Giessener Hütte (2215m) in Austria – DAV mountain hut
Live availability · updated … Gallery · 1 photos
German Alpenverein

Giessener Hütte

2215 m · Austria · Kanthima & Erwin Zuzak
Online bookable DAV 37 beds
Giessener Hütte
Altitude
2215 m
Sleeping places
37
Section
German Alpenverein
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

Reserve on hut-reservation.org →
Bed alert
Fully booked? We’ll watch the bed for you
Pick a date and leave your e-mail. We’ll write the moment a bed opens up at Giessener Hütte on that day.
Malta
Stay in the valley
Malta
Arrive the day before and stay in the valley — start the climb rested.
Hotels & guesthouses near Malta · Booking.com
Booking.com →
Foto Malta: Naturpuur · Wikimedia
Hut team & contact
Kanthima & Erwin Zuzak
+436644221389 giessener-huette.at ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Giessener Hütte is a mountain hut at 2215 m in Austria. It is operated by the German Alpenverein (DAV). It offers 37 sleeping places in 2 categories (Dormitory, Shared bedroom). The hut is managed by Kanthima & Erwin Zuzak. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above. It lies on 1 multi-day tour in our planner: Ankogel: Mallnitz to Maltatal.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Dormitory · ML32
Multi-bed room · MBZ18
Special category 2 · SK20
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Gießener Hütte ( 2215 m )in der Ankogelgruppe, Maltatal in Kärnten. Hochalmspitze 3360 Meter

Tours via the Giessener Hütte

Multi-day tours where this hut is a fixed stage.

Ankogel: Mallnitz to Maltatal
Stage 2 moderate
Ankogel: Mallnitz to Maltatal
3 days 33 km 1830 hm
View tour →

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
Browse at 4camping →
Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
Browse at 4camping →
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
Browse at 4camping →
Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
Browse at 4camping →
Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
Browse at 4camping →
Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
Browse at 4camping →
Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
Browse at 4camping →
First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
Browse at 4camping →

FAQ about the Giessener Hütte

Can you stay overnight at Giessener Hütte?+

Yes. Giessener Hütte offers 37 sleeping places and is managed by Kanthima & Erwin Zuzak. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Giessener Hütte?+

Giessener Hütte is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is Giessener Hütte?+

At 2215m in Austria.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

37 sleeping places in 2 categories: Dormitory (32), Shared bedroom (18).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.