The travel documents and rental bikes (if booked) will be waiting for you at the hotel.
Hotel example: Villa Laurus
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07.10-13.10.25 scheduled
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08.10-14.10.25 scheduled
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09.10-15.10.25 scheduled
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10.10-16.10.25 scheduled
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11.10-17.10.25 scheduled
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12.10-18.10.25 scheduled
Itinerary
*** Rental bike not included!
From a spa town to the ‚Lago’
Perhaps you have already driven through South Tyrol on your way south – on the motorway, by car. Perhaps you have already guessed how beautiful the landscape is between Tyrol and the sea. But a cycling holiday in South Tyrol will definitely open up a whole new world for you. Between Merano and Lake Garda there are fantastic cycle paths that offer you exciting rides – past ice worlds, mountain ranges, orchards and vineyards. Let South Tyrol literally melt in your mouth, because Caldaro wines and fruit are world famous. Would you like to swap your car for a Eurobike bike? Wonderful, because this cycle tour is ideal for newbies!
Details about a cycling holiday in South Tyrol
Always along the Adige, always a little downhill – and therefore with a certain feeling of tailwind: this is the bike route from Merano to Lake Garda. The seven-day cycle tour through South Tyrol is particularly popular with leisure cyclists and beginners, as the route is easy and offers enough time for sightseeing and relaxation.
Useful information about a cycling holiday through South Tyrol
The starting point of the cycle tour is the Mediterranean spa town of Merano. The best way to enjoy the sunset on the promenade is with a glass of wine! The next day, the week of cycling begins with a ride on the Venosta Railway towards Resia pass. The daily tours are between 30 and 70 kilometres long and follow mostly flat paths. Only smaller climbs to Lake Caldaro and Lake Garda can be expected.
Tour program
Day 1
Arrival in Meran
Day 2
Trip Vinschgau/Merano approx. 70 km
Take the Vinschgau railway towards the Reschenpass. First, you go from Mals to Glurns (a completely preserved medieval town wall). Via the Montani ruins through Schlanders down to Merano. Castles and palaces (Juval Castle of the mountaineer Reinhold Messner) are located on or high above the path. You can enjoy views of the impressive Ortler massif and the Stilfserjoch while cycling. The route can be shortened individually.
Hotel example: Villa Laurus
Day 3
Merano – Bolzano approx. 45 km
Via Lana (Schnatterpeck Altar) and through numerous orchards and vineyards in the area of the South Tyrolean Wine Route, past many fortified castles, palaces and ruins to Eppan and at the foot of Sigmundskron Castle (Messner Mountain Museum) to Bozen (arcades, “Ötzi” Museum).
Hotel example: Mondschein
Day 4
Bolzano - Auer approx. 30 km
There are two ways to get to Lake Kaltern: the slightly hilly route on the new cycle path via Eppan or the flat route along the Etsch dam to the charming wine village of Auer.
Hotel example: Villa Groff
Day 5
Auer – Trento approx. 45 km
From Auer onto the cycle path along the Etsch dam. The German-speaking part of South Tyrol ends at the Salurner Klause. The route leads through famous Trentino wine regions to the old episcopal city of Trento (old town, cathedral, Buonconsiglio Castle).
Hotel example: Grand Hotel
Day 6
Trento – Torbole/Riva approx. 45 km
Shortly after the old Tyrolean border town of Rovereto, our cycle route leaves the Etschtal. In Mori, you can sample the famous pistachio ice cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After the only significant climb (approx. 150 m) over the small Passo San Giovanni, the descent to the lake to Torbole follows. The cycle tour ends in Riva or Torbole.
Hotel example: Corallo
Day 7
Departure or extension
Departure or extension
Tour Details
Accommodation
Overnight stays in 3*** and 4**** hotels
Transport
*** Rental bike not included!
1 ride with the Vinschgaubahn to Mals including bike
Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
Optional
For rental bikes including rental bike insurance
Return transfer by minibus to Merano every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday morning, cost per person € 85,-, for own bike additional € 39,-, reservation required, payable in advance
Flights
International flights are not included.
Additional Services
Luggage transfer
Well-planned route guidance
Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN, FR)
1 pistachio ice cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
Navigation app and GPS data
Service hotline
Additional Services
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Can also be booked as a family tour
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Merano train station
Verona Airport
Hotel parking space/garage, costs approx. € 10,- to € 20,- per day
Public parking spaces/garage, costs approx. € 50,- to € 90,- per week
By public bus to Rovereto and then by train to Merano
Meals
Breakfast
Guide
This is a self-guided tour.
Good to know
Currency
€
Euro
Italy
Plugs and adapters
Plug type L
Customer reviews
Operator
Faq Tour
How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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