Muats drawig has had a mission since it was founded: to inspire and bring people out into beautiful Austria with all its great excursion and hiking opportunities. This mission is still the same and nothing will change. What will change, however, is the commitment to only mention businesses, excursion tips and leisure activities that are either 100 % vegan and actively avoid animal suffering, or offer vegan options (e.g. at restaurants) from 2026. In doing so, we are taking the step of providing high-quality contributions and actively doing something for animal welfare.

True to the motto: excursion tips for everyone - without any animal suffering!

Why I'm opting for a vegan leisure blog

There is really only one motive here: I don't want to be a multiplier for non-vegan choices. In future, there will still be great tips for excursions, hiking trails, sports experiences and events - just without mentioning establishments that don't offer plant-based options. For example, I will no longer mention places to stop for refreshments by name in hiking articles if they do not offer vegan options. Of course, this does not change the usual quality of the hiking contributions.

My promise: high-quality contributions for hikes

You will continue to find inspiring hikes and impressive nature experiences on muats drawig in the future. This promise also applies regardless of whether there may be grazing cattle along the way - as is unfortunately far too often the case. If a hiking trail leads through an area with mountain pastures, this will of course be mentioned clearly and transparently. The use of such paths does not automatically mean support for this form of animal husbandry - the focus is on experiencing nature.

What will change for you?

Honestly, nothing. In fact, the last posts have already developed in this direction anyway. Old contributions are gradually being adapted to ensure future quality.

What remains the same for you?

The blog remains a leisure blog - just more consciously. You can continue to look forward to great excursion tips, hiking tours and authentic experiences. The usual quality and honest reporting will of course be retained.

Questions & answers about the new way of muats drawig

- Will you explicitly mention vegan restaurants?
Yes, absolutely! The aim is to make such companies more visible.

- What about old contributions?
These will be gradually revised or completely removed - please support me and contact me if you find an old post with a non-vegan recommendation.

- How do you deal with collaborations?
Co-operations will also be a focus of muats drawig in the future in order to be able to continue to offer the blog at least to cover costs. If you are interested in a co-operation, please contact me!

- What if readers have animal-friendly tips?
Keep them coming! It's relatively easy for me to spontaneously travel to Upper Austria, get a picture of it and write a report. There is also the opportunity to post guest contributions from the community. So if you would like to write a blog post, please get in touch with me!

My personal conclusion on this step

This step is a clear statement. For me, there is no argument in favour of continuing to post leisure activities on my blog as a vegan - just for the sake of excursion tips - that may promote businesses that do not offer plant-based options or even cause animal suffering. Austria and its nature have so much to offer - that should remain the focus.

Further recommendation

Did you like this article? Then I have another great recommendation for you! Have a read here: As a vegan, you must know this restaurant: Helis Restaurant in Vöcklabruck

Der Beitrag Der Freizeitblog muats drawig wird vegan! erschien zuerst auf muats drawig.

Krumau bzw. Český Krumlov stand schon länger auf unserer Bucketlist – vor allem da dieser Ort für den tollen Weihnachtsmarkt bekannt ist. Es ist zwar noch nicht Adventszeit, jedoch wollten wir Český Krumlov auch mal außerhalb der touristischen Hochphase besuchen (btw. war es trotzdem extrem voll – und wir waren ein Teil dieser Touristenmassen ).

Weekend trip to the Czech Republic

We decided to stay for three days - from Friday to Sunday - and visit this idyllic and historic little town. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great and was rainy most of the time, which is why we opted for a nicer wellness flat so that we could enjoy our short holiday indoors if necessary.

Of course, we made our rounds in the small town of Český Krumlov and explored the various facets of the historic old town.

Probably the biggest tourist magnet is Český Krumlov Castle. We decided to visit the castle grounds, as they are indeed worth seeing. However, we made a conscious decision not to consume anything here or spend money on a visit to the tower in order to enjoy the Cruel and unnatural keeping of bears in the castle moat cannot be financed. Unfortunately - and this is my biggest minus point about Český Krumlov - people here cling to backward traditions and think that bears in moats are a great idea. A big minus.

