Cycling through the Most Beautiful Historic Towns of South Tyrol

Discover South Tyrol’s most beautiful historic towns by bike and let yourself be enchanted by the region’s diverse landscapes.

E-Bike & Pleasure Cycling, Road bike

South Tyrol is a paradise for cyclists: well-developed bike paths, gentle hills, idyllic vineyards, and charming historic towns make every tour a unique experience. Five of Italy’s most beautiful villages, recognized as “Borghi più belli d’Italia”, are located in South Tyrol: Castelrotto, Egna, Glorenza, Chiusa, and Vipiteno.

This collection takes you on a cycling journey to these historic places, each full of winding alleys, centuries-old architecture, and a truly special atmosphere. The routes lead you along peaceful river valleys, through lush vineyards and orchards, and across rolling hills with stunning panoramic views. You’ll ride past ancient castles, under arcades, and over cobbled streets that whisper stories from the past.

The small squares and charming corners are just some of the highlights of these beautiful village centers. Whether you're an active cyclist or simply looking to relax and enjoy the landscape, these tours perfectly combine nature, culture, and pleasure. Hop on your bike, discover South Tyrol’s most beautiful borghi, and experience the region from a whole new perspective!

By the way: you can ride the full route as a multi-day tour, or explore each stage as a day trip – depending on how much time you have. The final stage of the multi-day route follows the same path back to Chiusa, allowing you to enjoy a complete cycling experience each day and explore all of the borghi equally. You’ll find tips for getting to each day tour in the individual descriptions.

Directions

The tour starts in the centre and follows the Adige Cycle Route southwards. The route passes through Spondinig, Laas and Kastelbell–Tschars through the Vinschgau Valley. Passing near Merano, it continues to Frangart and then past Laives until reaching Neumarkt. From there, the route returns along the same way to Bolzano and continues via Kardaun to St. Konstantin. Through Seis, the route climbs to Kastelruth. Afterwards, it follows Atzwanger Straße to Klausen, continues through Brixen and reaches Sterzing, where the tour ends.

Description to arrive at destination

Glurns can be easily reached via the A22 Brenner Motorway. Take the Bolzano Sud exit and follow the signs towards Merano. Continue via the MeBo towards the Vinschgau Valley to Glurns.

Parking

At the public car parks in Glurns.

Public transport

Glurns can also be reached by bus, however, for arriving by public transport, we recommend travelling to Mals, where you can book bike transport (bicycles cannot be taken on regular buses). From Mals, the starting point of the tour can be reached in about 5 minutes by bike. For the return journey, the train station in Neumarkt is recommended.

Recommended equipment

For the cycling tour, we recommend a well-maintained bike, enough water, weather-appropriate clothing and a small repair kit. Depending on the length of the tour, sun protection, rain gear and a map or navigation system can also be useful.

Author's tip

Take a short walk through each of the five villages and discover the unique sights, historic streets and local atmosphere along the route.