Lake Resia – Verona with Charm

Today you will cycle alongside Lake Resia with a great view of the sunken church of Graun until you reach the medieval village of Glurns wit its perfectly preserved medieval city walls. Your destination is Silandro, the capital of the famous Venosta valley.

Castles and palaces the most famous of which is Juval Castle, owned by mountaineer Reinhold Messner lie along or high above the route. Enjoy views of the impressive Ortler massif, and the Stelvio Pass as you cycle down to tranquil Merano with its Mediterranean vegetation.

Two paths lead to Bolzano: One along the Adige River and another through the impressive landscape of orchards via Lana and Appiano. Here you can find the Messner Mountain Museum in the well-restored ruin of Sigmundskron. Ötzi – the man from the ice – is worth a visit.

You will mainly cycle 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.

First, you will continue cycling along the Adige through Rovereto and on to Mori from where the route leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna or a freshly squeezed fruit juice. After a short ascent (Passo San Giovanni), you will descend down to the lake and to Torbole and further on to Riva. From here, a boat will take you down the entire length of the lake.

You will travel on partly flat, partly slightly hilly roads through the vine hills to Verona, a city full of attractions. Visit the festival arena, the house of Julia and the old city walls.

Arrive in South Tyrol at a relaxed pace and enjoy a peaceful stroll to take in the breathtaking Alpine views to gather energy for the days ahead. In the evening, you’ll receive a personalized tour briefing along with your bike handover.

You’ll start your first stage cycling along Lake Reschen, taking in views of the sunken church tower in Graun. From there, you’ll pass through the medieval town of Glurns, famed for its perfectly preserved city walls, before arriving in Schlanders, the vibrant heart of the Vinschgau Valley.

Castles and fortresses—most notably Juval Castle, once home to mountaineer Reinhold Messner—dot the route, perched along or towering above your path. As you cycle, take in breathtaking views of the impressive Ortler massif and the Stelvio Pass. With some easy pedaling, you’ll then glide down into the tranquil town of Merano, where Mediterranean vegetation lends a charming atmosphere.

Two route options lead to Bolzano: one follows the Etsch River, while the more scenic path winds through orchards via Lana and Eppan. A highlight of the day is the well-restored Sigmundskron Castle, home to the Messner Mountain Museum. Upon arrival in Bolzano, you can soak up the lively city atmosphere, and visiting Ötzi, the Iceman, is a memorable experience.

Lovely bike paths guide you along the Etsch River, winding through expansive orchards. Salurn is a perfect spot to pause and marks the end of German-speaking South Tyrol. From there, you’ll continue on to Trento, known for its historic old town, featuring highlights like the cathedral and Castello del Buonconsiglio.

Continue along the Etsch River to Rovereto, then head west toward Lake Garda. In Mori, don’t miss the chance to savor the famous pistachio ice cream at Gelateria Bologna or refresh yourself with a freshly pressed fruit juice. After a short climb over Passo San Giovanni, enjoy a descent down to the lake at Torbole. In Riva, a boat awaits to take you along the full length of the lake—a perfect way to end the day!

The final stage takes you through gently rolling vineyards, partly flat, as you make your way to Verona. This beautiful city is rich with sights—be sure to visit the Arena, Juliet’s House, and the ancient city walls.