A Women’s Hiking, Yoga & Self-Reflection Retreat in the Austrian Alps

June 13-19 2027

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Movement, Connection & Reflection

Surrounded by dramatic peaks, alpine meadows and quiet mountain trails, the noise of everyday life begins to fade, creating more room to move, breathe, reflect and simply be.

This six-night women’s retreat in the Austrian Alps brings together hiking, yoga, self-reflection, restoration and meaningful connection in a way that feels both adventurous and grounding.

Highlights

  • 5 days of guided hiking in the Austrian Alps

  • Approx. 5–7 miles per day, 1,500–2,500 ft elevation gain

  • Traditional mountain huts, alpine lakes and dramatic Dachstein scenery

  • Yoga and mindful movement throughout the week

  • Guided reflection with sports psychologist and Olympian Veronika Mayerhofer

  • Time to recharge at Hotel Annelies’ infinity pool, spa and sauna

  • Breakfast and dinner included daily

  • Small group of 8-10 women, intentionally kept intimate

  • Group transportation to and from Munich Airport

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The Mountain Within

Time in the mountains has a way of creating perspective. Away from the usual pace of work, family and daily responsibilities, there is more room to notice what we need, what we want more of and what matters most.

Throughout the week, Veronika Mayerhofer, sports psychologist and Olympian, will guide conversations and reflective practices that explore the connection between body, mind and everyday life. Drawing from sports psychology, embodiment, breathwork and meditation, her sessions will create space for both individual reflection and meaningful connection as a group.

The goal is not to arrive with answers, but to slow down, listen, gain perspective and consider what you want to carry home with you.

The Itinerary

Five days of hiking through the Austrian Alps, balanced with yoga, time to recover, mountain hut lunches, reflection, and space to enjoy Hotel Annelies.

This sample itinerary gives you an idea of what each day will be like but is subject to change.

  • The group shuttle will depart Munich Airport at 1:00 PM, arriving in Ramsau at approximately 4:00 PM. After settling in, guests will gather around 5:00 PM for a restorative yoga session designed to unwind after a day of travel. The evening will conclude with a welcome dinner and an early night before our first full day in the mountains.

  • We’ll begin the day with a setting-your-intentions workshop with Veronika before heading up by cable car to the Dachstein Glacier for our first look at the high alpine landscape. After descending the cable car, we’ll continue with a hike and lunch at a traditional mountain hut before returning to the hotel for free time to relax, enjoy the pool or spa, and recharge. Before dinner, we’ll come back together for an afternoon reflection workshop with Veronika.

    Approx. hike: 4–6 miles | 1,500–2,100 ft ascent/descent

  • We’ll start the morning with yoga before heading into the mountains for a scenic hike to a traditional mountain hut set beside an alpine lake, where we’ll enjoy lunch and the opportunity to try some of the best Kaiserschmarrn in the area. After hiking back, we’ll gather in the evening for a workshop with Veronika.

    Approx. hike: 5–6 miles | 2,000 ft ascent/descent

  • We’ll ease into the day with a slower morning, beginning with yoga followed by a workshop with Veronika. From there, we’ll hike through the dramatic Silberkar Gorge, following the river past waterfalls and steep limestone walls, with sections of the trail crossing wooden walkways and platforms that make it easy to take in the scenery along the way. We’ll continue on to Silberkarhütte for lunch before returning to the hotel for our final afternoon workshop with Veronika, followed by free time to relax before dinner.

    Approx. hike: 4–5 miles | 1,500–1,800 ft gain

  • We’ll head out for another morning in the mountains, taking the gondola up to Reiteralm to begin a scenic hike through high alpine terrain, mountain lakes and wide-open views. Afterward, we’ll stop in the town of Schladming for lunch and a few hours to explore the shops, cafés and historic center at your own pace. We’ll then return to Ramsau for afternoon yoga, followed by free time to relax and enjoy the hotel before dinner.

    Approx. hike: 4–5 miles | 1,800 ft gain/descent

  • We’ll begin our final full day with morning yoga before heading to Ursprungalm for a scenic hike to Giglachsee. The trail leads through beautiful alpine terrain to the lake, where we’ll stop for lunch at a mountain hut overlooking the water. After returning to Ramsau, there will be time to pack, relax and enjoy the hotel before gathering for our farewell dinner.

    Approx. hike: 5.5 miles and 1600 ft ascent and descent

  • After an early breakfast, we’ll depart Ramsau for Munich Airport around 7am, wrapping up a week of movement, connection, reflection and time in the mountains.

Please note that the daily itinerary may shift based on weather, trail conditions and what will provide the best experience for the group. Flexibility is an important part of traveling in the mountains, and we’ll adjust plans as needed while keeping the overall rhythm and intention of the retreat intact.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

This retreat is designed for active women who are comfortable hiking for several hours at a time. Most hikes are approximately 4–6 miles with 1,500–2,100 feet of elevation gain. You should be comfortable managing at least 1,500 feet of elevation gain and prepared for days reaching approximately 2,100 feet.

You don’t need to be an expert hiker, but a good level of fitness and sure-footedness on narrow, rocky, and uneven mountain trails are important. Some sections may be steep and require careful footing on both the ascent and descent. Proper hiking equipment is essential, including trail shoes or hiking boots with good traction and hiking poles.

Our days are thoughtfully balanced, with time to enjoy the scenery, stop for lunch at mountain huts, and recover with yoga, workshops, and downtime at the hotel.

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Your Home in the Mountains

Our home for the week is Hotel Annelies, a peaceful mountain hotel in Ramsau am Dachstein with beautiful views of the surrounding Alps. After a day on the trail, there will be time to truly unwind. Swim in the heated infinity pool, enjoy the spa and saunas, relax outside, read, nap or simply take in the mountain views. Breakfast and dinner are included each day, making it easy to settle into the rhythm of the retreat without having to think about logistics.

Meet the Team

  • Eva Unterrainer

    Guide/Bergwanderführerin

    Eva is a certified mountain hiking guide with a background in sports science, fitness, and the outdoor industry. A longtime member and youth leader with the Austrian Alpine Club, she brings both professional experience and a genuine love of the mountains to our days on the trail. Eva will lead our hikes throughout the week, sharing her knowledge of the region and helping us experience the Austrian Alps like a local.

  • Veronika Mayerhofer

    Sports Psychologist/Psychologist

    Veronika is a sports psychologist, psychologist, and former Olympian who grew up in nearby Bad Gastein. Drawing on her experience in elite sport, mental performance, embodiment, breathwork, and meditation, she helps people reconnect with themselves and move through life with greater clarity and intention. She is also a new mom to daughter Josephine, bringing yet another perspective to the balance between performance, identity, and everyday life.

  • Gudrun Tritscher

    Yoga Instructor

    Gudrun Tritscher is a Ramsau local who brings a deep connection to the region and its mountains to her yoga practice. She grew up in nearby Schladming and first met Regan nearly 40 years ago when she came to the U.S. to work as her family’s au pair. Today, Gudrun lives in Ramsau, teaches yoga alongside her other work, and enjoys exploring the surrounding mountains with her family.

  • Regan Nelson

    Chief Adventure Officer

    Regan has been coming to Ramsau for more than 20 years, spending long days in the surrounding mountains with her Austrian “family”. When she started Sky Mountain Adventures, she always knew Ramsau would be the next destination after Chamonix. It’s a place she knows deeply, from the people to the trails, and she’s excited to share this special, off-the-beaten-path corner of the Alps with guests.