Glös-Alm
2.5
Salzburg, Austria
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Glös-Alm sits at 1,550m on the northern edge of the Loferer and Leoganger Limestone Alps, roughly 15km south of Saalfelden. Walk from the village of Leogang (590m) in 2.5 hours on a steady forest track, gaining 960m. Alternatively, start from St. Martin at 1,000m for a 1.5-hour approach via the Schieferbruch quarry trail. Both routes are well-marked and straightforward.
The alm is a working dairy farm and simple mountain restaurant, not a full-service hut. It runs seasonally from late May to September, operating daily when staffed. The kitchen serves traditional Salzburg fare: kaiserschmarrn, soups, and schnitzel alongside local cheese and butter produced on-site. Simple bunk beds are available in the adjoining farm building—capacity around 20—but this is primarily a day-hut for hikers. Running water exists; toilet facilities are basic. No electricity or showers. The atmosphere is rustic and authentic.
Glös-Alm works best as a lunch stop on longer ridge traverses toward Hochkeil or Teufelshörner, rather than a overnight base. The setting is open meadow with working cattle, not a mountain panorama. Phone ahead (ideally the week before) to confirm staffing and check meal availability. Walk-ins are welcome, but groups should book. It's quiet compared to busier huts in the Loferer—you won't find crowds here even in July.
The alm is a working dairy farm and simple mountain restaurant, not a full-service hut. It runs seasonally from late May to September, operating daily when staffed. The kitchen serves traditional Salzburg fare: kaiserschmarrn, soups, and schnitzel alongside local cheese and butter produced on-site. Simple bunk beds are available in the adjoining farm building—capacity around 20—but this is primarily a day-hut for hikers. Running water exists; toilet facilities are basic. No electricity or showers. The atmosphere is rustic and authentic.
Glös-Alm works best as a lunch stop on longer ridge traverses toward Hochkeil or Teufelshörner, rather than a overnight base. The setting is open meadow with working cattle, not a mountain panorama. Phone ahead (ideally the week before) to confirm staffing and check meal availability. Walk-ins are welcome, but groups should book. It's quiet compared to busier huts in the Loferer—you won't find crowds here even in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead, especially for weekends and summer months, as it's a small working farm with limited beds.
Late May to September, though hours vary—confirm times before you visit as it's a seasonal operation.
From Leogang village (590m) it's 2.5 hours on a steady forest track gaining 960m, or 1.5 hours from St. Martin (1,000m) via the Schieferbruch quarry trail.
It's a working dairy farm with a simple mountain restaurant serving food and drink; basic bed availability but no shower facilities.
Yes—both approach routes are well-marked and straightforward, making it accessible for families with older children or regular hikers.
Location
47.4452, 13.6055
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