Cycling suggestions around Merano
Merano and the surrounding South Tyrol region are a true paradise for cyclists. Sunny valleys, idyllic cycle paths along the Adige River and challenging trails in the mountains offer ideal conditions for leisure cyclists, e-bikers and mountain bikers. From the Hotel Adria in Merano, you can set off directly on your tours and discover the region on two wheels – sporty, enjoyable and always with magnificent panoramic views.
- Glurns: South Tyrol's smallest town with completely preserved city walls – a must for a photo stop.
- Prad am Stilfserjoch: Stop for refreshments at a typical village bakery or café.
- Schlanders & Latsch: Ideal for a break among apple orchards.
- Naturns: View of Juval Castle, home of Reinhold Messner.
- Bicycles can be hired and returned flexibly along the route.
- The tour is particularly beautiful in spring when the apple trees are in bloom and in autumn during harvest time.
- It is also ideal for families, thanks to the gentle gradient with almost no inclines.
- Sissi Park Merano: The perfect starting point with views of palm trees and the Passer River.
- St. Martin: Cafés and bakeries invite you to enjoy a typical South Tyrolean Marende.
- San Leonardo: centro storico con il Museo Andreas Hofer – dove cultura e piacere si incontrano. Poi una deliziosa birra artigianale al Brückenwirt.
- Tip: If you’re feeling tired after the journey there, no need to worry about the way back – it’s an easy downhill ride all the way to Merano without any effort
- Particularly beautiful in spring (when the apple blossom reaches the Passeier Valley) and in autumn (golden forests and clear air).
- Meraner Hut: Ideal for a break with South Tyrolean specialities.
- Spieler: One of the most beautiful vantage points with views stretching as far as the Dolomites.
- Stoanerne Mandln: A mystical place with unique views – a photo opportunity you won't forget.
- The Stoanernen Mandln are shrouded in legend: it is said that witches once held their dances here.
- Particularly beautiful in summer and early autumn, when the view is clear and the alpine meadows are in bloom.
- Return alternatively via Vöraner Alm and Wurzer Alm. Afterwards, continue along the provincial road back to Hotel ADRIA.