The Val Pusteria Sun Road connects Terento and Falzes with Vandoies
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The starting point of this easy bike tour is the city of Brunico. From the train station we take the road to the roundabout in front of the St. Nikolaus church in Stegona. There, we cross the bridge over the Aurino river and take the Val Pusteria Sun road on the western bank of the river towards Falzes. Having left the village behind us, the road leads uphill through the forest. After a while, the trees thin out and a view of the sunny meadows and fields of Falzes opens up.
We cycle past the village of Issing and continue to Molini with Castel Schöneck where the road through the forest is full of bends. The slightly uphill path takes us to Corti and Moso. After a few kilometres and having left the hamlets of Pichlern, Ast and Enderast behind us, we arrive in Terento (1,245 m a.s.l.), the highest point of this excursion.
We descend to Vandoies di Sotto where the Val Pusteria Sun Road ends. This 26-km long trip with 550 metres of difference in altitude can be undertaken by almost everyone. On your return to Brunico you can either take the Pusterbike cycle path (access in Vandoies) or the train of the Val Pusteria from the train station of Vandoies.
Please note: although not being heavily trafficked, this route is the only access to Falzes and Terento, which is why cars, buses and trucks may overtake you. We therefore recommend caution, especially if you undertake this trip with children!
Date of the hike: 25 September 2013
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Brunico train station
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- Overall time:
- 02:00 h
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- Total route length:
- 22,8 km
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- Altitude:
- from 753 m to 1.280 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +474 m | -547 m
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- Route:
- Brunico - Stegona - Falzes - Issengo - Terento - Vandoies di Sotto
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- Destination:
- Vandoies di Sotto / Niedervintl
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- Track surface:
- Asphalt. Return along the Val Pusteria Cycle Path: + 18 km (about 1 hour)
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Val Pusteria Sun Road
If you want to do this tour, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
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