On the trails of Empress Sissi and Andreas Hofer: cycle culture from Meran to Passeiertal
On the trails of Empress Sissi and Andreas Hofer: cycle culture from Meran to Passeiertal
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On the trails of Empress Sissi and Andreas Hofer: cycle culture from Meran to Passeiertal
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20.7km
400m
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At the beginning of this bike tour, with only a moderate climb into the picturesque Passeier Valley, you'll share the path with other pedestrians – namely in the beautiful, Mediterranean center of Merano, where Empress Sissi once strolled. You can visit her statue near the thermal baths on the Passer…
by Südtirol I Alto Adige I South Tyrol
Last updated: May 20, 2026
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 144 m for 218 m
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253 m
Meran Spa House
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Along the most traditional promenade of Meran, the …
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Empress Elisabeth Monument
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Sissi statue. The Sissi statue in Elisabeth Park was created in honor of the city's most famous guest, Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
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8.69 km
Radlstadl Café & Restaurant
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10.5 km
Quellenhof Covered Bridge
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18.8 km
Sandwirt — Birthplace of Andreas Hofer
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We are a barn
Not a magnificent historical building or a modern museum temple. But a former stable and barn where a certain Andreas Hofer …
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19.0 km
Andreas Hofer Memorial Chapel
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19.6 km
St. Leonhard Biotope Pond
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20.7 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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16.9 km
2.34 km
778 m
319 m
269 m
157 m
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12.8 km
4.22 km
2.21 km
749 m
571 m
232 m
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Highest point (680 m)
Lowest point (310 m)
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Sunday 31 May
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15°C
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Trail Reviews
In beautiful weather, we set off from the hotel today and cycled to Merano. The tour went along the Passeier cycle path - always with the apple orchards on one side and the Passer on the other. Of course, we changed sides several times because we had to cross the Passer every now and then. The tour was beautiful again - in terms of the condition of the path, the landscape and the weather. Merano itself is worth a trip - the old town, the shopping mile (Meraner Lauben), the Tappeinerweg, which runs over Merano's roofs, the Botanical Gardens, the Powder Tower, the Wandelhalle, where we treated ourselves to a non-alcoholic beer, an espresso and an ice cream, and much more. Unfortunately, Komoot only recorded the outward journey - no idea why. Perhaps the break was too long or Komoot doesn't like the same outward and return journey.
I did half the ride up the valley on sport then the second half on eco as the battery was getting low. The family had already done the downhill section and I was just getting the car from the top so no stops. I should have charged the battery fully.
Very easy downhill with the kids on 20inch bikes . We stopped for lunch and a break or two . Gravel sections are well packed so are no problem.
The Passirio cycle path from Merano to St. Leonhard between water and apples
This is a great ride. Start from the bike rental next to the train station. Ask for help for the first km in the city. We made a wrong choice for traffic. After a few minutes you're on the trail following the pristine river with mountain views all the way.
After 🍺🍕☕ in the village cafe we went back to Schenna and almost without pedaling 😃 in a racing driver position 🚴 ♂️ to Obermais. From there, Wadlschmalz is required again to get up to Schenna. ⛰️👍 Weather was a bit friendlier and warmer, but still cloudy. ⛅
It's a shame that you can't combine hiking and cycling on Komoot. Today's three tours belong together. 1. Cycle there to St. Leonhard 2. Take the bus to Moos 3. Hike from Moos through the Passer Gorge to St. Leonhard 4. Return via Merano to Kuens.
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March 19, 2024
At the beginning of this bike tour, with only a moderate climb into the picturesque Passeier Valley, you'll share the path with other pedestrians – namely in the beautiful, Mediterranean center of Merano, where Empress Sissi once strolled. You can visit her statue near the thermal baths on the Passer
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