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Self-guided 8-day Cycling Tour Innsbruck to Lake Garda Level 2

  • 8days
  • Austria

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Innsbruck to Lake Garda 8-days

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.

Details of the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Lake Garda

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.

Highlights of the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Lake Garda at a glance:

  • Indulgent cycling holiday: Through orchards and vineyards along the South Tyrolean Wine Route, you cycle along the Eldorado of South Tyrol. Selected wines and fruits line your way, just waiting to be tasted!
  • Trentino vineyards and landscapes: In Trento, a sightseeing tip for you: in addition to the lovely old town with the stately Cathedral in the centre, the castle Buonconsiglio is also worth a visit!
  • Delicious pistachio ice cream by a beautiful lake: Admire Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, and experience ‘la Dolce Vita’ in the truest sense! Especially in the Gelateria Bologna in Mori!

Useful information about the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Lake Garda:

After your arrival in the capital of Tyrol Innsbruck, you cycle through the vineyards of South Tyrol over eight days. From Innsbruck you cycle to Imst. Then by bus over the Reschenpass to Landeck then by bike downhill. So it’s the ideal route for a casual cyclist. Along the Etsch Cycle Path, you continue down the Adige River to Bolzano, Ora, Trento and finally to the beautiful Lake Garda. The cycle tour runs on farm roads between orchards and vineyards and offers ample opportunity to have a rest and soak in the atmosphere. On average, you complete 50 kilometres per day.

Tour Character: Level 2

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.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

  • 3* and 4* Hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer between the hotels
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English with route maps, route description,local attractions, important telephone numbers)
  • 1 Bus transfer from Landeck - Nauders, incl. your bike
  • 1 Pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
  • GPS-data is available and app navigation 
  • Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Innsbruck every Saturday morning, costs 95 EUR per person, plus 29 EUR extra for your bike, to be paid for at the time, reservation is necessary
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Also bookable as a sportive tour

Arrival/parking/departure:

  • Innsbruck train station
  • Innsbruck and Munich airport
  • Hotel car park costs EUR 17 per day, no reservation possible
  • Public bus from Riva/Torbole to Rovereto, good train connections from Rovereto to Innsbruck
  • Departure Wednesdays and Saturdays only

If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or e-bike (239 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] 

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  • Day 1

    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'.

  • Day 2

    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'.

  • Day 3

    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.

  • Day 4

    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.

  • Day 5

    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.

  • Day 6

    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.

  • Day 7

    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.

  • Day 8

    Departure or extension

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Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
May 24 2023 May 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
May 27 2023 Jun 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
May 31 2023 Jun 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 03 2023 Jun 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 07 2023 Jun 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 10 2023 Jun 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 14 2023 Jun 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 17 2023 Jun 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 21 2023 Jun 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 24 2023 Jul 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jun 28 2023 Jul 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 01 2023 Jul 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 05 2023 Jul 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 08 2023 Jul 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 12 2023 Jul 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 15 2023 Jul 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 19 2023 Jul 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 22 2023 Jul 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 26 2023 Aug 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Jul 29 2023 Aug 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 02 2023 Aug 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 05 2023 Aug 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 09 2023 Aug 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 12 2023 Aug 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 16 2023 Aug 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 19 2023 Aug 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 23 2023 Aug 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 26 2023 Sep 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Aug 30 2023 Sep 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Sep 02 2023 Sep 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Sep 06 2023 Sep 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,478€
Double rooms 1,199€
Sep 09 2023 Sep 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
Sep 13 2023 Sep 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
Sep 16 2023 Sep 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
Sep 20 2023 Sep 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
Sep 23 2023 Sep 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
Sep 27 2023 Oct 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,418€
Double rooms 1,139€
Sep 30 2023 Oct 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,358€
Double rooms 1,079€
Oct 04 2023 Oct 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,358€
Double rooms 1,079€
Oct 07 2023 Oct 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,358€
Double rooms 1,079€

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