Ochsenlenke

With the alpine loop to the Ochsenlenke and the varied, sometimes challenging trail descent back down to the Defereggental, you’re in for a top-notch high-alpine ride.  Tauern (Austria)

Creta di Mezzodi

The Creta di Mezzodi, located in the heart of Friuli, offers a first-class all-mountain tour that includes one of the best trail descents in the Tolmezzo region.

 Tolmezzo (Italy)

Monte Zugna Dinosaurier-Trails

Monte Zugna is one of the great classic trails in Trentino. High above Rovereto lies an area where dinosaur tracks can be seen along the trail. They are part of this Zugna variant, which features a varied, spectacular descent to Serravalle all'Adige. 

 Rovereto (Italy)

La Talvena

La Talvena is a classic Alpine mountain biking peak in the Belluno Dolomites, offering breathtaking views and an inviting, smooth, and consistent downhill trail.  Valbelluna (Italy)

Hollbrucker Spitze - Nord

Starting in Sillian, East Tyrol, you can reach the Hollbrucker Spitze via the Sillianer Hütte and enjoy a long, varied trail descent with a historical backdrop.  Drei Zinnen (Austria)

Monte Tersadia – Süd

Monte Tersadia, with its countless fortifications from World War I and World War II, offers a southern descent that is at times technically challenging and exposed, yet an impressive all-mountain tour in the Carnic Alps.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Forcella Pelse

The crossing over Forcella Pelse is part of an incredibly impressive and extremely long loop hike featuring a technical highlight on the trail as well as breathtaking scenery.  Valbelluna (Italy)

Winklerner Hütte

Located on the border between East Tyrol and Carinthia, the Winklerner Hütte offers not only spectacular views but also a long, varied, and smooth trail descent down into the Drau Valley.  Lienz (Austria)

Monte Alz – Giro di Vallo Alpino

Decades after the end of World War II, Monte Alz—with its massive fortifications at the summit—offers a perfect mountain biking infrastructure thanks to the military installations of the “Vallo Alpino,” which have since been transformed into first-class trails.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Monte Zouf – Lago di Verzegnis

The loop trail around Lake Verzegnis and the little-known Monte Zouf offers some scenic highlights and a varied, smooth downhill trail.

Trailxel

In the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, in the heart of the Carnic Alps, there are several hidden trail gems. The so-called Trailxel offers a short but varied downhill trail.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Oswaldiberg

The area around Villach offers a variety of exciting combinations of singletrack trails that cater to riders of all skill levels. The challenging ride up Oswaldiberg, complete with its varied descent, is undoubtedly one of the region’s highlights.

 Villach (Austria)

Palnock – Süd

The Palnock is located north of the Drau Valley in the Carinthian Nockberge Mountains and offers not only a breathtaking panorama but also a technical downhill trail that ranks among the best in the region.  Villach (Austria)

Forte Campolongo Quickie

The loop trail around the Campolongo Fort, a World War I-era structure near the small but idyllic village of Albaredo, is one of the most impressive all-mountain trails on the Asiago Plateau.  Vicentiner Alpen (Italy)

Mirnock – Westabfahrt

The Mirnock, considered a special place of power in the Nockberge Mountains, offers a truly breathtaking panorama combined with a trail descent—parts of which are quite technical—toward Lake Millstatt.  Villach (Austria)

Millstätter Alpe - Kamplnock

The route over the Kamplnock, combined with the Lammersdorfer Berg, offers a scenic and impressive crossing above Lake Millstatt. This tour is best undertaken outside of peak travel seasons and on weekdays.  Villach (Austria)

Mirnockriesen Trail

This loop trail, featuring nearly 1,000 meters of elevation gain and loss around Lake Afritz toward the Melzerhütte, offers a scenic uphill section and a downhill stretch that is challenging in parts, all on official mountain bike trails.  Villach (Austria)

