South Tyrol Cycle Tour

Handover of the travel documents and, if applicable, the rental bikes. A first walk through the charming old town is recommended.

Hotel (example): Hotel Krone

In the morning there will be a transfer by train to the Brennero Pass. From the small border town Brennero, you will cycle on a newly extended bike path, mostly along the river Isarco, first to the little village Gossensass and immediately afterwards to Vipiteno, the once mighty city of the Fugger. Here you can enjoy a long break before you will continue your tour on the bike path downhill to the beautiful Castle Reifenstein and Franzensfeste with the famous fortress. From there, only a few kilometers remain on your way back to Bressanone.

Hotel (example): Hotel Krone

The old railway line from Bressanone to Bolzano has been adapted into a wonderful cycle path. The route leads gently downhill through the medieval town of Chiusa with its Säben monastery. The valley becomes narrower and narrower and the vineyards of Italy's northernmost wine-growing region come closer. Bolzano is reached all too soon! You should not miss a walk through the Laubengasse to the famous "Ötzimuseum" and a glass of wine at Waltherplatz.

Hotel (example): Mondschein

Along the cycle path past Sigmundskron Castle with the Messner Mountain Museum to Appiano and on with fantastic views over the valley to Lake Caldaro. Wine and apples in abundance line the path. Back to Bolzano via the Lake Monticolo nature reserve with wonderful swimming opportunities.

Hotel (example): Mondschein

From Bolzano you head southwards along the Isarco River and then on the new cycle path directly following the Adige River to Merano. The spa town at the confluence of the Passirio and Adige rivers awaits you with many sights. Visit the Provincial Castle, stroll along the Tappeinerweg and enjoy a creamy gelato on the spa promenade.

Hotel (example): Villa Laurus

Take the Vinschgau Railway towards the Resia Pass. First, we go from Malles to Glorenza with its wonderfully preserved medieval town wall. Via the mining ruins we head through Silandro and down to Merano. Castles and palaces lie along the way, high above the path. Views of the impressive Ortler massif and the Stilfserjoch can be enjoyed while cycling. The route can be shortened as you like.

Hotel (example): Villa Laurus