Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV)
Gloggnitzer Hut
Our hut is located on the Raxalpe in Lower Austria at an elevation of 1,548 m and is accessible only on foot via various trails of varying difficulty levels.
The hut offers basic services: We’re happy to serve a variety of drinks. You’re welcome to eat food you’ve brought with you on-site. For those with a really big appetite, we can offer hot soup. We only accept cash!
The hut has 18 sleeping spots in a dormitory-style arrangement. To make a reservation, email gloggnitz@gebirgsverein.at
You can find the latest information and exact opening days (see current duty schedule) at any time at www.gebirgsverein-services.at/gruppen/gloggnitz
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Sleeping beds
General
AV-Classification: Ifamily friendly
Address
Gloggnitzer Hut2662 Schwarzau im Gebirge
Accessibility
by cablewayPublic transport
Travel by train / train station: Vienna South – PayerbachTravel by bus / bus stop: Höllental Großer Kesselgraben, Line 341 (Payerbach-Hirschwang-Schwarzau); Hirschwang an der Rax Rax Cable Car, Line 341
Directions
Hirschwang (cable car), Höllental (Großer Kesselgraben, Großes Höllental)Parking
Rax Cable Car and WeichtalhausCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
The ski route through the Kesselgraben to the Gloggnitzerhütte (winter room) is a scenic route through the snow-filled Kesselgraben.
From the Weichtalhaus, it first goes relatively challenging uphill via the Wachthüttlkammsteig, which is partly very steep and exposed.
Plateau hike to a cozy hut that is simply run only on weekends and public holidays
Recommendations nearby
One of the many trails leading up to the Gloggnitzerhütte runs from the Höllental through the Großer Kesselgraben to the Raxalpe.
A longer, scenically varied ascent via the Törlweg to the Rax plateau. The journey to the starting point in Hirschwang is easily done by train and ...
From the Gloggnitzer hut, you ascend on marked paths over the Klobentörl towards Scheibwaldhöhe (1,943 m). Then you continue along below the ...
In winter a popular ski touring descent, in summer a mountain flower-rich hiking delight
From the Gloggnitzer Hut, you hike on marked trails over the Klobentörl to the Scheibwaldhöhe and up to the Dreimarkstein. Along the ridge, the ...
Plateau hike to a cozy hut that is simply run only on weekends and public holidays
South-North crossing of the Rax Plateau starting from Preiner Gscheid to the Dreimarkstein with descent through the Great Kesselgraben into the ...
From the mountain station of the Rax cable car, you hike on marked paths up to the Otto-Schutzhaus and from there down over the Grünschacher ...
Routes to neighboring mountain huts
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Type
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Name
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Distance |
Duration |
Ascent |
Descent |
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recommended route
Transition from the Gloggnitzer hut to the Habsburghaus
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4 km
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1:45 h
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368 m
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135 m
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recommended route
Crossing from the Gloggnitzer Hut to the Karl-Ludwig-Haus
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6 km
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2:30 h
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517 m
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267 m
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recommended route
Transition from the Gloggnitzer Hut to the Otto-Haus
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4.1 km
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1:30 h
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284 m
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193 m
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Localization
Opening times
Winter: We are closed for the winter from mid-November through early January! Mid-January through early May: Saturdays starting at 2:00 p.m. and all day on Sundays and holidays For current opening days, see our website/schedule
Gloggnitzer Hut
http://gloggnitz.gebirgsverein.at E-mail: gloggnitzerhuette@gebirgsverein.at
Holder
Scenic high trail with two summits and a hut stop along the way
From the Gloggnitzer Hut, you hike on marked trails over the Klobentörl to the Scheibwaldhöhe and up to the Dreimarkstein. Along the ridge, the ...
This transition leads over the beautiful meadows of the Rax and offers great views of the surrounding landscape. The view from the Höllentalaussicht ...
The ski route through the Kesselgraben to the Gloggnitzerhütte (winter room) is a scenic route through the snow-filled Kesselgraben.
From the Gloggnitzer hut, you ascend on marked paths over the Klobentörl towards Scheibwaldhöhe (1,943 m). Then you continue along below the ...
In winter a popular ski touring descent, in summer a mountain flower-rich hiking delight
One of the many trails leading up to the Gloggnitzerhütte runs from the Höllental through the Großer Kesselgraben to the Raxalpe.
Easy hike from the Weichtalhaus through a deeply cut rock gorge, the Große Kesselgraben, to the Gloggnitzer Hut
Anyone who loves secluded and somewhat demanding ascents through wild romantic terrain is right here.
This crossing leads over the beautiful meadows of the Rax and offers great views of the surrounding landscape. The path is easy and well signposted.
Plateau hike to a cozy hut that is simply run only on weekends and public holidays
From the Weichtalhaus, it first goes relatively challenging uphill via the Wachthüttlkammsteig, which is partly very steep and exposed.
A scenic loop hike starting in the Großes Höllental valley, featuring a sunny ascent along the Hoyossteig (black-marked trail with via ferrata ...
From the mountain station of the Rax cable car, you hike on marked paths up to the Otto-Schutzhaus and from there down over the Grünschacher ...
South-North crossing of the Rax Plateau starting from Preiner Gscheid to the Dreimarkstein with descent through the Great Kesselgraben into the ...
A longer, scenically varied ascent via the Törlweg to the Rax plateau. The journey to the starting point in Hirschwang is easily done by train and ...
The ski route through the Kesselgraben to the Gloggnitzerhütte (winter room) is a scenic route through the snow-filled Kesselgraben.
From the Weichtalhaus, it first goes relatively challenging uphill via the Wachthüttlkammsteig, which is partly very steep and exposed.
Plateau hike to a cozy hut that is simply run only on weekends and public holidays
From the Gloggnitzer hut, you ascend on marked paths over the Klobentörl towards Scheibwaldhöhe (1,943 m). Then you continue along below the ...
From the Gloggnitzer Hut, you hike on marked trails over the Klobentörl to the Scheibwaldhöhe and up to the Dreimarkstein. Along the ridge, the ...
This transition leads over the beautiful meadows of the Rax and offers great views of the surrounding landscape. The view from the Höllentalaussicht ...

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