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Everything you need for your getaway

Packing list for a hiking holiday

To ensure your hiking holiday at Hotel Gassner in Neukirchen am Großvenediger is an unforgettable one, one thing matters above all else: proper preparation. As well as plenty of excitement, there are of course a few essential items you’ll need to bring.

We’ve put together a comprehensive list for you to make packing a whole lot easier. What’s more, our hiking service offers you many benefits – you don’t necessarily need to bring your own rucksack and poles; you’re welcome to hire them from us on site. Umbrellas, ponchos, binoculars, a hiking map and personalised tour tips from our hiking hotel’s hiking concierge are, of course, also included.

And now we hope you enjoy packing for your upcoming break in the mountains.

Packing list for your hiking holiday

Clothing + Footwear

  • Hiking boots
  • Short hiking trousers / long hiking trousers / zip-off hiking trousers
  • Technical shirt
  • Fleece jumper / fleece jacket
  • Hardshell/rain jacket, rain trousers
  • Hiking socks (it’s best to always buy a size smaller)
  • Sun hat / headband / multifunctional scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Depending on the weather/season: hat and gloves

Equipment + Accessories

  • Adjustable walking poles (available to borrow free of charge from the hotel)
  • Hiking rucksack (available to borrow free of charge from the hotel)
  • Binoculars (free hire at reception)
  • Map (available at check-in)
  • Pocket knife
  • Matches / lighter
  • Camera
  • Ballpoint pen
  • Hiking stamp book (available at the Gassner Hiking Hotel)

Food + Drinks

  • Food (a packed lunch to take on your hike, prepared daily at breakfast)
  • Water bottle (available at the hotel if you’d like a new one)
    Hiking stamp book (available at the Gassner Hiking Hotel)

Safety + Health

  • First-aid kit (available at the hotel)
  • Blister plasters (available at the hotel)
  • Sun cream, lip balm
  • Tissues
  • Fully charged mobile phone + power bank (if needed)
  • Bag for rubbish

Personal documents

  • ID card, passport
Arrival
Departure
Autumn break

Hello there – how lovely that you’ve dropped by ♡

We’re currently taking a little break, but we’ll be back in person just in time for the Neukirchen Advent weekend, from 11 December 2026.

In the meantime, if you have anything close to your heart, suggestions or holiday requests, you can reach us Monday to Friday, until lunchtime, by phone on: +43 6565 6232 or by email. We look forward to a quick natter with you, answering your questions and planning your next holiday together with you.

Staying in touch, of course, and see you soon,
your hosts Sonja and Hans-Peter Gassner, with family and friends