MTB tours and trails

Route length in km: 10,9
Vertical climb: ascent 100m – descent 1.260m
Surface: forest path, root passages, stones, loose stones, steep to very steep, cart path, loose stones, no banister or railings, fencing
Required technical skills: S1/S2 – moderately difficult with some difficult sections

The excursion to the Brunst Alm mountain hut first takes us out of the valley, past the football pitch in Niederrasen and underneath the Pustertaler Straße road. We then head towards Oberolang and cycle uphill through the village and past the parking lot of the Kids’ World Olang. From there, the challenging ascent begins on a gravel path into the forest, which then leads to our destination of the Brunst Alm. The ascent is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Olang mountain range and the Kronplatz.

The tour starts in Innerpflersch (St. Anton), where several parking options are available. A larger car park can be found directly at the club house "Haus der Vereine". From here, cycle leisurely over the wooden bridge towards the Allriss car park on a well-paved asphalt road. Continue straight on in the direction of Stein / Sasso, accompanied by the gentle rustling of the trees and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
From the car park, a wide gravel road leads further uphill to the "Hölle" (hell) viewing platform and on to the idyllic Furtalm. This is the perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the tranquil mountain scenery – ideal for families with children!

The return route follows the same path back to Innerpflersch.

The route leads along the cycle path out of the valley, past the football pitch in Niederrasen and under Puster Valley road. It then continues to Oberolang, where you reach the Puster Valley cycle path. Cycle along this route past the villages of Welsberg and Niederdorf until you reach Toblach. There you then turn right towards Lake Toblach. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and at the lake itself. For the way back, you can then decide whether you want to cycle back the same way or take the train with bike transport at a station along the route.

The challenging tour to the Staller Sattel ass is one of the classic routes for South Tyrolean cycling enthusiasts. A gravel track leads you from Niederrasen along the river to Antholz Niedertal. The route continues through the village of Antholz Mittertal and along the paved main road to the beautiful Lake Antholz. From there, the final ascent to the 2,052 m high Staller Sattel alpine pass begins, which boasts numerous hairpin bends and breathtaking viewpoints (Important! Temporary one-way traffic regulation with traffic light: from South Tyrol to Austria every hour from the 30th to the 45th minute; from Austria to South Tyrol every hour from the full hour to the 15th minute).

Witnesses to the event recall the air-raid of 1943 which created the small lake at the Wuhnleger. It is now home to toads, salamanders and dragonflies, and showcases an immense biodiversity. The view of the Catinaccio and the Torri del Vajolet together with their mirror-image in the lake is an unmissable natural spectacle.

The roadway to the Taser has always been a classic for mountain bikers. After the construction of the forest road, which begins at the Taser, it is now possible to reach the extremely scenic mountain basin directly below the steeply rising peaks of the Ifinger and the Scheiber, by mountain bike.

The route starts in St. Gertraud (bus stop) and leads along a forest road to the Kirchberg Alm (1,887 m), which is managed from mid-June to early September and continues to Bärhapp (2,296 m). There the forest road ends and the route continues via hiking trail no. 108 to Rabbijoch.

On this MTB or E-MTB route, all the queens and kings of the Dolomites can be seen. The Marmolada - Queen of the Dolomites, the majestic Sassolungo and Sassopiatto, King Laurin and his Rosengarten/Catinaccio, and the legendary Sciliar. The route starts from Val Gardena, passes through the Seiser Alm, descends into the Val di Fassa, and then returns to Val Gardena over the Sella Pass. Due to the length of almost 100 km, it is recommended to ride the tour with an E-Bike. Those who prefer to ride without an electric motor should consider splitting the tour into two days.

For information on the operating times and tickets for the lifts, visit www.seiseralm.it/liftesommer

The tour starts in Ortisei (easily accessible from Selva di Val Gardena and S. Cristina via the Rodaval cycle path): the Ortisei-Seiser Alm cable car takes you to Europe’s largest high-altitude meadow, the Seiser Alm. Over lush alpine meadows, you ride with a view of the Sciliar – the symbol mountain of South Tyrol – across the Seiser Alm. Numerous mountain huts invite you to stop for a break. The route continues to Compatsch, where the descent into the valley towards Siusi allo Sciliar begins.

