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Jogging, Nordic walking & running at the Achensee

Running-event or private training: in every way SUPER!

You want to go jogging in your holiday and keep yourself fit? Combine nature pleasure and active holiday? As a guest in the Hotel Christina a beautiful environment perfect for jogging, Nordic walking and for running is awaiting you .

How about running in the morning on the shore of the Achensee before the breakfast? Refreshing mountain air and perfect running conditions guarantee a lot of fun with your training-sessions.

The scenic surroundings with the lake shore, the Karwendel-valleys and the mountains offer you a lot variety. The infrastructure with 23 signposted running- and Nordic walking trails are the cause for the good reputation of the region Achensee as one of the most beautiful running destinations in the Alps!

All 183 km running trails of the region are appropriate for running and Nordic walking.For amateurs we have easy trails on flat terrain and for good athletes we have longer, harder and steeper trails in the mountains.

You want to share the mountain experience with other athletes? As a top notch running destination Achensee is well known all over the world because of 2 big, yearly running-events

More than 2000 athletes participate every year at the end of august to go on foot from “Scharnitz” to “Pertisau”. The classic for long range hikers was revived 2009 and is a special experience for hikers, runners and Nordic walker. Al participants for the 35 km and 52 km trails start in Scharnitz, finish line is Pertisau at the Achensee, where you will be welcomed with applause.

The Karwendel-march is challenging, in the same time the protection of the Karwendel area and the health of nature and the persons is important. After the run all participants get pleasant Steinöl products which are good for the regeneration of the tired feet.

The Achensee-run at the end of the season is the highlight of the running season. The classic lap is 23.2 km long and one of the most anticipated trails for runners at the Achensee. Run on varied terrain: Seaside promenade, stairs, gravel roads, asphalt and trails.

For calm jogging, private training or as a participant in one of those running events: experience the region Achensee by running and enjoy the wonderful nature!

By the way: Nordic walking sticks can be borrowed in the hotel Christina on request.