Jausenstation Trojer Alm
4.1About
The Jausenstation Trojer Alm (Trojeralm) is a family-run mountain inn at 1,810 m in the scenic Trojeralmtal side valley above St. Jakob in Defereggen, East Tyrol. It is a private jausenstation rather than an alpine-club hut, and its purpose is day hospitality: homemade Tyrolean specialities served on a sunny terrace with views across the surrounding Defereggen mountains. It is a popular, relatively gentle destination for families and casual walkers, with a large children's playground and a nature play area beside the Trojeralmbach stream. The alm is reached only on foot: it is about a 45-minute walk from the Trojeralmtal car park, or roughly 1.5 hours from St. Jakob in Defereggen following the Trojeralmbach, along a path lined with woodcarvings. Because it is a day station, it opens for the summer season only, from about May to September, typically from 9:00 to 17:00. It is not a staffed overnight hut, though a simple mattress room can be rented on request. For most visitors it is best treated as a lunch or afternoon stop on an easy valley walk rather than a base for high mountaineering.
Access Routes
From the Trojeralmtal car park
0h
Easy
A short, easy walk of about 45 minutes on foot; the alm cannot be reached by car.
From St. Jakob in Defereggen
1h
Easy
About 1.5 hours following the Trojeralmbach up the valley on a gentle, well-marked path lined with woodcarvings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trojeralm is privately run. Call +43 664 1214932 or see trojer-alm.at. As a day jausenstation no booking is needed to visit, but contact ahead if you want to arrange the mattress room.
It operates in summer only, roughly May to September, generally from 9:00 to 17:00. It is closed in winter.
The shortest approach is about 45 minutes on foot from the Trojeralmtal car park. From St. Jakob in Defereggen it is around 1.5 hours along the Trojeralmbach. The alm is only reachable on foot.
Yes. It is an easy, family-friendly valley walk with a large children's playground and a stream-side nature play area, making it one of the more relaxed outings in the Defereggental.
The Trojer Alm serves homemade Tyrolean dishes and drinks on a sunny terrace. It is primarily a day station without regular overnight accommodation, though a simple mattress room can be rented on request.
Location
46.9437, 12.3253
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Season
- May – September
- Min hiking time
- 0.8h
- Nearest trailhead
- Trojeralmtal car park (St. Jakob in Defereggen)
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 1214932
- Website
- https://www.trojer-alm.at
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