It is the most precious alpine hut in the entire Alpine region. Because behind the building there is a true gem. Emerald green, shimmering - simply beautiful: scenic Wettersee mountain lake. A gift to all mountain hikers who are afraid of the very long ascent. The lake is so cold that it used to be used as a cold storage area. An inscription frames a Madonna figure: "On the steep ridge I doubt whether I can find the way alone." Alone in this mountain area? Erlanger Hütte below Wildgrat ridge and lake Wettersee would have remained unreachable for me.
Lovely Erlanger Hütte – a mirage! Promising, seemingly within reach. But while hiking, the hut doesn't seem to move a meter closer. Maybe the dream image in the sunrise is a fata morgana? It will be hours before hiking guide Alex and I finally conquer the summit.