Simile-Mahd-Alm
4.8About
Simile-Mahd-Alm sits at 2,011m in the Zillertal valley, straddling the border between Tyrol and Trentino-Alto Adige. The hut is reached from Mayrhofen (Zillertal) via the Mayrhofnerkogl cable car and then a 1.5-hour walk across open pasture. Direct hiking from the valley takes 3–4 hours. Summer access is straightforward; winter approaches depend on snow conditions.
The hut offers 30 beds across simple rooms and provides hearty Austrian-style meals with vegetarian options. Water comes from the alm itself. Showers are available. The season runs June through September, with extended shoulder months depending on snow. This is a working dairy farm, so expect the rhythm of morning milking. The kitchen closes at 20:00. Half-board is standard; rates drop for stays over 2 nights.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. June and September fill more gradually. The hut sits on the main hiking circuit between Fulmores and Schlegeishaus, so expect foot traffic on weekends. Solo hikers often find beds on short notice mid-week. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the warden closes the kitchen early on quiet nights.
The hut offers 30 beds across simple rooms and provides hearty Austrian-style meals with vegetarian options. Water comes from the alm itself. Showers are available. The season runs June through September, with extended shoulder months depending on snow. This is a working dairy farm, so expect the rhythm of morning milking. The kitchen closes at 20:00. Half-board is standard; rates drop for stays over 2 nights.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. June and September fill more gradually. The hut sits on the main hiking circuit between Fulmores and Schlegeishaus, so expect foot traffic on weekends. Solo hikers often find beds on short notice mid-week. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the warden closes the kitchen early on quiet nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak summer (July–August); shoulder season is more flexible. Call ahead to confirm current contact details, as many SAT/AVS huts update numbers seasonally.
Open and staffed in summer months (roughly June–September); exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing, so confirm before planning a visit.
Take the Mayrhofnerkogl cable car from Mayrhofen, then walk 1.5 hours across pasture, or hike directly from the valley in 3–4 hours; both routes are on established trails.
30 beds in simple rooms, Austrian-style dinners and breakfasts with vegetarian options, and water from the mountain spring; no shower mentioned, so bring a small towel and expect basic washroom facilities.
No—the access is rated demanding, and the 3–4 hour valley approach or cable-car route suits experienced hikers; families with young children should consider easier valley huts instead.
Location
46.8991, 11.5511
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- AVS
- Season
- "summer"
- Total
- 30
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 349 7053353
- Website
- https://www.sterzing.com/de/aktiv/wandern-bergsteigen/almen-huetten/huetten-im-pfitschtal/24-simile-mahd-alm.html
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