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Gruttenhütte (Hut)

A picturesque mountain landscape with tall peaks and a forest of coniferous trees. In the foreground stands a rustic building, nestled in nature.
Two hikers are standing in a green meadow in the mountains. In the background, majestic rocks and a mountain hut can be seen.
A mountain restaurant with a terrace and outdoor seating. In the background, majestic mountains and a green landscape can be seen.
A picturesque mountain house on a hill at sunset. The sky is painted in warm colors and the surrounding mountains are clearly visible.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture and a rustic atmosphere. The tables are decorated with red tablecloths and flowers.
A cozy bedroom with two single beds and a table in the middle. The walls are made of wood and there are windows with checked curtains.
A simple bedroom with multiple beds and red bedding. The room has wooden paneling and windows that let in daylight.
A simple sleeping area with wooden beds and red bedcovers. The walls are made of wood, and there is a window that lets in daylight.

Open until - 10:00 PM

Kaisern 12
6352 Ellmau

Address

Gruttenhütte

Kaisern 12

6352 Ellmau

Opening Times

Valid until October 04, 2026

Mon

08:00 - 22:00

Tue

08:00 - 22:00

Wed

08:00 - 22:00

Thu

08:00 - 22:00

Fri

08:00 - 22:00

Sat

08:00 - 22:00

Sun

08:00 - 22:00

Description

The Gruttenhütte is a rustic refuge in the heart of the Wilder Kaiser. It is picturesquely situated at 1,620 m, on the south side of the Wilder Kaiser with a fantastic view. Cosy evenings in the hut invite you to enjoy the beautiful sun terrace with panoramic views of the magnificent peaks of the mountains. It is the starting point for various hikes, summit adventures and climbing tours in alpine terrain.

The newly rebuilt Gruttenhütte has about 90...

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Contact

Gruttenhütte (Hut)

Kaisern 12, 6352 Ellmau

You can reach us via these tours

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Baumgartenköpfl (Bergsteigergrab) – Wilder-Kaiser-Steig – Jubiläumssteig – Gruttenhütte

Brennender Palven (1,572 m)

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Hard

3,30 km

02:30 h

410 m

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Open

Difficulty D - two sections and a spectacular two-rope bridge.

300,00 m

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Going, Hüttling – Graspoint-Niederalm – Obere Regalm – Brennender Palven – Gaudeamushütte – Klamml – Gruttenhütte

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m) / Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Medium

8,00 km

04:30 h

1120 m

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A demanding mountain tour with some ferrata passages up to the highest summit in the Wilder Kaiser (2,344 m).

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)

Hard

9,30 km

07:30 h

1250 m

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