Scharfetthütte
2.5
Salzburg, Austria
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About
The Scharfetthütte sits at 2,218m in the Berchtesgaden Alps, roughly 15km south of Salzburg Stadt. You reach it from the Kuchlau trailhead (accessible by car or bus from Salzburg) in 3 to 3.5 hours of steady hiking. The route follows well-marked paths through mixed forest before emerging into alpine terrain. Alternative approaches exist from Anif and other valleys, but Kuchlau is the most direct. The hut guards the pass between the Salzburg Flachgau and the Berchtesgaden region, making it a natural base for traversing the northern limestone ridges.
The hut offers 30 to 40 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. The OeAV manages it and serves hot meals at dinner, plus breakfast and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring on the hut's south side. The building has no shower or sauna. Opening season runs from May through October, though it's worth checking conditions before visiting in May or early October. The hut keeper lives there year-round and can advise on local route conditions and weather.
Book your stay by email or phone at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July and August. The hut fills quickly on fine-weather weekends. Call or email to confirm current opening dates and meal prices. If you arrive without a reservation on a quieter weekday, spaces sometimes appear, but don't count on it.
The hut offers 30 to 40 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. The OeAV manages it and serves hot meals at dinner, plus breakfast and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring on the hut's south side. The building has no shower or sauna. Opening season runs from May through October, though it's worth checking conditions before visiting in May or early October. The hut keeper lives there year-round and can advise on local route conditions and weather.
Book your stay by email or phone at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July and August. The hut fills quickly on fine-weather weekends. Call or email to confirm current opening dates and meal prices. If you arrive without a reservation on a quieter weekday, spaces sometimes appear, but don't count on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; contact the hut directly by phone or email to check availability and confirm rates.
The hut is typically open from June to October, though exact dates depend on snow cover and staffing—confirm current opening dates before planning your visit.
Start from the Kuchlau trailhead (30 minutes by car or bus from Salzburg Stadt) and hike 3 to 3.5 hours on well-marked paths through forest and alpine terrain to reach the hut at 2,218m.
The hut serves dinner and breakfast; beds are in shared dormitory rooms typical of Austrian Alpine huts—bring a sleeping liner or rent bedding if needed.
Yes, the Kuchlau route is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit hikers new to Alpine huts; allow extra time if you're moving slowly or carrying a heavy pack.
Location
47.2528, 13.4487
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- OeAV
Facilities
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 664 4044625
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