Verpeilhütte
4.2About
The Verpeilhütte sits at 2025m in the Zillertal, Tyrol, on the approach to the Ziller Alps. Reach it via the village of Mayrhofen or from Schwendau. The main route climbs 4–5 hours from the valley. Starting early matters: the path gains elevation steadily through forest and alpine meadow before opening onto high pasture where the hut appears. Winter snow closes most approach routes from November through May, though access depends on conditions that year.
This DAV hut operated by the Frankfurt section sleeps around 80 people across mixed dormitories. The kitchen serves evening meals and packed lunches to order. Shower facilities exist but are basic. Water comes from spring sources. The hut opens late May through early October, depending on snow and maintenance. Half-board is standard—bring your own breakfast or buy from the hut. The hut sits on the main trail to the Berliner Hütte and connects north to Hochfeiler, making it a logical overnight for ridge traverses and longer Zillertal circuits.
Book directly by phone as soon as your dates firm up. Peak season (July–August) fills 8–10 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability. The hut does not accept online bookings, so call early morning or evening. Inform them of any dietary requirements when you reserve. Arrive by 4pm to guarantee a meal; notify them by noon if you're running late.
This DAV hut operated by the Frankfurt section sleeps around 80 people across mixed dormitories. The kitchen serves evening meals and packed lunches to order. Shower facilities exist but are basic. Water comes from spring sources. The hut opens late May through early October, depending on snow and maintenance. Half-board is standard—bring your own breakfast or buy from the hut. The hut sits on the main trail to the Berliner Hütte and connects north to Hochfeiler, making it a logical overnight for ridge traverses and longer Zillertal circuits.
Book directly by phone as soon as your dates firm up. Peak season (July–August) fills 8–10 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability. The hut does not accept online bookings, so call early morning or evening. Inform them of any dietary requirements when you reserve. Arrive by 4pm to guarantee a meal; notify them by noon if you're running late.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; call ahead for other seasons since it's a smaller DAV hut.
Open June to October, weather dependent; November through May access is unreliable due to snow.
Approach from Mayrhofen or Schwendau village; the main route takes 4–5 hours and climbs steadily through forest and meadow to 2025m.
Serves hot meals and drinks; has dorm beds with basic bedding; shower facilities are limited—expect cold water or none.
Suitable for fit hikers with basic Alpine experience; the 4–5 hour climb is steady but unrelenting, and the remote location means no easy exit in bad weather.
Location
47.0211, 10.7792
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4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Franfurt/Main
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 650 5656 540
- Website
- https://www.verpeilhuette.at/
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