Zirbitzkogel Schutzhaus
2.9About
Zirbitzkogel Schutzhaus sits at 2,376m on the Zirbitzkogel in the Gurktaler Alpen range of southern Carinthia. Reach it from the Zirbitzsee car park (1,580m) via the marked trail on the Zirbitzkogel's north face—roughly 3 hours depending on your pace. The hut also connects to longer ridge walks in the Gurktaler Alpen, making it a logical stop on multi-day routes through this less-crowded limestone range.
The OeTK-managed hut sleeps around 35 people across mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. Meals focus on straightforward Alpine fare: the kitchen prepares dinner daily during the season and serves breakfast before dawn starts. Hot drinks and small snacks are available throughout the day. Basic facilities include an outside toilet and water from a mountain spring—this is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. The hut opens mid-June and operates until mid-September, weather dependent.
Book direct by phone well ahead for July and August weekends; June and September typically have capacity. The hut has no email service—calling is the only option. Expect to pay around €12–16 for a bed, €15–20 for dinner, and €7–10 for breakfast. The surrounding peaks and ridges draw serious hikers rather than casual visitors, so you won't find crowds here even in peak season.
The OeTK-managed hut sleeps around 35 people across mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. Meals focus on straightforward Alpine fare: the kitchen prepares dinner daily during the season and serves breakfast before dawn starts. Hot drinks and small snacks are available throughout the day. Basic facilities include an outside toilet and water from a mountain spring—this is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. The hut opens mid-June and operates until mid-September, weather dependent.
Book direct by phone well ahead for July and August weekends; June and September typically have capacity. The hut has no email service—calling is the only option. Expect to pay around €12–16 for a bed, €15–20 for dinner, and €7–10 for breakfast. The surrounding peaks and ridges draw serious hikers rather than casual visitors, so you won't find crowds here even in peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for weekends and July–August; 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient for this hut.
The hut is staffed June to October; exact dates depend on weather and staffing, so confirm before your trip.
Start from the Zirbitzsee car park at 1,580m and follow the marked trail up the north face of Zirbitzkogel—roughly 3 hours to the hut at 2,376m.
The hut offers around 35 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms; confirm meal service and whether showers are available when you book.
Yes, the 3-hour ascent is straightforward on a marked trail, making it accessible for hikers with basic fitness and experience.
Location
47.0645, 14.5683
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeTK Österreichischer Touristenklub
Facilities
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 91 40 283
- Website
- https://schutz.haus/de/hut/helmut-erd-schutzhaus/13538866/
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