Cycling in the South of South Tyrol

The 46km route is ideal for all athletes who do not want to miss out on a phenomenal panorama and are still looking for a challenge.

Route: Graun im Vinschgau, St. Valentin auf der Haide, Staumauer, Innerkaschon, Schöneben Hütte, Kopferbrücke, Rescher Alm, Gravalada, Grünsee, Berggasthof Riatschhof, Naudersmühlen, Nauders Dorf, Talstation Bergkastel-Bergbahn, Stieralm, Plamortböden, Etschquelle, Reschen, Graun im Vinschgau.

The second trail of the Haider Alm, the Haider Flow Trail, is a nice trail from the Haider Alm down to San Valentino/St. Valentin. Most of the time you ride on the ski slope, but there are also parts through woods - so this trail is a diverse trail for anyone.

With 29 km - the easiest of the 4 possible courses. Suitable for beginners who like to enjoy the view and the landscape in peace.

Route: Graun im Vinschgau, St. Valentin auf der Haide, Staumauer, Innerkaschon, Schöneben Hütte, Kopferbrücke, Rescher Alm, Tendershof, Reschen, Graun im Vinschgau.

The trail starts at the Riatschhof and is due to the terrain in the upper part equipped with five somewhat falling turns before a flowing sloping passage comes. Another four nimble turns form the end of the trail. 
The trail then continues via the family trail to the Mutzkopf valley station.

A literal highlight: The green Zirmtrail (S0) starts at 2,500 metres and winds beautifully over 5 kilometres through the alpine landscape down to the Bergkastel high plateau. It is not only one of the easiest, but also one of the most beautiful and varied trails in the Alps, serving up fun for trail novices and endurists alike. Peppered with countless undulations and curves, jumps and stone fields. That's why the Zirmtrail is also the preferred warm-up loop for 3-country enduro riders. It was built completely without foreign materials and with its single trail character it blends naturally into the landscape.

The starting point of this trail, which leads downhill throughout, is the mountain restaurant just below the mountain station. With the partly quite direct line choice, the Eleven Trail is one of the longer descents on the Mutzkopf and it reaches directly below the valley station.

The tour starts at the dam in St. Valentin. In the beginning, the route runs on an asphalt road through St. Valentin to Dörfl to the fisherman's houses and on to Alsack. Here turn left to Plawenn and then take the forest road on the right towards Planeiler Alm. Up to the Planeiler Alm alpine hut you have to really pedal uphill to reach the stopover after about 8 km. On the way enjoy the view of the Malser Haide, the Marienberg monastery and the Ortler group. The alpine hut offers some fresh milk and the traditional South Tyrolean bacon - Speck. With a full stomach, take the alpine path in the direction of Planeil valley to the Planeil stream called - Puni. After a rough, quite steep descent, reach the quaint village of Planeil. From Planeil, the asphalt road leads back to Ulten and Alsack and back to St. Valentin dam.

The Adige Trail can be reached just above the Resia and is named after the river in Italy, which springs right next start. He is also the continuation of the bunker trails and leads down to the village Resia and the lake lago di Resia. It is a lightweight, highly flow trail which makes you want more.

Start at the dam wall of the Reschensee at 1,500 m, cross it, and at Innerkaschon take the old Rojen road in the direction of Schöneben. After about 8 kilometres of pedaling uphill on the old asphalt road, reach the Schönebenhütte and take a break. After the short refreshment, take the asphalt road under the hut in the direction of Rojen and ride out of the valley to the car park of the Rescher Alm alpine hut near the "Kopfer" bridge. Turn left and ride slightly uphill to the Rescher Alm alpine hut, where you can have a second stop. As a reward for the effort enjoy a large variety of regional products and an enchanting view of Lake Reschen. Continue north to the Tendershof, a well-run tavern. The descent leads through the middle of a larch and spruce forest past Tendershof to the Vinschger cycle path before Reschen. From Reschen follow the cycle path orographically left to Graun to the historic church tower in the lake back to the starting point on the dam wall of Lake Reschen.

The starting point of this partially newly created trail is the historic Bunker high above the lake lago di Resia. Whoever finds time should definitely take a photo here with the lago di Resia in the background. The Bunker Trail is the main link to the south and brings the biker to the entrance of the Adige River Trails who continues to Resia.

Starting in Reschen and heading north across the border to Nauders, we follow the state roads through the Inn valley towards Prutz. Here we turn right in the village and follow the road up to the Kaunerberg. From here we follow the high road in the direction of Wenns, which takes us further and continues to Imst. From Imst we follow the state road up to the Ötztaler Höhe, where we turn right and follow the course of the Ötztal. Arriving in Sölden, the climb up to the Timmelsjoch slowly begins. After the magnificent view, we descend into the Passeier Valley, towards Merano and via the Vinschgerstraße back to Reschen.

The Gerry Trail makes the hearts of experienced bikers beat faster. Very playful, it winds its way down the valley and offers many a technical challenge. But: every spot can be easily bypassed and the lower part is more relaxed to master.

It starts at the highest point and leaves no stone unturned on the 1700 meters of trail to put a big grin on your face. The start is a few meters up, the Green Trail leads into the lower part of the Eleven Trail.

