Cycle routes in the Dolomites

Glurns, South Tyrol’s smallest town, enchants visitors with its historic walls, arcades, and hidden gems. This bike tour leads you along the Adige River, past green orchards and gentle vineyards, into the picturesque South Tyrolean lowlands. Upon arriving in Neumarkt, you’ll feel the shift in scenery: Mediterranean flair meets Alpine backdrop – narrow alleyways, charming wine cellars, and the South Tyrolean Wine Road, home to some of the region’s finest wines. A delightful ride through nature and history.

Although Glorenza is accessible by bus, we recommend traveling to Mals if you're using public transport, as you can book a bike transport service there (bikes are not allowed on regular buses). From Malles, it’s just a 5-minute ride by bike to the starting point. For your return journey, Neumarkt’s train station is the ideal option.

The Jaufen Pass mountain pass connects the Passeiertal Valley with the Eisacktal Valley, and is one of the shortest connections between Meran/Merano and Sterzing/Vipiteno by the Brenner Pass mountain pass.
The starting point for this racing bike tour is St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo. With many switchbacks you climb the mountain with a gradient of approx. 12%. At Walten/Valtina the road bends towards the pass, providing a wonderful view from many sides, rewarding your strenuous pedaling. Descend either towards Gasteig/Casateia or back into the Passeiertal Valley the way you came up.
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Bike tour Riffian/Rifiano - Trail along the Passer River Causeway - Riffian/Rifiano       

Bike tour Riffian/Rifiano - Vernuer/Vernurio - Riffian/Rifiano       

IMPORTANT: Trail not allowed for Downhill Biker!

Route length in km: 6,9
Vertical climb: ascent 6m – descent 693m
Surface:cart path, loose stones, no banister or railings, fencing
Required technical skills:S0/S1 – easy

IMPORTANT! Mohlboch-Trail: is a stage section of Family-Tour!

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Panoramic route via Costa dei Nosellari/Haselsberg.

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

 

Since summer 2022 you can visit the new MTB Skill Area in Oberolang! 

There you will find an approx. 500 m long natural trail with many different practice elements for beginners & kids.

In addition, the MTB Skill Area is located directly next to the Kids World and leads past the panoramic route of the Pustertal Valley Cycle Route.

A small uphill trail rounds it all off.

The company Mountain Bike Movements from Innsbruck has realized many new skills:

 

SKILLS

• 2 x bumps
• 2 x jumps
• 2 x Up&Down
• 2 x Up&Steps

 

COURSE DETAILS

• 40 m high level
• Uphill section
• 5 switchbacks
• 2 x small berm
• Nature trail section
• Easy Downhill section
• Difficult Downhill section
• Rockgarden

We would like to thank the administration B.N.R. Oberolang for providing the space and the two shapers Ale and Davide who helped us start the process.

Easy route on quiet side roads through woods, meadows and fields. The whole track is tarmacked and therefore also suitable for touring and racing bikes.

 

 

In 2020, the first MTB training park of the holidayregion 3 Zinnen Dolomites has opened in Sexten. It is located at the valley station of the Three Peaks cable car and offers training routes for beginners as well as for advanced mountain bikers. They all find various training routes here: fast or easy trails, Slowtrails or technical lines,… The course is particularly exciting for kids, they can really have a good romp on the routes named after native animals. For a little refreshment in between, the Zin Fux restaurant is located directly at the bike park.

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A wonderful mountainbiking tour that is not too difficult. The Innerfeldtal valley is impressive for the views of the mighty peaks of the Sexten Dolomites which come ever closer as you cycle along.

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

This tour can be started and finished in all villages of the holiday region 3 Zinnen Dolomites. This description starts in Sexten. The tour starts at the Bike Academy Infopoint directly at the Helmbahn valley station. Follow the cycle path along the Sextner Bach stream to Innichen. Cycle through the village, the ascent up to the Innichberg starts on the opposite side of the valley. From there it's on to the Lachwiesen hut and down to the Silvesterplatz. The view of the Dolomites invites you to take a break on the sunny side of Toblach. Later the Silvester Valley leads towards the valley, past the Enzianhütte hut and on to Frondeigen. The Eggerberg mountain connects Toblach and Niederdorf. Continue, then, with little effort, along the asphalt road to Niederdorf and on the cycle path to Innichen and back to Sexten.

Bike tour St. Martin/S. Martino - Breiteben/Pianlargo - Christl/Cresta - St. Martin/S.Martino

The bike tour from Egna to Castelrotto offers fantastic views and a truly unique experience of South Tyrol’s landscape. From Egna, you’ll cycle along the scenic South Tyrolean Wine Road. Your destination, Castelrotto, is a charming village nestled at the foot of the Dolomites. Its historic center, with narrow alleyways and a striking church tower, invites you to soak in the local atmosphere. From here, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Dolomites – well worth every bit of effort along the way.

The starting point is easily accessible by train, and bikes are allowed on board. Unfortunately, buses do not transport bicycles. We recommend continuing from Castelrotto to Ponte Gardena (see Castelrotto–Vipiteno tour) to catch the train back from there.

Bike tour St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo - Stuls/Stulles - Moos/Moso - St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo         

Start at Sexten to the church of Moos. Turn left up to arrive at the Nemesalm/malga Nemes. 50 m before the hut turn left and proceed into the valley until a sign leads right to the Coltrondo Alm/malga Coltrondo. To return we follow the road for ca. 500 m and then turn right in direction Kreuzbergpass/Passo Monte Croce. It is a nice technical path and after a short ascent turn right following the path nr. 130 passing the Black lake and descending to the Camping and back to Moso.

