Friedrich-August-Hütte

The Friedrich-August-Hütte (Italian: Rifugio Friedrich August) is a private mountain hut in the Langkofel group of the Dolomites, located in the municipality of Campitello di Fassa in Trentino, Italy. Situated at 2,300 metres between Col Rodella and the Sellajoch pass, it is a small, family-run hospitality business that combines accommodation, dining and organic livestock breeding. The hut is reachable in about 40 minutes on foot from the Sellapass, with only 120 metres of elevation gain, and is just 10 minutes from the Col Rodella cable car station. It lies on the Friedrich-August-Weg, a path originally built in 1911 by the Austro-Hungarian army and named after King Frederick Augustus of Saxony, who enjoyed hiking in the area in the 19th century. The hut was built in 1974 and initially served only summer day visitors. In 1995 it was completely renovated and equipped with guest rooms, a bar and a restaurant. Today it offers a range of rooms, including panoramic superior rooms and double rooms with private bathrooms, along with a breakfast buffet featuring local and authentic products and a three-course dinner menu. The restaurant also serves an à-la-carte menu at lunchtime. Large panoramic terraces provide views of the Rosengarten and Langkofel groups. Services include Wi-Fi throughout, ski and bike storage with boot warmers, and in winter a free quad or snowcat transfer for check-in and check-out at certain times. A ski pass service is available directly at the accommodation. The owners are also engaged in ecological livestock breeding, raising Scottish Highland cattle and Vallesi goats. This farm, marketed as "The Yak Place," reflects the hut's commitment to high-quality ingredients and animal welfare. The hut is a member of the network of mountain huts in the Langkofel group, connected by trails to the Plattkofelhütte (about 1.5 hours), Toni-Demetz-Hütte (about 2 hours), Langkofelhütte (about 3.5 hours) and Rifugio Sandro Pertini (about 35 minutes). It welcomes dogs in the summer months and offers taxi transfer organisation. The Friedrich-August-Hütte remains a privately owned and operated business, deeply rooted in the local mountain culture and landscape.

The Friedrich-August-Hütte is named after King Frederick Augustus of Saxony, who enjoyed hiking in the Langkofel area in the 19th century. The path on which the hut now stands, the Friedrich-August-Weg, was built in 1911 by the Austro-Hungarian army for military purposes, specifically for troop movement. The hut itself was constructed in 1974 and initially served only summer day visitors. In 1995, it underwent a complete renovation, during which guest rooms, a bar and a restaurant were added, transforming it into an overnight accommodation. The hut is privately owned and operated, and the owners also run an ecological livestock breeding operation, raising Scottish Highland cattle and Vallesi goats. This farm, known as "The Yak Place," reflects the hut's commitment to quality ingredients and animal welfare. Over the years, the hut has become a popular stop for hikers and skiers in the Langkofel group, connected by trails to other mountain huts such as the Plattkofelhütte, Toni-Demetz-Hütte, Langkofelhütte and Rifugio Sandro Pertini. It continues to operate as a family-run hospitality business, offering accommodation, dining and panoramic views of the Dolomites.

• 1995

  The hut is completely renovated, adding guest rooms, a bar and a restaurant.

• 1974

  The Friedrich-August-Hütte is constructed, initially for summer day visitors only.

• 1911

  The Friedrich-August-Weg path is built by the Austro-Hungarian army for military purposes.

A unique, family-run mountain hut offering an authentic Dolomites experience with organic farming and panoramic views.

• Panoramic Superior room

  Room for 1-2 persons with panoramic views, price on request.

• Double room with private bathroom

  Room for 1-2 persons with private bathroom, price on request.

• Breakfast buffet

  Buffet featuring local and authentic products.

• 3-course dinner menu

  Three-course dinner menu offered to guests.

• À-la-carte lunch menu

  À-la-carte menu available at lunchtime in the restaurant.

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