Glettenalm
2.9About
Glettenalm sits at 1760m in the Berchtesgaden Alps southeast of Salzburg, on the Austrian side of the German border. Reach it from Marktschellenberg (Germany) via the Königssee valley or from the Thumsee trailhead near Bad Reichenhall. The hut is roughly 2.5 hours on foot from either approach, with steady elevation gain through mixed forest. It serves as a base for day hikes to Hochkalter (2607m) and the Watzmann massif, and sits on the long-distance Salzkammergut trail network.
The hut is managed by the Salzburg branch of the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). It has 50 beds in simple dormitory and small private rooms. The kitchen serves hearty alpine food: schnitzel, speck and spätzle, vegetable soups, and fresh bread. Water comes from a spring. There is no electricity or wi-fi. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions—ring ahead if you're visiting November to April. Toilets are outside; washing facilities are cold mountain water.
Book direct with the hut keeper by phone or post (no online booking system). July and August fill 4-6 weeks ahead, particularly Thursday to Sunday. June, September and early October are quieter but still reliable. Winter weekends attract Munich-based hikers; reserve well ahead. Arrive early in the day; the hut does not hold unreserved beds after 16:00. Bring cash—card payments are unreliable at this altitude and distance.
The hut is managed by the Salzburg branch of the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). It has 50 beds in simple dormitory and small private rooms. The kitchen serves hearty alpine food: schnitzel, speck and spätzle, vegetable soups, and fresh bread. Water comes from a spring. There is no electricity or wi-fi. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions—ring ahead if you're visiting November to April. Toilets are outside; washing facilities are cold mountain water.
Book direct with the hut keeper by phone or post (no online booking system). July and August fill 4-6 weeks ahead, particularly Thursday to Sunday. June, September and early October are quieter but still reliable. Winter weekends attract Munich-based hikers; reserve well ahead. Arrive early in the day; the hut does not hold unreserved beds after 16:00. Bring cash—card payments are unreliable at this altitude and distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; spring and autumn weekends fill up 4–6 weeks in advance.
The hut is staffed from late May through late October, with reduced hours in shoulder seasons.
Reach Glettenalm in 2.5 hours from either Marktschellenberg (via Königssee valley) or the Thumsee trailhead near Bad Reichenhall, with steady forest hiking and around 500m elevation gain.
Glettenalm serves hearty Alpine meals and local beer; dorm beds and private rooms are available, with basic washrooms and no shower facilities on-site.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is steady but manageable for fit families, and the hut works well as a base for day hikes of varying difficulty around Hochkalter and the Watzmann.
Location
47.1648, 13.3019
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