Eppzirler Alm, hut

At the end of the Eppzirlertal valley, a pasture surrounded by rugged limestone peaks extends. In the 16th century, valuable Tyrolean stone oil was extracted in this breathtaking natural setting, and even Emperor Maximilian particularly enjoyed trekking in the area around the Eppzirler Alm. To this day, the active alpine farming with about 90 head of cattle at an altitude of 1,459 meters remains a popular destination for hikers and families.

The impressive panoramic view of Erlspitz, Eppzirler Scharte, Kuhjochspitze, and Reitherspitze is framed by lush alpine meadows at the cozy inn in the Alps. From early June to the end of October, hut owner Christian serves hungry guests Tyrolean delicacies from the farm and delicious refreshments on the sun terrace. Children are always welcome on the more than 1100-hectare alpine farm, and pilgrims can even find a small Marian chapel. By the way, according to legends, somewhere in the area, 30 tons of imperial gold are said to have been hidden after the war. So far, no one has found it.

To learn more about the history of the Eppzirler Alm and its hosts, visit our blog.

In the series "Almgeflüster & Hüttengeschichten" you will learn why the life and work of the hut hosts in the mountains is much more than just a profession.

STARTING POINT
From the paid parking lot Gießenbach or the Gießenbach train station in Scharnitz, it is possible to reach the Eppzirler Alm via well-marked forest roads leading into the valley.

SUMMER TOURS

• Hike to the Eppzirler Alm. From Gießenbach near Scharnitz, the path starts steeply on a forest road, then becomes more gentle towards the Eppzirler Zinne. Head south through the steep Gießenbachtal and turn at the bridge towards Eppzirler Alm. Across juicy alpine herb meadows to the idyllic Eppzirler Alm located at the end of the valley. Return the same way to the starting point.
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• Round hike Eppzirler Alm. A beautiful but quite challenging round hike through the alpine meadows with great views over the Seefeld region. From the valley station of the Rosshütte cable cars in Seefeld, head over the Schlagkopf (1,518m) to the Eppzirler Alm. From there, continue to the famous Nördlinger Hütte, then return to the starting point over the Reither Spitze and Reitherjochalm.
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• Adlerweg Stage 15. The fifteenth section of the most famous long-distance hike in Tyrol takes hiking enthusiasts from the Solsteinhaus through the Eppzirler Scharte (surefootedness required) down to Scharnitz or further to Leutasch.
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• Biking tour to Eppzirler Alm. This biking tour leads through the idyllic Gießenbachtal to Eppzirler Alm. After a refreshment at the Alm, the return follows the same route back.To the biking tour