The Alpbachtal takes its name from the Alpbach stream, which flows through the entire valley.
A road from Brixlegg runs through the valley to the parish of Inneralpbach.
The highest mountains in the Alpbachtal are the: The main source of income both in summer and in winter is tourism.
In summer the valley, which has several alpine meadows (alms), is a hiking area.
The valley has 2 municipalities: Reith im Alpbachtal and Alpbach.