One of the best known and most beautiful cycle routes to cycle in Val Pusteria, between Alto Adige and East Tyrol, lto San Candido-Lienz flanking the bank of the Drava river. Immersed in a fantastic mountain landscape, and perfectly signposted, the route runs for just over 40 km in gentle descent, therefore also suitable for families with children. And once you get to the end, just get on the train to return to the starting point: very convenient.
By bike in Val Pusteria along the San Candido-Lienz road
The departure of the San Candido-Lienz cycle path conventionally takes place from the ancient center of the beautiful town of San Candido (Innichen)and from here you head east, following the numerous and reassuring signs for the cycle path (brown signs with bicycles on a white field and the words “Radroute-Cycle path”).
At its entrance there is a brown sign indicating 43 km to Lienz and the passage of agricultural wagons and local traffic is permitted (there are horizontal signs with a stylized tractor), so always pay due attention, given that the works some fields are very intense in these parts. After a short while you join the Drava, a river that can be followed peacefully on a cycle path up to Maribor, in Slovenia. From here all you have to do is follow the cycle path and enjoy the journey, among meadows and panoramic peaks, and rest points with benches and tables.
Once you arrive at the red and white border barrier you will also notice a sticker of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Jacobean path. In fact, the itinerary that leads pilgrims to the Spanish town also passes through these lands (for information and curiosities on the route in Tyrol consult the site also in Italian www.jakobsweg-tirol.net).
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Entering Austria by bike
So you enter Austria, there are always numerous signs for the cycle path, but now the signs have turned green: this short stretch is known and advertised both as the San Candido-Lienz (Val Pusteria) and as a stretch of the Drava cycle path ( Dobbiaco-Maribor and the Drava Valley), and as a section of the Lunga Via delle Dolomiti.
After about 43km, not challenging, you will notice the first houses Lienz and immediately after the entrance sign into the city the cycle path effectively ends and you turn left into a quiet road, but with mixed traffic although very limited, being an area of sports facilities, with swimming pool and tennis courts.
But it is at km 43.1 that there is the actual conclusion of the cycle path, even marked by an arrival banner and flagpoles with the town’s coat of arms and the Italian flag. On the right side there is a official kiosk which issues a certificate of participation and achievement of the objective free of charge to every cyclist who requests it. A small satisfaction especially for the children, who upon returning to their respective cities will be able to proudly show off the recognition of having completed the 43 km of the route.
Browse the gallery and read all the details of the San Candido-Lienz cycle path route.
We are publishing this itinerary thanks to collaboration with Ediciclo editore.
The route is taken from the book The cycle paths of the Pusteria Valley by Alberto Fiorin. To discover the entire catalogue, visit the website www.ediciclo.it
If you intend to travel the San Candido-Lienz by bike, you might also be interested in traveling the Dobbiaco – Cortina by bike, which starts right from the town next door, or plan a nice excursion to the 3 Cime di Lavaredo.
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2024-03-26 08:18:07
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