15 million years ago, the iconic Sandberg right over the Slovak border formed the coastline of the late tertiary sea. Today, shark teeth, turtle shells and other relics can still be found scattered in its dunes. Appreciating this prehistoric significance (and far-reaching view into the Austrian Marchfeld) we slowly follow our trail up the slopes. Standing tall at 514m, the Devínska Kobyla peak generously rewards us with a jaw-dropping panorama over three (some say even four) countries.
Walking downhill through a decommissioned Soviet-era missile base, we soon re-enter pristine forest surroundings in search for the mystical White Rock - and eventually visit the remains of Villa Rustica, an ancient Roman spa presiding over the Veľká lúka plains. Net hiking time will be ~3 hours.
Underway we'll have fun with ice breakers, discussion prompts and local trivia.
Before returning to Vienna, we'll enjoy a casual group dinner inside the nearby Bory Mall food court with plenty of Slovak/international delicacies at your own taste and budget - or just bring your own food.
Total time: ~8 hours
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 train tickets, beverage and friendly host. Discounts available for early birds, repeat participants and groups. Local bus tickets included too. Food and drinks are at your own expense. In case of severely bad weather, this event will be cancelled and refunded.
A hosted hiking trip into nature with plenty of socializing and fun. While exploring some of the best trails in the region, we enjoy learning about Austria and each other's countries.
All our events are recreational, so average fitness is fine. They are not advisable for people with heart or lung issues though. We also thank everyone in advance for not smoking during our events.
Usually we're a mix of professional Vienna expats and Austrians with international background. Sometimes there's also travellers or digital nomads. Average age ranges between 25 and 55. Unfortunately, dogs or other pets are not permitted at our events. If we're lucky, we might spot some wildlife underway though.
Your booking confirmation, containing our exact meeting point details, will be e-mailed immediately after booking. Please also check your spam folder. If it's not in spam either, shoot us an e-mail to team@ixpat.com
Once you've received your official booking confirmation from ixpat.com, you're golden. Optional: By also RSVP'ing on our Meetup page, you'll be able to rate your experience afterwards.
For organizational reasons, bookings cannot be reversed but may be freely transfered to a friend. For this, just forward your booking confirmation to the new participant, incl. cc to team@ixpat.com
Please arrive 5 minutes ahead at the meeting point described in the confirmation e-mail. Events are based on fixed timetables and unfortunately cannot consider latecomers.
For ideal group dynamics, the number of participants is limited. Please book as early as possible, because full = full. If you are offered second-hand tickets elsewhere on the web, make sure you know the seller in person to avoid being scammed. Also, any RSVP's on external platforms (Meetup/Facebook/...) are optional and not representative of current availability.
