Sonnwendjochhaus
2.9About
Sonnwendjochhaus sits at 1,785m on the Sonnwendjoch pass in the Zillertal, between the Zillertaler Alpen and Tuxer Alpen. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Mayrhofen by hiking south through Schwendau and along the Zillertal road, then climbing steeply via the established trail. The hut serves as a junction point for routes into both massifs and works well as a base for day walks across the pass or longer ridge traverses. You can also access it from the Tuxertal side in roughly 3 hours, making it useful for through-hikers crossing between valleys.
The hut holds around 50 beds in simple dormitory and smaller rooms. It serves hearty meals and packed lunches, with drinks available throughout the day. Facilities include a common room with a wood stove and basic shower access. The OeAV manages the hut, which operates from May through October, with extended opening around summer holidays. Expect quieter midweek conditions and stronger crowds on weekends and during July–August.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August, or one week prior for shoulder months. Weekends throughout the season fill faster than weekdays. The hut has no website but responds reliably to written booking requests sent via the alpine club network.
The hut holds around 50 beds in simple dormitory and smaller rooms. It serves hearty meals and packed lunches, with drinks available throughout the day. Facilities include a common room with a wood stove and basic shower access. The OeAV manages the hut, which operates from May through October, with extended opening around summer holidays. Expect quieter midweek conditions and stronger crowds on weekends and during July–August.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August, or one week prior for shoulder months. Weekends throughout the season fill faster than weekdays. The hut has no website but responds reliably to written booking requests sent via the alpine club network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder season (June, September) requires less lead time.
Sonnwendjochhaus is staffed from June to September, with exact dates depending on snow conditions.
Hike 2.5 hours from Mayrhofen via Schwendau and the Zillertal road, then climb steeply to the pass, or approach from the Tuxertal side in 3 hours.
The hut serves hot meals and drinks; expect basic dormitory beds and washroom facilities typical of Austrian Alpine huts.
The steep final climb makes it moderately challenging; it's better suited to hikers with some mountain experience than complete beginners.
Location
47.4636, 11.8290
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