The Spin Trail leads the bikers through the lonely mountain world at the 3-Länder Eck and leads along the slope towards the south. The Reschensee to the left flashes again and again through the woods and suddenly it is clear: here I am right! The Upper Spin Trail leads to the Schneider junction. From here it's either back to the Schöneben Bahn or further south to the Haideralm.

Con il Plattweg Trail avete davanti a voi un single trail indimenticabile della regione enduro 3-paesi: vi rapisce nel solitario mondo delle montagne altoatesine, offre profonde vedute del lago di Resia e vi porta allo stesso tempo in direzione nord. Alla Schneider Kreuzung si immette nella parte inferiore dello Spin Trail e poi si può scegliere tra il Grein Trail (ritorno alla malga San Valentino) o il Gorf Trail (proseguendo per Belpiano). 

The toughest variant of the OBM with 111km distance and 3,905 hm. Suitable for experienced athletes who are looking for a challenge.

Route: Graun in Vinschgau, St. Valentin auf der Haide, Dörfl, Alsack, Ulten, Spinaid, Malettes, Mösl, Matsch, Schlosshof, Lochhof, Churburg, Schluderns, Glurns, Mals, Burgeis, Marienberg Monastery, Stefanskirche, Klostersäge, Lataschg, Prämajur, Gstoderhof, Bruggeralm, St. Valentin auf der Haide, Schöneben Hütte, Kopferbrücke, Rescher Alm, Gravalada, Grünsee, Berggasthof Riatschhof, Naudersmühlen, Nauders Dorf, Bergkastel-Bergbahn valley station, Stieralm, Plamortböden, Etschquelle, Reschen, Graun im Vinschgau.

After the 111km Variente, the 69km route of the OBM 2400 hm also demands everything from the athletes. Suitable for all who are looking for a challenge

Route: Graun im Vinschgau, St. Valentin auf der Haide, Dörfl, Alsack, Ulten, Mals – St. Martin Kapelle, Burgeis, Kloster Marienberg, Stefanskirche, Klostersäge, Lataschg, Prämajur, Gstoderhof, Bruggeralm, St. Valentin auf der Haide, Schöneben Hütte, Kopferbrücke, Rescher Alm, Tendershof, Reschen, Graun im Vinschgau.

Nestled between the Endkopf "Jaggl" (2,627 m) and Pleisköpfl (2,425 m) lies the destination, the Grauner Alm alpine pasture, at 2,173 m. Start the tour in Graun at 1,500 m. For a quick warm up, follow the road into the Langtauferer valley. After 250 m, turn right over the bridge and pedal up through the shady Arluiwald forest on a mainly pleasant incline on the alpine path to the Grauner Alm alpine pasture. There is a possibility to park your mountain bike at the mountain pasture and continue on foot via hiking trail no. 10 to the summit of the Endkopf (2,652 m). Duration of hike: approx. 2.5 hours (ascent and descent). On the hiking path to the peak, it's possible to spot some rare edelweiss flowers and marmots. Lying in the grass on the slope, enjoy the sensational panorama and head back down to the valley via the alpine path to stop by the village for a good meal.

The Kreuzmoos Trail opens up the area south of the Mutzkopf. A beautiful single trail that shows the Mutzkopf from its best side and also acts as a feeder for the Gerry Tail.

The new Piz Trail winds its way from the Piz-Schöneben mountain station towards the valley over a length of 7 km and 600 metres.
towards the valley. The new trail addition in green difficulty level (very easy) leads particularly effortlessly and playfully through the forest.
and playful through the forest, whereby it is fast, exciting and particularly nature-friendly.
around the many Swiss stone pine trees. There are several opportunities to "toggle" between the Piz Trail and the Schöneben Trail (red difficulty level).
difficulty level) "back and forth". This opens up new combination possibilities and a cautious
and a cautious approach to greater challenges is made possible, step by step. We do not want to reveal too much
too much, only this much has been clear since its completion:
The Piz Trail on the Schöneben lift is absolutely world class in its segment!

From St. Valentin over the dam wall of lake Resia, the tour takes us westwards through the hamlet of Innerkaschon up to the old road towards Schöneben (above the old Reschensee road). The climb is approx. 8 km and 650 m in altitude, first on asphalt and then on gravel, mainly through forest, to the Haideralm mountain restaurant with its beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains and the two lakes. The descent leads back 350 m along the ascent route before turning on the right towards Zerzer valley. Cross the ski slope to hiking trail no. 7, which leads to the Bruggeralm alpine hut, where you can enjoy some excellent dumplings and alpine cheese in the summer months. After the bridge behind the alpine hut, turn left and follow signpost no. 8, past the St. Martin chapel to the Faulen See lake and continue down the paths to the Vinschger cycle path. Turn left and cycle comfortably along the Haidersee lake back to St. Valentin.

Note: The name "Goas" comes from the Vinschgau dialect and means goat. When farmers in this region increasingly practised "Goashaltung" in agriculture, this mountain was the grazing area for these animals.

