Martellerhütte - Rifugio Martello
4.3About
Martellerhütte (Rifugio Martello) sits at 2,610m in the Zillertal Alps on the border between Trentino and South Tyrol. Reach it from Breitenstein in the Zillertal valley (Austria side) in 3.5–4 hours, or from the Italian side via Rehbach/Ratschings in 4–5 hours. The Austrian approach is steeper and more direct. Both routes climb steadily through alpine pasture and rocky terrain.
The hut sleeps 40 people across mixed dorms and a few doubles. Half-board is standard: dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch if requested. The kitchen serves solid mountain food—expect hearty soups, schnitzel, and local cheese. Water comes from meltwater sources nearby. There are no showers, only washbasins. The hut operates year-round but is busiest July–August and weekends. Winter access depends on snow conditions and typically requires mountaineering skills.
This hut makes a logical base for crossing the Zillertal Alps or approaching the surrounding 3,000m peaks. Book 2–3 months ahead for peak season. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—it is privately managed and not affiliated with CAI or major Alpine clubs, so rifugi.net listings may be incomplete. Confirm current conditions before visiting in shoulder seasons, especially October onwards.
The hut sleeps 40 people across mixed dorms and a few doubles. Half-board is standard: dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch if requested. The kitchen serves solid mountain food—expect hearty soups, schnitzel, and local cheese. Water comes from meltwater sources nearby. There are no showers, only washbasins. The hut operates year-round but is busiest July–August and weekends. Winter access depends on snow conditions and typically requires mountaineering skills.
This hut makes a logical base for crossing the Zillertal Alps or approaching the surrounding 3,000m peaks. Book 2–3 months ahead for peak season. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—it is privately managed and not affiliated with CAI or major Alpine clubs, so rifugi.net listings may be incomplete. Confirm current conditions before visiting in shoulder seasons, especially October onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends during July–August; weekdays are usually flexible. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for reservations.
Open June through September; peak season is July–August when it's fully staffed. May and October have limited service depending on snow conditions.
From Breitenstein in the Austrian Zillertal: 3.5–4 hours via a steep, direct route through alpine pasture; from Ratschings on the Italian side: 4–5 hours via Rehbach with more gradual terrain.
Half-board is standard: dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch. The hut has 40 beds in mixed dorms and a few doubles; shower facilities are available but use water sparingly at this elevation.
Suitable for fit hikers with mountain experience; the routes involve sustained climbing and exposed rocky terrain, not ideal for young children or those new to Alpine hiking.
Location
46.4696, 10.6731
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