What to do in the summer on the Seiser Alm: hiking in the Running Park

When the snow retreats, for a skier who become melancholy, there are many other sports smiling, because there are so many activities to enjoy in the summer sun outdoors. So why not think of the Alpe di Siusi in South Tyrol, where you will find the largest mountain pasture of Europe? A beautiful natural landscape that, after hosting the fans of winter sports, prepares the wardrobe to accommodate those who prefer the Dolomites the green and in bloom, with an endless variety of opportunities to discover when the melting snow reveals a myriad of paths and surprises . Those who love the trails and ample space to run, on Alpe di Siusi are waiting for the Running Park Alpe di Siusi, 20 circular tracks well balanced and marked with different distances and difficulty, with a total length of 180 km that are an invitation to train, surrounded by the peaks that no other field in the world would be able to offer. Eight of these are in fact surrounded by a magnificent panorama at an altitude between 1,800 and 2,300 meters, while the remaining between 900 and 1,100 meters, around the villages of Castelrotto, Siusi, Fie foot Schlern and Tiers. The Running Park offers each runner its ideal path and help is available for the race, in order to inform about the track, length and degree of difficulty. It was also prepared a small handbook with practical advice for those who run for the first time and more information with a training diary. The tracks of the district seem crafted to develop endurance, strength and tightness. The climate, altitude and the geography of the land are the ideal terrain for runners. For this reason, in the summer of 2015, the Alpe di Siusi will become the training ground for a group of Kenyan runners of international fame, who literally follow in the footsteps of Martin Lel and James Kwambai, both the marathon and already superstar guests plateau.