Zeppezauerhaus
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Zeppezauerhaus

4.3
1,663m Salzburg, Austria Write a review
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About

The Zeppezauerhaus is the classic Alpine Club hut on the Untersberg, the striking limestone massif that rises directly above Salzburg on the Austrian–German border. It stands at 1,663 m on the north side of the mountain, only a few minutes below the Geiereck and close to the summit region of the Salzburger Hochthron. The hut is owned and run by the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV), Sektion Salzburg, and has been a Salzburg institution for well over a century. It offers 53 places to sleep — 14 beds and 39 dormitory (Matratzenlager) spaces — and a kitchen serving hearty regional fare; it is open daily from 1 May to 26 October, roughly 07:00–22:00. The easiest way up is the Untersbergbahn cable car from Grödig–St. Leonhard to the Geiereck station, from where AV-Weg 213 reaches the hut in about 20 minutes. Fit walkers can instead climb on foot from Glanegg in around 2.5 hours, either by the Reitsteig (AV-Weg 211) or the demanding, cable-secured Dopplersteig (AV-Weg 212). Its balcony over the city, easy cable-car access and nearby summit walks make it one of the most visited huts around Salzburg.

Access Routes

From Grödig–St. Leonhard (Untersbergbahn cable car)

0h Easy

Ride the Untersbergbahn cable car to the Geiereck station, then follow AV-Weg 213 for about 20 minutes to the hut. The easiest and most popular approach.

From Glanegg via the Reitsteig (AV-Weg 211)

2h Moderate

A steady marked ascent on foot from Glanegg to the hut in about 2.5 hours for fit walkers.

From Glanegg via the Dopplersteig (AV-Weg 212)

2h Demanding

A cable-secured, exposed climbing route up the north face; sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Overnight stays can be reserved via hut-reservation.org. You can also reach the hosts by phone on +43 650 7794032 and by email at [email protected].
Daily from 1 May to 26 October, roughly 07:00 to 22:00. It is closed over the winter months.
Take the Untersbergbahn cable car from Grödig–St. Leonhard to the Geiereck mountain station, then follow AV-Weg 213 for about 20 minutes to the hut.
Yes, via the cable car and the short marked path it is very accessible for casual walkers and families. The Dopplersteig, by contrast, is a demanding cable-secured route and not for beginners.
The kitchen serves regional dishes, and there are 53 sleeping places (14 beds plus 39 dormitory spaces). The hut has a power supply and is non-smoking, but there is no shower.

Location

47.7245, 13.0072
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Quick Facts

Managing club
ÖAV Salzburg
Season
May – October
Beds
14
Dormitory
39
Min hiking time
0.3h
Nearest trailhead
Grödig–St. Leonhard (Untersbergbahn valley station)

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43 650 7794032
Website
https://www.zeppezauerhaus.at/

Activities

Hiking

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