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Cycling, biking & MTB: summer vacation in Tirolo near Merano

Name: Hotel Patriarch
Address: Via Principale 33, Tirolo, South Tyrol, 39019, Italy
Telephone: +39 0473 923 402

Making a move

Today: out into the big wide world.
Off the beaten path. Sometimes off-road and along historic routes.
Past biotopes, into the forest, and out onto sunny meadows. In spring, with the scent of sweet apple blossoms in the air, and always with wonderful adventures on the horizon. Cycling in Tirolo’s stunning natural and cultural landscapes is simply wonderful.

Your cycling & MTB holiday in Tirolo near Merano, filled with exciting experiences and breathtaking views that accompany you along the way.

A couple ride their mountain bikes on a road, next to a row of cypress trees - Hotel Patriarch

Bike adventures: our active services for you

Out and about: hotel’s own bike and e-bike hire
Free bike accessories: helmets, maps, locks & tools available
Expert advice: tips for activities & bike tours
Give your car a break: free South Tyrol Guest Pass

Head out: exploring your holiday on two wheels

The green heart: bike region

An old cycling saying goes: “Get on your bike and happiness awaits!” You might think it was written for biking in Merano and Tirolo, with its well-developed network of cycle paths. The landscapes are as diverse as the bike regions – full of variety and discoveries, like the areas around Monte San Vigilio, Avelengo, Verano, Merano 2000, Laces in the Val Venosta, and the Hirzer area.

Around the Patriarch: favourite bike tours

Cable car station Meran 2000 – Stoanerne Mandln
Lenght: 25 km | Duration: 3.5 | Elevation gain: 670 m
Cable car station Meran 2000 – Rifugio Kuhleiten
Lenght: 8 km | Duration: 1 | Elevation gain: 464 m
Bike tour from Tirolo to Val Passiria
Lenght: 19 km | Duration: 2.5 | Elevation gain: 322 m
Etsch cycling route Via Claudia Augusta Merano – Resia Pass
*can be shortened or simplified with the Venosta railway
Lenght: 82 km | Duration: individual | Elevation gain: approx. 1,531 m
Etsch cycle path Merano – Bolzano
Lenght: 30 km | Duration: individual | Elevation gain: approx. 72 m

Marvel & Experience: natural spectacles & culture along the route

Glorenza
… is not just a perfect stopover for those cycling along the Via Claudia Augusta, but also a real highlight in itself. The charming medieval town is the smallest city in South Tyrol – a true hidden gem for explorers!
Churburg Castle
… perched above Sluderno and one of the best-preserved castles in South Tyrol. Particularly impressive is the armoury, which houses the largest collection of its kind, including imposing armours that are over 2 metres tall and weigh up to 50 kg.
Prader Sand Biotope
… one of the last floodplain landscapes in South Tyrol. This protected area provides a haven for endangered bird species and aquatic wildlife.
Lasa
… the Val Venosta village is famous for its white gold, Lasa marble, renowned beyond regional borders (including at the subway station at Ground Zero, New York). It is also known for its Val Venosta apricot cultivation (whether any apricots have made it to New York remains unknown)

Two cyclists cross a wooden bridge with a small mountain stream below - Hotel Patriarch

Two cyclists take a break on a bench and look down to Lake Resia and its church tower - Hotel Patriarch

Four cyclists on a road between vines - Hotel Patriarch

Two cyclists on the road next to a field with fenced-in cows - Hotel Patriarch

Two cyclists ride along a fenced meadow, behind them a farm and the silhouette of the mountains - Hotel Patriarch

What our guests say about us …

“Many people say: “You are not going back to Tirolo?” To which we answer: “Of course we will; we have a great time when visiting our friends!” Thank you for being there.”

Manuela & Andreas