Jungeralm - Kresseben
3.2
Salzburg, Austria
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Jungeralm-Kresseben sits at 1,608m on the Pinzgau side of the Kitzbühel Alps, south of Lofer in the Salzburg region. Reach it from Lofer village via the Sölling valley in 2.5 hours on foot. The hut lies on the main hiking route between Lofer and the Reiteralm, making it a natural stopping point for multi-day mountain traverses. Summer access is straightforward; winter approaches may be snow-dependent.
The hut is a traditional alpine farmhouse offering around 30 beds in simple rooms. You get hot meals at lunch and dinner—the kitchen does hearty regional fare from locally sourced ingredients. Cold water and a washroom are available; heating comes from a wood stove. The hut operates year-round but staffing drops in November and the shoulder months, so confirm availability before visiting. It's run as a working farm, so expect the atmosphere and rhythms of a real mountain working place rather than a purpose-built hut.
Book directly by phone. Peak season (July and August) fills 4–6 weeks ahead, especially weekends. May through June and September see much lighter traffic. Winter bookings are flexible but verify the hut is staffed. Call ahead to confirm current conditions and any access restrictions.
The hut is a traditional alpine farmhouse offering around 30 beds in simple rooms. You get hot meals at lunch and dinner—the kitchen does hearty regional fare from locally sourced ingredients. Cold water and a washroom are available; heating comes from a wood stove. The hut operates year-round but staffing drops in November and the shoulder months, so confirm availability before visiting. It's run as a working farm, so expect the atmosphere and rhythms of a real mountain working place rather than a purpose-built hut.
Book directly by phone. Peak season (July and August) fills 4–6 weeks ahead, especially weekends. May through June and September see much lighter traffic. Winter bookings are flexible but verify the hut is staffed. Call ahead to confirm current conditions and any access restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for weekends and July–August; the hut has only 30 beds so advance notice is wise.
Open year-round, but best visited June to October; winter access depends on snow conditions in the Sölling valley.
Start from Lofer village and hike up the Sölling valley for 2.5 hours to reach the hut at 1,608m.
Simple rooms with around 30 beds total, plus hot meals served to guests; it's a traditional alpine farmhouse rather than a modern hut.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Lofer is moderate, and it serves as a logical stop on the Lofer-to-Reiteralm route, making it good for family groups doing multi-day hikes.
Location
47.1149, 13.0851
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
- Season
- Jun-Sep
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 1206822
- Website
- https://huetten.wanderdoerfer.at/huette/kressebenalm/
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