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Running Trails

Beginner’s route, relaxed walking trail or longer run: the Movement Arena Anif invites you to train on marked routes suitable for all fitness levels. The paths lead through Anif and the surrounding area, along meadows, fields and woodland, and past well-known attractions such as Schloss Hellbrunn, Wasserschloss Anif and Waldbad. Information boards and a colour-coded system help you navigate and show the length, difficulty and route details.

Loop A1: Aniferhof Loop
Red route · approx. 7.3 km · difficult · approx. 45 m elevation gain
Starting point: Friesacher’s Aniferhof

At around 7.3 kilometres, the Aniferhof Loop is one of the more challenging routes in the Bewegungsarena. From the Aniferhof, the route winds between meadows and woodland to the Keltenallee, continues towards Montfort Castle and passes through the Morzger Wald forest. It then follows the Hellbrunner Allee to Hellbrunn Palace Park before returning to the starting point.

Loop A2: Friesacher Loop
Yellow route · approx. 5.2 km · moderate · approx. 35 m elevation gain
Starting point: Hotel Friesacher / Bankhaus Spängler

The Friesacher Loop combines exercise with some of the most beautiful scenery around Anif and Hellbrunn. This moderate route runs on firm ground and leads directly along Hellbrunn Palace Park. Passing the palace fountains and the famous trick fountains, it continues through open farmland, with views of the Untersberg opening up again and again along the way.

Loop A4: Schlosswirt zu Anif Loop
Green route · approx. 5.5 km · moderate · approx. 30 m elevation gain
Starting point: Anif Guest Service / Schlosswirt zu Anif

The Schlosswirt zu Anif Loop combines running through nature with sections through the village of Anif. This gently rolling route covers a variety of surfaces and is suitable for runners and walkers with a reasonable level of fitness. It passes Anif Water Castle, runs along the Schlossallee towards the Waldbad and through the residential area.

Loop A5: Hubertushof Loop
Orange route · approx. 6.3 km · moderate · approx. 35 m elevation gain
Starting point: Neu-Anif / Hubertushof

The Hubertushof Loop is a varied route, ideal for anyone who wants to stretch their legs a little further. Starting in Neu-Anif, it first follows paved roads through the residential area, then continues between fields towards Niederalm. Passing the tennis courts, the loop follows the Eisgrabenstraße to the Grödig sports ground and returns to the starting point via the Kapellenweg.

Loop A6: Am Essigmanngut Loop
Purple route · approx. 3 km · easy · approx. 20 m elevation gain
Starting point: Niederalm

The Am Essigmanngut Loop is a short, easy route for anyone who wants to get moving at a relaxed pace. Starting in Niederalm, it follows paved roads along the KirchenstraĂźe, passing the Church of St John the Baptist.

Loop A9: Runnersfun Loop
Light yellow route · approx. 2.5 km · easy · approx. 10 m elevation gain
Starting point: Niederalm panorama board

The Runnersfun Loop is the shortest route in the Bewegungsarena and is especially suited to beginners, those returning to running, or a quick workout in between. From the start at the panorama board in Niederalm, the route runs almost entirely on paved roads, leading through a quiet residential area and along fields back to the starting point.

The Bewegungsarena Anif offers a total of nine signposted routes for running, walking and Nordic walking. In addition to the routes above, you can also explore:

A3 Bankhaus Spängler Loop
Light blue, easy loop of approx. 3.8 km through meadows, fields and the village centre of Anif.

A7 ABEK Loop
Blue, flat loop of approx. 5.3 km along the Königsseeache towards the Salzach river.

A8 HOGAST Loop
Brown, moderate loop of approx. 6.3 km via Niederalm, Fürstenweg, the Waldbad, the Salzach and the Königsseeache.