HU Austria Adventure Weekend 2025
THE PREMIER OVERLAND ADVENTURE TRAVEL EVENT
FOR MOTORCYCLISTS & TRAVELLERS ON 2, 3 OR 4 WHEELS!
Help us celebrate 25 years of Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meetings!
Horizons Unlimited THIRD Annual Austria Adventure Weekend
Waldviertler Jugenddorf Allentsteig, Austria
Thursday September 11 - Sunday September 14, 2025
Horizons Unlimited Austria Adventure Weekend Schedule
The event is taking place from Thursday September 11 - Sunday September 14, 2025, at Waldviertler Jugenddorf Allentsteig, Austria. This great venue is perfect for riding, and that's the focus of the weekend!
Schedule
Evening presentations, workshops/challenges and daily ride outs - details to come!
Presenters at HU Austria 2025 - So Far!
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Berthold Bruckhoff and Carsten Knapp, Adventure KuhMoroccan Sands... Sandspiele mit Nebenwirkung |
Adventurekuh treibt es nach isländischen Schotterpisten- und Gletscherwasser-Durchquerungen diesmal in die Wärme der Sahara. Was macht man im März mit 3 Wochen Resturlaub aus dem Vorjahr? Richtig: man ver"heizt" ihn im warmen Marokko.
Neben Frostbeulen und heißen ‚Gazellen' bei der Anreise gibt es natürlich wieder die vertraute Mischung aus Abenteuer, "Bike-Defekten" und verletzungsbedingen Ausfällen von Mensch und Material. Zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen von 'Sandspielen' fragen Sie bitte ihren befreundeten Fernreisenden oder Adventurekuh :-)
BERTHOLD BRUCKHOFF and CARSTEN KNAPP - Zwei Reiseverrückte auf 2 oder 3 Rädern unterwegs... egal ob mit GS, XChallenge oder Motorradgespann...
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Martin Litschauer, world_spins_as_fast_as_we_rideIceland: Fire and Ice |
With spectacular video recordings and unique photos, I bring you closer to the world of Iceland. Whale-sighting in the fjord, sleeping in a tent for six weeks, traveling alone, camping on a soccer field, animal encounters, and a volcanic eruption are just some of the adventures I was able to experience.
MARTIN LITSCHAUER's passion is travelling the world with his motorcycle and camera, seeing the people and cultures, living the highs and lows. In recent years, his travels have taken him across Europe, from the Scottish Highlands to the Bosphorus, and from Iceland to the edge of the Sahara in Morocco. He experienced numerous adventures on and off the motorcycle, got to know people and cultures, experienced personal highlights and experienced low points. In 2022, his trip took him to Iceland and the Faroe Islands. A volcanic eruption, snow on the tent, numerous river crossings and almost 10,000km later, he has had many more experiences and is looking forward to many more adventures.
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Tom LillEinmal Deutschland - Neuseeland über Zentralasien und China [Germany via China, nearly to New Zealand |
[DE] "Lass uns mit dem Motorrad nach Neuseeland fahren", sagte mein langjähriger Freund aus meiner Heimatstadt zu mir und ich wusste sofort, was er meinte.
Im Mai 2023, war es dann endlich soweit, allerdings ganz alleine! Die Reiseroute wurde kurz vor dem Start geändert:
Südeuropa, Türkei, Russland, Zentralasien, China, Laos – Richtung Neuseeland. Zum ersten Mal in der Türkei und keine Ahnung wohin? Kein Problem! Kupplungsschaden mitten im Nirgendwo in Georgien? – Kein Problem! Einreise und Transit über Russland? – Ist da nicht irgendwo Krieg? Einreise und Transit über China – 7500 km in 29 Tagen – ein Land mit vielen Facetten. Verschiffung nach Perth, Australien, mit vier Wochen Verspätung!!! Neuseeland ohne Motorrad – besser als nichts. Alleine durch's Outback von Australien – was für ein geiles Land!
Fazit: 11 Monate – das ist definitiv zu kurz! Und es gibt mindestens 4 Gründe nochmal hinzufahren – die erfährst du aber nur, wenn ihr zu meinem Vortrag kommt! ;)
TOM LILL aus München, 55 Jahre alt. Nachdem ich meinen (tatsächlichen) Traum, mit dem Motorrad nach Irland zu fahren verwirklicht und die folgenden Jahre drauf ganz Europa bereist habe, wurde es 2023 endlich Zeit, mit dem Motorrad die Welt zu erkunden.
