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Jogging on the old railway

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The Val Gardena trail track course through the whole valley. Along the route you find information boards which explain the story of the old railway.

easy
Distance 10.8 km
3:00 h
33 m
461 m
0 m
1,167 m

The old rail way is the perfect trail for a jogging tour through the valley. Starting in Selva it passes through S. Cristina and ends in Ortisei. The trail is perfect for all the joggers which loves the flat runnings stail without any different of highnesses as this way is almost flat

Author’s recommendation

Immerse yourself and enjoy a journey into the past.
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
0 m
Lowest point
1,167 m
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Start

Coordinates:
DD
46.546406, 11.769223
DMS
46°32'47.1"N 11°46'09.2"E
UTM
32T 712302 5158485
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Turn-by-turn directions

The Val Gardena rail tracks course through the whole valley on a sunny stroll across forests, meadows, villages and local sights. Choose from Roncadizza, Ortisei, S. Cristina or Selva as a starting point. The walk follows the old rail tracks of the Val Gardena locomotive built during WWI (1915-1916) by Russian prisoners. Information boards are scattered along the route, detailing the story of the railway which puffed its way through the valley until 1960. In this way, hikers and walkers may learn about the history of the billowing steam locomotive and an important chapter of Val Gardena history.

Public transport

Accessible with line 350 and 353. Timetables and travel information are available in the local tourist office in Val Gardena.

Directions

Choose from Roncadizza, Ortisei, S. Cristina or Selva as a starting point.

Parking

In Selva Gardena as well as in S.Cristina and Ortisei you will find various parking possibilities in the centre of the village.

Coordinates

DD
46.546406, 11.769223
DMS
46°32'47.1"N 11°46'09.2"E
UTM
32T 712302 5158485
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Running shoes with non-slip sole.

Suitable outfit for the season.

Trail-running backpack with drink.

Similar routes nearby

  • Ski World Cup Tour
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  • Monte Pana - Saltria
  • Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
10.8 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
33 m
Descent
461 m
Lowest point
1,167 m

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