Hochalmhütte

Hochalmhütte sits at 1470m in the Hochalm valley near Wildalpen in eastern Styria. Reach it from Wildalpen village (itself accessible by car or train from Graz) via a hiking trail that takes 2.5 hours to gain 550m of elevation. The route follows the Hochalm creek through beech forest, becoming steeper in the final section. This is solid walking, not scrambling.

The hut offers 40 bed places across simple shared rooms. Meals are hearty Austrian fare; book dinners when you reserve beds. Showers cost extra. The hut operates year-round, though winter visits require snow sense and proper equipment. It's managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and serves as a base for day walks into the limestone plateaus above—routes lead to Hochalmsattel (2h), Preisskogel, and connections toward the Hochtor area. The location makes it ideal for 2-3 day trips combining valley walking with ridge traverses.

Book beds 4-8 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to check current rates and meal availability. July weekends and Austrian school holidays fill quickly. May, June, September, and early October are quieter and offer better weather reliability than summer.