Solsteinhaus
The Solsteinhaus was erected over 100 years ago on the Erlsattel (ridge), between the Großer Solstein summit and the Erlspitz group of mountains. It has been renovated several times over the years and now provides tired hikers with a high degree of comfort.
Mountain Hut – Innsbruck Section
ALPINE ASSOCIATION HUT WITH COMFORT
The hut is located at 1806 metres above sea level on the Erlsattel and has lots to offer mountain-savvy visitors, including a climbing wall and Flying Fox for those who still have life left in their legs. This impressive hut sleeps 85 in small rooms and dormitories and even has a little seminar room, allowing both private groups and individuals to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the hut in their own way.
Approaches, direct and indirect
- from Hochzirl via Thomasegg and Solnalm (ca. 3 hrs)
- from Hochzirl via Neue Magdeburger Hütte (ca. 3 hrs)
- from Scharnitz via Kristenalm (ca. 5 hrs)
- from Giessenbach via Eppzirler Alm (ca. 5 hrs)
Neighbouring huts and alms
- Neuen Magdeburger Hütte via Zirler Schützensteig (ca. 2 hrs)
- Nördlinger Hütte via Eppzirler Scharte and Ursprungsattel (ca. 5 hrs) or via the Freiungen high trail (via ferrata ca. 6 hrs)
- Pfeishütte via Kristenalm and Möslalm through the valley, the Samertal (ca. 5 hrs)
- Pfeishütte via the ridge, the Frau Hitt Sattel, Seegrube and Hafelekar (ca. 9 hrs)
- Kristenalm (ca. 1 hr)
- Eppzirler Alm via Eppzirler Scharte (ca. 2 ½ hrs)
- Möslalm via Kristenalm (ca. 2 ½ hrs)
- Restaurant Seegrube via Frau Hitt Sattel (ca. 5 ½ hrs)
- Höttinger Alm via Frau Hitt Sattel (ca. 6 hrs)
Peaks from the hut
- Grosser Solstein (2541 m): ascent + 2 h
Robert Fankhauser, from the well-known Stubai mountain hut dynasty, has been running the Solsteinhaus with his wife, Jenny, since 2008. Climbers of all levels will find something suitable on the Erlsattel, and the so-called “mountain holidays” are a really popular way for families to learn all about life in the mountains. The Fankhauser family lays weight on good working relationships with local agents and with the Karwendel Nature Park, and Robert was instrumental in creating the Karwendel High Alpine Trail.
Information
- open from/till: 25.5.2025 – 16.10.2025 (weather dependent)
- shower facilities: 3 minutes for € 3
- charging facility for electronic devices: available (extra cost)
- payment: cash only
Contact
Robert and Jenny Fankhauser
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 333 65 31
robert@fankhauser.at
www.solsteinhaus.at
www.alpenverein.at/solsteinhaus/
Movietime
hut portrait Solsteinhaus
To get a first impression of our Karwendel High Alpine Trail huts, you can take a look at our hut portraits from the comfort of your own home.
Overview
Adjacent stages – walking direction Reith to Scharnitz
To give you a quick overview of how to continue from this hut, you will find the description of the adjacent stages below.
Overview
Adjacent stages – walking direction Scharnitz to Reith
To give you a quick overview of how to continue from this hut, you will find the description of the adjacent stages below.
Overview
all huts at a glance
Here you will find the short descriptions of the huts along the Karwendel High Alpine Trail.
between mountains and settlement area
The Karwendel High Alpine Trail leads you through the southern part of the Karwendel massif. In six stages you will cover 70 kilometres and about 9000 metres in altitude and spend the nights in selected huts of the Alpine Association. All details on stages, huts, travel and much more can be found here.