Untere Bodenhütte
2.5
Styria, Austria
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Untere Bodenhütte sits at 1,627m in the Sölk Valley (Sölktal) near Irdning in Styria. Reach it from the Sölk Valley road via the hamlet of Sölk; parking at the trailhead near Sölk-Bad takes 15 minutes on foot to the hut. The approach is straightforward walking through meadows. The hut works as a base for exploring the Sölk Valley's network of marked trails, including routes to the Sölkpass (2,079m) and connections towards the Radstädter Tauern and neighbouring huts like Feldscharte.
The hut provides simple accommodation with around 40 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. The kitchen serves Austrian mountain food; half-board is standard. A small bar stocks beer and schnapps. Water comes from a spring; the building has basic heating. The hut opens from June to September, staying open weekends and holidays in shoulder months. It's managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and follows their standards for comfort and hospitality—expect good value but no frills.
Book directly with the hut at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends; July and August are busiest. Contact them by phone or email for current availability and meal arrangements. Solo hikers and small groups often find space with shorter notice, but don't rely on walk-up availability in peak season. The hut closes during heavy snowfall even in winter-capable months.
The hut provides simple accommodation with around 40 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. The kitchen serves Austrian mountain food; half-board is standard. A small bar stocks beer and schnapps. Water comes from a spring; the building has basic heating. The hut opens from June to September, staying open weekends and holidays in shoulder months. It's managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and follows their standards for comfort and hospitality—expect good value but no frills.
Book directly with the hut at least 4 weeks ahead for summer weekends; July and August are busiest. Contact them by phone or email for current availability and meal arrangements. Solo hikers and small groups often find space with shorter notice, but don't rely on walk-up availability in peak season. The hut closes during heavy snowfall even in winter-capable months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier dates and shoulder season can often be arranged with shorter notice.
Untere Bodenhütte is typically staffed from late May or early June through late September, depending on weather.
Park at Sölk-Bad near the hamlet of Sölk in the Sölk Valley; the hut is a 15-minute walk uphill through meadows to 1,627m elevation.
The hut serves meals and provides dormitory beds; confirm shower availability when booking, as smaller valley huts often have limited hot-water facilities.
Yes—the flat approach through meadows suits families and hikers new to Alpine terrain, making it an ideal base for day walks in the Sölk Valley.
Location
47.3525, 14.7946
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