Riesserkopfhütte Garmisch, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Tyskland

Skiing and Hiking Lodge located on 1250m above Garmisch, right in the middle of the skiing ressort of Hausberg / Kreuzeck near the famous downhill slope Kandahar.

Our hostel is situated right in the middle of the Garmisch skiing resort near the famous downhill slope Kandahar.

You can start skiing directly from the hotel area.

Lake Riessersee and the bob run of the Olympic winter games in 1936 are below the hut. Our region is ideal for skiing, hiking and mountain biking. The Partnachklamm and the Hölltalschlucht near the lodge are beautiful alpine sights and a must see for all nature friends.

For all travelers interested in German culture many sights build mainly by King Ludwig are near the lodge or reachable within a daytrip.

Those for example: Castle Neuschwastein, Castle Linderhof, The Abbay Kloster Ettal

The glacier of Zugspitze is also reachable within only one hour ride by zugspitzbahn cable car.

Coming from Munich highway A95 -> Exit Garmisch or coming from austrian Fernpass Ehrwald -> Leermoos-> Garmisch

-> Follow signs "Kreuzecksbahn"

When you enter Kreuzeckbahn parking lot follow the sign "aule alm" and enter that parking lot.

From there you can either hike up to the lodge (1h) or use our free shuttle service. (Please call during reception time to arrange a shuttle if needed.)