Wolayerseehütte

2.5
1,960m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Moderate

About

Wolayerseehütte sits at 1,960m in the Julian Alps above the Wolayer Valley, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Reach it from the Predil Pass (1,156m) via a 4-hour hike across open terrain, or from the Val Saisera trailhead in 5–6 hours. The hut sits on the Austrian border and works well as a base for crossing into the Karavanke range to the north.

The hut holds 64 beds split across multiple dormitory rooms. Showers and drinking water are available. Meals are served daily during the season. The kitchen handles both packed lunches and dinners. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and services are reduced in winter. Summer crowds are heaviest in July and August.

Book by phone directly with the hut. Call ahead especially for weekends and during July–August, when beds fill 2–3 weeks in advance. The hut sits on the border and attracts Austrian hikers as well, so advance notice is essential for guaranteed accommodation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, earlier if possible for weekends. Contact them by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking.
Open and fully staffed June through September; weekends only in shoulder months. Check their website or call ahead before visiting outside peak summer.
From Predil Pass (1,156m): 4 hours on moderate terrain; from Val Saisera trailhead: 5–6 hours. Both routes cross open alpine ground with good trail marking.
64 beds in dormitory rooms, showers, drinking water, and daily meal service during staffed season. Bring a sleeping liner to reduce laundry.
Yes for fit families; the 4-hour route from Predil Pass is moderate and well-marked, though exposure and open terrain aren't ideal for very young children. It's excellent for hikers acclimatizing before higher Alpine peaks.

Quick Facts

Managing club
AVS
Season
Total
64
Dormitory
Emergency
Private rooms

Facilities

Showers Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Email
Phone
+43 720 346141
Website
http://www.wolayerseehuette-lesachtal.at/