Gollinghütte
3.7About
The Gollinghütte sits at 1642m on the Golling Alm in the Salzburg Alps, above the village of Golling an der Salzach. Reach it in 2.5 hours from the Kuchelbergalm car park, following the marked trail through mixed forest and open pasture. The final approach crosses alpine meadow with views north toward the Tennengbirge. In winter, approach via the valley floor from Golling village itself—the direct forest route becomes avalanche terrain.
The hut operates year-round and sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms. The DAV-affiliated guardian serves hearty Austrian mountain food at lunch and dinner, with vegetarian options available. There's a small bar. Facilities include pit toilets; there's no shower. The hut has basic phone signal but no wi-fi. Water comes from a spring. Bring a headtorch for the descent in low light—the final section has minimal waymarking.
Book direct by phone or email at least 3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends April to October. July and August weekends fill quickly. The hut sometimes closes for staff holidays in November; check before planning a trip then. Winter guests should confirm snow conditions and avalanche forecasts with the guardian before arriving. The hut is an easy half-day walk from multiple trailheads, making it a practical base for exploring the Tennengbirge foothills or a straightforward weekend shelter for families.
The hut operates year-round and sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms. The DAV-affiliated guardian serves hearty Austrian mountain food at lunch and dinner, with vegetarian options available. There's a small bar. Facilities include pit toilets; there's no shower. The hut has basic phone signal but no wi-fi. Water comes from a spring. Bring a headtorch for the descent in low light—the final section has minimal waymarking.
Book direct by phone or email at least 3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends April to October. July and August weekends fill quickly. The hut sometimes closes for staff holidays in November; check before planning a trip then. Winter guests should confirm snow conditions and avalanche forecasts with the guardian before arriving. The hut is an easy half-day walk from multiple trailheads, making it a practical base for exploring the Tennengbirge foothills or a straightforward weekend shelter for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder seasons (May, September–October) often have availability on shorter notice.
The Gollinghütte is open year-round with 40 beds in dormitory rooms.
From the Kuchelbergalm car park, follow the marked trail 2.5 hours through forest and pasture to the hut at 1642m; in winter, approach from Golling village via the valley floor to avoid avalanche terrain on the direct route.
The hut has dormitory beds and serves meals; confirm shower availability when booking, as facilities vary seasonally.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is straightforward hiking on marked trails with steady elevation gain, suitable for anyone with basic fitness.
Location
47.2865, 13.7694
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3.7
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- http://www.preintaler.at/agp/index.php/unsere-huetten/gollinghuette
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