Bike tours in South Tyrol
Morterer Leger - Haslhof
| Altitude metres | 1197 m |
| Walking time | 3:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
From Goldrain the tour branches off at Krummweg in the direction of Morter. We cross the village of Morter and then turn right at the fire station and continue as far as the Forstschranke. In the shadow of the Nördersberg a forest track ascends steeply to the Morterer Leger. At first the track is well laid out with white marble gravel, but from halfway up it is almost entirely covered with grass and moss. (Be careful on this track if it has rained or if there is surface water). The tour generally heads downhill via pleasant trails to Haslhof. Following a retreat we cross private land and at first follow a trail until reaching the forest track which winds its way over a short Waalweg crossing to Teerstrasse. From here we head swiftly downhill to Göflan and pass via the Vinschger cycle path Via Claudia Augusta to reach the starting point at Goldrain.
Töbrunn - Latscher Alm - Tarscher Alm
| Altitude metres | 1390 m |
| Walking time | 4:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
The starting point of this classic is Latsch, the main site of the municipality. From the sports pitch we head along the Trimmdich Pfad to the ice stadium before following the signs to the Bierkeller and continuing along the Waalweg to the Plimabrücke bridge at Morter. Directly behind the bridge we follow the course of the river Plima to the sports pitch and via a short asphalt stretch towards the Martelltal valley before reaching the turnoff to Montani. We head past the famous Schloss (castle) Montani; just above it we turn onto a Waalweg leading to the Magrin Böden. From here we start to ascend - it is never steep but stretches all the way to Töbrunn. From Töbrunn the forest track levels out until Latscher Alm. Here the trail ascends once again, draining the remaining muscle power from the legs. Having arrived at the skiing area of Tarscher Alm, the gravelled track winds its way uphill once again to Alm. The return journey is via the valley run of the skiing area, which is not closed off to traffic, so proceed with care. After arriving at the base terminal, we pass the Rodelbahn (toboggan run) before reaching Tarsch. A rapid descent on an asphalt road leads back to the starting point. Tarscher Joch The Tarscher Joch is a stop for many Transalp tours. From Tarscher Alm it is still 600 metres in altitude to the Tarscher Joch, which is covered with many passages where bikes have to be carried.
Schloss (castle) Annaberg - Annaberger Böden
| Altitude metres | 600 m |
| Walking time | 1:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
From the crossroads with the Vinschgauer cycle path at the village square in Goldrain the tour initially leads north over the Adige. After heading down the tunnel and then going left, following the "Schließstand" sign, we cross the Fallerbach and then the town of Vetzan/Vezzano. Above Vetzan/Vezzano we follow the asphalt road which winds its way steeply uphill to the Fallerhof above Goldrain. Then there is a wide forest road which brings us to the manors of Schloss (castle) Goldrain. Via this private road we reach Schloss Annaberg, the last 200 metres of which are at a steep gradient. Behind the castle we head right at the crossroads and cross the Tisserbach. After this we follow the road for approx. 500 metres until we reach a fork in the road, at which point we ascend to the Annaberger Böden. An ascent of medium difficulty leads us back to the suspension bridge and to Schloss Goldrain. We return to the starting point on the cycle path via the Dorfstrasse. Variations: Anyone who is shy of trails should return using the approach road. A shorter version of the tour follows a trail directly before the manors of Schloss Annaberg down to the suspension bridge.
Göflaner marble quarry
| Altitude metres | 1450 m |
| Walking time | 4:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
The tour starts in Laas at the start of the Lassertal valley (873 metres) On leaving the village we turn right over the bridge to Tarnell. We follow a forest track above the farms until reaching the junction with the Marmorbruchweg path, which is the connecting path between Göflaner and the Laaser Fault. The heavy marble blocks were transported along this path. Having passed the Knappenhaus holiday cottage we reach the quarry, which is currently not in use and is situated at a height of 2,150 metres. We then head downhill along the same path until the last bend below the quarry. At this point a trail leads us to Göflaner Alm (1827) From here we continue downhill along a steep forest track as far as the Köhlplätze (1682). We then turn right and follow the uphill forest track which later feeds into a trail. After approx. 700 metres two small mountain streams cross the trail before reaching Weiskaser Alm. Below the Alm there is a forest track that leads downhill to the Wiebenhof farm and then on to the junction with the feeder road to Außernördersberg. We reach Göflan by using the toboggan run. We then return to the starting point along the Via Claudia Augusta cycle path.
