Michlbauerhütte
4.2About
The Michlbauerhütte sits at 1,745m in the Hochschwab massif region of Styria. Reach it from the village of Schieferleiten via the Große Kar valley—the walk takes roughly 2 to 2.5 hours and follows a well-marked trail through mixed forest and alpine meadow. This is accessible hiking rather than scrambling. Alternative approaches exist from Tragöß and other valleys depending on your route planning, but the Schieferleiten approach is most direct.
The hut is run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and offers 40 bed places across shared dormitories. Meals include a full breakfast and dinner menu with vegetarian options. Water comes from the hut's own spring. The building has been modernised in recent years with basic showers and toilets. It operates year-round, though staffing and facilities are reduced in winter months—confirm current conditions before visiting November through March. The hut works well as a base for day walks to Hochschwab (2,277m) or surrounding peaks, or as a waypoint on longer multi-day traverses through the region.
Book directly by email or phone, especially for weekends and summer holidays from June through September. July and August weekends fill 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Weekday visits have much looser booking pressure. Winter stays should be confirmed a week in advance due to variable staffing. The hut charges per night plus meals; bring cash as card facilities are limited.
The hut is run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and offers 40 bed places across shared dormitories. Meals include a full breakfast and dinner menu with vegetarian options. Water comes from the hut's own spring. The building has been modernised in recent years with basic showers and toilets. It operates year-round, though staffing and facilities are reduced in winter months—confirm current conditions before visiting November through March. The hut works well as a base for day walks to Hochschwab (2,277m) or surrounding peaks, or as a waypoint on longer multi-day traverses through the region.
Book directly by email or phone, especially for weekends and summer holidays from June through September. July and August weekends fill 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Weekday visits have much looser booking pressure. Winter stays should be confirmed a week in advance due to variable staffing. The hut charges per night plus meals; bring cash as card facilities are limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for peak season (July–August); contact the hut by email or phone as far in advance as possible to secure a bed.
The hut is typically staffed from June to September, though exact dates vary—confirm directly with the hut before planning.
Start from Schieferleiten village and hike through the Große Kar valley on a well-marked trail; the walk takes 2 to 2.5 hours and stays on accessible terrain with no scrambling.
The hut serves food and drinks and provides dormitory beds; ask when booking about shower facilities and meal options.
Yes—the approach hike is straightforward on a marked trail through forest and meadow with no technical difficulty, making it ideal for families and hiking novices.
Location
47.6990, 15.6010
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 9235900
- Website
- http://www.michlbauerhütte.at/
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