[EN] "Let's go to New Zealand on a motorbike", said my long-time friend from my hometown to me and I knew immediately what he meant.
In May 2023, the time had finally come, but all alone! The itinerary was changed shortly before the start, southern Europe, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia, China, Laos - towards New Zealand. First time in Turkey and no idea where to go? No problem! Clutch failure in the middle of nowhere in Georgia? No problem! Entry and transit through Russia? Isn't there a war going on there somewhere? Entry and transit through China - 7500 km in 29 days - a country with many facets. Shipping to Perth, Australia, four weeks late!!! New Zealand without a motorbike - better than nothing. Australia - what an awesome country!
Conclusion: 11 months - that's definitely not enough. And there are at least four reasons to go again, but only if you come to my presentation!
TOM LILL is a 55-year-old from Germany who has been riding motorcycles since 1995. After travelling to nealy every country in Europe, he decided to ride from Germany to New Zeeland via central Asia from May 2023 to March 2024.
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Mat Docherty, Vintage RidesVintage Rides - Awakening Adventures |
Royal Enfield and Vintage Rides, the world's largest Royal Enfield-only motorbike tour company, bring their passion for adventure travel to thrill seekers and motorbike enthusiasts around the world. Vintage Rides was founded in 2006, after a 20,000-kilometre journey across the Indian continent on a Royal Enfield. Behind the wheel: Alexandre Zurcher, 19 years old. This motorbike trip was a first. A personal challenge to prove to himself that there are no limits to adventure, except those you set yourself. It was the start of a new life, fuelled by an unbridled desire to share the experience.
Today, Vintage Rides operates on four continents, 19 destinations with over 1,500 motorcyclists per year. This presentation will focus on Mongolia, showing a short film of riders' experiences and amazing scenery. Join us on this virtual experience and learn about all of our tours and destinations.
MAT DOCHERTY got his license five years ago and never looked back! He rides around 30,000 km per year in Europe and overseas. He works with Vintage Rides in the DACH region allowing normal riders to become adventurers on guided tours around the globe.
How about you?
We're all here to learn, and there's LOTS to learn! We want to do more presentations and seminars - but we need volunteers to give them! Any topic you can contribute having to do with motorcycle travel, maintenance, planning etc, lasting 20 minutes or more, would be great. Please sign up here.
The Adventure Travel Zone
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Exhibitors - ?
If you know of any other motorcycle or travel equipment vendors or tour operators who should be there, please suggest it to them! Vendors please contact me for details.
Facilities for a Fantastic Four Days
Place:
Juniorcamp – Waldviertler Jugenddorf Allentsteig
Address: Hubertusweg 2, 3804 Allentsteig, AUSTRIA
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gpfxsU46opDznr7G7
Facilities
- Separate Camping Area just for us
- Free Wi-Fi
- Toilets and nice showers (included in price)
- Austrian Restaurant on site (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Rooms are also available
Camping
Official campsite with showers and toilets. Camping fees are not included in registration and have to be paid in cash upon arrival:
10€ per person/per night in a tent
15€ per person per night in a camper40€ per wooden hut per night (sleeps up to 4 and must be reserved directly - see links above)
Accommodation:
Rooms available on site (please pre-book directly) https://www.juniorcamp.at/
PLEASE NOTE: Booking a room DOES NOT register you for the meeting, you will still have to register as usual and pay the full registration fee.
Food:
Breakfast is available (pre-book day before on-site) for 10€ and is a full buffet. There is a restaurant on site which proves a la carte meals from 11:30am to 7pm.
