Stubaital - Sulzenaualm and Wilder Wasserweg

 UK Area: Other...
 Details: This is a very attractive walk but a bit sporty in parts. From the Sulzenauhutte bus stop, cross the river bridge and descend to the left by the Reutz as far as the Grawa Falls. From here a signposted path climbs steadily through woods on a mixture of paths and wooden steps via two viewing platforms by the falls. The wooden steps eventually cease as the path steepens rising in a series of zig zags including one short section on steel rungs set into rock. Eventually, the path divides (no signs). Keep to the right on the muddier path as the more attractive left hand path has been damaged by an avalanche. The climb steepens further, climbing through rocks and woods, trending steadily right to eventually meet the alternative path that comes up from bridge near the bus stop. Follow this path upwards until it passes under a cable railway and enters the valley of the Sulzenaualm. The path now flattens out and enters a hanging valley, passing the Sulzenaualm, towards the upper falls. A further ascent to the Sulzenauhutte is possible (1hr). Return by the same route as far as the junction with the ascent path. Continue forwards descending to the bridge then follow the Wilder Wasserweg on the south bank past the Grawa Falls as far as main road. Cross the road left over the bridge by the Tschangelair Alm and continue right on the north bank as far as the Reutz cataract where the path crosses back onto the south bank. Follow the river past the cataract and then a short track leads back to the main road near the bus stop. 12km, 483m ascent, 761m descent. Recorded 26/6/18
 Author: ninthace        Type: route/track