Hocheggalm
3.6About
Hocheggalm sits at 1544m in the Ötztal valley, accessible from the village of Längenfeld. The walk takes 2.5 hours from the Ötztal road. Most hikers approach via the marked trail from Piburg or the steeper path from Längenfeld itself. The hut serves as a solid base for day walks into the surrounding pasture country and moderate alpine terrain.
The hut offers basic mountain hospitality with around 40 beds across simple rooms. Meals focus on Austrian fare: schnitzel, Bauernsuppe, and dense rye bread. The kitchen operates from June through September, with reduced hours in shoulder months. Water comes from a reliable spring. The toilet block is functional rather than luxurious. Expect no electricity in rooms and minimal mobile signal.
Book directly by email or phone, especially for weekends and July-August when the hut fills quickly. Groups of 8+ should contact 4-6 weeks ahead. The hut runs year-round but kitchen service ends in October; winter visits require self-catering and advance notice. Expect to pay around €15-18 for dinner and €10-12 for breakfast. The hut accepts cash only—no card payments.
The hut offers basic mountain hospitality with around 40 beds across simple rooms. Meals focus on Austrian fare: schnitzel, Bauernsuppe, and dense rye bread. The kitchen operates from June through September, with reduced hours in shoulder months. Water comes from a reliable spring. The toilet block is functional rather than luxurious. Expect no electricity in rooms and minimal mobile signal.
Book directly by email or phone, especially for weekends and July-August when the hut fills quickly. Groups of 8+ should contact 4-6 weeks ahead. The hut runs year-round but kitchen service ends in October; winter visits require self-catering and advance notice. Expect to pay around €15-18 for dinner and €10-12 for breakfast. The hut accepts cash only—no card payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for summer weekends; contact the hut by email or phone to check availability and confirm your dates.
Hocheggalm operates year-round as an alpine hut, though staffing and meal service are heaviest from June to September.
Start from Längenfeld in the Ötztal and follow the marked trail via Piburg (2.5 hours) or take the steeper direct route from the village; both are well-signposted.
The hut has around 40 beds in simple rooms and serves Austrian mountain fare including schnitzel, Bauernsuppe, and rye bread.
Yes—the approach is moderate (2.5 hours), and the hut works well as a base for day walks in gentle pasture and lower alpine terrain.
Location
47.3396, 11.2128
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +435212241647
- Website
- https://www.seefeld.com/a-hocheggalm
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