Magdeburger Hütte - Rif. Cremona alla Stua
1.7
2,423m
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Magdeburger Hütte sits at 2,423m in the Zillertal Alps, on the border between Tyrol and Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from Mayrhofen in Austria (2 hours, 7km) via the Zillertal or from the Italian side starting at Fondo (3.5 hours). The trail climbs steadily through forest before breaking into alpine terrain. Most hikers approach from Austria, but the Italian approach via Fondo is less crowded and takes you through quiet valleys.
The hut serves around 100 guests across the season. Half-board is standard: simple dinners and hearty breakfasts fueled by a working kitchen. Bedding runs to dormitories and a few double rooms. The hut has reliable water but no shower. It operates year-round, though staffing is lighter November to March. The location makes it ideal as a base for day hikes across the high plateaus or as a pass-through on multi-day routes linking the Zillertal to valleys south.
Book direct by email or phone during summer; July and August fill by mid-June. Mid-week visits in June and September are less crowded. The hut takes cash and card. If you're planning a longer Alpine traverse across this region, confirm availability 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter visits require advance notice and good conditions.
The hut serves around 100 guests across the season. Half-board is standard: simple dinners and hearty breakfasts fueled by a working kitchen. Bedding runs to dormitories and a few double rooms. The hut has reliable water but no shower. It operates year-round, though staffing is lighter November to March. The location makes it ideal as a base for day hikes across the high plateaus or as a pass-through on multi-day routes linking the Zillertal to valleys south.
Book direct by email or phone during summer; July and August fill by mid-June. Mid-week visits in June and September are less crowded. The hut takes cash and card. If you're planning a longer Alpine traverse across this region, confirm availability 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter visits require advance notice and good conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August); call the hut directly using the phone contact or check rifugi.net for availability. Weekends fill quickly, so aim earlier for summer dates.
Most Italian Alpine huts at this elevation stay open mid-June through September; contact the hut directly to confirm exact dates for Magdeburger Hütte, as some seasons vary.
Two options: 7km from Mayrhofen in Austria (2 hours), or 3.5 hours from Fondo on the Italian side—the Fondo route is quieter and climbs through valleys into alpine terrain.
Half-board is available; the hut sleeps around 100 guests total, so expect basic mountain accommodation with dining—call ahead to confirm current bed counts and shower availability.
Yes for families with hiking experience: the 2-3 hour approaches are moderate, but the 2,423m elevation and steady climb mean you need reasonable fitness; it's not a beginner's first hut.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- –
- Total
- 80
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 338 242 8278
- Website
- https://www.magdeburger.13h.de/