On Dorf Tirol Day, Meran Racecourse presents a special experience for horse lovers – and other visitors too – who are spending their holiday in the village. Before the starting gun sounds for the races, there is a free guided tour on the agenda, which provides an exclusive insight into one of the loveliest racecourses in Europe.
Free entry.
We start in Reinswald in Sarntal and hike uphill to the Pfnatschalm, where we stop for lunch and take in the beautiful panorama. We continue to the Getrumalm, where we pass various adventure stations of the Sarner Latsche, the alpine farm and the Knappenlöchern. From the Getrumalm we hike slowly downhill to Reinswald.
Metres in altitude: approx. 700 m
Total walking time: approx. 4 hours
Moderately difficult hike
St.Leonhard in Passeier/San Leonardo in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
Approach on the Timmelsjoch road to the car park at the Timmelsbrücke bridge. Ascent from there via the alpine access road to the Timmelsalm hut and on to the Großer Schwarzsee lake. Continue the ascent on trail no. 30 to the Schwarzwandscharte and finally without a path to the nearby summit. The descent follows the same route.
Attention: Good physical condition required!
Walking time: approx. 8 h (there & back) | Difference in altitude: 1,347 m
The hike will be in German and Italian.
Graun im Vinschgau/Curon Venosta, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
On September 6, 2025, the 21st edition of the DYNAFIT Transalpine Run powered by Garmin will start in Lech am Arlberg (Austria), taking participants on a seven-day journey across the Alps – through Austria and Switzerland to South Tyrol’s Lake Reschen. This year, we have the special honor of hosting the finish line of the final stage on the 12th of september: Graun, with its world-famous church tower emerging from the lake.
In total, the route across three countries covers 243 kilometers and 15,135 meters of elevation gain
Learn about the principles of Kneipp hydrotherapy. The Liebscher and Bracht pain management model helps to prevent pain and enable you to regain lost mobility. The two pillars of health, physical exercise and hydrotherapy, complement each other well and are easy to apply at home.
The famouse mountain run from Sesto to the Rifugio Locatelli on Saturday 13 of September will take place for the 28th time.
The original route takes the maximum of 1000 participants over 17 kilometres with an elevation profile of 1333 metres on perfectly signed paths from Sesto through the stunning mountains of the Sesto Dolomites to the finish at the Rifugio Antonio Locatelli, just below the three impressive peaks that are known all over the world.
Kaltern an der Weinstraße/Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road
Es handelt sich um Regatten am Kalterer See verschiedener
Bootsklassen. Die Veranstaltungen finden auf dem Wasserspiegel des
Kalterer Sees statt, die Vorbereitungen und Siegerehrungen am Sitz des
Vereins in St. Josef am See, Nr. 14.
Bruneck/Brunico, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
The enduro.tirol Tour is an all-mountain experience for all bikers who love mountain biking - since 2022, the enduro.tirol Tour has been held in the best MTB regions of Tyrol and South Tyrol. The enduro races run uphill, downhill, over hill and dale and also cross alpine terrain.
From September 13 to 14, 2025, the enduro.tirol Tour will also make a tour stop at Kronplatz this year.
Rasen-Antholz/Rasun Anterselva, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
Interested in visiting one of our characteristic farmsteads? The Moarhof farm in the hamlet of Obergoste invites you to take a tour of its barn, stables, petting zoo and dairy farm. Following the tour, you can savour some farm products such as milk, butter, yoghurt, cheese, smoked sausages called „Kaminwurzen“ and bacon.
We start at the Enzianalm in the rear Martell Valley and hike on a moderately steep path along a babbling brook. After a short hike, we reach the Pederstieralm (not open to the public) and from there continue on a gentle ascent to the Pederköpfl. During a short break, we enjoy the wonderful view of the Martell glacier on the opposite side. We then descend to the Lifyalm. After a refreshment stop, we continue downhill to Gasthof Zufritt at the Martell reservoir.
Elevation gain: approx. 550 m
Walking time: approx. 3-3.5 hours
Difficulty: moderate
The Slevio National Park is home to the largest Swiss stone pine forests in the Alps. Let yourself be enchanted by the scent and the properties of this extraordinary tree.
Kaltern an der Weinstraße/Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road
For the 19th time now, the environmental group of Kaltern, together with the umbrella organisation for nature and environmental protection, the environmental group and the municipality of Eppan, is organising the car-free cycling day on the Mendel - a visible sign of active climate protection.
The road is closed to motorised traffic from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. from Oberplanitzing junction to the Mendel Pass.
So it's free to ride for cyclists!
organized by the hors club Pferdefreunde Ritten at the Alpenranch Himmelreich in Klobenstein with Gaudi tournament, children's tournament, western slalom...
For food & drink is well provided
Programm:
08:30 Uhr meeting point at the Meltina sports area
10:00 Uhr DEPARTURE
11:30 barbecue
13:00 Uhr prize-giving
REGISTRATION until 09 April ! on the homepage www.fiso.it
We start at the Rappenhöfe farms in Kalmtal and hike steeply uphill through the forest, later across alpine meadows to the rustic Faglsalm. Here we stop for refreshments and then hike uphill again to the beautifully situated Faglssee lake, surrounded by alpine pastures and mountains. We have reached the highest point here and now hike along the high trail towards the inner valley. At the end of the valley, we then descend slightly to the Valser Alm. We return comfortably to the starting point via a beautiful forest path.
Elevation gain: approx. 800 m
Walking time: approx. 5 hours
Difficulty: moderately difficult
Moos in Passeier/Moso in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
Approach from Stuls/Stulles to the Rafeinhof farm. Follow the original trail called "Jaufenkamm" no. 16 through the forest and across mountain meadows to the summit with ist panoramic views of the Ötztal, Stubai, Sarntal und Zillertal Alps. The descent follows the same path.
