<p>This is the tiring bit. There are essentially two routes to choose between, either using the A3 autobahn (let's call this the <b>Northern Route</b>) or the A8 (the <b>Southern Route</b>), although numerous variations are possible. The first part of either route will vary depending upon the port used.</p>
<p>Drive to <b>Dunkerque</b> (Dunkirk) along the <b>E40</b>. To use the <b>Southern Route</b>, head south along the <b>E42</b> to <b>Lille</b>, <b>Mons</b> and then <b>Namur</b>. To use the <b>Northern Route</b>, carry on along the <b>E40</b> towards <b>Oostende</b> (Ostend). Then continue as for the route from <b>Oostende</b>. (Ostend)</p>
<p>Drive to <b>Brussel/Bruxelles</b> (Brussels) along the <b>E40</b>. The motorway skirts round the north side of the city. To use the <b>Southern Route</b>, take the <b>E411</b> towards <b>Namur</b>. To use the <b>Northern Route</b>, continue along the <b>E40</b> to <b>Liege</b>, <b>Aachen</b> and <b>K<EFBFBD>ln</b>.</p>
<p><i>Either</i> Head towards <b>Dordercht</b> and get on the <b>E31</b>. Head towards <b>Gorinchen</b>, <b>Tiel</b>, and then <b>Arnhem</b>.</p>
<p><i>Or</i> Follow the <b>E25</b> towards <b>Gouda</b>, and then the <b>E25/E30</b> Past <b>Utrecht</b> and on to <b>Arnhem</b>.</p>
<p><i>Then</i> Follow the <b>E35</b> from <b>Arnhem</b> via <b>Gelsenkchn</b>, <b>Duisberg</b> and <b>D<EFBFBD>sseldorf</b> to <b>K<EFBFBD>ln</b>.</p>
<p>The <b>A3</b> autobahn runs from <b>K<EFBFBD>ln</b> all the way to the border with Austria, passing <b>Siegburg</b>, <b>Limburg</b>, <b>Frankfurt</b>, <b>Aschaffenburg</b>, <b>W<EFBFBD>rzburg</b>, <b>N<EFBFBD>rnberg</b>, <b>Regensburg</b>, <b>Deggendorf</b> and <b>Passau</b>. In Austria, the autobahn continues as the Austrian <b>A8</b>. About 20 miles into Austria, turn off to <b>Ried</b>. From this point, the rest of the route is on much smaller roads, a welcome relief after endless motorways, and the scenery starts to become distinctly alpine. Follow the <b>143</b> via <b>Eberschwang</b>, <b>Ampfelwang</b>, <b>V<EFBFBD>cklabruck</b> and <b>Gmunden</b>, where the <b>145</b> is picked up. Follow the <b>145</b> via <b>Altmunster</b>, <b>Traunkirchen</b>, <b>Ebensee</b> and <b>Weissenbach</b> to <b>Bad Ischl</b>. You're nearly there now - only <b>The Last Bit</b> left to go.</p>
right-hand side. The train continues for a few minutes to arrive at Bad
Aussee.
<h3>The Last Bit</h3>
<p>To walk to the centre of town, turn right out of the station and just
follow your nose up the road. After about 20 minutes you'll reach the
large "roundabout" junction in the centre of town mentioned above. You
can try to ring Gasthof Staud'nwirt and get a lift to Base Camp; if
not, you may be able to catch a bus from outside the Post Office, on the
left just before the roundabout. Buses may also run from the station to
the Post Office.
<p>It's about three miles from here to Base Camp; to walk, take the exit
of the roundabout to the right, following signs to Gössl. Now follow
the route description given above for this section of road.
</p>
<h2>By Train</h2>
<p>It's been done - apparently it was very tedious, even with a special Railwayman's Family Member ticket.</p>
<h2>By Bicycle</h2>
<p>This has been done twice, first by Dave Fearon (not sure which year), who took 8 days (I think), and more recently by Brian Outram in a more leisurely 16 days (I think).</p>
