Waldhütte Höhragen
1.2
Central Switzerland, Switzerland
About
Waldhütte Höhragen sits at 1,680m in the Appenzell Alps, accessible via a 2.5-hour hike from Säntis or a 3-hour approach from Appenzell town. The hut serves as a solid base for ridge walks across the northeastern Swiss Alps and scrambles toward Säntis (2,501m). The terrain is rolling rather than alpine, making it popular for autumn hiking when the ridgelines offer clear views across to the Appenzell countryside.
The hut accommodates 70 guests in dormitory rooms and has flush toilets. There's no running water at the hut, so collect water from streams on the approach or bring sufficient supplies. Half-board and full-board meals are available—the kitchen serves hearty mountain food. The hut operates year-round, though conditions in winter require careful planning. Staff can advise on route conditions and local alternatives.
Book by phone, especially for weekends between June and September. Summer Saturdays fill quickly. Winter visits should be arranged well in advance as staffing varies. The hut is privately managed, so phone ahead for current hours and meal availability.
The hut accommodates 70 guests in dormitory rooms and has flush toilets. There's no running water at the hut, so collect water from streams on the approach or bring sufficient supplies. Half-board and full-board meals are available—the kitchen serves hearty mountain food. The hut operates year-round, though conditions in winter require careful planning. Staff can advise on route conditions and local alternatives.
Book by phone, especially for weekends between June and September. Summer Saturdays fill quickly. Winter visits should be arranged well in advance as staffing varies. The hut is privately managed, so phone ahead for current hours and meal availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability; the hut takes phone bookings and doesn't have a high-pressure booking window like larger huts, so 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient.
The hut operates year-round, though it's most reliably staffed during hiking season (May to October); check ahead for winter openings.
The hut sits at 1,680m and takes 2.5 hours from Säntis or 3 hours from Appenzell town; both are well-marked hiking routes.
The hut has flush toilets and dormitory beds for 70 guests; bring your own water or confirm availability with the warden, as the hut has no tap water.
Yes—the rolling terrain and moderate approach times make it good for hikers with basic fitness, though autumn ridge walks require some scrambling experience.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 70
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 79 795 83 81
- Website
- https://www.buelach.ch/themen/veranstaltungen_bewilligungen/veranstaltungen/a3_miete_waldhuette_hoehragen/