From Pötzleinsdorf Palace Park to Exelberg
Sunday, August 23, 2026 • 10:00 • Tram stop Pötzleinsdorf (41)
This time our mindful hike takes us through Pötzleinsdorf Palace Park, where we can observe giant sequoias among other things, and continues through forests and meadows to Exelberg.
During the mindful hike we have the opportunity to walk together in silence and connect with the nourishing elements of nature. During rest breaks there is time for exchange. During the hike we practice various mindfulness practices from the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: listening to the bell, second body, mindful communal eating, mindful sharing, Dharma text, dwelling in nature and – when it feels right – communal singing. More details on the concept can be found here.
No previous experience is necessary – only openness. The walking pace adapts to the group, and we wait for each other.
Details:
- Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Time: 10:00
- Duration: 4–6 hours with breaks
- Leader: Patrick Sabin
- Transportation: please use public transport, as arrival and departure are at different locations.
- Meeting point: Tram stop Pötzleinsdorf (41)
- Destination: Bus stop Exelberg Rotes Kreuz (445)
- Distance: 7 km
- Elevation gain/loss: ↑ 380 m ↓ 150 m
What to bring:
- Comfortable and warm clothing & sturdy shoes
- Water bottle / thermos flask with tea
- Sun protection
- Picnic/lunch
- 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.