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5 bridge circuit
4.8 KM
13 M
easy
A flat circular route along the Inn Promenade in the centre of Innsbruck. (Also suitable for winter runs and Nordic walking)
First head west towards the Karwendelbrücke bridge. When you reach the bridge, cross the River Inn and turn left to continue along the river. The route passes the Freiburgerbrücke and Universitätsbrücke bridges. When you come to the Inn Bridge by the historic Herzog-Otto-Burg building at the entrance to the historic old town, continue straight on along the river. When you reach the Emile-Béthouart-Steg bridge, cross the river and then follow the path along the Inn back to the starting point.
Bergisel run
4.6 KM
140 M
hard
Wilderness, nature, major traffic routes, sport, history and culture; all on a circular run covering just under 5 km.
Shortly after the starting point at the Bretterkeller restaurant, you come to St. Bartlmä. From there, turn to continue along the tram lines into the Sill Gorge. Follow the Bergisel-Rundweg route to the Sonnenburger Hof and then join the forest trail that later becomes forest roads and lanes to the Bergisel stadium. From there, the route continues past the Andreas Hofer monument and zigzags down to the Bierstindl restaurant before doing a final loop past Wilten Abbey and back to the starting point.
Campus circuit
2.4 KM
6 M
easy
A short, flat route near the University where you are sure to pass other people. (Also suitable for winter runs and Nordic walking)
A flat route that leads west along the Inn Promenade to the Fachwerkbrücke bridge, also known as the Karwendel bridge. Cross the river and continue downstream on the right-hand side of the Inn until you reach the Universitätsbrücke bridge. Turn left to cross the bridge and continue along the circular route back to the starting point, which also marks the end of the run.
Grenoble speed
3.2 KM
3 M
easy
This flat route initially leads east towards the New Orleans bridge. When you reach the bridge, cross the river and turn right to continue along the southern bank. This section of the route includes a special feature: an interval is marked every 200 metres along the path for 1,000 metres.
The route continues straight on to the Grenobler Brücke bridge and crosses the river again. From there, turn right and follow the path along the Inn back to the starting point.
A short training route at the end of the Fit 2000 course between Rossau and the Olympic Village (O-Dorf). (Also suitable for winter runs and Nordic walking)
Hasental trail (38)
8.1 KM
244 M
hard
A demanding, scenic and very varied route. The trail starts from Wiesenhöfe and leads in a large loop through the forest, down to the Hasenheide sports ground and on to the Taxerhof. After a gentle ascent, the route leads more steeply downhill into the Hasental valley and then flattens out to follow the right-hand side of the valley. From there, a short but steep climb leads up to Mooshöfe and then along the edge of the forest back to the starting point.
Höttinger-Höfe-Weg trail
9.7 KM
300 M
hard
A challenging run on fantastic trails through the home of the old Hötting farms.
The route initially climbs up to Grauer-Stein-Weg road before continuing along the Karwendel railway to Allerheiligenhöfe train station. From the Berchtoldshof restaurant, the route leads into the forest, along a root-laced path and past the Grüner Boden playground. The route then continues via Butterer Bichl to the Schießstand guesthouse before joining challenging paths leading to Burgstadl road. From there, the route is all downhill, past the Botanical Institute to the end of the run.
Höttinger-Hölle
6.3 KM
320 M
hard
A very challenging route in the Hötting district that starts from the shore of the River Inn and leads up to Gramartboden.
Hungerburg climb
3.4 KM
300 M
hard
The almost forgotten shortest link between the city centre and the Hungerburg district. Very steep in parts.
The route starts at the Universitätsbrücke (University Bridge) and leads east along the River Inn. At the Innsteg bridge, it turns left to lead up past the Parish Church of St Nicholas before getting steeper and finally coming to a corner where it meets the Höhenstraße road. From there, continue along very steep forest trails up to Sprengerkreuz and Höttinger Steinbruch. After this point, the forest trails become less steep for the rest of the climb up to the Hungerburg district. Finally, a short paved section leads you to the church at the end of the route.
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Weg trail
11.8 KM
434 M
medium
This moderately difficult running route initially leads downhill along the main road towards the Ötz Valley. Just after the Jagdschloss hotel, it turns right to follow the Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Weg trail, taking you along a beautiful forest path. On the Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Weg trail, you cover undulating terrain and pass quiet alpine pastures until you first reach Mareil and then Marlstein. This is the point where you turn around and follow the Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Weg trail back towards the starting point, covering a few more vertical metres along the way.
