Nördlinger Hütte
At 2239 m, the Nördlinger Hütte is the highest refuge in the entire Karwendel mountain range and gets top marks for the spectacular vista over the Inn valley and the so-called Oberland region, as well as for its fabulous culinary specialities.
Mountain Hut – Nördlingen Section
ALPINE ASSOCIATION – HUT ON THE URSPRUNGSATTEL (RIDGE)
The Nördlinger Hütte lies a bit below the Reither Spitze (2374 m) and has been run by the Nördlingen Section since 1898. It is popular with hikers as a base for day or multi-day treks and is also the starting point for various summit ascents. The hut can accommodate over 60 people in comfortable multi-bed or dormitory-style rooms and after a good night’s sleep, it’s off on the next day’s hike, for example, the Karwendel High Alpine Trail.
Approaches, direct and indirect
- from Seefeld, funicular/gondola to the Härmelekopf mountain station and from there via Kuntersteig to the hut (ca. 1 hr)
- from Seefeld, funicular/gondola to the Härmelekopf mountain station and from there via Reither Spitze to the hut (ca. 1 ½ hrs)
- from Seefeld via Reitherjoch Alm (ca. 3 hrs)
- from Reith via Schartlehnerhaus and „Schoasgrat“ (ca. 4 ½ hrs)
- from Gießenbach via Eppzirler Alm and Ursprungsattel (ca. 6 hrs)
Neighbouring huts and alms
- Solsteinhaus via Ursprungsattel and Eppzirler Scharte (ca. 4 hrs) or via the Freiungen high trail (via ferrata ca. 6 hrs)
- Eppzirleralm via Ursprungsattel (ca. 2 hrs)
Peaks from the hut
- Reither Spitze (2374 m): ascent + 30min
Tobi Müller loves to cook! Born in Allgäu, he has a lot of experience in the food and catering industry and, especially from his time in the Ziller valley, he has a deep love of the mountains and of hiking. Now he has found a new home as tenant host here in the Karwendel Nature Park, to the delight of the guests who can enjoy his culinary masterpieces such as Tyrolean rolled-barley soup with bacon and alpine herbs or flambéed “Kaiserschmarren” (pancake-style dish).
Information
- open from/till: 30.05.2025 – 03.10.2025 (weather dependent)
- shower facilities: no shower facilities available
- charging facility for electronic devices: available
- payment: cash only
Contact
Tobias Müller
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 914 22 62 (June-October)
Movietime
Hut portrait Nördlinger Hütte
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.