Cuisine and food in Krumlov

Czech cuisine is very hearty. I can still remember the traditional Czech dumplings and roast juices from our city trip to Prague a few years ago. We discovered a vegetarian/vegan restaurant at the Christmas market in Český Krumlov last year and as the vegan selection in Krumlov is not really large, we decided to spend our evenings at the Restaurant Laibon in Český Krumlov to spend.

The owner of this great little restaurant is extremely kind and always endeavours to fulfil guests' wishes. The majority of the menu is vegan, the rest mostly vegetarian with the option to make it vegan. It was always very busy and the prices are, in my opinion, normal and similar to prices in Austria (possibly even a little cheaper).

Auch gibt es in Český Krumlov an manchen Orten vegane Baumkuchen Die haben wir uns selbstverständlich auch an zwei Tagen gegönnt.

Running and hiking in Český Krumlov

As I can't help it and have the urge to run at least a short lap wherever I am, I did the same here. I'm also currently trying my hand at streak running (more information here in the Instagram post), which of course also made it necessary to walk at least one mile.

I quickly adapted an available hiking route via Komoot and turned it into a running route and off we went. Half of the route was in the forest and about the last third was on a footpath and cycle path. I thought the route - on which I met a few mushroom pickers - was really great and have made it available to you below as a Komoot tour.

So if you are ever in Český Krumlov, you can follow this route and even walk it.

My conclusion about Český Krumlov

I love this little town. Even though it is very popular with tourists (just as I was a tourist), there are many ways to enjoy your stay here. Yes, you can even get vegan food and Baumkuchen here - not even in medium-sized towns in Austria.

The Vltava and the running and hiking trails also invite you to explore.

Größter Minuspunkt tatsächlich das veraltete Denken, dass die Tierquälerei im Schlossgraben zeitgemäß ist. Dies soll aber den generellen Aufenthalt nicht schlecht machen .. ich möchte einfach diesen Unfug nicht unterstützen.

My Komoot tour to follow

Further recommendation

Did you like this post? Then I have another great hiking tip for you! Have a read here: Hike to the Almkogel: Breathtaking views in the Salzkammergut

Der Beitrag Ausflug nach Český Krumlov – meine Laufrunde erschien zuerst auf muats drawig.

Our holiday in Croatia

In unserem letzten Sommerurlaub – welchen wir in Kroatien verbracht haben – haben wir den Wanderweg von Labin nach Rabac entdeckt. Es war mit Hund im Istrien-Urlaub nicht so einfach, wie ich mir das gedacht oder gewünscht hatte, aber die Wandermöglichkeiten waren für uns Hundeeltern gut geeignet. Wer also schon mal hier ist (mit oder ohne Vierbeiner) und sich die Beine vertreten will, ist mit diesem kleinen Wanderweg von Labin nach Rabac gut bedient. 

One thing in advance: the hiking trail is NOT easy and, in my opinion, you should have a certain amount of stamina and basic fitness.

Approach and access

On my Komoot tour (which you can find at the bottom of the article), the hike deliberately starts at a certain place - namely the roundabout.

If you want to park for free, you can do so at the aforementioned car park near the cemetery and spend the whole day walking and strolling along the promenade in Rabac without having to worry about your parking ticket expiring.

Wer jedoch in Zentrumsnähe von Labin parken möchte, braucht dazu ein paar Münzen (momentan noch in Kuna), um sich ein Parkticket beim Automaten lösen zu können.

Klare Empfehlung jedoch trotzdem für den Kreisverkehr, da man beim Gehen nach Labin zu einem Aussichtspunkt gelangt, wo man ein tolles Selfie von sich – mit Labin im Hintergrund – machen kann.

