Treschhütte SAC – Alpine Hut & Maderanertal Hiking Base

The Treschhütte SAC is a traditional alpine hut located high above the Maderanertal in the Canton of Uri, in a landscape shaped by steep valleys, waterfalls, and dramatic rock walls. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and non-glaciated access, it serves primarily as a base for alpine hiking, scrambling, and multi-day traverses, while also acting as a stepping stone toward more serious alpine terrain in the Windgällen area.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Maderanertal, Canton of Uri, Switzerland

  • Altitude: 1,475 m

  • Type: Serviced SAC alpine hut (with winter room)

  • Capacity: Approx. 45–50 sleeping places

  • Season:

    • Guarded: usually mid-May to mid-October

    • Winter room: accessible outside the guarded season

  • Managed by: Swiss Alpine Club (SAC)

• Access & Approaches

  Access is alpine hiking but remains approachable for fit hikers.

  • Main approach: From Brunni (Maderanertal)

  • Hiking time: ~2–3 hours

  • Elevation gain: ~600–700 m

  • Terrain: Well-marked alpine paths, forest sections, rocky steps

  • Difficulty: T2–T3

  No glacier travel is required, making the hut suitable for classic alpine hiking itineraries.

• Facilities & Comfort

  Comfort is solid and family-friendly by SAC standards.

  • Dormitories with mattresses and blankets

  • Half-board meals during the guarded season

  • Drinking water available

  • Indoor toilets

  • Electricity and lighting

  The winter room is practical and mainly used by off-season hikers.

• Food & Atmosphere

  The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.

  • Traditional Swiss mountain cuisine

  • Mix of hikers, families with mountain experience, and alpine clubs

  • Social evenings, especially in summer

  The hut’s terrace offers scenic views over the Maderanertal.

• Routes & Alpine Context

  The Treschhütte is well positioned for:

  • Alpine hiking routes throughout the Maderanertal

  • Scrambling and ridge hikes on nearby peaks

  • Multi-day trekking linking huts such as Etzlihütte, Kröntenhütte, and Hüfihütte

  • Training hikes before progressing to higher alpine terrain

  It is not intended as a primary base for glacier ascents.

• When to Go

  • Best season: June to September

  • Conditions: Generally stable, but afternoon storms possible

  • Main risks: Wet rock, fog, early snow at season edges

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Alpine hikers

  • Trekking groups

  • Families with solid mountain experience

  • Alpine clubs and training outings

  • Visitors seeking an approachable SAC hut in Uri

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At 1,475 m, the Treschhütte SAC is one of the most approachable and sociable huts in the Maderanertal. Its combination of easy access, strong route connectivity, and classic SAC atmosphere makes it an ideal starting point for longer alpine journeys—or simply a rewarding overnight destination in one of Uri’s most beautiful valleys.