Cycling along the Alto Adige Wine Road

Those deciding on the rather more challenging and scenically rewarding Überetsch variation of the Via Claudia Augusta should remain on the orographic right side of the Etschtal in Andriano/Andrian, following the old wine road to Riva di Sotto/Unterrain.

This variation ascends to San Paolo/St. Pauls in Überetsch up to the two largest wine producing municipalities in South Tyrol, Appiano/Eppan and Caldaro/Kaltern. Just after Appiano, head down to the Kalterer See lake, the warmest bathing lake in the Alps, and on to the village of Termeno/Tramin, famed for its Gewürztraminer wine. With their vineyards and wineries, the picturesque wine villages further to the south, Cortaccia/Kurtatsch, Magrè/Margreid and Cortina all'Adige/Kurtinig, are also well worth a visit. At Egna/Neumarkt, the two variations meet up once more at the Via Claudia Augusta on the Etschtal Cycle Path leading to Salorno/Salurn and then on to Italian-speaking Trentino.

Tip: an interactive route planner of the Via Claudia Augusta is available at www.viaclaudia.org

This medium-difficulty mountain bike route combines scenic landscapes with a rewarding physical challenge. Starting in Unterrain/Riva di Sotto, a quiet hamlet of Eppan/Appiano, the 24.5 km tour climbs nearly 1,000 metres through a mix of paved roads and natural gravel trails. Surrounded by vineyards, woods and panoramic mountain views, this tour is ideal for active travellers wanting to explore the true soul of South Tyrol.

The cycle route of about 30 km leads over long stretches between villages and apple orchards of the Adige Valley. A sea of flowers meets the cyclists in the first half of April. The tour starts in Andrian and touches the villages of Nalles and Lana along the Via Claudia Augusta. Here it crosses the Adige River to join the Adige Cycle Path and return to Andrian.

This scenic bike tour follows the Adige River from Auer/Ora to Lake Garda, passing through charming towns, lush orchards, and vineyards. The route is suitable for cyclists of all levels, featuring well-marked bike paths and gentle gradients.

Through the villages in Unterland down as far as the language barrier at Salurn.

Through the vineyards and orchards you go from Tramin past the neighbouring village of Kurtatsch to Margreid. In this small little village we can find the oldest grape vine in Europe from the year 1601. You continue on through Kurtinig to Salurn where we can visit Haderburg castle after a short walk. For the return route we cycle through Laag on the cycle path which takes us along the Etsch river to Auer. We leave the cycle path at Auer and cross the bridge over the Adige. After approx. 500 metres, we turn right into the hamlet of Gmund (Pfatten). We cycle along this path until we reach the Laimburg crossroads. Here we turn sharp left and ride down to the lake. Cycle around the lake and after the St. Josef campsite you will come back to the cycle path towards Tramin. The home village of Tramin isn’t far from there.

We ride on the Etsch cycle path from Terlan in the direction of Bozen to the Sigmundskron train station. Here we take the main road, cross the Etsch bridge on the right and then drive towards Girlan. After a short ascent, we come back to the bike path, which leads in a moderate incline and with a wonderful view of the Adige Valley to the village of St. Michael / Eppan. Here we always stay on the bike path and continue to the village of Kaltern, where we come to the “New Cellar”. There we have to cycle back a short distance and then come right downhill through the orchards into the Lavason valley. We ride downwards and enjoy the wonderful view of Lake Kaltern. At the crossroad to Kaltern we stay left towards Klughammer. Here the lake is on our right. We continue to Gmund and keep left, past some houses, pass under the motorway, onto a bridge and immediately turn left onto the cycle path towards Bozen. Along the Etsch river it goes to Bozen Süd, where you turn left towards Sigmundskron and Terlan.

Visit the Bassa Atesina and go in for a beautiful bike tour alomg the Südtiroler Weinstraße/Strada del Vino. The pictorial arbours of Egna, the contemplative Village Cortaccia and the romantic historical center of Termeno are waiting for you!

Wild trails, forestry routes or flow trails - Montiggl Forest is a sensational mountain bike territory.

The route leads from Marlengo/Marling via Lana and Nalles/Nals to Andriano/Andrian. Change to the Etschtal Cycle Path, which leads to Bolzano/Bozen. One of the most ‘castle rich’ regions in all of Europe begins south of Merano/Meran. Worth mentioning are Hocheppan Castle in Missiano/Missian, Appiano/Eppan, Maultasch Castle (Burg Maultasch) near Terlano/Terlan and Sigmundskron Castle (Schloss Sigmundskron) near Firmiano/Firmian, Bolzano.

The route leads along the western edge of South Tyrol's capital city Bolzano (the best way to enter is to follow the Eisack river). The villages south of Bolzano have been historically strongly shaped by the navigable Etsch river. Of particular historical importance are the medieval village of Egna/Neumarkt with South Tyrol’s only proven Roman staging post, Endidae, and Salorno/Salurn, located on the language border at the Salurner Klause, the name of this narrow valley section.

The South Tyrolean portion of the Via Claudia Augusta, leading to Ostiglia near Verona or Quarto d’Altino near Venice, ends at Salorno.

Tip: interactive Via Claudia Augusta route planner available online at www.viaclaudia.org

This route crosses four villages of the Val d'Adige by orchards, vineyards, along the forest and also provides some viewpoints. The route is easy to ride, since no large height differences have to be overcome.

There are several places of interest which invite you to linger. The route leads not only past designated bike paths, but also to non-busy routes. Very easy to ride with the racing bike too.

