Sunset at the Mountain

Sunset Hikes.

Together on the mountain as the last light fades over the ridge.

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99 € per person, from two people

As the day winds down

We head up while the valley is still warm.

We set off in the late afternoon, hike up in daylight and reach the summit just as the light turns golden. The valley disappears in shadow, the peaks glow, and for a while the mountain is entirely yours. After sunset we head back down together by head torch.

Manuela Lorenz photographing in the mountains around Schladming in the evening light
Fully private

The evening belongs to you.

The sunset hike is bookable exclusively as a private tour, just for you, your family or your friends.

Hiker at the summit cross at sunset in the mountains around Schladming
approx. 3 hours · private · by appointment

Private Sunset Hike

The evening belongs to you. Date and pace to suit you, I plan the route to match the weather and your fitness level. You receive fifteen individually edited photos per person plus all originals as a digital download.

  • Pre-hike conversation and route planning
  • Guided hike with safety briefing
  • Professional photography
  • 15 edited photos per person plus all originals

99 € per person, single booking surcharge + 40 €, from the sixth person the total price does not increase further

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Not included: travel to and from the meeting point, food and drinks, and any parking fees.

Manuela Lorenz as a certified mountain hiking guide and photographer with camera in the mountains around Schladming
Your experience. Your photos.

A professional by your side.

I'm not only a certified mountain hiking guide, I've also been photographing for over ten years with professional equipment. You hike, I read the light, recognise the moment and capture the golden hour in images that last. Within three to five working days you receive your edited photos as a digital download.

What makes it special

Why the golden hour on the mountain is worth every step:

  • You see the mountain at its most beautiful, when the light turns golden and the valley disappears in shadow.
  • You go up together with a certified mountain hiking guide, safely and at your own pace.
  • You take home photos that really capture this atmosphere, instead of quickly snapping something with your phone.
  • You end the day with something you won't forget any time soon.
  • The descent by head torch is part of the adventure and perfectly safe with the right guide.
Ideal for

Ideal for:

  • Couples who want to end the day with something truly special
  • Friends who hike together and share a sunset
  • Families with children aged 10 and over
  • Solo travellers who want to treat themselves to a private tour
  • Anyone who wants to give a gift that is more than just a voucher in an envelope
How your evening unfolds

From meeting point to photo delivery.

1

Meeting in daylight

We meet at the agreed meeting point about two hours before sunset, short introduction, safety briefing, head torches in your pack. You receive the exact meeting point and time with your booking confirmation.

2

Climb in daylight

We hike up in full daylight, about one hour, around 300 metres of elevation, 2.6 kilometres. No hectic pace, just enough so that we reach the top comfortably before the sun sets.

3

Sunset and photography

At the top we watch the sun go down over the ridge. I take photos in parallel, you enjoy. We spend around 30 to 40 minutes together at the summit, with a break for a small snack.

4

Photo delivery

Within three to five working days you receive a download link by email with your edited photos. A beautiful end to the day.

In the package

What's included.

  • Certified hiking guidance with safety briefing
  • Descent by head torch after sunset
  • Around fifty minutes at the top for the sunset
  • Professional photography throughout the entire tour
  • 15 edited photos per person plus all originals
  • Digital download link within three to five working days
  • Consistent, documentary-style editing
FAQs

What else you might want to know.

When do we meet?

The meeting time depends on the time of sunset that evening. We meet roughly two hours before sunset so we reach the top comfortably in time for the light. The exact time is shown on your booking date and confirmed with your booking confirmation.

What should I wear and bring?

Ankle-high hiking boots, several layers because it cools down noticeably at altitude once the sun goes down, a head torch for the descent in the dark, enough water and something to eat. You will receive a detailed packing list with your booking confirmation. Important: I unfortunately can't take you along if you're wearing sneakers, ordinary sports shoes or open sandals.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour goes ahead even in light rain. In case of safety-relevant weather such as thunderstorms, strong wind or dense fog, I decide at the latest the evening before by 7 pm whether the tour goes ahead. In that case you get either an alternative date or a full refund.

What if the sky is overcast and there is no classic sunset?

Overcast evenings on the mountain have their own atmosphere too, often with particularly soft diffused light and beautiful cloud structures. We still go up and I keep taking photos. Only if visibility drops below fifty metres do I cancel for safety reasons.

How fit do I need to be?

Normal basic fitness is enough. The tour is designed for about three hours in total, the climb takes around one hour with roughly 300 metres of elevation and 2.6 kilometres. We move at a pace that lets you keep up comfortably and arrive warm at the top before the sun comes.

Can I bring my dog?

No, unfortunately not. Dogs are not allowed on many of our trails, so we cannot take dogs on the tours in general.

How do we get back down in the dark?

Together and at a relaxed pace. After sunset we descend by head torch, on the same trail we came up. I bring head torches and lend them to anyone who hasn't got one.

How does booking work?

The sunset hike is bookable exclusively as a private tour, at a date of your choice. Just send me an enquiry and we arrange date and route individually.

Ready for your evening on the mountain?

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Personal, high quality, just for you.

99 € / personPrivate tour · from 2 people
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