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Höfer Alm Alpine hut

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The Höfer Alm alpine pasture will remain closed in the 2026 summer season. The Höfer Alm Alpine hut is a popular destination in summer as well as in winter. On the sun terrace you can enjoy a magnificent view of the mountains of the Ötztal Alps and the Ortler Group. The Höfer Alm spoils guests with homemade food and serves South Tyrolean fare and daily specials on its small menu. Hikers will certainly get their money's worth here. Without much effort, the hut at 2,066 metres altitude is easily accessible from the Watles valley station.

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Closed from Mar 16, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026.

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Höfer Alm Alpine hut
Prämajur/Watles
39024 Schlinig

Coordinates

46.703203, 10.496707

DMS

46°42'11.5"N 10°29'48.1"E

UTM

32T 614415 5173270

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Höfer Alm Alpine hut

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Prämajur/Watles
39024 Schlinig
+39 379 229 8317 http://www.watles.net E-mail: info@watles.net

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