Dr. Alexander Brenner Haus
2.5
Upper Austria, Austria
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About
The Dr. Alexander Brenner Haus sits at 1,565m on the Sengsenalm plateau in the Sengsen Valley, about 30km south of Steyr in Upper Austria. Reach it from the village of Großraming—take the forest road (car or shuttle bus in summer) for 8km to Sengsenalm, then walk 2 hours northeast across open meadows to the hut. Most hikers approach from the north via the Phyrn Pass (1,953m), a 3-hour walk from the pass. The location makes it a solid base for exploring the limestone ridges and moorland around the Sengsenalm.
The hut has 30 beds split across small dorms and a few private rooms. Meals focus on regional Austrian mountain food; book dinner ahead when you book your bed. The hut runs a small bar and stocks basic supplies. Water comes from the mountain, and heating is wood-fired. The OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club) manages the hut. It's open year-round but expect winter conditions from November to April—snow can isolate the plateau, so check access before visiting off-season.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends and school holidays (July-August). Contact the hut directly by phone or email; online booking is limited. July and August are busiest. May-June and September-October offer quieter walking with more reliable weather than the exposed moorland sees in winter.
The hut has 30 beds split across small dorms and a few private rooms. Meals focus on regional Austrian mountain food; book dinner ahead when you book your bed. The hut runs a small bar and stocks basic supplies. Water comes from the mountain, and heating is wood-fired. The OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club) manages the hut. It's open year-round but expect winter conditions from November to April—snow can isolate the plateau, so check access before visiting off-season.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends and school holidays (July-August). Contact the hut directly by phone or email; online booking is limited. July and August are busiest. May-June and September-October offer quieter walking with more reliable weather than the exposed moorland sees in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient for shoulder season.
The hut is staffed from June to September, with weekends-only operation in May and October.
Drive or take the summer shuttle bus 8km from Großraming to Sengsenalm, then hike 2 hours northeast across meadows to the hut; alternatively, walk 3 hours from Phyrn Pass.
The hut serves hearty Alpine meals and provides dormitory beds; there's a small shop for supplies and basic washing facilities.
Yes—the meadow approach from Sengsenalm is gentle and straightforward, making it manageable for older children and families with hiking experience.
Location
48.3843, 14.2532
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- OeAV
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- www.oetb-linz.at
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