Hike from Labin to Rabac - Key facts

ca. 11 km vom Parkplatz Labin nach Rabac und retour

ca. 350 hm Auf- & Abstieg

teilweise sehr felsiger Weg

teilweise hohe Stufen zu steigen

für fitte Hunde geeignet

gute Kennzeichnung vorhanden – teilweise Blaue/Weiß und Grün/Blau – beide kennzeichnen den selben Weg

nicht für Kleinkinder und Kinderwagen geeignet

nicht für wenig fitte Personen geeignet

fremde Hunde teilweise nicht angeleint (auch nicht die von Touristen – warum auch immer )

I wouldn't describe the path labelled as easy as such. It is more of a moderate difficulty (at least the ascent), including the risk of slipping and falling. In my opinion, it is also not suitable for children. 

Why it is also normal here not to keep dogs on a lead is a mystery to me. If a dog doesn't listen to the „SIT“ command on the tenth request, why should it be able to run around off the lead? As I said, it's a big mystery to me.

Nevertheless, it is a beautiful path and definitely worth a trip if you are already here.

How fit do I need to be for the hike from Labin to Rabac?

As already mentioned several times above, the path should not be taken lightly. If you don't have a problem with slippery stones and can climb high (rock) steps, you won't mind the path.

The descent from Labin to Rabac is easier as it is downhill all the way. The way back, on the other hand, is really unsuitable for unfit people, in my opinion.

If you feel sure-footed and want to enjoy the course, you are welcome to use our Komoot tour below.

ATTENTION: We expressly point out that we accept no liability for accidents or possibly closed paths. Check the availability of the trail before you set off and check your own fitness.

Kurz vor dem Ziel in Rabac sieht man beim Abstieg ein Fußballstadion – dann ist es nicht mehr weit, denn dieses liegt bereits in einem Resort in Rabac. Ein paar Minuten Fußweg noch, dann geht man an einem bescheidenen Wasserfall und einer Mini-Oase , so wie ich es gerne bezeichne, vorbei und kann sich hier einem tollen Anblick erfreuen oder den kleinen Vierbeiner baden lassen. Das Wasser sieht man möglicherweise vom Weg aus nicht direkt, aber wenn man unten angelangt ist und dann links abbiegt, anstatt rechts zum Stadion, dann erreicht man nach einigen Metern das versteckte Plätzchen.

Augen auf uns los!

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Culinary delights and catering during the hike

So if you attach great importance to eating out, you have a large selection of restaurants to try out in both Labin and Rabac. Fortunately, they offer dishes perfectly tailored to German/Austrian tourists. Who doesn't know the typical Croatian Neapolitan pizza? Kind, Steaks und Burger?

Sorry for the mini-sarcasm, but if you want to try the typical food of Istria or Croatia, you are not well advised to visit these places.

Unfortunately, I also have to disappoint vegetarians and vegans here. Meatless dishes can only be found in the form of Margherita pizza, mixed salad & Greek salad with feta. 

Dennoch – Wirtshäuser gibt es einige. Man braucht keine Sorge haben um zu verhungern.

Offtopic: If you are interested in good food, take a look at our Article about Le Burger in Gmunden or of city love in Linz to.

Can you swim in the sea in Rabac?

Yes, swimming in the sea is possible along the entire promenade. Unfortunately, four-legged friends are not allowed in the water in the official places - you have to look for (and find) a spot where it is not explicitly forbidden.

We walked to the last end of the promenade (approx. 3-4 km) until we reached a mini dog beach. This is a small bay just before the nudist area. A few hundred metres further on you come to various wild bays where you can also go swimming with your dog.

My summary of the hike from Labin to Rabac

Personally, I really enjoyed the short walk from Labin to Rabac. It was an excursion that sweetened my stay and I really deserved the pizza afterwards. 

If you are on holiday in Labin or Rabac, are reasonably fit and want to spend some time in nature - you absolutely must take this route.

Schlangen und Eidechsen bekommt man auch einige zu Gesicht.

You can find more information about Labin directly on the tourism page.

