DIE ROUTE
Thailand Mountain Trail hat mehrere Jahre damit verbracht, die schönsten Bergwanderwege rund um Chiang Mai ausfindig zu machen. Zu Beginn unserer Recherchen im Jahr 2013 haben wir den wunderschönen Doi-Pui-Suthep-Nationalpark erkundet, der direkt vor den Toren der Stadt liegt. Wir waren sofort von der Schönheit und Wildheit dieser Gebiete begeistert, die zu dieser Zeit noch kaum bekannt waren.
DIE REISE
In zwei Tagen werden wir das gesamte Massiv durchlaufen – von Ost nach West, bergauf und bergab. Es ist die perfekte Reise, um in der Nähe von Chiang Mai unterschiedliche Landschaften zu entdecken (vom wilden Dschungel bis hin zu offenen Bergrücken, vorbei an Tempeln und Dörfern der Bergvölker) und dabei von den besten Bedingungen zu profitieren, um sich nach jedem Lauftag zu erholen. Am Pool entspannen, eine traditionelle Thai-Massage genießen, leckeres thailändisches Essen probieren, durch die Altstadt schlendern – das liegt ganz bei dir.
THB 6,200
DAUER
2 TAGE
ENTFERNUNG
50K
ELEVATION GAIN
3’500M+
SCHWIERIGKEITSGRAD
ULTRA TOUR
REISETYP
LAUFEN & ENTSPANNEN
ABHOLUNG VON IHREM HOTEL (8.00–8.30 Uhr)
CHIANG MAI (15 MINUTEN FAHRT VON TMT ENTFERNT)
JUNGLE, TEMPLES
MOUNTAIN VILLAGES & SUMMITS
CHIANG MAI CITY (15 MIN TRANSFER TO TMT)
ABHOLUNG VON IHREM HOTEL (16.00–17.00 Uhr)
ALL INCLUSIVE
5-6 HOURS RUNNING DAILY
90 % EINSPURIG / 10 % ZWEISPURIG
GANZJÄHRIG VERFÜGBAR
VORBEHALTLICH DER ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN DES PARKS
22K
1’700M+
The view over the valley of Chiang Mai is panoramic and imposing.
In the early hours of the morning the run leaves Chiang Mai towards the North and climbs straight up into the forest on a track used by pilgrims. Without transition we pass into rocky terrain which lasts until the almost fairy tale appearance of Wat Palaad, nestling on the bank of a river. A few kilometers further on the course crosses the site of Wat Doi Suthep, one of the most holy temples in Thailand.
We have to find our bearings very quickly in these long green tunnels whose very density is impressive.
The route runs down the dizzyingly steep staircase from the temple of Doi Suthep, and then, without a break, plunges headlong into its first stretch of jungle. For many it comes as a shock. The undulating paths are almost free of obstacles but in many places they are punctuated by fallen branches and tree trunks which we have to step over…
If we can see it, our feet can take us there!
As we emerge from the jungle, the run starts to climb again, up to the village of Chang Khian, the first Hmong village. After a break to enjoy local Arabica coffee, the slope gets progressively harder and becomes so steep that we have to use our hands to help us at some points. When we reach a magnificent line of ridges edged in pine trees, Doi Pui stands out in the distance.
It’s maybe the most pleasant part of the trip.
After the summit, the last 5 kilometers lead us through the jungle again on a nice trail down to the finish point. After a long and difficult climb, we enjoy a comfortable downhill on an easy trail surrounded by tropical trees, bamboo and banana trees. We can relax our legs and increase the speed without any effort until we reach a beautiful garden that marks the entrance of the final Hmong village.
29K
1’800M+
The 2nd day of the trip leaves the valley of Chiang Mai on a steep footpath alongside a beautiful stream. It’s an opportunity to warm up and check our legs already tired from the 1st day. The muscles are still a bit cold when the path goes steeper. For 7k and 1’100m+ it’s a regular climb in the forest and the jungle until we reach the Hmong village of Chang Khian.
We will enjoy a nice view on the city at the sunrise, then we climb straight up into the forest on a wild trail.
After a short break to refill water and get a local coffee, we enjoy a great way down in a bamboo jungle. The undulating path is dense and technical in some parts. In many places it is punctuated by cut or fallen bamboo tree trunks. At its top stands the summit of Doi Pa Klong, the objective of the day.
As we emerge from the jungle, we can see the mountain ridge in a tooth shape surrounding us.
After a new climb and a run alongside the ridge, finally we reach the summit at 1650m high. On the east side the view over the valley of Chiang Mai is panoramic and imposing. We will take a break here at the top of Chiang Mai to enjoy some food and rest before the last drop.
On the west side as far as we can see, it is an ocean of green mountains.
The last part is a long way down back to Chiang Mai. It’s more and more technical and running can be sometimes difficult, especially with tired legs. Hopefully we can stop and take a break at a waterfall to cool down and refresh our legs. This is the sign that we are not far from the finish point; few more kilometers down and we are back to the city.
The closer we are to the city, the wilder the jungle becomes.
Unsere Touren sind All-inclusive. Von der Abholung in Ihrem Hotel im Stadtzentrum bis zu Ihrer Rückkehr fallen keine zusätzlichen Kosten an. Wir sorgen für alle Mahlzeiten (in Restaurants, in Dörfern oder zum Mitnehmen mit hochwertigen regionalen Speisen) sowie für alle Snacks während der Reise. Wir organisieren unsere Unterkünfte in Bergdörfern direkt bei Einheimischen. Unsere exklusiven Privatunterkünfte bieten allen notwendigen Komfort: private Zimmer, richtige Betten, saubere Bettwäsche und Decken sowie warme Duschen. Alle Nationalparkgebühren und Versicherungen sind ebenfalls inbegriffen. Die Teilnahme an einer TMT-Reise garantiert Ihnen höchste Aufmerksamkeit und den bestmöglichen Service.
Routes we reopened ourselves and no one else runs.
Small enough to move fast and stay welcome in a village.
Licensed, local, and running these hills for years.
Local quality food, cooked fresh, morning to night.
Fruit, water and refuel stops carried for the whole day.
Our own houses with private rooms and hot showers.
Real beds, clean sheets and blankets — not a mat on a floor.
Door to trailhead and back, every day of the trip.
National Park fees and trip insurance already covered.
