Neustift in the Stubai Valley: Glaciers and Mountain Trails

Neustift in the Stubai Valley combines glacier skiing in winter with mountain trails, climbing opportunities, family-oriented summer activities and regional culture. If you are looking for accommodation for a skiing holiday, you can therefore assess the destination not only by its skiing, but also by the activities available to the entire travel group.

• Skiing is possible at the Stubai Glacier from mid-October to May.
• During the full summer operation from 4 July to 6 September 2026, it was possible to take the lift to the TOP OF TYROL viewing platform at 3,210 m.
• Bus route 590 connects Neustift with Innsbruck.
• The riverside trail begins at the Neustift Leisure Centre or at the Elfer lifts and follows the Ruetz towards Milders or Kampler See.
• The natural EinsEinser Trail at Elfer is 4 km long.
• In the Elfer area and in the Pinnistal Valley, there are short hiking routes for families as well as extended high-altitude hikes.
• The Milderer Almentrail is a trail run across four alpine pastures and passes the natural attractions of Hühnerspiel and Kartnall.

Glacier activities and seasonal differences

The Stubai Glacier is open for about ten months of the year. From July to mid-September, it is a destination for families, hikers and via ferrata enthusiasts; at Eisgrat, there is a playground for children's summer activities. This means that, in addition to skiing, summer activities are also available.

The information about the TOP OF TYROL viewing platform explicitly refers to the full summer operation from 4 July to 6 September 2026. It therefore describes a completed, dated operating period and not year-round access by lift. This distinction is important for travel planning if you want to separate historical seasonal information from opening hours that will apply in the future.

Trails, climbing and different day plans

The riverside trail along the Ruetz offers a linear route with two starting points and two directions: from the Neustift Leisure Centre or at the Elfer lifts towards Milders or Kampler See. At Elfer, several via ferratas and climbing routes complement the activities; the access points are easy to reach.

The EinsEinser Trail is clearly defined as 4 km long. In the Elfer area and in the Pinnistal Valley, by contrast, the range extends from short family routes to extended high-altitude hikes. The Milderer Almentrail adds another highlight: it is described as a trail run across four alpine pastures, leads to Hühnerspiel and Kartnall, and includes an initial section that formed part of the 2023 Innsbruck-Stubai Mountain Running and Trail Running World Championships. These details are suitable for distinguishing between different day plans without claiming difficulty levels that have not been documented.

Bus connection and regional culture

For travel by public transport, the connection by bus route 590 between Neustift and Innsbruck is documented. There is also a direct bus connection for the Milderer Almentrail from Innsbruck Central Station to the Neustift Freizeitzentrum stop. Another cultural perspective is offered by the Forsterhaus in Kampl, which has been documented in official records since 1667. The Forsterhaus local history museum focuses on agricultural tools, trades associated with travelling craftsmen, such as shoemaking, tailoring and weaving, as well as typical furnishings from the valley.

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Neustift in the Stubai Valley, you can also visit Mieders, Fritzens, Oberhofen in the Inn Valley, Scharnitz, Seefeld in Tyrol, Pfons, Matrei am Brenner and Statz.

For the higher-level travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.