Oberreintalhütte
4.2About
Oberreintalhütte sits at 1525m in the Ötztal, reachable from Längenfeld via the Ötztal road. Most hikers walk up from Oetz or the smaller villages to the south; allow 2.5 to 3 hours from the valley floor. The hut is well-positioned for day walks around the Ötztal and multi-day tours connecting to higher alpine huts. This is a working hut in accessible terrain, not a high-altitude refuge.
The DAV Sektion Garmisch-Partenkirchen manages the hut and runs it as a proper mountain hut with 40 beds in shared rooms. The kitchen serves hearty evening meals and breakfast; book your evening meal when you reserve. There's no shower, so bring a quick-dry towel if you need to freshen up. The season runs from May through October, closing in winter. Staffing varies by season, so confirm opening dates before you go.
Book by phone directly with the hut to guarantee a bed, especially at weekends. July and August are busiest; plan ahead or expect to be turned away. Outside peak season, a day or two notice usually suffices. The hut fills with local hikers and Austrian groups on weekends, so midweek stays are quieter.
The DAV Sektion Garmisch-Partenkirchen manages the hut and runs it as a proper mountain hut with 40 beds in shared rooms. The kitchen serves hearty evening meals and breakfast; book your evening meal when you reserve. There's no shower, so bring a quick-dry towel if you need to freshen up. The season runs from May through October, closing in winter. Staffing varies by season, so confirm opening dates before you go.
Book by phone directly with the hut to guarantee a bed, especially at weekends. July and August are busiest; plan ahead or expect to be turned away. Outside peak season, a day or two notice usually suffices. The hut fills with local hikers and Austrian groups on weekends, so midweek stays are quieter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call the hut directly to check availability and book—phone contact is the primary method. Book at least 2–3 months ahead for peak summer weekends.
The hut operates year-round as a working mountain hut, though staffing levels vary; confirm opening dates by phone before visiting.
Walk up from Oetz or villages to the south in 2.5 to 3 hours; the hut sits at 1525m in accessible terrain above the Ötztal.
The hut serves meals and offers 40 beds; there are no showers, so bring a washcloth and use the sink.
Yes—at 1525m in accessible terrain with a gradual 2.5–3 hour approach, it's ideal for beginners and families new to hut-to-hut hiking.
Location
47.4075, 11.1044
HutLists Score
4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Season
- Jun-Oct
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +49 160 6949648
- Website
- https://oberreintal-huette.de/
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