Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben

At an altitude of 1,250 meters, the Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben awaits its guests with traditional hospitality in modern architecture. The generous panoramic glazing makes it the brightest refuge in Austria and has been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel.

The name "Knofeleben" comes from the wild garlic that grows here in large quantities in spring.

Culinary delights

Visitors can enjoy regional delicacies in the panoramic restaurant before moving on to the next stage. The cuisine consistently focuses on seasonality and regionality: trout and char, lamb, sheep's cheese, fruit, vegetables and eggs all come from the immediate surroundings. The hut has been awarded the "Genusshütte" award for this.

Hiking recommendations:

• To the Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben from Payerbach-Reichenau train station
• From the Reichenau spa gardens via the Thalhof to the Knofeleben
• 2-day circular hike from Payerbach to Knofeleben

Overnight stays

Up to 59 people can stay overnight here:

• Rooms: with fresh bed linen (double rooms, three-, four- and five-bed rooms)
• Camp: hut sleeping bag required; partition walls provide cozy bunks with more privacy

Note: Dogs are allowed in the rooms, but not in the camps.

Opening hours:
Open from the beginning/mid-April to the end of November

Overnight stay (beds / campsites): 42 / 16

The opening hours of all huts in the Semmering-Rax region can be found here.

H I N W E I S

The map below is for orientation purposes only. Direct access by car is not possible. Use hiking maps for your ascent to the huts.