Via Claudia Augusta Part 1: From Reschensee Lake to Merano

The Adige cycling Trail runs along the ancient Roman road Via Claudia Augusta, in some parts flat in others downhill. The excellent network of cycle paths in the Vinschgau Valley allows for relaxed cycling on good surfaces, either asphalted or gravelled and rolled. The Adige Cycling Tour is particularly popular for moderate cyclists. There are different stations where it is possible to rent bicycles and return them in some other stations. So there is no need to bring your own bike. Simplify the tour and jump with the bike on the Vinschger Train at any time.

Directions

Starting in Reschen, the cycle path runs past the tower in the lake, along the shore of Haidersee Lake, via Burgeis with a view of Mals with its seven Romanesque churches, through the medieval town of Glurns. Here the route continues flat via Prad, the entrance gate to the Stilfserjoch National Park, through the marble village of Laas, downhill to Göflan and through orchards to Latsch. From Latsch, the route continues past Kastelbell Castle and the early Christian Proculus Church in Naturns and ends in Meran.

Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel

The public bus equipped for bicycle transport
From 28 June to 25 October 2025, the BikeLiner – a special bike shuttle – takes you comfortably from Meran/Merano to Malles/Mals every day. Ideal for your cycling tour through the Venosta Valley.

• Departure is from Meran train station, platform B, at 09:10, 10:10, 15:10, and 16:10. Boarding only in Merano/Meran. You can get off in Naturns/Naturno, Latsch/Laces, Schlanders/Silandro, Spondinig/Spondigna, or Mals/Malles (timetable).
• Standard bicycles and e-bikes can be transported. Unfortunately, tandems, cargo bikes, or trailers cannot be transported.
• Reserve your spot by 6:00 p.m. the day before at bikebooking.suedtirolmobil.info to secure your place. Without a reservation, transport is only possible if there are available seats.
• Tickets: In addition to a regular travel ticket, you need a bike day ticket for €7, available at südtirolmobil ticket machines or via app – please purchase before departure.