Mountain huts and snack stations in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region - Top 10

Around San Candido and the Three Peaks - Alpine Huts and Ski Huts

When the mountain calls and hunger strikes at midday, numerous huts and snack stations welcome you during your hike or ski day to refuel with culinary delicacies and rest in a rustic, cozy atmosphere. Around San Candido alone, you can stop at 5 unique mountain huts that are easily accessible on foot.

In the Three Peaks region, many more huts—often open only in summer—offer an unforgettable holiday experience with magnificent panoramic views and first-class food. From San Candido, Sesto, and Dobbiaco, the gateway to the Dolomites, you can dive directly into the mountain world of the Three Peaks Nature Park. For the huts in the Three Peaks area, you can shorten your hike by taking a car or shuttle bus to various starting points. Just as you prefer.

The first 5 ski huts, alpine huts, and mountain refuges that we would like to introduce to you today belong directly to the municipality of San Candido. The other 5 mountain huts are located in or on the way to the Three Peaks.

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The Stauderhof is also located on Monte San Candido and is within walking distance. If you are hungry for delicious regional dishes at noon, our neighbor is the number one address to enjoy South Tyrolean delicacies.

Route from Glinzhof to the Stauderhof

The Innichbergweg, where the Glinzhof is located, leads you straight along the spectacular panorama road above San Candido heading east, past the Zwiglhof, to the Stauderhof. The journey itself is the reward.

And best of all – the Stauderhof reveals a similarly magnificent view of the valley and the mountain world that you can also enjoy from the Glinzhof.

The Giant Haunold Hut offers fun for the whole family, summer and winter alike, along with tasty food from South Tyrol. Wood that is over 200 years old gives the dining rooms and the alpine hut a particularly cozy and inviting flair. The terrace reveals an incredibly impressive panorama.

Route from Glinzhof to the Giant Haunold Hut

The Rifugio Gigante Baranci, as the Giant Haunold Hut is melodiously called in Italian, is located at the mountain station of the Haunold chairlift and can be reached comfortably with it. In summer, the mountain hut can also be climbed via various hiking trails.

The shortest hiking trail, starting directly at Glinzhof, leads along the panoramic road in an easterly direction, where it then turns right towards San Candido and the Haunold cable car.

It is 4.5 kilometers from Glinzhof to the valley station. You have to climb another two kilometers to reach the mountain station. Of course, you can also drive comfortably to the valley station by car.

The Giant Haunold Hut in Summer

The mountain railway is the starting point for the Funbob summer toboggan run. Next to the Gigante Baranci hut, children can have a lot of fun in the Dwarf Course, a small village of wooden dwarves, a water mill, and a castle with stairs and a suspension bridge. There is also a tubing track for the little ones at the large children's playground. A cozy relax zone has been set up for adults.

At the Jora Hut, also known as Jora Mountain Dining, things get exclusive. TV chef and head chef Markus Holzer and his team serve you South Tyrolean gourmet cuisine sourced from local farmers. Located above San Candido, the Jora Hut offers a rustic, warm, and familiar atmosphere in the heart of the Sesto Dolomites.

Route from Glinzhof to Jora Mountain Dining

Many paths lead to the Jora Hut: The mountain hut is best reached on foot from the Haunold valley station via the meadow path in about 20 minutes (dark gray route).

Alternatively, the path leads from San Candido along the Sesto stream in 25 minutes (red route). To the right of the red ANAS house, the path goes directly up to the hut.

Another option is to hike south from the Haunold mountain station (green route) towards Wildbad. About 500 meters after the Schmiedelwiese, turn left to reach the Jora Hut in approximately 20 minutes.

The Jora Hut in Summer

In summer, Jora Mountain Dining, located at 1,325 meters, is an alpine hut with a sun terrace, from which you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the surrounding mountains.

The Jora Hut in Winter

In winter, the Jora Hut is located in the middle of the Sesto Dolomites ski resort and serves as a ski hut. It invites you to stop for a swing and enjoy sophisticated cuisine in an alpine ambiance.

Although belonging to San Candido, the Raut Hut is located in Versciaco directly on the ski slope, the Raut slope, in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort. This small, incredibly cozy hut reveals a dreamlike view of the Upper Puster Valley. South Tyrolean specialties are the highlight of the menu here.

