View of Kastelbell Castle – Etschtal Cycle Path loop from Merano - Meran

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South Tyrol

Meran - Merano

View of Kastelbell Castle – Etschtal Cycle Path loop from Merano - Meran

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View of Kastelbell Castle – Etschtal Cycle Path loop from Merano - Meran

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59.9km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10 m for 2 m

After 57.5 km for 8 m

After 60.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.17 km

Adige Cycle Path (Etschradweg) and wooden bridge near Lagundo

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Very interesting pedestrian bridge between Algund and Forst in timber-frame construction with a roof and side walls. It is a so-called "covered bridge".

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11.2 km

Biotop Plauser Lack

Nature Reserve

13.9 km

Adige Cycle Path (Etschradweg)

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Always straight ahead

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16.8 km

View of Juval Castle

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Note that the lock is not always open. Downstairs at the Bio-Hof there is an information board with the opening hours.

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21.3 km

Biotop Alte Etsch-Galsaun - Biotopo Alte Etsch-Colsano

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

First documented in 1238, Castelbello Castle dominates the Venosta Valley from a rocky outcrop on the left bank of the Adige River. From the cycle path, it is clearly visible above several apple orchards.

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27.0 km

View of the Vinschgau Valley and the Latsch Mountains

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Nearby there are restaurants with great views, bike path towards Merano with a pleasant slope

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42.8 km

Adige River Cycle Path

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The Etsch cycle path is around 300 kilometers long and a great opportunity to cycle through the Alps without many inclines. Past castles, idyllic towns and cozy wine villages - …

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55.2 km

Trauttmansdorffer Throne Chairs – View of Algund and Meran

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The perfect place to rest. From here you have an incredibly beautiful view of Merano and the valley, in the background the mountains, just fantastic. For resting there are also tables and benches.

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55.9 km

Etschtal Cycle Path

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59.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.0 km

5.71 km

2.50 km

1.06 km

711 m

Surfaces

54.4 km

3.88 km

1.50 km

232 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

21°C

8°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2025,Vom Dorf Tirol in den Vintschgau… Etschtalradweg

To kick things off and acclimatize, we took a brisk bike ride downhill to Algund. From there, we cycled along the Etschtal cycle path to Latsch and back.

A stop at the Kesslwirt was, of course, a must. Delicious beer from their own brewery. 👍🚵🏻🚵🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️😎

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August 9, 2024,MTB Tour von Latsch nach Meran zurück nach Latsch 😎🚵🏽☀️

A beautiful tour along the Etsch to the beautiful town of Merano.

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September 10, 2021,Via Claudia Augusta - Etappe 4 - von Schlanders nach Dorf Tirol

Today the shortest stage, almost 40km and we were in Dorf Tirol, where we will stay for a few days to hike.
On the way countless apple orchards lined up in the entire Vintschgau, nice to look at with the flawless apples, but very monotonous.

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October 30, 2022,Comebackversuch im Vinschgau

It's strange to finally be back biking after almost two months! A few noticed that after our last tour in Leipzig (komoot.de/tour/911270597) our bikes involuntarily decided to change hands. And since the public prosecutor's office in Leipzig is hopelessly overwhelmed, we're still waiting for the money from the insurance company...

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July 12, 2023,Transalp Tag 3: Schlanders-Meran "Ruheetappe"

After it poured in the morning, the weather turned out to be better than feared

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July 2, 2025,2025 Tag 5 Von Schlanders nach Völlan

Today was essentially a rest day for the tour. From Schlanders, we followed the Etsch cycle path to the Trauttmansdorff Throne Chair, a beautifully landscaped vantage point overlooking the Etsch Valley all the way to Merano. A short ride down the switchbacks and across the Etsch to the Forstbräu brewery, where we had a lunch break. A short detour through …

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May 30, 2025,Südtirol•Etsch-und Passertour🚴‍♂️😘

Adige, Passer, Panorama & Train Chaos 🚴‍♂️😅

We made a brisk journey along the Passer towards Merano – perfect bike path, stunning scenery, simply picture-perfect South Tyrol! 🌄☀️

From Merano, we wanted to continue by train to Mals… well, wanted to. The train currently only runs as far as Laas 🚉🙄 – and that with just one bike compartment. Pure …

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October 23, 2023,Etschradweg – Kastelbell Runde von Rabland

From Rabland on the Etsch cycle path to Latsch. Then up to Tarsch and across the northern slope. There were a few hairpin bends in the downhill. We took the Lupotrail and walked along a beautiful S0 trail along the slope (unfortunately cycling is not allowed). A local hiker came by and said we could drive through, so we did. …

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