Feldnerhütte
2.9About
Feldnerhütte sits at 2,182m on the eastern flank of the Hohe Tauern, above the Feldsee lake basin east of Zell am See. Reach it from Zell am See town in 3.5 hours via the Zeller Schwabing and Feldsee trail, or via the Schmittenöhe cable car (saves 800m ascent). The hut stands on the main hiking route into the high Tauern plateaux, making it a solid base for multi-day traverses or a one-night stopover between valley and peaks. Access is summer-only on foot; there's no road approach.
The hut has 80 beds across simple multi-share rooms. Meals focus on hearty mountain fare. The kitchen provides hot dinners and packed lunches for onward hiking. The tap water is reliable. Showers are available but use water sparingly. The hut opens mid-June through September, weather dependent. Cell service is absent, so plan logistics beforehand. The building is run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV).
Book 6-8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or post (email is unreliable at this altitude). Expect to share dormitories with other hikers. The hut fills quickly with groups doing the Hohe Tauern traverse. Mid-week visits in June or early September offer quieter nights and better availability.
The hut has 80 beds across simple multi-share rooms. Meals focus on hearty mountain fare. The kitchen provides hot dinners and packed lunches for onward hiking. The tap water is reliable. Showers are available but use water sparingly. The hut opens mid-June through September, weather dependent. Cell service is absent, so plan logistics beforehand. The building is run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV).
Book 6-8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or post (email is unreliable at this altitude). Expect to share dormitories with other hikers. The hut fills quickly with groups doing the Hohe Tauern traverse. Mid-week visits in June or early September offer quieter nights and better availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; shoulder season (June, September) requires 4–6 weeks' notice.
Feldnerhütte is staffed from June to September, weather-dependent; confirm opening dates with the hut directly before you go.
Hike 3.5 hours from Zell am See via Zeller Schwabing and Feldsee, or use the Schmittenöhe cable car to save 800m ascent and cut hiking time to roughly 1.5–2 hours.
The hut serves dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches; beds are basic mountain-hut standard; no showers, but there's a washbasin and toilet.
Yes, the cable car option makes it accessible for less experienced hikers; the foot route is steep but straightforward without scrambling or exposure.
Location
46.8322, 13.1252
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- http://huetten.alpenverein.at/huettenHome/DE/Home/index.php?huetteNr=0058
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