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Where the wheels are always whirring: cycling in the Meran area

For those eager to truly immerse themselves in a cycling holiday, the Meran area offers the ideal setting. The cycling season here begins early, as soon as the sun melts away the snow, and extends late into the year.

The region presents a challenging yet rewarding range of options for enthusiasts who enjoy diverse biking experiences. Around Hafling, numerous trails and paths ascend to the high mountains, offering exhilarating descents.

 

In the valley below, extensive cycle paths branch out in all directions, reaching as far south as Lake Garda. Additionally, the mountainous terrain provides an array of passes for road bikers to conquer. Whether you’re counting kilometres or elevation gains or simply soaking up the sunshine, you’ll find it all here!

Explore the mountains by bike: mountain biking around hafling

The picturesque blend of meadows, woods, trails, forest roads, quaint side paths and abundant sunshine transforms the area around Hafling into a mountain biker’s dream. When it comes to planning the next day’s tour, the possibilities are endless: venture into the Sarntal Alps, cycle past Kratzbergersee lake into the Passeiertal valley, descend into the Etschtal valley, ascend to Meran 2000, or head south over the high plateau towards Jenesien, towering above Bolzano.

Meran and beyond: the cycle paths in the valley

Bicycles serve as an excellent mode of transportation for getting from village to village, from a glass of wine to a museum and from castle to promenade, especially in spring and autumn. It’s not just the cycle paths that offer a leisurely ride – the numerous less-travelled side roads also extend invitingly before the cyclist’s handlebars. In recent years, South Tyrol has invested significantly in the expansion of its cycle path infrastructure.

 

All the main valleys and many side valleys are well signposted and can be reached safely by bike. There is certainly no shortage of possible routes: nearly 900 kilometres of cycle paths in South Tyrol alone, as well as connections to international long-distance cycle routes and a good network of tranquil side roads, not only impress the many cycling holidaymakers but also ensure that cycling is fast becoming the most popular sport in South Tyrol.

More than mountain passes: discover the region by road bike

Up and down, through twists and turns. Past village squares, vegetable gardens and farms – you’ll find that a road bike offers the quickest escape from daily life into tranquillity. Anyone who thinks that South Tyrol only has steep mountain passes for racing cyclists has never travelled to Hafling and the surrounding area. The “Tschögglbergrunde” circuit is a very popular route where local sports enthusiasts can finally give their calf muscles a real workout after the flat training sessions at the start of the season.

 

Come autumn, when sunlight and larch woods cast fanciful shadows on the pavement, you’ll find yourself reflecting on your day’s achievements at the hotel bar in the evening, sharing stories with fellow cyclists and making plans for the next day’s adventures.

Two wheels – 1.000 possibilities!
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