Gravel bike routes in South Tyrol

The Adige Valley is known for its particularly picturesque landscape. Part of this is the Piana Rotaliana Königsberg. Here, numerous vineyards nestle together, interrupted only by rivers and charming villages. Gravel bike routes lead over gentle hills, through shady forests and small villages. On the "Giro del Vino" circular route, you cycle a good 50 kilometres through the region in South Tyrol. As the route is divided into two loops, you have the option of shortening the tour. The gravel bike tour not only offers varied landscapes, but also interesting facts about wine. Along the way, you will find information boards about wine production in the various regions.

An equally beautiful gravel tour can be found near the Adige river from Kaltern via Tramin and Neumarkt. Below Bolzano, you can cover 48 kilometres on your gravel bike on this route. You will pass Sigmundskron Castle and can make a stop in the historic village of Neumarkt. Of course, you can also stop off at a restaurant along the way and sample the Gewürztraminer wines of the region.

If you have a lot of stamina, you can try the Sellaronda "plus". On this tour, you will conquer four passes, although the streets are easy to cycle throughout. Impressive views of the rocky peaks of the Dolomites are the reward for the strenuous gravel bike tour. There are also plenty of racing cyclists here all year round. Especially on car-free days, there is a lot of hustle and bustle on the route in South Tyrol, which gives many additional motivation for the long tour.

If you need a break from strenuous gravel bike tours, you can visit beautiful Merano/Meran. Numerous sights are worth a visit in the second largest city in South Tyrol. How about a trip to the wine museum, for example? Tools from earlier centuries show you how winegrowing was practised back then. In the Palais Mamming Museum, which is housed in the baroque palace on Pfarrplatz, you can find out everything you need to know about Merano in historical times.

Also of interest is the Jewish Museum, which presents Jewish culture in Merano/Meran from the 19th century to the Holocaust. If you would like to combine a tour of the city with a short hike, you should visit the Trostburg castle in Waidbruck. The 12th century castle was converted into a fortress in the 17th century. Today, you can learn about the history of the castle complex in South Tyrol on a guided tour.