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.
Stuibenfall at a Glance#
Address: Stuibenfall (near Umhausen), Tyrol, Austria
Website: https://www.stubai.at/ (regional tourism; local pages for Stuibenfall)
About Stuibenfall#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 46 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 1° | -7° | 44 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 4° | -4° | 55 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 6° | 0° | 61 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 84 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 116 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 62 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 55 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
