Albert Appel-Haus
3.4About
The Albert Appel-Haus sits at 1,663m in the Salzburg Alps, accessed via the Buchberger Alm valley south of Lofer. The standard approach takes 2.5 to 3 hours from the Unterlaiming car park near Lofer, following a steady forestry track that gains 700m elevation. The hut also serves as a waypoint on longer ridge walks connecting to nearby peaks. Snow cover typically closes the access road until late May, though hiking approaches remain feasible earlier depending on conditions.
The hut offers 60 beds in simple, warm dormitories and a small number of double rooms. The kitchen serves hearty Austrian fare at dinner and packed lunches for onward trekking. Bring your own drinking water—the hut has none. There is no mobile signal or WiFi, which is the point. The season runs from mid-May through October, with best reliability June through September. Winter access is possible for ski touring but requires checking conditions first.
Book directly by phone at least one week ahead, especially for weekends and July-August. The hut fills quickly on fine-weather summer weekends. Confirm your arrival time when you call—the keeper needs to know whether to expect you for dinner. You can attempt a walk-in on weekdays outside peak season, but calling ahead removes all uncertainty.
The hut offers 60 beds in simple, warm dormitories and a small number of double rooms. The kitchen serves hearty Austrian fare at dinner and packed lunches for onward trekking. Bring your own drinking water—the hut has none. There is no mobile signal or WiFi, which is the point. The season runs from mid-May through October, with best reliability June through September. Winter access is possible for ski touring but requires checking conditions first.
Book directly by phone at least one week ahead, especially for weekends and July-August. The hut fills quickly on fine-weather summer weekends. Confirm your arrival time when you call—the keeper needs to know whether to expect you for dinner. You can attempt a walk-in on weekdays outside peak season, but calling ahead removes all uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve, especially for weekends and July–August; phone contact is available through the hut directory.
Late May through October, when the access road is typically clear of snow.
From the Unterlaiming car park near Lofer, allow 2.5 to 3 hours hiking via the Buchberger Alm valley on a steady forestry track that gains 700m elevation.
The hut has 60 beds and serves meals; note that drinking water is not available, so bring your own or arrange with staff.
Yes, the gradual forestry track approach is manageable for families with decent fitness, though the 700m elevation gain takes stamina.
Location
47.6933, 13.8703
HutLists Score
3.4
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Quick Facts
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- OeAV
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 676 333 666 8
- Website
- https://www.albert-appelhaus.at/
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