Before setting off on this tour, it is legitimate to think about the delicious Kaiserschmarren at the Rescher Alm. Follow the cycle path along the lakeshore from Reschen towards the Schöneben valley station. From the valley station, cycle uphill on the main road, in the direction of Rojen and then in the direction of St. Valentin to the hamlet of Spin. Shortly after the Spin´s farm, take a sharp right onto the forest and meadow path. In the forest, bend the way north above lake Resia and the Rojen road past a small forest lake (1,850 m). Follow the forest road, meet the Rojen road a little later and follow it to the trendy Rescher Alm hut. Here, at an altitude of 2,000 m, with a splendid view from the terrace, enjoy one of the best lunches. From the Rescher Alm alpine hut, continue north along the forest road, down to Tenders, where the Tendershof farmhouse invites for refreshment. From here, it is not far to the final destination: Reschen. Tip: For enduro enthusiasts: there is the option of rocking down via the 3-Länder Trail in the direction of Nauders to the Mutzkopf. From Mutzkopf, take one of the trails to Nauders.

Get started the tour from any accessible point on the lake. The loop is exactly 5 km long and is suitable for children, families and adults as a leisurely bike tour. The path always runs directly along the shore of Haidersee lake and is mainly gravelled, with very little asphalt. The highlight is the footbridge between the fisherman's houses and the west side and the constantly accompanying view of the Ortler group.

Note: The bikes need to be pushed along the walkway.

Far above, it leads across the picturesque and namesake Plamort plateau past the famous tank barrages. The Plamort Trail crosses the border between Austria and Italy and ends at the historic bunker complex.

The 3 Country Trail is the classical of our 3 Country Enduro Trail. The starting point of this scenic delight is Italy. We continue through Austria, passing picturesque mountain lakes until we finally find ourselves in Switzerland. 

It leads from the Riatscherhof on easy paths back to the valley station of the Mutzkopf cable car.

Before setting off on this tour, it is legitimate to think about the delicious Kaiserschmarren at the Rescher Alm. Follow the cycle path along the lakeshore from Reschen towards the Schöneben valley station. From the valley station, cycle uphill on the main road, in the direction of Rojen and then in the direction of St. Valentin to the hamlet of Spin. Shortly after the Spin's farm, take a sharp right onto the forest and meadow path. In the forest, follow the way north above lake Resia and the Rojen road past a small forest lake (1,850 m). Follow the forest road, meet the Rojen road a little later and follow it to the trendy Rescher Alm hut. Here, at an altitude of 2,000 m, with a splendid view from the terrace, enjoy one of the best lunches. From the Rescher Alm alpine hut, continue north along the forest road, down to Tenders, where the Tendershof farmhouse invites for refreshments. From here, it is not far to the final destination: Reschen.

Tip: For enduro enthusiasts: there is the option of rocking down via the 3-Länder Trail in the direction of Nauders to the Mutzkopf. From Mutzkopf, take one of the trails to Nauders.

From Reschen go north towards the Austrian border. Just 500 m before the valley station of the Bergkastel cable car (Nauders), take a sharp right along a fairly steep gravel road to the mountain station. Stop for refreshments in the Bergkastel mountain restaurant. Here starts the most beautiful part of the tour: return to the ascent path to the Bergkastelalpe and continue to the left to the high moorland of Plamortböden and the anti-tank barrages that are also well known across the border. From here on use the forest road or the beautifully laid out trails (S2). After passing the barriers, the view opens up over the Vinschgau Valley with its unique lake landscape from the vantage point on the rock. With a breathtaking view descend to Reschen: on the technical and partly more demanding Bunker Trail (no. 101, S2), with the subsequent Etsch Trail (no. 102, S1) leading into the forest, or on the forest road to Reschen. Once back there, enjoy a typical aperitif.

This route is suitable for a leisurely excursion, for families, and for mountain bike or e-bike tours for warm-up. The Resia lake can be cycled in both directions. Almost exclusively on asphalt, start along the cycle and gravel path from the famous church tower in Graun northwards to Reschen - past the sailing boats waiting for wind. Don't cycle straight forward to the Austrian state border. Instead, follow the cycle path in Reschen towards the western lakeside, past the Schöneben valley station, and calmly tackle the incline along the lake. The route is leisurely - until the southern lakeside with the dam wall and there is a fantastic view over the Malser Haide and King Ortler (3,905 m). At the dam, turn north and enjoy the panorama with the lake and the approaching mountains back to Graun. If the wind is strong, kiters and sailors can be spotted on Lake Reschen. There are cozy stops along the lake at the Sciuri at the Schöneben valley station, at the taverns Greinhof and Giernhof, at the new kitestation or at the businesses in Reschen and Graun.

The Upper Belpiano Trail is a special trail, it is perfectly adapted in the landscape and has challenging parts for all single trail-lovers. The trail starts at the mountainstation Belpiano and goes trough forests down to the brach-off in direction to the 3-Country-Trail. The character changes only insignificantly in the lower part. Wonderful cross-country skiing and deep views of Lake Resia make the Schöneben Trail an unforgettable experience - an experience that can be repeated over and over again thanks to the Schönebenbahn.