The Mitterkar-Biwak (1,973 metres) is an emergency bivouac on the Carnic Main Ridge above Untertilliach in East Tirol.
Emergency shelter on Carnic High Trail
Austrian Alpine Club, Alpenverein Austria (Wien) Division
Anyone caught in a thunderstorm on a mountain tour on the Carnic High Trail near Untertilliach need not despair: this emergency shelter between the Steinkarspitz and Hochspitz offers cover, a mattress camp with six beds for emergencies and, on top of that, a great view. The wooden hut, built in 1980, is otherwise purely self-catering; there is no water, electricity or cooking facilities, only mobile phone reception is good. The hut is not suitable for children, and because of the steep terrain, alpine experience is an advantage. Nevertheless, the bivouac is classified as a category I refuge, as it is also open in winter.
How to get to the hut
From Untertilliach 3 hours
Walks and hikes in the area (walking time to summit)
Steinkarspitz (2,524 metres), 2 hours, intermediate
Hochspitz (2,581 metres), 2 hours, intermediate
Further huts in the area, long-distance hiking trails
Hochweißsteinhaus, 4 hours
Porzehütte, 5.5 hours
Filmoor-Standschützenhütte, 8.5 hours
Obstansersee-Hütte, 11 hours
The hut is near the Carnic High Trail and Osttirol 360 Grad trail.
Emergency shelter on Carnic High Trail Austrian Alpine Club, Alpenverein Austria (Wien) Division Anyone caught in a thunderstorm on a mountain tour…