Breakfast – price €10
Bread, rolls, jam, butter, Nutella, spreads, freshly cooked eggs, coffee, tea, milk, yoghurt, water, fruit, vegetables, Smacks, chocolate pops, muesli
Lunch – price €10
Friday: Spaghetti Bolognese with/without meat
Saturday: Chicken schnitzel with salad and chips or vegetable schnitzel with salad and chips
Evening Meal – Preis 10€
Thursday: Goulash with bread and rolls or Vegetarian goulash with bread and rolls
Friday: Bratwurst, Käsekrainer with bread and rolls, salad and sauces or Grilled cheese and vegetables with bread and rolls, salad and sauces
Saturday: Pork chop with bread and rolls, salad and sauces or Risotto with vegetable strudel and sauces
Private Campsite Allentsteig (for vans and big 4 wheelers)
Webseite: https://www.allentsteig.gv.at/Freizeit_Kultur/Campingplatz
Standort: https://maps.app.goo.gl/77aNVFmyyemcptrb8
Restaurants and Bakers:
HORA Restaurant & Weinbar: https://www.hora.restaurant/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLtiG7tAnUZCThJA7
Restaurant zum Stadttor Kratochvil:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWcpuZXBfspXg6kb6
Bäckerei & Konditorei Kurt Fischer: https://www.wald4tlerbackstubn.at/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JA3KFdHdhsChX9xA7
Bäckerei Heindl: https://heindlbrot.com/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1GKDjm1kbHAqp547
W4 PIZZA: https://www.kebappizzawald4allensteig.at/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jRGJCtdjNXPr7W6e9
General Info:
https://www.allentsteig.gv.at/
PRE-REGISTRATION PRICING FOR FULL PASSESIncludes admission to all slide shows, workshops and demos. |
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Pre-Register & Pay BEFORE: |
Event Price |
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1 Mar 2025 |
€35 (saves €20) |
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5 Sep 2025 |
€45 (saves €10) |
AT THE EVENT PRICING (APPLIES AFTER 4 Sep)Pay Cash on Arrival |
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Full Pass |
€55 |
I've already registered - I just want to pay!
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Comments about HU Events
"So many trips, tips, subjects, discussions, questions, answers, experiences, insights... I could go on and on. I will be back, and back, and back."
"It was like being with family... a friendly group with shared love of adventure."
"Everyone was humble, genuine, and encouraging, and I really needed that kind of 'we're all just people' kind of atmosphere."
"You'll see and hear the most useful ideas on so many subjects that it boggles the mind."
"Full of very inspiring people who got me fired up again and motivated for my next trip!"
"What a fantastic inspirational weekend...we will be back."
"I have picked up so much information... and met some new friends and wonderful people."
"...a new league of awesomeness."
"Great atmosphere and camaraderie, especially at dinner time, and interesting presentations."
"I have learned so much, made some great mates and met some of the best people. I was buzzing by the time I got home. I have a little trip planned and just can't wait to get out there."
For more about HU Events, see some magazine articles here.
Be a Presenter
We're inviting submissions for presentations, so whether you're attending the event or exploring a distant continent, if you've got a story to tell or expertise to share we'd like to hear from you.
We love to hear stories about your travel adventures, especially if you have great pics! Also, practical how-to sessions such as roadside cooking, navigation / GPS, trip prep and planning, adventure motorcycling medicine, packing light, setting your bike up, communications / blogging from the road, self-publishing your story, yoga for bikers, bodging / bike maintenance, self-defense, photography, videography, tire repair, safe riding techniques, how to pick up your bike, off-road riding, all are of interest.
There are 45 minute and 100 minute sessions available for talks, workshops, demos and live web chats.
Click here to submit your ideas
PLEASE NOTE:
Submitting a Presenter registration DOES NOT mean you will automatically be included in the schedule, as we can have more presenters than available presentation slots. We will confirm one way or the other as soon as we can (but not immediately!)
You can help!
If you have a few minutes, please download the poster (Adobe pdf format) and print off a few and hand them round your club or your local bike shop or anywhere seems like a good place. And of course please be sure to post on your favourite social media that you're going to the event! #HUAustria #HorizonsUnlimited
Deutsche
Poster in pdf format, Deutsche (1.6 MB) full colour Event poster:
POSTCARD
DEUTSCHE Postkarte im pdf format (450 kb)
und Vollfarbige Veranstaltungspostkarte, kann 4 auf eine Seite gedruckt werden (1.2 MB):
English
Poster in pdf format (1.4MB) full colour Event poster:
POSTCARD
ENGLISH Postcard in pdf format (450 kb) full colour Event postcard, can be printed 4 to a page (1.2 MB):
You may need to right click and choose "save target as..."
Thanks!
Join the Volunteer Crew
From welcoming travellers at the gate, to taking care of the campsite and making sure all the presentations run smoothly, the success of every HU event relies on the enthusiasm of its volunteer crew.
"What a wonderful bunch of people. I had no idea how much fun I'd have by helping out!"
