This line offers a more comfortable and flowing alternative to the far rougher and more technical Herrnsteig trail section.
Level: easy to medium
This line offers a more comfortable and flowing alternative to the far rougher and more technical Herrnsteig trail section.
Level: easy to medium
What goes up comes back around
Uschi branches off the Richard-Anton trail and is brand-new: Hand-crafted in 2020, this trail through the woods is one to watch out for: It starts off with a climb to its highest point, after which it's bend after bend, roller after roller and some more tricky challenges that require creative solutions. Uschi briefly forks off Richard-Anton before merging back into it again just before it ends.
Length: 600 m
Difference in altitude: 81 m
Level: medium to difficult
The start of this moderately difficult tour is in Niederrasen and first leads out of the valley to the historic bridge and from there on to Neunhäusern. Shortly afterwards, turn off towards Niederolang. Shortly after the railway subway, turn right again and cycle past the farms to Ried and on to Reischach. From there, the cycle path leads down to Bruneck and then along the Puster Valley cycle path back to Niederrasen. The highlights on this route are Lamprechtsburg Castle and the Rienz Gorge along the Puster Valley cycle path.
This easy and family-friendly bike tour takes us from Antholz-Mittertal over a distance of approximately 12 km to Neunhäusern. Along the route, we pass the Rasner Mösner biotope and enjoy the untouched nature of the Antholz Valley. Other highlights on this route are the MTB area, the fish pond in Antholz Niedertal and the leisure park in Niederrasen. In the first section we cycle on a well-prepared gravel path and the rest of the route on paved roads. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to stop for refreshments in the various villages of the Antholz Valley.
From Valdaora/Olang starts the trail in direction Anterselva/Antholz. Starting from Valdaora/Olang in direction of the Industrial Zone, either starting from Valdaora di Sopra/Oberolang from the road Erschbaum or from Valdaora di Mezzo/Mittelolang, following Via Stazione. From the Industrial Zone you go on for a short but uphill distance on the asphalted road in direction Rasun/Rasen. From here you follow the road until the traffic circle and then you turn first left, cross the bridge and the turn immediatly right on a country road. Follow this road up to Rasun di Sopra/Oberrasen. Once there, turn right before the bridge and follow the bike trail, that mainly follows the stream of Anterselva/Antholz, in direction of the valley. After 4 km of breath-taking landscapes of the Valle di Anterselva/Antholzertal, you get nearer to Anterselva di Sotto/Niederantholz. Beside the cross near the village there is a little lake with the possibility to fish. To go back, just do the same road.
"Are you searching a change to cycling? The true bike adventure begins by mountain biking in the Anterselva Valley! "
Both children and adults will enjoy the new MTB area behind the fish pond in Anterselva di Sotto. 3 downhill tracks with different degrees of difficulty and a pumptrack for children awaits you.
Starting point: Via Furcia/Furkelstraße Alm Finish point: Passo Furcia/Furkelpass Alltitude difference: 206 m Level of difficulty: easy/medium Lenght: 2,6 km Leisure point: Inn Trattes
The Pustertal Valley Bike Route is particularly suitable for bicycle tours and family cycling tours, not only for beginners but also for experts. The paved bike path starts in Rio Pusteria-Mühlbach and leads via the villages of Vandoies di Sotto-Niedervintl, Vandoies di Sopra-Obervintl, Chienes-Kiens, Casteldarne-Ehrenburg and S. Lorenzo-St. Lorenzen to Brunico-Bruneck. This first section is very flat and 25.5 km long.
From Brunico, it takes about Perca-Percha, Valdaora di Sotto-Niederolang, Valdaora di Mezzo-Mitterolang, Valdaora di Sopra-Oberolang, Ried, Villabassa-Niederdorf and Dobbiaco-Toblach to San Candido-Innichen. This second section is again very flat, 33.5 km long, and suitable for everyone.
The third section takes us from San Candido on Versciaco-Vierschach to Prato Drava-Winnebach where you cross the Austro-Italian border. Now follow along the Drava River to Lienz. This last subsection is 44 km long, very easy, and ideal for families. For the return, we can use the train to come back to the starting point. If the total distance is too long, you can also take only a small part of the track, and the rest you can travel by train.
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.
From Niederrasen, we first cycle along the cycle path out of the valley to the historic bridge. From there, we continue to Neunhäusern,, where we turn off onto the Pustertal cycle path. We then follow it until we reach Bruneck. After leaving the town behind us, we first reach St. Lorenzen. Here you will find the Mansio Sebatum Archaeological Museum, which is dedicated entirely to the Iron Age and especially the Roman period in the region. As the route continues, we pass the villages of Ehrenburg, Kiens, St. Sigmund and Vintl, each of which is always worth a detour in its own right, until we reach our destination in Mühlbach. For your return journey, you also have the possibility to take the train with bike transport back to Olang.
