Discover Schnann

Schnann combines the Schnanner Gorge above the village with a themed trail starting at the parish church, a church dedicated to Saint Roch, and traditional Tyrolean craftsmanship. There is also a climbing garden at the entrance to the gorge and a toboggan run. These different attractions may play a part in planning your stay: they range from a short hike and a themed trail to a visit that requires an appointment.

The Schnanner Gorge and its trails

The Schnanner Gorge lies above Schnann and is characterised by its rushing waters. A short hike through the gorge follows an iron walkway, past striking rock faces and roaring waterfalls. From the village centre, it takes five minutes to walk to the gorge. The walk and the hike refer to two different parts of the plan: the approach from the village centre to the gorge and the route through the gorge itself. As trail conditions can vary with the weather, keep an eye on conditions before your visit.

The Schnann climbing garden is located at the entrance to the Schnanner Gorge. The approach to the upper sector is equipped with a steel cable. These are two separate details to note: the climbing garden is at the entrance to the gorge, while the steel cable concerns access to the upper sector. This allows you to consider the gorge hike and the climbing garden as different activities without assuming that the described cable-assisted approach applies to other sections.

Parish church and themed trail

The Schnann parish church is dedicated to Saint Roch; its pulpit dates from the second half of the 18th century. The Schnann themed trail starts at the parish church in the village centre and heads east along the Stations of the Cross to St. Michael’s Chapel. The church is therefore both a place with specific historical features and the starting point for the trail to the chapel.

Different landmarks can help you choose between the two routes: the gorge involves a five-minute walk from the village centre and a short hike through the gorge; the themed trail starts at the parish church and heads east along the Stations of the Cross to St. Michael’s Chapel. This lets you distinguish between a short approach to water and rock and a trail with a named route and destination. The route details can help you tell the different highlights apart when planning your visit.

Craftsmanship and other leisure activities

In Schnann, you can visit a bell forge and see traditional Tyrolean craftsmanship. An appointment must be made in advance. If you would like to include the bell forge in your plans, arrange a time beforehand. The visit is therefore a separate planning item alongside the trails and activities that interest you in Schnann.

The toboggan run in Schnann descends the mountain for more than 200 metres. This offers another leisure activity alongside the short hike through the gorge and the trail to St. Michael’s Chapel. The activities differ in focus: the gorge centres on water, rock faces and waterfalls; the themed trail follows the Stations of the Cross; and the toboggan run is a downhill ride. These differences can help you choose what suits your travel interests in Schnann.

For the broader travel overview: Pettneu Am Arlberg.