7/16/2025 08:15 - 16:00 | + more dates
Guided climbing tour "Heini Holzer" Ifinger - Scena
Every Wednesday, the Schenna Tourist Association organises a guided climbing tour on the via ferrata Heini Holzer at Mt. Ifinger.
Together with a mountain guide, you'll climb this approximately 1-kilometre-long via ferrata, gaining 550 vertical metres and secured with 1,000 metres of steel cable. The route is of medium difficulty (A – B with short B/C sections) and ends with the spectacular rock formation known as the "Engelskante" ("Angel's Edge").
Who is the tour suitable for?
This tour is ideal for mountain lovers who are sure-footed, have no fear of heights, and are in good physical condition. Previous via ferrata experience is an advantage.
What to bring:
- Full via ferrata equipment (helmet, harness, via ferrata set – rental possible)
- Plenty of water (especially in warm weather – south-facing route!)
- A light snack
- Sun protection
- Trekking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Ascent:
From the Piffinger Köpfl mountain station, follow trail no. 3 to the junction with the Schartlweg (no. 18), then continue to the start of the via ferrata.
Descent:
We descend together via the Kuhleiten hut (refreshments available) and trail no. 19A. Depending on the weather and by agreement with the mountain guide, it may be possible to continue to the main summit.
Tour facts:
Vertical metres: 550 m
Difficulty: medium (A – B with sections B/C)
Ascent time: approx. 3–4 hours
Descent time: approx. 1.5 hours
Total duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Approach
Meeting point is the valley station of the Merano 2000 cable car (Naifweg 39), there are plenty of parking spaces on site.
Arrival by public transport: Bus line 1 from Merano, bus line 232 from Schenna.
To bring along
Sturdy shoes, weather protection, drink for the road, via ferrata gloves.
Storno
The ticket can be cancelled free of charge up to 2 days before the excursion, after which 50% of the ticket will be retained.
No money will be refunded in case of no-show.
Additional info
The price includes the guided tour, the Merano 2000 cable car and the standard equipment: climbing harness, via ferrata set and helmet.
The equipment must be collected from the Schenna tourist office!