Exciting hut excursions around Innsbruck in late summer
The approaching late summer season in the Alps offers the perfect opportunity for unforgettable mountain excursions. In this article, we've captured some entertaining mountain hut visits around Innsbruck. From relaxed evening hikes to day trips with multiple hut visits, there are a variety of experiences to discover in the area surrounding the Tyrolean capital.
The destinations described are divided according to how to get there. For further information on public transportation, we recommend checking out the FAQs .
A big plus: Excellent food awaits you in the huts, so you can leave your provisions at home and travel carefree.
Huts with public transport:
- Rumer Alm:
- Directions: Take the city bus A to the Hochrum terminus and after a short walk you will reach the car park and the hiking trail to the Rumer Alm.
- Time: The climb takes a leisurely 2 hours.
- Route: The well-maintained hiking trail leads mostly through sparse forests on wide serpentines.
- Ideal time: Arriving at the Rumer Alm around 11:30 a.m. avoids crowds, especially in good weather.
- Further information: rumeralm.tirol
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Alpine pasture tour on the Patscherkofel:
- Directions: Take the city bus J to the Patscherkofel valley station, take the gondola to the mountain station and hike over four alpine pastures back to the valley station.
- Time: The entire circuit takes about 4 hours.
- Path: The path leads over the mountain, through forests and meadows to Lanser Alm, Sistranser Alm, Aldranser Alm and Rinner Alm.
- Optimal time: The morning or afternoon are ideal for this tour.
- Further information: innsbruck.info
Huts without public transport:
- Arzler Alm:
- Ascent: Start in the center of Innsbruck, pass the Alpine Zoo and reach the Arzler Alm via Hungerburg.
- Time: The leisurely climb takes about 2 hours.
- Route: The varied trail leads through Hötting, St. Nikolaus, the Alpine Zoo and coniferous forests to the Hungerburg valley station and finally to the Arzler Alm.
- Optimal time: A climb in the morning allows for a timely lunch at the Arzler Alm.
- Tip: On the way down, it’s worth taking a detour to the Alpine Zoo.
- Further information: alpenzoo.at | arzleralm.at
- Umbrüggler Alm:
- Ascent: Start in the center of Innsbruck, cross the Höttinger Gasse and pass the Gramartboden forest playground on the way to the Umbrüggler Alm.
- Time: The leisurely climb takes about 2 hours.
- Route: The route leads through the charming Hötting and rewards you with interesting architecture and a pleasant forest climate.
- Optimal time: The climb can be completed in the afternoon, as the forest provides pleasant cooling.
- Tip: Recommended descent via the Höttinger Graben and the Höttinger Bild.
- Further information: umbrueggleralm.tirol
- Rauschbrunnen:
- Ascent: From the center of Innsbruck via the Höttinger Bild you reach the Alpengasthof Rauschbrunnen.
- Time: The leisurely climb takes about 2 hours.
- Route: The trail leads through the northern district of Hötting, past the Planötzenhof Inn, and along the pilgrimage route to the Höttinger Bild (image). From there, it continues straight to the Rauschbrunnen Alpine Inn, offering impressive views of the Inn Valley.
- Optimal time: The morning is the best time for this climb.
- Tip: For additional energy, consider the route to the higher Höttinger Alm.
- Further information: rauschbrunnen.at
This selection offers a detailed overview of the various hut excursions around Innsbruck, depending on your access options and individual preferences. Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on your discovery tours!
