Nordic walking v Jižním Tyrolsku

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. 

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 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.

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

The Puez circuit is an absolute treat for those who love long trail runs in alpine terrain. We go right at the entrance to the Vallunga, taking the path no. 12 through the Chedul Valley to Creispëina Pass. From the beginning, it’s quite steep, partially in steps, until the valley begins to open and becomes gentler and flatter. From Crespëina Pass we continue over the Dolomite High Path no. 2 to the Rifugio Puez, from there we continue to follow the High Path no. 2 until it diverges in path no. 16, which brings us back to Vallunga.

The path starts from the mountain station of the Unterstell cable car and leads up to Galmein and then on past the Grubhof farm, the Pirchhof farm and the Schnatzhof farm. It then heads back to Galmein where it meets the Meraner Höhenweg (Merano High Path) and goes on to the Linthof farm before heading down to Patleid and back to where it started from.

This path starts from the mountain station of the Unterstell/Naturno cable car and heads upwards to Parleid then on to the Lindhof farm on the Meraner Hichenweg. It then leads up to the Dickhof farm, the highest point of the tour, before heading down towards Kopfron on the Meraner Höhenweg and past Innerunterstell before returning to Patleid and the starting point again.

From Selva, we run to the parking area in Vallunga and from there past the path no. 14 to the St. Sylvester chapel, and then on through a forest of larches and Swiss stone pines, where we slowly gain elevation and can enjoy the unique panorama of the surrounding Puez-Geisler Nature Park. The valley ends in a large, flat meadow (Pra da Rì), which serves as the turning point of our route.

Shorter Variant: We run to the St. Sylvester chapel and then turn left there at the way of the cross (path no. 26), follow this and then run over Daunei back to Selva.

After Ponte Talvera / Talferbrücke, walk direction Gries district and reach the beginning of the Guncina Promenade; the meandering promenade climbs pleasantly among magnificent Mediterranean plants and offers enchanting panoramic views of the entire city. At the end of the walk, cross the San Genesio / Jenesien road very carefully and, having reached the highest point of the route, continue along the Rio Fago Promenade admiring the spectacular waterfall; descend towards Bolzano and return to the starting point along the Talvera Promenade.

The 1,6 km long Alpine-Well-Fit-Parcour is composed of four stations with suggestions of stretching exercises, mobilization, strengthening- and relaxation exercises, all to help improve your well-being. The parkour runs from the original “well-fit” route between Plaus and Naturno along the bottom of Monte Tramontana. Starting point is at the “Gröbenweg” in Plaus.

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

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 so-called Könings-Route, or "Kings' Path", included the whole of the Nordic Walking Track on the higher slopes of the Naturnser Sonnenberg. Starting from the mountain station of the Unterstell/Naturno cable-car, the path heads in the direction of Merano past the farms at Galmein and Grub to reach the Pirchhof farmstead. It then climbs up to the Schatzhof farm and on again past Galmein to follow the Meraner Höhenweg as far as Innerforch and on to the Linthof farm. From there, it climbs again to the Dickhof, the highest point of the entire circuit, and goes on towards the Schnals valley. The way back starts from Kopfrom along the Meraner Höhenweg to Innerunterstell then goes on downwards past Patleid to return to the cable-car mountain station.

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.

After Ponte Talvera / Talferbrücke, run along the promenade called "Lungo Talvera San Quirino and cross the yellow pedestrian bridge; after a while cross Ponte Loreto and reach the southern bank of the river; walk along the Isarco / Eisack river to the wooden bridge and cross it; continue along the "Passeggiata Lungo Isarco" and pass under Ponte Roma / Rombrücke; run along the beautiful, partly tree-lined meadows until just before Ponte Palermo Brücke. Go back towards Ponte Roma, pass in front of the Lido Swimmingpool and the Druso Stadium and return to the starting point.

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 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

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 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.

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

 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.