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About
The Erfurter Hütte sits at 1,834m in the Zillertal valley, south of Mayrhofen in Tyrol. From Mayrhofen village (633m), the standard approach follows the valley trail along the Ziller river for roughly 8km, taking 2.5 to 3 hours on foot. Mountain bikers can ride most of this route. The hut is the base for accessing the Zillertal Alps, with direct routes to peaks like the Hochmölbing (2,536m) and connections to multiday ridge traverses throughout the range.
The hut offers 60 beds across mixed dormitories and private rooms. Full board is available: hearty dinners feature Austrian Alpine fare, and packed lunches can be ordered for the next day. The kitchen serves breakfast from 7:00am. Showers are available, which is useful after dusty valley approaches or long traverses. Water comes from the Zillerbach stream. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest use from June through September. Winter climbing and ski mountaineering access the higher peaks above.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for summer weekends and July–August. July and August are fully booked 2–3 months in advance. June and September offer better availability. Single-night stops are possible midweek outside peak season. Contact the hut directly for current rates and meal options, as these vary seasonally.
The hut offers 60 beds across mixed dormitories and private rooms. Full board is available: hearty dinners feature Austrian Alpine fare, and packed lunches can be ordered for the next day. The kitchen serves breakfast from 7:00am. Showers are available, which is useful after dusty valley approaches or long traverses. Water comes from the Zillerbach stream. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest use from June through September. Winter climbing and ski mountaineering access the higher peaks above.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for summer weekends and July–August. July and August are fully booked 2–3 months in advance. June and September offer better availability. Single-night stops are possible midweek outside peak season. Contact the hut directly for current rates and meal options, as these vary seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months in advance for peak season (July–August); contact the hut directly by phone or email to secure dates.
The Erfurter Hütte typically operates June to October, though confirm current season dates when you book.
Start from Mayrhofen village (633m) and follow the valley trail along the Ziller river for 8km—roughly 2.5 to 3 hours on foot, or bikeable for most of the route.
The hut has 60 beds in mixed dormitories and offers showers; meals and drinks are available at the hut restaurant.
Yes—the approach from Mayrhofen is a straightforward valley walk with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers new to mountain huts.
Location
47.4416, 11.7630
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 5243 5517
- Website
- https://www.erfurterhuette.at/
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