Sella Ronda - From Sterzing to Bozen

We began our journey in Sterzing, near the Brenner Pass. The entire trip covered 245 km with a total elevation gain of 6.200 m, and we completed it in 5 days, ending in Bolzano.

To make the trip smoother, we pre-booked all our accommodations. This saved us the hassle of searching for a place to stay upon arrival or during the day. Finding accommodations at the planned stop can sometimes be challenging, which might require adjusting your daily itinerary.

Day Trips

Day 1 - Sterzing - Bruneck

Length: 75km, cumulated height: 750m

The first day of the journey was mostly downhill, with the exception of Bruneck, where we stayed near the cable car station leading up to Kronberg. The photo showcases the river in Sterzing.

Day 2 - Bruneck - San Martin

Length: 30km, cumulated height: 1600m

Since we chose to cycle up to Kronberg instead of taking the cable car, the day involved a significant uphill climb. San Martin is a small town with only a few restaurants available for dinner.

Day 3 - San Martin - Arraba

Length: 34km, cumulated height: 1400m

Day 4 - Arraba - Campitello di Fassa

Length: 45km, cumulated height: 1400m

This was the most challenging yet most beautiful day, particularly around Ronda. The climb up to Passo Pordoi already took quite some time. Unfortunately, we ran into some bad luck at the cable car ticket station, which was closed for a lunch break. We had to wait an hour just to purchase tickets for the bicycles, and it was around 2:30 PM when we finally started the round trip.

The scenery up there is absolutely stunning. Along the way, especially during the descent, you might occasionally wonder if you’re still on the right track. From Saltria, the route climbs again to Passo della Torba. The descent to Campitello di Fassa begins steeply—you’ll likely need to push the bike for the first stretch.

We eventually reached Campitello di Fassa at 8 PM, just as darkness was setting in.

The photo below shows Arraba.

Day 5 - Campitello di Fassa - Bozen

Length: 60km, cumulated height: 900m

This was one of the more relaxing days, with most of the route being downhill. The main concern was ensuring the brakes didn’t overheat during the descent.

The photo captures one of Bolzano’s churches in the evening.