Here we’ve compiled all the important information you’ll need for your visit. Each guide provides further details on facilities, how to get here, access routes, and suggested tours.
If you have any further questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!
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Services
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AV-Classification: IWinterroom
Address
Hermann-von-Barth HutDorf 58c
6652 Elbigenalp/Tirol
Public transport
Travel by train/train station: Reutte/TirolTravel by bus/bus stop: Elbigenalp/Lechtal
Directions
Elbigenalp, parking lot at the start of the Kogelweg (ScCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
Anyone ascending from Häselgehr to the hut is undertaking an extensive mountain route with alpine atmosphere on the very first day.
This rather unusual hut approach crosses the Hornbach chain.
Anyone who wants to reach the Hermann von Barth Hut from Oberstdorf without an intermediate hut must have very, very good fitness.
Recommendations nearby
A long and exceptionally scenic toboggan route leads us to the Gasthof Bernhardseck above Elbigenalp with a view of the Lechtal Alps.
A scenic, nice circular route with a summit visit to the Plattenspitze in the Hornbach range and a visit to the Hermann von Barth Hut.
Challenging and scenic mountain route to the Marchspitze, one of the most beautifully shaped summits of the Allgäu Alps
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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recommended route
Crossing from Hermann von Barth Hut to Kemptner Hut
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8.3 km
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4:00 h
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460 m
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750 m
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Localization
Opening times
Hermann-von-Barth Hut
6652 Elbigenalp/Tirol
http://www.hermann-von-barth.at E-mail: info@alpenverein-duesseldorf.de
Holder
A long and exceptionally scenic toboggan route leads us to the Gasthof Bernhardseck above Elbigenalp with a view of the Lechtal Alps.
A scenic, nice circular route with a summit visit to the Plattenspitze in the Hornbach range and a visit to the Hermann von Barth Hut.
Challenging and scenic mountain route to the Marchspitze, one of the most beautifully shaped summits of the Allgäu Alps
Anyone ascending from Häselgehr to the hut is undertaking an extensive mountain route with alpine atmosphere on the very first day.
This rather unusual hut approach crosses the Hornbach chain.
Anyone who wants to reach the Hermann von Barth Hut from Oberstdorf without an intermediate hut must have very, very good fitness.
This extensive hut crossing leads through three large cirques, with the possibility of climbing the highest mountain of the Allgäu Alps.

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