Mugelschutzhaus

Mugelschutzhaus sits at 1626m on the Mugel, a limestone peak in Styria's accessible backcountry. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Stübming via the marked trail through beech forest. The approach is steady but manageable—no technical climbing required. The hut serves hikers working the ridge trails between the Ennstaler and Sölktal valleys.
The OeTK-managed hut offers 40 beds split across dormitories and a handful of double rooms. The kitchen provides hot meals in the evenings and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring. There is no WiFi—expect actual quiet. The hut operates year-round but see fewer visitors from November through March. Facilities include basic showers and composting toilets. This is genuine mountain shelter, not a resort.
Book directly by phone (+43 3684 22 07) or email well ahead for July and August weekends. May through October sees steady traffic from ridge walkers and families. Winter is quieter but confirm opening before you travel. The hut sits on multiple trail networks, so plan multi-day circuits through the region rather than treating it as a standalone stop.