Austria hiking and yoga holiday
Prices vary dependent on room choice (triple, double / twin or single room) and season.
This trip is available on request for 7 night stays (Sat-Sat) on arrival dates between 5 June and 25 Sept, 2027.
Description of Austria hiking and yoga holiday
This yoga and hiking holiday is hosted at MoaAlm Mountain Retreat, a beautifully designed mountain home, located high in the Austrian Alps.
MoaAlm Mountain Retreat is situated at 1800m and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. It is a unique place to explore the area around Austria's highest peak far away from all the hustle and bustle and to find peace and quiet. Start your day with a yoga class in the panoramic studio, followed by a healthy breakfast and a guided hike in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Your hosts and certified mountain leaders Sophie and Tobias will show you East Tyrol from its most beautiful side and, together with their team, ensure that everyone feels at home. In the afternoon, the wood-fired hot tub is ready for a muscle soak with the best view of the Alps. At the long dining table, delicious, 3-course vegan meals are served alongside Austrian wine, beer or soft drinks.
YOGA & HIKING:
MoaAlm Mountain Retreat offers hiking and yoga holidays for a maximum of 14 guests, combining guided Alpine adventures with daily yoga in a panoramic studio. In summer, the programme includes five guided hikes through the stunning landscapes surrounding Kals am Großglockner. The outdoor activities are combined with daily yoga classes in the in-house panoramic studio. Between activities, there is time to relax, enjoy the mountain views and connect with fellow guests.
FOOD:
At MoaAlm, the emphasis is on mountain adventure, sustainability and a healthy lifestyle. All meals are plant-based and freshly prepared from organic and regional ingredients. The chefs create excellent, seasonal three course menus and are happy to cater for special diets. After an active day in the outdoors you can warm up with a cup of tea and enjoy some homemade vegan cake. The nutritious breakfast includes all vegan alternatives as well as locally sourced eggs, milk and cheese.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:
For an extra dose of adventure, we can arrange activities with our local partners, including rafting, canyoning, paragliding, rock climbing and guided ascents of the Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain. Bikes are available to rent at the local sports shop. You can also enjoy swimming in the surrounding area or visit the charming town of Lienz.
THE AREA:
MoaAlm is situated in idyllic seclusion about 3km above the small village of Kals am Großglockner. The Hohe Tauern National Park with its countless hiking trails, diverse flora and fauna, mountain lakes, glaciers and Austria's highest peaks is just a few minutes' walk away. Kals is still a traditional Alpine village, where many of the residents graze animals on the high alpine pastures. Kals is also home to a small ski resort and a few lovely traditional restaurants.
ACCOMMODATION:
The former guesthouse was converted into a stylish mountain retreat in 2014. All six rooms have an ensuite bathroom and can be furnished with a double bed or two single beds. Solo travelers or families also have the option of sharing a spacious triple room. The fully equipped yoga studio, the sunny terrace with a magnificent view, the cozy living area, sofa corners, a small bar and the long dining table invite you to relax or socialize at any time.
In 2018, MoaAlm Mountain Retreat was featured by The Guardian as one of the world’s best retreats. In 2023, MoaAlm received TripAdvisor’s “Best of the Best” award. Since 2024, MoaAlm has been an official partner of Hohe Tauern National Park.
Price information
Prices vary dependent on room choice (triple, double / twin or single room) and season.
This trip is available on request for 7 night stays (Sat-Sat) on arrival dates between 5 June and 25 Sept, 2027.
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35 Reviews of Austria hiking and yoga holiday
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026 by Lucy David
Incredible. Wonderful , relaxed, organised and professional hosts. 10/10 Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Sep 2025 by Lydia Watkinson
We had a great time. The hiking is accessible for anyone with a small amount of experience, the accommodation is in a beautiful location and everything is taken care of. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Aug 2025 by Rachel Applegate
This is a stunning location, set in a beautiful mountain setting. Spotlessly clean, very homely and lovely large room with amazing views and wildlife. Morning yoga and the daily hikes excellent. As a non vegan, the food was scrumptious and the afternoon welcome back cakes, yummy, thank you Isabella , particularly loved the almond soup. Sophie, Tobias and team could not do enough to ensure our stay at MoaAlm was one to remember, most engaging and nothing was too much trouble. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Jun 2025 by Ayse Bostanci
Hiking to Dorfar valley and Lake was very memorable. The yoga room in MoaAlm has the most wonderful view. The chef Isabella's food was exquisite. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Sep 2024 by Sian Thomas
A great all round experience, I felt really immersed in the atmosphere and totally away from it all. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Aug 2024 by Susan Picton
Wonderful hosts, yoga instruction and tour guiding. Nothing was too much for them. The chef was outstanding and the food was an unexpected highlight of the stay. Better than any vegan restaurants. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Jul 2024 by Jane Roberts
Loved it all, especially the fabulous evening meals at the chalet and the fun we had with the group. The setting is spectacular, and the chalet very comfortable and Sophie and Tobias looked after us very well indeed. I enjoyed the yoga especially the last morning when we had our class outside Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Jun 2024 by Hilary Glegg
Top notch! The combination of yoga and hiking was excellent. We were looked after very well, with quantities of tasty vegan food, afternoon tea, hot tub and fab hikes and calming yoga. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Sep 2023 by Andrew Broz
Hard to say between several memorable hikes, yoga sessions, hot tub, excellent dinners, amazing staff, and the especially wonderful people we met. Great trip overall. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Aug 2023 by Suzie Davies
I loved it. I’m booked to go again next summer. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2023 by Steve Birdsell
The lovely hikes in the Austrian Alps and interacting with the friendly and interesting staff and guests. Starting the day with yoga was a bonus!... Excellent. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jul 2023 by Rosie Blackburn
