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A great destination in the golden autumn is the Kaisertal, which can be crossed on the hike to the Stripsenjochhaus , for example. Along the way, the route also passes the Anton Karg House, which is open until mid-October.
The Kitzbühel Alps impress with their panoramic location between the Zillertal Alps and Hohe Tauern in the south and the mountain ranges of the northern Limestone Alps in the north.
In autumn conditions, a hike to the Straubinger Haus is a good idea, followed by an ascent to the Fellhorn. The view of the main Alpine ridge invites you to return again and again to the north-easternmost corner of Tyrol.
The Olperer Hütte offers sunshine until October, while the Schlegeisspeicher is in the shade. The high trail to the Friesenberghaus (closed from September) or the Riefenkopf are recommended. The Karl-von-Edel-Hütte is open until the Ahornbahn cable car is in operation. The Ahornspitze is a good destination for sure-footed hikers, while families will find ideal hiking destinations on the Genießerberg Ahorn and at the Edelhütte.
The Rofan Mountains offer impressive summit experiences around Lake Achensee in October. After an overnight stay at the Erfurter or Bayreuther Hütte, the peaks are easy to climb. The Guffert can also be climbed from the Gufferthütte on a long, rewarding tour.
The Tux Alps are ideal for an autumn hut tour. Day tours to the Kellerjoch and Patscherkofel offer special experiences on a clear autumn day. Until the end of October, the Rastkogelhütte invites you to stop off on the way to the Rastkogel, a popular panoramic mountain. The Voldertalhütte is also open until the end of October for a break in the tranquil Voldertal valley.
The Karwendel mountains are at their most beautiful in autumn. The Ahornböden and the "Urweltliche Gebirg" impress with colourful landscapes and sweeping views of the main Alpine ridge. Many huts are open until mid-October. The tour from Alpengasthof Gramai to Lamsenjochhütte and on to Lamsenspitze is particularly worthwhile.
The Seebensee lake in the Mieminger Gebirge mountains is known far and wide for its beauty. Especially in autumn, when golden-yellow larches line the shore, it unfolds a special charm. Until October, you can combine an autumn visit to one of the most beautiful lakes in Tyrol with a stop at the Coburger Hütte.
The Tannheimer Tal and the Allgäu Alps offer many autumn hut tours. One route leads from the Tannheimer Hütte to the Otto-Mayr-Hütte, from where peaks such as the Große Schlicke can be reached. Another option is the hike to the Bad Kissinger Hütte from the Füssener Jöchle.
The Alpine Club huts in the Stubai Alps are ideal starting points for hikes and mountain tours in the impressive high mountains. Huts such as the Starkenburger Hütte at 2,237 metres offer breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, while the Innsbrucker Hütte is located below the striking Habicht summit and is a popular base for challenging tours.
Almost all huts in the Ötztal Alps close by the end of September at the latest due to their high altitude. One exception is the Langtalereckhütte, where you can still explore the Gurgler Valley, which is characterised by huge glaciers, at the beginning of October.
The Wolfratshauser Hütte at the eastern end of the Lechtal Alps is a great place to spend the night and stop for refreshments. It is located below the Grubigstein with a view of the Zugspitze massif. For experienced mountain hikers, the crossing of the Gartnerwand is a rewarding tour. You can also stop off at the Muttekopfhütte until mid-October.
The first days of golden October in Verwall offer ideal conditions for a visit to the Friedrichshafener Hütte. The easily accessible hut is a suitable destination for families. Those who want to go even higher and extend the view of the Silvretta from the hut will find rewarding and usually less frequented summit destinations in the surrounding area, such as the Fädnerspitze, the Hohe Köpfe or the Ventinesberg.
In the far west of Tyrol lies a historic Alpine Club mountain hut: the Jamtalhütte, affectionately known as the "Jam". It is now open until October. Situated at the end of the Jamtal valley, at the foot of the impressive Silvretta three-thousand metre peaks, the hut is easily accessible on foot on a hike or by (e-)mountain bike.
If you want to go really high on a hut tour in autumn, you should take a trip to East Tyrol. Through the Kalsertal valley, you can reach the Stüdlhütte, which lies at 2,801 metres above sea level at the foot of the Großglockner and is worth a visit for more than just architectural reasons. The next day, you can also plan a tour to the Kalser Tauernhaus, where you can stop for refreshments beneath the mighty glaciers of the Glockner group.
