The wild and natural Schnalstal Valley ranges from mild
apple orchards at the valley’s entrance to cold and mighty glaciers at the head
of the valley.
Half of the area forms part of the Texelgruppe Nature Park.
This unique natural shelter and the Hochjochferner Glacier form a high-altitude
hiking region with numerous historic farms and traditional mountain inns.
The trails at 500-3200m a.s.l. enable both hiking from
mountain hut to mountain hut and challenging mountaineering up to the peaks.
Experienced hikers can make their way to the discovery site of the 5000-year
old glacier mummy Ötzi on the Tisenjoch ridge, or around the Texelgruppe
mountain range on the Merano High Mountain Trail. Archaeological trekking tours
run along the sites of important historical discoveries and through the
mountains. New cable cars shorten the ascent. Guided hikes to the most scenic places
complement a hiking holiday in Schnalstal Valley. Additional information on
hiking in the Schnalstal Valley and walking maps are available at the local
Tourist Office.
A holiday in Schnalstal Valley means diversity: The activity programme for
children and the whole family from early summer to autumn includes anything to
do with unspoilt nature, ancient South Tyrolean traditions, adventure and, of
course, Oetzi the Iceman. There is a lot of activity in the climbing garden and the rope park: the best way to practice for mountain climbing in the Ötztal
Alps. You can cool down when cruising down the mountain with a cart. And, if
you like it even cooler than that, you can take to the glacier: Hiking with
spectacular views across the Alps.