Nordic Walking in South Tyrol

This easy 4-kilometer route starts at the planted flower heart in the center of Schenna and follows Mitterplattweg path to the edge of the village, then returns to the starting point along the sidewalk of Schennaer Straße.

This path starts from the mountain station of the Unterstell/Naturno cable car and heads upwards to Parleid then on to the Lindhof farm on the Meraner Hichenweg. It then leads up to the Dickhof farm, the highest point of the tour, before heading down towards Kopfron on the Meraner Höhenweg and past Innerunterstell before returning to Patleid and the starting point again.

This moderately challenging, partly steep running route starts at the Taser cable car valley station and extends for 3 kilometers along the Ifinger Straße and Verdinser Straße for returning to the starting point.

This moderately challenging running route starts in Verdins and extends for 4.5 kilometers along the Wiesersteig trail to the Hofweg and the Taser cable car, then down to the Verdinser road, returning to the starting point.

The path starts from the mountain station of the Unterstell cable car and leads up to Galmein and then on past the Grubhof farm, the Pirchhof farm and the Schnatzhof farm. It then heads back to Galmein where it meets the Meraner Höhenweg (Merano High Path) and goes on to the Linthof farm before heading down to Patleid and back to where it started from.

From the Recreation Park in Rasun di Sotto through the heart of the village to the curch. From there, take the hiking trail up to the Oberstall Estates. Descend via the road towards Rasun di Sopra to the "House of Culture". Retur via the Mühl Valley towards Rasun di Sotto.

This route starts at the Naturno railway station bridge and follows the paved road towards the sports grounds. There it turns right and runs on to Cirlano/Tschirland and Stava/Staben. The route returns along the cycle path, all the way to Cirlano bridge, where it then follows the Etschdammweg trail.

The starting point of the Nordic Walking Park of S. Valburga/St. Wallburg is located on the Zoggler Stausee reservoir and runs on a consistently smooth path along the lake up to Pracupola/Kuppelwies at the starting point of the technical course (for mastering a solid Nordic Walking technique in 7 steps) as well as the S. Nicolò/St. Nikolaus course. The majority of the path runs through the forest and gravel soil. Difference in altitude: 79 m.

This route includes the entire length of the Nordic Walking circuit on the lower Naturno Sonnenberg. Starting from the Nischlhof, head towards the Kirchgraben and the bridge over the Engelsburg then turn left to the Schwalbennest Jausenstation. The route then leads up to where it meets the Waalburgweg path and on to the Wiedenplatzer Keller. From there it goes on along the asphalted road and downwards to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path which leads you to Pardell. From there, take the path down along the asphalted road as far as the Weintal and past the two farmhouses at Stein and Fallegg until just before the Rusthof farm to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path and the Vogeltenn Promenade back to your starting point.

This easy route is ideal for beginners. It's the perfect place for you if you need to concentrate on technique and correct movement without losing your breath. Starting from the Nischlhof farm, you'll have delightful views of the village of Naturno from the Vogeltenn Promenade. The path then leads up to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path and goes on for 1.6km. to the Runsthof farm. Then simply take the same way back to where you started from.

Upon leaving the Recreation Park in Rasun di Sotto, cross the bridge, turn left, and preceed along the brook to the main road. From here, proceed towards Camping Corones and then pass under and across the main road, continue along Novecase until you reach the Bridge at Valdaora di Sotto, and then turn left and proceed towards Valdaora di Sotto, connecting to the Routes at Olang.

The parking lot serves as the starting and finishing line (beginning of the Ultner Höfeweg farms hiking trails) in Pracupola/Kuppelwies. A very beautiful course amidst the quaint and idyllic Val d’Ultimo/Ultental Valley leading up to S. Nicoló/St. Nikolaus. On the way back, the path runs along the other side of the valley. Difference in altitude: 251 m. Mostly in the forest. 

Nordic Walking Moderately difficult, two-hour tour to the ancient healing baths and thermal springs of Innichen / San Candido and the Riese-Haunoldhütte / Rifugio Gigante Baranci refuge, in the middle of the forest. Return possibility by the chairlift.

Starting point: San Candido, hiking time: 2 hours, difference of level: 300 m

The chairlift Haunold/Baranci and the Riese-Haunoldhütte / Rifugio Gigante Baranci refuge are open from the beginning of June until the beginning of October and from the beginning of December until the end of March.

