The most beautiful places in the Stubai Alps
The best of the Stubai Alps
The Stubai Alps are a very varied mountain range. The central part belongs to the main Alpine ridge and you will find a large number of three-thousanders here. The northern part is limestone. The most common exit to the mountains is the Stubai Valley, and to the western part is the Ötztal Valley. Here you will find beautiful waterfalls, lakes and dams, as well as a number of interesting peaks. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places you can find in the Stubai Alps.
Finstaler lake
The most beautiful dam in Austria
Lake Finstertaler is a typical mountain dam with a small hydroelectric power plant. However, it is beautifully set in the surrounding countryside, and thus it is among the most beautiful lake in Austria. continue reading
Zuckerhütl (3,507m)
The highest mountain of the Stubai Alps
Zuckerhütl (3,507m) is not only the highest mountain in the Stubai Alps, but also one of the most beautiful. It can be seen beautifully from the beginning of the Stubai Valley. A sharp peak rising above the other surrounding peaks. The most accessible is from the Schaufeljoch mountain pass (3,158m above sea level), which you can reach by the Schaufeljochbahn cable car. You continue over the saddles of Fernaujoch (3055 m) and Pfaffenjoch (3207 m). Another popular but longest route is from the Ötztal valley via the Hildesheimer Hütte. continue reading
Grawa waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in Tyrol
The Grawa waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall in all of Tyrol. At the same time, it is also the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps. It is 180 meters high and 85 meters wide. It is very accessible from the road leading to the well-known ski and tourist center under the Stubai Glacier. A simple route will bring you directly under the waterfall (the most beautiful view). A more challenging route then leads along the waterfall with additional viewpoints. continue reading
Viewpoint TOP of Tyrol (3,210m)
A view of more than a hundred alpine peaks
The TOP of Tyrol viewpoint is one of the most visited places in the entire Stubai Alps. It is also one of the highest places in Austria that you can reach by cable car. From the top station of the Schaufeljochbahn cable car, a short ascent to the adjacent peak awaits you along a completely safe path. The entire top is occupied by a viewing platform from which there is a truly beautiful circular view of the Alps. continue reading
Kreuzjoch (2105 m)
View of the Stubai Dolomites
Kreuzjoch (2105 m) is a mountain pass that became popular mainly thanks to the Kreuzjochbahn cable car that takes you to it from the town of Fulpmes. From the pass there is an amazing view of the Stubai „Dolomites“ Kalkkögel ridge. From the pass, it is possible to undertake a number of hiking tours. The shortest of them is to the observation platform Aussichtsplattform Stubaiblick. The descent through the Schlick valley or the ascent to the Niederer Burgstall (2436 m) are popular. continue reading
Stuibenfall waterfall
The largest waterfall in Tyrol
The Stuibenfall Waterfall, thanks to its height of 159 meters, is the largest waterfall in Tyrol. It consists of several falls and has a hiking path around it, so you can see it perfectly. continue reading
Schrankogel
The second highest mountain of the Stubai Alps
Schrankogel (3,497 m asl), reaching almost three and a half thousand meters above sea level, is the second highest peak of the Stubai Alps after the Zuckerhütl mountain. At the same time, it is the second highest „hikers“ mountain in Austria. Ascent is physically very demanding and long continue reading
Panoramasee
The lake under the Kalkkögel massif
Beneath the dramatic Kalkkögel ridge, you'll find the picturesque Panoramasee lake, from which you can see the highest peaks of the ridge like in the palm of your hand. The lake is located in the Schlick Valley, so it is easily accessible by hiking trails. You can also benefit greatly from the use of the Kreuzjochbahn cable car. continue reading
Kühtai Pass
The famous pass in the Stubai Alps
The Kühtai Pass (2,017 m above sea level) can be found in the north of the Stubai Alps. It is not only a well-known ski resort, but in summer also an excellent starting point for mountain hikes. It is also the road link between the Ötztal and Sellraintal valleys. continue reading
Aquarena StuBay (Fulpmes-Telfes)
The most beautiful swimming in the Stubai Alps
Almost at the beginning of the Stubai Valley, between the towns of Fulpmes and Telfes, you will come across the large StuBay water center. There are two water slides, a large swimming pool inside and another outside. There is also a wild river and thermal pools. Beautiful views of the mountains are a matter of course. More information here continue reading
