You can travel long distances on a bike, feel a sense of freedom and warm up for the best adventures. Experience the thrill of discovering new places on two wheels in South Tyrol, where the cycling season starts as early as March. If you are a hardened cyclist, you’ll have your best time cycling on pass roads and on the valley cycle route. You’ll surely find a wealth of family-friendly excursions through South Tyrol’s unique cultural landscape and if you hop on the e-bike, you’ll probably travel even further.
Starting point: Töll Etschbrücke bridge (525m)
Destination point: Aschbach cableway mountain station (1,342m)
Begin in Andreas Hofer Strasse near Lana Tourist Information Office and ride to Tribusplatz square. There turn left into St. Agathaweg path and follow the road. At the end of St. Agathaweg turn right and cross the bridge over the MEBO expressway. Ride to the right to the Etschtal Valley cycle path and then right again towards Merano. At the dairy in Merano turn left into Schotterwerkstrasse and at the end turn left again into Katzensteinstrasse.
At the crossroads turn left into Dante Alighieri Strasse and follow this until Brunnenplatz square in Obermais/Maia Alta. There cross the square and ride straight on into Virgilstrasse. Then turn left onto St. Georgenstrasse and at the end turn right. After approx. 100 m you will reach the Passeiertal Valley cycle path on your right-hand side. Follow this for 18 km.
At the end of the cycle path follow the signposts for Merano center and ride along Sommerpromenade to Sissi Park. Here cross the road and pedal alongside the river Passer to Merano Thermal Baths. There turn right into Giosuè Carducci Strasse and over the bridge to Theater Platz square. Turn left into Carducci Strasse and follow this to the crossroads. Again turn left and follow the signs to the Bolzano cycle path. The return journey is via the same route from the Lana-Postal exit.
Sights along the route: the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, Passeier Museum, Sissi Park in Merano, Merano Thermal Baths
Bike tour St. Martin/S. Martino - Breiteben/Pianlargo - Christl/Cresta - St. Martin/S.Martino
The tour starts from Nalles and leads past the church to the castle Schwanburg (private property). From here, turn right in the direction of Sirmiano. Above the castle Payersberg (private property), a road will lead you to the Bittnerhof and onwards to the Pitzoner-route back to Nalles. This tour can also be done in the opposite direction: Turn left when you see the castle Schwanburg (private property).
In Val Passiria, we sample apples from South Tyrol at the country’s first
Apple Hotel.
Starting point: Töll Etschbrücke bridge (525 m)
Destination point: Seespitz mountain inn (1,750m)
From Algund to Meran in the direction of the Passeier Valley. Before you come to the Zenoberg bridge, which leads across the Gilf canyon, turn right uphill to the Passer dam. The cycle path leads you mostly on gravelled road along the river Passer, which you must cross (bridges) several times. Passing the villages of Riffian, Saltaus and St. Martin. The road is well marked and without extended uphill runs until St. Leonhard.
Route length in km: 17,9
Vertical climb: ascent 777m – descent 761m
Surface: asphalt, forest path, 1 short Single-Trail-section (Mohlboch)
Required technical skills: S0/S1 – easy with short Single-Trail-section S1
One reaches the Bike Highline Meran/o through various Uphills, or by utilizing either the Aschbach cableway or the shuttle service. From the Bike Highline Meran there are various single and also forest trails returning back down into the valley.
The stretch between the Tablanderalm and Mauslochalm mountain pastures is technically challenging. All other routes are generally accessible & do not present complications.
Bike tour Moos/Moso - Pill/Bovile - "Hütt" - Bergkristall - Pfelders/Plan - Moos/Moso
Begin at Lana Tourist Information Office in Andreas Hofer Strasse and ride to Tribusplatz square. There turn left into St. Agathaweg path and follow the road. At the end of St. Agathaweg turn right and cross the bridge over the MEBO highway. Ride to the right to the Etschtal Valley cycle path and then right again towards Merano. In Sinigo turn left (signposts to the Vinschgau Valley) and follow the white/green signage.