Klammgeist run
10.4 KM
145 M
medium
This route makes a wide loop around the airport, passing through the districts of Kranebitten and Hötting-West.
The run leads along the embankment of the River Inn to the striking red house, around Innsbruck Airport and slightly uphill into the forest until it reaches Kranebitten playground. From there, it continues behind the Peerhofsiedlung development at the edge of the forest to Allerheiligenhöfe. The route then leads downhill along the Karwendel railway to Grauer-Stein-Weg road, where it turns right and zigzags down to Speckweg road. Finally, this road leads back down to the starting point.
Moor circuit
0.6 KM
10 M
easy
A flat 600-metre-long route around the Moor to round off the fitness trail in the south.
Mühlau trail
10.5 KM
245 M
hard
A scenic and undulating route that leads through the district of Mühlau.
First follow the route east to the Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge. Cross the bridge and continue uphill towards the Alpine Zoo. Below Judenbichl hill, turn right and follow the path to Mühlau. The path then passes the former Kroneöl factory and the graveyard before reaching a steeper and more challenging section up to the model plane site. At the edge of the forest, the path leads left, back past the Alpine Zoo and all the way back down to the River Inn.
Panoramic trail on the western alpine plateau – running route
9.6 KM
533 M
easy
Running route: The panoramic trail runs to the south and southeast of the western alpine plateau and leads from the villages of Mutters, Natters, Götzens, Birgitz and Axams to Grinzens. It is possible to start the run in any of the villages. The route primarily follows forest trails and there are plenty of benches along the way for relaxing and taking a break. Along the route, there are sections with beautiful views of the villages on the plateau, the Inn Valley, the city of Innsbruck and the Nordkette mountain range.
River run
13.3 KM
10 M
medium
A long, flat circular run that leads along the River Inn and the Sill river in Innsbruck. Also suitable for winter runs and Nordic walking.
From the starting point, follow the river downstream to the Emile-Béthouart-Steg bridge, cross to the other side of the river and continue east to the circular Riesenrundgemälde building. Cross the River Inn again and continue until you reach the Olympic Village (O-Dorf) and the boundary of the city. Turn by crossing the "New Orleans Brücke" bridge and heading back into the city along the Inn and Sill rivers until you reach the Rapoldipark park. You will pass the Zeughaus museum, the "Messe" exhibition centre and the Congress building before reaching the River Inn again.
Rosengarten
6.6 KM
151 M
medium
A moderately difficult, medium-length route through very scenic landscapes.
This route starts in the Kurpark spa gardens, crosses Patscher Straße road and then heads up through the forest with some short and some longer climbs. From there, you follow the route through the Rosengarten Nature Reserve to the fields below Goldbichl hill. Once you reach the highest point, the route goes back down to the Grünwalderhof hotel and over dirt roads to Pfaffenbichl before following the sunny Fernkreuzweg road back to the Kneipp therapy facility in the village centre of Igls.
Mainly forest trails with some paved and gravel roads
The Seegruben Trophy
7.2 KM
1.449 M
hard
A challenging mountain run that takes you up past Innsbruck's mountain huts and alpine pastures to the Seegrube.
This challenging alpine running route starts in the Hungerburg district and leads up the "3er" ski slope, initially at a moderate incline that gets progressively steeper until you reach the Umbrüggler Alm mountain hut. From there, you follow steep mountain paths up to the Höttinger Alm mountain hut, followed by the only flat section of the route across to the Bodenstein Alm mountain hut, which gives you a little time to gather energy ready to take on the very steep final climb from the Bodenstein Alm up to the Seegrube.
Lake run around Seerosenweiher pond in Lans
3.4 KM
78 M
easy
This flat, short, circular trail leads around the "Seerosenweiher" lily pond in Lans. The route starts at the tram stop Lans/Sistrans and initially leads slightly downhill along the paved road to the charming Vogelhütte cafe. Follow the route past the Vogelhütte, along the golf course and past the Seerosenweiher pond to Lanser See lake. The trail mostly runs through the forest or along the edge of the forest. From Lanser See lake, follow the route up to the car park on Lanser Straße road and then continue along the paved road that follows the tram line back to the start of the hike.
