Memminger Hut
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Memminger Hut

2.7

Memminger Hütte

2,242m Tyrol, Austria Write a review
Demanding

About

The Memminger Hütte stands at 2,242 m below the Seekogel in the Lechtal Alps of Tyrol, in the upper Madautal above the village of Bach in the Lech valley. Built in 1886, it is a shelter of the Memmingen section of the German Alpine Club (DAV) and today sits at a key junction of famous long-distance routes, including the E5 (Oberstdorf–Meran), the Adlerweg and the Lechtaler Höhenweg. Small alpine lakes below the hut and the surrounding rocky peaks make it a striking, high-mountain setting. The hut offers roughly 131 sleeping places, with around 21 beds in rooms and about 110 mattress-dormitory places. The catered season runs from early/mid-June to late September (into October in good years). The main ascent is a demanding 5–6 hour climb from Bach through the Madautal, and in summer a paid taxi runs from Holzgau to the Memminger Hütte car park, from where a material cable car can carry rucksacks up to the hut. Because of its position on the E5, it is busy in high season and advance booking is essential.

Access Routes

From Bach / Madautal (Lech valley)

5h Demanding

The classic ascent through the Madautal, a demanding climb of roughly 5–6 hours rewarded with wide views over the Lechtal Alps.

From Memminger Hütte car park (via Holzgau taxi)

3h Moderate

A summer taxi from Holzgau reaches the car park in the Madautal, cutting the walk to around 3 hours; a material cable car can carry rucksacks.

From Zams / Lochbachtal (E5 crossing)

6h Demanding

The E5 stage approaching from the Inn valley side over the mountains, a long demanding day for through-hikers heading south.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book ahead by phone on +43 676 7460208 or by email at [email protected]; more details are on memmingerhuette.at. As an E5 stage hut it fills quickly in summer.
The hut is catered from roughly early to mid-June until the end of September, occasionally into mid-October depending on weather and snow.
The standard approach is from Bach through the Madautal, a demanding climb of about 5–6 hours. A paid summer taxi from Holzgau to the Memminger Hütte car park shortens the walk, and a material cable car can carry your pack.
The long, steep ascent is best described as demanding rather than beginner-friendly, though fit walkers with mountain experience manage it. It is a regular stage on the E5 and Lechtaler Höhenweg.
It is a fully catered Alpine Club hut serving hot meals and drinks, with beds in rooms and mattress dormitories, plus a rucksack-transport cable car from the valley car park.

Location

47.2006, 10.4786
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

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Quick Facts

Managing club
DAV Memmingen
Season
June – September
Beds
21
Dormitory
110
Min hiking time
5.0h
Nearest trailhead
Bach (Madautal), Lech valley

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43 676 7460208
Website
https://www.memmingerhuette.at

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering Ski Touring

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