Pustertal Alpine road

Abfaltersbach / Villgraten Mountains
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 29.5 km
Duration: 1:30 h

The Val Pusteria/Pustertal High Mountain Road delights with breathtaking panoramas of the Dolomites and a fascinating mix of nature and culture. Historical highlights such as Anras Castle and Heinfels Castle as well as family-friendly attractions such as the Assling Wildlife Park and the summer toboggan run make it an unforgettable experience for all generations.

Tour character

  • Breathtaking views of the Dolomites
  • Historical highlights: Anras Castle and Heinfels Castle
  • Family adventures: Assling Wildlife Park and summer toboggan run

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 29.5 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,300 hm
  • Elevation downhill:0 hm
Highest point1,446 m

Equipment

Basic cyclingequipmentincludes a well-fitting helmet and functionalclothingadaptedtotheweather and temperature. Essential itemsare rain, sun, and wind protection, a repair kit, a first-aid kit, a charged mobile phone, aswellassufficientfluids and provisions. Gloves and eyewearprotecthands and eyes, while lightsimprovevisibility.  A mapor a GPS deviceassistwithorientation. 
 
This informationservesas a guide and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe tour destination, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs. 
Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

This cycle tour proceeds for some 30 kilometres from Abfaltersbach via the Pustertal Alpine road. The starting point is Abfaltersbach and is easy to get to by car, since it is directly on the B 100. Getting here by train and by bike via the Drau cycle trail is also recommended. The cycle trail proceeds on asphalt manageable roads. Throughout the tour there are inclines and descents to tackle.

 

Weather

Today

partly Cloudy
21°C/9°C
0%0l5 km/h

Thu

partly Cloudy
21°C/7°C
0%0l5 km/h

Fri

partly Cloudy
20°C/8°C
5%0l5 km/h
Go to weather forecast

More tours in the surrounding area

Newsletter

The mountain is calling? So does our newsletter!

In our monthly newsletter we reveal the best holiday tips for Tyrol.