4-day hut route in the mountaineering village of Kreuth

 1st stage

Destination: Halserspitz - summit and Guffert hut 

The start point of the route is in Kreuth at the Kurpark (783m). The path towards Wildbad Kreuth (501) goes upstream to the left along the Weißach river. At the bridge to the Wildbad Kreuth hiking parking lot, we turn left (502). First upward on the paved road, then past the chapel, we continue on a beautiful trail to Siebenhütten (836m).

From there, the path (trail no. 615) leads over Hohlenstein-Alm and the ruined Stangenhäusl to Halserspitz and the Guffert hut.

Shortly before the summit ascent, we have the choice to take the direct path to the hut (616b) or go via a exposed traverse to the summit of Halserspitz (1862m).

From here we reach the daily destination, the Guffert hut, via Karspitz and Sindelsdorfer-Alm.

Alternative:

Shortly before the hiking parking lot, the path leads to Schwaiger-Alm and into the Langenau (616).

Past the black cross, the path goes along the Sagenbach to the junction at the stone cross (884m).

On a beautiful trail (616b) it climbs steeply over Lahngarten to the Guffert hut (1475m).

2nd stage

Destination: Roß- and Buchstein and Tegernseer hut

After the already known ascent via Sindelsdorfer-Alm, we reach the junction to Halserspitz at Karspitz again, which we "leave to the right" today.

Via Blaubergalm (1540m) and Schildenstein (1613m), we descend to the beautifully located Königs-Alm (1115m), a welcome place to stop during the alm season from about mid-June to the end of September (trail 615).

On a forest road (615a), it goes to the Klamm parking lot (814m). Here we turn left onto the bicycle path (501) to Bayerwald, the starting point of the route to Roß- and Buchstein with the Tegernseer hut.

Shortly before the Roß- and Buchstein hiking parking lot, we cross the Weißach river and the federal road.

The beautiful trail (609) climbs steeply, past the lower alpine hut Sonnberg-Alm, then through sparse forest to the higher alpine hut with opportunities to stop during the alpine season. From there, the Tegernseer hut, our daily destination, can already be seen.

At the foot of Roßstein, we decide either for the steep, direct "mini via ferrata" to Tegernseer hut or for the detour with the easier ascent via the north side (633 and 609).

The trail is partly secured with ropes and requires surefootedness and a head for heights.

The Tegernseer hut (1650m) is one of the most beautiful huts in the Alpine foothills due to its panoramic location.

Variant:

Abandonment of the route at Klamm parking lot

By bus back to the Kreuth - Riedlerbrücke stop or to Tegernsee station 

3rd stage

Destination: Hirschberg - summit and Hirschberghaus

Via the north side, we descend from Tegernseer hut first into the Schwarzenbach valley (609).

Up to Buchsteinhütte, the route leads over a varied trail, then continues on the forest road. This can be shortened a few times. 

Reached Schwarzenbach (1014m), it goes left to Schwarzentenn-Alm (604). Here you can still decide to stop before the ascent to Hirschberg begins.

For this, the forest road goes further towards Bad Wiessee, then after 600m, the path 607b branches right to Hirschberg.

We follow it about 3.3 km up to 1285m and then take the left path over Weidbergalm to Hirschberg.

(Until Weidbergalm on forest road, then trail)

At Rauheck-Alm we enjoy the view before starting the final ascent to Hirschberg summit (607a and 607).

After an extensive summit break, we descend to Hirschberghaus, where we spend the night (continuing 607).

4th stage

Destination: starting point of the route in Kreuth

First, we go back on the already known path towards the summit and further to Rauheck-Alm.

For the descent to Kreuth, we take path 607b from there, which leads directly back to the village of Kreuth. At the town hall, we cross the federal road, along the Weißach river we reach upstream after 400m the Riedlerbrücke and the starting point of the route.

Before heading to the parking lot at Kurpark, we stop at one of the cozy restaurants in Kreuth. Before the journey home, the nicely located warm outdoor pool Kreuth also invites you in.

Below a variant planned as a 3-day route:

After the overnight stay at the Tegernseer hut, we descend via the Schwarzenbach valley and the Leonhardstein saddle to Kreuth.

3rd stage as 3-day route:

Destination: Schwarzentenn - Leonhardstein saddle - starting point in Kreuth

Via the north side, we descend from Tegernseer hut (609) to the junction at Schwarzentenn.

Up to Buchsteinhütte, the route goes over a beautiful trail, then continues on a forest road. This can be shortened a few times. Reached Schwarzenbach (1014m), one can still decide to stop at Schwarzentenn-Alm (left about 10 min on path 604) or go directly to the Leonhardstein saddle.

For this, we go right a short piece on the forest road (604), before trail no. 608 branches left to Leonhardstein. If sufficient fitness is still available, one could take the short but steep ascent to the summit from Leonhardstein saddle.

Otherwise, descend via Duslau Alm to St. Leonhard church and the starting point of the route in Kreuth (continuing 608).

Variant:

Abandon the route at Schwarzenbach junction

We walk on the beautiful path (604) along the Schwarzenbach to the bus stop at Klamm parking lot. Then take the bus back to the Kreuth - Riedlerbrücke stop or to Tegernsee station.

Summits:

Halserspitz, Blaubergkopf, Predigtstuhl, Schildenstein, Roß- and Buchstein, Hirschberg.

Additionally, the Leonhardstein would be possible on the last day in the 3-day variant.

Accommodation possibilities:

Guffert hut - Blauberg-Alm - Tegernseer hut - Buchsteinhütte - Hirschberghaus - Kreuth

Please be sure to reserve the hut overnight stays in the season in advance!

The route can also be done counterclockwise.

Sturdy footwear as well as weather-appropriate clothing, possibly rain jacket, drinking bottle, first aid kit, change of clothes, possibly hut sleeping bag.

1st stage:

The crossing below the Halserspitz requires surefootedness and a head for heights.

In spring, a snowfield often remains there for a long time. In this case, one should go straight to the Guffert hut via path 616b and take the summit of Halserspitz from the south the next day.

Alternative:

From Kreuth to the Schwaigeralm inn and via Langenau, Steinernes Kreuz to the Guffert hut. (Path 501, 616, 616b)

2nd stage:

The southern ascent to the Tegernseer hut requires surefootedness and a head for heights.

This can be bypassed by going around Roßstein and ascending from the north side. From Sonnbergalm upper alpine hut the path 633 first toward Roßsteinalm and then right to the Tegernseer hut.

All information without guarantee.

Hiking and riding the described routes is at your own risk.

A8 to exit Holzkirchen, via B318 and B307 to Kreuth.

By MVV to Kreuth - exit Riedlerbrücke.

The route can be shortened in between, as the valley villages have access to public transport.

https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/fahrplanauskunft

Paid parking lot in Kreuth at Kurpark.

Multi-day parking permits:

At the machines, a parking fee can be paid up to 6 days in advance. If someone intends to park longer, they can purchase a parking permit for a longer period at Kreuth town hall (room 4).

www.kreuth.de

www.gufferthuette.at

www.tegernseerhuette.de

www.hirschberghaus.de

The 2nd stage from the Guffert hut to the Tegernseer hut should be started very early.