Hochrieshütte
4.3About
Hochrieshütte sits at 1,569m on the Hochries in the Chiemgau Alps, east of Rosenheim. Reach it from Grainau in the Prien Valley—the standard route climbs 800m in roughly 3.5 hours through mixed forest and Alpine meadow. The Hochries ridge walk makes for strong day-hikes in either direction, with views across the Chiemgau toward the Berchtesgaden massif on clear days.
This DAV-managed hut holds 37 beds spread across simple dormitories and a few smaller rooms. The kitchen serves hearty evening meals and breakfast; you can order packed lunches the night before. There's no WiFi, so plan accordingly. The hut runs year-round but is quietest October through April. Water comes from a spring; the outhouse situation is basic but reliable. Expect solid mountain hospitality rather than comfort—it's a walker's hut, not a hotel.
Book directly by phone with the hut warden (contact DAV Sektion Rosenheim for current details). Summer weekends fill weeks ahead, especially July and August. May through September sees the heaviest traffic. Winter visitors need to check snow conditions before arriving; the ridge can be dicey in poor weather. Bring cash—card payment isn't reliable at this elevation.
This DAV-managed hut holds 37 beds spread across simple dormitories and a few smaller rooms. The kitchen serves hearty evening meals and breakfast; you can order packed lunches the night before. There's no WiFi, so plan accordingly. The hut runs year-round but is quietest October through April. Water comes from a spring; the outhouse situation is basic but reliable. Expect solid mountain hospitality rather than comfort—it's a walker's hut, not a hotel.
Book directly by phone with the hut warden (contact DAV Sektion Rosenheim for current details). Summer weekends fill weeks ahead, especially July and August. May through September sees the heaviest traffic. Winter visitors need to check snow conditions before arriving; the ridge can be dicey in poor weather. Bring cash—card payment isn't reliable at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for weekends and July–August; the hut has only 37 beds so popular dates fill quickly.
Open June to October; staffed daily during this period.
Start from Grainau in the Prien Valley and hike the standard route, which climbs 800m in roughly 3.5 hours through forest and Alpine meadow to reach 1,569m.
The hut serves hearty evening meals and breakfast; you'll sleep in simple dormitories or smaller shared rooms across 37 beds total.
Yes—the 3.5-hour climb from Grainau is steady but manageable for fit hikers new to Alpine huts, and the Hochries ridge offers good day-hiking options at moderate altitude.
Location
47.7473, 12.2490
HutLists Score
4.3
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Rosenheim
- Season
- Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
- Total
- 37
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +49 8032 8210
- Website
- https://www.hochrieshuette.de/
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