Alfred Drexel Haus

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.