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, get more involved with Horizons Unlimited and have loads of fun! You can sign up to volunteer when you register for the meeting, OR click here if you have already registered and want to add volunteering.
Information about the area
Places to go / things to see (before or after the event !) :
Perched high above the Danube, the impressive Aggstein castle ruins are one of the most famous and fascinating fortress ruins in Austria. This medieval castle, which stands on a 300-metre-high rock in the Wachau, not only offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape, but also a rich and eventful history. The ruins attract thousands of visitors every year, who immerse themselves in the world of the Middle Ages, enjoy the spectacular views and take part in the numerous events that take place here.
The Roof of the Danube - the centrepiece is the 960 m high Jauerling – the highest mountain along the entire Danube river. This nature park connects the Wachau Cultural Landscape, which has UNESCO World Heritage status, with the southern Waldviertel. No other mountain on the 2,850 km long Danube is higher than the Jauerling, which is rich in views. More than 700 meters of altitude separate the Danube bank from the summit area. The entire Jauerling mountain range covers 11,500 hectares and is designated as a nature park.
An adventure into the world of wine on the “bent” river!
A little further away...
Wasserlochklamm https://wasserlochklamm.at/en/
One of the most popular destinations in Landl/Austria is the Palfauer Wasserlochklamm. This is ensured by a breezy suspension bridge, numerous wooden staircases and bridges, five intoxicating waterfalls, a wonderful view over the river Salza and the mystery all around “Wasserloch” itself.
Erzberg
https://www.abenteuer-erzberg.at/en
The Erzberg is the largest open-pit mine in Central Europe, the most important ore deposit in the Alps, a symbol of industrialisation and a central part of the Iron Route.
More importantly, it's the site of the World Famous Erzberg Rodeo, World Xtreme Enduro Supreme, part of the FIM World Hard Enduro Championship.
KrausCave
https://geodorf.com/ausflugsziel/
kraushoehle-gams/
Become a spelunker and learn about "The world's first electrically lit cave", "The largest gypsum-bearing cave in the German-speaking world." and "The only show cave in Europe where hydrogen sulfide converts lime to gypsum.” - Guided tours only!
Austria Tourism
https://www.austria.info/en-gb/
If you have any more links or details for the area please let us know.
Local Hosts
Your hosts for the HU Austria Adventure Weekend are Mat & Karla Docherty.
We're VERY grateful to Mat & Karla for stepping up and making it happen with a lot of legwork and effort.
We can always use help on the day - please volunteer to help out for a couple of hours when you register!
HU Events Refund Policy
Like adventures, life can throw surprises our way. Stuff happens. While we would love for you to join the fun and connect with everyone at our events, we understand that you (and the funds) may be needed elsewhere. We'll catch up later!
On our side, we know you appreciate that we have financial commitments to venues and caterers!
The best way to let us know that you're unable to attend an event is to reply to the Registration Confirmation Email you got from us when you first signed up.
Up to 30 days prior to event start, we will refund all fees in full less a $10 (or €9 or £8) handling fee and PayPal charges. At your request, we can apply your Event Registration and all fees to any subsequent HU event you wish in that year or following year.
Up to 15 days prior to event start, we will refund only the camping/accommodation and food packages in full less a $10 (or €9 or £8) handling fee and PayPal charges. At your request, we can apply your Event Registration fee (with no handling fee) to any subsequent HU Event you wish in that year or following year. If you purchased a t-shirt, we will ship it to the mailing address you provide.
Within 15 days of the event start, there will be no refunds. At your request, we can apply your registration fee (with no handling fee) to any subsequent HU event you wish in that year or following year. If you purchased a t-shirt, we will ship it to the mailing address you provide.
If WE cancel an event:
We are constantly evaluating the situation for every event, and very much err on the side of caution. We will endeavour to announce "Final" decision one month or more before the event, but the situation COULD change closer to time, and we could be required by law to cancel.
If we are forced to cancel for COVID or natural disaster, we will roll your registration over to next year automatically.
If you want to transfer your existing registration to any other HU event in the world, just let us know.
Need a full refund? PLEASE REPLY to your original Registration Confirmation email to make it easier for us to find. If you can't find it, please email a request to: events-c (AT) horizonsunlimited(-)com with the subject line: "Refund event-name event-year"
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Virginia: April 24-27
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Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
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Romania: Aug 22-24
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California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
New York: October 9-12 
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Virginia: April 23-26
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