Riemannhaus

The Riemannhaus is a mountain hut (Schutzhütte) of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein, DAV), specifically maintained by its Ingolstadt section. It sits at 2,177 metres above sea level in the Steinernes Meer range of the Berchtesgaden Alps, in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The hut is named after Rudolf Ehrenfried Riemann, a key figure in the Zell am See section of the Alpine Club, who funded and initiated its construction. Inaugurated on 29 August 1885, the Riemannhaus has served as a central base for hikers and climbers exploring the Steinernes Meer for well over a century. The hut offers accommodation and refreshments to visitors, with a capacity that has grown over time. Originally providing seven beds, it was expanded in 1902 and has undergone numerous renovations. Today it offers around 20 beds in rooms and approximately 120 dormitory places. The Riemannhaus is a Category I hut, indicating a high level of service and accessibility. It is typically reached in about three hours from the Sandten car park in Maria Alm, or via other trails such as the Ramseider Steig from Saalfelden-Kaltenbachtal. The location is a crossroads for several long-distance hiking trails, including the Austrian Nordalpenweg and Rupertiweg, as well as the European E4 and E10 paths. In recent years, the hut has been extensively renovated and restored, with work continuing through 2023 and 2024. The official website notes that the Riemannhaus reopened for the 2025 season on 4 July 2025, following these efforts. The hut is closed outside the season, with the 2025 season ending on 20 September. Reservations are handled through an online system, and the hut provides basic amenities such as blankets and pillows, requiring guests to bring a hut sleeping bag. The Riemannhaus remains a vital and beloved refuge in the Eastern Alps, combining alpine tradition with modern comforts.

The Riemannhaus is named after Rudolf Ehrenfried Riemann, born in Posen in 1825. Riemann first came to Zell am See in 1864 and served as president of the Zell am See section of the Alpine Club from 1872 to 1880, when his health declined. During his tenure, the Ramseidersteig path to the Ramseider Scharte was built, to which he donated 500 florins. Concurrently, the Riemannhaus was constructed and inaugurated on 29 August 1885 for the benefit of the Pinzgau section. Riemann, already seriously ill and who died on 24 September of the same year, was represented at the celebration by family members. The construction committee dedicated a portrait to him, which was to adorn the house in his honour. At its opening, the hut had beds for seven people, later 15 beds and a dormitory for nine mountain guides. The Ingolstadt section of the German Alpine Club, which manages the building to this day, expanded the building in 1902 as part of a renovation inaugurated on 22 July of that year, adding ten rooms (24 beds) and a dormitory for sixteen in the attic. Over the years, further renovations and extensions took place, so that today it can offer 20 beds in rooms and approximately 120 dormitory places. In the early 2020s, the hut underwent a comprehensive restoration and renovation. Work began in 2023, with interior construction continuing through 2024. The official website reported that the Riemannhaus was restored with much effort and passion, preserving the charm of the house almost completely. The hut reopened for the 2025 season on 4 July 2025. The 2025 season ended on 20 September, after which the hut closed. The Riemannhaus remains a key base in the Steinernes Meer, intersecting with long-distance trails such as the Nordalpenweg, Rupertiweg, and European E4 and E10 paths.

• 2025

  Reopening of the Riemannhaus for the 2025 season.

• 2025

  End of the 2025 season; hut closed afterwards.

• 2024

  Restoration completed, preserving the hut's original charm, ready for 2025.

• 2023

  Start of comprehensive renovation and restoration work.

• 1902

  Expansion by the Ingolstadt section, adding ten rooms (24 beds) and a dormitory for sixteen.

• 1885

  Inauguration of the Riemannhaus, with beds for seven people.

A historic, centrally located mountain hut in the Steinernes Meer, offering essential accommodation and services for alpine visitors, operated by the German Alpine Club.

• Overnight accommodation

  20 beds in rooms and approximately 120 dormitory places.

• Meals and drinks

  Food and beverage service for guests.

• Winter room

  Emergency shelter for up to six people in winter.

1. 1Riemannhaus - DAV Ingolstadtdav-ingolstadt.de
2. 2Geschichte der Sektion - DAV Ingolstadtdav-ingolstadt.de
3. 3Riemannhaus - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Riemannhaus - Wikipedia (French)fr.wikipedia.org