Sunnenseit’n Weg, or Sunnyside Path, is a brief and straightforward point-to-point hike that runs on the western aspect of Stubai Valley from Kreuzjochbahn center station, above Fulpmes, to Neustift. This well-groomed path is an ideal tour for households with children and anybody who needs to get pleasure from panoramic views of Stubai Valley and the Stubai Alps with little or no effort.
The Sunnyside path hyperlinks three notable Naturschauplätze, or scenic nature websites, of Stubaital, together with (1) Naturschauplatz Gschmitz, (2) Naturshauplatz Neustiftblick, and (3) Naturschauplatz Kartnall.
Sunnenseit’n Weg Map
Important Path Data
Trailhead | Kreuzjochbahn center station aka Froneben center station.
How one can Get to the Trailhead | Navigate to the Kreuzjochbahn cable automotive within the Schlick 2000 ski-hiking resort space. There’s a free automotive park close to the valley station known as Fulpmes Schlick 2000 Parkplatz. The Kreuzjochbahn gondola connects Fulpmes with Kreuzjoch (2136 m), however for the aim of the Sunnenseit’n Weg hike, you solely must trip the gondola to the center station.
Mountaineering Season | Might – October
Path Course | The path unfolds extra fantastically for those who hike from Kreuzjochbahn to Neustift.
Problem | Simple. This can be a family-friendly path, with no troublesome sections. Although the path principally descends, anticipate a number of ascending passages. This path will not be appropriate for strollers.
Path Variations | Chances are you’ll wish to ascend all the best way as much as the Kreuzjoch mountain station to marvel on the views of the Kalkkögel massif, stroll as much as the Aussichtsplattform Stubaiblick viewpoint, and eat lunch on the Panorama Restaurant Kreuzjoch. To increase the hike, hint the Naturlehrweg, or Nature Path Schlick 2000, from the mountain station to the center station.
The place to Eat | Fronebenalm, Berggasthof Vergör, or Jausenstation Oberkartnall
Sunnenseit’n Weg Path Description
Kreuzjochbahn Center Station to Berggasthof Vergör (50 minutes)
At all times observe the indicators to Hängebrücke, which implies “suspension bridge.” The Sunnenseit’n Weg path is indicated by a grey sticker, normally positioned subsequent to the phrase Hängebrücke on the yellow path indicators.
At first, the Sunnenseit’n Weg follows the Baumhausweg (treehouse path), which hyperlinks a collection of treehouses and playgrounds.
Whenever you disembark the Kreuzjochbahn on the center station, you’ll be able to both observe the shortcut path that bypasses the preliminary stretch of the Baumhausweg to Fronebenalm, or observe the extra roundabout treehouse path to Fronebenalm.
In case you’re touring with children, positively observe the Baumhausweg, so your youngsters don’t miss one of many treehouse playgrounds.
The 2 paths join and lead southwest throughout the forested mountainside, initially alongside a large gravel path. Alongside the best way, you’ll move a collection of treehouses.
Shortly earlier than Berggasthof Vergör, additionally signed Jausenstation Vergör, the path emerges from the forest, crossing a sloping meadow. The views of the valley and mountains are wondrous.
Berggasthof Vergör to Naturschauplatz Gschmitz (25 minutes)
Proceed strolling towards the suspension bridge. After about quarter-hour, you’ll attain a junction the place you’ll be able to take a brief detour to Naturschauplatz-Gschmitz. Though the signal signifies 10 minutes, it takes not more than 5.
This Gschmitz viewpoint is an elevated platform round a larch tree, which overlooks a picture-perfect meadow with three hay huts, backed by the Stubai Alps. Under the platform, there’s a swing.
Naturschauplatz Gschmitz – Pfurtschell Farm – Naturshauplatz Neustiftblick – Hängebrücke am Sunnenseit’n Weg (50 minutes)
Retrace your steps again to the junction and proceed climbing within the path of the Hängebrücke.
When the path intersects with the paved highway, preserve the identical path and be a part of the highway to Pfurtschell mountain farm. The Pfurtschell residences are an ideal budget-friendly choice, however you’ll want to remain not less than three nights.
Earlier than crossing the 110-meter-long suspension bridge, hike as much as the Naturshauplatz Neustiftblick viewpoint, which boasts a superb vantage level of the bridge, the village of Neustift, and Mount Elfer.
Hängebrücke am Sunnenseit’n Weg – Naturschauplatz Kartnall – Jausenstation Oberkartnall – Neustift (1:20 hours)
After crossing the bridge, the path continues alongside the identical trajectory for 1.5 km (half-hour).
Whenever you attain a signed junction, make a pointy proper within the path of Kartnall and Oberkartnall. A slim path ascends to the Naturschauplatz Kartnall viewpoint and to the Jausenstation Oberkartnall mountain restaurant.
The steep sloping pastures of Kartnall, grazed by sheep, is a very romantic spot. Benefit from the view and a meal at Jausenstation Oberkartnall, earlier than finishing the hike.
Return to the Naturschauplatz Kartnall viewpoint after which hike right down to Neustift village.
The place to Keep in Stubai Valley
There are 5 villages in Stubai Valley: Neustift, Fulpmes, Telfes, Mieders, and Schönberg. For the aim of this hike, we advocate staying in both Fulpmes or Neustift.
Between Might and October, many lodging embrace a complimentary Stubai Tremendous Card, which offers friends with one free ascent and descent on every of the 4 cable automobiles within the valley, together with the Kreuzjochbahn.
3-star lodging: Lodge Brunnenhof and Ausserwieserhof
4-star lodging: Lärchenlodge Residences and Spa, Biohotel Rastbichlhof, Activehotel Bergkönig, Alpenhotel Tirolerhof, and Alpeiner – Nature Resort Tirol
5-star lodging: Relais & Châteaux Spa Lodge Jagdhof
Household-Pleasant lodging: Familotel Kindl
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