Tour details:

Tour profile:

Level 2, Mostly paved cycling paths and rural roads (some brief sections are gravel-covered) as well as less traveled back roads and village roads; shuttle transfer to conveniently manage the two challenging mountain passes; also for children from the age of 12 (high amount of cycling enthusiasm required).

Day 1. Augsburg

Individual arrival.

Day 2: Augsburg - Landsberg (approx. 45 km)

The name of Augsburg derives from the Roman name of the town “Augusta Vindelicorum”, which was founded in 15 B.C. under the rule of Emperor Augustus. Augsburg’s popularity however, was established with its role as a Fugger town. Therefore, a visit of the Fuggerei, which is the world’s oldest project for social housing still in use today, is almost a must.

Day 3: Landsberg - Schongau (approx. 40 km)

Schongau features a picturesque old town and almost completely preserved town walls.

Day 4: Schongau - Füssen/Schwangau (approx. 40 km)

Having left the old town of Schongau the cycling path along River Lech takes you into the Tyrol. Before heading over the border from Germany to Austria the beautiful fairytale-like Neuschwanstein castle awaits you.

Day 5: Füssen - Imst (approx. 40 km )

Today the tour takes us from Füssen to Reutte. From there our transfer brings you across Fern Pass in a comfortable way.  From Fernstein castle you cycle past Nassereith and through the picturesque Gurgltal Valley to Imst. A “beery” adventure awaits you at the microbrewery at Starkenberg castle.

Day 6: Imst - Burgeis/Mals (approx. 45 km)

After a hearty breakfast youcycle from Imst to Landeck.
From there we take the shuttle up to Nauders. Soon afterwards you cross the border to Italy at Reschen pass and with it the main Alpine ridge. You cycle downwards towards Mals past Reschenstausee reservoir with the sunken church tower of Altgraun, one of the most famous photo motifs of Italy. Enjoy the first evening on South Tyrolean soil and enjoy strolling through the old alleyways of the town.

Day 7: Burgeis/Mals - Meran (approx. 60 km)

Today we cross the entire Vinschgau. The route leads from an altitude of more than 1,000m down to the town of Merano that is located at an altitude of 350m. Most of the route follows the course of River Adige. From your starting place this pleasant cycling stretch leads down to the smallest town of the Alps, the town of Glurns. Past the marble town of Laas you get to Naturns and eventually – past the impressive Kastellbell castle – to the spa town of Merano. Enjoy an evening walk through town along the “Passer” promenade surrounded by subtropical flora.

Day 8: Meran - Region Kalterer See (approx. 50 km)

There is plenty to see along this route: Niederlana’s famous Schnatterbeckaltar, the largest Gothic wing altar in the Alpine area, the highest church tower of the South Tyrol in Terlan and a great number of fortresses and ruins on both valley slopes. The region also offers plenty of culinary delights: asparagus in Terlan, tasty chestnuts in Nals and last but not least excellent regional wines.

Day 9: Region Kalterer See - Trient (approx. 45 km)

Today you cycle along River Adige that is lined by orchards until you get to Salurn. The German-speaking part of the South Tyrol ends here. The stage finishes in the town of Trento which features an old town worth seeing with historic buildings like the cathedral and Buonconsiglio castle.

Day 10: Trient - Riva/Torbole (approx. 50 km)

The last stage leads past Rovereto and Mori to Lake Garda. After a brief ascent up Passo S. Giovanni (150m) you can enjoy a fantastic view while riding downhill to the lake and Riva/Torbole.

Day 11: Riva/Torbole

Individual departuere or extended stay on the lake Garda.

Travel details/Prices

Arrival days: every saturday; May 26 - September 15,2012

up from 6 persons other dates are possible on request!

Arrival| Parking| Depature

Train station: Augsburg
Airport: Augsburg; Taxi to the arrival hotel approx. € 12,-
Parking: free parking place at your arrival hotel
Transfer: Transver Riva/Torbole-Augsburg; € 145,- ; Reservation necessary, payable locally

Accommodation: 3* and 4* hotels and Inns

Bikes incl. panniers: 21-gear-bike and electric-bike

Includes Services:
+ 10 nights in rooms with private facilities
+ breakfast
+ daily luggage transfer
+ Transfer over the "Fernpass and Reschenpass"
+ handlebar bag with maps and informatione material/per room

Discount:
with 2 full paying adults (additional bed): 0-14,99 years: -25 %

Others:
Minimum participants: 2

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