Tour details

Tour profile:

Level 2, Mostly paved cycling paths and rural roads 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 wall.

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)

Fortified by a hearty breakfast you’ll ride your bike from Imst to Landeck.
From there we’ll take you 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 the 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 - Bolzano (approx. 40 km)

The final stage takes you from Merano to Bolzano through the Adige Valley. There are a number of amazing sites along the way: Niederlana’s famous Schnatterbeckaltar, the largest Gothic wing altar in the Alpine area, the highest church tower of South Tyrol in Terlan and a great number of fortresses and ruins on both valley slopes. Besides its cultural richness the region offers all sorts of culinary delights: fresh asparagus in Terlan, tasty chestnuts in Nals and excellent regional wines. Having arrived in Bolzano you can enjoy the wonderful southern flair in the pedestrian zone to the full.

Day 9: Bolzano

Individual departure or extended stay in Bolzano.

Traveldetails/Prices

Arrival days: every saturday: May 26 - September 15,2012
up from 6 people also other dates are available on request!

Arrival| Parking| Departure

Train station:Augsburg
Airport: Augsburg, Taxi to the arrival hotel approx. 12,- Euros
Transfer: Transfer back from Bozen to Augsburg; € 120,- per person; Reservation necessary, payable locally

Accommodation: 3* and 4* hotels and Inns

Included Services:
+ 8 nights in rooms with private facilities
+ breakfast
+ luggage transfer
+ transfer over the "Fernpass and Reschenpass"
+ handlebar bag with maps and information material/per room

Discountt:
Additional/extra bed in double with 2 full paying adults:0-14,99 Jahre: -25 %

Others:
minimum participants: 2 persons

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