Nordic Walking in Zuid-Tirol

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.

The Proves/Proveis village center serves as the starting and the finishing line for the course. The quiet and meditative course in the Nordic Walking Park runs through the forest. Difference in altitude: 264 m. The course offers an impressive panoramic view.

Experience the sunny and tranquil atmosphere of Meransen on this varied route. Medium difficulty with breathtaking views of the Pustertal and Eisacktal – perfect for runners with good fitness who love combining sport and nature.

Leave from the local tourist office, follow trail no. 3a until you reach the Unterweg restaurant anf walk the same way to come back. Duration of the excursion: 45 min - Drop/rise: 290 m

This track connects the Nordic walking Route in the valley to paths on the slopes of the Sonnenberg mountain. Starting from the Nischlhof farm, the way leads along the Kirchbachgraben to Engelsburg and then up towards the Salten Kirchweg to Höfl and on upwards to the Unterstell farm at 1,300mt. You can then take the Unterstell/Naturno cable-car back to the valley. Please remember to check the cable-car timetable.

Running Round at the beautiful larch reported on the "Salto", start finish: Maso Maneggio Edelweiss to albergo Lavena and back! Run lenght: 10,7 km

Run peacefully through the idyllic landscape of Rodeneck! This short and easy route on the Ywein Trail is perfect for all fitness levels – ideal for recharging and enjoying nature.

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.

From the Recreation Park in Rasun di Sotto through the heart of the village to the curch. From there, take the hiking trail up to the Oberstall Estates. Descend via the road towards Rasun di Sopra to the "House of Culture". Retur via the Mühl Valley towards Rasun di Sotto.

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.

The Stocknertal Circular Trail in Terento is a short and easy running trail through the charming woods near the village center. With a length of 3 km and a mix of asphalt and forest paths, it’s ideal for beginners and anyone looking to combine physical activity with a natural setting.

This route starts from the Nischlhof farm and goes on along the Vogeltenn Promenade and the Sonnenberger Panorama Path to the Runsthof farm on t Weitgrub as far as Pardell. Itthen heads downwards along an asphalted road to the Weintal and on past Stein and Falleggthen down again just before you reach the Rusthof farm to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path and the Vogeltenn Promenade back again to where you started from.

Discover the breathtaking landscape around Spinges and Jochtal! This challenging running trail combines a sporty challenge with extraordinary natural experiences – perfect for adventure lovers.

The Jenesiener Dorfrunde (Jenesien village circuit), wheter small or large, leads at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,300 metres above sea level with panoramic view of th Dolomites through varied terrain: forest and meadow ground, gravel and asphalt. Beginners get their moneys worth just as much as experienced runners.
If you fancy more, you can easily extend your route with the Soltn Berghalbmarathon (mountain half marathon on the Salten).
Small circuit 3,9 km, 139 m
Large circuit 8,5 km, 279 m

Upon leaving the Recreation Park in Rasun di Sotto, cross the bridge, turn left, and preceed along the brook to the main road. From here, proceed towards Camping Corones and then pass under and across the main road, continue along Novecase until you reach the Bridge at Valdaora di Sotto, and then turn left and proceed towards Valdaora di Sotto, connecting to the Routes at Olang.

Starting from the Schermoos parkplace, follow trail no. 7 and then the E5 european long-distance trail to reach the Edelweiss restaurant. Come back to your place of departure walking back on the same trail. Duration of the excursion: 2 hours and 40 minutes - Drop/rise: 290 m

The parking lot serves as the starting and finishing line (beginning of the Ultner Höfeweg farms hiking trails) in Pracupola/Kuppelwies. A very beautiful course amidst the quaint and idyllic Val d’Ultimo/Ultental Valley leading up to S. Nicoló/St. Nikolaus. On the way back, the path runs along the other side of the valley. Difference in altitude: 251 m. Mostly in the forest. 

