Muttekopfhütte

The Muttekopfhütte is a mountain hut (Schutzhütte) of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein, ÖAV), specifically the Sektion Imst-Oberland, located in the Lechtal Alps in Tyrol, Austria. It sits at 1,934 metres above sea level, southeast of the Muttekopf peak. The hut is a base for hiking, climbing, via ferrata, and nature experiences in the surrounding Ruhegebiet (quiet zone) of the Muttekopf. It is reachable from Imst and the Untermarkter Alm in about 1½ hours on foot, or from the top station of the Alpjoch chairlift in 30 minutes. The hut was built in 1874 within two weeks on a site previously used as a camp, and opened before mid-1874. It was extended in 1883/1884, underwent a major renovation in 1892, was extended again in 1907, and was fully refurbished in 2004/2005. The hut is lovingly renovated by the section and the innkeeper, and offers a cosy atmosphere and warm hospitality. It is a starting point for mountain experiences including climbing, hiking, via ferrata, courses, culture, and culinary enjoyment. The Muttekopfhütte is open seasonally; in a recent season it was open from 21 May to 31 August, with renovation work starting on 1 September. Reservations are made via the hut portal of the Alpine Club. The hut also has a shop (Mutte-Shop) and hosts events, courses, and workshops. The surrounding area offers numerous hikes with unique nature impressions, and the hut is a popular destination for both day visitors and overnight guests. The hut is operated by the Sektion Imst-Oberland of the ÖAV, a non-profit alpine association. It is not a commercial company but a traditional alpine refuge, part of the network of huts maintained by the Alpine Club. The Muttekopfhütte is a well-known landmark in the Imst region and a hub for outdoor activities in the Lechtal Alps.

The Muttekopfhütte was built in 1874 within two weeks on a site that had previously been used as a camp. It opened before the middle of that year. In 1883/1884 the hut was extended, and in 1892 a major renovation took place. Further extension occurred in 1907, and a comprehensive refurbishment was carried out in 2004/2005. The hut is owned and operated by the Sektion Imst-Oberland of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV). It is located at 1,934 metres above sea level in the Lechtal Alps, southeast of the Muttekopf peak. The hut serves as a base for hikers and climbers, with connections to neighbouring huts such as the Hanauer Hütte (6 hours), the Anhalter Hütte (4½ hours), and the Steinseehütte (6 hours). The surrounding area offers numerous peaks and routes, including the Muttekopf (2,777 m), Vordere Platteinspitze (2,565 m), Maldonkopf (2,632 m) with the Imster Klettersteig, and others. The hut is a member of the Alpine Club hut network and is depicted on the Alpenvereinskarte 3/4 Lechtaler Alpen - Heiterwand und Muttekopfgebiet (1:25,000).

• 2004

  Comprehensive refurbishment (2004/2005).

• 1907

  Further extension.

• 1892

  Major renovation.

• 1883

  Hut extended (1883/1884).

• 1874

  Hut built within two weeks and opened before mid-year.

Traditional alpine mountain hut offering hospitality, outdoor activities, and cultural events in the Lechtal Alps.

• Overnight stays

• Meals and drinks

• Courses and workshops

• Events

• Mutte-Shop merchandise

• Gift vouchers

1. 1Hütte - ÖAV Muttekopf Hütte in Imstmuttekopf.at
2. 2Muttekopfhütte - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Muttekopfhütte - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org