Reschner Alm - Plamort
| Altitude metres | 1680 m |
| Walking time | 4:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
This border tour starts in the middle of Resia at the cycle path junction next to the alpine dairy and initially takes us in a westerly direction alongside the lake to the base terminal of the Schöneben gondola ski lift. With a slight uphill gradient we continue onto the asphalt road and follow the sign towards Rojen. After a short downhill at the start of the Rojental valley we head towards Reschner Alm. The gravel military track leads us gently uphill. While passing blossoming fields the beautiful coniferous forest soon releases fantastic views of Lake Resia and the mountain landscape of the Ötztaler Alps on the opposite side. After approx. 550 altitude metres we reach the Reschner Alm at a height of 2,020 metres. Here we stop for a bite to eat before continuing along the trail to the border. Passing by the old barracks we cross the border and now follow the sign "Grünsee". Superb trails are only interrupted as a result of a short passage where we have to push the bikes. We pass the Bergsee (Mountain Lake) and ride downhill along easy trails until the trail brings us out onto the Reschner/Resia Bundesstrasse (main road) just below the Kastelalpe top terminal. We now ride past the top terminal and follow the Via Claudia Augusta for a while. At the foot of the mountain we turn left and now ride up steep gravel tracks which zigzag below the gondola ski lift up to the Kastelalpe. Here we turn right and ride south towards Plamort. We reach the last few kilometres before the border via a nice trail which leads us past tank traps to Plamort. Here it is possible to find bunkers, trenches and other witnesses to World War I everywhere. After having arrived in Plamort, a panoramic view of the Ortlergruppe opens up. A long way below are Lake Resia and Lake Haider, almost giving us a feeling of being on Lake Garda, at least on warm summer days. The departure from the military track to Resia is via a trail that leads us directly to the Eden restaurant. After stopping off here we follow the underpass and return to our starting point.
Töbrunn
| Altitude metres | 1100 m |
| Walking time | 2:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
The tour starts at the cycle path crossing in Latsch and passes by the ice stadium in Latsch and then on to Latscherhof and the Bierkeller (beer cellar). Above the Bierkeller the forest trail leads to the Magrinböden and from there we continue along the closed forest track to the Töbrunn. The climb is easy at first, from about 1,200 metres the forest track becomes more demanding; shortly before the destination at 1,700 metres the gradient levels out again somewhat. After a break at the Töbrunn we head in the direction of Latscher Alm, at the first crossroads we head left and continue to the valley run of the skiing area. At the base terminal of the chair lift we head left along an old track until we reach Tarsch and then head rapidly downhill on an asphalt surface all the way back to the starting point.
Naturnser Alm - Vigljoch (Transalp Tour 2002)
| Altitude metres | 1540 m |
| Walking time | 4:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
From the sports pitch in Naturns we follow an asphalt road in Nördersberg, passing several farms before reaching the car park at a height of 1,600 metres. Here we reach the closed-off forest track which leads us to Naturnser Alm. After a break we follow Steig 9a, which turns off to the right directly behind the Alm. (Please note: Steig 30 is not recommended). After a short climb an old cart track leads to the plateau which we follow until we come to the crossroads with route 9. We stay on this route until Vigljoch. We then head along route 28 to Aschbach or subsequently via the forest track to Aschbach. Then there is an asphalt road to Töll. We return to Naturns on the cycle path. It is also possible to set off from Vigljoch and ride to the Schwarze Lacke and into the Ultental valley.
St.Maria - Val Mora - Livigno
| Altitude metres | 1350 m |
| Walking time | 5:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
We start this dream tour to Livigno from nearby Santa Maria (CH)! The tour leads through the unique and untouched Val Mora. The first 800 altitude metres consist of a gravel track (which can even be accessed by the shuttle bus …). From Radond we ride downhill along the wide gravel track of the high-lying valley until we have overcome the slight downhill and not too difficult trail to the Val Mora pass and to Lake San Giacomo di Fraele. After a short level section along the wonderfully turquoise lake we follow the last way to the Alpisella pass. The last 350 altitude metres of gravel track are not difficult to ride on. It's guaranteed to be an unforgettable biking adventure!
Laas - Sonnenberg - Schlanders
| Altitude metres | 1060 m |
| Walking time | 3:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
We ride along the cycle path to Laas, from there this tour heads along a forest track and a demanding trail over the Laaser Leiten to Tanaser Strasse (street). We ride along Tanaser Strasse to Kirchhof farm. Then we head downhill towards Allitz and then along a gravel track to Madatschhof farm (path no.15A) to the farms above Kortsch/Schlanders. We return to Schlanders along the asphalt access road and then to Laas along the cycle path.
Kastelbell - St.Martin am Kofel
| Altitude metres | 1266 m |
| Walking time | 3:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
The asphalted road starts steeply up past Kastanienhainen to Hof Köstenplon. From here the road levels out and passes by the farm groups of Trumsberg. Even here, at a height of 1,000 metres above sea level, it is possible to enjoy wonderful panoramic views as far as the Texelgruppe near Meran/Merano and into the Martelltal valley opposite. This panorama can however be topped by sitting on the terrace of the ski-lift bar where the glacier region of the Martelltal valley can be seen. Anyone who hasn't had enough yet can go to Egghöfen. On the way there are a few wine restaurants that serve excellent traditional food. The tour heads back the same way you came from, up until a turning to the Ratschillhöfen. From there we continue to Annaberg on a relatively well-constructed forest track. From Annaberg we follow a more demanding trail to the suspension bridge and then on to Tiss/Goldrain, passing by the Schloss Goldrain and along the cycle path to Kastelbell.
