The route starts in the via delle Cantine/Kellereistraße next the wineries in Caldaro/Kaltern. (Infopoint)

Route: after the ascent from Caldaro (a short part via Mendelstraße street, then via a long gravel track) the extensive trail passage begins. Head downhill over a stony path, which demands the highest degree of concentration, even with good bikers. After about 300 m, take a sharp right onto a narrow trail which winds its way through the wood on rather narrow switchbacks. After crossing the Mendelbahn cable car tunnel, the next trail winds its way on the level or only gently ascending until you reach another gravel road which leads to the Ziegelstadel hut and is signposted “Kalterer Höhenweg”. Truly beautiful forest trails lead up and down from here. Initially, the trail is paved but later turns into a standard trail down to the Kalterer See lake. Then take the cycle path down to Caldaro, with an altitude difference of 180 m, and there you can round off your tour with a glass of wine.

This tour includes a number of fabulous lookout spots where you can enjoy an unparalleled view of Kaltern / Caldaro and the surrounding vineyards. At the same time, you are guaranteed plenty of wonderfully relaxing time in the forest. However, you'll probably be focusing on fun riding technique for most of the time, which leaves little time for contemplating the view. After completing the ascent from Kaltern – a short segment along the Mendel Pass Road, continuing over a long gravel trail – you will commence the extensive trail passage: At first, you will proceed over a bumpy, rocky path which will require even practiced cyclists to fully concentrate on the trail. But after just 300 meters, you'll have overcome this steep groove and can take a sharp right turn into a trail. This is a narrow, smooth path which in part winds its way through the forest. This trail possesses a lot of "flow," as cyclists say, and you will simply glide over the mostly leaf-covered path as you negotiate the many bends and little hairpin curves. It's like a rollercoaster ride – only more pleasant! Following this fantastic segment of the trail, you'll finally reach a gravel trail. After you cross the Mendel / Mendola funicular tunnel, you'll return to a trail. This trail winds its way along level or slightly uphill terrain as you slowly ascend the slope and reach another gravel road which will take you to the Ziegelstadel; signposts mark this as the Kaltern High-Altitude Trail. From here, you can take charming paths either uphill or downhill. A short side-trip to Tramin / Termeno, and then the trail continues to Lake Caldaro – the perfect place for a cool dip in hot summer months! After you've refreshed yourself, you'll have to undertake the obligatory 180 meters of altitude differential on the bicycle trail up to Kaltern. Once you've arrived here, what better way to conclude your successful tour than with a glass of wine at the town square?

Variants: You can continue straight and follow the Mendel Pass Road and try the "Penegal" or "Malga Romeno" tours.

Mustn't be missed: The Mendel / Mendola funicular, Lake Caldaro, and the beautiful panorama of the vineyards and fruit orchards.