Mountainbiketochten in de Dolomieten

From the football pitch in St. Martin, this short and easy tour initially takes you along a paved side road with little traffic through the meadows and forests above the village. The route then climbs gently past fields and old farms, offering wonderful panoramic views of the valley below. The tour then ends in the small, idyllic village of Chi Plans. Before going back, it is worth making a short visit to the Cristlá Restaurant & Pizzeria, which is located just a few hundred meters further on from Chi Plans on road 29 towards Untermoi.

On beautiful woodland paths with sensational views of the surrounding mountains up to Passo delle Erbe and on to Rifugio Munt de Fornela at the foot of the majestic Monte Putia massif.

 

Located in the lower section of the Herrnsteig trail and dotted with wide and flowing bends, this is the ideal line for riders looking for an alternative to root-covered “classic” trails.

Level: medium

#franzthetrail

Franz is awesome and a bit reminiscent of Little Canada. Together with Hans, it is among the first completely hand-built trails at Kronplatz and absolutely not suited for newbies. And quite frankly, some of its sections will even make most pros break a sweat. Today, Franz is one of the coolest trails at Kronplatz – and a MTB dream come true for many riders. Where to find it? It branches off from the Herrnsteig trail a little above the Herzlalm inn.

Length: 978 m

Difference in altitude: 207 m

Level: difficult

The tour starts at the sports field in Pfalzen and follows MTB Route 440 up to the charming Plattner Alm. From the starting point, you’ll begin on a paved road that gently winds through the green valley. Soon, you’ll reach a shaded forest area, where the fresh air makes for an enjoyable ride. The path passes by small clearings and offers views of the surrounding mountains. After a moderate climb, you’ll reach the first resting spot, ideal for a short break. Continuing uphill, the trail leads you past alpine meadows and picturesque alpine huts. In the final stretch, the path becomes a bit more challenging, and the effort is rewarded with even better viewpoints. At the top, the Plattner Alm awaits you with breathtaking panoramic views and a welcoming alpine hut where you can take a break and enjoy local specialties. The return follows the same route, giving you another chance to appreciate the diverse landscape from a new perspective.

Variant of the MTThe tour starts at the Gasthof Kofler am Kofel and takes you along a beautiful route to the Pitzinger Oberalm. From the starting point, you’ll follow MTB Route 443, which winds through picturesque landscapes and immerses you in nature’s beauty. Soon, you’ll reach a cool, wooded area, where the sounds of small streams accompany your ride. The path meanders through dense vegetation and passes idyllic alpine meadows. After a moderate climb, you’ll find a welcoming spot to rest and refresh. In the final stretch, the route becomes more challenging as it ascends into higher altitudes. Finally, you’ll arrive at the Pitzinger Oberalm, where a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys awaits – a reward for every effort made. The return follows the same path, giving you the chance to enjoy the landscape’s diversity once again.B tour Kofler am Kofl which leads to the Pitzinger Oberalm

What goes up comes back around

Uschi branches off the Richard-Anton trail and is brand-new: Hand-crafted in 2020, this trail through the woods is one to watch out for: It starts off with a climb to its highest point, after which it's bend after bend, roller after roller and some more tricky challenges that require creative solutions. Uschi briefly forks off Richard-Anton before merging back into it again just before it ends.

Length: 600 m

Difference in altitude: 81 m

Level: medium to difficult

Incredibly long, insanely challenging and winding like there's no tomorrow: The Herrnsteig freeride trail is already legendary. One of the Alps' very best, it starts with a 20-minute cable car ride to the top of Mount Kronplatz and takes you down the north face of the mountain on an 8 km bare-knuckle ride worth an impressive 1300 m of difference in altitude. And it never has to be the same: On both sides of the original trail, a number of track alternatives branch off – towards endless fun and kicks. The perfect trail for pros and medium-advanced riders.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of fun – it was this motivation which in autumn 2014 broke the ground for the Piz de Plaies trail in San Vigilio. The trail is filled to the brim with jumps and banked curves. It's only a short ride up on the Pedagà-Piz de Plaies cable car before the track winds back down into the valley on a mad series of bends. Not a single section of this trail is straight, so prepare for active riding and leave your fear of steep passages at home. It's a guaranteed buzz! Suitable for true pros and medium-advanced riders.

This route links Völs am Schlern with Seis am Schlern and leads through variety-packed meadow and forest land at the foot of the Schlern, along well-surfaced bike paths through the Völs hamlets of St. Anton and St. Konstantin, past the idyllic St. Konstantin chapel and the St. Vigil golf course to Seis am Schlern.