Schlinig - Uina Canyon - Uina Valley - Scarl
| Altitude metres | 2500 m |
| Walking time | 7:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very difficult |
The Uina Canyon adventure starts in Burgeis. We pass the Marienberg monastery and continue along the asphalted road to Schlinig. We follow the cross-country trail, passing the outer and inner Alm (alpine pasture) in the process. Now we have to push the bikes uphill for 200 altitude metres. After reaching the end of the valley, we ride along a cart road as far as the Sesvenna hut at a height of 2,256 metres. After a break we continue on a level plain to Schlinig pass. After passing the Italian-Switzerland border we reach the Uina Canyon by means of a well-made trail. Please do not overestimate your ability as errors will not be forgiven here. After passing through the canyon the Uina Tal (Uina valley) opens up into the Engadin. We ride on the cycle path alongside the River Inn as far as Scuol. Downhillers should make a detour here to the bike park. From Scuol there is a winding road that leads us up to a height of 1,600 metres. It´s still quite a few kilometres further to Scarl but only 200 altitude metres. From Scarl we continue via various Schweitzer Almen as far as Astras Alm. We pass along further trails to reach a height of 2,200 metres before turning off to Lü in the Val Müstair valley. Back in Italy we go through Laatsch and Schleis before arriving back at our starting point.
Laaser slopes tour
| Altitude metres | 683 m |
| Walking time | 2:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
We follow the cycle track into the Obervinschgau to Eyrs. Passing over the Etsch bridge, we leave the cycle track on the A-road between Eyrs and Tschengls and head towards the village of Eyrs. Taking the B-road, we head into the centre of the village of Eyrs and continue towards Sonnenberg. Just outside the village, a panorama road leads from Eyrs to Laas. After approx. 1.5 km we turn left into a broad forestry trail that leads to the slopes of the lower Laaser. Nowhere else is the unobstructed view over the lower part of Vinschgau as beautiful as it is here. Passing along a trail, we reach the Tanaser Strasse from where it´s all downhill until we reach Allitz. Here it is either possible to head downhill towards Laas, or cycle the remaining leg from Allitz to Kortsch until we reach the cycle track near Göflan. The journey back leads through what is probably the most beautiful section of the cycleway, the Via Claudia Augusta to Laas.
Tour of Latsch
| Altitude metres | 550 m |
| Walking time | 2:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Shaded woods on the Nördersberg, closed forest tracks, short single trails, green meadows in the valley basin and the sunny slopes on the Sonnenberg. Over the 20 km stretch, this foray offers a range of variety that can only be found in Vinschgau. From Latsch the tour leads via Tiss am Sonnenberg to Goldrain, passing by the Schloss Goldrain educational house. We briefly cross the Fallerbach while passing the Weiher Tschanderle. The path leads back through the village of Vetzan/Vezzano to Goldrain and then on through the fruit fields to Holzbrugg. Along the Nördersberg via a forest track and then a single trail we reach the weather cross above Morter. We continue through Morter a little way into Martalltal valley until reaching the crossroads at Schloss Montani. In 2002 the TransAlp also passed through here along the Waalweg to the Magrin Böden. A short detour from the South Tyrolean Cup route leads to the ice stadium. When back on the trail we come across the relaxation area of Latsch before arriving back at the starting point.
Sonnenberg route from Tanas
| Altitude metres | 960 m |
| Walking time | 2:40 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
We keep to the cycle path until we reach Laas, where we join the asphalt road - rather steep to begin with - to Alitz. From Alitz to tour proceeds gently uphill towards Tanas. After a short break at the Gasthof Paflur, the route continues towards Schluderns, where culturally-inclined cyclists can take in the Churburg along the way. Taking the signposted cycle track, the tour takes us back to Laas or Schlanders via Glurns, Prad, and Tschengls. The route via Tanas is asphalt all the way and is therefore also ideal for racers. However, on the return journey through Vinschgau, those on racing cycles will frequently have to take the main road instead.
Kreuzjöchl - Martelltal valley
| Altitude metres | 1480 m |
| Walking time | 4:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
The tour proceeds along the asphalt road via Göflan to Haslhof. After a break we continue past Weiskaser Alm to Lockn. After this short steep climb we wind our way up a good forest track to a height of 1,840 metres. From here, there is a steep path up to the Kreuzjöchl. You will need to push your bike at several points along this path. A path then leads steeply downwards into the Martelltal valley. We follow the Marteller Strasse to Goldrain and then use the cycle path all the way back to Göflan.
Martelltal valley - Zufallhütte hut
| Altitude metres | 1753 m |
| Walking time | 4:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
The tour starts out from Goldrain and passes through Morter, and then heads somewhat steeply to the Weiher Gand. After a short descent to the Trattla sport zone, the road leads on a level plain to Martellerhof. From here we climb again to the Hölderle and Waldheim restaurants. This is a good place to sneak in a breather if you need one. The road continues uphill to the dam at a height of 1,843 metres. You can stop for a break next to the reservoir before tackling the last climb up to the Schönblick restaurant car park. Following refreshments the tour can continue to the Zufallhütte hut or the Lifialm; but from here the route is no longer asphalt. The tour is also suitable for racers and trekking bikes. Anyone with a mountain bike can continue up to the Zufallhütte at a height of 2,257 metres.
