Innsbruck to Venice

After making your own way to Innsbruck you will have a welcome brief and have your bikes fitted. After this, why not take a walk around the old town and see the city tower and “Golden Roof”.

After waking up in Innsbruck, it’s time to head up on either train or minibus to the Brenner Pass. Brenner is a small border town to Italy, from here you will peddle on a cycle lane predominantly by the river Eisack. This path will lead you through the small village of Gossensass and then onto Sterzing, which was home to the Fugger. From here you will head to Thumberg, home of the stunning Reifenstein castle. Next head through Stilfes and Mittenwald on to Franzensfeste, home to a famous fortress. Along the cycle lane you will go all the way to Lake Varna and then Brixen – today’s destination.

As you cycle by the Eisack River your first stop will be in Klausen and on to Waidbruck, which has an amazing view of Castle Trostburg. From here you will start heading to the Bolzano Basin, where the valley becomes noticeably thinner. Your destination for the night is Bolzano, a city which binds two cultures in a fascinating way. Enjoy attractions such as the Archaeological Museum with Ötzi the Iceman.

The river Adige will form the scenery for most of the day, as well as some orchards on the way to Salurn. Salurn is where South Tyrol stops being German speaking. Peddle on to Trento where you can explore the gorgeous architecture and old town.

Here you will see the Adige valley getting even narrower with amazing scenery. Here are impressive mountains towering, on which majestic castles were built centuries ago to guard them on the below trade routes. One of today’s important points is Ala, don’t miss this Mozart city. Your stop for the night will be Rivalta which is accessible on a cycling route.

On day 6 you will head to Verona on the excellent bike trail by the river Adige. On this day there is a long distance to cover so there will be few stops. Verona is Romeo and Juliet town! Enjoy their balcony and statue, as well as the exciting amphitheatre.

Today’s route will start off flat until you reach the Monto Berici hills and then the excursion area of Vicenza, where you can find a beautiful view of the city. You can cut this distance by doing the first part on train to San Bonifacioln. Once you get to Vincenza enjoy the old town with its Palladio spirit and the architecture from the Middle Ages.

On the route out of Vincenza there are many Venetian villas, for example the Villa Rotonda. As you go along the river Bacchiglione you will get to Abano Terme, which is a popular Italian spa town. Padua is easily accessible from Abano Terme by bus, as well as St Anthony and the scholars. You can choose what you want to do this evening, you can stay in Abano Terme and enjoy the thermal baths, or you can opt to stay overnight in Padua (this will cost a little extra)

On your last day of cycling, the sea is the goal! With a pleasant wind helping you on the route, enjoy landscapes of meadows and fields. You will eventually reach your destination of Venice, which you will reach by an frequent bus service.

Either the trip ends here, or you can add on more days.