Stamser Alm
3.4About
The Stamser Alm lies at around 1,870 m on the sunny slopes above the village of Stams in the Inn valley, Tyrol, on the northern edge of the Stubai Alps. It is a working private alp rather than an Alpine Club hut: during the grazing season from roughly June to September butter and the local grey cheese (Graukäse) are still produced here, and the alp is known above all for one of the finest alpine-pasture panoramas in Tyrol, looking out over the Inn valley and across to the Mieming plateau. The setting is broad open meadow, making it a rewarding day-hike destination for families and walkers based around Stams, Silz and the wider Innsbruck region. The classic approach climbs from Stams on a forest track and path, a walk of about 3.5 hours with roughly 1,180 m of ascent, of moderate difficulty. The alp is not permanently staffed as a mountain refuge, so overnight stays and meals should not be assumed without arrangement: for any overnight booking, phone ahead on +43 664 1261777. Best visited from June through September, when the alp is active and the high meadows are in full use.
Access Routes
From Stams (Inn valley)
3h
Moderate
A steady climb from Stams on forest track and path, gaining about 1,180 m to the open alp meadows with their panorama over the Inn valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Stamser Alm is a private alp and is not permanently staffed as a refuge; if you want to stay overnight you must arrange it in advance by phoning +43 664 1261777.
It is active during the alpine grazing season, roughly June to September, when cheese and butter are produced. Outside these months it is best considered closed.
The standard route climbs from Stams in the Inn valley on a forest track and path, about 3.5 hours with around 1,180 m of ascent.
It is a straightforward but long uphill hike of moderate difficulty with substantial ascent, so reasonable fitness is needed, but there are no technical or exposed sections.
As a working alp it traditionally produces and sells local butter and grey cheese in season, but it is not a fully catered Alpine Club hut, so check ahead before relying on meals or beds.
Location
47.2493, 11.0055
HutLists Score
3.4
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Season
- June – September
- Min hiking time
- 3.5h
- Nearest trailhead
- Stams (Inn valley)
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 1261777
Activities
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