Mooslehenalm
3.7About
The Mooslehenalm sits at 1,449m in the Chiemgau Alps, above the Weissbach valley near Lofer in Salzburg. Reach it via a straightforward 1.5-hour hike from the Weissbach carpark (easier access from the Bavarian side) or 2 hours from Lofer village. The trail is well-marked and gains 500m steadily through mixed forest. Families and casual hikers use this route regularly.
This working Alpine dairy farm operates as a summer alm rather than a purpose-built hut. Capacity is limited to around 30 people. Food centers on traditional Salzburg fare: käsespätzle, kaiserschmarrn, and locally-made cheeses. Sleeping quarters are basic but clean—expect shared dorms and communal bathrooms. The hut opens June through September, weather permitting. On-site grazing cattle mean it functions first as a farm. Generators and limited water supply shape operations. You can stay overnight or stop for lunch on longer valley walks. The terrace catches afternoon sun well.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August. The hut fills regularly but accommodates walk-ins when space exists. Check opening dates before planning your trip, as early June and September timing depends on snow melt and weather. Most visitors combine this with loops into the Lofer Leoganger Steinberge or day walks along the Weissbach gorge.
This working Alpine dairy farm operates as a summer alm rather than a purpose-built hut. Capacity is limited to around 30 people. Food centers on traditional Salzburg fare: käsespätzle, kaiserschmarrn, and locally-made cheeses. Sleeping quarters are basic but clean—expect shared dorms and communal bathrooms. The hut opens June through September, weather permitting. On-site grazing cattle mean it functions first as a farm. Generators and limited water supply shape operations. You can stay overnight or stop for lunch on longer valley walks. The terrace catches afternoon sun well.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August. The hut fills regularly but accommodates walk-ins when space exists. Check opening dates before planning your trip, as early June and September timing depends on snow melt and weather. Most visitors combine this with loops into the Lofer Leoganger Steinberge or day walks along the Weissbach gorge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; walk-ins are often possible outside peak season, but call ahead to confirm the alm is staffed.
The alm operates seasonally from June to September, depending on weather and dairy operations.
Hike 1.5 hours from the Weissbach carpark on the Bavarian side (easier) or 2 hours from Lofer village; the route gains 500m through mixed forest with clear markers.
Expect simple dairy farm food—typically cheese, dairy products, and basic alpine fare—rather than full restaurant service; bed capacity is limited to around 30 people.
Yes; the steady 1.5–2 hour climb and well-marked trail make it ideal for families and casual hikers with basic fitness.
Location
47.2769, 13.1853
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