Fulpmes & Telfes · Stubaital · Tyrol
Hiking in Fulpmes & Telfes
Fulpmes and Telfes lie in the middle Stubaital and are the starting point for the Schlickeralm (gondola), the Serles (2,718 m) and hikes into the Tuxer Voralpen. Quieter than Neustift, with 19 huts and 13 routes nearby.
Fulpmes & Telfes – the Middle Stubaital
Fulpmes is the second largest municipality in the Stubaital and the terminus of the historic Stubaitalbahn – the tram from Innsbruck. The Schlick 2000 gondola starts directly here, ascending to the Schlickeralm (1,616 m), from where further tours into the Tuxer Voralpen are possible.
The neighbouring village of Telfes lies at the foot of the Serles (2,718 m), the "Holy Mountain of Tyrol" – one of the most distinctive summits of the region. Those wishing to climb the Serles traditionally start in Mieders, the neighbouring village on the eastern side of the valley.
Fulpmes and Telfes are quieter than Neustift – less tourism, more village. Ideal for hikers who want to experience the Stubaital away from the main routes.
Huts & Huts in the Region
From the Schlickeralm to the Starkenburger Hütte
Birgitzköpflhaus
2035 mBirgitzköpflhaus (2,035 m) in the Kalkkögeln – a distinctive peak house above Innsbruck with a panoramic view of Stubaital, Inn, and Nordkette. Easily accessible from Axams.
Season: June – October
Dortmunder Hütte
2948 mDortmunder Hütte (2,948 m) in the Kühtai – one of the highest accessible huts in Tyrol, starting point for summit tours in the Sellrain and crossings into the Ötztal.
Season: July – September
Dresdner Hütte
2308 mDresdner Hütte (2,308 m) at Stubai Glacier – Starting point for high-altitude tours, directly at the glacier cable car mountain station, with panoramic views of Zuckerhütl and Wilder Pfaff.
Season: June – October
Elferhütte
2080 mElferhütte Stubaital: managed hut at 2,080 m above Neustift – cable car or 2h ascent, 360° panorama over Stubaital and Stubaier Glacier.
Season: Mid June – Mid October
Franz Senn Hut
2147 mFranz Senn Hut Stubaital: Austrian Alpine Club Hut at 2,147 m in Oberbergtal – base for high-altitude tours, 130 sleeping places, half-board, 4h ascent from Neustift.
Season: End of June – Early October
Grawa Alm
1640 mGrawa Alm Stubaital: managed alp at 1,640m near the famous Grawa Waterfall – family-friendly, dog-friendly, easy hike from Ranalt.
Season: June – October
Trails from Fulpmes & Telfes
From easy to alpine – Schlickeralm, Serles and Tuxer Voralpen
Elferhütte Hike
Hike to the Franz-Senn Hut
Grawa Waterfall
Innsbrucker Hut - Pinnistal
Karalm Runde – Oberbergtal
MTB Stubaital – Almrunde
New Regensburger Hut – Pinnistal
Nürnberger Hütte – Langental
Pinnistaler Rundwanderung
Schlicker Alm Tour
Serles – Heiliger Berg Tyrols
Sulzenau Hutte & Gletscherblick
Wild Water Way - Stubaital Thematic Trail
Getting to Fulpmes & Telfes
- 🚃Stubaitalbahn: Historic tram from Innsbruck (Südtiroler Platz) directly to Fulpmes – 55 min, no transfer.
- 🚗By car: From Innsbruck via B183 – approx. 20 min. No toll road.
- 🚡Schlick 2000 gondola: From Fulpmes directly to the Schlickeralm (1,616 m) – journey time approx. 10 min.
- 🏕Best time: June to October – Schlickeralm and all trails open.