Kranzlerhütte

Kranzlerhütte sits at 1,205m on the northern flank of the Benediktenwand massif in the Bavarian foothills of Upper Bavaria. Reach it from the village of Benediktbeuern: either walk up through Benediktbeuern and follow the marked trail for 2.5 hours, or start from the Kesselberg Pass parking area and approach via the Benediktenwand-Süd trail (1.5 hours). The hut also anchors the popular Benediktenwand circuit, linking to trails toward the Rechenspitz and further ridge hiking. A well-established network of routes makes this hut an accessible base for day walks and multi-day alpine traverses in the region.
The hut sleeps around 50 people across dormitories with 4–8 beds and a small number of doubles. A full kitchen supplies hot meals at midday and evening; the DAV operates the hut seasonally. Expect solid mountain hospitality rather than luxury: basic but clean bunks, shared facilities, and a communal atmosphere typical of working alpine huts. The beer garden and sunny terrace attract weekend visitors, but weekday stays are quieter. The hut sits on a water source and has full washroom facilities.
Book directly through the hut by telephone. July and August weekends fill fast; Sundays in particular draw hikers from Munich. Winter closures mean the hut operates May through October, with occasional winter weekends if conditions allow and staff availability permits. Contact the managing DAV section (DAV Alpenkranzl Holzkirchen) directly to confirm current opening dates and latest contact details.