Winterraum
1.5
2,817m
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Winterraum sits at 2,817m on the Zillertal High Route in the Zillertal Alps, straddling the Trentino-Alto Adige border. Reach it from the Berliner Hütte (2,042m) in about 5 hours via the Schönbichl pass. The approach is exposed in places and demands scrambling skills; it's not a hiking trail. Alternatively, approach from the Furtschellerhütte (2,237m) via the Schönbichl in 4 hours. Both routes are serious mountain terrain and require competence on steep, loose rock.
This is a climber's hut, not a walker's refuge. Six beds only. The hut operates as a self-service emergency shelter with basic amenities—a wood stove, water source nearby, and cooking equipment. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and fuel. There are no staff, no meals, no hot showers, and no phone signal. Winter closure is enforced: open July through September only, weather-dependent. The hut is maintained by volunteers; it remains austere by design to keep rescue costs low in this avalanche-prone zone.
Winterraum is not formally bookable. Treat it as a free shelter. Respect the logbook and leave the hut in the condition you find it. Bring a headtorch, emergency supplies, and expect to be completely self-sufficient. Do not depend on finding the door unlocked—always carry a bivy sack as backup. Summer snow can linger on the approach well into July; confirm conditions locally before committing to this route.
This is a climber's hut, not a walker's refuge. Six beds only. The hut operates as a self-service emergency shelter with basic amenities—a wood stove, water source nearby, and cooking equipment. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and fuel. There are no staff, no meals, no hot showers, and no phone signal. Winter closure is enforced: open July through September only, weather-dependent. The hut is maintained by volunteers; it remains austere by design to keep rescue costs low in this avalanche-prone zone.
Winterraum is not formally bookable. Treat it as a free shelter. Respect the logbook and leave the hut in the condition you find it. Bring a headtorch, emergency supplies, and expect to be completely self-sufficient. Do not depend on finding the door unlocked—always carry a bivy sack as backup. Summer snow can linger on the approach well into July; confirm conditions locally before committing to this route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as early as possible—this 6-bed hut fills quickly in summer. Call ahead directly to reserve; check rifugio.net or contact the SAT (South Tyrolean Alpine Club) for current phone details.
Open and staffed during summer months only; confirm exact dates before planning, as high-altitude huts like this typically operate July–September depending on snow conditions.
Approach from Berliner Hütte (5 hours) or Furtschellerhütte (4 hours) via the Schönbichl pass—both routes are exposed scrambles on steep, loose rock with no marked hiking trail. This is serious mountain terrain, not a standard hiking approach.
As a small 6-bed climber's hut, expect basic mountain accommodation and simple meals; bring a sleeping bag or check what's provided. Showers are unlikely at this elevation and size.
No—this is strictly for experienced mountaineers and climbers. The access requires scrambling skills, route-finding on loose rock, and comfort with exposed terrain; it's not suitable for families or hiking beginners.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- AVS
- Season
- –
- Total
- 6
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website