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Innsbruck to Lake Garda
On this tour you will come across well-known cities such as Innsbruck, Merano, and Trento. The rivers Inn and Adige lead you via Lake Reschensee and Lake Caldaro to Lake Garda. Impressive mountain ranges form an incredible panorama.
From Reschen to Lake Garda you will cycle past beautiful orchards and vineyards: The time between blossoming and harvesting is the best cycling season on the southern slopes of the Alps.
Highlights
- Innsbruck's city tower and medieval Golden Roof
- Stam's Baroque Cistercian Monastery
- Medieval city wall at Glurns
- Lana's famous Schnatterpeck-altar
- Castle Juval of famous alpinist Reinhold Messner
- Lake Kalterersee
- Buonconsiglio Castle in Trento
- Olive groves by Lake Garda
- Beautiful panoramic view of the Ortler mountain
- Passer Promenade in Merano
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Daily program
Day 1: Innsbruck
Welcome briefing and bike fitting. You'll have time to explore Innsbruck's famous old town, City Tower, and "Golden Roof."
Overnight in InnsbruckDay 2: Innsbruck – Imst (40 mi/65 km)
On an old towpath along the Inn River, you'll cycle at the foot of Martinswand (mountain face) and through small villages and market towns to Stams (Baroque Cistercian Monastery). The route continues via Haiming to Imst, known as the "Merano of North Tyrol."
Overnight in ImstDay 3: Imst – Burgeis/Mals (31 mi/50 km + bus transfer)
Today's route follows the Inn River, past the Monastery at Zams to Landeck. From here, you'll be transferred by bus to Nauders, with an additional 328 ft/100 m climb to Reschen Pass. From there, you will cycle downhill to Lake Reschensee and continue on minor roads to Mals (many towers in the center) or to Burgeis at the foot of the castle Marienburg
Overnight in Burgeis/MalsDay 4: Burgeis/Mals – Merano (41 mi/65 km)
The first stop on the day's ride is Glurns, featuring a fully intact medieval city wall. The ride continues past the ruins of Montani through Schlanders and down to Merano. Standing guard on the route are numerous fortresses and castles, including famous alpinist Reinhold Messner's Juval Castle. Along this stage, you'll have impressive views of Ortler, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps, and Stilfserjoch. You'll also have the option to shorten the route by taking the Vinschgau train.
Overnight in MeranoDay 5: Merano – Auer (34 mi/55 km)
See the famous Schnatterpeck Altar in Lana as you cycle through fruit orchards and vineyards of the South Tyrolean Wine Road. You'll pass fortresses, castles, and ruins along the way. Other highlights of the day are Hocheppan's famous frescoes and Lake Caldaro. You will finish the day in the picturesque wine-growing town of Auer.
Overnight in AuerDay 6: Auer – Trento (28 mi/45 km)
On the sixth day, you will cycle mostly along the river Adige, and partly through orchards to Salurn, where the German-speaking South Tyrol ends. The famous Trentino vineyards are located next to the dam ways. These ways lead you to Trento with its lovely old town, cathedral, and castle Buonconsigli.
Overnight in TrentoDay 7: Trento – Riva/Torbole (31 mi/50 km)
The final day's route continues on the Adige River to Rovereto, the old Tyrolean border city, and Mori. Here the route leaves the river and turns west to Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world-famous pistachio ice cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a brief 492 ft/150 m climb on Passo San Giovanni, you cycle down to Torbole or Riva.
Overnight in Riva/TorboleDay 8: Individual departure
Today marks the end of your tour. You can either arrange more days in Italy or arrange for a taxi to the airport or train station. (Return transfer is also possible, only on Saturdays)Surface and terrain
The route follows cycle paths in the valleys of Inn and Adige and several country lanes between fruit orchards and vineyards. You'll be transferred from the Inn Valley to Reschen Pass, where you will then cycle 3900 ft/1200 m downhill, with a few short climbs in between.
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
The accommodations are 3- and 4-star hotels.
Austria Trend Hotel Congress, Innsbruck
www.austria-trend.atZum Hirschen, Imst
www.hirschen-imst.comHotel Garni zum Hirschen, Burgeis/Mals
www.hotel-hirschen.it
Villa Laurus, Merano
www.hotelsmerano.it/en/hotel-villalaurus-merano
Hotel and Residence Kaufmann, Auer
www.hotelkaufmann.itGrand Hotel Trento, Trento
www.grandhoteltrento.comHotel Gardesana, Riva/Torbole
www.gardesanahotel.itLocal hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
How to get there
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), Austria or Munich, Germany
Nearest train station: Innsbruck, AustriaTour End
Nearest airport: Verona (VRN), Venice (VCE) and Milan (MXP), Italy
Nearest train station: Rovereto, ItalyTo return from Riva to Innsbruck, you can go by bus to Rovereto and then take a train from Rovereto to Innsbruck.
