Glocknerhaus
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Glocknerhaus

4.2
2,132m East Tyrol, Austria Write a review
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About

The Glocknerhaus stands at 2,132 m in the Glockner group, at a spot known as Elisabeth-Ruhe directly on the Großglockner High Alpine Road below the Franz-Josefs-Höhe and the Pasterze glacier. Owned by the Klagenfurt section of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV), it is unusual among Alpine huts in being reachable directly by road, which makes it both a comfortable base for mountaineers and ski tourers and an easy day destination for visitors touring the pass. Beyond overnight lodging it doubles as a training and seminar centre. Accommodation totals 72 places: 38 beds in private rooms and 34 in the dormitory (Lager). The hut serves meals and refreshments and is a natural staging point for the Glockner Trail and for excursions towards the Pasterze and the Großglockner itself. Because it sits on the toll road, its season follows the road's opening, running roughly from May to late October; there is no winter room. Access could hardly be simpler in summer: you can drive to the door, or take the hiking bus up from Heiligenblut. Walkers who prefer to arrive on foot can climb the Haritzersteig from Heiligenblut in about three hours, gaining close to 1,288 m.

Access Routes

From Heiligenblut via the Haritzersteig

3h Moderate

A marked footpath climbing about 1,288 m from Heiligenblut for those who prefer to walk up rather than drive.

By road (Großglockner High Alpine Road)

0h Easy

The hut is directly on the toll road; in summer you can drive to the door or take the hiking bus from Heiligenblut.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Glocknerhaus is run by the ÖAV Sektion Klagenfurt. Call +43 4824 24666, email [email protected], or see glocknerhaus.net. Booking ahead is advised for overnight stays and seminars.
It is open in the warmer months, roughly May to late October, tied to the passable season of the Großglockner High Alpine Road. There is no winter operation or winter room.
It sits directly on the Großglockner High Alpine Road, so in summer you can drive to the door or take the hiking bus from Heiligenblut. On foot, the Haritzersteig from Heiligenblut takes about three hours.
Yes. Because it is reachable by car and bus, the Glocknerhaus is very accessible for day visitors, families and beginners, while still serving as a base for more serious ascents in the Glockner group.
The hut serves meals and drinks and offers 72 sleeping places (38 in rooms, 34 in the dormitory). It also functions as an Alpine training and seminar centre, so facilities are more developed than at a remote high hut.

Location

47.0697, 12.7683
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

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Quick Facts

Managing club
ÖAV Sektion Klagenfurt
Season
May – October
Beds
38
Dormitory
34
Nearest trailhead
Heiligenblut (Großglockner High Alpine Road)

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43 4824 24666
Website
https://www.glocknerhaus.net

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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