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Welcome to the blog section of muats drawig

Looking for a beautiful hike in Upper Austria, a trip in the Salzkammergut, or simply inspiration for your next outdoor activity anywhere in Austria? Then you've come to the right place. 😊

On this blog, I share hikes, tour information, excursion tips, sporting adventures, and anything that's simply fun outdoors. You'll find not only well-known highlights, but also a few hidden gems that are otherwise easily missed.

Whether it's a relaxed after-work stroll, a challenging mountain tour, trail running, vegan recommendations, or exciting events – every contribution is based on my own experiences and is intended to help you discover nature for yourself.

So click through the posts and get inspired for your next adventure in Upper Austria and all of Austria. 🏔️

Summit cross of the Kleiner Schönberg: Hike up the Kleiner Schönberg with a view of Lake Traunsee

A walk up the Kleiner Schönberg with views of Lake Traunsee

In July, Shaggy and I headed back up to the little Schönberg right next to the Traunstein with a view of Lake Traunsee. 🏞️ The trip is ideal for anyone looking for a
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Featured image Traunstein - Hike up the guardian of the Salzkammergut

Traunstein – A walk to the ‘Guardian of the Salzkammergut’

For me it was the first time up the Traunstein (via the Naturfreundesteig and down via the Mair Alm) and I was absolutely thrilled! 🤩 What you should bear in mind and
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Featured image family holiday in the municipality of Moorbad Harbach in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria

Family holidays in the municipality of Moorbad Harbach in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria

The spa and tourism municipality in the Lower Austrian Waldviertel invites you to a quiet and relaxed family holiday. Advertisement: My sister was there with her daughter and our mother on behalf of muats drawig
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Featured image Scharnsteiner Spitze - a hike you can afford to skip.

Scharnsteiner Spitze – a hike you can safely give a miss. 😂

For me, at the beginning of July, it went past the castle ruins in Scharnstein up to the Scharnsteiner Spitze. To be honest, this hike was quite unnecessary. The path is consistently steep, strenuous, and without any views.
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Featured image: Hike to Großer Schoberstein - ideal for a quick trip

A walk up the Großer Schoberstein – a brilliant walk for when you’ve got a bit of time to spare

I was back on the Großer Schoberstein (this time without another summit) with the ascent starting in Weißenbach am Attersee. I had already been to the Großer Schoberstein in winter with Shaggy.
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Featured Image Bike Tour: Cycling from Schwanenstadt to Innsbruck

Cycling tour: By bike from Schwanenstadt to Innsbruck

By bike to Innsbruck – departure in Schwanenstadt, via Mondsee to Eugendorf, onwards to Jenbach and up to the Achensee, all the way to Innsbruck to the Naked Indigo. Packed with bags, we...
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Featured image Almbachklamm - Gorge near Salzburg / Marktschellenberg (DE)

Almbachklamm – a gorge near Salzburg / Marktschellenberg (Germany)

I'm actually very rarely in a gorge, as most gorges are a bit too far away for me – but this gorge was definitely worth the journey! 🤩 Also
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Featured image Beilstein - great after-work hike in Steinbach am Ziehberg

Beilstein – a lovely after-work walk in Steinbach am Ziehberg

Steinbach am Ziehberg is an area I haven't considered for a long time and, to be honest, it seems very nondescript. However, there are many great peaks and hiking trails here that one can
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Featured image Schober & Frauenkopf: Sunset hike with a fantastic view

Schober & Frauenkopf: Sunset walk with fantastic views

What's the best thing about summer hikes? That it's too hot during the day, leading to more sunrise or sunset tours. 🤩 This time, I went
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Feature image Shaggy's favourite food from Vutter (with a V) 🐶🌱 Shaggy x Vutter Collaboration

Shaggy’s favourite food from Vutter (with a ‘v’) 🐶🌱 Shaggy x Vutter collaboration

Shaggy has had his own collaboration partner for some time now – and the best part is: he loves it! 🐶 From dry food to wet food and snacks, to the brand new vegan
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Featured image: Sunset hike in Salzkammergut – the Kaltenbach Wilderness on Traunsee

Sunset walk in the Salzkammergut – the Kaltenbach Wilderness on Lake Traunsee

With the current hot summer temperatures, short, beautiful sunset hikes are very suitable. As today's tip, I have the Kaltenbach Wildnis for you. 🌅 The Kaltenbach Wildnis is one of my
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Featured image Dream biscuits in the Salzkammergut: the Ödseen lakes in Grünau im Almtal

A dream destination in the Salzkammergut: the Ödseen lakes in Grünau im Almtal

Shaggy and I took advantage of the hot weather for a refreshing tour around the Ödseen in the Salzkammergut. The picturesque Ödseen are located near the Almsee. Even though they are already
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