About
Dick-Hütte sits at 2,289m in the Seckauer Tauern, deep in Styria's backcountry. Reach it from the Zeedorf car park (Seckau valley) via the Zeedorfbach stream drainage, ascending 1,100m over 3–4 hours through larch forest and alpine meadow. The route is steep but well-marked. Approach from the north is also possible via the Sölktal pass and Oberlachtal, though this takes 4–5 hours. The hut serves as a solid base for traversing the Seckauer Tauern ridge or climbing Hochgolling (2,863m) to the south.
Dick-Hütte is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). The hut takes 40–50 people and offers simple dormitory beds, meals cooked to order (book ahead), and a small shop. The building sits in full alpine exposure; weather deteriorates fast here, and afternoon thunderstorms are routine in July and August. The hut is staffed from mid-June through September, with variable opening in shoulder months depending on snow. Winter access is ski touring only.
Reserve beds at least 4 weeks ahead in July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or post your request to the local section office. The hut gets busy on weekends and during the peak summer weeks (mid-July through mid-August). Weekday visits in June and September offer quieter conditions and more reliable availability. Bring cash; card payment is not always available.
Dick-Hütte is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). The hut takes 40–50 people and offers simple dormitory beds, meals cooked to order (book ahead), and a small shop. The building sits in full alpine exposure; weather deteriorates fast here, and afternoon thunderstorms are routine in July and August. The hut is staffed from mid-June through September, with variable opening in shoulder months depending on snow. Winter access is ski touring only.
Reserve beds at least 4 weeks ahead in July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or post your request to the local section office. The hut gets busy on weekends and during the peak summer weeks (mid-July through mid-August). Weekday visits in June and September offer quieter conditions and more reliable availability. Bring cash; card payment is not always available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; off-season visits can often be arranged with shorter notice.
Dick-Hütte is staffed from June to September, with the busiest period in July and August.
From Zeedorf car park in the Seckau valley, follow the Zeedorfbach stream 3–4 hours uphill (1,100m elevation gain), or approach from the north via Sölktal and Oberlachtal in 4–5 hours; both routes are steep and well-marked.
Expect basic mountain hut meals (dinner and breakfast), dormitory beds, and limited washing facilities; bring a headlamp and be ready for simple alpine conditions.
No—the steep approach and high altitude (2,289m) require solid fitness and mountain experience; it's better suited to experienced hikers tackling multi-day ridge traverses.
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47.5955, 15.4794
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- Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa-Su 12:00-24:00
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