Scheiben Alm
2.0About
Scheiben Alm sits at 1,850m in the Prättigau valley, a working alpine dairy farm that welcomes hikers. The hut lies on the main route between Schiers and the Säntis massif. From Schiers village, allow 2 hours to reach the alm on well-marked paths. The route gains 900m steadily through forest and open pasture. In summer, you can also approach from Gamperen to the east in 3 hours across rolling meadows.
The alm operates as a simple mountain restaurant with basic overnight accommodation. Expect around 20 beds in dormitory-style rooms with basic facilities. Meals focus on traditional mountain fare—älplermagronen, schnitzel, and fresh dairy products from their own cows. Water and toilets are available. The season runs mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting. This is a working farm first, hut second, so don't expect hotel amenities. The setting is genuinely pastoral: you'll likely see cattle grazing around the buildings.
Contact the hut directly by phone to book beds. They don't maintain online reservations. Weekends in July and August fill quickly—call at least 2 weeks ahead for Saturday nights. Weekday visits are easier to arrange last-minute. The alm closes during heavy snow and mud seasons, so confirm opening dates before travelling in May or October. Bring cash; card payment isn't reliable in this remote location.
The alm operates as a simple mountain restaurant with basic overnight accommodation. Expect around 20 beds in dormitory-style rooms with basic facilities. Meals focus on traditional mountain fare—älplermagronen, schnitzel, and fresh dairy products from their own cows. Water and toilets are available. The season runs mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting. This is a working farm first, hut second, so don't expect hotel amenities. The setting is genuinely pastoral: you'll likely see cattle grazing around the buildings.
Contact the hut directly by phone to book beds. They don't maintain online reservations. Weekends in July and August fill quickly—call at least 2 weeks ahead for Saturday nights. Weekday visits are easier to arrange last-minute. The alm closes during heavy snow and mud seasons, so confirm opening dates before travelling in May or October. Bring cash; card payment isn't reliable in this remote location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead, especially for weekends and July–August; as a working farm with limited beds, it fills quickly during peak season.
Open June to October, staffed daily during summer months; check locally for exact opening and closing dates.
From Schiers village, 2 hours on marked paths gaining 900m through forest and pasture; alternatively, 3 hours from Gamperen to the east across meadows.
Simple mountain restaurant serving food; basic overnight accommodation available—bring a headlamp and expect minimal amenities typical of a working alpine dairy farm.
Yes; the route from Schiers is well-marked and steady, making it accessible to hikers with basic fitness, though the 900m gain is sustained.
Location
46.9240, 10.1757
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- Phone
- +43 664 9244508
- Website
- https://scheiben-alm.edan.io/
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