Schnalstal – Italian Neighbourhood

Italy’s Schnalstal (Val Senales) is reachable on foot via the Niederjoch pass. In winter there’s the Schnalstaler Gletscher ski area, in summer rewarding hiking trails and traditional South Tyrolean cuisine.

Geological Educational Trail

A trail tracing the glaciers of the Ötztal Alps starts at Rofenhöfe and leads to the remnants of the retreating Vernagtferner glacier. It reveals rock formations, moraines and the geological past of the valley. Open year-round, in winter best done with snowshoes.

Mountaineering School Vent

The Bergsteigerschule Vent runs year-round courses in mountaineering, ice climbing, ski touring and mountain navigation. Courses are led by an experienced team of certified mountain guides. Suitable for beginners and advanced alike.

Restaurant with Panoramic View

The Stableinhütte (2,535 m) above Vent offers a restaurant with a panoramic terrace and views of the Wildspitze and surrounding three-thousand-metre peaks. Open during winter and summer high seasons. Home-cooked specialities and the famous Kaiserschmarrn.