Do not fall in love with the high valley of Schlinig - former stopping place of smugglers on the way to Switzerland.
Do not fall in love with the high valley of Schlinig - former stopping place of smugglers on the way to Switzerland.
Route length in km: 16,5
Vertical climb: ascent 98m – descent 928m
Surface: asphalt,forest path
Required technical skills: S0 – easy
This bike route through the Isarco Valley is a pleasure tour that offers idyllic scenery. Rolling hills, small towns and cultural treasures line this well-marked bike route, which leads from Brennero to South Tyrol’s capital city of Bolzano. The Brennero/Brenner–Bolzano/Bozen Bike Route starts at the Brenner Pass and runs along the former railway line, which is at a slight downhill grade, to Vipiteno/Sterzing. The marked bike path then continues, partly flat and with a light ascent, through picturesque villages and small hamlets up to Franzensfeste Fortress, past Lake Vahrn, and along the Kastanienweg (Chestnut) Trail towards Novacella/Neustift Abbey and then continuing on towards Bressanone/Brixen. The section from Bressanone to Bolzano is again a brisk ride through the narrow Isarco Valley, with a stopover in the little artists’ town of Chiusa/Klausen, known for its imposing hilltop Säben Abbey. From there, the route continues to the capital city of Bolzano. The Brennero/Brenner–Bolzano/Bozen Bike Route runs a total length of 96 kilometers from Brennero to Bolzano.
A relaxing cycling path for nature lovers
Length: about 20 km; difference in altitude: about 370 m.
This slightly ascending and largely natural bike path leads from the center of Meran/Merano (the Sissi Statue in Elisabeth Park - Summer Promenade) along the Passer River, and ends in St. Leonhard/San Leonardo. This path does not lead directly through the villages that lie along its route, but cyclists can take a detour into anyone of them.
Please note that the bus line 240 from Meran to St. Leonhard is not equipped for bicycle transport.
This is a long but easy tour, with little difference in altitude, which leads mostly along gravel roads through the Passeiertal valley and into the main town of St. Leonhard.
Two sharp climbs, two lakes, a tower in the lake, a wonderful side valley panorama
Bolzano/Bozen is a popular destination for many cyclists, as the provincial capital is not far from Laives/Leifers and easily accessible.
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.
Bike trip from Laives/Leifers to Nalles/Nals on the trail of Lagrein and Sauvignon.
The Lake of Dobbiaco/Toblach is situated at 1259 m in the Val di Landro/Höhlensteintal valley, in the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, which connects Toblach with Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The bike trail of Val Pusteria/Pustertal goes through grasses and fields and crosses in the first part some villages and the little city of Brunico/Bruneck. The good sun exposition makes it practicable also at the beginning of the season, the transport of bikes with the train of Val Pusteria/Pustertal makes independent from the car. The 70 km and the 300 m of altitude difference going out of the valley ask for a basic level of training condition. The trailway offers anyway the advantage of being able to interrupt the trail and cover the remaining part on the train. Also families with kids, in this way, run no risks.
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
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).
You start your bike tour in Niederdorf/Villabassa. Along the Platari you get to Welsberg/Monguelfo. There you follow the cycle path past the Valdaora reservoir to Rasen/Rasun. From Rasen/Rasun to Antholz Niedertal valley you will only find a very small difference in altitude. You will pass Antholz Mittertal vally and Antholz Obertal Vally. Your destination is the Anholzer See lake at 1,640m. Also suitable for e-bikes.
The bike trail goes trough the wine villages Eppan, Kaltern, Tramin and Kurtatsch up to the country frontier at Salurn on traffic-calmed streets. The tour is appropriate for all kinds of bycicles, but is the most fun to ride on e-bikes or racing bikes.
The route starts at Eppan and leads on the cycle path and the lake loop road to the Kalterer lake and onwards to Tramin. Towards the village you’ll find a rise. Take it and follow the Weinstraße until you reach Margreid and Kurtinig. In all of those villages you’ll find plenty of possibilities to stop for a bite to eat.
Arriving at Salurn, change the downhill side and follow the hillslope until you come to Laag. From there you can take the cycle path along the Etsch in a northward direction up until the spot where the rivers Etsch and Eisack are meeting. There you turn left and follow the old railway track of the Überetscher railway until the initial point in Eppan.
This medium difficulty bike tour delights everyone, as it runs mostly on paved roads with flat passages and one very steep descent. The fantastic view of the neighbouring Dolomite mountains such as Rosengarten/Catinaccio, Schlern/Sciliar and Latemar is always fascinating.
Cross Country Tour around the landmark of Schluderns: the Churburg, one of the best preserved castles in South Tyrol