Franz-Senn-Hut
2.2Franz-Senn-Hütte
2,147m
Tyrol, Austria
About
Franz-Senn-Hütte sits at 2,147m in the Stubaier Alps, reached via the Elferkogl valley from Neustift im Stubaital. The approach takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail through open pasture and larch forest. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks to Elferkogl (2,501m) and Habicht (3,277m), or as a waypoint on longer traverses through the Stubaier range.
The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and holds 80 beds across mixed dormitories and a few doubles. Meals include a three-course dinner and Austrian breakfast. Showers are available (charge applies). WiFi covers the main building. The season runs from mid-May to mid-October, with extended winter weekends December–February depending on snow. The hut sits on pasture rather than in dramatic terrain, so conditions can be muddy in early season.
Book by telephone as early as possible for July and August—4–6 weeks minimum for peak weekends. Call +43 5226 8510. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and good-weather weekends. Mid-week visits in June and September offer easier access and shorter booking lead times. Arrive by 5pm if you have a reservation.
The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and holds 80 beds across mixed dormitories and a few doubles. Meals include a three-course dinner and Austrian breakfast. Showers are available (charge applies). WiFi covers the main building. The season runs from mid-May to mid-October, with extended winter weekends December–February depending on snow. The hut sits on pasture rather than in dramatic terrain, so conditions can be muddy in early season.
Book by telephone as early as possible for July and August—4–6 weeks minimum for peak weekends. Call +43 5226 8510. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and good-weather weekends. Mid-week visits in June and September offer easier access and shorter booking lead times. Arrive by 5pm if you have a reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone for availability—peak season (July–August) fills quickly, so aim for at least 2–3 months ahead.
Franz-Senn-Hütte is staffed from mid-June to mid-October, though exact dates depend on snow conditions.
From Neustift im Stubaital, follow the well-marked trail up the Elferkogl valley for 2.5 hours through pasture and larch forest to reach the hut at 2,147m.
The hut has 80 beds in mixed dorms and a few doubles, serves three-course meals, and offers showers and WiFi.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is straightforward on a marked trail, making it ideal for hikers new to Alpine huts; families with children should manage it comfortably.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Wifi
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +4352262218
- Website
- https://www.franzsennhuette.at