The South Tyrolean part of the trail goes through Passo Resia, Val Venosta, Merano, Bolzano and Val d'Adige until Salorno.
Le sud du Sud-Tyrol est un véritable paradis pour les cyclistes. Découvrez des itinéraires variés traversant des vignobles pittoresques, des villages pleins de charme et des montagnes plus élevées. Que vous préfériez une balade tranquille ou des parcours plus exigeants, vous trouverez ici l’itinéraire parfait pour votre aventure à vélo.
The route leads from Marlengo/Marling via Lana and Nalles/Nals to Andriano/Andrian. Change to the Etschtal Cycle Path, which leads to Bolzano/Bozen. One of the most ‘castle rich’ regions in all of Europe begins south of Merano/Meran. Worth mentioning are Hocheppan Castle in Missiano/Missian, Appiano/Eppan, Maultasch Castle (Burg Maultasch) near Terlano/Terlan and Sigmundskron Castle (Schloss Sigmundskron) near Firmiano/Firmian, Bolzano.
The route leads along the western edge of South Tyrol's capital city Bolzano (the best way to enter is to follow the Eisack river). The villages south of Bolzano have been historically strongly shaped by the navigable Etsch river. Of particular historical importance are the medieval village of Egna/Neumarkt with South Tyrol’s only proven Roman staging post, Endidae, and Salorno/Salurn, located on the language border at the Salurner Klause, the name of this narrow valley section.
The South Tyrolean portion of the Via Claudia Augusta, leading to Ostiglia near Verona or Quarto d’Altino near Venice, ends at Salorno.
Tip: interactive Via Claudia Augusta route planner available online at www.viaclaudia.org
Family cycling tour through the valley Vinschgau/Val Venosta from Marling/Marlengo to Mals/Malles.
The tour leads you from the Town Hall Square in Nalles to the Apple-cycle-path along the golf course in Lana. It continues through Lana, after Sinigo and then it goes up to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle (visitation possible). It goes back through the beautiful spa town of Merano. Along the apple trees, the tour leads you back to Nalles.
From Prato/Prad, the beautiful racing bike tour to Solda/Sulden is recommended. Via Gomagoi and through the Suldental Valley you turn – step by step – closer to the world renowned Solda which is situated on a small plateau. The view to the impressive mountain world all around the Ortler mountain from one of the sun terraces in the village is worth the effort. The descent is all the way back on the same trail.
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 tour leads you through the Adige cycle path to the historic city of Trento.
An easy family cycling trip across the valley Vinschgau/Val Venosta back to Marling/Marlengo.
Route length in km: 36,4
Vertical climb: ascent 1.552m – descent 1.521m (the ascent with the cableway Aschbach/Riolagundo helps you saving 800 m of altitude difference in the ascent)
Surface: asphalt, forest path, cart path
Required technical skills: S0/S1/S2 – easy with 2 short Single-Trail-Sections S1/S2
Beautiful tour demanding in terms of fitness with three trail highlights.
The strenuous tour starts in Prato/Prad in the shadow of the Stelvio Pass and the Ortler Range, via the famous Stelvio road in the direction of Gomagoi. In Gomagoi, turn right towards Stelvio/Stilfs and a few metres higher, turn left to the sports field and further to Platz (1,500m). Here, we are welcomed by the gravel path and the meadow trail, leading past the Prader Alm Alpine pasture and, leaving the Furkelhütte hut (2,153 m) at the left-hand side, up and down to the Stilfser Alm Alpine pasture (2,077 m). It is worth stopping and sampling a traditional Venosta Valley dish. The breathtaking panorama in view, the 6er trail with a length of 1.8 km, branches off to the right, below the Stilfser Alm Alpine pasture. Turning left, his very beautiful trail joins the forest path towards Schartalm Alpine pasture. The next reward for the height gain of more than 1,600 metres, presents itself below the Schartalm in a left bend: The 15er trail turns off here, to a short passage where you need to push your bike, before you are rewarded with “something for the soul” (S1/S2). According to the locals, this trail belongs to the most beautiful trails in Venosta Valley and also the 12er trails which joins the 15er trail after a short ride in the woods above the Platzhof farm, does not leave much to be desired, with several tight bends for trail enthusiasts. At Wartamstein, we reach a narrow tarmacked road back to Prato
Tip: Please to not ride the bike on the popular family trails below Wartamstein.
