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Wipptal Trail Running Week — Experience the mountains in their wildest form
During this trail running week in the Wipptal, we combine challenging alpine trails with relaxation, technique sessions, and recovery.
Booking information:
Please note: Bookings are not handled via Vertical Stride.
All bookings are processed exclusively via the TVB Wipptal website using the provided link.
Location
Wipptal, Tyrol
Duration
5 days — Friday, 14 August to Tuesday, 18 August
Target group
Beginners & Advanced runners
Accommodation
Almi’s Mountain Hotel, Obernberg am Brenner
Programme at a glance
You’ll learn to run more efficiently uphill and downhill, while discovering the most beautiful valleys and peaks of the Wipptal. After intense days in the mountains, ice baths, physiotherapy exercises, and yoga sessions provide the perfect balance.
Daily schedule
01
Friday, 14 August –
Arrival & Getting to know each other
Afternoon
- Arrival and check-in
Intro & Welcome-Session
- Easy trail run through a valley in the Wipptal — a first taste of terrain, elevation, and the surroundings.
Evening
- Group dinner & weekend briefing
02
Saturday, 15 August –
Technique day & test equipment
Morning
- Introduction to the test equipment (shoes, poles, packs)
- Technique training
– Uphill Running
– Downhill technique
– Efficient use of poles (timing & rhythm, technique)
– Running on different surfaces (rock, grass, gravel)
Afternoon
- Practical session on a medium-length trail run tour
Evening
- Information session on sports nutrition
03
Sunday, 16 August –
Alpine Trail Run I
Full day
- Long alpine trail run tour with several summits, optional stop at a mountain hut
- Cool down in a mountain lake or river
- Technical sections
Evening
- Recovery with physio exercises
- Relaxing yoga session
04
Monday, 17 August –
Alpine Trail Run II
Full day
- Second long trail run tour through a new mountain range, optional stop at a mountain hut
- Energy management at altitude
Evening
- Recovery with physio exercises
- Relaxing yoga session
05
Tuesday, 18 August –
Cool down & farewell
Morning
- Group cool-down run to a Tyrolean alpine hut (Alm)
- Finish with brunch/lunch at the hut
Target group
Beginners
Trail running beginner level:
You run regularly (e.g., 10–15 km), you’re sporty and adventurous, but you have little or no experience with trails or mountains.
You want to discover trail running in the Alps in an accessible, relaxed way.
Key features:
- 10–20 km per day
- Easy pace, lots of guidance and coaching
- Focus on experience, progression, and safety
- Ideal as a first mountain trail running experience
Advanced
Trail running advanced level:
You already have experience with longer runs or have taken part in trail runs in the Netherlands or Belgium.
You run regularly, you’re fit, and you’re used to hilly terrain — and you’re looking for variety and a challenge.
Key features:
- 15–25 km per day
- More technical trails and more elevation gain (1,000 m+)
- Demanding routes that may even lead to summits
- Familiar with gear and basic mountain technique
Accommodation
Michael Obex
Michael Obex
Michael Obex
Included services
- Overnight stay with half board in an authentic mountain hotel
- Guidance by ASTA- and BSPA-certified trail running guides
- 1 workshop with a certified physiotherapist or a core stability session
- Workshop with a nutrition expert
- Free SCOTT Sports product testing
- Trail running packing list
- Yoga session
- GPX files for the routes
- Guest card = public transport pass in the Wipptal (between Innsbruck main station and Brenner)
- Photos from your trail running trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Partners
Physio
Veronika Bürgler
Equipment
SCOTT Sports AG
Yoga instructor
Michaela Trojer
Yoga instructor
Nina Pienz