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Road Bike Adventure to Lavazé Joch: Steep Passes and Breathtaking Views
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A challenging 94.5 km road bike tour to Lavazé Joch with 2,288 meters of elevation gain, ideal for trained cyclists. Asphalt and gravel paths with breathtaking views.
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Distance 94.2 km
5:44 h
2,366 m
2,367 m
1,818 m
221 m
The bike tour to Lavazé Joch is a challenging route especially suitable for trained road cyclists. The total distance is 94.5 km, starting at the Schwarzenbach recreation area in Auer and reaching its peak at Lavazé Joch at 1,819 meters. Cyclists conquer an elevation gain of 2,288 meters on the ascent and 2,289 meters on the descent. The tour passes through the picturesque Fiemme Valley, by impressive viewpoints, and through different climatic and scenic zones, from low valleys to high mountain passes. It is recommended to undertake this tour in late spring, summer, or autumn.
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A special highlight of this tour is the "Peter Anich" solar observatory near Gummer, named after the cartographer Peter Anich. Visitors can use the solar telescope in the dome, which measures about 4.5 meters in diameter, on Sunday afternoons for a unique view of the sun.
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1,818 m
Lowest point
221 m
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Due to the length and demands of the route, it is important that you are well-prepared. Check the weather in advance and avoid the tour in bad conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate cycling attire.Roadbook
Start at the parking lot of the Schwarzenbach recreation area in Auer. Ride along the Fiemme Valley road towards Montan. In Montan, at an elevation of 492 meters, follow the main road to San Lugano at 1,100 meters with a consistent incline of 5-10%. Continue to Cavalese (1,089 meters), where at the beginning of the town, turn left onto a steep road leading to Lavazé Joch at 1,810 meters – expect inclines of 10-20%. After descending to Rauth (1,570 meters), turn left over the Eggental, pass Gummer, head to Bolzano, and take the Adige Cycle Path back to Auer.
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Altopiano di LavazéOpen-air exhibition at Pstosser Bühl
Earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra
Chapel "Zum Weißen Bild"
Experience trail "BeeForest"
the earth pyramids of Collepietra
Earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra
Steinegger Erdpyramiden
Trudner Horn/Monte Corno Nature Park
Biotopo di Brozin
Brozin Biotope
Lavazèjoch
Monument to Peter Mayr
Passo di San Lugano
Malga Daiano
Library Collepietra
Kulturverein Steinegg Live
ruins of the rocca di Collepietra
Museum Steinegg
Experience trail "BeeForest"
Public transport
Auer is easily accessible by public transport. Use the regional bus and train services to get to the starting point of the tour.Get Timetable to destination
Road Bike Adventure to Lavazé Joch: Steep Passes and Breathtaking Views
Directions
Auer can be easily reached via the A22 motorway by taking the Neumarkt/Auer exit and following the signs to Auer.Parking
Parking is available at the Schwarzenbach recreation area in Auer, which is the start and endpoint of the tour.Coordinates
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46.347728, 11.297879
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46°20'51.8"N 11°17'52.4"E
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32T 676810 5135249
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Recommended are a well-maintained road bike, helmet, sufficient water and food, a repair kit, spare tubes, a weatherproof jacket, and sun protection.Status
Open
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
94.2 km
Duration
5:44 h
Ascent
2,366 m
Descent
2,367 m
Highest point
1,818 m
Lowest point
221 m
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