Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus
3.4About
The Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus sits at 2,802m in the Zillertal Alps, a serious climbing base east of the Ziller Valley. Reach it via the Berliner Hütte in 2.5 hours on marked trails, or push up from Mayrhofen in 4 to 5 hours. The hut stands on the main approach to peaks like the Hochfeiler (3,510m) and serves mountaineers doing summer traverses across the range.
The hut holds 120 people across mixed dormitories and a handful of private rooms. DAV members pay less for overnight stays. The kitchen serves standard Alpine hut food: hearty dinners, packed lunches, breakfasts. Showers and flush toilets separate it from the rougher huts higher up—appreciated after a long day. The hut runs mid-June to late September; the season depends on snow melt and early autumn weather. No WiFi means you genuinely disconnect.
Book through the DAV Sektion München directly. July and August fill 8 to 10 weeks ahead, especially weekends. June and September are easier, though early season (June) can see snow at approach terrain. Email or call ahead to confirm conditions and availability. Bring cash or check payment options when you book—not all cards work this high up.
The hut holds 120 people across mixed dormitories and a handful of private rooms. DAV members pay less for overnight stays. The kitchen serves standard Alpine hut food: hearty dinners, packed lunches, breakfasts. Showers and flush toilets separate it from the rougher huts higher up—appreciated after a long day. The hut runs mid-June to late September; the season depends on snow melt and early autumn weather. No WiFi means you genuinely disconnect.
Book through the DAV Sektion München directly. July and August fill 8 to 10 weeks ahead, especially weekends. June and September are easier, though early season (June) can see snow at approach terrain. Email or call ahead to confirm conditions and availability. Bring cash or check payment options when you book—not all cards work this high up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier if you're climbing Hochfeiler or doing a multi-day traverse.
Open mid-June to late September; staffed daily during peak season.
Hike 2.5 hours from Berliner Hütte on marked trails, or 4–5 hours from Mayrhofen.
Yes, showers and flush toilets are available; there is no WiFi.
No—this is a mountaineering base at 2,802m for climbers tackling peaks like Hochfeiler (3,510m); the approach from Mayrhofen is long and steep.
Location
47.1627, 12.7389
HutLists Score
3.4
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion München
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.alpenverein-muenchen-oberland.de/huetten/alpenvereinshuetten/heinrich-schwaiger-haus
Activities
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