Stubaital · Tyrol
Hiking in the Stubaital
The Stubaital south of Innsbruck is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Tyrol. With 46 trails for all levels – from leisurely alpine hut walks for families to challenging summit tours – the Stubaital offers hikes you won't forget.
Easy Hikes in the Stubaital
Perfect for families, beginners and leisurely trips to the alpine huts.
Stubaier Baumhausweg
The Stubaier Baumhausweg is the perfect family outing: 6 km from the Froneben/Schlick 2000 mid-station to the Alpengasthof Vergör, with treehouses to discover, climb and marvel at – ideal for little adventurers.
Franz-Senn-Way (Themed Trail)
The Franz-Senn-Way Themed Trail in Neustift honors the 'Opening of the Stubai Valley' on 4.6 km through the village area – a gentle cultural hike with historical stations on the history of alpine tourism.
Grawa Waterfall
Grawa Waterfall Stubaital: easy family hike, 5 km, 200 Hm – to the widest waterfall in Austria with refreshment at the Grawa Alm, from Ranalt.
Karalm Runde – Pinnistal
Karalm Runde Stubaital: easy family-friendly hike, 7 km, 350 m elevation gain in the Pinnistal – with stop at the Karalm, dog-friendly, starting from the Neder/Zegger car park.
Nature Trail Schlick 2000
The Nature Trail Schlick 2000 is a nearly flat loop trail with information stations about alpine flora and fauna – ideal for families who travel up with the gondola and explore the mountain world in a relaxed way.
Pinnistaler Rundwanderung
Pinnistaler Rundwanderung: easy family round, 8 km, 250 Hm in the quiet Pinnistal – along the Pinnisalm, with views of the Serles Massif, departing from Neustift.
Quellenweg Mieders
The Quellenweg Mieders connects natural springs and water outflows around Mieders – a quiet themed path with surprisingly high altitude for its 'easy' classification.
Rosendorf Telfes – Village Hike
The village hike Rosendorf Telfes leads through the most well-known Rosendorf in Tyrol – 15.6 km gentle hike through gardens, meadows, and the typical Stubaital village scenery of Telfes with panoramic views.
Schlicker Alm Tour
Schlicker Alm Tour Stubaital: a gentle hike starting from Bergstation Schlick 2000 Chairlift, Fulpmes - 6 km, 300 metres, ideal for families and beginners in the middle Stubaital.
Stubai Bike Trail 19 – Schönberg to Falbeson
Stubai Bike Trail 19: a family-friendly valley bike trail from Schönberg to Falbeson, 24 km, 364 m elevation gain – official bike trail through the Stubai Valley for families, recreational riders and dogs.
MTB Telfer Wiesen Tour
MTB Telfer Wiesen Tour: easy round tour over the Telfer Wiesen, 9.7 km, 284 Hm – family-friendly, from Freizeitzentrum Stubay Neustift, for beginners and children.
Moderate Hikes in the Stubaital
For experienced hikers – more elevation gain and spectacular views.
Besinnungsweg Neustift
The Besinnungsweg Neustift is an 8.7 km circular route from Neustift-Neder through forest and alpine meadows – with viewpoints, rest stations and a meditative atmosphere away from the valley hustle and bustle.
Bike Trail Tyrol – Matrei to Maria Waldrast
Bike Trail Tyrol – Matrei to Maria Waldrast: 13.4 km, 721 m asl – Part of the official Bike Trail Tyrol, leading to the Maria Waldrast Pilgrimage Church, starting from Matrei am Brenner.
Elferhütte Hike
Elferhütte Hike Stubaital: 7 km, 900 Hm, 3h – Ascension to Elferhütte at 2,080 m with 360° panorama over Stubaital, from Neustift town center.
Hike to the Franz-Senn Hut
Franz-Senn Hut Stubai Valley: short hike through the Oberbergtal, 3 km, 405 m elevation gain – to the famous DAV hut at 2,147 m, starting from the Oberissalm car park.
Gloatsteig
The Gloatsteig is a traditional local trail in the Stubaital valley above Neustift – 10 km through forest and alpine meadows with a serene character and beautiful valley views, away from the major tourist routes.