From Siusi allo Sciliar, the bike path continues to St. Konstantin. Shortly after the Gasthof zum Schlern, the ascent to the natural swimming lake Völser Weiher begins, where you can cool off if needed. The tour continues towards Ums (a district of Völs) up to the Schnaggenkreuz and finally onto the main road heading towards Tires at Rosengarten and St. Zyprian. It is worth taking Italy’s first Cabrio cable car to Frommeralm (those entering the tour from Welschnofen, below the Rosengarten Massif, take the Laurin 1 cable car to Frommeralm). The MTB path continues towards Karer Pass, where the descent into the Val di Fassa begins. The level bike path leads through meadows and forests along the Avisio River to Pozza di Fassa, and continues to Campitello di Fassa and Canazei. The bike path offers stunning views of the Dolomites and passes through lively villages. From here, you get breathtaking views of the surrounding Dolomites. The Queen of the Dolomites – the Marmolada, with its 3,343 m – can also be admired from here, along with the Sassolungo, Sassopiatto and the Sella massif. In Canazei, for the summer of 2025, the tour will include the use of the Canazei-Pecol and Toè lifts. Two great trails, the “DoubleU” and a section of the “Infinity”, lead from the top station of the Toè cable car to Pian Frataces (Lupo Bianco). With the Pradel-Salei cable car, we overcome the last altitude meters before heading back to Selva di Val Gardena via the Sella Pass, the Stone City, and the fantastic flow trails at Plan de Gralba. From here, Ortisei can be reached again via the “Rodaval” cycle path.

The route starts at the Zoggler reservoir in St. Walburg (dam wall) and leads along a forest road to the Spitzen alpine hut (1.856 m), which is open from mid-June to early September.

On two wheels through the Pustertal Valley! Explore part of the Pustertal Valley cycle route in a relaxed manner. From Monguelfo to Brunico by bike.
Start: Monguelfo-Tesido – Monguelfo, village
Destination: Brunico
Distance: 17,9 km
Difference in altitude: 73 m

The counter-clockwise Sellaronda MTB Tour has a total altitude difference of approx. 1,020 m to ride uphill and descents that vary from single trails to gravel roads. It is therefore suitable for uphill cycling with or without pedal assistance/e-bike. The time required varies according to MTB riding ability: from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 9 hours, including lunch break.

The route starts at the farm Falschauer and leads along a forest road to the Klapfberg alpine hut (1.946 m), which is open from mid-June to early September.

This challenging tour of approx. 33 km first leads along the cycle path out of the valley, past the football pitch in Niederrasen and under the Pustertal Valley road. The route then continues to Oberolang and from there you join the Pustertal Valley cycle path. Continue cycling past the villages of Welsberg and Niederdorf until you reach Toblach. Turn right there and continue to Lake Toblach. Afterwards continue in the direction of Cortina until you reach the Drei Zinnen viewpoint, which is located directly next to the cycle path. In just another 5 minutes you can reach Lake Dürrensee, with the breathtaking Cristallo mountain group in the background. There are various refreshment stops for a short break along this route. The return journey then follows the same route back to the starting point.

Very nice mountain bike tour to the Schönbergalm hut in Weißenbach/Rio Bianco, where special culinary highlights and a stunning view of the mountainous landscape are waiting!

 

With plenty of jumps, bumps and bends in quick succession, this line is an “up-in-the-air” variant along the Furcia trail. If you’re not afraid to let go of the brakes and take off, you’re in for tons of fun on this trail.

Level: medium

Uphill Trumser Alb'l from Kastelbell - marvellous panoramic views guaranteed.

