Alfred Drexel Haus
3.7About
The Alfred Drexel Haus sits at 1,260m in the Chiemgau Alps, a less crowded corner of the German Alpine range between Rosenheim and the Austrian border. Most hikers reach it from Schleching in the Traun valley. The walk takes 2.5 to 3 hours from the village, climbing steadily through beech forest before opening to alpine meadow. The hut also connects to the longer Chiemgauer Höhenweg, a traverse that links several DAV huts across the range. It's a solid base for ridge walks and scrambles into the surrounding peaks.
The hut is small, with around 30 beds split between dormitory and a few private rooms. Meals follow the usual DAV format: hearty dinners and packed breakfasts. The hut is managed by local volunteers and maintains the no-frills atmosphere typical of working mountain huts rather than resort bases. It opens year-round but sees heaviest use May through October. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk in the approach gully.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. June and September offer better availability while the weather remains reliable. Most hikers visit as part of multi-hut trips on the Chiemgauer Höhenweg, so check that route's capacity too if you're planning a longer journey.
The hut is small, with around 30 beds split between dormitory and a few private rooms. Meals follow the usual DAV format: hearty dinners and packed breakfasts. The hut is managed by local volunteers and maintains the no-frills atmosphere typical of working mountain huts rather than resort bases. It opens year-round but sees heaviest use May through October. Winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk in the approach gully.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. June and September offer better availability while the weather remains reliable. Most hikers visit as part of multi-hut trips on the Chiemgauer Höhenweg, so check that route's capacity too if you're planning a longer journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; weekends year-round fill faster. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—most Chiemgau huts don't use online systems.
The Alfred Drexel Haus is staffed from late May to late October, with reduced hours in shoulder seasons.
Start from Schleching in the Traun valley and allow 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the hut; the route climbs steadily through beech forest then opens to alpine meadow.
Expect simple Bavarian food (schnitzel, soup, local cheese) at dinner and breakfast; beds are in shared dorms with basic washrooms; hot showers are available for a small fee.
Yes—the approach from Schleching is steady but not steep, and the hut serves as a good base for easy ridge walks and scrambles in the Chiemgau range.
Location
47.7400, 12.2333
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