4th STAGE: Bolzano – Trento (64 km)

The route along the Adige Valley Cycle Path starts from Bolzano in the direction of Trento.

The route fully flanks the course of the river, crossing the Lower Atesina region amidst high mountain vistas. Among gentle ups and downs, we pass through areas rich in vineyards, from those of the excellent Gewurztraminer near Lake Caldaro to those of the famous Teroldego, first fruits of the great Piana Rotaliana.

The bike path also passes through Chiusa di Salorno, a territorial (but also linguistic) border area between Trentino and South Tyrol.
Passing the villages of San Michele all’Adige and Nave San Rocco, the bike path makes one last stop in Lavis, temporarily moving away from the river and alongside the Mouths of the Avisio.
From Lavis you can already see the towers of the city of Trento, the stage finish line, which is reached by pedaling downhill the last 10 km.

Technical description:
The bicycle path continues through orchards and vineyards, following the flow of the Adige River without presenting any particular difficulty or elevation gain.

Length: 64 km
Height difference in ascent: 100 m
Downhill elevation gain: 170 m
Highest point: 260 m
Lowest point: 191 m
Type of surface: mixed

Technical tips:
Bicycles can be rented from the many stations or specialized centers in the area.

Municipality of departure: Bolzano
Starting location: Bolzano
Municipality of arrival: Trento
Arrival location: Trento

Recommended period: May to October

The Adige Valley bike path is one of the most beautiful and important in northern Italy. It is 300 km long and leads from the headwaters of the river near the Reschen Pass in Upper Vinschgau to its mouth in the Adriatic Sea near Rosolina Mare.

The entire route can be divided into several stages and is popular with cycle tourists. In fact, the route is almost exclusively flat, or downhill in its initial section, and the trail has an easily passable bottom.