Itinerary
- Day 1
Innsbruck
You'll arrive in Innsbruck, a city that hosted the Winter Olympics three times over. It's an Alpine destination that really comes alive during warmer months with its vibrant cultural scene and colorful local atmosphere. Take the day to walk around town, get your bearings, and see what the place has to offer. Even though it's famous for winter sports, there's plenty to check out in the warmer season.
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck - Day 2
Innsbruck to Imst
You'll cycle along the Inn Cycle Path, which spans about 500 kilometers as an international route. The terrain stays almost completely flat while mountains tower around you the entire time. You'll pass the Stams monastery, a well-known Cistercian site, and roll through the Tyrolean rafting center at Haiming. Later, you'll ride through a pine forest where you can stop at recently renovated Roman baths near Roppen. The route continues along the narrowing Inn Valley, ending in Imst.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Inn Cycle Path from Innsbruck area to Stams monastery
- Visit Cistercian monastery of Stams
- Cycling through Haiming (Tyrolean rafting and canyoning center)
- Optional visit to Roman baths near Roppen
- Cycling along Inn Valley to Imst
Optional Activities
- Visit newly renovated Roman baths near Roppen
Landmarks/POIs Stams Monastery Haiming Roman baths near Roppen Imst - Day 3
Imst to Mals
You'll start cycling from Imst toward Landeck, then take a shuttle transfer to Nauders. From there, you'll cross into Italy at Reschen Pass and descend into the main Alpine ridge. The ride takes you past the Reschen reservoir, where you'll see the sunken church tower of Altgraun rising from the water. After that descent toward Mals, you'll have your first evening in South Tyrol to wander the old alleyways and get familiar with the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along Inn Cycle Path from Imst to Landeck
- Shuttle transfer from Landeck to Nauders
- Cycling through Reschen Pass border crossing to Italy
- Cycling past Reschen reservoir and sunken church tower of Altgraun
- Cycling downhill to Mals
Landmarks/POIs Landeck Nauders Reschen Pass Reschen reservoir with sunken church tower of Altgraun Mals - Day 4
Mals to Merano
Today's cycling covers the full Vinschgau Valley, dropping from about 1,200 meters at Burgeis down to 350 meters when you reach Merano. You'll ride through Glurns, the smallest town in the Alps, then continue through Laas and Naturns. Before arriving in Merano, you'll pass Kastelbell Castle, which really stands out visually. Later, take an evening stroll along the Passer promenade where subtropical plants line your path, making it feel almost tropical.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Vinschgau Valley from Burgeis to Merano
- Cycling through Glurns (smallest town in the Alps)
- Cycling through marble town of Laas
- Cycling through Naturns
- Cycling past Kastelbell Castle to Merano
Landmarks/POIs Vinschgau Valley Burgeis Glurns Laas Naturns Kastelbell Castle Merano Passer promenade - Day 5
Merano to Lake Kaltern
This cycling day focuses on history and architecture throughout the valley. You'll see the Schnatterpeck altar in Niederlana church and pass the highest church tower in South Tyrol located in Terlan. Along the route, castles and ruins appear frequently, giving you plenty of photo stops. If you want, there's a short detour available to Bolzano, the region's capital. The day finishes at Lake Kaltern where you can cool off and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Niederlana with visit to church featuring Schnatterpeck altar
- Cycling through Terlan to view highest church tower in South Tyrol
- Cycling past numerous castles and ruins
- Cycling to Lake Kaltern
Optional Activities
- Short detour to Bolzano, South Tyrol's capital
Landmarks/POIs Niederlana Terlan church with highest tower in South Tyrol Bolzano Lake Kaltern - Day 6
Lake Kaltern to Trento
You'll cycle alongside the Adige river, passing through orchards as you go. The route takes you to Salurn, which marks where the German-speaking section of South Tyrol ends. From there, you'll finish in Trento, where the old town has several things worth seeing including the cathedral and Buonconsiglio Castle. Both spots deserve some time to walk through and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along Adige river through orchards to Salurn
- Cycling to Trento
- Visit Trento old town with cathedral
- Visit Buonconsiglio Castle
Landmarks/POIs Adige river Salurn Trento Trento Cathedral Buonconsiglio Castle - Day 7
Trento to Riva del Garda
This last cycling stage routes you through Rovereto and Mori before reaching Lake Garda. There's a short climb to Passo San Giovanni at 287 meters elevation, but after that you'll have a fantastic descent into Torbole. The ride then follows the lakeshore to Riva del Garda, and throughout this section the views stay really nice, especially as you approach the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Trento via Rovereto to Mori
- Cycling up to Passo San Giovanni (287 m)
- Cycling down to Torbole
- Cycling along Lake Garda lakeshore to Riva del Garda
Landmarks/POIs Rovereto Mori Passo San Giovanni Torbole Lake Garda Riva del Garda - Day 8
Riva del Garda
Your tour wraps up in Riva del Garda. You'll have breakfast before heading out, giving you time to take one last look around town or relax before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Riva del Garda
