Hinterbalmhütte
3.1About
Hinterbalmhütte sits at 1,817m in the Balm Valley near Gotthard Pass, Uri. Approach from Göschenen (870m) via the Balm gorge trail: allow 4 to 5 hours on foot. The route follows a dramatic ravine and gains 950m steadily. In winter, the gorge may be impassable due to snow or rockfall—check conditions before departure.
The hut holds 40 beds across mixed dormitory rooms. Meals are prepared daily, and drinking water is available from the spring. The SAC manages the hut seasonally. Summer is the primary season; confirm opening dates before travelling, as spring conditions in the gorge can delay access.
Book directly by email or phone. The hut fills during July and August, especially weekends—reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. Half-board (bed and dinner plus breakfast) is standard. Outside July and August, booking 1 to 2 weeks ahead usually suffices. Phone calls typically go through best in evenings and weekends.
The hut holds 40 beds across mixed dormitory rooms. Meals are prepared daily, and drinking water is available from the spring. The SAC manages the hut seasonally. Summer is the primary season; confirm opening dates before travelling, as spring conditions in the gorge can delay access.
Book directly by email or phone. The hut fills during July and August, especially weekends—reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. Half-board (bed and dinner plus breakfast) is standard. Outside July and August, booking 1 to 2 weeks ahead usually suffices. Phone calls typically go through best in evenings and weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are set; 40 beds fill quickly in July and August.
The hut is staffed seasonally from June to September; check with the hut before visiting in shoulder months.
Hike from Göschenen (870m) via the Balm gorge trail in 4 to 5 hours, gaining 950m steadily; the gorge can be impassable in winter due to snow or rockfall.
Daily meals are served and drinking water is available from the spring; dormitory beds only, no private rooms.
The steady 950m climb over 4 to 5 hours is moderate for fit hikers, but the exposed gorge terrain and loose rockfall risk require sure footing and Alpine experience.
Location
46.7795, 8.7985
HutLists Score
3.1
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 41 883 19 39
- Website
- https://www.hinterbalm-huette.ch/
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