Itinéraires cyclistes dans et à travers le Sud-Tyrol

On two wheels through the Pustertal Valley! Explore part of the Pustertal Valley cycle route in a relaxed manner. From Monguelfo to Brunico by bike.
Start: Monguelfo village
Destination: Brunico
Distance: 17,9 km
Difference in altitude: 73 m

Discover numerous sights and museums of Upper Vinschgau by bike.

From Niederdorf/Villabassa take the bike path in the direction of Lienz along the railroad to Toblach/Dobbiaco. To the right in the direction of Cortina (signposted), the cycling route from Toblach/Dobbiaco leads along the disused railroad line. The route leads in a southerly direction always slightly uphill past Toblach/Dobbiaco Lake, the war cemetery, 3 Zinnen Blick and Dürrensee lake, with Monte Cristallo to the highest point, the Gemärk Pass. This is at 1,530 m above sea level, from which begins the descent to Cortina, with a view of the famous Tofane. Descending, the bike path goes through a tunnel and the subsequent high bridge with a view of Cortina. From Cortina back to Toblach/Dobbiaco, in the summer season, buses with bike trailers run the Cortina Express bus company (advance reservation required).

Begin at the Lana Tourist Information Office in Andreas Hofer Strasse and ride to Tribusplatz square. There turn left to Falschauer bridge. Follow the signposts to Merano (right) and cross the bridge over the MEBO expressway. Drive on the transregional cycle path towards Merano. In Sinigo follow the signposts for the Vinschgau Valley. 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 river Etsch to Lagundo. The climb to Tel begins at the swimming baths. At the start and end of the climb there are places to stop for a rest and a drink of water. At the end of the climb you will also be rewarded by a wonderful view. Continue to ride to Tel and cross the main road there, turn right and follow the cycle path to Naturno past the public playground.

Here cross the river and ride along the left bank after approx. 2 km to the Erlebnisbahnhof (adventure railway station) which is reached via the underpass. (Note: the adventure station is only open on Sundays from 2-6 pm from May to the end of October). The return journey is along the same route as far as Sinigo; from there continue towards Bolzano. Just after the exit for Lana, there is a restored locomotive to the right of the rest point that is well worth seeing. Your ride can be concluded with a visit to Lana open air pool.

Sights along the route: dam on the Tel, Prokulus Church in Naturno, Rablà railway museum.

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.

We ride on the Etsch cycle path from Terlan in the direction of Bozen to the Sigmundskron train station. Here we take the main road, cross the Etsch bridge on the right and then drive towards Girlan. After a short ascent, we come back to the bike path, which leads in a moderate incline and with a wonderful view of the Adige Valley to the village of St. Michael / Eppan. Here we always stay on the bike path and continue to the village of Kaltern, where we come to the “New Cellar”. There we have to cycle back a short distance and then come right downhill through the orchards into the Lavason valley. We ride downwards and enjoy the wonderful view of Lake Kaltern. At the crossroad to Kaltern we stay left towards Klughammer. Here the lake is on our right. We continue to Gmund and keep left, past some houses, pass under the motorway, onto a bridge and immediately turn left onto the cycle path towards Bozen. Along the Etsch river it goes to Bozen Süd, where you turn left towards Sigmundskron and Terlan.

Bicycle route from Mals via Taufers to Müstair in Switzerland

Naturno – Plaus – Rablà – Tel – Lagundo – Merano

The 20-km bike path along the Passer river promises unforgettable moments with your family.

The bike route begins in the center of the village of Monguelfo, along the banks of the Casies stream in the valley. You ride along the old Casies valley road to the hamlet of Planca di Sopra, where you cross the main road. From here you continue along the Talblickweg path and the hamlet of Steinegge to St. Martin, crossing the main road again before the sports field; from here you ascend to the Talschlusshütte hut in St. Magdalena. Return along the same route.

