Sadnighaus
3.4About
Sadnighaus sits at 1,880m in the Ankogel group, a day's walk from the Großkirchheim valley in Salzburg. Reach it from Loden via the Zechneralm in 4 hours, or from Winklern via Dösental in 5 hours. Both routes are well-marked but steep in sections. The hut serves as a solid base for ridge walks across the Ankogel massif and scrambles to 2,753m Ankogel itself.
The OeAV Sektion Großkirchheim-Heiligenblut manages this traditional mountain hut, which has capacity for around 50 guests. Meals are hearty and generous—order your dinner when you arrive. Hot showers and drying rooms are available. There's no WiFi, so come prepared to disconnect. The hut operates from May through October, with restricted capacity outside July and August. Winter mountaineers can request emergency refuge.
Book by email or phone directly with the hut, especially for July and August when it fills 2–3 months ahead. Shoulder seasons (May, June, September, October) are easier. The hut accepts cash and cards. Bring cash for small transactions if you're uncertain about card facilities. Arrive early if you're not pre-booked, as the hut rarely turns away hikers but beds won't be reserved.
The OeAV Sektion Großkirchheim-Heiligenblut manages this traditional mountain hut, which has capacity for around 50 guests. Meals are hearty and generous—order your dinner when you arrive. Hot showers and drying rooms are available. There's no WiFi, so come prepared to disconnect. The hut operates from May through October, with restricted capacity outside July and August. Winter mountaineers can request emergency refuge.
Book by email or phone directly with the hut, especially for July and August when it fills 2–3 months ahead. Shoulder seasons (May, June, September, October) are easier. The hut accepts cash and cards. Bring cash for small transactions if you're uncertain about card facilities. Arrive early if you're not pre-booked, as the hut rarely turns away hikers but beds won't be reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone or email—book at least 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August).
The hut is staffed from June through September, with full facilities available mid-June to mid-September.
From Loden via Zechneralm takes 4 hours; from Winklern via Dösental takes 5 hours—both routes are well-marked but steep in sections.
The hut serves traditional Alpine food and has around 50 beds in mixed and private rooms; showers are available.
It's better for hikers with solid experience—the access routes are steep and the 2,753m Ankogel scramble requires sure-footedness, though ridge walks at lower elevations suit competent intermediate hikers.
Location
46.9549, 12.9610
HutLists Score
3.4
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV OeAV Sektion Großkirchheim-H.
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43482520050
- Website
- https://sadnighaus.at/
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