Tramin – the contrasting cycling paradise
Feel the wind among cypresses, olive trees, and vines
The sun-drenched villages along the South Tyrolean Wine Route are loved by both the weather gods and mountain bikers. Because while most of South Tyrol is still covered in snow in February and March, in the sunny south of South Tyrol, thanks to the exceptionally mild climate and altitude, you can take your bike out of winter storage and warm up on trails with the sun on your face. Not only will the miles of single trails delight you, but so will the wines from the region, which are among the best in Italy. The mild climate and favorable altitude not only ensure a particularly long cycling season, but also internationally renowned wines.
Tramin – your Place2Bike
Around Tramin, the Cuvée for cyclists lives up to its promise in terms of trail selection: here, both recreational cyclists among the vineyards of the South Tyrolean Wine Road and thrill-seeking downhillers on the single trails will find what they are looking for. The contrast could hardly be greater where the flat valley gives way to rocky mountains, lush vineyards to evergreen cypresses, and the glistening Lake Kaltern to green hills. A mix that makes the region along the South Tyrolean Wine Road the ideal cycling base for us. Whether it’s the Montiggler Seen bike tour, the Bletterbachschlucht – the South Tyrolean Grand Canyon, which is definitely not to be missed – or a bike tour to the natural phenomenon of the ice holes in Eppan.
There can only be one: Singletrail Corno di Tres
At the top of our Tramin bucket list, however, there is only one thing: the Singletrail Corno di Tres. A real highlight of the mountain bike mecca on the South Tyrolean Wine Road and a must for every experienced mountain bike enthusiast. Narrow paths and remote nature trails, strenuous, partly exposed and dotted with breathtaking views: with its impressive 1,900 meters of elevation gain and 40 km length, the Corno di Tres is a single trail in a class of its own for many experienced cyclists. And it starts right away with a strenuous climb with magnificent views around every bend. On one side, you can see the Dolomites and on the other, the Brenta area. Breathe in, breathe out, let your gaze wander and get ready for the descent. We continue along the ridge and, with a small detour to the Corno di Tres – which, incidentally, marks the border between the regions of South Tyrol and Trentino – we throw ourselves into the fun of single trail biking. Narrow paths, partly exposed to massive rock edges, natural terrain, and a magnificent panorama lead us further and further down into the valley. It’s almost impossible to suppress a smile. After kilometers of nature trails, we cross from Hofstatt to Graun and ride back to Tramin via the Trechnikparcours. What a trail, which we finally toast with a glass of Gewürztraminer – cincin!
