Walleralm
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The Walleralm is an alp with a mountain inn (Berggasthaus) that lies at a height of 1170 metres (3,838.6 ft) above sea level at the foot of the Zettenkaiserkopf, a fore peak of the Zettenkaiser in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The alp is easily and quickly reached by mountain bike or on foot from Lake Hinterstein near Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
along a forest track. The alp has a panoramic view of the Kitzbüheler Horn
mountain above the Hohe Salve
and across to the Inn valley, in the distance the glaciers of the High Tauern are visible.
, lies at 1170 m in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve and has overnighting accommodation for up to 20 people.
The alp and the inn are only managed during the summer months.
A few metres below the inn is the Stöffl Hut
which is also open to visitors in the summer.
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district Kufstein in the Austrian region of the Sölllandl. It is located 8.50 km southeast of Kufstein as well as 13 km northwest of Kitzbühel and has 3 sub-districts. Main source of income is Summer tourism; the village possesses a...
along a forest track. The alp has a panoramic view of the Kitzbüheler Horn
Kitzbüheler Horn
The Kitzbüheler Horn is one of the most important mountains in the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol, Austria, whose eastern flank lies near the smart ski resort of Kitzbühel...
mountain above the Hohe Salve
Hohe Salve
The Hohe Salve is a well-known mountain located between Kufstein, Wörgl and Kitzbühel in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is part of the Kitzbühel Alps and is also nicknamed the Rigi of the Tyrol. Its summit is high, and in fine weather has a good view of the High Tauern and Zillertal Alps, as well...
and across to the Inn valley, in the distance the glaciers of the High Tauern are visible.
Facilities
The Walleralm inn, run by the Eberwein family from Scheffau am Wilden KaiserScheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district Kufstein in the Austrian region of the Sölllandl. It is located 8.50 km southeast of Kufstein as well as 13 km northwest of Kitzbühel and has 3 sub-districts. Main source of income is Summer tourism; the village possesses a...
, lies at 1170 m in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve and has overnighting accommodation for up to 20 people.
The alp and the inn are only managed during the summer months.
A few metres below the inn is the Stöffl Hut
Stöffl Hut
The Stöffl Hut is a mountain hut at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser in the Austrian state of Tyrol.- Location :The hut lies at a height of in an alpine pasture known as the Walleralm...
which is also open to visitors in the summer.