Schuhbräualm
4.3About
Schuhbräualm sits at 1157m in the Bavarian Alps, accessible from the Schuhbräu valley near Bad Tölz. The hut is a 2-hour walk from the nearest road-end parking. Most hikers reach it as a waypoint on longer tours through the foothills between the Isar valley and the Benediktenwand massif. The approach is steady and well-marked, gaining 400m elevation through mixed forest.
The hut sleeps 19 people in simple rooms and offers hot meals and drinks. A kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; bring cash, as card payments aren't reliable in this remote location. There are no showers, so expect basic alpine accommodation. The hut opens year-round but staffing varies—call ahead in winter to confirm availability. Toilets are outside or in an adjacent building. The setting works well for families and groups doing multi-day loops in the lower Bavarian Alps, particularly those combining Benediktenwand or Sünching with valley-floor stages.
Book direct by phone. The hut fills fast on weekends from June through September, especially in July and August—call at least 3 weeks ahead for weekend stays during peak season. Winter bookings are flexible but confirm a few days in advance. The hut managers speak German; if you don't, book through a DAV section or ask your local hiking club to call on your behalf.
The hut sleeps 19 people in simple rooms and offers hot meals and drinks. A kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; bring cash, as card payments aren't reliable in this remote location. There are no showers, so expect basic alpine accommodation. The hut opens year-round but staffing varies—call ahead in winter to confirm availability. Toilets are outside or in an adjacent building. The setting works well for families and groups doing multi-day loops in the lower Bavarian Alps, particularly those combining Benediktenwand or Sünching with valley-floor stages.
Book direct by phone. The hut fills fast on weekends from June through September, especially in July and August—call at least 3 weeks ahead for weekend stays during peak season. Winter bookings are flexible but confirm a few days in advance. The hut managers speak German; if you don't, book through a DAV section or ask your local hiking club to call on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—the hut is small (19 beds) and fills quickly on weekends, especially in summer.
Schuhbräualm operates year-round, though staffing is heaviest June to October for the hiking season.
Park at the Schuhbräu valley road-end near Bad Tölz and hike 2 hours uphill through forest, gaining 400m to reach the hut at 1157m.
Hot breakfast and dinner are available; there are no showers, so bring cash and plan to wash at the sink.
Yes—the 2-hour approach is steady and family-friendly, though the simple rooms and lack of showers suit hikers comfortable with basic conditions.
Location
47.7302, 12.0438
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4.3
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Quick Facts
- Season
- May-Oct: We-Th 09:00-22:00; May-Oct: Fr 09:00-20:00; May-Oct: Sa,Su,PH 09:00-18:00
- Total
- 19
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +49 8034 2391
- Website
- http://www.schuhbräu-alm.de
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