This tour leads you to the breathtaking GardaLake with its Mediterranean flair and pictorial villages.
This route crosses four villages of the Val d'Adige by orchards, vineyards, along the forest and also provides some viewpoints. The route is easy to ride, since no large height differences have to be overcome. There are several places of interest which invite you to linger. The route leads not only past designated bike paths, but also to non-busy routes. Very easy to ride with the bike.
Challenging climbs, rewarding views, a "gschmackige Marend" and several trail options.
The tour starts at the village square of Tarres (Schulweg). Follow the signs on the asphalt road to the valley station of the chairlift Tarres Alp (1,200 m). At the finish house of the toboggan run, turn right and take a fairly leisurely route to Platzleng. From this fantastic picnic spot in the forest, we then crank up the forest road on partly very steep ramps to the Malga di Tarres (1,935 m) and earn a proper stop at the Malga di Tarres and the Mountain Restaurant Malga di Tarres.
From Laces: from the Laces sports stadium (SportForum) in a southerly direction to the AquaForum adventure pool and either via the forest road and Raminiwaal or the road on to Tarres.
Shortcut: The Malga di Tarres lift transports bikes. From Laces we are then almost exclusively on asphalt.
Downhill or connecting variants: Tarscher Alm Trail, Roatbrunn Trail, 4-wins-13.
The physically demanding well-known tour for those who are free from giddiness through the tripoint.
Those deciding on the rather more challenging and scenically rewarding Überetsch variation of the Via Claudia Augusta should remain on the orographic right side of the Etschtal in Andriano/Andrian, following the old wine road to Riva di Sotto/Unterrain.
This variation ascends to San Paolo/St. Pauls in Überetsch up to the two largest wine producing municipalities in South Tyrol, Appiano/Eppan and Caldaro/Kaltern. Just after Appiano, head down to the Kalterer See lake, the warmest bathing lake in the Alps, and on to the village of Termeno/Tramin, famed for its Gewürztraminer wine. With their vineyards and wineries, the picturesque wine villages further to the south, Cortaccia/Kurtatsch, Magrè/Margreid and Cortina all'Adige/Kurtinig, are also well worth a visit. At Egna/Neumarkt, the two variations meet up once more at the Via Claudia Augusta on the Etschtal Cycle Path leading to Salorno/Salurn and then on to Italian-speaking Trentino.
Tip: an interactive route planner of the Via Claudia Augusta is available at www.viaclaudia.org
This easy and short bike tour is perfect for the whole family.
Family cycling tour through the Etschtal Valley to the city Bolzano/Bozen.
The classic itinerary of the region starts in Trodena. It leads downhill to the old sawmill and goes along a forest road with a pleasant incline through the "Kaltwassertal" up to the col Passo Cisa (1448m). We keep walking on this altitude and follow the way towards the Malghette, the highest point of the tour. In an easy descent, we reach Anterivo and San Lugano. We follow the old railroad track to Fontanefredde. The last gradient brings us back to Trodena.
Tour Nr. 7
Advice: This tour can also be started from the town hall square in Anterivo
Possible restaurant stops: Le Malghette - Krabes Alm, Hotel Restaurant Schönwies andHotel Restaurant Trudnerhof at Truden
This line offers a more comfortable and flowing alternative to the far rougher and more technical Herrnsteig trail section.
Level: easy to medium
From the MediterraneanfFlair of Salorno to the pictorial arbours of Egna and the bucolic alleys of Ora and the historical center of Bolzano.
Cycle tour of approx. 55 km along the Brennero-Bolzano cycle route from Laives/Leifers along the Adige and Isarco rivers to Chiusa/Klausen and Bressanone/Brixen.
This tour is one of the classics in the border triangle, is very demanding and not recommended for bikers with a fear of heights.