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Bolzano - Bozen

In the footsteps of Lake Caldaro and Gewürztraminer – Überetsch wine cycle route to Lake Caldaro

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Italy

South Tyrol

Bolzano - Bozen

In the footsteps of Lake Caldaro and Gewürztraminer – Überetsch wine cycle route to Lake Caldaro

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In the footsteps of Lake Caldaro and Gewürztraminer – Überetsch wine cycle route to Lake Caldaro

03:04

49.2km

390m

Cycling

This beautiful circular tour takes you from Bolzano to Lake Kaltern. The tour starts at the Sigmundskron train station in Bolzano. You can also start at any other point along the route as it is a circular tour. From the train station you travel on the old Überetsch railway line through its historic tunnels and the fruit and wine growing area of the South Tyrolean Wine Route to Kaltern and on to Lake Kaltern.

At the picturesque lake, which is surrounded by vineyards, you can refresh yourself in the clear water on warm days in a Mediterranean ambience. There are also places to stop off on the bank to fortify yourself and enjoy a local wine.

Then we continue to Tramin. The local Gewürztraminer is named after this village. You can stop at the local winery and try a glass of the delicious wine. Then you take the direct route back to the Etsch and on the excellently developed cycle path along the river back to the starting point.

Our tip: “Wine & Bike”. Wine & cycling tours organized by the South Tyrol Wine Route Association accompanied by an experienced bike guide offer you, in addition to the cycling experience, a visit to a winery including a guided tasting.

by Südtirol I Alto Adige I South Tyrol

Last updated: February 11, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Tunnel on the Überetsch Railway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

For those who normally only cycle over bridges, the tunnel ride is a real highlight. It's great that these routes have been prepared for cyclists. This tunnel was developed as part of the conversion of an old railway line into a cycle path. The route is one of the most popular cycle paths in the region, as it offers a picturesque and safe connection through the Überetsch area.

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2.34 km

Frangarto Bike Grill

Highlight • Cafe

Great laid out and easy to reach by road bike, located directly on the railway bike path. The apple strudel is great, the innkeepers are nice and the prices are moderate. Thumbs up!

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6.67 km

St. Michael-Eppan Winery

Highlight • Structure

The St. Michael-Eppan Winery, founded in 1907, is today one of the most renowned wineries in South Tyrol and Italy. With 320 members who cultivate their vineyards in harmony with nature, the cooperative pursues the secret of its success through a combination of decades of experience and the constant pursuit of perfection. The terroir, respectful handling of the grapes, and careful processing guarantee unique, characterful wines.

The vineyards in and around Eppan, in particular, offer ideal conditions for varieties such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Gold, and Pinot Noir. The mild, sunny climate at the lower elevations along the Wine Route is ideal for structured red wines.

The winery's wines are characterized by finesse, elegance, depth, and longevity. This applies to both the larger production, such as the "Sanct Valentin" line, and top-quality wines such as APPIUS and "The Wine Collection," with which the winery has earned a worldwide reputation and won awards.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tours: Upon request at visit.stmichael.it/en/668550d1b9ccd149d00cf393?lang=en.

More information is available at altoadigewines.com/en/winegrowers/st-michael-eppan-winery/86-197469.html.

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13.9 km

Alpine panorama with a view of Lake Kaltern

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The view from the vineyards to Lake Kaltern is simply wonderful. Unfortunately, there are only a few places that are freely accessible.

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22.0 km

Tramin Winery

Highlight • Structure

The Tramin Winery is comprised of 300 winegrowers who form a cooperative. The winery's striking architecture, inspired by the structure of the vine, is a distinctive feature, blending beautifully into the landscape. Tramin's vineyards extend at altitudes between 250 and 850 meters, offering a diverse range of locations, soils, and microclimates. Work in the vineyard follows strict guidelines, with the precise timing of the harvest being crucial for the high quality and distinctive aromas of the wines.

The large temperature differences between day and night favor the fruitiness of the grapes. During the day, the warm wind from Lake Garda ensures dryness, preventing rot, and at night, temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius. This combination of natural conditions and the meticulous work of the co-owners is the recipe for success of the Tramin Winery, whose most famous wine, the Gewürztraminer, is considered an "Epokale" – the first white wine from Italy to be awarded 100 points.

