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Racines - Ratschings

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · Europe

About Racines - Ratschings

Racines - Ratschings works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vipiteno, 33km from Oetztal Glacier Road.

Racines - Ratschings is a town located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With a population of 4,010, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Racines - Ratschings sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Racines - Ratschings to your route.

About Racines - Ratschings

Ratschings (German pronunciation: [raˈtʃɪŋs]; Italian: Racines [raˈtʃiːnes]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of the city of Bolzano, on the border with Austria.

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Racines - Ratschings is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8818 latitude, 11.3783 longitude.

What is the population of Racines - Ratschings?

Racines - Ratschings has a population of approximately 4,010 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
4,010
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.8818, 11.3783

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Racines - Ratschings

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Jaufenpass

A popular South Tyrolean pass at 2094m connecting Sterzing to Passeiertal, beloved by motorcyclists for its perfectly maintained hairpins through Alpine meadows.

7 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Brenner Pass

The lowest and most historic crossing of the main Alpine chain at 1,370 m, used since Roman times; today the old Brenner road offers a relaxed alternative to the autobahn on the Austria-Italy border.

17 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Timmelsjoch

A high border crossing between Austria and Italy at 2474m, famous for the motorcycle museum at the top and its raw, exposed mountain terrain.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Timmelsjoch Motorcycle Museum

A striking modern museum and cafe at the top of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road on the Austrian-Italian border, celebrating motorcycle history at 2,509 metres.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stubai Glacier

Austria's largest glacier ski area in the Stubai Valley, with year-round skiing and the dramatic Stubai ice grotto at 2,900 metres.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Top Mountain Crosspoint

A stunning motorcycle museum at 2,175m altitude on the Timmelsjoch Pass in the Austrian Alps, the highest museum in Europe.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Oetztal Glacier Road

One of the highest paved roads in the Alps, climbing from Soelden to the Rettenbach Glacier at about 2,800 m: famous from ski World Cup openings and the James Bond film Spectre.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Val di Funes

A stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Racines - Ratschings

  • Right hereJaufenpassA popular South Tyrolean pass at 2094m connecting Sterzing to Passeiertal, beloved by motorcyclists for its perfectly maintained hairpins through Alpine meadows.
  • 17 kmBrenner PassThe lowest and most historic crossing of the main Alpine chain at 1,370 m, used since Roman times; today the old Brenner road offers a relaxed alternative to the autobahn on the Austria-Italy border.
  • 22 kmTimmelsjochA high border crossing between Austria and Italy at 2474m, famous for the motorcycle museum at the top and its raw, exposed mountain terrain.
  • 23 kmStubai GlacierAustria's largest glacier ski area in the Stubai Valley, with year-round skiing and the dramatic Stubai ice grotto at 2,900 metres.
  • 33 kmOetztal Glacier RoadOne of the highest paved roads in the Alps, climbing from Soelden to the Rettenbach Glacier at about 2,800 m: famous from ski World Cup openings and the James Bond film Spectre.
  • 35 kmVal di FunesA stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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