Schneealpenhaus

The Schneealpenhaus is a traditional alpine mountain hut (Schutzhütte) situated at 1,788 metres above sea level on the Schauerkogel, at the southern edge of the Schneealm high plateau in the Mürzsteger Alps of Styria, Austria. It was opened on 16 August 1925 and is owned and operated by the Österreichischer Gebirgsverein (ÖGV), a section of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV). The hut is a well-known destination for hikers, families, and mountain bikers, offering food, accommodation for up to 60 people, and panoramic views within the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park. It is typically open during the summer season from early May to the end of October, depending on weather conditions. The Schneealpenhaus is also a stage point on the Nordalpenweg, a long-distance hiking trail across Austria. In 2025 the hut celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a major general renovation is planned for 2026, during which the hut will remain closed. The hut is affectionately called "Schutzhaus" by locals. It is reachable via gravel roads and numerous hiking paths from surrounding villages such as Altenberg an der Rax, Neuberg an der Mürz, and Krampen. The Schneealpenhaus serves as a base for tours to nearby peaks including Windberg, Rauhenstein, and Mitterbergschneid, and is connected to a network of other alpine huts.

The Schneealpenhaus was opened on 16 August 1925 as a mountain hut of the Österreichischer Gebirgsverein (ÖGV), a section of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV). It was built on the Schauerkogel at an elevation of 1,788 metres above sea level, on the southern edge of the Schneealm high plateau in the Mürzsteger Alps. For many years, the hut was leased and managed by Otto Neubacher. Over the decades, it became a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers, offering shelter and refreshments during the summer season, typically from early May to late October. The hut can accommodate up to 60 people and is accessible via gravel roads and numerous hiking trails. It is also a stage point on the Nordalpenweg, a long-distance hiking trail traversing the Austrian Alps. In 2025, the Schneealpenhaus celebrated its 100th anniversary. A major general renovation is scheduled for 2026, which will require the hut to remain closed for the entire year; preparatory clearance work began in October 2025. The hut is affectionately known by locals as "Schutzhaus". It continues to be operated by the ÖGV and serves as a base for tours to nearby peaks such as Windberg, Rauhenstein, and Mitterbergschneid, and is connected to a network of other alpine huts including the Habsburghaus, Hinteralmhaus, and Kutatschhütte.

• Schneealpenhaus opened on the Schauerkogel at 1,788 m.

• 100th anniversary of the Schneealpenhaus celebrated.

• Clearance work begins ahead of the 2026 general renovation.

• Hut closed for general renovation.

A traditional, family-run alpine refuge offering honest food and a cosy atmosphere, deeply rooted in Austrian mountain hut culture.

• Alpine hut accommodation

  Overnight stays for up to 60 people in a traditional mountain hut setting.

• Traditional Austrian mountain cuisine

  Honest, hearty dishes served in a cosy atmosphere.

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2. 2Schneealpenhaus – Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3Schneealpenhaus – Wikidatawikidata.org