E.-T.-Compton-Hütte (1585m) in Austria – OEAV mountain hut
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Austrian Alpenverein

E.-T.-Compton-Hütte

1585 m · Austria · -Andreas Spivey Waldschenke 145 9640-Kötschach
Online bookable OEAV 18 beds
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Altitude
1585 m
Sleeping places
18
Section
Austrian Alpenverein
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Coordinates
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

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Greifenburg
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Greifenburg
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Hut team & contact
-Andreas Spivey Waldschenke 145 9640-Kötschach
+436767506886 www.alpenverein.at/etcomptonhuette ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

E.-T.-Compton-Hütte is a mountain hut at 1585 m in Austria. It is operated by the Austrian Alpenverein (ÖAV). It offers 18 sleeping places in 3 categories (Dormitory, Twin room, Single room). The hut is managed by -Andreas Spivey Waldschenke 145 9640-Kötschach. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Dormitory · ML11
Multi-bed room · MBZ0
Twin room · 2BZ6
Single room · EZ1
Special category · SK0
Unbewirtschafteter Modus · UBM0
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Die E.T.Compton Hütte ist eine AV-Hütte der Kategorie I,der Sektion Austria Wien, und liegt absolut idyllisch unter den schroff abfallenden Nordwänden des 2331m hohen Reißkofels. Vom Tal aus erreichbar ist unsere Hütte in 2-3 Stunden Gehzeit, entweder von Berg/Drautal, oder von Greifenburg/Drautal,oder von Weißbriach/Gitschtal,oder von der Reisacher Jochalm/Gailtal,hier ist jedoch Trittsicherheit und alpine Erfahrung gefragt:) Auf Eure zahlreichen Besuche freut sich Hüttenwirt Andy mit Lisa, Liz und Kerstin

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the E.-T.-Compton-Hütte

Can you stay overnight at E.-T.-Compton-Hütte?+

Yes. E.-T.-Compton-Hütte offers 18 sleeping places and is managed by -Andreas Spivey Waldschenke 145 9640-Kötschach. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at E.-T.-Compton-Hütte?+

E.-T.-Compton-Hütte is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is E.-T.-Compton-Hütte?+

At 1585m in Austria.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

18 sleeping places in 3 categories: Dormitory (11), Twin room (6), Single room (1).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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