Der Beitrag Ausland: Zu Fuß von Labin nach Rabac über den offiziellen Wanderweg 804 erschien zuerst auf muats drawig.

This year was my first time in Venice. It's always a must for me, you should visit this famous city once in your life. The anticipation was huge, but was it worth it? Would I still say after the day that it is a must? Or was I rather disappointed? In this article, I would like to tell you what my day was like, whether I would recommend this „Venice city trip“ to others and what my impressions were.

The journey to Venice

Was the journey over the marvellous bridge complicated, what is the best and easiest option for reaching Venice? There are plenty of options. By public transport, bus and tram or take the wheel yourself and opt for a car or bike. I've had experience of travelling by bike, but also by bus. Which of these two options did I personally prefer and which would I choose?

Bus

We travelled by bus from Lido di Jesolo to Venice. The first difficulty is that if you don't travel much by public transport in your own country, it's not exactly easier in a foreign country. Make sure you allow enough time to buy your ticket. Do you want a return journey or just a single journey, are children, senior citizens or babies travelling with you? This can all take a little longer, depending on how well you speak the local language or how well the ticket seller can speak German. Finding the right bus can also take some time. So it's better to arrive a little too early than too late.

Once you have overcome these initial difficulties, you are as good as at your destination. Now it's just a question of time, as the bus has other stops, the journey is of course more time-consuming than travelling by car. Nevertheless, I would always prefer the bus or public transport to the car. As soon as you start travelling by bus, you can switch off and relax. And when I look at the traffic on the bridge to Venice, travelling by car would be far too stressful for me.

Bicycle

My clear favourite. We did the whole thing with our Cycle tour - from Salzburg to Jesolo connected. There is an extra cycle path, you don't have to deal with all the traffic and, to my surprise, there was a yawning emptiness on the cycle path and you could really enjoy the ride. I can't say whether this was only dependent on the day or whether the cycle path is generally less used. In Venice, you are no longer allowed to ride your bike and you are also not allowed to push your bike - there are signs everywhere saying that you will pay a €100 fine for this offence. There is also a solution for this, immediately after the bridge there is a „bicycle underground car park“ with plenty of spaces where you can lock your bike in secure boxes. Costs approx. 10€ for 24 hours. For me, this is definitely the most relaxed and beautiful way to get to Venice.

A trip to „Venezia“, a city holiday - what were my impressions?

Venice is a beautiful old city. The narrow streets and the ageing buildings are bursting with charm. The view from the Rialto Bridge on the Canale Grande and the Gondoleros, was a very special place for me as an amateur photographer. The large, expansive main square, St Mark's Square or Piazza San Marco is simply marvellous. As you can see, I love city trips, beautiful old buildings and the countless alleyways. So if you have a thing for old cities, you will definitely get your money's worth here. As far as prices are concerned, the further you go towards St Mark's Square, the more expensive the whole experience becomes. I wouldn't recommend going directly to the main square for coffee and cake. For me, however, this was not a major drawback, as there are plenty of alternative options and you are not forced to consume something in Piazza San Marco.

My conclusion - Why a one-off visit to Venice is absolutely enough for me.

I was really flashed by the Venice city trip, both positively and negatively. It was a great experience to see this beautiful old city once. So why is a one-off visit enough for me, even though I haven't said a single bad word about it so far? Quite simply - the enormous crowds. Venice is completely overrun and loses so much of its charm as a result. Just getting from A to B in pairs takes a lot of time, let alone if you're travelling with a dog or pushchair. You really have to queue for every photo at a beautiful or well-known spot because it's almost impossible to take a snapshot without crowds of people. I would say once in Venice is enough. For me, it was really nice despite all that, as the city itself is well worth seeing. So a holiday destination that you MUST see, a romantic getaway for couples or a pure tourist trap - I would say a bit of everything.

Der Beitrag Städtetrip Venedig – romantischer Urlaub oder doch nur Tourismusfalle erschien zuerst auf muats drawig.