Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV)
Oberwalder Hut
A mountain hut operated by the Alpenverein Austria
[Bn] With its impressive, majestic location on the rocky peak of the Großer Burgstall, the Oberwalderhütte High-Alpine Center (2,973 m) lies in the heart of the Glockner Group. The hut is a unique starting point in the Alps for alpine training courses.
[Bn]Please note that the drive up to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe is via a toll road. Information on this can be found at the following link:
[Bn]Großglockner High Alpine Road—A Popular Destination in Austria
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[Bn] Click here for the courses at the Oberwalderhütte!
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Sleeping beds
Features
ShowerServices
Wireless coverageGeneral
AV-Classification: ISeminar
Suitable for seminarsWinterroom
Winterroom availableKey required
Winterroom heated
Address
Oberwalder Hut9844 Heiligenblut
Public transport
Travel by train / Train station: Zell/See, LienzTravel by bus / Bus stop: Franz-Josefs-Höhe
Directions
Franz-Josefs-HöheParking
Franz-Josefs-Höhe Parking GarageCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
Magnificent views The ascent to the Oberwalderhütte offers sensational views of the northern face of the Großglockner and the glacier fields of ...
Along the Pasterze, this relatively short stage always offers a magnificent view of the Großglockner to the Oberwalderhütte.
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Two easy three-thousanders in the Glockner area with constant views of Austria's highest peak.
Great beginner north face near the Oberwalderhütte
Wonderful snow pyramid with breathtaking views of the north side of the Großglockner. This is where the famous glacier stream of the Pasterze ...
Great north face in the Hohe Tauern best done in spring with skis
From the Oberwalder Hut over the glacier to the Fuscherkarkopf. Partly climbing of grade 2.
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
Crossing from Schwarzenberghütte to Oberwalderhütte
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7.1 km
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3:30 h
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883 m
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182 m
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recommended route
Stage 10
02 Central Alpine Trail West, E10: Oberwalder Hut - Berghotel Rudolfshütte
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10.8 km
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6:45 h
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383 m
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1,062 m
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Localization
Two easy three-thousanders in the Glockner area with constant views of Austria's highest peak.
Great beginner north face near the Oberwalderhütte
Wonderful snow pyramid with breathtaking views of the north side of the Großglockner. This is where the famous glacier stream of the Pasterze ...
Great north face in the Hohe Tauern best done in spring with skis
From the Oberwalder Hut over the glacier to the Fuscherkarkopf. Partly climbing of grade 2.
Magnificent views The ascent to the Oberwalderhütte offers sensational views of the northern face of the Großglockner and the glacier fields of ...
Along the Pasterze, this relatively short stage always offers a magnificent view of the Großglockner to the Oberwalderhütte.
Crossing in alpine terrain over rock and ice in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
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