Hermann-von-Barth-Hütte

Highest mountain refuge in the Allgäu Alps
German Alpine Club, Düsseldorf Division

Perched high above the village of Elbigenalp in the middle of the Lechtal Valley, the Hermann-von-Barth-Hütte on the southern slopes of the Hornbach Massif offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It was built in 1900 and has a long tradition as the highest mountain refuge in the Allgäu Alps. The hut is located on the "Enzensberger Weg", the main high-altitude hiking trail in the Hornbach Massif. Both the outer facade of the hut and the cosy dining room are covered in wood. The hut sleeps 65 people, with a number of private niches available. There is a winter room which is kept open during the cold months of the year. The hut is also used as a base for alpine training seminars; it has a small seminar room with a bouldering wall. Those in search of more spectacular rock climbing adventures will find over 50 climbing routes in the area around the hut.

How to get to the Hermann-von-Barth-Hütte

From Elbigenalp (4 hours), from Hinterhornbach (5.5 hours), from Häselgehr (5.5 hours)

Walks and hikes in the area (walking time to summit)

Östliche Plattenspitze (2,488 metres), 1.25 hours, intermediate
Ilfenspitzen (2,552 metres), 2 hours, difficult
Rotwand (2,262 metres), 1.5 hours, difficult
Großer Krottenkopf (2,657 metres), 3.5 hours, difficult
Marchspitze (2,609 metres), 2.5 hours, difficult

Further huts in the area

Kaufbeurer Haus, 6 hours
Kemptner Hütte, 3,5 hours
Holzgauer Hof (Austrian Alpine Club), 5 hours