Your trip
The Adige is the longest river in South Tyrol. Follow it on the Etsch cycle path from Nauders in Tyrol to the largest lake in Italy, the fantastically located Lake Garda!
You cycle along the Etsch cycle path through picturesque vineyards and orchards with wonderful views of the mountains of South Tyrol.
The Adige cycle path always leads you slightly downhill or flat along, making it ideal for cyclists. Only shortly before you reach your destination, Lake Garda, does it start to climb slightly. You will be rewarded with a great view of the lake, which you can really enjoy again on the last day during a Lake Garda boat trip.
Accommodation
- You will stay in selected, good hotels or inns of the 3*** or 4**** category.
Catering
> Daily rich breakfast buffet or a large extended breakfast.
> When booking half board (not Merano & Bolzano): 4 x 3-course dinner with choice of main course (partly in restaurants near the hotel).
The route/requirement
> You cycle mostly on paved bike paths.
> 4 daily stages between 49 and 68 km; total approx. 230 km. The kilometers may vary depending on the location of the hotels.
Please note: The trip is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. Please contact us for detailed information if needed.
Note
We also offer this tour in an 8-day variant to Verona.
Rental bicycles
Sturdy touring bikes, 7 gears with hub gears and coaster brake or 21 gears with derailleur and freewheel (please choose when booking), comfort saddle, 28 inch with different frame heights.
If you are taller than 1.90 m or shorter than 1.60 m, we will request wheels with a 66 frame or 26 inch wheels for you.
Electric bikes: unisex bikes with electric pedal assistance; 8-speed gears with freewheel; range approx. 70 km (depending on riding style); suitable for heights 1.60 m – 1.90 m
Own bikes
It is possible to bring your own bikes, but at your own risk. For possible damages etc. on the own bike during the whole bike trip as well as during transport trips can not be liable.
For your own safety, we recommend that you always wear a bicycle helmet on all bicycle tours.
Car/Parking
An unguarded parking lot is available to you free of charge near the hotel, at the cable car station in Nauders.
Return transfer from Riva/Arco to Nauders
Comfortable by bus:
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In October only Saturday; 07.+ 14.10. Pick up in Riva / Arco (near hotel, central meeting points) and bus transfer to Nauders with change in Rovereto. Remaining days: Return to Nauders on your own.
It is possible to bring your own wheels in the course of the bus transfer (up to a tire width of 5 cm, over-width – on request). Surcharge € 45,- without or € 90,- with transport insurance (please specify when booking)
Due to the changes, we do not recommend taking the train on this tour. However, the return journey by train is basically possible to organize on your own, especially if you return on Mon-Thu.
Country information
Information on entry requirements to Austria and Italy can be found on our page under country information. Please read our notes on package tours on the ARB page.
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