Lärchfilzhochalm
3.6About
Lärchfilzhochalm sits at 1,400m in the Zillertal valley south of Mayrhofen. The hut lies on a well-marked trail system connecting the main valley to higher alpine terrain. Most hikers reach it in 2 to 2.5 hours from Mayrhofen town, or 1.5 hours from the Penken cable car station. The approach is moderate and suitable for reasonably fit hikers; the path gains 500–600m of elevation.
The hut operates as a working alpine dairy and a hiking refuge. It has capacity for around 40 guests in simple dormitory accommodation. Meals focus on traditional Tyrolean fare. The kitchen serves breakfast, hearty lunches, and three-course dinners if booked in advance. Water and basic supplies are available. The hut is run by the local farming family and stays open year-round, though conditions in winter are basic—heating relies on wood stoves. Facilities are modest: no electricity in the sleeping rooms, no showers, outdoor toilet. The setting is genuinely pastoral, not a polished mountain resort.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August; weekends fill quickly even outside peak season. Winter visits require advance notice. The hut is managed privately by the family; contact details are listed on the alpine-huts.com database. Bring a headlamp and cash for payment. The hut is popular with families and hikers seeking authentic alpine hospitality rather than comfort.
The hut operates as a working alpine dairy and a hiking refuge. It has capacity for around 40 guests in simple dormitory accommodation. Meals focus on traditional Tyrolean fare. The kitchen serves breakfast, hearty lunches, and three-course dinners if booked in advance. Water and basic supplies are available. The hut is run by the local farming family and stays open year-round, though conditions in winter are basic—heating relies on wood stoves. Facilities are modest: no electricity in the sleeping rooms, no showers, outdoor toilet. The setting is genuinely pastoral, not a polished mountain resort.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August; weekends fill quickly even outside peak season. Winter visits require advance notice. The hut is managed privately by the family; contact details are listed on the alpine-huts.com database. Bring a headlamp and cash for payment. The hut is popular with families and hikers seeking authentic alpine hospitality rather than comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season (May, September–October) need less notice.
Lärchfilzhochalm is open May through October, with peak staffing June to September.
Hike 2–2.5 hours from Mayrhofen town (500–600m elevation gain) or 1.5 hours from Penken cable car station on a well-marked moderate trail.
The hut serves traditional Alpine food and dairy products from its own operation; beds are in simple dormitories with basic facilities and no showers.
Yes—the approach is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible to reasonably fit hikers and families comfortable with 2–2.5 hours of steady uphill walking.
Location
47.4444, 12.5610
HutLists Score
3.6
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- Website
- https://www.laerchfilzhochalm.at/
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