The Stöffl Hut is a mountain hut at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Location

The hut lies at a height of in an alpine pasture known as the Walleralm

Walleralm

The Walleralm is an alp with a mountain inn that lies at a height of above sea level at the foot of the Zettenkaiserkopf, a fore peak of the Zettenkaiser in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The alp is easily and quickly reached by mountain bike or on foot from Lake Hinterstein near Scheffau am Wilden...

. It is an easy stroll from Lake Hinterstein but may also be used as meal stop (Jausenstation) for a range of hiking and climbing tours around the Wilder Kaiser.

History

The Stöffl Hut was built over 350 years ago on the Walleralm. In summer the local alp is traditionally farmed (for cattle and the production of cheese, etc.); in recent years is has become a focal point for hikers and walkers.

Facilities

During the summer months the Stöffl Hut is run by the Bichler family from Schwoich

Schwoich

Schwoich is a municipality in the Kufstein district and is located 5.50 km south of Kufstein at the southern side of the Inn River. The village has 9 hamlets. Settlement of the area began in the 6th century but the community was mentioned for the first time as „Swiuch / Schweng“ in 1280.The...

and is a popular stop for hikers, walkers and mountain bikers.