Tonionhütte
2.4
Styria, Austria
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Tonionhütte sits at 1,520m in the Sölk Valley (Sölktal) in Styria's northern limestone Alps. Reach it from Gußwerk by hiking 2.5 hours up a well-marked trail through beech forest and alpine meadow. The path gains 500m steadily but never steeply. In summer, you can also approach from the Obertauern Pass side, though this route takes longer. The hut works as a base for day walks into the surrounding peaks and valleys, or as a stop on multi-day traverses across the Sölk Alps.
The Naturfreunde (Austrian Alpine Association) operates this modest mountain hut with 30 beds across several rooms. They serve hot meals at dinner and packed lunches on request. The kitchen produces straightforward Austrian mountain food: soups, stews, schnitzel, and simple vegetarian options. Water comes from a spring. The hut has no shower but provides washbasins and a basic toilet. A small common room with a wood stove is where guests gather in the evening. The hut opens mid-May through late September, depending on snow and weather.
Book directly with Naturfreunde Gußwerk by phone or email. July and August fill quickly; aim to book 4–6 weeks ahead for these months. June and September are quieter. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs around €60–70 per person. Pay by cash at the hut or arrange bank transfer in advance. The hut has no mobile signal; use the landline or email for contact.
The Naturfreunde (Austrian Alpine Association) operates this modest mountain hut with 30 beds across several rooms. They serve hot meals at dinner and packed lunches on request. The kitchen produces straightforward Austrian mountain food: soups, stews, schnitzel, and simple vegetarian options. Water comes from a spring. The hut has no shower but provides washbasins and a basic toilet. A small common room with a wood stove is where guests gather in the evening. The hut opens mid-May through late September, depending on snow and weather.
Book directly with Naturfreunde Gußwerk by phone or email. July and August fill quickly; aim to book 4–6 weeks ahead for these months. June and September are quieter. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs around €60–70 per person. Pay by cash at the hut or arrange bank transfer in advance. The hut has no mobile signal; use the landline or email for contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; spring and autumn bookings can often be made 4–6 weeks out.
Tonionhütte is staffed from late May to late October, with the busiest period June through September.
Hike 2.5 hours from Gußwerk on a well-marked trail gaining 500m steadily through beech forest and alpine meadow; in summer you can also approach from Obertauern Pass, though it takes longer.
Expect a full menu of Austrian hut food (Kaiserschmarrn, Schweinebraten, soups), a small bar, and basic hot showers; beds are dormitory-style with blankets and pillows provided.
Yes—the approach from Gußwerk is steady and well-marked with no exposure, making it ideal for hiking beginners and families with older children.
Location
47.7192, 15.3721
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