Holidays in the Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen

Tour 027

Panoramic route via Costa dei Nosellari/Haselsberg.

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

 

Light line. Flat trail with large curve, small natural elements like roots and stones.

A very varied cycling trip through the wonderful scenery of the Pustertal valley.

Characteristics: The bike tour takes you sometimes on asphalt tracks and sometimes on well-maintained gravel tracks across meadows and through woods on the left of the main Pustertal valley road to Brunico/Bruneck. You start at 1,175 m in San Candido/Innichen and end up at 800 m in Brunico. The difference in altitude of only 400 m is deceptive; there are some sections that are really tiring. However, most of the route is flat, and from Valdaora/Olang it is almost all downhill. Conveniently, you can put your bike on the train to return. For less experienced cyclists or for families with children, there is the option of travelling back by train from any of the villages on the way.

Starting points: San Candido/Innichen (35 km), Dobbiaco/Toblach (30 km), Villabassa/Niederdorf (27,5 km)

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

flyer & train information

Tour 022

Starting in San Candido/Innichen you cycle along the Pustertal Valley Cycle Trail to Dobbiaco/Toblach. After crossing the village Dobbiaco you follow the direction of "Costa dei Nosellari/Haselsberg" (on an asphalt road), passing several mountain farms. Past Feichterhof Guesthouse and the Hotel Schopfenhof (refreshment). You follow the Via Monte San Candido/Innichbergstraße way till you reach the Maso Stauder/Stauderhof (refreshment). You cycle on on the Via Monte Versciaco/Vierschachberg way to get to the Restaurant da Kathi/Jaufen (refreshment). Here you follow the way downhill to Prato alla Drava/Winnebach and you return on the Drava Cycle Path to San Candido/Innichen.

Along the round there exits the possibility to interrupt the tour and to ride back to San Candido.

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

The mountainbike roundtour with the Silvesteralm/Malga San Silvestro hut and the Lachwiesenhütte/Rifugio Lachwiesen hut, which invite you to stop for a break, runs mainly on forest paths in the middle of the forest. This tour does not have any difficult parts.

 

The Marchkinkele/Cornetto di Confine is a summit north of the village Toblach/Dobbiaco, on the border between South Tyrol (Italy) and East Tyrol (Austria).This MTB tour is one of the most demanding in the region.The efforts are quickly forgotten on the summit, as a 360 ° view offers an unforgettable panorama. In the south are the Dolomites with the Three Peaks and in the north the glaciers of Austria. Just below the summit is the Marchhütte hut, which invites you to make a break.

You start your bike tour in Niederdorf/Villabassa. Along the Platari you get to Welsberg/Monguelfo. There you follow the cycle path past the Valdaora reservoir to Rasen/Rasun. From Rasen/Rasun to Antholz Niedertal valley you will only find a very small difference in altitude. You will pass Antholz Mittertal vally and Antholz Obertal Vally. Your destination is the Anholzer See lake at 1,640m. Also suitable for e-bikes.

 

Pleasant bike ride to Schmieden/Ferrara in Prags/Braies. You start your bike tour in Niederdorf/Villabassa. First you follow the bike path in the direction of Welsberg/Monguelfo for about 3km. Now it goes along the Pragser Bach river. You reach the village of Schmiedern/Ferrara.
From 07/10/ - 09/10/ the Braies Valley will be traffic calmed. It is possible to continue driving to the Pragser Wildsee during this period of time. Also suitable for e-bikes.

 

The moderately difficult e-bike tour runs mainly on asphalt roads, but also on a forest path. The tour offers a wonderful view of the Höhlensteintal/Val di Landro  valley and the Toblach/Dobbiaco lake.

Charging stations:
Dobbiaco/Toblach center

This cycling tour takes you along a marked cycle trail from San Candido (or from Villabassa/Niederdorf or Dobbiaco/Toblach) via Versciaco/Vierschach and Prato Drava/Winnebach along the Drava (Drau) river to Lienz and is suitable for all types of bikes.

Characteristics: The route goes from San Candido in Italy to Lienz in East Tirol. This part of the Drava cycle trail was the first to be developed and is currently the best maintained section. You can also start in Villabassa or Dobbiaco, which would make the tour longer accordingly. The section from Dobbiaco to Sillian is downhill. The cycle trail is almost always away from the road on the other side of the river and, because of its width and gradient, is also suitable for families with young children. Along the way there are several bus stops so that sections can be shortened if necessary. The route is well signposted and asphalted throughout. There are many opportunities for rest and refreshment along the way.

