Smooth valley roads and winding mountain passes

The new panorama railway wagons of the Venosta railway lead from Merano through the Venosta Valley to the quite distant village of Mals (about 60 km). There you can rent a bicycle at the station and cycle down the Etsch Valley cycle path (Etschtal-Radweg) that leads you back to Merano and is gently down hill all the way. If you become tired before arriving at Merano, just return the bicycle to another railway station along the way and take the train back in comfort. For racing cyclists there is the highly recommended challenge of the Timmelsjoch pass  (2.509 metres ) and also the Gampen pass (1.512 meters)– both of which are stages of the Giro d’Italia.

Here you can find a detailed list (PDF - 74,3 KB) with other cycling tours in Merano and environs.

By Train and Bicycle through Venosta Valley

The new Venosta railway line, running from Merano to Malles in the upper Val Venosta 60 km away, is also connected to an extensive bicycle-and-hiking-network. In fact, there is a wonderful cycling path that leads all the way from Malles to Merano by winding slowly downhill through fruit orchards and meadows.
The new combined bicycle rental and train EventCard enables you to discover the beautiful Val Venosta by traveling with train and bicycle. In case the 60km are too long for you, just return the bike at any of the six train stations on the way and return lesiurely by train, all on one ticket.