This easy running route starts at St. Georgen and runs 3 kilometers via the apple orchards and the St. Georgener Straße back to St. Georgen.

Starting from the Schermoos parkplace, follow trail no. 7 and then the E5 european long-distance trail to reach the Edelweiss restaurant. Come back to your place of departure walking back on the same trail. Duration of the excursion: 2 hours and 40 minutes - Drop/rise: 290 m

The so-called Könings-Route, or "Kings' Path", included the whole of the Nordic Walking Track on the higher slopes of the Naturnser Sonnenberg. Starting from the mountain station of the Unterstell/Naturno cable-car, the path heads in the direction of Merano past the farms at Galmein and Grub to reach the Pirchhof farmstead. It then climbs up to the Schatzhof farm and on again past Galmein to follow the Meraner Höhenweg as far as Innerforch and on to the Linthof farm. From there, it climbs again to the Dickhof, the highest point of the entire circuit, and goes on towards the Schnals valley. The way back starts from Kopfrom along the Meraner Höhenweg to Innerunterstell then goes on downwards past Patleid to return to the cable-car mountain station.

This easy running route starts above Schenna and runs for 1,5 kilometers along the Wiesenweg path to the restaurant Thurnerhof, then returns to the starting point via the Verdinser Straße.

This moderately difficult running route starts near the valley station of the Taser cable car and runs 4,5 kilometers along the Schenner Waalweg and the orchards back to the starting point.

Starting from the Nischlhof farm, the path leads along the Kirchgraben to the bridge near Engelsburg then turns left to the Schwalbennest Jausenstation. It goes on upwards to the crossroads with the Wallburgweg path then along this path to the Wiedenplatzer Keller restaurant and on downwards along an asphalted road to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path. It then follows the Sonnenberger Panorama Path and along the Vogeltenn Promenade back to the starting point

 The beginning of the longer and challenging course is the village center of S. Nicolò/St. Nikolaus. From there, the course continues on the famous Ultner Höfeweg farms hiking trail up to S. Geltrude/St. Gertraud and on the other side of the valley back to the starting point. The path mainly runs through the forest. Difference in altitude: 419 m.

This easy running route starts at the tourism office Schenna and runs for 2 kilometers along the Schlossweg, Wiesenweg path and the Waldweg path.

The Panoramic Trail in Terento is an easy running route with breathtaking views. With a total length of 4.8 km and a mix of asphalt and forest trails, it’s ideal for anyone looking to combine nature and physical activity.

From the centre of the village, follow trail no. 33a until you reach the Locher restaurant. From here, walk on along trail nr. 2 until you come to your place of departure. Duration of the excursion: 1 hours and 50 minutes - Drop/rise: 330 m

This easy running route starts at St. Georgen and runs 3 kilometers via the apple orchards and the St. Georgener Straße back to St. Georgen.

This track connects the Nordic walking Route in the valley to paths on the slopes of the Sonnenberg mountain. Starting from the Nischlhof farm, the way leads along the Kirchbachgraben to Engelsburg and then up towards the Salten Kirchweg to Höfl and on upwards to the Unterstell farm at 1,300mt. You can then take the Unterstell/Naturno cable-car back to the valley. Please remember to check the cable-car timetable.

This somewhat more difficult route starts from the Nischlhof farm and follows along the Schlossweg Path for about 150mt. before turning right and heading upwards to the road which leads to Hochnaturns Castle. It then goes on up towards the Sonnenberg and the Falkenstein Guesthouse then follows no. 6, a short, steep path, up to the Walburgweg path. Turn right along the Walburgweg path and go on to the Wiedenplatzer Keller, then head down along the asphalted road and on downwards to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path which takes you to the Vogeltenn Promenade and back again to the starting point.

The Proves/Proveis village center serves as the starting and the finishing line for the course. The quiet and meditative course in the Nordic Walking Park runs through the forest. Difference in altitude: 264 m. The course offers an impressive panoramic view.

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This route starts at the mountain station of the Unterstell/Naturno cable-car and heads up to the Meraner Höhenweg which it follows in the direction of the Schnals valley as far as the Lindhof. It then leads downwards past Patleid and back to the start again at the Unterstell farm.

Leave from the local tourist office, follow trail no. 3a until you reach the Unterweg restaurant anf walk the same way to come back. Duration of the excursion: 45 min - Drop/rise: 290 m