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Schnals - Senales

Vernago al Lago – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

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South Tyrol

Schnals - Senales

Vernago al Lago – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Vernago al Lago – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

02:56

7.78km

350m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.19 km for 301 m

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Start point

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144 m

Vernago al Lago

Highlight • Settlement

Bistro and Pension Leithof directly at the Vernagtsee (1700 m) at the foot of the Similaun.
Well-kept rooms, good food with South Tyrolean specialties.
Nice view from the bistro over the turquoise reservoir.
leithof.com

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395 m

Mountain Lake Hotel Vernagt

Highlight • Rest Area

4-star hotel on the Vernagt reservoir, which is also a change from the mountain huts and is therefore a good stop for mountain hikers. Big plus with the food, there is a minus for the drying room with leaking ceiling.

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397 m

Vernagt Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Entrance to the Schnalztal: Some of the tunnels are not illuminated, don't forget your lights. great tour

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2.42 km

Finailhof – View of Vernagt Reservoir

Highlight • Mountain Hut

good view Unfortunately still closed at the moment. The signposts to Vernagt are on the ground shortly after the hut.

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6.14 km

Vernagt-Stausee - Lago di Vernago

Lake

6.90 km

Spillway of Vernago Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

Well worth it ... but not suitable for strollers.

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7.29 km

View of Lake Vernago from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Schnalstal. There are so many hiking trails around the reservoir and the Similaun, as well as the Ötzi monument. All roads are well marked and easy …

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7.53 km

Eastern shore of Lake Vernago

Highlight • Lake

The mountain lake really shines

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7.73 km

Lake Vernago

Highlight • Lake

A wonderfully beautiful lake with the beautiful backdrop of forests and partly snow-capped mountains of the Schnalstal. The lake is definitely worth a visit - but keep in mind that …

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7.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.07 km

1.37 km

335 m

313 m

127 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.76 km

1.68 km

501 m

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Vernago al Lago – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

Vernago al Lago

Mountain Lake Hotel Vernagt

Vernagt Reservoir

Finailhof – View of Vernagt Reservoir

Spillway of Vernago Reservoir

View of Lake Vernago from the dam

Eastern shore of Lake Vernago

Lake Vernago

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