An exciting hike: bus journey from Armschlag to Bad Traunstein. Enjoy the view from this slightly higher location, see granite stones and then hike to Armschlag. Along the way, admire the large Weyerteich pond and a viaduct and - of course - experience poppy fields in full bloom!

Programme:

• Meeting point: at the car park in front of the largest poppy painting in Armschlag at 8:45 am.
• 9 am: Bus journey to Bad Traunstein. See the Franzosenstein and the Wachtstein (viewing point)!
• Hike from Bad Traunstein to Armschlag. The Weyerteich pond and the viaduct of the disused railway line are directly on our route. We also have the poppy fields in sight and walk past some of them. Interesting information about poppies and poppy cultivation is provided during the hike. Route: asphalted roads as well as field, forest and meadow paths.
• Arrival in Armschlag approx. 1 - 1.30 pm.

Total duration: approx. 4-4.5 hours

Fitness required for walking the specified distance and metres in altitude!

Registration and advance payment required by Monday, 30 June 2025 via contact form, e-mail (willkommen@wanderbar-markus.at) or by telephone by stating the day of the event (Saturday, 5 July 2025), the number of participants and their names! If you have any questions, please also state your telephone number! Deposit of 20,- Euro per person required! Once the deposit has been received, the registration is complete and a confirmation will be emailed.

Price and payment for the hike: depending on the number of participants:

35,- Euro per person (8 - 14 persons) / 30,- Euro per person (15 - 24 persons) / 27,- Euro per person (from 25 participating persons). Deposit of 20,- Euro per person required (see registration)! Details of the deposit will be announced upon registration! The remaining amount has to be paid in cash on site BEFORE the start of the event or transferred in advance!

Price for the bus journey from Armschlag to Bad Traunstein: depending on the number of participants approx. 10,- -15,- Euro per person, to be paid separately to the bus driver. Information will be provided before the start of the bus trip in Armschlag!

Tour guide: Wanderbar Markus Leonhartsberger in cooperation with the association for the promotion of knowledge about the history, importance and tradition of the Waldviertel grey poppy for the "poppy village" of Armschlag

The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply!

Required equipment:

• Trekking or hiking shoes
• Clothing appropriate to the weather
• Sun protection (head cover...) as required
• Recommendation: bring your binoculars!
• A stop for refreshments is planned after returning to Armschlag, so take a snack and drink with you for the hike (recommendation: at least 1 litre or as required)!

This tour can be organised on a day of your choice at the same conditions or, on request, with different conditions (shorter/longer route, different starting time...). Simply ask and find out more!