My Adventures

@heidi.from.the.mountains

I’m so glad you’ve decided to follow my adventures. Your support and interest means the world to me. Sharing my experiences with you makes every step more exciting and meaningful. Thank you for being a part of this journey!

My winter escape to Salzburger Land was a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and inspiration. Nestled in the comfort of the stunning TAUERN SPA hotel, we experienced the ideal balance between adrenaline-filled days on the slopes and tranquil moments of wellness.

One highlight of the trip was skiing on the awe-inspiring Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. Despite freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the breathtaking alpine panoramas made every moment unforgettable. Another magical experience was exploring the serene slopes of Rauris early in the morning. With perfectly groomed pistes, minimal crowds, and a serene atmosphere, it felt like stepping into a winter fairytale.

On day 3 we took part in a culinary journey in the Hochkönig region, the renowned Kulinarische Königstour. Gliding through fresh powder and pausing at cozy alpine huts to savor delicious specialties was a true delight—a seamless blend of sport and gastronomy.

Beyond the slopes, the trip offered moments of connection and relaxation. Whether unwinding in the hotel’s heated pools, sharing laughter over cozy dinners with fellow participants, or enjoying scenic torchlight hikes, every experience was infused with a sense of magic.

From carving through snow to soaking in the beauty of the winter wonderland, this trip reminded me of everything I love about the Alps. It was an unforgettable combination of sport, culture, and serenity that left me inspired and excited for the adventures ahead.
All pictures were taken by the talented Katharina Wildenhof. 

I’ve just achieved a lifelong dream – running my very first marathon! And not just any marathon, but the Venice Marathon in October 2024. 

On the Marathon Day, Venice greeted us with perfect weather, and the atmosphere was electric. Starting on the mainland, the course took us through charming Italian towns, across the iconic Ponte della Libertà bridge, and finally into the heart of Venice itself. Running through the historic streets, past gondolas gliding on the canals, and over the famous floating bridges was like stepping into a dream. The final stretch? Piazza San Marco. The applause, the cheers, and the overwhelming beauty of Venice made crossing the finish line an emotional moment I’ll never forget.

Teaming up with ASICS for this marathon was a game-changer. From their expert advice to the high-performance gear, I felt prepared and supported every step of the way. My Gel-Cumulus 26 from ASICS were an absolute lifesaver – comfortable, responsive, and designed for long-distance runs. 

The journey of this marathon reminded me that with dedication, the right support, and a dash of courage, anything is possible.

To ASICS, thank you for being the ultimate partner on this unforgettable adventure. And to all of you reading this, if a marathon is on your bucket list, go for it! The feeling of crossing that finish line is worth every single step.

Here’s to more runs, more adventures, and more dreams turned into reality!

I’m back from an experience that left me absolutely buzzing – my time at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, courtesy of Škoda's VIP inside programme.

This year’s race was historic, kicking off outside of France for the first time in the vibrant city of Rotterdam. But what made it truly special for me was that it was all about the women. The power, determination, and sheer talent on display was nothing short of inspiring. As someone who’s always loved the mountains and outdoor adventures, stepping into the world of professional cycling – and women’s cycling at that – was a whole new thrill.

The entire experience was like being welcomed into a new family. From the moment I arrived, the other guests made me feel right at home. Many of them were seasoned cycling fans and athletes themselves, but they embraced my enthusiasm with open arms. Their warmth and passion for the sport were contagious, and by the time we were gearing up to ride the official race route, I felt like I’d found a new community.  We were riding the last 38km of the stage with our expert guides and shared the excitement of this special day.

Watching the pros cross the finish line later in The Hague after experiencing a small part of what they do every day was humbling. The energy, the camaraderie, and the joy of being part of such a monumental event in women’s sports was incredible. This experience has given me a deeper appreciation for the world of cycling and the incredible women who are paving the way in this sport. I’m so grateful for the warm welcome I received and can’t wait to keep exploring this new passion. Here’s to new adventures and the amazing people who make them unforgettable!

