Linzer Tauplitz-Haus
3.7About
Linzer Tauplitz-Haus sits at 1645m on the Tauplitzalm plateau in the Totes Gebirge, between Linz and Graz. Reach it from Bad Mitterndorf (the nearest town with train access) via the Tauplitzalm road—a 50-minute drive—then a 1.5-hour walk from the car park. Most hikers approach from the south via the Hochsölder Straße trail, which takes 3 hours from Bad Mitterndorf. The location makes it a natural base for walking the plateau's network of moderate trails and accessing higher peaks like Hochsölder (2013m) to the west.
The hut is owned by the Linzer Alpine Club and sleeps around 50 people in dormitories and a few private rooms. It serves hearty Austrian fare at dinner and a solid breakfast. Hot showers are available. The hut operates year-round but fills fastest during the summer months (June–September) and weekends. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk; call ahead in winter.
Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—walk-ins are possible mid-week in shoulder seasons but rare in summer. The Tauplitzalm plateau itself is popular with families and casual hikers, so expect company on clear weekends. The hut's year-round operation and central position on the plateau make it reliable for both summer hiking loops and winter snowshoe routes.
The hut is owned by the Linzer Alpine Club and sleeps around 50 people in dormitories and a few private rooms. It serves hearty Austrian fare at dinner and a solid breakfast. Hot showers are available. The hut operates year-round but fills fastest during the summer months (June–September) and weekends. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk; call ahead in winter.
Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—walk-ins are possible mid-week in shoulder seasons but rare in summer. The Tauplitzalm plateau itself is popular with families and casual hikers, so expect company on clear weekends. The hut's year-round operation and central position on the plateau make it reliable for both summer hiking loops and winter snowshoe routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less advance notice.
The hut is staffed from late May to early October, with the busiest period June through September.
Drive from Bad Mitterndorf (50 minutes) to the Tauplitzalm car park, then walk 1.5 hours, or hike 3 hours from Bad Mitterndorf via the Hochsölder Straße trail.
The hut serves hot meals and drinks; beds are in dormitory-style rooms, with basic shower facilities available.
Yes—the approach hikes are moderate (1.5 to 3 hours), and the plateau trails are easy to moderate, making it ideal for families and less experienced hikers.
Location
47.5948, 14.0107
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