This mountain-bike or e-bike tour treats bikers to a view of all of the Kings and Queens of the Dolomite mountains, including the Marmolada – Queen of the Dolomites, the majestic Langkofel and Plattkofel, King Laurin and his Rosengarten massif, and the Schlern in all of its legendary might. The route leads from the Eggental Valley to the Fassa Valley and on to the Gröden Valley, followed by a stretch through the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm and back to the set-off point. A little treat in this version of the tour: a great loop via the Langental valley, the Regensburger hut and the legendary St. Jakob church for even more Dolomite flair and enjoyment. Given its length of 105 km, we recommend taking this tour in a few stages. If you opt to use an e-bike, it is possible to cycle the full length in one day, stopping off at one of the countless mountain huts to recharge your bike along the way. You can choose to begin the tour from any one of the valleys it covers.

Information about the timetables and tickets of the summer lifts: www.seiseralm.it/cablecars

The tour starts at the sports field in Pfalzen and follows MTB Route No. 441 through beautiful forested areas to the Pitzinger Alm, passing the Kofler am Kofel guesthouse and returning to the sports zone in Pfalzen. From the starting point, the route takes you along a paved road toward Platten, through green valleys and gentle hills. Soon, you reach a wooded area where the fresh mountain air makes the ride especially pleasant.

The trail winds through dense vegetation, offering occasional open views of the surrounding mountains and valley. Some challenging sections include steeper climbs, but the breathtaking views and idyllic nature make every effort worthwhile.

Once you reach the Pitzinger Alm, surrounded by an impressive mountain backdrop, it’s a perfect spot for a well-deserved break. The return route leads back to the Pfalzen sports zone, passing the Kofler am Kofel guesthouse, where you can savor local cuisine. Here, the views of the Kronplatz and the Dolomites are truly spectacular.

Fitness & Fun

This trail is best described as a bit of a rascal: cheeky, naughty, unpredictable and rough around the edges. The perfect trail to break a sweat and have tons of fun while toiling away. But a word of caution: It’s only suitable for riders who are already good at manoeuvring their bike safely.

Christian starts at the Bergfreundehütte inn, where it forks off from the Herrnsteig trail. After about 1 km, it merges with the Franz trail.

Length: 636 m

Difference in altitude: 92 m

Level: medium to difficult

The tour begins in Oberwielenbach, in the municipality of Percha, and awaits those ready to explore nature. From parking area P1, our path leads into the lush landscape, following MTB Route 444, nestled in the breathtaking surroundings of the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park. With the gentle murmur of the Wielenbach stream as your companion, the light climb becomes a pleasure. You’ll be surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of dense forests and pass rustic alpine meadows like Lercher Alm and Heidacher Alm, where the landscape opens up in all its splendor. Here, amidst nature, you can take a well-deserved break, refresh yourself, and, if necessary, recharge your e-bike battery for the final ascent. Upon arrival, a breathtaking panorama awaits, making every breath and pedal stroke worth it. The return is along the same route, offering you another chance to admire the valley’s beauty from a new perspective. This tour through Wielen Valley offers a perfect mix of natural beauty and physical challenge.

#hansthetrail

Hans is, in a way, an extension of Franz. Painstakingly carved and hewn into the slope over the course of countless hours of manual labour, it boasts bends, waves and steep sections galore – all of which come in rapid succession. This ever-changing trail requires full concentration from top to bottom: pure bliss for experienced mountain bikers.

Beginners beware: Chances are that Hans might be a bit overwhelming, so we recommend staying on the original Herrnsteig trail.

Length: 750 m

Difference in altitude: 187 m

Level: medium to difficult

The Korer trail - a handcrafted trail master work in the valley area, which is not directly accessible by the lift. It requires full concentration, driving skills and above all, experience, and belongs to the best that mountain bikers can take under their wheels at Kronplatz.

Length: 900 m
Difficulty: Difficult

The masterpiece

First opened in 2018, this hand-made trail in the lower part of Kronplatz branches off from the Andreas trail after the first few bends. Compared to Andreas, Alex requires a bit more pedalling and an active, anticipatory riding style. The trail is a true masterpiece and mountain bikers far and wide love it: The feedback at the 2018 TrailTrophy was quite simply overwhelming.

Level: medium to difficult

This alternative route has it all: The exceptionally steep access trail to the Tierser Alpl Refuge gives you the chance to extend the Duron Valley tour, and leads to this breathtaking mountain hut amidst the rock formations of the Rosszahn and the Rosengarten Antermoia. 

