Croce di Kinig

Very challenging route, both because of the steep and technical ascent, the very challenging descent, and the pushing section to get to the Cross. In cmpenso very fun and very scenic, especially in the upper part. Ideal to be ridden by ebike, given the gradients. With regular bike many pushing sections.

From Merano one ascends to the Ivigna refuge by many paths. From here first on the meadow and then on a poorly marked section of trail to the beautiful Kinig cross with magnificent views.

You descend back to the hut and ascend to the Lanzwiesen junction, with a nice false-flat path.

Now begins the very long descent, on various trails of all difficulties to Merano. Toward the end you pedal on the Waalweg, a very popular hiking trail. Best to ride it only towards evening and not in high season.