Gastronomy Bettelwurfhütte

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Absam

The Bettelwurf Hut is an alpine club hut located at 2,077m with a unique view. The hut was built in 1894 and is one of the oldest and highest huts in the Karwendel. It is characterized by a very cozy and rustic atmosphere. It is particularly suitable as an overnight accommodation for long-distance hikes. The kitchen is highly recommended.

Restaurant information

Opening hours for the next 7 days

  • Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00

Alpine Club: Summer operation June 3, 2026–October 4, 2026

Source: Hall Wattens

Description

The Bettelwurfhütte is located in the Karwendel Nature Park and is accessible via the Halltal entrance. The Halltal is not accessible by vehicle. A shuttle service is available for hikers during the summer. Relevant information regarding departure times and prices can be found on the website of the Hall-Wattens Tourism Association.

The following approaches to the hut are possible:

  • Absam (622 m), walking time: 3.5 hrs.
  • Hafelekar mountain station (2,256 m), walking time: 4.5 hrs.
  • Below the 2nd Ladhütte (1,000 m), walking time: 2.5 hrs.
  • 2nd Ladhütte (1,000 m) via Lafatscher Joch (2085 m), walking time: 5.5 hrs.

Information about the Absamer via ferrata approach:

  • Length: 3 hrs
  • Elevation difference: 600 m
  • Difficulty: some C sections, predominantly A and B exit:
  • Exit and continue to the hut: 1 hr to the Bettelwurfhütte descent, 2.5 hrs via the AV trail 222
  • Do not use the via ferrata while descending!
  • Option for backpack transport via the material cable car

 

Tour options around the hut:

  • Großer Bettelwurf, 2,725 m, walking time: 1 hr, 45 min.
  • Kleiner Bettelwurf, 2,649 m, walking time: 1 hr, 45 min.
  • Speckkarspitze, 2,621 m, walking time: 2 hrs, 45 min.
  • Fallbachkarspitze, 2,324 m, walking time: 2 hrs.
  • From the Little to the Big Bettelwurf, 2,725 m, walking time: 4.5 hrs.

 

Neighboring huts:

  • Pfeishütte (1,950 m), walking time: 3.5 hrs.
  • Hallerangerhaus (1,768 m), walking time: 2.5 hrs.
  • Hallerangeralm (1,774 m), walking time: 2.5 hrs.
  • St. Magdalena (1,287 m), walking time: 4.5 hrs.

 

Maps:

  • AV map No. 5/2 and 31/5
  • Österreichkarte No. 119
  • Freytag & Bernd No. 321
  • Kompass map Karwendel

 

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