Arrival by Car to Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten

Arrive comfortably by car.

Reaching the Dolomites Panorama Region Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten by car is straightforward, thanks to good road connections from South Tyrol, Austria, Germany and the rest of Italy.
Even if you arrive in your own car, you can leave it parked during your stay and explore in a more environmentally friendly way. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, you can use local public transport free of charge and discover our valley without worrying about finding a parking space.

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Driving directions

Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten is easy to reach from several directions. Here are the main routes:

From Austria and Germany via Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass: follow the A22 Brenner motorway to the Brixen/Pustertal Valley exit, then continue on the SS49-E66 towards Welsberg. Take the Welsberg West exit for Taisten and Gsiesertal Valley. The distance from the Brixen motorway exit to Welsberg is approximately 58 km.
From Lienz in East Tyrol: cross the border at Winnebach and follow the SS49-E66 towards Welsberg. Take the Welsberg West exit for Taisten and Gsiesertal Valley.
From the south via Trento: follow the A22 Brenner motorway northwards to the Brixen/Pustertal Valley exit. Continue along the SS49-E66 towards Welsberg, then take the Welsberg West exit for Taisten and Gsiesertal Valley.
From Cortina d'Ampezzo: follow the SS51 towards Toblach, then continue on the SS49-E66 towards Welsberg. Take the Welsberg West exit for Taisten and Gsiesertal Valley.
From the Vinschgau Valley and Merano: take the MeBo expressway (SS38) towards Bolzano South, then join the A22 motorway northbound. Exit at Brixen/Pustertal Valley and follow the SS49-E66 towards Welsberg.

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Arrive by car, explore without it

Once you've arrived, you can leave your car parked and enjoy your holiday at a gentler pace.
If you're staying with one of our participating accommodation providers, you'll receive the South Tyrol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten Card, giving you free access to South Tyrol's local public transport network throughout your stay. The Talblickweg trail and cycle routes towards Innichen–Lienz or Bruneck let you explore Gsiesertal Valley and the Pustertal Valley by bike, without needing a car. And the best part? Gentle exercise and peace and quiet along the way.

If you prefer to get around by car, public car parks are available in Welsberg, Taisten and Gsiesertal Valley, including near cross-country ski trail access points, hiking trailheads and village centres. Some are free of charge, while others require payment.

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