Neumayr-Hut
1.6Neumayr-Hütte
1,202m
Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
About
Neumayr-Hütte sits at 1,202m in the Appenzell Alps, in eastern Switzerland's rolling pre-Alpine terrain. The hut is a base for day hikes across pastoral ridges and through beech forests. Access is straightforward: the nearest town is Säntis. Most hikers approach via the marked trail from Schäfler (45 minutes) or from Schwägalp (90 minutes). The hut lies on longer through-routes connecting the region's Alpine Club huts.
The hut holds 39 beds in shared rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and provides breakfast; packed lunches are available. The SAC manages the hut and maintains it year-round, though winter conditions can be severe. Water comes from a spring. Heating is reliable. The location offers quiet hiking and views of the Säntis massif without the crowds of higher huts. Cell coverage is weak but present. The hut is not a hotel—expect basic Alpine hut conditions and shared facilities.
Book directly by email or phone at least 3–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August. Winter and spring weekdays typically have space available without advance notice. Groups of 10+ should contact the hut manager early to confirm availability. The hut is quieter than more famous destinations, making it practical for solo hikers and small groups seeking solitude.
The hut holds 39 beds in shared rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and provides breakfast; packed lunches are available. The SAC manages the hut and maintains it year-round, though winter conditions can be severe. Water comes from a spring. Heating is reliable. The location offers quiet hiking and views of the Säntis massif without the crowds of higher huts. Cell coverage is weak but present. The hut is not a hotel—expect basic Alpine hut conditions and shared facilities.
Book directly by email or phone at least 3–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August. Winter and spring weekdays typically have space available without advance notice. Groups of 10+ should contact the hut manager early to confirm availability. The hut is quieter than more famous destinations, making it practical for solo hikers and small groups seeking solitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone—with 39 beds, same-week bookings often work, but aim for at least 2–3 weeks ahead in July and August.
The hut operates year-round as a base for day hiking, though staffing levels vary by season; confirm current hours when you book.
The hut sits at 1,202m and is reached in 45 minutes from Schäfler or 90 minutes from Schwägalp via marked trails—both are straightforward valley walks.
The hut serves hot dinners and provides packed lunches; accommodation is in shared rooms with 39 beds total.
Yes—the access trails are easy, the elevation gain is modest, and it's ideal for families or hikers doing day walks in the pastoral Appenzell Alps.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 39
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +49 178 6904959
- Website
- https://www.neumayr-huette.de/