Discover the Stuibenfall. On this route you will learn how water has shaped life and the landscape in Umhausen over the centuries and what great influence it still has. Fascinating insights into the diverse uses of water await you, from historical watering systems to naturally grown bridges
The hike begins at the Bischoffsplatz car park in Umhausen. From there, follow the wide forest path behind the restaurant Kneipphäusl up to the junction with the “Waalweg Arzwinkel.” The trail meanders gently along the irrigation channels until you reach a gravel road. There, turn right and follow the gurgling Horlachbach upstream to the base of the mighty Stuibenfall — Tyrol’s largest waterfall.
With the fascinating natural spectacle always in view, you ascend on the right side of the cascading waters via roughly 700 steps to the source of the Stuibenfall. Along the way, you pass scenic viewing platforms as well as the 80-meter-long suspension bridge. At the end of the Discovery Trail, you can either return the same way, or follow the old Niederthai road back to Umhausen. Alternatively, you can continue on to Niederthai and return to Umhausen from there by public transport.
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:
