Innsbruck – Venice

Arrive in Innsbruck at your own pace and enjoy a relaxed walk through the famous old town, featuring the iconic Town Tower and the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). Then, venture up to the Bergisel ski jump or, just across, to the Hafelekar for stunning panoramic views. Wrap up the day by savoring a traditional Tyrolean Gröstl, a beloved regional specialty. An information briefing and bike handover will complete your arrival.

Sample hotel: Austria Trend Congress

After breakfast, transfer to the Brenner Pass by train or minibus. From the small border town of Brenner, you’ll cycle mostly along the well-developed bike path following the Eisack River. Passing through Gossensass, you’ll reach the once-powerful Fugger town of Sterzing. Continue on to Thumberg and the beautiful Reifenstein Castle, then through Stilfes and Mittewald before arriving at Franzensfeste with its famous fortress. The bike path then leads you to the peaceful and scenic Vahrner Lake, on to Vahrn, and finally to the bishop’s town of Bressanone, your destination for the day.

Sample hotel: Krone

Starting in Bressanone, you’ll cycle along the Isarco River, passing the charming town of Chiusa before reaching Waidbruck, where you can enjoy a stunning view of Trostburg Castle. The valley narrows as you enter the basin of Bolzano. This vibrant city, where two cultures meet, welcomes you with numerous attractions such as Waltherplatz and the picturesque arcades. Don’t miss an exciting visit to the Archaeological Museum to see Ötzi, the famous Iceman.

Sample hotel: Mondschein

Starting from Bolzano, you’ll follow the Eisack River until you soon reach the Adige. The beautiful bike path then winds through orchards all the way to Salorno, where the German-speaking South Tyrol comes to an end. From here, vineyards producing the robust red wine “Teroldego” accompany you to the charming historic old town of Trento.

Sample hotel: HiHotel

The Adige Valley narrows steadily as the rugged mountain cliffs draw closer, where impressive castles have stood guard for centuries over one of the region’s most important trade routes. Rovereto and the Mozart town of Ala lie along your path and invite you to explore. The bike path then continues on to today’s destination, Rivalta.

Sample hotel: Albergo Olivo

Today’s destination is none other than Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. You’ll cycle along the beautiful, unspoiled banks of the Adige River on top-quality bike paths. Once in Verona, treat yourself to some Italian delights—enjoy pizza, pasta, and gelato at the charming local eateries.

Sample hotel: ARK Hotel 

The route begins with flat terrain before meandering through the gently rolling hills of the Monti Berici, a beloved excursion area near Vicenza, where you’ll be treated to stunning views over the city. If you’d like to shorten this longer stage, you can opt to take the train from the start up to San Bonifacio. In Vicenza’s charming historic center, the influence of Palladio, the renowned Renaissance architect, is still vividly present.

Sample hotel: Key

Numerous Venetian villas line the route out of Vicenza, including the famous Villa Rotonda. Following the Bacchiglione River, the path leads to Abano Terme, one of Italy’s renowned spa towns. From Abano Terme, the city of Padua, famous for Saint Anthony and its scholars, is easily accessible by bus. You’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the thermal baths.

Sample hotel: Aqua

Usually gently propelled by the light breeze, cycling toward the sea feels effortless. The landscape is shaped by meadows and fields. Your stage ends on the mainland just before Venice, with excellent bus connections into the lagoon city.

Sample hotel: Mercure Venezia Marghera

Welcome briefing and bike fitting. For the rest of the day, we recommend that you visit Innsbruck’s famous old town with its city tower and its “Golden Roof”.

Sample hotel: Austria Trend Congress

After breakfast, we will take you up to the Brenner Pass (by train or minibus). From the small border town Brenner, you will cycle on a newly extended bike path, mostly along the river Eisack. It takes you to the little village Gossensass at first and immediately afterwards to Sterzing, the once mighty city of the Fugger. You will continue your tour to Thumberg, to the beautiful Reifenstein Castle, and via Stilfes and Mittenwald to Franzensfeste where there is a famous fortress. The bike path continues to the beautiful and quiet Lake Varna, to Varna itself and finally to Brixen, today's destination.

Sample hotel: Krone

You will ride your bike through the Dürer town Klausen along the river Eisack to Waidbruck (view of Castle Trostburg). Here, the valley gets narrower and leads into the Bolzano basin. The city where two cultures meet is awaiting its visitors with many attractions (Archaeological Museum with Ötzi, the Iceman – free admission with BrixenCard on day of arrival).

Sample hotel: Mondschein

You will cycle mostly along the river Adige and partly through orchards to Salorno, where the German speaking South Tyrol ends. From here, you will continue to Trento with its interesting old town.

Sample hotel: HiHotel

On this stage the Adige valley just keeps on getting narrower and narrower. The mountain ranges on which for many centuries impressive castles guarded over one of the most important trade routes are coming closer and closer too. We recommend a visit to Rovereto and the city of Mozart, Ala. Then you will continue your tour on the bike path to Rivalta.

Sample hotel: Albergo Olivo

On the sixth day, you will cycle on the well-developed bike trail along the river Adige to Verona, with only a few stops.

Sample hotel: ARK Hotel 

Today’s route is initially flat and then you will cycle through the Monti Berici hills to the excursion area of Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. To make this longer stage a bit shorter, you can also travel the first part by train to San BonifacioIn the old town of Vicenza you can feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect from the Renaissance.

Sample hotel: Key

As you leave Vicenza you will see numerous Venetian villas such as the Villa Rotonda. The route along the river Bacchiglione leads to Abano Terme, one of the most famous Italian spa towns. From Abano Terme, you can easily travel by bus to Padua, the city of St Anthony and the scholars. There you will have enough time to enjoy the thermal baths. If you are culturally-minded, you can enjoy Padua overnight for an additional charge.

Sample hotel: Aqua

With a light wind behind you most of the time, it’s an easy ride towards the sea.  The landscape is full of meadows and fields. This stage will take you to the mainland before Venice with its excellent bus service into the city of lagoons.

Sample hotel: Mercure Venezia Marghera