Aigenalm-Paulhütte
2.4
Salzburg, Austria
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About
Aigenalm-Paulhütte sits at 1,627m in the Berchtesgaden Alps southeast of Salzburg, on the Austrian-Bavarian border. The main approach is from Inzell in Bavaria (45 minutes drive from Salzburg): hike from the Riesersee parking area via Ettenberg to the hut in 2.5 hours, gaining 600m steadily through forest. From the Austrian side, approach from Bad Reichenhall via the Thumsee valley—longer but less steep. The location works well as a base for day walks to local peaks or as an overnight stop on ridge traverses heading toward the Hochstaufen area.
The hut is managed by the Salzburg section of the OeAV and accommodates 50 people in dormitories and a few double rooms. The kitchen serves hearty Austrian fare at lunch and dinner; book meals when you reserve your bed. Showers are available. The hut is open year-round but staffing is limited November through March—contact ahead if visiting in winter. Summer weekends and all of July-August fill quickly, especially during school holidays.
Book directly by phone to confirm bed availability and meal times. Call at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Weekdays outside peak season usually have space without advance notice. The hut prefers phone calls over email for reliability. Arrive by early afternoon to eat dinner with other guests.
The hut is managed by the Salzburg section of the OeAV and accommodates 50 people in dormitories and a few double rooms. The kitchen serves hearty Austrian fare at lunch and dinner; book meals when you reserve your bed. Showers are available. The hut is open year-round but staffing is limited November through March—contact ahead if visiting in winter. Summer weekends and all of July-August fill quickly, especially during school holidays.
Book directly by phone to confirm bed availability and meal times. Call at least 3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Weekdays outside peak season usually have space without advance notice. The hut prefers phone calls over email for reliability. Arrive by early afternoon to eat dinner with other guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve, especially for weekends and July–August; 2–4 weeks is usually sufficient for this hut.
Typically open May to October, though staffing levels vary by season—confirm dates when you call.
From Inzell in Bavaria, hike from Riesersee parking area via Ettenberg in 2.5 hours, gaining 600m through forest to 1,627m.
Standard hut fare (schnitzel, soups, local dishes) and basic dormitory beds; confirm specific meal times and room types when booking.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Inzell is steady but manageable for fit children, and the hut works well as an overnight base or day-walk starting point.
Location
47.2102, 13.1637
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- Phone
- +43 664 75003083
- Website
- https://www.grossarltal.info/de/almen/aigenalm-paulhuette.html
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