Alois-Günther-Haus

Alois-Günther-Haus is a mountain hut (Schutzhütte) in the Fischbacher Alps of Styria, Austria, situated at 1,782 metres above sea level on the summit of the Stuhleck. It is operated by the Edelweiss Section of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein, ÖAV) and is open throughout the year, serving hikers, climbers and winter sports visitors in the region. The hut was initiated by Alois Günther, chairman of the alpine society D' Stuhlecker, who was the main driving force behind its construction. The foundation stone was laid in 1914 and the building was completed in 1915. Because of the First World War, the house stood empty for several years and was not officially opened until 20 August 1919. In January 1959, the Edelweiss Section of the ÖAV acquired the hut, and it has been maintained and operated by that section since then. As a year-round refuge, Alois-Günther-Haus offers typical mountain hut services: food, drinks and overnight accommodation for visitors. It also serves as a base point on the Zentralalpenweg, a long-distance hiking trail that runs from Hainburg an der Donau in eastern Austria to Feldkirch in the west. The hut is connected by marked trails to other mountain huts in the area, including the Karl-Lechner-Haus (1,450 m, about 45 minutes away), the Roseggerhaus-Pretul (1,653 m, about 1 hour 30 minutes away) and the Wetterkoglerhaus (1,743 m, about 5 hours 30 minutes away). The Alois-Günther-Haus is a well-known destination in the Fischbacher Alps and a traditional stop for hikers traversing the region. Its name honours Alois Günther, the initiator of its construction. The hut's official website provides current information for visitors.

Alois-Günther-Haus was built on the summit of the Stuhleck in the Fischbacher Alps at 1,782 metres above sea level. Its construction was driven by Alois Günther, who served as chairman (Obmann) of the alpine society D' Stuhlecker and was the main initiator of the project. The foundation stone was laid in 1914, and the building was completed in 1915. However, the outbreak of the First World War meant that the house stood empty during the war years. It was finally opened on 20 August 1919. For several decades the hut continued to serve visitors in the region. In January 1959, the Edelweiss Section of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV) acquired the hut, taking over its ownership and operation. Under the Edelweiss Section, the Alois-Günther-Haus has been maintained as a year-round refuge. It is integrated into the network of alpine huts and trails in the Fischbacher Alps, with marked routes connecting it to the Karl-Lechner-Haus, the Roseggerhaus-Pretul and the Wetterkoglerhaus. The hut also serves as a base point on the Zentralalpenweg, a long-distance hiking trail crossing Austria from Hainburg an der Donau to Feldkirch.

• 1959

  Edelweiss Section of the Austrian Alpine Club acquired the hut in January.

• 1919

  Hut officially opened on 20 August, after standing empty during World War I.

• 1915

  Construction of the hut completed.

• 1914

  Foundation stone laid for the hut.

Traditional alpine hut operated by the Austrian Alpine Club, serving hikers and mountaineers in the Fischbacher Alps.

• Mountain hut accommodation and refreshments

  Year-round refuge offering food, drinks and overnight stays for hikers and mountaineers.

1. 1Alois-Günther-Haus – Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
2. 2Alois-Günther-Haus – Wikidatawikidata.org