Panorama of Maxhütte hike near Mayrhofen, Zillertal Valley, Austria
Panorama of Maxhütte hike near Mayrhofen, Zillertal Valley, Austria

Maxhütte Hike

Mayrhofen
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Maxhütte Hike

Distance: 2.4mi
Elevation: 1,437ft
Time: 2-2.5h

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The hike to Maxhütte is a family-friendly hike with a great opportunity for kids to play at the creek and pet the goats around.

Maxhütte Hike Map

Getting there

From Mayrhofen take the B169 towards Ginzling. Once you have gone through Ginzling look for a parking lot on your left, labelled with a big sign saying “Maxhütte”.

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About

When to do

June to October

Backcountry Campsites

No

Toilets

Yes, at the Maxhütte

Family friendly

Yes

Route Signage

Good

Crowd Levels

High

Route Type

Out and back


Maxhütte Hike
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Route Description for Maxhütte Hike

The hike to Maxhütte is a great day out near Mayrhofen, not only are there nice views, but Maxhütte is a charming mountain hut with very good food.

Start the hike through the woods as it slightly increases in height. You will find some shooting boxes for hunters along the way as you walk through the woods

After 0.6mi, the path leads next to the stream. It may have a lot of water in it during springtime and is great to watch from distance.

A little further on you reach the edge of the forest, where you can already spot the Maxhütte.

Cross a bridge to get over the stream and enjoy your day with a snack or a cold beverage at the mountain hut. There are cold beer, freshly baked goods, and some say this is the best goulash in the Zillertal.

The views up the valley are spectacular.

Return the same way down.

Insider Hints

  • This is a good hike for children who can handle some steep sections. Lots to see and explore around the hut.

  • The stream can be very dangerous if there is a lot of water after winter time but if you stay on the path you will be fine.

  • Due to lots of roots on the path, this hike is not able to be done with a stroller.

Comments

Audrey Osullivan 4 years ago

Stunning area, you can relax here and enjoy the beautiful view

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Cloudhigh 4 years ago

Lovely Hike and lots of things to do and see.

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Kamil Blajak 4 years ago

Good hiking destination with great views

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Gilberto Fattore 4 years ago

We enjoyed a stunning view of the forest and the mountain

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Andrea R 4 years ago

This hike was fantastic and views from the mountain were beautiful

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Edmund D. 5 years ago

Absolutely pleasing hike! I enjoyed it a lot.

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Axel Ross 5 years ago

Alpine forest and meadows are beautiful. Such a wonderful experience!

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Aria Z. 5 years ago

AMAZING trail. The path is perfect. Nice simple hike with couple of great spots for a picnic.

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Issa Deraulo 5 years ago

This is a brilliant hike! Perfect for families.

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Lowell Hans 5 years ago

The views were stunning from the summit! Did this with my wife and it was fun.

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