General description
The "climatic terrain cure" is a specialized form of exercise therapy combining performance-adjusted workload, endurance training, fresh-air activity and conscious landscape experience. Individually paced walking on varying gradients effectively strengthens the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Terrain Cure Trail 1 around Aschbach and Vigiljoch is one of the most demanding routes in Parcines from a physiological perspective. The altitude, sustained ascents and high forest coverage create ideal conditions for well-trained hikers.
The Parcines terrain cure trails have been certified by Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munic.
Route description
Start
Aschbach Cable Car Mountain Station
End
Aschbach Cable Car Mountain Station
Aschbach cable car – trail 28 – Vigiljoch – trail 9 – Seespitz restaurant – trails 9 & 27 – Aschbach
From Rabland, take the cable car to Aschbach. From the mountain station, follow trail 28 steadily uphill through shaded forest to Vigiljoch.
Continue north on trail 9 to the Seespitz restaurant. The return follows trails 9 and 27 back to the Aschbach cable car mountain station.
Terrain Cure Data
Total length: 6.6 km
Ascending sections: 2.4 km
Average walking time: 2 h 15 min at 3 km/h
Altitude: approx. 1,350 – 1,800 m
Physiological difficulty: very high (7 of 7)
Thermal difficulty: low
Energy expenditure uphill: 8.1 kcal/min at 3 km/h
Power output uphill: 125 watts at 3 km/h
Landscape & Requirements
Predominantly shaded forest trails (approx. 60%), free from dust and noise pollution. Suitable year-round and in variable weather conditions.
Requires very good physical fitness due to the sustained ascents.
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/