The cycle path of the Val Venosta
A sunken city, a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and world-famous white gold: Vinschgau Valley has more to offer than it might at first seem.
The cycle path of the Val Venosta
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The cycle path of the Val Venosta

A sunken city, a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and world-famous white gold: there is a lot to discover on this cycling trail

The starting point of the Cycle Path of the Venosta Valley is Curon at the Lake Resia at over 1,500 m above sea level. From here, the cycle path runs for around 80 kilometres, mainly along the Adige River, slightly downhill to the spa town of Merano.

The submerged steeple in Resia Lake
Lake Resia, with its church tower rising gracefully from the lake, is already the first highlight along the route. The striking church tower tells a very special story: the famous postcard motif of the Venosta Valley is the visible remnant of the village of Alt-Graun. In 1950 a reservoir was created to generate electricity, Curon and parts of Resia were flooded for this purpose. The picture of the church tower in the turquoise blue water reminds us of the sunken city on our way downhill to San Valentino alla Muta.
The church tower of Resia

Break in the smallest city in the Southern Alps

With a view of the mighty Ortler massif we pass the Haider Lake and the villages of Malles, Burgusio and Laudes and arrive in medieval Glorenza. With just under 900 inhabitants, it is the smallest town in South Tyrol and is still completely surrounded by a ring wall.
A visit to Glorenza is like a journey through time. Here everything is just as it once was. Massive city walls, defence towers, magnificent town houses and picturesque alleys wherever you look. Situated directly on the Via Claudia Augusta, Glorenza was once a flourishing hub for trade. During the Battle of Calven in 1499 the town was plundered and completely destroyed. The curtain wall, on the other hand, which was erected during the reconstruction of Glorenza in 1580, is still completely preserved - as are many other things. A stroll through this fascinating town makes it clear that hectic life is a foreign word here. Relaxed, we swing ourselves onto the saddle and leave Glurns behind us on the cycle path.
The medieval town of Glorenza

The marble village Lasa

The route continues through the upper Venosta Valley, past Spondigna and Prato on the Stelvio Pass to Lasa, which is famous for its marble - here even the pavements are paved with the white gold. From the cycle path we can see the inclined railway that transports the white gold down into the valley. In huge blocks it is transported from here to big cities like Vienna, London and even New York. The Lasa marble is not only known in Europe but even overseas. The Pallas Athene Fountain in Vienna, the Queen Victoria Monument in London or the underground station Ground Zero in New York: Lasa marble adorns them all.
Lasa with its Lasa marble

From Coldrano via Naturno to the spa town of Merano

Via a small descent our tour leads us further to Silandro and Coldrano. Here the idyllic lake invites us to take a break. We continue via Laces, the apple orchards on the left and right of us become more and more extensive, and the vines spread out on the slopes. On the barren Montesole (=sunny mountain), near Castelbello, the castle of the same name is set in the panorama, and just before Naturno there is Juval Castle, summer residence of the famous South Tyrolean mountaineer Reinhold Messner.
Via Naturno with the small Prokulus Church, Plaus with its famous Dance of Death and Rablà we continue to Tell, where we cross the state road and follow the cycle path. On the way to Lagundo we pass the Trauttmansdorff throne chairs, two oversized wooden chairs with a magnificent view of the Burgraviato and further on to the end point, the spa town of Merano, where Empress Sissi once visited.
Juval castle and the church of San Procolo in Naturno

Facts of the Venosta cycle path

Start: Curon at the Lake Resia
    accessible with the Vinschgau Railway / Bikeshuttle from Naturns
Destination: Spa town Merano
              return by bike / Vinschgau Railway / Bikeshuttle to Naturno
Length: approx. 80 km 
Difference in altitude: approx. 1,250 hm (downhill) / approx. 100 hm (uphill) 
Route characteristics: Largely asphalted cycle path, but partly also field and forest paths (gravel), with few cars or tractors 
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In Naturns and Plaus, the most beautiful time of the year begins🎄✨
Between sparkling lights, tradition, and culinary delights, you can look forward to many atmospheric Christmas events: concerts, talks & readings, nativity scene exhibitions, and much more!🎶🎁 There’s plenty for the little ones too – fun and Christmas magic guaranteed!😍 Come by, enjoy the special atmosphere, and let yourself be enchanted by the Advent season. ❤️

