Fraßenhütte
4.2About
Fraßenhütte sits at 1725m in the Appenzell Alps on the Vorarlberg side of the Austrian-Swiss border. Reach it from Dalaas via the Große Lücke pass trail—a steady 3-hour ascent through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut works as a base for ridge walking toward Säntis or as a waypoint on longer traverses across the northern limestone plateaus.
The hut sleeps around 30 guests in simple shared rooms. Meals focus on hearty Austrian fare; half-board (overnight, dinner, breakfast) runs roughly €50–60 per person. The kitchen handles vegetarian requests with advance notice. You'll find a wood stove in the common room, basic washing facilities, and an outhouse—expect Alpine accommodation, not a hotel. There's no WiFi, so bring paper maps and a clear head. The hut opens from May through October, with reduced capacity outside summer weekends.
Book directly by phone (+43 5516 8343) or email well ahead for July and August—aim for 4–6 weeks minimum. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. The hut is popular with families and OeAV members, so call rather than email if you need a quick answer on availability. Bring cash; card payments aren't reliable at this elevation. Winter access is unreliable and the hut doesn't operate as a year-round refuge.
The hut sleeps around 30 guests in simple shared rooms. Meals focus on hearty Austrian fare; half-board (overnight, dinner, breakfast) runs roughly €50–60 per person. The kitchen handles vegetarian requests with advance notice. You'll find a wood stove in the common room, basic washing facilities, and an outhouse—expect Alpine accommodation, not a hotel. There's no WiFi, so bring paper maps and a clear head. The hut opens from May through October, with reduced capacity outside summer weekends.
Book directly by phone (+43 5516 8343) or email well ahead for July and August—aim for 4–6 weeks minimum. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. The hut is popular with families and OeAV members, so call rather than email if you need a quick answer on availability. Bring cash; card payments aren't reliable at this elevation. Winter access is unreliable and the hut doesn't operate as a year-round refuge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone or email at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August weekends.
Fraßenhütte is typically staffed June to October; confirm current dates when you book, as Alpine hut seasons can shift.
Start from Dalaas and follow the Große Lücke pass trail—a steady 3-hour ascent to 1725m through forest and alpine meadow.
Simple shared rooms sleep around 30 guests; half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs roughly €50–55 per night with hearty Austrian food.
Yes, the 3-hour approach is non-technical and manageable for anyone with basic fitness; it's an ideal base for family groups or those starting multi-day traverses.
Location
47.1898, 9.8275
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4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 1412437
- Website
- https://www.frassenhuette.at
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