Staben - Eisjöchl
| Altitude metres | 2600 m |
| Walking time | 7:15 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very difficult |
The Eisjöchl is a challenge. For some the challenge lies in cycling to the top of the Jöchl without getting off, for others the challenge is simply reaching the top of the Eisjöchl. This tour can also be undertaken as a 2-day tour, meaning that you have the time to enjoy the mountain scenery of the Texelgruppe nature reserve. The tour starts in Staben / Naturns and heads along an asphalt road into the Schnalstal valley. We turn right towards the Pfossental valley as far as the Vorderkaser farms. From here a forest track winds its way past the Mitterkaser to the Eishof. After a rest or overnight stay a cart track takes us to the end of the valley. The stony path winds its way with a comfortable gradient to just under the Eisjöchl. Just behind the pass is the Stetinerhütte hut. The downhill run to Pfelders is technically demanding and covered in stone chippings. From the Lazinser Alm a forest track leads us as far as Pfelders. We then ride along an asphalted road before reaching St. Leonhard. We then head to the treatment town of Meran/Merano by means of the Passeirer cycle path. A visit to the Kurstadt of Meran/Merano is also a highlight. We head back to Naturns on the cycle path passing by Algund and Töll.
The "easy" cycle path through Vinschgau
| Altitude metres | 100 m |
| Walking time | 6:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very easy |
It´s great, exciting, fascinating. This is the remark often made by bikers of all ages; even participants of the Transalp 2002 enjoyed this route. From Resia there are just a few short gradients and few downhill sections, the rest is flat. We then ride through a multitude of landscapes - shaded woods, open meadows, villages and towns (Glurns), apple orchards - before arriving in the cure town of Meran/Merano. Anyone who cycles along the route from Meran/Merano to Resia will certainly find more time to be able to enjoy the beauty sports of the Vinschgau, for others this tour is almost over too quickly.
Tschars - Schweinsstall Nördersberg tour
| Altitude metres | 1400 m |
| Walking time | 4:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
Starting out from Tschars we quickly reach the asphalt-surfaced Tomberger Strasse. At a height of 1,300 metres, after passing the farms, we reach a forest track that leads to Schweinsstall - Alm. Anyone not shy of carrying their bike a few hundred metres and crossing a stream can then continue along a forest track to Marzoner Alm. After a rest the tour continues via the Freiberger Höfe to Tarsch / Latsch. We then return to the starting point in Tschars along the Vinschgauer Radweg cycle path.
Madritschjoch, the highest Transalp crossing
| Altitude metres | 2500 m |
| Walking time | 7:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very difficult |
The tour starts from Prad along the classic Stilfserjoch route. From Gomagoi we head south. Here, many ‘bikers´ use the ski lift that goes to the Schaubachhütte hut. Here we head along the ski slope to the Madritschhütte hut. The last few altitude metres to the Madritschjoch are often still covered in snow in summer, meaning that fitness is called for as well as treading carefully. When we have reached the ridge we then leave the Ortler and the Königspitze behind and head into the beautiful Martelltal valley before reaching the Zufallhütte hut. From the car park at the end of the valley we then head downhill on an asphalt road towards Goldrain.
Kastelbeller Almen tour
| Altitude metres | 1400 m |
| Walking time | 3:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
This tour starts in Kastelbell at the junction with the cycle path by the Gstirnerkeller. At first we climb steeply on an asphalt road, heading past Weiher Latschinig. This road winds its way up as far as Freiberg. Just above the village we leave the asphalt road and ride along a closed-off forest track to the Freiberger Mahd. A short trail (A) leads from the Alm (Alpine pasture) to the Säge, a car park in front of the Marzoner Alm. The gentle gradient to the Marzoner Alm is the destination of the tour. The way back passes through Tarsch, which we reach via a forest track. We head along the meadows back to Tarsch.
Naturns - Naturnser Alm (Naturns Alpine Pasture)
| Altitude metres | 1500 m |
| Walking time | 3:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
From Nöderberg the tour climbs to Teer, passing numerous farms along the way. The route winds its way through the shadows of the closely-knit forest to a car park at a height of 1,600 metres. From here the road is closed off to traffic. The Naturnser Alm, at a height of 1,922 metres, can be quickly reached. We return to Naturns using the same route.
Martell Stallwies
| Altitude metres | 1235 m |
| Walking time | 3:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
We start in Goldrain and ride along the asphalt country road until Gand in the Martelltal valley. From there the road branches off to the right and leads us into the main village of the Martelltal valley. From there the road climbs steeply to Waldberg, until which point the road ends in Stallwies. The return journey follows the same route.
