"Local Mountain" Serles

Towering above the peaks at the entrance of the Stubai Valley, the Serles offers everything a hiker’s heart could desire. From the pilgrimage site of Maria Waldrast, a legendary hiking trail winds through the imposing mountain landscape of the Stubai Alps, leading up to the summit of Serles. The name Serles comes from “King Serles,” the central figure in an old Stubai legend. According to the tale, the summit of the Serles is a wicked king turned to stone as punishment, and the two side peaks are said to be his sons, also turned to stone.

This demanding high-alpine hike to the Serles requires good physical condition and sure-footedness and takes around five hours. From the top, the surrounding villages appear tiny, and the views are absolutely breathtaking. Let your hosts accompany you on this adventure—it’s especially magical at sunrise. A truly unforgettable experience for all mountain lovers.

Another highly recommended hike leads up to the Blaser, one of Tyrol’s most beautiful flower-covered mountains. It features a wide variety of alpine flowers, including edelweiss and gentian. At the Blaserhütte hut, you can enjoy Tyrolean specialties and stunning panoramic views of the entire valley.

The pilgrimage monastery Maria Waldrast is another popular hiking destination during your walking holiday at Hotel Serles. In earlier times, herders would rest here, giving “Waldrast” (forest rest) its name. Starting from Mieders, the Chapel Trail ("Kapellenweg") leads past 15 picturesque chapels. The spring water from Waldraster Quelle is said to have healing properties. Don’t hesitate to take a sip—it's wonderfully refreshing. If you start from Koppeneck, you’ll enjoy an easy and family-friendly hike. Maria Waldrast has a cozy inn, rewarding you with tasty treats and fantastic views of the Brenner Mountains and the Zillertal glacier region.

The Serlesbahnen cable car, located directly in Mieders, takes you up to the hiking and recreational area surrounding the Serles. From the Koppeneck mountain station, you can choose from leisurely 15-minute walks or more challenging routes of up to 3.5 hours. Of course, you can also start directly from your Hotel Serles and explore the mountain world on foot. And if you don’t feel like walking or taking the gondola back down, why not try the Mieders summer toboggan run? This thrilling ride covers 2.8 km with over 40 curves. It’s the steepest summer toboggan run in the Alps and is considered one of the most scenic alpine coasters in the region due to its stunning location within the Serles hiking area.

The Stubai High Trail ("Stubaier Höhenweg") is one of Tyrol’s most beautiful high-altitude hiking trails, stretching over 120 km. Depending on fitness level, it takes between eight and nine stages to complete. Starting and ending points are either Neustift or Fulpmes in the Stubai Valley. With more than 8,000 meters of elevation gain across the entire route, this trek is recommended for experienced and well-conditioned mountain hikers.

The Blaser mountain, located in Trins and standing at 2,240 meters, is known as the most flower-rich mountain in the Alps. It's also famous as a panoramic peak offering sweeping views of the entire Stubai Alps. After this moderate hike, the Blaserhütte is a welcome place to rest and recharge. Gorgeous, colorful flower meadows enchant all nature lovers along this route.