This medium-difficulty tour first leads you out of the valley on the cycle path, past the football pitch in Niederrasen and under the Puster Valley road. The route then continues to Oberolang and veers towards the Pustertal Valley cycle path. After the cemetery in Oberolang, turn right, follow the road to the hamlet of Salla and cycle on to Welsberg. Follow the cycle path along the river in the direction of the Gsieser Valley. After approx. 2 km, turn off towards Taisten, cycle through the village and then reach the beautiful hill from where you have a breathtaking view of the Dolomites. Continue along the road until you reach the Obergoste, from where you descend to Rasen. After the Hotel Alte Goste, the cycle path turns right to Rasen (gravel road from here) and you return directly to Niederrasen.
The masterpiece
First opened in 2018, this hand-made trail in the lower part of Kronplatz branches off from the Andreas trail after the first few bends. Compared to Andreas, Alex requires a bit more pedalling and an active, anticipatory riding style. The trail is a true masterpiece and mountain bikers far and wide love it: The feedback at the 2018 TrailTrophy was quite simply overwhelming.
Level: medium to difficult
The Kronplatz Bike Park is anything but ordinary. Instead of sketching trails on a drawing board, we went right into the forest and used whatever we found: Steep slope? Steep trail. Plenty of space? Perfect for jumps. Roots all over the place? Well, we’re in a forest, so there will be roots. In places where dredging was allowed, we put our excavators to work. And wherever it wasn’t, well, we didn’t. The result: At Kronplatz, there’s no copy-paste – each trail tells its own story.
And the trail names are quite unique, too: Franz and Hans are already legendary. They’ve been a household name in the community for years. But their successors are by no means inferior to them and have long been among the favourites of countless TrailTrophy and Alpine Enduro Series participants.
18 trails await you: 1 easy-moderate, 3 moderate, 10 moderate-difficult and 2 difficult.
With a total of 5 lifts and cable-cars (Kronplatz 2000 lift, Olang 1+2 lift, Ried lift, Ruis lift and Piz de Plaies lift) up and running all summer, our mountain bikers are spoilt for choice – that’s more than most places in the Alps can say for themselves. And with the exception of the Piz de Plaies lift, they all lead right to the peak at 2,272 m above sea-level, complete with jaw-dropping 360° views.
On beautiful woodland paths with sensational views of the surrounding mountains up to Passo delle Erbe and on to Rifugio Munt de Fornela at the foot of the majestic Monte Putia massif.
Located in the lower section of the Herrnsteig trail and dotted with wide and flowing bends, this is the ideal line for riders looking for an alternative to root-covered “classic” trails.
Level: medium
The Korer trail - a handcrafted trail master work in the valley area, which is not directly accessible by the lift. It requires full concentration, driving skills and above all, experience, and belongs to the best that mountain bikers can take under their wheels at Kronplatz.
Length: 900 m
Difficulty: Difficult
The splendid Sellaronda route takes you round the Sella massif, offering breathtaking glimpses of the legendary Dolomites. The tour starts in San Vigilio. When you reach the centre of Corvara, turn right and take the uphill route towards Passo Gardena. After stopping to admire the Sella massif, continue on the tarmacked road to Passo Sella and from there, go uphill to the highest pass on the route, Pordoi, where a 10km descent begins, with plenty of hairpin bends, leading to the last pass on this route, Passo Campolongo. Continue for 7km to reach Corvara and then return to San Vigilio via Longega.
„View over the Valle di Anterselva/Antholzertal“
Nice tour of medium lenght passing the southern woods of Valdaora/Olang in order to arrive at the beautifully situated Alp Angerer, where bikers can enjoy a restorative stop with an amazing view.
Leisure points: Angerer Alm
The starting point of this tour is the parish church in San Vigilio and after a short climb you turn right and cover the first few kilometres on the paved road San Vigilio - Pederü. A special highlight on this stretch is the idyllic Kreidesee lake, which invites you to linger for a while. You then follow the road to Fodara Masaronn, where you have the option of taking the new cycle path or continuing on the paved road until you reach your destination, Pederü. You can stop for refreshments at the Pederü mountain inn there before taking the same route back to San Vigilio.
The Andreas Trail - a hand-made trail masterpiece in the valley area which is not directly accessible by lift. It requires full concentration, riding skills and above all experience! This Trail belongs to the best what skilled freeriders can find at Kronplatz.
Length: 900 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Easy bike tour through the lower Pustertal Valley, with some slight ascents.