The route starts directly at the Weißbrunn Lake and leads in a slight ascent over the forest road to the Fiechtalm, which is open from the beginning of June to the end of October.

Start in St. Peter im Tal at the Maringerhof. The trail leads through the forest in the direction of Pontives. Along the way are the ice springs, where the beer from the former brewery of St. Peter im Tal used to be stored. After a short climb we reach the Unterspisserhof farm and soon the Pontives craft zone. From there we can also go to St. Peter and in the future also to Ortisei.

The mountain bike tour to the Malga Vitelli/Kälberalm is an easy tour, which leads through the forest to an alpine pasture. Since the tour follows a forest path, it is suitable for e-bikers.

Starting from Neunhäusern, the Antholzertal Valley cycle path leads you into the valley to Antholz Mittertal. There is a lot to discover along this route, such as the Niederrasen leisure park, the Rasner Mösner biotope in Oberrasen, the MTB area and the fish pond in Antholz Niedertal as well as the sports area and playground in Antholz Mittertal. From Antholz Mittertal, you then switch from the cycle path to the road to cycle the last section up to Lake Antholz. Another highlight just before you reach the lake is the Biathlon Arena, where World Cup races are held every winter.

The mountain bike tour leads along a forest path to the Malga Stelvio di Sopra/Oberen Stilfser Alm, which makes it ideal for e-bikers. At the end of this relatively easy tour, a managed alpine hut awaits you, with its own alpine dairy and refreshment facilities.

By bike to the Freiberger Alm/Mahd on the Kastelbell Nörderberg

The Jerry Line is really easy. Jerry, the creator of the line who also gave it its name, has never designed it too steep, never too rough and never to tight: It is simply ideal for beginners and kids. There are only 300 metres of difference in elevation from the trailhead to the trail end, but in between are 4.2 km trail fun for the whole family.

 

Level of difficulty: Green – very easy
Novice-friendly line with soft bends and flowing route. There are no artificial obstacles or jumps, the line is also suitable for children. Basic knowledge of mountain bikes required.

Mountain bike tour of medium difficulty to the nice Wollbachalm hut in St. Jakob/San Giacomo!

 

 

Spectacular Dolomite peaks and legendary mountain passes: The Sellaronda is one of the most beautiful and popular circular routes in the Alps and offers all kinds of exciting options in winter or in summer. One of these is the Sellaronda mountain biking tour. The tour requires a good level of physical fitness and mountain biking experience, because there are some tricky climbs and a few difficult descents to manage. However, for the last few years there has been the option of avoiding some of the particularly steep climbs by using lifts, making it possible to complete the tour in a day.

Following the Sellaronda MTB Tour Anti-Clockwise there is a total height difference of about 1.020 m to be cycled uphill and several descents through single trails or forest roads. Therefore it is more suited to those who enjoy cycling uphill on your MTB or e-bike. The time needed to complete the tour varies according the ability of the biker: from a minimum 6 to a maximum of 9 hours, with a lunch break included.

www.sellaronda-mtb.com

The mountain bike tour to the Rifugio Forcola/Furkelhütte is a wonderful tour to a hut with a breathtaking view and the possibility to stop for refreshments. As the tour runs through a forest path it is very suitable for e-bikers.

This challenging uphill trip to S. Martino in Monte runs from Laces over some loose cobble and up some steep paths and involve some areas where the bike must be pushed. The maximum gradient is 24% and therefore this trail is only recommended for experienced mountain bikers.

The Herrnsteig trail's little brother too is packed with flow and curves. But while it's nowhere near as wild and bumpy, its 124 bends and turns between the top of Mount Kronplatz and Passo Furcia make it at least equally winding and dizzying. To get back up to the top, simply hop on the Ruis cable car at Passo Furcia. The big challenge on this trail is to master it without pedalling and with as little use of the brakes as possible. It is ideal for medium-advanced and pro bikers who wish to get to most out of an active riding style.

Sunny mountainbike tour to the cosy Hollenzalm hut in St. Jakob/San Giacomo!