Independent guide, not the lift operatorTickets are bought from the operatorUpdated November 2026

Stubai High Trail (Stubaier Höhenweg)

The Stubai High Trail is a hut-to-hut route of about 120 km over 8 days. Stage 1 runs from the Starkenburger Hütte to the Franz-Senn-Hütte: 15 km in about 7 hours. We have only these figures; check the route with a guidebook or tourist office.

By Stubaiglacier.com editors · Updated

The Stubai High Trail circles the high peaks above the valley. We list only figures we found: about 120 km, 8 days, and stage 1 of 15 km in about 7 hours between two named huts.

Before you go

  • Get a current guidebook or ask the tourist office for stage lengths, hut openings and booking rules; we did not verify them.
  • Start and finish near the valley: see Neustift.
  • For day walks, see hiking in the Stubai Valley.

Check hotel prices in Neustift

Which base? Neustift for access to the valley paths; Fulpmes if you prefer quiet.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Stubai High Trail?

About 120 km in 8 days according to bookatrekking and tyrol.com.

What is stage 1?

Starkenburger Hütte to Franz-Senn-Hütte: 15 km in about 7 hours.

Do I need to book huts?

We did not verify hut booking rules. Ask the huts or the tourist office.

Where do I sleep before and after?

Neustift is the valley base; compare hotels below.

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