From Bolzano to Merano along the Adige Valley cycle path
From Bolzano to Merano along the Adige Valley cycle path
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From Bolzano to Merano along the Adige Valley cycle path
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69.0km
260m
Cycling
Cycle from Bolzano to Merano on a path known for its gentle terrain and scenic views. This 42.9-mile (69.0 km) touring bicycle route, which takes about 4 hours, features a minimal elevation gain of 844 feet (257 metres), making it an easy to moderate ride suitable for many cyclists. You will pedal through lush apple orchards and vineyards, especially vibrant during blossom or harvest season, with panoramic mountain views framing the valley. The asphalted path follows the Adige River, passing charming South Tyrolean villages like Terlano and Vilpiano, and often offering glimpses of historical castles in the distance. Your journey concludes in Merano, a town known for its Mediterranean atmosphere and elegant promenades.
This route is predominantly flat and almost entirely paved, ensuring a smooth and relaxed experience. It is considered easy, making it highly recommended for families and leisure cyclists who want to enjoy the landscape without significant physical exertion. The path is well-maintained and clearly signed, making navigation straightforward. You will find numerous rest stops, cafes, and picnic areas along the way, providing convenient places to pause and refresh.
Part of the larger Adige Cycle Route and the historic Via Claudia Augusta, this trail is celebrated for its combination of ease, beautiful scenery, and excellent infrastructure. It is almost entirely traffic-free, ensuring a peaceful ride. A notable feature is the
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
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364 m
Bozen / Bolzano
Highlight • Historical Site
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3.11 km
Adige Valley Cycle Path
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5.28 km
View of Castel Firmiano
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More information: schloss-sigmundskron.com
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10.6 km
Public Water Fountain
Public Water Fountain
31.0 km
Public Water Fountain
Public Water Fountain
31.1 km
Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens
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34.8 km
Merano Theatre
Highlight • Monument
Rich in dainty decor, ornate ceiling, beautiful stucco work and gilded ornaments, the Stadttheater offers a charming ambience for theater, cabaret, concerts, readings, presentations, film screenings and conferences.
Salmon-colored velvet covers the seating in the parquet and in the boxes. Red and golden is also the stage curtain at the end of the performance. The orchestra pit, stage, parquet, boxes and gallery - everything has a manageable dimension with a total seating of 296 seats.
For a break you meet in the elegant foyer, on warm summer evenings the terrace opens, champagne glasses sound. Ideal conditions for a successful evening!
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69.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
60.9 km
5.13 km
2.88 km
141 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
60.3 km
6.88 km
760 m
578 m
404 m
160 m
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Highest point (430 m)
Lowest point (240 m)
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Trail Reviews
A beautiful cycle path along the Adige. There are hardly any meters in altitude to overcome on the route from Meran to Bolzano. The cycle path is very well signposted up to the beginning of Bolzano. However, until you are in the beautiful old town, you have to look for the way or simply ask 😉
A beautiful cycle path along the Adige. There are hardly any meters in altitude to overcome on the route from Meran to Bolzano. The cycle path is very well signposted up to the beginning of Bolzano. However, until you are in the beautiful old town, you have to look for the way or simply ask 😉
The entire route is on a bike path. Everywhere you look there are mountains. The river is always nearby. Vineyards, castles and lots of apples.
Great ice cream parlor, Mario. Lots of delicious ice cream for little money and super friendly.
Along the Adige cycle path immersed in endless apple fields with a view of the Dolomite group of the Catinaccio on the horizon. Beautiful Merano, Bolzano high level ... that is, very beautiful and interesting
After parking the car in Terlan, we first took the train to Merano and then, after exploring the old town, drove back to Terlan and checked into the hotel. We then drove to Bolzano for sightseeing and dinner and back. Both Merano and the old town of Bolzano were very beautiful 🙂
Relaxed e-bike tour in the green South Tyrol. Today's round tour is actually not a round tour, but a "back and forth tour" 🤷♂️. The valley that connects Bolzano with Merano, the Adige Valley, hardly allows any other route choice. Of course you can deviate from the bike path and cycle one way through the villages. But the intense traffic, the many construction sites and the lively commercial-oriented villages do not really invite you to do so. The bike path, on the other hand, leads through a beautiful, very green strip, accompanied by the nice wild river Etsch and orchards. A wonderful piece of nature over many kilometers. There are plenty of resting places along the way and one or the other “Radlerbeiz”. Meran has a nice, well-kept old town center with many restaurants and shops. You can also linger by the river, which is particularly wild here. A nice piece of earth, well. You should allow yourself some time in Merano, there are many little surprises for the visitor. At the end of the tour you drive through the also very nice old town of Bolzano, the right place for a nice aperitif. I can recommend Apérol Spritz, here the "correct" one is made and you definitely don't get a watery version 😊. All in all, a wonderful tour that - apart from Merano - does not really offer much variety, but leads through a beautiful landscape. Away from the hustle and bustle.
A very good developed route. Easy to drive. When we arrived in Bolzano at the cathedral we went for an ice cream and walked through the old town. Then back to Merano. What is a bit unpleasant is that you constantly drive along a green fence that separates the tracks from the bike path. Nevertheless, the Claudia Augusta is a very beautiful route