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.
The Resciesa area offers three different running routes with a central starting point at the mountain station of the Resciesa funicular. This circular route invites you to discover the surroundings of the area in a sporty and above all healthy way.
This challenging but variety-packed loop route starts and ends in Völs am Schlern.
The running route located in the valley area starts at the Ratschings valley station. From there, the varied trail leads out of the valley to Jaufensteg. The circuit then returns to the starting point.
The route features a technically more demanding downhill passage and is ideally suited Fartlek training.
The route can be extended or shortened as desired.
A leisurely hike from Sesto to the idyllic Fischleintal/Val Fiscalina valley with a fantastic view on the Dolomites of Sexten.
This medium-length route is particularly challenging. It leads you along the Moosbühel, through the woods heading north towards Kastelruth. Underfoot, the terrain varies between gravel, asphalt and wood trails.
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.
Beautiful scenic running track at the south of Morter with a great variation over the castle ruins of Montani.
This trail starts at the tourist info Ratschings in Gasteig. After an easy loop to warm up, through the Handwerkerzone Ost, you come to the old Jaufentalerweg trail at the foot of the Jaufenpass road. Follow this for the first section to the fork at km 1.8 approx. where you continue to walk uphill to the right. Past the Gringgerhof farm, a narrow path leads to the upper panorama path. After about 3.3 km you have already covered most of the altitude difference. The trail continues moderately uphill along a forest path into the valley until you cross the stream at about km 6.9 and start the way back out of the valley on the orographic right side. This leads via a loop in the direction of Ontrattberg and then in the direction of Sennerberg. Finally, from the village, the route follows the main road to St. Anton and from there, via the old Jaufentalerweg trail, back to the foot of the Jaufenpass road. In Gasteig, a loop through the Handwerkerzone West is a good way to finish, where you return to the starting point.
The Tisens/Tagusens trail is long and challenging, but boasts spectacularly beautiful countryside. Along the loop route, you will enjoy exceptional views over the Eisack valley and Val Gardena/Grödnertal.
A scenic and beautiful running route in Morter which leaves nothing to be desired. Flat passages changes with moderate increases, to sensational sleep tracks along the "Neuwaal" and the "Rautwaal".
A runners' classic, this route runs between the villages of Seis and Völs am Schlern. Perfect training route through woods and fields from village to village.
Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total length: 16 km
Return: circular route
Difficulty: hard
Difference in altitude. 365 m
Surface: 12.3 km asphalt, 3.6 km gravel and natural trail
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
This sporting excursion leads us back into the Medieval Ages and into the past times 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.
Start/arrival: Monguelfo tourist information office
Total Length: 9.6 km
Return: Circular route, partially along the same path
Difficulty: Medium
Elevation Gain: 108 m
Surface: 5.4 km asphalt, 4.2 km natural trail and dirt road
This easy loop trail over the Capanna Nuova alpine meadow starts northward in a slight ascent. After reaching the highest point, at 2,009 meters above sea level, along the slope of Corno Bianco, the next 3 kilometers continue on a steadily downhill trail. Turning to the left, the Malga Capanna Nuova cabin would offer a refreshment stop. Otherwise, the forest road continues evenly towards the east. The special route S3 is located on this flat stretch and proves ideal for a sprint session.
It is a forest path of cosiness, no altitude difference and no special impulses. You will always have the village of Sesto on your right. From the reservoir through the forest to San Candido.
We start at the Selva skating arena and follow path no. 17A to the first station of the cross, and from there on path no. 17A over the Rifugio Juac in the direction of Rifugio Firenze (path no. 3-1) and over path no. 13 into the UNESCO World Heritage Puez-Geisler Park in the direction of Pieralongia. We then take path no. 4A which brings us to the mountain station of the Col Raiser cable car. We continue on path no. 4 to the Gamsblut hut, from there along path no. 1A to the Sangon hut, past the Lech Ciaulonch and then on path no. 3 to the Rifugio Juac, which leads back to the Selva skating arena.
This trail runs from St. Kathrein/S. Caterina to the parking area Falzeben at an elevation of 1.620metres.
The route starts at the Ratschings mountain station and runs briefly uphill towards the Rinneralm, then slightly downhill and flat past the Kalcheralm to the Jaufenpass road. Here the trail descends briefly and continues to the right on the forest road to the Platschjoch, where you return in a loop to the chapel at the 8th bend of the pass road. From there, the trail descends slightly back to the Rinneralm and continues to the Wasserfalleralm. This is followed by the final section to the mountain station.
For all action and adventure passionate, the San Vigilio dolomites region is the place to be: mountain biking and hiking, Nordic-Walking or running are just some of the activities summer holidays in San Vigilio have to offer. From the village square via Valiares follow the trail called “Tres La Val” up to the “Spiaggetta Ciamaor” park. From there following the signs to “Tres La Val” and continue on the right side of the stream to Fodara Masaronn. One-way: 5 km