Alpine Crossing from Innsbruck to Sterzing: Hidden Gems Between North and South Tyrol. Experience an unforgettable walking holiday from Innsbruck to Sterzing, following lesser-known and serene mountain passes. Starting in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, the journey takes you to Fulpmes in the Stubai Valley, known for its traditional charm and breathtaking mountain scenery. From there, continue to Trins in the picturesque Gschnitz Valley, a haven of peace surrounded by pristine nature.

The route leads past the stunning Obernberger See, one of Tyrol's most beautiful alpine lakes, to the quiet village of Obernberg, where lush meadows meet rugged peaks. Finally, you'll arrive in Gossensass, the gateway to South Tyrol, before reaching Sterzing - a delightful town with medieval character and warm South Tyrolean hospitality. This Alpine crossing blends natural beauty with cultural discovery, away from crowded trails. Quaint villages, hidden paths, and authentic experiences make this journey a unique adventure for mountain enthusiasts.

Tour profile: You will follow high trails and therefore we expect sure footedness from the hikers. Daily tours up to 7 hours demand a good fitness but there are sometimes short cuts or public transfer to the next hotel. You will walk on single trails, mountain roads and winding trails. Expect some steep ascents and descents on this tour! Hm = Difference of altitude!

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Arrival on Friday and Saturday from mid June to mid September.
Minimum persons: 2 persons

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Arrival to Innsbruck by car, train or plain.

Departure from Sterzing by train to e.g. Innsbruck. Trains are are running each hour.

What's included:
- 7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotel and guesthouse
- 7 breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- cable car Muttereralm
- Tour information package
- GPS files
- Hotline
- Local guest cards

Extras: Local Tax, cable car mount Rosskopf and Ladurns (10,- to 15,-), Bus Innerpflersch (ca. 1,50)

You will find prices for additional services (like single room, rental bike, .) under "Additional services". We do recommend to book a travel insurance and please check if you need a visa or anything else.

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Day 1: Arrival to Innsbruck

Day 2: Innsbruck - Mutters - (cable car) - Pfarrachalm - Fulpmes
15 km, + 350 Hm, - 1020 Hm, Walking time appr. 6 hours
With the tram you will leave Innsbruck and reach the so called "Innsbruck village" like Mutters. Afterwards you will take the cable car up the mountain pastures Muttereralm where you will start your tour along the trail "Innsbrucker Almentour" from cabin to cabin. It will be an easy trail mainly along a mountain road with wonderful views into the Alps. The optional tour is almost in the valley if the weather is not well enough. Overnight in Fulpmes, a well-known winter sport resort.

Day 3: Fulpmes - Maria Waldrast - Blaserhütte - Trins (Steinach)
15 - 18 km, + 930 - 1415 Hm, - 650 - 1131 Hm, Walking time appr.6 to 8 hours
You will start walking uphill along a long distance trail to the restaurant Sonnstein with a view down to the valley. Afterwards you will follow the pilgrimage trail to the highest monastery in Europe to Maria Waldrast which offers a nice restaurant. Now you will cross over from one valley to the other valley over a mountain pass with a cabin which is just right for a rest. The optional tour runs around the hill and will be a little bit shorter. Anyway around the cabin are wonderful flower meadows. Overnight will be in Trins, a little village in a side valley

Day 4: Rest day Trins (Steinach)
This village is located on an altitude of 1.233 meters and is a quiet place for a rest. Overnight in Trins.

Day 5: Trins - Obernberg (Vinaders/Gries)
11 km, +970 Hm, - 806 Hm, Walking time appr. 6 hours
Today you will follow the pilgrimage trail "Romediusweg" to the next valley. The trail will lead you into a high valley on upwards to a mountain pass. Expect a lovely landscape with mountain pastures, summits with glaciers and little mountain lakes. A mountain road or a steep zigzag trail will lead you downwards to Overnberg, which is a very small mountain village. Overnight in Obernberg.

Day 6: Obernberg - Sandjöchl - Gossensaß
13-16 km, +844 Hm, - 1135 Hm, Walking time appr. 6 to 7,5 hours
You may walk or take the local bus into the valley where you start your walking tour to Lake Obernberg. Right after the lake the ascent to the mountain pass "Sandjöchl" will start and again a wonderful landscape with summits around will enjoy you. On the mountain pass, you will reach the frontier to Italy and along a military road, you will walk downwards to Gossensaß. It will be a steep descent but with views into the Dolomites. Overnight in Gossensaß.

Day 7: Gossensaß - Ladurns - Rosskopf - Sterzing
13 - 17 km, + 700 - 1220 Hm, - 580 Hm, Walking time appr. 6 hours
With the local bus, you will get to the starting point in Innerpflersch. Steep by steep you will walk upwards passing by cabins with view to the valley. When you reach Ladurns (cable car station), you will follow the high trail slightly up and down passing by mountain pastures with cabin. Take a rest and enjoy the view to the Alps and Dolomites. The tour ends at the cable car staion Rosskopf where you will glide downwards to Sterzing. Sterzing is the first city after the Alps with a long history and a very nice city centre. Feel the combination of the Alps with Mediterranean flair. Overnight in Sterzing.

Day 8: Departure from Sterzing

Please see and book additional services like single room, half board, ...
Trans Alp Trekking from Innsbruck to Sterzing		Single rooms
Overnight Innsbruck B&B 4 star hotel		Double rooms
Zusatznacht Sterzing		Double rooms