Summit Tour · Finding place of Ötzi (Schnalstal/Val Senales)
St.Leonhard in Passeier/San Leonardo in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
With mountain guide Robert Ciatti on the highest peaks
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Approach into the Schnalstal Valley (ca. 1 hour) to the starting point in Vernagt/Vernago. The ascent is via Tisental Valley to the Similaunhütte refuge at 3,020 m. After a rest, the route continues over partly pathless boulder terrain to the discovery site, where a stone pyramid stands. Here you will find lots of information about how Ötzi was found. The descent follows the same route.
Attention: Good physcial condition required!
The hike will be in German and Italian.
Walking time: approx. 9 h (there & back) | Difference in altitude: 1,500 m
Event dates overview
03 Jul 2025 – 03 Jul 2025
Ticket & Registration required
03 Jul (Thu)
06:00 - 17:30
Everything you need to know
St. Leonhard in Passeier/S. Leonardo in Passiria, Tourist office
Accessible by public transport (bus line 239, 240 or 241) - bus stop "St. Leonhard, Busbahnhof/S. Leonardo, stazione".
Parking facilities on site.
Please note: The journey to the starting point of the hike is by private car or carpool.
online or in the tourist offices of the Valley until the day before (4:30 p.m.)
Good physical condition for the respective altitude meters and walking times as well as surefootedness or freedom from vertigo depending on the hike required.
Also hiking clothing, sturdy shoes, sun and rain protection and provisions!
The cancellation of the booked service can be made until 3 p.m. the day before. In this case the participant will be refunded 100% of the costs. Alternatively, a rebooking for a service of equal value or for a service of greater value can be made until 3 p.m. of the day before. If the amount of the alternative service is less than the price paid, no difference will be paid. In case of cancellation or deregistration after 3 p.m. of the previous day, as well as in case of non-appearance on the defined date of the offer, no refund will be made and the costs will be borne 100% by the participant:in. If the service is canceled by the organizer, the participant:in will be refunded 100% of the costs.
The hike will take place in all weather conditions. The program is subject to change. Animals are allowed.
Notice: This hike is only suitable for persons aged 12 and over.
