Stubaier Höhenweg
About the Stubai Hohenweg
The Stubaier Höhenweg in Austria is a breathtaking high-altitude trail that offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure for seasoned hikers. Covering a distance of 76 km over seven days, this trek showcases the stunning beauty of the Stubai Alps. The route features a mix of rugged terrain, alpine meadows, and panoramic views, making it a perfect choice for those seeking an immersive nature experience. Hikers will encounter dramatic landscapes and diverse flora and fauna throughout the journey. You can see our outdoor maps page to find all the specific maps of Austria.
The trail begins at Kreuzjoch and concludes at Elferhütte, providing a seamless transition from one scenic vantage point to another. Along the way, trekkers will traverse majestic mountains, serene valleys, and glistening glaciers. The picturesque settings, from lush green pastures to rocky peaks, offer a visual feast that changes with every step, ensuring that there is always something new to admire.
Points of interest on the Stubaier Höhenweg include picturesque lakes, charming alpine huts, and the impressive views from various summits. Outonome.com can help you meticulously plan this itinerary by offering detailed route descriptions, interactive maps, and a comprehensive planning tool. You can access information on accommodation, food supplies, and calculate walking times between stages, ensuring a well-prepared and enjoyable hiking adventure.
76.44 km
Hard
~7 days
2880 m
7090 m
7194 m
Country crossed : Austria 
Stubaier Höhenweg steps
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Doing the Stubaier Höhenweg in the reverse way
You can change the direction of the itinerary by pressing the “Normal way” button. The Stubaier Höhenweg will switch from the classic way to the reverse way.
Trail or hike the Stubai Hohenweg
You can press the button on the hiking boot to switch to trail mode, this will automatically change the steps times.
Adapt the Stubai Hohenweg steps to your physical condition
You can select your physical condition from 5 choices to have step times automatically recalculated so you can better prepare your itinerary or steps.
Calculate walking times between two steps
In the tabloguide, to the left of each step is a greyed-out circle, simply click on the 2-steps circles to have the path time calculated according to the data you’ve selected (hike/trail and physical condition) as well as distance, time, altitude difference, etc….
View a step on the map
By clicking on the map dot icon to the left of a step name, the site scrolls down to where the map is and zooms in on the exact location of the step.
See off-trail and variants of the Stubaier Höhenweg
On some steps, to the right of the name, there are blue squares (variants, which momentarily take another path and then join it) or yellow squares (off-trails, which go completely off the itinerary). These squares are clickable and open the linked steps.
Get information on each step of the Stubaier Höhenweg
For each step are shown estimated walking times (according to the parameters selected), the distance between the previous step and this one, the positive and negative vertical drop, and the minimum and maximum altitudes reached during the step.
Locate refuges, bivouacs, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, buses on each Stubai Hohenweg step
On each step line, on the right-hand side of the tabloguide, you’ll find: bivouacs, refuges, hotels, guesthouses, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, buses, trains. If one of these is located at the step, there is a tick, otherwise there is nothing.
List of Stubai Hohenweg variants
Schlicker Schartl, Hoher Burgstall, Gamskogel, Goße Ochsenwand, Naturschauplatz Gletscherblick, Adolf-Pichler-Hütte, Potsdamer hütte, Schwarzhorn, Seduck, Falbesoner Ochsenalm, Mutterberg, Egesengrat, Großer Trögler, Blaue Lacke, The Glaciers, Mairspitze, Seescharte, Nürnberger Scharte, Lauterersse, The Italian Frontier, Padasterjochhaus, Elferspitze, Grawa Alm, Schneespitze, Along the Gschnitzbach
List of Stubai Hohenweg offtrails
Niederer Burgstall, Hoher Burgstall, Schlicker Seespitze, Wildkopf, Rinnensee, Rinnenspitze, Innere Sommerwand, Kreuzspitze, Schafgrübler, Basslerjoch, Aperer Freiger, Hildesheimer hütte, Schussgrubenkogel, Habicht, Bergstation Gamsgarten, Weißwandspitze, Gschnitzer Tribulaun, Ilmspitze, Furtalm, Neustift im Stubaital, Fulpmes, Medraz, Falbeson, Untertal, Gschnitz, Milders, Kampl, Telfes im Stubai
Stubaier Höhenweg map
Stubaier Höhenweg GPX Track
A GPX (GPS Exchange Format) track is a file format used to record GPS positioning data, such as waypoints and tracks recorded during a hiking or trail activity, for example. It can be used to plan a hike, follow an existing route or share location information with others.
The Stubaier Höhenweg GPX track, for example, follows the classical Stubai Hohenweg itinerary and includes all steps, such as: Kreuzjoch, Hoher Burgstall, Schlicker Seespitze, Große Ochsenwand, Alpenklubscharte, Starkenburger Hütte, Naturschauplatz Gletscherblick, Franz-Senn-Hütte, Rinnensee, Neue Regensburger Hütte, Sulzenauhütte, Blaue Lacke, Hildesheimer Hütte, Bremer Hütte, Innsbrucker Hütte… Outonome.com offers you the Stubai Hohenweg track for free. Simply enter your email address in the field below and you’ll receive it immediately !
More information
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How many days to do the Stubaier Höhenweg ?
The Stubaier Höhenweg is a renowned long-distance trail in Austria, stretching 76 km from Kreuzjoch to Elferhütte. Most hikers typically complete this popular route in 7 days, enjoying a diverse experience through Austria’s stunning landscapes along the way.
Stubaier Höhenweg 6 Days
Discover the Stubaier Höhenweg in Austria over 6 days on this 76-kilometer adventure. Famous for its breathtaking alpine scenery, this trail guides you through a captivating realm of rugged mountain terrain, lush alpine meadows, shimmering glaciers, and picturesque valleys.
Stubaier Höhenweg 4 Days
Explore the Stubaier Höhenweg in Austria over 4 days on this 76-kilometer journey. Renowned for its breathtaking alpine scenery, this trail takes you through a stunning array of landscapes, including majestic peaks, tranquil valleys, pristine alpine meadows, and shimmering glaciers.
Stubaier Höhenweg 5 Days
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