Your Trail Running Retreat
Surrounded by unspoiled nature, rolling hills, and challenging elevation gains, AVIVA is located right in the heart of the North Trails—the new trail running hotspot in the Bohemian Forest
Trail running at AVIVA means running in one of Austria’s most exciting trail regions: the North Trails in the Bohemian Forest. Right from the hotel, you’ll set off on guided runs through forests, over mountain ridges, and along challenging singletrack trails. Ideal for beginners and advanced runners alike, this experience combines sports, nature, and group training with other singles.
Trail Running Vacation at the AVIVA Active Hotel
Experience a truly unique trail running vacation at the AVIVA****s Active Hotel in the Mühlviertel region. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, rolling hills, and challenging elevation gains, the AVIVA is located right in the heart of the North Trails—the new trail running hotspot in the Bohemian Forest around Hochficht and Bärenstein.
Whether you’re an ambitious trail runner or a nature-loving runner, the AVIVA Active Hotel is your ideal starting point for an active sports vacation, an intensive trail running retreat, or a professionally guided trail running camp.
The North Trails—Rediscover Trail Running
The North Trails are a new, high-quality network of trail running routes in the Bohemian Forest. Diverse singletrack trails, technically challenging sections, and scenic mountain ridges make the area around Hochficht and Bärenstein one of the most exciting trail running regions in Austria.
Highlights of the North Trails:
- Nature-filled trails through the Bohemian Forest
- Varying levels of difficulty
- Perfect for combining training runs and long runs
- Right next to the AVIVA Hotel
Here you’ll find ideal conditions for technical training, gaining elevation, and clearing your mind—exactly what makes for a true trail running vacation.
Northtrails Run – The Trail Running Event in the Mühlviertel Region
A highlight of the trail running calendar is the Northtrails Run. The event takes place along select sections of the North Trails and combines athletic challenges with regional charm.
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Book a Trail Running Vacation: The AVIVA Hotel is the perfect place to stay for participants and their companions—with athlete-friendly facilities, recovery options, and healthy cuisine.
Trail Running Days at Hotel AVIVA
Our trail running trips in June and August are ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy a trail running vacation with professional guidance and like-minded people.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Guided trail runs on the North Trails
- Tips on technique and running style
- Recovery and relaxation at the hotel
- Chatting with other trail runners
- A combination of training and relaxation
These days combine the best of a trail running camp and a trail running retreat—intense, inspiring, and memorable.
Book a Trail Running Retreat at AVIVA Now
Plan your trail running vacation now, join our trail running days, or combine your sports vacation with the Northtrails Run. The AVIVA Active Hotel is your base camp for trail running in the Bohemian Forest.
Our Trails Around AVIVA
Starting point: Hotel AVIVA****s make friends
Length: 20 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 390 hm
Descent: 390 hm
Difficulty: difficult, good physical condition required
Highlights: National Park, castle with a view of the Moldau Reservoir
Great trail run through the national park
Starting right from the AVIVA Hotel, the trail leads through the forest to the Helfenberger Hütte and on to the national border. You are now in the Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic, which impresses with its unique natural beauty and tranquility and is historically known as the former “Iron Curtain.” This is evident at the small, destroyed village of Multerberg (Mezilesi).
The trail run then continues to the small village of Pasecna and up a trail to St. Tomas. After passing a church, there’s another climb leading directly to the Wittinghausen castle ruins. As a reward for the climb, an impressive view of the Moldau Reservoir awaits you right from the castle (admission: 4,-). The return trip follows the same route back to the AVIVA Hotel.
