Schlernhaus - Bolzano refuge

A castle in the mountains

Rifugio Bolzano appears at 2,457 m in altitude on the Sciliar plateau, a mountain that is symbolic of the Alto Adige.

This structure looks like a castle, surrounded by the massifs of the Sassolungo, Sassopiatto, Catinaccio and Latemar mountain systems.

Since 1976, the Gasser family has offered alpine sports enthusiasts a well-deserved rest, a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation in one of the prettiest refuges in the Alto Adige. Husband and wife team Harald and Silvia have run this refuge with passion since 1999. It was previously run by Silvia’s parents, Hilde and Rudolf until 1998. This refuge aims to offer great hospitality, clean and welcoming accommodation and, last but not least, good food and innovative ideas.

Here, everything is steeped in the typical atmosphere of a mountain refuge; there is no direct road access (supplies come via the cable car and, if necessary, by helicopter). Come and enjoy the traditional and unique atmosphere of a stube, which is simple yet cosy, and offers individual bedrooms, as well as dorms. There are 120 beds available for your well-deserved rest.

We will be happy to host you during your stay!

Silvia and Harald

    A real castle in the sky, set in a verdant pasture at the foot of a rocky mountain face.

    Regional specialities from the Alto Adige on offer.

    A traditional atmosphere in the welcoming wooden stube, which comprises the restaurant and rooms.

From Siusi

Go to Compatsch, in the Alpe di Siusi, by taking the cable car of the same name. From there, continue for 10 minutes along the road until you reach the panoramic chairlift, ascend to the ski resort and you will reach the Rifugio Bolzano along path no. 6-5-1, passing the Baita Saltner mountain lodge. Difference in elevation: 670 m; journey time: 2 hours, 50 minutes.

Go to Compatsch, in the Alpe di Siusi, by taking the cable car of the same name. From there, continue along path no. 10-5-1 until you get to Rifugio Bolzano, passing the Baita Saltner mountain lodge. Difference in elevation: 790 m; journey time 3 hours, 20 mins.

The Baita Saltner ascent, known as the “Sentiero dei Turisti” (Tourist's Path), is well maintained and doesn't present any difficulty.

From Fiè

From the village, still continuing along path no. 1, go past the Laghetto di Fiè lake and Malga Tuff mountain lodge and continue along the “Sentiero dei Tronchi” path until you reach the Malga Sessel mountain lodge and the Rifugio Bolzano. Difference in elevation: 1,620 m; journey time: 5 hours. Setting off from the Laghetto di Fiè (lake, parking area): difference in elevation of 1,430 m and journey time 4 hours, 30 minutes.

Varying level of difficulty: near the "Peter Frag" wayside cross, at the start of the gorge, turn left onto path no. 3, the so-called “Schäufelesteig”, and climb up to the Rifugio Bolzano. Difference in elevation and journey time: around that indicated above.

From Umes (parking area and bus stop) continue along path no. 3, passing the Hofer Alpl restaurant, then continue climbing until you reach path no. 1 and the Peter Frag wayside cross; from here, continue as indicated above. Difference in elevation: 1,550 m; journey time: 4 hours, 45 minutes.

From Tires

From Bagni di Lavina Bianca (parking area) continue along path no. 2 through the Gola dell’Orsara trail until you reach the Rifugio Bolzano. Difference in elevation: 1,280 m; journey time: 4 hours.