Peilsteinhaus
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Peilsteinhaus

4.9
716m Lower Austria, Austria Write a review
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About

The Peilsteinhaus sits at 716 m on the Peilstein, a rocky hill in the Wienerwald (Vienna Woods) of Lower Austria and one of the most popular rock-climbing areas near Vienna. The hut lies in the middle of the Peilstein crags, where the Peilsteinwände offer well over 800 climbing routes across the full range of grades, alongside an artificial climbing wall and via ferratas — making the house a natural base and meeting point for Viennese climbers. A 12-metre observation tower added in 2013 gives views over the surrounding woodland. Owned since 1927 by the Österreichischer Gebirgsverein, a section of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV), it is a serviced hut offering 18 beds and 39 dormitory places. (It should not be confused with the separate Peilsteinhütte, run by the Naturfreunde, on the same hill.) The Peilsteinhaus is open year-round from Wednesday to Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays except on public holidays. The easiest approach is a short 30-minute walk up from the car park at Schwarzensee; longer forest ascents come up from Raisenmarkt and from Weißenbach an der Triesting.

Access Routes

From Schwarzensee car park

0h Easy

The shortest and most popular approach: an easy 30-minute walk up from the parking at Schwarzensee (around 530 m).

From Raisenmarkt

1h Moderate

A forest ascent from Raisenmarkt (around 370 m) climbing to the hut in roughly 1 to 1.5 hours.

From Weißenbach an der Triesting

1h Moderate

A longer wooded climb from the Triesting valley at Weißenbach (around 360 m), taking about 1.5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can call +43 2674 87333 or email [email protected], and find more at peilsteinhaus.at. It is worth contacting the hut ahead of a busy climbing weekend.
The hut is open year-round from Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday as rest days (open on public holidays).
The shortest and most popular approach is from the car park at Schwarzensee (around 530 m), an easy walk of about 30 minutes up to the hut.
Yes. The 30-minute walk from Schwarzensee is easy and family-friendly. The Peilstein itself is a major climbing crag with routes of every grade, so it also suits complete beginners taking a course as well as experienced climbers.
As a serviced Gebirgsverein hut it provides hot meals and drinks, plus overnight lodging in 18 beds and 39 dormitory places. On site there is also an artificial climbing wall, via ferratas and an observation tower.

Location

48.0149, 16.0519
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Quick Facts

Managing club
ÖAV Österreichischer Gebirgsverein
Season
We-Su
Beds
18
Dormitory
39
Min hiking time
0.5h
Nearest trailhead
Schwarzensee car park, Weißenbach an der Triesting

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43 2674 87333
Website
https://www.peilsteinhaus.at/

Activities

Hiking Rock Climbing Family

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