A panoramic and relaxing route through farmsteads, forests, and small villages of the Upper Puster Valley
Description
This circular MTB route starts from the Central Square of Villabassa, the vibrant heart of the village. The first stretch follows the main road, crossing the bridge over the Rienza River and reaching the church of Moos/Moso (km 4), set in a typical rural landscape.
From here, the route turns left towards Bellavista, where a forest road introduces the first climb. Keeping right, the trail continues to the junction for the Al Ponte Restaurant, passing two traditional farmsteads and a small chapel. Just before the bridge, a right turn follows signs 91 and 43 towards Frondega, continuing uphill on a steady forest road.
At the intersection marked 60/91, about 400 meters further (20.5 km), the route turns left and continues straight until reaching the paved road (22.3 km). Just before the asphalt, another right turn leads to a short but steeper climb. Near the forest road, keep left, then right at the first farmstead, following signs 9 to reach the Jorgerhof Restaurant.
The descent to Santa Maria follows a paved road. After passing the church, turn right towards Villabassa along route 11. At Novecase, a final right turn along the blue-marked trail leads comfortably back to the starting point.
