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About
Bad Kissinger Hütte sits at 1788m on the Simetsberge ridge above Bad Kissingen in Lower Franconia. Most walkers approach from Riedenburg (20km east), reaching the hut in 4–5 hours via the Feuerzangenbachtal valley and steady forest trails. The route gains 1100m but remains well-marked and manageable. Winter access closes the hut typically from November through April.
The hut sleeps 60 guests across simple dorm rooms and a few doubles. The kitchen serves hearty regional fare at lunch and dinner; half-board packages are available. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no electric heating, running on wood stove and gas. The DAV Sektion Bad Kissingen maintains the building as an unmanned shelter outside peak season, though a resident warden runs it during summer months (May–October). Expect a straightforward mountain hut experience rather than creature comforts.
Book directly by phone with the hut. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead; weekends year-round need advance notice. Phone contact details are available through the DAV Sektion Bad Kissingen website. The hut accepts DAV members and non-members alike, though DAV membership discounts apply to accommodation.
The hut sleeps 60 guests across simple dorm rooms and a few doubles. The kitchen serves hearty regional fare at lunch and dinner; half-board packages are available. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no electric heating, running on wood stove and gas. The DAV Sektion Bad Kissingen maintains the building as an unmanned shelter outside peak season, though a resident warden runs it during summer months (May–October). Expect a straightforward mountain hut experience rather than creature comforts.
Book directly by phone with the hut. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead; weekends year-round need advance notice. Phone contact details are available through the DAV Sektion Bad Kissingen website. The hut accepts DAV members and non-members alike, though DAV membership discounts apply to accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—the hut takes phone bookings and fills up in peak season (July–August), so book at least 2–3 months ahead.
The hut is staffed May through October; it closes November through April due to snow and weather.
Start from Riedenburg (20km away) and hike 4–5 hours via Feuerzangenbachtal valley on well-marked forest trails, gaining 1100m elevation.
The hut serves hearty regional meals at lunch and dinner, with 60 beds split between simple dorms and a few doubles.
Yes—the approach is well-marked and steady rather than technical, though the 1100m gain requires moderate fitness and 4–5 hours of hiking.
Location
47.5344, 10.5627
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4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Bad Kissingen
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 676 3731166
- Website
- https://www.dav-kg.de/
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