Karwendelhaus (1765 m) in Austria – DAV mountain hut
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German Alpenverein

Karwendelhaus

1765 m · Austria · Brigitte und Andreas Ruech
Bookable online DAV 140 beds
KarwendelhausKarwendelhaus
Altitude
1765 m
Beds
140
Association
German Alpenverein
Season
open from 4 Jun 2027
Max. nights
20
Coordinates
Current availability – free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed
Next 14 nights
  • 13 Oct 2026closed
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  • 26 Oct 2026closed
As of 13 Oct 2026 · free beds from the official reservation system. The calendar below loads live availability in your browser.

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Hut team & contact
Brigitte und Andreas Ruech
+43 720 983554 www.karwendelhaus.com ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Karwendelhaus is a mountain hut at 1765 m in Austria. It is operated by the German Alpenverein (DAV). It offers 140 beds in 3 categories (Dormitory, Shared bedroom, Twin room). The hut is managed by Brigitte und Andreas Ruech. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above. It lies on 1 multi-day tour in our planner: Munich–Venice.

Bed categories

CategoryBeds
Dormitory · ML100
Multi-bed room · MBZ31
Twin room · 2BZ4
Categories and beds according to the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut, so check the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
Bienvenue au Karwendelhaus ! Les réservations en ligne peuvent être effectuées jusqu’à 18 h la veille de ton arrivée. Pour toute demande de dernière minute, contacte-nous directement par e-mail. Afin de garantir ta réservation, tu dois obligatoirement fournir les coordonnées de ta carte bancaire. Nous acceptons les cartes MasterCard, Visa, Maestro et V PAY. Après avoir envoyé ta réservation, tu recevras un lien de confirmation. Merci de la confirmer dans un délai de 12 heures ; passé ce délai, ta réservation expirera. Nous te recommandons également de vérifier ton dossier de courriers indésirables. Tu trouveras nos tarifs actuels et nos conditions générales dans le document PDF joint à ta confirmation de réservation. L’annulation est gratuite jusqu’à 18 h, cinq jours avant ton arrivée. Passé ce délai, les frais d’annulation suivants s’appliquent : • De 5 à 2 jours avant ton arrivée : 20,00 € par personne et par nuit • À partir de 2 jours avant ton arrivée et jusqu’à 18 h le jour de l’arrivée : 35,00 € par personne et par nuit Merci de ta compréhension. Ces conditions s’appliquent de la même manière à tous nos hôtes, qu’ils soient ou non membres d’un club alpin. Brigitte, Andreas, Maximilian et Florian, ainsi que toute l’équipe du Karwendelhaus, se réjouissent de t’accueillir !

Routes via the Karwendelhaus

Multi-day routes where this hut is one of the stages.

Munich–Venice
Stage 2 hard
Munich–Venice
30-32 days 537 km 22000 hm
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What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, for multi-day treks
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Telescopic and foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Base layer, merino
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Karwendelhaus

Can you stay overnight at Karwendelhaus?+

Yes. Karwendelhaus offers 140 beds and is managed by Brigitte und Andreas Ruech. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Karwendelhaus?+

Karwendelhaus 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 Karwendelhaus?+

At 1765 m in Austria.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

140 beds in 3 categories: Dormitory (100), Shared bedroom (31), Twin room (4).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.

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