Information about the timetables and tickets of the summer lifts: www.seiseralm.it/cablecars

The Herrnsteig trail's little brother too is packed with flow and curves. But while it's nowhere near as wild and bumpy, its 124 bends and turns between the top of Mount Kronplatz and Passo Furcia make it at least equally winding and dizzying. To get back up to the top, simply hop on the Ruis cable car at Passo Furcia. The big challenge on this trail is to master it without pedalling and with as little use of the brakes as possible. It is ideal for medium-advanced and pro bikers who wish to get to most out of an active riding style.

As an alternative option to the Seiser Alm cable car, you can tackle the ascent with pure pedal-power. The advantages: The road is car-free from 9am to 5pm, so nothing can get in the way of the fun. 

The Andreas Trail - a hand-made trail masterpiece in the valley area which is not directly accessible by lift. It requires full concentration, riding skills and above all experience! This Trail belongs to the best what skilled freeriders can find at Kronplatz.

Length: 900 m
Difficulty: Difficult

With plenty of jumps, bumps and bends in quick succession, this line is an “up-in-the-air” variant along the Furcia trail. If you’re not afraid to let go of the brakes and take off, you’re in for tons of fun on this trail.

Level: medium

New in summer 2022 in the Bike Park Kronplatz is the "Dragon Trail": the trail, over 2 kilometers long, winds along the hillside from the summit to the middle station of the Olang 1+2 lift. The highlight is definitely crossing the Dragon's Head and the Dragon's Tail, where you have a beautiful panorama of the surrounding Dolomites at the same time.

Rocks and Rolls

Introduced in 2019, Richard-Anton is a kilometre’s worth of pure awesomeness with a fierce uphill stretch at the start, plus hand-carved waves and bends throughout. The absolute highlight and a top-notch spot for action shots: the rock roller in the upper third of the trail. A dream come true.

The trail starts directly opposite the entrance to the second part of the Korer trail and is not connected to the lifts.

Level: medium to difficult

This difficult but breathtaking circular tour starts in St. Vigil and takes you into the Fanes-Sennes-Prags nature park. From St Vigil, the cycle path leads along the river through the forest with a moderate ascent to the Lavarella mountain hut. From there, the route becomes steeper up to Fanes alpine pasture, where a breathtaking view of the Dolomites awaits you. From the pasture, the route continues past further alpine huts and lakes up to Lake Limo, the highest point of the tour. You then cycle through the Great Fanes Valley and then starting from the Col de Locia, a difficult descent to the Capanna Alpina begins - here you may have to dismount and carry your mountain bike. From the Capanna Alpina, continue to St. Kassian and then ride along the cycle path to Zwischenwasser and from there back towards St. Vigil.

This mountain-bike or e-bike tour treats bikers to a view of all of the Kings and Queens of the Dolomite mountains, including the Marmolada – Queen of the Dolomites, the majestic Langkofel and Plattkofel, King Laurin and his Rosengarten massif, and the Schlern in all of its legendary might. The route leads from the Eggental Valley to the Fassa Valley and on to the Gröden Valley, followed by a stretch through the Dolomites region Seiser Alm and back to the set-off point. Due to the length of almost 100 km, we recommend riding the tour on an e-bike. If you prefer to ride without an electric motor, you should consider spreading the tour over two days. You can choose to begin the tour from any one of the valleys it covers.
Information about the timetables and tickets of the summer lifts: www.seiseralm.it/cablecars

The tour begins in the Pfalzen sports area. You’ll start on a paved road that gently climbs through the village of Pfalzen. After the first few kilometers, the surroundings grow denser, and the forest provides a pleasant coolness.

After a light ascent, you’ll reach the first fork in the road. Here, follow the marked path and the sign for MTB Route 442. The path now becomes a bit steeper and will test your endurance. The trail winds through nature, passing scattered trees and shrubs, occasionally opening up to views of the surrounding valley and the Dolomites.

After one final climb, you’ll reach your destination, the Kofler am Kofel Inn. Here, you can enjoy a well-deserved break with regional cuisine and scenic views before returning along the same route.

This line is a more technical and “rocky” version of the Furcia trail featuring sections littered with roots, boulders and carved berms. Suitable for experienced riders who are comfortable handling their bike throughout rough terrain.

Level: medium to difficult

The easiest trail in the Kronplatz family: Launched in mid-2015, it winds down the eastern face of the mountain from the middle station Olang 1+2 lift over countless bends all the way down to Casola-Gassl. Although it’s chock-full of easy jumps and low-banked curves, its ever-changing route layout won’t distract you from appreciating the stunning panoramic views – a perfect place to whip up an appetite for freeriding!

This line offers a more comfortable and flowing alternative to the far rougher and more technical Herrnsteig trail section.

Level: easy to medium