Wengeralm
2.5
Salzburg, Austria
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About
Wengeralm sits at 1,638m on the northern slopes of the Untersberg massif, 12km south of Berchtesgaden in the Salzburg Slate Alps. Reach it from Fürstenbrunn (Berchtesgaden area) via the Wimbach valley in 2.5–3 hours, or from Bad Reichenhall via the Stony Alm trail in around 3 hours. The approach is steady and well-marked; most hikers use Wengeralm as a halfway point on multi-day circuits rather than a destination hut. Trails connect onward to Hochkalter (2,607m) to the east and toward Schellenberg and the Hochstaufen massif.
The hut is managed by the Berchtesgaden section of the German Alpine Club (DAV). It accommodates 40–50 guests in small mixed dormitories and a handful of double rooms. The kitchen serves substantial dinners and hearty breakfast; half-board (Halbpension) is the norm. Water is reliable from a spring. Facilities are basic but well-kept: no shower, composting toilets, and heating by wood stove. The hut operates year-round, though conditions above 1,600m in winter require serious mountain sense.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill weeks in advance; aim to book by mid-June for summer weekends. The hut is accessible enough that weekend day-hikers create crowding in good weather. Arrive early afternoon if you want a choice of dormitory beds. Half-board is typically €50–60 per person per night (verify current rates when booking). Credit cards are not reliably accepted; bring cash.
The hut is managed by the Berchtesgaden section of the German Alpine Club (DAV). It accommodates 40–50 guests in small mixed dormitories and a handful of double rooms. The kitchen serves substantial dinners and hearty breakfast; half-board (Halbpension) is the norm. Water is reliable from a spring. Facilities are basic but well-kept: no shower, composting toilets, and heating by wood stove. The hut operates year-round, though conditions above 1,600m in winter require serious mountain sense.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill weeks in advance; aim to book by mid-June for summer weekends. The hut is accessible enough that weekend day-hikers create crowding in good weather. Arrive early afternoon if you want a choice of dormitory beds. Half-board is typically €50–60 per person per night (verify current rates when booking). Credit cards are not reliably accepted; bring cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; weekends fill quickly even in shoulder season.
Wengeralm is staffed from June to October, with reduced availability in shoulder months—check ahead before visiting May or November.
Hike from Fürstenbrunn (near Berchtesgaden) via Wimbach valley in 2.5–3 hours, or from Bad Reichenhall via Stony Alm trail in 3 hours; both routes are well-marked and steady.
Expect hearty Alpine meals, basic dormitory beds, and running water; showers are typically cold or unavailable—pack accordingly.
Yes, the approach is steady and well-marked; it works well as a halfway point on a multi-day circuit rather than a strenuous destination.
Location
47.2389, 13.1294
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- https://www.wengeralm.at/de/bergrestaurant-gastein.html
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