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

Maxhütte Hike Route Guide

Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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438 m
Distance
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3.8 km
Duration
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2-2.5h
User Ratings
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9.6 (14 reviews)
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical DIFF
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
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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.

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 1 km, 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 for Maxhütte Hike

  • 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.

Getting to the Maxhütte Hike Trailhead

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”.

Route Information for Maxhütte Hike

  • 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 Elevation Graph

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Reviews for Maxhütte Hike

9.6
14 reviews
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Audrey OsullivanJuly 2020

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

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
CloudhighJuly 2020

Lovely Hike and lots of things to do and see.

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Kamil BlajakJuly 2020

Good hiking destination with great views

Overall Rating
9
Trip Length
03:30
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Gilberto FattoreJuly 2020

We enjoyed a stunning view of the forest and the mountain

Overall Rating
8
Trip Length
02:30
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Andrea RJune 2020

This hike was fantastic and views from the mountain were beautiful

Overall Rating
10
Trip Length
03:30
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Edmund D.June 2020

Absolutely pleasing hike! I enjoyed it a lot.

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Axel RossJune 2020

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

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Aria Z.September 2019

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

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Issa DerauloJuly 2019

This is a brilliant hike! Perfect for families.

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Lowell HansJuly 2019

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

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.

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Last Updated: June 2, 2026

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