Duisitzkarseehütte
3.7About
Duisitzkarseehütte sits at 1,660m on the eastern flank of the Tennengebirge, overlooking the Duisitzkarsee lake in the Salzburg Alps. Reach it from Annaberg via the Duisitzkar valley on a marked trail that takes 2.5 to 3 hours. The approach is steady uphill through forest, then opens onto alpine meadow with good views of the surrounding limestone peaks. You can also approach from Abtenau in the south, which takes longer but offers alternative descent options. The hut works well as a base for day hikes around the lake and ridges, or as a stopover on traverses of the Tennengebirge.
Duisitzkarseehütte is a medium-sized hut with around 40 bed spaces in basic but clean dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard and the kitchen serves hearty Austrian mountain fare. The hut has no shower, but provides washbasins and toilets. It operates year-round, though conditions above 1,660m are serious in winter and the hut sees most traffic from June through September. Water comes from the lake; the hut is run by the OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club).
Book direct with the hut by phone or email 6 to 8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Mid-week visits and shoulder season (May-June, September-October) are much quieter. The hut does not take online bookings through major platforms, so contact them directly to confirm availability and special diets. Groups should book even further ahead.
Duisitzkarseehütte is a medium-sized hut with around 40 bed spaces in basic but clean dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard and the kitchen serves hearty Austrian mountain fare. The hut has no shower, but provides washbasins and toilets. It operates year-round, though conditions above 1,660m are serious in winter and the hut sees most traffic from June through September. Water comes from the lake; the hut is run by the OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club).
Book direct with the hut by phone or email 6 to 8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Mid-week visits and shoulder season (May-June, September-October) are much quieter. The hut does not take online bookings through major platforms, so contact them directly to confirm availability and special diets. Groups should book even further ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less advance notice.
Duisitzkarseehütte is staffed from June to September; opening and closing dates vary by year, so confirm directly with the hut.
From Annaberg via the Duisitzkar valley on a marked trail takes 2.5 to 3 hours of steady uphill hiking through forest and alpine meadow; Abtenau approach from the south is longer but offers alternative descent routes.
The hut offers bed places and meals; contact them directly about shower availability, as mountain huts vary widely.
Yes, it works well for fit beginners and families with hiking experience—the approach is steady and well-marked, though 2.5–3 hours uphill requires reasonable fitness.
Location
47.3001, 13.6918
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- https://www.duisitzkar.at/
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