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Half Stubaier Höhenweg

Name: Half Stubaier Höhenweg
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 515.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 5 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 0 - 10 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

Available in September

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> Breathtaking views of the stunning alpine scenery
> Spend your nights in cozy alpine huts
> Bookatrekking.com arranges all the huts along the way

The Stubaier Höhenweg, or the Stubai High Trail, is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Austrian Alps. The hike begins in the village of Neustift in Stubaital in the heart of Tyrol, not far from Innsbruck. The Stubaier Höhenweg is the highlight of hut-to-hut hikes in Austria and can be walked by young and old if they are sufficiently experienced and prepared.

During this 5-day Stubai Höhenweg, you will hike some of the most beautiful stages and stay every night in one of the beautiful mountain huts. This version of the Höhenweg starts at the Sulzenau Hut and ends at the Innsbrucker Hut. Tourismusverband Stubaital makes sure that your stay at all huts on the Höhenweg is arranged. Half board is also booked for you. In this way, you don't have to carry food along the way and you can relax carefree when you're not hiking.

Itinerary

Day

Neustift - Sulzenau Hütte

Duration: 03:15 h

Distance: 5.8 km

Ascent: 650 m

Descent: 60 m

Today your 5-day Stubaier Höhenweg starts. The easiest way to reach the starting point of the tour is to take the bus directly from Neustift. Travel until the bus stop Sulzenauhütte where you can find the Grawa Alm. There is also a (free) parking area at this bus stop for those who prefer to go by car.

The stage is relatively easy and you walk almost directly into the mountains. Immediately you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Grawa Waterfall before making your way up the Wildwasserweg. This road gets its name, which translates into Wild Water Way, from the many waters you encounter along the way, including the Sulzenau Bach and several waterfalls. Because there is no shortage of water here, the area is filled with green valleys that contrast beautifully with the rugged rock formations of the mountain range. After about 6 kilometers (3,7 miles) you will reach the Sulzenau Hütte, where you will spend the night. Not yet tired? Continue to walk to the blue lake. More information on this can be found in your travel guide.

Sulzenau Hütte

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Day

Sulzenau Hütte - Nürnberger Hütte

Duration: 03:10 h

Distance: 4.5 km

Ascent: 440 m

Descent: 340 m

Many hikers describe this stage as the most beautiful stage of the Stubai Höhenweg. From green mountain meadows with rushing streams, to stone fields with impressive mountain lakes, to snow-white glacier giants, everything is there. 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) after you leave the Sulzenau Hütte you can already take a brief break at the clear blue Grünausee; you are almost halfway. Branch off north until 500 meters (1,640 feet) further on you are faced with a choice. Do you choose to hike via the Niederl and encounter the climbing and scrambling that makes the Stubai Mountains so special, or do you want to take it easy today? If so, walk the extended route along the top, via the Mairspitze. Whichever choice you make, the paths will meet again shortly before the Nürnberger Hütte and merge as you cover the last meters to your final destination. Be aware that the second half of this stage includes T4-rated trails, requiring surefootedness and a head for heights.

Nürnberger Hütte

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Nürnberger Hütte - Bremer Hütte

Duration: 03:50 h

Distance: 5.8 km

Ascent: 540 m

Descent: 410 m

During this stage you will see how the glaciers have impressively shaped the landscape and rock formations. The panoramic views and unique landscape are simply impressive, and it is not for nothing that part of this stage is called "paradise." You will find this breathtaking piece of scenery after hiking 2.5 kilometers (1,5 miles) through the rugged, stony mountain area. Shortly after passing through ‘paradise’, the challenge begins to increase and you balance over loose rocks toward the Bremer Hütte. Hang your hiking poles on your bag as you climb along the mountainside through steel cables and ladders. Once you reach the Bremer Hütte, rest your feet in the small mountain lake and enjoy the peaks that surround you.

Bremer Hütte

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Day

Bremer Hütte - Innsbrücker Hütte

Duration: 05:55 h

Distance: 10.4 km

Ascent: 680 m

Descent: 730 m

The next stage of the Stubaier Höhenweg lies before you. However, this stage is tough and should not be underestimated. The transition from the Bremer Hütte to the Innsbrucker Hütte is one of the most demanding stages of the Stubaier Höhenweg. Calculate for hiking times of 6 to 7 hours, plus 3 steep climbs with an altitude difference of about 200 to 300 altimeters. This section of the hut tour through the Stubai Valley is for experienced mountain hikers a "nice weather route". So be careful, especially when the weather is not optimal.

It may be a challenging stage where the right mindset and perseverance are indispensable, but then this makes for a real mountain goat experience. Because you have to ascend and descend 3 times, impressive rock formations and green plains alternate. This provides a continuous variation in scenery as you climb along the mountain sides. After a long day you will arrive at the Innsbrucker Hütte where you can celebrate today's victory with a well-deserved cold beer.

Innsbrücker Hütte

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Innsbrucker Hütte - Elferlifte - Neustift

Duration: 04:45 h

Distance: 8.8 km

Ascent: 410 m

Descent: 750 m

The last day of your Stubai adventure has arrived. Enjoy your breakfast before setting off in the direction of the Elferlifte. After almost 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) you will arrive at the Karalm. Enjoy a delicious Austrian Kaiserschmarrn or Apfelstrudel here. From here it is another 5 kilometers (3,1 miles) through the beautiful mountains with impressive sculptures. At 2,000 meters (6.561 feet) you will find the Elferhütte, which leads you by ski lift to the Elferlifte. This is a cable car that takes you back to Neustift, where you started your adventure 5 days ago. Once you are back in the valley, your hike through the Stubai Mountains is over and you can relax. Gut gemacht! (Well done!)

Note: The last ride of the Elferlifte is at 5:00 pm, except on Wednesdays when the lift operates longer. Tickets can be paid in cash or by card.

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Included

Booking the huts

We will take care of arranging accommodation on the Stubaier Höhenweg for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead.
Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Stubaier Höhenweg. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Stubaier Höhenweg, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Half-board in Huts

Accommodation at the huts includes dinner and breakfast. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch is not included, but it can be purchased at the huts. Here you can also buy an array of snacks and bottled water.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

FAQ

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Nürnberger Hütte

Nürnberger Hütte - Bremer Hütte

Bremer Hütte

Bremer Hütte - Innsbrücker Hütte

Innsbrücker Hütte

Innsbrucker Hütte - Elferlifte - Neustift

Included

Booking the huts

Full travel guide

Accommodation

Half-board in Huts

Navigation support

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Transfers

Lunch

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

FAQ

Stubai High Trail Weather and Season

Travelling To Neustift

Back to Neustift

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Reviews

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