Schöpfl-Schutzhaus
4.4About
Schöpfl-Schutzhaus sits at 870m on the Schöpfl, a forested summit in the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) south of Vienna. Reach the hut in 2.5 hours from Gerersdorf village or 3 hours from Kaltenleutgeben. The terrain is rolling rather than steep—ideal for warm-up hikes or families moving between the lower Austrian foothills. The hut serves as a natural midpoint on longer routes through the Wienerwald.
The OeTK-managed hut offers dorm beds and basic private rooms. Meals are available daily; the kitchen produces straightforward Austrian food. Showers are available. The hut operates year-round, though winter traffic drops significantly. Capacity is modest, around 40 beds, so expect shared spaces to feel busy on weekends. This is a working hut, not a resort—staff focus on feeding hikers efficiently rather than providing extras.
Book weekends and public holidays 2-3 weeks ahead during summer. Weekday visits rarely need advance notice. Contact the hut directly by phone for current rates and bed availability. The Schöpfl-Schutzhaus works well as a base for exploring the Wienerwald trail network or as a rest point on longer north-south routes through Lower Austria.
The OeTK-managed hut offers dorm beds and basic private rooms. Meals are available daily; the kitchen produces straightforward Austrian food. Showers are available. The hut operates year-round, though winter traffic drops significantly. Capacity is modest, around 40 beds, so expect shared spaces to feel busy on weekends. This is a working hut, not a resort—staff focus on feeding hikers efficiently rather than providing extras.
Book weekends and public holidays 2-3 weeks ahead during summer. Weekday visits rarely need advance notice. Contact the hut directly by phone for current rates and bed availability. The Schöpfl-Schutzhaus works well as a base for exploring the Wienerwald trail network or as a rest point on longer north-south routes through Lower Austria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends; weekdays can often be arranged with shorter notice since the hut is close to Vienna and not in high alpine terrain.
Open year-round, though staffing and meal service are most reliable April to October.
The hike takes 2.5 hours from Gerersdorf or 3 hours from Kaltenleutgeben; terrain is rolling, not steep.
Dorm and private rooms available, meals served daily, and showers on-site.
Yes—the rolling terrain and 2.5–3 hour approach make it ideal for families and hikers warming up for steeper Alpine routes.
Location
48.0885, 15.9154
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- Managing club
- OeTK ÖTK
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Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://schoepfl.schutz.haus/
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