Mountain bike holidays in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region
Mountain bike holidays and e-biking in: South Tyrol / Italy
You can't escape the Three Peaks
Want to cycle in the Dolomites? Then you’ve come to the right place! Because on a mountain biking holiday in the Three Peaks region of the Dolomites, you’ll be carving your lines right through iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. The striking rock spires in South Tyrol’s biking region set the pace, you provide the flow: from relaxed valley loops to alpine trail adventures. Here, everyone from leisurely riders to mountain enthusiasts will find their favourite high-alpine terrain. An MTB holiday in the Three Peaks Dolomites region means: hop straight on your bike and dive into the 360° summit spectacle!
5 towns, one region:
Find your flow through the Three Peaks
Here, you’ll find something to suit every taste! The Three Peaks and the five distinctive towns come together to create one great cycling experience: Sesto, San Candido, Dobbiaco, Villabassa and Braies. All of them are vibrant South Tyrolean towns with their hearts in the right place – right under their cycling gear. For your mountain bike holiday in South Tyrol with 100% cycling enthusiasm, 360° mountain panoramas and perfect cycling infrastructure:
- Sexten sends you across the border to the Carnic Ridge – including access to the Erla singletrack (approx. 6 km) and the Standschützen singletrack (approx. 4 km / 560 m elevation gain)
- San Candido offers the perfect base camp vibe for tours across the wide valley floor in all directions. Directly from your urban Dolomite living room.
- Dobbiaco is conveniently situated at the junction of several valley cycle paths and boasts the MTB paradise of the Silvestertal – as well as alpine routes to the Marchkinkele at 2,545 m
- Niederdorf is perfect for leisure cyclists – your idyllic retreat offering plenty of peace and quiet and a rich history of racing: the Dolomiti Superbike shaped the scene for years.
- Prags opens the door to relaxed e-bike rides towards Lake Braies and Plätzwiese. Impressive panoramic views of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park included.
From flow to high-alpine:
Trails with character in the Three Peaks Dolomites region
Take on the challenge of mountain biking in the Three Peaks Dolomites region and reward yourself with a truly spectacular Dolomite experience. Make a statement with the Demuth Passage: around 29 km and 1,550 metres of elevation gain, technically demanding, high-alpine and partly exposed. You start comfortably by lift from the village of Helm and then carve your ideal lines along the Carnic Ridge.
Even more alpine flow awaits you on the Marchkinkele Trail – the region’s second signature trail. Over 7 km and 740 metres of elevation gain, you’ll ride along historic military tracks towards Silvesteralm and Dobbiaco. Switchbacks, natural sections and panoramic views alternate – a wild ride through history and terrain. If you’re looking for even more, the Stoneman Dolomiti pushes you over 120 km and 4,000 metres of elevation gain in a maximum of 3 days.
Highlights for your mountain bike holiday in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region
The three striking mountain obelisks are not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also mark the unique 3 Zinnen Dolomites biking area.
- Stoneman-Dolomiti: the original Stoneman in Sesto by Roland Stauder
- MTB paradise Silvestertal: varied routes ranging from flowing forest tracks to alpine climbs
- Signature trails of the region: Marchkinkele and Demuthpassage
Hotels for your mountain bike holiday
Our bike hotels are your place2be for your MTB holiday. Your hosts know every rock and every root and will guide you to the most beautiful places in the region.
The imposing Dolomites await right outside your door
Together we explore the most mysterious places, experience unforgettable moments in & around Dobbiaco and the Three Peaks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether it's tour advice or nutrition for our sporty guests: we put our expertise at the service of mountain bikers.
It's time to ride! Experience unforgettable bike tours in the land of the Three Peaks and let our certified bike guides Arno, Markus, Fred, Patrick and Reini accompany you safely and with pleasure through the majestic Dolomites. All five are friends and passionate bikers who have turned their hobby into a profession.
Tours & Trails in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites biking area
Both mountain bikers and pleasure bikers will find their terrain in the high valley of the Dolomites. WOW moments and summit bliss are guaranteed here.
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Certified Tour & Trail Region
The regions that have been awarded the Approved Bike Area seal of approval for Tour & Trail are experts in the core area of mountain biking. You can expect, for example:
- A wide range of tours in various levels of difficulty
- Bike transport by public transport or mountain railway
- Excellent mountain biking advice expertise
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Mountain bike holidays in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region
