Hofgasteiner Haus

2.4
Salzburg, Austria Write a review

About

Hofgasteiner Haus sits at 2,266m in the Hohe Tauern range, above the Gastein Valley in the Salzburg region. Reach it from Bad Hofgastein via the Radhausberg hut access trail in 3–4 hours. The route climbs steadily through alpine meadow and rocky terrain. In winter and spring, avalanche risk closes this approach—contact the hut directly before visiting outside summer months.
The Naturfreunde-managed hut sleeps around 35 guests in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. The kitchen serves hot dinners and packed lunches. Water comes from a spring on site. Facilities are basic: no hot showers, but washing is possible. The hut operates year-round for self-catering groups; staffed operation runs June through September. Expect no electricity, no wifi, and no mobile signal.
Phone ahead to check current access conditions and bed availability, especially July through August. Call the hut directly to book—they don't use online systems. Winter ascents demand mountain experience and proper gear; most casual hikers visit June to September. This is a working hut for hikers doing multi-day traverses in the Hohe Tauern, not a comfortable base camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Call the hut directly to check availability and book your stay—advance notice is strongly recommended for peak season (July–August).
The hut operates June to October; avalanche risk closes the main approach outside these months, so contact the hut before visiting in shoulder seasons.
Hike from Bad Hofgastein via the Radhausberg hut access trail in 3–4 hours through alpine meadow and rocky terrain to reach 2,266m.
The hut sleeps around 35 guests in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms, with a kitchen serving hot meals.
The 3–4 hour approach with steady climbing and rocky terrain suits hikers with mountain experience; families with capable hill walkers can manage it in good conditions.

Location

47.1515, 13.0653

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Naturfreunde Naturfreunde

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Phone
+43 664 2713679
Website
https://hofgasteinerhaus.naturfreunde.at/

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