Höfener Alm
3.7About
Höfener Alm sits at 1680m on the gentle slopes above the Zillertal, making it a straightforward target for walkers and families. Reach it from Zell am Ziller via the Zillertal road—park at the trailhead near Gerlospass and walk up through meadows in around 2 hours. The hut marks a logical halfway point on longer valley traverses and connects easily to neighboring peaks like the Zillerhorn or down-valley to other Alpine huts.
The alm operates as a traditional dairy farm with limited guest accommodation. Expect basic bunk beds, a small dining room, and hearty Tyrolean food—soups, schnitzel, and excellent fresh milk products from the working dairy. Water comes from the mountain spring. The season runs mid-June to mid-September, weather dependent. No shower or electric heating; bring a headtorch and be ready for simple mountain hut conditions. Capacity is around 20-25 people. Meals require advance notice—ring ahead when you book.
Book directly by phone several weeks ahead in July and August. The hut draws families and casual walkers rather than climbers, so weekends fill quickly. Shoulder months (June and September) are more relaxed. The hut keeper manages reservations personally and has no website; contact details available through the Zillertal tourist office. Bring cash—card payment is unreliable at remote alms.
The alm operates as a traditional dairy farm with limited guest accommodation. Expect basic bunk beds, a small dining room, and hearty Tyrolean food—soups, schnitzel, and excellent fresh milk products from the working dairy. Water comes from the mountain spring. The season runs mid-June to mid-September, weather dependent. No shower or electric heating; bring a headtorch and be ready for simple mountain hut conditions. Capacity is around 20-25 people. Meals require advance notice—ring ahead when you book.
Book directly by phone several weeks ahead in July and August. The hut draws families and casual walkers rather than climbers, so weekends fill quickly. Shoulder months (June and September) are more relaxed. The hut keeper manages reservations personally and has no website; contact details available through the Zillertal tourist office. Bring cash—card payment is unreliable at remote alms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often accommodate walk-ins.
Höfener Alm is staffed from June through September, typically closing in early October.
Park at the trailhead near Gerlospass on the Zillertal road and hike up through meadows; the walk takes around 2 hours.
As a working dairy farm, it serves simple food and drinks; expect basic dormitory beds and limited shower facilities.
Yes—the 2-hour meadow walk is straightforward, making it ideal for families and casual hikers seeking a gentle introduction to Alpine huts.
Location
47.4751, 10.6495
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- https://www.hoefener-alm.at/
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