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Dachstein Alpine Huts & Chalets

The Dachstein Mountains feature an extensive network of Alpine Club (ÖAV) huts and private mountain inns ranging from 900 to over 2,100 meters in elevation. These traditional structures serve as essential base camps for glacier tours, climbing the south face, and hiking the Dachstein Circular Trail. Many locations, such as the Austriahütte, offer historical insights through onsite museums, while others like the Walcheralm specialize in regional dairy production. The huts provide dormitory or room accommodations and serve traditional Styrian and Upper Austrian cuisine.

Dachstein Alpine Huts & Chalets — Mapa

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Austriahütte

Situated at 1,638 meters, this is the oldest mountain hut in the region. It houses the Alpinmuseum Dachstein, which documents the history of local mountaineering.

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Adamekhütte

Located at 2,196 meters at the foot of the Gosau Glacier. It serves as a primary base for high-alpine tours and ascents to the Hoher Dachstein summit.

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Silberkarhütte

Alpine hut at 1,223 meters located within the Silberkar Gorge, accessible via a hiking trail featuring waterfalls and wooden stairs.

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Guttenberghaus

The highest Alpine Club hut in Styria, positioned at 2,146 meters. It acts as a hub for the Dachstein Circular Trail and nearby via ferratas.

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Sattelberghütte

Traditional log cabin located on the Sattelberg, often used as a stop for the local nature teaching trail.

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Dachsteinsüdwandhütte

Private hut at 1,871 meters, situated directly below the vertical limestone walls of the Dachstein South Face.

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Rossalm

High-altitude pasture at 1,387 meters near Gosau, offering traditional regional snacks and overnight stays during the summer grazing season.

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Steinitzenalm

Mountain pasture near Bad Mitterndorf known for its traditional platters and views of the Grimming massif.

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Ebenalm

Alpine pasture located above Lake Hallstatt, accessible via hiking trails from the Echerntal valley.

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Sarsteinalm Bad Goisern

Seasonal hut located on the Sarstein mountain, serving hikers on the trail between Bad Goisern and Obertraun.

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Edtalm

Located at 1,340 meters in the Zwieselalm hiking area, providing traditional Austrian dishes and views of the Gosaukamm range.

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Wiesberghaus

High-alpine hut at 1,887 meters on the plateau between Hallstatt and the Dachstein summit, popular with hikers and ski tourers.

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Grimminghütte

Located at 966 meters at the foot of the Grimming, serving as the starting point for ascents of the highest freestanding mountain in the Alps.

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Rittisstadl

Mountain restaurant at 1,500 meters on the Rittisberg, featuring a sun terrace and proximity to the Rittisberg Coaster.

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Moosalm

Traditional Austrian restaurant and mountain hut located in the hiking area between Ramsau and Filzmoos.

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Stangalm

Small alpine hut located near the Silberkar region, offering simple regional refreshments.

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Walcheralm

Traditional mountain hut at 1,580 meters featuring its own alpine dairy where Styrian cheese is produced.

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Brandalm

Located at 1,600 meters near the Dachstein south face, featuring a memorial chapel and views of the mountain range.

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Dachsteinhaus

Mountain inn in Ramsau am Dachstein, accessible by road or trail, serving as a gateway to the high-alpine hiking network.

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Glös-Alm

Alpine restaurant situated at 1,540 meters, specializing in local Styrian dishes and located near the Dachstein road.