From Nalles the tour runs along the Etschtal Valley bicycle path to Settequerce. From there it goes through San Maurizio, over Grieser square and past the victory monument to the Walter square, the center of the city Bolzano.

It continues through the Portici of Bolzano to the meadows of Talvera, with a view of the Castle Firmiano (Messner Mountain Museum). It runs along the river Isarco, farther south.

You pass under the Messner Mountain Museum, from here on the tour leads you along the Etschtal Valley bicycle path and along the wine road back to Nalles.

• Total length: 40 km
• Driving time: 3 hours
• Difference in altitude: 180 m

Begin in Andreas Hofer Street near Lana tourism association and ride to Tribusplatz square. There turn right into Treibgasse and then left at the crossroads into Zollstrasse. Follow the signposts to Bolzano (left). Cross the MEBO highway and the river Etsch and ride along the Bolzano-Merano cycle path towards Bolzano.

In Ponte d’Adige follow the signposts to Appiano. Passing Sigmundskron Castle, turn right onto the Bolzano-Appiano cycle path. In San Michele/Appiano follow the signposts to Caldaro. At the end of the cycle path in Caldaro (near the winery) ride along the main road to the junction of Klughammer/Ora cycle path. The route takes you through vineyards to Lake Kalterersee.

At the end of an alley turn right and ride along the Kalterer Moos road to the roundabout. Take the third exit. Cross the highway and the river Etsch and ride along the Bolzano-Trento cycle path for approx. 16 km to Bolzano. There, at the turnoff for Überetsch/Oltradige take the Bolzano-Merano cycle path and return to the starting point on this path.

Sights along the route: Lana-Postal electric locomotive, Caldaro Wine Museum, MMM Firmian in Sigmundskron, Lake Kalterersee habitat.

This bike tour is an experience for athletes and hobby cyclists and can of course also be enjoyed in sections. The adventure route can be started either at the valley entrance or in St. Peter/San Pietro. It is recommended that inexperienced "cyclists" plan the tour out of the valley.

The route is easy to ride, because there are no special height differences to be overcome. Attractions in Lana: the Schnatterpeckaltar in the parish church of Niederlana and the South Tyrol Museum of Fruit-Growing at Brandiser Waalweg No. 4 (near the golf course).

On your bikes, get set, go! A leisurely way to explore the Upper Pustertal Valley and its villages by bike. From Monguelfo to San Candido by bike.
Start: Monguelfo village
Destination: San Candido village
Distance: 16,5 km
Difference in altitude: 178 m

Begin in Andreas Hofer Strasse near Lana tourism association and ride to Tribusplatz square. Here turn right into Treibgasse and then left at the crossroads into Zollstrasse. Follow the signs for Bolzano (left). Cross the MEBO highway and the river Etsch and ride along the Bolzano-Merano cycle path towards Bolzano.

At the end of the cycle path in Terlano ride left over the rail crossing and then continue right into the center of Terlano. Go straight ahead at the roundabout and turn left near the Haus des Apfels building after Meltina. Follow this twisting road to the parishes of Verschneid and Versein before reaching Meltina.

There, after a steep sloping section turn left into Schlaneider Strasse as far as the crossroads to Paradeis. Turn left here and continue into Aschler Bachstrasse road, which opens out into Vöraner Strasse. Follow this road to Avelengo. Before entering the first tunnel ensure that you put on your reflective vest/strips! The descent towards Merano begins here. The route negotiates several reversements to Maia Alta; at the roundabout continue to Sinigo passing the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. In Sinigo take the cycle path to Bolzano; leave the path in Postal on the bridge and ride back to the starting point.

Note: you will pass through a number of tunnels. Ensure that you have lighting for your bicycle.

