Prešernova Koča Na Stolu

Prešernova Koča na Stolu sits at 2,174m on the plateau of Stol in the Karavanke range, on the border between Austria and Slovenia. Reach it from the Austrian side via Eisenkappel-Liebing in the Kanaltal. The standard route climbs 3.5–4 hours from the Tulej hut at 1,476m, following marked trails northeast across mixed terrain with steeper sections above treeline. The hut is accessible year-round on foot, though snow cover in winter and spring can require alpine experience. Most hikers approach from Slovenia's well-established network of trails converging on the plateau.
The hut operates under Slovenian Alpine Club (PZS) management and runs a simple refugio model. It sleeps around 40 people in multi-bed rooms. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals—request half-board when booking. Water comes from a spring nearby; expect basic but clean facilities and no shower. The hut opens year-round, though winter staffing depends on visitor numbers. Summer (June–September) is busiest. The location makes it an excellent base for ridge walks toward Hochstuhl (2,237m) to the north or traversals across the Stol plateau with views into both Austria and Slovenia.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August weekends—weekdays are quieter. Weekend crowding on the Austrian side is less acute than on the Slovenian approach. Bring cash; card payments are unreliable. The hut is unheated except for a wood stove, so expect cold nights outside July–August even in good weather.