Updated on June 18, 2026<\/p>\n
Today we\u2019d like to share a very special hiking tip with you for the Stubai Alps. An absolute MUST during your next hiking vacation with us at the Berg Genuss Hotel Neustift: a visit to the Wilde Wasser Weg. <\/p>\n
Experience the element of water in all its facets along all three stages of this popular hiking trail:
\nYou\u2019ll find small floodplains and alluvial lands, or you can watch thundering waterfalls and breathe in the wonderfully fresh air right by the falls. Further up, you\u2019ll marvel at a turquoise-blue mountain lake and shimmering glacier fields. A truly special experience featuring an ascent of 1,250 meters in elevation and a length of approximately 22 km.
\nAt the end of the first stage, you\u2019ll be rewarded with one of the biggest highlights. The GRAWA Waterfall. At 85 m, it\u2019s probably the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps! As a hiking-specialized hotel, we naturally offer you special hiking perks and a prime location so you can enjoy your hiking vacation \u201cwith complete peace of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The starting and end point of this exciting tour is the WildeWasserArena at the quarry in Ranalt. This is about 15 minutes away by car from our Berg Genuss Hotel Neustift. <\/p>\n
In the WildeWasserArena you can park in the parking lot along the main road, which is signposted “WildeWasserWeg”.<\/p>\n
The WildeWasserWeg trail itself takes you about 1,250 m uphill to the impressive Sulzenau Glacier. For this reason, we recommend taking this tour during the summer months: between June and September.
\nWhat we especially like about the WildeWasserWeg is that you can decide for yourself how far you want to go. At the end of each of the three stages, you\u2019ll be rewarded with a special highlight. <\/p>\n
Follow the 3 stages on the interactive map:<\/p>\n
At the beginning, the trail leads you along the banks of the Ruetz through the spectacular Ruetz cataract. Afterwards you will reach the Tschangelair Alm and the mighty Grawa waterfall, the highlight of this stage. <\/p>\n
The trail winds its way up the steep Almsteig. You should wear sturdy shoes and be sure-footed here, as the ground tends to be wet. After about 1 hour, you\u2019ll reach Sulzenegg. From here, the trail continues on relatively flat ground through a valley basin to the idyllically situated Sulzenau-Alm (open from mid-May to late October, http:\/\/www.sulzenau-alm.at\/). Along this stretch, you\u2019ll enjoy fantastic views of the glacier the entire time.
\nBut keep going a little further, as the highlight of this stage awaits you: the base of the Sulzenau Falls. This is arguably the most impressive of the three waterfalls.
\nFrom here, you\u2019ll reach the Sulzenau Hut via gentle switchbacks (mid-June through mid-September, https:\/\/www.sulzenauhuette.at\/). <\/p>\n
From the Sulzenau Hut, the trail leads to the foot of the Sulzenau Farmer. At the end of the WildeWasserWeg you will reach the glacier lake and the glacier gate at the foot of the Sulzenau glacier. This is located at about 2500 m above sea level and is an impressive natural spectacle that you should not miss. So enjoy the magnificent view of the jagged towers of the glacier break, the many small waterfalls and the snow dome at the top of the Zuckerh\u00fctl. The Zuckerh\u00fctl is the highest mountain in the Stubai Alps. <\/p>\n
Follow the 3 stages on the interactive hiking map: TO THE INTERACTIVE<\/a>HIKING MAP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> In order to cover the entire distance of 22 km (which is a walking time of about 9 \u00bd hours) without any problems, you should be in pretty good shape. If you already wanted to prepare for this tour from home, why not check out the different articles on our blog for the series “Helga’s Workout for at home”. <\/p>\n Then head back along the same route until you arrive back at the WildeWasserArena. As a hotel specializing in hiking, we offer our guests a completely carefree mountain experience and many services tailored specifically to hikers:<\/p>\n The three stages of the Wild Water Trail delight our guests every summer. This hike is especially ideal for hot days, offering a refreshing cool-down thanks to the rushing water. As a hiking-specialized hotel, we are the perfect starting point in Neustift\u2014especially for this hike. We also offer our guests many hiking extras that make your hiking vacation here in the Stubai Valley perfectly hassle-free: In the morning, you can fuel up with an energizing breakfast for hikers. You\u2019ll be perfectly equipped for your hike with our free rental of hiking poles, hiking backpacks, access to the hiking bus (just 50 m away), our on-site hiking room, and much more. You\u2019ll also enjoy personalized hiking advice, our central location right in the heart of the hiking area, and three guided hikes per week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> For more hiking tips, check out our Augarten Magazine. You\u2019ll also find delicious recipe ideas waiting to be discovered there:Preparing for your hiking vacation with us in Neustift:<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nWe absolutely love visiting the WildeWasserWeg ourselves and highly recommend this hiking trail!<\/p>\nWhy is our Berg Genuss Hotel Augarten the perfect choice for your hiking vacation in the Stubai Valley?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Our conclusion: <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
“We at the Berg Genuss Hotel Neustift wish you a fantastic day on the WildeWasserWeg and a magical hiking vacation here with us in the Stubai Valley!”<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nHERE<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHelga & Stefan
\nfrom the Berg Genuss Hotel Neustift in the Stubai Valley<\/span><\/h2>\n