Welcome to this hut!
First things first: click here to book a sleeping spot through the Alpine Club huts’ online reservation system (summer season only!)
PLEASE NOTE: For the winter season, please continue to make reservations via email!
Our hut is part of the “Mit Kindern auf Hütten”(With Kids at Huts) campaign, an initiative by the Alpine Clubs in Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol promoting family-friendly huts. It is suitable for children ages 7 to 8 and older. Our adventure areas: Riffelsee sandbank; waterfalls; moraine; glacier tongue; outdoor playground with a climbing wall. In winter: Alpin ski area, cross-country skiing
Here we’ve compiled all the important information for your visit. Each tab provides further details on amenities, travel, and access, as well as suggested tours.
If you still have questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!
If you’re planning a stay at one of our huts with dogs, please check with us in advance.
The lodge has 2 family units.
Sleeping beds
General
AV-Classification: IIfamily friendly
Features
ShowerServices
Luggage transportWireless coverage
Seminar
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Family-friendly Family-friendlyAddress
Riffelsee CabinMandarfen 39
6481 St. Leonhard
Accessibility
by cablewayPublic transport
Travel by train/train station: ImstTravel by bus/bus stop: Mittelberg, Tieflehn, Mandarfen
Directions
Tieflehn, Mandarfen, or Mittelberg PCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
You should allow about two hours for the approach from the Taschachalm to the Riffelseehütte.
This ascent to the Riffelseehütte is less frequented than the route via the Taschachalm.
Recommendations nearby
The Offenbacher Höhenweg extends into the high alpine terrain at over 3200 metres and offers views of the highest glacier mountains in the Ötztal ...
Wonderful, easy 3000 metre summit with magnificent views in the Ötztal.
The K2 is a beautifully shaped peak on the Kaunergrat between Rositzkogel and Löcherkogel, offering a not too difficult ski route (just under 1000 ...
This multi-day route connects three hut bases in the rear Pitztal – on alpine high paths set in an impressive high mountain backdrop.
Circular route with three DAV huts and spectacular crossings
The ascent of Rositzkogel offers a very varied ski (mountain) route with a constant change of flat sections and steep steps. Wonderful summit ...
Routes to neighboring mountain huts
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Type
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Name
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Distance |
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Ascent |
Descent |
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recommended route
Stage 3
The Pitztal route - Day 3: From the Rifflsee Hut via the Cottbuser Höhenweg to the Kaunergrat Hut
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8.7 km
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4:45 h
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1,036 m
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506 m
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recommended route
Access to the Taschachhaus via the Fuldaer Höhenweg
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8.8 km
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3:30 h
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400 m
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270 m
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Localization
Opening times
Winter: Mid-December through mid-April and by appointment
Riffelsee Cabin
6481 St. Leonhard
+43 664 2009588 http://www.riffelseehuette.com E-mail: info@riffelseehuette.com
Holder
The Offenbacher Höhenweg extends into the high alpine terrain at over 3200 metres and offers views of the highest glacier mountains in the Ötztal ...
Wonderful, easy 3000 metre summit with magnificent views in the Ötztal.
The K2 is a beautifully shaped peak on the Kaunergrat between Rositzkogel and Löcherkogel, offering a not too difficult ski route (just under 1000 ...
This multi-day route connects three hut bases in the rear Pitztal – on alpine high paths set in an impressive high mountain backdrop.
Circular route with three DAV huts and spectacular crossings
The ascent of Rositzkogel offers a very varied ski (mountain) route with a constant change of flat sections and steep steps. Wonderful summit ...
You should allow about two hours for the approach from the Taschachalm to the Riffelseehütte.
This ascent to the Riffelseehütte is less frequented than the route via the Taschachalm.
From the Rifflsee Hut to the Kaunergrat Hut - This beautiful day stage above the Pitztal valley takes us to the highest hut of this 4-day route.
An excellently beautiful "introduction" to the glacier world around the Taschachhaus, which can be purchased very conveniently with a ride on the ...

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