Dispute over Saurüsselalm: Will the popular alpine hut close its doors soon?

Dispute over Saurüsselalm: Will the popular alpine hut close its doors soon?

Bad Wiessee– The Saurüsselalm, a popular hotspot on Lake Tegernsee, is in the crossfire of criticism! Despite a withdrawn building application that avoided court proceedings surrounding the hut, truffle pizza and Allgäuer Kässpatzen continue to be served here. The Greens in the district council speak of a “black building” and are calling for the district administration to intervene, which has so far remained inactive.

The allegations against the Saurüsselalm are serious: up to 15 special events per year disturb the animals' night's sleep in the landscape protection area. Conservationists warn that the authorities' behavior could set a dangerous precedent. Angela Brogsitter-Finck from the Tegernsee Valley Protection Association explains: “The animals’ habitat is being increasingly occupied by humans.” The operators of the alpine pasture, Tanja and Martin Frühauf, defend themselves against the allegations and emphasize that other huts also hold similar events.

Political tensions and accusations

The Greens suspect that the building contractor Franz Haslberger, who runs the Saurüsselalm, will be spared from the authorities because of his connections in the region. “We have seen for 15 years that he does what he wants,” criticizes Green Party spokesman Thomas Tomaschek. The Miesbach district office, however, rejects the allegations as “pure activism” and explains that only parts of the hut are formally illegal. Reopening after December 20th is only possible with a new building permit.

On Monday, District Administrator Olaf von Löwis (CSU) will invite everyone involved to a crisis meeting in order to find a compromise. But the nature conservation associations are determined: “They shouldn’t think that we’re going to give in now, we’ve been fighting for that for too long,” said Brogsitter-Finck. The dispute over the Saurüsselalm could be far from over!