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About
The Willi-Merkl-Gedächtnis-Hut sits at 1550m in the Tyrol, serving as a basecamp for hikers and climbers working the surrounding peaks. Access is straightforward: reach the hut in 2.5 hours on foot from the valley. The approach trail is well-marked and gains 550m steadily through mixed forest. This elevation makes it ideal for acclimatisation or as a one-night stop on longer Alpine traverses.
The DAV Sektion Friedberg (Bayern) manages the hut year-round. It offers 40 beds in mixed dormitories, with a full kitchen producing hearty dinners and packed lunches. Showers and toilets are available. The hut stays open all year except for brief maintenance windows in November. Staff speak German and English. A small shop stocks basics and energy supplies. The atmosphere is functional rather than crowded—expect serious mountaineers rather than casual hikers on weekends.
Book directly by phone with the hut keeper. Summer weekends (June–August) fill 4–6 weeks ahead. July is the busiest month. Outside July, you can usually book 2–3 weeks before arrival. Email contact is unreliable; call instead. DAV members receive modest discounts. The hut accepts cash and bank transfer only.
The DAV Sektion Friedberg (Bayern) manages the hut year-round. It offers 40 beds in mixed dormitories, with a full kitchen producing hearty dinners and packed lunches. Showers and toilets are available. The hut stays open all year except for brief maintenance windows in November. Staff speak German and English. A small shop stocks basics and energy supplies. The atmosphere is functional rather than crowded—expect serious mountaineers rather than casual hikers on weekends.
Book directly by phone with the hut keeper. Summer weekends (June–August) fill 4–6 weeks ahead. July is the busiest month. Outside July, you can usually book 2–3 weeks before arrival. Email contact is unreliable; call instead. DAV members receive modest discounts. The hut accepts cash and bank transfer only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—the hut is managed by DAV Sektion Friedberg (Bayern) and books fill quickly in summer months, especially July and August.
The hut is managed year-round by DAV Sektion Friedberg (Bayern), though staffing and services are most reliable June through September.
Hike 2.5 hours from the valley via a well-marked trail that gains 550m steadily through mixed forest to reach 1550m elevation.
The hut has 40 beds in mixed dormitories; contact the DAV manager for details on meals and shower availability.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach with steady 550m gain is manageable for fit hikers new to Alpine huts, and the elevation is ideal for acclimatisation before higher peaks.
Location
47.5093, 10.6163
HutLists Score
4.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Friedberg (Bayern)
- Season
- May-Oct
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +4982126236844
- Website
- http://www.willi-merkl-huette.de/
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