Tilisunahütte

The Tilisunahütte (also written Tilisuna-Hütte) is a mountain hut of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein), Vorarlberg section, located in the upper Gampadelstal valley near the Tilisunasee in the Montafon region of Vorarlberg, Austria. It sits at an elevation of 2,211 metres above sea level, south of Tschagguns and northeast of the Sulzfluh, offering panoramic views over the Montafon valley. The hut lies in one of the most beautiful marmot areas and on the geological boundary between limestone and primary rock, with a distinctive alpine flora and views toward the Lechquellengebirge and Verwall ranges. The hut provides 35 beds and 105 mattress places, and is staffed during the summer season from mid-June to mid-October. For the 2026 summer season, operations run from 12 June to 4 October 2026, with the last overnight stay on 3 October 2026. Reservations are handled through the HRS system of the alpine associations. The hut offers room categories including 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-bed rooms as well as 10-, 12- and 13-person mattress dormitories, coin-operated showers (EUR 1.00 coins), washrooms with warm water, modern WC facilities, a drying room, mobile phone reception and free Wi-Fi. Despite the 90% occupancy rule, the hut cannot guarantee a sleeping place without a reservation. In winter, the hut maintains a winter room. The usage concept was changed and the premises divided: an emergency room is unlocked and freely accessible with 8 sleeping places, light and heating via coin meter (2 € = 4 hours of electricity); guests should bring sufficient 2-€ coins. The winter room with 8 sleeping places, lounge area, cooking and heating facilities is locked and bookable through the office of the Alpine Club Vorarlberg (phone +43 5552 62639, office@alpenverein-vlbg.at). Sleeping places in the emergency room can also be reserved via HRS for better occupancy overview. The hut is a starting point for multi-day hut-to-hut tours around the Rätikon. Access routes include from Grabs (1,365 m, 3 hours), from Latschau (995 m, via Ziegerberg, 4 hours), from Tschagguns centre (697 m, 4½ hours), from Partnun (1,801 m, Switzerland, 1½–2 hours), from Gargellen (4–5 hours), and from St. Gallenkirch via Gweiltal–Gweiljoch (5½ hours). Transitions to neighbouring huts include the Lindauer Hütte (1,744 m) via Schwarze Scharte and Bilkengrat (2 hours) or via Steinerne Meer and Rachen (3 hours), the Carschinahütte (2,236 m) via Tilisunafürggele (2 hours), via Gru(o)benpass, via Schwarze Scharte, Bilkengrat and Drusator, Haus Matschwitz (1,500 m, 5.2 km via Schwarze Scharte and Gauertal), Madrisahütte (1,660 m, 3¾ hours), and Wormser Hütte (2,305 m, 1,500 m descent using Hochjochbahnen or 1,600 m ascent). Tour destinations from the hut include the Sulzfluh (2,818 m, 2 hours), Weißplatte (2,630 m, 1½ hours), Schwarzhorn (2,460 m, 3½ hours) and Scheienfluh (2,627 m, 2½ hours). There are numerous climbing routes on the Drusen-, Sulz- and Scheienfluh from grade 5, as well as bouldering spots. In July 2005, the first via ferrata in eastern Switzerland was opened on the south face of the Sulzfluh, beyond the Swiss border.

