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About
Tutzinger Hütte sits at 1,327m in the foothills south of Tutzing, on the eastern shore of Lake Starnberg. Reach it from Tutzing village in 1.5 hours by hiking south through mixed forest and pasture. The trail is well-marked and moderately graded—suitable for families and casual hikers, not a technical approach. You can also access it from Neubrunn to the east in roughly 2 hours via a steeper path. Train connections to Tutzing from Munich take 50 minutes, making this a practical weekend hut from the city.
The hut holds 75 beds across shared dormitories and 16 private rooms. The DAV section Tutzing manages it as a working mountain facility, not a resort—expect clean, functional accommodation. Showers are available. The kitchen serves three meals daily with hearty Bavarian fare. There's no WiFi, which suits its purpose as a hiking hub. It operates year-round, though book ahead for weekends and July-August. The hut works as both a base camp for day walks in the region and a stopping point on longer routes into the Benediktenwand massif to the south.
Book by email directly with the hut. July and August weekends fill 6-8 weeks ahead. May through September is the main season, with reliable weather and full facilities. Winter (December-February) is quieter but confirm availability before traveling in snow conditions. Families often book private rooms for weekends; dormitory beds suit solo hikers and hiking groups.
The hut holds 75 beds across shared dormitories and 16 private rooms. The DAV section Tutzing manages it as a working mountain facility, not a resort—expect clean, functional accommodation. Showers are available. The kitchen serves three meals daily with hearty Bavarian fare. There's no WiFi, which suits its purpose as a hiking hub. It operates year-round, though book ahead for weekends and July-August. The hut works as both a base camp for day walks in the region and a stopping point on longer routes into the Benediktenwand massif to the south.
Book by email directly with the hut. July and August weekends fill 6-8 weeks ahead. May through September is the main season, with reliable weather and full facilities. Winter (December-February) is quieter but confirm availability before traveling in snow conditions. Families often book private rooms for weekends; dormitory beds suit solo hikers and hiking groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for weekends and summer months.
Open year-round, though staffing and meal service are most reliable May to October.
Hike 1.5 hours from Tutzing village (50 minutes by train from Munich) or 2 hours from Neubrunn; both trails are well-marked and moderately graded.
The hut has 75 beds in mixed and private rooms, a restaurant, and hot showers.
Yes—the main trail from Tutzing is moderate, well-marked, and takes 1.5 hours, making it ideal for families and casual hikers.
Location
47.6577, 11.4624
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Tutzing
- Season
- May-Oct
- Total
- 75
- Private rooms
- 16
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://tutzinger-huette.de/
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