Let's go

In the Stubai through the Langental valley to the B’suchalm

There is probably already snow at the B'suchalm at the weekend. So it's a good thing that "avalanche pope" Rudi Mair was recently there with us.

(Bild: Peter Freiberger)

A short, particularly family-friendly hike takes us in the Stubai Valley to the alpine pasture one "floor" below the Nürnberger Hütte. We defy the onset of winter in September on safe paths.

The wide footpath and the road to the B'suchalm are these safe paths. The mountain buggy can be used wonderfully on both routes. The hosts can provide information about the current snow conditions.

Ascent via footpath
Our destination is written twice at the parking machine. We choose the shorter option (40 minutes) and follow the footpath, which winds its way gently up through the forest. After about 1500 meters, it joins the road and continues uphill.

The route runs alongside the Talbach stream for some time.

(Bild: Peter Freiberger)

Facts and figures

• Valley town: Neustift
• Starting point: paid parking lot (1370 m) of the B'suchalm on the left on the Stubai Glacier Road just south of Ranalt (municipality of Neustift); fee will be refunded upon consumption
• Route: footpath, road
• Equipment: sturdy shoes, poles; warm clothing, cap, gloves (due to the current conditions)
• Requirements: none
• Children: from baby age
• Mountain buggy: yes
• Refreshments: B'suchalm (1580 m), telephone number: 0664/1349933; www.bsuchalm.at; open until the end of September (closed on Tuesdays); ask the innkeepers for information on current snow conditions before the tour
• Public transport: Bus from Innsbruck directly to the starting point ("Nürnberger Hütte").
• Difference in altitude: around 200 meters
• Length: around 1.8 or 2.5 kilometers (ascent or descent route)
• Time: around 45 minutes each (ascent and descent)

The route now moves into the Langental valley and follows the impressive Talbach stream. Not only hikers are on their way to the B'suchalm here, but also numerous mountaineers who are staying at the Nürnberger Hütte (2278 m). This is because the approach to the hut leads via the B'suchalm.

The path then leads to a broad alpine pasture surrounded by steep mountain flanks. The B'suchalm with the chapel next door is already in view in this area and is now quickly reached.

Great playground for the little ones
The first thing young mountain enthusiasts will notice at their destination is the fantastic playground. There is even a small climbing wall for them to use.

Although the bus stop sign along the access road says so, there is no bus to the B'suchalm.

(Bild: Peter Freiberger)

While the children scramble or play, the adults can enjoy a snack on the terrace or in the parlor - always keeping an eye on the little ones.

We then return along the ascent route. Later, however, we stay on the road, which runs comfortably down to the starting point.