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Alpine Snack Bar Alpine Snack Bar · Stubai Alps · 1,778 m

Larstigalm

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The Larstigalm lies at an altitude of 1.777 meters, surrounded by lash green meadows and the Ötztal mountains. On the sun terrace and in the old dining room you will be spoiled with austrian and tyrolean specialities. A unforgettable experience for families.   

Hiking path:

Parking: parking lot Sennhof Niederthai (next to the information office)
From there you walk along the right shores of Horlachbach river on a moderately ascending forest trail towards the Larstigalm.
Alternative from the parking lot Sennhof in Niederthai or the hiking trail back from the Larstigalm to Niederthai: "Bergmahder trail (sunny trail) or Grastal trail"
Altitude gain: 232
Duration: 1 hour (up and down 2 hours)
Return: same route, Bergmahder trail or Grastal trail

  • whole-time hot meal
  • playground 
  • hiking trail suitable for baby carriages 
  • toboggan rental in winter € 4.00
  • groups on request

The Larstigalm is situated at 1,777 meters above sea level, surrounded by lush green meadows and the Ötztal mountain world. On the sun terrace and in the cozy guest room, you will be pampered with Ötztaler and Tyrolean specialties. An unforgettable experience for families.   

Hike:

Parking: Parking Sennhof Niederthai (next to the information office)
From there, follow the wide hiking trail gently ascending along the Horlach stream into the Horlachtal valley until reaching the Larstigalm.
Alternatives from the starting point Parking Sennhof in Niederthai or return trip: "Bergmahderweg (Sun Path) or Grastalweg"
Elevation gain: 232
Walking time: 1 hour (out & return 2 hours)
Return route: same route, Bergmahderweg or Grastalweg

- all-day warm cuisine
- children's playground
- hiking trail is suitable for strollers
- in winter toboggan rental € 6,-

Opening times

Closed today
Open Dec 26, 2026 through Apr 04, 2027 from Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00–17:00 .
continuously warm kitchen

Sleeping beds

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Address

Larstigalm
6441 Niederthai

Coordinates

DD
47.143323, 11.000928
DMS
47°08'36.0"N 11°00'03.3"E
UTM
32T 651712 5223033
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6441 Niederthai
+43 664 8958227 E-mail: hone.schuetz10@gmail.com
Phone/Valley +43 660 3462100
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