Running routes through South Tyrol

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.

From Niederrasen in the middle of the wood to the Camping Corones and ahead to zhe Historic Bridge. There you turn right to the industrial zone and passing the Antonius Church to the soccer field in Niederrasen.

This route starts at the Naturno railway station bridge and follows the paved road towards the bridge of Plaus. There it crosses the bridge and follows then the via Gröben towards the forest of Monte Tramontana. There it follows the Rittersteig along the Alpine-Well-Fit-Parcour back to Naturno. Length: 10,2 km. Elevation level at starting point: 544 m. Hight differenc: 229 m.

The Grabbach path leads along the Grabbach stream.
Once in Velloi you get an excellent panoramic view of the entire Burgraviato.

A wonderful hike following the Burgweg and Ochsentodweg to the Thurnstein Castle and the Tirol Castle. This one is also suitable for families.

Short warm-up circuit in-mid of the apple and vegetable gardens of the Venosta Valley.

Running tour in the Montiggler Wood. Montiggler Lake, natur, forest, fora and fauna

The 1.1 km long running course from Ortisei to the Annatal coffee/restaurant offers a scenic highlight. This beautiful course, which leads mainly through the forest, is not only suitable for beginners but also for advanced runners.

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.

Challenging running circuit with beautiful scenery and view at the dolomites.

A popular running route starts from the northwestern edge of Reschen village towards the Rescher Alm. Always follow the signs for Rescher Alm and marker number 3 along the bike path, past the Mühlanderhof, across the meadows, and later on the forest path past Tendershof. After several switchbacks on trail number 3B, you reach the Rescher Alm, which is managed year-round and offers a unique view of the lake and surrounding villages. The return is via trail number 7, past Vallierteck.

From Rasun di Sotto you pass the church and the cemetery and you follow the street up to the farm Oberstall. Turn back on the road towards Rasun di Sopra and back to Rasun di Sotto near the river.

12 kilometers long, the Marlinger Waalweg trail is a popular hiking and jogging trail which runs along the former irrigation channels, the longest of its kind in South Tyrol.

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.

From Rasun di Sotto to the Camping Corones. Here turn right and continue on the path "Dorfrunde" to the hunting hut. Follow the path until you reach the Barbecue in Rasun di Sopra. Cross the main street and along the river turn back to Rasun di Sopra and Rasun di Sotto.

The trails begin near Nischlhof holiday apartment rental. Then it follows the “Vogeltennpromendade” along the sentiero panoramico on Monte Sole all the way to the “Eichgasse”. Going up towards the restaurant “Wiedenplatzerkeller” it continues on the path “Wallburgweg” until it reaches the intersection at the restaurant “Schwalbennest”. There, it turns downhill passing by Castel “Engelsburg” reaching the starting point. Length: 6,0 km, altitude at starting point: 572m, difference in altitude: 285m

The Alpine Pastures Tour is generally flat and wide and leads to various mountain huts.

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.

This medium-length, medium-difficulty route leads through beautiful forest trails on the east of the Seiser Alm.

 

A great challenging round over several peaks, but requiring some surefootedness and good weather. From Graun, you first follow the Panorama Trail (R6), turn off after about 3 km, cross the main road, and follow the trail up to the Joggl (Endkopf). Now you continuously follow the ridge over several peaks, up to the 2,909 m high Mittereggspitze, which offers a magnificent view of the Ortler. The route continues along the ridge, mostly downhill and over a last ascent to the summit of the Großhorn. Now you follow the path down the north side, past the Grauner Alm, and back to Graun to the starting point.

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.

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 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.

This leisurely loop through the meadows at the foot of the Puflatsch is perfect for beginners.

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

The running trail from Melag to the Melager Alm in Langtaufers is a scenic route for running enthusiasts. The run starts at the parking lot in the hamlet of Melag. From the parking lot, you run into the valley and turn right between the houses. Signs 2 and 5 mark the path, which is also clearly visible without markings. With a gentle incline, you jog to the Karlinbach, cross the bridge, and continue on a flat path to the alm. At the valley's end, there are impressive views of the snow-capped peaks surrounding the Weißkugel, with numerous three-thousanders flanking the valley to the north and south. The return is via the same route.
As an alternative for runners, starting from the hamlet of Kappl at the former valley station of the Maseben lift is recommended, where you can follow the forest road to the Melager Alm

Route of the Alpenplus Ötzi Trailrun at the Sonnenberg mountain Naturno

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.

Easy and flat jogging rout from Oberrasen to Antholz Niedertal along the river.