Reitalm

Reitalm sits at 1,621m in the Berchtesgaden Alps near Inzell, just over the border from Bavaria. The hut is reachable from Inzell in 2–2.5 hours on foot via the Reitbach valley, a steady climb through mixed forest and alpine meadow. Drive to the car park near Inzell and follow marked trails up the valley; the final approach opens onto high pasture with views toward the Hochkönig massif. Most parties also use Reitalm as a transit point on longer routes through the region.
Reitalm is a working mountain farm and simple hut run by the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV). It sleeps around 25 people in basic dormitory rooms and has a few double rooms. Meals are homemade and hearty: expect Austrian standards like goulash, dumplings, and fresh bread. The hut has no shower (wash basins only) and no electricity in rooms. Water comes from a spring. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; you can request packed lunches. Reitalm opens year-round but is most reliable from June to October; winter access depends on snow cover and conditions.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email in advance, especially for weekends and July–August when numbers swell. Expect to pay €40–50 per night including dinner and breakfast. The hut is popular with Austrian day-hikers on weekends, so arrive early or book overnight accommodation ahead. In summer, expect company—this is accessible terrain with open pastoral views.