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure to travel to Montafon. Although it is 'only' about 3 hours away from where I live, I have never been in that area. But I saw some cool pictures on social media before and knew I wanted to check out those mountains. As you might remember one of my followers, Anna from Bolzano, won the trip and joined me for three awesome days in Montafon. On our first day we arrived in the afternoon and we planned to do a Via Ferrata. Although the weather didn't look to bad at this point we decided to skip the Via Ferrata and went for a short hike instead because the forecast wasn't good. And in fact we got in small thunderstorm while doing our hike. We were not high up in the mountains and had the possibility to shorten the hike a bit. As I always repeat these summer-storms in the Alps should never be taken easy and the right behavior is crucial. Once we finished our hike it was already time for dinner. 

For the next day another hike was planned. Unfortunately the forecast said rain again, but at least no more thunderstorms. When we started our hike the weather was actually quite alright and we got to enjoy some really beautiful moody views over the valley. We also had a guide for the day and it was so impressive listening to her when she explained the different animals and eco systems of the area. She was truly an expert and literally knew the name of every flower we saw! Towards lunch-time, right when we arrived at a hut, the rain started and we had a cozy lunch with self-made cheese inside. After lunch we had to hike a little bit in the rain before driving back to the hotel. Oh, how sweet it was to be in the sauna of our hotel after getting a cold rain-shower in the mountains! ;) It was so cozy to relax inside, to read and to watch the rain outside. Luckily the rain stopped on our third day and we went for a short E-bike-session. As I'm not really used to ride a bike with an engine it was a funny thing to try and I fully enjoyed the sun, the trails and the feeling of getting more and more comfortable on the bike. And last but not least we got the enjoy a pretty fantastic view over Montafon. I definitely recommend this destination for everyone looking for a quiet mountain area for hiking and biking. All in all I had a very good time in Montafon and I'll be back for sure!

Let me know if you have any question about my trip or the area in general. I'll give my best to answer you as soon as possible. :) 

As you might have seen on my Instagram I have been in Vienna several times in the last couple of years: for school trips, for different running races or to visit friends. Nonetheless I was really excited when I got invited to Vienna by Austrian Airlines to watch the Beach Major Series in the Austrian capital. First of all because I have never watched a professional beach volley game and second because I heard of the awesome atmosphere there. To be fully honest I had no idea what to expect, but I was fully ready for a weekend in Vienna. Getting to Vienna has never been easier and faster for me, because I was flying straight from Innsbruck which is the closest airport from my home village in South Tyrol. I know, some of you might question now why I didn't take the train. I had an extremely tight schedule these days and taking the plane made it possible to be in Vienna (and back home on Sunday) on time. I arrived early in the morning on Friday and couldn't wait to be in the Arena for the first games. The first game I saw was definitely one of my favorite: It was Italy against Norway. I found myself cheering for both teams and couldn't decide wether to cheer 'Olé Italia' or 'Heia Norge'. However Norway won and I knew who to cheer for from then on. It was pretty fun as the 'vikings' won every single game and indeed they also won the whole tournament. In the evening when the games were over I had some time to stroll to the city and to do a bit of sightseeing. Although Vienna is so different from Salzburg, I could feel how much I miss living in Austria. Don't get me wrong I fully enjoy my time in Italy right now and I crazily miss Norway, but I look also very forward to be living again in Austria from October on. 
However the atmosphere in the Arena was insane! I have never experienced something like this before and I find it very hard to put it into words. All three days felt like a huge party combined with the perfection of professional sport. I definitely recommend this event for everyone and I found it very cool that the entry was free and everyone was able to enjoy it. Flying back home on Sunday evening was as easy as the travel on Friday. If you would like to see some moving impressions from my weekend in Vienna check my story-highlight 'August' on Instagram and let me know if you have any question about my short getaway to the Austrian capital. As always I'll be happy to give you an answer as soon as possible. :)

Ok, I admit it: I got strongly infected with the biking-fever. But let me explain how I as a runner became that stoked about biking.
A few weeks ago I got an invitation from DAS CENTRAL, a five star hotel in Sölden and I was somehow convinced about the combination of good food, mountains and the very beautiful hotel. I saw there was something written about biking as well, but I didn't think too much about that.

