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Alpine Walks in the Stubai Valley

Alpine Walks in the Stubai Valley Trip Notes

  • Ways to Travel: Self-Guided Holidays
  • Destination: Austria
  • Programmes: Walking & Trekking
  • Activity Level:

    1 out of 7 - Leisurely

  • 8 Days: Land Only
  • Ages: 8+
  • Trip Code: W07NE

Trip Overview

Walking the Austrian Alps

Affectionately known as the ‘Heart of the Alps’, the Tyrol region is an enchanting mountain landscape and an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! Tyrol’s villages are famous for their unmatched hospitality, hearty cuisine, and welcoming guesthouses after a long day immersed in nature.

One of the most picturesque villages in the Tyrol, Neustift im Stubaital is encased by pine forested slopes and crisp alpine air. Home to exceptional walking trails and a fantastic network of public transport, this is the perfect destination to enjoy more easy-going walks without compromising on panoramic views.

Take advantage of your included ‘Stubai Super Card’ offering you free or discounted public transport. Access exceptional walking trails, explore the ‘Top of Tyrol’ at Stubai Glacier, or visit nearby Innsbruck for the day.

Surrounded by beautiful nature, your 4* hotel rests within the tranquil countryside. Only 3 minutes’ walk from the centre of Neustift, the hotel also has nearby bus stops and cable car stations providing you with the perfect location to explore the Stubai Alps. If you want a day’s rest, there’s plenty to enjoy at this fantastic hotel including a panoramic pool and outdoor jacuzzi, natural bathing pond, sauna, and exceptional restaurant highlighting Tyrolean cuisine.

Highlights

  • Impressive panoramic viewing platforms and imposing tree-lined slopes
  • Huge variety of walks to enjoy in the valley, mountains, and nearby towns
  • Stay in the picture-postcard village Neustift at our impeccable 4* nature resort

Adult min age: 8

Itinerary

Land Only

  • Start City: Neustift
  • End City: Neustift

Flight Inclusive

  • Start City: London
  • End City: London

Land Only Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Neustift

Arrive in the picture-postcard, alpine village of Neustift im Stubaital. Here, you’ll spend your week in an exceptional 4* nature resort.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Day 2
Elfer Bergstation Circular

Begin your day with a cable car up to Elfer Mountain where you’ll find the biggest sundial sculpture of the European Alps. Encircled by a two-metre-wide footbridge, this is a spectacular viewing platform where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Stubai Valley. From here, the trail leads to Autenalm farm where you’ll have the option to detour to Zindegg summit – the views are worth the climb! Continue with wonderful scenes of the imposing Elfer massif as you descend to Pinnistal before returning to Elfer Mountain.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Distance covered: 7mi (12km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3
Kartnall Nature Walk

This gentle walk begins in Neustift and follows the Ruetz river to Bichl. The path leads to Kartnall where in the 13th century, farmers deemed this a profitable “quarter” of land. To this day, the cows, sheep, and goats keep the family farms alive with their milk producing butter, grey cheese, and curd cheese. With benches dotted along the trail, there’s plenty of places to enjoy the valley views and mountains above.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Distance covered: 4mi (6km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4
Stubai Glacier Trail

Take the bus from Neustift to Mutterbergalm (30mins), then the cable car to Eisgrat for your visit to Stubai Glacier. Fondly known as the ‘Top of Tyrol’ at 3,210m, Stubai Glacier is well worth a visit with its commanding views of the Italian Dolomites and beyond. During summer, you can also visit an incredible ice grotto, giving you a unique insight into the history of this 1000-year-old glacier. Hike across the glacier, stopping at Austria’s highest mountain restaurant with breath-taking mountain views ever present. The summit platform protrudes nine metres beyond the cliff edge, regarded as one of the most beautiful viewing platforms in the world.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Distance covered: 1mi (2km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5
Gratzengrubel Nature Walk

Beginning at Elfer Mountain cable car station, you’ll steadily climb to Elferhutte Restaurant with spectacular views over to Elferspitze. On one side of the mountain, the rugged and bright rock limestone towers on the Serles ridge offer a unique contrast to the prehistoric rock of the Stubai mountains on the other side. Fantastic panoramic views accompany you past mountain huts and small eateries before your final descent into Neustift.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6
Elfer - One of the Seven Summits

Take a cable car from Neustift up to Elferhutte before embarking on this fantastic walk. Every day at 11am, the sun lights up the back of Elferspitze (translates as “Eleven Peak”), shining in its spotlight from Neustift. Thereafter, you must walk up the Elfer to capture all its beauty. With impressive rocky towers and spikes, these blunt Dolomite rocks are certainly reminiscent of the Dolomites as they stand proud commanding all the attention. The summit cross at the eastern Elfer tower stands at 2,499m whereas the highest point, known as Elferkofel, sits humbly at 2,505m.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Distance covered: 5mi (8km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7
Alpine Pastures in Schlick 2000

Start at the Schlick 2000 cable car station with a lovely restaurant and viewing platform. This gentle walk takes you along forest trails to Schlickerlalm Hutte, surrounded by fine panoramas. Continue to the beautiful Panoramasee Lake embedded in fantastic alpine scenery. This is a great spot to relax on the loungers before returning to the cable car station.

Overnight Alpeiner Nature Resort, Neustift.

Distance covered: 5mi (8km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8
Depart Neustift

Choose another excursion from our variety of walks before leaving Neustift and returning home. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing morning in your delightful hotel before heading to the airport.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation

Alpeiner Nature Resort 4*, Neustift

Surrounded by beautiful nature, your 4* hotel rests within the tranquil countryside. Only 3 minutes’ walk from the centre of Neustift, the hotel also has nearby bus stops and cable car stations providing you with the perfect location to explore the Stubai Alps. If you want a day’s rest, there’s plenty to enjoy at this fantastic hotel including a panoramic pool and outdoor jacuzzi, natural bathing pond, sauna, and exceptional restaurant highlighting Tyrolean cuisine.

What To Take

Practical Information

Visa

Austria

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Austria. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through. Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

 

Vaccinations and Health

Austria

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Local Time

Austria's time zone: Europe/Vienna (UTC +01:00)

Electricity

Austria's electricity: Plug types C (two round pins) and F (two round pins) – 230V, 50Hz

Money

Austria's currency: Euros (EUR)

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