Trekking guide to three hut-to-hut treks in Austria's Stubai Alps: the 79km Stubai Rucksack Route, the 60km Stubai Glacier Tour – with a South Tirol extension, and the 67km Gschnitztaler Rundtour, plus optional ascents of neighbouring peaks.
The Stubai Rucksack Route is presented in 9 stages, the Stubai Glacier Tour in 7 (with the extension bringing it to 11) and the Gschnitzal Runde Tour in 7. Whereas the rucksack route requires only good fitness and mountain walking experience, the glacier tour involves glacier crossings. Also included are optional ascents of neighbouring peaks, including Habicht, Zuckerhutl and Wilder Freiger, some of which may require specialist equipment and mountaineering skills.
The Stubai embraces some of the best scenery in the Eastern Alps; the snow-capped peaks of the Wilder Freiger and Zuckerhuetl chain stand proud along the Frontier Ridge in an area with over 100 peaks above 3000m. All tracks and trails are waymarked and frequently signposted; unless venturing onto the glaciers no special equipment is needed nor additional climbing skills required.
Colour throughout with lots of attractive maps and photos. Includes a comprehensive hut directory.
By Alan Hartley.
Card cover, 17.2cm x 11.6cm, 264 pages.
Fourth edition, published 2024 by Cicerone Press.
ISBN: 978-1-78631-065-1.