South Tyrol in the very north of Italy is known for its unique blend of alpine scenery, Mediterranean influences and a multilingual culture. Its landscape is impressive, almost mythical, offering a unique variety of characteristics, from high mountains to widely stretched wineries. A landscape shaped by the beauty of the Dolomites, a Unesco World Heritage Site. And for passionate cyclists, the place to be with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

The wide variety of the South Tyrol landscape offers opportunities for all categories cyclists. The number of gravel routes have exploded with the popularity of gravel biking. Whether for your daily ride or for packed multi-day trips. Depending on your mood, condition or company, you can choose between flat trails across wineries or challenging 2.000-meter climbs in the near proximity. Gravel biking in South Tyrol is one of the best ways to explore the region’s beauty.

The Puster Valley, the Venosta Valley, the Tauferer Ahrntal, the Sexten Dolomites, Brixen, and the area around Bolzano and Merano: these regions will captivate you. It offers a network well-developed bike paths, beautiful side valleys, forest roads or old, abandoned railway lines.  

If you are into a challenging gravel ride, you could consider the Kaltern Bike Gravel tour, a demanding ride over 80 km. It takes you from the banks of the Adige across the mountain to Salorno, situated in the Adige Valley, on the border with Trentino. The trail guides you through quiet forests along steep mountain walls. You’ll see, gravel biking in the majestic Dolomites is simply a unique experience.

The hotels of BikeHotels Südtirol connect all the available routes in the region. On the website you can select what discipline you prefer, mountain, road or gravel biking, and you directly see suggested regions and hotels. Fun to do.

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When you are not familiar with a region, it is good to know that the local people of BikeHotels can get you on track. They exactly know where to find the shady forest paths and narrow singletracks, the mountain passes and the valley routes. But above all, they know the most charming alpine huts, the best gelaterias, the hidden gems, and the most beautiful viewpoints and biking summits. For you to explore the region the best possible way.

So, are you ready for your gravel holiday in South Tyrol? Check out the website of BikeHotels to find the best hotel for your gravel ride. These gravel specific hotels offer the best gravel routes for you to download on your GPS. And all other bike facilities, from a secure bike room, washing area, tools and laundry service, to small energy boosts such as fruit or isotonic drinks for your next ride.

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But as mentioned, the South Tyrol region offers great routes for mountain biking and road cycling as well. And the mild climate makes it possible to enjoy the region from March to November. Check out the website of BikeHotels Südtirol. It offers a lot of fun in checking out the right combination of routes, regions and hotels. For you to enjoy your next bike holiday in South Tyrol!

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