Pustertal Valley Bike Route
Family-friendly cycling route through the Puster Valley from Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria to Innichen/San Candido or onwards to Lienz.
E-Bike & Pleasure Cycling
The Puster Valley Cycling Route is one of South Tyrol’s most popular cycling trails and is equally suitable for families, leisure cyclists and active riders. The fully paved route leads through the varied landscapes of the Puster Valley, connecting charming villages, cultural attractions and impressive natural scenery.
The route starts in Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria and passes through Niedervintl/Vandoies di Sotto, Obervintl/Vandoies di Sopra, Kiens/Chienes, Ehrenburg/Casteldarne and St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo before reaching Bruneck/Brunico. This first section is approximately 25.5 km long and almost completely flat, making it ideal for families and recreational cyclists.
From Bruneck, the route continues through Percha/Perca, Olang/Valdaora, Niederdorf/Villabassa and Toblach/Dobbiaco to Innichen/San Candido. This second section, around 33.5 km long, is also predominantly flat and offers ideal conditions for relaxed cycling tours through the beautiful landscapes of the Upper Puster Valley.
Those wishing to continue can follow the route from Innichen through Vierschach/Versciaco to Winnebach/Prato alla Drava, where the Austrian-Italian border is crossed. The route then follows the River Drau to Lienz in East Tyrol. This final section, approximately 44 km long, is gently downhill and particularly suitable for families.
Throughout the route, cyclists can enjoy magnificent views of the Dolomites and the mountains of the Puster Valley. Thanks to excellent railway connections, the return journey can be made comfortably by train. The route is ideal both for shorter day trips and for longer cycling adventures through the Puster Valley and into East Tyrol.
Directions
The Puster Valley cycling route starts in Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria and follows a fully paved route through Niedervintl/Vandoies di Sotto, Obervintl/Vandoies di Sopra, Kiens/Chienes, Ehrenburg/Casteldarne and St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo to Bruneck/Brunico. This first section is approximately 25.5 km long and almost entirely flat.
From Bruneck, the route continues through Percha/Perca, Niederolang/Valdaora di Sotto, Mitterolang/Valdaora di Mezzo, Oberolang/Valdaora di Sopra, Niederdorf/Villabassa and Toblach/Dobbiaco to Innichen/San Candido. This second section, about 33.5 km long, is also predominantly flat and ideal for families and leisure cyclists.
Those wishing to continue can follow the route from Innichen through Vierschach/Versciaco to Winnebach/Prato alla Drava, where the Austrian-Italian border is crossed. The route then follows the River Drau to Lienz in East Tyrol. This final section is around 44 km long, gently downhill and particularly suitable for families.
Thanks to the railway stations located along the route, the return journey can be made conveniently by train. Alternatively, individual sections can be cycled and flexibly combined with rail travel.
Description to arrive at destination
The Puster Valley Cycle Route can be accessed from various points along its course. For guests staying in Kiens/Chienes, convenient access is available directly from the village centre or from the cycle path between Kiens/Chienes and Ehrenburg/Casteldarne.
From Bruneck/Brunico or the Brixen/Bressanone/Pustertal/Val Pusteria motorway exit, follow the Puster Valley State Road to Kiens/Chienes. The cycle route is well signposted and easily accessible from the village centres along the route.
