The FIL World Luge Natural Track Championships 2009 took place 12–15 February 2009 in Moos, Italy.
Preparations for the track were inspected by World Cup champion Patrick Pigneter and local hero Evelyn Lanthaler.
[2] Gietl had the fastest times in the first two runs to upset two-time defending world champion Lavrentyeva.
Patrick's father Raimund won world championship gold on the same track in 1980.
[2] Lazarev competed both in the singles and doubles in the event for Russia.