Feldnerhütte

The Feldnerhütte is a mountain hut (Schutzhütte) owned and operated by the Sektion Steinnelke of the Österreichischer Alpenverein (Austrian Alpine Club). It sits at 2,182 metres above sea level near the Glanzsee lake in the municipality of Greifenburg, within the Kreuzeckgruppe range of Carinthia, Austria. The hut is a Category I facility, meaning it offers simple but fully catered accommodation for hikers and mountaineers. It lies on the Kreuzeck-Höhenweg and the Salzburg–Trieste Alpine crossing route, making it a popular stop for long-distance walkers. The Feldnerhütte was built in 1884–1885 by the Sektion Villach of the DuOeAV (Deutscher und Österreichischer Alpenverein). In 1912–13 it passed into the hands of the Sektion Kärntner Oberland, which equipped it for catering. In 1923 the hut was gifted to the Sektion Steinnelke, which still owns it today. A major expansion in 1931, costing 10,822 Austrian schillings (with 5,900 schillings contributed by the national association), brought the capacity to 7 beds and 15 mattress places. In 1982 technicians from the Seibersdorf Research Centre developed a 2 kW hydroelectric plant for the hut, using portable components such as fire hoses as pressure pipes, allowing installation with almost no impact on nature. After a fire, the hut was rebuilt between 1988 and 1989. Today the Feldnerhütte is fully managed during the summer season, typically from mid-June to late September. It offers 9 beds in rooms and 30 mattress places in dormitories, plus a winter room with 6 places that is not locked and can be heated. The hut is family-friendly and participates in the Alpine Club's membership promotion. It is run by leaseholder Bruno Langkau and hut warden Dominic Leitner. The address is A-9761 Greifenburg, and contact is available by phone and email. Access is from Gnoppnitz (5 hours), Greifenburg (6 hours), Fischerhütte (2.5 hours), Napplach-Teuchl-Alpenheim (6 hours), or Gaugenschutzhaus (4.5 hours). Popular summit tours include the Kreuzeck (2,702 m, 1¾ hours), Hochkreuz (2,708 m, 3 hours), Tristen (2,535 m, 3 hours), and Dechant (2,609 m, 1¼ hours). The hut also serves as a base for transitions to the Hugo-Gerbers-Hütte, Polinikhütte, and Salzkofelhütte. The Feldnerhütte is a classic example of the Alpine Club's network of mountain huts, providing essential shelter and hospitality in the Austrian Alps. It is not a commercial product brand in the traditional sense but operates as a trademarked service and facility under the Austrian Alpine Club.

The Feldnerhütte was built in 1884 and 1885 by the Sektion Villach of the DuOeAV (Deutscher und Österreichischer Alpenverein), making it one of the older mountain huts in the Kreuzeckgruppe. In 1912–13 it was in the hands of the Sektion Kärntner Oberland, which equipped it for catering operations. In 1923 the Sektion Kärntner Oberland gifted the hut to the Sektion Steinnelke, which has owned it ever since. In 1931 the hut was expanded at a cost of 10,822 Austrian schillings, of which 5,900 schillings came from the national association; after this expansion it had 7 beds and 15 mattress places. In 1982, technicians from the Forschungszentrum Seibersdorf developed a 2 kW hydroelectric power plant for the hut that used exclusively portable components, such as fire hoses as pressure pipes, allowing it to be installed with almost no intervention in nature. After a fire, the hut was rebuilt between 1988 and 1989. Today it remains a fully managed summer hut, welcoming hikers on the Kreuzeck-Höhenweg and the Salzburg–Trieste Alpine crossing.

• 1989

  Reconstruction of the Feldnerhütte is completed.

• 1988

  After a fire, reconstruction of the hut begins.

• 1982

  A 2 kW hydroelectric plant using portable components is developed by the Forschungszentrum Seibersdorf.

• 1931

  Expansion costing 10,822 Austrian schillings; capacity becomes 7 beds and 15 mattress places.

• 1923

  The Sektion Kärntner Oberland gifts the hut to the Sektion Steinnelke.

• 1912

  The hut comes under the management of the Sektion Kärntner Oberland and is equipped for catering.

• 1885

  The Feldnerhütte is completed.

• 1884

  Construction of the Feldnerhütte begins by the Sektion Villach of the DuOeAV.

A traditional, family-friendly mountain hut of the Austrian Alpine Club, offering simple, affordable accommodation in a high-alpine setting.

• Overnight stays

  9 beds in rooms and 30 mattress places in dormitories.

• Winter room

  Unlocked winter room with 6 places, heatable.

• Half-board

  Fully catered during the summer season.

• Mitglied werden (Become a member)

1. 1Feldner-Hütte – Official websitealpenverein.at
2. 2Feldnerhütte – Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
3. 3Feldnerhütte – Wikidatawikidata.org