The second stage of the South Tyrolean Cycling Track leads through the city of Brunico/Bruneck and along the river Rienza, while passing through the picturesque Val Pusteria/Pustertal. Passing the towns of Chienes/Kiens, San Sigismundo/St. Sigmund, Riomolino/Gais and Vandoies di Sotto/Niedervintl, follow the descent to Chiusa di Rio di Pusteria/Mühlbacher Klause and ascend briefly towards the town of Rio di Pusteria/Mühlbach. Now descend towards the valley until you reach the fortress of Fortezza/Franzensfeste, where you turn left and reach the lake Lago di Varna/Vahrner See. Following the cycling track, you finally reach the city of Bressanone/Brixen, the finishing point of the second stage

Brunico/Bruneck – a parking area (garage) is located next to the town square Piazza Municipio in the center

You can reach Fortezza/Franzensfeste by train where you take the next train to the Val Pusteria/Pustertal which will take you to Brunico/Bruneck.

On the highway A22 until Bressanone Nord/Brixen Nord. Take the exit and follow the main road Val Pusteria/Pustertal until you reach Brunico/Bruneck.