Heinrich-Kiener-Haus
3.7About
The Heinrich-Kiener-Haus sits at 1792m in the Berchtesgaden Alps near Salzburg, above the Königssee valley. Reach it from Schönau am Königssee in Bavaria (about 90 minutes by car from Salzburg) or from the Austrian side via the Bartholomä area. The standard route climbs 3 to 3.5 hours from the Königssee shoreline, gaining 800m steadily through forest then alpine meadow. This is a moderate, well-marked path suitable for anyone with basic mountain fitness. Winter access is unreliable; plan for May through October.
The hut has 80 beds across simple private rooms and dormitories. The kitchen serves hearty alpine meals—expect traditional Bavarian-Austrian fare like Kaiserschmarrn and Schweinebraten. Water comes from a spring; showers are available but with advance notice only. The hut is managed by the German Alpine Club (DAV) and runs year-round, though staffing thins outside summer months. Cell signal is weak; bring paper maps or download offline versions. Beds in summer fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Book direct by email or phone at least 3 months ahead for July and August. Weekends book solid 6 weeks in advance. Mid-week slots in June and September are more flexible. Expect to pay €30–40 per person per night for dorm beds. The hut sits on the Berchtesgaden Heritage Trail, making it part of a longer mountain-hut circuit if you want multiple days in the region.
The hut has 80 beds across simple private rooms and dormitories. The kitchen serves hearty alpine meals—expect traditional Bavarian-Austrian fare like Kaiserschmarrn and Schweinebraten. Water comes from a spring; showers are available but with advance notice only. The hut is managed by the German Alpine Club (DAV) and runs year-round, though staffing thins outside summer months. Cell signal is weak; bring paper maps or download offline versions. Beds in summer fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Book direct by email or phone at least 3 months ahead for July and August. Weekends book solid 6 weeks in advance. Mid-week slots in June and September are more flexible. Expect to pay €30–40 per person per night for dorm beds. The hut sits on the Berchtesgaden Heritage Trail, making it part of a longer mountain-hut circuit if you want multiple days in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient for shoulder season.
Open May through October, staffed daily during summer (June–September) and weekends only in shoulder months.
Hike 3–3.5 hours from Königssee shoreline (near Schönau am Königssee), gaining 800m on a well-marked, moderate trail through forest and alpine meadow.
Full meals available (book ahead), basic dormitory beds, and a small washroom with cold water only—bring a towel and expect mountain hut basics.
Yes, if you have basic fitness and are comfortable with 3+ hours of steady uphill hiking; the trail is well-marked and moderate, making it good for first-time hut users.
Location
47.3821, 13.2652
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- DAV
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- Website
- https://hochgruendeck.at/
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