Coronet Loop Trail

Submitted by Tyge Bradshaw on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 06:29pm
Description

The Coronet Loop is an established mountain biking trail that also makes for an excellent trail run through the backcountry surrounding Arrowtown.

The route starts and finishes at Bush Creek Bridge, near the Buckingham Street car park in Arrowtown. From the bridge, follow the Macetown 4WD Track before joining the Coronet Loop Trail. Continue along the trail to Skippers Saddle, where it meets the road. Follow the road downhill for approximately 200 metres before joining the Bush Creek Track, which leads back to the starting point.

The Motatapu Track

Submitted by Tyge Bradshaw on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 05:34pm
Description

The Motatapu Track is a popular hiking route in New Zealand’s South Island, forming part of the Te Araroa Trail and incorporating sections used by the Motatapu Ultra Marathon.

The route may be completed in either direction, starting or finishing at Bush Creek Bridge near the Buckingham Street car park in Arrowtown, or at the Fern Burn Track car park.

The GPX route includes minor trail variations to avoid river crossings and other obstacles. Athletes should follow the designated GPX route carefully to ensure they remain on the FKT route throughout their attempt.

Casere - Rifugio Tridentina - Casere (Kasern - Birnlückenhütte -Kasern) (Italy)

Submitted by Graziano Viviani on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 02:16pm
Description

Valle Aurina / Ahrntal Classic Route

This is the classic hiking route of the Valle Aurina / Ahrntal, leading to the northernmost alpine refuge in Italy.

  • Minimum Altitude: 1,600 m
  • Maximum Altitude: 2,447 m

Route Description

The hike starts in the locality of Casere / Kasern, right in front of the Nature Park Visitor Center (Centro Visite del Parco Naturale / Naturparkhaus).