Ostwandlager
3.1About
Ostwandlager sits at 623m on the eastern flank of the Hochkalter massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps. Reach it from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden village by hiking south up the Wimbach valley—allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the 7km approach. The hut works as a base for climbs on Hochkalter's east face and for ridge traverses across the Reiter Alm plateau. Day hikers use it for loops through beech and spruce forest and access to the lower alpine meadows.
The DAV Sektion Berchtesgaden operates this simple mountain lodge with 40 beds split between dormitories and a few doubles. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast). The kitchen serves solid Bavarian fare—Kasnocken, Schweinbraten, vegetable-heavy sides. No showers onsite, but you can wash at the basin. The hut opens year-round except for maintenance breaks in November and early May. Winter access requires good snow sense; check conditions with the warden before arrival. The atmosphere is working-hut, not resort: expect climbers gearing up at dawn and hikers in muddy boots.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill 4 to 6 weeks ahead. May through September weekends get busy. The shoulder season (April, September, October) offers reliable access without the summer crowds. DAV members get a small discount on bed rates.
The DAV Sektion Berchtesgaden operates this simple mountain lodge with 40 beds split between dormitories and a few doubles. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast). The kitchen serves solid Bavarian fare—Kasnocken, Schweinbraten, vegetable-heavy sides. No showers onsite, but you can wash at the basin. The hut opens year-round except for maintenance breaks in November and early May. Winter access requires good snow sense; check conditions with the warden before arrival. The atmosphere is working-hut, not resort: expect climbers gearing up at dawn and hikers in muddy boots.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill 4 to 6 weeks ahead. May through September weekends get busy. The shoulder season (April, September, October) offers reliable access without the summer crowds. DAV members get a small discount on bed rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often be arranged with shorter notice.
Open year-round, though staffing is reliable May to October; winter visits require advance coordination with the keeper.
Start in Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden village and hike south up the Wimbach valley for 2.5 to 3 hours (7km) to reach the hut at 623m.
The hut serves meals and provides basic bunk beds; there are no showers, so plan to wash in the valley or bring a water bottle.
Yes—the approach is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit day hikers and families; mountaineers use it as a base for Hochkalter's east face climbs.
Location
47.5460, 12.9709
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- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Berchtesgaden
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- Website
- https://www.dav-berchtesgaden.de/Huetten/Selbstversorgerhuetten/Ostwandlager
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