Adige River Rapids – Via Claudia Augusta Cycle Path loop from Lana-Burgstall - Lana-Postal

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Adige River Rapids – Via Claudia Augusta Cycle Path loop from Lana-Burgstall - Lana-Postal

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Adige River Rapids – Via Claudia Augusta Cycle Path loop from Lana-Burgstall - Lana-Postal

06:46

112km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch

Biotop Eyrser Au - Biotopo Ontaneto di Oris

Biotop Tschenglser Au - Biotopo Ontaneto di Cengles

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.7 km

Adige Valley (Etschtal) Cycle Path

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The Etschtal cycle path
1st stage: from Reschen to Meran
The first section leads from Reschen to Meran. The Etschtal cycle path runs through the Vinschgau and the Meran area, …

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25.1 km

Adige River Rapids

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Rafting is practiced on the Etsch. When it's really hot, it's great fun.

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30.3 km

Biotop Alte Etsch-Galsaun - Biotopo Alte Etsch-Colsano

Nature Reserve

33.1 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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46.3 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Etsch (Adige)

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the little Etsch.

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55.3 km

Biotop Tschenglser Au - Biotopo Ontaneto di Cengles

Nature Reserve

56.0 km

Apple Orchards Near Tschengls

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Apple orchards as far as the eye can see

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60.5 km

Via Claudia Augusta Cycle Path

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Beautiful route. All asphalted and great to drive

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84.6 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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97.0 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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112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.9 km

7.59 km

6.21 km

6.17 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

7.79 km

717 m

616 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

13°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Prad am Stilfser Joch <> Meran

Finally South Tyrol again! The first day (with pure sun) brought us a cycle tour from Prad to Meran and back, a section of the Vinschger cycle path, which in turn is a section of the Via Claudia. The tour was just amazing...
meranerland.org/de/freizeit-aktiv/rad-mountainbike/radweg-vinschgau

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June 7, 2023,Von Meran die Etsch entlang zum Prader Sand und zurück

Excellent cycle path, mostly paved, gravel in a few places.

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August 16, 2021,Tour estivo 2021/5 - Merano e ciclabile della val Venosta

A very classic for me now. Among the most beautiful and fun parts of the track I point out:
1. the mixed stretch of dirt road just after Prato a Silandro - fun even when fully loaded with bags.
2. The "little Stelvio" shortly after the dam of Tel.
A must also stop at the Thrones of Trauttmansdorf, at the …

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July 6, 2022,von Prad nach Dorf Tirol und über das Passeiertal nach Meran und zurück nach Prad

Today in the heat along the Etsch and then via Algund to Dorf Tirol and through the beautiful Passeier Valley. to almost empty Meran and along the Etsch to Prad. . Thank you for the numerous drinking water fountains today for fresh water to drink. And cooling provided 👍👍😎

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September 18, 2021,Fahrradtour 18.09.2021 17:53

From Lagundo the bike path along the Adige and through the apple orchards to the Prader fishing pond and back👍🏻

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August 29, 2023,von Prad am Stilfser Joch nach Meran und zurück 29.8.23

On the way back from Latsch to Sponding I took the train. Very cold and strong headwind came up.

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June 8, 2023,Terlan nach Glurns

Today I wanted to cross the Reschen Pass, but in Glurns I got caught in a thunderstorm and took a hotel room
Now I will ride the Reschenpass tomorrow, I hope for good weather

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