Val d’Adige cycle track: Trento - Bolzano

Cycling along the Adige river... enjoy cycling on a flat cycle path, past fruit orchards, vineyards and mountains, this is what we recommend to every passionate cyclist, whether you are a beginner or a professional. Starting from the centre of Trento at the riverside of the Adige, we proceed towards north along the eastern riverside. Once you left the city, the landscape is characterised by apple orchards. At Vela, the cycle path runs parallel to the Brennero motorway for a little while and branching off on the left in the shade of the Paganella.

At the protected area Foci dell'Avisio (mouth of the Avisio into the Adige), the cycle track runs around the meadows in a loop and leads to the village of Zambana, which is famous for its asparagus cultivation. We proceed across the Rotaliana plain, mainly characterised by vineyards, with its main places San Michele and Mezzocorona. A few kilometres further, we reach the Chiusa di Salorno, that is to say the border between the Trentino and the province of Bolzano, which is also considered a linguistic border (Italian/German).

From here we cycle through the Bassa Atesina to Bolzano and Merano, the cycle track basically follows the course of the Adige river. From here you can also reach Lake Caldaro or the village of Appiano by bike. For your way back to Trento can use regional trains with bicycle transportation service that stop in several villages along the track.

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Bike & train: regional trains with cycle trailer serve the railway line between Bolzano and Trento.

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Attention: The cycle path is currently closed between the bridge of Salorno (ponte di Salorno) and Cadino for works. They are expected to be completed within May 2025. In the meantime an alternative path on low trafficked roads that run along the right side of the Adige river, near the cycle path, is available. The temporary path is provided with specific signage. The Bicigrill of Faedo and Cadino are still accessible.