Out the door and up the mountain on your walking holiday in Austria
On a walking holiday in Austria, even late risers look forward to getting up so they can head back out into the Stubai mountains. Here in the Alps, love of the mountains wins out over our wonderfully cosy beds: even before your alarm goes off, you clamber out of bed, take a look outside at today’s route, and a short while later, you’re already munching away at the breakfast table with your walking boots laced up.
We’ll provide you with the best insider tips, maps of the Stubaital valley, and information on day-trip destinations and attractions.
4 hiking areas, 1 adventure: your walking holiday in the Alps
With the Schlick 2000 hiking area, the Stubai Glacier, Mt Serles, and Mt Elfer, you have no fewer than 4 hiking areas near Hotel Alphof, perfect for getting away from it all for a few days and recharging your batteries during your walking holiday in Austria. Whether you’re tackling a mountain peak or enjoying a leisurely hike, you’ll find the right tour for every fitness and experience level here.
Stubaital unlocked
As a guest of the Alphof, the free Stubai Super Card gives you an even richer experience of the Stubaital valley from May to October. You can travel free of charge on many mountain and glacier cable cars, the Stubaital tram, and public buses, enjoy free entry to the StuBay Water Park, and receive discounts at numerous leisure attractions.
7 mountains with character. 7 peaks that leave a lasting impression, tell stories, and shape the landscape in striking ways.
With the Seven Summits Summit Pass – available from the tourist office, just a 5-minute walk from Hotel Alphof – you can keep a record of your mountain adventures and earn fantastic rewards during your walking holiday in Austria.
Mt Zuckerhütl, 3,507m high and snow-capped all year round
Versatile Mt Wilder Freiger, 3,418m
Mt Habicht, long regarded Tyrol’s highest mountain, 3,277m
Mt Rinnenspitze, the easiest 3,000-metre peak to climb at 3,003m
Mt Serles, 2,717m, which Goethe described as the “high altar of Tyrol”
Mt Hoher Burgstall, 2,611m, easy to climb and rewards you with a stunning panoramic view
Mt Elfer, 2,505m, considered Neustift’s local mountain
Idyllic mountain lakes, like Lake Blaue Lacke, Lake Grünausee, and Lake Mutterberger See, with their crystal-clear waters and the rugged rock faces surrounding them, are true natural gems – and wonderfully refreshing after your ascent.
The WildeWasserWeg trail is one of the most spectacular walks in Stubai. It’s divided into several stages and takes you past rushing mountain streams and awe-inspiring waterfalls. The highlight of the trail is Grawa waterfall, which, at 85m wide, is the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps. A well-made hiking path leads to a viewing platform where you can almost feel the power of the thundering water.
