Lodging · Berchtesgaden National Park
A high-alpine hut for long climbs and Steinernes Meer nights.
Overview
Ingolstädter Haus is a staffed DAV alpine hut at 2,119 m on the bare limestone plateau of the Steinernes Meer, below Großer Hundstod. It is an overnight destination for experienced hikers and mountaineers, not a drive-up stop. The hut is in Austria, on the cross-border Steinernes Meer route network beside Berchtesgaden National Park.
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The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Berchtesgaden Tour Guide
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Guide
The standard approach begins at Pürzlbach, Austria, via Kallbrunnalm and the Dießbach reservoir. It is about 11.75 km with 1,275 m of ascent, taking around five hours to reach the hut. The DAV recommends sure footing, stamina and alpine experience. Treat this as a serious high-mountain hike; getting to the hut takes most of a day before you add a summit.
Reserve a bed before setting out, and bring a hut sleeping bag; blankets and pillows are supplied. The hut has 90 mattress-dorm beds and 19 room beds, plus an eight-bed winter room. The dining room and sun terrace serve regional food during the staffed season. Guest showers are only for overnight guests and depend on available water. The staffed season generally runs from June into October, with exact dates changing year to year.
From the hut, the marked climb to Großer Hundstod (2,594 m) takes about two hours and gains 475 m via Hundstodscharte and the south ridge. The DAV also lists a 45-minute route to Kleiner Hundstod, with a view toward the Dießbach reservoir. Hut-to-hut routes lead to Kärlingerhaus in about three hours and Riemannhaus in three to three-and-a-half, making this a natural overnight link across the range.
Built between 1927 and 1929, the hut is operated by the DAV's Ingolstadt section. Its sun terrace looks over a broad rocky high plateau and surrounding peaks. It is especially good to be outside around sunrise or sunset, when the mountain views are at their best.
Wildlife
14 sightingsBearded VultureMost seen around noonSighting map
29 sightingsGolden EagleMost seen around noonSighting map
22 sightingsRed DeerMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
131 sightingsAlpine ChamoisMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
65 sightingsAlpine SalamanderMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
63 sightingsAlpine MarmotMost seen around 9 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Berchtesgaden. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Keep exploring
ModerateFeldkogel from Kärlingerhaus4.1 km · 2 hr · 3.8 km awayA short summit spur above Funtensee, with a view over Königssee.
ModerateViehkogel from Kärlingerhaus5 km · 4 hr · 3.8 km awayA steep two-hour ascent to broad views over Funtensee.
ChallengingFuntenseetauern vom Kärlingerhaus9 km · 6 hr · 3.8 km awayA high, exposed summit above the cold basin of Funtensee.
ChallengingSagereckersteig7.4 km · 4 hr · 3.8 km awayA steep alpine descent links Funtensee’s hut to the Königssee shore.
ChallengingRiemannhaus–Wimbachbrücke Alpine Traverse22.5 km · 10.5 hr · 5.3 km awayCross a pale limestone sea before dropping through a vast gravel valley
ChallengingVia Alpina Purple Route: Riemannhaus – Unken62.7 km · 19.7 hr · 5.3 km awayFive alpine stages knit a limestone plateau to Königssee by boat.
ChallengingGotzenalm via Kaunersteig15.8 km · 8 hr · 6.9 km awayA steep climb earns a balcony over Königssee.
EasyObersee Accessible Trail2 km · 1 hr · 7 km awayA gentle lakeside walk ends at Obersee’s little boathouse.
Lodging · 3.8 km awayKärlingerhausA high-alpine hut beside Funtensee, reached only on foot.
Sight · 3.8 km awayFuntenseeA high alpine lake with a famously cold basin, reached on foot.
Lodging · 4.2 km awayWimbachgrieshütteWalk deep into a vast scree valley for a remote mountain hut.
Sight · 6.5 km awaySchrainbach WaterfallA 30-minute walk from St. Bartholomä reaches the 80-meter falls.
Restaurant · 7 km awaySaletalmLunch before the Obersee walk, with a beer garden under limestone cliffs.
Sight · 7.2 km awaySt. Johann und Paul ChapelA quiet 17th-century chapel before the trail turns steep.Sight · 7.6 km awayOberseeAn emerald lake with a mountain wall and waterfall behind it.
Restaurant · 7.9 km awayWimbachschlossA historic mountain inn worth the steady walk into the Wimbachgries.Parkwolf’s Berchtesgaden ranking
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