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Difficulty: difficult

Sonnjoch over Steinbergalm

The hike over the Steinbergalm up to the Sonnjoch is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Alpbachtal and moreover a real insider tip! 

Length 17.28 km
Duration 6:00 h
Altitude
1169 hm
1169 hm

You will experience breathtaking views almost the entire way on this route. Your adventure starts directly from the Hochberg parking lot: The path first leads you through the forest and then into the wide, picturesque alpine pasture area. Along an idyllic forest road you will reach your first destination, the Faulbaumgartenalm, after the first 400 meters of altitude gain. Here you can take a first break and enjoy the magnificent surroundings.

But this is only the beginning! The route continues past the unstaffed Filzalm, which impresses with its natural beauty. After a total of 600 meters of altitude gain and about 2.5 hours of walking, you will finally reach the rustic Steinbergalm from the 16th century. At the alpine host Hannes Klingler you can refresh yourself in a cozy atmosphere and enjoy the historic alpine idyll. 

After the hearty refreshment, it goes further upwards to the summit of the majestic Sonnjoch at 2,287 m. On your way via the charming Otto-Leixl-Hütte, you will hike for about 1.5 hours and will be rewarded with a breathtaking summit experience. Imagine it: the wind in your face, feeling freedom, and a breathtaking view. After the rest, you start the return journey via Steinbergalm back to Inneralpbach.

Places to eat:

  • Steinbergalm
  • Faulbaumgartenalm 

Rest stop
Summit tour
Start in the valley
Details
Max. Altitude 2287
Start Inneralpbach, at the Hochberg parking lot
End Inneralpbach, at the Hochberg parking lot
Public access

A12, Kramsach/Brixlegg motorway exit, direction Brixlegg, direction Alpbachtal to Inneralpbach - turn left into Luegergraben at "Connys - Original Tiroler Wirtshaus" and 2.5 km to the Hochberg parking lot

Public transport

Bus 620Inneralpbach stop  -->  from there about 1/2 hour to the starting point Hochberg parking lot

Parking

Pay parking Hochberg/Inneralpbach (cash payment only)

Equipment

Good footwear, water bottle, provisions, weatherproof clothing as well as change of clothes

Sonnjoch summit cross | © Twosomepioneers Sonnjoch summit cross | © Twosomepioneers
  • Steinbergalm Inneralpbach | © Laura aus der Fünten Steinbergalm Inneralpbach | © Laura aus der Fünten
  • View Inneralpbach Bike & Hike Steinbergalm View Inneralpbach Bike & Hike Steinbergalm
  • sonnjoch über steinbergalm_img_600476133 | © Laura aus der Fünten sonnjoch über steinbergalm_img_600476133 | © Laura aus der Fünten
  • Valley view on the way to Steinbergalm | © Laura aus der Fünten Valley view on the way to Steinbergalm | © Laura aus der Fünten
  • Steinbergalm Inneralpbach | © Laura aus der Fünten Steinbergalm Inneralpbach | © Laura aus der Fünten
  • View route Steinbergalm Sonnjoch | © Petra Cosentino View route Steinbergalm Sonnjoch | © Petra Cosentino
  • View path to Steinbergalm | © Laura aus der Fünten View path to Steinbergalm | © Laura aus der Fünten
  • Sonnjoch Rest | © Twosomepioneers Sonnjoch Rest | © Twosomepioneers
  • Hike over Steinbergalm to Sonnjoch - Flower meadow | © Laura aus der Fünten Hike over Steinbergalm to Sonnjoch - Flower meadow | © Laura aus der Fünten
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