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Straubinger Haus

Straubinger Haus is a mountain hut of the German Alpine Club (DAV) Straubing section, located at 1,551 m in the Chiemgau Alps in Tyrol, Austria.

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Overview

Straubinger Haus is an alpine club hut owned and operated by the Straubing section of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein, DAV). It sits at 1,551 metres above sea level on the Eggenalm, northwest of the Fellhorn summit, in the Chiemgau Alps. Administratively, the hut lies within the municipality of Kössen in the Kitzbühel district of Tyrol, Austria, very close to the German border. The building was renovated in 2001 and serves as a base for hikers and mountaineers exploring the southern Chiemgau Alps. The hut offers three guest rooms, sanitary facilities, showers, 80 sleeping places, a children's playground, and a sun terrace with views of the Wilder Kaiser massif. It is a popular destination for day trips and a starting point for larger tours in the region. Access routes include paths from Blindau (715 m) near Reit im Winkl via the Hindenburghütte (easy, 3 hours), from Seegatterl (780 m) on the B305 via the Nattersbergalm and Hemmersuppenalm (easy, 3 hours), from the Steinplattenhaus car park (1,375 m) via the Höhenweg (easy, 2.5 hours), from Erpfendorf (650 m) via the Gernkogel (3 hours), from Lofer near Kössen or Blindau via the Klausenbergalm and Weißensteinalm (easy, 4 hours), and from the Hagerbrücke via Hasenau and Neualm (easy, 3 hours). The hut is also a waypoint for longer traverses. Nearby transitions include the Brennhütte (1,415 m, private) via the Höhenweg (easy, 2 hours), the Traunsteiner Skihütte (1,165 m, DAV) via the Hemmersuppenalm and Pflegereck (easy, 4 hours), and the Loferer Alm (1,450 m) via the Steinplattenhaus, Kammerköhralm and Höhenweg (easy, 5 hours). Popular round tours start from Erpfendorf or Seegatterl and cross the Steinplatte. Summit ascents from the hut include the Fellhorn (1,764 m, easy, 30 minutes), the Eggenalmkogel (1,685 m, easy, 30 minutes), and the Steinplatte (1,869 m) via the Höhenweg and Steinplattenhaus (4 hours). The Straubinger Haus is listed as a building in Tyrol, Austria, in Wikidata. The official website of the DAV Straubing section provides information about the hut, access routes, round tours, pictures, and online reservation. The section also maintains a library and equipment rental service for members, and publishes tour tips on alpenvereinaktiv.com. The hut is a key facility of the DAV Straubing section and a notable mountain destination in the Chiemgau Alps.

History

The Straubinger Haus is an alpine club hut of the Straubing section of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein, DAV). It is located at 1,551 metres above sea level on the Eggenalm, northwest of the Fellhorn summit, in the Chiemgau Alps. The hut lies in the municipality of Kössen in the Kitzbühel district of Tyrol, Austria, very close to the German border. The building was renovated in 2001. It is equipped with three guest rooms, sanitary facilities, showers, 80 sleeping places, a children's playground, and a sun terrace with a view of the Wilder Kaiser. The Straubinger Haus serves as a base for larger tours in the southern Chiemgau Alps. Access routes lead from Blindau (715 m) near Reit im Winkl via the Hindenburghütte (easy, 3 hours), from Seegatterl (780 m) on the B305 via the Nattersbergalm and Hemmersuppenalm (easy, 3 hours), from the Steinplattenhaus car park (1,375 m) via the Höhenweg (easy, 2.5 hours), from Erpfendorf (650 m) via the Gernkogel (3 hours), from Lofer near Kössen or Blindau via the Klausenbergalm and Weißensteinalm (easy, 4 hours), and from the Hagerbrücke via Hasenau and Neualm (easy, 3 hours). Transitions to other huts include the Brennhütte (1,415 m, private) via the Höhenweg (easy, 2 hours), the Traunsteiner Skihütte (1,165 m, DAV) via the Hemmersuppenalm and Pflegereck (easy, 4 hours), and the Loferer Alm (1,450 m) via the Steinplattenhaus, Kammerköhralm and Höhenweg (easy, 5 hours). Round tours are possible from Erpfendorf to the Straubinger Haus, crossing to the Steinplatte and descending via the Grünwaldsteig to Waidring (8 hours), or from Seegatterl via the Obere Hemmersuppenalm to the Straubinger Haus, crossing to the Steinplatte and descending via the Winklmoos-Alm (10 hours). Summit ascents from the hut include the Fellhorn (1,764 m, easy, 30 minutes), the Eggenalmkogel (1,685 m, easy, 30 minutes), and the Steinplatte (1,869 m) via the Höhenweg and Steinplattenhaus (4 hours). The hut is marked on the Alpenvereinskarte 1:25,000, sheet BY 18, Chiemgauer Alpen Mitte – Hochgern, Hochfelln. The official website of the DAV Straubing section provides information about the hut, access routes, round tours, pictures, and online reservation. The section also maintains a library and equipment rental service for members, and publishes tour tips on alpenvereinaktiv.com.

  • 2001

    The hut was renovated.

Products and positioning

Alpine club hut for hikers and mountaineers in the Chiemgau Alps, operated by the DAV Straubing section.

  • Alpine hut accommodation

    80 sleeping places, three guest rooms, sanitary facilities, showers.

  • Food and beverage service

    On-site dining for guests and day visitors.

  • Sun terrace

    Terrace with a view of the Wilder Kaiser.

  • Children's playground

    Playground for families.

  • Online reservation

    Booking service via the section website.

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