Tannhaeuser Mountain Chalet
3.9
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Tannhäuser Mountain Chalet sits at 2,098m in the Zillertal Alps, on the border between Trentino and South Tyrol. Reach it from Ginzling in the Zillertal valley via the Richtung Schlegeishütte path. The approach takes 2.5 hours from the valley floor and is well-marked throughout. Most hikers start from Ginzling (580m) on the Austrian side; the Italian approach from Grizzana requires a longer ascent.
The hut holds 80 guests across multiple rooms. Evening meals focus on Austrian and Tyrolean specialities. The kitchen provides packed lunches for multi-day hut-to-hut routes. Facilities include running water, basic shower access, and a large common room with stove heating. Half-board rates are standard. The chalet operates year-round but expect reduced services and hours in shoulder seasons (November, April–May). Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk; confirm before travelling.
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August weekends. Direct contact with the hut is fastest for exact availability and current conditions. Confirm Austrian vs. Italian crossing documentation if planning a multi-country itinerary. The SAT (South Tyrolean Alpine Club) maintains the path from the Italian side; check sat.bz.it for recent conditions reports.
The hut holds 80 guests across multiple rooms. Evening meals focus on Austrian and Tyrolean specialities. The kitchen provides packed lunches for multi-day hut-to-hut routes. Facilities include running water, basic shower access, and a large common room with stove heating. Half-board rates are standard. The chalet operates year-round but expect reduced services and hours in shoulder seasons (November, April–May). Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk; confirm before travelling.
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August weekends. Direct contact with the hut is fastest for exact availability and current conditions. Confirm Austrian vs. Italian crossing documentation if planning a multi-country itinerary. The SAT (South Tyrolean Alpine Club) maintains the path from the Italian side; check sat.bz.it for recent conditions reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone as early as possible during peak season (July–August); aim for at least 2–3 weeks ahead. Contact the hut directly for availability and to confirm current phone number through rifugi.net or cai.it.
Staffed during summer months only; typical season runs June through September, but confirm exact dates before planning your trip as weather can affect opening.
Start from Ginzling (580m) on the Austrian side via the Richtung Schlegeishütte path—2.5 hours on a well-marked trail; the Italian approach from Grizzana is longer and steeper.
Accommodates 80 guests in multiple rooms with evening meals featuring Austrian and Tyrolean specialties; confirm shower availability and specific room configurations when booking.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Ginzling is well-marked and moderate, making it accessible for reasonably fit families; Austrian starting point avoids Italian border crossing complications.
Location
47.0483, 12.1279
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3.9
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