This route starts at the mountain station of the Unterstell/Naturno cable-car and heads up to the Meraner Höhenweg which it follows in the direction of the Schnals valley as far as the Lindhof. It then leads downwards past Patleid and back to the start again at the Unterstell farm.

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

 The beginning of the longer and challenging course is the village center of S. Nicolò/St. Nikolaus. From there, the course continues on the famous Ultner Höfeweg farms hiking trail up to S. Geltrude/St. Gertraud and on the other side of the valley back to the starting point. The path mainly runs through the forest. Difference in altitude: 419 m.

The medium-difficulty running loop in Vals offers a harmonious mix of paved paths, loose surfaces, and short asphalt sections, providing a well-rounded experience for all fitness levels.

The starting point of the Nordic Walking Park of S. Valburga/St. Wallburg is located on the Zoggler Stausee reservoir and runs on a consistently smooth path along the lake up to Pracupola/Kuppelwies at the starting point of the technical course (for mastering a solid Nordic Walking technique in 7 steps) as well as the S. Nicolò/St. Nikolaus course. The majority of the path runs through the forest and gravel soil. Difference in altitude: 79 m.

This somewhat more difficult route starts from the Nischlhof farm and follows along the Schlossweg Path for about 150mt. before turning right and heading upwards to the road which leads to Hochnaturns Castle. It then goes on up towards the Sonnenberg and the Falkenstein Guesthouse then follows no. 6, a short, steep path, up to the Walburgweg path. Turn right along the Walburgweg path and go on to the Wiedenplatzer Keller, then head down along the asphalted road and on downwards to the Sonnenberger Panorama Path which takes you to the Vogeltenn Promenade and back again to the starting point.

The tour into the Vallunga is the ideal introductory tour for first-time mountain bikers or for families. It is toned-down because the tour goes not go into the upper Vallunga, but only just as far as the mouth of the valley.

From the mountain station of the funicular railway at 2,103 m altitude we run first westward to the Resciesa summit cross. There we take a little time to enjoy the breathtaking panorama and to cast a look into the neighbouring Val di Funes. After that we take paths no. 10, 31 and 35 toward the Brogles Saddle, whereas we stay approximately at the same elevation, making this run a real pleasure. Arriving at the Brogles Saddle we can either run back the same way to the funicular, or we turn right onto path n. 5, which leads into the path no. 9 through Val d’Anna and finally brings us back to Ortisei. Just before we reach the village we come to a Kneipp facility in Val d’Anna, where we can cool our legs.

From the Recreation Park in Rasun di Sotto through the heart of the village to the curch. From there, take the hiking trail up to the Oberstall Estates. Descend via the road towards Rasun di Sopra to the "House of Culture". Retur via the Mühl Valley towards Rasun di Sotto.

The Jenesiener Dorfrunde (Jenesien village circuit), wheter small or large, leads at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,300 metres above sea level with panoramic view of th Dolomites through varied terrain: forest and meadow ground, gravel and asphalt. Beginners get their moneys worth just as much as experienced runners.
If you fancy more, you can easily extend your route with the Soltn Berghalbmarathon (mountain half marathon on the Salten).
Small circuit 3,9 km, 139 m
Large circuit 8,5 km, 279 m

From the centre of the village, follow trail no. 33a until you reach the Locher restaurant. From here, walk on along trail nr. 2 until you come to your place of departure. Duration of the excursion: 1 hours and 50 minutes - Drop/rise: 330 m

From Rasun di Sotto towards the Camping Corones and continue via the "Dorfrunde" hiking trail to a crossroad. Follow the street to Redensberg and on the hiking trail in direction Mount Hochnall. Go down to the farm Burgfrieden and descend to the hunting hut. Continue to the left following the "Dorfrunde" hiking trail until you reach the Barbecue in Rasun di Sopra. Cross the main street and go back along the river to Rasun di Sopra or Rasun di Sotto.

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.