Starting points: Villabassa/Niederdorf (52,5 km), Dobbiaco/Toblach (47,8 km), San Candido/Innichen (44,8 km)

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

flyer & train information

Around the most famous rock towers in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, the Three Peaks, and near the Austrian border, modern cable cars and lifts lead to over 100 kilometres of diversity-rich slopes. The "Giro delle Cime”, a sporty round trip to the ski mountains Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand, Kreuzberg and the Val Comelico ski area (Belluno province), offers the best views of the jagged peaks. In the realm of the sleeping giant Riese Haunold, oversized snowmen, a toboggan run and the only free roaming reindeer herd in the Alps provide family fun. The brave plunge down Italy's steepest daily-groomed slope, the "Holzriese”, which has a gradient of 72%. For even more km of slopes you don't even need to take off your ski boots - the Ski Pustertal Express connects the 3 Zinnen Dolomites and Kronplatz ski areas.

A very varied cycling trip through the wonderful scenery of the Pustertal valley.

Characteristics: The bike tour takes you sometimes on asphalt tracks and sometimes on well-maintained gravel tracks across meadows and through woods on the left of the main Pustertal valley road to Brunico/Bruneck. You start at 1,175 m in San Candido/Innichen and end up at 800 m in Brunico. The difference in altitude of only 400 m is deceptive; there are some sections that are really tiring. However, most of the route is flat, and from Valdaora/Olang it is almost all downhill. Conveniently, you can put your bike on the train to return. For less experienced cyclists or for families with children, there is the option of travelling back by train from any of the villages on the way.

Starting points: San Candido/Innichen (35 km), Dobbiaco/Toblach (30 km), Villabassa/Niederdorf (27,5 km)

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

flyer & train information

The route starts in Villabassa, a small village at the foot of the Dolomites. From there, you follow the well-signposted cycle paths that wind their way through the landscape. Along the way, you pass meadows, forests and small mountain streams.

After a while, you reach Lake Dobbiaco, an idyllic mountain lake surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Dolomites. The lake offers a wonderful backdrop for a break or a picnic. You can also take a boat trip on the lake or simply enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.

The total length of the route depends on the chosen route and individual circumstances.

The mountainbike roundtour with the Silvesteralm/Malga San Silvestro hut and the Lachwiesenhütte/Rifugio Lachwiesen hut, which invite you to stop for a break, runs mainly on forest paths in the middle of the forest. This tour does not have any difficult parts.

Charging stations:
Dobbiaco/Toblach center

Charging possibility:
Malga San Silvestro/Silvesteralm hut

 

Tour 024

This mountain bike tour can be started from Dobbiaoc/Toblach, San Candido/Innichen, Versciaco/Vierschach and Prato alla Drava/Winnebach.

From Niederdorf/Villabassa the cycle path leads in the direction of Toblach/Dobbiaco to Innichen/San Candido where along the Drau cycle path the wonderful mountain panorama can be admired. The route leads over a slight gradient almost always off the road along the river bank and is particularly suitable for families. A popular stop along the route is the Loacker factory in Heinfels where the delicious South Tyrolean waffles can be made and nibbled. The route continues down the valley to the Dolomite town of Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, which you reach after about 50 km of total distance and where there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. The return journey can be made comfortably by train, which runs in hourly shifts from Lienz directly to Niederdorf/Villabassa.

This cycling tour takes you along a marked cycle trail from San Candido (or from Villabassa/Niederdorf or Dobbiaco/Toblach) via Versciaco/Vierschach and Prato Drava/Winnebach along the Drava (Drau) river to Lienz and is suitable for all types of bikes.

Characteristics: The route goes from San Candido in Italy to Lienz in East Tirol. This part of the Drava cycle trail was the first to be developed and is currently the best maintained section. You can also start in Villabassa or Dobbiaco, which would make the tour longer accordingly. The section from Dobbiaco to Sillian is downhill. The cycle trail is almost always away from the road on the other side of the river and, because of its width and gradient, is also suitable for families with young children. Along the way there are several bus stops so that sections can be shortened if necessary. The route is well signposted and asphalted throughout. There are many opportunities for rest and refreshment along the way.

