Trekking in Austria's Stubai Alps : Hiking and mountaineering on the Stubai Rucksack Route, Stubai Glacier Tour and Gschnitztaler Rundtour

This comprehensive guidebook covers the 79km Stubai Rucksack Route, the 60km Stubai Glacier Tour (with an optional South Tyrol extension), and the 67km Gschnitztal Rundtour. Each route is designed for experienced walkers seeking a true alpine journey. The Stubai Rucksack Route suits fit mountain walkers with good head for heights and solid navigation skills, while the Stubai Glacier Tour demands high-level terrain experience and glacier crossings with appropriate equipment. The Gschnitztal Rundtour offers a quieter alternative, threading through remote valleys and rugged peaks to showcase the full variety of landscapes within the range. Every trek is broken down into manageable daily stages: 9 stages for the Stubai Rucksack Route, 7 for the Stubai Glacier Tour (extending to 11 with the South Tyrol option), and 7 for the Gschnitztal Rundtour. Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions are illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping and accompanied by elevation profiles for each stage, helping you assess daily ascent and descent and plan stages matched to your fitness and experience. Detailed summaries highlight terrain challenges, potential hazards including exposure, snowfields, and glacier travel considerations. Optional summit ascents of neighbouring peaks—including Habicht, Zuckerhütl, and Wilder Freiger—offer rewarding side trips for strong parties, with clear notes on technical difficulty and where specialist equipment or mountaineering skills may be required. A comprehensive directory of mountain huts along all routes provides essential information for planning overnight stops and resupply points, giving you the confidence to tackle a single trek or combine routes for an extended adventure in the Stubai Alps.