Wettersteinalm, Mountain pasture and hermitage in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Wettersteinalm is a mountain pasture and shelter situated at 1464 meters in the Wetterstein range, surrounded by grazing lands and alpine peaks. The building provides lodging and rest for hikers traveling through this high alpine landscape.
First mentioned in 1396, this mountain pasture reflects over 600 years of continuous use for grazing and human settlement. Its long history shows how central such huts were to farming practices in the Bavarian Alps.
The main room with its open fireplace draws visitors who want to experience traditional Bavarian mountain hospitality firsthand. The way people use this space shows how important such mountain shelters remain as gathering places in the Alps.
The site is accessible on foot from Mittenwald via Laintalstrasse and Bannholzerweg, passing lakes like Lautersee and Ferchensee along the way. The hike takes roughly 3 to 4 hours with climbing involved, so sturdy hiking boots are recommended.
During summer months, approximately one hundred young cattle roam freely across the alpine pastures surrounding the shelter, maintaining traditional mountain herding. This sight of free-ranging livestock in the high mountains often surprises visitors who expect a more developed setting.
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