Herrenalm
4.3About
Herrenalm sits at 1,327m in the Lower Austrian Alps, accessible via hiking trails from the Ybbsitz valley. The approach takes 2–2.5 hours from the nearest road access, making it a manageable day hike for fit walkers. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks and forest hiking in the quieter northern ranges, away from the Ötztal crowds.
The hut has 20 beds in simple shared rooms. Meals are served daily—expect hearty Alpine fare rather than restaurant cooking. The kitchen provides hot drinks, and basic provisions are available. Water comes from the mountain spring. Herrenalm operates year-round but is quietest October to April; confirm conditions before winter visits as snow can be heavy. The hut is not managed by OeAV or DAV, but by local caretakers who run it as a traditional mountain hospitality point.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Get the number from the Lower Austrian Alpine Club or local tourist information in Ybbsitz. Phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and when weather drives hikers to the heights. Outside summer, walk-ins are often possible, but don't count on beds without calling ahead. Bring cash—card payments are not reliable at this elevation.
The hut has 20 beds in simple shared rooms. Meals are served daily—expect hearty Alpine fare rather than restaurant cooking. The kitchen provides hot drinks, and basic provisions are available. Water comes from the mountain spring. Herrenalm operates year-round but is quietest October to April; confirm conditions before winter visits as snow can be heavy. The hut is not managed by OeAV or DAV, but by local caretakers who run it as a traditional mountain hospitality point.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Get the number from the Lower Austrian Alpine Club or local tourist information in Ybbsitz. Phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during school holidays and when weather drives hikers to the heights. Outside summer, walk-ins are often possible, but don't count on beds without calling ahead. Bring cash—card payments are not reliable at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—the hut has only 20 beds, so book at least 2–3 weeks before your visit, especially for weekends.
Herrenalm operates year-round as a working Alpine hut, though staffing and meal service vary by season—confirm current opening dates when you call.
Hike 2–2.5 hours from Ybbsitz valley on marked trails; this is the main approach from road access.
Daily hearty Alpine meals are served; beds are in simple shared rooms with hot drinks available from the kitchen.
Yes—the 2–2.5 hour approach and ridge walks suit fit walkers with basic Alpine experience, though not absolute novices.
Location
47.8022, 15.0899
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Jun-Sep; Mo-Tu off
- Total
- 20
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 73828860
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