Lake Vernago – Vernago al Lago loop from Schnals - Senales

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Schnals - Senales

Lake Vernago – Vernago al Lago loop from Schnals - Senales

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Lake Vernago – Vernago al Lago loop from Schnals - Senales

02:54

8.33km

310m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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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 4.87 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Lake Vernago

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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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137 m

Bistro and Pension Leithof directly at the Vernagtsee (1700 m) at the foot of the Similaun.
Well-kept rooms, good food with South Tyrolean specialties.
Nice view from the bistro over the turquoise reservoir.
leithof.com

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743 m

View of the Vernagt Reservoir

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The end of the E5 is within reach. The beautiful view of the lake doesn't make it easy to say goodbye

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1.03 km

Tisenhof

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Jausenstation

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1.04 km

Tisenhof – mountain inn with views of the Vernagt Reservoir

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At the end of the E5, the Tisen-Hof snack bar offers the opportunity to take one last alpine snack. The view of the Vernagt reservoir is gigantic.

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1.08 km

Similaunhütte

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3.11 km

Finailhof – View of Vernagt Reservoir

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good view Unfortunately still closed at the moment. The signposts to Vernagt are on the ground shortly after the hut.

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7.24 km

Nordufer Vernagt Stausee

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Only view the animals, not pet or feed them. It's not a petting zoo.
Very nice to look at.

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8.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

2.61 km

857 m

854 m

538 m

177 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.77 km

1.15 km

834 m

304 m

139 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

6°C

-3°C

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Lake Vernago – Vernago al Lago loop from Schnals - Senales

Lake Vernago

Vernago al Lago

View of the Vernagt Reservoir

Tisenhof

Tisenhof – mountain inn with views of the Vernagt Reservoir

Similaunhütte

Finailhof – View of Vernagt Reservoir

Nordufer Vernagt Stausee

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