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Kastelbell-Tschars - Castelbello-Ciardes

Adige River Rapids – View of Kastelbell Castle loop from Tschars - Ciardes

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Italy

South Tyrol

Kastelbell-Tschars - Castelbello-Ciardes

Adige River Rapids – View of Kastelbell Castle loop from Tschars - Ciardes

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4.6

(97)

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Adige River Rapids – View of Kastelbell Castle loop from Tschars - Ciardes

01:15

21.5km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.23 km

Adige River Cycle Path

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The Etsch cycle path is around 300 kilometers long and a great opportunity to cycle through the Alps without many inclines. Past castles, idyllic towns and cozy wine villages - …

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6.13 km

Adige River Rapids

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Rafting is practiced on the Etsch. When it's really hot, it's great fun.

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8.27 km

Stava

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The upper Etsch Valley from the Reschen Pass to Milan is very impressive and diverse. From Bolzano onwards, it becomes somewhat gloomy.

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8.29 km

View of the Adige River

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The Etsch rises at 1550m, about 10 minutes from the village of Reschen. It is the main river in South Tyrol and with its 415 kilometers the second largest river in Italy

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11.3 km

Biotop Alte Etsch-Galsaun - Biotopo Alte Etsch-Colsano

Nature Reserve

14.1 km

First documented in 1238, Castelbello Castle dominates the Venosta Valley from a rocky outcrop on the left bank of the Adige River. From the cycle path, it is clearly visible above several apple orchards.

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15.5 km

View of the Adige River

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Always 👀 and enjoy the whole route.

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16.0 km

Adige Cycle Path

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17.8 km

Apple Orchards

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I know Schloss Kastelbell.
There are plenty of apple plantations in the Vinschgau valley.

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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.77 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

478 m

321 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

24°C

13°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

April 25, 2025,Naturns - Laatsch - Radbar - Naturns

A leisurely short bike ride. Unfortunately, we had to cut it short because the weather turned very windy from Laatsch onwards. But then the sun came out again, just in time for the bike bar! 🚴🏻‍♀️🍺

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August 12, 2024,Etsch Radweg bei Staben – Blick auf Kastelbell Runde von Tschars - Ciardes

Since today was another very hot day, we just went for a leisurely ride through the apple orchards. We had a leisurely lunch (yummy pizza) and visited Juval Castle. That was a nice way to end the day.

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Adige River Rapids – View of Kastelbell Castle loop from Tschars - Ciardes

Adige River Cycle Path

Adige River Rapids

Stava

View of the Adige River

View of Kastelbell Castle

View of the Adige River

Adige Cycle Path

Apple Orchards

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