Easy
About
The Rottenmanner Hütte lies at about 1,651 m in the Rottenmanner (and Wölzer) Tauern, part of the Niedere Tauern range in Styria, on a broad shoulder between the Hirschriedel and Stein am Mandl above the town of Rottenmann. It is owned and run by the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV), Sektion Rottenmann, and is a friendly, family-oriented base for exploring the northern Rottenmanner Tauern, with the summit of Stein am Mandl and small mountain lakes close by. The current hut was rebuilt in 1984 after an avalanche destroyed the original 1953 building. It offers about 24 beds and 30 dormitory (Matratzenlager) places, plus a small winter room, and opens roughly from mid-May to mid-October depending on weather. The usual approach is a short, family-friendly walk of under an hour from the material-cable-car parking above St. Georgen, following the 'Pilgerweg der Weltreligionen' path lined with art installations. A longer route climbs directly from Rottenmann railway station in about two and a half hours, and experienced hikers can reach the hut on a demanding high traverse from the Edelrautehütte over the Großer Bösenstein. Booking is by phone or email.
Access Routes
From the Materialseilbahn car park (St. Georgen)
0h
Easy
The standard family approach up the forest path lined with the 'Pilgerweg der Weltreligionen' art installations, about 400 m of ascent.
From Rottenmann railway station
2h
Moderate
A longer valley-and-forest ascent directly from the town, gaining the hut from below.
From the Edelrautehütte over the Großer Bösenstein
8h
Demanding
A long, high ridge traverse over the Großer Bösenstein for experienced and fit hikers only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reserve by phone on +43 664 1462923 or by email at [email protected]. More information is available via the ÖAV page at alpenverein.at/rottenmannerhuette.
The staffed season runs roughly from mid-May to mid-October, weather permitting. A small winter room is available outside the main season.
The shortest route is under an hour (about 45–50 minutes) from the material-cable-car parking above St. Georgen near Rottenmann, following the Pilgerweg der Weltreligionen path.
Yes. The short walk from the cable-car car park is family-friendly with only about 400 m of ascent. The direct climb from Rottenmann station is longer, and the ridge traverse from the Edelrautehütte is for experienced hikers only.
The hut is fully catered in season, offering beds and dormitory places and a winter room. It makes a comfortable base for the nearby Stein am Mandl summit and mountain lakes.
Location
47.4901, 14.3758
HutLists Score
4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- ÖAV Sektion Rottenmann
- Season
- May – October
- Beds
- 24
- Dormitory
- 30
- Min hiking time
- 0.8h
- Nearest trailhead
- Materialseilbahn car park, St. Georgen (Rottenmann)
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 1462923
- Website
- https://www.alpenverein.at/rottenmannerhuette
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