Where the Horlachbach plunges over two steep steps into the valley, the spraying spray also covers the viewing platforms. The clouds of water dust gave the mighty natural phenomenon its name: Stuibenfall.
From Umhausen, the wide hiking trail leads past the Ötzi village, bird of prey park and romantic Stuböbele forest café to the foot of the Stuiben Falls in around 40 minutes. Up to this point, the trail is also ideal for children and baby carriages. Afterwards, there are around 700 steps up along the waterfall. There is also a suspension bridge up to the top viewing platform. Look and be amazed!
Start of the hike is the car park "Bischoffsplatz" in Umhausen. From there you follow the forest trail behind the Restaurant Kneipphäusl up until you reach the turnoff "Waalweg Arzwinkel". The leisurely pathwinds its way along the so-called „Waale“ (irrigation ditches) until you reach a gravel road. Keep to the right and follow the bubbling waters of Horlachbachup to the foot of the mighty waterfall, the Stuiben Falls. Always with a view of the fascinating nature spectacle, you walk to the right of the falling water masses, conquering some 700 steps on your way up to the origin of the Stuiben Falls. You also hike past a number of fabulous vantage platforms and the 80 meterlong suspension bridge.
A picturesque mountain meadow leads to Gasthof Stuibenfall. From there the hike continues up to the hamlet of Höfle and then down to the valley floor on Umhausen‘s high altitude trail. Down in the valley, you reach a huge intersection where you walk on the pleasant Steppsteig path towards popular Stuiben-Nannele. Then cross the gravel road and head towards a forest path that leads you back to the starting point car park Bischoffsplatz, past the Ötzi Village and Umhausen‘s swimming lake.
The Kneipp facilities at Bischoffsplatz make a perfect refreshment stop.
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Mudslides, flood disasters, and water for agriculture. The Horlachbach not only moves masses of water but also shapes the history of the valley.
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Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smootly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies the valley to your desired destiantion. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking facilities are available in Umhausen:
car park Bischoffplatz | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free
Rundwanderung Stuibenfall Umhausen
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