Kölner Haus
2.5
Tyrol, Austria
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About
Kölner Haus sits at 2,518m in the Zillertal Alps, east of the Zillerjoch pass. Reach it from Mayrhofen in the Zillertal: take the Zillertal valley road to Kaltenbach, then follow the hiking trail via Baranellalm. The climb takes 4–5 hours. Alternatively, from the Zillertal trail network, approach via the Zillertal ridge passes. Snow can block routes until June; check conditions before traveling in shoulder season. The hut lies on a main ridge connecting established Alpine routes, making it a natural stopping point for multi-day traverses.
The hut operates year-round, though winter access relies on ski touring or mountaineering skills. It has 60 bed spaces in dormitory rooms and a handful of private rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: three-course dinners, packed lunches, and breakfast. Water comes from mountain springs. There's no electricity; the hut uses gas heating and gas lighting. The kitchen serves dinner between 18:00 and 19:00; order packed lunches by 20:30 the previous evening. Mobile phone reception is unreliable.
Book directly by phone with DAV Sektion Rheinland Köln. Reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends; 2 weeks is usually sufficient for other dates. Phone calls work best in the early morning German time. Note the hut's remote location means staff are on-site only during operating hours, and bad weather occasionally forces brief closures. Bring cash; card payments are not reliably available.
The hut operates year-round, though winter access relies on ski touring or mountaineering skills. It has 60 bed spaces in dormitory rooms and a handful of private rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: three-course dinners, packed lunches, and breakfast. Water comes from mountain springs. There's no electricity; the hut uses gas heating and gas lighting. The kitchen serves dinner between 18:00 and 19:00; order packed lunches by 20:30 the previous evening. Mobile phone reception is unreliable.
Book directly by phone with DAV Sektion Rheinland Köln. Reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends; 2 weeks is usually sufficient for other dates. Phone calls work best in the early morning German time. Note the hut's remote location means staff are on-site only during operating hours, and bad weather occasionally forces brief closures. Bring cash; card payments are not reliably available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; call ahead to check availability for shoulder season (June, September).
Kölner Haus is typically staffed from June to October, though snow can block access until late June—confirm current conditions before traveling.
From Mayrhofen in Zillertal, hike via Kaltenbach and Baranellalm; the route takes 4–5 hours and gains roughly 1,500m to reach 2,518m.
The hut provides meals and dormitory beds; contact them directly by phone for current menu options and bed availability.
No—the 4–5 hour climb and high altitude (2,518m) require solid fitness and Alpine hiking experience; it suits intermediate to advanced hikers only.
Location
47.0393, 10.5632
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Rheinland Köln
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- Phone
- +43 5476 6214
- Website
- https://www.dav-koeln.de/
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