Breitlahnhütte
3.7About
The Breitlahnhütte sits at 1100m in the Salzburg Alps, serving hikers on routes through the Loferer and Leoganger limestone ranges. Reach it from Saalfelden by driving to the Reitheralmtrail car park, then hiking 1.5 hours northeast via marked paths. The hut also links easily to longer routes connecting the Lofer valley with the Leoganger Steinberge, making it a logical halfway point for multi-day traverses rather than a summit destination.
The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and holds around 50 beds in mixed dorms and small rooms. The kitchen serves hot meals at dinner and a substantial breakfast. Water comes from a mountain spring. There's no WiFi, which suits serious hikers. The hut opens late May through September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing. Electricity powers lights and heating but don't expect creature comforts beyond a dry bed and hot food.
Book directly with the hut from April onwards for July and August weekends. Contact them by phone or email—online booking links change annually, so check the OeAV website for current details. Weekends in July fill quickly. Weekday visits in June and September are far less crowded and give you better odds of finding space without advance reservation.
The hut is managed by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and holds around 50 beds in mixed dorms and small rooms. The kitchen serves hot meals at dinner and a substantial breakfast. Water comes from a mountain spring. There's no WiFi, which suits serious hikers. The hut opens late May through September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing. Electricity powers lights and heating but don't expect creature comforts beyond a dry bed and hot food.
Book directly with the hut from April onwards for July and August weekends. Contact them by phone or email—online booking links change annually, so check the OeAV website for current details. Weekends in July fill quickly. Weekday visits in June and September are far less crowded and give you better odds of finding space without advance reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need 4–6 weeks' notice.
The hut is staffed from June to September; exact dates depend on snow melt and weather.
Drive to the Reitheralmtrail car park near Saalfelden, then hike 1.5 hours northeast on marked paths to the hut at 1100m.
Expect hearty Alpine meals and basic dormitory beds; there is no WiFi, so plan accordingly if you need connectivity.
Yes—the 1.5-hour approach is straightforward, and the hut works well as a halfway point on valley-to-valley routes rather than a technical climb.
Location
47.3166, 13.8882
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Quick Facts
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- OeAV
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Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/Service/Infos-von-A-Z/Breitlahnhuette_az_340344
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