Gasthof Schönleitenblick

Gasthof Schönleitenblick sits at 1,000m in the Sölktal valley in southern Styria, a quieter alternative to the crowded areas around Sölden. The valley runs south from Irdning toward Sölk village, and the Gasthof occupies a strategic position for trails into the Sölk Alps. You can reach it by car from Irdning (45 minutes) or on foot from Sölk village (1.5 hours uphill). Most guests arrive by car and use the Gasthof as a base for day walks rather than an overnight stop on a longer route.
The Gasthof operates year-round as a traditional valley inn, not a mountain hut. It has 18 beds across simple double and multi-bed rooms with shared or private bathrooms. The restaurant serves Austrian mountain fare—Kaiserschmarrn, Schweinebraten, home-made cakes—and the owner sources local Styrian ingredients. You can eat without staying overnight. There's no dormitory, and no Alpine Club reciprocity discounts apply. The location suits families and casual hikers more than serious mountaineers.
Book directly by phone (+43 3144 20100) or through their website. Summer weekends fill quickly from June through September, especially if there's good weather, but you rarely need to book months ahead. Winter brings a handful of walkers and cross-country skiers. The nearest shops and post office are in Sölk village, 1.5 km downhill.