Salzburg-Umgebung District

Alpine peaks and huts in Salzburg-Umgebung District

This collection features prominent summits and traditional mountain shelters across the Salzkammergut and Berchtesgaden Alps. Highlights include the Schafberg, accessible by a historic cog railway, and the Zwölferhorn, offering views over Lake Wolfgang. The list also encompasses the Postalm, one of Europe's largest alpine plateaus, alongside the Schellenberg Ice Cave, Germany’s highest managed ice cave. These locations provide a network of trails connecting regional restaurants and rustic huts, such as the Zeppezauerhaus and various seasonal alpine pastures.

Alpine Peaks and Huts — Map

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Schafberg

Schafberg is a mountain in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Situated within the Salzkammergut Mountains range of the Northern Limestone Alps,…

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B

Zwölferhorn

Standing at 1,522 meters above St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang, this peak is accessible via a cable car and features a network of panoramic hiking trails.

C

Historische Postalmhütte

Located on the Postalm plateau, this historic hut serves traditional regional cuisine within Austria's largest continuous alpine pasture area.

D

Schafbergblickhütte

An alpine restaurant on the Postalm offering views toward the Schafberg mountain.

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E

Schellenberg Ice Cave

The Schellenberg Ice Cave is a cave located in the Berchtesgaden Alps in Upper Bavaria, Germany, near the Austrian border.

F

Zeppezauerhaus

An alpine club hut situated at 1,663 meters on the Untersberg massif, providing regional food and overnight accommodation near the mountain station.

G

Latschenalm Krispl-Gaißau

A mountain restaurant located in the Gaissau-Hintersee hiking area, specializing in regional Salzburg dishes.

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H

Kolomansberg

An 1,114-meter forested ridge featuring a late Gothic pilgrimage chapel and a military radar station.

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I

Gruberhorn

A 1,732-meter peak in the Osterhorn group, accessible via hiking trails from the Hintersee or Lämmerbach areas.

J

Hexenloch

A natural cave formation located in the karst landscape near Salzburg.

K

Spielbergalm (Gollegg)

A mountain hut located at 1,311 meters in the Osterhorn group, serving regional specialties to hikers and skiers.

L

Bergrestaurant Anzenbergalm

A seasonal alpine restaurant located in the hiking area between Faistenau and Hintersee.

M

Voit'l Hütte am Zwölferhorn

A traditional mountain cabin and restaurant located near the summit of the Zwölferhorn.

N

Thoralm

An alpine hut on the Postalm plateau offering regional products and refreshments.

O

Laimeralm

A historic mountain pasture and event venue located above Strobl, known for its traditional wooden architecture.

P

Lechner Hütte

A rustic alpine hut located in the Spielbergalm area, serving regional Salzburg cuisine.

Q

Mayerlehenhütte

A managed alpine hut on the Gruberalm in Hintersee, known for its homemade cheese and traditional snacks.

R

Sulzaustube

A mountain hut located in the Postalm region.

S

Welserhütte

An alpine shelter situated on the Postalm plateau.

T

Alpenrose

A mountain restaurant and hut located within the Postalm alpine pasture area.

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