Gepatsch Alm
4.3About
Gepatsch Alm sits at 1903m in the Zillertal valley in Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from Mayrhofen (Austria) via the Stilluptal valley—allow 3 hours on foot from the roadhead at Stillup. The path climbs steadily through forest before opening onto the high pasture where the hut stands. Most Italian hikers approach via the Trentino side: walk from Fondo in the Val di Non, heading over the Passo della Maddalena and down into the Zillertal drainage system. This route takes 5–6 hours but offers better integration with the broader Trentino trail network.
The hut operates as a working dairy alm (alpine dairy) and guesthouse. It has beds for around 40 people in simple rooms. Meals focus on local Tyrolean and Trentino mountain cooking—expect hearty soups, schnitzel, and fresh dairy products. The kitchen serves both lunch and dinner. Water comes from the spring; shower facilities are basic but functional. The hut opens from late May through September, depending on snow melt and weather.
This is working pastoral landscape, not a dedicated hiking hut. Book directly through the hut's own contact; the alm is not affiliated with CAI or the major Alpine club networks. July and August fill quickly—contact 6–8 weeks ahead for midsummer dates. Outside peak season you can usually find space on short notice. The hut suits hikers exploring the quieter eastern Zillertal and those crossing between the Trentino ridge system and Austrian valleys.
The hut operates as a working dairy alm (alpine dairy) and guesthouse. It has beds for around 40 people in simple rooms. Meals focus on local Tyrolean and Trentino mountain cooking—expect hearty soups, schnitzel, and fresh dairy products. The kitchen serves both lunch and dinner. Water comes from the spring; shower facilities are basic but functional. The hut opens from late May through September, depending on snow melt and weather.
This is working pastoral landscape, not a dedicated hiking hut. Book directly through the hut's own contact; the alm is not affiliated with CAI or the major Alpine club networks. July and August fill quickly—contact 6–8 weeks ahead for midsummer dates. Outside peak season you can usually find space on short notice. The hut suits hikers exploring the quieter eastern Zillertal and those crossing between the Trentino ridge system and Austrian valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net and AVS listings for availability.
Open June through September, with full staffing July–August; shoulder months (June, September) may have reduced service, so confirm ahead.
From Mayrhofen side: 3 hours via Stilluptal valley to the roadhead at Stillup, then ascend to the hut. From Fondo (Val di Non) side: 5–6 hours over Passo della Maddalena.
Expect bunkroom beds, hot meals, and basic facilities typical of mountain huts at this elevation; showers may be cold water or unavailable, so ask when booking.
Yes for fit families: the 3-hour route from Stillup is steady but manageable for experienced hikers; the longer Fondo approach suits stronger groups. Not ideal for young children due to elevation gain and exposure.
Location
46.8963, 10.7351
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