Naturns - Aschbach
| Altitude metres | 1212 m |
| Walking time | 3:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
We start off from the war memorial in Naturns and continue as far as the cycle path at Etschdamm, at which point we follow the cycle path downhill to Töll. From here we follow the Höfestrasse in the direction of Aschbach (sign-posted, approx. 7 km). Then, at the church in Aschbach, we turn right onto the Forstweg (forest track) no. 16. After approx. 3 km there is a single trail that continues for about 2 km before reaching Feichthof above Plaus. From here we head downhill on an asphalt road for approx. 1 km. Then, after the Brunnerhof we take a sharp left towards Brand Steig no. 16. The short stretch to the forest track is technically demanding, but can however be mastered by good bikers without the need to dismount. At Brand there is a forest track with a short climb to the asphalted road, which then heads downhill towards Naturns.
Naturns - Hochforch
| Altitude metres | 1037 m |
| Walking time | 3:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
The starting point is the war memorial in Naturns. We then pass the Schloss Hochnaturns on Sonnenberg Strasse, which is continually sign-posted, as far as the Hochforch Hof (Jausenstation/small restaurant). After about 4 km it starts to get steeper before we reach a bridge at which point the route levels out at 1,548 metres.
Naturns - Platterhof
| Altitude metres | 700 m |
| Walking time | 3:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
We start off from the war memorial and ride along the Bahnhofstrasse and pass the sports pitch. We then follow the road in the direction of Naturnser Alm. After several bends and fantastic views we finally reach our destination at a height of 1,200 metres, the Platterhof on the Naturnser Nörderberg!
Naturns - Schnalstal valley - Dickhof
| Altitude metres | 1200 m |
| Walking time | 3:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Difficult |
Map of the tour
We start at the war memorial in Naturns, then, at the junction with Staatstrasse (main road) we head in the direction of Resia Pass as far as the Schnalstal valley junction (Schnalserhof). We then ride along an asphalt road into the Schnalstal valley, then turn right in the direction of Fuchsberg 5.2 km after the village of Altrateis. A winding asphalt farm road leads to the highest farm (Dickhof). By looking out of the valley here there is a fantastic view of Schloss (castle) Juval as well as Similan and Weisskugel. At Dickhof the single trail heads downhill for about 1.5 km in the direction of Lint-Hof, from where the asphalt road leads to Naturns.
Naturns - Schnatzhof
| Altitude metres | 1010 m |
| Walking time | 2:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
We start off from the war memorial in Naturns: We then climb the steep Sonnenbergstrasse. About 3 km before the bridge we take a sharp left towards Schnatzhof, and then continue along the road as far as the Roter Hof (farm). At the farm we take a sharp right and continue uphill to the Jausenstation (small restaurant) Grubhof. From here it´s only 2 km to our destination - Schnatzhof.
Naturns - Schwarzplatz
| Altitude metres | 200 m |
| Walking time | 1:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
From the war memorial we head along Bahnhofstrasse to the sports pitch on the southern edge of the commune. From here we ride along Höfestrasse, a steep asphalt road, for about half an hour. We ride as far as the Platzerhöfen (774 metres - Jausenstation/ small restaurant). There we turn in and have a rest. After taking a break there we head downhill via meadow and forest tracks as far as the Jausenstation Waldschenke. From there we use fruit and goods routes to get to Tschirland (585), Kompatsch and then to return to Naturns.
Naturns - Plaus - Tabland
| Altitude metres | 100 m |
| Walking time | 1:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very easy |
Map of the tour
From the war memorial, we pass the parish church as well as Kompatsch and then on through the fruit plantations before climbing to Tabland. From here, we head along the goods tracks to Tschirland and through the fruit fields to Dornsberg and Plaus. We soon reach Rabland and follow the Radlweg (cycle path) at Etschdamm back to Naturns.
Naturns - Meran/Merano
| Altitude metres | 300 m |
| Walking time | 2:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
From the war memorial, we ride along Bahnhofstrasse to the Radlweg (cycle path) at Etschdamm. We follow the cycle path downhill to Töll. From there we cross Staatsstrasse (main road) and follow the cycle path in the direction of Algund until reaching Meran/Merano (250 metres). We return using the same route.
Naturns - Tschars - Tabland - Rabland
| Altitude metres | 271 m |
| Walking time | 1:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very easy |
Map of the tour
We start off at the war memorial in Naturns and continue to the cycle path at Etschdamm before heading uphill to Tschars. At the junction with Hotel Winkler we turn left towards Tomberg. A short climb with three bends at approx. 971 altitude metres. We then turn left onto a forest track which leads downhill towards Tabland. From Tabland to Rabland we ride next to the fruit plantations on asphalted roads, passing the Schloss (castle) Dornsberg and the commune of Plaus before reaching Rabland. We return to the starting point by using the cycle path alongside the river Etsch.
Naturns - Rabland - Töll
| Altitude metres | 80 m |
| Walking time | 2:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Very easy |
Map of the tour
From Naturns on the southern trough of the valley we ride through the fruit orchards and past Schloss Dornsberg until reaching Rabland. Here we follow a shaded track through the woods with a gentle climb to Bad Edgar (Restaurant Onkel Taa) on top of Töll. On the way back we ride along the cycle path as far as the Rablander Fischteich (fishpond). We stop for a break next to this romantic pond. We then continue back to Naturns along the cycle path at Etschdamm.
