Flow Trails in South Tyrol: Which Bike Park Trails Are Beginner-Friendly?

The flow trails in South Tyrol’s bike parks are the ideal summer terrain to rack up lots of downhill meters on your MTB, with the uphills easily managed by lift. If you're still new to mountain biking, here's a short overview of which flow trails in South Tyrol are best for getting started and building confidence.

What exactly is a flow trail?
Flow trails are purpose-built MTB tracks with gentle gradients, sweeping curves, small rollers, and wide, manageable turns. They’re not about technical challenges or rocky sections, but about smooth, rhythmic riding. The goal: reach the bottom with a big smile – and want to go right back up.

How do I recognize a flow trail in bike parks?
In bike parks, trails are usually color-coded, similar to ski slopes: blue = easy, red = intermediate, black = difficult. Mountain bike trails also include green, which means very easy.

Sometimes the Singletrail Scale is also used. Trails graded S0 to S1 are generally considered easy.

What kind of obstacles will I encounter on a blue trail?
Blue trails feature wide turns, rollers, small drops, and steps on firm ground (forest soil, dirt) without loose rocks.

What should I be able to do to ride a blue trail?
You should master the basic riding position (standing, feet level). You need to brake smoothly with both brakes and handle simple obstacles like steps, drops, or roots while maintaining the basic position.

Which beginner-friendly flow trails in South Tyrol truly live up to their name?
To be honest, there aren’t that many flow trails in South Tyrol’s bike parks that are truly beginner-friendly.

• Dragon Trail, Kronplatz
• Jerry Line, Plose
• Zirmtrail, Reschen
• Familytrail, Reschen
• Plamort Trail, Reschen
• Ödli Trail, Bike Beats Alta Badia
• Avena Trail, Bike Beats Alta Badia
• Family Line, Trail Arena Val Gardena

And what if I want to take a riding skills course?
Great idea – there’s always something new to learn! At the BikeHotels and mountain bike schools in South Tyrol, you can fine-tune your technique. Qualified riding instructors will help boost your confidence – and your enjoyment on the trails.