Long-Distance Transalp Hike in the Austrian Alps – Innsbruck to Sterzing
Short-distance footpaths are not enough for you and you prefer a long-distance relationship with nature? In that case, we have a treat for you – a combination of the “Dream route Munich-Venice” and the Pfunderer Höhenweg. Find out more about this 95-kilometer journey in the Austrian Alps and join Mountain Moments on this hiking/photography thrill chase.
What has become a popular alpine journey, especially among mountain bikers, as a tribute to Hannibal’s historic crossing of the Alps, has also inspired hikers and long-distance hikers for many years. In several daily stages, many trails lead from the northern to the southern Alps and offer themselves as a combined multi-day tour from hut to hut.
Only what fits into your own backpack is taken along. Food and safe accommodation will be provided by alpine huts, which will accommodate the hikers at appropriate intervals. After getting up early, the whole day is spent hiking away from the main tourist infrastructure. One step at a time and meditatively experience nature.
Those who embark on the Transalp adventure experience special alpine views and moments – and also sometimes the difficulties of alpine life.
Weather changes and changes in planning, but also special tranquility in otherwise little frequented places as well as cultural and culinary diversity make the highlight Transalp a special alpine experience with depth

Route description! This is how your Transalp (Innsbruck) journey looks like on a map
Due to the length of the tour, only the rough stages can be given here. For detailed route finding please use the GPS track.
Mountain station Glungezerbahn- Glungezerhütte (2660m) – Naviser Jöchl (2479m) – Lizumer Hütte (2019m) – Junssee – Tuxer-Joch- Hut (2316m) – Spannagelhaus (2531m) – Friesenbergscharte (2910m) – Friesenberghaus (2477m) – Olpererhütte (2388m) – Pfitscher Joch (2246m) – Pfitscher-Joch-Hütte (2275m) – Gliderscharte (2644m) – Grindlbergsee – Pfunderer Joch (2568m) – Sterzinger Hütte (2344m, Self-catering hut, alternatively head for Brixner Hütte or Simele Mahdalm) – Treriser Joch (2212m) – Jägerspitze (2136m) – Sterzing (948m).

Photo tips that will make your Instagram pop on your transalp hike – clear night sky
Between Glungezer and Sterzing is relatively low light pollution. It allows an unusually clear view of the starry night sky for Central Europe. With a tripod, these clear star views can be captured appealingly.
The most famous photo spot along the way is the small suspension bridge at the Olpererhütte with a view over the Schlegeisspeicher to the Hochfeiler (2509m). Be sure to book the hut in advance.


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 hiking adventure Transalp in the Austrian Alps
Arrival:
How to get there by public transport: by bus J to the Patscherkofelbahn valley station and from here to the Glungezerhütte or by bus 4134 to the Glungezerbahn. Return by train from Sterzing train station to Innsbruck
Hike difficulty level: medium
Duration/distance: 40h, 95km
Ascent/descent: 6495hm/7110hm
Highest/lowest point: 2910m/940m
Refreshments: See route description.
Start/finish: Glungezerbahn mountain station (coordinates: geogr. 47.241599,11.543970)
Best time: July-September
Tips: There are many variations of this endeavor. It is especially appealing to hold a crossing of the Northern Alps to Innsbruck before this tour.
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Hi, i am Marius, i love exploring the mountains and nature. Friends say, i know the mountains better than most locals, but actually i get lost all the time while photographing ;). Read more about the Mountain Moments Team.
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