Schneibsteinhaus

The Schneibsteinhaus is a mountain hut (Schutzhütte) of the Deutscher Alpenverein (German Alpine Club), Sektion Berchtesgaden, situated at 1,670 metres above sea level in the Berchtesgaden Alps near the Jenner mountain in Bavaria, Germany. It lies at the foot of the Schneibstein in the Hagengebirge range and is a popular destination for hikers and day visitors thanks to its easy accessibility from the Jenner cable car. The hut also serves as a starting point for mountaineers undertaking larger tours in the Hagengebirge or the Göllstock. The Schneibsteinhaus was built mainly of natural stone between 1937 and 1939. From 1946 it was leased by the Naturfreunde Deutschlands from the Bayerische Staatsforsten (Bavarian State Forests). After a period of private operation, since autumn 2019 it has been leased by the Free State of Bavaria to the Sektion Berchtesgaden of the German Alpine Club. The hut is typically open from 1 May to 31 October; in winter it is closed and opens only on request for groups of 30 or more people. There is no winter room. The hut offers cozy parlours with a crackling tiled stove and a sun terrace with a view of the mighty Watzmann east face. Guests can book overnight accommodation online. The Schneibsteinhaus is a classic Alpine club hut experience, combining traditional hospitality with access to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Berchtesgaden Alps.

The Schneibsteinhaus was built between 1937 and 1939, primarily from natural stone, on the Schneibstein in the Hagengebirge, part of the Bavarian Berchtesgaden Alps. From 1946, the hut was leased by the Naturfreunde Deutschlands from the Bayerische Staatsforsten (Bavarian State Forests). After a period of private operation, in autumn 2019 the Free State of Bavaria leased the hut to the Sektion Berchtesgaden of the Deutscher Alpenverein (German Alpine Club). The hut has since been operated by this section, offering traditional Alpine club hospitality. It is typically open from 1 May to 31 October, and in winter only on request for groups of 30 or more people. There is no winter room. The hut is easily accessible from the Jenner cable car and serves as a base for hikers and mountaineers exploring the Hagengebirge and Göllstock.

• 2019

  In autumn, the Free State of Bavaria leases the hut to the DAV Sektion Berchtesgaden.

• 1946

  The hut is leased by the Naturfreunde Deutschlands from the Bayerische Staatsforsten.

• 1939

  Construction of the Schneibsteinhaus is completed.

• 1937

  Construction of the Schneibsteinhaus begins, primarily using natural stone.

Traditional Alpine club mountain hut offering cozy hospitality and access to the Berchtesgaden Alps.

• Overnight stays

  Bookable online; guests can stay for multiple nights.

• Hut dining

  Food and drinks served in cozy parlours or on the sun terrace.

1. 1Alpenvereinshütte Schneibsteinhaus am Jenner in Berchtesgadenschneibsteinhaus.wixsite.com
2. 2Schneibsteinhauswikidata.org
3. 3Schneibsteinhausde.wikipedia.org