Can I drive to Heidelberger Hut in Graubünden?
Heidelberger Hütte is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.264m (7,427ft) above sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
Where is Heidelberger Hut?
The hut is located in the northeastern part of the country, near the Austrian border.
When was Heidelberger Hut built?
The hut was constructed between 1887-1889. On 19th August 1889, after a two-year construction phase, the hut was inaugurated by the Heidelberg division of the German Alpine Club (DAV).
Is the road to Heidelberger Hut paved?
The road to the hut, via the Fimbatal, is entirely unpaved. It’s mostly straight but steep in parts. While a 4x4 vehicle would be suitable, the road is closed to private vehicles.
How long is the road to Heidelberger Hut?
Starting from Ischgl, a ski resort village in the Paznaun valley of the Austrian state of Tyrol, the route is 13.4 km (8.32 miles) long. Throughout this distance, there's an elevation gain of 907 m, with an average gradient of 6.76%.
Is the road to Heidelberger Hut open year-round?
Set high in the Silvretta Mountains, the road is impassable in winters.
Pic: Peter Bugan