Self-guided 8-day Lake Reschen to Verona Tour

On Adige cycle path to the South

A small balcony that had a big impact. Two young people in love till the death. Live the story in the historic town of Verona. Where Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was set is your final destination. In Reschen you hop onto the bike and start peddling. Over eight days you will cycle through a Mediterranean landscape, grape-hung vineyards and numerous orchards. At every stop there is another delicacy to try!

Details of the cycle tour from Lake Reschen to Verona

When Germany gradually changes into Italy you have arrived in the ‘real’ South Tyrol. Take the bike along the Adige to Schlanders, Merano, Bolzano, Trento and Riva Over. These towns are definitely worth a pit stop. There are plenty of freshly harvested fruit and vegetables there. Once you’ve arrived in Verona, it’s time to put your feet up. After a short break, the search for the best ‘gelato’ commences. Tipp: Try a daring ice cream flavour. How about fig caramel in ice cream parlour Gelateria Ballini on Piazza San Tomaso? Tuck in and enjoy!

Highlights of the cycle tour from Lake Reschen to Verona

• Colourful sea of flowers: Depending on the season, northern Italy shines in colourful floral splendour. Pink, white and pale yellow blooms ooze their beguiling fragrance. Take a whiff for yourself!
• Messner Mountain Museum: In South Tyrol, the Museum in Bolzano has dedicated itself entirely to the man from the ice. Learn about the Stone Age and the mystery surrounding Ötzi.
• Experience ‘Amore mio’ in Verona: Experience the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliette during an interactive city tour.
• Useful information about the cycle tour from Lake Reschen to Verona
• Beautiful cycle paths along the Adige await you. Cycle across few gradients and almost continually asphalted paths through picturesque towns. Those cyclists who enjoy riding downhill will also be pleased: from the Rechenpass to Lake Garda, the route continues for 1500 metres down the valley. But please – remember to break!

Tour character: Level 2

You will ride on beautiful bike paths mainly along the Adige River. The route will lead you from Reschenpass (mountain pass) almost 1,500 metres in altitude downhill to Lake Garda. However, you will have to cycle up some small climbs too. Overall, you will find yourself on beautiful bike paths and asphalted country roads. Unfortunately, moderate traffic is unavoidable on some short connecting roads.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• Accommodation 3* and 4* hotel accommodation
• 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 Boat ride on Lake Garda 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 Reschen every Saturday and Sunday morning, and Tuesday afternoon, costs 95 EUR per person, extra 29 EUR for your bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary
• Tourist tax, if due

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Landeck train station (North Tyrol), public bus to Reschen
• Innsbruck, Munich and Verona airport
• Car park costs approx 40 EUR per week
• Train connections from Verona via Bolzano and Merano to Mals, public bus to Reschen

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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