Alpine pasture hike Inneralpbach

Wonderful half-day hike from Inneralpbach to the Stettauer Alm and back via Zirmalm

Length: 8.22 km

Duration: 3:00 h

Altitude difference: 674 m

The Alpbachtal valley with its rustic alpine pastures is a hiking area for the eyes and palate in the Kitzbühel Alps. The snack in your rucksack tastes even better on a rustic alpine pasture or in the middle of an alpine meadow than at home. Body, mind and soul can really relax on this hike. Families in particular can enjoy a wonderful hike with their children.

Hike with a shady ascent and further over the extensive alpine pasture area of the Stettauer Almen

From Innerlapbach in the direction of Zirmalm and Bergbauernmuseum; behind the museum, follow the signs for "Galtenberg", uphill to the "Alplkreuz" (forest crossroads). Now descend to the Stettauer Alm/Hochleger, continue to the Niederleger and then out of the valley via the Jagdsteig to the starting point.

Did you know...?

The original construction date of many of the original mountain huts can no longer be determined exactly - too many centuries have passed since then. The Stettauer Alm is one such case. However, it is certain that it is between 400 and 500 years old. Because there was not enough fodder in the valley in the past, the farmers had to extend their pasture farming to the high mountains. A few so-called "home cows" remained in the valley, while the rest of the cattle spent the summer months on the mountain pastures. In this way, the cultural landscape characteristic of the Alpine region was created over the centuries. To this day, the Stettauer Alm fulfills its original purpose and is home to dairy cows. Not much has changed at all: Even the old shingle roof still exists, held together by quarry stones instead of nails. The ancient building can be viewed up close on this leisurely hike.