Fiegls Gasthaus auf der Windachalm
3.6About
Fiegls Gasthaus sits on the Windachalm at 1940m in the Zillertal, roughly 90 minutes' walk above Schwendau. The approach is straightforward: from Schwendau village, follow the marked trail up the Windach valley. The path climbs steadily through forest before opening onto alpine pasture. Most hikers reach the hut in 2.5 to 3 hours from the valley floor. From here, you can push higher to Tribulaunalm or traverse east toward the Tribulaunspitze (2262m).
The hut is a working alpine gasthaus, not a mountain shelter, and serves as a base for summer hiking in the Zillertal. It has around 20 beds spread across simple rooms. The kitchen produces decent Tyrolean food—expect schnitzel, spätzle, and hearty soups. Half-board is standard. Water comes from the mountain and the hut has basic facilities typical of its elevation: no hot showers, squat toilets. The season runs mid-June through September, weather permitting.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August weekends. Fiegls fills quickly because it sits at a natural junction for longer ridge walks and offers far better value than the chain huts lower down. June and September are quieter and still reliable for good weather. Bring cash—card payment can be unreliable at this elevation.
The hut is a working alpine gasthaus, not a mountain shelter, and serves as a base for summer hiking in the Zillertal. It has around 20 beds spread across simple rooms. The kitchen produces decent Tyrolean food—expect schnitzel, spätzle, and hearty soups. Half-board is standard. Water comes from the mountain and the hut has basic facilities typical of its elevation: no hot showers, squat toilets. The season runs mid-June through September, weather permitting.
Book directly by phone well ahead for July and August weekends. Fiegls fills quickly because it sits at a natural junction for longer ridge walks and offers far better value than the chain huts lower down. June and September are quieter and still reliable for good weather. Bring cash—card payment can be unreliable at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often be arranged with shorter notice.
Fiegls Gasthaus is open year-round as a working gasthaus, though staffing and services are most reliable June to October.
Start from Schwendau village and follow the marked trail up the Windach valley; the hut sits 2.5 to 3 hours' walk from the valley floor at 1940m.
It's a gasthaus serving hot meals and drinks; beds are available but check whether you need your own sleeping bag or if they provide bedding.
Yes—the approach is straightforward forest and pasture walking with no scrambling, manageable for fit families and hikers new to multi-day trips.
Location
46.9597, 11.0632
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