Terrain Cure Trail 6 - Partschins – Vertigen – Partschinser Waalweg – Partschins Waterfall

The climatic terrain cure is a special form of exercise therapy characterised by activity adapted to one’s fitness level, endurance training, and time spent in the outdoors experiencing the landscape, which is carried out through a personalised walking programme.

So-called terrain hiking improves endurance and agility, increases speed and flexibility, reinforces the cardiovascular system, stimulates breathing activity and strengthens muscles, ligaments and joints. It has a positive impact on the metabolism, activates the digestive system and noticeably increases the expenditure of calories.
The climatic terrain cure is recommended for functional cardiovascular disorders, respiratory and metabolic disorders, and above all is a tried and tested method of primary prevention and general health promotion.
The "Terrainkur" trails in Partschins/Parcines have been certified  by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.

• Total length: 4.2 km
• Length of ascending sections: 2.8 km
• Ø walking time: 1 h 30 min. at 3 km/h
• Altitude: approx. 620-1.080 m
• Degree of difficulty in terms of performance physiology: high (6 out of 7)
• Thermal stress level: high
• Energy expenditure during ascents: 8.2 kcal/min at 3 km/h
• Power output during ascents: 125 Watts at 3 km/h

Route: Head east from the centre of Partschins/Parcines following the signposts for the “Sagenweg-Waalweg”. After a short steep ascent head up to the hamlet of Vertigen and to the start of the Partschins irrigation channel path (or Waalweg). Here follow the Waalweg as far as Wasserfallstrasse/Via Cascata. Turn right and follow trail n° 1 and then the signposts for Partschins/Parcines Waterfall. Return to the village by bus.

Landscape & Requirements: Dense deciduous forest - 35% forest/forest edge - alternating with open landscape sections (55%), lovely views, the peaceful rippling sound of the irrigation channel, strong thermal stimulus intensity due to ascending sections exposed to the sun. For this reason not recommended in blazing sunshine.  

Due to the limited parking facilities in the municipality of Parcines and in the spirit of sustainability, as well as the protection of the Parcines recreational area, we ask you to use public transport. Thank you very much!

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