Walking and Hiking

Discover a walking and hiking paradise in the fascinating mountain world of the Stubai Alps. Wether relaxed walking, Nordic walking or ambitious hiking in the heights - the Stubaivalley offers the best of everything.
This is also guaranteed by the mountain tracks seal of approval.

Because of the wide range of opportunities the choice is hard, so we have listed the most beautiful theme - walks at a glance:

Wild water path

Behind the back of the Stubaivalley, lies a still buried treasure of nature.
The high flowing Ruetz with its headstreams and glaciers forms an undisturbed high Alpine system of home waters, not repeated in the entire Eastern Alps.
The Stubai " WildWaterPark" grants access to the most beautiful and adventurous places, the "WildWaterSites". The main attraction will be the "WildWaterPath", that will make these features accesible in a gentle manner and the ecological connections clear.
The first stage of the "WildWaterpPath", situated at the Grawa-waterfall, an incomparable wonder of nature, was completed and introduced to the public. This path begins with an ascent at the south-western edge of the imposing waterfall, and ends at a spectacular vantage point.

Neustift Besinnungsweg in the pinnisvalley

The Reflexion Path follows a beautifully arranged path to the idyllic Issenangeralm.
Numerous benches invite you to sit down and experience nature very closely, to breathe freely, and let views, tableaux and pictures sink into the senses. Walking duration is 1 1/2 hours.

Franz-Senn-Path

The Franz Senn Path leads from Neustift through an impressive nature landscape to the end of the valley, where you can see the mighty Stubai glacier.
The Franz Senn Path was constructed in the memory of priest and mountain pioneer Franz Senn ( 1831 - 1884) . He established the walking - and climbing tradition in the Stubaivalley: He was the first to climb "King" Ortler, founded the Austrian Alpine Association and is one of the first to encourage tourism in Tyrol. It was his idea to construct paths, steep tracks and refuge huts to awaken people`s interest in mountaineering.
An important refuge hut in the Stubai valley carries his name.