passing remote mountain huts.