Pleasant bike ride to Schmieden/Ferrara in Prags/Braies. You start your bike tour in Niederdorf/Villabassa. First you follow the bike path in the direction of Welsberg/Monguelfo for about 3km. Now it goes along the Pragser Bach river. You reach the village of Schmiedern/Ferrara.
From 07/10/ - 09/10/ the Braies Valley will be traffic calmed. It is possible to continue driving to the Pragser Wildsee during this period of time. Also suitable for e-bikes.

 

The bike tour starts in Welsberg/Monguelfo and leads you along the bike path to Schmieden/Ferrara. From Schmieden/Ferrara you drive on the forest road to St. Veit/San Vito. The last part (about 2 kilometers) you drive on the main road, which is partially closed to cars from mid-July to mid-September.

You start your tour to Sexten/Sesto in Niederdorf/Villabassa. You leave the village in an easterly direction. Then turn right at Camping Olympia. Here you follow the bike path past the beautiful villages of Toblach/Dobbiaco and Innichen/San Candido, which are worth a visit. Your tour continues into the Sexten/Sesto Valley. Also suitable for e-bikes.

 

The route is easy to ride, there are no special height differences to be overcome. Three bike service areas invite you to have a rest: one stop at Vilpian shortly after the Etsch Bridge, a short drive further in Gargazon and one stop at Burgstall/Lana (via the "Old Railway Bridge").

Attractions in Lana:

• The Schnatterpeckaltar in the parish church of Niederlana
• Museum of Fruit-Growing at Brandiser Waalweg No. 4 (near the golf course).

The route starts in Villabassa, a small village at the foot of the Dolomites. From there, you follow the well-signposted cycle paths that wind their way through the landscape. Along the way, you pass meadows, forests and small mountain streams.

After a while, you reach Lake Dobbiaco, an idyllic mountain lake surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Dolomites. The lake offers a wonderful backdrop for a break or a picnic. You can also take a boat trip on the lake or simply enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.

The total length of the route depends on the chosen route and individual circumstances.

You start your bike ride in Villabassa/Niederdorf. Along the `Platari` road you will arrive in Monguelfo/Welsberg. Once in the center of the village, follow the road on the banks of the river. You reach the hamlets of `Oberplanken` and` Preindl`, where you cross the river and the road. From here follow the road to San Martino. Apart from two climbs, this tour is easy and also suitable for e-bikes.

This tour takes us through the vineyards and orchards of Kurtatsch to Margreid. This small village is home to the oldest vine in Europe, dating back to 1601. We continue via Kurtinig to Salurn, where we can visit the Haderburg castle after a short walk. We return via Laag on the cycle path along the Adige to Ora. From there we cycle past Lake Kaltern to Tramin and via Rungg back to Kurtatsch.

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.

• Total length: 32 km
• Driving time: 3 hours
• Difference in altitude: 240 m

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

Beautiful family bike route from Niederdorf/Villabassa to Bruneck/Brunico. You start your bike tour in the direction of Welsberg/Monguelfo, past the reservoir in the direction of Olang/Valdora. There you will pass playgrounds, to the delight of the little bike lovers. Now you follow the bike route for about 10 km to the worth seeing city of Bruneck/Brunico.

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 tour starts in Niederdorf/Villabassa and leads you along the bike path to Schmieden/Ferrara. From Schmieden/Ferrara you drive on the forest road to St. Veit/San Vito. The last part (about 2 kilometers) you drive on the main road, which is partially closed to cars from mid-July to mid-September.

From Niederdorf/Villabassa the cycle path leads in the direction of Toblach/Dobbiaco to Innichen/San Candido where along the Drau cycle path the wonderful mountain panorama can be admired. The route leads over a slight gradient almost always off the road along the river bank and is particularly suitable for families. A popular stop along the route is the Loacker factory in Heinfels where the delicious South Tyrolean waffles can be made and nibbled. The route continues down the valley to the Dolomite town of Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, which you reach after about 50 km of total distance and where there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. The return journey can be made comfortably by train, which runs in hourly shifts from Lienz directly to Niederdorf/Villabassa.

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.