Mindelheimer Hut
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Mindelheimer Hut

4.1

Mindelheimer Hütte

2,058m Vorarlberg, Austria Write a review
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About

The Mindelheimer Hütte lies at around 2,058 m in the Allgäu Alps, perched on the ridge above the Kleinwalsertal (Vorarlberg) right on the German–Austrian border. Built in 1920 and owned by the DAV Sektion Mindelheim, it is best known as the base for the Mindelheimer Klettersteig, one of the oldest via ferratas in the Allgäu, which links the three Schafalpenköpfe. It is a busy hub for hikers and climbers and offers about 120 places in dormitory-style sleeping quarters plus a small winter room. The managed season runs from early June to early October. Several approaches lead up to it: from the Kleinwalsertal the usual routes start at the Fellhornbahn or the Schwendle car park in the Wildental, climbing via the Kühgund or over the cable-secured Kemptner Scharte in around 2–3 hours, while further options come up from Mittelberg, the Gemsteltal and the Rappenalptal. The surroundings offer rock climbing, high-alpine tours and wide Allgäu views. Meals and drinks are served through the day, and overnight guests should reserve in advance through the hut's website. Oberstdorf is the nearest rail hub.

Access Routes

From Fellhornbahn mountain station

2h Moderate

From the top of the Fellhornbahn a marked trail leads via the Kühgund area to the hut in about two hours.

From Parkplatz Schwendle (Wildental, Mittelberg)

3h Moderate

A trail climbs through the Wildental and over the partly cable-secured Kemptner Scharte to the hut in about three hours.

Mindelheimer Klettersteig from the Kanzelwand

4h Technical

The classic via ferrata traverse of the three Schafalpenköpfe finishes at the hut and requires full via-ferrata equipment and experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book through the reservation page at mindelheimer-huette.de or email [email protected]. The hut is owned by DAV Sektion Mindelheim and can be busy, so reserve ahead.
The staffed summer season runs from early June to early October, with a small unstaffed winter room otherwise.
From the Fellhornbahn or the Schwendle car park in the Wildental you reach the hut in about 2–3 hours, partly over the cable-secured Kemptner Scharte.
The walking approaches are moderate mountain hikes suitable for fit walkers, but the Mindelheimer Klettersteig itself is a technical via ferrata and not for beginners.
The staffed hut serves meals and drinks throughout the day and sleeps about 120 in dormitories, with a winter room for out-of-season use.

Location

47.2923, 10.1949
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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.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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Quick Facts

Managing club
DAV Mindelheim
Season
June – October
Dormitory
120
Min hiking time
2.0h
Nearest trailhead
Fellhornbahn / Mittelberg (Kleinwalsertal)

Facilities

Showers Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.mindelheimer-huette.de

Activities

Hiking

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