Tiefrastenhütte
4.8About
Tiefrastenhütte sits at 2,312m in the Zillertal Alps on the border between Trentino and South Tyrol. Reach it from Fondo in the Val di Non via the Düsseldorf Hütte trail—plan 5–6 hours from the valley. The hut also connects to multi-day routes across the northern Trentino ranges and serves as a base for summer hiking toward the Geierkogel and surrounding peaks.
The hut runs as a traditional mountain refuge with around 40 beds split between dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard (breakfast and dinner); packed lunches available. The kitchen serves straightforward alpine food. Water comes from the mountain; showers are available. The hut operates mid-June to mid-September depending on snow conditions. Staffing is family-run and friendly to self-sufficient hikers.
Book direct by email or phone. July and August fill quickly—contact by late May for peak season dates. June and September offer quieter conditions with the same facilities. The hut prefers advance notice for group bookings or specific dietary needs. Confirm opening dates before traveling in early summer, as snowmelt can delay the season.
The hut runs as a traditional mountain refuge with around 40 beds split between dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard (breakfast and dinner); packed lunches available. The kitchen serves straightforward alpine food. Water comes from the mountain; showers are available. The hut operates mid-June to mid-September depending on snow conditions. Staffing is family-run and friendly to self-sufficient hikers.
Book direct by email or phone. July and August fill quickly—contact by late May for peak season dates. June and September offer quieter conditions with the same facilities. The hut prefers advance notice for group bookings or specific dietary needs. Confirm opening dates before traveling in early summer, as snowmelt can delay the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak summer (July–August), especially for weekends; call ahead directly as this is a smaller hut with around 40 beds.
Open and staffed in summer months only; confirm exact dates (typically June–September) by calling before you plan your trip.
Approach from Fondo in Val di Non via the Düsseldorf Hütte trail in 5–6 hours; this is a demanding route suited to experienced hikers.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; the hut has around 40 beds in dormitory and smaller rooms, with basic mountain refuge facilities.
Not ideal for beginners—the access route is demanding and best suited to experienced hikers; it's well-suited for mountaineers and strong hill walkers doing multi-day Alpine traverses.
Location
46.8763, 11.7816
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- AVS
- Season
- May 30-Nov 1
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0474 554999
- Website
- http://www.tiefrastenhuette.it
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