Zwieselalmhütte
3.7About
Zwieselalmhütte sits at 1,440m on the Zwieselalm plateau in the Tennengebirge, south of Salzburg. Reach it from Adnet by hiking 2.5 hours through beech forest and alpine meadow, or from Puch an der Salzach in roughly 3 hours via the Salzburg Almenweg trail. The approach is steady and well-marked, gaining 700m elevation. Summer access is straightforward; winter approaches may be snow-covered depending on conditions.
The hut operates as a simple working alp with a restaurant. It serves hearty alpine fare to hikers and has capacity for around 30 people in its dining room. There's no overnight accommodation—this is a day-visit destination where you stop for drinks, soup, or roasted meats before returning to the valley. Facilities are basic: toilets, water, and a small shop selling chocolate and essentials. The hut is open year-round, though snow can close access in winter months.
No advance booking is needed for day visits. Arrive early on summer weekends if you want a seat without waiting. The hut is popular with local hikers from Salzburg, particularly on Sundays. It works well as a midpoint on longer valley-to-valley routes across the Tennengebirge.
The hut operates as a simple working alp with a restaurant. It serves hearty alpine fare to hikers and has capacity for around 30 people in its dining room. There's no overnight accommodation—this is a day-visit destination where you stop for drinks, soup, or roasted meats before returning to the valley. Facilities are basic: toilets, water, and a small shop selling chocolate and essentials. The hut is open year-round, though snow can close access in winter months.
No advance booking is needed for day visits. Arrive early on summer weekends if you want a seat without waiting. The hut is popular with local hikers from Salzburg, particularly on Sundays. It works well as a midpoint on longer valley-to-valley routes across the Tennengebirge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends; weekdays and shoulder season (June, September) need less notice.
Open June to October; staffed daily during summer, weekends only in shoulder months depending on snow.
Hike 2.5 hours from Adnet (700m gain) through beech forest, or 3 hours from Puch an der Salzach via the Salzburg Almenweg trail.
Serves hearty alpine food and local dairy products; beds are simple dormitory-style; no showers, but basic washrooms available.
Yes—the approaches are well-marked and steady-paced, ideal for families with decent fitness; the hut is a working alp, not a technical climbing base.
Location
47.5422, 13.4729
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- https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/101545/zwieselalm-huette.html
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