The German Alpine Association has decided for their huts and
refuges these categories:
Category I
Mountain hut which has to keep its originally character as a
base for alpinists and mountaineers. The equipment is simple and
simple food is sufficient. It is a base within a mountaineerish
important area and is only exceptionally reachable by mechanical
means. To hike up requires at least one hour. The hut can be
administrated, operated, maintained or only be a biouac.
Category II
Mountain lodge within an area which is regularly visited by many
visitors. It is especially capable to receive visitors for a longer
stay in summer- and wintertime because of its better equipment and
food and service, for skiing and family-holidays. It may be reached
by mechanical means and is expected open the entire year.
Category III
Mountain lodge which is reachable by mechanical means and is a
goal of mostly visitors by one day. Only seldom accomodation is
demanded. Food and service is equivilant to the regular
guesthouses/hotels in the area.
Note of our Sektion
Our mountain hut is catagory I. It is likely to be considered
category II, but