Etzlihütte

Etzlihütte is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) located in the Etzlital, a side valley of the Maderanertal in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. It sits at 2,052 metres above sea level in the Glarus Alps. The hut is operated by the SAC Thurgau section and is a well-known base for hiking, mountaineering and ski touring in the region. The hut offers 75 dormitory-style sleeping places (Massenlager). It is staffed during the ski touring season in winter and throughout the summer and autumn; outside these periods a heated winter room is available. The hut is heated with electricity from its own small hydroelectric power plant. Access routes to the Etzlihütte include Bristen – Hinter Etzliboden – Etzlihütte (4 hours), Sedrun – Chrüzlipass – Etzlihütte (4 hours), Rueras – Val Milà – Mittelplatten – Etzlihütte (4 hours), Treschhütte – Pörtlilücke – Etzlihütte (4 hours), and Cavardirashütte – Stremlücke – Val Strem – Chrüzlipasse – Etzlihütte (5 hours). Neighbouring huts include the Cavardirashütte via Chrüzlipass, Val Strem, Untere Stremlücke (5 hours) and the Treschhütte via Pörtlilücke (4 hours). Nearby peaks include the Bristen (3,073 m), Piz Giuv (3,096 m) and Piz Nair (Oberalp) (3,059 m). The area around the hut is popular for climbing on the local gneiss rock, with climbing gardens and routes such as Sunnig Wichel and Ruchen. The hut also has a seminar room equipped for training courses and seminars, and a Badebottich (hot tub) for relaxation. The Etzlihütte is currently closed for a comprehensive renovation after more than 25 years of operation. During the construction work, a reduced catering service is available for day visitors, but overnight stays are not possible. The reopening is planned for summer 2027. The hut team is seeking volunteers for Frondienst (voluntary work) to help contain renovation costs.

The Etzlihütte is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) in the Etzlital, a side valley of the Maderanertal in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. It lies at 2,052 metres above sea level in the Glarus Alps. The hut is operated by the SAC Thurgau section. It offers 75 dormitory sleeping places and is staffed during the winter ski touring season and throughout the summer and autumn; otherwise a heated winter room is available. The hut is heated with electricity from its own small hydroelectric power plant. Access to the hut is on foot only, via several marked routes: Bristen – Hinter Etzliboden – Etzlihütte (4 hours), Sedrun – Chrüzlipass – Etzlihütte (4 hours), Rueras – Val Milà – Mittelplatten – Etzlihütte (4 hours), Treschhütte – Pörtlilücke – Etzlihütte (4 hours), and Cavardirashütte – Stremlücke – Val Strem – Chrüzlipasse – Etzlihütte (5 hours). Neighbouring huts include the Cavardirashütte via Chrüzlipass, Val Strem, Untere Stremlücke (5 hours) and the Treschhütte via Pörtlilücke (4 hours). Nearby peaks include the Bristen (3,073 m), Piz Giuv (3,096 m) and Piz Nair (Oberalp) (3,059 m). The area around the Etzlihütte is known for its gneiss rock, which is well suited for climbing. Climbing gardens have been developed, and long-standing summit routes such as Sunnig Wichel and Ruchen remain popular among ambitious climbers. The hut also provides a seminar room equipped for training, seminars and courses, with a reliable energy supply enabling modern infrastructure for individual events. A Badebottich (hot tub) offers relaxation with views of the alpine landscape. After more than 25 years of operation, the Etzlihütte is undergoing a comprehensive renovation (Gesamterneuerung). The hut is closed until further notice. During the construction work, a reduced catering service is available for day visitors, but overnight stays are not possible. The reopening is planned for summer 2027. To help contain costs, the hut team is seeking volunteers for Frondienst (voluntary work) in support of the new Etzlihütte. The renovation project is documented online, and gift vouchers are available.

• Etzlihütte closed for comprehensive renovation after more than 25 years of operation; reopening planned for summer 2027.

A traditional Swiss Alpine Club mountain hut offering accommodation, climbing and seminar facilities in the Glarus Alps, currently undergoing a major renovation.

• Mountain hut accommodation

  75 dormitory sleeping places (Massenlager); staffed in winter ski touring season and summer/autumn; heated winter room otherwise.

• Seminar room

  Ideal for training, seminars and courses, with modern infrastructure and reliable energy supply.

• Climbing gardens

  Gneiss climbing area around the hut, with routes such as Sunnig Wichel and Ruchen.

• Badebottich (hot tub)

  Relaxation in warm water with views of the alpine landscape.

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2. 2Etzlihütte – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Etzlihütte – Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org