Bayreuther Hütte

On the sunny side of the Rofan Mountains
German Alpine Club, Bayreuth Division

There could not be a more beautiful location for a mountain refuge hut! With fabulous views and abundant sunshine, the Bayreuther Hütte could also be described as an alpine hub and is a “lofty” meeting point at the intersection between the Inn Valley, Alpbachtal Valley and Zillertal Valley. Originally built by the mountain-loving Lentsch family from Hall in Tirol in 1908 for private use, it was acquired by the Bayreuth Division of the German Alpine Club in 1926. Committed mountain hut proprietors have ensured that this popular and family friendly overnight accommodation has been kept in great condition and have extended it over the years. After a hike through the beautiful Rofan Mountains – for example, past the idyllic Zireiner See lake – it is wonderful to sit on the sun terrace, savour the fabulous mountain views and replenish flagging energy levels with a great meal. Well-known surrounding mountains: Berger Kopf, Vorderes Sonnwendjoch, Sagzahn, Rofanspitze, Roßkogel, Heidachstellwand.

How to get to the Bayreuther Hütte

Hike: From Kramsach (3 hours) or Münster (Höllenstein) via the Steinapfelsteig trail (2.5  hours). 
Bike: For mountain bikers we recommend the forest trail from Münster (Grünsbach). 

Walks and hikes in the area

Vorderes Sonnwendjoch (2,224 metres), 2.25 hours, intermediate
Sagzahn (2,228 metres), 2.25 hours, intermediate
Rofanspitze (2,259 metres), 3 hours, intermediate
Roßkogel (1,940 metres), 2.25 hours, intermediate
Zireiner See (1,799 metres), 1.5 hours, intermediate
Haidachstellwand (2,192 metres), 3.5 hours, intermediate (alternative using via ferrata climbing route)

Further huts in the area, long-distance walking trail

Erfurter Hütte, 5 hours. The Erfurter Hütte is located on the Eagle Walk (Stage 7/8)