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Mountain Hut Mountain Hut · Zillertal Alps · 2,177 m
German Alpine Club (DAV)

Kassel hut

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  • Kasseler Hut in front of the Ahornkamm
    Kasseler Hut in front of the Ahornkamm
    Photo: Pierre Weiß, DAV Sektion Kassel

Welcome to this hut!

We have compiled all the important information for your visit here. Each keyword contains further details about the facilities, how to get here and access as well as tour suggestions. Should you have any further questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!

If you are planning to stay in a hut with dogs, we kindly ask you to clarify this with us in advance.

Please take note: The winter room of the Kasseler Hütte will also remain closed in the 2025/2026 winter season due to renovation work / extension work.

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Welcome to this hut!

Here we have compiled all the important information for visiting us. Each keyword provides further details on the facilities, arrival and access as well as tour suggestions. However, should you have any further questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!

If you are planning to stay in the hut with dogs, we kindly ask you to clarify this with us in advance.

To the sleeping place reservation ===> Sleeping place reservation

Please be sure to note: The winter room of the Kasseler Hütte will also be closed in the winter season 2025/2026 due to renovations / extension work.

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Soyez les bienvenus dans ce refuge!

Nous avons rassemblé ici toutes les informations importantes pour votre visite chez nous. Each link provides additional details on the facilities, arrival and access, as well as suggestions for walks. If you still have questions, please contact us directly. Nous nous réjouissons de votre visite !

Si vous prévoyez de séjourner dans la cabane avec des chiens, nous vous demandons de nous en informer avant votre arrivée.

La réservation des nuitées ===> Reserve your sleeping place

Veuillez en tenir compte impérativement : La salle d'hiver du refuge Kasseler Hütte sera également fermée pendant la saison d'hiver 2025/2026 en raison de travaux de transformation / d'agrandissement.

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Benvenuti in questa capanna!

Qui abbiamo raccolto tutte le informazioni importanti per la vostra visita con noi. Each section provides further details about the routes, arrival and access, as well as suggestions for your tour. Se hai ancora altre domande, contattaci direttamente. Aspettiamo con ansia la vostra visita!

Se avete intenzione di soggiornare nella capanna con i cani, vi chiediamo gentilmente di chiarirlo con noi in anticipo.

Alla prenotazione del posto letto ===> reserve your sleeping place

Si prega di notare che: Il locale invernale del Kasseler Hütte sarà chiuso anche nella stagione invernale 2025/2026 a causa di lavori di ristrutturazione/ampliamento.

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¡Bienvenido a este refugio!

Hemos recopilado aquí todas las informaciones importantes para tu visita. Cada palabra clave contiene más detalles sobre las instalaciones, cómo llegar y el acceso, así como sugerencias de excursiones. Si tienes más preguntas, póngate directamente en contacto con nosotros. Esperamos tu visita.

Si tienes previsto alojarte en una habitación con perros, te rogamos que nos lo aclares con antelación.

A la reserva de plaza para dormir ===> Reserve a place to sleep

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: La sala de invierno de la Kasseler Hütte también permanecerá cerrada en la temporada de invierno 2025/2026 debido a obras de renovación / ampliación.

Sleeping beds

Number of beds in dorm
14
Number of beds in twin rooms
8
Number of beds in dormitory
68
Winter room
0

Features

Shower

Services

Luggage transport
Wireless coverage

General

AV-Classification: I

Winterroom

Winterroom available
Key required

Awards

Eco-certificated  "So schmecken die Berge" 

Address

Kassel hut
Stillupptal 970
6290 Mayrhofen
Tirol

Public transport

Arrival by train/train station: Mayrhofen
Arrival by bus/bus stop: Taxibus Grüne Wand Hütte, public bus Gh Wasserfall

Directions

Possible on toll road to Gasthof Wasserfall

Parking

Chargeable in Mayerhofen, free Gh Wasserfall

Coordinates

DD
47.059444, 11.948611
DMS
47°03'34.0"N 11°56'55.0"E
UTM
32T 723914 5215989
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Access trail to the mountain hut

recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 1
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 7:40 h
Ascent 1,573 m
Descent 25 m

A long way into the Stillupptal, followed by a leisurely hut ascent on a good path.

