Sopienalpe
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 11:00 • Bus stop Vorderhainbach/Augustinerwaldgasse (Bus 450)
Our May hike leads from Vorderhainbach via the Franz-Karl-Fernsicht viewpoint with a beautiful view over the city to the Sophienalpe,
and ends at the Marswiese in Schwarzenbergpark. The hike passes through forests and elevated meadows.
During the mindful hike we have the opportunity to walk together in silence
and touch the nourishing elements of nature. During rest breaks there is time for exchange.
Throughout the hike we practise various mindfulness practices from the Plum Village tradition of Zen
Master Thich Nhat Hanh: listening to the bell, second body, mindful eating, mindful sharing,
Dharma text, dwelling in nature and – when it feels right – communal singing.
No previous experience is necessary – only openness. The walking pace adapts to the group, and we
wait for each other.
Details:
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 11:00
- Duration: 4–6 hours
- Leader: Patrick Sabin
- Transportation: please use public transport, as arrival and departure are at different locations. Both bus stops are within the Vienna core zone.
- Meeting point: Bus stop Vorderhainbach/Augustinerwaldgasse (Bus 450)
- Destination: Bus stop Schwarzenbergallee (43B), Bus stop Marswiese (43A, 445)
- Distance: 8 km
- Elevation gain/loss: ↑ 370 m ↓ 350 m
What to bring:
- Comfortable and warm clothing & sturdy shoes
- Water bottle / thermos flask with tea
- Picnic/lunch
- Sun protection
- Sitting mat
Other:
- Participation is free.
- In case of bad weather, the hiking day will be cancelled.
- The event will be led in German, English, or bilingually in German and English, depending on participants' needs.
Registration:
- by email to achtsam.wandern@mailbox.org
- For questions also reachable by phone: 0650 8 7777 07
- Please indicate whether you would like to be added to the Signal group for this hiking day (with your phone number) and whether you would like to receive announcements about this hiking day by email. Providing a phone number is optional, but enables contact by phone if there are important announcements or if we can't find each other at the meeting point.