Sattelbergalm
5.0About
Sattelbergalm sits at 1633m in the Zillertal valley, a working dairy farm that welcomes hikers year-round. Reach it from Mayrhofen by hiking 2 hours up the Zillergrund valley, or from the Rastkogel area in 90 minutes. The farm is accessible by car via the toll road through Zillergrund if weather and road conditions permit—check ahead in winter. Good trail connections link to the Hochferner area and routes toward Pfitscherjoch.
The hut operates as a simple mountain dairy and restaurant, not a formal Alpine Club hut. Expect hearty Tyrolean food, local dairy products, and basic refreshments. Capacity is small—around 30 people—with limited overnight beds available. The emphasis is on daytime visits and meals rather than mountain tourism. Facilities are modest but functional. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and road opening.
Book ahead by email or phone, especially for overnight stays and group visits. Summer weekends and holidays fill quickly. Outside peak season, you can often walk in for lunch without reservation. Confirm opening status in winter before making the trip. Contact the hut directly rather than through booking platforms—this is family farming first, tourism second.
The hut operates as a simple mountain dairy and restaurant, not a formal Alpine Club hut. Expect hearty Tyrolean food, local dairy products, and basic refreshments. Capacity is small—around 30 people—with limited overnight beds available. The emphasis is on daytime visits and meals rather than mountain tourism. Facilities are modest but functional. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and road opening.
Book ahead by email or phone, especially for overnight stays and group visits. Summer weekends and holidays fill quickly. Outside peak season, you can often walk in for lunch without reservation. Confirm opening status in winter before making the trip. Contact the hut directly rather than through booking platforms—this is family farming first, tourism second.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact them by email or phone directly—they operate as a working farm with limited beds, so book at least 4–6 weeks ahead, especially in summer.
Open year-round, though access and services are weather-dependent in winter; confirm conditions before visiting in cold months.
Hike 2 hours from Mayrhofen up Zillergrund valley, or 90 minutes from Rastkogel; in good conditions you can also drive via the toll road through Zillergrund—check road status first.
It's a working dairy farm with a restaurant serving simple food; beds are limited and basic, with no shower facilities.
Yes—the hiking approach is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for reasonably fit beginners, though it's not a typical mountain hut experience.
Location
47.0204, 11.4933
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Year-round
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43527487717
- Website
- https://www.sattelbergalm.at
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