Yoga & Hiking August 8th & 9th, 2026

2-Day Retreat Yoga & Hiking in the Vienna Alps

The Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben is located at an altitude of 1,250 meters on Gahns – the southern foothill of the Schneeberg.

Highlights

A weekend in the mountains

2x Yoga sessions in nature (outdoor) - Vinyasa Flow, Yinyasa (a combination of Flow & Yin Yoga)

2x guided hikes
guided meditation

What can you expect?

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Meeting point: Saturday at 11 AM at “Bahnhof Payerbach”.

A dreamy 2.5 - 3 hour hike to the hut

3:00 - 4:30 PM Evening Yoga Flow (Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga & Meditation)

5:00 PM Cozy dinner & wind down

Sunday, August 9, 2026

7:15 AM Morning Energy Flow | Awake & Energized | The perfect start to the day

8:30 AM Buffet breakfast

10:30 AM Group hike back to Bahnhof Payerbach

The Hut

The Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben (1,250 m) combines modern architecture with coziness in the mountains. After a fire, the hut was rebuilt a few years ago. Its generous panoramic glazing makes the Naturfreundehaus at Knofeleben on Gahns, a foothill of the Schneeberg, the brightest refuge in Austria. The name "Knofeleben" comes from wild garlic, which can be found here in large quantities during the season. An example of the seasonality and regionality of the menu: trout, char, lamb, sheep cheese, fruits, vegetables, and eggs come from the immediate vicinity, earning it the designation of “Pleasure Hut” in the Genussregion.

In the rooms, the beds are always covered with fresh bed linen, while a hut sleeping bag must be used in the dormitories.
In the dormitory, every 2 beds are separated by partitions, creating cozy alcoves that provide guests with a bit more privacy.

Dogs are allowed in all rooms, but not in the dormitories!

Payment is made in cash or by card. No showers, only sponge baths are possible.