Haindlkarhütte

A Gesäuse hut as it is written in the book

In the middle of the mountain world, with a view of the imposing north walls of the Hochtor Group, it clings to the stony sea of gravel and boulders. From the Weidendom, it takes about two hours to enjoy the refuge feeling. Of course, you can also spend the night among all the mountain giants that embrace you almost a little motherly.

Hut for pioneers

The history of the Haindlkarhütte is closely linked to the pioneers of alpinism Paul Preuss, Fritz Kasparek and Hubert Peterka. As early as 1923, a base was built for the Vienna Section Reichenstein. The Haindlkarhütte, as you will get to know it, was built in 1958. In terms of colour and shape, it blends in perfectly with its surroundings. The view is unique and inspires exciting conversations. So even at 1121m above sea level, there's always something to do.

Great launch site

The Haindlkarhütte not only serves as a good starting point for long climbing routes through the Hochtor north face and the legendary Peternpfad, but is also a first-class stop on a circular hike. It starts at Gasthof Bachbrücke, leads along the "Wilder John" legend trail and then across a large rubble trench (the so-called "Gseng"), and the Gsengscharte of the same name, to the hut. Then it's back to the Haindlkarhütte car park via a dried-up stream bed.

Links to the tour descriptions

Haindlkarhütte from Gstatterboden

Gsengscharten circuit

Gesäuse hut tour stage 04 Ennstalerhütte - Haindlkarhütte

Gesäuse hut tour stage 05a Haindlkarhütte - Weidendom