Kemater Alm
4.8About
The Kemater Alm is a family-run Alpengasthof (mountain inn) set at around 1,670 m in the quiet Senderstal, a side valley above Grinzens in the western Innsbruck region of Tyrol. It sits beneath the jagged limestone spires of the Kalkkögel, often nicknamed the 'Dolomites of North Tyrol', which makes it a popular base for walkers, climbers and mountain bikers. Since 2019 it has been run by Michael and Kathrin Schaffenrath, who serve hearty Tyrolean food on a sunny terrace with views of the peaks. Despite its 'Alm' name it is a full-service inn rather than an alpine-club hut, and it also offers overnight accommodation as well as space for celebrations and small events. The classic approach is an easy two-hour walk from the Sportcafé car park in Grinzens, following the gravel valley road along the Sendersbach stream through open pasture; the gentle gradient makes it suitable for families and even strollers. Those short on time can drive the Senderstal toll road to a car park close to the hut, or reach it by mountain bike. In winter the same valley road doubles as a popular toboggan run and ski-touring approach. The inn is open through most of the year, typically closing only in the quieter months of May and November, and on Mondays.
Access Routes
From Grinzens (Sportcafé)
2h
Easy
Follow the gravel valley road up the Senderstal along the Sendersbach stream through open pasture. It gains around 680 m, is family- and stroller-friendly, and passes two small chapels on the way.
From the Senderstal toll-road car park
0h
Easy
Drive the Senderstal toll road up to a car park close to the hut, leaving only a short, near-level walk to the terrace.
Frequently Asked Questions
The inn is run by the Schaffenrath family and can be reached by phone on +43 5234 65679, by email at [email protected], or via kemater-alm.at. It also takes bookings for events such as birthdays, seminars and small weddings.
It operates through most of the year, in both summer and winter, and is generally open from around 8:30. It is usually closed on Mondays and during the quieter shoulder months of May and November; hours vary with the season, so check ahead.
The standard route is an easy two-hour walk from the Sportcafé car park in Grinzens, following the gravel valley road up the Senderstal. If you are short on time you can drive the Senderstal toll road to a car park close to the hut and walk only a few minutes.
Yes. The approach from Grinzens runs along a well-graded gravel valley road with no exposure, making it family- and stroller-friendly, though it does gain roughly 680 metres over about two hours, so a reasonable level of fitness helps.
Yes. It is a full-service mountain inn serving hearty Tyrolean dishes with a sunny terrace, and it also offers overnight accommodation as well as facilities for private celebrations and events.
Location
47.1768, 11.2658
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Min hiking time
- 2.0h
- Nearest trailhead
- Grinzens (Sportcafé car park), Senderstal
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 5234 65679
- Website
- https://www.kemater-alm.at
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