{"id":13524,"date":"2023-10-24T13:48:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=13524"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T13:09:08","slug":"cycle-route-from-bolzano-to-klobenstein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/fietsroute-vanuit-bolzano-naar-klobenstein","title":{"rendered":"Cycling route from Bolzano to Klobenstein"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>. Born a city boy, I have a natural penchant for cities. Yet recently I have started spending more and more time in nature. But you can take the city boy out of the city...it still always remains a 'city boy'. So the fact that I work with the city of Bolzano is an ideal combo. The city has everything I like (coffee bars, delicious restaurants, friendly atmosphere), but with a few kilometres I am outside and sometimes almost immediately 'alone'. Lovely, then. We set off in the direction of Oberbozen and Klobenstein. A nice cycling route from Bolzano that shows you all the top spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The winding curves at Via Ritten-Renon overlooking the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Whereas earlier on the gravel bike I was heading towards the Jenesien Pass and Stoarnerne Mandl<\/a> have been, this is slightly different. From Bolzano, just north of the city lies the climb to Oberbozen and Klobenstein via the Wolfsgruben. It's a lovely route that offers plenty of challenge for any cyclist and can be extended as you fancy a long day in the saddle. You just keep adding loops. As Oberbozen is a bit of a remote corner on the alpine pasture, the route has a little overlap, but that should not spoil the proverbial fun. After all, you are treated to beautiful views here. Andiamo! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hairpin bends <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This climb starts with a beautiful series of hairpin bends. They seem to have been laid out especially for cyclists. From the top, it is a picture to lick your fingers at. This section is also nice for getting into the rhythm and warming up. Once past the winding bends, the route turns left pretty quickly and then you can get your teeth into it. The nearly nine-kilometre climb averages 10.7 per cent (!) and there are long stretches that are well above that. All you can do is keep steaming up the little mill. Don't forget to look around from time to time because despite the effort and the painful prospect of 15% road surface again, it is truly enjoyable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oberbozen - Soprabolzano <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you conquer the climb, you get a nice stretch that slopes slightly towards the village of Oberbozen (or Soprabolzano). It was recently agreed that the German name prevails in this section, although the area is bilingual (even trilingual in some places with a local dialect). Hence also Klobenstein and not Collalbo. Oberbozen is also the terminus of the gondola going up from the town. A gondola leaves every four (4) minutes and takes you up in 12 minutes. Oberbozen is very famous for the Erdpyramids, which you can reach with a short walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Erdpyramids near Oberbozen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Collalbo's ice rink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone in the Netherlands who mentions the name of Collalbo will immediately think of skating. For years, Klobenstein (Collalbo in Italian) was a popular venue for many a major skating tournament. Ask Ireen W\u00fcst and her thoughts will go back to a Sunday in 2012. A day she would like to forget. For cycling, a route towards Klobenstein is beautiful. You ride along a panoramic road that offers stunning views of the mountains. Beyond the village, you find another set of 'erd pyramids', which seem to scrape slightly against the mountain. You can see it from the road, but it is a better view from the service road, where you are unfortunately not allowed to cycle. Dismount and walk a bit is the way to go, but the reward is fantastic. The whole panorama, including the little church and magical dolomites, is also very special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For variety, it is nice to continue from there and then dive down at Lengmoos. For this route, we opt for the descent from Klobenstein over the beautiful winding curves again. That descent is pure enjoyment. Long, clear and certainly not too steep. If you've never descended on a road bike before, this is great training ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cycling route from Bolzano to Klobenstein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n