Innsbruck to Bolzano
Austria, Italy Bike Tours
Cycle the Adige Cycle Path in South Tyrol
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- Length8 days
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Overview
Innsbruck is the capital of the Tyrol region and a place embraced by the snowcapped peaks of the Alps. Your bike tour in Austria and Italy will be highlighted with quaint old villages, aristocratic houses, castles, fortress ruins, lakes and famous churches, including a Baroque Cistercian convent and the St. Prokulus Church housing the oldest frescos in the German-speaking area.
The quaint town of Meran offers exquisite views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and allows for several excursions, including one on the famous Trappeinerweg. It also offers some marvelous shopping.
The numerous vineyards and orchards in the Àdige Valley will make for some wonderful stops. The beautiful flat landscape leads pass shimmering lakes, including the Montiggler Lakes, before you find yourself in Bolzano, one of Italy's beloved cities, famous for its spa resorts.
Highlights
- Alps
- Innsbruck Gothic architectures
- The Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof)
- Baroque Cistercian convent
- St. Prokulus Church
- Panoramic view of the Ortler Mountain
- South Tyrolean wine on Caldaro Lake
- Vineyards and orchards
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck
Day 2: Innsbruck - Imst, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 3: Imst - Mals/Burgeis, 31 mi. + 25 mi. by bus (50 km + 40 km by bus)
Day 4: Mals/Burgeis - Merano, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 5: Passeiertal (valley)/Merano, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Merano - Auer, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Auer - Bolzano, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Departure from BolzanoAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. You may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally
Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck
Arrival in Innsbruck, check-in to your hotel, and stroll the streets or relax and refresh. At 6 pm, there is an introductory presentation generally conducted in the lobby followed by bike distribution and fitting. This is a time for you to ask questions and to take your bike for a test ride. Be sure to run the bicycle through every gear. Check tire conditions and overall maintenance. If something is not to your satisfaction, ask for a resolution. After your tour meeting, feel free to explore Innsbruck! Highlights include the town tower and the Goldenes Dachl. Built-in 1500, this roof was built for Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor, and is covered with 3000 gold-plated copper tiles. The balcony once served as Maximilian’s "ringside seat" during festive events in the square below.Sample hotel: Austria Trend Congress
Day 2: Innsbruck - Imst, 41 mi. (65 km)
On the former Treidelweg (Treidel Path), you will travel along the Inn River through many small villages and then cycle through Stams, where there ARE a Baroque Cisterian Convent and convent museum. The evening destination is the town of Imst. Highlights of today's tour include several nice churches, old aristocratic houses, and fortress ruins.Sample hotel: Hirschen
Day 3: Imst - Mals/Burgeis, 31 mi. (50 km) with 25 mi. (40 km) by bus
You begin cycling along the Inn River and pass the Kloster Zams monastery en route to Landeck. From here, there is a bus transfer to Nauders where you will begin a 100 m climb up to Reschenpaß/Resia Pass before cycling downhill to Reschensee, or Resia Lake. From there, the route takes you on paths to Malles Venosta, where the town center has many towers, or to Burgeis at the foot of the fortress of Marienburg.Sample hotel: Garni Zum Hirschen
Day 4: Mals/Burgeis - Merano, 41 mi. (65 km)
The first part of the day includes a cycle tour to Glurns with its fully preserved medieval city walls. Then, over the Montani ruins, the discovery site of the Nibelungen manuscript, through Schlanders/Silandro, and past the church of St. Prokulus, which houses the oldest frescos in the German-speaking area. Then, it is downhill to Merano, where many fortresses and castles, such as the Reinhold Messner Castle Juval, can be found along the way.Sample hotel: Flora
Day 5: Passeiertal (valley)/Merano, 25 mi. (40 km)
You have the option of biking to Passeiertal to the Sandwirt, the birthplace of Andreas Hofer, to wander on the famous Trappeinerweg path, or you may opt for time off the bike to shop in Merano.Sample hotel: Flora
Day 6: Merano - Auer, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today's stage will take you via Lana (Schnatterpeck Altar) and through numerous orchards and vineyards in the area of the S. Tyrolean Wine road. Your route passes numerous fortresses, castles, and ruins such as Hocheppan (famous for its frescos) and the Cathedral in the Country in St. Pauls leading to Lake Kalterersee. Generally you overnight in the cozy wine town of Auer.Sample hotel: Kaufmann
Day 7: Auer - Bolzano, 22 mi. (35 km)
You can choose a relatively flat route through the Àdige Valley or a slightly more difficult route with a beautiful landscape and an ascent, cycling pass the Montiggler Lakes and the Sigmundskron ruins into Bolzano.Sample hotel: Scala Stiegl
Day 8: Departure
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Hotels & Bikes
You will be accommodated in quality 3-star hotels. In Innsbruck and Bolzano, you will stay in 4-star hotels. On each day’s details you will find the name of the preferred hotel. Please be aware that if the preferred hotel is not available, you will be accommodated in a hotel of equal standard.
