Ingolstädter Haus

The Ingolstädter Haus is an alpine club hut (Alpenvereinshütte) of the Sektion Ingolstadt of the Deutscher Alpenverein (German Alpine Club). It stands at 2,120 metres above sea level below the Großer Hundstod in the Berchtesgadener Alpen, on Austrian territory in the municipality of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Pinzgau, Land Salzburg. It is one of the most important mountain huts of the Steinernes Meer range and serves as a base for mountaineers undertaking traverses or summit climbs in the Steinernes Meer, as well as for long-distance hikers on the Nordalpenweg. The hut was first planned in 1911 by the Ingolstadt section of the DuOeAV, with discussions about building either at the Hundstodscharte or at the Wildalmkirchl. In 1922 the section's working area was finally fixed, covering a large part of the Steinernes Meer, and two huts were envisaged. The project stalled, and in 1926 it was agreed to begin with the Hundstod hut. Construction faced enormous hurdles: paths had to be built, access routes and a suitable building site found, and financing difficulties were overcome with promissory notes. In 1927 a master builder from Werfen and a future hut keeper were found. A passable path was laid out by the forestry office, and dozens of carriers hauled heavy building material up to the Dießbachscharte. On 15 August 1929 the shelter was ceremonially inaugurated, although the permit for a serviced hut was granted only later. In 1932 the Eichstätter Weg between the Riemannhaus and the Ingolstädter Haus was created, and the terrace was completed. In 1933 a border closure made visits impossible, and the hut was closed until 1936. Despite the war, the Ingolstädter Haus continued to be operated for a time, but in 1943 it was closed due to worsening war conditions, though it was not damaged. In 1947, to commemorate fallen members and comrades, the Freilassing and Ingolstadt sections decided to erect a summit cross on the Großer Hundstod (2,593 m) and to hold a mountain mass at the Ingolstädter Haus every two years. In 1953, shortly before the 25th anniversary, numerous repairs had to be carried out, so the debts could still not be fully repaid. In the following years maintenance work on the hut and paths was repeatedly necessary. In 1961 the construction of a reservoir in the Dießbachtal made access easier on the one hand, but on the other a new path had to be built south above the lake; because it was only narrow and steep, the hut was supplied by helicopter. Only in 1971 was a road to the Mitterkaseralm completed; a material cable car was needed. After costs far higher than estimated, it was finally inaugurated on 15 September 1973. In the years that followed, a support had to be renewed several times at great expense. When the difficult supply of the hut was finally secured, the 50th anniversary of the house was celebrated on 8 July 1978. In the following years numerous requirements were met, such as the renewal of sewage disposal and fire protection. The material cable car also repeatedly causes costs. On 17 July 2004 the 75th anniversary was held. From 2006 to 2009 the house was extended with an annex on the west side. Access routes include from Pürzlbach (1,100 m, car park) above Weißbach bei Lofer via Kallbrunnalm, Dießbachstausee and Mitterkaser (4.5 hours); from Dießbach (700 m) in the Saalach valley via Dießbachstausee and Mitterkaser (4.5 hours); from Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden via Wimbachgrieshütte, Trischübelpass and Hundstodgatterl (6.5 hours); and from St. Bartholomä on the Königssee via Trischübelpass and Hundstodgatterl (6 hours). Transitions include to the Wimbachgrieshütte (1,330 m) via Hundstodgatterl (medium, 4.5 hours), Kärlingerhaus (1,630 m) at Funtensee (medium, 2.5 hours), Riemannhaus (2,180 m) via Eichstätter Weg (medium, 3.5 hours), and Peter-Wiechenthaler-Hütte (1,750 m) via Weißbachscharte (medium, 4 hours). Summit climbs include Großer Hundstod (2,594 m) via the south flank (medium, 1.

