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About
Kranzhorn Schutzhütte sits at 1230m in the Mangfall Mountains, south of Rosenheim in Upper Bavaria. You reach it from Bad Aibling via Fischa and Fischbachau, then a 2-hour hike uphill through forest. The final 400m elevation gain follows a steep, rocky path. Most walkers approach from the south: park at Fischbachau village and allow 3 hours for the ascent. The hut lies on the main ridge walk between Setzberg and Kranzhorn peak (1,364m), making it a logical rest point on a full-day traverse.
The hut operates as a simple mountain shelter managed by the local hiking community. It provides basic overnight accommodation, hot meals, and drinks. Capacity is modest—expect 20-30 places. Opening hours and seasonal availability depend on volunteer staffing, so contact ahead. The shelter suits hikers on multi-day ridge walks and day visitors needing refreshment.
Call ahead to confirm opening dates and book accommodation. Phone contact is essential; do not assume availability. Summer weekends fill quickly, particularly July and August. The hut is unmanned on many days outside peak season, so coordinate your visit carefully.
The hut operates as a simple mountain shelter managed by the local hiking community. It provides basic overnight accommodation, hot meals, and drinks. Capacity is modest—expect 20-30 places. Opening hours and seasonal availability depend on volunteer staffing, so contact ahead. The shelter suits hikers on multi-day ridge walks and day visitors needing refreshment.
Call ahead to confirm opening dates and book accommodation. Phone contact is essential; do not assume availability. Summer weekends fill quickly, particularly July and August. The hut is unmanned on many days outside peak season, so coordinate your visit carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve, especially for weekends and summer months; phone booking is available directly with the hut.
The hut operates seasonally; check with the hut directly by phone for current opening dates and staffed periods.
Park at Fischbachau village and hike 3 hours uphill through forest; the final 400m elevation gain is steep and rocky.
The hut serves as a rest point on day hikes with basic refreshments; confirm meals and bed availability when you call to book.
The steep, rocky final section and 3-hour approach make it better suited to hikers with solid fitness; it's ideal for day walkers doing the ridge traverse rather than overnight stays.
Location
47.7011, 12.1879
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV
- Season
- May 1-Sep 15
Facilities
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 5373 8137
- Website
- https://www.kranzhorn.at/
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