Schwarzensteinhütte - Rifugio al Sasso Nero
3.2About
Schwarzensteinhütte sits at 3,026m in the Zillertal Alps on the border between Tyrol and Trentino. Reach it from Mayrhofen by hiking the Zillertal valley floor and climbing steeply via the Zamseralm. Allow 5–6 hours from the valley. The hut perches on exposed terrain with dramatic rock outcrops; weather changes fast at this elevation. Winter access is unreliable and the hut closes October to May.
The hut holds 50 beds in simple dormitory rooms. Hot showers are available—essential after high-altitude days. Kitchen serves hearty refuge meals: expect filling pasta, local cheeses, and strong coffee. The location works as a base for the surrounding 3,000m+ peaks or as a waypoint on multi-day ridge traverses. The Zemmgrund valley below offers escape routes in bad weather.
Book direct by email or phone at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly during peak season and weekends. June and September have better availability. Confirm the hut's opening dates before planning—spring weather in the high Alps is unpredictable and can force temporary closures.
The hut holds 50 beds in simple dormitory rooms. Hot showers are available—essential after high-altitude days. Kitchen serves hearty refuge meals: expect filling pasta, local cheeses, and strong coffee. The location works as a base for the surrounding 3,000m+ peaks or as a waypoint on multi-day ridge traverses. The Zemmgrund valley below offers escape routes in bad weather.
Book direct by email or phone at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly during peak season and weekends. June and September have better availability. Confirm the hut's opening dates before planning—spring weather in the high Alps is unpredictable and can force temporary closures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); call ahead on the phone contact listed to check availability and confirm current opening dates, as high-altitude huts can face weather closures.
Open June to September with full staffing; the hut closes October–May due to winter snow and unreliable access at 3,026m.
Start from Mayrhofen in the Zillertal, hike the valley floor, then climb steeply via Zamseralm to the hut—5–6 hours total; this is a technical mountain route, not a leisurely walk.
50 beds in simple dorms, hot showers available, and meals provided by the staff—typical rifugio fare at altitude.
No—the technical access, 3,026m elevation, exposed terrain, and fast-changing weather make this a hut for experienced mountaineers, not beginners or families with young children.
Location
47.0129, 11.8857
HutLists Score
3.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- AVS
- Total
- 50
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 342 8038586
- Website
- https://www.schwarzensteinhuette.com
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