Forcella di Vannes in val Passiria

Very long and challenging route, but with beautiful views of Val Passiria and Val Sarentino and fun trails.

From Merano on the dirt bike path to St. Leonhard, then up to Valtina. You come pedaling up to the Gschlossalm, then all that's left to do is to climb with the bike on your back, however interspersed with parts that are still pedaled. The environment is very beautiful and wild. You arrive at the fork with beautiful views. There is still some climbing and pushing to do, however, because the direct downhill trail is only doable on foot.

Then you go down a nice winding path to the Riobianco valley and on forest to the valley. Go down a stretch on asphalt, then on nice bike path and road again to the village of Campolasta (refreshment). Before the village of Sarentino you go up to the right, and arrive with a few hard stretches to the Ottenbacher alm (refreshment). From here flat to the Merano hut, and then down, first on forest road and then on trail to Merano.