Alpine Huts and Chalets

The Chiemgau Alps offer a dense network of mountain refuges and private chalets, ranging from high-altitude DAV huts like the Hochrieshütte at 1,569 meters to family-run alms on the Winklmoos-Alm plateau. These locations serve as essential hubs for hikers and skiers, providing regional Bavarian-Tyrolean cuisine, overnight dormitories, and panoramic terraces overlooking Lake Chiemsee and the Central Alps. The selection includes historic structures on the Kampenwand and remote wilderness huts near the Geigelstein nature reserve.

Priener Hütte

Located at 1,410 meters at the foot of Geigelstein, this hut serves traditional Bavarian dishes and offers overnight accommodation for hikers.

Spitzsteinhaus

A German Alpine Club refuge at 1,252 meters. Situated below the Spitzstein summit, it features a large terrace with views toward the Kaiser Mountains.

Hochrieshütte

Situated at the 1,569-meter summit of Hochries. It is known for its panoramic views stretching from Lake Chiemsee to the Central Alps.

Wuhrsteinalm

Located at 1,120 meters on the slopes of Geigelstein. This alpine farm features a sun terrace and serves regional cuisine.

Wandberghütte

Sits at 1,350 meters near the Austrian border. The hut is known for serving organic products sourced from its own mountain farm.

Hochgernhaus

A privately managed mountain refuge located at 1,461 meters on the southwest flank of the Hochgern mountain.

Traunsteiner Hütte

Located at 1,160 meters on the Winklmoos-Alm plateau, this hut is operated by the Traunstein section of the German Alpine Club.

Schwarzrieshütte

Situated at 934 meters in the Drybach Valley, this family-run hut offers traditional snacks and outdoor seating.

Kranzhorn Schutzhütte

Located at 1,303 meters near the Kranzhorn summit, notable for its position directly on the border between Bavaria and Tyrol.

Liftstüberl

Mountain restaurant and stüberl located near the top station of the Kampenwand cable car.

Scheibenwaldhütte

Alpine restaurant located at 1,150 meters within the Geigelstein nature reserve area.

Möseralm

Traditional alpine hut located on the Winklmoos-Alm, serving regional specialties in a high-plateau setting.

Deindlhütte

Located at 1,050 meters on the Spatenau-Alm, accessible via hiking trails from the Samerberg region.

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Haus

Historical alpine building and refuge located near the summit of the Hochfelln mountain.

Alpenhof Schönblick

German restaurant and guesthouse located near Reit im Winkl, offering traditional local dishes.

Winklmooshütte

Basic mountain accommodation located on the high plateau of the Winklmoos-Alm.

Hüttschmiedhof

Traditional farm-style chalet offering self-catering accommodation with modern amenities like Wi-Fi.

Chalet am Walmberg

Private chalet accommodation located in the mountain landscape near Ruhpolding.

Gumpertbergerhütte

Simple wilderness hut located at approximately 950 meters elevation near Aschau im Chiemgau.

Kampenwandhütte

High-altitude hut situated at 1,510 meters, located directly below the main peaks of the Kampenwand.