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In South Tyrol, it is not only hikers who are shown the way into the mountains. Mountain bikers are also increasingly finding varied and exciting routes that lead through forests and meadows, over hill and dale and up to lofty heights. In a large-scale project, trails for mountain bikers have been created and signposted in the Pustertal Valley villages of Olang and St. Vigil and in the neighbouring Ahrntal Valley. While the cycling pioneers boldly ploughed down gravel tracks and forest paths, modern mountain bikers are out and about on single trails and freeride routes. Both can be found in Val Pusteria/Pustertal. Nestled in the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park and in the heart of the Dolomites, challenging MTB tours lead steeply uphill and easy routes lead comfortably through the landscape. Mountain bike guides provide expert accompaniment on request. Bikes can be hired, cleaned and securely locked in a number of accommodation establishments - designated bike hotels. For professionals, there is a mountain bike stage race in San Vigilio and a mountain bike marathon on Plan de Corones. A new mountain bike course for children with three downhill trails and a children's pump track has also been built in Antholz.
The absolute highlight are the Four freeride routes at Kronplatzwhich can be accessed at all levels of difficulty from the 2275 metre high summit (accessible by cable car).
MTB trails at Kronplatz
1st Herrnsteig
Incredibly long, incredibly challenging and uniquely winding: the Herrnsteig is a legend among freeride trails in the Alps. In Reischach, the cable car takes you to the summit of Kronplatz in just under 20 minutes and back again on the eight-kilometre-long Herrnsteig trail. Around 1,300 metres in altitude have to be conquered on the north side of the mountain. Each descent can be redesigned. To the left and right of the original trail, there are always varied variants. The perfect mountain bike trail for experts and slightly advanced riders.
2nd Furcia Trail
The little brother of the Herrnsteig is in no way inferior to the legend in terms of flow and curves. It never gets rough on the Furcia Trail. But all the more winding. The Furcia Trail has a total of 124 bends from the summit to the Furkel Pass, where the Ruis Lift takes mountain bikers back up to Kronplatz. The challenge on the Furcia Trail is to ride the trail without pedalling and with as little use of the brakes as possible. Ideal for slightly advanced riders and experts who want to get the most out of an active riding style.
3rd Piz de Plaies Trail
"A little fun is a must." That's what the locals thought when they broke ground on the Piz de Plaies Trail in St. Vigil in autumn 2014. It is a true marvel of banked turns and jumps. Reachable in just a few minutes with the Piz de Plaies cable car, the trail winds its way back down into the valley in crazy bends from the very first metres. There is not a single straight section of trail here; those who ride actively and are not afraid of steep passages will be rewarded with an unrivalled riding experience. Suitable for slightly advanced bikers and true experts.
4th Gassl
The longest trail on Kronplatz consists of two sections: The first part winds along the eastern slope of the mountain to the middle station of the Olang 1+2 cable car and is designed to give beginners a taste for downhill mountain biking. The MTB trail is characterised by easy jumps and gentle bends. The second and new section, on the other hand, is more challenging and is characterised by its varied lines. It runs from the middle station of the Olang 1+2 cable car over moderately steep terrain, through idyllic forest and meadow sections to the valley station in the eponymous village of Gassl. The ideal trail for beginners and advanced riders alike!
