Loosbühelalm (Klausalm)
3.4About
Loosbühelalm sits at 1,769m in the Tennengebirge massif east of Salzburg. Reach it from Adnet via the Klausbach valley—the approach takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked path that gains 700m steadily through forest. The hut sits on the eastern flank of the range, offering quick access to the surrounding peaks and traverses toward Fuschertal. This is a working dairy farm as much as a mountain hut, so expect authentic Alpine farming culture alongside hiking hospitality.
The hut runs as a simple, family-operated alm. It sleeps around 30 people in basic dormitory rooms and serves hearty Austrian meals—their käsespätzle and dairy products reflect the farm's production. Meals are available to both overnight guests and hikers passing through for lunch. Water and toilets are standard but not luxurious. The hut operates year-round as a working farm, though it closes periodically outside the main hiking season (May to October). Check before visiting in shoulder months.
Book ahead by phone, particularly for weekends and July-August when local hikers from Salzburg fill beds quickly. Solo walkers often find space mid-week. The hut has no email system—phone contact is direct and necessary. Ask about conditions on the approach path when you call; the route is straightforward but exposed to weather in the upper reaches.
The hut runs as a simple, family-operated alm. It sleeps around 30 people in basic dormitory rooms and serves hearty Austrian meals—their käsespätzle and dairy products reflect the farm's production. Meals are available to both overnight guests and hikers passing through for lunch. Water and toilets are standard but not luxurious. The hut operates year-round as a working farm, though it closes periodically outside the main hiking season (May to October). Check before visiting in shoulder months.
Book ahead by phone, particularly for weekends and July-August when local hikers from Salzburg fill beds quickly. Solo walkers often find space mid-week. The hut has no email system—phone contact is direct and necessary. Ask about conditions on the approach path when you call; the route is straightforward but exposed to weather in the upper reaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August.
Loosbühelalm operates year-round as a working dairy farm, though hiking season is best June to October.
Start from Adnet and hike up the Klausbach valley on a well-marked path; the approach takes 2.5 hours and climbs 700m through forest.
Expect simple farm hospitality with basic beds and home-cooked meals; shower facilities are limited, as this is primarily a working dairy farm.
Yes—the steady 2.5-hour approach is moderate for fit families, and the hut's farm setting appeals to those wanting authentic Alpine experience over luxury.
Location
47.2284, 13.2880
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 676 4409518
- Website
- https://www.loosbuehelalm.at/
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