Santnerpass via ferrata

The route starts from the top station of the König Laurin II cable car, near the Kölner Hut (2,337 m). From there, follow path [542] to the start of the via ferrata, secured ascent (300 m). The most difficult spot is the ice gully (ravine – beware of ice in early summer), after crossing which you reach the Santnerpass Hut (2,734 m).
The descent follows trail [542] to the Gartl Hut and Vajolet Hut, then continue on paths [541] and [550] over the Tschagerjoch back to the starting point.

Difficulty: moderate (B/C) – only with climbing equipment, surefootedness, and mountain experience required

Caution: old snowfields with slipping and breaking-through danger! Only for surefooted hikers with appropriate equipment.

By public bus lines:
- 180 from Bolzano, Fassa Valley
- 180 from Karer Pass, Karer Lake
- 180 from Birchabruck
- 184 and change to 180 from Obereggen, Eggen
- 181 and change to 180 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer

Stop: Welschnofen, centre + Laurin I cable car & König Laurin I + II cable car; Online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobil: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/de/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DFkPp8q1AJZ1CPpa8

By public bus lines:
- 180 from Bolzano, Fassa Valley
- 180 from Karer Pass, Karer Lake
- 180 from Birchabruck
- 184 and change to 180 from Obereggen, Eggen
- 181 and change to 180 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer

Stop: Welschnofen, centre + Laurin I cable car & König Laurin I + II cable car; Online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobil: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/de/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DFkPp8q1AJZ1CPpa8

By car:
Destination: Welschnofen
Parking: Frommer parking lot
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DFkPp8q1AJZ1CPpa8