Malga Fredina

The route to Malga Fredina in the Venetian Pre-Alps takes you on a relatively unknown trail above Lake Corlo, featuring an exceptionally smooth downhill section.  Monte Grappa (Italy)

Celestuz

On what is arguably one of the most hidden mountain bike trails in Friuli, you’ll reach the secluded “lost place” of Celestuz, just above Tolmezzo, where you’ll be treated to an inviting downhill trail.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Tolzer

The Tolzer and the Gnoppnitzalm, situated high above Greifenburg in the Drau Valley, offer not only a breathtaking mountain panorama but also a smooth downhill trail on the south side.  Lienz ()

Passo della Finestra – Passo Alvis

The Belluno Dolomites offer several interesting trail combinations that follow historic paths. One of these is the traverse of the Passo della Finestra and the Passo Alvis.  Valbelluna (Italy)

Polinikhütte – Launsberg-Trail

In the Mölltal valley near Obervellach, you'll find a varied and inviting route to the Polinikhütte, which offers a perfect all-mountain tour, especially in the summer.  Tauern (Austria)

Croda Nera

The border region between Austria and Italy near the Tilliacher Joch and along the Carnic High Trail offers an absolutely breathtaking mountain panorama combined with a trail descent—partly technical and alpine—away from the hustle and bustle.  Comelico (Italy)

Stronachkogel

The Stronachkogel, at 1,831 meters above sea level, is located above Dölsach and offers not only a breathtaking view of the Lienz Dolomites and the Drau Valley but also a varied downhill trail.  Lienz (Italy)

Blindisalm

The Lappachalm, situated in a truly idyllic spot at the far end of the Defereggental valley, offers a short and pleasant climb as well as an epic and smooth trail descent to Maria Hilf.  Tauern ()

3 Laghi della Val Tramontina

The route around the three lakes—Lago di Tramonti, Lago di Ca Selva, and the somewhat hidden Lago di Ca Zul—offers an adventurous, at times technically challenging, and scenically stunning loop in the heart of Friuli.  Pordenone (Italy)

Monte Rinder Perk

This thrilling mountain bike tour across Monte Rinder Perk in the German-speaking region around Sauris di Sotto offers a perfect blend of breathtaking panoramic views and smooth descents on challenging trails.

 Tolmezzo (Italy)

Malga Lavaréit

The loop hike to Malga Lavaréit and the trail heading north near the Plöcken Pass is a real gem for explorers, offering pleasantly cool temperatures, especially in the summer.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Casera Avrint

The loop trail from Cavazzo Carnico, in the heart of Friuli, around Lake Verzegnis is one of the most scenic routes in the area, featuring several "lost places.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Monte Froppa

The region around the Piave and Cadore offers a wealth of historic trails and exciting trail combinations. The descent from the Eremo dei Romiti hermitage down to Lago di Centro Cadore promises a technically challenging and compact all-mountain mountain bike tour.  Cadore (Italy)

Rifugio Giaf

The Rifugio Giaf in the Carnic Alps offers a visually stunning tour featuring a varied, moderately difficult trail descent off the beaten path.  Tolmezzo (Italy)

Monte Erio Double

Monte Erio, located on the western side of the Asiago Plateau, is an unassuming mountain that nevertheless offers some interesting trail combinations.  Monte Grappa (Italy)

Rifugio Casera Ere

The Rifugio Casera Ere, situated in a uniquely scenic location on the southern face of the Belluno Dolomites and offering breathtaking views, also features a varied downhill trail.  Valbelluna (Italy)

Rifugio Bruto Carestiato – Direttissima

There are several interesting trail combinations around Agordo, a small Italian town in the province of Belluno. The descent from Rifugio Bruto Carestiato is particularly appealing in terms of both scenery and trail difficulty.  Agordino (Italy)

Monte Piz

Monte Piz, located high above the Piave Valley near Belluno, is known for its stunning panoramic views and a trail that is at times very technical and, in places, exposed.  Valbelluna (Italy)