Forsthaus Sackholz
1.9
Central Switzerland, Switzerland
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About
Forsthaus Sackholz sits at 1,532m in the Appenzell Alps, reached via the Säntis massif. The hut is a 2.5-hour walk from Appenzell village or accessible from nearby Brülisau. Most trekkers arrive from the north, crossing rolling pastureland with steady climbing in the final sections. The location works well as a staging point for day trips to Säntis (2,502m) or as a rest stop on multi-day Alpine traverses through northeastern Switzerland.
The hut holds 32 beds in mixed dormitory rooms. Flush toilets are available. Meals are prepared on-site, with dinner and breakfast service. The hut operates year-round but confirm availability before winter visits, as staffing levels vary by season. This is a working alpine inn rather than a high-altitude refuge—the building has character and solid hospitality, though expect basic mountain accommodation standards.
Contact the hut directly by phone to check availability and book beds. July and August are busy months; aim to book at least 3–4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Weekday bookings are more flexible. The hut lies within the orbit of the Appenzell Alps hiking network, so routes here attract steady weekend traffic from both Swiss and international hikers.
The hut holds 32 beds in mixed dormitory rooms. Flush toilets are available. Meals are prepared on-site, with dinner and breakfast service. The hut operates year-round but confirm availability before winter visits, as staffing levels vary by season. This is a working alpine inn rather than a high-altitude refuge—the building has character and solid hospitality, though expect basic mountain accommodation standards.
Contact the hut directly by phone to check availability and book beds. July and August are busy months; aim to book at least 3–4 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Weekday bookings are more flexible. The hut lies within the orbit of the Appenzell Alps hiking network, so routes here attract steady weekend traffic from both Swiss and international hikers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to book, especially for weekends and summer months (June to September); the hut has only 32 beds so availability tightens quickly.
The hut operates year-round as a working forest lodge, though staffing and services are most reliable from June through September.
Walk 2.5 hours from Appenzell village or approach from Brülisau; most routes cross open pastureland with steady climbing in the final sections to 1,532m.
The hut offers 32 beds in mixed dormitory rooms and flush toilets; meals and other facilities depend on current staffing—confirm when you book.
Yes, the approach is manageable for fit hikers without technical skills, making it good for beginners wanting a straightforward overnight in the Alps or a base for day trips to Säntis.
Location
47.3835, 8.7367
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 32
Facilities
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 44 954 11 21
- Website
- https://www.zueriwald.ch/wald-fuer-alle/waldhuetten/fehraltorf/
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