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Kaserstattalm

One of the smaller hiking tours in Stubaital to the beautiful Kaserstattalm.

Hiking Difficult

Distance
10 km
Ascent
964 m
Descent
964 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
962 m
High Point
1.9 km
Gradient
17˚
Kaserstattalm Map

Park your car at the local football field or take the bus (nr. 590) from Innsbruck to the bus stop Bichl.

Description

From there you cross the river Ruetz and follow the road for a few turns uphill.

As soon as you reach a smaller hiking trail on the left, follow it north-westwards through a smaller forest until you reach the Neder-Pfurtschell settlement.

The route then continues left (south-westwards) of the building onto a smaller gravel road until you get the opportunity to follow a smaller trail on the right (west).

Keep on following this lightly steeper trail through a lovely forest until it crosses a gravel road for the second time.

The trail then follows this road through some mellow terrain, until the Kaserstatter hut can be spotted.

The terrain of the Kaserstatter hut and surrounding meadows became political in the last years: The gondola operators of the stubai valley wanted to expand the resort through this terrain. But their plans were canceled in late 2021 after resistance from residents.

After a traditional Tyrolean meal you can take the same way back down to the car as uphill or, if you are motivated for some more hiking, you can keep on hiking uphill to the peak of the High (Hoher) Burgstall. Led by the yellow signs you will reach the High (Hoher) Burgstall peak after around 700 vertical metres from the Kaserstatter hut.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Dog friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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