Gasthof Schönleitenblick
5.0About
Gasthof Schönleitenblick is a mountain inn (Alpengasthof) at roughly 1,528 m on the approach to the Aflenzer Bürgeralm plateau, above Aflenz Kurort in the Mürztal, within the Hochschwab region of Styria. It sits beside the panorama toll road (Mautstraße Bürgeralm) that climbs to the Bürgeralm, so unlike a remote alpine hut it can effectively be reached by car up to the nearby Almboden, as well as on foot or by bike; note that the former Bürgeralm chairlift closed in 2025, leaving the toll road as the main access. The house is a Gasthaus-style inn serving homemade regional specialties and is a popular waypoint on walks around the Bürgeralm. It features on marked hiking loops — for example the circuit from Pierergut (966 m) that passes the Gasthof on the way up to the Bürgeralm. It should not be confused with the separate, higher Schönleitenhaus nearby. Its current opening season and whether it offers rooms are not reliably documented, so visitors should confirm ahead by phone before relying on it for a meal or a bed. It is best understood as a valley-side alpine inn rather than a self-catering or club-run mountain hut.
Access Routes
From the Aflenzer Bürgeralm toll road (Almboden car park)
0h
Easy
Drive up the Mautstraße Bürgeralm to the Almboden and reach the Gasthof on a very short walk — effectively car-accessible.
From Pierergut (966 m)
1h
Easy
A marked path climbs about 3 km from the Pierergut trailhead past the Gasthof and on up toward the Aflenzer Bürgeralm plateau.
Frequently Asked Questions
The inn has been listed with the phone number +43 3861 2425. No dedicated website or email is confirmed, so call ahead — current opening is not reliably documented.
Opening season is not reliably confirmed and it may currently be closed, so check by phone before visiting.
It is effectively reachable by car via the Mautstraße Bürgeralm toll road up to the Almboden nearby, or on a short walk of about 1.5 hours from the Pierergut trailhead below Aflenz Kurort.
Yes. As a valley-side mountain inn reachable by toll road and short walking paths, it is easy to access and requires no alpine experience.
It is a Gasthaus-style inn serving homemade regional specialties and a popular walking waypoint on the Bürgeralm. Whether it offers overnight rooms is not confirmed, so ask when you call.
Location
47.5688, 15.2289
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Season
- Year-round
- Min hiking time
- 1.5h
- Nearest trailhead
- Pierergut / Aflenz Kurort (Aflenzer Bürgeralm toll road)
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 3861 2425
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