Mitterfeldalm
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Mitterfeldalm

4.1
1,690m Salzburg, Austria Write a review
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About

The Mitterfeldalm is a privately run alpine pasture hut at about 1,690 m on the sunny southern side of the Hochkönig, in the Berchtesgaden Alps of Salzburg. It sits at the foot of the Mandlwände cliffs above Mühlbach am Hochkönig, easily reached from the Arthurhaus car park, and is run by the Holzmann family. Renovated in 2006, it keeps its rustic character and is known for traditional home cooking, some of it from the operators' own farm. Positioned as the last rest stop before the ascent of the Hochkönig, it is a popular base for hikers and climbers heading into the Mandlwände, as well as a relaxed destination in its own right. The very short approach — around 40 minutes on a gentle path from the Arthurhaus — makes it especially family-friendly. Overnight guests are welcome, with about 25 places in simple bunk/dormitory style, and the hut is open through the summer from roughly May to October. Longer approaches climb from Bischofshofen through the Gainfeldtal or from the Werfen side, giving stronger walkers a full day out before reaching the hut's terrace and its wide Hochkönig panorama. It is a genuine working alm rather than an Alpine Club refuge, prized for its authentic mountain hospitality.

Access Routes

From the Arthurhaus car park

0h Easy

A gentle 40-minute walk from the Arthurhaus parking above Mühlbach am Hochkönig, gaining under 200 m — the standard family-friendly approach.

From Bischofshofen via the Gainfeldtal

3h Moderate

A longer valley ascent of about three hours from the Seidlwiesen parking near Bischofshofen through the Gainfeldtal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the hut directly by phone on +43 664 6438077 or email [email protected]; more details are on the official site at mitterfeldalm.at. Booking ahead is advised if you want to stay overnight.
It is open through the summer season, roughly from May to October. Exact dates vary by year, so check ahead.
The simplest approach is a short, gentle walk of about 40 minutes from the Arthurhaus car park above Mühlbach am Hochkönig.
Yes. The short, easy 40-minute path from the Arthurhaus makes it well suited to families and casual walkers, while the surrounding Hochkönig terrain offers tougher options for experienced hikers.
The alm serves traditional home-cooked alpine fare, partly from the operators' own farm, and offers around 25 simple bunk/dormitory sleeping places for overnight guests.

Location

47.4214, 13.1419
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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Quick Facts

Managing club
private
Season
May – October
Dormitory
25
Min hiking time
0.8h
Nearest trailhead
Arthurhaus car park, above Mühlbach am Hochkönig

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43 664 6438077
Website
https://mitterfeldalm.at/

Activities

Hiking

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