There is a return transfer by minibus to Innsbruck every Saturday morning. It costs €95 per person (including bike). An additional charge of €29 if you bring your personal bike. Must be reserved in advance at the time of booking.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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Dates
Saturdays and Wednesdays: Apr 29-Oct 07, 2023
Season 1: Apr 29, 2023 - May 12, 2023, Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 07, 2023
Season 2: May 13, 2023 - May 26, 2023, Sep 09, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
Season 3: May 27, 2022 - Sep 08, 2023
Prices
Tour package
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Per person, double occupancy €1079 €1139 €1199 Single use room (1 person/1 room) €1358 €1418 €1478 Bike Rentals
Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed unisex frame €99 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed men's frame €99 Hybrid touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade €159 Electrically-assisted bike € 239 Extra Nights, Innsbruck
Per person, double occupancy €79 Single use room (1 person/1 room) €114 Extra Nights, Torbole/Riva
Per person, double occupancy €89 Single use room (1 person/1 room) €134 Transfer
Per person, return transfer to Innsbruck by minibus ( Saturday mornings) €95 Discounts
Child, ages 0-5 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 100% Child, ages 6-11 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 50% Child, ages 12-14 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 25% Person, ages 15 and older sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 10% Included services
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Detailed documentation (1 set per room; maps, route description, points of interest,and important phone numbers)
- 7-day Service Hotline available in case of problems or questions
- Welcome briefing
- Bus transfer from Landeck to Nauders, including bike
- 1x pistachio ice cream on the way to Lake Garda
- GPS data, available upon request
Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.
Bike rentals
The bikes available for rent on this tour are:
- Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed, unisex
- Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed, men's frames, crossbar (upon request only)
- Hybrid touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade
- Electrically assisted bike, Pedelec, unisex*
*More about electrically-assisted bikes >
Equipment included with the bike rentals:
- Saddle bag (water repellent), rear
- Handlebar bag (water repellent), with clear cover on top for map viewing
- Tools
- Pump
- Repair kit (with extra bicycle tube)
- Combination lock
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and the necessary equipment to change the pedals.Helmets:
Helmets are not included with the bike rentals. We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet.Specifications on hybrid touring bikes
- Modern, high-resistant aluminum frame
- V-brakes
- Aluminium-rims
- Reliable tires, which ensure high duration
- Shimano Alivio derailleur on 21-speed
- Selle Royal Saddles
*Posture for 21-speed hybrid bikes will be upright for comfort
Upgraded components on 27-speed hybrid bikes
- Hydraulic Magura HS 11 brakes
- Shimano Deore XT derailleur on 27-speed
- High-quality Suntour suspension fork
*Posture for 27-speed upgraded hybrid bikes will be upright and forward
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Route Map
Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.
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Reviews
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★★★★★ Lisa Schmitz 5 months ago
Beautiful scenery every minute
Great trip, but an e-bike would have been a better choice. Beginning days were very challenging, especially with heavy touring bikes. The downhills, though, were exhilarating. We relied on Google maps because the route maps were not up to date and less efficient.
- What was the date of your tour?
- June 2022
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Larry Cady 8 months ago
Great route but TERRIBLE directions
The good things about the Euro Cycle tour were:
1. Very nice route through the Italian Tyrol
2. Generally very nice hotels.
3. Bike were adequate but so-so quality. On other tours I have had better quality bikes.The BAD thing - Directions were very poor. The main problem was there were no turn by turn directions to the hotels. This is standard on other tours. The printed directions routed you into the center of a town and then stopped. You were given the address of the hotel, but not directions on how to get there. Sometimes we were given a map of the town, but not always. We ended up using Google Maps on our phones to get the hotels. In one town (Maran), the hotel was well away from the town center and difficult to find. We spent a lot of time tracking it down.
I would not take a Euro Cycle tour again. Other tour companies you represent are fine and I intend to take more tours - but not with Euro Cycle.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2022
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- No
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BikeTours.com staff reply from kirsten August 8, 2022
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your bicycle route for Innsbruck to Lake Garda! We appreciate your feedback on all aspects of the tour and will be sure to get in touch with our partner regarding equipment upgrades and clear directions for the future. We hope to see you traveling with us again soon!
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★★★★★ Laird October 5, 2019
Best trip ever!
We loved every aspect of this trip! The scenery was stunning. The bike path was paved and easy to follow. The directions were so clear and mentioned the easy two hills we encountered.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- 7
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ AmyandBruce July 21, 2019
Pretty amazing
We especially enjoyed the changing scenery, climate, culture and architecture as we traveled from Innsbruck to Lake Garda. This tour is extremely beautiful. The accommodations were consistently clean and comfortable, a very good value for the price of the tour. The breakfast buffets are nothing like what you get at motels in the United States. They are way, way nicer.
