Hikers and Mountain Bikers Challenge - Reach Höttinger Alm on 900m Altitude

Hiker’s and Mountain Biker’s Challenge – Reach Höttinger Alm Terrace on 900m Altitude

Hikers & Mountain Bikers – Reach the Höttinger Alm – one of Innsbruck classic hikes and bikes. Get all info for this local’s favourite mountain tour including map and directions.

On this 24-kilometer easy-to-medium hiking/biking route in Innsbruck (Austria), there are two huts that provide backpackers and nature lovers with the opportunity to recuperate and recharge – Arzler Alm and Höttinger Alm. However, one is more popular than the other, and the main reason is the terrace with an astonishing view. Visit the Hottinger Hut with the help of Mountain Moments, and get ready to take some breathtaking photos while you are there.

The view from just above Höttinger Alm down to Innsbruck is simply breathtaking. Get a drink, a Knödel (local styled dumplings) and enjoy the break – the hike or mountainbike up here is one of Innsbruck locals favourite after-work activity.

The Höttinger Alm (Hottinger Hut) is considered by sporty hikers and mountain bikers alike to be the after-work round. A whopping 900 meters in altitude have to be climbed steeply from the city center without a real breather. 

Only at the top, shortly before the finish, does the view down to the city open up. The picturesquely located terrace of the Alm offers space to catch your breath – time to replenish your energy reserves!

It is rumored that many athletes even tackle the round up here just because of the classic Kaspressknödel and a Hopfenkaltschale. In any case, the view is beyond doubt.
Mountainbike Höttinger Alm. It is rumored that many athletes even tackle the round up here just because of the classic Kaspressknödel and a Hopfenkaltschale. In any case, the view is undeniable.

Directions! This is how your  Höttinger Alm-centered trip looks like on a map

Starting point of the tour is at the market place. Steeply it goes directly up to Hötting and along the Hungerburgstrasse to the Hungerburg (868m). From here, follow the MTB trail signs to the Arzler Alm/Höttinger Alm along the road. At the Arzler Alm (1067m) continue uphill. After two hairpin bends, the final straight follows. About 200 meters before the alp the road flattens out and the path to the Höttinger Alm (1487m). Return as for the ascent.

Alternative downhill: Shortly after the Arzler Alm, turn right onto the well-marked Arzler Alm single trail and follow it to the district of Mühlau (only recommended for very good touring bikers).

The tour leads mostly through forest, but due to the south-facing slope in high summer on hot, sunny days only in the early morning and evening hours to recommend. On the other hand, depending on the snow conditions, the tour can often be skied well into the winter (pay attention to the legal and avalanche situation.

The tour leads mostly through forest, but due to the south-facing slope in high summer on hot, sunny days only in the early morning and evening hours to recommend. On the other hand, depending on the snow conditions, the tour can often be skied well into the winter (pay attention to the legal and avalanche situation.
Innsbruck classic hike / mountainbike tour up Nordkette mountain to Höttinger Alm on a map. One of locals favourite place for an after work trip. Bikers should use the dirtroad, hikers can use one of the trails and save some meters. Start and end in both cases is in Innsbruck city center – whereever you want.

Photo tips  that will make your Instagram pop – the Höttinger Alm terrace

The photographic star of this mountain bike tour is the terrace of the Höttinger Alm. The deep view into the city is more than well-known among Innsbruck athletes.

Refreshment stops are Arzler Alm and Höttinger Alm, and the highest/lowest points on this route are 1487m/575m.
Bike tour Höttinger Alm. Refreshment stops are Arzler Alm and Höttinger Alm, and the highest/lowest points on this route are 1487m/575m
This is what it's all about on this Innsbruck route - the Höttinger Alm terrace.
This is what it’s all about on this Innsbruck route – the Höttinger Alm terrace

Mountain Moments Photo Workshops provide Photo Tours for everybody, Alpine Experience for beginners and intermediate-level photographers with 3 to 6-hour routes, as well as Summit Experience for more advanced photographers and hikers. We have private workshops and group classes.

More information about your outdoor adventure in Innsbruck at Höttinger Alm hut

How to get there by car: 

How to get there by public transport: –

Difficulty level: easy-medium

Duration/distance: 3h, 24km   

Ascent/descent: 920m/920m

Highest/lowest point: 1487m/575m

Refreshment stop: Arzler Alm, Höttinger Alm

Start/finish: Marketplace (coordinates: geogr. 47.189173,11.385752)  

Best time: April-October

Tips: Trail alternative Arzler Alm trail for the way downhill.

The best Summer Adventures in and around Innsbruck – Hiking, Mountainbiking, Trekking, Climbing and more

Fancy more Summer Adventures in Tyrol and around Innsbruck? We got you covered! The best outdoor sports activities for Summer Enthusiasts as eBook: Innsbruck Summer Outdoor Guide.

Here we have compiled the most beautiful locations and photo opportunities. 30 activities with numerous photo spots are selected and described in such a way that you can easily experience these wonderful adventures around Innsbruck for yourself – including track infos, and maps and all other information that you need.

You can take a closer look at the Innsbruck travel guide ebook here – why not share it with your adventure partner?

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