The Aspachhütte above Innsbruck: the quiet insider tip with fantastic views

Sometimes the adventure starts right on your doorstep, with a hike starting from Höttinger Gasse in the centre of Innsbruck that takes you far away from the hustle and bustle in just a few hours - up to the Aspachhütte, a place of tranquillity with one of the most beautiful views of the Inn Valley.

It's amazing how quickly you can immerse yourself in the mountains from the city. Less than an hour - and you're standing between old trees, breathing in the cool mountain air and hearing nothing but your breath and the rustling of the forest.

The Alpengashof ‘Rauschbrunnen’ is located halfway along the route

A way to come down

The start is in the centre of the town. From Höttinger Gasse, the route first follows a tarmac path and then a wide, pleasant gravel path up to Höttinger Bild - a small pilgrimage site in the middle of the forest. The route continues to the Rauschbrunnen, a cosy inn with a beautiful panoramic terrace. It's worth taking a short break here - or setting off from here by bike: perfect for a bike & hike tour.

From the Rauschbrunnen, the path becomes narrower and wilder. You hike along an enchanted path that runs along a small gorge through dense mountain forests and quiet meadows. The hustle and bustle of the city has long since disappeared. What remains is peace and quiet. Nature. Time.

Wonderful view of the capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck and the Wipptal valley to the south

Up at the Aspachhütte - a place to pause for a moment

The Aspachhütte itself is not open to the public - and that's what makes it so special. No noise, no crowds, no kiosk. Just you, the mountain and a place where you can just be.

The view is breathtaking: the entire Inn Valley lies at your feet, as far as the Brenner Pass and Italy. It is particularly impressive here at sunrise - when the first light kisses the peaks and the world is completely silent for a moment.

Versatile and natural - just like Tyrol

• This tour offers many possibilities - depending on time, desire and fitness:

• Bike & Hike: By bike to Rauschbrunnen, then on foot to the hut

• Sunrise tour: Start early and be rewarded with magical light

Further hikes:

• Towards Seegrube - more alpine, surefootedness required

• Turn right to the Magdeburger Hütte - strenuous, but spectacular scenery

• to the Brandjochkreuz (high alpine tour!)

Why you should do this tour

• Start directly in Innsbruck - no journey necessary

• Pure nature and hardly frequented - ideal for switching off

• A real insider tip that offers peace and quiet instead of hustle and bustle

• Panoramic views from the Inn Valley to the South Tyrolean Alps

• Perfect for hikers, early risers, cyclists and explorers

The Aspachhütte is situated on a secluded mountain meadow

Conclusion: The Aspachhütte - a piece of real Tyrol

This hike is to the Aspachhütte is not spectacular in the traditional sense. But it is genuine, close and unforgettable, and shows what Innsbruck is all about: a city where nature is not far away - but part of everyday life.

Those who walk this path not only take home beautiful pictures. But also a feeling of depth, tranquillity and connection to nature.

Video of the hike