Your trip
Start your tour on what is probably the most beautiful cycle path in Europe: from Nauders you cycle a little uphill to the Reschen Pass. From there, you cycle along the lakes towards the Adige Valley – sometimes at a leisurely pace, sometimes on a rapid descent and always with the Ortler massif on the horizon: a dream!
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: 3 x 3-course dinner with choice of main course, some in restaurants close to the hotel, not available in Merano and Bolzano.
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
Robust touring bikes, 7 gears with hub gears and coaster brake or 21 gears with derailleur gears and freewheel (please select when booking), comfort saddle, 28 inches with various 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 riders between 1.60 m and 1.90 m tall
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 near the hotel at the cable car station in Nauders is available free of charge.
Return transfer from Riva/Arco to Nauders
Comfortable by bus:
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also available on request on Thursdays from mid-May to the beginning of July and in September.
Pick-up in Riva or Arco near the hotel at central meeting points. Bus transfer to Nauders, possibly with a change in Rovereto. Remaining days: Return to Nauders on your own.
You can take your own bikes with a tire width of up to 5 cm on the bus transfer. The wheels are insured for up to € 1,500 against damage during transportation. Transportation of bikes with wider rims only on request.
Due to the changes, we do not recommend taking your own bikes on the train on this tour. However, the return journey by train can be organized on your own, especially with rental bikes. The train and bus journey is an experience. It’s best to take a whole day for it.
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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