Halleinerhütte
4.3About
The Halleinerhütte sits at 1150m in the foothills south of Hallein, in the Salzburg Alps. The hut is straightforward to reach from the town of Hallein: follow the hiking trail marked for the Halleinerhütte from the southern edge of town. The walk takes roughly 1.5 hours uphill. This is accessible terrain for anyone with basic fitness, making the hut a good choice for a day hike or an easy overnight trip into the surrounding hills.
The hut is managed by Naturfreunde and offers basic facilities typical of a mountain refuge at this elevation. It has capacity for around 80 people across dormitory beds, and serves hot meals in the evenings and breakfast in the morning. The hut has limited facilities—expect running water and basic toilets rather than showers. It operates year-round, though weekends are busier than weekdays, especially in the hiking season from May through October. The location makes it useful as a base for exploring the lower Alpine terrain around Hallein or as a waypoint on longer walking routes.
Book directly by phone with the Naturfreunde management. Call well ahead if you're planning to arrive on a weekend in summer, as the hut fills regularly. Weekdays outside school holidays offer a quieter experience. Groups should contact the hut at least 4 weeks in advance. The hut can arrange packed lunches if requested when you book.
The hut is managed by Naturfreunde and offers basic facilities typical of a mountain refuge at this elevation. It has capacity for around 80 people across dormitory beds, and serves hot meals in the evenings and breakfast in the morning. The hut has limited facilities—expect running water and basic toilets rather than showers. It operates year-round, though weekends are busier than weekdays, especially in the hiking season from May through October. The location makes it useful as a base for exploring the lower Alpine terrain around Hallein or as a waypoint on longer walking routes.
Book directly by phone with the Naturfreunde management. Call well ahead if you're planning to arrive on a weekend in summer, as the hut fills regularly. Weekdays outside school holidays offer a quieter experience. Groups should contact the hut at least 4 weeks in advance. The hut can arrange packed lunches if requested when you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by phone directly; at 1150m in the foothills, it's less critical than higher Alpine huts, but book at least a few weeks ahead for weekends.
Halleinerhütte typically operates May through October, though you should confirm current opening dates by phone before visiting.
From Hallein town center, follow the marked hiking trail from the southern edge; it's a straightforward 1.5-hour uphill walk to the hut at 1150m.
The hut offers basic facilities including meals and overnight beds; it's a modest mountain hut, not a full-service lodge.
Yes—the 1.5-hour approach is accessible terrain for anyone with basic fitness, making it ideal for day hikes or an easy first overnight trip.
Location
47.6901, 13.1860
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- Naturfreunde Naturfreunde
- Season
- Th-Tu 10:00-02:00
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 6240 21 702
- Website
- http://www.halleinerhaus.at
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