Grawa Alm
4.4About
Grawa Alm sits at 1,530m in the Zillertal valley, deep in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. You reach it via the village of Mayrhofen in Austria, though the hut serves the Italian side of the valley and caters to hikers crossing between Tyrol and the Zillertal. The approach takes roughly 2 hours from the valley floor through mixed forest and alpine pasture. This is a working dairy farm that also offers accommodation—don't expect a mountain refuge in the traditional sense.
The hut provides simple rooms and serves meals based on what the farm produces. Capacity is small, typically under 30 beds. Breakfast and dinner focus on local dairy products and seasonal vegetables. The setting makes it useful as a base for moderate day walks through the Zillertal meadows rather than high-altitude mountaineering. Summer is the obvious season; winter access depends on snow conditions and farm operations.
Call ahead to book—phone contact is essential since this is family-run and not part of a larger Alpine club network. July and August fill quickly. Expect to pay less than you would at a staffed CAI or SAT rifugio, but facilities are correspondingly basic. This works best if you're hiking the valley and want to stay on a working farm rather than at a purpose-built hut.
The hut provides simple rooms and serves meals based on what the farm produces. Capacity is small, typically under 30 beds. Breakfast and dinner focus on local dairy products and seasonal vegetables. The setting makes it useful as a base for moderate day walks through the Zillertal meadows rather than high-altitude mountaineering. Summer is the obvious season; winter access depends on snow conditions and farm operations.
Call ahead to book—phone contact is essential since this is family-run and not part of a larger Alpine club network. July and August fill quickly. Expect to pay less than you would at a staffed CAI or SAT rifugio, but facilities are correspondingly basic. This works best if you're hiking the valley and want to stay on a working farm rather than at a purpose-built hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August); shoulder seasons (June, September) are more flexible. Contact them directly by phone to confirm availability and arrangements.
Open June through September as a working dairy farm with seasonal accommodation. Winter closures are typical for this elevation and valley setting.
Approach from Mayrhofen village (Austria side of Zillertal) via mixed forest and alpine pasture; the hike takes roughly 2 hours from the valley floor. The hut sits on the Italian side of the valley.
It's a working dairy farm offering simple accommodation and meals rather than a traditional mountain refuge, so expect basic facilities aligned with farm hospitality rather than typical rifugio amenities.
Yes—the 2-hour approach through pastoral terrain is moderate and family-friendly, and the farm setting appeals to those seeking a working alpine experience over a formal hut atmosphere.
Location
47.0143, 11.1869
HutLists Score
4.4
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Mo-Su 11:00-18:00
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 676 412 1009
- Website
- https://www.feldhof-tirol.com/grawa-alm/
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