Wetterkoglerhaus am Hochwechsel

The Wetterkoglerhaus on a hill with a cloudy sky in the background.
©Wiener Alpen, Christian Kremsl

Description

The Wetterkoglerhaus is located at 1,743 m at the summit of the Hochwechsel and is the highest mountain hut in the Vienna Alps. A magnificent 360° panoramic view opens up from here - from Lake Neusiedl to the Alpine giants Schneeberg, Rax and Hochschwab.

The cozy hut invites you to stop off after a hike or ski tour and offers regional delicacies as well as overnight accommodation. The sunrise at the summit is particularly impressive - an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.

Whether as the destination of a day tour or as a base on the Alpenbogen hiking trail: the Wetterkoglerhaus is a real highlight on the Wechsel and a perfect starting point to enjoy the beauty of this mountain region.

Opening hours: For the current opening hours, please refer to the website of the Alpine Association www.alpenverein.at/wetterkoglerhaus

In WINTER you can also call +43 680 2257555.

Overnight accommodation (beds / campsites): 6 / 2
In winter the shelter is open, 2 emergency beds are available. There is a heating facility (1.00 € coin slot), there is also an emergency telephone for mountain rescue.

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