WELCOME TO THE GEPATSCHHAUS
Rich in tradition, cozy and the perfect starting point for mountain hikes in the rear Kaunertal.
The Gepatschhaus is the oldest mountain hut in Austria, located on 1928 metres above sea level.
Because of the ideal location next to the glacier road it is the first choice for mountain and hiking tours.
» We are open again. Overnight stays are possible again from June 13th on (only with reservation). «
IN THE REAR KAUNTERAL
WITH VIEW OF THE FERNERGRIESS
The alpine hut is the starting point for many hikes, summit- and glacier tours: Weißseespitze, Glockturm, Vordere und Hintere Ölgrubenspitze - popular 3000 m summits which can be climbed directly from the hut. Other attractions are the Klettergarten as well as the Holderli Seppl Klettersteig. Both can be reached by a 15 minutes walk.
The Gepatsch Genussrunde
The Kaunertal is Best Tourism Village by UNWTO!
In 2021, the Kaunertal Nature Park & Glacier Region, in the heart of which the Gepatschhaus is located, was named one of 44 "Best Tourism Villages" worldwide by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The award relates in particular to the topics of economic, social and ecological sustainability and accessibility and stands for sustainable tourism in our region.
More than 170 regions from 75 countries applied for the "Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO" in 2021.