The 6 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Vienna

1.Mödling/Vienna: Scenic Guided Hike with Alpacas and Llamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Our pick

Meet your alpaca or llama at a Mödling farm, then walk forest paths and vineyard lanes with a bilingual guide. The animals are named after characters from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Guides including Karina and Phil introduce you to their personalities before the group sets off.

“This was the best experience we’ve had in Vienna! The owners were kind, funny and taught us so much. The alpacas and llamas were hilarious and very easy to walk with. Couldn’t recommend this tour more, a must if you can! Wonderful”

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2.Alpaca and llama hike Moedling near Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Join a public, roughly two-hour hike with alpacas and llamas near Mödling, led by Karina Pöschl. You keep your own animals throughout the walk to Eichkogel, while sharing the outing with a small group of up to 11 people. Expect gentle animal company, open views toward Vienna, and a moderate walk.

“Alpacas and llamas are so cute, friendly, and funny! I got to spend some time with Tulkien, who was eager to finding grass so he could eat! The owner and his wife were very welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a fantastic time! Thank you!”

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3.4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour ‘In the footsteps of king Lionheart’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $277

Leave Vienna at 8 a.m. for a private, guided hike above the Danube in the Wachau. The four-hour route links forest, vineyards, viewpoints and Dürnstein’s castle ruins, with time to explore the town afterward. Guide Michael is praised for his local history, nature knowledge and trail photos. Expect a full day, proper boots and some steep, exposed terrain.

“My husband and I did this tour with Michael as our guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s lovely to get out of the cities and see some of Austria from a different vantage point, experiencing its nature and wildlife. The valley and forest here are simply stunning and a must-see. Michael was great to talk to along the way and was always ready with the camera to capture the moments and the surroundings.”

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4.Wachau World Heritage Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $301

Join Karin of Das Leben spueren for a private hike of up to four people in the UNESCO-listed Wachau. From Vienna, you’ll travel to Spitz, walk for about three hours through vineyards, oak and pine woods, and rocky viewpoints above the Danube, then optionally stop at a traditional wine tavern.

“After a week of bus tours, museums and castles, this trip was a great change of scenery. Karin was amazing, guiding us on an incredible hike and allowing us to soak up the local character of the Bavarian countryside. Highly recommend and will definitely do again!”

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5.4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour ‘Matterhorn of the Prealps’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $231

Meet at Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof at 8:00 am for a roughly seven-hour outing to Gaisstein, called the Matterhorn of the Prealps for its dramatic rock walls. Your guide adjusts the hike to weather and ability. The hike is private to your group; transfer arrangements are described as shared.

“A great trip! Location was perfect. The right amount of exercise. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, history and local flora and fauna. Had nice opportunities for breaks and even though it rained, our guide had a backup plan that made the experience even more fun! Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $277

Leave Vienna at 8:00 am for a private guided walk around Spitz in the Wachau Valley. Guide Michael leads a three-hour circular hike past vineyards, fruit trees, the Red Gate viewpoint and the 13th-century Hinterhaus castle. Expect three short climbs and 200 meters of ascent, plus round-trip transport from Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof.

“Was a great experience as a first time hiker, definitely not the last! Micheal was very easy to be with and super helpful.”

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