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.
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.
Route: Kuppelwies - St. Gertraud - Kuppelwies
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The demanding tour leads through the forest heading to “Hartl” with a wonderful view to the Langkofel and Plattkofel.
We run from the Ortisei parish church to the base station of the Seceda cable car, from there a small wooden bridge crosses the stream. The path now ascends slightly along the stream through the woods to the Cafe/Restaurant Annatal, where we turn around and run back to Ortisei. On the return leg, we pass a Kneipp facility where we can cool our legs.
This extremely long and demanding route over gravel and mountain tracks takes you through the whole of the southern lands of the Seiser Alm, with unique views over the velvety Alpine meadows and rocky mountain landscape to reward you for your efforts.
The Panorama Run between the villages of Seis am Schlern and Völs am Schlern is a long but variety-packed route which does its name justice: choc-a-block with breathtaking views.
The Val Gardena Mountain Run, one of the most scenic mountain runs in the world, takes place every year in July in Val Gardena. The 14.5 km long route runs from Ortisei over the sleepy hamlet of St. Jacob in the UNESCO World Heritage area Puez-Geisler, and from there to the summit of Ortisei’s “local” mountain, the Seceda. The view which awaits us along the route and at our destination at 2,457 m is simply stunning. The return route can be taken comfortably by cable car.
The short track around the Huber Weiher lake is perfect for building up your condition.
This route circling the Sassolungo massif is a superlative trial run. The beautiful landscape and the breathtaking views will make you forget the physical exertion. The route runs mostly on a constant elevation between approx. 2,200 m and 2,300 m, so that you experience only small changes in elevation. Starting point is at Sella Pass, from here we run alongside the path no. 557 (Friedrich August Way) to the Rifugio Sasso Piatto. Then we take the no. 527 path, which brings us below the Sasso Piatto to where it forks off to the Rifugio Vicenza. From here, we take the path no. 526 to Tramans. Here we continue on path no. 526 to the Comici hut and over the Città dei Sassi back to the Sella Pass.
Easy and flat jogging rout from Oberrasen to Antholz Niedertal along the river.
This loop-track leads over the Puflatsch and boasts incredible views down to the villages at the foot of the Schlern and the Eisack Valley.
The Val Gardena Railway, which was built during the time of the former Austrian Monarchy to transport war materials from Chiusa to Plan, ceased operation in 1960. What remains is a lovely panorama road which connects the three Val Gardena towns and enjoys immense popularity with both walkers and runners alike. The route is suitable for both a short, gentle morning jog as well as for a long, extended run.
The widely popular trail leads on a shady forest path with views onto the Schlern and Eisack valley through the Laranz forest.
From the culture house in Rasun di Sopra enter in the Biotope "Rasner Möser". Continue through the biotope to the Walder farm until reaching the fish pond in Anterselva do Sotto. Along the river back to Rasun di Sopra.
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.
The Prösels Run leads over medium-length stretches of gravel and asphalt in a steady series of ups and downs in the beautiful countryside leading towards Prösels.
This course is especially suitable for hobby runners. The entire route is on asphalt and is not very difficult. Due to the continuous lighting, this run can also be run perfectly at night.
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.
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.
Route: Kuppelwies - St. Gertraud - Kuppelwies
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Short and pleasant loop between Prad and the Prader fishing ponds.
This easy and leisurely running trail is very popular from the locals and leads you from Ortisei to S. Cristina. Along the entire course, runners can enjoy the beautiful view of the Dolomites.
This challenging but variety-packed loop route starts and ends in Völs am Schlern.
The trails combines the nordic walking routes in the valley with the jogging routes on Monte Sole. It starts near Nischlhof holiday apartment rental and follows the “Kirchgraben” towards the Castel “Engelsburg”. Then it runs along the “Alter Kirchgraben” uphill all the way to the hut “Höfl” and finally the mountain station of the cable car “Unterstell” on 1.300 m altitude. With the cable car one reaches the valley again. Length: 3,6 km, altitude at starting point: 582, difference in altitude: 717
If you want to engage in a real Sky Run, there’s an additional route that runs all the way up to the 2,951 m top of Kirchbachspitze. The trail starts at the Unterstell inn along route No 10a to Linthof inn on the Merano High Mountain Trail; from there it proceeds on trail no. 10 towards Dickhof inn, the Dicker Alm and the Obere Moaralm mountain huts. Then it follows routes no. 9 and no. 10A leading up to the top of the Kirchbachspitze. This involves an additional running distance of 8.6 km and difference in altitude of 1,677 m. The last part, below the peak, is very tricky and affords hiking experience.
The track crosses the whole Seiser Alm and leads over gravel, narrow paths and wooden bridges. The reward is fantastic view over the Dolomites.
You can enjoy a beautiful run through the woods on this trail, which starts and ends in Seis.
This leisurely loop through the meadows at the foot of the Puflatsch is perfect for beginners.
From the “Mar Dolomit” swimming pool in Ortisei we run along the stream into the valley and follow the no. 18 path, which leads us over the path no. 30B until just under Monte Pana, past the notable Tervela Waterfall. At the base station of the chair lift we turn right to Ruacia, take the Ruacia road uphill to the roundabout in the centre of S. Cristina and from there up the Cisles road until we turn left over the old railway back to Ortisei. Longer Variant: We run along path no. 18, which takes us through the wild romantic Jender Valley towards Saltria and over the path no. 30A to the Monte Pana high plateau.
This variety-packed loop route takes you through the picturesque village centre of Völs am Schlern with a few challenging stretches and outstanding views over to the distance and down into the valley. The route loops around the church of St. Peter on a terrain which alternates between gravel, asphalt and wood and meadow trails.
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