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Schnals - Senales

Lake Vernago – Lafetzalm loop from Schnals - Senales

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Italy
South Tyrol
Schnals - Senales

Lake Vernago – Lafetzalm loop from Schnals - Senales

Hard

4.7

(21)

106

hikers

Lake Vernago – Lafetzalm loop from Schnals - Senales

04:11

11.1km

630m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

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 3.99 km for 1.04 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

110 m

Spire of the Leiter Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

When the lake has low water, as it did for us in May 2026 (???), the spire of the Leiter-Kirchlein, which was submerged during the damming, appears.

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2

187 m

Church on Lake Vernagt

Highlight • Religious Site

I wouldn’t consider the parking lot a “highlight”, but rather the beautiful Leiterkirchl church, which is located right next to the parking lot.

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3

231 m

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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4

309 m

Here the path goes downhill into the beautiful Schnals Valley.

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5

429 m

The mountain lake really shines

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672 m

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

3.06 km

View of Unser Frau and Val Senales

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, just a few steps from the Maso Mastaun, you can enjoy an excellent view of the village of Madonna (Unser Frau) and the Val Senales.

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8

4.86 km

Lafetzalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rustic Alm with homemade treats

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

2.87 km

1.59 km

754 m

380 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

2.69 km

1.53 km

1.15 km

557 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,020 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Monday 31 August

23°C

10°C

54 %

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