5
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 1,132 m
Descent 99 m

Access tour in a beautiful mountain landscape with valley views and views of the surrounding peaks, e.g. Wollbachspitze, Grüne Wand Spitze, ...

4.7
from Ulf Ponndorf,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,103 m
Descent 815 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is a tough piece of work suitable only for experienced hikers. You can gather strength for the effort at the ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 moderate Stage 2
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 660 m
Descent 1,790 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is a tough piece of work, suitable only for experienced hikers. But you are rewarded at the beautifully situated ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 793 m
Descent 1,078 m

Crossing the Keilbachjoch is hard work and only suitable for experienced hikers. You will be rewarded for your hard work at the beautifully ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 5
Distance 21 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 1,610 m

A peaceful hut descent on a good path, followed by a long path leading out of the Stillupp valley.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 5:35 h
Ascent 3 m
Descent 1,552 m

Descent route in beautiful mountain scenery with valley views and sights of the surrounding peaks, e.g., Wollbachspitze, Grüne Wand Spitze, ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult Stage 4
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,790 m
Descent 660 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is a tough piece of work suitable only for experienced hikers. However, you can enjoy the beautifully located ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,077 m
Descent 792 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is hard work, suitable only for experienced hikers. However, you can enjoy the beautifully located Keilbachmoos ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 1
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Descent 6 m

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Routes to neighboring mountain huts

Type
Name
Distance
Duration
Ascent
Descent
18.5 km
8:00 h
1,140 m
1,070 m
recommended route The Kassel Route
38.3 km
19:15 h
3,456 m
3,346 m
9.4 km
6:15 h
837 m
789 m
13.2 km
9:00 h
756 m
816 m
18.7 km
8:00 h
1,070 m
1,140 m

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Winter: Closed

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recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,081 m
Descent 1,081 m

Summit tour from the Kasseler Hütte via the Keilbachjoch to the Gfallenspitze (2966 m) and/or the Grüne Wand Spitze (2946 m) and back.

5
from Ulf Ponndorf,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Hochgebirgsnaturpark Zillertaler Alpen
Berliner Höhenweg - Zillertal Round clockwise
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 86.7 km
Duration 48:00 h
Ascent 6,882 m
Descent 6,601 m

The demanding trekking classic leads in eight days through a wide loop in the scenically varied high mountains of the Zillertal Alps.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Rieserferner Group
The Kassel Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 38.3 km
Duration 19:15 h
Ascent 3,456 m
Descent 3,346 m

A wonderful hike from the Kasseler Hütte in the Zillertal to the Kasselerhütte in the Reintal. A tour based on the idea and planning of Winfried ...

No ratings (yet)
from Esther Reuß,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Zillertal Alps
Sonntagskarrunde
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 484 m
Descent 484 m

The short circular route is also suitable in bad weather.

No ratings (yet)
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Rear Stangenspitze 3225 m, Zillertal Alps
recommended route Difficulty II+T3 difficult
Distance 16.7 km
Duration 8:15 h
Ascent 1,860 m
Descent 1,860 m

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Zillertal Alps
Ahrntal smugglers' trails
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 84.8 km
Duration 35:00 h
Ascent 4,322 m
Descent 4,322 m

A challenging tour with two alpine passages that require sure-footed mountaineers. The tour can be shortened to three days by using the bus and taxi.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 863 m
Descent 34 m

Summit route to a "new" three-thousander in the area of the Kasseler Hütte. - The first summit is named in honor of Joschi, the longtime staff ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Zillertal Alps
Ahrntal smuggler paths clockwise (UZS)
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 85 km
Duration 35:00 h
Ascent 4,315 m
Descent 4,315 m

