Tom Pro and Co. literally rolled up their sleeves when constructing the Palm Pro Line: It is hand built from top to bottom and a dream for fans of challenging lines. The line challenges advanced riders with some features, jumps and steeper passages. The length of 2.5 km is more than impressive for a hand-built line. The Palm Pro Line is one the most difficult lines in Brixen Bikepark and its name stands for the breathtaking view from Palmschoß to the UNESCO world heritage of the Dolomites.
Level of difficulty: Red – intermediate
Line built for technically experienced mountain bikers with good braking and cornering technique. Good jumping technique and the ability to master sharp bends is a must. The lines include different types of ground and loose soil.
Thanks to a few jumps and some nice back and forth action, the Hammer Line guarantees airtime and variety at a length of 1.9 km and 165 metres of height. This line is sensational – it is awesome fun. The name of the line – Hammer – is the name of the landowner who has allowed Gravity Logic to construct the line in his woods.
Level of difficulty: Blue – easy
Line suitable for mountain bikers with safe, advanced riding technique and proficiency in jumping. There are artificial obstacles such as banked curves, wall rides, steep steps and jumps.
The Kuenhof in Bressanone makes no
less than four white wines, each filled with character. The grapes are grown on
steep terraces on the slopes of Valle Isarco and vinified in the
estate’s historic cellar, which is protected as a historic monument and has
roots going back centuries. Eight centuries, in fact.
The Kuenhof in Bressanone was first mentioned in a document in the 12th
century. Back then, like so many other Valle Isarco estates, it was owned by
the bishop of Bressanone. For approximately 200 years now, however, the Pliger family has run things at the
Kuenhof, which has been gradually transformed into a wine-growing estate. The
last, most important step in that direction was taken in 1990: ever since then,
the Kuenhof grapes have been pressed on-site and the estate wines marketed
independently.
All that is made possible by the cultivation area of roughly six hectares.
The steep south-east-facing terraces are located at an altitude of 550 to 890 meters.
“The climate is rough, but it is virtually ideal for our whites,” explains
Peter Pliger, who runs the Kuenhof together with his wife Brigitte and their
son Simon. By “our whites,” he is referring to four varieties: Sylvaner,
Riesling, Veltliner, and Gewürztraminer.
“It is very important to us that our wines are born from a well-balanced
symbiotic relationship between humans, the cultured plant, and nature,” says
Pliger. And this credo also includes vinification with natural yeasts, which
makes the Kuenhof whites turn out particularly long-lived and digestible.
“Long-lived” being the operative word here—considering the estate is
800 years old.
The Jerry Line is really easy. Jerry, the creator of the line who also gave it its name, has never designed it too steep, never too rough and never to tight: It is simply ideal for beginners and kids. There are only 300 metres of difference in elevation from the trailhead to the trail end, but in between are 4.2 km trail fun for the whole family.
Level of difficulty: Green – very easy
Novice-friendly line with soft bends and flowing route. There are no artificial obstacles or jumps, the line is also suitable for children. Basic knowledge of mountain bikes required.
This bike route through the Isarco Valley is a pleasure tour that offers idyllic scenery. Rolling hills, small towns and cultural treasures line this well-marked bike route, which leads from Brennero to South Tyrol’s capital city of Bolzano. The Brennero/Brenner–Bolzano/Bozen Bike Route starts at the Brenner Pass and runs along the former railway line, which is at a slight downhill grade, to Vipiteno/Sterzing. The marked bike path then continues, partly flat and with a light ascent, through picturesque villages and small hamlets up to Franzensfeste Fortress, past Lake Vahrn, and along the Kastanienweg (Chestnut) Trail towards Novacella/Neustift Abbey and then continuing on towards Bressanone/Brixen. The section from Bressanone to Bolzano is again a brisk ride through the narrow Isarco Valley, with a stopover in the little artists’ town of Chiusa/Klausen, known for its imposing hilltop Säben Abbey. From there, the route continues to the capital city of Bolzano. The Brennero/Brenner–Bolzano/Bozen Bike Route runs a total length of 96 kilometers from Brennero to Bolzano.
The Rock Line was created from the lower part of the Sky Line in 2024. Sky Line and Rock Line can still be ridden in one go. Just like the Ski Line, the Rock Line is steep and technically demanding and requires very good control, excellent jumping technique and safe driving skills. It starts at the middle station of the Plose gondola lift and ends just before the valley station.
Length: 2.43 km | Altitude difference: 473 m | Average inclination: 19% | Difficulty: black
The Sky Line has the longest tradition in the Brixen BikePark. It is really fast, physically demanding and requires very good control, excellent jumping technique and safe driving skills. The line starts at the mountain station of Plose gondola lift and leads to the intermediate station.
Length: 2,43 km | Altitude difference: 411 m | Average inclination: 16% | Difficulty: black