Sonnleiten 19: South Tyrol tour Penserjoch-Jaufenpass

Hotel Sonnleiten, Bruck am Ziller → Schwaz → Wattens → Tulfes → Sistrans → Patsch → Matrei am Brenner → Steinach → Brenner Pass (1,370 m) → Sterzing → Penserjoch (2,211 m) → Bozen → Jenesien → Hafling → Meran → Jaufenpass (2,094 m) → Sterzing → Matrei am Brenner → Innsbruck → Hotel Sonnleiten

Description:

Varied Alpine tour from Tyrol to South Tyrol with two real pass highlights. We reach Sterzing via the Brenner Pass before the Penserjoch inspires us with around 1,200 metres of altitude and perfect curves. The route continues through the Sarntal valley to Bolzano, then over the Tschögglberg (SP99) with fantastic views to Merano. The finale is the Jaufenpass - over 1,700 metres of pure riding fun before returning to the Zillertal.

Character:

Very winding & alpine

Full day tour

Tyrol & South Tyrol combined

Panorama & Pass lovers

Toll & special features:

Brenner Pass: toll-free via pass road

Motorway option (last approx. 30 km): vignette required

All other passes: toll-free

95 dB regulation:

No known 95-dB-restricted sections on this route

Highlights & Tips:

Penserjoch: magnificent view of the Zillertal, Stubai Alps & Dolomites

SP99 Tschögglberg: panoramic carriageway over the Sarntal Alps

Jaufenpass: a classic with a café stop at the top of the pass

Alternatively, you can return completely toll-free via the main road or take the fast option from Innsbruck via the A12 motorway