Obere Pussorhütte
1.2
Styria, Austria
About
Obere Pussorhütte sits at 2,131m in the Sölk Valley, a quiet corner of the Niedere Tauern in Styria. The standard approach is from Sölk-Bad (970m) via the Sölk stream valley—count on 4 to 5 hours for 11km of steady climbing. The trail is well-marked but relentless. For a shorter option, drive to Plödern and hike from there in under 3 hours.
The hut holds around 30 beds in small dormitories. Meals are basic but filling: expect pork schnitzel, soup, and cheese platters. The kitchen is straightforward—no gastronomic ambitions. Water comes from the valley spring. Toilets are outside. It opens from June through September, weather permitting. The hut is run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and sits at a junction for routes into the Niedere Tauern's higher peaks and cirques.
Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the warden directly by phone (number listed on alpine-huts.com). Solitude is part of the appeal here—expect 15 people on a busy night, not 60. The hut fills with ski tourers in spring and hikers heading for the Sölk lakes circuit in July. Winter access is ski-tour only.
The hut holds around 30 beds in small dormitories. Meals are basic but filling: expect pork schnitzel, soup, and cheese platters. The kitchen is straightforward—no gastronomic ambitions. Water comes from the valley spring. Toilets are outside. It opens from June through September, weather permitting. The hut is run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and sits at a junction for routes into the Niedere Tauern's higher peaks and cirques.
Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the warden directly by phone (number listed on alpine-huts.com). Solitude is part of the appeal here—expect 15 people on a busy night, not 60. The hut fills with ski tourers in spring and hikers heading for the Sölk lakes circuit in July. Winter access is ski-tour only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier in the season (June, September) you can often book 4–6 weeks out.
Obere Pussorhütte is staffed from June to September; weekends only in shoulder months, daily in peak summer.
Hike from Sölk-Bad (970m) in 4–5 hours via the Sölk stream valley, or drive to Plödern for a 3-hour approach; the trail is well-marked but steep throughout.
Basic dormitory beds (around 30 total), hot meals (schnitzel, soup, cheese platters), and a simple kitchen; check ahead about shower availability.
No—the approach is 4–5 hours of relentless climbing at altitude; go for this hut only if you're fit and comfortable with sustained uphill.
Quick Facts
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