Tuftlalm
4.2About
Tuftlalm sits at 1,500m in the Zillertal valley, a straightforward base for day hikes across the surrounding ridges and forests. The hut is reached by a 2-hour walk from Zell am Ziller, climbing steadily through mixed woodland. In summer, you can drive closer and reduce the approach to 45 minutes on foot.
The hut offers around 30 beds split across simple dormitories and a handful of doubles. Meals are served daily—expect hearty Austrian fare cooked on site. Hot showers are available. The season runs from June through September, with weekends busy year-round during summer. The hut sits at the junction of several well-marked trails, making it useful for walkers who want to move on each day without repeating ground.
Book directly by phone as soon as your dates are set. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. The hut operates under OeAV management and follows standard Austrian Alpine Club standards for facilities and meal pricing. Phone ahead to confirm current opening dates, as spring and autumn transitions shift annually based on weather and staffing.
The hut offers around 30 beds split across simple dormitories and a handful of doubles. Meals are served daily—expect hearty Austrian fare cooked on site. Hot showers are available. The season runs from June through September, with weekends busy year-round during summer. The hut sits at the junction of several well-marked trails, making it useful for walkers who want to move on each day without repeating ground.
Book directly by phone as soon as your dates are set. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. The hut operates under OeAV management and follows standard Austrian Alpine Club standards for facilities and meal pricing. Phone ahead to confirm current opening dates, as spring and autumn transitions shift annually based on weather and staffing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead, especially for July and August weekends; 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient for this smaller hut.
Tuftlalm operates year-round, though staffing and services are most reliable from June to September.
Walk 2 hours from Zell am Ziller (or 45 minutes if you drive partway); the trail climbs steadily through forest to 1,500m.
Hot dinners and breakfasts of Austrian mountain food are cooked on site; hot showers and around 30 beds in dorms and doubles are available.
Yes—the approach is straightforward valley walking with no scrambling, and the hut serves as a good base for easier ridge and forest day hikes.
Location
47.4159, 10.8836
HutLists Score
4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 676 5568202
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