Wilderness hiking for women (2 days)

Two women walk uphill on a path through a forest clearing past standing deadwood.

On the road on lonely paths

Sat, June 26 – Sun, June 27, 2027

Two days in the middle of the untouched nature of the national park - for women only. Under the safe guidance of two experienced female rangers, you will immerse yourself in Austria's largest forest wilderness. Together we hike along old, almost forgotten paths or wander through the forest without a trail. Animal tracks, fascinating habitats and the impressive nature in the national park accompany us.

Embark on the wilderness experiment. Find out what it means for you and for society. In the evening, a crackling campfire awaits you. Cooking together, laughing and strengthening the community - a special time to feel the connection to nature and to yourself. After a restful night's sleep and an enjoyable breakfast, you return home enriched by a "wild" experience.

Experience this extraordinary break from everyday life and find yourself - in harmony with nature and in the special community of women.

This is what awaits you:
- Wilderness hiking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Experience an unforgettable hike on little-used paths or even pathless and feel the ancient connection to wild nature. Good physical condition required for approx. 5-6 hour hike (11 km) with 550 m ascent!
- Nature with all your senses: With mindfulness and perception exercises, we invite you to experience nature with all your senses and find inner peace. Immerse yourself in the beauty of pristine forests, experience the silence of nature at night and feel the freedom of untouched nature.
- Tracks of forest dwellers: Discover the secret tracks of forest dwellers, get to know rare plants and wild herbs and experience how alive dead wood is.
- Wild cuisine around the campfire: Together we prepare our dinner around the campfire and let nature inspire us to make culinary discoveries.
- Enjoyable finale: We conclude our wilderness adventure with a good meal at the Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge.

Included Services
2-day adventure program with female national park rangers
1 night at the National ParkWilderness Camp (shared room, including linens)
Includes dinner and breakfast. Please bring your own snacks for the hike.

All information

Group size: min. 8 / max. 15 people

Time & Duration: 2 days (Saturday at 8:45 a.m. through Sunday at 2:00 p.m.)

Fee: Flat-rate fee of €269, including a 2-day adventure program with female rangers / 1 night’s stay at the WildnisCamp / dinner and breakfast

Info: Suitable for all women interested in nature who are sure-footed, have a head for heights, and have good stamina for a moderately difficult full-day hike (5-6 hours/11km/550m ascent, partly off-trail). Please indicate any health restrictions, allergies, special dietary requirements, intolerances, or diets when registering. Out of consideration for other participants, dogs are unfortunately not allowed.

Equipment: Weatherproof clothing, hiking boots, snacks and drinks for the hike on the first day. A detailed equipment list will follow upon registration.

Itinerary We’ll meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Zickerreith parking lot on the Hengstpass and then carpool to the starting point of our hike to the Mooshöhe. Please bring a daypack with snacks and drinks. After a beautiful but challenging hike (approx. 5–6 hours / 11 km / 550 m elevation gain), we’ll reach the National Park WildnisCamp. The next day, we’ll hike back to the Zickerreith parking lot at the Hengstpass (approx. 1 hour/100 meters elevation gain) and retrieve our vehicles from Mooshöhe. Please note: Luggage for the overnight stay will be transported from the meeting point to the camp, but we’ll have to carry it back ourselves—so please pack a backpack, not a suitcase!

Lodging and meals: Kalkalpen National Park WildnisCamp
The National ParkWilderness Camp is located in the heart of the forest wilderness of the Kalkalpen National Park and is a one-hour walk from the Hengstpass parking lot. The two cabins feature a kitchen with a wood-burning stove, two living rooms with tiled stoves, a group room, and showers/restrooms. The shared rooms are equipped with separate sleeping bunks (including a locker and bedding). All food and meals are delivered by the Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge. More...