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Hikes to huts and mountain pastures Stop off where the view and atmosphere are right Whether it's a rustic Schwaig, a modern nature hut or a plateau hut with a view of the summit: These hikes lead to places that combine scenery and enjoyment.
© © Niederösterreich Werbung/Joel Eggimann Schwaigen am Wechsel Wide alpine pastures and simple huts characterise the panoramic trails on the Wechsel.
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Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8,09 km Duration: 2:34 h Ascent: 374 m elevation gain Descent: 372 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 2/6
Overall experience: 5/6
Scenery: 6/6
Lowest point 1357 m Highest point 1595 m
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Otto Kandler House at Hohenstein A traditional mountain hut with the environmental seal of approval of the Alpine associations.
Feel-good atmosphere with a marvellous summit terrace Wonderful view of the Dirndl Valley Ascent possible from both the Pielach and Traisental valleys Show more
© Unknown Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 11,02 km Duration: 5:30 h Ascent: 816 m elevation gain Descent: 816 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 3/6
Overall experience: 4/6
Scenery: 5/6
Lowest point 449 m Highest point 1179 m Round tour With refreshment stops Summit tour Show less
Fischerhütte & Damböckhaus on the Schneeberg Two huts on the high plateau , right at the highest point in Lower Austria.
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© © Niederösterreich Werbung/Franziska Consolati Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 7,26 km Duration: 2:50 h Ascent: 282 m elevation gain Descent: 282 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 3/6
Overall experience: 6/6
Scenery: 6/6
Lowest point 1784 m Highest point 2075 m Tour route Nice views With refreshment stops Suitable for families and children Summit tour Show less
Terzerhaus & Vorderötscher mountain hut From high summit views down into the gorges of the Ötscher.
Terzerhaus with panoramic terrace and view of Lake Erlaufsee Quaint Vorderötscher mountain hut in the mountain forest Mirafall, Lassingfall and wild gorge paths through the "Grand Canyon of Austria" Show more
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 14,37 km Duration: 4:58 h Ascent: 409 m elevation gain Descent: 1243 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 4/6
Overall experience: 6/6
Scenery: 6/6
Lowest point 630 m Highest point 1617 m Nice views With refreshment stops Accessibility by train and bus Summit tour Show less
Ottohaus, Neue Seehütte & Raxalm mountain inn Hut hopping across the Rax plateau.
Historical flair and alpine garden with approx. 200 typical alpine plants at the Ottohaus From the Neue Seehütte as a quiet resting place in between via the Preinerwand cross back to the summit station Ascent and descent in just 8 minutes with the historic Rax cable car from and to the Raxalm mountain inn Show more
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 10,90 km Ascent: 327 m elevation gain Descent: 327 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 4/6
Overall experience: 5/6
Scenery: 6/6
Lowest point 1539 m Highest point 1778 m Round tour Nice views With refreshment stops Accessibility by train and bus Suitable for families and children Show less
© © Niederösterreich Werbung/Sabine Wieser Anna-Alm on the Hennesteck Sunny hut with sweeping views over Annaberg and the Ötscherland.
Cosy panoramic parlour with views of the Mostviertel mountains Culinary tip : Picnic basket to take with you to the summit snack on the HennesteckYou can get down to the valley not only on foot, but also on the Annaberg zipline , which reaches speeds of up to 120 km/h Show more
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 2,88 km Duration: 1:15 h Ascent: 408 m elevation gain Descent: 35 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 3/6
Overall experience: 3/6
Scenery: 3/6
Lowest point 885 m Highest point 1300 m Accessibility by train and bus Suitable for families and children Show less
Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben Modern architecture in the centre of the Gahns plateau.
Home-made dishes cooked on wood with ingredients from the region Awarded the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality and the Ecolabel Fun fact: The name of the hut comes from the wild garlic that grows here in springShow more
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 5,58 km Duration: 2:47 h Ascent: 769 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 3/6
Overall experience: 4/6
Scenery: 5/6
Lowest point 483 m Highest point 1252 m Nice views With refreshment stops Accessibility by train and bus Show less
Siebenhütten & Kitzhütte on the Königsberg Alpine meadows, grazing cows and far-reaching views as far as the Dachstein massif.
