After investing a large part of our money in beer, we treated ourselves to a rest day at the Greizer Hütte, just so we could tackle the trail with full energy again afterwards. We followed the path from the hut down into the valley and walked straight towards the mountain opposite. There we began the ascent via a 10 m ladder.
From there the trail to the Mörchenscharte led mainly along grassy paths that were easy to walk and not very exposed. There was only one short wire-rope section before the Mörchenscharte and one right in the Mörchenscharte itself. I found the last few metres towards the Mörchenscharte, over very scree-covered ground, much more unpleasant.
The descent was easy and the rest of the route to the Berliner Hütte very simple and very beautiful. When we arrived at the Berliner Hütte, however, we had to realise that booking ahead would have been sensible in order to get a place to sleep. According to several hikers, it is very often full. Thanks to the easy ascent and the good access, it is apparently also popular with NON-hikers.
We only had a drink and from there set off on the descent to the Alpenrose. The Alpenrose is not a DAV hut, but it also offers dormitory places and food at a similar price level to the DAV huts. The descent followed a wide path past a First World War memorial plaque.
Hike details
- Ascent: approx. 1,100 m
- Descent: approx. 1,400 m
- Distance: approx. 10.5 km
Map and GPS data for the hike
Information about the Alpenrose
- Accommodation: rooms and dormitory
- Opening times: June to September
- Phone: 0043 5286 5222
- Email: not available
- Website: Click
Of the whole tour, I liked the overnight stay at the Alpenrose best. The food has nothing to hide either. As a vegetarian, however, I had the problem that I specifically ordered a meat-free main course and then got a salad with ham on it. The breakfast buffet, by the way, is great and worth the money. Rolls, yoghurt, muesli etc. – as much as your heart desires, or as much as you can get down.
Photos from the hike