Bicycles
Standard touring bike
The standard touring rental bikes are 7 or 24-speed bikes. There are two types of frames available, a men's frame or a unisex frame. These bikes also feature:
- Modern V-breaks
- Aluminum rims
- Aluminum frame
- Pannier
- Mudguards
- Handlebar bag
- Bicycle repair kit with tools, a pump, a spare inner tube, and a combination lock
- Comfort gel saddles (seatpost diameter is 27.2)
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets
- 21-speed aluminum touring bicycle with unisex frame (men’s frame with crossbar available) and Shimano Alivio gearing
- Luggage transfer
- Route descriptions & maps (1 set per booked room)
- Tourist information
- Bus transfer with your rental bike from Landeck to Nauders (Day 3)
- Sign posted route
- Emergency service hotline
- GPS tracks available (must be requested in advance)
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Visitor’s Tax (to be paid upon arrival) approx. €7-9 per person
- Lunches and dinners (dinners can be included for a supplement)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Twin/double $ 1513 £ 856 $ 1,483 € 944 NZ$ 1634 kr 9764 $ 1,163 $ 1593 £ 902 $ 1,561 € 994 NZ$ 1721 kr 10282 $ 1,225 $ 1658 £ 938 $ 1,624 € 1034 NZ$ 1790 kr 10695 $ 1,274 Single supplement $ 319 £ 180 $ 313 € 199 NZ$ 345 kr 2058 $ 245 $ 319 £ 180 $ 313 € 199 NZ$ 345 kr 2058 $ 245 $ 319 £ 180 $ 313 € 199 NZ$ 345 kr 2058 $ 245 Extra Options
Additional Supplements
Electric bike rental: $ 167 £ 94 $ 163 € 104 NZ$ 180 kr 1076 $ 128
Rental bike plus: $ 71 £ 40 $ 69 € 44 NZ$ 76 kr 455 $ 54
Dinner included: $ 319 £ 180 $ 313 € 199 NZ$ 345 kr 2058 $ 245
Extra nights
Innsbruck (4-star hotel): per person/night: $ 111 £ 63 $ 108 € 69 NZ$ 119 kr 714 $ 85 Single supplement: $ 46 £ 26 $ 46 € 29 NZ$ 50 kr 300 $ 36 Bolzano (4-star hotel): per person/night: $ 120 £ 68 $ 118 € 75 NZ$ 130 kr 776 $ 92 Single supplement: $ 95 £ 54 $ 93 € 59 NZ$ 102 kr 610 $ 73
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This self-guided tour is considered moderate with daily distances between 22 to 40 miles per day and a total of 186 miles over 6 cycling days. Routes include flat terrain and rolling hills, with some steep climbing. some steep. You will cycle on bike paths in the Inn and Adige river valleys. A bus will take you from Landeck to Nauders. From there you will cycle uphill 70 meters in altitude until you reach Reschenpass (mountain pass). Afterward, you can enjoy cycling downhill for more than 1,200 meters in altitude to Bolzano.
Airport Info
The closest and most practical international airport to your tour start in Innsbruck and tour end in Bolzano is Innsbruck Airport (INN). Depending on your travel plans, you can also fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG), or Munich International Airport (MUC). However, at the end of your tour traveling from Bolzano back to either Salzburg or Munich requires 4 + hours of train travel time with several transfers.
Local Travel
- Innsbruck Airport:
The airport does not have direct railway link. However, Bus route F connects the airport with Innsbruck main train station. Depending on the first hotel booked, you can continue on by public transportation or taxi. The cost for a taxi from the airport directly to your hotel is €22. - Salzburg Airport (SZG)
From the airport you will first take an airport bus to the main train station in Salzburg from which you can access a train to Innsbruck. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. - Munich International Airport:
You can access a train at the airport to Munich and then onward to Innsbruck.
At the end of your tour, depending on your onward travel plans, you can take advantage of an available transfer (only on Saturdays) by minibus back to Innsbruck for €65 per person. This must be reserved in advance but paid for on the spot. Y
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival and don’t forget your rain gear!
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
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Extra Stay
Extra nights possible in Innsbruck and in Bolzano (4* hotel).
Tour Operator
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