Walking time: approx. 6 h (there & back) | Difference in altitude: 900 m
The hike will be in German and Italian.
Welschnofen/Nova Levante, Dolomites Region Eggental
Forest hike to places of power & natural monuments with our guide Helga Egger.
The bus takes us up from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to the Adler bus stop. From there we hike to the Staldalm farm, where we are offered a picturesque view of the alpine pastures and mountain landscape of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar. Via path [27] we return to the bus stop from where we started the hike. Return to Welschnofen | Nova Levante by bus.
The soothing and relaxing atmosphere of the forest gives us the opportunity to rediscover the "fascination" of nature, recharge our batteries and free ourselves from the negative thoughts that are constantly buzzing around in our brains. We learn to relax again, to see, hear, feel, smell and taste.
As we walk mindfully through the forest, we do thought exercises, recharge our lungs with oxygen, find centuries-old trees like the "snake tree" that have been growing in magical places for 600 to 700 years and are full of positive energy. We breathe in the pure air and hike free of thoughts and stress with pure joy of life.
Start: 09:30 am, bus stop Welschnofen | Nova Levante centre, by bus in the direction of Carezza | Duration: 4,5 h | Walking time: 2 h | Difference in altitude: ascent: 182 m, descent: 182 m | Length: 6,5 km | Difficulty: easy-medium | with refreshment stop at the Stadlalm farm if open (not included) | it is recommended to bring a lunch pack and drinks | Equipment: trekking shoes, warm clothing, headgear, rain protection | Costs: transport by public bus | Price participation: Euro 10.00/adult; Euro 5.00/junior (6-13 years) | Number of participants: min. 2, max. 15 | Booking & information: until the start of the event at the tourist offices, tel. +39 0471 619 500 or online at eggental.com/events.
The events start PUNCTUALLY, delays cannot be considered because of the program.
ATTENTION: guided hike is held in GERMAN AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE!
The Dolomites Medium Delicious Trail is a foot race along the paths of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, about 35 km with 1,900 metres of positive difference in altitude, starting from the centre of La Villa in front of the tourist office.
Maximum time: 9 hours.
From the centre of La Villa, the route follows for a stretch the Path of the Artists and leads to San Cassiano. There begins the ascent along the Altin ski run to the iconic Gran Risa and Piz La Villa, crosses the Armentarola area and the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. From there, the path takes the runners up to Mt. Lagazuoi at an altitude of 2,778 m, followed by the descent to the finish line at Pocol, for a total of around 35 km and 1.900 metres of elevation gain: pure pleasure!
There are wonderful refreshment points along the Alta Badia route, which have been set up by Team Delicious, where you can take a break and enjoy quality products and local specialities.
Thousands of runners, from more than twenty countries around the world, have participated in the event in recent years on the trails that witnessed the historical events of the First World War.
During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.
Once again this year, for the thirteenth time, one stage of the European Championships in Prehistoric Archery and Atlatl will be held in the Schnalstal Valley. In the area where Ötzi once went hunting, archers and spear throwers from the different countries of Europe will meet... Event organized by archeoParc Schnalstal.
The horseracing weekend also comprises other competitions of international importance, such as the Price of Nations (which is linked to the Crystal Cup) on September 27th, whilst the main event, the 86th Meran South Tyrol Grand Prix will be held on September 28th.
Meran’s Racecourse will offer a richly diverse culinary programme, including a tasty preview of the Merano WineFestival.
Jenesien/San Genesio Atesino, Bolzano/Bozen and environs
The Just for fun run is not a competition and therefore there is no timekeeping, scoring or award ceremony. A medical certificate is not required and there is no minimum age for participation.
The start of the half marathon and the finish for all races is located on the grounds of the riding arena near the soccer pitch in Jenesien. Parking is available in the immediate vicinity.
The start of the Soltnrun and the Just for fun run is directly at the Salten approx. 600m above the Gasthof Edelweiß and can only be reached on foot. The path from the event area to the start is marked and is ideal for warming up before the race.
After the start of the half marathon at 10 a.m., the participants of the Soltnrun and the Just for fun run will be called and can make their way to the start in a group.
The top three finishers in all categories will receive non-cash prizes.
Luggage transportation: Luggage transportation from the start to the finish is provided for the Soltnrun and the Just for fun run.
Catering: There will be refreshment posts along the course and at the finish.
Starting gift: All participants will receive a starting gift.
Changing rooms, WC and showers: Provided that the regulations in force at the time of the event allow it, changing rooms, WCs and showers will be provided.
Festive service: There will be a festive service with food and drinks open to all.
By registering and paying the entry fee, participants expressly declare that they are familiar with the regulations and accept them in full, as published on the website www.soltnflitzer.it.
FOR ALL OTHER PROVISIONS, PLEASE REFER TO THE REGULATIONS.
We reach ‘Hofmahd’ in Val d'Ultimo, just before the village of Proves, where we begin our walk. We pass the Castrin alpine hut and along slopes dotted with orchids and alpine roses we reach the ‘Laugenjöchl’ yoke. Here we take the well-known Bonacossa path, cross the slopes below the summit of the Great Luco and along trail no. 10 we reach the Luco alpine pasture. From here a forest path leads to the Passo Palade, from where the bus takes us back to Lana.
Altitude difference: approx. 300 m
Walking time: approx. 5-5.5 hours
Difficulty level: easy
Oldtimer in colour: The Südtirol Classic Golden Edition. Breath-taking views, culinary highlights and wonderful rides through the mild South Tyrolean autumn landscape are once again at the heart of the Südtirol Classic – Golden Edition from September 30th to October 5th, 2025. Light barriers and stop watches are of no concern!