Starting in the centre of Trodena on an asphalted street we drive down to Fontanefredde (1005m). Then we drive past the farm "Pausa" until we reach Montagna (672m). The track leads past Castelfeder (377m), between Ora and Egna we reach the connection to the Adige Cycle Route.
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From Margreid, we cycle through the apple orchards via Kurtinig to Salurn, where we turn onto the Adige cycle path heading south. Shortly after Nave San Rocco, we take the road to Lavis and turn left towards the Cembra Valley. We climb up to Cavalese and San Lugano. The route then descends to Ora and back through the orchards to Margreid.

The Mitterberg Round in Auer/Ora offers a unique cycling experience through the picturesque vineyards and orchards of South Tyrol. This 40 km route leads you along paved paths and is particularly suitable for touring bikes, city bikes, and mountain bikes. With only 200 m of elevation gain, the route is rated moderate and is ideal in spring, summer, and autumn.

Dieser Strecke ist ein Teilstück des bekannten Etschradweges und des Radweges Via Claudia Augusta. Hier erleben Sie die beeindruckende Landschaften und die zauberhafte Natur Südtirols. Empfehlens-wert ist ein Abstecher in die Kurstadt Meran, bekannt für zahlreiche Museen und Sehenswürdigkeiten, und den botanische Gärten von „Schloss Trautmannsdorf“.

South Tyrol's first cycle path: from Bolzano to Salurn on the Wine Route

To the north of Bolzano/Bozen the Claudia Augusta route is divided into variation 1, which follows the valley basin along the Adige/Etsch River, and variation 2, leading through the wine villages and the Überetsch region.

 

The route is easy to ride, because there are no special height differences to be overcome. Attractions in Lana: the Schnatterpeckaltar in the parish church of Niederlana and the South Tyrol Museum of Fruit-Growing at Brandiser Waalweg No. 4 (near the golf course).

From the MediterraneanfFlair of Salorno to the pictorial arbours of Egna and the bucolic alleys of Ora and the historical center of Bolzano.

This tour leads you through the Adige cycle path to the historic city of Trento.

This route crosses four villages of the Val d'Adige by orchards, vineyards, along the forest and also provides some viewpoints. The route is easy to ride, since no large height differences have to be overcome. There are several places of interest which invite you to linger. The route leads not only past designated bike paths, but also to non-busy routes. Very easy to ride with the bike.

This medium-difficulty tour starts in Eppan/Appiano and winds through quiet forest roads, open woodland and peaceful hills to the charming hamlet of Perdonig/Predonico. Spanning around 15 km and 470 m of elevation gain, it’s perfect for fit cyclists looking to combine nature with a solid workout. Gravel and forest roads alternate with short paved stretches, making it a varied and rewarding ride from late spring to autumn.

This tour leads you to the breathtaking GardaLake with its Mediterranean flair and pictorial villages.

From Tramin to Neumarkt. After the Etsch bridge you have to turn left in the Etsch cycle path and to follow until Bozen. In Bozen you pass Castel Firmiano with the Messner Mountain Museum, then in direction to Appiano and at the return over Caldaro back to Tramin.
Don't forget your swimwear!

Der Radweg führt über das schöne Etschtal zwischen der Landeshauptstadt Bozen, dem mittelalterliche Städtchen Klausen und der Bischofsstadt Brixen entlang.

The route is easy to ride, there are no special height differences to be overcome. Three bike service areas invite you to have a rest: one stop at Vilpian shortly after the Etsch Bridge, a short drive further in Gargazon and one stop at Burgstall/Lana (via the "Old Railway Bridge").

Attractions in Lana:

• The Schnatterpeckaltar in the parish church of Niederlana
• Museum of Fruit-Growing at Brandiser Waalweg No. 4 (near the golf course).

The Leuchtenburg cycling round tour starts at Klughammer on Lake Caldaro and covers a distance of approximately 24.9 km with an elevation difference of about 170 m. The total ascent is around 290 m. This tour is suitable for touring bikes, trekking bikes, city bikes, and mountain bikes and primarily runs on paved, low-traffic roads. The best times for this tour are spring, late summer, autumn, and winter, with the route being particularly beautiful from mid to late April during the blooming season.

This tour takes us through the vineyards and orchards of Kurtatsch to Margreid. This small village is home to the oldest vine in Europe, dating back to 1601. We continue via Kurtinig to Salurn, where we can visit the Haderburg castle after a short walk. We return via Laag on the cycle path along the Adige to Ora. From there we cycle past Lake Kaltern to Tramin and via Rungg back to Kurtatsch.

From Kurtatsch we cycle along the wine road to the Margreid sports ground, where we turn right to the south. From there we cycle along the rocks via Aichholz (Roveré della Luna) until shortly before Mezzocorona, where the road turns east towards San Michele. We continue southwards, cross the bridge over the Adige at Zambana and continue to Lavis, where we turn off towards Pressano. The route now climbs via Panizza di Sopra and Masen and soon descends again to San Michele all'Adige. There we cycle uphill on the Adige cycle path to Egna. From there, the route continues to Tramin and back to Kurtatsch via the wine route.

Discover the diversity of Bolzano/Bozen on this 45 km bike tour. From urban attractions to idyllic vineyards, this route traverses this historic region with a gentle elevation gain of 380 m, ideal for an active outing in spring, summer, or autumn.

The movement in the outdoors is not only healthy, it also causes mental miracles: On foot or by bike - fresh air promotes circulation, relax and brings good mood. The view of the Asparagus fields in Terlan and the blossoming orchards promotes this feeling of happiness.

The Caldaro High Path is a moderately difficult mountain bike tour that is ideal for experienced cyclists. This approximately 10 km circular route starts and ends at the sports facilities in the Altenburg Forest in Caldaro. With an elevation difference of about 322 m and an estimated riding time of about 1 ½ hours, the route offers a challenging yet rewarding experience. The trail mainly consists of gravel and leads over wide, traffic-free forest roads, including an initial climb of about 10% over approximately 5 km.