Schlernhaus - Rifugio Bolzano
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Schlernhaus sits at 2,457m on the Schlern plateau in the Dolomites, accessible from multiple approaches. The most direct route climbs from Sella di Costabella in 2.5 hours. From Val Gardena, approach via Grodner Joch and then hike 3 hours across the high plateau. From the Isarco Valley, the ascent from Saltria takes 3–3.5 hours. The hut dominates this exposed alpine terrain and serves as a major hub for walkers crossing the Schlern.
The hut holds 136 beds across rooms of varying sizes, plus 2 emergency places. The CAI-managed facility serves hot meals at lunch and dinner, and provides drinking water. There's no WiFi—this is genuine alpine accommodation, not a hotel. The hut operates fully staffed from June through September. It remains open but unstaffed during winter months, suitable only for experienced parties with winter equipment and self-sufficiency.
Book well ahead for July and August—at least 6 weeks. Contact the hut directly by email or phone, or book via rifugi.cai.it. The plateau location means the hut fills quickly with families on weekends and during school holidays. Arrive early if you show up without a reservation, particularly on Saturday afternoons.
The hut holds 136 beds across rooms of varying sizes, plus 2 emergency places. The CAI-managed facility serves hot meals at lunch and dinner, and provides drinking water. There's no WiFi—this is genuine alpine accommodation, not a hotel. The hut operates fully staffed from June through September. It remains open but unstaffed during winter months, suitable only for experienced parties with winter equipment and self-sufficiency.
Book well ahead for July and August—at least 6 weeks. Contact the hut directly by email or phone, or book via rifugi.cai.it. The plateau location means the hut fills quickly with families on weekends and during school holidays. Arrive early if you show up without a reservation, particularly on Saturday afternoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 4–6 months ahead for July and August via rifugi.cai.it or email; phone reservations also accepted.
Staffed and serving meals from June to September; open unstaffed in winter for basic shelter.
From Sella di Costabella (2.5 hours), via Val Gardena over Grodner Joch (3 hours), or from Saltria in the Isarco Valley (3–3.5 hours).
Meals served daily when staffed; 136 beds in mixed rooms; drinking water available; no WiFi.
Yes—it's a major hub for walkers on the Schlern plateau with well-established routes of moderate difficulty and good capacity for groups.
Location
46.5073, 11.5746
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 136
- Emergency
- 2
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0471612024
- Website
- https://www.schlernhaus.it
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