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Road Bike Adventure to Lavazé Joch: Steep Passes and Breathtaking Views

Auer/Ora, Alto Adige Wine Road
A challenging 94.5 km road bike tour to Lavazé Joch with 2,288 meters of elevation gain, ideal for trained cyclists. Asphalt and gravel paths with breathtaking views.
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The bike tour to Lavazé Joch is a challenging route especially suitable for trained road cyclists. The total distance is 94.5 km, starting at the Schwarzenbach recreation area in Auer and reaching its peak at Lavazé Joch at 1,819 meters. Cyclists conquer an elevation gain of 2,288 meters on the ascent and 2,289 meters on the descent. The tour passes through the picturesque Fiemme Valley, by impressive viewpoints, and through different climatic and scenic zones, from low valleys to high mountain passes. It is recommended to undertake this tour in late spring, summer, or autumn.
Itinerary
Start at the parking lot of the Schwarzenbach recreation area in Auer. Ride along the Fiemme Valley road towards Montan. In Montan, at an elevation of 492 meters, follow the main road to San Lugano at 1,100 meters with a consistent incline of 5-10%. Continue to Cavalese (1,089 meters), where at the beginning of the town, turn left onto a steep road leading to Lavazé Joch at 1,810 meters – expect inclines of 10-20%. After descending to Rauth (1,570 meters), turn left over the Eggental, pass Gummer, head to Bolzano, and take the Adige Cycle Path back to Auer.
Distance 94.4 Km
Duration 0h:00 min
Elevation gain 2346 m
Elevation loss 2346 m
Highest point 1818 m
Lowest point 221 m
Details
Due to the length and demands of the route, it is important that you are well-prepared. Check the weather in advance and avoid the tour in bad conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate cycling attire.
Recommended are a well-maintained road bike, helmet, sufficient water and food, a repair kit, spare tubes, a weatherproof jacket, and sun protection.
A special highlight of this tour is the "Peter Anich" solar observatory near Gummer, named after the cartographer Peter Anich. Visitors can use the solar telescope in the dome, which measures about 4.5 meters in diameter, on Sunday afternoons for a unique view of the sun.
Auer is easily accessible by public transport. Use the regional bus and train services to get to the starting point of the tour.
Directions
Auer can be easily reached via the A22 motorway by taking the Neumarkt/Auer exit and following the signs to Auer.
Parking
Parking is available at the Schwarzenbach recreation area in Auer, which is the start and endpoint of the tour.
Tourist information Südtriols Süden
Piazza Principale/Hauptplatz 4,39040,Auer/Ora
info@suedtirols-sueden.info
+39 0471 810231
https://www.suedtirols-sueden.info
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