Almtalerhaus
4.9About
The Almtalerhaus sits at 714m in the Almtal valley near Gröbming in Styria. You reach it by hiking 1.5 hours from Gröbming town via the valley floor, or by driving a narrow gravel road that takes 20 minutes. The hut serves as a basecamp for day walks through the limestone foothills and longer traverses into the Sölk valley to the west.
This is a working alpine pasture hut, not a mountain refuge. It offers basic accommodation in shared rooms and a small restaurant serving traditional Styrian mountain food. The hut operates year-round and can host 30–40 guests. Facilities include a drying room and basic shower blocks. The setting is quiet: you'll hear cattle bells, not crowds. Most visitors use it as an overnight stop or day-hike staging point rather than a destination in itself.
Book accommodation directly by phone (+43 3682 22615) or email. July and August fill weekends 4–6 weeks ahead. Outside summer, you can usually find space with 1–2 weeks' notice. The hut closes briefly in November and briefly in April for seasonal maintenance. Arrive before dusk; the access road is rough and poorly lit at night.
This is a working alpine pasture hut, not a mountain refuge. It offers basic accommodation in shared rooms and a small restaurant serving traditional Styrian mountain food. The hut operates year-round and can host 30–40 guests. Facilities include a drying room and basic shower blocks. The setting is quiet: you'll hear cattle bells, not crowds. Most visitors use it as an overnight stop or day-hike staging point rather than a destination in itself.
Book accommodation directly by phone (+43 3682 22615) or email. July and August fill weekends 4–6 weeks ahead. Outside summer, you can usually find space with 1–2 weeks' notice. The hut closes briefly in November and briefly in April for seasonal maintenance. Arrive before dusk; the access road is rough and poorly lit at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and summer months.
The hut operates year-round as a working alpine pasture, though staffing and meal service are most reliable May through October.
Hike 1.5 hours from Gröbming town through the Almtal valley, or drive a narrow gravel road in 20 minutes.
Shared dorm rooms and a small restaurant serving traditional Styrian mountain food; it's a working pasture hut, not a high-mountain refuge, so expect basic amenities.
Yes—the low elevation (714m) and valley-floor access make it ideal for families and hikers new to the Alps.
Location
47.7549, 14.0179
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
- May 01-Sep 15
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 4109665
- Website
- http://www.almtalerhaus.com/
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