Nürnberger Hütte – Langental

The Langental is the southernmost of the Stubaital side valleys and leads directly into the center of the Stubaier Alps – to glaciers, three-thousanders, and one of the most magnificent mountain landscapes in Tyrol. The hike to Nürnberger Hütte at 2.280 m leads through the entire Langental and ends at one of the largest and most well-known huts in the Stubaier area: a central node of the Stubaier Höhenweg.

Why this Tour?

The Langental has a different quality than the other Stubaital side valleys: wider, wilder, with a view of glacier mountains already on the ascent. The Nürnberger Hütte is the gateway to the Stubaier high mountains – from here, summit tours to the Zuckerhütl (3.507 m), Wilder Freiger, and other three-thousanders start. As a day tour, it is challenging, as a starting point for multi-day tours, it is indispensable.

Route Description

Start Parkplatz Langental (ca. 1.310 m): At the end of the Stubaital road lies the Langental Parkplatz. From here, the hiking trail leads through the broad valley upwards.

Lower Langental (ca. 1 Std.): Initially through forest and meadows – the path is broad, the gradient moderate.

Middle Langental (ca. 1,5 Std.): The valley narrows, the terrain becomes alpine. First glimpses of the glacier mountains of the Stubaier main ridge.

Upper Langental (ca. 1 Std.): Steeper section, boulders and rock. The path is well-marked, but more challenging.

Nürnberger Hütte (2.280 m): Arrival after about 4.5 hours. Hut kitchen, panorama, relaxation.

Descent: Same path back, about 3-3.5 hours.

Options for stopping

Nürnberger Hütte (2.280 m): Complete hut kitchen, lunch menu, half-board for overnight guests. No other options for stopping on the way.

Requirements

• Good physical condition: 1.050 Hm on 10 km is a full hiking day
• Hiking boots are absolutely necessary
• Take 2.5 liters of water
• Rain jacket and insulating layer

Tips for the Tour

• Early start: No later than 7:30 a.m. at the parking lot – the tour is long.
• Stubaier Höhenweg: Plan the Nürnberger Hütte as part of a multi-day route best with local maps or GPX tracks.
• Reservation: +43 5276 8196, at least 2 weeks in advance in July/August.
• Best travel time: August (hut completely open, paths snow-free) and September (quieter).

The hike to the Nürnberger Hütte leads into the heart of the Stubaier high mountains – a full-blooded hiking day for everyone who wants to experience the Stubaital in its alpine form.