Route from Glinzhof to the Raut Hut

In the mood for a longer walk? The Raut Hut is also easily accessible on foot from the Glinzhof. The shorter path, 7.7 kilometers long, leads you east past the Zwiglhof and then turns right down towards the state road. This leads you directly to Versciaco, where you can turn right again to hike to the Raut Hut.

An alternative route goes via San Candido, also following the state road towards Versciaco, and is approximately 8.4 kilometers long.

The Raut Hut in Summer

In summer, the mountain hut can be reached comfortably in just 20 minutes from Versciaco, but the Raut chairlift, which arrives only a few meters away from the Raut Hut, also transports you conveniently to your destination.

The Gröber Hut is located in the immediate vicinity of the Helm valley station in Versciaco. Here, mountain romance and hut magic await you by the fireplace, along with a breathtaking view of the Dolomites. At the Gröber Hut, locals and tourists, young and old, meet in a familiar atmosphere and unique coziness to indulge in various daily specials and linger.

Route from Glinzhof to the Gröber Hut

The Gröber Hut is located not far from the Raut Hut near Versciaco, but officially belongs to the market town of San Candido. The path also leads east along the panorama road before heading down into the valley and towards Versciaco. Just a few steps away from the Helm valley station, you have reached your destination after 7.2 kilometers.

Of course, you can also choose the 7.9-kilometer route via San Candido.

Magnificent views are guaranteed by the 9.2-kilometer path via Monte San Candido, Monte Versciaco, and the Jaufenstraße, which does not lead through the valley but along the panoramic road.

The Gröber Hut in Summer

In summer, the sun-drenched hut can be reached directly by car. A parking lot is available for guests. On the large sun terrace, you can enjoy the magnificent panorama of the mountains while the children play on the playground in the beautiful garden.

The Gröber Hut in Winter

In winter, it is only a few meters' walk from the Helm valley station and the ski lifts to the Gröber Hut. Of course, you can also ski or snowboard directly to the door of the ski hut. Like the other ski areas in the Upper Puster Valley, the Helm ski area is also part of the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort.

The Tre Scarperi Hut, which also belongs to the market town of San Candido, is located in the magnificent Innerfeldtal and is perfect for a lunch break or a snack on a hiking or climbing tour in this area of the Sesto Dolomites. The family-run alpine hut pampers its guests with typical regional delicacies. Through the Innerfeldtal, you reach the Three Peaks Nature Park, guided by Mount Baranci and Mount Riva in the west and the Tre Scarperi peak in the east. The hut is located at the head of the scenic Innerfeldtal valley.

Route to the Tre Scarperi Hut

You can reach the Tre Scarperi Hut from the Glinzhof on foot in about 3 hours. The 12.6-kilometer path takes you down the Monte San Candido to San Candido and then further towards Sesto. Halfway there, the path turns right into the idyllic Innerfeldtal, where the free Innerfeldtal parking lot for entering the valley is also located. You can drive to this point by car in both summer and winter. On hiking trail no. 105, you can comfortably reach the Tre Scarperi Hut in 1.5 hours.

From the end of June to the end of September, access to the valley is closed from 09:00 to 18:00. During this time, a shuttle bus service runs every half hour from the main road near the parking lot at the valley entrance to the Antoniusstein parking lot, which is only two kilometers away from the Tre Scarperi Hut.

From San Candido, the Tre Scarperi Hut can be reached via the Innicher Alm at 1,703 meters, or alternatively starting from the Haunold mountain station near the Haunold Hut.

Optionally, you can also reach the Tre Scarperi Hut from Sesto. Here you hike via the Gselltal, Außergsell, and Steinalpe.

The Tre Scarperi Hut in Summer

The Tre Scarperi Hut is very popular with hikers, ski tourers, mountaineers, and nature lovers. The Innerfeldtal, nestled in the Sesto Dolomites, welcomes its visitors at the valley entrance with its characteristic larch meadows. The floral diversity of this exceptionally scenic valley is known far beyond the region. The hut is open year-round. As described, road access through the Innerfeldtal is limited during the summer months.

The Fondovalle Hut at the end of the Fiscalina Valley is also the entrance to the Three Peaks Nature Park. Belonging to Sesto, the hut is surrounded by impressive Dolomite mountains such as the Croda Rossa, the Cima Una, the Sesto Sundial, and the Tre Scarperi peak. The rustic and cozy mountain hut in what is often called the most beautiful valley in the world, the Fiscalina Valley, offers a 360° panoramic view of the mountains that seem close enough to touch.

