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Erichhütte 1.545 m

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    Erichhütte
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Refuge of the Austrian Alpine Club
The Erichhütte is a popular, easily accessible excursion destination and at the same time a valuable base for mountaineers on the Hochkönig. It is the starting point for challenging mountain tours and via ferratas as well as easy high-altitude hikes and an important base for long-distance hikers on the Northern Alpine Trail.
In summer, the hut is open all year round - treat yourself to a hearty snack and other regional delicacies while enjoying the unique panorama. Meanwhile, the kids can let off steam in the playground.

Opening times

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Open Sep 27, 2026 through Oct 26, 2026 from 09:00–16:30 .
Day off on Monday, August 31, 2026

Sleeping beds

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Address

Erichhütte 1.545 m
Krallerwinkel 68
5761 Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer

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Directions

Coming from Salzburg: Take the A10 freeway to the Bischofshofen exit, then take the B311 in the direction of Bischofshofen. Follow the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 to Mühlbach and further to Dienten.
Coming from Innsbruck/ Kufstein: On the Loferer Straße/B178 in the direction of St. Johann i.T., then on the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 via Saalfelden and Maria Alm to Dienten or to the Filzensattel.
A valid vignette is required to use the Austrian motorway and motorway network. It is also compulsory to carry a first-aid kit, warning triangle and high-visibility waistcoat. Further information can be found under Asfinag.

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Coordinates

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47.400484, 13.039656
DMS
47°24'01.7"N 13°02'22.8"E
UTM
33T 352083 5251533
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Erichhütte 1.545 m

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Krallerwinkel 68
5761 Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer
http://www.alpenverein.at E-mail: erichhuette@gmx.at
Phone/Valley +43 664 2643553
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