The best cycling hotels in the Dolomites (South Tyrol/Alto Adige)
This is how you want to do the Dolomites: wake up at the foot of the passes, have breakfast with a view of limestone, bike out of the supervised bike-room, straight up the Gardena or Campolongo. These are our favourite bases and hotels in the part of the Dolomites that falls under Südtirol/Alto-Adige/South Tyrol - with tips for both road cycling and gravel. [...]
Kees out for the Giro d'Italia - Week 3
For CyclingDestination, Kees Langeveld went out for the 2025 Giro every day before the race. A day before the race that is, un Giorno Prima. His previous reports were already to be savoured. Being on the bike every day like a real pro rider is really a wonderful experience anyway. Kees recounts [...]
Cycling on the Seiser Alm - Alpe di Siusi
Located in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy, near Bolzano, the Seiser Alm is a paradise for cyclists who love breathtaking scenery and challenging routes. As the largest mountain plateau in Europe, the Seiser Alm offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, making it an ideal destination for both road and gravel bikers [...].
Cycling in Trentino: Lago di Molveno
Italy has many beautiful lakes. Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como are the most famous. But also the lesser-known small lakes, in the mountains or on the flat, are often breathtakingly beautiful. Italy has many beautiful lakes. The region of Trentino, in the north of Italy has lots of smaller mountain lakes. By the way [...]
15 tips for the best luxury cycling hotels in Europe
Cycling is gruelling. At least, that is how I have often experienced it. After a long day on the bike, you really want to 'come home'. Then you want a bit of luxury. Now, a luxury hotel is not exactly a cycling hotel. That's why we did our best to find some hotels that perfectly fit the 'luxury' [...] combination.
Cycling route from Bolzano to Klobenstein
It should be obvious that I am a fan of Italy. Not just the beautiful routes in Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna or Puglia. No, precisely also the area in the north and especially the region around Bolzano-Bozen. Born a city boy, I have a natural penchant for cities. Yet recently I have been moving more and more [...]
Why you should cycle The Giro Delle Dolomiti in Bolzano
Bolzano is cycling. With this slogan, the bustling city in the province of South Tyrol wants to make a name for itself. In terms of location, you could hardly do better. The Dolomites are literally at your feet and there is so much choice that you almost lose your way in advance. The city is also home to the [...]
Cycling adventure around Lago di Caldonazzo in Trentino: these are our tips
In winter, when the freedom of summer holidays is allowed to be coloured in, the random search area formed by Google, the ANWB booklet (out of nostalgia), that one colleague and that active family is narrowed down. Entire countries fall off, as well as coastlines and the most beautiful mountain ranges. Then suddenly things move fast and become concrete. Pay attention [...]
Gravel in Bolzano
Consider a nice off-road trip to the northern Italian destination of Bolzano! The uncluttered city, also known as Bozen, is the perfect location if you're planning a gravel trip with cycling friends. It is a city and area where you will find everything. It's not a long flight (to Verona and then by train) [...]
Cycling in Trentino-South Tyrol: a winter sports feeling and palm trees in one ride
Imagine Austria, but with everything Italy is known for; the best food and delicious coffee. Add some palm trees and vineyards and you have a bit of an image of the Italian region of Trentino-South Tyrol. In this blog, we tell you all the ins and outs about Cycling in Trentino-South Tyrol, around Molveno, [...]