A beautiful circular route and also perfect for Nordic walking.
The Sill-Inn loop
10.8 KM
30 M
medium
This route starts at the Bretterkeller restaurant and leads downstream along the Sill river. It takes you through Rapoldipark park directly to the Sill, which you follow to the point where it flows into the River Inn. From there, follow the Inn Promenade southeast along the river to Baggersee lake. The route then continues west, through the Amras district, past the Wiesengasse sports fields and finally past the Tivoli stadium back to the starting point.
Tantegert run
4.5 KM
150 M
medium
Forest running at its finest on the southern edge of Innsbruck.
The trail leads from the starting point, over the bridge and up to the Gasthof Bretterkeller restaurant. From there, you continue across Igler Straßer road and into the forest, where you come to the real start of the circular route. The trail initially climbs uphill and then follows a more undulating route to the Tummelplatz cemetery before continuing along the "Forstmeile" fitness trail to Tantegert. From there, follow the varied Bederlungerweg trail down to Tummelplatzweg road and then back to the starting point at the Bretterkeller.
The Teufelsmühle (Devil's Mill) run (37)
2.5 KM
75 M
medium
A short run around Wiesenhöfe that sticks almost exclusively to the edge of the forest. The route starts in Wiesenhöfe and leads east along the road to Rinn before turning southeast and continuing through the forest to the Teufelsmühle (Devil's Mill). Run west along the edge of the forest, cross the road from Aldrans to Rinn just before the Seehüterhof and join the loop coming from the south that takes you back to the starting point in Wiesenhöfe.
Trail circuit
1.1 KM
58 M
easy
A short circuit on lovely forest trails that takes you to the end of the "Forstmeile" fitness trail.
The route initially leads west from the starting point, past the Tantegert tram stop. It then forms a loop, bringing you back behind the tram stop now heading east. From there, the trail leads over the tram tracks and takes you downhill to a forest clearing before heading back up to the starting point.
Höttinger-Hölle alternate route
1.7 KM
125 M
hard
The Höttinger-Hölle alternative route on the Nisslsteig trail is a mountain run that provides the opportunity for intensive interval training. The Höttinger Höll was a key section of the UCI Road World Championships 2018.
Mühlau trail extension
4 KM
80 M
hard
A wonderful 4-kilometre-long extension to the Mühlau Trail that runs along the edge of the forest. Perfect for anyone who finds the Mühlau Trail too short.
This extra section leads to the Canisiusbründl guesthouse. At the edge of the forest, at the point where the Mühlau Trail turns left, this route goes right, heading east towards the boundary of the city. It leads up and downhill along the road and the Canisiusweg path to the turnstile, where you turn back.
Viller Moor
5.1 KM
77 M
medium
A sunny circular route along the edge of the forest by the "Viller Moor" marshland and Lanser See lake.
Start at the Kneipp therapy facility, continue downhill to the Viller Moor marshland. Continue along the sunny and soft forest trails that lead along the edge of the forest by the Viller Moor until you reach Lanser See lake. Follow the easy ups and downs of the forest paths past Lanser See lake and the "Seerosenweiher" lily pond until you come to the "Igler" tram line. Continue alongside the tram lines slightly uphill, back to the starting point.
The route primarily sticks to forest trails with only a few paved or gravel sections.
The Zirmbachalm run
7.6 KM
229 M
easy
This route starts along the main road and leads slightly downhill, largely on asphalt. Shortly before the first snow shed (the avalanche gallery protecting the road), you turn off to the right to follow a forest road leading through alpine meadows and undulating terrain. When you come to the main road, follow it for a few metres until you reach the Zirmbachalm mountain hut. The run then follows the same route back to the starting point.
To Mautbrücke bridge
10.7 KM
10 M
medium
A medium-length, flat route along the River Inn from the city centre to the Kranebitten district.
This route is flat from the start and leads directly west, taking you past the Karwendelbrücke and the Sieglangerbrücke bridges. When you get as far as the University Sports Institute (USI), follow the Inndamm through the fields and alongside the runway at Innsbruck Airport. Turn around when you reach the flight approach path by the red house, which was a former ferry keeper's house.
From there, you can either take the same route back or continue on the Klammgeist run.
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