Hallerangerhaus
The steep mountain backdrop around the Hallerangerhaus complements the pretty alm pastureland beautifully. The rock faces could tell many a tale of climbers from years gone by and today there are still plenty of people eager to take on an alpine challenge.
Mountain Hut – Swabia Section
ALPINE ASSOCIATION HUT WITH NORTH FACE VISTA
The hut was built on its present position in 1915 after avalanche damage and it has been adapted several times since, including a complete overhaul in 2017, to bring it into line with present day demands. The Hallerangerhaus is a popular base for long-distance hikers on the way to Venice, as well as for pure alpinists, and it can offer overnight accommodation for up to 76 people. Around the hut there are numerous climbing possibilities of various degrees of difficulty and safety needs.
Approaches, direct and indirect
- from Absam via Herrenhäuser or Hirschbadsteig (ca. 4 ½ hrs)
- from Scharnitz through the valley, the Hinterautal (ca. 6 hrs)
Neighbouring huts and alms
- Pfeishütte via Lafatscher Joch and Stempeljoch (ca. 3 hrs)
- Bettelwurfhütte via Lafatscher Joch (ca. 3 ½ hrs)
- Karwendelhaus via Birkkarscharte (ca. 8 hrs)
- Hallerangeralm (10 mins)
- Kastenalm (ca. 2 hrs)
- Alpengasthaus St. Magdalena (ca. 3 hrs)
Peaks from the hut
- Reps (2159 m): ascent + 1 hr
- Sunntigerspitze (2321 m): ascent + 1,5 hrs
- Speckkarspitze (2621 m), easy climbing route (I-II): ascent + 2,5 hrs
- Kleiner Lafatscher (2636 m), easy climbing route (I-II): ascent + 3 hrs
Thomas Lehner has been running the Hallerangerhaus since the spring of 2011. Not only does he know the mountains in the immediate vicinity, he is also very familiar with all the other summits and ridges in the Karwendel. As a qualified mountain-walking guide and former member of the Tyrolean mountain rescue, Thomas is the ideal person to ask for information about hiking trails, climbing routes and other activities in the mountains. For Thomas, local food and lively conversation with his guests make for the perfect life in a mountain hut.
Information
- open from/till: 05.06.2025 – 27.09.2025 (weather dependent)
- shower facilities: 4 minutes for € 2
- charging facility for electronic devices: available
- payment: cash or credit card/ATM card
Contact
Thomas Lehner & Magdalena Scharmer
Tel.: +43 (0) 720 347 028
Tel. Mobil: +43 (0) 664 893 75 83
Hut Portrait Hallerangerhaus
To get a first impression of our Karwendel High Alpine Trail huts, you can take a look at our hut portraits from the comfort of your own home.
Overview
Adjacent stages – walking direction Reith to Scharnitz
To give you a quick overview of how to continue from this hut, you will find the description of the adjacent stages below.
Overview
Adjacent stages – walking direction Scharnitz to Reith
To give you a quick overview of how to continue from this hut, you will find the description of the adjacent stages below.
Overview
all huts at a glance
Here you will find the short descriptions of the huts along the Karwendel High Alpine Trail.
between mountains and settlement area
The Karwendel High Alpine Trail leads you through the southern part of the Karwendel massif. In six stages you will cover 70 kilometres and about 9000 metres in altitude and spend the nights in selected huts of the Alpine Association. All details on stages, huts, travel and much more can be found here.