Arthur-von-Schmid-Haus
3.6About
Arthur-von-Schmid-Haus sits at 2,281m in the Schladming Tauern, accessed from the Preunegg Sattel car park. The approach takes 1.5 hours on a well-marked trail through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. You can also reach it from the Ritom Alp side in roughly the same time. The hut sits on a col with open views east and west across the range.
The hut runs 50 beds split across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard—dinners focus on hearty mountain food, breakfasts on bread, cheese, cold cuts. Showers are available, a genuine comfort at this elevation. The OeAV Sektion Graz manages the property and maintains a small drying room. Open mid-June to mid-September; weather and snow can extend or shorten this window. The hut serves as a base for traverses of the Schladming Tauern and day ascents of surrounding peaks like the Hochgolling (2,862m), 4 hours return.
Book directly with the hut 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. July is busiest. Email or phone ahead to confirm current opening dates and menu. The hut fills quickly on fair-weather weekends. Mid-week slots are usually available even in peak season. Parties planning to stay multiple nights should reserve well in advance.
The hut runs 50 beds split across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard—dinners focus on hearty mountain food, breakfasts on bread, cheese, cold cuts. Showers are available, a genuine comfort at this elevation. The OeAV Sektion Graz manages the property and maintains a small drying room. Open mid-June to mid-September; weather and snow can extend or shorten this window. The hut serves as a base for traverses of the Schladming Tauern and day ascents of surrounding peaks like the Hochgolling (2,862m), 4 hours return.
Book directly with the hut 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. July is busiest. Email or phone ahead to confirm current opening dates and menu. The hut fills quickly on fair-weather weekends. Mid-week slots are usually available even in peak season. Parties planning to stay multiple nights should reserve well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks for June and September.
Arthur-von-Schmid-Haus is staffed from June to September.
From Preunegg Sattel car park, the well-marked trail takes 1.5 hours through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to 2,281m; alternative access from Ritom Alp also takes roughly 1.5 hours.
The hut has shower facilities, though hot water may be limited—plan accordingly and bring a quick-dry towel.
Yes, the 1.5-hour approach and 50-bed capacity make it accessible for fit families; younger children should have solid hill-walking experience.
Location
46.9892, 13.2673
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV ÖAV Sektion Graz
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Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.arthurvonschmidhaus.at/
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