Hut to Hut on the Stubai Hoehenweg

The Stubai High Path connects nine huts in the Stubai valley on a circular hut based trekking-tour.

The starting point for this fantastic alpine adventure is the picture-postcard Alpine resort of Neustift in the heart of the Stubai Valley.

The Stubai High Path leads through a fascinating mountain and nature rich landscape in the middle of the Stubai Alps, meandering alongside leisurely flowing rivers, over gentle babbling streams and past thunderous waterfalls. 'Coming close to heaven has never been this wonderful!' The Stubai Alps distinguish themselves by their wild and untouched high valley landscape, ridges, villages and mountain lakes all providing a special attraction to the landscape through their diversity and different features.

The Hoehenweg route does not lead over glaciers, but it is definitely Alpine in character, the altitude usually being between 2200 and 2700m. The highest point is the Grawagrubennieder (2880 m).

Alpine experience is not essential as training will be given prior to, and during the trek. Sturdy walking boots will be required, as will a walker's ice axe if trekking early or late in the season.

The route can, of course, be undertaken in either direction and can be interrupted at any hut. From 7 of the 8 huts it is possible to return to Neustift, from the Dresdner Hütte it is possible to descend to the valley by gondola lift.

All huts provide catering with food and drink available at reasonable prices.

Trip Information

Dates & Prices: View Prices
Price Rate: £tbc 
Grading: B (more info)
No of People: 8

ook Trip

​Itinerary

8 nights huts, 10 days trekking

• Day 1 - Arrive Neustift
• Day 2 - Acclimatisation Walk (skills day)
• Day 3 - Introduction to Klettersteig techniques. (Fixed protection)
• Day 4 - Trek to Innsbrucker Hutte
• Day 5 - Innsbrucker Hütte – Bremer Hütte
  With a total walking time of approx. 6-7 hours this stage is one of the longest. From the Innsbrucker Hütte it takes approx 45 minutes to the first ridge where walkers will enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Stubai and Zillertal Alps and the Karwendel range. The route undulates gently over three ridges, each approximately 100 – 200m in altitude. Some of the rocky sections on this stage are secured by wire ropes (Klettersteig).
• Day 6 - Bremer Hütte – Nürnberger Hütte
  The Simmingjöchl (2730 m) is the crux of this crossing. There is an impressive view of the Simmingferner (glacier) during the ascent. From the Simmingjöchl there is a steep descent to the valley beneath the Grüblerferner. Before the Nürnberger Hütte there is a climb of 60 metres over extensive glacial erosion. This stage takes approx. 3 hours.
• Day 7 - Nürnberger Hütte – Sulzenauhütte
  The highest point of this stage is the Niederl; at 2680m, it is some 50m lower than the Simmingjöchl. Numerous serpentine bends facilitate the direct approach from the Nürnberger Hütte. Once at the top, there is a marvelous panorama. For a few meters the path descends steeply before flattening out and passing several lakes en route to the Grünausee, which is dammed up, by moraines. There is a brief ascent before the hut, which ensures that one arrives thirsty.
• Day 8 - Sulzenau Hütte – Dresdner Hütte (Gondola to Valley floor if required)
  This stage is one of the shortest, only taking 2,5 hours. An easy day is sensible however, in view of what is to come. There is a lot to see on this stage. Ascending across a striking moraine, formed when the glacier advanced in 1850, the walker's eye is caught by the impressive serac on the Sulzenauferner glacier, here, and the glaciated shapes have the character of the Western Alps. The brief ascent to the Peiljoch is but a mere formality. Descending, the view of the Stubai glacier skiing area reminds us of civilization again.
• Day 9 - Dresdner Hütte – Regensburger Hütte
  This section is lengthier – a 5-hour stage across the Egesengrat (2506 m) through the Wilde Grube and past the Mutterberger See. A brief detour to the Mutterberger See is rewarding! It follows a prolonged ascent of approx 400 meters over the Schafspitze (2760 m) to the Grawagrubennieder (2880 m) with a magnificent view of the Stubai glacier world. We descend steeply to the glacier projection of the Hochmoosferner and pass the emerald Falbesonsee to the Hohenmoos, where we are rewarded for completing this tour by the lovely sight of the cotton-grass.??
• Day 10 - Regensburger Hütte – Franz-Senn-Hütte
  Taking about 4 hours, this stage starts off on flat terrain. After approx 20 minutes the ascent to the Schrimmennieder ( 2706 m) commences. The stony descent leads down to green pastures and the last section of the path approaches the hut – not visible until the final 10 minutes – 'on flat ground'.??
• Day 11 - Franz-Senn-Hütte – Starkenburger Hütte
  This is the most balanced route. From the Seduker Alm the path leads through mountain meadows, but sure-footedness is required nevertheless and particular care must be taken not to stumble on the steep terrain above the Oberissalm. The striking geological boundary is impressive: at the Schlicker See the scene is marked by the strange chalk formations, last observed during the ascent through the Pinnistal. The impressive view of Neustift down below is a reminder that the round tour is nearly at an end.
• Day 12 - Starkenburger Hutte – Neustift
• Day 13 - Departure.

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What's Included

• Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified International Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aider.
• Quality Alpine Refuges whilst trekking on a full board basis
• Guesthouse accommodation in Neustift on a B & B basis

Not included

• Travel to and from Austria from UK
• Meals other than stated
• Clothing and Equipment

Other Information

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in guesthouses and Alpine refuges throughout, including breakfasts.

Equipment

Normal summer hill walking clothing and equipment will be required as per the website kit list. (A lightweight sleeping bag or hut liner will be required)

Transport

Participants are to make their own way to Neustift for the start of the trek and also they responsible for their return journey. (The nearest Airport is Innsbruck, which is a 30-minute taxi ride away from Neustift)

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