Your Destination in Großarl, Großarltal
Alpine Hut Loosbühelalm in Salzburg, 1,769m Above Sea Level
Guests and locals alike appreciate the Loosbühelalm as a fantastic hiking and excursion destination in Salzburg. It is wonderful here: nestled in the middle of nature at 1,769m, with a panoramic view of Ellmautal, delicious specialties and genuine hospitality. The mountain hut is known for its tasty dishes, that are made almost exclusively with the farm’s own products.. Recently, the hut was ranked in the top GenussHütten in the Genussregion (“Enjoyment Region”) of Austria. The alpine hut in Großarltal is the perfect place to take a break, enjoy walks, mountain hikes, family reunions, group excursions and trips with the kids!
How to Get to Your Destination in Ellmautal, Großarl
From the parking area to the alm hut it takes about 1 1/4 hours at a comfortable pace. In summer, overnight guests, people with disabilities and families with small children are allowed to drive up to 100 m in front of the hut. In winter, the road is closed to vehicles (except: taxis and on-site transport). The road to Loosbühelalm is an official mountain bike trail.
Loosbühelalm is open in Winter
Ski Touring, Sledding, Snow-Shoeing & Winter Hiking
You will find snow, for as far as the eye can see, all around the Alm Chalet in Ellmautal. Our hut in the Salzburg region will also be open in winter.
Try ski touring up to the alm or continue on around the famous ski touring area with its beautiful peaks. You can also try out snow-shoeing or just enjoy a nice hike up to the hut. The road is perfect for a fun toboggan party that you can begin from Loosbühelalm (toboggan rental available at the hut – subject to availability). Come visit us in winter and recharge with our homemade products and refreshing drinks; then warm yourselves by the tiled stove in the cozy Almstuben.
The Beginning of Spring at Loosbühelalm
Hike and Discover the Majestic Mountains
Spring is one of the best seasons for us. The mountain snow begins to melt and the first signs of spring emerge. While many other places are still covered in snow, you can come enjoy a hike around Loosebühelalm. We open the hut in Salzburg on May. The ascent leads through meadows blooming with rare flowers. It is worth your while to come for a hike or an overnight stay at Loosbühelalm.
Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) – Endangered & Protected!
- Characteristics: Hermaphrodite rosette plant with large upright, dark blue flowers that have green stripes inside
- Height: 5 – 10 cm
- Flowering: V – VIII
- Locations: Mats, Meadows
- We locals call this flower the “Pumpaglock’n”
Heather/Erika (Calluna vulgaris)
- Characteristics: Small shrub with different pink to violet flowers. The flowers look tile shaped and grow out successively
- Height: up to 50 cm
- Flowering: in our area, from May until Autumn
- Location: mountain meadows, sunny areas
Bird’s Eye Primrose (Primula farinosa) – Protected!
- Characteristics: This Primulaceae is a perennial, hermaphroditic rosette plant. It has 5 pink petals that are fused into a short tube
- Height: 5 – 20 cm
- Flowering: V – VII
- Location: moist meadows
- We locals call it this flower “Hasenrad” – which is literally translated to “Rabbit Bike”
Your Destination in Summer & Fall
Hiking and Mountain-Biking Tours in Ellmautal
- Various Hiking Trails that take you to Loosbühelalm
- Continue on to, for example, Tappenkarsee or to the top of Draugstein
- Salzburger Alpenweg trail to the hut, Tauernhöhenweg trail ca. 30 min. away
- Official Mountain Bike Trail to the Alm
- Hot and Cold Food: alternating daily specials
- Hut food, Bauernbratl, Milchkitzspezialitäten, Kasnock’n, Rindsbraten,… – must be pre-ordered for at least 4 people
- Large Sun Terrace, cozy Restaurant, Playground, Petting Zoo
- Regular Events
Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ
The Loosbühelalm is a two-season establishment. This means we are open from around Mother’s Day (May) until around 2 November, and then again in winter until around mid-March. You can find the exact opening times here on our website.
The Loosbühelalm is a mountain inn at 1,769 metres, in a secluded location at the end of the Ellmautal in the Großarltal.
What is perhaps the biggest difference between an alpine hut and an inn? We are allowed to serve you hot food. From 11 am to 7 pm, we treat our guests to hot, traditional Austrian delicacies, made almost exclusively from our own farm produce. From Schnitzel, Kaspressknödel, Käsespätzle to hearty Kaiserschmarrn or strudel.
Yes, there is an official mountain bike trail leading right up to us. It ends at our hut.
The Loosbühelalm is very centrally located for hiking. The Salzburger Almenweg passes right by the hut and the Tauernhöhenweg on the ridge (20 minutes from us to the ridge). We are therefore a very popular stopover.
We have a special spot with a stunning view over the Ellmautaltal in the Großarltaltal. The sun sets directly opposite. The evening scene is beautiful and different every day. We therefore recommend admiring the sunset from our terrace, perhaps with a glass of wine. The sun stays out the longest until 9.20 pm, though this depends heavily on the time of year.
We would actually say it’s for everyone.
In summer, our youngest guests can enjoy a large children’s playground with petting animals, and in winter there’s plenty of snow for snowball fights or making snow angels.
Parents and nature lovers can enjoy a break from everyday life on our large sun terrace or in our restaurant.
And older people and those with disabilities also have the opportunity to visit us. In summer, you can drive up in your own car (€ 5,00 in coins is required for the barrier), and in winter we offer a shuttle service every hour on the hour with advance booking!
Yes, we’re delighted to welcome even our youngest guests. There’s a large playground for the children, petting animals in summer, a children’s menu, and a selection of toys to ensure they never get bored.
Our rooms are also family-friendly. We have multi-bed rooms where your family can have its own room. We have cots available on request.
Our natural toboggan run is only open on the days when the Loosbühelalm is open. Sufficient snow is required. You can always find the latest information on this on the homepage of our website.
You can hire toboggans on site (€ 5,00 per toboggan).
During the summer, it is possible to drive your own car right up to the alpine hut.
You will need € 5,00 in coins to open the barrier. In winter, you can only drive your own car as far as the Grundlehen car park. From there, you can walk to us, take our in-house shuttle (only every hour on the hour and ONLY with advance booking) or take the taxi 600 (+43/(0) 6414/600).
The quickest way to reach us is directly from the Grundlehen car park. However, we also recommend a hut-to-hut tour along the Salzburger Almenweg, where we are situated right on the route. The nearest peaks are the Loosbichl or the Gründegg. Not far from the Gründegg, you can visit the Trögseen lakes. If the weather is perfect, head up to the ridge, where a magnificent view of the various mountain ranges awaits. We are also the perfect starting point for mountain air lovers and long-distance hikers heading to the Draugstein and Tappenkarsee.
