The Innsbruck Almenweg (14)
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Max. route length
16.613 KM
Starting point
Mountain station Muttereralmbahn
Endpoint
Mountain station Muttereralmbahn
Best season
June
July
August
September
Road quality
Forest- and meadow trail
This delightful and varied circular hike winds its way along above the western holiday villages around the Nockspitze (Saile) mountain. We recommend taking a lift up to the start of the Almenweg trail (the Muttereralmbahn gondola).
The first section of the hike leads from the Muttereralm at an altitude of 1,608 metres above sea level via the Raitiser Alm hut at 1,553 metres above sea level to the Kreither Alm mountain hut at 1,402 metres above sea level. This part of the hike takes about an hour and follows a forest road that is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. From the Kreither Alm, the route joins an alpine path that climbs steadily up to the Pfarrachalm mountain hut in the Stubai Valley (1,740 metres above sea level). This section has beautiful views and takes about one hour and 30 minutes.
Afterwards, the route climbs steeply again for another one and a half hours up to the Birgitzköpflhaus mountain hut at an altitude of 2,035 metres above sea level. From the Birgitzköplhaus, the route leads downhill through alpine meadows for about 45 minutes to the Birgitzer Alm mountain hut (1,803 metres). Finally, the trail leads gently downhill for another hour and a half, bringing you back to the Muttereralm.
An easy route option is to hike from the Muttereralm to the Götzner Alm mountain hut (1,542 metres). This section is pushchair friendly and can be covered in 30 minutes. There are several spots along the way where you can turn off up to a summit or take a trail down into the valley. It is even possible to hike to a tram stop and do the return journey out of the Stubai Valley on the Stubaitalbahn tram (STB tramline).
The mountain huts are all open to the public (except for the Raitiser Alm) and are lovely places to take a break with home-made delicacies and magnificent views of the mountains that will make your heart and soul soar.
The entire circular hike takes about six hours (without breaks). It is therefore advisable to divide the Almenweg trail up into two or three stages or to choose individual sections. Alternatively, it is possible to stay overnight in the Birgitzköpflhaus. From there, you get a particularly great view of the sunset. An unforgettable experience for true mountain lovers!
In the surrounding area
Elevation profile
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km
20°C/68°F
40% Fineweather
3200m
Frostborder
Tuesday
20°C/68°F
40% Fineweather
3300m
Frostborder
Wednesday
21°C/70°F
50% Fineweather
3400m
Frostborder
Forecast
Low pressure will rise from today on, but as the weather has showed itself at its best for the last few days, we should not worry about the approaching period of cloudy weather! Clear and dry spells may occur before midday, but in the afternoon thunderstorms will dominate the weather scene.
Tendency
On Tuesday, on Wednesday, on Thursday, on Friday and on Saturday the sky will be cloudy. During the second half of the day the risk of thunderstorms will be high. Temperatures will rise.
