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About
The Heinrich-Krempel-Hütte sits at 1,561m on the Stubalpe in Styria, between Bad Mitterndorf and Sölk Valley. You can reach it from Bad Mitterndorf in 2.5 hours on foot, following marked trails through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut is also accessible via Sölk Valley and several other connecting trails, making it a natural hub on longer valley crossings. Roads reach nearby, so it works as a day walk destination too.
The hut sleeps around 40 people in mixed and private rooms. The restaurant serves simple Austrian mountain food: schnitzel, goulash, hearty soups, and fresh bread. Half-board is available and convenient if you're trekking multi-day. The hut has no WiFi, which means no work calls and no distractions. You get a shower, basic drying room, and storage. The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). It opens year-round, though staffing is lighter in November and early April, so confirm ahead in shoulder season.
Book direct with the hut for July and August weekends—aim for 2-3 months ahead if you want private rooms. Weekdays are easier. Half-board packages suit hikers planning multi-day trips in the Sölk Valley region. The hut staff can advise on onward routes and conditions. Contact them by phone or email to check availability and confirm your arrival time.
The hut sleeps around 40 people in mixed and private rooms. The restaurant serves simple Austrian mountain food: schnitzel, goulash, hearty soups, and fresh bread. Half-board is available and convenient if you're trekking multi-day. The hut has no WiFi, which means no work calls and no distractions. You get a shower, basic drying room, and storage. The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). It opens year-round, though staffing is lighter in November and early April, so confirm ahead in shoulder season.
Book direct with the hut for July and August weekends—aim for 2-3 months ahead if you want private rooms. Weekdays are easier. Half-board packages suit hikers planning multi-day trips in the Sölk Valley region. The hut staff can advise on onward routes and conditions. Contact them by phone or email to check availability and confirm your arrival time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for peak summer weekends; shoulder seasons (June, September) can often accommodate walk-ins.
The hut is staffed from June to October, with reduced hours in shoulder months.
From Bad Mitterndorf, follow marked trails for 2.5 hours through forest and alpine meadow; the hut also connects to Sölk Valley and serves as a hub for valley crossings.
The hut serves hot meals and has capacity for around 40 people in mixed and private rooms with basic bedding.
Yes—the 2.5-hour hike from Bad Mitterndorf is manageable for families with older children, and the mix of day-walk and multi-day options makes it flexible.
Location
47.7748, 15.7894
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