Ascher Hütte

The Ascher Hütte is a mountain hut (Schutzhütte) belonging to the Pfaffenhofen-Asch section of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein, DAV). It sits at 2,256 metres above sea level in the Samnaun Group, surrounded by the Blankakopf and Rotpleiskopf peaks. The hut is open in summer from late June to mid-October and in winter from late December to mid-April. It serves as a base for hikers, mountaineers, and ski tourers exploring the Tyrolean Alps near See and the Paznaun Valley. Built in 1896 by the Asch section of the German and Austrian Alpine Club, the Ascher Hütte began as a small single-room shelter with curtain-separated sleeping areas. It was already operated not only in summer but also from Easter for ski tourers. After the expulsion of Sudeten Germans following World War II, the section's members were scattered across Germany. In 1952, fourteen members revived the section in Selb, and the section headquarters was later moved to Munich to better manage the hut. Renovation plans were undertaken in 1957, changing the roof orientation while integrating part of the old hut into the new building. An extension in 1975 gave the hut its current size. The hundredth anniversary was celebrated on 6 July 1996. The hut is accessible via several hiking routes: from See (1,050 m) through the Schallertal (4 hours), from the Medrig-Alm via material cable car (2 hours), from Pifang over the Medrig-Alm (4–5 hours), and from Tobadill (1,136 m) (6 hours). It also serves as a stopover on longer traverses to neighbouring huts such as the Kölner Haus (1,965 m) via the Glockscharte (2,770 m) or Furglerjoch (2,744 m), and the Hexenseehütte (2,576 m) via the Masnerjoch (2,685 m). Popular summit ascents from the hut include the Rotpleiskopf (2,936 m), Furgler (3,004 m), Hexenkopf, Gamsbergspitze (2,839 m), Blankakopf (2,892 m), and Kübelgrubenkopf. As a facility of the German Alpine Club, the Ascher Hütte is a private, non-profit operation. It is a traditional mountain hut offering food, drinks, and accommodation to visitors, and it plays a central role in the local alpine tourism infrastructure. The hut is listed in hiking guides such as Herbert Mayr's 'Wanderführer Arlberg-Paznaun' (Bergverlag Rother, 2002).

The Ascher Hütte was built in 1896 by the Asch section of the German and Austrian Alpine Club (Deutscher und Österreichischer Alpenverein). It was originally a small single-room hut with sleeping areas separated by a curtain. Even then, it was not only operated in summer but also opened from Easter for ski tourers. After the expulsion of Sudeten Germans from their homeland following World War II, the members of the Asch section were scattered throughout Germany. In 1952, fourteen members revived the section in Selb. The section quickly regained many old members. To better manage the Ascher Hütte, the section headquarters was moved to Munich. Renovation plans for the hut were undertaken in 1957. The roof orientation was changed, but part of the old hut was integrated into the new building. With an extension in 1975, the hut reached its current size. On 6 July 1996, the hundredth anniversary of the hut was celebrated. The hut is situated at 2,256 m above sea level in the Samnaun Group, surrounded by the Blankakopf and Rotpleiskopf. It is open in summer from late June to mid-October and in winter from late December to mid-April. Access routes include from See (1,050 m) through the Schallertal (4 hours), from the Medrig-Alm via material cable car (2 hours), from Pifang over the Medrig-Alm (4–5 hours), and from Tobadill (1,136 m) (6 hours). Transitions to neighbouring huts include the Kölner Haus (1,965 m) via the Glockscharte (2,770 m) or Furglerjoch (2,744 m), and the Hexenseehütte (2,576 m) via the Masnerjoch (2,685 m). Popular summit ascents include the Rotpleiskopf (2,936 m), Furgler (3,004 m), Hexenkopf, Gamsbergspitze (2,839 m), Blankakopf (2,892 m), and Kübelgrubenkopf.

• 1996

  Hundredth anniversary celebrated on 6 July.

• 1975

  Extension gives the hut its current size.

• 1957

  Renovation plans undertaken; roof orientation changed and old hut partially integrated.

• 1952

  Section revived in Selb by 14 members after WWII dispersal.

• 1896

  Ascher Hütte built by the Asch section of the German and Austrian Alpine Club.

Traditional alpine mountain hut offering shelter, food, and accommodation to outdoor enthusiasts in the Samnaun Group.

• Mountain hut accommodation

• Food and beverage service

• Ski touring base

1. 1Ascher Hütte - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
2. 2Ascher Hütte - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Sektion Pfaffenhofen-Asch im DAVdav-pfaffenhofen-asch.de