Adamekhütte / Adamek hut
Caution at the edge of the glacier!
High above the Gosau valley, at the foot of the mighty Dachstein glacier at 2.196m above sea level, is the Adamekhütte - affectionately named "station of the Alps" amongst insiders. It was once the hut of the Austrian Alpine Club - today a meeting place for mountaineers, hikers and climbers and is surrounded by the foothills of the mighty Dachstein glacier. Its origins date back to 1879: at that time its predecessor was the spartan Grobgesteinhütte which was located further below. The current refuge opened in 1905 and since its last general renovation, is now considered one of the most modern huts in Austria.
Deep orange skies
The hearts of every hike will beat faster at the colourful display as the evening sun sets over the peaks of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. If you want to experience this picturesque sight you should telephone in advance to reserve a sleeping place in a shared room or mattress dormitory.
Not only hikers and rock climbers, but also fans of romantic rustic lodge atmosphere and good food will get their money’s worth at the Adamekhütte. Enjoy hearty meals, vegetarian dishes and fresh pastries during a sociable Alpine hut evening! Following the overnight stay, at the Alpine hut, be lured by the perfect morning sunrise, followed by a traditional breakfast. Let yourself be enchanted with a night in the Adamekhütte in the holiday region of Dachstein Salzkammergut!
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Adamekhütte in Gosau
Tips: Hiking in autumn
Autumn is here! Hooray! The most beautiful hiking season of the year! However, there are a few things you should keep in mind when hiking, especially at this time of year.
- Plan tours properly.
- Start early. Especially for high alpine hikes.
- Attention: It gets dark early!
- If you are staying overnight in a hut, register in good time by telephone.
- Do not miss the last cable car ride down the mountain when on mountain tours.
- Information on the current operating times of the cable cars in connection with a hike can be found below under "Information at a Glance".
- Check snow conditions. Because at this time of the year the first snow can already fall in the high mountains.
- We have summarised further important safety tips below.
- We wish you an unforgettable hiking autumn in the Salzkammergut.
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Safety Tips for Hikers
Admittedly, the landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut is the absolute pinnacle for hiking fans, mountain enthusiasts and nature lovers—unforgettable tours to incredibly beautiful mountain lodges and meadows, panorama views as far as the eye can see and cherished moments that will last a lifetime! However, you should remember that while hiking you might find yourself in high-alpine terrain. We’ve put together some resources to assist you: how to best prepare for your tour, recommended items for your backpack and steps to take in an emergency situation. Remember to always play it safe and enjoy your hiking adventure in the Salzkammergut!
Warning: Closed trails
Better to know before you go
Hiking trails in the Salzkammergut can be closed for various reasons. To help you prepare for your hike, we have set up a page with current road closures in the region. This will help you get to your destination without any detours or stress. Click here to visit the page...
Hiking tips & other huts and alpine pastures
Mountain Huts and Alpine
Fancy a glass of wonderfully fresh milk, accompanied by freshly baked farmhouse bread with bacon or fresh alpine cheese. Here you will find the most beautiful Alpine pastures, in the World Heritage region, for your family hike or Alpine pasture excursion.
BergeSeen Trail Stage 23
Trail Route: Gosau-Hintertal – Vorderer Gosausee – Hinterer Gosausee – Adamekhütte
Duration: 6h
Length: 13,5 Km
BergeSeen Trail Stage 25
Trail Route: Gablonzer Hütte – Stuhlalm – Hofpürglhütte über den „Austriaweg“
Duration: 4,5h
Länge: 10 Km
Hiking to the Hut Adamek in Gosau
Gosau | Adamekhütte (Adamek hut): First the way to the Adamekhut seems to be an easy walk along the lake Gosausee. But then, an exhausting hike to the hut follows.
Trail "Linzerweg"
A very beautiful, but not quite unsafe way, which requires high-alpine equipment, vertigo freedom and a good stamina. Duration: 6h.
Available accommodation for your hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.