Schneebergscharte
Description
From Sterzing to Sankt Leonhard in the Passeier Valley and back again is a massive enduro tour, but with shuttle support from Sankt Leonhard to the Jaufenpass it can be completed in one day, making it a day-long tour. The start is in Sterzing and from here the route follows the valley path or cycle path through the Ridnauntal valley. Once you reach the end of the valley in Maiern, a journey back in time begins. Countless mining relics line the route. Along the Lazzachertal valley, the trail crests up to the Moarerbergalm and the Poschhaus. Immersed in an impressive mountain world, the meters of altitude just melt away. From the Poschhaus, however, it's time to heave the bike onto your shoulder. The route continues on foot to the Schneebergscharte at 2700 meters above sea level. Here you can already see the Passeiertal valley and the surrounding peaks and it is hard to believe that mining was once carried out here. A few buildings and relics are reminders of this time. With a difficulty of S1 to S3 in places, the trail descends via the Schneeberghütte to Saltnuss. From Saltnuss, the trail extends to Passer. From here you can catch your breath and cool your brakes. From Neuhaus you roll along the river to Moos im Passeiertal and then on to Sankt Leonhard im Passeiertal. In San Leonardo itself, it is advisable to organize a local cab and have yourself shuttled up to the Jaufen Pass. This will take you up a little more than 1400 meters in altitude. Here you can climb almost 100 meters up to the eastern elevation. From there you have an amazing view over the nearby peaks, as well as down towards Sterzing and back into the Passeier Valley. For the descent, take the 11er trail, later the 1A trail to Schönau. Over 1200 Elevation loss are rocked here once again enduro-style, before it goes along the Ridnaunerbach back to Sterzing. The Giganten tour ends and if you're still in the mood, you can roll into the old town of Sterzing and enjoy a cappuccino and a cake.
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Details of the tour
63 km
1890 m
3300 m
669 above sea level
2665 above sea level
1 day
Sterzing
Sterzing
2017
not suitable
More information
No bike shops are registered for this region. Registration as a partner takes place here.
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User comments (3)
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Thanks for the feedback. I rode the tour myself years ago (how time flies). Yes, you see that with the signs again and again in South Tyrol. Although there is only a legal regulation here via the mayor. However, these are usually put up by private individuals without any background. Greetings Martin
Rode the tour on July 10, 2023. Cool, strenuous tour. Often driving bans on the route. Also from the Jaufenpass to Sterzing.
Long ascent but plenty of places to stop for refreshments. Wonderful views!!!
The descent is technically demanding in places. From the first crossing of the Timmelsjochpass road, it is again forbidden to ride.
I can't shake off the feeling that this section has not been researched at all, but only retraced (this has happened to me many times now!!!). Perhaps the tour was created a long time ago.....
I would be interested in an answer from Ride.
Thanks for the feedback. I rode the tour myself years ago (how time flies). Yes, you see that with the signs again and again in South Tyrol. Although there is only a legal regulation here via the mayor. However, these are usually put up by private individuals without any background. Greetings Martin