Große Mittergrathütte
2.9About
Große Mittergrathütte sits at 1,953m in the Zillertal, roughly 90 minutes from the trailhead at Mayrhofen. Most parties approach via the Stillupbach valley, a steady ascent through forest with views opening toward the Zillertal peaks. The hut marks a natural hub for traverses across the Tux Alps and access to 3,000m peaks including Hochfeiler. From the hut, you can reach several summits in 2–4 hours, making it ideal for a multi-day mountaineering circuit.
The hut offers 50 beds in simple dormitory rooms and basic private doubles. Meals are hearty: expect Erdäpfelsalat, schnitzel, and good soups at dinner, with a solid breakfast spread. Half-board is standard. Shower facilities are limited but functional. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest traffic June to September. Winter access requires mountaineering equipment and experience with snow slopes. A winter caretaker maintains the hut December to March.
The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). Book at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August; July weekends fill by early June. Email or call directly—they speak English and German. The hut fills with mountaineers planning alpine traverses, not day-trippers, so expect a serious crowd. Arrive by 5 p.m. if you've booked dinner.
The hut offers 50 beds in simple dormitory rooms and basic private doubles. Meals are hearty: expect Erdäpfelsalat, schnitzel, and good soups at dinner, with a solid breakfast spread. Half-board is standard. Shower facilities are limited but functional. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest traffic June to September. Winter access requires mountaineering equipment and experience with snow slopes. A winter caretaker maintains the hut December to March.
The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). Book at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August; July weekends fill by early June. Email or call directly—they speak English and German. The hut fills with mountaineers planning alpine traverses, not day-trippers, so expect a serious crowd. Arrive by 5 p.m. if you've booked dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier in the season you can often book 4–6 weeks out.
The hut is staffed from June to September, with limited staffing in shoulder months.
Start at Mayrhofen trailhead and follow the Stillupbach valley; it's roughly 90 minutes of steady ascent through forest to the hut at 1,953m.
The hut serves simple hearty meals and beer; beds are in dormitories with 50 total capacity, with basic washroom facilities.
It's better for experienced hikers and mountaineers—the hut is primarily a base for 3,000m+ peaks and multi-day traverses, not a casual day-hike destination.
Location
47.2141, 10.9874
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2.9
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Quick Facts
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- OeAV
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- Website
- https://mittergrat.at/
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