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Stuibenfall Viewing Platform – View of the Stuibenfall loop from Niederthai

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Stuibenfall Viewing Platform – View of the Stuibenfall loop from Niederthai

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Stuibenfall Viewing Platform – View of the Stuibenfall loop from Niederthai

02:20

5.85km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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328 m

Horlachbach

Highlight • River

Here you can have a good rest and get a nice view.

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760 m

Stuibenfall Viewing Platform

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The Stuibenfall is Tyrol's largest waterfall. On a comfortable metal staircase, you can ascend next to the falling water masses and enjoy the unique panorama.

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1.03 km

View of the Stuibenfall

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Viewpoint with a good view of the Stuibenfall with seating between platforms 1 and 2.

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1.35 km

Over a total of 159 meters and two steep sections, the "Horlachbach" plunges into the valley, meter high the water flags rise into the sky. These clouds of dust also give his name to the formidable spectacle of nature: "Stuibenfall".

The water dust will delight you after the tour with its naturally refreshing effect and should be very healthy;) On sunny days often sets a big rainbow a colorful highlight.

A special highlight is the via ferrata: it leads 450 meters along the rock face of Niederthai to the left side of the Stuibenfall. Here you can cross the "Stuiben" on a tightrope and admire the waterfall from a different perspective. Info: umhausen.com/ausflugsziel-stuibenfall-summer

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1.49 km

View of the Horlachbach

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Hiking trail along the roaring Horlachbach stream, which flows into the Ötztaler Ache.

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2.76 km

Scenic view over the Ötztal Valley

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Nice view over the Ötztal with the surrounding mountains

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4.89 km

Stuiben Power Bridge

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A steep climb to the top of the waterfall. If you want to climb up there, you should have a head for heights. The lattice steps and the shaky bridge take some getting used to.

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Stuibenfall Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great hiking construction up to the Stuibenfall. At the top you will be rewarded with a great suspension bridge and viewing platform.

Certainly not a mistake: pack a change of clothes - those who brave the waterfall will be rewarded with a refreshing shower.

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5.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

947 m

406 m

349 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

629 m

572 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

August 1, 2022,Stuibenfall 159m

It is these "dusty" plumes of water that give the mighty Stuibenfall near Umhausen in the Ötztal its name. Its height of 159 meters makes it the highest waterfall in Tyrol. A new path system consisting of 700 steps, an 80 meter long suspension bridge and several viewing platforms at different heights open up the natural spectacle from all sides.

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October 3, 2025,Stuibenfall, höchster Wasserfall Tirols 🇦🇹

The second part of the day went up to Stuibenfall, Tyrol's highest waterfall. The highest point is reached via a suspension bridge and stairs built into the rock face. If you can, you can also use a via ferrata. I'm not into that, though. Even swinging on the suspension bridge was quite an adventure. But since you're already there...
If …

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October 27, 2022,Stuibenfall Umhausen Ötztal

Tour went up before, so about 800 meters to about 7 km

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August 19, 2024,Wanderung Umhausen - Stuibenfall

A waterfall worth seeing with a cool hanging ladder, tower and viewing platforms. Highly recommended.

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August 3, 2023,Umhausen- Stuibenfall

In Umhausen there is Tyrol's largest waterfall,
the Stuiben Schleier waterfall.
159m head and an average flow of 610l/min, but it can also be 2000l/min.
And of course I wanted to see it.
First it's a 20-30min walk up the mountain before the magic with the WOW effect 🤩🤩🤩 opens up.
The waterfall alone is already breathtakingly beautiful, but the …

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July 14, 2023,Ötztal Stuibenfälle - höchster Wasserfall Tirols 🏞🧭

Coming from Niederthai, the “Horlachbach” plunges into the valley over a total of 159 meters and two steep steps, the water plumes tower meters high into the sky. These water dust clouds also give the mighty natural spectacle its name: Stuibenfall. On average, 610 liters of water per second flow down over the cliff edge. Five platforms make it possible …

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July 10, 2025,Wandeling langs de Stuibenfall

A lovely walk along the waterfall. An easy path, but steep.

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May 29, 2026,Stuibenfall im Ötztal

After a short break at Gasthaus Stuibenfall, we started back the same way.
Originally planned differently, but it was not possible due to forestry work.

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Stuibenfall Viewing Platform – View of the Stuibenfall loop from Niederthai

Horlachbach

Stuibenfall Viewing Platform

View of the Stuibenfall

Stuibenfall Waterfall

View of the Horlachbach

Scenic view over the Ötztal Valley

Stuiben Power Bridge

Stuibenfall Waterfall

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