A wide path takes us from the Reiterstube in the middle of the Winkeltal valley to the beautiful Villgraten Mountains and to the Rif. Volkzeiner mountain hut at the end of the valley. We walk through alpine meadows and forests
Image gallery: Through the Winkeltal valley to the Volkzeiner Mountain Hut
The popular Volkzeinerhütte mountain hut is located in the heart of the Villgraten Mountains at the end of the Winkeltal valley and beneath the peaks of Hochwand, Hochalmspitze und Marcheggenspitze. At the Reiterstube car park (1,510 m a.s.l.) we proceed on the gravel road along the Winkeltalbach brook and into the valley. We reach several alpine pastures, like the Mosshofalm, Niederbruggeralm, Brunneralm, Geireggalm, Gasseralm, Taletalm and Lackenkammeralm.
After about 6 km the forest is replaced by a meadow landscape which covers the wide valley basin. Here the view opens up on the huts of the Volkzeinalm alpine pasture with the Volkzeinerhütte mountain hut, the final destination of our summer hike. While enjoying this beautiful summer day we taste delicious Tyrolean delicacies before returning back along the same path.
Please note: the wide path goes slightly uphill and has two short steeper sections. It is feasible for everybody and suited for prams. It is also possible to reach the rif. Volkzeiner mountain hut by car.
The Volkzeiner mountain hut is open from 1st June to 20th October 2025. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Außervillgraten, Reiterstube Winkeltal valley (bus stop and parking space in the vicinity)
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- Time required:
- 03:45 h
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- Track length:
- 13,3 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.505 m to 1.900 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +395 m | -395 m
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- Destination:
- Volkzeiner Hütte
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- Resting points:
- Volkzeiner Hütte (mountain hut)
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Through the Winkeltal valley to the Volkzeiner Mountain Hut
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
