Cycling for Fun
Cycling for fun means simply enjoying your bike trips. It doesn't matter at all how long you take or how many kilometres you manage to cover. The most important thing is that you really enjoy yourself and take time to appreciate the lovely surrounding countryside with its incredible views.
One of the most beautiful cycle tracks in Europe leads from the Passo Resia pass through the Val Venosta valley and on down south as far as lake Garda. The well-laid out, 80 kilometre long Val Venosta stretch meanders past imposing glaciers and through apple orchards and vineyards and is clearly marked. It follows the banks of the river Adige and is perfect for cyclists who simply want to enjoy the ride and the breath-taking scenery from Resia as far as the renown spa resort of Merano and on to the warmer climes of lake Garda. The route takes you past Medieval towns, idyllic little farming villages, mighty castles, emerald-green pasture-land, shady forests and perfumed fruit orchards with the soothing, pleasant sound of the bubbling river in the background.
Guided "Cycling for Fun" Tours:
The Naturno Tourist Office and the
Ötzi Bike Academy organise two guided Cycling for Fun tours weekly and other excursions in and around Naturno. Some tours start from Naturno itself while others mean taking the new Venosta Railway to a nearby village first before hitting the road. Our expert bike guides accompany you on rides through the flowering apple orchards, past towering strongholds and impregnable castles and through picturesque little farming villages.
Information and booking - Naturno Tourist Office.
Top Offer - Train & Bike:
Everything for the perfect holiday day out - the Val Venosta Railway's Event Card is an original, innovative offer - it helps make your excursion on two wheels a real highlight of your stay! The special Event Card, which costs 16.00 Euro per person, covers both the passenger and cost of bike rental for the whole day day. You can hire bikes from a number of railway stations in the valley and then take off along the flat banks of the river Adige, towards either Malles or Merano, stopping where-ever you like to see what each of the charming little villages has to offer. The Eventcard also gives you special discount prices for various attractions you might like to visit and, if you prefer to use your own bike, you just pay a supplement to put it on the train with you but, please do remember, the train can only carry a limited number of bikes. For further information about the Train & Bike (Bahn & Bike) Offer, please consult Internet site
www.vinschgerbahn.it or contact the Naturno Tourist Office.
Racing Bikes
The Val Venosta Valley Cycle Track is the ideal place for racing cyclists, too. Past fruit orchards and grape vines, picturesque little farming villages and up along higher paths - where-ever you might choose to ride. And, whatever happens, don't miss the 2,757 mt. above sea-level Passo dello Stelvio Pass with its agonising 48 hair-pin bends - truly one of the world's most impressive and demanding cult test routes for racing cyclists. The pass is open from June to October, according to prevailing weather conditions, of course!
