Muttekopfhütte
4.3About
Muttekopfhütte sits at 1934m in the Ötztal, south of Ötztal-Bahnhof in the Ötztal valley. Reach the hut from Ötztal-Bahnhof (800m) in 4.5 hours on foot, or from the Tumpen-Ötztal cable car station (2000m) in 1.5 hours. The approach follows marked trails through alpine meadows and larch forest. You can also approach from the Vent valley to the south. Most people use the cable car to shorten the day significantly.
The hut managed by OeAV Sektion Imst has 40 beds across simple rooms. The kitchen serves hearty evening meals, breakfast, and packed lunches. Showers are available. The hut is staffed year-round, though opening hours vary; confirm before visiting in shoulder seasons. This is a working base for trails across the Ötztal watershed—day hikes reach the Tumpen basin, Rofental, and higher passes leading toward the Zillertal. The hut sits above the winter sports area but is primarily a summer and autumn hiking destination.
Call ahead to book; popular weekends in July and August fill 4-6 weeks before arrival. Aim to ring the hut directly rather than going through OeAV booking. Midweek in June, September, and October sees fewer people and easier beds. Winter mountaineering and ski touring routes pass nearby, but confirm seasonal operations before planning a winter visit.
The hut managed by OeAV Sektion Imst has 40 beds across simple rooms. The kitchen serves hearty evening meals, breakfast, and packed lunches. Showers are available. The hut is staffed year-round, though opening hours vary; confirm before visiting in shoulder seasons. This is a working base for trails across the Ötztal watershed—day hikes reach the Tumpen basin, Rofental, and higher passes leading toward the Zillertal. The hut sits above the winter sports area but is primarily a summer and autumn hiking destination.
Call ahead to book; popular weekends in July and August fill 4-6 weeks before arrival. Aim to ring the hut directly rather than going through OeAV booking. Midweek in June, September, and October sees fewer people and easier beds. Winter mountaineering and ski touring routes pass nearby, but confirm seasonal operations before planning a winter visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability; popular dates in July and August may require booking 2–3 months ahead.
Muttekopfhütte is typically open June to October, but confirm current dates when you call.
Take the Tumpen-Ötztal cable car (2000m) and hike 1.5 hours, or walk 4.5 hours from Ötztal-Bahnhof (800m) via marked trails through meadows and larch forest.
The hut has 40 beds in simple rooms and offers showers, plus standard hut meals (dinner, breakfast, packed lunches).
Yes—the cable car option cuts the approach to an easy 1.5-hour hike, making it accessible for families and inexperienced hikers.
Location
47.2624, 10.6698
HutLists Score
4.3
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV Österreichischer Alpenverein, Sektion Imst
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +436641236928
- Website
- https://www.muttekopf.at/
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