Moderate
About
The Neue Heilbronner Hütte stands at 2,320 m in the heart of the Verwall (Verwallgruppe), on the boundary between Vorarlberg and Tyrol and astride the European watershed between the Danube and the Rhine. Owned by the DAV Sektion Heilbronn and currently run by Olivia and Manfred Immler, it is a comfortable base for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers exploring the Verwall's lakes and passes. The hut offers 48 beds in rooms plus 56 mattress-camp places; the neighbouring self-catering Peter-Käs-Hütte doubles as a 28-place winter room. It usually opens from mid-June to early October. The shortest approach climbs from the Zeinisjoch at the Kops reservoir (1,820 m), reached by the toll road from Galtür and Partenen, gaining about 500 m in roughly 2.5 hours. Longer valley routes lead up from Partenen and Gaschurn in the Montafon. The hut is a hub on several multi-day traverses, with crossings to the Friedrichshafener Hütte in about 3 hours and to the Konstanzer and Neue Reutlinger huts in around 5 hours each. It takes part in the Alpenverein family programme, with a climbing wall, mountain streams and alpine animals close by.
Access Routes
From Zeinisjoch / Kops reservoir
2h
Moderate
The shortest approach, starting at 1,820 m by the Kops reservoir on the toll road from Galtür/Partenen; about 500 m of ascent to the hut.
From Partenen (Montafon)
4h
Demanding
A longer valley climb of around 11 km up from Partenen in the Montafon.
From Gaschurn (Montafon)
6h
Demanding
The longest common approach, roughly 12.8 km from Gaschurn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call +43 664 180 4277 or email [email protected]; reservations are recommended in the main season. The hut is owned by DAV Sektion Heilbronn.
The summer season runs from about mid-June to early October. Outside this the adjacent Peter-Käs-Hütte serves as a 28-place winter room.
The shortest route starts at the Zeinisjoch by the Kops reservoir (1,820 m); it climbs about 500 m to the hut in roughly 2.5 hours.
The Zeinisjoch approach is a moderate high-alpine walk manageable by fit hikers and families; the hut runs the Alpenverein 'Mit Kindern auf Hütten' family programme.
The staffed hut provides meals and drinks, 48 beds in rooms and 56 mattress places, and serves as a base for tours to neighbouring Verwall huts.
Location
47.0072, 10.1389
HutLists Score
3.4
Overall
Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV Heilbronn
- Season
- June – October
- Beds
- 48
- Dormitory
- 56
- Min hiking time
- 2.5h
- Nearest trailhead
- Zeinisjoch / Kops-Stausee (Galtür–Partenen)
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 180 4277
- Website
- https://www.heilbronnerhuette.at
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