Alpine huts
In the Gesäuse, mountain huts, like mountaineering itself, have a long tradition. It is a huge leap from the modern Buchsteinhaus to the classic Ennstalerhütte, yet, just like the mountain landscape of the Gesäuse, the huts and their hosts are ever-changing, and each one is unique in its own right.
Every mountaineer knows it: that decisive, liberating moment when the mountain hut suddenly comes into view and, drenched in sweat but brimming with anticipation, you could almost shout for joy. When your calves are burning and your rucksack is already weighing heavily on your shoulders, the sight of the mountain hut feels like a relief. In the Gesäuse, the huts are open from May to October, depending on snow conditions, and serve as both the destination and the starting point for some wonderful hikes.