Spring bike tour in the area of Merano

At the beginning of April the area of Merano is in full bloom: There’s nothing better than to explore this region by bicycle now

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Video : Apple blossoms in Lagundo
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Westerly of Lagundo the ascent into the Val Venosta starts which we manage on the Val Venosta Cycling Route until Rablà.
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After the railway station of Rablà we proceed towards the village centre, cross the main road and pass the new church.
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Through the flowers: at the beginning of April the apple trees are in full bloom now. By the way - apple trees are members of the rose family.
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Contrasts - fantastic apple bloom and the still snowy peaks of the Tessa mountain group in the background.
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The village centre of Parcines. We proceed towards Vertigen.
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On the way from Parcines to Merano - what beautiful colours!
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In the fruit orchards also other trees are planted which attract bees with their scent. Like this also the neighbouring apple trees are pollinated.
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Along the Parcines Waalweg path. On this short section (approx. 450 m) which proceeds through a gorge we partly have to wheel our bikes.
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Again on asphalt, downhill through blooming landscape near the village of Plars di Sopra.
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Before we come back to the village centre of Lagundo we cycle a bow to Quarazze at the edge of Merano.
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video : Parcines
video : Apple blossom in Marlengo as seen from above

On the Val Venosta Cycle Path we start at Rio Molino di Lagundo and cycle up to Rablà, where we branch off to the Via Cutraun road to pass the state road and proceed towards Parcines. The route consistently proceeds through blooming apple orchards here. In Parcines village we branch off to the Via Vertigen road and then to the Parcines Waalweg path, which we follow for about 400 m (no asphalt). Especially at the bridge it's time to get off the bike and to wheel. Top priority here - slow!

The again asphalted small road leads us to Plars di Sopra with the beautiful St. Ulrich Church and then past Plars Castle to the old country road which proceeds towards the village of Lagundo. Always in an easterly direction we cycle towards Merano until the district of Quarazze. Via the Laurin and Weingartner roads we come back to Lagundo.

Author: AT

circular route difficulty: easy

Starting point:

Lagundo (Riomolino), cycle route to Val Venosta / Vinschgau
Time required:

01:45 h
Track length:

20,7 km
Altitude:

from 302 m to 727 m
Altitude difference:

+415 m | -415 m
Route:

Val Venosta cycle track until Rablà - Parcines Waalweg path - Plars di Sopra - Lagundo village - Quarazze - Lagundo Riomolino
Track surface:

asphalt, about 450 m not asphalted (partly to wheel)
Recommended time of year:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Spring bike tour in the area of Merano