Höfener Alm
1.7
1,680m
Ammergau Alps, Germany
About
Höfener Alm sits at 1680m in the Ammergau Alps, south of Oberammergau. Reach it from Oberammergau village (30 minutes by car to the trailhead) or from Linderhof Palace via the Scheinkasten trail (2 hours hiking). The standard approach from Graswang is 2.5 hours of steady forest walking. The hut lies on the main east-west traverse through the Ammergaus and connects easily to neighboring valleys.
This DAV-affiliated hut runs as a simple mountain farm. It offers around 50 beds across dormitory and double rooms. The kitchen serves traditional Bavarian food—expect schnitzel, schweinbraten, and local cheese for lunch and dinner. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut stays open year-round, though winter facilities are basic. Shower and toilet facilities are basic but clean.
Book direct by phone or email 4-6 weeks ahead for summer weekends (July-August). The hut fills on fine-weather Saturdays. Weekday visits are quieter. The hut accepts overnight guests for hiking trips and day visitors from 10:00 to 18:00. Half-board rates are reasonable. The owner also rents mountain bikes for exploring the gentler Ammergau plateau. Check opening hours before visiting in shoulder seasons.
This DAV-affiliated hut runs as a simple mountain farm. It offers around 50 beds across dormitory and double rooms. The kitchen serves traditional Bavarian food—expect schnitzel, schweinbraten, and local cheese for lunch and dinner. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut stays open year-round, though winter facilities are basic. Shower and toilet facilities are basic but clean.
Book direct by phone or email 4-6 weeks ahead for summer weekends (July-August). The hut fills on fine-weather Saturdays. Weekday visits are quieter. The hut accepts overnight guests for hiking trips and day visitors from 10:00 to 18:00. Half-board rates are reasonable. The owner also rents mountain bikes for exploring the gentler Ammergau plateau. Check opening hours before visiting in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often accommodate walk-ins outside July and August.
Höfener Alm is open year-round as a working mountain farm, though staffing and meal service are most reliable May to October.
From Graswang (nearest road access), allow 2.5 hours of steady forest hiking; from Oberammergau via Linderhof Palace and Scheinkasten trail takes 2 hours.
Simple hut fare (soups, stews, bread) and around 50 dormitory beds; expect basic shower facilities typical of a working alpine farm.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Graswang is steady forest walking with no exposed terrain, and the hut's central location makes it ideal for multi-day traverses or day trips.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.hoefener-alm.at/