Top 20 Huts and Cabins around Scharnitz

The Karwendelhaus, situated at 1,765 meters, is a cornerstone for multi-day tours and an important base for various mountain and cycling excursions in the Karwendel Alpine Park. It's an ideal starting point for ambitious tours, including climbing the Birkkarspitze. Similarly, the Pleisenhütte is a key base for multi-day tours, such as the Toni-Gaugg-Höhenweg to the Karwendelhaus.

Yes, several huts offer stunning views. The Karwendelhaus provides breathtaking views from its sun terrace, encompassing impressive cliffs and mountain peaks. The Pleisenhütte boasts a unique panoramic view stretching from the Lechtal Alps to the Stubai Alps and the Wetterstein Mountains. The Mittenwalder Hut also offers impressive views of the upper Isar river valley and the Alpenwelt Karwendel region.

The Pleisenhütte is known for its rustic charm and serving traditional Tyrolean home cooking, including homemade cakes. The Mittenwalder Hut serves traditional dishes made with high-quality local ingredients. The Mösl Alm is renowned for its locally produced butter and cheeses, especially the regional specialty 'Graukäse'. For cold platters and cakes prepared according to old traditional recipes, visit the Kastenalm.

While many huts cater to more ambitious hikers, the Wildmoos Alm is a very nice Almwirtschaft reachable on beautiful paths from Leutasch or Seefeld, making it suitable for families. The Scharnitzer Alm is easily accessible from the Karwendel car park in Scharnitz via a comfortable forest road, offering a tranquil environment for both hikers and bikers.

The huts serve as excellent bases for various activities. You can enjoy extensive hiking and mountain biking. For cycling, explore routes like the 'Upper Isar River' or 'Riedboden Trail' from Scharnitz. Mountain biking options include the 'Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters' loop. Find more details on these activities in the Cycling around Scharnitz and MTB Trails around Scharnitz guides.

The Karwendelhaus is a popular destination for mountain bikers, accessible from Scharnitz through the Karwendeltal Valley, and offers repair and charging facilities for e-bikers. The Mösl Alm is also a very popular destination for mountain bikers, serving as a rest and refueling point on strenuous Karwendel routes.

Most huts are open during the warmer months, typically from early June to late October. The Pleisenhütte, for example, is generally open during this period and also on weekends otherwise, making it a popular spot for ski tourers and snowshoe hikers in winter. The Mittenwalder Hut is managed from mid-May to the end of October. Some huts, like the Mittenwalder Hütte, are open year-round.

Yes, several huts provide overnight stays. The Karwendelhaus offers cozy rooms and dormitories for up to 180 people. The Pleisenhütte has 35 sleeping places in rooms and dormitories. The Mittenwalder Hut provides overnight stays in shared rooms and dorms. The Mösl Alm offers one three-bedded room and a mattress dormitory for 30.

The Scharnitzer Alm, at 995 meters above sea level, provides a genuine Tyrolean alpine farm experience. Run by Christine and Roland, it offers peace and quiet to visitors seeking a rustic and traditional mountain hut environment.

The Karwendelhaus features an over 100-year-old dining lounge, serving hungry guests with the active support of the innkeeper's family. The Pleisenhütte, built in 1953, also carries a sense of history with its rustic charm.

The Karwendelhaus has an environmental seal of approval, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices within the Karwendel Alpine Park.

Near the Mösl Alm, you can explore the picturesque Gleirschklamm gorge as part of a walking circuit. The Kastenalm is idyllically located in the picturesque Hinterautal valley, surrounded by extensive alpine meadows, and allows visitors to cycle from the Isar spring.