Opening hours: From April to October, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November to March, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided tours: Available upon request at visit.cantinatramin.it/en/607e8bd8eb834e1c60398831?lang=en

More information can be found at suedtirolwein.com/de/winzer/kellerei-tramin/86-197472.html.

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22.6 km

Tramin on the Wine Road

Highlight • Settlement

A really very nice place, and of course you have to try the Traminer here.

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23.2 km

[Hoamet] Tramin Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

“Hoamet” is the dialect word for home and that’s what this museum is all about. In the permanent and special exhibitions you can find out everything about life in the South Tyrolean lowlands.

You can find more information about the local museum here: hoamet-tramin-museum.com/de.

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27.2 km

Adige Bridge Near Neumarkt

Highlight • Bridge

Spectacular solution, good view of the Adige and the surrounding area.

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47.6 km

View of Castel Firmiano

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View of Sigmundskron Castle.
More information: schloss-sigmundskron.com

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49.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

8.48 km

4.66 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

2.06 km

823 m

492 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

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Comments

October 25, 2024,Sulle strade del Gewürztraminer – Strada del Vino d’Oltradige al lago di Caldaro in BROMPTON

We completed the route to Bolzano but unfortunately we ran out of battery in our phone and were unable to record it all.

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June 18, 2024,Bolzano - Wijnfietsroute, oude spoorlijn en Kalterersee

Yay!! Back in Italy. We thought the first ride was an easy one. Until my chain broke. Back to Bolzano and found a bicycle repair shop who could make it right away. Luckily it was a lot cooler when we started the second time.

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May 9, 2024,Südtirol Mai 2024: Do. 09.05. Sigmundskron Kaltern zum Kalterer See, Tramin mit Schnapsproben und den Etschradweg zurück.

Nice bike ride. But there is also a lot of traffic on the bike path and when the bike path goes along the road (between Eppan and Gand) there is a lot of traffic - cars/motorbikes.
I also couldn't find any access to the lake on the west side. The schnapps tasting at the Roner distillery was really good (great …

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July 17, 2023,Kalterer - See - Kaltern -Obereschbahntrasse - Bozen - Etschradweg - Kalterer See

Today, with a daytime temperature of 38 degrees, we cycled through the vineyards and apple orchards to Kaltern. After a short stop at the tourist office, the former Oberetsch railway line awaited us. This once led to Bolzano. Today a great cycle path with a panoramic view. Of the 34 railway routes I have cycled (all in the Railway Route …

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June 22, 2022,Überetscher Bahn 🚴

The Überetscher Bahn was a 14.6 km long, single-track, standard-gauge South Tyrolean railway line that was electrified from 1911. It branched off the Bozen-Meran railway line in Sigmundskron and led to Kaltern. After a construction period of two and a half years, the railway was opened on December 15, 1898 to provide a connection to the Überetsch. The passenger transport …

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September 17, 2025,Radtour Bozen Süd 🚲

Today's forecast was actually quite chilly, so we planned a bike ride south of Bolzano. In the end, the weather was glorious. We did the tour anyway and weren't disappointed. The South Tyroleans have conjured up some truly amazing bike paths. Always off the beaten track, through tunnels and old villages. Very beautiful. But we weren't alone.

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March 5, 2025,Toller Weg Eppan Runde von Steinmannwald

Cycling season '25 is open and where, of course in South Tyrol, sun, blue sky and a good wine 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌞🍷

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July 9, 2024,Auf den Spuren von Kalterersee und Gewürztraminer

After the weather here in South Tyrol has been very poor so far (rain, rain,...), the sun was already shining this morning. We used this day to go cycling. We drove to the vicinity of Bolzano and from there started a trip to Lake Kaltern. The tour took us along great cycle paths, some of which led through orchards and …

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February 20, 2024

This beautiful circular tour takes you from Bolzano to Lake Kaltern. The tour starts at the Sigmundskron train station in Bolzano. You can also start at any other point along the route as it is a circular tour. From the train station you travel on the old Überetsch railway line through its historic tunnels

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In the footsteps of Lake Caldaro and Gewürztraminer – Überetsch wine cycle route to Lake Caldaro

Tunnel on the Überetsch Railway Cycle Path

Frangarto Bike Grill

St. Michael-Eppan Winery

Alpine panorama with a view of Lake Kaltern

Tramin Winery

Tramin on the Wine Road

[Hoamet] Tramin Museum

Adige Bridge Near Neumarkt

View of Castel Firmiano

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