BergeSeen Trail D2: Gablonzer Hütte - Hofpürglhütte
4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Impressive alpine high-altitude hike on narrow and rocky paths, in places also exposed and secured, requiring sure-footedness, a head for heights, and alpine experience.
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Multi-stage route
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
The alpine variant through the Dachstein Mountains starts immediately with a "classic" among alpine high routes. Gentle alpine meadows and rugged rocky wilderness are often just a stone’s throw apart here at the foot of the Gosaukamm. The highest peak of this dolomite-like mountain range in the west of the Dachstein Mountains, the 2,454 m high Bischofsmütze, truly lives up to its name. Yet it has been sending rockfall avalanches into the depths for years, plagued by rockfalls.
Directions:From the Gablonzer Hütte, located on the 14th stage of the Salzkammergut Trail (and accessible by cable car from Vorderer Gosausee), you hike on trail no. 611 – a variant section of the northern alpine long-distance trail – past the Breininghütte to the fork at the Lower Törlecksattel and then on the Austriaweg (no. 601) descending to the right through lightly wooded terrain and steeper, rock-strewn grassy slopes at the foot of the Großem Donnerkogel. Through a forest section below the Angerstein, you reach the wide meadows of the Stuhlalm (1,467 m) – the Theodor Körner Hut of the Alpine Club is hidden in the nearby woods. 2:00 h Over the grassy ridge above the alpine pasture (Mooseben) it continues into the larch-covered Grubach below the Stuhlloch, the dark cirque under the striking Große Bischofsmütze (2,454 m). The following "passage" over the Jöchl was completely destroyed by a rockfall in 2012. The newly created path already runs in a zigzag uphill through larch to a very steep rock gully on the right before the debris slope. This was made passable by numerous wooden steps and solid steel cables. A rocky notch (1,600 m) opens the passage to the southern side of the ridge. There the path leads through steep and rocky slopes into the wide larch fields below the Stuhllochspitz (1,980 m) and then almost level beneath the rugged western ridges of the Bischofsmütze (steel cables) to the Mahdalmriegel (1,630 m). There you turn left and walk through the grassy and scree slopes above the Sulzkaralm (1,467 m), which invites a short detour to the right.
Through the idyllic meadows and larch fields in the south of the Leckkogel (2,032 m) ascending, the Austriaweg finally leads over to the soon visible Hofpürglhütte (1,706 m). The stately Alpine Club house sits on a scenic hill beneath the cheeky Mosermandl (2,088 m), next to which the two peaks of the Bischofsmütze tower impressively. 2:30 h
Safety guidelines:- In alpine terrain, be aware of the danger of falling rocks.
- Until early summer, you may encounter steep snowfields or firn gullies – especially when icy, there is acute danger of falling and thus risk to life!
- Due to storm damage, forestry work, or construction measures, some sections of the path may be temporarily difficult or impossible to pass.
- Cows on the alpine pasture are often curious. Due to mother cow husbandry, they develop a strong instinct to protect their calves. So move calmly on cow pastures, keep at least 20 m distance from the animals, and never pet calves! In case of threatening behavior (scratching, stamping), slowly walk backwards away (do not turn your back). Keep dogs on a leash; they must not bark at or chase cows. In case of an attack, you must definitely let them off the leash.
For all stages you need hiking or mountaineering boots with profiled rubber soles as well as wind- and rainproof clothing.
Spare clothes to change and a small first aid kit should also be in your backpack. How much food you pack depends on the number of places to stop for food. In any case, you should take enough to drink. Telescopic poles are especially helpful when going downhill.
Additional information:Courtesy of the text provided by the KOMPASS publishing house and Wolfgang Heitzmann.
Further information at trail.salzkammergut.at
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further information:
- Multi-day tour
- Board possible
Die Sulzkaralm am Fuße der Bischofsmütze und des Gosaukammes ist eine kleine urige Hütte - ganz traditionell, einladend und heimelig.