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Starting in San Candido/Innichen you cycle along the Pustertal Valley Cycle Trail to Dobbiaco/Toblach. After crossing the village Dobbiaco you follow the direction of "Costa dei Nosellari/Haselsberg" (on an asphalt road), passing several mountain farms. Past Feichterhof Guesthouse and the Hotel Schopfenhof (refreshment). You follow the Via Monte San Candido/Innichbergstraße way till you reach the Maso Stauder/Stauderhof (refreshment). You cycle on on the Via Monte Versciaco/Vierschachberg way to get to the Restaurant da Kathi/Jaufen (refreshment). Here you follow the way downhill to Prato alla Drava/Winnebach and you return on the Drava Cycle Path to San Candido/Innichen.

Along the round there exits the possibility to interrupt the tour and to ride back to San Candido.

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

Glurns, the smallest town in South Tyrol, captivates with its historic walls, arcades, and hidden gems. This bike tour takes you along the Adige River, past green orchards and rolling vineyards into the picturesque lowlands of South Tyrol. Arriving in Egna, you'll feel the change in scenery: Mediterranean flair meets Alpine scenery – narrow streets, charming wine cellars, and the South Tyrolean Wine Road, home to fine wines. A delightful tour through history and nature.

Although Glurns is accessible by bus, we recommend traveling to Mals if you're traveling by public transport, as you can book bike transport there (bikes cannot be taken on regular buses). From Mals, you can reach the starting point of the tour in about 5 minutes by bike. The train station in Egna is ideal for the return journey.

The first stage of this racing bike tour is relatively flat, with little elevation gain. However, a rapid gain in elevation must be achieved after leaving St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo. A few tunnels and switchbacks bring you to the Schönau restaurant at km 18. After a brief stop to catch your breath, head uphill via the steepest section of the tour on seemingly endless switchbacks beginning at the Timmelsbach bridge.
If you can make it up the last 10 challenging kilometres, 1km through the last and unlit tunnel must be completed before reaching the pass. From the Timmelsjoch, the route either continues to Austria or back into the Passeiertal valley on the route you came up by.
The Timmelsjoch is amongst the toughest passes in the Alpine region – the 30 kilometres feel long and an uncomfortably large portion is uphill.
The road surface, however, is fantastic and the reward for your pain is a magnificent view.
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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.

Excursion on level and slightly rising paths into the breathtaking Val di Marebbe, framed by the silhouette of rugged, steep mountains. The destination is the unique head of the valley where the Pederü inn offers refreshments.

 

 

Easy mountain bike and e-bike tours in the beautiful Zerzer Valley.

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.

„Back and forth on the Mitterberg“

Short but not very easy route across the woods in the south of Valdaora/Olang, well-known as a good stretch for training. As both ways are interesting to do, you can find signing in both directions.

This tour starts from Sexten Sesto to the church in Sexten and up direction Mitterberg. From there we follow the path on the left passing the hut "Jägerhütte" to the Monte Elmo.  From ther back passing the hut "Lärchenhütte" to Sexten/Sesto. The tour can be easily extended.

South Tyrol is a paradise for cyclists: well-developed bike paths, gentle hills, idyllic vineyards, and charming historic towns make every tour a unique experience. Five of Italy’s most beautiful villages, recognized as “Borghi più belli d’Italia”, are located in South Tyrol: Castelrotto, Egna, Glorenza, Chiusa, and Vipiteno.

This collection takes you on a cycling journey to these historic places, each full of winding alleys, centuries-old architecture, and a truly special atmosphere. The routes lead you along peaceful river valleys, through lush vineyards and orchards, and across rolling hills with stunning panoramic views. You’ll ride past ancient castles, under arcades, and over cobbled streets that whisper stories from the past.

The small squares and charming corners are just some of the highlights of these beautiful village centers. Whether you're an active cyclist or simply looking to relax and enjoy the landscape, these tours perfectly combine nature, culture, and pleasure. Hop on your bike, discover South Tyrol’s most beautiful borghi, and experience the region from a whole new perspective!

By the way: you can ride the full route as a multi-day tour, or explore each stage as a day trip – depending on how much time you have. The final stage of the multi-day route follows the same path back to Chiusa, allowing you to enjoy a complete cycling experience each day and explore all of the borghi equally. You’ll find tips for getting to each day tour in the individual descriptions.

Easy circular tour to the hamlet Pliscia from where the route continues without major differences in altitude along typical scattered rural settlements and back to San Vigilio.

 

 

MTB Skill Area in Oberolang:

• 40 m high level
• Uphill section
• 5 switchbacks
• 2 x small berm
• Nature trail section
• Easy Downhill section
• Difficult Downhill section
• Rockgarden

This tour starts at the “Segeria/Säge" junction on forest path no. 37 towards Ponticello/Brückele. You follow this over a short section on the paved road to Ponticello/Brückele. There again the forest path no. 37 towards Prato Piazza/ Plätzwiese. When you have arrived on the Prato Piazza/ Plätzwiese high plateau, continue on the wide gravel road to the Rifugio Vallandro/Dürrensteinhütte - hut. After a recommended rest, you take the 7 km long descent on the wide military road towards Carbonin/Schluderbach. From there you follow the cycle path for 13 km to Dobbiaco/Toblach. From Dobbiaco/Toblach, an asphalt bike path leads you to Villabassa/Niederdorf and then to Braies/Prags to the starting point.

Cross Country Tour around the landmark of Schluderns: the Churburg, one of the best preserved castles in South Tyrol

 

Family-friendly route to Pieve di Marebbe with the pilgrimage church that is visible from afar and popular with visitors. The route is fully tarmacked and therefore also easily managed with ordinary touring cycles.