Village and church in green valley between mountains with snow-capped peaks

Busy street with colorful buildings and a historic clock tower

Family cycling on country road with castle in background

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Cycling holiday in Sterzing

Destination for enjoyable cycling: South Tyrol / Italy

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Cycling holiday in Sterzing

In Sterzing, the tranquillity of the Alps, historic old town and diverse cycle paths merge into a perfect cycling experience. From family-friendly valley cycling to challenging MTB trails and the legendary Brenner route, the region offers a variety of tours to suit every taste. Cycle, enjoy & discover!

Sterzing is a real Eldorado for cyclists and mountain bikers: the town in the upper Eisack Valley in South Tyrol is located directly on the renowned Brenner-Bolzano cycle route, a central section of the Munich-Venice long-distance cycle route, and offers an extensive network of cycle paths through impressive landscapes.

Cycling in Sterzing

Cuisine & enjoyment between alpine pastures & city

Valley cyclists can enjoy the gentle paths along the river on a cycling holiday in Sterzing, while culture-loving leisure cyclists can discover historic towns such as Sterzing or Gossensass on two wheels. Those who like it a little wilder will also find countless trails and forest roads with varying degrees of difficulty in the surrounding side valleys of Ridnaun, Pfitsch or Ratschings.

Sterzing and its surroundings also spoil cyclists off the trails with typical South Tyrolean culinary delights. The "Eisacktaler Kost" speciality week takes you on a culinary journey of discovery, showing how regional ingredients are turned into traditional dishes such as Tirtln, Schlutzer and speck variations or even wine.

Along the way, over 50 mountain pastures and huts invite you to enjoy traditional cuisine in an Alpine atmosphere - from hearty snacks with grey cheese and bacon to homemade Alpine butter. But even in the heart of the city, local delicacies such as Sterzing yoghurt reflect the lively culinary tradition.

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Pleasure bike tours in Sterzing

Between valley cycle path and high route

Sterzing is the starting point and intersection of numerous remarkable routes. The Brennero-Bolzano cycle route, for example, leads along former railway lines and natural sections through the upper Isarco Valley - ideal for leisure and long-distance cyclists alike.

If you want to take a closer look at South Tyrol, you should try the South Tyrol Cycle Trail. It connects seven towns on an enjoyable tour. The Munich-Venice Friendship Cycle Route leads across the Alps to the sea via the Brenner Pass and past Sterzing, while the Pustertal Cycle Path takes you towards the Dolomites.

Woman cycling on cobblestone street with colorful buildings

Accommodation for your cycling holiday

The ideal accommodation is where you feel comfortable. It serves as a retreat, for relaxation, for switching off. It is an important part of the ideal cycling holiday. Choose one that suits you.

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