Waxensteinhütte
1.7
1,384m
Tyrol, Austria
About
Waxensteinhütte sits at 1384m in the Karwendel range between Mittenwald and Scharnitz. Walk up from Mittenwald in 1 hour 45 minutes via the clear path through mixed forest. The hut serves as a base for day routes into the Karwendel: scrambles to Pleisspitze and Waxenstein, or longer traverses toward the Scharnitzjoch. Winter approaches are snow-dependent and exposed in places.
The DAV Sektion München und Oberland operates a simple mountain hut with 30 beds split across shared rooms. Meals are available—hot dinners, packed lunches, and breakfast. The kitchen serves straightforward Alpine fare. Water comes from the mountain spring. Toilets are basic. The hut runs year-round but staffing varies; confirm opening dates before winter visits. Cell reception is unreliable.
Book direct through the DAV München und Oberland office or via their website. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. Winter weekends need 2–3 weeks' notice. The hut accepts reservations but also takes walk-ins when space allows—expect shared tables and a lively atmosphere on busy nights. Arrive early if you're not booked. Bring cash; card payments are limited.
The DAV Sektion München und Oberland operates a simple mountain hut with 30 beds split across shared rooms. Meals are available—hot dinners, packed lunches, and breakfast. The kitchen serves straightforward Alpine fare. Water comes from the mountain spring. Toilets are basic. The hut runs year-round but staffing varies; confirm opening dates before winter visits. Cell reception is unreliable.
Book direct through the DAV München und Oberland office or via their website. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. Winter weekends need 2–3 weeks' notice. The hut accepts reservations but also takes walk-ins when space allows—expect shared tables and a lively atmosphere on busy nights. Arrive early if you're not booked. Bring cash; card payments are limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice. Contact DAV Sektion München und Oberland directly or use their online booking system.
The hut is staffed June to September; winter access is possible but snow-dependent and exposed.
Walk from Mittenwald in 1 hour 45 minutes via the clear forest path; no cable car or vehicle access.
The hut serves simple meals and offers 30 beds in shared rooms; no private accommodation or en-suite facilities.
Yes for hiking; the 1 hour 45 minute approach from Mittenwald is straightforward, but day routes into the Karwendel range from scrambles to longer traverses, so pick objectives matching your experience.
Quick Facts
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- DAV
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Contact & Booking
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- Website