Between the mighty peaks of the Rieserferner, Drei Zinnen and Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Parks lies a picturesque valley with quaint villages. Mediterranean vineyards and alpine coniferous forests line up along turquoise rivers that rise in the mighty Dolomites. The Val Pusteria cycle path leads through this incredible landscape. It connects Brixen in South Tyrol, Italy, with Lienz in East Tyrol, Austria, over 115 kilometres (72 mi).

In this Collection, I divide the route into three stages. With a maximum length of 50 kilometres (31 mi) per day, this itinerary allows enough time to enjoy the landscapes and interesting sites along the way. On these Tours, you can marvel at impressive buildings such as the cathedral in Brixen, the Neustift monastery or Heinfels Castle; you can stroll through historic towns and cities with colourful facades like St Lorenzen, Bruneck or Innichen; and enjoy breaks on picturesque river banks and romantic castle ruins with incredible mountain views.

The Val Pusteria cycle path is also suitable for families, as it runs mostly on car-free, asphalted routes. To cope with the long ascents, it’s best to fortify yourself in one of the countless refreshment stops – South Tyrol and East Tyrol are known for their excellent produce, such as fruit, cheese and bacon.

The start point in Brixen is easy to reach by train from northern Italy, western Austria and southern Germany. In addition, you are often riding in parallel to the Pustertal railway, which allows for flexible entry and exit. The destination Lienz also has good international connections by bus and train.

The Val Pusteria cycle path lets you marvel at the fascinating mountain world of the Dolomites from a touring bike, together with your family.