Weidener Hütte

The Weidener Hütte (also known as Nafinghütte) is a Category I mountain hut of the Sektion Weiden of the Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV), located at 1799 m above sea level in the Tuxer Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is a staffed alpine refuge and hospitality brand operated by the DAV section, offering accommodation, food and drink, and a base for outdoor activities across summer and winter seasons. The hut is a popular base for hikers, mountaineers, mountain bikers, ski tourers, snowshoe walkers and tobogganers, and it welcomes day guests and families with children. It has been awarded the DAV quality seal "Mit Kindern auf Hütten" ("With children in huts"), reflecting its family-friendly positioning. The hut underwent a comprehensive renovation and extension, giving it modern facilities including a bright wood-panelled dining room and a large sunny terrace. Card payment is accepted. The current Hüttenwirt (hut manager) is Michael Reitmeir. The hut is open in summer and winter seasons; the summer season ends on 8 October 2026 and the winter season starts on 27 December 2026. Bookings can be made at any time via the booking portal, and bed reservations are handled exclusively through the alpine associations' hut reservation system. The Weidener Hütte is a destination on the Inntaler Höhenweg (a six-stage high-altitude trail, as the end of the third stage) and an important base for long-distance walkers on the Zentralalpenweg across Austria. It is also a stop on the Tuxer Alpen Trail for mountain biking and the Transalp route. Since 2008, Nepalese workers have been employed at the hut during the main season as part of the "Sherpa-Projekt", learning about tourism to later run lodges in Nepal. The hut is accessible from Innerst (1287 m, 2 hours; in winter also prepared as a toboggan run), Weerberg (882 m, 4 hours; via Kolsaßberg 5 hours), Weer (548 m, via Kolsaßberg, 5 hours) and Jagerhof (4 hours). Tour options include Lanersbach via Geiseljoch (2292 m, 4 hours). Transitions to neighbouring huts include Rastkogelhütte via the Rastkogel (5 hours), Lizumer Hütte via Krovenzalm and Hippoldjoch (2524 m, 4½ hours) or via Geiseljoch, Vallruckalm, Nasse-Tux-Alm and Torjoch (4½ hours), and Gschößwandhütte via Rastkogel, Wanglspitze (2420 m) and Penkenjochhaus (6 hours, cable car to Mayrhofen). Summit ascents from the hut include Hobarjoch (2512 m, 2½ hours), Hippoldspitze (2642 m, 3½ hours), Hirzer (2725 m, 5 hours), Halslspitze (2574 m, 2¼ hours) and Rastkogel (2762 m, 3½ hours). Ski tours include Weerberg–Innerst, the transition to Lanersbach, Rastkogel, Hobarjoch, Hippoldspitze and Halslspitze. The hut has three new webcams showing weather and surroundings. In winter 2024/2025, snowshoes can be rented for €10 per day at the Silberregion Karwendel tourism office in Schwaz. The hut is listed in various guidebooks and on the Alpenvereinskarte 1:50,000 sheet 33 (Tuxer Alpen).

The Weidener Hütte is a mountain hut of the Sektion Weiden of the Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV), situated at 1799 m above sea level in the Tuxer Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is classified as a Category I hut, indicating a staffed refuge with full services. The hut is also known as the Nafinghütte. Over the years, the hut has undergone a comprehensive renovation and extension, which modernised its facilities, including a newly furnished dining room in bright wood and a large sunny terrace. The hut has been awarded the DAV quality seal "Mit Kindern auf Hütten" ("With children in huts"), recognising its suitability for families. Since 2008, during the main season, Nepalese workers have been employed at the hut as part of the "Sherpa-Projekt", a programme in which Sherpas from Nepal learn about tourism on Tyrolean mountain huts in order to later run lodges in their home country. The current hut manager (Hüttenwirt) is Michael Reitmeir. The hut operates summer and winter seasons; as of the official website, the summer season ends on 8 October 2026 and the winter season begins on 27 December 2026. The hut is a destination on the Inntaler Höhenweg, a six-stage high-altitude trail, as the end of the third stage, and is an important base for long-distance walkers on the Zentralalpenweg across Austria. It is also a stop on the Tuxer Alpen Trail for mountain biking and the Transalp route. The hut is listed in various guidebooks and on the Alpenvereinskarte 1:50,000 sheet 33 (Tuxer Alpen).

• 2026

  Summer season ends on 8 October 2026; winter season starts on 27 December 2026.

• 2024

  Three new webcams installed at the hut.

• 2024

  Snowshoe rental available at Silberregion Karwendel tourism office for winter 2024/2025.

• 2008

  Start of the "Sherpa-Projekt" employing Nepalese workers during the main season.

A family-friendly, renovated Category I DAV mountain hut in the Tuxer Alps, serving as a year-round base for alpine sports and a stop on long-distance trails.

• Overnight accommodation

  Beds and rooms for hikers, climbers, and ski tourers.

• Food and beverage

  Dining room and terrace service.

• Family-friendly stays

  Certified with DAV seal 'Mit Kindern auf Hütten'.

• Ski touring and snowshoe base

  Base for winter activities including ski tours and snowshoeing.

• Toboggan run access

  Winter toboggan run from Innerst.

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2. 2Weidener Hütte - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3Weidener Hütte - Wikidatawikidata.org