Kögerlalm
3.6About
Kögerlalm sits at 1,370m in the Salzburg Alps, accessed via the Kögerl valley near Unken. The hut is a 90-minute walk from the Unken road end, following a steady forest track. Most visitors approach from the north via the Unken-Reithdorf area. The hut makes a logical base for day walks into the surrounding limestone terrain or as a night stop on longer valley traverses.
The hut offers 40 beds across simple rooms. Half-board is the standard arrangement: expect basic Austrian mountain food at dinner and breakfast. The kitchen provides packed lunches if requested. Water comes from spring sources; toilet facilities are straightforward mountain standard. The hut operates year-round but receives heavier use in summer months (June to September) and during school holidays. Winter access is feasible but demands winter experience and appropriate boots.
Book directly by phone with the hut keeper at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. The hut's small capacity means early booking is essential for summer weekends. Contact details are available through the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖeAV) hut directory. Arrive with realistic expectations: Kögerlalm is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. Bring cash for payment unless prior arrangement is made.
The hut offers 40 beds across simple rooms. Half-board is the standard arrangement: expect basic Austrian mountain food at dinner and breakfast. The kitchen provides packed lunches if requested. Water comes from spring sources; toilet facilities are straightforward mountain standard. The hut operates year-round but receives heavier use in summer months (June to September) and during school holidays. Winter access is feasible but demands winter experience and appropriate boots.
Book directly by phone with the hut keeper at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. The hut's small capacity means early booking is essential for summer weekends. Contact details are available through the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖeAV) hut directory. Arrive with realistic expectations: Kögerlalm is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. Bring cash for payment unless prior arrangement is made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone to check availability and reserve beds; booking 4-8 weeks ahead is advisable for summer weekends.
Kögerlalm typically operates June through September, though you should confirm current dates when booking.
Park at the road end near Unken and follow the forest track up the Kögerl valley for 90 minutes to reach the hut at 1,370m.
The hut has 40 beds in simple rooms and serves half-board with basic Austrian mountain food; confirm bedding and meal options when you book.
Yes—the 90-minute walk is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for families with school-age children; the hut caters to regular hikers rather than climbers.
Location
47.2818, 13.0554
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- Phone
- +43 664 4540143
- Website
- https://www.gasteinertal.com/koegerlalm/
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