Serlesalm

The Serlesalm on 1,823 m lies on the southwest ridge of the Serles – the most distinctive mountain east of the Stubaital, which the Tyroleans call the “Holy Mountain of Tyrol.” The Alpine Farm is the last staffed station before the challenging ascent to the Serles (2,718 m) peak, but it’s also a rewarding destination in its own right: with a view of the lower Stubaital, Innsbruck, and, on clear days, the Inntal valley.

Location and Atmosphere

Mieders lies east of Fulpmes and is the starting point for everything around the Serles. The Serlesalm is about 2 hours hiking distance and located on an open Alpine terrace, overlooking the middle Stubaital. The atmosphere is relaxed and traditional: no gondolas, no ski resorts – hikers, climbers, and locals who know their Stubaital.

The Serles dominates the eastern rim of the Stubaital and is visible from Neustift and Fulpmes as a silhouette. The Serlesalm lies exactly mid-mountain – a place of relaxation before or after the peak.

Cuisine

Honest Alpine cuisine: snacks, soups, Tyrolean ham, homemade baked goods. No designer menu, but everything you need after a hike. The Serlesalm is known for its tranquil atmosphere and good prices – no markup for the view.

Hike and Ascent

From Mieders: Marked hiking trail from the town center of Mieders – about 2 hours, 700 meters elevation gain. The path leads through the forest and then over open Alpine meadows.

Alternative ascent: From Telfes (adjacent municipality) via a less frequented path – a bit longer, but quieter.

Dogs: Can be taken up to the Alpine Farm, but should be leashed on meadows.

Combination Possibilities

• Serles Peak (2,718 m): From the Alpine Farm, further ascent takes about 2 hours – only for sure-footed and not afraid of heights. The summit ridge is rocky and steep.
• Serles Circular Hike: Descent via an alternative path back to Mieders or to Telfes.
• Kalkkögel Crossing: Connection to the Kalkkögel Massif for experienced hikers.

Tips

• Peak Ambitions: If you want to climb to the Serles, you should start early – the summit ridge is hazardous in wet weather and thunder.
• View: On clear days, you can see from the Serlesalm grounds to Innsbruck and the Inntal valley.
• Dogs on the Summit: Not suitable on the Serles summit ridge – too steep and exposed.
• Best Travel Time: May and June (Alpine Farm opening, snow-free) and September (peace, clear air).

The Serlesalm is a Stubaital insider tip: less well known than the Elferhütte, less frequented than the huts in the southern valley. A place that shows that the Stubaital is more than glaciers and gondolas.