Hiking route · Stubaital
Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai
Starting point: Mutterberg, Stubaier Gletscher – with glacier railway to Eisgrat (3,160m)
11.8
km
727
Hm ↑
6 h
Walking time
The Zuckerhütl (3,507 m) is the highest peak of the Stubai Valley and the crown of the Seven Summits Stubai. Thanks to the Stubaier Gletscherbahn glacier railway, one reaches 3,160 m in height – from there, it’s still about 350 meters of glacier terrain to the highest point. Crampons are a must, glacier experience is essential.
Why the Zuckerhütl?
It is the highest of the Seven – and that’s enough argument. Anyone who collects all Seven Summits Stubai often saves the Zuckerhütl for last. The glacier railway takes the long ascent out of the way, but the actual summit ascent over the glacier ice is alpine enough to be respected.
The view from the summit is unparalleled: the entire Stubaier Hauptkamm, the Ötztaler Glacier, and, in clear sight, the Dolomites.
Route description
Mutterberg / Base Station (ca. 1,750 m): With the Stubaier Gletscherbahn glacier railway to Eisgrat – several sections, travel time approximately 20 minutes.
Eisgrat (3,160 m): Starting point. Ski resort in winter, in summer the starting point for summit tours. Here, crampons are attached and a rope team is formed.
Glacier ascent (3,160-3,400 m): Over the flattening glacier towards the summit construction. Crevasses possible – choose route carefully.
Zuckerhütl Summit Area (3,507 m): The last few meters can be rocky or icy depending on the circumstances. Summit cross and panorama.
Requirements
- Essential glacier gear: crampons, ice axe, rope, harness
- Experience on glacier terrain necessary
- No dogs allowed
- Plan for a good weather window – the glacier offers no protection
- Guide recommended for inexperienced mountaineers
Tips
- Glacier railway: Check the operating hours of the Stubaier Gletscherbahn glacier railway in advance – limited summer operation possible
- Early start: Start early from Eisgrat – firn in the morning safer than softer afternoon snow
- Book a guide: Guides in the Stubai Valley offer guided tours to the Zuckerhütl
- Best time: July/August – glacier well-trodden, long days
The Zuckerhütl is the roof of the Stubai Valley. Whoever climbs it has reached the highest point that the valley has to offer.
Route map
Frequently asked questions about Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai
- How difficult is Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai?
- Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai is rated "Difficult". The route has 727 metres of elevation gain.
- How long is Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai?
- 11.8 km. Hiking time: approx. 6 hours.
- Are dogs allowed on Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai?
- Dogs are not allowed or not recommended on this trail.
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