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If you want something other than just to enjoy the sun and the tranquil atmosphere, if you are looking for some activities to keep you fit, you‘ve come to the right place.
If you want something other than just to enjoy the sun and the tranquil atmosphere, if you are looking for some activities to keep you fit, you‘ve come to the right place.
Our “WalkingParc” consists of 7 different routes. All routes are signposted with different colours. Information desks will provide you with useful information about the Nordic walking and Walking sports and offer science-based tips for effective training.
Take your time! Since the “WalkingParc” Voeran-Hafling offers space...
- Impressive panoramic view at medium range altitude.
- To breath again in clean air far away from the stress of everyday life and enhance your well-being in the quietness of nature.
- The correct amount of exercise at high altitude not only effects the mood, but also positively influences the circulatory system and metabolism.
- Nordic Walking is easy to learn, and can be practised by any age or group all year round.
Hinterkofl – to the „Knottnkino“ mountain cinema
Length 11 km
Starting point is the upper cableway station of Voeran (1170m, Nordic walking sticks rental). The lap Hinterkofl–Knottnkino goes westwards to the restaurant Alpenrose (1319m) and then up to the Rotsteinkogl rock, where the renowned mountain cinema „Knottnkino“ is situated at 1465m height, there is a resting place with clearly described stretching exercises. The lap leads back to the starting point alongside the Schuetzenbruendl way. Here, the lane gets partially narrow and rough. Roots on the ground call for some agility and experience. Nordic walking only for advanced level.
Schuetznbruendl circuit
Length 6,8 km
The starting point is at the car park above the restaurant Zum Gruenen Baum (1317m, sticks for rent). The Schuetznbruendl circuit leads to the Nordic walking information desk below the Leadner Alp (1514m) and finally back to the starting point. As far as the junction, from where you can reach the popular mountain cinema „Knottnkino“ at 1465m height the road is bumpy and narrow, and so calls for a certain agility and experience. This Nordic walking circuit is recommended only for advanced walkers.
Alpine mountain pastures circuit
Length 10,2 km
The Nordic walking circuit: The starting point is the Nordic walking information desk at the junction below Leadner Alp (1514m, sticks for rent). The Alpine circuit is quiet level, broad and has only a slight incline. From the Wurzer alp the route leads back the Leadner Alp (with its resting place for stretching exercises).The circuit is also ideal for jogging. The whole lap will be prepared for use in winter and so will be accessible for guests all year long.
Jocher circuit
Length 8,8 km
Indicated starting point is the Wurz alp (1701m): This unique lap is the most challenging route in the whole walking park. It leads over Voeran Ridge (1941m) to the Auen Ridge (1924m), a possible starting point for various extensive hiking tours. Viewpoints of the Jocher circuit are the "Stoanerne Mandln" (Stone Men) and the Kreuzjoch ridge. To do the Jocher circuit in a dynamic way and with a correct walking technique, you need a good level of fitness.
Merano 2000 Circuit
Length 7,3 km
Starting point is the Piffing lodge at 1900m (accessible from the Falzeben route, about 3km). The circuit leads across Kirchsteiger Alp (1945m) to Merano hut (1960m), from there to Waidmann alp (1989m) and back again to the starting point. Information desk and support: Schenna tourist office tel. 0473 945 669
Falzeben Circuit
Length 10,8 km
Starting point is the Sulfner car park in St Kathrein at 1210m altitude. At the roadside Calvary of the forestry trail “Katzenleiter” you will find the Nordic walking information desk (with tips on walking technique and stretching exercises). The way back to the Hotel, or to the Falzeben car park at 1620 m is more challenging, it leads through the upper village to the Tourist Association Hafling and from there to St Kathrein. The circuit is also walkable in winter.
Sulfen Pond Circuit
Length 3,8 km
Starting point is the Sulfner car park in St Kathrein at 1210m. At the roadside Calvary of the forestry trail “Katzenleiter” you will find the Nordic walking information desk (with tips on walking technique and stretching exercises). The whole route is also ideal for jogging. The circuit is quiet level, broad and has only a slight incline.
Sticks can be rented at the Hafling Tourist Office. Timetables for courses are available at the Tourist Office.
Saturday, 06.09.2008
Sunday, 07.09.2008
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