Timmelsjoch Cycle Route

Route

1. Starting from the mountain town of Santa Leonardo in Passeier, follow the SS44bs road which is signed for the Timmesljoch or Passo del Rombo. It’s a mere 30km of road cycling climbing for you – all upwards.
2. Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße will basically take you to the summit via a series of tight and steep twisting turns on this narrow mountain road.  Some serious switchbacks begin at 7km, but help to ease the way up this awesome Italian cycling route, the Passo del Rombo.
3. This tree lined road continues, with odd breaks in the treeline and places to pullover and to enjoy the spectacular views. Along the way, cabins and other rest places provide the opportunity for refreshments on the way up or down.
4. By the 15km point, the tree lined mountain views still surround you, but havealso given way to distant views of the snow capped summits, and the climbing is relentless. Short cut through tunnels punctuate the road as it continues in the beautiful mountains.
5. At 21km the Albergo Hochfirst Gastof is both a welcome refreshment stop and a possible place to stay on the descent, if you want to make the most of the amazing views.
6. By 24km, of which there’s a thankfully reassuring sign at the roadside, the trees have gone and are far below you as the real switchbacks and final steep sections begin.
7. Finally the summit is reached and Rasthaus Timmelsjoch can provide well earned cake and coffee. Enjoy the views and ready yourself for an epic descent of 30km.
8. We varied the lower section of the descent. At the 52km point, at the small town, Comune de Moso in Passiria, by taking the road signed sharp right towards ‘Platt-Plata’, then riding along a series of quiet road that weave their way back to Santa Leonardo in Passeier. However, this final detour is a personal choice and you can alternatively stay on the origional route.