Rohrauerhaus
4.2About
The Rohrauerhaus sits at about 1,308 m on the northern side of the Haller Mauern, a rugged limestone subgroup of the Ennstaler Alpen above Spital am Pyhrn, near the Bosruck and Großer Pyhrgas at the Upper Austria–Styria border. It is a Nature Friends hut, owned and run by Naturfreunde Österreich, Ortsgruppe Linz, and is popular as a family-friendly base in the Pyhrn-Priel area on the southern edge of the Kalkalpen National Park. The hut offers roughly 26 beds and 23 dormitory (Matratzenlager) places. It was the first alpine hut in Upper Austria to earn the Austrian Ecolabel (Umweltzeichen) and is valued for its quiet, dark-sky setting; it celebrated its centenary in 2025. The summer season runs from about May to the end of October, with limited winter opening by reservation for larger groups, and the hut is closed on Mondays. The easiest approach is a short walk up from the Bosruckhütte parking area; a longer, more scenic route climbs through the Dr.-Vogelgesang-Klamm gorge from Spital am Pyhrn, and the hut can also be reached from the Styrian side near Admont. From the hut, secured routes lead onward to the Großer Pyhrgas and the Bosruck.
Access Routes
From the Bosruckhütte parking area
1h
Easy
A short forest ascent from the car park to the hut; the standard, family-friendly approach.
From Spital am Pyhrn via the Dr.-Vogelgesang-Klamm
2h
Moderate
A scenic climb of around 850 m through the Dr.-Vogelgesang gorge to the Bosruckhütte and on to the Rohrauerhaus.
From Admont via Mühlau
3h
Moderate
A longer approach from the Styrian side over the Mühlau, reaching the hut from the south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut on +43 7563 660 or mobile +43 660 8383934, by email at [email protected], or via rohrauerhaus.at. The address is Grünau 40, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn.
The summer season runs roughly from May to the end of October, and the hut is closed on Mondays. Limited winter opening is possible in February–March by advance reservation for larger groups.
The shortest route is a short walk of about an hour up from the Bosruckhütte parking area above Spital am Pyhrn — easy and suitable for families.
Yes. The Bosruckhütte approach is short and non-technical, making the Rohrauerhaus a good first hut trip. Onward summit routes to the Großer Pyhrgas and Bosruck are more demanding and use secured sections.
The hut is fully catered in season, with beds and dormitory places. As an Ecolabel-certified hut it emphasises sustainability and a quiet, low-light setting good for stargazing.
Location
47.6376, 14.3909
HutLists Score
4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- Naturfreunde Ortsgruppe Linz
- Season
- May – October
- Beds
- 26
- Dormitory
- 23
- Min hiking time
- 1.0h
- Nearest trailhead
- Bosruckhütte parking, Spital am Pyhrn
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 7563 660
- Website
- https://www.rohrauerhaus.at
Activities
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