Hut hike Hut hike: Ginzling Alpengasthaus Breitlahner - Berliner Hütte

Finkenberg, Zillertal / Zillertal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 17.9 km
Duration: 6:00 h

What looks like an old grand hotel beneath glaciated peaks is the oldest refuge in the Zillertal Alps: the Berliner Hütte. With five-metre-high ceilings in the wood-panelled dining room, this Alpine Club hut is absolutely unique among mountain huts. Nevertheless, you can enjoy casual coziness and modern comfort here.

Tour character

The trail leads through forest and wide alpine pastures for about three hours through the picturesque Zemmgrund up to the Berliner Hütte. First on a wide, easy forest path, later on a steeper path. The impression of the imposing ensemble of buildings beneath the peaks of the Zillertal main ridge is overwhelming.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 17.9 km
  • Duration: 6:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:800 hm
  • Elevation downhill:800 hm
Highest point2,042 m

Starting point

Gasthaus Breitlahner

Finishing point

Berliner Hütte
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Trail condition

  • Well-marked forest trail
  • Moderate ascent
  • Serpentine sections
  • Wide gravel paths
  • Shaded forest sections
  • Panoramic views along the route
  • Rest areas at huts along the way

Equipment

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing and a hat for sun protection
  • Sturdy, comfortable hiking boots with good grip
  • Plenty of drinking water (at least 1.5–2 litres) and light snacks
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent if needed
  • Hiking map or smartphone with GPS/navigation app
  • First aid kit and basic medical supplies
  • Optional: Trekking poles for support on ascents and descents
  • Source: Zillertal Tourismus GmbH

    Description

    This route takes you from the Alpengasthaus Breitlahner, 1.257 m, via the Klausenalm, 1.301 m, along forest trail No. 523, which winds its way up the mountain in several switchbacks and ultimately leads to the Grawandhütte, 1.636 m and further to the Alpenrosenhütte, 1.878 m. Upon reaching the Alpenrosenhütte, 1.878 m, you can take a well-deserved break and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, before embarking on the approximately 30-minute ascent to the historic and noteworthy Berliner Hütte, 2.042 m.

    By the way, don't forget to admire the war memorial of the AV Section Berlin, located on the trail shortly after the Grawandhütte, 1.636 m.

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