Stubaier Höhenweg

This special blog is finally here, where we've gathered some of your favorite memories. We've received hundreds (if not thousands) of your photos, and believe me, it's been quite challenging to decide which ones to share with you in this post. In this blog, you'll find the best of the best, a mix of the finest views captured by our hikers, their favorite spots to rest (and enjoy a well-deserved cold beer), the obstacles they've overcome on the journey, the shelters where they've slept comfortably at night, how the route looks in different seasons, and much more. If you've sent us your photos but they didn't make it to this blog, don't worry! There will be many more opportunities, so stay tuned and wait for the next edition. I warn you, if you keep reading this, you'll have an irresistible urge to pack your backpack and embark on the adventure. That's coming from me, writing this from the offices of Bookatrekking.com (and even though it's very nice here), what I wouldn't give for a getaway to the Balkans or an adventure in the Chilean Patagonia or an expedition in Nepal or an ascent to the roof of Africa... Well, well, I'll stop now! So, stay with me if you want to feel a little envy, it'll be worth it!

The Stubai High Trail is perhaps the most beautiful hike in Austria. Discover this stunning path that circumvents the entire Stubai Valley. You can choose to complete the entire circuit or take it easy with the kids and do only three or four days. On the Stubai High Trail, you can stay in the friendliest huts you can find in the Austrian Alps. An unforgettable hiking vacation in Austria awaits you. Read our blog post, check out the stages, get information about the huts, weather, and difficulty, find a map, get tips from Michael Gstrein, and make the most of your time. The beauty of the Stubaier Höhenweg is that it doesn't have to be hiked all at once. It can, of course, be tackled in stages. The unique feature of the Stubaier Höhenweg is that there are ascent and descent options to and from each hut. With a good network of public buses, you can easily reach the ascents to the huts on the high-altitude trail. After the descent, you can effortlessly return to the starting point using public transportation. This makes the Stubaier Höhenweg suitable not only for mountain goats but also for families with young goats.

A hut-to-hut trek is not a day hike you decide on in the morning and finish with a pizza in the valley. It is a few days of moving through the mountains, starting your morning in crisp air, climbing and descending, and always aiming for the next hut. These huts come in all shapes and sizes, but all share one thing: they sit in unique spots and give hikers a place to rest. In the Alps, Dolomites and Pyrenees, many are run by Alpine clubs like the DAV, ÖAV, CAF, CAI or SAC, each with their own long history. You fall into the mountain rhythm quickly. Early starts, steady effort, and making sure you reach the hut before the dinner bell — usually at 18:00. Boots off at the door, a meal with strangers who soon feel like friends, and a bunk in a simple but warm room. Facilities are basic, cash is king, and hot showers are a bonus. Know this before you go, and you can relax into the days, the views, and the small moments that make a hut-to-hut hike unforgettable.