Stoicharthütte
4.2About
The Stoicharthütte sits at 1,578m in the Salzburg Alps, easily reached from the village of Abtenau on the Lammertal valley floor. The standard approach takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail that gains 700m steadily through beech forest. You can also access it from the Rußbach side, a slightly longer route. The hut serves as a base for ridge walking and scrambling in the surrounding limestone peaks.
The hut is run by the Salzburg section of the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and holds around 50 beds across simple dormitory-style rooms. Meals are hearty—expect traditional Austrian fare for dinner and a solid breakfast. The hut has no electricity or running water, which keeps it genuinely quiet and removes the temptation to stay indoors. It operates year-round, though the winter season (November–March) sees minimal staffing and basic self-catering only. The outhouse toilets are functional and clean.
Book directly by email or phone. Summer weekends fill quickly, especially July and August—contact the hut by mid-June for those months. Weekday visits outside peak season rarely face capacity issues. The hut prefers phone calls for last-minute availability (same-day or next-day arrivals). Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is the standard arrangement; bring a sleeping bag regardless of thread count.
The hut is run by the Salzburg section of the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and holds around 50 beds across simple dormitory-style rooms. Meals are hearty—expect traditional Austrian fare for dinner and a solid breakfast. The hut has no electricity or running water, which keeps it genuinely quiet and removes the temptation to stay indoors. It operates year-round, though the winter season (November–March) sees minimal staffing and basic self-catering only. The outhouse toilets are functional and clean.
Book directly by email or phone. Summer weekends fill quickly, especially July and August—contact the hut by mid-June for those months. Weekday visits outside peak season rarely face capacity issues. The hut prefers phone calls for last-minute availability (same-day or next-day arrivals). Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) is the standard arrangement; bring a sleeping bag regardless of thread count.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; email or call ahead to confirm availability and your preferred date.
The hut is typically staffed from May or June through September; contact them directly to confirm exact opening and closing dates for your travel dates.
From Abtenau village, follow the well-marked trail for 2.5 hours, gaining 700m through beech forest; the Rußbach approach is slightly longer if you prefer that route.
The hut has around 50 beds and serves meals; confirm whether they offer shower facilities when you book.
Yes—the approach trail is well-marked and steady, making it suitable for fit hikers with basic Alpine experience, though ridge walking and scrambling in the peaks around it require more skill.
Location
46.8709, 13.9920
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 4279 7361
- Website
- https://www.stoichart-huette.at
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