Bettelwurfhütte
As one of the oldest mountain refuges in the Karwendel Nature Park, the Bettelwurfhütte has an eye-catching location high above the Hall valley, and its rustic interior is just as impressive.
Mountain Hut – Innsbruck Section
Alpine Association Hut with History
Originally built in 1894 by the alpine club, the “Wilde Bande” (wild gang), the Bettelwurfhütte has been extended several times. It now offers simple and homely overnight accommodation for up to 60 alpine enthusiasts with guests’ well-being and comfort as top priority. From the sun terrace overlooking the Inn valley and the Tux alps, you can truly appreciate the alpine surroundings away from mass tourism and with no mountain lifts nearby. Nature Park tip: “chamoix guarantee” is perhaps a bit exaggerated, but there is a good chance of a close encounter up here!
Approaches, direct and indirect
- from Absam (Bettelwurfsiedlung) via Bettelwurfsteig (ca. 3,5 h)
- from Absam (“Bettelwurfsiedlung”) via St. Magdalena and Lafatscher Joch (ca. 5 hrs)
- from Absam (“Bettelwurfsiedlung”) via ferrata (ca. 5 hrs, thereof via ferrata 3 hrs)
Neighbouring huts and alms
- Hallerangerhaus via Lafatscher Joch (ca. 3 hrs)
- Pfeishütte via Stempeljoch (ca. 4 ½ hrs)
- Hallerangeralm via Lafatscher Joch (ca. 3 hrs)
- Alpengasthaus St. Magdalena via Lafatscher Joch (ca. 3 hrs)
Peaks from the hut
- Kleiner Bettelwurf (2650 m), climbing route (C): ascent + 2,5 hrs
- Großer Bettelwurf (2726 m), easy climbing route (I): ascent + 2,5 hrs
The Bettelwurfhütte is the most exposed and the most traditional refuge in the Karwendel Nature Park. Everything has to be brought up to the hut via a goods lift as there is no forest trail access. Working here certainly throws up some challenges but Katrin and Michael are more than happy to take them on as of 2023.
They bring a wealth of experience in service with them and are keen to provide hikers and climbers with affordable prices by using quality regional products. Their philosphy is: “Direct sourcing of produce from local farmers and as many home-made products as possible…from organic bread and cakes made with ancient grain sorts to organic milk and yoghurt.”
Information
- open from/till: 06.06.2025 – 13.10.2025 (weather dependent)
- shower facilities: no shower facilities available
- charging facility for electronic devices: available
- payment: cash or ATM card
Contact
Michael Schiffmann & Mag. Katrin Buttenhauser
Tel. (hut): +43 (0) 5223 533 53 (June-October)
Mobile: +43 (0) 6776 380 12 35
Overview
Adjacent Stages – Direction Reith to Scharnitz
To give you a quick overview of how to proceed from this hut, you will find a description of the adjacent stages below.
Overview
Adjacent Stages – Direction Scharnitz to Reith
To give you a quick overview of how to proceed from this hut, you will find a description of the adjacent stages below.
Overview
All huts at a glance
Here you will find brief descriptions of the huts along the Karwendel Höhenweg.
between mountains and settlements
The Karwendel Höhenweg takes you through the southern part of the Karwendel massif. In six stages, you will cover 70 kilometers and approximately 9000 meters of elevation gain, spending the nights in selected Alpine Club huts. All the details about the stages, huts, travel, and much more can be found here.