Die von der Familie Ebner vom Knablhof geführte Hütte ist ein Kleinod der Gegend. Die "Kas-Jausn" ist weitum bekannt - hier wird alles selber erzeugt.
Unser Alm-Schmankerl - die Kas-Jaus'n. Auf der Sulzenalm werden verschiedene Sorten Käse erzeugt - Schüsselkäse, Radstädter Käse, oder auch der "Alm-Mozzarella". Ein frisches Bauernbrot dazu, was gibt's besseres ?
Willkommen bei Familie Ebner - willkommen auf der Sulzkaralm!
Welcome to our lodge!
Here we’ve compiled all the important information you’ll need for your visit. Each guide provides further details on facilities, how to get here, access routes, and suggested tours.
If you still have any questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!
If you’re planning a stay at the lodge with dogs, please check with us in advance.
Our lodge is part of the “Mit Kindern auf Hütten” campaign, an initiative of the Alpine Clubs in Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol promoting family-friendly lodges. Suitable for children ages 0 and up.
AUGUST 2026
ATTENTION! - LIMITED OPERATIONS DUE TO WATER SHORTAGE - ATTENTION!
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Welcome to the Hofpürglhütte!
The hut team looks forward to your visit and will be happy to treat you to homemade meals.
"My favorite place"—The Hofpürglhütte is located at 1,705 meters above sea level at the foot of the Große Bischofsmütze and offers a wide range of activities for all alpine outdoor enthusiasts — from easy hikes to challenging alpine trails and climbing routes ranging from grade 2 to 10, everything is available right in the immediate vicinity of the hut. On rainy days, you can use the bouldering room in the annex.
It is our pleasure to share our love of nature and passion for the mountains with you! On our sunny terrace, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain panorama; the bright and welcoming rooms and dorms are perfect for resting.Cold and hot water showers (hot water available in limited quantities) are available (coin-operated showers). Reservations (rooms/dormitories) can only be made ONLINE via the reservation portal. For groups of more than 10 people, please also confirm your reservation in advance by phone at 0676 3718566.The winter room serves as emergency shelter. Our wastewater is treated by our own biological treatment plant. To ensure it operates reliably and without disruption, we ask for our guests’ cooperation: Please follow the instructions in the restrooms and use the facilities with due care.[Bn]
Thank you very much for your understanding and support!
Payment is accepted in cash only!
KITCHEN:
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Kitchen: 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Hot meals: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner (half-board): 6:00 PM
Half-board is mandatory for groups (10 or more people).[Bn]
If you arrive later than expected, please let us know by phone.
CHECK-IN/OUT:
Dormitories and rooms are available from 4:00 PM and must be vacated by 9:00 AM on the day of departure.
Cancellation fee: €30 per person per day—cancellations made up to 48 hours before arrival are free of charge.
Cancellations can only be made through the lodge reservation system.
Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m.
Since 1923, the mountain hut has been a special place for mountaineers, hikers, and those who appreciate the good life. Whether you’re looking for adventures big or small, quiet moments, or that authentic mountain hut atmosphere, you’ve come to the right place.
To ensure the hut remains with us for many more years to come, it is currently undergoing renovations. The work will continue until the beginning of summer 2026.
An important part of what we offer are cakes and desserts freshly prepared daily—including vegan options.
We want everyone who stops by to enjoy a good meal, feel welcome, and head back down the mountain with a warm feeling in their stomach and a clear mind. And we hope you’ll come back again…
We look forward to meeting you in person soon!
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Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt, Obertraun
4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Phone +43 5 95095
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Blockades can often not be avoided and are in your own interest. Biking beyond the intended path and outside of opening times is punishable and turns us into illegal bikers.
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g.Don’t overestimate your skills: We should not overdo it when it comes to biking technique and physical fitness. Take the level of difficulty posed by the route into consideration and make a precise estimate of your experience and skills as a biker (braking, bell, lights)!
h.Close gates: We approach grazing livestock at a walking pace and close every gate behind us. We should avoid causing escape and panic reactions in the animals. Nothing stands in the way of the fun and athletic challenge in the mountains and forests!
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