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Zirbitzkogel-Schutzhaus

Obdach

The Zirbitzkogel shelter is the highest hut in Styria. Cozy dining rooms and a sun terrace provide ideal spots to rest and enjoy.

The Zirbitzkogel shelter (Helmut-Erd shelter) is located at 2,376 m, just 20 vertical meters and a few minutes' walk below the summit of Zirbitzkogel. It is managed by "Zirbitz-Werni" and offers 20 sleeping places in shared dormitories during the summer months. After the hike, one can recharge with a hiking breakfast, vegetable soup, Frankfurt sausages, Krainer sausages, Styrian cheese bread, board snacks, smoked meat platter, or strudel – all served in a rustic hut atmosphere.

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Opening hours:

  • Open in summer from the beginning of June until around the end of September.
  • In winter, depending on snow and weather conditions, at weekends and during the winter holiday weeks.

Contact

Zirbitzkogel-Schutzhaus
Werner Grillitsch
Granitzen 41
8742 Obdach

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cattle on the Brandriedl with view to the Dachstein (Ramsau am Dachstein)

What the weather will be like Obdach (868m)

Today, 17.10.2026

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
sunny
4°C
0%
5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
16°C
0%
5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
11°C
0%
5 km/h

Tomorrow, 18.10.2026

Sunny and cloudy periods will alternate throughout the day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
7°C
0%
5 km/h
Noon
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15°C
10%
5 km/h
Night
sunny
10°C
0%
5 km/h

Forecast

19.10.2026
sunny
6°C 17°C
20.10.2026
cloudy
6°C 13°C
21.10.2026
foggy
8°C 12°C