Geraer Hut
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Geraer Hut

3.4

Geraer Hütte

2,324m Tyrol, Austria Write a review
Moderate

About

The Geraer Hütte sits at 2,324 metres on the western side of the Zillertal Alps, tucked into the quiet Valsertal (Vals valley) nature reserve in Tyrol. It is ringed by the striking granite walls of the Olperer, Fußstein, Schrammacher and Sagwandspitze, making it a classic base for demanding rock climbs, glacier tours and high alpine hiking, as well as a rewarding day-hike destination in its own right. The hut is owned by the German Alpine Club (DAV), Sektion Landshut, and run by the Lanthaler family, who have earned a reputation for regional Tyrolean cooking — house specialities include Graukaspressknödel and spinach dumplings, with Gault-Millau recognition for alpine cuisine. It offers roughly 35 beds in multi-bed and two-bed rooms plus a 31-place mattress dormitory (Matratzenlager), with a winter room for off-season use. The hut is open from mid-June to the end of September. The quickest and most popular approach starts from the car park at Gasthaus Touristenrast in the rear Valsertal, from where a well-marked path climbs about 1,000 metres to the hut in around three hours. Longer approaches lead in from the Schmirntal near Toldern and from the Zillertal above Hintertux.

Access Routes

From Gasthaus Touristenrast (Valsertal)

3h Moderate

The shortest and most popular approach from the car park at Gasthaus Touristenrast in the rear Valsertal, climbing about 1,000 metres on a well-marked path to the hut.

From Toldern (Schmirntal)

4h Moderate

A longer alpine approach from the Schmirntal near Toldern, crossing over into the upper Valsertal to reach the hut.

From Sommerbergalm (Hintertux, Zillertal)

5h Demanding

A long, high crossing from the Zillertal side above Hintertux, suited to fit and experienced mountain walkers.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach the hut by phone on +43 676 9610303 (summer) or by email at [email protected], and find more information at geraerhuette.at. As an Alpine Club hut, advance booking of overnight places is strongly recommended, especially at weekends and in peak season.
The hut is staffed from mid-June to the end of September. Outside the managed season a winter room remains available for self-sufficient visitors.
The shortest and most popular route starts from the car park at Gasthaus Touristenrast in the rear Valsertal. From there it is about a three-hour walk with roughly 1,000 metres of ascent on a well-marked path to the hut.
The standard approach from the Valsertal is a moderate mountain hike suitable for fit walkers with sure footing, though the 1,000-metre climb requires reasonable fitness. Routes onto the surrounding peaks (Olperer, Fußstein, Schrammacher) are demanding and best left to experienced alpinists.
The hut serves regional Tyrolean fare and is known for its dumpling specialities such as Graukaspressknödel, with Gault-Millau recognition for its alpine cooking. Overnight guests sleep in multi-bed and two-bed rooms or the mattress dormitory, and a winter room is available in the off-season.

Location

47.0434, 11.6281
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Quick Facts

Managing club
DAV Sektion Landshut
Season
June – September
Beds
35
Dormitory
31
Min hiking time
3.0h
Nearest trailhead
Gasthaus Touristenrast (Valsertal)

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43 676 9610303
Website
https://www.geraerhuette.at

Activities

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