What glaciers are there in South Tyrol?
- Übeltaler Glacier: With 6.16 km² (2019) the largest glacier in South Tyrol. The glacier is located at the end of the Ridnaun Valley and got its name from its threatening rock faces. Altitude range: 2550 m - 3470 m
- Sulden Glacier: With 5.7 km² (2006) the second largest glacier in South Tyrol and is located on the eastern side of Ortler, Zebrù and Gran Zebrù peaks.
- Flintstone Glacier
- Rieser Glacier
- Lenkstein Glacier
- Zufall Glacier
- Lasa Glacier
- Fürkele Glacier
- Long Glacier
- Ortler Glacier
- Rieser Glacier
- High Glacier
- Ulten Market Glacier
- Schran Glacier
- Gepatsch Glacier
- Langtaufer Glacier
- Beardsbeard Glacier
- Freibrunn Glacier
- Planeil Glacier
- Matsch Glacier
- Graf Glacier
- Texel Glacier
- Kessel Glacier
- Prettau Glacier
- Outer Lahner Glacier
Glaciers are important reservoirs for freshwater. Especially in the dry Vinschgau Valley, glaciers are of enormous importance as water reservoirs, particularly for irrigating agricultural cultivation areas.
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Vacation in South Tyrol
Bike routes
Discover the cycle paths around Bolzano, Merano, in the Vinschgau and Passeier Valley. South Tyrol offers over 400 km of cycle paths for families and sports enthusiasts.
Vinschgau-Val Venosta: Reschen to Merano
One of the most beautiful and diversified bike paths in the Alpine region.
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Etschtal: Merano to Bolzano
The Apple Cycle Path connects Meran and Bozen with almost no incline.
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Passeier Valley
The bike path winds its way into the Passeiertal valley on a gentle gravel trail, passing through orchards, vineyards, and a golf course, before continuing through meadows to St. Leonhard.
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