Naturns - Lint
| Altitude metres | 1010 m |
| Walking time | 2:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
From the war memorial we head along a steep, asphalt road up to the Sonnenberg. At the fork in the road in Rofenhof we follow the sign to Linthof. After several bends and fantastic views we finally reach our selected destination at a height of 1,510 metres. After a well-earned rest at the Lint-Hof this same asphalt road leads us back to where we came from.
Panorama tour of the Nörderberg
| Altitude metres | 850 m |
| Walking time | 3:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
Leaving from the centre of Naturns, cycle off along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge over the river Etsch and turn right along the Dammstraße after crossing the river. This path takes you to the Tschirland bridge then head left uphill towards Tschirland itself. Cycle on through the village and then turn right towards Tabland where a path leads slightly downhill past the Fire Brigade headquarters and then turn left towards the Schleidertal - Tomberg. A narrow asphalt road climbs gently up to the Schleidertal-Tomberg crossroads then turn at the signpost for the Tomberg Forestry Road (Forstraße) and cycle on to the next crossroads. Take the steep path to the left up as far as the asphalted Tombergstraße (1,000 mt.) and on uphill towards the Zirmtal as far as the turning to the Obermoar farm. The path on the right leads downwards from the farm. Take two right turnings, cycle on past the Obermoar farm (1,210 mt.) and then head along the Wiesenweg back to the bridge. Stay on the same path and cycle on past the place where wild animals come to feed as far as path no.19, a very steep track which takes you up to the Karrenweg, a cart trail, and then back downwards to the Forststraße, a forestry road. Head downhill to the right along the Schotterstraße, a gravel road, to the Sports Field at Schlums (Kastelbell). Then on along the asphalted road to the Etsch Bridge and right along the Konsortialweg, signposted as a cycle path, which leads through Tschars and Staben back to Naturns This route takes you past various delighful viewing points out over the neighbouring mountains and the valley from the Vinschgau as far as nearby Meran as well as the beginning of the Schnals Valley with historic Juval Castle, home of well-known mountaineer Reinhold Messner and his family.
Untervinschger Sonnenberg Tour
| Altitude metres | 1050 m |
| Walking time | 4:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
Leaving the centre of Naturns behind, cycle along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg, the river cycle path, begins. Take this path as far as the bridge in Tschirland, cross the bridge and then turn right along the Konsortialweg, signposted as a cycle path, towards Staben, where you will have excellent views of Juval Castle. At Staben itself, turn left uphill for some 100 mt. and then turn right to Tschars. Cycle over the bridge there and on past Gasthof Winkler to the left and along the river Etsch to Kastelbell. Cross the main road in Kastelbell and take the steep uphill road to the Trumsberg and St. Martin am Kofel, past a number of old mountain farms, including the Köstenplonhof, Platz and the Mairhof. Turn off along a forestry road, the Forststraße, and head downhill for about 1.2 km. to just before the Ratschillhöfen farmhouses then take a sharp left turning and head downhill again along the stoney, steep Karrenweg towards Annaberg Castle. Go on along the Schotterstraße, a gravel road, towards Vetzan through the village itself and take the Teerstraße, a tar-surfaced road, past the church and then turn left upwards to Goldrain. Cycle through the tunnel under the main road in Goldrain, cross the railway line and turn left to Latsch. Turn right at Globus, right in front of the St. Martin cable-car car-park, and go on along the cycle path as far as Kastelbell, with its lovely, historic castle of the same name, and on through Tschars and Staben back to Naturns. Cyclists should always be on the look-out for motorized vehicles, especially in spring and at harvest time in autumn, as a number of the Untervinschgau/Lower Vinschgau cycle paths are actually Konsortialwegen, roads used by local farmers.
Hängebrücken Tour
| Altitude metres | 1000 m |
| Walking time | 4:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
Leaving the centre of Naturns behind you, cycle along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg, the cycle path along the river, begins. Turn right along the path to the bridge at Tschirland, cross the river and turn right onto the Konsortialweg, which is signposted as a cycle path. Ride on to Staben, where you'll have a lovely view of Juval Castle, turn left uphill there then right after about 100mt. and cycle on to Tschars. Cross the river at Tschars and head past Gasthof Winkler to your left and on along the river Etsch to Kastelbell. Cross the main road in Kastelbell and cycle up the steep road towards Trumsberg, passing a number of mountain farms, including the Köstenplonhof, Platz and the Mairhof, as far as St. Martin am Kofel. Turn off along the Forststraße, a forestry road, at the Ratschillhöfen and cycle on downhill for about 1.2 km. to just before the Ratschillhof farm. Take the sharp left turning and cycle down the steep, stoney Karrenweg to where it meets path no. 7 (signposted as Annabergböden). This trail leads to the Annabergböden, a panorama plateau with delightful views of the Vinschgau valley as far as the Meran basin. Trail no. 5 takes you on to the Hängebrücke, the hanging bridge and then head along the trail signposted as Goldrain-Tis, a panorama route to Goldrain Castle. Cycle downwards into the village of Goldrain, through the tunnel under the main road, over the railway line and then to Latsch. Ride on through the village as far as Globus, at the St. Martin cable-car car-park, then right along the cycle path to Kastelbell, with lovely views of the castle of the same name, and finally back through Tschars and Staben to Naturns. Cyclists should always be on the look-out for motorized vehicles, especially in spring and at harvest time in autumn, as a number of the Untervinschgau/Lower Vinschgau cycle paths are, in fact, Konsortialwegen, roads used by local farmers.
