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A historic mountain hut and hospitality brand in the Innerfeldtal valley of the Sextner Dolomites, operated by the Alpenverein Südtirol.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

The Dreischusterhütte (Italian: Rifugio Tre Scarperi) is a mountain hut and hospitality brand located at 1,635 metres in the Innerfeldtal valley, part of the Drei Zinnen Nature Park in the Sextner Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy. It is owned and operated by the Sektion Drei Zinnen of the Alpenverein Südtirol (AVS), the South Tyrolean Alpine Club. The hut serves as a base for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers exploring the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites, offering food, accommodation, and a starting point for numerous tours. The brand's history dates back to 1911–1913, when a first simple wooden hut was built before World War I. That structure was completely destroyed by fire in 1923. A year later, a stone building with dining and sleeping rooms was erected. After several changes of ownership, the hut passed in 1934 to the "Ente per le Tre Venezie", which used it as a holiday home. In 1973, the Alpenverein Südtirol acquired the property, demolished the dilapidated building, and constructed a new hut slightly higher up, which opened in 1975. Today, the Dreischusterhütte operates as a family-run mountain inn under the Innerkofler family. It provides typical South Tyrolean mountain hut cuisine, overnight accommodation, and information for visitors. The hut is accessible via a mountain road in the Innerfeldtal valley, with parking areas and a hiking trail; it is also reachable from Sexten via the Gselltal or from Innichen via the Innicher Alm. It serves as a base for ascents to the Dreischusterspitze (3,145 m), the Haunold group, and other peaks, as well as a waypoint to the Dreizinnenhütte. The Dreischusterhütte brand represents a traditional Alpine hospitality experience deeply tied to the natural and cultural heritage of the Dolomites. Its website offers information in German, Italian, and English, reflecting the bilingual character of South Tyrol. The hut is a member of the Alpenverein Südtirol network and contributes to the region's tourism and mountaineering culture.

History

The Dreischusterhütte (Rifugio Tre Scarperi) is a mountain hut in the Innerfeldtal valley of the Sextner Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy. Its history begins before World War I, when a first simple wooden hut was built between 1911 and 1913. This original structure was completely destroyed by fire in 1923. In 1924, a stone building with dining and sleeping rooms was erected on the site. After several changes of ownership, the hut came into the possession of the "Ente per le Tre Venezie" in 1934, which used it as a holiday home. In 1973, the Alpenverein Südtirol (AVS) acquired the property. Due to its poor structural condition, the building was demolished and a new hut was constructed slightly higher up, opening in 1975. Since then, the hut has been operated by the AVS Sektion Drei Zinnen and run by the Innerkofler family. It serves as a base for hikers and climbers, offering accommodation and food, and is a key point in the Drei Zinnen Nature Park, which became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in June 2009.

  • 2009

    The Sextner Dolomiten Nature Park becomes part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage.

  • 1975

    The new Dreischusterhütte opens slightly higher up.

  • 1973

    Alpenverein Südtirol acquires the hut and demolishes the old building.

  • 1934

    The hut passes to the "Ente per le Tre Venezie", used as a holiday home.

  • 1924

    A stone building with dining and sleeping rooms is erected.

  • 1923

    The wooden hut is completely destroyed by fire.

  • 1913

    First wooden hut completed.

  • 1911

    Construction of the first simple wooden hut begins.

Products and positioning

Traditional family-run Alpine mountain hut and hospitality brand in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

  • Mountain hut accommodation

    Overnight stays in a traditional Alpine hut.

  • South Tyrolean cuisine

    Regional dishes and refreshments for hikers.

  • Tourist information

    Information on hiking and climbing tours in the Sextner Dolomites.

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