Starting point: Hotel AVIVA – AVIVA Alm
Length: 16.4 km
Duration: 1:45 h
Ascent: 270 hm
Descent: 270 hm
Difficulty: difficult; good physical condition required
Highlights: hidden lake, stunning natural scenery, and views
Trail Run Through the TraumArena and the National Park
Discover the winding trails of the former Iron Curtain between the Czech Republic and Austria, set against a unique natural backdrop featuring a hidden lake, small streams, and stunning views. The tour begins through the forest, first with a gentle descent, then continuing along the border to a small, hidden lake. It continues along a stream, briefly onto the road, past the Hotel Guglwald, across the Czech side to a former historic farmstead that was demolished in the 1950s to make way for the construction of the Iron Curtain. Back in Austria, after a short climb, you’ll reach the Hotel AVIVA again. A great trail run with a few climbs and stunning natural scenery.
Starting point: Hotel AVIVA – AVIVA Alm
Length: 29.9 km
Duration: 3:15 h
Ascent: 560 hm
Descent: 560 hm
Difficulty: difficult, good physical condition required
Highlights: stunning natural scenery in the national park, the Moldau Reservoir, and panoramic views
Trail Run Through Šumava National Park and the Vltava Reservoir
Start right from the Hotel AVIVA and follow the Nordkammwaldweg trail slightly downhill to the Hotel Guglwald. There, you’ll cross the border into the Czech Republic and traverse the national park all the way to the Moldau Reservoir. Along the lake, you can relax a bit on the flat running section. You’ll need your energy for the climb up Pedni Yvton (Heuraffl), back across the National Park to Pasenca, and then back across the border to Austria. To finish up, you’ll tackle a few more meters of elevation gain on the way back up to the AVIVA Hotel.
A very beautiful run on mostly trails, a bike path along the lake, and with a few climbs—all set against the stunning natural backdrop of the national park and the Moldau Reservoir.
Starting point: Hotel AVIVA – AVIVA Alm
Length: 29.9 km
Duration: 3:50 h
Ascent: 850 hm
Descent: 850 hm
Difficulty: difficult; good physical condition required
Highlights: stunning natural scenery, wind farm, Sternstein, and views
Trail Run Along the Border to Sternstein
Start right from the Hotel AVIVA and follow the Nordkammwaldweg trail slightly downhill to the Hotel Guglwald. The route continues along the border with the Czech Republic to the wind farm, where you’ll run right beneath the wind turbines. From there, the trail climbs slowly but steadily up to the Sternstein. After a short break, head back along the same route.
A very scenic run along the border with the Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic, up to Bad Leonfelden’s local mountain, the Sternstein.
Starting point: Hotel AVIVA – AVIVA Alm
Length: 39.6 km
Duration: 4:35 h
Ascent: 710 hm
Descent: 710 hm
Difficulty: difficult, good physical condition required
Highlights: stunning natural scenery, views, national park, irrigation canal, castle ruins, historic sites
Trail run to the Wittinghausen castle ruins, along the Schwemmkanal to the Bayrische Au with a view of the Moldau Reservoir
The “King’s Stage” covers nearly a marathon distance. Start right from the Hotel AVIVA and head to the Helfenberger Hütte, crossing the border into the Czech Republic and straight into the Šumava National Park. Right from the start, you’ll enjoy a fantastic view of the wind farm and the Mühlviertel region. The route climbs to St. Tomas and the Wittinghausen Castle Ruins (1,035 m). (Tip: On a clear day, the castle offers a fantastic view of the entire Moldau Reservoir.)
The route descends gently directly to the 8th Wonder of the World, the Schwemmkanal. Read about the history of the pioneering work and engineering behind it.
Following the canal through the forest and unspoiled natural surroundings, you’ll reach the Bayrische Au, which offers a fantastic view of the Moldau Reservoir.
Now the route continues along the Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal to the Iglback Bridge—where a bridge was built for the canal to cross the stream—and on to the canal’s steep drop. Passing natural gems and historic sites through the national park, you’ll head back to Austria, and after one final climb, you’ll be back at AVIVA.
By the way, this route is also an insider tip from AVIVA owner Christian, himself a trail runner and nature lover.
