Hochasteralm
3.6About
Hochasteralm sits at 1756m on the eastern flank of the Zillertal, in the foothills between Zell am Ziller and Gerlos. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Zell am Ziller village by heading southeast toward Zellberg, then following the marked trail upward through forest and meadow. The final approach crosses open pasture with views toward the Zillertal ridge. You can also access it in 1.5 hours from the Gerlos side via the Gerlospass road, making it a practical mid-range stop for valley crossings rather than a full Alpine hut experience.
The alm is a working dairy farm offering accommodation in simple mountain accommodation with around 20 bed spaces spread across guestrooms. Meals focus on traditional Tyrolean fare—expect hearty cheese, bread, and seasonal Alpine dishes made with produce from the surrounding farms. The hut operates year-round, though conditions are marginal in winter. Water comes from the natural spring. There's no shower. Toilets are basic. The setting is working pastureland with cattle in summer, not a tourist facility—this is functioning mountain agriculture.
Book directly with the hut. Contact details and current opening times are best confirmed through the Zillertal tourism office in Zell am Ziller, as the alm sometimes closes for private events or maintenance without notice. July and August see regular use from regional hikers, but overbooking is not an issue given the modest capacity. Arrive by early afternoon if walking from the valley floor to ensure daylight for setup.
The alm is a working dairy farm offering accommodation in simple mountain accommodation with around 20 bed spaces spread across guestrooms. Meals focus on traditional Tyrolean fare—expect hearty cheese, bread, and seasonal Alpine dishes made with produce from the surrounding farms. The hut operates year-round, though conditions are marginal in winter. Water comes from the natural spring. There's no shower. Toilets are basic. The setting is working pastureland with cattle in summer, not a tourist facility—this is functioning mountain agriculture.
Book directly with the hut. Contact details and current opening times are best confirmed through the Zillertal tourism office in Zell am Ziller, as the alm sometimes closes for private events or maintenance without notice. July and August see regular use from regional hikers, but overbooking is not an issue given the modest capacity. Arrive by early afternoon if walking from the valley floor to ensure daylight for setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 months ahead for peak season (July-August); shoulder months need less notice. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—they don't use online booking systems.
Hochasteralm is staffed from June to October, with summer weekends reliably busy and mid-week quieter.
From Zell am Ziller village, allow 2.5 hours heading southeast via Zellberg; from Gerlos via the Gerlospass road, it's 1.5 hours. Both routes follow marked trails through forest, meadow, and open pasture.
Hochasteralm serves hearty traditional food—soups, schnitzel, regional cheese—and has basic dormitory beds; expect no shower facilities, only cold-water washbasins typical of working alpine farms.
Yes—the 1.5- to 2.5-hour approach is straightforward hiking on marked trails, making it ideal for families and beginners as a first overnight hut experience or valley-crossing stop.
Location
47.1932, 10.7250
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