When I then came to Sölden I was an absolute downhill-beginner and I never thought I would be able to ride a line. I mean it's so steep and technical and then there's this bike that I have to bring down in (hopefully) one piece. The easiest option for me would have definitely been to carry the bike and to hike down. But I knew I had to give it a try. My bike-guide, Roli, was truly patient and giving me just the right advices in order to keep me motivated and to see the progress quite soon. And indeed: After the first few hours of technical training I felt much more comfortable on the bike and the next day I was already doing my first lines. I probably still looked like a fish out of the water, but at least I didn't feel too bad. I think a crucial factor of this success was definitely the recovery. Coming back from biking and relaxing in the spa of the hotel and being treated with super-delicious food made it quite easy to relax. I loved all the healthy breakfast-options there! But beside biking and living my best life in the hotel I was showed some more really cool attractions around Sölden. The coolest of them all was probably the cinematic installation '007 elements', a must-see for all James Bond fans! Beside this installation above 3000m there is the Ice-Q, a gourmet restaurant with a pretty spectacular view over the high mountains of the valley. On our last day in the Ötztal we also went to the Area47 and tried rafting. It was so much fun to float down the Inn and my stomach was hurting afterwards from all the laughing. The Area47 is like a huge adventure and fun park for adults (and kids as well). Summed up I have many reasons to come back to Sölden: the awesome hotel, the Bike Republic, the delicious food, beautiful mountains and so many fun activities. Therefore I highly recommend Sölden for all adventure-lovers and I highly recommend everyone to try out biking. It's awesome! 

Let me know if you have any question about anything regarding my time in Sölden. I'm happy to answer your mails and direct messages on Instagram as soon as possible. :)

PS: I'd like to thank all the kind people in Sölden that made my stay that special! You made me feel home from the first second on!

Although I really love being in my home mountains in South Tyrol I also love exploring new areas and mountains in the alps. As I have never been in Schladming and the Dachstein-area before, I really wanted to travel to this place since a while. Especially my friends from Salzburg kept telling me that it is truly a treasure for hikers and trailrunners in summer. Last week the time has finally arrived and I stayed for three days in the Natur-und Wellnesshotel Höflehner, which is a four-star superior hotel run by one family and located directly in the middle of the hiking-paradise around Schladming.
We arrived in the late afternoon last Wednesday  and after a very warm welcome at the reception we spend a bit of time on our balcony enjoying the spectacular view over the Ennstal-Valley. We felt immediately home because of the nature-like design throughout the whole hotel. Although I was not very tired that evening I slept like a baby and woke up full of energy. Therefore, I started the day super-relaxed with a short yoga-session in the yoga-house of the hotel and a healthy breakfast before going for short uphill trailrun and a downhill hike to take care of my knee. It was really easy to find routes in the area as there are many trails starting directly from the hotel and the receptionists had some really good recommendations for us. Once we came back to the hotel we enjoyed the 3,700m2 of newly expanded alpine spa with several saunas, a panorama whirlpool, a 25m swimming pool and much more.
Also our last day in Schladming was filled with relaxing and recharging the batteries before driving back to South Tyrol. In summary I would say this is definitely a good place to stay for everyone who is looking for a vacation close to nature and the combination of an active holiday and wellness. It is also a great starting point for many hikes and trailruns and it really provides the best recovery afterwards. Our three days in Schladming passed way to fast and I am already looking forward to more adventures in this area. 

As always: Feel free to send me a mail or a message in Instagram if you would like to have more detailed information about anything regarding my trip, the hotel or Schladming in general. I'll give my best to answer. ;)

