Moderate
About
Fritz-Pflaum-Hütte sits at 1,865m in the Zillertal valley of Tyrol, serving as a basecamp for hikers tackling the surrounding ridges and peaks. Reach it from Mayrhofen by heading south into the Zillertal; allow 3–4 hours on foot from the valley floor, gaining roughly 800m elevation. The hut is managed by the DAV (Deutscher Alpenverein) and operates year-round, making it accessible in both summer and winter conditions.
The hut sleeps 15 guests across simple dormitory rooms. A warden is present during operating hours and prepares hearty evening meals and breakfasts using local ingredients; bring cash or arrange payment in advance. The hut has flush toilets but no shower facilities—this is a mountain hut, not a hotel. Activities centre on ridge walking, scrambling on the surrounding peaks, and access to higher routes in the Zillertal Alps.
Contact the DAV Bayerland section directly to book. July and August fill quickly; reserve at least 8 weeks ahead if planning a summer visit. Shoulder seasons (June, September) offer quieter conditions and reliable weather windows. The hut is staffed daily during summer; verify winter opening dates before planning a cold-weather trip.
The hut sleeps 15 guests across simple dormitory rooms. A warden is present during operating hours and prepares hearty evening meals and breakfasts using local ingredients; bring cash or arrange payment in advance. The hut has flush toilets but no shower facilities—this is a mountain hut, not a hotel. Activities centre on ridge walking, scrambling on the surrounding peaks, and access to higher routes in the Zillertal Alps.
Contact the DAV Bayerland section directly to book. July and August fill quickly; reserve at least 8 weeks ahead if planning a summer visit. Shoulder seasons (June, September) offer quieter conditions and reliable weather windows. The hut is staffed daily during summer; verify winter opening dates before planning a cold-weather trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; winter and weekdays have more availability. Contact the DAV directly or use their online booking system.
Open year-round with a resident warden, though conditions and accessibility vary significantly between summer (June–October) and winter.
Head south from Mayrhofen into the Zillertal valley; it's a 3–4 hour hike gaining roughly 800m elevation to reach the hut at 1,865m.
The hut has flush toilets and sleeps 15 guests in dormitory rooms, but there are no showers—bring a wash kit and plan accordingly.
Yes, it works for fit hikers new to hut-to-hut trekking, though the 800m climb and 3–4 hour approach demand reasonable fitness; it's ideal for mountaineers using it as a basecamp for ridge and peak work.
Location
47.5642, 12.3372
HutLists Score
3.9
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Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Bayerland
- Total
- 15
Facilities
Meals served
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://www.alpenverein-bayerland.de/index.php?active_module=staticarticle&article_id=fritz-pflaum-huette
Activities
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