To the Ostpreussenhütte

 You start at the marketplace in Werfen, walk up Poststraße, always heading towards the ice stock rink. After the ice stock rink, turn left and after a few minutes, at the fork, turn right, always stay on path 401. For the next half hour, you walk on the road over the Gschwandtanger, where scenes from "Sound of Music" were filmed, past the Gschwandt farm, keep right. Shortly after, you leave the road and take the left side back onto hiking path 401, which leads you to the Dielalm in 20 minutes (unfortunately, the Dielalm is currently closed!!)

There, you will find a great playground for running around, a petting zoo with dwarf goats, rabbits, and chickens, a huge sun terrace with endless views, and not to forget the excellent dishes made from their own produce.

If you are not so good on foot, you can also reach the Dielalm within a few minutes by car, please use the paid parking lot. This spot is worth a visit anyway.

Continue behind the Dielalm next to the large paid parking lot, the first few hundred meters through the forest, then you come onto the forest road. Always following path 401 it goes alternately through the forest and on the forest road over Schwarzkogel, where there is a junction on the right that leads back down into the valley, via paths 13, 13a, and 19.

For those who want to go further up: after some time, you leave the forest and reach the pasture and alpine plateau of Blienteckalm. You cross this large meadow before hiking the last part through a forest again. After that, you can already see the hut.

For all hikers who haven't had enough yet, it goes on for another hour to the Gamskarkogel.

 If you prefer to stay at the Ostpreussenhütte, the hosts will spoil you with local and homemade dishes and cakes. You can also spend the night at the hut.

 You can take the same route back or choose the previously mentioned fork via Sonneck, which also brings you back to Werfen.

Tip: There are some geocaches hidden along the route!!

Depending on the weather, sun or rain protection, sturdy footwear is recommended

Please always pay attention to the appropriate equipment and clothing. Above all, sturdy high shoes with slip-resistant soles, as well as rain and cold protection are important.

Basic hiking equipment also includes a backpack, drinks and provisions, a small first aid kit including bandages and bivy sack, warm clothing, windproof outerwear, headlamp, and navigation materials (hiking map, altimeter, compass).

Make sure you have enough fluids with you!

Always take your mobile phone with you to the mountains.

And one more note: please always tell your relatives or hosts where you are going and when you plan to return. Please report back (by phone or otherwise) upon your return.

Emergency numbers
Alpine emergency: 140
International emergency: 112

 Coming from Salzburg on the A10 Tauern motorway, take the Werfen / Pfarrwerfen exit or the Pass Lueg Tenneck Werfen exit and turn right towards Werfen (Salzachtal federal road B 159).

Coming from Zell am See / Villach on the A10 Tauern motorway, take the Werfen / Pfarrwerfen exit and turn left towards Werfen (Salzachtal federal road B 159).

Parking in designated parking lots at the train station, next to the fire department, and at the town entrance Mitte. Paid parking available in the town center. Maximum parking duration 3 hours.

Short-term parking zone in Werfen:
Parking time in the town center: first hour free, then 90 minutes € 0.50 up to 120 minutes € 1.00 up to 150 minutes € 2.00 up to 180 minutes € 3.00. Guests with a guest card displayed on the windshield can park free of charge in the town center until 11:00 a.m.

Free parking lots:
Werfen-Süd, Werfen-Mitte, and parking lot next to the fire department Werfen.

If you want to drive up to the Dielalm by car, please use the large paid parking lot shortly before the Dielalm on the right!

 Hiking map "...hiking around Werfen"
Hiking guide Werfen Pfarrwerfen Werfenweng "Hiking with a magnificent panoramic view"
Map material from Freytag & Berndt, Kompass and Alpine Club
Available at the tourist office, Markt 24, 5450 Werfen, Tel. 06468/5388 
www.werfen.at

www.ostpreussenhuette.at

There are geocaches hidden along the route!

The solstice celebration in June is one of the special highlights at the hut!