Climbing? Me? No way! I am a runner and I always preferred to have my feet on safe ground. I tried climbing a few times in the past, but it really wasn't a pleasure. Shoes were always too small ("That's just how they need to be for climbing", they always said to me), my hands became very rough and my arms were anyway too weak. But: I have many friends who incredibly love this sport and somehow I was always a bit jealous of their passion.  As I got an invitation from Innsbruck tourism and Black Diamond to go to Innsbruck for some climbs I decided to give it another try. I mean, I had nothing to lose. ;) To prevent some of those bad feelings I prepared myself with some proper (arm-) workouts. (Nothing special: just push-ups, ugh!)
I arrived in Innsbruck around noon and after a few minutes in the amazing Hotel Adler, Johanna from Innsbruck Tourism and Sabine from Black Diamond came to pick us up. We went then to the KI, THE climbing hall of Innsbruck. The European Headquarter of Black Diamond is located right next to the hall, so first we had a short theoretical part, where Sabine presented the brand and its history. After this short insight Reinhard Scherer showed us the huge climbing hall (aka his 'baby'). And then it was finally our turn to climb. I was really surprised how much fun it was and with the time I developed an ambition that didn't allow me anymore to give up without reaching the highest point. Ok, I have to say that I only did quite easy routes, but I think I started to feel this climbing-passion. It was pretty cool to see and feel that I first did everything with force and with the time I started to use more and more tactical moves. The next day we went to Ehnbachklamm (a famous climbing-spot superclose to Innsbruck) and combining mountains and climbing felt much more like home to me. It was funny and somehow I felt comfortable from the very first moment on. Beside the climbing it was amazing to get teached how to safe others and to get to know all the necessary climber's know-how. Actually it was also good to have an excuse for some pauses from climbing. Those two days were pretty intense for my body: My arms shaked while I brushed my theet in the evening and I didn't know that I have so many (or little) muscles that can be sore. Luckily I brought my Mini-Blackroll to relax them a bit. On my last day in Innsbruck I got to see the biggest treasure of this city: the Nordkette! Those mountains and the city embody the amazing urban alpine lifestyle. As we were short in time we took the cablecar up to the top and Stephan Wiesner took some running pics from me in this stunning surrounding (I'll share them on Instagram). After three days in Innsbruck I leave this city with crazily positive feelings and I'm pretty sure I'll come back soon. Moreover I am so happy about the opportunity Black Diamond gave me and I am pretty sure I will continue climbing. Two days after I left Innsbruck I already went for some bouldering and I can highly imagine including bouldering and climbing into my weekly sports-routine. After all I would like to give a special THANK YOU to Sabine and Johanna for making these days so great, you really rocked!
As always all of you can send me a mail or a message on Instagram if you would like to have more detailed information about anything regarding my trip, Innsbruck or climbing in general. I'll give my best to help you out.;)

Last weekend I was invited by Odlo to the biathlon-worldcup in Le Grand Bornand/Annecy.  As I really need to improve my french I was superhappy about this possibility to go to France. Ok, to be right, I don't speak french at all and except a few very important words like 'baguette','croissant' and 'champagne' I don't know anything. So I started very early on Saturday and was right there for the mens pursuit in the afternoon. The atmosphere was amazing although Boe won instead of Fourcade. After the race I got to explore our very cozy Chalet (Le ferme de Juliette) and I had the possibility to speak with a designer from Odlo. I have to admit that I didn't know the brand very well before, but I was deeply impressed about the kindness and professionality in the whole team of Odlo. In the evening they organized a party at our chalet to launch the new racesuits of the Swiss, French and Slovenian biathletes. The racesuits look amazing and I think the athletes will perform and look good in them in 2018. For me it was very cool to get in contact with the athletes, coaches and the whole crew behind a good biathlon-performance. On Sunday we got a behind-the-scenes tour through the stadion before watching the women's massstart. I think I don't have to say anything about the atmosphere as two french athletes won. All in all it was supernice weekend and I enjoyed it at its fullest. It was great to make a lot of new friends and now I can't wait to test all the great products I got from Odlo. Big thanks to the whole team for making this experience possible especially to Margherita, Silvia and Bruno!

The first days of November are each year like a lottery: You could get warm and sunny autumn-days or cold and snowy winter-days. As the weather in South Tyrol this year tended very strongly to the second option, my cousin and I went for a short getaway to this beautiful Wellness-Resort in Ridnaun called Gassenhof. We had an amazing suite and the new wellnessarea was simply stunning. We felt immediately home. It was almost always snowing during our stay and we enjoyed staying inside, reading, doing yoga, having lots of tea or going to one of the saunas. Nonetheless it was a must to get out into the fresh snow and to throw some snowballs like the kids do. I can highly recommend this place for anybody looking for some days of rest, because of the great architecture, the delicious food and the very warmhearted staff. We had a very relaxed time and it was good for both of us to slow down a bit before getting back to routine, for my cousin in Zurich and for me in Salzburg. Oh, and all those pics are made by my very talented cousin!