Tour of mountain farms on the Naturns Nörderberg
| Altitude metres | 600 m |
| Walking time | 2:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Staring from Naturns, take the Bahnhofstraße and cycle over the bridge to the Sports Centre, the village Sports Field. Then continue uphill along the Nörderbergstraße and past a number of mountain farmhouses as far as the turning to the Steilhof. A steep path leads up over the forestry road, the Forstraße, then keep left and cycle on past the turning to the Brandhof farm where there is a path back downhill should you decide to shorten your trip. Go on past the Brandhof and take the Schotterstraße, a gravel road, to the Birchbergstraße. Then cycle downwards along the asphalted road to Plaus. Ride on through the village, over the railway line and back along the Etschdammradweg, the river cycle path, to Naturns. This particluar tour can be done in either direction.
Tomberg-Tour
| Altitude metres | 600 m |
| Walking time | 2:50 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Leaving from the centre of Naturns, cycle along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg, the river cycle path, begins. Turn right along the cycle path, ride to the bridge at Tschirland, cross the bridge and turn right along the Konsortialweg, which is signposted as a cycle path. Head on towards Staben, with its lovely views up towards Juval Castle, and then turn left uphill for about 100 mt. before taking a right turn to Tschars. Having passed through Tschars, cycle on toward Tomberg where, after a few hundred metres, a path leads up to the Tombergstraße which takes you past the Kühstein and Radeben farmhouses and on to the old road to Tabland. Then turn left, down along the old gravel-surfaced Schotterstraße to the turning for the Schleidertal and then left again down to Tabland before turning right to Tschirland, with lovely views all along the way. Turn right at the Restaurant Tschirlanderhof in Tschirland itself and cycle on towards the Naturns Sportplatz, the village Sports Field, and then take the Bahnhofstraße back to the centre of Naturns.
Short Tomberg-Tour
| Altitude metres | 500 m |
| Walking time | 2:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Leaving the centre of Naturns, cycle along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg, the river cycle path, begins. Turn right along the cycle path and ride on to the bridge at Tschirland, cross the bridge and turn right along the Konsortialweg, signposted as a cycle path. Cycle on to Staben, with its lovely views up towards Juval Castle, and then turn left uphill for about 100 mt. before taking a right turn to Tschars. After Tschars, head on toward Tomberg where, after a few hundred metres, a path leads up to the Tombergstraße which takes you past the Radeben farmhouse and then turn left, down along the old gravel-surfaced Schotterstraße to the turning for the Schleidertal. Turn left again here and head down towards Tabland, then right to get to Tschirland, with lovely views all along the way. Turn right at the Restaurant Tschirlanderhof in Tschirland itself and cycle on towards the Naturns Sportplatz, the Sports Field, then take the Bahnhofstraße back to the centre of the village.
Aschbach Tour
| Altitude metres | 1000 m |
| Walking time | 4:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
From the centre of Naturns, cycle along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg, cycle path, begins. Turn left along the cycle path and ride on through Plaus, Rabland and Töll. Cross the bridge in Töll and ride up the steep, asphalted road to Aschbach. Go on past the mountain station of the Aschbach cable-car then take the forestry road, Forstweg, no. 27 towards the Quadrathöfe farmhouses. You'll soon come to a steep path, turn along it for a few hundred metres (there are several short distances where you'll have to get off and push your bike) until you come to another forestry road. This takes you first to the Brünnl and Quadrathöfe guest-houses and then on downhill past Gasthaus Brünnl and the Quadrathöfen farmhouses back to Töll. Turn along the cycle-path leading to Plaus and then back to Naturns.
Meraner Talkessel Tour
| Altitude metres | 1100 m |
| Walking time | 5:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Start from the centre of Naturns and cycle along the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg, the river cycle path begins. Turn left along the cycle-path and on through Plaus and Rabland to Töll. Cross the main road at Töll and cycle downhill through Plars to Algund. Please be aware of heavy traffic here! Go on past the Algund dairy and cheese-making plant to your right until you come to a cross-roads, turn right and cycle on for about 400 mt. until you come to the turning to the Algund Lido. Follow the "Radweg" signposts to the wooden bridge and cross the river here to get to the Forst brewery and the main road. Cross the main road and take the turning which climbs rather steeply up to the village of Marling until you come to a cross-roads and traffic lights where you turn right to a wine cellar and on uphill to the Lebensbergerstraße, which itself leads further uphill towards well-signposted Lebenberg Castle. Perhaps you'll want to stop for some refreshments at one of the little Jausenstationen on the way, simple, shady places where you can get a snack and a drink, or go on up to Gasthaus Tschigg at 880mt. Then follow the road for a few hundred metres as far as a barrier which marks the beginning of the Forstweg, the forestry road, which takes you up o the Almboden. Cycle on upwards along the Forststraße and the well-marked "Almboden" to reach the highest point of the tour, then turn right downhill towards Quadrat and the Mühltal, past the little church of St. Martin, Gasthof Mühltal and Gasthaus Brünnl and on down to Töll. Once back in the valley, cross the bridge and head left along the Etschdammradweg cycle-path back through Rabland and Plaus and on to Naturns.
