Hermann-von-Barth-Hut
1.3Hermann-von-Barth-Hütte
2,129m
Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
About
Hermann-von-Barth-Hut sits at 2,129m in the Säntis massif, eastern Switzerland. Reach it from Appenzell by hiking to Säntis (2,502m) then traversing south. Most hikers approach via Schäfler or from the Säntis plateau. Total hiking time from Appenzell valley is 4–5 hours. The route follows established Alpine paths with exposed terrain on the final approach.
The DAV-managed hut sleeps around 50 people in mixed dormitories. It serves simple hot meals and drinks. No showers or WiFi. The hut operates year-round but with reduced services in winter. It functions as a working hut where the keeper may be multi-tasking, so expect a backcountry atmosphere rather than hotel service. Water comes from a mountain spring.
Book by phone with DAV Sektion Düsseldorf (contact details on the DAV website). July and August demand peaks sharply—contact 8–10 weeks ahead for guaranteed space in peak season. The hut fills regularly on weekends year-round. Confirm opening hours before winter visits. Pay in cash or by card (verify current payment options when booking). The hut sits on a popular ridge traverse route, so it draws through-hikers as well as overnight guests.
The DAV-managed hut sleeps around 50 people in mixed dormitories. It serves simple hot meals and drinks. No showers or WiFi. The hut operates year-round but with reduced services in winter. It functions as a working hut where the keeper may be multi-tasking, so expect a backcountry atmosphere rather than hotel service. Water comes from a mountain spring.
Book by phone with DAV Sektion Düsseldorf (contact details on the DAV website). July and August demand peaks sharply—contact 8–10 weeks ahead for guaranteed space in peak season. The hut fills regularly on weekends year-round. Confirm opening hours before winter visits. Pay in cash or by card (verify current payment options when booking). The hut sits on a popular ridge traverse route, so it draws through-hikers as well as overnight guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—phone contact is available and recommended, especially for weekends and July–August when the hut fills quickly.
The hut operates seasonally; contact them directly for exact opening and closing dates, though it typically runs June through September.
Hike 4–5 hours from Appenzell valley via Säntis (2,502m), then traverse south on established Alpine paths with exposed terrain on the final approach.
Simple hot meals and drinks are served; there are no showers or WiFi, so plan accordingly.
No—the access route is demanding with exposed terrain, so it's best for experienced hikers with solid mountain skills.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV
- Season
- –
- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +4356346671
- Website
- https://www.hermann-von-barth.at/