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Stubaier Höhenweg

Stubaier Höhenweg — the trail guide

The Stubaier Höhenweg is a 76.2 km trek in Austria, typically walked in 7–8 days, with 5861 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (77 m of gain per km, topping out at 2872 m).

The Stubaier Höhenweg is a high-level hut-to-hut circuit ringing the Stubaital south of Innsbruck in Austria's Tyrol. Over roughly 80 kilometres it links eight Alpine Club huts, staying between 2,000 and 3,000 metres as it crosses one rocky col after another beneath the glaciated Stubai peaks. Walkers come for the sustained high-mountain scenery without needing glacier travel.

Quick facts

Distance76.2 km
Total ascent5861 m
Typical duration7–8 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness77 m gain per km
High point2872 m
CountryAustria
RegionAustria

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 1747 m · high point 2872 m · 5861 m total ascent over 76.2 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 2128 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-5°-12°109 mm
Feb-2°-10°84 mm
Mar-8°110 mm
Apr-5°125 mm
May-1°194 mm
Jun13°189 mm
Jul15°281 mm
Aug15°254 mm
Sep10°161 mm
Oct-2°138 mm
Nov-7°118 mm
Dec-2°-10°118 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Stubaier Höhenweg?

The Stubaier Höhenweg is 76.2 km, and most hikers complete it in 7–8 days. Total elevation gain is 5861 m.

How difficult is the Stubaier Höhenweg?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 77 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 2872 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Stubaier Höhenweg is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Stubaier Höhenweg?

In Austria. The route starts near 47.143, 11.305 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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