Kirchsteinhütte
2.3
1,050m
Tyrol, Austria
About
The Kirchsteinhütte sits at 1,050m in the Zillertal, deep in the Austrian Alps. You reach it via the village of Zell am Ziller. The approach hike takes around 2 to 2.5 hours from the valley floor, gaining 350m on a steady, well-marked trail through mixed forest. The hut is positioned at a natural junction for day hikes and ridge walks across the surrounding peaks, making it an accessible base for walkers of moderate fitness.
The hut offers simple, reliable accommodation and home-cooked meals. Capacity runs to around 40 beds in mixed and private rooms. Breakfast and dinner are included with overnight stays. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and meal service can be reduced outside peak hiking season (June to September). Expect basic comfort: good sleep, full stomachs, and a working fireplace rather than luxury. Water and power are reliable. There's no mobile signal—plan ahead.
Book direct by phone or email at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and summer weekends. Phone calls work better than email for immediate confirmation. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a good dinner time and settle in before dark. The hut has a small car park at the trailhead, though spaces are limited on busy Saturdays.
The hut offers simple, reliable accommodation and home-cooked meals. Capacity runs to around 40 beds in mixed and private rooms. Breakfast and dinner are included with overnight stays. The hut operates year-round, though staffing and meal service can be reduced outside peak hiking season (June to September). Expect basic comfort: good sleep, full stomachs, and a working fireplace rather than luxury. Water and power are reliable. There's no mobile signal—plan ahead.
Book direct by phone or email at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and summer weekends. Phone calls work better than email for immediate confirmation. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a good dinner time and settle in before dark. The hut has a small car park at the trailhead, though spaces are limited on busy Saturdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email or phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August.
The Kirchsteinhütte operates year-round, though staffing and services are most reliable from June to October.
Hike from Zell am Ziller village; the approach takes 2–2.5 hours gaining 350m on a well-marked trail through forest.
The hut serves home-cooked meals and provides simple dormitory beds; expect basic shower facilities typical of Austrian valley huts.
Yes—the 2–2.5 hour approach is moderate, the surrounding day hikes are accessible, and the hut's low elevation (1,050m) makes it ideal for walkers building fitness.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +49 172 8527795
- Website
- http://www.kirchsteinhütte.de/