Obere Ochsenalpe
1.2
Tyrol, Austria
About
Obere Ochsenalpe sits at 2,050m in the Zillertal, a straightforward base for ridge walks and valley traverses in the central Zillertal Alps. Reach it from Mayrhofen by hiking up the Zillertal side valleys or from Finkenberg via the Zillertal ridge routes. Most approaches take 3–4 hours from valley parking. The hut is also accessible as a day walk from lower huts in the Zillertal system, making it useful for multi-day tours linking the valley's hut network.
The hut offers basic dormitory accommodation with around 40 beds and serves hot meals from a simple kitchen. Water comes from a spring on the alp. The hut operates seasonally, typically June to September, with the shoulder months often less crowded than mid-July and August. Staff can advise on weather conditions and route conditions for onward hiking. Expect traditional Austrian Alpine hut standards: warm food, cold showers, and no electricity in rooms.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact details are available through the Zillertal tourist office or OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club) hut listings. The hut fills quickly during the main season as it connects several popular multi-day routes. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a bed for dinner. The hut does not accept online bookings through third-party platforms.
The hut offers basic dormitory accommodation with around 40 beds and serves hot meals from a simple kitchen. Water comes from a spring on the alp. The hut operates seasonally, typically June to September, with the shoulder months often less crowded than mid-July and August. Staff can advise on weather conditions and route conditions for onward hiking. Expect traditional Austrian Alpine hut standards: warm food, cold showers, and no electricity in rooms.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact details are available through the Zillertal tourist office or OeAV (Austrian Alpine Club) hut listings. The hut fills quickly during the main season as it connects several popular multi-day routes. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a bed for dinner. The hut does not accept online bookings through third-party platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier booking recommended if you're linking multiple huts in a multi-day Zillertal tour.
Obere Ochsenalpe is staffed from June to October, with peak season June through September.
Hike 3–4 hours from Mayrhofen or Finkenberg; most approaches use valley-side trails or ridge routes, and it's also reachable as a day walk from lower Zillertal huts.
The hut offers basic dormitory accommodation and serves meals; expect simple, functional lodging typical of working Alpine huts.
Yes, the 3–4 hour approach routes are straightforward valley walks, and it works well as a starting point for multi-day hut-to-hut tours rather than technical alpinism.
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