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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful scenic routes in Italy
Scenic Route
· Wipptal
TIP Trip Tirol ➤ Brenner Pass road
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
30.2 km
0:30 h
333 m
442 m
🌄 For two and a half millennia, traders, muleteers, herdsmen, smugglers, adventurers, and of course tourists have crossed the pass, which is the lowest in the Alps at 1,371 m.
Scenic Route
· Eisacktal
Trip Tirol ➤ The Jaufen Pass panoramic road
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
37.6 km
0:35 h
1,209 m
1,424 m
The Jaufen Pass is the most beautiful alternative to the SS12, the heavily used South Tyrolean federal road towards Bolzano and Merano.
Scenic Route
TIP Trip Tirol ➤ Timmelsjoch from North Tyrol to South Tyrol
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
48 km
0:45 h
1,152 m
1,928 m
💚 The Timmelsjoch demands a solid portion of skill in the advanced art of pass riding. Closed to trucks on the Italian side, the route belongs to us bikers and convertible drivers.
Scenic Route
· Italy
Via Chiantigiana
recommended route
72.2 km
1:07 h
1,296 m
1,011 m
This panoramic road runs through Tuscany from the vibrant metropolis of Florence on the Arno southwards to Siena, immersing us in the world of the famous "Chianti Classico".
Scenic Route
· Italy
Amalfitana
recommended route
49.9 km
0:48 h
3,313 m
3,353 m
Sorrento’s steep coast offers an unobstructed panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal strip as far as Salerno.
Scenic Route
· Italy
Via Aurelia: From Rome to Sestri Levante
recommended route
Stage 1
479.5 km
7:24 h
3,624 m
3,674 m
Along the Ligurian Riviera, the historic route welcomes its visitors with a series of idyllic and largely untouched landscapes, including the Cinque Terre.
Scenic Route
Via Aurelia - in the footsteps of the Romans
recommended route
Multi-day route
1,005.8 km
15:28 h
3,082 m
3,131 m
A historic trade route along the Italian Riviera: The ancient Via Aurelia still holds an irresistible charm today that is waiting to be discovered. Over a total of nearly 1200 km, it leads into the picturesque south of France.
Scenic Route
· Italy
Via Appia
recommended route
712.1 km
11:00 h
5,999 m
6,018 m
The “Queen of Roads” was one of the most important trade routes of the Roman Empire and still exudes an unbroken charm today. Along the route there are magnificent parks, idyllic lake landscapes, ancient tombs, and some towns with a historic flair.
Scenic Route
· Campania
The Amalfitana - Italian dream road between sky and sea
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72 km
5:00 h
3,736 m
3,823 m
The route leads over the panoramic road from Sorrento to Salerno. It goes along the narrow and winding Amalfitana directly on the coast, offering fantastic views over the Gulf of Salerno.
Scenic Route
· Vinschgau
TIP Panorama Road Tyrol ➤ Stelvio Pass
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
40.8 km
0:40 h
1,638 m
1,502 m
🌄 The Stelvio Pass is a mountain pass in the Ortler Alps. At an altitude of 2757 m, the Stelvio Pass is the highest mountain pass in Italy.
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23.8.2025 2nd stage from Kobarid to Piran / via Dobrovo - Šmartno and Štanjel by J+C
August 24, 2025
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