Haus Eisensteinhöhle
2.4
Lower Austria, Austria
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Haus Eisensteinhöhle sits at 1,540m in the Rax massif above Reichenau an der Rax. Walk from the village in 2.5 hours via the steep Raxalpe path, or take the Raxalpe cable car and hike 1 hour from the top station. The hut lies on the main ridge traverse between Rax and Schneeberg, making it a logical stop for multi-day trips across the lower Austrian Alps. Cell reception is patchy; plan accordingly.
The OeAV-run hut has 40 beds in basic dorms and doubles. Meals are simple: hearty evening soups and stews, solid breakfast spreads. The kitchen produces everything on site. Water comes from a natural spring. The hut is open year-round but staffing varies—confirm before winter visits. Showers require heating the water, so arrive with this in mind. The location appeals to walkers linking the two summits and ski tourers in season.
Book direct with the OeAV Sektion Wiener Neustadt or phone ahead, particularly for July and August weekends. The hut fills fastest on clear Saturdays when Vienna climbers make the cable car trip. Winter bookings need advance notice (minimum party size may apply). Bring cash; card payments are unreliable. The hut's owner maintains it with minimal staffing, so flexibility on arrival time and meal timing keeps relations smooth.
The OeAV-run hut has 40 beds in basic dorms and doubles. Meals are simple: hearty evening soups and stews, solid breakfast spreads. The kitchen produces everything on site. Water comes from a natural spring. The hut is open year-round but staffing varies—confirm before winter visits. Showers require heating the water, so arrive with this in mind. The location appeals to walkers linking the two summits and ski tourers in season.
Book direct with the OeAV Sektion Wiener Neustadt or phone ahead, particularly for July and August weekends. The hut fills fastest on clear Saturdays when Vienna climbers make the cable car trip. Winter bookings need advance notice (minimum party size may apply). Bring cash; card payments are unreliable. The hut's owner maintains it with minimal staffing, so flexibility on arrival time and meal timing keeps relations smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends; other months can usually be booked with 4–6 weeks' notice.
Haus Eisensteinhöhle is staffed from May through October, with reduced service in shoulder months.
Walk 2.5 hours from Reichenau an der Rax via the steep Raxalpe path, or take the cable car and hike 1 hour from the top station.
The hut serves hearty evening soups and basic breakfasts; there are 40 beds in dorms and doubles, but no shower facilities—plan for sponge-down washes.
Yes for fit hikers on the cable-car approach (1 hour); the direct 2.5-hour path is steep and exposed, better for experienced hikers.
Location
47.8305, 16.1436
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