Mainly because of the weather and the initial Corona restrictions, it was a mixed season for Christian Weiermann, the landlord of the Weilheimer Hütte - and it was also his last: after 22 years, he is handing over responsibility to new hands.
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Christian Weiermann (50) has his hands full on this Saturday at the end of September. It wasn't always like this - after the late opening in July, many guests were still hesitant to stay inside because of Corona. In addition, the weather was miserable, says Weiermann. "August went fairly well, September was okay."
Like that Saturday.
In fantastic mountain weather, the hikers who have undertaken the steep and long path in the Estergebirge near Oberau have to wait in the early afternoon before a table becomes free.
While Weiermann tinkers at the bar and in the kitchen, a friendly waitress with a distinctive hat and thin mustache brings food and drinks to the tables.
What many do not know: This service is called Dominik Reindl, comes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and will be the new host at the Weilheimer Hütte from next year.
The hut keeper has to be a jack of all trades
He made the decision to quit last year, says Weiermann. "After such a long time, the search for a new tenant is always a turning point because it is very complex," says Weiermann. After all, a hut keeper has to be a jack-of-all-trades, not only looking after food and drinks, but also the many overnight guests, the water supply, energy - there is always something to do.
That is why Weiermann had already put out his feelers and found an acquaintance of his in Reindl who already had experience in the catering trade and was not averse to taking over the Weilheimer Hütte as host.
"I had agreed with the section that I would like to train him," says Weiermann.
This is confirmed by Hans-Peter Mascha, chairman of the Weilheim Alpine Club section.
They met several times, “so it became a smooth transition.
He always wanted to work at the Weilheimer Hütte, it just worked out perfectly, ”says Mascha, who hopes that his successor will stay for 20 years.
Grown into new activity
This enabled Reindl to grow into his new job throughout the mountain summer - ideal for the transition.
In addition, Weiermann would have had to look around for staff anyway because his two daughters, who had often helped out, were only available sporadically because of training and studies.
Weiermann, who lives in Krün, does not feel great sadness when he says goodbye, as he admits - he is rather happy to be able to hand over responsibility and wants to work increasingly as a photographer again with his Krün colleague Martin Kriner.
But the Weilheimer Hütte won't let go of him completely: "If you need me, I'll definitely help out one or the other time."
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