Sunny high plateau in southern Salzburg state, Austria. Quiet villages, moor lakes, medieval castles, and family ski areas.
Lungau
Lungau is the alpine district in the south of Salzburg state where the rhythm is simple: one village, one mountain, one lake, and enough time to enjoy all three. ## Why go You get real alpine landscapes with shorter transfers, quieter villages, and clear seasonal options: hikes and lakes in warm months, snow-sure ski days in winter. ## Good to know - Base strategy: stay near Mariapfarr for easy access to villages, lakes, and ski areas. - Family fit: short drive times and gentle options make planning low-stress. - Weather plan: there are strong sunny-day routes and practical rainy-day alternatives.
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The Longa, a naturally winding mountain stream, meanders out of the Weisspriachtal valley below steep alpine slopes.
Wide mountain panorama above the naturally winding Longa stream in the Weisspriachtal valley
Wide alpine valley panorama with steep mountains and forested slopes
A rocky cascade feeding the Longa, the naturally winding mountain stream that flows out of the Weisspriachtal valley.
Rocky forest cascade feeding the Longa mountain stream in the Weisspriachtal valley
Aerial panorama of a Lungau village with green fields and mountains
Late-summer meadow colors with mountain views in the Pichl area of Lungau.
Sunny meadow and wildflowers with forest and mountain backdrop in the Pichl area
Warm-season period used for destination suitability tagging.
Summer
Family-run summer mountain hut at about 1,750 m above the rear Weißpriachtal, close to Wirpitschsee, serving homemade Lungau dishes to hikers.
Tonimörtlhütte
Tonimörtlhütte is the hut stop that turns the climb from the rear Weißpriachtal toward Wirpitschsee into a full mountain day: a traditional wooden hut, homemade food and the lake close by. ## Why go The hut sits high in the upper Weißpriachtal and pairs naturally with Wirpitschsee. Stop on the way up or down, sit outside when the weather allows, and make the hut part of the day rather than just a waypoint. Our standout was the **Kaiserschmarrn**: a generous plate of torn pancake dusted with powdered sugar and served with apple sauce. Menus and availability change, so treat that as a first-hand recommendation from our visit rather than a permanent menu promise. ## Good to know - This is a mountain-hike destination; use proper footwear and carry water even when the hut is your food stop. - The normal hut season is in summer; check current opening information before setting out. - The signed route from the rear Weißpriachtal continues toward Wirpitschsee, which lies only a short walk beyond the hut. - It works well with active children who are comfortable on a mountain walk, but this is not a stroller outing. - The exterior, Kasnudeln, interior, and Kaiserschmarrn photos used by Alpina were all confirmed by the content owner as Tonimörtlhütte.
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Famous homemade Kasnudeln at Tonimörtlhütte.
Homemade Kasnudeln served hot at Tonimörtlhütte.
Tonimörtlhütte above Weißpriach, the natural hut stop just before Wirpitschsee.
Tonimörtlhütte wooden mountain hut with outdoor tables and alpine slopes in summer.
The Kaiserschmarrn was the standout from our visit to Tonimörtlhütte, served with apple sauce.
Kaiserschmarrn dusted with powdered sugar and served with apple sauce at Tonimörtlhütte.
The rustic wooden interior of Tonimörtlhütte.
Rustic wooden dining room interior of Tonimörtlhütte.