Starting points: Villabassa/Niederdorf (52,5 km), Dobbiaco/Toblach (47,8 km), San Candido/Innichen (44,8 km)

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

flyer & train information

The scenery is dominated by the panorama of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage. The route follows the old railway from Toblach/Dobbiaco to Cortina d´Ampezzo, from the Hochpustertal/Alta Pusteria valley across the Höhlensteintal/Val di Landro valley, past lakes and the View of the Three Peaks.  

WARNING: CLOSURE WITH DEVIATION FROM 01.04.2022
In the period from 01.04. to 09.07.2022, the rink route from the Nordic Arena - Dobbiaco Lake to the Nasswand will be closed with diversion to an alternative route.
Planimetry

Easy cycle path to Dobbiaco/Toblach, then go on slightly uphill to the Lake of Toblach/Dobbiaco.

This some demanding eMTB tour leads to the neighboring Gsiesertal/Val Casies valley, where the demanding part, i.e. the vertical meters, is covered first. The second part of the round tour only has a small altitude difference.

Charging stations:
Toblach/Dobbiaco center
Hotel Gratschwirt
Hotel Union
Pircher Oberland
Cheese Dairy Three Peaks

This easy and short bike tour is perfect for the whole family.         

The cycle path from Toblach/Dobbiaco to Bruneck/Brunico is particularly suitable for beginners and families with children. With hardly any inclines, rest areas and playgrounds along the way, this day trip is particularly popular with little cyclists.
You can go home comfortably on the new trains, which can also take back your bicycles. Alternatively, the bikes can be borrowed in Toblach and returned in Bruneck.

The Marchkinkele/Cornetto di Confine is a summit north of the village Toblach/Dobbiaco, on the border between South Tyrol (Italy) and East Tyrol (Austria).This MTB tour is one of the most demanding in the region.The efforts are quickly forgotten on the summit, as a 360 ° view offers an unforgettable panorama. In the south are the Dolomites with the Three Peaks and in the north the glaciers of Austria. Just below the summit is the Marchhütte hut, which invites you to make a break.

Charging stations:
Toblach/Dobbiaco center
Hotel Union
Dairy Three Peaks

Charging possibility:
Silvesteralm/Malga San Silvestro hut

The moderately difficult bike tour runs mainly on asphalt roads, but also on a forest path. The tour offers a wonderful view of the Höhlensteintal/Val di Landro  valley and the Toblach/Dobbiaco lake.

This some demanding MTB tour leads to the neighboring Gsiesertal/Val Casies valley, where the demanding part, i.e. the vertical meters, is covered first. The second part of the round tour only has a small altitude difference.

From Niederdorf/Villabassa take the bike path in the direction of Lienz along the railroad to Toblach/Dobbiaco. To the right in the direction of Cortina (signposted), the cycling route from Toblach/Dobbiaco leads along the disused railroad line. The route leads in a southerly direction always slightly uphill past Toblach/Dobbiaco Lake, the war cemetery, 3 Zinnen Blick and Dürrensee lake, with Monte Cristallo to the highest point, the Gemärk Pass. This is at 1,530 m above sea level, from which begins the descent to Cortina, with a view of the famous Tofane. Descending, the bike path goes through a tunnel and the subsequent high bridge with a view of Cortina. From Cortina back to Toblach/Dobbiaco, in the summer season, buses with bike trailers run the Cortina Express bus company (advance reservation required).

Beautiful family bike route from Niederdorf/Villabassa to Bruneck/Brunico. You start your bike tour in the direction of Welsberg/Monguelfo, past the reservoir in the direction of Olang/Valdora. There you will pass playgrounds, to the delight of the little bike lovers. Now you follow the bike route for about 10 km to the worth seeing city of Bruneck/Brunico.

Tour 025

A wonderful mountainbiking tour that is not too difficult. The Innerfeldtal valley is impressive for the views of the mighty peaks of the Sexten Dolomites which come ever closer as you cycle along.

This tour is also suitable for e-bikes.

The Lake of Dobbiaco/Toblach is situated at 1259 m in the Val di Landro/Höhlensteintal valley, in the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, which connects Toblach with Cortina d'Ampezzo.

You start your tour to Sexten/Sesto in Niederdorf/Villabassa. You leave the village in an easterly direction. Then turn right at Camping Olympia. Here you follow the bike path past the beautiful villages of Toblach/Dobbiaco and Innichen/San Candido, which are worth a visit. Your tour continues into the Sexten/Sesto Valley. Also suitable for e-bikes.