Trailrunning

From easy trails down in the valley to super-hard climbs up in the mountains, the Stubai Valley has something for everyone – and in 2023 it will welcome the international trailrunning elite as it hosts the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.

WildeWasser Trail (easy): This trail near the end of the Stubai Valley is a good one for beginners and leads up to the Grawa-Alm hut. The views are great.

Kalkkögelschnuppertrail (intermediate): This run near Telfes is aimed at runners with a little experience of running on mountain terrain. It includes forest trails, a steep climb and wonderful views of the surrounding landscape.

Milderer Almentrail (difficult): Four mountain huts, fantastic views and even a bit of running on World Championships trails – this run is challenging but offers rich rewards to those who take on its steep climbs.

Thge Pitztal Valley is home to some of Austria's highest mountains as well as a large glacier. This high-altitude terrain makes for some excellent running in the mountains, both for beginners and for experienced runners.

Hochaster Alm Circuit (easy): Easy trail for beginners at the start of the Pitztal Valley. There is a steep climb to contend with – and a mountain hut at the top to catch your breath and enjoy the view.

Plodersee Circuit (intermediate): Steep climbs, a rushing mountain stream and several waterfalls make this run above the village of Mandarfen and around the Rifflsee lake a fantastic experience.

Taschachhaus Circuit (difficult): This trail is both challenging and beautiful. It leads up through the Taschachtal Valley to the Taschachhaus hut. Experts only!

The Ötztal Valley has some of the highest mountains not only in Tirol but in Austria. These are criss-crossed by a large network of trails stretching even up onto the glaciers at the end of the valley.

Stuiben Trail (easy): This trail near the village of Umhausen has hundreds of steps and some wonderful views near the Stuibenfall waterfall.

Vier Seen Trail Längenfeld (intermediate): This trail above Längenfeld leads past four lakes – but needs good fitness levels for it to be an enjoyable experience.

Sagen Trail Längenfeld (difficult): At 28 kilometres in distance and with 2,230 vertical metres of uphill, this run takes in both lush meadows and craggy peaks.

The Pillerseetal Valley and the Kitzbühel Alps have a selection of trails, with everything from steps and summits to easier routes through lush pastures and meadows.

Waidringer Hausberg Trail (easy): Perfect for those new to the sport, this is a trail which leads up onto the Waidringer Hausberg mountain and offers fine views of the valley below as well as plenty of shade in the forest and a bit of wild water in the Weißbachschlucht gorge.

St. Jakob i.H. - Steinerne Stiege - Kirchberg (intermediate): Technically challenging, this 19.3-kilometre trail takes runners to the top of the Kirchberg mountain before ending in St. Ulrich am Pillersee.

Fieberbrunn Summit Trail (difficult): Starting from the town of Fieberbrunn, this trail follows the route of the KAT 100 and has 2020 vertical metres of uphill, taking in the summits of several mountains including the Gebra, Wildseeloder and Henne. Tough but well worth the effort!

Forest trails, open meadows and high-alpine routes make the Wilder Kaiser Mountains a great spot for trailrunning.

Astberg Trail (easy): A nice easy trail from Ellmau to Going – passing the Astbergsee lake with its fabulous views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains.

Pölven Trail (intermediate): This trail begins in Söll and leads around the Pölven mountain – 22 kilometres and 1,100 vertical metres of uphill.

Kaiserkrone Marathon Trail (difficult): The toughest trailrun in the Wilder Kaiser Mountains, this route is long (56.3 kilometres) and takes in some of the most beautiful spots in the region. Experts only!

Deep gorges, forest trails and fabulous high-altitude terrain on famous local mountains such as the Tschirgant and the Venet – that is what trailrunners in Imst can look forward to.

Rosengartenschlucht Trail (easy): This trail starts in Imst and leads through the Rosengartenschlucht gorge up to a charming mountain hut and then back again.

Gunglgrün Trail (intermediate): An enjoyable run with plenty of different terrain leading through Hoch Imst and onto the slopes of the Sonnberg mountain. Fantastic views of the Tschirgant mountain and the town of Imst far below.

Tschirgant Sky Run TS42 (difficult): A tough trailrun along the ridge of the Tschirgant mountain to the village of Tarrenz and back again. Beautiful and challenging in equal measure.