Yoga & Hiking September 26 - 27, 2026

2-Day Retreat Yoga & Hiking in the Vienna Alps
From Knappenhof via the Rudolfsteig to the Ottohaus and back via the Törlweg to Knappenhof.

Highlights

Total duration of the circular hike: approx. 4–4.5 hours of pure walking time
A weekend in the mountains - Start & Finish at Knappenhof
Beautiful mix of forest & panoramic views
2 yoga sessions in nature - indoor or outdoor, depending on the weather - Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Pranayama
1 guided hike
guided meditation
heated outdoor pool (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) & sauna
optional carpooling from Vienna

What can you expect?

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Meeting point: Saturday at 9:30 AM at Knappenhof.

4.5-hour dreamlike hike to the Ottohaus and back

Relaxing at the pool, terrace, or in the sauna
Approx. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Evening Yoga Flow (Yin Yoga & Meditation)
7:30 PM cozy dinner & wind down

Sunday, August 31, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Morning Energy Flow | Awake & Energized | The perfect start to the day

9:45 AM buffet breakfast

Stay at Knappenhof until 12:00 PM & departure - after that, the pool & sauna area can be used for an additional fee of €30.

Where will we sleep? At Knappenhof
Charming country house style in a new guise

Superior Double Room: approx. 19 m², the Superior Double Room is spacious. It is also available with separate beds upon request. All rooms offer the highest luxury in a small space (Smart TV, Nespresso service, and much more).
https://www.knappenhof.at/zimmer-preise/superior-doppelzimmer/

How fit do I need to be? What do the hikes look like?

From Knappenhof via the Rudolfsteig to the Ottohaus and back via the Törlweg.

Total duration of the circular hike: approx. 3–3.5 hours of pure walking time
Difficulty: medium, but not exposed or dangerous. Suitable for sure-footed hikers with normal fitness.
⛰️ Total elevation gain (ascent & descent)

Start: Knappenhof – approx. 770 m

Destination: Ottohaus – approx. 1,644 m

Ascent (Rudolfsteig): approx. 870 m