Route to the Fondovalle Hut

The Fondovalle Hut near Sesto in the Fiscalina Valley can be reached on foot from Glinzhof in about 4 hours. The 17.5-kilometer path leads via San Candido and Sesto through Waldheim towards the hut, which forms the head of the Fiscalina Valley.

If you want to get a little closer to the Fondovalle Hut by car and undertake a shorter hike, you can drive to the paid parking lot at the Fischleinbodenhütte and cover the last two kilometers on a flat path in about 20 - 30 minutes to the mountain hut. A bus also services this parking lot, so you don't have to arrive in your own car.

The Fondovalle Hut in Summer

The Fondovalle Hut is open in the summer months from mid-May until approximately October 20th. The landscape of the Fiscalina Valley is characterized by larches and flower meadows and the majestic mountain giants that line the valley. Easy, leisurely walking paths, challenging hiking trails, demanding bike tours, and exciting climbing tours await visitors in the nature of the Sesto Dolomites and the Three Peaks Nature Park.

The Fondovalle Hut in Winter

The Fondovalle Hut opens its doors again from Christmas to Easter. With white Dolomite peaks, clear mountain air, and a powder-white natural landscape, the Fiscalina Valley enchants its guests in winter. Whether on a ski tour, snowshoe tour, or simply winter hiking, you can spend wonderful hours in a breathtaking setting. Cross-country skiing is also excellent in the Fiscalina Valley – and takes you directly to the Fondovalle Hut on perfectly groomed trails. An absolute highlight in the Fiscalina Valley and incredibly romantic too: a horse-drawn carriage ride through the white winter splendor.

The Locatelli Hut is the most famous hut in the Three Peaks region and offers a unique view of the Three Peaks and Mount Paterno from its large panoramic terrace. Open only during the summer months from late June to late September, this mountain hut is very popular due to its exposed location.

Route to the Locatelli Hut

The direct walking distance from Glinzhof is 25 kilometers; a hike to the Locatelli Hut would take over 6 hours. Depending on the starting point, arriving by car is recommended.

The Locatelli Hut can be reached via hiking trails no. 101 and no. 102. The easiest way to reach the hut is via hiking trail no. 101, starting from the Auronzo Hut. You can drive to the Auronzo Hut by car to start from there. This is also the route for the very popular Three Peaks loop hike.

Alternatively, you can climb to the Locatelli Hut via path no. 102 from the Fiscalina Valley through the Altenstein Valley. Path no. 102, via the Rienza Valley and Landro, also leads you to the unmistakable mountain massif.

The Locatelli Hut in Summer

Worth noting: The Locatelli Hut's opening times almost exactly mirror the summer months. Even though the most famous mountain hut in the Dolomites—and perhaps in all of South Tyrol—attracts an enormous number of visitors during this short time of year, you shouldn't miss the chance for a fantastic view of the Three Peaks from the sun terrace and linger for a moment with a cool refreshment. The magnificent panorama almost makes you forget the hustle and bustle around you.

The Locatelli Hut in Winter

With the start of autumn, the Locatelli Hut begins its winter sleep until it opens its doors again the following year at the start of the summer season. Nevertheless, you can also explore the Three Peaks in winter, for example with snowshoes. The best starting point for a snowshoe tour to the mountain massif in winter is the wildly romantic Fiscalina Valley near Sesto, located in the Upper Puster Valley.

The Auronzo Hut is a typical mountain refuge of the CAI Alpine Club Auronzo in the Dolomites and is the ideal starting point for hikes in the Three Peaks Nature Park. While the mountain hut may not exude the typical rustic flair of other huts, you can already catch an incomparable panorama of the Three Peaks from here and enjoy delicious cuisine. The Auronzo Hut thus gives people who are less mobile, walking-impaired, or dependent on a wheelchair the opportunity to get closer to the mountain massif than from any other hut. This is the best place to start the 4-hour loop around the Three Peaks with its spectacular views. Other diverse hiking trails and via ferratas, such as those on Mount Paterno or the Torre di Toblin, are also ideal to tackle from here.

