What was formerly a roman trade route is nowadays probably the most popular bike route in South Tyrol. It extends through the whole of the Vinschgau, almost 80 kilometers up towards the lake Reschensee, where you can see the church tower stick out of the water. You can also take the tour in reverse. If you prefer to approach this trip in a more leisurely way, you’ll take the train, the Vinschgerbahn to Mals (about 60 kilometers). From here to Algund your only obstacle will be the headwinds.

This nature bike route leads through the resort town of Merano and the Sissi Park directly into the beautiful Passeier valley all along a river by the same name, the Passer, which provides you with a cool breeze. Since there is only a small change in altitude this bike route is perfect for families with children.

This bike route goes by the name of apple bike route and connects the resort town of Merano with our regional capital Bolzano. The landscape directly on the cycle path consists mainly of fruit groves, but if you let your eyes wander a little further, you can see some South Tyrolean highlights: The villages of the Adige Valley, churches, many castles and castles on the slopes of the mountains. Length approx. 27 kilometers.

If you are a mountain biker, the Merano countryside has a lot on offer for you. Are you looking for the thrill on the downhill trails in Naturns or a challenging tour to the mystical “Stoanernen Mandln” from Merano 2000? In any case, this is exactly what you are looking for as a beginner, an advanced as well as a professional mountain biker.

Merano has many faces, be it the capital of Tyrol under the Habsburgs, the resort town where the empress Sissi stayed, and Kafka found inspiration for his story of The Metamorphosis - when you take a stroll through Merano you’ll certainly get a feeling for the past … After shopping in the Merano Arcades, you’ll visit the old quarter Steinach that still testifies to the medieval crafts. If you explore one of the town’s numerous museums or enjoy the thermal bath, you’ll be captivated by the alpine-Mediterranean flair of this city. And don’t forget, Friday is market day.

Bolzano is the vibrant center of South Tyrol. Here the Mediterranean influence had its strongest impact. Enjoy an aperitif at the Walther square with Aperol Spritz and plenty of sun.
Just like in Merano the Arcades of Bolzano as well as the traditional fruit market provide for a great shopping experience. Also worth seeing is the city’s gothic cathedral. And don’t forget to visit the most famous South Tyrolian. After being stuck for 5.000 years in the Schnalstal glacier, the iceman “Oetzi” can now be admired at the museum of archeology.

What better to escape everyday worries than the beautiful gardens of Trauttmansdorf Castle. There are 80 different garden theme areas, observation decks, a water lily pond, and a Caribbean palm beach where you get to experience a cornucopia of colors, fragrances and emotions. The castle where, at the time, empress Sissi took accommodation during her spa visits is now a museum of tourism. There you will find information on the interesting history of tourism in South Tyrol. Personal highlight: a cake dating back to the year 1897, of which the empress ate a piece.

The promenade in Merano leads up to the Wandelhalle, where South Tyrol's best artists of the 19th century have left unique paintings. At its other end Merano’s oldest bridge the “stony path” is located, and the Gilf Promenade begins. Because it is uniquely sheltered from the wind, a particularly lush vegetation of palm trees and Rhododendrons was able to grow here. The elaborately shaped tree-figures in particular are worth seeing as well as the “promenade of poetry” where the park benches are decorated with the prose of famous poets. The Powder Tower marks the beginning of the Trappeiner Promenade. It was constructed at the end of the 19th century thanks to the donation of the renowned doctor Franz Tappeiner. To this day it is one of the most beautiful, elevated promenades in Europe. More than 400 different plants grow alongside the walkway of about 6 kilometers. And the best part is, following it all the way you almost end up in Algund.