About us
We are a friendly group for everyone who loves to hike in nature and have good company. Beside hiking our focus is on conversation and building friendships.
Membership Notice
Our group has grown very quickly over the past months. To keep the hikes enjoyable and manageable for everyone, we currently limit the number of members in the group.
For the time being, we can usually only accept new members when other members leave the group.
However, the group can grow further if experienced members who we already know and trust are willing to organize hikes themselves. This helps us keep the group active while maintaining a good and safe experience for everyone.
We kindly ask for your understanding if your membership request cannot be accepted immediately.
Our goal is to keep the group size at a level where hikes remain social, safe, and well organized. If you are already an active participant and would like to help organize hikes, feel free to contact the organizers.
Quality of Experience
Even though we are a large community, we prioritize a high-quality experience for every hiker.
To keep the group dynamic balanced and suitable for longer hikes, most of our participants are between roughly 25 and 55 years old. Vienna offers many excellent hiking groups for other age groups, and we encourage everyone to find the community that fits them best.
We only accept members who have a profile picture and are a good fit for the group. We also reserve the right to remove members from the group.
Our hikes range from easy social hikes to more challenging mountain hikes. For challenging mountain tours, only participants are allowed who we already know from easier hikes and can thus estimate the hiking strength.
Basic Rules
* Be friendly and inclusive
* Bring suitable hiking shoes, water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing.
* Sign up, and please cancel if you cannot attend.
* People who do not respect or recognize other peoples boundaries are removed from the group.
* The journey to the hikes is always by public transport.
* All events are free of charge.
Participation & Group Management
Participation in events is subject to organizer discretion and group management considerations. Registrations may be declined, and participation may be adjusted before or during an event if required for safety, logistics, or the overall group experience.
Only registered participants may join a hike. Unregistered attendees cannot be guaranteed participation.
Important Notes
Hikes may be adjusted or cancelled at short notice due to weather, public transport disruptions, or organizer illness. Updates will always be posted via Meetup as soon as possible.
We strongly recommend membership in an alpine club (ÖAV, NFÖ, or ÖTK). Alpine clubs maintain trails and huts, promote outdoor safety, and provide essential insurance coverage for hikers and rescue services.
Our hikes are purely joint leisure events. The organizers and co-organizers are not certified hiking or mountain guides. Participation is at your own responsibility and risk.
Upcoming events
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From Castle Ruins to Roman City: Hainburg → Carnuntum
Hauptbahnhof Wien, am Hauptbahnhof 1, Vienna, ATJoin me for this beautiful hike through layers of European history on Saturday 26th September 2026.
As we walk, history unfolds naturally along the trail.What we'll disocver
✔ Atmospheric medieval walls, gates, and Hainburg castle in Hainburg an der Donau
✔ Traces of everyday life in ancient times, from Celtic earthworks to Roman routes and settlements
✔ At the end of the hike, we plan to visit the Roman City of Carnuntum (optional). Entrance fee: €15 per person
You have the option to skip this and return directly to Vienna from Casrnuntum, trains run every hour.Meeting Point& Travel
We will meet at Wien Hauptbahnhof at 08:00 a.m., near the ticket machines in the main hall.
The REX7 leaves from Wien-Meidling at 08:23.
Please buy your individual ticket before boarding the train. If you don't have a Vorteilscard, the VOR Freizeitticket might be a good option for you.Hike Details
Route: Hainburg & Hainburg Castle → Petronell → Carnuntum- Distance: approx. 15 km
- Elevation gain: approx. 300 m
- Walking time: approx. 4 hours (pure walking time)
- Difficulty: Easy technically, but requires basic fitness
1st part: Hainburg an der Donau – Schlossbergstollen – Schlossberg
https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/niederoesterreich/touren/wanderung/3172450,hainburg-an-der-donau--schlossbergstollen--schlossberg/
2nd part: Jakobsweg Römerland Carnuntum – Etappe 2: Hainburg – Petronell – Carnuntum
https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/niederoesterreich/touren/pilgerweg/4832806,jakobsweg-roemerland-carnuntum-etappe-2-hainburg-petronell-carnuntum/
Please be aware that this hike will be mostly flat and we'll walk a lot on asphalt/concrete paths.
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What to Expect
We’ll walk together at a relaxed, social pace, staying as a group throughout the day.
This is not a race or performance hike — the focus is on shared experience, conversation, and enjoying the landscape at an unhurried rhythm.
We’ll take regular short breaks whenever useful.
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What to Bring
Please bring:- Your own snacks
- At least 2.5 liters of water
- Basic rain protection, as weather can be changeable
- Suitable shoes
Some sections may be muddy, depending on the weather.
Toilets: Please note that there are no public toilets on the trail itself. Toilets are available only at the beginning and the end.
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Disclaimer
As always, this is a free, private leisure activity.
I’m not a certified hiking guide, and participation is entirely at your own responsibility and risk.
I will send a weather update to everyone registered on Friday evening.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.Looking forward to seeing you for this hike!
JörgTicket information
VOR Freizeitticket costs €19.90 for the day in Lower Austria.
Information regarding this ticket:
VOR – Freizeitticket6 attendees
Past events
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