COURSE DESCRIPTION & HAZARDOUS AREAS 2023

Traffic light intersection; turn right towards Glurns.

Sharp left turn towards Prad/Stelvio Pass.

Sharp right turn. Observe the stop sign/priority!

Turn right towards ‘Switzerland’, not towards ‘Bormio/Sondrio’.

Participants on the ‘Stelvio Vinschgau’ route turn right – caution: there is an uneven surface at this junction.

Participants on the ‘Stelvio Engadin’ route continue straight, bypassing the junction for the Stelvio Vinschgau route, then turn left.

Participants on the ‘Stelvio Vinschgau’ route turn right towards Val Müstair. This is followed by a sharp left curve leading onto a field road. There is also a ground obstacle that we have covered, but caution is still advised!

After a few meters on the field road, turn right onto Via Maistra S28.

Intersection with SS41, leading to the road to Laatsch.

At the Mals football field you will be guided through the underpass to cross the main road. After the underpass, turn left immediately, then ride through the center of Mals.

The streets in Mals are very narrow and tight. Although residents are aware of the Dreiländergiro passing through Mals, expect traffic from all directions. Therefore, maintain a forward lookout.

After the bike path from Mals to Burgeis you will reach the main road. After a few meters there is a right turn with a short ascent into the village of Burgeis.

At the end of the bike path next to Lake Haider (Haidersee), you will arrive in St. Valentin. At ‘Residence Ledi’ make an immediate right turn.

At the end of St. Valentin, you will be led through small companion paths to the reservoir. These roads are also very narrow. Pay attention to the signage and arrows on the ground.

The bike path ends next to the main road with a pedestrian crossing. Turn right by the crossing and stay on SS40 towards Nauders. You will reach the finish line in a few minutes!

Immediately after the split, there is a sharp left curve. At the intersection with S28 you will cross the road. The roads after the split are also very narrow and challenging to navigate – please proceed with extra caution in this section!

The refreshment station at Passo del Forno is located on the LEFT side (at the parking lot). Please cross the road with extra care and follow the instructions of our course marshals.

There are several challenging curves on Passo del Forno. It is absolutely prohibited to ride on the left here as well! The entire route is supervised by civilian police and traffic marshals –  ‘left-side’ riders will be noted and disqualified.

A very challenging right curve follows here! It is essential to reduce your speed.

Merge from S28 onto S27. Obey the rules of priority!

Before reaching Susch, there is a very narrow section. Be especially cautious in this section and ride slowly in this segment.

Turn right towards Austria. Now 13 serpentine await you, and then you will reach the well-deserved finish line! :)

At the finish line, both routes merge again. Participants from the ‘Vinschgau route’ enter from one side, while participants from the ‘Engadin route’ enter from the other side. To avoid collisions, it is crucial to significantly reduce your speed!

Ride attentively and be ready to react. Construction sites and temporary gravel surfaces can be encountered on both routes.

Dear participants!

Ride carefully and be cautious, but above all, enjoy your Dreiländergiro! You are here because you love road cycling. Therefore, we want you to have a great day and arrive safely at the finish line. If you ride attentively and thoughtfully just like during your training rides, you are well-prepared for a perfect day. Our team on the course will do their best to support you. Thus, getting lost (almost) never happens (exceptions confirm the rule). So ride responsibly and have fun during your Dreiländergiro experience!