Mountain hikes Hike via Arzler Alm to Höttinger Alm

Innsbruck / Karwendel
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 10.0 km
Duration: 5:30 h

Hungerburg - Arzler Alm - Höttinger Alm

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 10.0 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:763 hm
  • Elevation downhill:763 hm
Highest point1,502 m

Starting point

Hungerburg mountain station

Finishing point

Höttinger Alm (1487 m)

Trail condition

Forest path/ forest road

Equipment

Wanderschuhe, Wanderkleidung
Source: Innsbruck Tourismus

Description

This hike starts just above the bottom station of the Nordkettenbahn cable car. Head northeast through the village for a short distance before taking the first left onto a forest trail. Shortly afterwards, the trail crosses the Rosnerweg path and continues uphill. The route leads through areas of mixed forest and various glades to the Arzler Alm mountain hut (1,067 metres). From there, continue west along the forest road until you reach the first large intersection. Turn right and follow the signs to the Höttinger Alm mountain hut (1,487 metres). This section has fantastic views of the valley below. The return route to the starting point follows the same path.

Culinary tips: Both of the mountain huts offer typical local dishes and excellent Tyrolean cuisine. 

Another route option is to start from Sadrach (bus stop for the A bus) and follow the trail past the Planötzenhof restaurant, past Höttinger Bild chapel and up through the forest to the Höttinger Alm mountain hut. It is well-worth making a short stop at the Höttinger Bild pilgrimage site. This small mountain chapel is hidden deep in the forest next to a picturesque fountain. 

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Parking

    By car to the Hungerburg district, where there is a paid car park By taking the Nordkettenbahnen lifts (the Hungerburg funicular) from Innsbruck to Hungerburg On bus J from Innsbruck to Hungerburg

Weather

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