Herb meadows and panoramic views of the Hochkar from the Siebenhütten Alpine pasture with rustic, serviced Kitzhütte Event tip : Summer Siebenhütten festival every yearShow more
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 7,41 km Duration: 2:00 h Ascent: 400 m elevation gain Descent: 123 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 3/6
Overall experience: 5/6
Scenery: 5/6
Lowest point 1013 m Highest point 1410 m Nice views With refreshment stops Suitable for families and children Show less
Enzianhütte on the Kieneck A simple shelter with a panoramic view high above the Piestingtal valley.
On 11 paths from three districts up to 1,107 metres 120-year-old mountain hut with distant views as far as the Rax, Schneeberg, Hohe Wand and ÖtscherRegional, home-made cuisine with many ingredients from our own garden Show more
© Stefanie Rysavi Difficulty: Difficult Distance: 18,18 km Duration: 6:21 h Ascent: 1016 m elevation gain Descent: 1016 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 5/6
Overall experience: 5/6
Scenery: 6/6
Lowest point 418 m Highest point 1091 m Round tour Nice views With refreshment stops Show less
Almhaus Hochbärneck A mountain hut in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park with a starry sky and a view of the Ötscher.
Managed all year round , including its own herb garden and viewing towerHikes possible with a certified alpine guide Adventure tip : Stargazing thanks to the dark sky at the Hochbärneck viewing platform (by prior arrangement)Show more
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 11,32 km Duration: 3:30 h Ascent: 552 m elevation gain Descent: 549 m elevation gain Hide elevation profile
Fitness level required: 3/6
Overall experience: 6/6
Scenery: 6/6
Lowest point 441 m Highest point 952 m Round tour Nice views With refreshment stops Suitable for families and children Show less
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FAQ Frequently asked questions about huts and mountain pastures in Lower Austria Which hut hikes in Lower Austria are particularly recommended? From the Schwaigen hike on the Wechsel to the plateau of the Schneeberg and the Ötschergräben: Lower Austria offers numerous tours that combine nature experiences and refreshment stops. Favourites include the Enzianhütte on the Kieneck, the Fischerhütte and the Damböckhaus , the Ottohaus on the Rax and the Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben .
Which huts in Lower Austria offer overnight accommodation? Several mountain huts and refuges also invite you to stay overnight. These include the Ybbstalerhütte near Göstling an der Ybbs, the Habsburghaus on the Rax, the Vorderötscher mountain hut in the Ötschergräben and the Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel. The Fischerhütte on the Schneeberg, the Enzianhütte on the Kieneck and the Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben also offer accommodation.
How sustainable are the huts in Lower Austria? Many huts focus on regional products, traditional pasture farming or energy-efficient construction. Examples include the Otto Kandler Haus environmental seal of approval and the energy-optimised Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben .
What special experiences do the hut hikes offer? Experiences range from botanical diversity in the Alpine garden of the Ottohaus to stargazing at the Hochbärneck viewing platform (by prior arrangement) and the wild and romantic waterfalls of the Ötschergräben . Many huts also offer panoramic terraces with sunrise or sunset views.
Are the huts accessible by public transport? Yes, many tours can be easily started by public transport.
Examples of this are:
Take the train to Puchberg am Schneeberg and then the Schneebergbahn railway to Hochschneeberg station and continue on foot to the Fischerhütte and Damböckhaus. By train to Payerbach-Reichenau and from there by bus (line 341) or the RUFbus to the valley station of the Rax cable car , which brings you closer to the Ottohaus. Take the Mariazell railway to the Mitterbach stop (Gemeindealpe) . The valley station of the Gemeindealpe Mitterbach is just a 7 to 10-minute walk away. And then the Terzerhaus is not far away. Wienerbruck stop. Is there anything to bear in mind when hiking to huts? The general rules of behaviour for hiking also apply to hut hikes. In addition, it is advisable to find out about the opening times of the respective huts and mountain pastures in advance and to make a reservation online or by telephone if you wish to stay overnight .
