General description
The climatic terrain cure combines performance-adjusted walking, endurance training and outdoor exposure. Controlled walking strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves respiration and stimulates metabolism.
Terrain Cure Trail 4 offers alternating forest sections and open panoramic high-level paths with varied climatic stimuli.
The "Terrainkur" trails in Partschins/Parcines have been certified by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.
Route description
Start
Partschins Waterfall
End
Partschins
Partschins Waterfall – Tabland – Partschinser Höhenweg Trail – forest road – Saxner farm – Partschins
The tour starts at Partschins Waterfall. From there, follow the forest trail to Tabland.
Continue along the Partschinser Höhenweg trail and a forest road towards the Saxner farm above Algund. Shortly before the farm, a left turn leads back down to Partschins.
The route alternates between shaded woodland and exposed panoramic sections.
Terrain Cure Data
Total length: 6.4 km
Ascending sections: 1.1 km
Average walking time: 2 h 15 min at 3 km/h
Altitude: approx. 620 – 1,200 m
Physiological difficulty: moderate (3 of 7)
Thermal difficulty: high
Energy expenditure uphill: 9.6 kcal/min at 3 km/h
Power output uphill: 150 watts at 3 km/h
Landscape & Requirements
Shaded mixed forest sections (approx. 20% woodland) alternating with sunny, open stretches (approx. 50%). Forest roads, hillside paths and mountain trails at mid-altitude with pleasant air circulation and fine views.
Due to the narrow sections of the Parcines High Trail, sure-footedness is required.
Description to arrive at destination
The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.
Parking
Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!
Public transport
Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/