Hoher Burgstall – Seven Summits Stubai
The Hoher Burgstall (2,611m) is the most accessible of the Seven Summits Stubai – accessible from Fulpmes on well-marked paths, with great panoramic views and a relatively moderate climb.
Kapellenweg Mieders
The Kapellenweg Mieders connects on 5.4 km the historical chapels and way crosses around the village – a cultural historical round trail with 721 metres in altitude and beautiful views into the Stubaital valley.
MTB Miederer Berg
MTB Miederer Berg: classic bike tour up to the Miederer Berg, 16.2 km, 716 m elevation gain – from Serlesbahnen Mieders, suitable for experienced bikers with a nice opportunity to take a break.
MTB Falbeson – Oberhausalm
MTB Falbeson – Oberhausalm: short but intense tour from Falbeson to Oberhausalm, 8 km, 480 Hm – departs from Doadler Alm Falbeson, rewarding stop above.
MTB Pfarrachalm
MTB Pfarrachalm: challenging ascent to the Pfarrachalm, 7 km, 763 Hm – starting from Freizeitzentrum Stubay Neustift, with rewarding views and refueling possibility at the Alm.
New Regensburger Hut – Falbesoner Valley
New Regensburger Hut Stubaital: approx. 1,066 m of elevation gain through the Falbesoner Valley to the DAV hut at 2,286 m – starting point for further high mountain tours.
Nürnberger Hütte – Langental
Nürnberger Hütte Stubaital: 10 km, 1.050 Hm through the Langental to the DAV-hut at 2.280 m – Stubaier Höhenweg Station, starting point for Zuckerhütl.
Panoramaweg Elfer
The Panoramaweg Elfer traverses the slope above the Elferbahn-Mountain Station – with 450 meters of altitude and one of the widest valley views over the entire Stubaital valley to the Inntal valley.
Panoramaweg Gletscherblick
The Panoramaweg Gletscherblick trail in Ranalt offers one of the best accessible views of the Stubaier Gletscher – 8.5 km with 500 meters of elevation gain on a scenic ridge trail.
Pilgerweg "Quo vadis"
The Pilgerweg 'Quo vadis' leads 22 km from Innsbruck's Dom St. Jakob via Natters, Mutters and Telfes to Mieders and on to the pilgrimage church Maria Waldrast – a spiritual themed trail past chapels and quiet stations for reflection.
MTB Serles Viewtrail
MTB Serles Viewtrail: Panorama-Bike Tour with views of the Serles, 18.6 km, 708 Hm – starts at Schönberg Center, for experienced bikers with scenic highlights.
Sulzenau Hutte & Gletscherblick
Sulzenau Hut Stubaital: 9 km, 950 m ascent with glacier view – hike to Sulzenau Hut at 2,191 m, passing by Grawa Waterfall, starting from Mutterbergalm.
Sunnenseit'n Weg
The Sunnenseit'n Way in Mieders combines sunny slope trails, Tyrolean views, and a spectacular suspension bridge over the Stubai Valley – a must-see for those looking for something special.
Waldtierweg Gleins
The Forest Animal Path Gleins in the Schönberg area is a short nature trail with a forest fauna theme – ideal for families with older children who want to learn about the local wildlife in a playful way.
Wild Water Way – Stubaital Thematic Trail
Wild Water Way Stubaital: 9.64 km along the Ruetz from Ranalt to the Sulzenauhütte – water courses, gorges, alpine pastures and the Grawa Waterfall on one of Tyrol's most beautiful thematic trails. 1,165 m of elevation gain, medium difficulty.
Challenging Hikes & Summit Tours
For experienced mountain hikers – alpine routes with glacier views.
Grünausee
The Grünausee in the Pinnistal valley lies on peaceful alpine terrain near the Innsbruck Hut – a beautiful hike of 836 meters in elevation through the picturesque Pinnistal valley with views of Serles and Kalkögeln.
Seven Summits Stubai – Habicht
The Habicht (3277m) is one of the Seven Summits Stubai: a classic Alpine summit tour with 2313 meters of ascent from Neustift-Neder – challenging, rewarding, and with one of the widest panoramas of the Stubaital.
