Game: Where-is-it? (international)

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Bernese Alps. This is the second largest/fifth highest waterfall in Switzerland

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[johnw]

I researched this earlier but haven't been able to access the site until now. Is it Engstligen Falls near Adelboden?

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

I researched this earlier but haven't been able to access the site until now. Is it Engstligen Falls near Adelboden?

That's it. Pretty spectacular although tge track to the top plateau was closed when i was there. Adelboden is nice too

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[johnw]

Thanks. My only visit to Switzerland was so long ago the details are getting vague.

Something different, one for the rail buffs.
We are heading into the mountains overnight, what city are we leaving?
Bonus point for the name of the train. Canada:

[johnw]

Heading west to east from a port city.

[johnw]

Our destination is Jasper, if it helps.

[Last]

OK, I'll bite. Vancouver?

[johnw]

OK, I'll bite. Vancouver?

Yes! On the somewhat retro but luxurious "The Canadian" sleeper train.
World class dining and wonderful views through the Rockies next morning.

[Last]

Thanks john, next, Europe

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Lycabettus Hill in Athens

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[soviet_apple_box]

I believe that that is Lycabettus Hill in Athens.

[Last]

I believe that that is Lycabettus Hill in Athens.

You are correct. I'm looking from a well known Parthenon

[soviet_apple_box]

Thankyou, that one was fun.

Please excuse the date on this one, I can't get rid of it.

Nor can I get this majestic view in Switzerland out of my mind.

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[johnw]

No bites so I'll take a WAG. On the Lohner Trail? Maybe looking towards the Gross Lohner, or not...

[soviet_apple_box]

Damn, you're actually really close.

I am standing on Bunderspitz. Gross Lohner is slightly further along the range, to the left, and to get down we had to go through the Bunderchrinde pass, which is in between Gross Lohner and Klein Lohner. The mountain the image looks at is Gsür, and the town is Adelboden.

Anyway, well done, your turn.

[johnw]

Damn, you're actually really close.

I am standing on Bunderspitz. Gross Lohner is slightly further along the range, to the left, and to get down we had to go through the Bunderchrinde pass, which is in between Gross Lohner and Klein Lohner. The mountain the image looks at is Gsür, and the town is Adelboden.

Anyway, well done, your turn.

Generous, thank you. I couldn't find that exact view but did locate a similar image above the hut/chalet near Gross Lohner.
Kept coming up with Adelboden too, but I wasn't certain. Switzerland is possibly the most picturesque country I've visited (a long time ago).

Next, USA:

Undine Falls, Yellowstone NP via Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming USA

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[eggs]

Undine Falls, Yellowstone?

[johnw]

Undine Falls, Yellowstone?

Yes eggs, near Mammoth Hot Springs.

[eggs]

Back to Europe

[eggs]

The peak with refuge on top is over 3000m high

[johnw]

The peak with refuge on top is over 3000m high

That's getting into headache territory in my experience. I think this is Piz Boe in the Italian Dolomites.

[eggs]

Yes John - early Sep looking for late summer conditions.... !!

[johnw]

Yes John - early Sep looking for late summer conditions.... !!

I wonder what winter was like .

Let's go back to NZ for this one:

Blue Lakes near Tasman Lake and Glacier, Aoraki/Mt Cook NP, Canterbury New Zealand

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[eggs]

Blue Lakes near the Tasman Glacier?

[johnw]

Blue Lakes near the Tasman Glacier?

Spot on as usual eggs. All yours...

[eggs]

In the middle east

[johnw]

Al Hajar Mountains?

[eggs]

Google maps suggest Al Hajar is a fair way away, but the boundaries of the range are not clear to me..
I am after a specific peak name John - I believe it is associated with the longest zip line in the world...?
The locals come and picnic on the side of the road up here for the weekend complete with their own basic wood BBQs - to enjoy nature.
There is another clue if you drill into the top of this picture.
The ocean lies in the gloom on the left.

[johnw]

I keep coming up with Jebel Jais in UAE, but can't confirm the view.

[eggs]

It is Jebel Jais John
The view is from a walking track up the mountain

[johnw]

Aotearoa: