Speikboden Toboggan Run

DESCRIPTION
Beautiful toboggan run in Val Aurina.
This excursion consists of a sled descent through the woods between Lutago and the top station of the Speikboden cable car, within the Speikboden ski area, located in Val Aurina, South Tyrol. This area is versatile and offers different winter activities in addition to skiing, such as tobogganing, a sport that is increasingly popular with families and children. The toboggan run, about 9 km long, is one of the longest in South Tyrol and guarantees fun for all ages. The run is well-groomed, very wide and, if necessary, artificially snowed up to Lutago. The run is located on the Speikboden promontory, also famous for its ski slopes, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of Val Aurina up to the Vetta d'Italia. The starting point of the run is at the top station and can be reached on foot or, for those who want to avoid the long and difficult climb, with the Speikboden cable car. On this excursion, you can enjoy breathtaking views both from the highest point and while sledding, and you can choose to go down calmly or quickly. Be careful!

ITINERARY
From where we parked (1011 m) we take a short stretch of asphalt road, enter the toboggan run and continue uphill until we reach the top station of the Speikboden cable car (1958 m). We return on the same path until Lutago, near a small church (962 m).

EXCURSION DATE
January 6, 2023

STARTING POINT
Lutago

REFRESHMENT POINT
Speikboden Restaurant (1966 m)

AUTHOR'S SUGGESTIONS
Toboggans can be rented both at the bottom and at the top of the Speikboden cable car stations.

SAFETY TIPS
The stability of the snow cover is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes. For your safety, always consult the avalanche bulletin because the snow cover is subject to rapid changes, ask for information from the competent offices of the place. Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out as best as possible with the snow and weather conditions of that day. So always evaluate locally what needs to be done.
In addition, remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training, and equipment that you have.
It is advisable to tell someone the itinerary that you intend to do.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the trail, weather conditions and season: sled, windbreaker and/or rain jacket, map and/or GPS device, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots, first aid kit, specific winter clothing, crampons, gloves, backpack with food and hot drinks.

RECOMMENDED MAPS AND CHARTS
Tabacco 036 CAMPO TURES/SAND IN TAUFERS

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.skiworldahrntal.it/it

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Brunico SS61 towards Val Aurina until Luttach/Lutago

PARKING
Small parking near the Ahrental Power Plant
GPS Coordinates: 46.953737, 11.913745

Parcheggio a Lutago

Si sale sulla pista da slittino

Vista sulla Val Aurina

La pista è quasi tutta all'ombra

Arrivati a Speikboden

Punti ristoro

Siamo pronti alla discesa

Si parte

La pista è molto veloce

Per fortuna la pista è molto ampia

Pista!

Gli addominali iniziano a farsi sentire

Si inizia a vedere le case di Lutago

Ultimo tratto molto veloce

Arrivo a Lutago