Huts around Grimmenstein, a municipality in Lower Austria, offer access to the Wechselgebirge mountain range. The area is characterized by its natural landscape, providing various routes for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Elevations in the region reach over 1,300 meters, with viewpoints offering wide panoramas. Grimmenstein serves as a starting point for exploring mountain shelters and trails.
Last updated: August 6, 2026
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Definitely invites you to take a break.
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The hut is still closed (2023), only self-service drinks are available. A pity.
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no restaurant, but drinks in the vending machine. (Status 2023-10, no longer a guest operation for a long time)
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Here you can stop off in a really nice and rustic way and strengthen yourself for the next trails.
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Located just below the Turk's Fall.
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07/31/2021 - Ideal for resting but also good weather protection.
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The food is more than plentiful, and the landlord is a nice guy. With corona rules you don't take it so exactly ...
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The Herrgottschnitzerhütte, also known as Franz Kaupe-Haus, provides accommodation with 12 beds and 22 mattress dormitories. It operates year-round, making it suitable for overnight stays. The Shelter just below Türkensturz can also be used as a place to sleep in case of greatest need, offering basic weather protection.
Yes, several huts are suitable for families. The Herrgottschnitzerhütte is popular with families and even has huskies belonging to the owner. The Guesthouse Ödenhof offers a playground, small animals, and a 'Märchenrundweg' (fairy tale trail) for children. The Alpine Rose Hut (Almrauschhütte) is also considered family-friendly.
The Almrauschhütte St. Corona am Wechsel (also known as Alpine Rose Hut) is highly valued for its breathtaking panoramic views over Schneeberg and Rax, the Vienna Basin, and on clear days, even as far as Lake Neusiedl and Hungary. The Guesthouse Ödenhof also boasts a beautiful panoramic view of Rax, Schneeberg, and Sonnwendstein.
The Herrgottschnitzerhütte is renowned for its traditional, hearty Austrian cuisine, prepared with regional ingredients. They also offer delicious pastries. The Guesthouse Ödenhof also operates as a restaurant.
The Herrgottschnitzerhütte is explicitly mentioned as welcoming pet owners. Many hiking trails in the region are generally dog-friendly, but it's always advisable to keep dogs on a leash, especially in nature protection areas or near grazing animals.
The Grimmenstein area offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can find numerous mountain hikes, including routes to the Kampstein summit from huts like the Herrgottschnitzerhütte or Almrauschhütte. There are also options for gravel biking and MTB trails in the wider Grimmenstein region.
The Herrgottschnitzerhütte operates year-round, welcoming visitors in all weather conditions. The Almrauschhütte St. Corona am Wechsel has a self-service drink machine available from April to October. Generally, spring to autumn offers the best conditions for hiking and enjoying the panoramic views, though winter hiking can also be rewarding.
Many huts, like the Herrgottschnitzerhütte, are accessible via hiking trails from starting points such as St. Corona or Unterstberg. The Almrauschhütte St. Corona am Wechsel can be reached via forest paths from St. Corona am Wechsel. Parking is typically available at trailheads in the surrounding villages.
Yes, the Herrgottschnitzerhütte (Franz Kaupe-Haus) is a historic mountain refuge built in 1925. Its interior retains a rustic coziness, characterized by its nearly untouched original structure from over a century ago, offering a special and decelerated atmosphere.
The huts are situated within the Wechselgebirge mountain range. From the Almrauschhütte St. Corona am Wechsel, you can enjoy sweeping vistas over Schneeberg and Rax. The Shelter just below Türkensturz is located near the impressive Türkensturz rock formation, offering a unique landmark.
Most hikes to the notable huts, such as the Herrgottschnitzerhütte and Almrauschhütte St. Corona am Wechsel, are generally considered intermediate. They involve ascents to elevations around 1,250 to 1,300 meters above sea level, often on well-maintained forest paths or hiking trails.


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