Innsbruck to Bolzano

Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck
Day 2: Innsbruck - Imst, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 3: Imst - St. Valentin/Burgeis/Mals, 31 mi. + 25 mi. by bus (50 km  + 40 km by bus)
Day 4: St. Valentin/Burgeis/Mals - 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 Bolzano

All 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 Austria Trend Congress hotel lobby (this may not be your booked hotel as final hotel lists will be based on availability). You will also receive your rental bike and bike fitting. fThis 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 hotels: There are a few possibilities for your first hotel based on availability.
     •  4* Austria Trend Congress
     •  4* Hotel Cafe Central
     •  3* Hotel Zach

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 is 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: 3* Hotel Hirschen

Day 3: Imst - St. Valentin/Burgeis/Mals, 31 mi. + 25 mi. by bus (50 km  + 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: 3* Garni Zum Hirschen 

Day 4: St. Valentin/Burgeis/Mals - 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: 3* Hotel Villa Lauras

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 hike on the famous Trappeinerweg path, or you may opt for time off the bike to shop in Merano.

Sample hotel: 3* Hotel Villa Lauras

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: 3* 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 past the Montiggler Lakes and the Sigmundskron ruins into Bolzano.

Sample hotel: 4* Hotel Mondschein

Day 8: Departure
Your tour will officially end at normal check-out time.

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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. We strongly advise that you research the hotels listed and are satisfied with the accommodations. A hotel list can be provided at the time of your tour confirmation. Please request this. However, it is important to understand that at times, changes must be made, and your final hotel list may reflect this.

Bicycles

Standard touring bike

The standard touring rental bikes are 7 speed unisex or 21-speed. There are two types of frames available for the 21-speed bike, a men's frame or a unisex frame. These bikes also feature:

• Modern V-breaks (21 gear)
• Backpedal brakes (7 gear)
• Aluminum rims
• Aluminum frame
• Mudguards
• Selle Royal Comfort gel saddles (seat­post diameter is 27.2)
• 28-inch puncture-resistant tires

*You must specify at time of booking which bike you would like to reserve, 7 speed unisex or 21 speed unisex or men's frame.

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Pear pannier
• Combination lock (one per room)
• Repair kit (one per room)
• Pump (one per room)
• Odometer
• Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)

If you want to bring your own saddle, we recommend you also bring an adaptor, since the diameter (27.2-31.4 mm) of the seat pole can vary depending on the model of the bike.

Plus bike

The Plus bike allows for a slightly sportier sitting posture, 27 gears offer the highest flexibility and a high-quality Suntour suspension fork provides the best possible comfort across all surfaces. All accessories are also available on Rental Bike Plus.

• Hydraulic Magura Brakes
• Shimano Deore XT gearings
• Aluminum rims
• Aluminum frame
• Pannier
• Mudguards
• Handlebar bag
• Bicycle repair kit with tools, a pump, a spare inner tube, and a combination lock
• Selle Royal Esenza (seat­post diameter is 27.2)
• 28-inch puncture-resistant tires

*Availability is limited. You must specify at the time of booking if you are requesting a Plus Bike.

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Pear pannier
• Combination lock (one per room)
• Repair kit (one per room)
• Pump (one per room)
• Odometer
• Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)

Electric bike

These pedelec bikes have an electric motor fixed on the frame with a removable battery.

• 36 volt Bosch motor
• 500 wh battery
• Shimano 8 gear Nexus hub gears with backpedaling brake hub.
• The removable battery provides a ranch of 120 to 180 kilometers.
• Weight approximately 23 kg.

*It is important to reserve your electric bike at time of booking.

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Pear pannier
• Combination lock (one per room)
• Repair kit (one per room)
• Pump (one per room)
• Odometer
• Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)

Child bike, child trailer, tag-along, child seat

Ask us for information and pricing.