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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 view with a view of the Drachenwand hiking trail to the Schafberg in St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgangsee

Wanderung auf den Schafberg in St. Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee

Für Shaggy und mich ging es Ende September bei schönstem Wetter auf den Schafberg – Start bei der Schafbergbahn-Talstation. Der Sommer ist nun offiziell vorbei und nun ist es auch
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Featured image: Crossing the Katergebirge mountains by public transport – 4 peaks in Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut

Traversing the Katrin mountain range by public transport – 4 peaks in Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut

This was by far one of the most wonderful hikes I have ever done. The Katrin mountain range traverse in Bad Ischl with 4 peaks: Katrin, Elferkogel, Hainzen and Roßkopf – descent via the
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Featured image for the hike up the Hohe Mauer in Scharnstein incl. Scharnsteiner Spitze & Scharnsteiner Blick

Walk to the Hohe Mauer in Scharnstein, including the Scharnsteiner Spitze and Scharnsteiner Blick

In mid-August, amidst an autumnal atmosphere, Shaggy and I headed up to the Hohe Mauer. Mid-August and already autumn? Yes, unfortunately! The hot temperatures in the summer brought nature
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Ridge to the summit featured image 5-summit hike up the Brunnkogel via Lake Taferlklaussee

5-Peak Hike to the Brunnkogel via the Taferlklaussee

For me it was time once again to climb the Brunnkogel, and this time too I chose my favourite route – namely the 5-peak circuit. The 5-peak circuit includes
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Featured image Rinnerberger Waterfall - perfect family trip and ideal for children

Rinnerberger Waterfall – the perfect family day out and ideal for children

This time we had a little family outing planned. We did extend the walk, but anyone who just wants to go to the waterfall can of course do that too. The Rinnerberger Waterfall
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Featured image hike to the Golling Waterfall and the Bluntau Lakes

Walk to the Gollinger Waterfalls and the Bluntaus Lakes

Walk to the Golling Waterfall and the Bluntau lakes. This time, Shaggy and I headed to the ultimate tourist hotspot: the Golling Waterfall. 😂 Yes, sometimes you just have to do that too.
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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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