Gigglberg Tour
| Altitude metres | 1100 m |
| Walking time | 4:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Leaving from the centre of Naturns, take the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg cycle-path begins then turn left and head for Plaus and Rabland. Cycle on towards the village centre, cross the main road and ride on past the Sportplatz, the village Sports Field, and uphill into the centre of the village of Partschins. Then take the really steep road, the Wasserfallweg, uphill to the Wasserfall, the waterfall for which Partschins is rightly famous, and go on past the Gasthaus Salten. Cycle on up to the turning for Tabland then turn right uphill along the Tablanderstraße to Tabland itself and again right towards the Giggelberg. You'll go pass the Rammwald farm and then, at the end of the asphalted road, turn left downhill and take the gravel-surfaced Schotterstraße as far as Gasthaus Giggelberg. Return the same way through Tabland, Parschins, Rabland and Plaus back to Naturns and maybe stop on the way to have a look at the Museum of Typewriters dedicated to local inventor, Peter Mitterhofer.
Nassereith Tour
| Altitude metres | 1100 m |
| Walking time | 4:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Easy |
Map of the tour
Take the Bahnhofstraße from the centre of the village and ride to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg cycle-path begins, turn left onto the path and cycle on to Plaus and Rabland. Go right into the village centre, cross the main road and ride on towards Partschins. Go past the Sportplatz, the village Sports Field, and then up towards the centre of Partschins. Turn up the steep little road which leads to the Wasserfall , the impressive waterfall, and to Gasthaus Salten. Go on past the Gasthof as far as the turning for Tabland then head right up the Tablander Straße and later left towards the Giggelberg - Nassereithütte. After passing the Rammwald farmhouse, cycle on to Steiner and turn left along the gravel-surfaced Schotterstraße to reach the Nassereithütte itself. Return via the same route back through Tabland, Parschins, Rabland and Plaus to Naturns. We would suggest you stop and take a look at the Peter Mitterhofer Museum of Typewriters in Partschins.
Naturnser Sonnenberg Tour
| Altitude metres | 900 m |
| Walking time | 3:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
From the centre of Naturns, take the Rathausstraße to the Erlebnisbad, the Naturns Adventure Pool, turn left down into the Feldgasse and cycle on to the Kriegerdenkmal, the war memorial. Turn right there into the Schlossweg and head for the Sonnenberg. Cycle past Hochnaturns Castle, turn onto the asphalted road which takes you to the Rofenhof farm, then keep to the right and head towards the farms at Egger, Grub und Schnatzhof and on to the next turning. Take the left path up to the Eggerhof, and Galmein then on to a gravel road which leads you to Innerforch. Turn along trail no. 24 A to Unterstell and free-wheel down the asphalted road to the Rofenhof and back to Naturns.
Birchberg Tour
| Altitude metres | 1200 m |
| Walking time | 4:00 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
Leaving the centre of Naturns, take the Bahnhofstraße to the bridge where the Etschdammradweg cycle-path begins and turn left along the path. Cycle on to the centre of Plaus, past the Rathaus, the village council buildings, and then turn left towards the Spielplatz, the village Sports Field, then turn right where the road to the Birchberg begins. The Birchbergstraße is quite steep in parts and leads up to Feichter where trail no. 16 for Aschbach begins. From Aschbach, head downwards along the asphalted road to Töll, cross the bridge there and continue left along the Etschdammradweg cycle-path back through Rabland and Plaus to reach Naturns.
Marzoner Alm - Tour
| Altitude metres | 1500 m |
| Walking time | 5:30 h |
| Level of difficulty | Medium |
Map of the tour
Take the Bahnhofstraße from the village centre to the Sportplatz, the Sports Field, then head right along the same road towards Tschirland. Turn sharp left in Tschirland and go up to Tabland where you turn sharp left and head uphill to the well where you again turn left towards Schleidertal. A path, which is rather steep in some parts, leads up to the turning Schleidertal - Tomberg. Turn right along the Forstweg, the forestry path, towards Tomberg and then take the gravel road as far as a crossroads where you turn right downhill. You'll soon come to an asphalted road which will take you to the Tomberg, then head up Tombergstraße to reach another gravel road. Take the Forststraße as far as a turning on the right which goes up to the Zirmtal and on up to Schweinstall. Then free-wheel downhill, first along path no. 18 then trail no. 9a towards the Marzoner Alm. Take the Forstweg from here and head downwards to Freiberg and then along an asphalted road to Latschinig and Kastelbell. Turn right after Kastellbell cemetery along the Feldweg past Gasthaus Gstirnerkeller and on through Tschars and Staben back to Naturns.