Welcome to the Erlanger Hütte!
Here we’ve compiled all the important information you’ll need for your visit. Each host provides further details on amenities, how to get here, access to the trailhead, and suggested tours.
If you still have questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!
If you’re planning a stay at one of our huts with dogs, please check with us in advance.
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General
AV-Classification: ISeminar
Suitable for seminarsWinterroom
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Eco-certificated "So schmecken die Berge"Address
Erlanger HutAm Wettersee
6441 Umhausen
Public transport
Travel by train/train station: Ötztal StationTravel by bus/bus stop: Umhausen
Directions
UmhausenParking
UmhausenCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Vordere Leierstalalm ->ERLANGER HÜTTE
This quite steep and strenuous hut approach is rewarded in the upper part with great views.
Already one year after the opening of the Erlanger Hütte, the Forchheimer path was opened in 1932 as a hut approach from Roppen train station.
Recommendations nearby
Challenging mountain tour on varied paths in an impressive high mountain setting. Best as a two-day tour. Refreshments and overnight accommodation ...
Scenic and very well-marked 4-day circular hike via the Frischmannhütte, Ludwigsburger Hütte, and Erlanger Hütte starting from Umhausen in the Ötztal.
This multi-day hut route leads from Tumpen in the Ötztal, across the Pitztal to the oldest hut in Austria in the Kaunertal.
Routes to neighboring mountain huts
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Type
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Name
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Distance |
Duration |
Ascent |
Descent |
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19.7 km
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8:00 h
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1,214 m
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1,720 m
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recommended route
Crossing from Erlanger hut to Ludwigsburger hut
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7.4 km
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3:00 h
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330 m
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930 m
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Localization
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Erlanger Hut
6441 Umhausen
https://www.alpenverein-erlangen.de/Unsere-Huetten/Erlanger-Huette... E-mail: rimmlchristian@gmx.at
Holder
Challenging mountain tour on varied paths in an impressive high mountain setting. Best as a two-day tour. Refreshments and overnight accommodation ...
Scenic and very well-marked 4-day circular hike via the Frischmannhütte, Ludwigsburger Hütte, and Erlanger Hütte starting from Umhausen in the Ötztal.
This multi-day hut route leads from Tumpen in the Ötztal, across the Pitztal to the oldest hut in Austria in the Kaunertal.
UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Vordere Leierstalalm ->ERLANGER HÜTTE
This quite steep and strenuous hut approach is rewarded in the upper part with great views.
Already one year after the opening of the Erlanger Hütte, the Forchheimer path was opened in 1932 as a hut approach from Roppen train station.
Connection between the Pitztal Round and the Sellrain Hut Circuit. This connection allows mountaineers to extend their route by another 5-9 days.
This easy hut crossing leads through beautiful mountain scenery.

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