/ Beat the Heat this Summer
Healthy mountain peaks instead of stifling city heat
/ Hiking for Health in the Alps
Swap summer heatwaves for alpine clarity and discover a different kind of wellness escape. Hiking for Health at Mount Med Resort offers the perfect way to beat the heat this summer. Set at 1,000 metres above sea level in the heart of the Austrian Alps, this programme combines the physical benefits of cooler temperatures with medically guided hiking, diagnostics and therapeutic care.
Unlike typical summer getaways, this is more than just scenic strolls. Our high-altitude location in the Wildschönau valley offers cleaner air, lower temperatures and an ideal environment for cardiovascular and respiratory support – especially valuable for guests arriving from hotter, urban locations. The natural cooling effect of our alpine surroundings amplifies the regenerative power of every step.
/ What to Expect
The programme begins with an orthopaedic evaluation, which includes joint status, range of motion (ROM) testing using the internationally recognised neutral-zero method, and gait analysis. These assessments help to identify potential limitations in movement and posture and serve as the foundation for your personalised activity plan. Final consultations assess the benefits achieved, offering clear, measurable insights into your progress.
Set amidst the crisp, clean air of the mountains, this pioneering initiative blends expert-led hikes with personalised health diagnostics, therapeutic treatments and functional nutrition. Whether you’re looking to boost cardiovascular resilience, regulate metabolism or simply reset from daily stress, Hiking for Health offers a tailored path to long-term vitality.
/ More Than a Hiking Holiday
Hiking for Health positions movement as medicine. Three guided walks in a small group may include any of the following: smovey® Mental Walking, a mindfulness hike, a sensory hike, Nordic walking, a natural history walk or a forest exploration. These are complemented by professional health assessments, including metabolic screenings and musculoskeletal evaluations.
As part of the programme, wearable devices such as chest straps or fitness watches are used to monitor heart rate, pulse frequency and heart rate variability (HRV) during movement. This data supports the creation of customised exercise plans, allowing for precise adjustments to effort and intensity to match individual needs. The benefits of this moderate, adjustable exercise are not only physical but psychological – offering relief from daily stressors, improved sleep and enhanced mental clarity.
You will receive a bespoke plan shaped by medical insight, ensuring real, measurable progress. Between hikes, unwind with targeted recovery therapies such as cryotherapy, signature massage, cooling post-hike leg wraps and Neuro Vibes recovery. Enjoy our extensive spa facilities or head for a yoga lesson in our Impulse Studio. Educational sessions and one-to-one consultations help you carry your new habits home.
Photocredit: © Wildschönau H. Dabernig
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Beat the heat with Hiking for Health at Mount Med Resort – clinically guided hiking with diagnostics, therapies & anti-inflammatory nutrition.
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