Stripsenjochhaus

Stripsenjochhaus sits at 1602m on the Stripsenjoch pass between the Wilder Kaiser and Kaisergebirge ranges in central Tyrol. Reach it via the Ellmau side in about 2.5 hours from Ellmau village, or from Scheffau in roughly 3 hours. Both approach routes climb steadily through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut serves as a natural junction point for traverses across the Kaiser ridge system and multi-day hut-to-hut routes.
The hut operates year-round and manages about 80 beds across dormitory rooms. Meals are straightforward: substantial dinners, hearty breakfasts, and packed lunches for onward hiking. Flush toilets are available. There is no WiFi—this is a working hut, not a retreat centre. The location makes it useful for groups doing multi-day Kaiser traverses or anyone needing a reliable overnight stop on high-level ridge walks.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August fill fast; reserve at least 4–6 weeks ahead for summer weekends. May and September see steady traffic from ridge walkers but fewer bottlenecks. Winter access depends on snow conditions—confirm availability before arriving. The hut is affiliated with the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and welcomes members and non-members equally.