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Refuge to the Mesnerhaus

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Fantastic view - cosy get-togethers in the old parlour or in the friendly, bright annexe!

On the eastern slope of the Maßenberg, at an altitude of 926 meters, surrounded by meadows and fields, stands the Mesnerhaus. When the Mesnerhaus was built is not exactly known. The year 1812 is carved into the passage. Initially, the Mesnerhaus served as a school for Pongrazen and Zeilerviertel. According to oral traditions and school records, instruction took place in the Mesnerhaus from 1760 to 1885. The responsible Mesner of St. Pankrazen Church always taught.

In the current guest room was the classroom, which accommodated up to 77 students. The Mesnerhaus also served as a residence for the Mesner, who had a small farm with a few cows and pigs. The school year 1884/85 was the last in the Mesnerhaus. From then on, only one Mesner lived in house number 16. At the end of April 1945, the Mesnerhaus was heavily shot at from Zeilerviertel. A bullet hole from that time is still visible today. In 1955, the last Mesner moved out.

Since 1986, the Mesnerhaus has been run by the Gleichweit family as a shelter and offers a place of reflection and enjoyment for both hikers and visitors of various celebrations.

Reservations for groups can be made at +43 664 39 27 582

Opening times

Closed today
Open Apr 04, 2026 through Nov 29, 2026 from Sun 10:00–24:00 .
Open Apr 04, 2026 through Nov 29, 2026 from Sat 11:00–24:00 .
Open Apr 04, 2026 through Nov 29, 2026 from Fri 13:00–24:00 .

Dear guests, the opening hours may change, for your safety please contact the business Schutzhütte zum Mesnerhaus directly!

The "Mesnerhäusl" is generally open from Friday to Sunday (and holidays) from Easter (Holy Saturday) until the last Sunday in November.

Sleeping beds

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Address

Refuge to the Mesnerhaus
Pongrazen 16
8232 Grafendorf bei Hartberg

Coordinates

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47.348153, 15.911641
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47°20'53.4"N 15°54'41.9"E
UTM
33T 568856 5244257
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Pongrazen 16
8232 Grafendorf bei Hartberg
https://www.mesnerhaus.eu E-mail: friedrich.gleichweit@aon.at
Phone/Valley +43 664 3927582
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