The Tilisunahütte is a mountain hut of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein), Vorarlberg section, situated in the upper Gampadelstal valley near the Tilisunasee in the Montafon region of Vorarlberg, Austria. It stands at 2,211 metres above sea level, south of Tschagguns and northeast of the Sulzfluh, in a scenic location with views over the Montafon. The hut lies on the geological boundary between limestone and primary rock and in one of the most beautiful marmot areas, surrounded by distinctive alpine flora and with views toward the Lechquellengebirge and Verwall ranges. The hut provides 35 beds and 105 mattress places and is staffed during the summer season from mid-June to mid-October. For the 2026 summer season, operations are scheduled from 12 June to 4 October 2026, with the last overnight stay on 3 October 2026. Reservations are made through the HRS reservation system of the alpine associations. The hut offers various room categories: 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-bed rooms as well as 10-, 12- and 13-person mattress dormitories. Facilities include coin-operated showers (EUR 1.00 coins), washrooms with warm water, modern WC facilities, a drying room, mobile phone reception and free Wi-Fi. Despite the 90% occupancy rule, the hut cannot guarantee a sleeping place without a reservation. In winter, the hut maintains a winter room. The usage concept was changed and the premises divided. An emergency room is unlocked and freely accessible, with 8 sleeping places, light and heating via coin meter (2 € = 4 hours of electricity); guests should bring sufficient 2-€ coins. The winter room with 8 sleeping places, lounge area, cooking and heating facilities is locked and bookable through the office of the Alpine Club Vorarlberg (phone +43 5552 62639, office@alpenverein-vlbg.at). Light, heating and hotplates are operated via coin meter. Sleeping places in the emergency room can also be reserved via HRS for better occupancy overview. The hut serves as a base for multi-day hut-to-hut tours around the Rätikon. Access routes include from Grabs (1,365 m, 3 hours), from Latschau (995 m, via Ziegerberg, 4 hours), from Tschagguns centre (697 m, 4½ hours), from Partnun (1,801 m, Switzerland, 1½–2 hours), from Gargellen (4–5 hours), and from St. Gallenkirch via Gweiltal–Gweiljoch (5½ hours). Transitions to neighbouring huts include the Lindauer Hütte (1,744 m) via Schwarze Scharte and Bilkengrat (2 hours) or via Steinerne Meer and Rachen (3 hours), the Carschinahütte (2,236 m) via Tilisunafürggele (2 hours), via Gru(o)benpass, via Schwarze Scharte, Bilkengrat and Drusator, Haus Matschwitz (1,500 m, 5.2 km via Schwarze Scharte and Gauertal), Madrisahütte (1,660 m, 3¾ hours), and Wormser Hütte (2,305 m, 1,500 m descent using Hochjochbahnen or 1,600 m ascent). Tour destinations from the hut include the Sulzfluh (2,818 m, 2 hours), Weißplatte (2,630 m, 1½ hours), Schwarzhorn (2,460 m, 3½ hours) and Scheienfluh (2,627 m, 2½ hours). There are numerous climbing routes on the Drusen-, Sulz- and Scheienfluh from grade 5, as well as bouldering spots. In July 2005, the first via ferrata in eastern Switzerland was opened on the south face of the Sulzfluh, beyond the Swiss border. The hut is documented in alpine literature, including Manfred Hunziker's 'Ringelspitz/Arosa/Rätikon' (SAC Verlag, 2010) and Rudolf Mayerhofer's 'Rätikon Alpenvereinsführer für Wanderer und Bergsteiger' (Bergverlag Rother, 10th edition 2014).

• Summer season 2026 runs from 12 June to 4 October 2026, with last overnight stay on 3 October 2026.

• Winter room usage concept changed and premises divided into emergency room and winter room.

• In July 2005, the first via ferrata in eastern Switzerland opened on the south face of the Sulzfluh, beyond the Swiss border.

A traditional alpine club mountain hut offering simple, affordable accommodation and food for hikers, climbers and ski tourers in the Rätikon, with a focus on self-service and alpine association membership.

• Alpine hut accommodation

  35 beds and 105 mattress places in various room categories.

• Summer season overnight stays

  Staffed from mid-June to mid-October; reservations via HRS.

• Winter emergency room

  Unlocked, freely accessible, 8 sleeping places, light and heating via coin meter.

• Winter room rental

  Locked winter room with 8 sleeping places, lounge, cooking and heating; bookable through Alpine Club Vorarlberg office.

• Meals and refreshments

  Hut catering for overnight guests and day visitors.

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