Nordic Walking is the ideal sport to do in company. There’s no need to strain yourself. It’s a non-competitive sport which actually leaves a lot of space for chatting too, the motto being: walk and talk!
With Nordic Walking it’s not the destination, but the activity itself, that counts, generating vitality and relaxation, the will to move and physical agility for all ages. And all this in the open air in close contact with nature.
Where is this sport from?
Nordic Walking has been practiced since the 1930s as summer training for those who do cross-country skiing. From their experience gained over the decades some sports scientists and sports doctors have developed this sport.
The benefits of Nordic Walking
The arm work with poles uses all your muscles, increasing your heart rate and activating your metabolism and consequently energy contribution. Nordic Walking increases calorie consumption and reinforces your shoulder, back and chest muscles. It is the ideal sport for body and mind.
Who is Nordic Walking suitable for?
Nordic Walking is suitable for everyone, of all ages, especially those who don’t want to or who can’t run, but want to do some exercise or physical activity. Nordic Walking is also ideal for those who want to slowly increase their physical shape. It is particularly suitable for sedentary people, who want to start a sport but without excessively forcing their muscles, joints and cardio-vascular system.
Equipment
Nordic Walking pole
• in carbon/glass fibre
• with ergonomic knob and special strap
• cork hand-grip
• correct length: 70% of body height
• removable rubber pads
• Tip with quick removable system (with application of rubber pads on hard ground and without on soft ground)
Clothing
The sports clothing is not only used as protection from wind and rain, but must also be able to absorb sweat and allow your body to breathe too. This means wearing layers. Sports underwear is not enough – your clothing must also allow you to breathe and also protect you. The middle layer is needed for both ventilation and sun protection. Jackets and trousers must be comfortable and not restrict movement.
Shoes
Running shoes or light trekking shoes, padded for the winter, are suitable for Nordic Walking.
The shoes must provide support during walking.
Enjoy nature leisurely...
Enjoy nature leisurelyPlenty of walks pass meadows, bring you along small rivers to idyllic farms, until reaching tranquil benches ideal for relax. There you can admire the beautiful landscape, the villages, the woods and mountains. You will be enchanted.
Circular walk via Plesdinaz
North of the Uridl Inn a steep path leads off to Ulëta; after 100 m a level path branches off to the right to Pensione Bellavista. The way back is along the road as far as Villa Dolomiti, where you turn right across the old railway embankment to reach the church (1 to 1½ hours).
The path to Ortisei
The path to Ortisei goes past the cemetery in the direction of Soplases; when you reach the Comploj food store the path crosses the main road, and then you turn left; after Casa Mulin d’Odun the path crosses the stream and then you turn right on the quiet road to Ortisei (1 hour; open in winter). Alternative route: from the Comploj food store follow the main road, and after 130 m join the old railway line to Ortisei.
SOME ESCURSION-TIPS:
Via cruces
From the Orchidee house (above the parish church) a way of cross begins with 14 stations, made by local sculptors, which goes through Col da Mëssa to the hamlet of Plesdinaz. The way of cross was inaugurated in September 1998 (see booklet).
Circular walk to the waterfalls.
From the bottom of the Monte Pana Lift, a path leads off to the right to Casa Tervella, and then turns left through the woods to the waterfalls. To return, take the same path as far as the little bridge, then head for Soplases and from there to the church or to Hotel Post (1 to 1½ hours; open in winter). |
S. Giacomo
There is also a fine circular walk to S. Giacomo with wonderful views of the Sassolungo and the Sella.
The walk begins at the church square and goes via Ulëta (2 to 2½ hours; open in winter). |
Castel Gardena / Fischburg
There is a leisurely walk to Castel Gardena/Fischburg leading from Piazza Dosses via Ruacia. Alternative circular route: from Hotel Post follow the River Gardena to Castel Gardena and continue to La Sëlva, returning via Ciaslat, Prënsa and down the Monte Pana road to S. Cristina (1 to 1½ hours). |
Planetary Trail
S. Cristina boasts the only Planetary Trail in South Tyrol. It is situated along the promenade built on the route of the former Val Gardena railway. The nine planets of our solar system (including the Earth) have been set up true to scale, and information boards have been added to provide the relevant date, such as the diameter of the planets, their density, distance from the Sun, number of moons etc. The educational goal of the Planetary Trail is to demonstrate to visitors the literally astronomical dimensions of the Universe. |
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