Anton Proksch Haus
3.6About
The Anton Proksch Haus sits at 1,586m in the Salzburg Alps, accessible from the Hallein valley via the Bürgerau gorge. The approach takes 2.5 hours from Hallein on foot; in winter and autumn, you can drive partway to Bürgerau and cut this to 90 minutes. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks and valley traverses in relatively gentle terrain—a good choice if you want mountain hiking without technical climbing.
The hut has 40 beds split across several rooms. Naturfreunde operates it as a working mountain lodge rather than a restaurant, so order meals ahead when you book. Kitchen access is available for self-catering. The hut opens year-round but is quietest October to April. Water comes from a spring on the property; heating is basic, so expect cool nights in shoulder seasons. Toilets are outside.
Book directly through Naturfreunde Salzburg. The hut fills quickly in July and August—reserve 8 weeks ahead for midsummer weekends. Contact details and current rates are on the Naturfreunde website. The hut is popular with families and Austrian hikers doing multi-day routes through the Tennen and Hagengebirge massifs.
The hut has 40 beds split across several rooms. Naturfreunde operates it as a working mountain lodge rather than a restaurant, so order meals ahead when you book. Kitchen access is available for self-catering. The hut opens year-round but is quietest October to April. Water comes from a spring on the property; heating is basic, so expect cool nights in shoulder seasons. Toilets are outside.
Book directly through Naturfreunde Salzburg. The hut fills quickly in July and August—reserve 8 weeks ahead for midsummer weekends. Contact details and current rates are on the Naturfreunde website. The hut is popular with families and Austrian hikers doing multi-day routes through the Tennen and Hagengebirge massifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 4–6 months ahead for July and August; earlier dates and shoulder seasons need 4–8 weeks.
The Anton Proksch Haus is staffed year-round, though services are reduced in winter.
Hike 2.5 hours from Hallein via the Bürgerau gorge, or drive to Bürgerau and hike 90 minutes in winter and autumn.
The hut has 40 beds in shared rooms and serves meals; ask about shower availability when you book, as Alpine huts vary widely.
Yes—the terrain is gentle with ridge walks and valley traverses, so it's a good entry point to mountain huts without technical climbing.
Location
47.4758, 13.3050
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