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7 day Independent OR Escorted tour
The Vienna Woods and the "Magic Mountains" are found in the thermal and wine region of Lower Austria. The gentle hills of the Vienna Woods abruptly give way to the high plateaus of Rax and Schneeberg (Snowy Mountain). This traditional summer playground of the Austrian nobility is as enjoyable today as in the days of the Hapsburg Empire.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Indivual arrival at Payerbach
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Individual arrival at health resort Payerbach and check in at the hotel.
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Day 2: Train-heritage trail Semmering
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Take the first mountain train of the world to well known town of Semmering. The train-heritage trail explores the route of the Ghega-train, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, with striking viaducts crossing deep valleys and gorges and an idyllic, peaceful countryside.
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Day 3: High walk on Rax Plateau
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Up to the Rax plateau at 2.200 m, where you can walk from cabin to cabin. Several options are available for every taste. Enjoy stunning views on the surrounding mountain world.
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Day 4: Across alpine pasture of Bodenwiesen to Puchberg
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The demanding ascent to Waldburg-Anger cabin is followed by a comfortable walk across the huge high alpine pasture Bodenwiese, where the local farmers graze their cattle. Down into the valley on easy forest roads past little ponds. All the day you see mighty Schneeberg (Snowy Mountain) and behind you the Rax mountain. You could imagine yourself easily being in the central Alps.
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Day 5: By rack-railway up to Schneeberg
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Today you take the famous rack-railway up to an elevation of more than 2.000 m. The summit is not far away and the views of the Alps amazing. Do not miss a local pastry called “Buchtel” at the middle-station – a delicious speciality!
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Day 6: By train to the foot of Hohe Wand (High Wall)
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Through the forest up to Hohe Wand, a popular rock-wall for climbers. Don’t worry, we choose a comfortable climb. You can see almost to Vienna from the summit. Return by the ridge, past farms and small hamlets to Puchberg.
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Day 7: Departure day or extension of trip
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After breakfast your tour comes to an end by train via Wiener Neustadt to Payerbach (or into Vienna), and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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Price & Schedule
INDENPENDENT TOUR
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DEPARTURE DATES:
Everyday from June to mid-October
| Price per person |
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$795 |
| Single surcharge |
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$70 |
| Optional upgrade to 3+ and 4 star hotels with swimming pool |
$220 |
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| Included |
- 6 nights in 3*** hotels, in a double room with private facilities
- Breakfast AND dinner daily
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Transfers as per programme
- Cable car fares on Rax and Snowy Mountain
- Walking rucksack - 1 per room
- Welcome meeting and introduction to the tour
- Route book
- Well signposted and detailed trails
- Emergency service helpline
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Price & Schedule
ESCORTED TOUR
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DEPARTURE DATES:
TBA
Minimum 2 participants to operate the tour
| Price per person |
CAD |
$925 |
| Single surcharge |
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$70 |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$90 |
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| Included |
- 7 nights in good 3*** hotels, in a double room with private facilities
- Breakfast AND dinner daily
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Transfers as per programme
- Fares on Rax and Snowy Mountain
- Walking rucksack - 1 per room
- Welcome meeting and introduction to the tour
- English speaking guide for daily walks
- Route book
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| Rate |
MODERATE: Route of medium difficulty on good trails and paths. Daily distance up to 6 hours. A good level of fitness is required as you walk up to 20 km in a day.
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