Austria - Magic
Mountains [8 days]
Theme and mountain paths change on this tour. Higher
elevations are bridged by cable car or train. Nevertheless shorter
but steep climbs have to be taken into account. You walk on plateaus
of alpine character, some experience for self-guided tours is necessary.
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Package includes:
- 7 overnights with half board in 3* & 4* star hotels
- Train ticket Semmering, Puchberg-Payerbach
- Bus ticket in Rax
- Cable car ticket in Rax and Schneeberg
- Luggage transfer
- Route book and rucksack per room
Not included:
- Flight or train ticket
- Tips & gratuities
- Insurance |
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Self
Guided Tour |
| Package |
USD |
EUR |
GBP |
CAD |
| from |
1,042 |
699 |
685 |
1,104 |
| Single Supplement |
194 |
130 |
127 |
205 |
|
| Daily arrival |
| Guided tour is available on request |
| We offset your Carbon Footprint for this
package; EUR 2.50 per person |
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Tour Details:
Day 1 - Individual arrival at health resort Payerbach
In Payerbach the first mountain train of the world starts (Semmering
train), which became UNESCO World Heritage in 1999.
Day 2 - Train to Semmering trail
Take the first mountain train of the world to well-known town Semmering.
The train-heritage trail explores the route of Ghega-train, now
UNESCO World Heritage, with striking viaducts crossing deep valleys
and gorges.
Day 3 - High walk on Rax Plateau
Ascent 2.200 m to the Rax plateau. You can enjoy stunning views
of the surrounding mountains. Several optional tours are available.
Day 4 - Payerbach/Prein
Rest day or walk along the water-pipeline trail to Kaiserbrunn,
where you can visit an interesting museum or visit Höllental
valley. Return by bus.
Day 5 - Across Bodenwiesen alpine pasture to Puchberg
The demanding ascent to Waldburg-Anger cabin is followed by a comfortable
walk across the huge high alpine pasture Bodenwiese into the valley.
Beautiful views of Schneeberg and the Rax Plateau.
Day 6 - By rack-railway up on Schneeberg
Today you take the famous rack-railway up to an elevation of more
than 2.000 m. There are amazing views of the Austrian Alps. We suggest
you try the "Buchtel" pastry, it is a speciality of the
region.
Day 7 - By train to the foot of Hohe Wand (High Wall)
Today you will hike though the forests to Hohe Wand. A popular rock-wall
for climbers. You can climb the wall if you wish, Vienna can be
in sight if the weather is clear.
Day 8 - Individual departure
By train via Wiener Neustadt to Payerbach or to Vienna.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices in GBP, USD and CAD are informative and may vary with the
official exchange rate.
Please don't forget to choose the charity
of your choice from our list!
Carbon Footprint for
this package: EUR 2.50
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