Bike parks in South Tyrol

When it comes to bike parks, South Tyrol has made great strides in recent years. Today, there are five bike parks in South Tyrol, and we recommend that you discover them all. Find out which ones they are and what you need to know about them here.

Brixen Bikepark
Plose is Brixen/Bressanone's local mountain and offers four different lines from St. Andrä or Palmschoß/Plancios, all of which are served by lifts. The green and blue lines (Hammer Line and Jerry Line) are perfect for beginners and families, the red line (Palm Pro Line), and the Sky Line are for more experienced mountain bikers. The Dolomite panorama on the Plose mountain and the great food in the many restaurants and huts are particularly extraordinary.

Recommendations & info:

• Trails: 4
• Valley location: Brixen/Bressanone or St. Andrä
• Bike: All mountain or Enduro
• Equipment: Helmet, knee and elbow pads, and back protection
• Season: Mid-May to mid-October
• Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (until 6 p.m.in July and August)

Bike Beat Trails
In St. Kassian/San Cassiano in Alta Badia, you can now look forward to even more biking fun with the three new trails of varying difficulty, one of which is still under construction. The trails start at an altitude of 2,003m, and at the summit, the temperature is so pleasant that you almost won't want to ride back down. Well, actually, you will because the trails are really fun and the refreshing wind will cool you down.

Recommendations & info:

• Trails: 3
• Valley resort: St. Kassian/Cassiano
• >Bike: All mountain or Enduro
• Equipment: Helmet (full face recommended), knee and elbow pads, back protection
• Season: Mid-May to mid-Octobe
• Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Grödner Joch/Gardena Pass and Piz Sella
If it gets too hot in Gröden/Val Gardena and you don’t like long rides in the summer heat, we recommend the lift-serviced trails on the Grödner Joch/Gardena Pass and those in Plan de Gralba on Piz Sella, all accessible from Wolkenstein/Selva Gardena. The trails are made with the help of an excavator and are not particularly difficult. However, it is necessary to keep your speed under control, as the ground is often loose and can be slippery.

Recommendations & info:

• Trails: 4
• Valley location: Wolkenstein/Selva
• Bike: All mountain or Enduro
• Equipment: Helmet (full face recommended), knee and elbow pads, back protection
• Season: Mid-June to end of September
• Opening hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
Kronplatz/Plan de Corones is the mother of all bike parks in South Tyrol. The first official freeride trail was opened here in 2010, and today there are a total of four main trails, including several challenging variants. Four lifts serve the trails. Mountain bikers must be in good shape and have good riding skills to challenge the Kronplatz/Plan de Corones. The Gassl Trail and Herrnsteig Trail are over eight kilometres long.

Recommendations & info:

• Trails: 9
• Valley location: Olang/Valdaora, Reischach/Riscone, St. Vigil/San Vigilio
• Bike: All mountain or Enduro
• Equipment: Helmet (full face recommended), knee and elbow pads, and back protection.
• Season: Beginning of June until mid-October
• Opening hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Three-Country Enduro
Reschen/Resia offers a range of top trails, especially for experienced bikers. The 22 trails are a delight, machine-shaped, and always in great condition. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the four lifts are fast, and the trails are great. What more could you want?

Recommendations & info:

• Trails: There are many!
• Valley resort: Reschen/Resia
• Bike: All mountain or Enduro
• Equipment: Helmet, knee and elbow pads, back protection
• Season: Beginning of June until mid-October
• Opening hours: 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.