Urgent Situations - Norovirus might have infected those visiting the Rotwandhaus.
The Alpenvereinshütte will stay shut until they've found and dealt with all the sources of infection.
As reported by the Landratsamt at the end of May, the mountain rescue service treated 21 guests of the German Alpine Club's lodge with serious gastrointestinal issues; among them, 7 had to be hospitalized.
This hut is part of the Munich section of the Alpine Club "Turner-Alpen-Kränzchen" and is leased out. The actual number of people stricken with illness isn't clear. Once the first news story about this situation surfaced, many more affected individuals contacted the health department.
On nice days, approximately 100 day visitors make their way to the hut at an altitude of approximately 1700 meters above the Spitzingsee. Additionally, it's a popular destination for mountain bikers and climbers planning to achieve the nearby Ruchenköpfe.
Alpenvereinshütte Press Release Landratsamt
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- The Alps, specifically the Rotwandhaus in Bavaria, saw a worrying situation last month when the German Alpine Club's lodge reported cases of Norovirus infection among their guests.
- The German Alpine Club, in response to these emergencies, closed the Alpenvereinshütte for a thorough inspection and disinfection, aiming to locate and address all sources of infection.
- In an alarming turn of events, the German Alpine Club's lodge at Spitzingsee, a popular spot among hikers, mountain bikers, and climbers, had 21 guests hospitalized due to severe gastrointestinal issues during mid-May.
- To ensure the health and safety of all, it is crucial that travelers alerts the authorities or the German Alpine Club's emergency number in case of emergencies while in the German Alps or Rotwandhaus, particularly during high-traffic times such as vacations.
