Sellaronda: This Italian people's cycling day, which will be held for the 19th time in 2025, allows cycling enthusiasts to circle the Sella Group completely free of emissions and engine noise. The extremely athletic and environmentally friendly approach via Toblach adds the final special touch to this overwhelming experience.
The magnificent cycling round leads - very attractively - over four passes around the Sella massif. The numerous climbs are - except for the final ascent to the Furkel Pass - technically quite easy and always easily rideable!
In this extremely long variant, it already starts in Toblach. After a leisurely 65KM, Brixen is reached; at 120KM you finally pass the first pass height, the Sella Pass. Subsequently, the Pordoi Pass and the Campolongo Pass are ridden until finally - after 187KM - the Furkel Pass is reached!
The original route of the Sellaronda covers 53km, with about 1650m of elevation gain.
In the somewhat more demanding "Master Blaster" around 215KM and 4150m of elevation gain are covered. For this route, hardcore and enduring gravel bikers should plan approximately 10 - 12 hours of net riding time (without breaks)!
On two days a year (June & September) the road is closed to motorized traffic; then this long route is definitely worth it...
If you seek solitude and peace, you will find none here. On the contrary, it is busy all year round! Especially on the car-free days, thousands of bike enthusiasts swarm over the mountain passes - the atmosphere is euphoric and you’re carried along by the crowd...
The cycle path from Toblach via Bruneck and Brixen to Waidbruck is certainly the most beautiful and quietest section of this adventure! The perfect conclusion of this great gravel day is ultimately the traffic-calmed ascent to the Furkel Pass plus the rewarding alternative route to Welsberg!
At the end of this long day, you get a grand cycling experience, although relentless endurance and high persistence are required here!
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The route is basically well signposted - with the help of the enclosed GPX file, you basically cannot get lost...
17% gravel road, 46% paved and structurally separated cycle paths or side roads, 37% heavily trafficked main roads!
In summer it gets quite warm on the paved climbs due to the heat buildup...
The gradients throughout the route are really moderate and consistently pleasantly rideable! The final ascent over the Furkel Pass becomes somewhat steeper in the last third and demands the - hopefully still available - reserves of strength!
Beware of the long descents, the braking system should be in perfect working order!
Tips and suggestions
The charming old town in Klausen invites you to a short break, a strategically very good rest stop!
Along the way, there are many inviting dining options, allowing you to plan breaks individually!
Roadbook
parking place train station
train station Toblach/Dobbiaco
Water installation
Wayside shrine of Welsberg
Ursuline Gate
Monument NC Kaser
Site of the Roman settlement Sebatum
Biotope Ragglomoos
Biotope Ilstern/Ilistra
Stufles, the oldest district of Bressanone
Ice holes and cold cellars
Purger Memorial
Luis Trenker Memorial
Waterfall Tervela in S. Cristina
The climber - Waterfall Tervela
The world's largest nativity scene
Sellaronda ski tour
First World War ski tour
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train via Lienz or Bruneck to Toblach.
You can start the route directly from the station in Toblach!
Directions
Via Lienz: to Sillian, continue westwards over the SS49 to Toblach.
Via Cortina: on the SS51 northwards to Toblach.
Via Bruneck: over the SS49 eastwards to Toblach.
The station is located right at the northern town entrance!
Parking
Many free parking spaces can be found in the immediate vicinity of the station!Coordinates
Equipment
A modern gravel bike brings the decisive advantage in the gravel sections, however most Italians ride the official Sellaronda with a road bike!
Spare tube, tool kit, rainwear, enough provisions and drinks. Clothing to change.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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