Hiking and Nordic Walking in the Schnalstal Valley in the fascinating mountain landscape of the Texelgruppe Nature Reserve - this is a genuine alpine experience.

Experience unspoiled mountain scenery from the place where the Iceman was discovered to the summits of the surrounding Oetztaler Alps and along the Meraner Hoehenweg.

A net of 240 km marked hiking trails stretches from the vineyards at the valley entrance to the icy heights in the Oetztaler Alps. Various theme paths explain interesting and noteworthy facts about the unique natural environment.

Here you see the hiking-map.

Breathtaking views onto an idyllic mountain landscape, vast forest stretches, emerald green mountain lakes and a floral diversity. Curious marmots and ibexes, generations of mountain and farming traditions and companionable get-togethers on cosy mountain huts:
An unforgettable hiking adventure awaits you in the Schnalstal Valley!

Via Alpina keeps inspiring new travellers.

Karthaus is the ideal vantage point for scenic winter tours to Unser Frau, the Penaudtal Valley and the Pfossental Valley.