Monte Penegal e monte Macaion da Merano

Very hard and challenging route, only for very trained bikers. On the other hand, the views are fabulous and the trails very enjoyable.

From Merano you get to Eppan on bike path or secondary roads, then climb to the Mendel Pass and Mount Penegal. From here begins a very varied trail with challenging sections up to Mount Macaion, with fabulous views of the Dolomites and the Adige Valley.

You now descend to the Fondo alpine hut and then, on a very steep and rocky road with many pushing sections, to Lake Tret. (You can also get there from trail 2 without losing elevation, with pushing sections).

From here many more ups and downs, with final stretch on trail that forces you to get off your bike often, to Palade Pass. Descent on the sled track, then into the beautiful Mill Valley and on to Lana and back to Merano.