Based on the television program “Dream Paths“, we have received many requests asking where the race can be best followed as a spectator. Here some the details:
Lü:
The mushers start at the outskirts of Lü and disappear relatively quickly into the stunningly beautiful mountain world of Val Müstair, and then they will be coming back in about 2 hours from the restart from S-Charl. It is possible to wander along the trail. The trail can be walked up to the Alm pasture where you can stop in for some refreshments or you can walk up higher depending on your physical condition and the weather. A wonderful Swiss mountain world is guaranteed. But also at the stake-out in Lü there is plenty to see. Spectators are offered a rich program. To see click on the logo
Prags:
The start is in Schmieden, then it goes up to Plätzwiese. In nice weather you have a wonderful view from up there. The Plätzwiese can be reached by car on a narrow winding road (snow chains are mandatory). The mushers continue to Schluderbach and cross the road from Toblach to Cortina (approx. at 10:45 a.m.) and then they make a round and come back the same way after Schmieden.
Sexten:
Here the starting point is at the parking lot at the Rotwandbahn. In addition to the mass start on Friday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m., there is a night race on Thursday evening, one of the highlights of Alpen-Trail. It is possible, immediately after the mass start to drive up with the car to the Kreuzberg Pass. One has to get there very fast, however, to see the first teams come through. From the Kreuzberg Pass, one can walk up to Nemesalm. Depending on the weather condition snow shoes or skis are required. Alpen-Trail is partially held in high alpine terrain, good snow attire for spectators is therefore necessary in any case.

There are only a few days until the trail bosses will be putting the trail markers in at Lü for the 2012 race. Everything is raring to go, just waiting for the announcement of whether the race can take place.