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The starting point is located in front of the Church of Our Lady in Schnals.Photo: Nereo Ongaro, Archiv Nereo Ongaro
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A physically demanding hike in a scarcely frequented area, with magnificent views and a guaranteed mountain experience. Breathtaking panoramas stretch from the Texel Group Nature Park over the Ortler to the border ridge.
difficult
Distance 15.5 km
7:00 h
1,258 m
1,439 m
2,766 m
1,327 m
Wide views, tranquility, challenge, and satisfaction characterize this hiking trail. It should be undertaken calmly and with ample time to fully enjoy it until the end. Along the route, there are two alpine pastures that invite you to rest; it is also worthwhile to settle down on the mountain meadows and enjoy a packed snack with a view of the Penaud Valley. Along the way, grazing animals as well as wild animals such as hoofed animals and birds of prey can be observed. A long descent finally leads down to the village of Karthaus.
Author’s recommendation
Upon arriving in Karthaus, it is worthwhile not only to stop for refreshment but also to take a cultural detour into this walled village, which once housed a Carthusian monastery. Especially worth seeing is the cloister, from which the monks' cells could be accessed, and which still exudes an extraordinary atmosphere today.
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T2
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Overall difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
2,766 m
Lowest point
1,327 m
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68 m
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718 m
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6 km
Path
8.7 km
Road
111 m
Safety information
The hiking trail has no technical difficulties. However, in the upper section, where the slopes become steeper, it is strongly recommended not to leave the marked path, as the terrain can be slippery due to the gradient.Tips and suggestions
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The hike begins in Unser Frau, right in front of the church. From there, follow the signposts „Lafetz Alm – Route No. 19“ and go through the underpass of the "Tonzhaus" hotel. Immediately after the hotel, you reach the first fork in the path: here, continue left on Route No. 19. After about ten minutes in the forest, there is a second fork where you turn right, continuing uphill on Route No. 19.
From this point to the Lafetz Alm, the path is clearly marked and hardly to be missed. From the alm, continue uphill on Route No. 19 to a junction at 2,120 m, where the signage indicates our high-altitude trail number 22.
From here, follow the now clear path to the Penaud Alm. First, you reach the Geigerkofel at 2,400 m. Afterwards, you hike over the ridge that separates the two valleys, up to about 2,650 m elevation, where the path changes to a traverse below the ridge. After reaching the highest point of the tour, the descent to the Penaud Alm begins.
From the Penaud Alm, take Route No. 20, which leads down to Karthaus on an easy forest road. Just above the village, at about 1,470 m, leave the road and follow a trail that shortens the last section into the village.
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Church of pilgrimage Madonna di SenalesFreilichtmuseum "archeoParc" Schnalstal
Church of pilgrimage Madonna di Senales
Wallfahrtskirche Unsere Frau im Schnalstal
E-charging station at Madonna di Senales
Parking Area Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau
Parking Area Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau
archeoParc Schnalstal Valley
Lafetz Hut
Kulturverein Schnals
Carthusian Monastery Allerengelberg
Carthusian Monastery Allerengelberg
Parking Area Certosa/Karthaus
Parking Area Certosa/Karthaus
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The town of Naturns is easily accessible from both the north and south by the Vinschger Bahn. From Naturns, bus No. 261 runs to the Schnalstal; get off at the „Unser Frau, Oberdorf“ stop. The starting point of the hike is only 150 meters from the bus stop. Current information and schedules for public transport can be found on the Sudtirolmobil website.Karthaus is also well connected to public transport from both northern and southern directions.
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Directions
Drive on the Vinschger State Road SS38 to Naturns and then on the state road LS3 into the Schnalstal. Follow the road for 15 km to Unser Frau, Oberdorf district.Parking
In Unser Frau, there is a large free parking lot with about 70 spaces on Mastaunstraße, near the ArcheoPark.Coordinates
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46.722744, 10.857702
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46°43'21.9"N 10°51'27.7"E
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32T 641960 5176030
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Equipment
Good equipment clearly makes a difference. Sturdy mountain boots, weatherproof clothing for rain and cold, as well as sufficient drinks and provisions are recommended. Do not forget that you are in the Alps – anything is possible here, even in the middle of summer.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
15.5 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,258 m
Descent
1,439 m
Highest point
2,766 m
Lowest point
1,327 m
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