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About
Lustenauer Hütte sits at 1,250m in the Vorarlberg Alps, accessible from the village of Bezau in the Bregenzerwald. The hut lies on hiking routes linking the Hochälpele and Unterberg areas. Most hikers approach from Bezau, a 2.5-hour walk gaining 600m through beech and spruce forest. The setting is pastoral rather than alpine—you're in the transition zone where meadows give way to trees, not above the treeline.
The hut operates year-round as a simple mountain inn. It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory accommodation. The kitchen serves traditional Austrian food; half-board is standard for overnight guests. Facilities include a wood-fired stove and outdoor seating overlooking the Bregenzerwald valleys. This is a working local hut, not a destination in itself—most users are hikers passing through on multi-day routes or locals on weekend outings.
Book ahead by email or phone, especially for weekends and school holidays. The hut fills regularly from May to September. Winter visitors should confirm opening status before travel, as snow can affect access and staffing. Contact details are available through the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) Vorarlberg section.
The hut operates year-round as a simple mountain inn. It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory accommodation. The kitchen serves traditional Austrian food; half-board is standard for overnight guests. Facilities include a wood-fired stove and outdoor seating overlooking the Bregenzerwald valleys. This is a working local hut, not a destination in itself—most users are hikers passing through on multi-day routes or locals on weekend outings.
Book ahead by email or phone, especially for weekends and school holidays. The hut fills regularly from May to September. Winter visitors should confirm opening status before travel, as snow can affect access and staffing. Contact details are available through the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) Vorarlberg section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone at least 2-3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends during the hiking season.
The hut is open year-round as a mountain inn, though staffing and meal availability may be limited outside the main hiking season (June to October).
Start from Bezau village in the Bregenzerwald and allow 2.5 hours for the hike, gaining 600m through forest to the hut at 1,250m.
As a mountain inn, it serves meals and drinks; expect basic facilities typical of a small hut with around 20 beds in shared rooms.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Bezau is moderate hiking on established trails, and the pastoral setting at 1,250m avoids high-altitude exposure.
Location
47.3948, 9.8247
HutLists Score
4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 5512 4913
- Website
- https://www.lustenauerhuette.at
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