Alp Schrina
2.7About
Alp Schrina sits at 1285m in the Glarus Alps, reached via hiking from the Schrinatal valley. The approach takes roughly 1.5 hours from the road end near Schwanden. The hut works well as a base for day walks in the surrounding limestone terrain and as a waypoint on longer valley traverses.
The hut is a working alpine dairy farm that offers simple accommodation and meals to hikers. Capacity is modest—around 30 beds across dormitory rooms. Meals focus on regional cooking using local dairy products. The hut operates year-round, though services are reduced in winter months. Facilities include basic washrooms; bring a headlamp and expect no electricity in rooms. The setting is pastoral rather than high alpine—you're surrounded by pasture and can hear cowbells in summer.
Book directly by phone to check availability and confirm meal options. Summer weekends and school holidays fill quickly; contact at least 2-3 weeks ahead for July and August. Winter visits require advance notice as staffing is minimal. The hut caters to hikers seeking an authentic alpine experience without excessive crowds or modern amenities.
The hut is a working alpine dairy farm that offers simple accommodation and meals to hikers. Capacity is modest—around 30 beds across dormitory rooms. Meals focus on regional cooking using local dairy products. The hut operates year-round, though services are reduced in winter months. Facilities include basic washrooms; bring a headlamp and expect no electricity in rooms. The setting is pastoral rather than high alpine—you're surrounded by pasture and can hear cowbells in summer.
Book directly by phone to check availability and confirm meal options. Summer weekends and school holidays fill quickly; contact at least 2-3 weeks ahead for July and August. Winter visits require advance notice as staffing is minimal. The hut caters to hikers seeking an authentic alpine experience without excessive crowds or modern amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for weekends and July-August; this small hut fills quickly given its 30-bed capacity.
Open during the hiking season, typically June to October, though confirm exact dates when you call as it operates as a working dairy farm.
Hike 1.5 hours from the road end near Schwanden in the Schrinatal valley to reach the hut at 1285m.
The hut serves regional food based on local dairy products; expect dormitory-style accommodation with basic facilities typical of a working alpine farm.
Yes—the 1.5-hour approach is straightforward, and the hut works well as a day-walk base or easy overnight stop for hikers new to the Alps.
Location
47.1412, 9.2614
HutLists Score
2.7
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 81 735 24 37
- Website
- https://alp-schrina.ch/
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