South Tyrol offers numerous toboggan runs - tobogganing is a sportive family event with high fun factor. It is easy to learn and by applying proper technique also a racy toboggan ride can be managed safely. Today we meet Andreas Castiglioni, a real tobogganing expert, and learn how to do this sport the right way!
Moonlight tobogganing has become a real trend in South Tyrol. The numerous well-prepared toboggan runs are also used in the night. It is a sportive challenge but also a lot of fun. The sledges can be rented and those who don’t want to sweat use the lift facilities which are varying opened from 8 until 10 pm.
A comfortable trip by cable car takes us in a few minutes from Ortisei to the Rasciesa High Alp in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. Here a 3 km long toboggan run starts, all the way down to the intermediate station. First, however, comes a trip to the summit cross, where a magnificent panoramic view awaits us, stretching from the peaks of the Odle Group to the mighty Zillertal Alps.
Level of difficulty of the run: medium
Toboggan run Rasciesa (see pic) Where: Ortisei Length: 6 km (mountain station - Ortisei) Ascent: 2.5 hours (or by funicular) Information: popular for moonlight tobogganing, abbreviated alternative starting from the intermediate station
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Level of difficulty of the run: easy
Toboggan run Val d’Anna Path Where: Ortisei Length: 1.2 km
