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Cycling through the Most Beautiful Historic Towns of South Tyrol
Südtirols Süden
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BorghiPhoto: Südtirols Süden
South Tyrol is a paradise for cyclists: well-developed bike paths, gentle hills, idyllic vineyards, and charming historic towns make every tour a unique experience. Five of Italy’s most beautiful villages, recognized as “Borghi più belli d’Italia”, are located in South Tyrol: Castelrotto, Egna, Glorenza, Chiusa, and Vipiteno.
This collection takes you on a cycling journey to these historic places, each full of winding alleys, centuries-old architecture, and a truly special atmosphere. The routes lead you along peaceful river valleys, through lush vineyards and orchards, and across rolling hills with stunning panoramic views. You’ll ride past ancient castles, under arcades, and over cobbled streets that whisper stories from the past.
The small squares and charming corners are just some of the highlights of these beautiful village centers. Whether you're an active cyclist or simply looking to relax and enjoy the landscape, these tours perfectly combine nature, culture, and pleasure. Hop on your bike, discover South Tyrol’s most beautiful borghi, and experience the region from a whole new perspective!
By the way: you can ride the full route as a multi-day tour, or explore each stage as a day trip – depending on how much time you have. The final stage of the multi-day route follows the same path back to Chiusa, allowing you to enjoy a complete cycling experience each day and explore all of the borghi equally. You’ll find tips for getting to each day tour in the individual descriptions.
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Südtirols Süden
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Follow the traffic rules, ride carefully and adjust your speed to the route and conditions. Check the weather forecast before the tour and adapt your clothing and plans accordingly.
Roadbook
Bus stop Glurns Town Hall
Car park Glurns Gate Schluderns
Bus stop Glurns Gate Mals
Car park Glurns Artisan Zone
Bus stop Chiusa Fraghes/Klausen Frag
Chiusa: Via Fraghes/Via Pucher
Bus stop Chiusa Fraghes/Klausen Gimpele
Car park Schindergries
Hill Castelfeder
Wallburg Fortresses
Cupule engravings
The Skeleton of Hauenstein
Roman Bridge Head and Masonry Embankment
Natural Heritage Vine White Heunischer
Monument Hans der Sager
The Chestnut Trees of Köstental Valley in Aicha
Old Linden Tree in Aicha
Monument to Victory in Bolzano/Bozen
Mansio Endidae
Public transport
Glurns can also be reached by bus, however, for arriving by public transport, we recommend travelling to Mals, where you can book bike transport (bicycles cannot be taken on regular buses). From Mals, the starting point of the tour can be reached in about 5 minutes by bike. For the return journey, the train station in Neumarkt is recommended.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Glurns can be easily reached via the A22 Brenner Motorway. Take the Bolzano Sud exit and follow the signs towards Merano. Continue via the MeBo towards the Vinschgau Valley to Glurns.Parking
At the public car parks in Glurns.Coordinates
Equipment
For the cycling tour, we recommend a well-maintained bike, enough water, weather-appropriate clothing and a small repair kit. Depending on the length of the tour, sun protection, rain gear and a map or navigation system can also be useful.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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