Innsbruck – Venice

After breakfast, travel to the Brenner Pass (train or minibus). From the small border town of Brenner, on the newly built cycle path, mostly along the Eisack river, first to the small village of Gossensass and then straight to the once mighty Fugger town of Sterzing. Continue to Thumberg and the beautiful Reifenstein Castle, then via Stilfes and Mittewald to Franzensfeste with its famous fortress. The cycle path continues to the beautiful and quiet Vahrner See, to Vahrn and finally to the bishop's town of Brixen, today's destination.

Hotel example: Krone

Through the Dürer town of Klausen, always along the Eisack to Waidbruck, from where you have a great view of the Trostburg. Here the valley narrows and leads into the Bozen valley basin. The town, where two cultures meet, awaits visitors with many attractions. An exciting exploration tour is possible, for example, in the Archaeological Museum with Ötzi, the Iceman. 

Hotel example: Mondschein

The Eisack river accompanies cyclists out of Bolzano, then the Etsch is soon reached and the wonderful cycle path leads through the orchards to Salurn, where the German-speaking South Tyrol ends. Now the vines of the strong red wine "Teroldego" accompany the cyclists to the picturesque old town of Trento.

Hotel example: HiHotel­

The Etsch Valley becomes ever narrower and the rocks of the mountain ranges, where impressive castles stood guard over one of the most important trade routes for centuries, come ever closer. Rovereto and the Mozart town of Ala are worth a visit. Continue along the cycle path to Rivalta.

Hotel example: Albergo Olivo

All the way to Verona, with only a few interruptions, on the well-developed cycle path along the Etsch.

Hotel example: San Marco

First it is flat and then through the hills of the "Monti Berici", the tourist area of ​​Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. If you want to shorten this long stage a little, you can also cover the first part to San Bonifacio by train. In the old town of Vicenza you can still feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect of the Renaissance.

Hotel example: Key

Numerous Venetian villas are located at the exit of Vicenza, such as the Villa Rotonda. The route leads along the Bacchiglione to Abano Terme, one of Italy's most famous spa towns. Padua, the city of Saint Anthony and the scholars, is easily reached by bus from Abano Terme. You have plenty of time to enjoy the thermal baths. For those hungry for culture, an overnight stay in Padua is possible for an additional charge!

Hotel example: Aqua

Mostly driven by the light wind, it is easy to cycle towards the sea. The landscape is dominated by meadows and fields. The destination of the stage is on the mainland in front of Venice with excellent bus connections to the lagoon city.

Hotel example: Mercure Venezia Marghera

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