Family Solsteiner Adlerweg

From the train station at Hochzirl, the trail begins immediately behind the hospital grounds. A forest path leads you gently upward, and before long you leave the village sounds behind. The trail twists through shaded pine woods, gaining altitude without too much effort — a perfect warm-up for the days ahead.

After a few switchbacks, the forest opens up, revealing views over the Inn valley and across to the Karwendel. You’re now fully in alpine territory. The path continues along grassy slopes and through sparse forest as the horizon stretches wider with each step.

As you get closer to the Neue Magdeburger Hütte, the terrain flattens out and the views explode. The hut sits beautifully at 1,637 meters, with the rugged peaks of the Nordkette behind and the Stubai Alps far ahead. A perfect first night and a reward well earned. Time to take your boots off, order a Spezi or a Radler, and enjoy the last light of the day.

The day kicks off at the Neue Magdeburger Hütte, where you leave the tree line behind and step straight into high alpine terrain. The trail zigzags upward right from the start, warming up the legs as you make your way into the Wörglkar — a wide alpine bowl surrounded by rugged peaks.

From here, the path gets steeper and rockier as you aim for the Solstein saddle (Solsteinsattel). This is the highest point of the day, and with its elevation just above 2,100 meters, it offers sweeping views of the Karwendel mountains and the Inn valley far below.

After a short breather at the saddle, you begin the descent into the next valley. The route down is technical but manageable, and as you approach the Solsteinhaus, the terrain softens into grassy slopes and open meadows. The hut lies tucked beneath the dramatic faces of the Großer and Kleiner Solstein — a perfect place to spend the night after a day in true mountain scenery.