Most of the tour involved low stress biking along well maintained and predominately paved bike paths. Some was along quiet roads or narrow city streets. Twice we had to deal with heavy volume and no shoulder. Once was biking around 3 km uphill to our hotel in Imst, Austria (such a pleasure when we finally arrived), and once on approach to Auer in Italy. Also be aware that the bike paths are more heavily used in Austria and Italy. This is generally not a problem, but there are a number of "sport cyclists" who come up on you quickly and silently, so no automobile traffic does not mean that you don't have to pay attention. Also be aware that while much of the route is flat (or more accurately a gentle uphill or downhill as it follows a river), there are sections that are rolling or even hilly.
In addition, we encountered head winds around 80% of the time. Of course, in other weather conditions, it might have been a tail wind! But the wind does blow through these steep sided, canyon like valleys. Also be aware that it does rain quite a bit in the Austrian Alps, and can get hot as you proceed southward. For the most part, though, we had very nice weather.
The material provided by the local tour company was useful and included sightseeing information. We branched out a bit and did our own research. We found an amazing waterfall in Parcines (near Moreno) that was a bit off the beaten path and a few miles from the bike route.
The bicycles we rented were different from what I'm used to even though they are hybrids and I ride a hybrid for transportation. Much more upright, and I was unable to adjust the handlebar height or change the height of the seat without impacting the position of my legs, which was perfect. So it took a couple of days for my arms to get used to the (what was for me) unusual position. The seat was more comfortable than I feared it would be. I had no problem with that. The partner, EuroBikes, provides a high quality water proof panier and handlebar bag. Also lights (the rear ones had run out of batteries and didn't work well for me or at all for my husband, but the front lights were fine) and an odometer. You also get tools, a pump, and a spare tube. Your riding will be during the day, but I like to use lights when it rains.
The tour company was very prompt and accurate with transporting our luggage, so that was never a problem.
Our only real problem was with directions, and that was mainly due to a communication snafu. Most of the cyclists on this route are German speakers, so the lady that gave the orientation needed to speak to the different groups in different languages, which made it a bit awkward. My husband speaks a little German, but I didn't speak any before this tour. English was not her first language. We are used to more detailed cue sheets or route markings on pavement. The cue sheets are not at all detailed. However, the tour company affixes small stickers to poles at intersections, and this takes care of the problem. All the tour companies do this so you just have to look for your company's sticker. Although we were given an orientation and the material does show the symbol for the company, no one explained that they were tiny stickers on poles. I'm guessing the cyclists in Europe know this, but we didn't. We eventually met another group of cyclists from England and Scotland who explained this to us. After that, it was obvious. So if you take this tour, please be aware of these stickers. It will make life ever so much easier for you and you will not make the wrong turns and add the extra miles that we did.
All in all, this was not a difficult tour. Most people with at least some cycling experience should be fine with it. But because there are some hills and head winds, do yourself a favor and do a little bit of training if you do not bicycle regularly.
But absolutely take this tour. All things considered (especially if you keep those stickers in mind), it was an incredible experience. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
- What was the date of your tour?
- July 6 to July 13, 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- around 15
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe July 22, 2019
Thanks kindly for taking the time to share this detailed review. We love it and are sure other future travelers will, too. We love the sticker navigation method, it's super helpful. We're so glad you figured it out, despite the communication snafu. Again, many thanks for the in-depth review. Our fingers are crossed for tailwinds on your next tour!
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★★★★★ Laird June 2, 2019
Breathtaking Scenery and Gorgeous Destinations!
We had the BEST cycling trip ever! The daily routes were a perfect combination of historic sites, excellent paved cycling paths, stunning scenery and achievable level 2 terrain! The bike tour operators information was accurate and sufficient for easy navigation. We never lost our way and the hotels were easy to find.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- 7
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Nancy71 July 1, 2018
Far exceeded our hopes!
The bike ride was a dream through beautiful orchards and vineyards! The bike paths were excellent and we had a trip to remember! We rented e-bikes, and we were very glad we did. The extra "boost" from time to time made the trip more enjoyable and didn't leave us exhausted at the end of the day - yet we got plenty of excercise. We did have 2 bikes run out of battery on the first day which was
disappointing. This particular bike tour is WONDERFUL!- What was the date of your tour?
- 6/16 - 6/23, 2018
- How many tours have you completed?
- one
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with young kids, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Fodones June 8, 2016
- What was the date of your tour?
- 26/may/2016 --04/june/2016
- How many tours have you completed?
- 14
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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