Mountain enjoyment with a view
Alpine pastures & huts
A stop with a view
Discover the mountain pastures and huts in the south of Upper Austria
Where the summit is not the highlight, the real experience begins in 360° Alpenland: there are more than 60 serviced alpine pastures and huts where the mountain feeling is still genuine and tangible. In the sunny south of the region, there is an extraordinary density of these special resting places - from the majestic mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel to the vast nature in and around the Kalkalpen National Park.
On foot, by bike - or sometimes in a more relaxed way by car: whether it's an alpine mountain hut with far-reaching views or rustic alpine cuisine - here, enjoyment begins where everyday life ends. Over 1,000 metres. Genuine. Unadulterated.
Frequently asked questions about the managed huts & mountain pastures:
In 360° Alpenland, you can expect an extraordinary density of serviced mountain pastures and huts. Over 60 destinations are spread between the mountains of Pyhrn-Priel, the valleys around the Kalkalpen National Park and panoramic high-altitude trails. Some are located directly on the hiking trail, others require a few extra steps - but every metre of altitude leads to honest hospitality and regional flavours.
More than 60 mountain huts characterise the mountain landscape in the heart of Upper Austria. This density makes the 360° Alpenland a special destination for alpine hikes, family excursions and enjoyable summit tours - from gentle alpine trails to alpine stages.
Managed mountain huts in 360° Alpenland combine panoramic views with down-to-earth hospitality. Simple, warm parlours, sun terraces with views of the Alps and home-made delicacies await you. The food here is based on what the region has to offer - honest, seasonal and with a chat about the next summit included.
Many huts can be reached via well-marked hiking trails and are ideal for families. Between alpine meadows and pastures, children learn about life in the mountains while adults enjoy the tranquillity of the Upper Austrian Alps. Spending time together on the alpine pastures is a bonding experience.
Numerous Alpine pastures in 360° Alpenland can be reached via forest roads or combined bike & hike routes. This allows you to combine cycling and hiking - first through green valleys, then on foot towards the summit. A refreshment stop awaits where the view opens up.
In the south, the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel beckons with striking peaks and rustic alpine pastures. This is where the alpine face of Upper Austria can be seen - with panoramic high-altitude trails, traditional huts and lively alpine farming.
Around the Kalkalpen National Park, hikes lead through extensive forests to mountain huts. The combination of unspoilt nature and living alpine tradition makes this region in 360° Alpenland particularly attractive - an interplay of retreat and encounter.
The feeling alone when the hut appears in front of you after the ascent is part of the experience. At 360° Alpenland, exercise, nature and regional cuisine combine to form a harmonious whole. Between mountain feeling and joie de vivre, a moment is created that lasts.
In addition to alpine tours, you will find numerous easy hikes to mountain huts in 360° Alpenland. Wide paths, moderate gradients and easily accessible huts make it easy to get started - ideal for leisure hikers and anyone who wants to take it easy.
Some managed huts offer simple overnight accommodation. As the day slowly draws to a close and the mountains fall silent, a special atmosphere is created. The next morning begins with clear air and sweeping views across the Alps.
The hiking trail network in 360° Alpenland is well marked and leads reliably to the serviced huts. Regional signposts, maps and digital tour tips help you plan your alpine hike in Upper Austria.