South Tyrol is the varied Mecca for runners. Whether uphill, downhill, flat, on asphalt, in forests, on meadows or over hill and dale: every runner gets his money's worth in South Tyrol. The offer of signposted and well-maintained running trails is large and ranges from the running paradise at the Reschensee to the healthy altitude training on the Seiser Alm.
This leisurely loop through the meadows at the foot of the Puflatsch is perfect for beginners.
Starting from Passo Oclini, past the wooden hut, this trail immediately leads onto a beautiful meadow path towards Passo Cugola. The trail continues on uphill and downhill sections in the shade of the forest for two kilometers, past the chairlift and the Rio Nero stream. After this ascent, you will be able to catch your breath on the forest road to Passo Cugola, before continuing on the return route. The connecting downhill trail is easily overlooked and leads to another forest road towards Malga Isi cabin. From there, the trail returns to Passo Oclini with the Jochgrimm mountain hotel in sight, climbing the last 160 meters of altitude.
The most popular outlook points of the Mountain Pass Trail are the fabled Stoanernen Mandlen (Men of Stone) and Kreuzjoch. In order to complete the Mountain Pass Trail Tour at an assured pace, good physical fitness is a must. This unique circuit is the most challenging segment of the running Trails and it is recommanded only for advancer.
The last great waterwaal of the Val Venosta Valley dates back to 1873, using the waters of the Adige River near Goldrain at an altitude of 660 metres and ending after 6 kilometres in Galsaun, municipality of Castelbello.
Demanding, with almost 8km a rather long loop through the forests south of Latsch.
Ascending forest path to the restaurant Oberlechner in Vellau. The eye-catcher of the centre is the Holy Trinity church.
Once there, we are granted an impressive panorama.
A wonderful hike following the Burgweg and Ochsentodweg to the Thurnstein Castle and the Tirol Castle. This one is also suitable for families.
Running trail with a beautiful view over the lake, a steep gradient and a demanding serpentine climb. Locals also call this trail the ‘wood biter’.
The Grabbach path leads along the Grabbach stream.
Once in Velloi you get an excellent panoramic view of the entire Burgraviato.
The Malga Ora trail initially winds its way downhill along a forest road, continuing on the flat section of the sprint track, which is ideal for an intense speed workout. Just past the Malga Capanna Nuova cabin, there are about 200 meters in altitude to overcome, after which the Malga Ora trail branches off to the left from the high route, descending to the starting point.
The short track around the Huber Weiher lake is perfect for building up your condition.
The connecting route between Passo Oclini and Lavazè leads almost uninterruptedly downhill on gentle forest roads, offering an ideal extension and/or integration to other routes. The 207 meters of downhill altitude difference are distributed over 4 kilometers. The Base Line, however, can be followed in the opposite direction as well, as the trail is signposted in both directions.
Short warm-up circuit in-mid of the apple and vegetable gardens of the Venosta Valley.
Running tour through Bolzano. You start in the old town in piazza Walther. Running along the antique via della Mostra you arrive to the fruit and vegetable market and turn left into via della Mostra. Cross the bridge ponte Talvera and run along the wide promanade beside the Talvera river. When you reach via Cadorna, cross the street and run along via Guncina. After 250 m turn left into via Montello and at the second crossing take the street on your right. Turn left again into via Fago to reach via Michael Pacher, where the run ends.
Here is the starting point of the Guncina Promenade, but you can run back to the old town also along Corso Libertà passing the Monument of Victory.
The trail beginns at the cross-country stadium at Dobbiaco and runs along the Landro Valley past the Dobbiaco Lake till the war cemetery, the final home of Austro-Hungarian soldiers of non-German speaking origin.
There the track passes the river and goes back to the starting point.
Wonderful track, named after the famous competition. Very difficult, but thanks to the lacking of long climbs, it is the ideal track for many runners.
From the Passo Oclini starting point, follow the first few meters of this trail on asphalt, then turn left and take the downhill forest road towards Malga Ora. The well-fixed and level forest road continues steadily downhill towards Lavazè and therefore is ideal for finding your own running pace. Once in Lavazè, cross the main road and continue along the forest road towards Passo Oclini, savoring every moment of the training session.
Running tour in the Montiggler Wood. Montiggler Lake, natur, forest, fora and fauna
The Alpine Pastures Tour is generally flat and wide and leads to various mountain huts.
Impressive trail from Lake Caldaro to both of the Monticolo lakes and back. The excursion cuts across the varied terrain and requires, due to the considerable length, a good physical condition. Not pram-friendly.
This medium-length, medium-difficulty route leads through beautiful forest trails on the east of the Seiser Alm.
A challenging 10 km run. The best way to tackle your own best mark or to just get to know the area between Prad and Glurns.