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The start takes place in St. Lorenzen...Photo: Christian Resch, Alpenverein Spittal/Drau
Sellaronda - this Italian national bike day, which went into its 16th round in 2022, allows all cycling enthusiasts to circle the Sella group completely without emissions and engine noise. The sporty and environmentally friendly approach through the Gadertal adds the final spice to this overwhelming experience.
The magnificent bike route leads - extremely scenic - over four passes around the bizarre Sella group. The climbs are quite easy technically and always pedalable without any problems!
The original Sellaronda route extends over a total of 53 km and approximately 1650 meters of elevation gain are covered.
But it is also possible to start this impressive tour in Wolkenstein (1936 m), Canazei (2030 m) or Arabba (1637 m).
In the "Plus" variant, you start at the entrance to the Gadertal in St. Lorenzen. After a leisurely 36 km and 700 m elevation gain, you reach Corvara; after 45 km you finally pass the Grödner Joch. Subsequently, the Sella Joch, Pordoi Pass, and Campolongo Pass are also ridden counterclockwise with constant ups and downs.
In the somewhat more demanding variation, around 120 km and 2400 m of elevation gain are covered. Well-trained gravel bikers should calculate about 7 hours of pure riding time (without breaks) for this route!
Two days a year (June & September), the road is closed to motorized traffic, making this long route definitely worthwhile on those days...
Hardcore and seasoned road cyclists ride this prestigious bike tour throughout the whole summer season!
If you are looking for solitude and peace here, you will find none. On the contrary—there is heavy traffic all year round. Especially on the car-free days, thousands of bike enthusiasts swarm over the mountain passes - the atmosphere is euphoric and you get carried along by the crowd...
A clear recommendation and an absolute "must" for all Dolomite enthusiasts!
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 attached track you can hardly get lost...
98% asphalt, in summer it gets quite warm in the strenuous ascents due to the heat...
The climbs are really moderate and consistently pleasantly rideable - no sneaky steep steps along the entire route!
Caution on the descents, the braking system should already be in perfect condition!
Tips and suggestions
Further information about the official Sellaronda can be found at:
https://www.sellarondabikeday.com/index_de.html
Here you can also learn about the dates of the road closures...
Roadbook
Start from the parking lot at the bus station. Head west until the Post inn, then immediately turn sharply left. You are now on the bike path, continue at the camping site on the left branch! Continue on the idyllic and lightly trafficked country road until after exactly 9 km of riding the right turn downhill is taken. Continue downhill over some switchbacks until the state road. Turn right there and ride to Longega - Zwischenwasser, at the intersection turn left and continue again on the state road.
Now continue through St. Martin in Thurn until Badia is reached. Here there is again the possibility to use the bike path! Continue through La Villa to Corvara. Here begins the actual Sellaronda, it is recommended to ride counterclockwise:
Corvara - Colfosco - Grödner Joch - Plan de Gralba - Sella Joch - Pian de Schiavaneis - Pordoi Pass - Arabba - Campolongo Pass - Corvara
From Corvara return to St. Lorenzen, there are some variants on less frequented roads (see track).
Pustertal Reisen
Bushaltestelle St. Lorenzen
Site of the Roman settlement Sebatum
Roman milestone
The Rio Gadèra - Gran Ega
La Roda
Pisciadú waterfalls
Sellajoch
Photo Point Pordoi Pass
Campolongo Pass
Corvara photo point
Sellaronda ski tour
First World War ski tour
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Zugbahn St. Lorenzen
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Bruneck. From the station via the bike path to St. Lorenzen and through the Gadertal to Corvara.Directions
Via the Puster Valley road to St. Lorenzen. In the town there is a spacious parking lot directly at the bus station. From there via the bike path into the Gadertal.Parking
Parking is recommended at the large, free parking lot directly at the bus station!Coordinates
Equipment
Preferably a gravel bike; this route is also well possible with a mountain bike (ideally 29 inches). However, most Italians ride this circuit with a road bike!
Spare inner tube, tool kit, rainwear, sufficient provisions and drinks. Clothing for changing.
There are many places to stop and overnight along the way!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions