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View of the Merano basin with its vineyards and wooded mountains

Munich – Merano

Crossing of the Alps made easy

8 Days / 7 Nights
Medium
View of the Merano basin with its vineyards and wooded mountains

Germany, Austria, Italy - three countries with beautiful nature, charming cities and excellent cuisine. Since you experience all three on our "Munich - Merano" tour, variety is guaranteed. Crossing the Alps by bike is a great way to take in the beauty of the different mountain landscapes without completely exhausting yourself. Hop onto the saddle with us, there is a lot to experience!

You start in Munich with big city flair! The Bavarian capital has a lot to offer, be it a rustic stop in a beer garden, the numerous sights and museums or a shopping tour through the chic boutiques. With each stage, the surroundings become more rural. The route takes you over Lake Starnberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. If you decide to take the Zugspitzbahn up to an altitude of 2,962 metres, you will be treated to a panoramic view of some 400 Alpine mountains. The idyllic Mittenwald is not only the highest health resort in Germany, you can also take a close look at the artistically decorated house facades.

On the stage through Austria, you will pass Stams with its baroque monastery and the picturesque Imst in the Ötztal valley. Once in South Tyrol, the route leads through the Vinschgau Valley with many great attractions along the way towards Merano. Lake Reschen, Glurns and Schlanders as well as numerous castles, palaces and vineyards line the tour.

  • The sophisticated Lake Starnberg: Stroll through the beautiful little towns of Starnberg and Bernried, enjoy the views and also do some "people watching" over some coffee and cake. Lake Starnberg is generally regarded as a popular destination for the rich and famous.
  • The idyllic Leutasch Valley stretches 16 km through northern Tyrol. Visitors are spoiled with crystal-clear lakes and streams, typical Tyrolean friendliness and culinary delights, wonderful views of the Wetterstein Mountains, green forests and meadows and much more. - It's best to see for yourself!
  • Magnificent panorama of the Ortler: Once you have crossed the Reschen Pass, you will descend about 1,200 metres in altitude. You can enjoy the numerous panoramas of "King Ortler", which towers 3,905 metres above the ground.
  • The Passer Promenade in Merano: Along the Passer River, Merano is criss-crossed by beautiful promenades that invite you to take a stroll. Due to the special climate, the flora is subtropical and exudes a Mediterranean flair.

The cycle paths and side roads here are excellently developed, but you have to cycle uphill in places on all days. A bus will take you to the Reschen Pass and the Vinschgau Railway can shorten the stage in South Tyrol. The 40 to 65 km long stages should be supplemented by numerous rest stops to enjoy the beautiful panoramas.

Itinerary at a glance

Bavaria’s state capital awaits its visitors with numerous sights (English Garden, town hall, ‚Hofbräuhaus‘,…).

Hotel (example) NYX Hotel München

From Munich through the Forstenrieder Park onto Lake Starnberger See. From Starnberg on the cycle path directly along the lakeside to Ambach or onwards to Bernried. The lake tempts you with crystal-clear waters and the views are fabulous onto the surrounding mountains.

Hotel (example) Landhotel Huber am See

Initially a cycle tour past Lake Riegsee to Murnau. Onwards through the nature reserve Murnauer Moos (Central Europe’s largest marsh area) and through unspoilt nature following the river Loisach to Garmisch Partenkirchen. Here you have the option of a ride with the Zugspitzbahn up to an altitude of 2962 m (autonomously). From up there you enjoy a stupendous view over the Alps.

Hotel example: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

Today you proceed along the beautifully developed cycle path all the way to the river Isar. You cycle through the sunny high mountain valley with marvellous panoramic views onto the Karwendel- and Wettersteingebirge-mountains to Mittenwald. Here we highly recommend a break and to take a stroll throughh the village with its Lüftlmalerei-painted houses. You then continue in a spectacular fashion through the Leutaschklamm-ravine to Austria. You cycle along the Leutasch-stream through the stunningly beautiful valley all the way into your Day Finish.

Hotel example: Hotel Bergfrieden

Today you cycle over into the Inn-river valley. You leave Leutasch on a country road leading you on gently hilly terrain before an eight-kilometre long descent takes you to Telfs. You cycle on the former towpath along the river Inn and so reach Stams with its Baroque Cistercian monastery. Then via Haiming it is not far to Imst, the so-called „North Tyrolean Merano‘.

Hotel example: Hotel Hirschen

 

Today, you will cycle along the river Inn, past the monastery Zams to Landeck. A bus will take you to Nauders from where you will cycle less than 100 metres in altitude uphill to the mountain pass Reschenpass. From there, you will 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. 

