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.
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
From the parking lot of the Hirzer cable car station in Saltaus, the way leads down to the Passer causeway and continues to the Torgglerhof Apple Hotel. From there, the trail alongside the old irrigation channel leads up to Schenna – or, after the Waaler hut, in the direction of Riffian and Meran. After about 1.5 hours you reach Meran, from where you can easily take the bus back to Saltaus. Total length: 10 km
Running on the Brandis-Waalweg trail. A cozy and level walking and running path. The irrigation channel starts at the Gampenstreet, branching off from the sidewalk to the left (towards Lana Gampenpass), and leads to the monastery Lanegg and St. Margaret Church over to the waterfall above the golf course.
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.
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 scenic and beautiful running route is ideal for individual and group sports. The many special features of the forest and the fresh air can be felt all year round.
The runing track from Sarentino Village to Bad Schörgau is the most popular jogging track in Val Sarentino/Sarntal Valley. There are jogging recreational athletes as well as top athletes. Especially in the evening there is running a lot of people on the illuminated track.
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.
Route of the Ötzi Trailrun on the Sonnenberg / Monte Sole of Naturno
2 lakes panoramic tour through the forest with short departure and descents. On wet days trail running shoes are advantageous because the roots and stones may represent small obstacles.
Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total distance: 6,2 km
Riturn: circular run
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 127 m
Track surface: 3,8 km asphalt, 2,4 km nature trail & dirt road
Start/arrival: Monguelfo Tourist Office
Total Length: 6.8 km
Return: Circular route
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Gain: 208 m
Surface: 3.2 km asphalt, 3.5 km gravel and natural trail
Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total distance: 10,0 km
Return: along the same route
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 32 m
Track surface: 3,4 km asphalt, 6,6 km nature trail & dirt road
Gleich neben der Talstation (Richtung Sand in Taufers) hält man sich rechts und geht kurz über die schmale Asphaltstraße (Wegschilder) hinauf bis zur ersten Kurve. Dort auf einem Waldweg geradeaus, zum Teil recht steil in Richtung Michlreis ansteigen (Wegschilder, Markierung 29A), bis dieser Weg auf einen Wirtschaftsweg trifft. Nach rechts gehts über diesen Fahrweg weiter (Beschilderung), um schließlich eher fl ach nach Michlreis zu gelangen. Man setzt durch den kleinen Weiler und weiter über die Straße hinauf zur ehemaligen Mittelstation (jetzt „Restaurant Mittelstation“) fort. Achtung: nicht über die Piste ansteigen, sondern geradeaus weiter gehen (Markierung Nr. 29)! Kurz geht es am Waldrand entlang, dann steigt man leicht an und hält sich an der folgenden Weggabelung rechts (Markierung 29B), bis der Weg in den Daimerweg (Nr. 27) mündet. Über diesen gelangt man, hauptsächlich durch Wald, am Schluss über die Skipiste, hinauf zur Bergstation.
Zeitbedarf
1 Std. 10 Min.–3 Std. 10 Min.
We start in Selva at the “Kulturhaus Oswald von Wolkenstein” and follow path no. 30B in the direction of Monte Pana, where we also cross the Ciaslat meadow at the foot of the World Cup downhill route Saslong’s notorious “camel back”. Arriving at the Monte Pana road, we cross this and continue on the hiking trail to the next fork, there we bear right in the direction of S. Cristina and come by way of the Tervela Waterfall to the base station of the Monte Pana chair lift. Here we run directly towards Ruacia, right past the finish area of the Saslong downhill route, up the Ruacia road to the roundabout in the centre of S. Cristina and from there the Tieja Road uphill until we turn right on the old railway and head back to Selva.
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 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.
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/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
The “Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon” is the new edition of the popular "Val Gardena Mountain Run” and is one of the most scenic mountain runs in the world taking place right here in the heart of the Dolomites.
The 21,1 km trail run (with 900 metres of altitude difference) starts and ends in the beautiful area of Monte Pana and takes the runners along a partial rock and boulder route around the Sassolungo Group. Fantastic views are to be had over the Sella Group, Marmolada, Alpe di Siusi and Sciliar.