Florianshütte

The Florianshütte is a historic mountain hut and public restaurant located at 1,290 meters above sea level on the Brauneck in the Bavarian Prealps, within the municipality of Lenggries, Germany. Built in 1928 by volunteer firefighters from the Munich Professional Fire Department, it was originally a simple shelter for mountain enthusiasts. Over the decades, it has grown into a beloved destination for hikers, skiers, and overnight guests, offering traditional Bavarian cuisine and a cozy atmosphere. The hut is owned by the City of Munich and operated by the Munich Professional Fire Department. It is supplied by a material cable car built in 1964. The Florianshütte has undergone several renovations and expansions, most notably after a fire-safety closure in 2016, reopening in 2018. Today, it remains a symbol of camaraderie, mountain love, and honest hospitality, welcoming visitors from Thursday to Sunday and on Mondays, with warm meals served daily from 11:00 to 15:00. The hut is accessible via hiking trails from Lenggries, Wegscheid, and Arzbach, or by gondola and a short walk. It is a popular base for tours to the Brauneck summit and the Benediktenwand, and serves as a meeting point for the local community and tourists alike.

The Florianshütte was built in 1928 by firefighters from the Munich Professional Fire Department who were passionate about the mountains. They constructed the hut by hand, using mules for transport. Initially a simple shelter, it quickly became a meeting point for outdoor enthusiasts. In the pre-war years, the hut changed ownership and became the property of the City of Munich, though it continued to be shaped by the Munich firefighters. After World War II, the hut was revived, expanded, and gradually adapted to guest needs. The construction of the Brauneck cable car, along with electricity, water, and later a material cable car, made life on the hut easier. There were prosperous times and lean times, but the firefighters always pitched in to keep the hut alive. Since the 1980s, the Florianshütte has been a fixture on the Brauneck, serving as a place for refreshment, overnight stays, and gatherings. The kitchen, dining rooms, and infrastructure were repeatedly renovated without losing the hut's character. In 2016, a fire-safety closure marked a severe setback. After extensive renovation, a new safety concept, and much patience, the hut reopened in 2018—safer, but still the same. Today, the Florianshütte combines what has always defined it: camaraderie, love of the mountains, and a good dose of honesty.

• 2018

  Reopened after extensive renovation and new safety concept.

• 2016

  Closed due to fire-safety regulations.

• 1964

  Material cable car constructed to supply the hut.

• 1928

  Built by firefighters of the Munich Professional Fire Department.

Traditional, down-to-earth mountain hut experience without frills, emphasizing camaraderie and authenticity.

• Bavarian cuisine

• Overnight accommodation

• Beverages

1. 1Herzlich Willkommen auf der Homepage der Florianshütte am Brauneckflorianshuette.com
2. 2Wir über uns - Florianshütte am Brauneckflorianshuette.com
3. 3Florianshütte - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
4. 4Florianshütte - Wikidatawikidata.org