Wirtshaus Starhand
4.5About
Wirtshaus Starhand sits at 1,459m in the Julian Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia, serving hikers working the ridge routes and valley circuits between the Predil Pass and Krn massif. Reach it from Predil village in 2.5 hours, or from the Bovec side via the Krn col in 3.5 hours. Trails are waymarked but exposed on high sections; winter snow closes access reliably from November through May.
The hut manages 22 beds across simple rooms and operates as a traditional working inn, not a staffed mountain refuge. Showers are available. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included with bed booking. The hut serves hikers and locals year-round outside winter months, so August weekends and October weekends fill quickly. Staff speak Italian and Slovenian primarily; English is limited.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Get the number from local tourism offices in Predil or Bovec, or ask your accommodation in the valley. Weekends in good weather (June through September) need 3–4 weeks' notice. Weekday visits outside school holidays have availability. The hut has no email or online booking system, so a call is your only option.
The hut manages 22 beds across simple rooms and operates as a traditional working inn, not a staffed mountain refuge. Showers are available. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included with bed booking. The hut serves hikers and locals year-round outside winter months, so August weekends and October weekends fill quickly. Staff speak Italian and Slovenian primarily; English is limited.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Get the number from local tourism offices in Predil or Bovec, or ask your accommodation in the valley. Weekends in good weather (June through September) need 3–4 weeks' notice. Weekday visits outside school holidays have availability. The hut has no email or online booking system, so a call is your only option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, especially weekends; shoulder season (June, September) is more flexible. Call ahead using the phone contact available, or check rifugio listings for online booking options.
Staffed summer season runs roughly June through September; the hut closes reliably November–May due to snow. Confirm exact opening dates before planning, as staffing can vary year to year.
From Predil village: 2.5 hours on waymarked trails; from Bovec via Krn col: 3.5 hours. Trails are exposed on high sections, so solid fitness and sure-footedness are needed.
22 beds in simple rooms; traditional inn-style meals available. Check directly by phone about hot showers, as facilities are basic mountain accommodation.
Yes for experienced day-hikers and families with mountain sense; the easy access grade and waymarked routes work well for confident walkers. Avoid if you're uncomfortable on exposed high-altitude trails or new to Alpine hiking.
Location
46.5617, 13.4822
HutLists Score
4.5
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 22
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 4283 20 04
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