Hotel example: Hotel zum Hirschen

Your day starts with a trip to Glurns (perfectly preserved medieval city walls). Then, you will 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) and you will get 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 almost always take this train to travel a part of your journey.

Hotel example: Villa Laurus

Now it would actually be nice to add a few more days ... It is also a great way to continue the tour all the way to Lake Garda.

Itinerary at a glance

Experience the Bavarian mentality, cuisine and culture at its best in Munich. After stops at Lake Starnberg and in the Leutasch Valley, you will finally reach South Tyrol. Castles, palaces and Lake Reschen line the road to Merano.

Bavaria’s state capital awaits its visitors with numerous sights (English Garden, town hall, ‚Hofbräuhaus‘,…).

Hotel (example): NYX Hotel München

From Munich through the Forstenrieder Park onto Lake Starnberg. From Starnberg on the cycle path directly along the lakeside to Ambach or onwards to Bernried. The lake tempts you with crystal-clear waters and the views are fabulous onto the surrounding mountains.

Hotel (example): Landhotel Huber am See

Initially a cycle tour past Lake Riegsee to Murnau. Onwards through the nature reserve Murnauer Moos (Central Europe’s largest marsh area) and through unspoilt nature following the river Loisach to Garmisch Partenkirchen. Here you have the option of a ride with the Zugspitzbahn up to an altitude of 2962 m (autonomously). From up there you enjoy a stupendous view over the Alps.

Hotel (example): Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

Today you proceed along the beautifully developed cycle path all the way to the river Isar. You cycle through the sunny high mountain valley with marvellous panoramic views onto the Karwendel- and Wettersteingebirge-mountains to Mittenwald. Here we highly recommend a break and to take a stroll throughh the village with its Lüftlmalerei-painted houses. You then continue in a spectacular fashion through the Leutaschklamm-ravine to Austria. You cycle along the Leutasch-stream through the stunningly beautiful valley all the way into your Day Finish.

Hotel (example): Hotel Bergfrieden

Today you cycle over into the Inn-river valley. You leave Leutasch on a country road leading you on gently hilly terrain before an eight-kilometre long descent takes you to Telfs. You cycle on the former towpath along the river Inn and so reach Stams with its Baroque Cistercian monastery. Then via Haiming it is not far to Imst, the so-called „North Tyrolean Merano‘.

Hotel (example): Hotel Hirschen

Today, you will cycle along the river Inn, past the monastery Zams to Landeck. A bus will take you to Nauders from where you will cycle less than 100 metres in altitude uphill to the mountain pass Resia. From there, you will cycle downhill to Lake Resia and continue on minor roads to Malles (many towers in the centre) or to Burgusio at the foot of the castle Marienburg.

Hotel (example): Hotel zum Hirschen

Your day starts with a trip to Glurns (perfectly preserved medieval city walls). Then, you will cycle via the Montani ruins, through Silandro, down to Merano. On your way, you will come across some pretty castles (mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval) and you will get marvellous views of the impressive mountain massif Ortlermassiv and the mountain pass Stilfserjoch. Since 2004, the Venosta train (Vinschgaubahn) has been operating again between Malles and Merano. You can almost always take this train to travel a part of your journey.

Hotel (example): Villa Laurus

Now it would actually be nice to add a few more days ... It is also a great way to continue the tour all the way to Lake Garda.

Route information

Medium

You cycle on marvellous cycle paths and little side roads and only on very short sections on main roads. Nearly every day there are small ascents to be tackled. The Resia-pass will be bypassed via a bus transfer, then follows a descent of approx. 1200 metres in altitude to Merano. The route is mainly asphalted, a few longer sections also on well-maintained dirt roads.

Prices & Dates

Category: 3***-hotels, in Munich 4****-hotel

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

services & information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 transfer by minibus from Landeck to Nauders including your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Collective transfer (with central boarding and alighting point) from Merano to Munich (change in Bolzano), daily, costs EUR 120 per person (min. 2 persons) incl. bike; reservation required, payable in advance.
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Munich train station
  • Munich airport
  • Garage costs approx. 15 EUR/ day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible Free, unguarded parking near the hotel, no reservation possible/necessary!

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

services & information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 transfer by minibus from Landeck to Nauders including your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Collective transfer (with central boarding and alighting point) from Merano to Munich (change in Bolzano), daily, costs EUR 125 per person (min. 2 persons, in May min. 4 persons) incl. bike; reservation required, payable in advance.
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Munich train station
  • Munich airport
  • Garage costs approx. 15 EUR/ day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible Free, unguarded parking near the hotel, no reservation possible/necessary!

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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