The Ingolstädter Haus was first planned in 1911 by the Sektion Ingolstadt of the DuOeAV, with discussions about building either at the Hundstodscharte or at the Wildalmkirchl. In 1922 the section's working area was finally fixed, covering a large part of the Steinernes Meer, and two huts were envisaged: one at the Hundstod and one at the Wildalmkirchl. The project stalled, and in 1926 it was agreed to begin with the Hundstod hut. Construction faced enormous hurdles: paths had to be built, new access routes and a suitable building site found, and financing difficulties were to be overcome with promissory notes. In 1927 a master builder from Werfen and a future hut keeper were found. A passable path was laid out by the forestry office, over which dozens of carriers hauled heavy building material up to the Dießbachscharte. On 15 August 1929 the shelter was ceremonially inaugurated, although the permit for a serviced hut was granted only later. In 1932 the Eichstätter Weg between the Riemannhaus and the Ingolstädter Haus was created, and the terrace was completed. In 1933 a border closure made visits to the house impossible; it was therefore closed until 1936. Although war prevailed, the Ingolstädter Haus continued to be operated for a time; only in 1943 was it closed due to worsening war conditions, but it was not damaged. In 1947, to commemorate fallen members and comrades, the sections Freilassing and Ingolstadt decided to erect a summit cross on the summit of the Großer Hundstod (2,593 m) and to hold a mountain mass at the Ingolstädter Haus every two years. In 1953, shortly before the 25th anniversary, numerous repairs had to be carried out, so that the final repayment of the debts incurred still could not take place. In the following years maintenance measures were repeatedly necessary, both on the hut and on the paths. In 1961, through the construction of a reservoir in the Dießbachtal, access to the hut was made easier on the one hand, but on the other a new path had to be created south above the lake. Because this was only possible narrow and steep, the hut was supplied by helicopter. Only in 1971 could a road to the Mitterkaseralm be completed; a material cable car was necessary. After far higher than estimated costs, this was finally inaugurated on 15 September 1973. In the years that followed, a support had to be renewed several times at great expense. When the difficult supply of the hut was finally ensured, the 50th anniversary of the house was celebrated on 8 July 1978. In the following years numerous requirements were met, such as the renewal of sewage disposal and fire protection. The material cable car also repeatedly causes costs. On 17 July 2004 the 75th anniversary took place. From 2006 to 2009 the house was extended with an annex on the west side.

• 2006

  Start of an extension with an annex on the west side (completed 2009).

• 2004

  75th anniversary celebrated on 17 July.

• 1978

  50th anniversary of the house celebrated on 8 July.

• 1973

  The material cable car is inaugurated on 15 September after costs far higher than estimated.

• 1971

  A road to the Mitterkaseralm is completed; a material cable car is needed.

• 1961

  Construction of a reservoir in the Dießbachtal eases access but requires a new path; helicopter supply begins.

• 1953

  Numerous repairs shortly before the 25th anniversary; debts still not fully repaid.

• 1947

  Decision to erect a summit cross on the Großer Hundstod and hold a mountain mass every two years.

• 1943

  The hut is closed due to worsening war conditions, but not damaged.

• 1933

  A border closure makes visits impossible; the hut is closed until 1936.

• 1932

  The Eichstätter Weg between Riemannhaus and Ingolstädter Haus is created; the terrace is completed.

• 1929

  Ceremonial inauguration of the shelter on 15 August.

• 1927

  A master builder from Werfen and a future hut keeper are found; a path is laid out by the forestry office.

• 1926

  Agreement to begin with the Hundstod hut project.

• 1922

  The section's working area is finally fixed, covering a large part of the Steinernes Meer.

• 1911

  First plans by the Sektion Ingolstadt to build a hut in the Steinernes Meer.

A traditional alpine club hut of the German Alpine Club, serving as a key base in the Steinernes Meer for mountaineering, hiking and ski touring.

• Serviced mountain hut (Alpenvereinshütte)

  Overnight accommodation and meals for mountaineers and hikers at 2,120 m.

• Winter room

  Unserviced winter shelter for up to 12 people.

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