Lagler Hut
1.7Lagler Hütte
1,050m
Tyrol, Austria
About
The Lagler Hütte sits at 1050m in the Zillertal, in the eastern Austrian Alps. You reach it from Mayrhofen via the Zillertal valley road—park at Schwendau and walk 1.5 hours northeast through forest to the hut. The approach is steady and straightforward, gaining minimal elevation. The hut serves as a base for day hikes into the surrounding limestone ridges and a logical stop on multi-day routes connecting the main Zillertal to higher passes.
The Lagler Hütte holds 30 beds across simple double and dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves hearty Austrian fare at lunch and dinner; book meals when you reserve. Hot showers and a small common room with a wood stove provide basic comfort after a day on the hills. The hut operates year-round, though staff numbers drop in winter months. Mobile signal is reliable. The OeAV manages the hut.
Book by telephone or email at least one week ahead during July and August, and two to three weeks ahead for weekends in June and September. Arrive by late afternoon—the hut serves dinner at 19:00 and does not accept walk-ins after 18:00. Parking at Schwendau fills quickly on weekends; arrive early or use the valley bus service from Mayrhofen.
The Lagler Hütte holds 30 beds across simple double and dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves hearty Austrian fare at lunch and dinner; book meals when you reserve. Hot showers and a small common room with a wood stove provide basic comfort after a day on the hills. The hut operates year-round, though staff numbers drop in winter months. Mobile signal is reliable. The OeAV manages the hut.
Book by telephone or email at least one week ahead during July and August, and two to three weeks ahead for weekends in June and September. Arrive by late afternoon—the hut serves dinner at 19:00 and does not accept walk-ins after 18:00. Parking at Schwendau fills quickly on weekends; arrive early or use the valley bus service from Mayrhofen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice unless you're arriving on a weekend.
The hut is staffed from mid-June to late September.
Park at Schwendau on the Zillertal valley road and walk 1.5 hours northeast through forest to the hut; the route gains minimal elevation and is straightforward.
The hut serves hot meals and drinks; expect simple shared dormitory accommodation (30 beds total) with basic facilities typical of Austrian valley huts.
Yes—the 1.5-hour approach from the car park is easy terrain with little elevation gain, making it ideal for families and anyone new to mountain hiking.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.laglerhof-nussdorf.de/laglerh%C3%BCtte/