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Rieder Hütte

Multi-day hut-to-hut trek across Alpenverein huts
Rieder Hütte
Easy Traverse
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20 km
Distance
+1,556 m
Ascent
2 days
Duration
1
Hut
Best time: June to October (hut open, trails snow-free)
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About the route

Rieder Hütte is an Alpenverein hut in the Höllengebirge above Ebensee on Lake Traunsee. An easy weekend trek with a short climb (~20 km round trip, ~1556 m elevation gain, 2 days with 1 night) — ideal as your first hut-to-hut. Best season June to October.

Highest point
1,755 m
Huts on the route
1 × hut
Terrain
High alpine
Best time
June to October (hut open, trails snow-free)

The route at a glance

Elevation profile
↑ 1,556 m ascent↓ 1,556 m descent19.9 km1,774 m summit
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Line colour = gradient (green gentle → red steep). Dots = huts. Route: © OpenStreetMap (ODbL), elevations from mapy.com.
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Plan and book

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Pick a start date — for every night on the route you instantly see the free beds and book directly through the official Alpenverein system.

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Before the start · lodging
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Rieder Hütte
Day 1 · traverse to Rieder Hütte
↔ 10 km↑ 1436 m↓ 101 m◷ 6–7 h

Night 1
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Day 2 · traverse to Ebensee am Traunsee
↔ 10 km↑ 120 m↓ 1455 m◷ 4–5 h

Ebensee am Traunsee 430 m
Valley village · lodging via Booking.com
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Descent to the valley · Höllengebirge (Salzkammergut)
From the last hut you descend to the valley village — approximate destination, lodging below.
After the trek · lodging
Stay an extra day in Höllengebirge (Salzkammergut)
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What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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Handy before you go

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rieder Hütte suitable for beginners?+
Yes, the climb from the Langbath Lakes is short and easy — a great choice for your first hut-to-hut and perfect for families. Total ~20 km and ~1556 m elevation gain over 2 days.
How long is the climb?+
From Ebensee via Vordere Langbathsee it's a comfortable half-day climb; on day two you descend via the same route.
Can the bed be reserved online?+
Yes, Rieder Hütte can be booked online through the Alpenverein reservation system. Available beds for your dates are shown right here.
What is the best time?+
June to October, when the hut is open and trails are snow-free.

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