A 60-metre-high waterfall on the Sturlbach, a 12th-century castle and trails through larch meadows give you plenty of ways to explore Obsteig during your stay. Choose from a range of experiences, including protected cultural landscapes, hiking trails and seasonal winter activities.
Plateau landscapes and Klamm Castle
The Mieminger Plateau Protected Landscape is characterised by larch meadows interspersed with woodland, in an area traditionally used for agriculture. Its relatively level terrain offers a different perspective from the viewpoints along the Grünberg–Simmeringalm route. The Sonnenplateau circular hiking trail also passes through the Lärchenwiesen protected landscape.
At Klamm Castle, the Sturlbach forms a 60-metre-high waterfall. From Obsteig, the Sonnenplateau circular hiking trail follows the Sturlbach towards Klamm Castle and passes a waterfall near the castle. Klamm Castle dates back to the 12th century and was restored in 1957. It is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside. The trail thus combines the stream and waterfall with an exterior view of the historic site.
Hiking with different views
Another hiking route leads via the Harnersteig trail to the Simmeringalm. The Grünberg–Simmeringalm route offers views of the Inn Valley and the Stubai Alps. A variant leads to the “Auf dem Horn” viewing platform, from where you can see the Mieming Range, the Stubai Alps and the Mieminger Plateau. You can choose your route based on the views you’re looking for: the main route offers views of the Inn Valley, while the variant adds the Mieming Range and plateau to the panorama.
Take bus 350 or 355 to the “Obsteig Mooswaldsiedlung” stop to reach the Grünberg–Simmeringalm route. From there, it’s about a 20-minute walk to the Grünberglift car park. Check the timetable before travelling, as bus information may change.
Seasonal winter activities
At the Kinderland GrĂĽnberg in Obsteig, the GrĂĽnberg lifts, including a drag lift, provide easy to intermediate ski runs suitable for children. This seasonal offering is for visitors looking for a ski option in Obsteig, with runs ranging from easy to intermediate.
The Obsteig–Arzkasten No. 3 classic cross-country ski trail is around 13 kilometres long and starts at the Obsteig municipal office. The snowshoe trail to the Lehnberghaus starts at the Arzkasten car park. The Lehnberg toboggan run follows the same route from the Lehnberghaus back down to the valley for 3.5 kilometres. You can rent sledges at the Lehnberghaus for the descent; check availability in advance. The activities differ in both type and starting point: the cross-country ski trail, snowshoe trail and toboggan run each offer a separate option for planning a winter visit.
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