The Wolfratshauser Hütte is located in the middle of the Lechtal Alps at 1,751 m. Due to its easy accessibility via the Grubigsteinbahn and the relatively moderate hiking trail, the Wolfratshauser Hütte is also a very popular destination for families. The magnificent view of the Zugspitze from the terrace alone makes a visit a worthwhile experience.
Just as many roads lead to Rome, there are several ways to get to the Wolfratshauser Hütte.
- Ascent on foot from the valley to the hut
- With the Grubigsteinbahn to the middle station and from there on foot
- With the Grubigsteinbahn to the middle station, continue with the Grubig II to the top station and then descend to the hut
Of course, we decide on variant one. With child carrier and trekking backpack we run off. My large Yukon 50+10 backpack is at first glance a bit oversized, but with luggage for three people, including toddler including diapers, I am very grateful for the good carrying system from experience. On our last hut tour to the Otto Mayr Hütte, my smaller touring backpack did not feel comfortable enough with the slightly higher weight, as it did not distribute the load sufficiently on the hips. But you learn with every tour and so it’s just with the Yukon to the Wolfratshauser Hütte.
Tour data
Start and end point: Grubigsteinbahn parking lot (fee required) or parking lot in Lermoos (free of charge)
Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Trail length: 4.9 km
Meters in altitude uphill: 720 m
Difficulty: Medium
Suitable for baby carriages: No
Suitable for dogs: Yes
Refreshment stop: Brettlalm (1,338 m) at the middle station of the Grubigstein cable car
Touring equipment
Hiking/touring backpack (30 – 35 liters volume)
Sufficient to drink (at least 1 liter)
Cap
Sunglasses
Sunscreen (at least sun protection factor 30)
Sunscreen for the lips
The tour on Komoot
Tour description
We start our tour at a free parking lot in Lermoos, in the immediate vicinity of the Grubigsteinbahn. If this parking lot is full, you can alternatively park your vehicle directly at the valley station for a fee.
Since we are taking our little moth with us on a hike, we decide on the “Moosle’s Forscherpfad” nature trail. Here, seven exciting research stations provide variety and, along the way, children learn a lot about the beauty and diversity of the alpine flora and fauna of the Grubigstein. On a small long jump track, for example, children learn how far they can jump compared to frogs, squirrels, foxes, rabbits and deer. A high observation tower near the valley is certainly the highlight for the kids, where they can reach high themselves. Basically, the middle station of the Grubigsteinbahn is the starting point of the trail, since most families probably go up with the cable car and then walk down.
The path leads us first of all with a few meters of altitude on a forest road further in the direction of Lermoos but then branches off to the right. From there on it goes steadily up the mountain. Past the Sievebrenn reservoir, our first stopover is the middle station of the Grubigsteinbahn. After a few meters we turn right and hike up a steep forest road. A little further up we leave the road and walk into the forest on the right hand side and continue hiking upwards on a small path / climb. A short time later, however, we cross the road again before we continue through the forest again on the Engelbert-Jäger-Steig to the actual destination.
On the last altitude meters it is then in sight, the Wolfratshauser Hütte. The view through the treetops already gives an idea of how beautiful the view from the terrace will be. I can already see myself sitting there with a delicious currant spritzer in my hand. A little later it is then so far and we enjoy the magnificent view of the Daniel and the Zugspitze in the most beautiful late summer weather. From the hut, by the way, we can already see our goals for the next day: the crosses of the secondary and main summit of the Grubigstein at 2,131 m and 2,233 m, respectively.
