Stuibenfall
Waterfall Tall Tyrolean waterfall near Umhausen, tourist attraction
Near Umhausen in Tyrol, the Stuibenfall is Tyrol’s tallest waterfall with cascades and constructed viewing platforms; visitors hike trails, cross suspension bridges and photograph the falls.
The Stuibenfall is a waterfall in the Ötztal valley of Tyrol, Austria, and is the highest waterfall in the Tyrol region with a total drop of about 159 meters. It is a prominent natural attraction in the valley near the village of Umhausen.
Hiking trails and a constructed path with platforms provide progressive viewpoints of the cascade and the narrow canyon it runs through. The site is popular for short hikes and photo viewpoints that showcase the multi-step fall and surrounding alpine forest.
A natural geological feature formed by alpine streams and erosion, the waterfall has long been part of the local landscape; visitor access has been improved over recent decades with constructed walkways and viewpoints. The falls have also been part of local timber and small-industry history in the valley.
Located in the Ötztal valley near Umhausen in Tyrol, the Stuibenfall sits within a mountainous alpine setting in western Austria. The site is reached from valley roads that run through the Ötztal.
- Accessible viewpoints: A viewing path with platforms runs alongside the falls, allowing close-up views of the cascade and canyon from multiple elevations.
How to Get to Stuibenfall #
Stuibenfall lies near the village of Umhausen in the Ötztal, Tyrol. It is reachable by car from Innsbruck (roughly 1-1.5 hours) via the A12 and B186. Regional buses from Ötztal and other valley towns stop at Umhausen; from there the falls are a short walk or a brief local shuttle.
Tips for Visiting Stuibenfall #
- Walk the wooden viewing platforms early in the morning to avoid bus tours and to catch the mist in the gorge.
- Take the family-friendly loop that runs below the main drop - it offers close-up views, wet spray, and surprisingly photogenic angles.
- If hiking beyond the immediate falls, bring good boots: alpine paths in Tyrol can be steep and slick even in late summer.
Best Time to Visit Stuibenfall #
Late spring through early autumn is ideal for access, views and safe trail conditions.
Weather & Climate near Stuibenfall #
Stuibenfall's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (913 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
