Schutzhütte Hochalm - Rifugio Hochalm
4.8About
Schutzhütte Hochalm sits at 2174m in the Zillertal, on the border between Tyrol and Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from Mayrhofen (Austria) in 3.5 hours via Zillertal or from the Italian side via Val di Tures in 4 hours. The hut works as a base for ridge walks across the Zillertal Alps and approaches to peaks above 3000m. It's positioned for north-south traverse routes.
The hut has 8 private rooms with beds for roughly 30 guests total. Half-board includes substantial dinners and breakfast. The kitchen handles vegetarian meals and some dietary requirements if you notify ahead. There's a small bar and sitting area. Water comes from a spring; the hut has limited shower facilities. Open year-round but staffing and services drop outside June to September. Winter access requires ski touring ability.
Email the hut directly to check availability and book. July and August fill 2-3 months ahead. Shoulder months (June, September) offer better availability and less crowded trails. The hut manages its own bookings rather than using central platforms. Confirm access conditions if visiting outside summer—snow can make autumn access unreliable by October.
The hut has 8 private rooms with beds for roughly 30 guests total. Half-board includes substantial dinners and breakfast. The kitchen handles vegetarian meals and some dietary requirements if you notify ahead. There's a small bar and sitting area. Water comes from a spring; the hut has limited shower facilities. Open year-round but staffing and services drop outside June to September. Winter access requires ski touring ability.
Email the hut directly to check availability and book. July and August fill 2-3 months ahead. Shoulder months (June, September) offer better availability and less crowded trails. The hut manages its own bookings rather than using central platforms. Confirm access conditions if visiting outside summer—snow can make autumn access unreliable by October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak summer; call the hut directly as that's the primary booking method. For shoulder season (June, September), 1-2 weeks is usually sufficient.
The hut is staffed during summer months only, typically June through September; confirm exact dates by calling ahead, as Alpine huts sometimes adjust for snow conditions.
From Mayrhofen (Austria) allow 3.5 hours via Zillertal; from the Italian side via Val di Tures allow 4 hours—both are demanding routes, not for casual walkers.
The hut has 32 beds in 8 private rooms and offers half-board with substantial dinners and breakfast; showers and other details should be confirmed when booking by phone.
No—this is a hut for experienced hikers only, with demanding approach routes and positioned for ridge walks and 3000m+ peaks in the Zillertal Alps.
Location
46.8458, 11.1902
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- 2024 Jun-Oct
- Total
- 32
- Private rooms
- 8
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.hochalm-schutzhuette.com/
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