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!
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners as well
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Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes.
The hike starts at the Bischoffsplatz parking lot in Umhausen. From there, follow the wide Fortsweg behind the Kneipphäusl restaurant uphill to the junction leading to the "Waalweg Arzwinkel." The path calmly winds along the Waale until you reach a gravel road. There, turn right along the bubbling Horlachbach stream uphill to the foot of the mighty waterfall, the Stuibenfall - Tyrol's largest waterfall.Always with a view of the fascinating natural spectacle, you climb to the right of the cascading waters on over approximately 700 steps up to the origin of the Stuibenfall. Along the way, you pass the scenic platforms and the 80-meter-long suspension bridge.
At the top, continue over a picturesque mountain meadow to the Stuibenfall guesthouse. From there, the hike continues uphill to the Höfle district and then down the Umhauser Höhenweg back to Umhausen. Once back in the valley, a large intersection opens. From there, enjoy a leisurely walk on the signposted Steppsteig trail to the "Stuiben-Nannele," then cross the gravel road and follow a trail through the forest past the Ötzi Village and the Umhausen natural swimming lake back to the starting point of the hike.Cooling off at the Kneipp pool located at the Bischoffsplatz parking lot is recommended.
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Debris flows, flood disasters, and water for agriculture. The Horlachbach moves not only water masses but also the history of the valley.
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Due to trail maintenance with helicopter transport, the hiking trail to STUIBENFALL from Umhausen starting at the Waldcafe Stuböbele and from Niederthai at the Holzbrücke entrance will be completely closed on Wednesday, 09/17/2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM!!
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. From there, you can conveniently and quickly continue using public transport or local taxi services throughout the valley to your desired destination!
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
In Umhausen, the following parking options are available:
