Cycling in South Tyrol
Italy
Glide relaxed through Mediterranean-style valleys, conquer steep mountain passes on a racing bike or tackle flowing trails on a mountain bike - South Tyrol has the best conditions for the various types of cycling.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful cycle routes in South Tyrol
Bike Riding
· Fiemme Mountains
Cycle route from Reschen Pass to Lake Garda (overview)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
249.7 km
18:45 h
2,312 m
3,570 m
Beautiful, scenic cycle route that runs about 90% flat or downhill along the Etsch to Trento (Trient). From here, it goes up a few meters over the Giovanni Pass and then downhill again to Lake Garda.
Mountain Biking
· Zugspitze Region
From Mittenwald to Riva del Garda through the Zillertal and the Dolomites
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
547 km
51:00 h
14,486 m
15,326 m
This Long distance mountain bike route, which is physically and technically challenging, first leads us from Mittenwald through the Karwendel, the Zillertal and over the Pfitscherjoch. Then it goes over the Dolomites to Riva del Garda.
Mountain Biking
· Vinschgau
Crossing the Uina Gorge with a mountain bike
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
difficult
79.7 km
8:00 h
3,261 m
3,255 m
The route, which is particularly demanding in terms of endurance, takes us from Vinschgau through the spectacular Uina Gorge into the Lower Engadine and back over the Pass da Costainas. Dreamlike panoramic views stretching from the Sesvenna Group over the Silvretta to the distant Ötztal Alps, and exciting trails that are partly technically challenging and partly enjoyable, reward us for the long, sweat-inducing climbs.
Bike Riding
· Vinschgau
Adige Cycling Route - Stage 1: Reschenpass - Meran
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
86.7 km
4:45 h
305 m
1,450 m
Between the picturesque Lake Reschen and the traditional spa town of Meran, the first stage of the Adige cycling route takes us through the varied landscape of the upper and lower Vinschgau. Along the way, in addition to historic castles and palaces, charming places like Glurns, surrounded to this day by a fully preserved town wall, invite you to linger.
Mountain Biking
· Vinschgau
Goldsee Trail at Stelvio Pass
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
47.6 km
6:30 h
2,248 m
2,248 m
One of the top routes in the Alps with an unforgettable panorama. At almost 3000 m altitude, you are level with the glacier on the Ortler and can hardly get enough of the magnificent views. A comparable trial descent with over 2000 meters of altitude is not found so quickly again.
Mountain Biking
· Sarntal Alps
From Unterreinswald, Latzfonser Kreuz to Durnholzer See
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
29.1 km
5:00 h
1,250 m
1,250 m
A very scenic mountain bike route through the Sarntal Alps. The demands are high, as not only steep climbs have to be managed but also some carrying and pushing sections that make the entire tour somewhat more challenging. On this route, you will meet only a few bikers and share many sections solely with hikers. A highlight is certainly the stunning view down to Durnholzer See and the namesake village Durnholz.
Bike Riding
· Region Dolomites Plan de Corones
Pustertal Cycle Route - Stage 2: Bruneck - Franzensfeste
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
36.8 km
2:00 h
345 m
440 m
In addition to the charming landscape of the picturesque high valley, the second stage of the Puster Valley cycle route also offers some cultural highlights such as the Archaeology Museum in St. Lorenzen or the historic Mühlbacher Klause at the western end of the Puster Valley. The route profile, even though we almost continuously follow the course of the Rienz, is characterized by a constant up and down.
Bike Riding
· Hochpustertal
Toblach-Bruneck-Brixen: the Pustertal cycle path
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
66.7 km
7:00 h
257 m
896 m
From the starting point in the 'Hochpustertal' (Dolomiti Slowbike bike rental), you follow the cycle path along the Rienz river to Bruneck or Brixen.
Mountain Biking
· Eggental
From Obereggen by mountain bike around the Latemar Group
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
39.4 km
6:50 h
1,725 m
1,725 m
The circumnavigation of the Latemar group impresses with its stunning panorama. Steep climbs and even steeper descents, however, require excellent physical condition and equally good riding technique.
Mountain Biking
· Eisacktal
Bike ride to Wechseljoch
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Difficulty
difficult
29.4 km
5:00 h
1,286 m
1,286 m
Sporty mountain bike route on the Austrian-Italian border
Auf sanften Wegen
Ideal für Familien sind die Talradwege, auf denen sich die Alpensüdseite von ihrer sanftesten Seite zeigt. Malerische Apfel- und Weinanbaugebiete bilden einen wunderbaren Kontrast mit den sich hoch auftürmenden, markanten Gipfeln. Die Via Claudia Augusta beispielsweise führt vom Reschenpass an der Etsch entlang bis in den Süden nach Salurn und macht dabei Station im Vinschgau, im Meraner Land und an der Weinstraße.
Bikepacking
Adige cycle route along the Via Claudia Augusta – cultural experience between gardens and architecture
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
Distance
148.5 km
Duration
7:45 h
Ascent
380 m
Descent
1,625 m
Relaxed cycling not only along the Adige, but also following Roman footsteps – that is what the Adige cycle route along the Via Claudia Augusta ...
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Höher, weiter, schneller
Oben, in den Bergen des Vinschgaus bis in die Dolomitenregionen finden Mountainbiker auf unzählbaren Trail-Kilometern ihren Flow. Richtig knackig wirds zum Beispiel auf der Tour ums Madritschjoch – fast 3000 Höhenmeter müssen auf der rund 70 km langen Strecke gemeistert werden.
Etwas leichter mutet dagegen die Latemar-Umrundung an. Auf der Tour durch Eggental und Fleimstal werden Biker nach Bedarf von der Bergbahn unterstützt. Lohnenswert sind auch die zahlreichen Einkehralmen auf der Latemar-Hochfläche.
Rennradfahrern hingegen sind viele Pässe ein Begriff, besonders bekannt sind das Stilfser Joch oder das Timmelsjoch. Doch auch wer es gern etwas ruhiger angeht, findet in Südtirol schöne Rennradtouren, beispielsweise durch das Etschtal entlang der Weinstraße.
Reviews
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From Sterzing to Rosskopf and back via trails. by Stefan
October 15, 2025
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Community
Super Tour, vielen Dank!
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Montoni route / Lichtenberger Höfe by Stephan
October 15, 2025
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Community
Tour mit fantastischen Ausblicken.
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Ortlerblick
Photo: Stephan Birkhold, Community
Maestro di Croda Rossa: Die große Gaisl-Umrundung by Benjamin
October 07, 2025
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Outdooractive Editors
Großartige Tour, bei der wirklich alles dabei ist, was Mountainbiken so schön macht. Wir haben uns allerdings 2,5 Tage Zeit genommen und die herbstlich-frühwinterliche Stimmung voll ausgeskostet. Geschlafen haben wir auf der Malga Ra Stua und im Chalet Corso (St. Vigil) - beides sehr empfehlenswert!
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Route done on October 04, 2025
Strudelkopf
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Helltal Trail
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Fodara Vedla
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Abfahrt Fojedöra
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