MTB tour Wechseljoch
Short description
In the northern Eisacktal, every tour becomes a proverbial borderline experience.
Description
This cycle tour from Gossensass to the Wechseljoch is a hustle and bustle: over the border to Austria and back "down" to South Tyrol.
Starting point of the tour
Gossensass, Außerpflersch or Giggelberg
Destination of the tour
Wechseljoch
Route description
The starting point of this rewarding mountain bike tour is Gossensass, Außerpflersch or Giggelberg. An old military road takes you to the Wechselalm and on to the Sandjoch. Once "over" and once "under" the border between Italy and Austria, the route leads to the Flachjoch and Wechseljoch, the end of the tour.
Mountain bikers return to Gossensass via Giggelberg and Brennerbad.
Equipment
Mountain bike, helmet, wind and rain protection, sunglasses, air pump
Public transport
Trains stop at the railway station in Sterzing, bus connection to Gossensass.
Directions
Brennero motorway A22, exit Sterzig. From Sterzing take the SS12 state road towards Gossensass.
Parking
Car park in Gossensass
Tip by the author
Type of trail
Length 10 km
Author
Editorial office south-tirol.com