Gauertalhaus
5.0About
Gauertalhaus sits at 1,245m in the Gauertal valley, deep in Vorarlberg's rolling foothills. The hut is a 90-minute walk from the village of Au, following the valley floor on well-marked paths. Most parties approach via the Bregenzerwald region; the nearest large town is Dornbirn. This is serious hiking country, not a casual stroll—the surrounding terrain offers genuine Alpine walking without the crowds of higher peaks.
The hut operates as a simple mountain accommodation with capacity for around 30 guests. Meals are available on request; book your dinner when you reserve a bed. Flush toilets are provided, marking this as a relatively well-serviced valley hut. The building functions year-round, though staff presence varies seasonally—winter visits require advance notice. This is a working base for exploring the Appenzell Alps and connecting trails into neighbouring regions rather than a destination in itself.
Phone ahead to reserve beds, especially for weekends. Contact details are held by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) Vorarlberg section. Book 3-4 weeks ahead for July and August. Shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) rarely require advance notice beyond a day or two. The hut fills quickly on summer Saturdays and during school holidays.
The hut operates as a simple mountain accommodation with capacity for around 30 guests. Meals are available on request; book your dinner when you reserve a bed. Flush toilets are provided, marking this as a relatively well-serviced valley hut. The building functions year-round, though staff presence varies seasonally—winter visits require advance notice. This is a working base for exploring the Appenzell Alps and connecting trails into neighbouring regions rather than a destination in itself.
Phone ahead to reserve beds, especially for weekends. Contact details are held by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) Vorarlberg section. Book 3-4 weeks ahead for July and August. Shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) rarely require advance notice beyond a day or two. The hut fills quickly on summer Saturdays and during school holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for weekends and summer months; the hut operates on a smaller scale so slots fill quickly.
The hut is staffed seasonally during the main hiking season, typically June through September; confirm current dates by phone before planning your trip.
Walk 90 minutes from the village of Au following well-marked valley paths; the hut sits at 1,245m on relatively gentle terrain on the valley floor.
The hut has flush toilets and provides basic mountain accommodation; contact them directly by phone for details on meals, bed types, and other amenities.
Yes—the approach is only 90 minutes on easy valley paths with minimal elevation gain, making it accessible for hikers new to Alpine huts without requiring mountaineering experience.
Location
47.0588, 9.8644
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
- Mo-Su,PH 09:00-20:00
Facilities
Meals served
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 2188034
- Website
- https://gauertalhaus.naturfreunde.at
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