Steger Kaserei

2.4
Salzburg, Austria Write a review

About

Steger Kaserei sits at 1,530m on the Buchberger Wand in the Salzburg Alps, above the village of Werfen. Reach it from Werfen by hiking the Burg Trail for roughly 2.5 hours, or from the Bluntau Valley approach for 3–3.5 hours. The hut works as a base for walks across the limestone plateau, access to the Bluntauer Zinkenkopf (2,191m), and scrambles on the surrounding peaks. The setting is quiet and relatively remote compared to busier Austrian huts.
The hut is small—around 40 beds spread across basic dormitories. Meals focus on hearty Austrian fare: they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. A small shop stocks chocolate, nuts, and basic supplies. Water comes from a spring. The hut is open year-round but has reduced capacity and services in winter; confirm availability before heading up. Full facilities include a dining room, drying room for wet gear, and a telephone for emergencies.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Summer weekends and July–August fill quickly, especially mid-week when groups book ahead. Call at least 4–6 weeks before for these periods. Outside school holidays, you'll find space more easily. Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is standard. The hut accepts cash; card payments should be confirmed when you call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Call ahead to reserve, especially for weekends and July–August; the hut has only around 40 beds so availability fills quickly.
The hut operates seasonally; contact them directly by phone for current opening dates and staffing periods.
Hike from Werfen village via the Burg Trail (2.5 hours) or from Bluntau Valley (3–3.5 hours) to reach the hut at 1,530m.
The hut serves meals and has basic mountain hut facilities; confirm food availability and services when you call to book.
Yes—the approach trails are non-technical hiking, making it accessible for hikers of moderate fitness, though the remote location means you should be comfortable with mountain conditions.

Location

47.6070, 12.6534

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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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+43 6588 7043

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