Social Hike XL: Sophia's Summit

Nearby Vienna at only 477m, this is an almost surreal mountain scenery fit for Heidi or the Trapp's. After meeting up at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof), a train and bus will take us to the start of our hiking route. First we walk up a steep-ish forest trail until reaching the Apple Cider plateau. From here we continue our route, passing Charlie's Lookout with stunning views until arriving at the actual alp. Following a former cable car track, we descend to a forest hut and further down along an atmospheric creek. A hidden, mountain-hugging pathway will lead us back to the bus stop for our return trip to Vienna Main Station. Net hiking time is ~3 hours.

Underway we'll have fun with ice breakers, discussion prompts and local trivia.

Your host is an outward-thinking local who lived in three cultures on two continents. Fluent in 7½ languages, he visited more than 40 countries (incl. places like Port Harcourt or Pyongyang) and loves sharing off-beat travel stories. Ask him anything!

Total time: ~5 hours

Language: English

Bring: Extra water and snack for underway

Wear: Firm shoes, rain gear depending on weather

Value and booking

Price includes train tickets, beverage and friendly host

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Host or Publisher Internationals in Austria