Innsbrucker Hut - Pinnistal
Innsbrucker Hut Stubai Valley: challenging hike, 10 km, 1,300 m elevation gain to the highest catered hut in the Stubai Valley at 2,369 m – from the Parkplatz Pinnisbach car park, Neustift.
MTB Elferrunde
MTB Elferrunde: a challenging circuit around the Elfer, 28 km, 950 Hm – suitable for experienced bikers, starting from Neustift Stubaital, long downhill ride included.
MTB Klamperberg
MTB Klamperberg: challenging bike tour up the Klamperberg, 9.6 km, 641 m of altitude gain – starting from Freizeitzentrum Stubay in Neustift, with panoramic views into the Stubai Valley.
MTB Kreuzjoch
Techically challenging mountain bike tour to Kreuzjoch, 20 km, 920 meters ascent – starts in Mieders, for experienced bikers in excellent physical condition.
MTB Starkenburger Hutte
MTB Starkenburger Hutte: a challenging tour to the Starkenburger Hutte, 15 km, 820 Hm – from Neustift Stubaital, suitable for experienced and fit bikers.
MTB Stubaital – Almrunde
MTB Stubaital Almrunde: challenging mountain bike tour, 28 km, 900 meters elevation gain through the Stubaital – for experienced bikers and e-bikers, starting from Neustift center.
Mutterberger See
The Mutterberger See is located at 2,476m near the Stubaier Gletscher – a condition-strenuous hike from Mutterberg with glacier views and one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in the Stubaital.
Rinnensee
The Rinnensee at approx. 2,648 m is a secluded alpine lake in the Oberbergtal – starting from the Oberissalm parking lot via the Franz-Senn-Hütte. Strenuous, solitary, impressive.
Rinnenspitze – Seven Summits Stubai
The Rinnenspitze (3,003 m) is one of the Seven Summits Stubai – starting from the Oberissalm parking lot in the Oberbergtal, demanding and exposed along the summit ridge.
Serles – Heiliger Berg Tyrols
Serles Summit Tour Stubaital: challenging ascent to 2,718 m, 12 km, 1,250 Hm – the 'Holy Mountain of Tyrol' with summit cross and 360° panorama, starting from Mieders.
Stubaier High Route
The Stubaier High Route connects the major mountain huts of the Stubai Valley over approx. 80 km and 7 stages – a classic multi-day alpine adventure with approx. 6,000 meters of elevation gain and spectacular glacier views.
Wilder Freiger – Seven Summits Stubai
The Wilder Freiger (3,418m) belongs to the Seven Summits Stubai: An alpine glacier tour over the Sulzenau Hütte with crampons and rope – a memorable experience for experienced hikers.
Zuckerhütl – Seven Summits Stubai
The Zuckerhütl (3,507m) is the highest of the Seven Summits Stubai – by glacier railway to Eisgrat at 3,160m, then glacier terrain with crampons to the roof of the Stubai Valley.
Refreshment Stops Along the Trail
Staffed alpine huts right on the hiking routes – snacks, drinks and Tyrolean hospitality.
Adolf-Pichler-Hütte
Season: Mid June – Mid October
daily 8–18 Uhr (season)
Oberiss Alpine Farm
Season: Beginning of June – End of September
daily 8–18 Uhr (season)
Alpengasthof Sonnenstein
Season: Early May – End of October
daily 9 am – 7 pm (Season)
Alpengasthof Wildeben
Season: Mid June – Early October
daily 8–21 Uhr (season)
Auffangalm
Season: Beginning of June – Middle of October
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 11–19 Uhr (closed Mon+Thu, season)
Autenalm
Season: Beginning of June – End of September
daily 9–17 Uhr (season)
Hiking Tips for the Stubaital
- 🕗Start early: Car parks fill up quickly in summer. Afternoons can bring thunderstorms.
- 👟Sturdy footwear: Even on easy hut trails, hiking shoes are recommended – paths can be slippery after rain.
- 🚃Public transport: The Stubaitalbahn from Innsbruck takes 55 minutes to Fulpmes – no parking stress.
- 🗺Plan your route: Our AI route planner recommends the right tour for your weather, fitness and group.