Bike rental Alta Pusteria: figure on 10–18 € a day for a city bike, 25–45 € for an e-bike. No area in Italy sees more bike rental demand than the Alta Pusteria. Every summer thousands of cycle tourists ride the Val Pusteria cycle path and the San Candido–Lienz descent, served by rental shops in San Candido, Dobbiaco and along the route itself.
- City bike 10–18 €/day
- E-bike 25–45 €/day
- 8 rental shops in the area
- 2 connected villages
Bike rental Alta Pusteria: prices
| Bike type | Per day | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| City bike / comfort bike | 10–18 € | 55–90 € |
| E-bike (pedal assist) | 25–45 € | 140–230 € |
| Mountain bike / gravel | 20–40 € | 110–200 € |
| Kids’ bike / child seat | 6–12 € | 35–60 € |
Riding in the Alta Pusteria: what to know
The cycle path is the main reason people rent a bike here: a flat surface, few cars and well-marked stages. If you’re not in great shape, pick an e-bike; the ride back feels much easier. In high season the best bikes are gone by mid-morning, so reserve the evening before. Most shops supply a helmet, panniers and a repair kit: ask at pick-up, they’re usually part of the price.
Bike routes from the Alta Pusteria
Real routes with distance, climb and difficulty. Each link opens the route on Google Maps or the GPS track on Komoot, so you know what to expect before you set off.
Drava cycle path: San Candido–Lienz
- 44 km
- downhill (−450 m)
- ~2h30
- easy
- city / trekking
Italy’s most famous downhill ride, following the river, with the train back.
Worth a look: the Drava river, the Austrian border, Lienz.
Val Pusteria cycle path: Fortezza–San Candido
- ~65 km
- +500 m, gradual
- ~4h30
- moderate
- trekking / e-bike
The long cycling spine of the whole Pusteria valley, with trains along the way to shorten the stages.
Worth a look: Brunico, Valdaora, the nature parks.
The old Dobbiaco–Cortina railway
- ~30 km
- +300 m
- ~2h30
- moderate
- trekking / e-bike
Tunnels and viaducts along the former Dolomites railway.
Worth a look: Lago di Landro, the Cristallo.
More routes with GPS tracks, elevation profiles and reviews: area guide on Komoot.
What to do in the Alta Pusteria besides cycling
The Alta Pusteria means the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Braies, Lago di Dobbiaco and the thermal baths; in winter it turns into a large cross-country and downhill ski area.
Before you commit, compare two or three shops: prices, bike condition and reviews vary a lot even within the same area. Agree up front on what happens if it rains or the bike breaks down, and check whether the deposit is returned straight away at drop-off. With Sharepact, identity checks, insurance and payments are already handled, so you avoid surprises and steep deposits.
Where to rent in the Alta Pusteria
The area covers San Candido and Dobbiaco. Here are some of the rental shops operating locally:
Local tips
In the Alta Pusteria, book your e-bike the day before on high-season weekends: on the tourist cycle paths, pedal-assist bikes are the first to go.
More than bikes in the Alta Pusteria
Ski and snowboard rental
In winter the Alta Pusteria and its valleys become a ski area: ski, snowboard and boot rental is widely available, at roughly 20–35 € a day for a full set, with multi-day discounts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a bike in the Alta Pusteria?
Rates are in line with the rest of Italy: 10–18 € a day for a city bike and 25–45 € for an e-bike, with discounts from the third day.
City bike or e-bike in the Alta Pusteria?
It depends on the climbing: on the flat cycle paths a city bike is enough, while for climbs and long distances the e-bike is worth the extra cost.
Can I rent in one village and drop off in another?
Some shops in the area offer pick-up and drop-off at different points, or a return by public transport: ask before you set off.
When is the best time to rent?
It varies by area, but spring and early autumn are often best: bikes available, lower rates and shorter queues than on high-season weekends.
Bike rental near Alta Pusteria
Other places within easy reach of Alta Pusteria where you can rent bikes and e-bikes, at the same indicative rates.
What else you can rent
The same real rates and the same verified rental shops, for the other categories people look for most in Italy.
