Trailrunning

Trail running is more than just running on surfaced roads - it's a way to experience nature in its purest form. Our region offers a wide range of spectacular trail running routes that take you through majestic forests, along picturesque rivers and across stunning mountain peaks. Feel the thrill as you move over hill and dale and scale new heights. Whether you are an experienced trail runner or just diving into the world of trail running - the trails in the Nassfeld-Pressegger See region offer the right challenge for every runner. From gentle beginner's trails to routes that require technique, there is a trail for every running style and fitness level. Trail running is not only a physical adventure, but also a way to free your mind and leave the stress of everyday life behind.

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6.8 km | 420 altitude metres

Nassfeld Easytrail

Starting point Sonnenalpe Nassfeld
Running route approx. 2 km slightly uphill in north-westerly direction
Arrival at Tressdorfer Alm
After Tressdorfer Alm: another 200 m along the trail in north-westerly direction
Turn off in a bend towards the south
The terrain becomes steadily steeper here
Follow the route in several serpentines along the Millenium Express gondola lift
Approaching the summit of Madritschen
Arrival at the Madritschen summit
At this point you have reached the positive altitude metres
Return in a few easy bends downhill along the piste
You will cross the Madritschen chairlift again and again
Return to the starting point

19.2 km | 1,420 altitude metres

Nassfeld Speedtrail

Starting point Sonnenalpe Nassfeld
Running distance approx. 1.7 km along the piste in westerly direction
Finish at the upper terminus of the Madritschen cable car
On this section approx. 400 positive altitude metres reached
Continue along the piste, running between the upper termini of the Madritschen and Millenium Express cable cars
Approx. 1.5 km steeply downhill

Shortly before the reservoir, turn off onto the gravel path towards Rudnig Alm (approx. 2 km)
Slight ascent on the gravel path to Rudnig Alm
Approx. 2.5 km downhill towards Tröpolacher Alm
Pass Tröpolacher Alm and follow the trail into the forest (approx. 3.5 km) to Rattendorfer Alm
After Rattendorfer Alm, turn off to the south
Steep ascent follows, circumnavigating the Zottachkopf on the western flank
The trail turns from south to east and circles the Trogkofel (approx. 1.3 km), which is circumnavigated in southerly direction.
The highlight here is the scenic view to the south on the traverse below the Trogkofel.
Passing the Rudnigsattel
Continue eastwards on a single trail to the reservoir below the Madritschen (approx. 2.5 km).
Terrain requiring more technique before the reservoir.
Return to the upper termini of the Madritschen and Millenium Express cable cars.
Descent along the piste back to the starting point (approx. 1.7 km)

15.1 km | 1,567 altitude metres

Rauchkofel Trail

Starting point at the Untere Valentinalm
Running route approx. 2.5 km in westerly direction to the Obere Valentinalm
Continue to the "Heiderstein" (large rock with memorial plaque)
Then left into the high valley below the rock faces of the Kellerwand to Valentintörl
Follow the Carnic High Route KHW 403 to the left and through the gully
Short, steep ascent (approx. 720 m) to the peak of the Rauchkofel
Return via junction - halfway - to the Wolayersee Hut
Running route of approx. 1.3 km along the lake to the hut
Return to the Valentintörl (approx. 1.25 km)
Same way back to the Untere Valentinalm (approx. 5 km)

24.1 km | 1,773 altitude metres

Two-Country Trail

Starting point at the Plöckenhaus
Run south-east in direction of Angerbachtal valley along the signposts to Freikofel/Cuelat
Arrival at Freikofel/Cuelat after approx. 3.5 km
Tip: A visit to the World War I Open-Air Museum at Freikofel/Cuelat is recommended!
Descent in direction of Großer Pal/Pal Grande
Running route to the Rossbodentörl/Passo Cavallo (approx. 500 m)
Then turn right in southerly direction (Italy)

Follow trail no. 401 in easterly direction
Pass the Casera Palgrande di Sotto and to the Casera Palgrande di Sopra (approx. 1.8 km)
Running route in easterly direction to the large basin
Ascent to the Promos Saddle (approx. 1.5 km, approx. 330 positive altitude metres)
Further ascent (approx. 1.5 km, approx. 330 positive altitude metres)
Descent to Lago Avostanis/Lake Avostanis
Run along the sloping, concrete road to Kronhoftörl/Passo Pramosio (approx. 2.5 km)
Cross the border back into Austria
Follow the trail to the fork (approx. 450 m)
Take the left trail in direction Obere Spielbodenalm
Arrival at the highest point of the route, Köderkopf
Descend via approx. 150 hairpin bends to the Frondell Alm (approx. 3 km to the Obere Frondell Alm, approx. 3.5 km to the Untere Frondell Alm)
Run along the forest trail into the Krohnhofgraben
Follow the stream north towards Kronhof
Running route to Weidenburg to the finishing point (approx. 3.5 km)

56.5 km | 4,650 altitude metres

Nassfeld Sky Ultra

Starting point Sonnenalpe Nassfeld
Run approx. 1.7 km along the piste towards the west
Upper terminus of the Madritschen cable car
Approx. 400 positive altitude metres on this section
Continue along the Austrian-Italian border for approx. 700 m
Turn south and enter Italy
Approx. 500 m slightly downhill to the south
Turn left and run in easterly direction for approx. 1.7 km
Turn right and run in south-easterly direction along serpentines
Pass Sella della Pridola, south of Monte Malvuerich Alto and west of Monte Malvuerich Basso (approx. 2.8 km)
Steep descent to the south and then to the west (approx. 2 km, approx. 500 negative altitude metres)
Reaching the Conca di Pricot alpine pasture
Long ascent back to the Austrian-Italian border (approx. 4.8 km, approx. 850 positive altitude metres)
Circumnavigate the Hinterrosskofel/Creta di Pricotic on the western flank
Cross the border and continue in north-westerly direction across the Rudnigsattel/Sella di Aip (approx. 2.2 km)
Turn right and steep descent before Trogkofel/Creta di Aip
Through scree field and overgrown area, return to the path after approx. 1.8 km
Follow the path with a detour via the piste towards Tröpolacher Alm (approx. 2.7 km)
Continue towards Rattendorfer Alm (approx. 3 km)

Turn right and follow flat Rattendorfer Alm trail (approx. 6.5 km)
Longest ascent of the route (approx. 9.4 km, approx. 1,150 positive altitude metres)
Pass the Windschaufel and reach the summit of Hochwipfel
Descent (approx. 4.8 km, approx. 620 negative altitude metres) past the Schulter/Creta di Lanza to Rattendorfer Alm
After the Rattendorfer Alm, turn off to the south
Follow the trail to the Steinerne Meer (approx. 750 m) and then to the Sagmeistersteig trail
Section requiring technique (approx. 1 km) through the Steinerne Meer to the summit of the Zottachkopf
Descent between Zottachkopf and Trogkofel/Creta di Aip (approx. 2.9 km)
Scenic highlight on the traverse below the Trogkofel/Creta di Aip
Passing the Rudnigsattel/Sella di Aip again
Descent on a steep single trail to the reservoir below Madritschen/Monte Madrizze (approx. 1.3 km)
Terrain requiring technique before the reservoir
Return to the upper termini of the Madritschen and Millennium Express cable cars
Descent along the piste back to the starting point (approx. 1.7 km)

Nassfeld-Mountain-Skytrails

At Nassfeld-Mountain-Skytrails, international skytrail runners compete at Austria's southernmost skyrunning & trail running event. Four trails of varying levels of difficulty around the Nassfeld Pass must be conquered. This year’s event will take place from 15 to 17 September 2023.