4-Hour Private Alpine Great George at High Wall Mountain from Vienna

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Vienna, Austria

7 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Traverse rock formations and discover a hidden cave on an alpine hike. You can’t get to Hohe Wand Nature Park by train or bus, so join a private tour. Enjoy an adventurous hike, accessible for beginners but rewarding for more advanced hikers as well. Your guide leads you through quiet, unspoiled forest trails and rocky gorges before your afternoon return to Vienna’s Central Station.

Guided hiking tour of Austria's Hohe Wand Nature Park
Get beautiful views and photo opportunities of alpine forests and rock formations
Convenient round trip transportation from Vienna’s Central Station
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city

What's Included

Round-trip shared transfer
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Local guide

Food and drinks
If available, additional transportation systems like gondolas

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Am Hauptbahnhof
Am Hbf, 1100 Wien, Austria
We will meet us outside of the central station Wien Hauptbahnhof in Vienna. Use the southern exit, I will wait at the little parking space next to the taxi station, Aiport bus and the Hop-On-Busses. On the other street side, you will find a police station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Naturpark Hohe Wand

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
1 infant seat is available on request if advised at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately! Only if the weather is dangerous for life and limb, we are entitled to choose a different (as equal) tour. If it is not possible to avoid the danger, we will cancel the tour free of charge
Service animals allowed
The use of mountain boots is strongly recommended
Infants must sit on laps
In winter time sometimes additional equipment (snow chains, snowshoes) is needed.

You have to be free from vertigo and safe over steep terrain (sure footedness)
Infant seats available
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not possible for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Stephen_S

Loved getting out of the city with an experienced guide. Wiener was knowledgeable and provided a lot of insights and education along the way. It was fantastic way to experience the Alps. The scenery was spectacular.

Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Best excursion of my vacation

Samantha_C, Oct 2025

Michael was awesome and this trip was one of my favorites of the entire vacation. Getting out of the city and hiking on a private tour was amazing. Michael was so knowledgeable and helpful, moving things off the path and making the route less slippery, or even pointing out slippery spots ahead, Michael went over and above. This was well worth the money and was the best experience. In researching for things to do on this trip I kept seeing hiking tour reviews with Michael and all of the good things you read in the other reviews are every bit true :)

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your kind words. It was a wonderful day that I was able to spend with you. :)

Beautiful Mountain Views Near Vienna

Scott_W, Nov 2022

Had no idea that a hike like this was possible so close to Vienna. I will be back to this area and visit not only the Hohe Wand area but the surrounding mountain peaks as well. It was wonderful to get out of the city. Michael was a fantastic guide and really knows his stuff. It took us 4 1/2 hours to complete, which included a long stop for lunch. Good boots that will support your ankle and provide sufficient grip on slippery rocks and loose soil are recommended. I also took a hydration pack that also held my light lunch and another clothing layer.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thanks a lot for a great day! :)

Michael was great with...

Lorraine_C, Jun 2022

Michael was great with communication before the trip and throughout. This was a great private joke and we didn't see any other people so felt we had the wall to ourselves. We took the challenging route with a number of ladders and rungs so the day was varied and exciting as well as beautiful.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks a lot, you did both very well and it was an amazing day. This evening I will prepare the pictures for download! Expect them soon! Best regards Michael

Loved getting out of the...

Stephen_S, Oct 2021

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you for your review. It was a great day and you both did so well. Now you can call yourself Alpinists. :) I am preparing the photos at this moment. Best regards Michael

Really fun and amazing experiance

Ilze_Z, Sep 2021

This hike was the highlight of our whole trip to Austria. The climb up was unexpectedly beautiful and different and climb down was really fun. The whole hike was just a little bit extreme, but we are really inexperienced with mountain hiking, so maybe it is a normal trek for others. :D The guide was amazing and patient, showed us spots and caves along the hike and took pictures of us, so we have proof that we did it!

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you for your kind words, all of you did very well. :) Yes, alpine tours are challenging and it is always a good idea to book a well prepared and experienced guide. ;) Pictures will come for sure this week, but I did not find the time yet. Best regards Michael

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Carrie_W, Oct 2019

We were guided on a fantastic hike outside of Vienna. The drive there was nice and our guide Michael gave information about the areas we drove through. The hike Michael took us on was fantastic and amazing to see the beautiful scenery and be out in nature. Our guide, Michael, was great and I would go on other tours with him in the future.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Thank you for a great day and your review! :)

Michael was so great and...

Julie W, Mar 2018

Michael was so great and knowledgeable!! Could not have asked for a better day.

The tour with Michael is amazing! I...

HEI LING N, Dec 2017

The tour with Michael is amazing! I travelled during winter and the the mountain is covered with snow. We reached the top in 3 hours and the view was breathtaking. Michael is also very informative to show you the best, we viewed a cave, climbed through some ladders! Worth going!