How to drive the unpaved road to Sillianer Hütte?
Sillianer Hütte is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.428m (7,965ft) above sea level, located on the border of Austria and Italy.
Where is Sillianer Hütte?
The cabin sits on the border of the Austrian state of Tyrol and the Italian province of South Tyrol.
When was Sillianer Hütte built?
Construction of the hut began in 1983. After a construction period of 3 years, the hut was opened and inaugurated in 1986. The summit offers 360-degree view of the Sexten Dolomites, the Ötztal, Stubai, and Zillertal Alps, the Villgraten Mountains, the Venediger and Glockner area.
Is the road to Sillianer Hütte unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s narrow and steep. A 4x4 vehicle is required. It features 25 hairpin turns.
How long is the road to Sillianer Hütte?
Starting from Sillian (a market town in the district of Lienz), the road to the summit is 11.2 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1374 m and the average gradient is 12.26%.
Is the road to Sillianer Hütte open in winter?
Set high in the Carnic Alps, the road is totally impassable in winters.
Can I drive the road to Sillianer Hütte?
The road is closed to private unauthorized vehicles: transit is mostly limited to local residents, park services, and the refuge’s shuttle
Pic: Aldo Biagetti