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

Hiking in the Stubai Valley

For an easy walk from Neustift try the Franz-Senn-Weg (4.7 km round trip, about 1 h 20 min). For a full day choose the Wilde Wasser Weg (9.6 km, about 5 h 10 min). Hiking details come from komoot and tyrol.com; check trail conditions locally.

By Stubaiglacier.com editors · Updated

The Stubai Valley is a walking valley. Figures below come from komoot and tyrol.com and were searched on 8 November 2026; we have not walked the routes ourselves.

Valley walks

Route Length / time Level
Franz-Senn-Weg from Neustift (round trip) 4.7 km, about 1 h 20 min, 110 m up easy
Wilde Wasser Weg 9.6 km, about 5 h 10 min medium
Elferhütte loop from Neustift 9.76 km, about 5 h 27 min hard
Stubai High Trail about 120 km, 8 days multi-day

At the glacier

The glacier trail climbs from Fernau to Eisgrat. A hike from Mutterbergalm via the Dresdner Hütte and the Eissee to Eisgrat is also listed by tirol.at.

Stay

Walks from Neustift start at the door. See Neustift and where to stay.

Check hotel prices in Neustift

Frequently asked questions

What is an easy hike near Neustift?

The Franz-Senn-Weg: 4.7 km round trip from Neustift, about 1 hour 20 minutes, 110 m of ascent (komoot).

What is the Wilde Wasser Weg?

A 9.6 km medium-difficulty route of about 5 hours 10 minutes (tyrol.com). See its own page.

Can I hike on the glacier itself?

The self-guided Gletscherpfad goes from Fernau (2,300 m) to Eisgrat (2,900 m); guided glacier tours run via Stubai Alpin.

When is hiking season?

We did not verify trail opening dates. The glacier lifts ran 20 June to 27 September in 2026.

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