Weißhorn Skytrail
Edition 2026 Nature Hiking Mountain

Weißhorn Skytrail

The trail running race around the Corno Bianco, between Aldino and the Bletterbach Gorge

Aldino/Aldein — Bolzano/Bozen (021) Since 2025
Dates 05 Sep — 05 Sep 2026
Location Aldino/Aldein (021)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Weißhorn Skytrail

The Weißhorn Skytrail is a mountain trail running race that transforms Aldino, a small village in the south of South Tyrol, into the heart of high-altitude running every September. Two routes lead athletes around the Corno Bianco (Weißhorn): the 27 km long course with 1,480 meters of elevation gain, featuring a spectacular traverse of the panoramic summit, and the 16 km Bletterbach Experience, which runs through the UNESCO-listed Bletterbach Gorge. Start and finish are located at the Aldino sports center.

Running around the Corno Bianco

The Weißhorn Skytrail is a trail running race that brings mountain running enthusiasts to Aldino/Aldein, a small mountain village in the south of South Tyrol (Province of Bolzano), every September. Two courses of varying difficulty wind around the Corno Bianco (Weißhorn), the iconic panoramic peak that gives the event its name, crossing alpine trails, forest roads, and breathtaking viewpoints. The start and finish are set at the Aldino sports center, which for one day becomes a true celebration of mountain sports for both participants and spectators.

Two courses for every level

The event offers two tracks designed for different skill levels:

  • Weißhorn Skytrail (27 km): the flagship course, with approximately 1,480 meters of positive elevation gain, technical climbs and descents, and the highlight of the traverse across the Corno Bianco summit. This is a challenge reserved for the most experienced trail runners.
  • Bletterbach Experience (16 km): a more accessible track with about 800 meters of elevation gain, which leads from Aldino to Redagno before returning through the evocative Bletterbach Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Suitable even for those new to trail running.

An event born in the Dolomites

Organized by ASV Aldein Raiffeisen (Amateursportverein Aldein) with timekeeping by Sport Dolomiti, the Weißhorn Skytrail is a young event that has already gained a strong following in the South Tyrolean Sky Race calendar. The first edition took place in 2025 and immediately captivated runners thanks to its unique natural setting, which combines the high altitudes of the Corno Bianco with the depths of the Bletterbach Gorge.

Sport and territory

More than just a race, the Weißhorn Skytrail is a way to discover one of the most authentic corners of South Tyrol (Südtirol). The Aldino area, located in the South Tyrol's South tourist destination, blends traditional mountain farming, forests, and pastures with an exceptional geological heritage. The event aims to promote outdoor sports alongside sustainable tourism, showcasing the trails and landscapes of the local municipality.

Weißhorn Skytrail — edition 2026

The second edition of the Weißhorn Skytrail is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Aldino/Aldein, South Tyrol. The two routes around the Corno Bianco are confirmed: the 27 km Weißhorn Skytrail with approximately 1,480 meters of elevation gain and a summit traverse, and the 16 km Bletterbach Experience through the UNESCO-listed Bletterbach Gorge. Start and finish at the Aldino sports center.

The 2026 Weißhorn Skytrail will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Aldino/Aldein (Province of Bolzano). This edition confirms the two tracks that defined the event: the long Weißhorn Skytrail (27 km, approx. 1,480 m elevation gain) with the Corno Bianco traverse, and the Bletterbach Experience (16 km, approx. 800 m elevation gain) which crosses the Bletterbach Gorge. Both races start and finish at the Aldino sports center.

The event is organized by ASV Aldein Raiffeisen, with timing by Sport Dolomiti. Registrations and race rules are published on the official website.

Programme Weißhorn Skytrail 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026

  • Morning — Gear check for the Weißhorn Skytrail course at the Aldino sports center.
  • Approx. 9:00 AM — Start of the Weißhorn Skytrail (27 km, 1,480 m D+) with Corno Bianco traverse.
  • Approx. 9:30 AM — Start of the Bletterbach Experience (16 km, ~800 m D+) towards Redagno and the Bletterbach Gorge.
  • Afternoon — Finishes at the Aldino sports center and awards ceremony.

Final times will be confirmed by the organization on the official website in the weeks leading up to the race.

Highlights Weißhorn Skytrail 2026

The panoramic traverse of the Corno Bianco summit on the 27 km course and the passage through the UNESCO-listed Bletterbach Gorge on the 16 km course.

Prices Weißhorn Skytrail 2026

Registration fees and payment methods are published on the Sport Dolomiti portal and the official website asvaldein.it. Online registration is mandatory for both courses.

Practical information — Weißhorn Skytrail

How to get there

Aldino/Aldein can be reached by car from the A22 Brenner motorway (exit Egna/Ora or Bolzano Sud), then driving up towards the plateau. The starting point is the Aldino sports center, at Via Campo sportivo 15.

Registration

Registrations are handled via the Sport Dolomiti portal; race rules and GPX tracks for both routes are available on the official website. For information: [email protected], tel. +39 335 1731115.

Tips

As these are high-altitude alpine routes, appropriate equipment and good physical preparation are required, particularly for the 27 km long course. A gear check is scheduled before the start.

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Where does it take place — Weißhorn Skytrail

Centro sportivo di Aldino

Via Campo sportivo 15, 39040 Aldino/Aldein

Contact Weißhorn Skytrail

Tel
+39 335 1731115

Weißhorn Skytrail in brief

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