Münchner Haus
2.9About
Münchner Haus sits at 2,959m in the Ammergau Alps, a serious position that rewards the effort to get there. Reach it from Unterammergau via the Schachenbach valley in 4 to 5 hours. The route climbs steadily through alpine meadow and scree. From Schloss Linderhof, allow 3.5 hours on a steeper, more direct path. Winter access is unreliable; plan to visit May through October.
The hut sleeps around 60 people in a mix of dormitories and private rooms. DAV members get priority booking and pay lower rates. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy supplies at the hut. There is no shower. Water comes from the mountain. The hut sits in genuine alpine terrain and works well as a base for ascents of peaks in the Ammergau group, particularly for mountaineers wanting to acclimatize before more serious climbs.
Book well ahead for July and August—expect 6 to 8 weeks' notice. The hut takes phone reservations only; email enquiries get slower responses. Become a DAV member before booking if you plan multiple alpine hut stays; membership costs pay for itself quickly through hut discounts. Weekends in summer fill fast. Shoulder season (June and September) offers better availability and more stable weather than midsummer.
The hut sleeps around 60 people in a mix of dormitories and private rooms. DAV members get priority booking and pay lower rates. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy supplies at the hut. There is no shower. Water comes from the mountain. The hut sits in genuine alpine terrain and works well as a base for ascents of peaks in the Ammergau group, particularly for mountaineers wanting to acclimatize before more serious climbs.
Book well ahead for July and August—expect 6 to 8 weeks' notice. The hut takes phone reservations only; email enquiries get slower responses. Become a DAV member before booking if you plan multiple alpine hut stays; membership costs pay for itself quickly through hut discounts. Weekends in summer fill fast. Shoulder season (June and September) offers better availability and more stable weather than midsummer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as soon as possible by phone, especially for July and August; aim for at least 2-3 months ahead for peak season.
Open May through October; staffed throughout this period for hiking season.
From Unterammergau via Schachenbach valley (4–5 hours) or from Schloss Linderhof (3.5 hours); both routes are steep and require solid mountain fitness.
60 beds in dormitories and private rooms; meals provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
No—the 2,959m elevation, sustained climbing, and exposure make it best for experienced hikers and mountaineers.
Location
47.4211, 10.9849
HutLists Score
2.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion München
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +49 8821 2901
- Website
- https://www.alpenverein-muenchen-oberland.de/huetten/alpenvereinshuetten/muenchner-haus
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