MTB tours in the Dolomites Region Kronplatz

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

This challenging route starts in Rasen and first leads into the Antholzertal valley. The cycle path leads to Antholz Mittertal, after which you cycle the last stretch to Lake Antholz on the road. From there, the steep ascent to the Staller Sattel border crossing to Austria begins (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). There are huts on both sides of the mountain pass where you can take a short break and enjoy the breathtaking panorama. On the Austrian side, the route then descends again through the Defereggen Valley through the rugged mountain landscape to our destination, the village of St. Jakob.

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.

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

On this circular tour, we first start in the village centre of San Vigilio and then take the main road up to Pieve di Marebbe/Enneberg Pfarre. Shortly after the hamlet of Curt/Hof, we take the turn-off to the Furkel Pass, where the Ruis cable car station is located. There we turn right and follow the forest road via Rara and Miara downhill back to San Vigilio. On this section, it is worth taking a short break at the Pederü mountain inn for refreshments and local specialties. A particular highlight on this tour is Pieve di Marebbe/Enneberg Pfarre, characterised by old farms and a historic village centre.

New in summer 2022 in the Bike Park Kronplatz is the "Dragon Trail": the trail, over 2 kilometers long, winds along the hillside from the summit to the middle station of the Olang 1+2 lift. The highlight is definitely crossing the Dragon's Head and the Dragon's Tail, where you have a beautiful panorama of the surrounding Dolomites at the same time.

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

From the football pitch in St. Martin, this short and easy tour initially takes you along a paved side road with little traffic through the meadows and forests above the village. The route then climbs gently past fields and old farms, offering wonderful panoramic views of the valley below. The tour then ends in the small, idyllic village of Chi Plans. Before going back, it is worth making a short visit to the Cristlá Restaurant & Pizzeria, which is located just a few hundred meters further on from Chi Plans on road 29 towards Untermoi.

The Gassl Trail winds down the eastern face of the mountain from the middle station Olang 1+2 lift over countless bends all the way down to Casola-Gassl. Although it’s chock-full of easy jumps and low-banked curves, its ever-changing route layout won’t distract you from appreciating the stunning panoramic views. In June 2024, it was made more challenging by adding new elements

The Spitzhorn Trail is divided into three sections: the first part, which breaks off from the Gassl Trail, is a sequence of very smooth flowing curves, the middle section features jumps and features in an open area with great visibility to the scenic Wallride. The last section runs through the forest, alternating between natural terrain and various wooden footbridges that eventually lead back to the existing trail.

This tour around the Piz de Plaies starts at the church square in San Vigilio. From there you first follow the Strada Valiares and later past the Sarjei farm to Jù. If you prefer something a little less demanding, you can also take the Pedagà lift, where you can also load your bike and which will take you to Jú/Col dl'Ancona. From there, you have an impressive view of the valley below and a beautiful descend along the paved road to Pikolein begins. The route then continues along the state road of Val Badia, first reaching Zwischenwasser and then cycling back to the starting point in San Vigilio.

„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.

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

This easy and family-friendly tour runs on paved roads throughout and starts at the parish church in St. Vigil. From there, you first head to the valley station of the Miara ski lift. From there, turn left onto Kronplatz Street and this route then leads slightly uphill through meadows and forests to Enneberg Pfarre, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view. A highlight for many visitors there is the church with its high Gothic tower, which is still a popular place of pilgrimage today. Before the return journey, you can enjoy food and drinks in the Ostaria Gran Ciasa, which is located opposite the church. Alternatively, there are numerous other places to stop for refreshments along the way back.

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.

„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

Starting point: Center of Valdaora di Mezzo/Mitterolang Finish point: Passo Furcia/Furkelpass Altitude difference: 728 m Lenght: 10,2 km

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 circular tour around South Tyrol's number one ski resort, the Kronplatz, can be started from any of the villages surrounding the mountain and can be ridden in both directions, clockwise and counterclockwise. It takes the ardent cyclist past many idyllic villages and through the beautiful nature of the Puster and Gader Valley. A special highlight is the ascent to the 1,789 m high Furkel Pass, which offers an incomparable panorama of the valley below. Along the route, there are numerous opportunities to take a break and indulge in local delicacies in an alpine hut or at a bar or restaurant in the villages.

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.

This line offers a more comfortable and flowing alternative to the far rougher and more technical Herrnsteig trail section.

Level: easy to medium

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.

 

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 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 route initially leads out of the valley, past the football field in Niederrasen and under the Pustertal road. It continues to Oberolang, where you join the Pustertal cycle path. We first cycle past the beautiful Olang reservoir and then pass through the idyllic towns of Welsberg, Niederdorf, and Toblach, until we reach our destination, Innichen, the last major town before the Austrian border. Once there, there are numerous attractions to discover, such as the Acquafun water park, the DoloMythos natural history museum, and the Haunold mountain with its summer toboggan run. Furthermore, the famous Drau cycle path (44 km) leads from Innichen to Lienz in Austria. Innichen also offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants for your culinary needs. For the return journey, you can also take the train from Innichen back to Olang.

"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.

#franzthetrail

Franz is awesome and a bit reminiscent of Little Canada. Together with Hans, it is among the first completely hand-built trails at Kronplatz and absolutely not suited for newbies. And quite frankly, some of its sections will even make most pros break a sweat. Today, Franz is one of the coolest trails at Kronplatz – and a MTB dream come true for many riders. Where to find it? It branches off from the Herrnsteig trail a little above the Herzlalm inn.

Length: 978 m

Difference in altitude: 207 m

Level: difficult

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

This difficult but breathtaking circular tour starts in St. Vigil and takes you into the Fanes-Sennes-Prags nature park. From St Vigil, the cycle path leads along the river through the forest with a moderate ascent to the Lavarella mountain hut. From there, the route becomes steeper up to Fanes alpine pasture, where a breathtaking view of the Dolomites awaits you. From the pasture, the route continues past further alpine huts and lakes up to Lake Limo, the highest point of the tour. You then cycle through the Great Fanes Valley and then starting from the Col de Locia, a difficult descent to the Capanna Alpina begins - here you may have to dismount and carry your mountain bike. From the Capanna Alpina, continue to St. Kassian and then ride along the cycle path to Zwischenwasser and from there back towards St. Vigil.