Obere Maxlraineralm
4.3About
Obere Maxlraineralm sits at 1,528m in the Chiemgau Alps east of Rosenheim. Approach via the village of Großdorf, a 2-hour hike from the Sachrang trailhead. The route climbs steadily through mixed forest and alpine pasture. The hut is also reachable from Marquartstein to the south in roughly the same time. Both approaches are straightforward summer walks without exposure.
The hut is a working mountain dairy and simple overnight shelter run by the DAV. It has 42 beds split across multiple rooms. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals using local ingredients, particularly dairy products from the alm's own herd. Breakfast is substantial, and evening meals are available with advance notice. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest use June through September. Water comes from the spring. There are no showers. The building is basic but clean, with a communal dining area and small beer tap.
Book directly by email or phone at least 2 weeks ahead. July and August fill quickly—6 weeks' notice is safer for those months. Half-board (bed plus dinner and breakfast) is the standard arrangement. The hut prefers groups to notify them of arrival time. Winter weekends and Easter can be busy. Solo hikers are welcome but note that the hut caters primarily to groups and families walking the Chiemgau ridge trails.
The hut is a working mountain dairy and simple overnight shelter run by the DAV. It has 42 beds split across multiple rooms. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals using local ingredients, particularly dairy products from the alm's own herd. Breakfast is substantial, and evening meals are available with advance notice. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest use June through September. Water comes from the spring. There are no showers. The building is basic but clean, with a communal dining area and small beer tap.
Book directly by email or phone at least 2 weeks ahead. July and August fill quickly—6 weeks' notice is safer for those months. Half-board (bed plus dinner and breakfast) is the standard arrangement. The hut prefers groups to notify them of arrival time. Winter weekends and Easter can be busy. Solo hikers are welcome but note that the hut caters primarily to groups and families walking the Chiemgau ridge trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email or phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August.
Obere Maxlraineralm is typically open June to October, though confirm current dates when booking since it operates as a working dairy.
Approach from Sachrang trailhead via Großdorf (2 hours) or from Marquartstein to the south (roughly 2 hours); both routes are straightforward summer walks through forest and pasture with no exposure.
The hut provides simple overnight accommodation in 42 beds across multiple rooms; confirm meal availability (breakfast/dinner) when booking, as it's a working dairy with limited catering.
Yes—at 1,528m with straightforward approach routes and no exposure, it's ideal for families and less experienced hikers doing a moderate 2-hour walk.
Location
47.6578, 11.9164
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Quick Facts
- Season
- We-Su 11:00-18:00; Mo,Tu 11:00-16:00 "wetterabhängig"
- Total
- 42
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +49 8026 7382
- Website
- https://obere-maxlraineralm.com/
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