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MTB tour Villanderer Alm
Short description
Adventure route on the Eisacktal cycle path: cycling from Barbian to the Villanderer Alm.
Description
On the Villanderer Alm in the Eisacktal, cyclists are just as welcome as mountaineers and will cycle back to Barbian with lasting impressions.
Starting point of the tour
Village centre of Barbian
Destination of the tour
Villanderer Alm
Route description
The mountain bike tour starts in the picturesque village centre of Barbian in the Eisacktal and first takes cyclists along the old, single-lane road towards Ritten (pay attention to the markings). After 500 metres, cyclists turn right and pedal along the beautifully situated Barbianer Almstraße to the Huber Säge. From here, cycle on to the Matilhof farm and the Huber Kreuz car park and take the right-hand path uphill to the Neuhäuslhütte hut.
Continue to the Merlboden and the well-known and popular Moar in Plun hut and the Gasserhütte. Once here, cyclists have earned a break and can prepare for the descent via the Sambergerhof and the sawmill.
Equipment
Mountain bike, helmet, wind and rain protection, sunglasses, air pump
Public transport
Trains stop at Klausen railway station, bus connection to Barbian.
Directions
Brenner motorway A22, exit Klausen/Gröden, direction Barbian.
Parking
Car park in the village centre of Barbian.
Tip by the author
Type of trail
Length 24.8 km
Author
Editorial office south-tirol.com