In the heart of the Dolomites – Dolomites cycle path from Dobbiaco to Cortina d'Ampezzo
In the heart of the Dolomites – Dolomites cycle path from Dobbiaco to Cortina d'Ampezzo
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In the heart of the Dolomites – Dolomites cycle path from Dobbiaco to Cortina d'Ampezzo
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30.3km
330m
Cycling
On this tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites, one highlight follows the next. Beautiful views of the famous Three Peaks await you. You will pass several turquoise, crystal-clear and ice-cold mountain lakes such as Lake Toblach and Lake Durrensee. And on the disused railway line down to Cortina d'Ampezzo, you will repeatedly ride through old railway tunnels and over former railway bridges.
You start this slightly demanding tour in Toblach. You can stop at the Nature Park House to find out what lies ahead. The route takes you steadily uphill. At Lake Toblach, you could take a first refreshment break. But at the very latest, at Durrensee, you should stop and enjoy the wonderful view of the Monte Cristallo mountain range and the lake. Then the last few meters of altitude to the Passo Cimabanche are on the way. At an altitude of 1,530 meters, you've made it!
You can let your bike roll behind the pass. It is a pleasant and steady descent along the old railway line. The tunnels are lit, but you should still adjust your pace a little here. You will soon see the destination of your tour: Cortina d'Ampezzo, the venue for the 1956 Winter Olympics and the Olympic Games will be held here again in 2026. The city's offerings are accordingly diverse and varied.
You can return from Cortina to Toblach with the Bike Express buses. It is better to reserve your trip in advance. You can find more information here: https://www.drei-zinnen.info/de/toblach/aktiv-sport/sommer/radfahren-mountainbiken/fahrradtransport.html
Recommended bike types: Gravel bike, MTB or a well-geared trekking or touring bike with a tire width of at least 32 mm.
by Südtirol I Alto Adige I South Tyrol
Last updated: August 26, 2024
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags - Parco Naturale Fanes-Sennes-Braies
Naturpark Drei Zinnen - Parco Naturale Tre Cime
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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44 m
Three Peaks Nature Park Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
You can find more information and opening times here: pustertal.org/de/highlights/natur-landschaft/naturparks/drei-zinnen/naturparkhaus-drei-zinnen.
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2.69 km
Lake Dobbiaco
Highlight • Lake
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10.7 km
View of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo
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11.5 km
Lake Dürrensee
Highlight • Lake
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16.5 km
Cimabanche Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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18.7 km
Lake de Rufiedo
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21.5 km
Former railway line (with two tunnels) / Alte Bahntrasse mit zwei Tunnel
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30.2 km
Cortina d'Ampezzo Town Center
Highlight • Settlement
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30.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.8 km
9.95 km
3.85 km
295 m
209 m
103 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
22.4 km
4.37 km
3.46 km
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
Today an easy short tour without rain. Unfortunately the Dolomites were mostly behind fields of clouds
A dream came true 🤩 My wife and I are on our tandem bike since today, from the 3 Zinnen to the 1000 bridges - from Toblach to Venice 😀 Today's first stage from Toblach to Cortina d'Ampezzo fascinated us ⛰️ Cycling between the impressive mountains was an experience for us, we were totally blown away 🤩🤩 Tomorrow we'll head off to Belluno 💪🏽
Enjoyed wonderful landscapes. Not that far but mega.
What would a bike tour here be without rain...? This question is written all over our faces. Well, like every morning, we think to ourselves, there's no point in trying, and we head off into the mountains and forest. A great gravel path, but easy to ride on, accompanies us the entire way. We cycle past the Three Peaks, but can only glimpse them due to the weather. The path leads us through the Gemerk up to our highest point of the entire trip at 1530m, where cappuccino, pasta, and fries await us. From now on, it's all downhill to Cortina d'Ampezzo, and the weather also changes direction, giving us a few rays of sunshine as we head into town.
To warm up, a short stage on the route of the former Dolomite railway. Regular, not too steep ascent; but a little more than 300 meters in altitude are manageable. Fantastic vantage points and a wildly romantic rock scenery - wonderful! We are already in Cortina at noon and still have enough time to see the city.
We drive along the well-developed former railway line to Cortina, a nice little town geared towards ski tourism. Again and again, beautiful views of the Dolomites beckon. Unfortunately, the old train stations along the route are falling into disrepair.
Mega bike tour on wide gravel roads along an old railway line. It also went through 2 old tunnels
The tour below is an absolute highlight. It was cold (2 jackets downhill) but dry and sunny.
Comments
April 18, 2024
On this tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites, one highlight follows the next. Beautiful views of the famous Three Peaks await you. You will pass several turquoise, crystal-clear and ice-cold mountain lakes such as Lake Toblach and Lake Durrensee. And on the disused railway line
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