Social Hike XL: Iron Wells + Koliba

Amidst whispering pines,
Ponds cradle nature’s secrets -
Stillness mirrors sky

Bodies of water have always held a certain fascination amongst nature enthusiasts, and this is no exception. From Vienna main station, a quick train whisks us over to the Slovak capital in less than 60 minutes. There, we first join a Social Brunch before moving on to our actual trailhead.

Expect iron-rich lakes, lush forests and a panoramic chairlift ride to the Kamzik mountain top. After taking in magnificent vistas from what is BA's highest accessible point, we'll follow a meandering vineyard trail back into town. Net hiking time will be ~3 hours.

Underway we'll have fun with ice breakers, discussion prompts and local trivia. After the hike we'll find a local place for dinner before taking our train back to Vienna.

Total time: Full day
Language: English

Your host is an outward-thinking individual who lived in three cultures on two continents. Fluent in 7½ languages, he visited 40+ countries from Nicaragua to North Korea and loves sharing off-beat travel stories. Ask him anything!

Bring:

• Valid Passport/Visa or EU-National ID

(driver's license doesn't count as travel ID)

• Light snacks/drinks for underway
• Rain gear depending on weather
• Firm hiking shoes
  

Price includes organization, train tickets and friendly host. Discounts available for early birds and groups. Local transit tickets included too. Fees for the chairlift (EUR 5), Kamzik tower (EUR 6) as well as food & drinks are at your own expense. In case of severely bad weather, this event will be postponed.