After passing the racecourse in Merano turn right. Continue to follow the signs for Vinschgau (Note: within Merano, the signage is green). Ride along the right-hand bank of the Etsch to Lagundo. The climb to Tel begins on Schwimmbadweg path. At the start and end of the climb there are places to stop for a rest and a drink of water. Continue to ride to Tel and cross the main road there. Then turn right and follow the cycle path as far as Naturno. Here cross the river, ride approx. 3 km to Stava and cross back over the river. At the junction for the cycle path to Passo Resia pass turn right and follow the trail until you have crossed over the river.
Then turn left into the cycle path and ride to Coldrano past Lake Goldrain. At the end of the cycle path turn left to Martello. Follow the main road until you eventually reach the Church of Maria in der Schmelz. The ride can be extended with a detour to the Zufrittsee reservoir, which is approx. 8 km away (1,850 m - ramp with 20% incline).
Sights along the route: dam on the Tel, Prokulus Church in Naturno, Culturamartell Stilfserjoch National Park.
Naturno – Kreuzbrünnl – Bike Highline Meran/o verso ovest – Malga Marzoner – rientro lungo la Highline fino al Lupo trail – Naturno (variante Fontana trail – Ciardes – Naturno)
Leisurely bike trip for the whole family into the Passeiertal Valley
Con la navetta bike-shuttle al parcheggio Kreuzbrünnl – uphill malga Naturno fino al crocevia per la discesa Brand trail – maso Brand – Plon – Platzgumm – Ötzi trail - Ötzi flow trail -Naturno
Route length in km: 21,8
Vertical climb: ascent 1.055m – descent 1.006m
Surface: asphalt,forest path
Required technical skills: S0 – easy
A pumptrack is a closed-loop circuit with wave-shaped elements and curves, where speed is generated not by pedalling, but through controlled up-and-down body movements – known as “pumping.”
The pumptrack facility, newly built in September 2025 in Burgstall, offers riding fun and training opportunities for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals alike. The track allows for playful improvement of riding technique and encourages active outdoor recreation.
A wide range of sports equipment can be used on the track, including mountain bikes, BMX bikes, scooters, balance bikes and roller skates.
In addition to promoting balance, coordination and motor skills, the pumptrack also serves as a popular meeting place for people of all ages who enjoy physical activity.
Appropriate protective gear should be worn at all times, and mutual respect among users is essential.
Naturno – Plaus – Rablà – Tel – Lagundo – Merano
The 80 km long Val d'Adige/Etschtal Cycle Path (Etschradweg) leads along the Via Claudia Augusta, an ancient Roman road.
The trail is mainly flat or downhill. The fantastic bike trail network in the Val Venosta/Vinschgau valley makes for relaxed biking on a good surface, i.e. either asphalt or rolled gravel.
The Val d’Adige Cycle Path (Etschradroute) is especially popular with cyclists looking for a moderate challenge. It is also possible to rent bikes at various train stations and to return them elsewhere, meaning that you do not have to bring your own bike with you. The bike tour can also be shortened or simplified at any time by using the Vinschgerbahn train.
From the Adige Valley to the mountains, visitors can cycle with constant temperatures through shady forests and flowering meadows, far away from the hustle and bustle of traffic.
Passo di Monte Giovo Tour
San Leonardo, Passiria – Valtina – Passo di Monte Giovo –
Valtina – San Leonardo, Passiria
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!
Bike tour Riffian/Rifiano - Vernuer/Vernurio - Riffian/Rifiano
Passo della Mendola – Passo delle Palade Tour
Naturno – Merano – Lana – San Paolo – Appiano – Passo della
Mendola – Fondo – Passo delle Palade – Merano – Naturno
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.
Source: bikemeran.it
From Nalles you go to Vilpiano and then along the cycle path Etschtal Valley until Firmiano and afterwards to Appiano.
It continues through the vineyards to Cornaiano and on a beautiful trail to the Messner Mountain Museum. The tour brings you along the apple trees to Andriano and back to Nalles.
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