A demanding route with two alpine mountain pass crossings that require surefooted mountaineers. The route can be shortened to three days by using ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.5 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 125 m

A short hike to a viewpoint with a hunting lodge and a memorial cross.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

A short route to fill the day and get to know the area with changing views.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Alps
Long-distance trail Mayrhofen - Meran
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 168.2 km
Duration 70:00 h
Ascent 11,311 m
Descent 11,633 m

Not just a new alpine long-distance trail, but also a new route for crossing the Alps.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 moderate Stage 2
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 789 m
Descent 1,073 m

The path corresponds to stage 2.b of the "Ahrntaler Smuggler Paths": https://www.alpenvereinaktiv.com/de/tour/ahrntaler-schmugglerpfade-etappe-2 ...

5
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 1
Distance 20.9 km
Duration 7:40 h
Ascent 1,580 m
Descent 6 m

A long path into the Stillupptal with a leisurely hut ascent. The path corresponds to the first stage of the "Ahrntaler Smugglers' Paths": https:/ ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 1
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 7:40 h
Ascent 1,573 m
Descent 25 m

A long way into the Stillupptal, followed by a leisurely hut ascent on a good path.

5
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 1,132 m
Descent 99 m

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4.7
from Ulf Ponndorf,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,103 m
Descent 815 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is a tough piece of work suitable only for experienced hikers. You can gather strength for the effort at the ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 moderate Stage 2
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 660 m
Descent 1,790 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is a tough piece of work, suitable only for experienced hikers. But you are rewarded at the beautifully situated ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 793 m
Descent 1,078 m

Crossing the Keilbachjoch is hard work and only suitable for experienced hikers. You will be rewarded for your hard work at the beautifully ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 5
Distance 21 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 1,610 m

A peaceful hut descent on a good path, followed by a long path leading out of the Stillupp valley.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 5:35 h
Ascent 3 m
Descent 1,552 m

Descent route in beautiful mountain scenery with valley views and sights of the surrounding peaks, e.g., Wollbachspitze, Grüne Wand Spitze, ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult Stage 4
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,790 m
Descent 660 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is a tough piece of work suitable only for experienced hikers. However, you can enjoy the beautifully located ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,077 m
Descent 792 m

The crossing of the Keilbachjoch is hard work, suitable only for experienced hikers. However, you can enjoy the beautifully located Keilbachmoos ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,140 m
Descent 1,070 m

This route is an alternative to the Aschaffenburger Höhenweg (Siebenschneidensteig), which is very long and is not recommended to be done in wet ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Rieserferner Group
The Kassel Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 38.3 km
Duration 19:15 h
Ascent 3,456 m
Descent 3,346 m

A wonderful hike from the Kasseler Hütte in the Zillertal to the Kasselerhütte in the Reintal. A tour based on the idea and planning of Winfried ...

No ratings (yet)
from Esther Reuß,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 38.5 km
Duration 19:00 h
Ascent 2,760 m
Descent 2,588 m

A challenge for all extreme alpine hikers: almost 40 kilometers in 19 hours, 2,800 m ascent, 2,600 m descent. Those who start early in midsummer ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 18
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 837 m
Descent 789 m

Further on challenging high-altitude trails through the Zillertal Alps.

No ratings (yet)
from Sebastian Beiglböck,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 39.1 km
Duration 19:00 h
Ascent 2,581 m
Descent 2,780 m

A challenge for all extreme mountain hikers: 40 kilometres in 19 hours, 2,700 m ascent, 2,900 m descent. If you set off early in midsummer, you ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 13.2 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 756 m
Descent 816 m

The Siebenschneidensteig (Aschaffenburger high route) is a major high alpine undertaking that requires mountain experience, endurance, sure ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.7 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,070 m
Descent 1,140 m

This route is an alternative to the Aschaffenburger Höhenweg (Siebenschneidensteig), which is very long and is not recommended in wet weather.

No ratings (yet)
from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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