Anyone fancy a hike today?
Nope, no luck.
So I went alone to the alpine lodge “Tegernseer Hütte” in early May last year, and was rewarded with a majestic view. That one that I call a view!
The Tegernseer Hütte (1650 m) in the Lake Tegernsee region of Bavaria lies, like an aerie, between the summits of “Roß- & Buchstein” and offers great panoramic views across the high alpine ridges.
The hike to reach the hut in spring is a serious mountain trek on steep, stony, non-existent or not maintained trails involving rock climbing/scrambling, sliding on your butt in snow and mud, traversing little creeks and eventually sunbathing to dry your wet pants.
If you are lucky, a free table on the hut’s terrace and a beer to a fantastic view will be long awaiting you. Prost!
Details for the Tegernseer Hütte
Altitude difference: 800m
Highest point: Roßstein: 1698m, Tegernseer Hütte: 1650m
Hiking skills: 3/5 (moderate)
Endurance: 3/5 (7km total distance)
Address for Navigation System: Parkplatz Bayerwald 83708 Kreuth (alternatively you can take the train to Tegernsee and then bus to Bayerwald)
Equipment: Good mountain boots and free from height phobia
Waypoints along the trail: the Parking lot at Bayerwald – Sonnberg Alm – Roßstein – Tegernseer Hütte (2.5-3 hours up, down 2 hours).
Scroll down to hike along the trail in pictures.
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| The trail starts off steep and remains steep |
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| After countless of serpentines, you first reach the Sonnberg Alm (open only in summer months) |
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| From Sonnberg Alm, the trail becomes a challenge |
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| Only another 45 minutes to the hut through snow & mud |
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| The direct route up to the hut (Via-Ferrata) requires a fair bit of scrambling along iron ropes – do take extra precaution if wet |
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| Looking up to the Roßstein peak – notice the people in the picture? |
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| Looking down – not for the faint-hearted! |
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| Looking towards the hut – Via-Ferrata is a little bit demanding and not fun for people with vertigo, but generally really OK |
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| Rock climbers’ heaven |
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| The Tegernseer Hütte is also accessible around the Roßstein peak if you want to avoid the Via-Ferrata. Calculate an extra 15 minutes for the so-called “Old Ladies'” trail. In early May the trail was non-existent and not recommended due to avalanche risk. |
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| No risk, no fun – So I took the Old Ladies’ path down. It was still covered with deep snow. |
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| But it was so much fun sliding down the snow 🙂 |
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| Look at these guys making their way through mud and snow |
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| Stunning views of the mountain range all around |
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| A bit sophisticated but absolutely one of my favorite hikes! |
