Hardcore Stubaier Höhenweg

This is it—day one. The kind of day that kicks off not just a trek, but a full-blown alpine adventure. Before setting foot on the trail, swing by the tourist office in Neustift im Stubaital to grab your hut vouchers. Don’t skip this part—you’ll need them later. Once you’re sorted, hop on the bus to Falbeson. It’s a scenic 20-minute ride, and buses run roughly every hour.

From the first step in Falbeson, you know what you’re in for. No warm-up, no easing into it—just a proper climb into the heart of the Stubai Alps. The trail heads uphill with conviction, carving its way through shady woods and into wide alpine pastures where the silence hums and the air is fresh with freedom. It’s a steady 3-hour ascent, and with every meter gained, the mountains reveal more of themselves. And then—there it is: the Neue Regensburger Hütte, tucked beside a waterfall that thunders like applause for your effort. Rugged, remote, and wildly beautiful. You’ve earned this.

Today brings a long and demanding stretch across rugged alpine terrain. You begin with a steep 500+ meter climb from the Neue Regensburger Hütte, navigating rocky paths and sharp switchbacks. The higher you go, the wilder the surroundings become.

After reaching the high point, the trail leads across exposed sections and scree fields, with spectacular views over the glacial valleys. Some scrambling may be required along the way.

The descent into the Sulzenau Valley is long and technical, but the changing landscape—from barren rock to green meadows and waterfalls—keeps it rewarding. Eventually, you reach the Sulzenau Hütte, nestled beneath towering cliffs and alpine lakes.

This is your grand finale. And like any good mountain ending, it doesn’t go out with a whimper—but with a full alpine epic. From the Sulzenau Hütte, you don’t just descend. You traverse. You climb. You drop. You feel the full force of the Stubaier Höhenweg under your boots one last time.

The day begins with a farewell to the Sulzenau basin, as the trail leads you up and over rugged passes, tracing ridgelines and diving into wild cirques. This is no lazy descent—it’s a mountain rollercoaster. Expect roaring waterfalls, rocky staircases, and the kind of silence that buzzes in your ears.

After hours of raw terrain and alpine solitude, the route finally snakes its way down toward Falbeson. It’s long, it’s tough, and it’s wildly rewarding. At the finish, you’ll be dusty, hungry, and maybe a little emotional. And you’ll have done it three hard-core days on one of Austria’s finest trails.