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Hoametzl Hütte sits at 1,160m in the Zillertal valley in Tyrol, making it a low-altitude base for hiking in the surrounding limestone terrain. You reach the hut in roughly 1 hour on foot from Mayrhofen, following well-marked trails through mixed woodland. The hut also works as a lunch stop on longer valley walks or as a starting point for day hikes into the Ziller ridge country to the east.
The hut offers basic accommodation with around 40 bed spaces and serves hearty Austrian meals. Kitchen facilities are available if you bring your own food. The hut operates year-round, though services are minimal in winter months. Running water and simple toilets are standard; expect no showers. The relaxed atmosphere suits families and casual hikers rather than technical mountaineers.
Book accommodation directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends and school holidays (July, August, and Austrian Easter break). The hut fills quickly on Saturdays. Outside peak season, walk-ins are often accommodated. Confirm opening hours before visiting in winter, as staffing can be sporadic.
The hut offers basic accommodation with around 40 bed spaces and serves hearty Austrian meals. Kitchen facilities are available if you bring your own food. The hut operates year-round, though services are minimal in winter months. Running water and simple toilets are standard; expect no showers. The relaxed atmosphere suits families and casual hikers rather than technical mountaineers.
Book accommodation directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends and school holidays (July, August, and Austrian Easter break). The hut fills quickly on Saturdays. Outside peak season, walk-ins are often accommodated. Confirm opening hours before visiting in winter, as staffing can be sporadic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone or email—at 1,160m in the valley, it's less pressured than higher alpine huts, so 2–4 weeks ahead is usually sufficient unless visiting peak season (July–August).
The hut operates year-round as a valley base, though staffing and meal service are most reliable May through October.
It's a 1-hour walk from Mayrhofen on well-marked trails through woodland; you can also use it as a lunch stop on longer valley hikes.
The hut serves hearty Austrian meals and has around 40 bed spaces with basic accommodation; expect simple, functional setup rather than luxury.
Yes—at 1,160m with gentle access from the valley floor, it's ideal for families and hikers new to the Alps who want low-altitude hiking without technical demands.
Location
47.4787, 12.5990
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
- 9:00+, Jun-Oct: Fr,Sa,Su,PH 9:00+
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 676 6064415
- Website
- https://hoametzl.at/
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