Alpine Walks in the Stubai Valley

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.

Day 2: Elfer Bergstation Circular (12KM/7.5MILES)

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.

Day 3: Scenic Nature Walk - Kartnall (6KM/4MILES)

This gentle walk begins in Neustift and 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. Return to Neustift following the Ruetz river.

Day 4: Stubai Glacier Trail (2KM/1MILE)

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.

Day 5: Scenic Nature Walk - Gratzengrubel (15KM/9.5MILES)

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.

Day 6: Elfer - One of the Seven Summits (8KM/5MILES)

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.

Day 7: Alpine Pastures in Schlick 2000 (8KM/5MILES)

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.

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.