--- title: Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz) url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002642/amstettner-hut-from-gaflenz.html" description: "Short description:Circular hiking route to the Amstettner Hut and via Oberland back to GaflenzQuality of experience: *Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops available" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz) Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz) =============================== **Path number:** E01 **Starting place:** 3334 Gaflenz **Destination:** 3334 Gaflenz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242958/14A4AB00DE419321156B99642F34749430A81C2FAA692817ECEDC2A75A55210E/variant-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242959/57F17BAA174B4844206AD9970C7F25C772B53BF3654E7F7C660D7147E6FEE61E/variant-jpg.jpg) View copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242958/14A4AB00DE419321156B99642F34749430A81C2FAA692817ECEDC2A75A55210E/variant-jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242958/14A4AB00DE419321156B99642F34749430A81C2FAA692817ECEDC2A75A55210E/variant-jpg.jpg) View copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242959/57F17BAA174B4844206AD9970C7F25C772B53BF3654E7F7C660D7147E6FEE61E/variant-jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242959/57F17BAA174B4844206AD9970C7F25C772B53BF3654E7F7C660D7147E6FEE61E/variant-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. Circular route Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:eticHm}zxAfCIrDcBBg@N[\C\v@n@jE`@j@a@k@hCmA^Gv@NhAe@|@s@SoCCcFFcDVsBzBeGjAkC|CkDhFiEnBeAZ?hB}DJwAPSw@kBs@uDe@{AWcEEwERwIYkBe@aB]}@Mo@e@aAGqBNeBAeBk@qBkBaBwA_CMo@?aBOcAIgDPiCp@wDr@a@q@KwANa@fB`@gB^y@v@}@pDqBjBm@rEkFxAAfA\@d@Ov@y@xCHLbCeDnIQd@Fp@XfAdBvC}FXiADiCQwGB|AS{@]WFUGT\VRz@EeCHmACyDrBuOb@Mv@JZYAa@cA{Fk@{Ae@s@Is@f@kEX_Al@gDA_HQoCUaAFk@Qq@i@w@eA}CaCiBcBwBm@KgC^BoD[oA_AkBe@oB_@}@[_@o@UCOBNn@Tz@|A{@}Ao@UFhA[xC}A~CaIxFkCjCa@nAu@r@t@s@i@u@YmAyBVeBfAwBtDw@dDaBnEg@x@uAxAeCjBiCzAqDdDwGdMoAnBw@XEGiB\{EkBo@u@qFiAy@Cc@[OHu@dBmAdBqDxCs@z@qAzDkBbHu@~AOlJXlCT`AjDdFRbBi@dFd@zAJjA`A~EhIxUL~@HvDEp@YvAX_BpAQd@tD~@xBi@vAVdAvAxDvApCJjArOt_@^p@Zx@Fj@RCSB|CpHbBbFP`AZ`FR~I]BOZCf@sDbBILHMeCPAM@LdCQrDcBBg@N[\CS_J[aFQaAcBcFqCuG&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Circular hiking route to the Amstettner Hut and via Oberland back to Gaflenz **Quality of experience:** * **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available **Description:** The path leads from the town center along a lightly trafficked goods road to "Wieden", ascending through the Bürgertal to the Forsteralm and then onward to the Amstettner Hut (922 m). From the Amstettner Hut, the trail returns to parking lot 2 of the Forsteralm, then to Oberland, and from there back to Gaflenz. **Variant:** From parking lot 2 of the Forsteralm, a shorter ascent is possible. **Directions:** The path leads from the town center of Gaflenz towards the train station. Passing the Stubauer inn, you hike along a lightly trafficked goods road to "Wieden". Ascending via the Bürgertal, you reach the Forsteralm and then continue to the Amstettner Hut (922 m). From the Amstettner Hut, the path returns to parking lot 2 of the Forsteralm, then to Oberland and from there back to Gaflenz. Variant: From parking lot 2 of the Forsteralm, a shorter ascent is possible. **Tip:** Climate-friendly to the National Park region - Gaflenz Station, Oberland Station: By train, you can reach the starting point for this hike in about 2 hours from Linz and about 2.5 hours from Vienna. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** E01 **Starting place:** 3334 Gaflenz **Destination:** 3334 Gaflenz **duration:** 4h 1m **length:** 12,5 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 511m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 505m **Lowest point:** 477m **Highest point:** 981m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Other **Starting point:** Gaflenz **Destination:** Gaflenz **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002642&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002642&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz)") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/322749/FA56D4548F479267E620A8084D8FEDC2DD02D465DA4FE4DBA41DCB22DD626B38/variant-jpg.jpg) Amstettner Hut **Dear mountain lovers, welcome to the Amstettner Hut!** Our hut is currently run on a volunteer basis by the section’s own hut teams; the Amstettner Hut is NOT a self-catering hut! You can find the current opening hours below. If you’re interested in joining the teams or have any questions, please contact Stephan Göbl or Martin Rainer. The trail up to the hut through the Kasertal has been newly signposted and does NOT pass through any grazing land! Leave the forest road at the sharp hairpin turn and follow the hiking trail through the forest. **Mountain Mass at the Forsteralm near the Mountaineers’ Memorial Cross on Sunday, September 27, at 10:30 a.m., with Chaplain Franz Sieder and the “Blindenmarkter Tanzlmusi.” Followed by a morning beer at the Amstettner Hütte.** **​** ![Gasthof Stubauer - Gaflenz](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/322744/22BDE975CEA203E5D67730200F5EA02F87AAF58EC391B9E030CDF6B053E64556/gasthof-stubauer-gaflenz.jpg "Gasthof Stubauer - Gaflenz") Gasthof Stubauer Amstettner Hütte 1. 2. 3. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal valley **Public Transit** Public transport: The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at [www.ooevv.at ](http://www.ooevv.at) Railway Stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Parking** Parking spaces in the town center [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Amstettner Hut (from Gaflenz)** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53229 - 0 ](tel:+437252532290) E-Mail [reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at](#mailto) Web [www.steyr-nationalpark.at/](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430002642) [To the website](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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