Alpenrosehütte
2.4
Styria, Austria
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About
The Alpenrosehütte sits at 2,195m in the Kienthaler Alps, a quieter corner of Styrian high country. Approach from the Kienthaler Sattel car park: 2.5 hours on foot via marked trail. The hut works well as a base for ridge walks across the surrounding 2,400m summits or as a night stop on longer traverses. This is working terrain, not a tourist destination.
The hut sleeps 20 in mixed dormitories. Meals are available on request; bring cash and order food when you book. Water comes from the spring outside. There's a small wood stove for evening warmth. The OeTK Alpine Gesellschaft Kienthaler manages it as a simple facility with basic comfort—expect a mattress, blankets, and nothing else. Open year-round, though snow blocks the car park access from November to May; winter approaches require serious route-finding skills and crampons. The walk-in time extends to 4 hours in deep snow.
Book directly with the guardian by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. Outside summer months, a phone call a few days before is usually enough. The hut fills on weekends with Austrian mountaineering club members, so Friday nights need early booking. There's no internet; bring cash for meals and any emergency supplies you need.
The hut sleeps 20 in mixed dormitories. Meals are available on request; bring cash and order food when you book. Water comes from the spring outside. There's a small wood stove for evening warmth. The OeTK Alpine Gesellschaft Kienthaler manages it as a simple facility with basic comfort—expect a mattress, blankets, and nothing else. Open year-round, though snow blocks the car park access from November to May; winter approaches require serious route-finding skills and crampons. The walk-in time extends to 4 hours in deep snow.
Book directly with the guardian by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. Outside summer months, a phone call a few days before is usually enough. The hut fills on weekends with Austrian mountaineering club members, so Friday nights need early booking. There's no internet; bring cash for meals and any emergency supplies you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks for shoulder seasons (June, September). Contact the hut directly by phone or email when you reserve.
The hut is staffed June to October; check opening dates with the guardian before planning a winter visit.
Park at Kienthaler Sattel car park and follow the marked trail for 2.5 hours to reach the hut at 2,195m.
Meals are available on request—order when you book and bring cash to pay. Water comes from the spring; showers are not available.
No; this is working terrain for experienced hikers and mountaineers doing ridge walks and longer traverses, not for casual visitors.
Location
47.7421, 15.3352
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeTK ÖTK Alpine Gesellschaft Kienthaler
- Total
- 20
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://www.kienthaler.at/h%C3%BCtten/alpenroseh%C3%BCtte/
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