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Self-guided 8-day Cycling Tour Innsbruck to Lake Garda Level 2
Orchards and vineyards on the Adige cycle path - Say ‘ciao bella’ to an amazing eight day cycling tour! From Innsbruck you cycle comfortably to the largest lake in Italy – Lake Garda. Imposing mountain ranges, spectacular panoramic views and a culinary tour through the vineyards and orchards of South Tyrol. This is a cycle tour in the Mediterranean which leaves nothing to be desired. It is 325 kilometres by bike from Innsbruck to Lake Garda. Orchards, vineyards, castles and palaces line your way. Your constant companion is the river valley of the Inn and Adige.Tip: Treat yourself to a glass of wine and a plate of pasta on a cosy terrace in the wine village of Auer.
You will cycle on beautiful bike paths in the river valleys of the Inn and Adige and on numerous quiet side roads between orchards and vineyards. You will be taken from the Inntal valley to the mountain pass Reschenpass. From there, you can enjoy a descent of over 1,200 metres in altitude. Sometimes small climbs will be necessary.
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Arrival in Innsbruck
Welcome briefing and bike fitting. For the rest of the day we recommend visiting Innsbruck’s famous old town with its city tower and its 'Golden Roof'.
Innsbruck – Imst approx. 65km
You will cycle on the former towpath along the river Inn and along the foot of the Martinswand (mountain face) through little villages and market towns to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent). Then continue your tour via Haiming to Imst the so-called 'Merano of North Tyrol'.
Imst – Burgeis/Mals approx. 50km + bus transfer
Today you will cycle along the river Inn, past the Zams monastery to Landeck. A bus will take you to Nauders where you will cycle just under 100 metres in altitude uphill to the mountain pass called the 'Reschenpass'. From there cycle downhill to Lake Reschensee and continue on minor roads to Mals (many towers in the centre) or to Burgeis at the foot of the castle Marienburg.
Burgeis/Mals – Merano approx. 65km
The day starts with a trip to Glurns which has got perfectly preserved medieval city walls. Then cycle via the Montani ruins, through Schlanders down to Merano. On your way you will come across some pretty castles (mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval) you will admire marvellous views of the impressive mountain massif Ortlermassiv and the mountain pass Stilfserjoch. Since 2004, the Venosta train (Vinschgaubahn) has been operating again between Mals and Merano. You can always take this train as part of your journey.
Merano – Auer approx. 55km
Today’s stage will take you via Lana (Schnatterpeck Altar) and through numerous orchards and vineyards in the area of the South Tyrolean Wine Road past many fortresses, castles, and ruins such as Hocheppan (famous frescos), to Lake Caldaro. You will stay overnight in the cosy wine town, Auer.
Auer – Trento approx. 45km
Today you will mainly cycle along the river Adige. At times through orchards to Salurn where the German speaking South Tyrol ends. The famous Trentino vineyards are located next to the dam ways. This ways lead you to Trento which has a lovely old town, a cathedral and Buonconsiglio castle.
Trento – Riva/Torbole approx. 50km
Cycling on bike paths along the river Adige via the old Tyrolean border town of Rovereto to Mori. From here the route leads westward to Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short climb onto Passo S. Giovanni (150 metres) you will head down to the lake to Torbole or Riva.
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Apr 26 2025 | May 03 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ | |||||
Apr 30 2025 | May 07 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ | |||||
May 03 2025 | May 10 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ | |||||
May 07 2025 | May 14 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ | |||||
May 10 2025 | May 17 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
May 14 2025 | May 21 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
May 17 2025 | May 24 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
May 21 2025 | May 28 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
May 24 2025 | May 31 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
May 28 2025 | Jun 04 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
May 31 2025 | Jun 07 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 04 2025 | Jun 11 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 07 2025 | Jun 14 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 11 2025 | Jun 18 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 14 2025 | Jun 21 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 18 2025 | Jun 25 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 21 2025 | Jun 28 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 25 2025 | Jul 02 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jun 28 2025 | Jul 05 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 02 2025 | Jul 09 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 05 2025 | Jul 12 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 09 2025 | Jul 16 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 12 2025 | Jul 19 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 16 2025 | Jul 23 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 19 2025 | Jul 26 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 23 2025 | Jul 30 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 26 2025 | Aug 02 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Jul 30 2025 | Aug 06 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 02 2025 | Aug 09 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 06 2025 | Aug 13 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 09 2025 | Aug 16 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 13 2025 | Aug 20 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 16 2025 | Aug 23 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 20 2025 | Aug 27 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 23 2025 | Aug 30 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 27 2025 | Sep 03 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Aug 30 2025 | Sep 06 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Sep 03 2025 | Sep 10 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,728€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,399€ | |||||
Sep 06 2025 | Sep 13 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
Sep 10 2025 | Sep 17 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
Sep 13 2025 | Sep 20 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
Sep 17 2025 | Sep 24 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
Sep 20 2025 | Sep 27 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
Sep 24 2025 | Oct 01 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,668€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,339€ | |||||
Sep 27 2025 | Oct 04 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ | |||||
Oct 01 2025 | Oct 08 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ | |||||
Oct 04 2025 | Oct 11 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,249€ |
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