Starting point: Hotel AVIVA – AVIVA Alm
Length: 28.7 km
Duration: 3:25 h
Ascent: 600 hm
Descent: 850 hm
Difficulty: difficult, good physical condition required
Highlights: stunning natural scenery, views, national park, irrigation canal, historic sites
Trail Run entlang des Schwarzenbergischen Schwemmkanal
Start right from the AVIVA Hotel and head to the Helfenberger Hütte, crossing the border into the Czech Republic and straight into the Šumava National Park. Right from the start, you’ll enjoy a fantastic view of the wind farm and the Mühlviertel region. Passing historic sites along the way, the trail leads directly to the 8th Wonder of the World: the irrigation canal. Read about the history of the pioneering work and engineering behind it.
The trail follows the canal to its steep drop and continues on to the Iglbach Bridge, where a bridge was built for the canal to cross a stream. After a break, the route takes you past natural gems and historic sites through the national park back to Austria, and after one final climb, you’ll be back at the AVIVA. The route can also be shortened slightly by simply turning back earlier.
By the way, this route is also a hidden gem recommended by AVIVA owner Christian, who is a trail runner himself.
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- Top-Lage nahe der North Trails
- Sportlerfreundliche Ausstattung
- Ruhige Natur für Fokus & Regeneration
- Perfekt für Solo-Reisende & Aktivreisende
- Kombination aus Bewegung, Achtsamkeit & Genuss
Das Aktivhotel AVIVA steht für Freiheit, Individualität und aktive Erholung – ideale Voraussetzungen für einen modernen Trailrunning Urlaub im Mühlviertel.
Die North Trails bieten Strecken für unterschiedliche Leistungsstufen – von genussvollen Trailläufen bis zu technisch anspruchsvollen Passagen mit vielen Höhenmetern. Damit eignen sie sich sowohl für Einsteiger:innen als auch für erfahrene Trailrunner:innen, die ihren Trailrunning Urlaub aktiv gestalten möchten.
Die Trail Run Camps im Juni und August sind betreute Sporttage mit geführten Läufen auf den North Trails, Technikinputs und Fokus auf Regeneration. Sie verbinden Training, Natur und Gemeinschaft und sind ideal für alle, die ein kompaktes Trailrunning Camp oder ein bewusstes Trailrunning Retreat suchen.
Ja, das Hotel AVIVA ist besonders auf Alleinreisende ausgerichtet. Die Trailrunning Tage bieten eine offene, wertschätzende Atmosphäre, in der man schnell Anschluss findet – ideal für einen Trailrunning Urlaub alleine, ohne auf Gemeinschaft zu verzichten.
Ja, das Hotel AVIVA ist eine perfekte Unterkunft für Teilnehmer:innen des Northtrails Run. Die Nähe zu den Trails, die ruhige Lage und der Fokus auf Erholung machen das AVIVA ideal zur Vorbereitung und Regeneration rund um das Event.
Die beste Zeit für einen Trailrunning Urlaub im Böhmerwald ist von Frühling bis Herbst. Besonders beliebt sind der Frühsommer sowie die Monate Juni und August, wenn auch das Trail Run Camp im Aktivhotel AVIVA stattfinden.
Ja, Regeneration ist ein zentraler Bestandteil jedes Trailrunning Retreats im Hotel AVIVA. Gäste profitieren vom Ruhebereich, Indoorpool, sechs verschiedenen Saunen, Naturumgebung und einer ausgewogenen Küche – ideal zur Erholung nach intensiven Trailläufen.
Absolut. Neben den organisierten Trailrunning Tagen kannst Du dDeinen Trailrunning Urlaub im Aktivhotel AVIVA auch individuell planen – mit freien Läufen auf den North Trails, eigener Trainingsstruktur und ausreichend Zeit für Erholung.
Ein Trailrunning Urlaub im Aktivhotel AVIVA eignet sich besonders für:
- Trailrunner:innen aller Levels
- Alleinreisende & Solo Traveller
- Sportlich aktive Naturgenießer
- Menschen, die Training & mentale Erholung verbinden möchten
- Trailrun-Teams, welche sich gemeinsam auf Trail Run Events vorbereiten möchten.
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