Vorderötscher mountain hut

The Vorderötscher shelter invites hikers, city escapees and nature lovers to rest and stay at 887 m above sea level. Here you can enjoy a snack in old walls with a modern flair, while rutting deer run through the beautiful mountain panorama.

With careful attention to preserving the original substance, the Wilde Wunder Card host has been carefully overhauled according to modern standards. After the final finishing touches, it has been open again since August 2014. The dream location at the end of the popular Ötschergräben makes the Vorderötscher Schutzhaus a great starting point for hikes to the mighty Ötscher or the Gemeindealpe. In the fall, the region offers a special natural spectacle: During the deer rutting season, the deer practically walk past the hut and can hardly be missed.

Regional dining

The 200-year-old refuge has lost none of its homely flair or alpine charm during its renovation. The hut is also an absolute culinary highlight. A cozy, bright dining room invites you to enjoy a snack and relax. Hearty delicacies, prepared in cooperation with exclusively regional suppliers, ensure your physical well-being. The kitchen and bar area, the sanitary facilities and the drying room have also been renovated.

Spend the night at Vorderötscher

The cozy Vorderötscher refreshment stop not only offers regional specialties, but also a reasonably priced dormitory and nice rooms for overnight stays. The Vorderötscher shelter offers nine freshly designed, traditionally simple rooms with a total of 18 double and single beds as well as two dormitories with a total of 20 beds - enough space for a hike with friends, family or colleagues.

Opening hours: May 1 to October 26

Tour tip: Wienerbruck - Ötschergräben - Vorderötscher - Erlaufklause
Please note: The Vorderötscher refuge can only be reached on foot.