Guttenberghaus
3.4About
Guttenberghaus sits at 2,146m on the Guttal ridge in the Salzburg Alps, northeast of Werfen. Reach it from Werfen village (600m elevation gain, 4.5 hours) via Kasererbauer and the Guttal valley, or from Bischofshofen via the longer Kitzloch approach. The hut is managed by the Salzburg Section of the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and serves as a base for ridge walking toward Hochkönig (2,941m) and trails into the surrounding limestone peaks. Winter snow closes access from November through April.
The hut has 50 beds spread across dormitories and a few double rooms. Meals are hearty—expect traditional Austrian fare with vegetarian options available. Showers are available. The hut operates a small bar and runs a locked storage area for mountaineering equipment. Staff speak German and basic English. Summer days fill quickly with passing hikers using the hut as a waypoint on multi-day traverses.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends are consistently full. Shoulder seasons (June and September) offer better availability and excellent weather windows. The hut prefers groups to book by email; individuals can often find beds with shorter notice. Arrive before 17:00 to guarantee dinner service.
The hut has 50 beds spread across dormitories and a few double rooms. Meals are hearty—expect traditional Austrian fare with vegetarian options available. Showers are available. The hut operates a small bar and runs a locked storage area for mountaineering equipment. Staff speak German and basic English. Summer days fill quickly with passing hikers using the hut as a waypoint on multi-day traverses.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends are consistently full. Shoulder seasons (June and September) offer better availability and excellent weather windows. The hut prefers groups to book by email; individuals can often find beds with shorter notice. Arrive before 17:00 to guarantee dinner service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August); contact the hut by email or phone to check availability and secure your dates.
Guttenberghaus is staffed from May through October; winter snow closes access from November to April.
From Werfen village, allow 4.5 hours and 600m elevation gain via Kasererbauer and the Guttal valley; a longer alternative route starts from Bischofshofen via Kitzloch.
The hut serves meals and provides basic overnight accommodation; confirm bed availability and meal options when you book.
Yes, the standard route from Werfen is straightforward hiking; the hut works well as a base for ridge walking toward Hochkönig (2,941m) and limestone peak trails of varying difficulty.
Location
47.4509, 13.6837
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43368781345
- Website
- https://www.alpenverein.at/guttenberghaus/
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