Alexanderhütte
4.6About
The Alexanderhütte stands at 1,786m in the Salzburg Alps, accessible from the Pinzgau valley. Most hikers approach via Lofer or Weißbach, following marked trails through mixed forest and alpine meadows. The hut sits on the Loferer Steinberge, a limestone massif popular with summer walkers and scrambler. The ascent typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours from the valley floor, making it a solid half-day climb but not technical.
The hut is run by the Salzburg Alpine Club and sleeps around 40 people in mixed dormitory rooms and a few doubles. Meals are available—expect traditional Austrian fare: schnitzel, käsespätzle, hearty soups. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches can be ordered. Flush toilets are installed (noteworthy for this altitude). The hut operates year-round but heavily favors July and August; winter access depends on snow conditions and is weather-dependent. Mobile signal is weak to absent.
Book directly with the hut by email or phone, especially for July and August weekends when beds fill fast. The Loferer Steinberge attracts families and day-trippers, so weekend crowds are real. Book at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. The hut closes briefly for staff holidays in November; check ahead. Half-board rates are reasonable and meals are competent if not ambitious. This is a functional base for walking the Loferer ridgelines or heading onward to neighboring huts.
The hut is run by the Salzburg Alpine Club and sleeps around 40 people in mixed dormitory rooms and a few doubles. Meals are available—expect traditional Austrian fare: schnitzel, käsespätzle, hearty soups. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches can be ordered. Flush toilets are installed (noteworthy for this altitude). The hut operates year-round but heavily favors July and August; winter access depends on snow conditions and is weather-dependent. Mobile signal is weak to absent.
Book directly with the hut by email or phone, especially for July and August weekends when beds fill fast. The Loferer Steinberge attracts families and day-trippers, so weekend crowds are real. Book at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. The hut closes briefly for staff holidays in November; check ahead. Half-board rates are reasonable and meals are competent if not ambitious. This is a functional base for walking the Loferer ridgelines or heading onward to neighboring huts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; contact the hut by email or phone to confirm availability and secure your dates.
The Alexanderhütte is typically open from June to October, but confirm exact dates with the hut before planning your trip.
Approach from Lofer or Weißbach in the Pinzgau valley via marked trails; the ascent takes 2.5 to 3 hours through mixed forest and alpine meadows.
The hut has flush toilets and serves meals; it sleeps around 40 people in mixed dormitory rooms.
Yes—the 2.5 to 3 hour approach from the valley is manageable for reasonably fit children, and the hut is geared toward summer walkers rather than technical climbers.
Location
46.8355, 13.5865
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
Meals served
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 6454920
- Website
- https://www.alexanderalm.at/
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