Family Solsteiner Adlerweg
Duration: 4 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 0 - 10 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> Hike a family-friendly section of the Adlerweg
> Spend your nights in welcoming Tyrolean huts
> Explore the Karwendel mountains near Innsbruck
Got a long weekend and some alpine spirit in the family? This 4-day adventure through the Karwendel Nature Park is made for you. It’s a short but sweet version of the Adlerweg, with easy-to-follow trails, panoramic views, and mountain huts that serve up warm meals and cold drinks. You’ll cross suspension bridges, trace mountain ridges, and walk from hut to hut — all just a train ride away from Innsbruck.
This tour is designed for families with older children (12+) who have some alpine hiking experience. Expect manageable distances, safe trails, and plenty of time to chill at the huts. It's real mountain hiking without the pressure — perfect for families who want a proper Tyrolean adventure.
Itinerary
Day
1
Hochzirl - Neue Magdeburger Hütte
Duration: 02:40 h
Distance: 5.8 km
Ascent: 770 m
Descent: 50 m
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.
Neue Magdeburger Hütte
Day
2
Neue Magdeburger Hütte - Solsteinhaus
Duration: 02:50 h
Distance: 4.75 km
Ascent: 560 m
Descent: 420 m
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.
Solsteinhaus
Day
3
Solsteinhaus - Nördlinger Hütte
Duration: 03:40 h
Distance: 6.55 km
Ascent: 760 m
Descent: 330 m
From Solsteinhaus, you head out into wilder terrain. The trail climbs gently at first, then leads into a high cirque toward the Eppzirler Scharte — a narrow saddle wedged between steep walls. The terrain is rocky and loose in places, but well-marked and steady for experienced hikers.
After crossing the saddle, the scenery opens up dramatically. You follow a path beneath the mighty Erlspitze and pass the junction for the west ridge via ferrata. As the route curves along the mountain's flank, look for marmots and spot eagles soaring above the valley.
The final stretch towards Nördlinger Hütte rolls across alpine meadows and stony ridgelines. You’ll spot the hut perched ahead with panoramic views over the Seefeld Plateau and Wetterstein mountains. After this adventurous crossing, the Nördlinger Hütte is the perfect place to put your feet up and grab a hearty meal.
Nördlinger Hütte
Day
4
Nördlinger Hütte - Reith bei Seefeld
Duration: 02:04 h
Distance: 5.78 km
Descent: 1100 m
Your final stage begins at the Nördlinger Hütte with a long, scenic descent. The trail winds its way across the alpine slopes below the Rauenkopf, offering sweeping views over the Inn Valley and the Mieminger mountains beyond.
The descent continues along a mix of rocky trail and soft alpine meadows, gradually becoming easier as you lose elevation. You’ll pass through patches of forest and cross a few panoramic viewpoints.
The last stretch winds down into the village of Reith bei Seefeld. A charming church marks the end of the trail — and your adventure. Tired legs, full memory cards, and a head full of mountain air. You’ve earned it.
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