Trail Running

Stuiben Trail – 12K

Ötztal
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Key facts
2:30 h Duration
12.45 km Length
709 m Ascent
710 m Descent
1,599 m Max. altitude
1,029 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

Trailrunning route along the Stuibenfall waterfall. The route is especially well suited for beginners due to its varied trails.

Map & elevation profile

Trailrunning route along the Stuibenfall waterfall. The route is especially well suited for beginners due to its varied trails.

The start takes place in the center of Umhausen at an altitude of 1,036m. After one kilometer on asphalt and along the Wasserwaalweg, runners reach the foot of the Stuibenfall waterfall, where 728 spectacular natural and steel steps as well as a dreamlike backdrop await. Arriving in Niederthai, there's some time to recover before it gets serious for the first time. Over the Rauhen Bichl it goes towards Höfle and Bichl. The following downhill leads via the Höhenweg to the trail to Sattele. The last section of the route runs along the Steppsteig towards Stuibenfall to the Stuiben Nannele, where the witch gives full wind for the last 1500m into the village center.

Author's tip

After the run, the Kneipp facility in Umhausen offers the ideal opportunity to get your circulation going again.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Umhausen (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 15.10.2025 · Created at 20.03.2018

Characteristics

Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Insider tip

Way types

Schotterweg 1.76 km
Pfad 7.91 km
Straße 2.77 km

Safety guidelines

The downhill from Niederthai to Umhausen requires concentration and coordination skills again, so you should not start the trail route too fast.

Alpine emergency number: 140

Travel safely!

Download the mountain rescue emergency app in advance. If you need help, you can transmit your exact coordinates via the app.

EMERGENCY APP for download:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.tirol_notfall&hl=de 

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/at/app/sos-eu-alp/id400099520 

Additional information

The Stuiben Trailrun is organized every year at the end of May by the Ötztal Trailrunning Club. The race offerings range from sprint contests to trail marathons and are very popular with the trail run community. Further information and registration at www.oetztal-trailrunning.at & www.umhausen.com/stuibentrailrun    

Public transit

Accessible by train and bus

Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies to the municipality of Umhausen. From the "GH Andreas Hofer" bus stop, you can reach the starting point at Murplatz after about 150m. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Murplatz Umhausen

Getting there

The arrival by car leads through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your drive with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

Parking is available directly at Murplatz Umhausen

Coordinates

10.927985, 47.140589
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The following equipment is recommended:

  • Running backpack
  • Enough provisions
  • Drinking container
  • Waterproof rain jacket with hood
  • Mobile phone
  • First aid kit (incl. rescue blanket, bandage, tape)
  • Trailrunning shoes
  • Warm clothing (top & long pants or leg warmers)