About
The Sepp-Sollner-Hütte sits at 2,031m in the Zillertal, within reach of serious day walks and multi-day traverses across the Zillertal Alps. From Mayrhofen village (630m), take the Ahornbahn cable car to Ahornboden (2,000m), then hike 1.5 hours along marked paths to the hut. The approach is straightforward but exposed in places. Most climbers use this hut as a staging point for Hochfeiler (3,510m) or other peaks in the surrounding range. Summer access is reliable; winter approaches require avalanche awareness and mountaineering skills.
The hut operates year-round and holds 60 beds across dormitory rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches are available for the next day. The guardians serve solid mountain food—expect schnitzel, stews, and seasonal soups. Hot showers require a small fee. There's no mobile signal, by design. The hut has a small library and a wood stove in the common room. A generator runs evening hours only to preserve the mountain atmosphere.
Book directly with the hut for July and August at least 2 months ahead. Email contact is reliable; phone calls work mornings only. The hut gets busy on weekends year-round and fills completely during school holidays. Winter climbing season (March–April) requires advance coordination. Check avalanche forecasts (lawinen.report) before arriving in winter or spring. The OeAV manages the hut and maintains the mountain paths in the region.
The hut operates year-round and holds 60 beds across dormitory rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches are available for the next day. The guardians serve solid mountain food—expect schnitzel, stews, and seasonal soups. Hot showers require a small fee. There's no mobile signal, by design. The hut has a small library and a wood stove in the common room. A generator runs evening hours only to preserve the mountain atmosphere.
Book directly with the hut for July and August at least 2 months ahead. Email contact is reliable; phone calls work mornings only. The hut gets busy on weekends year-round and fills completely during school holidays. Winter climbing season (March–April) requires advance coordination. Check avalanche forecasts (lawinen.report) before arriving in winter or spring. The OeAV manages the hut and maintains the mountain paths in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 4–6 months ahead for July and August; shoulder season (June, September) needs 2–3 months' notice.
The hut is staffed from mid-June to late September; winter access is possible but unreliable and requires avalanche awareness.
Take the Ahornbahn cable car from Mayrhofen (630m) to Ahornboden (2,000m), then hike 1.5 hours on marked trails to the hut at 2,031m; the route is straightforward but exposed in sections.
Full board is standard (dinner, breakfast, packed lunch available); expect dorm beds, basic showers, and no mobile coverage.
No—this is a mountaineering hut best suited to experienced hikers and climbers tackling peaks like Hochfeiler (3,510m); the approach is non-technical but the surrounding terrain demands Alpine competence.
Location
47.5231, 10.7684
HutLists Score
2.5
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Total
- 120
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Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.alpenverein-fuessen.de/
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