巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山脉中的米滕瓦尔德小屋，德国 Mittenwalder Hütte in the Bavarian Alps of Germany (© Sebastian Frölich/Offset by Shutterstock)

巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山脉中的米滕瓦尔德小屋，德国 Mittenwalder Hütte in the Bavarian Alps of Germany (© Sebastian Frölich/Offset by Shutterstock)

A glittering diamond in the rough

Peering from this vantage point you may wonder, how in the world could anyone access this hut nestled in the Bavarian Alps? By hiking in, of course. There are well over 1,000 such huts dotting the Alpine landscape throughout Europe, most of them built and maintained by private social clubs devoted to climbing, hiking, and other activities in the mountains. These huts allow hikers to light out onto the extensive trail systems, sometimes for days, while carrying as little gear as possible. No need to pack cooking equipment, tents and sleeping bags when you have guaranteed shelter each night, with dinners, breakfasts, and, if you're lucky, a hot shower, included.

Do pack earplugs and a sleeping bag liner, as most of the beds are lined up next to each other in a dormitory setting. And don't try booking for this time of year. The hiking season in the Bavarian Alps typically begins in mid-May and lasts through the end of October. Weather, and COVID, permitting of course.

原石中闪闪发光的钻石

从这个有利的角度看，你可能会想，世界上怎么会有人能进入这个坐落在巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山的小屋？当然是徒步旅行。在整个欧洲的阿尔卑斯山上，有1000多个这样的小屋，其中大多数都是由专门从事登山、徒步旅行和其他山区活动的私人社交俱乐部建造和维护的。这些小屋让远足者可以在尽可能少的携带装备的情况下，在广阔的步道系统中轻松行走，有时甚至可以持续数天。如果你保证每晚都有住处，就不需要打包烹饪设备、帐篷和睡袋，包括晚餐、早餐，如果你幸运的话，还可以洗个热水澡。

一定要带上耳塞和睡袋衬垫，因为在宿舍里，大多数床都是并排的。不要在一年中的这个时候预订。巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山的徒步旅行季节通常从5月中旬开始，持续到10月底。当然，如果天气允许的话。