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Schnals - Senales

View of Similaun – Similaun Hut loop from Niederjoch - Giogo Basso

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Schnals - Senales

View of Similaun – Similaun Hut loop from Niederjoch - Giogo Basso

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View of Similaun – Similaun Hut loop from Niederjoch - Giogo Basso

01:39

3.25km

180m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 1.60 km

After 1.73 km for 1.52 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Alpine Hut

1

21 m

View of Similaun

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From the Martin-Busch-Hütte, the Similaunhütte is reached via a relatively flat path, which later becomes a steep climb over scree. The descent towards the Vinschgau valley is steep and partly …

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2

37 m

Similaun Hut

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The Similaun Hut is located at an elevation of 3,019 meters on the Niederjoch Pass, directly on the border between Austria and Italy. The hut is surrounded by the breathtaking …

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3

913 m

Ridge Route to the Ötzi Discovery Site

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Interesting comb with different backgrounds. To be enjoyed with caution in winter or early summer when there is snow.

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4

1.65 km

Ötzi Monument and View at Tisenjoch

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The mummy was found on September 19, 1991 at the 3,208 meter high Tisenjoch in the Ötztal Alps. Anyone who has been up here should definitely visit the original glacier mummy in the South Tyrolean Archaeological Museum in Bolzano!

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2.31 km

Exposed ridge path with secured cable sections

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Here it goes steeply up and down, always secured with ropes. The ropes either made of steel strands or rope material.

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6

3.02 km

View of Similaunhütte

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From the exposed ridge path towards the Ötzi discovery site, there is a beautiful view back to the Similaun Hut.

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B

3.25 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

599 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

3°C

-6°C

82 %

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Comments

July 1, 2022,Fineilspitze (abgebrochen)

Canceled due to poor visibility and approaching thunderstorms on the summit slope.

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