Maisalm
3.6About
Maisalm sits at 1,631m on the Zillertal valley floor in Tyrol, making it more of a mountain restaurant than a backcountry hut. Reach it from Mayrhofen on foot in 90 minutes via a steady forest trail, or bike the valley road in 45 minutes. The approach is straightforward and family-friendly, following the Zillerbach stream through larch forest. There's also good road access if you're driving.
The hut serves day visitors primarily, with a large sunny terrace and generous portions of Tyrolean food. They serve lunch and afternoon coffee daily during season. The kitchen handles both traditional schnitzel and lighter options for hikers. You can sleep here overnight—count on basic dormitory beds and a few private rooms rather than Alpine hut standards. Capacity runs around 50 people. The hut operates year-round, though winter hours may be reduced. Expect a working mountain restaurant atmosphere rather than a quiet refuge.
Book directly by phone for overnight stays, especially weekends. Summer (June to September) is busiest. The hut isn't managed by OeAV or DAV, so it operates independently. Day visitors need no reservation unless you're a large group.
The hut serves day visitors primarily, with a large sunny terrace and generous portions of Tyrolean food. They serve lunch and afternoon coffee daily during season. The kitchen handles both traditional schnitzel and lighter options for hikers. You can sleep here overnight—count on basic dormitory beds and a few private rooms rather than Alpine hut standards. Capacity runs around 50 people. The hut operates year-round, though winter hours may be reduced. Expect a working mountain restaurant atmosphere rather than a quiet refuge.
Book directly by phone for overnight stays, especially weekends. Summer (June to September) is busiest. The hut isn't managed by OeAV or DAV, so it operates independently. Day visitors need no reservation unless you're a large group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead for weekends and summer months; weekday visits rarely need advance reservation.
Open year-round, though hours vary seasonally—check ahead for winter schedules as it's primarily a day-visitor hut.
Hike 90 minutes from Mayrhofen via forest trail along Zillerbach, bike the valley road in 45 minutes, or drive directly.
Serves hearty Tyrolean food and beer on a large sunny terrace; designed for day visitors rather than overnight stays.
Yes—the steady forest approach is family-friendly, accessible by foot or bike, and the hut caters to mixed groups with ample food and outdoor seating.
Location
47.1950, 10.8258
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