Puglalm
2.5
Styria, Austria
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Puglalm sits at 1,805m in the Sölktal valley, between the Sölk Mountains and the Rottenmanner Tauern in southern Styria. Reach it via a 2–2.5 hour walk from Sölk-Bad trailhead, following the valley path alongside the Sölk stream. The route is steady and well-marked, gaining around 300m elevation. Alternative access comes from the Preber Pass (1,827m) to the south, making the hut a natural rest point on longer traverses.
The hut is run by the OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club) and offers basic mountain hospitality. Expect around 50 beds split between dorm rooms and a few private spaces. The kitchen serves hearty dinners and packed lunches to order. Fresh water comes from a spring. Facilities include a common room with a stove, though showers are limited or cold. The hut sits on the fringe of protected alpine meadows and is surrounded by good day-walking terrain: peaks like Sölkkarspitze (2,391m) and Preber (2,244m) are reachable in 2–3 hours. The season runs from late spring through autumn, typically May to October, depending on snow.
Book directly with the hut by telephone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August. Solo walkers and small groups usually find space without advance notice. The hut closes during winter months and the shoulder seasons can bring sudden closures due to snow.
The hut is run by the OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club) and offers basic mountain hospitality. Expect around 50 beds split between dorm rooms and a few private spaces. The kitchen serves hearty dinners and packed lunches to order. Fresh water comes from a spring. Facilities include a common room with a stove, though showers are limited or cold. The hut sits on the fringe of protected alpine meadows and is surrounded by good day-walking terrain: peaks like Sölkkarspitze (2,391m) and Preber (2,244m) are reachable in 2–3 hours. The season runs from late spring through autumn, typically May to October, depending on snow.
Book directly with the hut by telephone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August. Solo walkers and small groups usually find space without advance notice. The hut closes during winter months and the shoulder seasons can bring sudden closures due to snow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often be arranged with shorter notice.
The hut is staffed from June to September, with shoulder months depending on snow and demand.
Walk 2–2.5 hours from Sölk-Bad trailhead along the valley path; the route gains 300m and is well-marked and steady.
Expect basic mountain hut setup: simple beds, communal meals, and a small bar; no hot showers, but washbasins are available.
Yes—the approach from Sölk-Bad is steady valley walking with minimal exposure, making it ideal for walkers new to mountain huts.
Location
47.6874, 14.4735
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