The digits 1492 that can be read on the façade under the gable of the roof indicate the origin of the building. What surely used to be an humble dwelling for shepherds , to spend summers only, was extended over the years and by 1600 already inhabited all year through.

Till the beginning of the ski-period, around 1900, the "Alte Goldene Berg" was a stately farm house with stalls and a big barn. However, before the 1st.world war the owners turned the place into a lodge which was used by the very first hikers on mountain tours.

In 1928 the owners were compelled to auction the estate .It was bought by the German family Hammerbacher and given the name "Goldener Berg". Due to the incredible flow of guests from Europe, a goods train was installed from the local road in Lech to the "Goldenen Berg". The road to Oberlech was not motorable but with the help of the goods train a hotel with a capacity of 42 beds could be built around 1930 which was inaugurated at Christmas time. All available beds in the vicinity were booked too so that the restaurant of "Goldenen Berg" entertained 130 guests in 3 shifts. Also, the name "Oberlech" was created in 1930. The hotel was very popular and experienced a boom till the 2nd.world war.

Because of German ownership, the "Goldenen Berg" was placed under sequester after the war till 1955. No investments could be initiated hindering development, subsequently Oberlech lost it's connection to a striving neighbour Lech. In 1960 an annex was built but the lack of capital lead to the final loss which was the gain of family Pfefferkorn, the new owner's of the estate. It was the fortunate foresight of Johann Pfefferkorn which made him buy this desolate house probably due to it's unique location. A lot of hard work was put in and large investments were made to achieve the standard of the hotels in the vicinity.

From 1965 till 1968 the hotel was managed by the eldest son Günther Pfefferkorn after which the hotel was given over to Franz Pfefferkorn who graduated from the school of hotel management and gathered experience abroad in England, France, Bermudas and the USA. It was vital to solve the unimaginable daily problems this dilapidated house presented. Only after years of annual investments it was possible to renovate and refurbish the kitchen, the restaurant, the rooms, the heating etc. Then in 1980, Gucky and Franz Pfefferkorn made the decision to extend the hotel by a further 40 beds. From the marriage of Gucky and Franz, 2 daughters, Claudia and Daniela were born. The 3rd daughter, Tina was born in April 1980.