Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total distance: 6,0 km
Return: circular run
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 77 m
Track surface: 3,3 km asphalt, 2,5 km nature trail & dirt road
Start from the tourist office in Monguelfo. Follow along the Via Stazione to the Rienzbrücke bridge; immediately after the bridge is the entrance to Prenninger Park. From there, along the Rienza River to the district heating plant. From there continue to the railway underpass at the entrance to the Braies Valley. A slight ascent leads to the forest nursery and past two beautiful farms in the direction of Monguelfo. After the second farm, a short ascent and across the shooting range path takes you back to Monguelfo. This route is perfect for beginners, as the elevation gain is minimal. Half of the trail is on a forest path, where there is more shade, and the other half on a paved meadow path, where there tends to be sun.
Train and bus: www.altoadigemobilita.info Bus line 441 or citybus 438
Coming from Innsbruck/Brennero (A): Drive on the Highway of Brennero (A22) until the exit Bressanone/Val Pusteria, then go on along the SS49-E66 for about 58kms until you arrive in Monguelfo.
Coming from Lienz (A): You can reach us also padding by Lienz in Westtyrol (A). You have to cross the Austrian-Italian border between Ahrnbach and Winnebach (B100-E66) and drive on the SS46-E66 until Monguelfo.
Various parking possibilities in the village center of Monguelfo.