Bike tour: Lake Caldaro
From Kurtatsch a.d.W. via Brenntal, Tramin a.d.W. and Lake Kaltern. Loop around the lake with an optional nature trail stop, returning through vineyards or orchards.
E-Bike & Pleasure Cycling
From Kurtatsch a.d.W. we cycle through Brenntal, an excellent red wine area, to Tramin a.d.W., where we continue towards Auer. Then we head north to Lake Caldaro. The route leads around Lake Caldaro, where we can optionally walk along the biotope trail at the southern end of the lake to enjoy the flora and fauna. After the loop around the lake, we return either through the apple orchards via Breitbach with a short steep climb or comfortably through the vineyards along the Runggner trail from Tramin a.d.W. to Kurtatsch a.d.W.
Directions
The tour starts next to Plattnerhof in Kurtatsch a.d.W. First follow the Wine Road and then turn onto Brenntalstraße. Via the Brenntalweg, the route leads to Tramin a.d.W. Continue along Steinackerstraße and then join Traminerstraße. Along Mitterberg, the route runs through the fields to St. Josef am See. Passing the picturesque Church of St. Josef, follow Traminerstraße towards Neumarkt. Then turn onto Bahnhofstraße towards Kurtatsch a.d.W. and finally reach the Cultural Centre in Kurtatsch a.d.W.
Description to arrive at destination
Kurtatsch can be reached via the A22 Brenner Motorway. Take the Neumarkt–Auer (Egna–Ora) exit and follow the South Tyrolean Wine Road to Kurtatsch a.d.W.
Parking
At the public parking area in Kurtatsch a.d.W.
Public transport
Kurtatsch can be reached by train to Neumarkt–Tramin or Auer, and from there with bus line 122 directly to Kurtatsch a.d.W.
Please check in advance whether bicycles can be taken on the bus.
Recommended equipment
It is recommended to bring enough water, a roadworthy bicycle, and adequate sun protection.
Author's tip
- Relaxing break at Lake Kaltern.
- Short visit to the historic centre of Tramin a d.W.
