On my Alpine Crossing from Oberstdorf to Meran this was by far the worst accommodation. Mountain…read moreHuts are by definition basic, intended as overnight shelter, but this particular hut is badly managed. We were unable to have showers after a 9 hour hike in plus 30 degree temperatures, you had to queue for upto 30 mins to get a drink, we had dinner in a tent with a metal frame at altitude during a thunderstorm because the hut could not cope, etc. This was not even safe, let alone comfortable. Unfortunately it is difficult to avoid this hut if one wants to hike the E5 route from Oberstdorf to Meran, but I would not stay in this mountain hut again.

Had a other great meal at Kolbenalm with a group of about fifty people. Lance and his crew did not…read moredisappoint! The food was good and plentiful. I definitely recommend the hike...well worth it!