Finailhof – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

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South Tyrol

Schnals - Senales

Finailhof – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

Moderate

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Finailhof – Lake Vernago loop from Schnals - Senales

04:18

11.9km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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418 m

View of Lake Vernago from the dam

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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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1.52 km

Südufer Vernagt Stausee

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The lake offers a breathtaking backdrop, with the surrounding mountains reflected in crystal clear water.

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3.19 km

Viewpoint

8.31 km

Schöner Steig durch Lärchenwald

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Although steep but soooo beautiful

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8.86 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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8.88 km

Finailhof

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The Finailhof is the starting point for some hiking trails, e.g. difficult ways to Finailsee and Grawand but also the easy way to the Tisenhof with beautiful views over the …

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9.14 km

View of Lake Vernago (Vernagt Stausee)

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The alpine meadows are lush green. A pleasure for goats and alpine cows.

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10.3 km

Bank mit Blick auf den Versagt-Stausee

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Just take some time to enjoy the wonderful view of the lake.

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11.9 km

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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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

1.84 km

1.70 km

1.40 km

756 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

2.67 km

2.42 km

1.57 km

231 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

7°C

-1°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 13, 2024,Über die Höfe bei Vernagt und um den See herum

Beautiful hike in partly steep terrain. Ideal for a day when not much visibility is expected.

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July 1, 2025,Rund um den Vernagt-See mit Zugabe

If you drive to the end of the Schnalstal valley, you pass the Vernagt reservoir, which stands out with its – almost unnatural – turquoise color. Almost like the Kriebstein glacier with blue-green algae infestation... 🥺
But the (glacial) water is crystal clear and (except for those with a soft head 😉) even suitable for swimming.
Today's route was supposed …

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