Your MTB holiday in Alta Pusteria

Discover South Tyrol by bike…

In Alta Pusteria, the broad alpine valley in the Dolomites, sensational bike tours around the most famous peaks of the Sextener Dolomiten await you. Moreover you can stop in rustic huts and experience an unforgettable alpine panorama. There are tracks for everybody, including roads for cycling outings with the whole family. Wonderful tracks of all levels of difficulty and the spectacular landscape turn Sesto in the Dolomites into an El Dorado for mountain bikers.

 

Find here some attractive suggestions for your mountain biking in Alta Pusteria!

Mountain bike tour "Around Sesto" in val Pusteria in the Dolomites

This mountain bike tour of about 35 km is demanding, with steep sections. The downhills are technically not difficult, and you get to know Sesto in Alta Pusteria from all sides.

Difference in height: 1.245 m
Level of difficulty: high
Time: 4 hrs.


Mountain bike tour "From Sesto to Passo Monte Croce to the Prati di Croda Rossa " in val Pusteria

Technically difficult tour of 33.5 km with a part where you need to push your bike after the Alpe di Nemes. A short section goes through the province of Belluno. After the beautiful Prati di Croda Rossa a gravel road takes back to the bottom of the valley to Sesto, the town of the Three Peaks.

Difference in height: 1.032 m
Level of difficulty: high
Time: 3 ¼ hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From Sesto to the mountain Elmo and the pasture Leckfeld" in val Pusteria in the Dolomites

The climb makes this 36.5 km tour difficult, especially the very steep section after the pasture Leckfeld demands power and resistance. The award is the breathtaking view after the Leckfeld pass, then only the descent is left.

Difference in height: 1.272 m
Level of difficulty: high
Time: 4 ½ hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From San Candido to the pasture San Silvestro" in val Pusteria in the Dolomites

Near the site of the company Kaiserwasser AG, at the eastern end of San Candido, an asphalt road takes you to the railway station of Dobbiaco (cycling route San Candido – Dobbiaco). From there follow the road through Dobbiaco towards Valle San Silvestro up to the hut Enzianhütte. After a slight climb at the beginning on an asphalt road and an easy forest road along the river, you soon reach the pasture San Silvestro.

Difference in height: 650 m
Level of difficulty: easy-medium
Time: 2 – 2.5 hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From San Candido to the val Campo di Dentro and the hut Tre Scarperi " in val Pusteria

From San Candido follow the cycling route (San Candido – Sesto) up to the fork Fonti di San Candido Wildbad und follow the sign Dreischusterhütte. The asphalt road takes you to a parking lot with a medium effort. After the bar only a few kilometres are left until you see the hut Tre Scarperi.

Difference in height: 350 m
Level of difficulty: easy-medium
Time: 1 – 1.5 hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From San Candido through the woods to the lake of Dobbiaco" in the Dolomites

From the sports centre Erschbaum on the left follow a track in the woods, passing the Kaiserwasser AG towards Dobbiaco. The easy road passes the springs of the Drava and the shooting range and ends on the main road to Cortina close to the inn Emma in Dobbiaco. Cross the road at the Hotel Santer and follow the cycling route Dobbiaco – Cortina to the lake.

Difference in height: 50 m
Level of difficulty: easy
Time: 1 hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From San Candido to the Malga di Nemes pasture" in val Pusteria in the Dolomites

Cycle to the fortress Mitterberg, continue on a forest road (sign Nemesalm) passing the hut Pendio di Monte Elmo (1.610 m) until your reach the Negerdorf. From here an ascent with two short descents up to a crossing. Here you can either end the tour and turn right to descend to Moso, or turn left on the steep ascent to the pasture Klammbach (1.944 m). From there straight to the pasture Alpe di Nemes (1.950 m).

Difference in height: 775 m
Level of difficulty: medium
Time: 2.5 - 3 hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From Dobbiaco to the Cornetto di Confine" in val Pusteria

This demanding 47.6 km tour close to the border passes mostly on military roads and requires kilter. From Dobbiaco towards Candelle and then to the Corno di Fana, from there to the Cornetto di Confine and then downhill passing the pasture San Silvestro and to Dobbiaco.

Difference in height: 1.494 m
Level of difficulty: high
Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From Dobbiaco to the val di Landro and Prato Piazza " in the Dolomites

This 45 km tour is easy: on light continuous ascents through the val di Landro valley, On Prato Piazza you are awarded for the climb with a fantastic view. From Dobbiaco the track leads in the Landro valley on the old railway line towards Cortina. At Carbonin climb to Prato Piazza, then descent on the asphalt road to Braies, Villabassa, and Dobbiaco.

Difference in height: 1.002 m
Level of difficulty: medium
Time: 4.5 hrs.

 

Mountain bike tour "From Villabassa to the pasture San Silvestro" in val Pusteria

With few exceptions easy tour of 44.7 km. The part until San Candido follows the track of the Dolomiti Superbike. Villabassa – Moso church – right up to the transformer – left keep on the gravel road – km 9.2 forest road – pasture San Silvestro – military road to San Candido – Versciaco – back along the Drava – Baranci lifts – Dobbiaco railway station – fauna park – Villabassa

Difference in height: 1.00 7 m
Level of difficulty: easy
Time: 3 3/4 hrs.

 

The main rules in mountain biking:

Most of the Pusteria valley in South Tyrol is covered by woods and pastures, on which in summer many cows, sheep, and goats live. Thus many routes lead through the working area of farmers and foresters, who keep up and take care of the roads. For this reason on the South Tyrolean MTB routes some rules have to be followed, for the safety of the cyclists and of all those, who do their job.

• Consider the level of difficulty of the track as well as your experience and ability in biking!
• Always cycle with a controlled speed and good visibility!
• Be considerate of hikers and walkers and overtake very slowly!
• Accept barriers. Don’t forget, the roads are mainly laid out for agricultural and forestry purposes. Close fences!
• Never bike without a helmet! Check your gear before every tour!
• Be considerate of nature and animals and keep on marked roads and tracks
• Do not leave waste!

For your own safety and the safety of animals, end your bike tour before nightfall! Considering these rules you get the maximum of fun and relaxation out of your mountain bike holiday and help conserving the unique mountain landscape of South Tyrol.