Route to the Auronzo Hut

You can easily reach the Auronzo Hut by car or on foot. The driving time from Glinzhof is less than an hour. If you drive from San Candido towards Dobbiaco, turn left onto Strada Statale 51 via Via Monte Piana. Along the way, you can already see magnificent panoramas, including the Three Peaks. From Misurina (toll road), about 7 kilometers before the destination, you reach the Auronzo Hut.

The direct walking distance would be 28.6 kilometers and take a little over 7 hours. If you are actually planning a complete hike to the Auronzo Hut or the Locatelli Hut, starting from Sesto—which is 11 kilometers away from us—is a good option. From there, the path to the Auronzo Hut is 17.6 kilometers, and the distance to the Locatelli Hut is 13.6 kilometers.

A shuttle bus also runs directly to the Auronzo Hut from Dobbiaco, which is only 6 kilometers away from us, to set off into the Three Peaks Nature Park.

The Auronzo Hut in Summer

Due to the altitude and snow conditions, the Auronzo Hut is also only open during the summer months. It is best to check the exact opening hours from year to year before a visit. Located on the south side of the Three Peaks massif, the refuge is the perfect place to start the approximately 4-hour Three Peaks loop hike without having to overcome major differences in altitude.

Last but not least – we don't want to keep the Pian di Cengia Hut (Büllelejochhütte) from you. Many huts in the Three Peaks region, such as the Lavaredo Hut or the Comici Hut (Zsigmondyhütte), deserve to be introduced in more detail. However, this small but exquisite mountain refuge in the heart of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sesto Dolomites, with its extraordinary location, simply must be in our Top 10 huts and snack stations! Surrounded by the mountain peaks of the Sesto Sundial, between the Croda dei Toni (Zwölfer) and Cima Una (Einser) and opposite the Cima Dieci (Zehner) and Cima Undici (Elfer), it sits high up in the middle of this natural timepiece – so close to heaven.

Route to the Pian di Cengia Hut

For die-hard hikers and climbers, the Pian di Cengia Hut can also be reached on foot from Glinzhof in about 6 hours and over a distance of 23.4 kilometers. However, the ascent can be shortened. Several climbing options will bring you to this dream destination.

The shortest route, though with the longest drive, is via the Auronzo Hut. From the Auronzo Hut, you can ascend via the Lavaredo Hut (path no. 104) to the Pian di Cengia Hut or choose the path via the Lavaredo and Locatelli Huts (paths no. 104 / no. 101). Combining both paths results in a magnificent circular route.

Alternatively, you can reach the Pian di Cengia Hut from Sesto and the beautiful Fiscalina Valley via the Comici Hut (paths no. 103 / no. 101) or via the Locatelli Hut (paths no. 102 / no. 101) with great views. This route is known as the Sesto Hut Tour. You can also reach the highest-situated refuge via the beautiful Innerfeldtal through the Tre Scarperi and Locatelli Huts. All these paths can be wonderfully combined with one hut or another. The best place to park is at the Fischleinbodenhütte.

If you prefer it lonely and a bit wilder, you can also take path no. 107 from the south, starting from Val Marzon via the Cengia Valley, which leads steeply in hairpin bends up to the Rossleiten and then takes you further on path no. 104 to the Pian di Cengia Hut. More detailed descriptions can be found on the website of this small but fine mountain refuge.

The Pian di Cengia Hut in Summer

The opening hours of the Pian di Cengia Hut are limited to the summer. The hut remains closed from the beginning of October and only opens again at the beginning of June. The Sesto Hut Tour is an absolute must and an unforgettable experience for hikers, even without extensive mountain knowledge. This is pure Dolomites feeling. The round trip takes about 8 hours, depending on your fitness level. The circular tour starts from Sesto through the Fiscalina Valley. It continues to the Fondovalle Hut at 1,548 meters, to the Comici Hut at 2,224 meters, and then up to the Pian di Cengia Hut at 2,528 meters. The loop leads you further to the Locatelli Hut at 2,405 meters and back to the starting point. From the Pian di Cengia Hut, you can take a 30-minute detour to the Crodina di San Candido (Oberbachernspitze) at 2,677 meters, which offers a fantastic view of the Cima Una, the Torre di Toblin, and the Val Fiscalina Alta. The Hut Tour is the most famous tour in the Sesto Dolomites and a total hiking classic.