Hofpürglhütte
4.8About
The Hofpürglhütte sits at 1,705 m in the Gosaukamm, the western outlier of the Dachstein massif, on a sunny shoulder beneath the striking Große Bischofsmütze above Filzmoos in Salzburg. Owned by the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV), Sektion Linz, and run by the Sudra family, it has welcomed climbers and walkers since 1902. The hut is best known as a climbing hub: several hundred bolted sport-climbing pitches have been developed on the surrounding walls, there is a dedicated bouldering room for wet days, and it is the classic starting point for alpine ascents of the Große Bischofsmütze, the highest peak of the Gosaukamm. It also anchors superb ridge walks, with signed routes toward the Sulzenhals and Rinderfeld. Accommodation totals around 100 places — roughly 29 beds in rooms plus 71 dormitory (Matratzenlager) spaces, with a small winter room for emergencies. The easiest approach is a gentle hour's walk from the Aualm or Hofalm car parks above Filzmoos, making it family-friendly despite its alpine setting, while longer routes climb directly from Filzmoos village. The hut is generally open from June until late September or October, snow depending, serving warm meals and drinks throughout the season.
Access Routes
From the Aualm car park (above Filzmoos)
1h
Easy
A short, family-friendly walk of about an hour from the Aualm parking, gaining roughly 340–350 m to the hut.
From the Hofalm car park via the Wastl-Lackner-Steig
1h
Moderate
About an hour from the Unterhofalm/Hofalm parking on the Wastl-Lackner-Steig, climbing around 440 m.
From Filzmoos village via the Jagasteig
2h
Moderate
A longer ascent directly from Filzmoos on the Jagasteig, taking about two and a half hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by phone on +43 6453 8304 or +43 676 3718566, or by email at [email protected]. As an Alpine Club hut, advance booking for overnight stays is strongly recommended in the main season.
The hut is normally staffed from around the start of June until late September or into October, depending on snow conditions. Exact opening and closing dates vary from year to year.
The shortest approach is a gentle walk of about one hour from the Aualm or Hofalm car parks above Filzmoos, climbing roughly 350–440 m.
Yes for the approach — the short walk from the Aualm/Hofalm parking is easy and family-friendly. The surrounding climbs and the Bischofsmütze ascent, however, are for experienced mountaineers.
The hut serves warm meals and drinks and offers around 29 beds plus 71 dormitory places, along with a dedicated bouldering room for rainy days and a small emergency winter room.
Location
47.4822, 13.5190
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- ÖAV Sektion Linz
- Season
- June – October
- Beds
- 29
- Dormitory
- 71
- Min hiking time
- 1.0h
- Nearest trailhead
- Aualm car park, above Filzmoos
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 6453 8304
- Website
- https://www.alpenverein.at/hofpuerglhuette/
Activities
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