Stage 18 of the Eagle Walk (Adlerweg) covers 16.0 km from Loreahütte to Anhalter Hütte, with 1,184 m of ascent and 1,165 m of descent. The highest point is 2,281 m. Allow about 7 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Anhalter Hütte (DAV)
DAV hut (Sektion Oberer Neckar) at 2,038 m with 22 beds in dorm rooms, 6 in twin rooms and 34 mattress places. Open mid-June to early October (2027 opening planned for 12 June). Cash only, no dogs.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed by the tourist office" are on an official tourism or map listing but could not be confirmed on their own website. Most high huts open from mid or late June to mid or late September. Book July and August early; most Alpine club huts take bookings only online.
Emergency: call 140 (alpine rescue) or 112. Emergency & health guide
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The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.