Event Highlights:
05.12.2025 – St. Nicholas Play at the Citizens’ and Town Hall Naturns | 6:00 PM (only in german)
06.12.2025 – Krampus Parade in Naturns | 6:00 PM
06./13./20.12.2025 – Psenner Christmas Bakery for children aged 6+ | 9:00–11:00 AM
07.12.2025 – Tabland Nativity Scene Exhibition | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
08.12.2025 – Tabland Nativity Scene Exhibition | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
09.12.2025 – “Delight Meets Inspiration” – Athesia Naturns | from 3:30 PM
12.12.2025 – Christmas Cabaret “Alle Jahre müder” – Naturns Library | 8:00 PM (only in german)
13.12.2025 – Symphony Concert by the Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano and Trento – Citizens’ and Town Hall Naturns | 8:00 PM
14.12.2025 – Advent Concert by the Naturns Music Band – Plaus Church | 5:00 PM
20.12.2025 – Christmas Decoration Crafting – Alber Housewares | 2:30–5:00 PM
20.12.2025 – Music in the Shop Window – Finesign | from 3:00 PM
20.12.2025 – Christmas Tree Sale by the Naturns Fire Brigade – Naturns Fire Station | from 8:00 AM
28.12.2025 – Reflective & Cheerful Gathering – Prokulus Museum | 4:00 PM (only in german)
29.12.2025 – Christmas Shopping Raffle – Burggräfler Square | from 11:00 AM refreshments, 11:30 AM concert, 2:30 PM raffle
27.12. & 03.01.2026 – Naturns Christmas Hike | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
29.12. & 02.01.2026 – Christmas Magic at the Apple Farm | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
30.12. & 05.01.2026 – Cultural Tour in Plaus | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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In Naturns und Plaus beginnt die schönste Zeit des Jahres🎄✨
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05.12.2025 - Nikolausspiel im Bürger- und Rathaus Naturns I 18:00 Uhr
06.12.2025 - Krampusumzug in Naturns I 18:00 Uhr
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13.12.2025 - Symphoniekonzert des Haydn-Orchesters von Bozen und Trient - Bürger- und Rathaus Naturns I 20:00 Uhr - Anmeldung erforderlich (Ticket)
14.12.2025 - Adventskonzert der Musikkapelle Naturns - Kirche Plaus I 17:00 Uhr
20.12.2025 - Weihnachtsdeko basteln - Alber Haushaltswaren I 14:30 - 17:00 Uhr
20.12.2025 - Musik im Schaufenster - Finesign I ab 15:00 Uhr
20.12.2025 - Christbaumverkauf der FF Naturns - Feuerwehrhalle Naturns I ab 08:00 Uhr
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29.12. + 02.01.2026 - Weihnachtszauber auf dem Apfelhof I 11:00 - 13:00 Uhr - Anmeldung im Tourismusbüro
30.12. + 05.01.2026 - Kulturführung in Plaus I 11:00 - 12:00 Uhr - Anmeldung im Tourismusbüro

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A Naturno e Plaus inizia il periodo più bello dell’anno.🎄✨
Tra luci scintillanti, tradizione e momenti di gusto vi aspettano tanti eventi natalizi ricchi di atmosfera: concerti, conferenze e letture, mostre di presepi e molto altro ancora!🎶🎁 Anche per i più piccoli c’è qualcosa – divertimento e magia natalizia garantiti! 😍 Venite a trovarci, godetevi l’atmosfera speciale e lasciatevi incantare dal tempo d’Avvento.❤️

05.12.2025 – Rappresentazione di San Nicolò nel Municipio di Naturno | ore 18:00
06.12.2025 – Sfilata dei Krampus a Naturno | ore 18:00
06./13./20.12.2025 – Pasticceria natalizia Psenner per bambini dai 6 anni | ore 09:00–11:00 – iscrizione in negozio
07.12.2025 – Mostra dei presepi di Tabland | ore 10:00–18:00
08.12.2025 – Mostra dei presepi di Tabland | ore 10:00–17:00
09.12.2025 – “Piacere incontra ispirazione” – Athesia Naturno | dalle ore 15:30
12.12.2025 – Cabaret di Natale “Ogni anno più stanchi” – Biblioteca di Naturno | ore 20:00
13.12.2025 – Concerto sinfonico dell’Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano e Trento – Municipio di Naturno | ore 20:00 – iscrizione obbligatoria (biglietto)
14.12.2025 – Concerto d’Avvento della Banda Musicale di Naturno – Chiesa di Plaus | ore 17:00
20.12.2025 – Laboratorio di decorazioni natalizie – Alber Casalinghi | ore 14:30–17:00
20.12.2025 – Musica in vetrina – Finesign | dalle ore 15:00
20.12.2025 – Vendita degli alberi di Natale dei Vigili del Fuoco di Naturno – Caserma VV.F. | dalle ore 08:00
28.12.2025 – Incontro contemplativo e gioioso – Museo di San Procolo | ore 16:00
29.12.2025 – Lotteria: Shopping di Natale – Piazza Burggräfler | dalle ore 11:00 mescita, 11:30 concerto, 14:30 Lotteria
27.12. + 03.01.2026 – Escursione natalizia di Naturno | ore 11:00–14:00 – iscrizione presso l’Ufficio Turistico Naturno
29.12. + 02.01.2026 – Magia di Natale al maso delle mele | ore 11:00–13:00 – iscrizione presso l’Ufficio Turistico Naturno
30.12. + 05.01.2026 – Visita culturale a Plaus | ore 11:00–12:00 – iscrizione presso l’Ufficio Turistico Naturno

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