Bochumer Hut

The Bochumer Hut, located at 1,432 meters in the Kitzbühel Alps of Tyrol, Austria, is a historic Alpine club hut originally built in 1832 for miners. It has evolved into a popular hiking destination, offering overnight accommodations. The hut's rich history includes its transformation into an Alpine club hut in 1928 and its management by various sections of the German Alpine Club. Notably, the area around the hut has archaeological significance, with Bronze Age copper mine remnants discovered in the late 19th century. Visitors can enjoy scenic hikes to nearby summits such as Laubkogel and Geißstein, making it an attractive spot for both tourists and researchers interested in history and nature.