We loved it and would highly recommend it Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Jun 2023 by Domini Stone
This has been one of my favourite holidays and I am so glad to have experienced the beautiful hikes and yoga and the stunning mountain location. I won't forget having fun with my new friends and feeling so healthy and well in the mountains... Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Oct 2022 by Diane Wright
Perfect in everyway... I would recommend this holiday for anyone who likes to walk in the mountains and enjoys good food and company. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2022 by Marion Lardner
Excellent. There was nothing to fault. From the comfortable and spotless accommodation, the innovative vegan cuisine, welcoming hosts and staff to the great scenery, hikes, guides and yoga sessions. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jul 2022 by Mary Raftopoulos
The week with Sophie, Tobias and the rest of the team as well as my fellow hikers was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Sep 2021 by Liz Fitzsimons
Excellent! I have booked again for next year! Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Sep 2020 by Julie Newbold
Fantastic relaxing yet challenging trip, wonderful staff and like minded fellow guests Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Aug 2020 by Richard Norton
The holiday was excellent and Ryan and Lottie, the hosts, were really welcoming. I had a really good time. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Sep 2019 by Lisa Ainsworth
A fantastic hike to a mountain hut above the tree line in the snow. It felt like being on top of the world. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Jun 2019 by Jan Bartholomew
Being above the snowline and watching 5 Ibex for several minutes was the most exciting part of the holiday. Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Jun 2019 by Sophie Breese
Everything was memorable : the food, the team, the view, the hot tub, the walking, the yoga, the climbing, the rooms, the paragliding option! Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Sep 2019 by Daisy Powling
The views on our walks were stunning. We had beautiful weather so the colours as autumn approached were amazing. The food was plentiful and delicious! Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Aug 2018 by Louise Barrett
The most memorable parts of the holiday were the location, the people, the scenery, the weather, the hikes, the yoga, the food.... everything really! Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Jul 2018 by Anna Bullock
It’s a great hiking holiday with a really reliable and kind mountain guide and some excellent yoga led by Rosie. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Jul 2017 by Nihad Al-ibraheem
Great location, magnificent views, wonderful walks, very interesting yoga sessions, delicious food, very welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent! Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Aug 2016 by Natalie Smith
The whole holiday was an amazing experience. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Jul 2016 by Emily Marbach
This was such a unique holiday. The people who run and work at Moa Alm are so interesting and enthusiastic it is a pleasure to live with them for a week. The scenery is beautiful. The mountain biking was thrilling. The food, mostly vegetarian was delicious. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Jul 2016 by Nicola Culican
Excellent -beyond expectations and I have already recommended to friends Read full reviewResponsible Travel
Planet
MoaAlm Mountain Retreat sits at 1,800 metres above Kals am Großglockner, on the edge of Hohe Tauern National Park. The surrounding mountains shape our everyday lives and inspire the way we welcome guests and run our home. For hosts Sophie and Tobias, caring for this place starts with the choices they make every day.Food is one of them. Our evening three-course dinners and afternoon cakes are entirely vegan. We use seasonal ingredients and organic products where available. Breakfast includes a wide range of plant-based options alongside eggs, cheese and dairy products from Kals and the surrounding area. We prioritise regional suppliers where possible and plan our purchases to help avoid unnecessary food waste and reduce packaging.
We also pay attention to how we use resources. Water comes from the mountain spring above the house, and solar energy helps provide hot water. The house is heated with wood pellets. We use LED lighting, water-saving shower heads and cleaning products certified with the EU Ecolabel. Towels and bed linen are changed on request. Waste is separated, composted or recycled where possible.
The house reflects its local setting. Renovations have included improvements to insulation and windows. High quality, locally produced materials have been used where possible, alongside the skills of local tradespeople.
Since 2024, MoaAlm has been an official partner of Hohe Tauern National Park. This partnership reflects our connection to the surrounding landscape and our approach to running the retreat with consideration for the natural environment.
We know that every business has an impact. For us, caring for the mountains means paying attention to the choices we make, improving where we can and sharing our appreciation for this remarkable place with our guests.
People
MoaAlm is surrounded by mountains and with no neighbours in sight. We love our secluded location, but our connection to the village of Kals am Großglockner is just as important to us. We work with local businesses, use regional products and services where possible, and encourage our guests to discover the people and places that make this area special.Our guests can book activities with local mountain guides, ski instructors and other outdoor specialists. Guests also have opportunities to eat at locally run restaurants and experience the region beyond MoaAlm. Many of our everyday connections are right here in Kals, from the cheese served at breakfast to the firewood used at the house.
Our team is at the heart of MoaAlm. Sophie and Tobias live at the retreat and work alongside the people who make each week possible. We want our team members to feel valued, have fair working conditions and enjoy time in the mountains themselves. Our team consists mainly of women, and we value the confidence and independence that come with working, guiding and spending time outdoors.
At MoaAlm, people often arrive as strangers and leave having shared mountain adventures, meals and conversations. All activities are optional, of course: everyone is welcome to join the group or take time for themselves. We hope that the experiences guests share here—with the mountains, with one another and with the local community—stay with them long after they return home.
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