Bike adventure at Lake Weißensee on the Via Claudia
Crossing the Alps on ancient Roman roads
The mountain air invigorates your senses, your legs power the pedals, and your heart calls out for more: more action, more adventure, more of everything Pitztal has to offer.
Around the Alpine Resort Sportalm, 95 kilometres of marked mountain bike trails are waiting to be explored. Whether you’re up for a challenging ride or just a laid-back cruise, the breathtaking natural beauty of Pitztal makes every route unforgettable. For the true bike lovers among you, we’ve picked out one of our favourite trails:
Route: Via Claudia at Lake Weißensee – descent on the Römerstraße (Roman road) Imst-Pitztal loop
Level: Difficult
Requirements: Good fitness level, no special skills needed
Starting point: Imst-Pitztal railway station
Highlights and stages of the bike route:
- Kilometre 20.9
You’ll reach Fernsteinsee Castle via the ancient Roman road, the Via Claudia Augusta. The castle was once a favourite retreat of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. - Kilometre 30.4
A glimpse of turquoise through the trees reveals Lake Weißensee. It’s the perfect spot to take a break, stretch out, breathe deeply, and dip your toes into the water. - Kilometre 49.8
Following a steep ascent over the Fern Pass, you’ll be rewarded with a descent like none other: along a reconstructed Roman wooden footbridge, hugging rock faces and weaving through treetops. - Kilometre 62
Your legs may feel the effort but the sweeping views of the Gurgeltal valley and its majestic mountain panorama invite you to slow down and simply enjoy the downhill ride. - Kilometre 71.4
The final stretch takes you along the Bigerweg cycle path, through lush meadows and picturesque scenery. At last, you arrive at the Imst-Pitztal railway station, the end of your cycling adventure and the beginning of well-earned rest.
Need an extra boost? No problem. You can rent one of our top-of-the-line e-bikes, available by the hour or for a full day, and take on the trails with even more power and ease.
E-bike or mountain bike, every tour through Pitztal is a ride to remember: just as enduring and awe-inspiring as the mountains around you.