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Top Tripp 29: Classic Etsch Bicycle Path
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Goethe raved that the view from San Giovanni/Torbole out over Riva on Lake Garda was one of the most beautiful that he knew. It is supremely delightful to ride from Tyrolean mountain villages into the German/Italian area of South Tyrol, further on to Trentino, and through the truly Italian villages in the Po River plain which lie off the beaten path.

Route

  • Day 1 — Arrival
    Arrive in Nauders, near Lake Reschen (Lago di Resia), 80 km west from Innsbruck. Distribution of bicycles and informational packets. Private car park. ****Hotel Tia Monte or ****Hotel Almhof

    • ****Hotel Tia Monte or
    ****Hotel Almhof
  • Day 2 — Schlanders, 49 km
    Ride to nearby Lake Reschen and beside the lake to Marienberg cloister and further on to Glurns and Schlanders. The path runs slightly downhill, when not flat. ***Hotel—Pension Schweitzer

    • ***Hotel-Pension Schweitzer
  • Day 3 — Meran, 42 km
    Along the Etsch, you will ride flat/gently sloping paths through well—cultivated fruit orchards, passing Dornsberg castle and Meran. Ideal climate for cycling in the Alpine area of South Tyrol. Visit the new Super Spa in Meran. ****Hotel Alexander

    • ****Hotel Alexander
  • Day 4 — Bolzano, 34 km
    Ride on side roads and bicycle paths to Nals and through Andrian to Etsch—Eisack estuary near Sigmundskron castle. Then, follow the bicycle path directly into the center of Bolzano (view of the city, arbours) and to your nearby hotel. ****Hotel Sheraton/Four Points

    • ****Hotel Sheraton/Four Points
  • Day 5 — Trento, 61 km
    Remaining near the Etsch, pedal to the Salurner Klause narrows — the German/Italian language border. Ride the flat path further on to San Michele all.Adige and into the center of the council city of Trento (cathedral, castle, fountain of Neptune, lovely city view, ideally preserved old town). ****Grand Hotel or ***Hotel Sporting

    • ****Grand Hotel or
    ***Hotel Sporting
  • Day 6 — Riva, 53 km
    The path leads you away from traffic and through picturesque vineyards to Rovereto (old town, memorial 1915—1918) and to Mori. Ride gently uphill to reach San Giovanni and then down to Torbole and Riva on the shores of Lake Garda. ***Hotel Venezia or ****Hotel Vittoria

    • ***Hotel Venezia or
    ****Hotel Vittoria
  • Day 7 — Cavaillon, 63 km
    Bus journey to San Giovanni. Ride further on to Belluno/V. and then on side roads through rolling hills to Albare and Cavaillon di Veronese. ****Hotel Eurocongressi

    • ****Hotel Eurocongressi
  • Day 8 — Verona, 64 km
    Ride to Garda and along the lake to Bardolino, and then on a panorama path, solitary and with a beautiful view over the lake. Gentle hills to Gardaland and to Cavalcaselle. Ride on the romantic Po River plains through the peaceful farming village of Oliosi to Sommacampagna and Verona. Accommodation of your choice: spend the night in a magnificent Renaissance villa 7 km outside the city, or in ***Hotels located in the city center of Verona. ****Hotel Villa Malaspina, ****Hotel Monaco, or ****Hotel Ramada Fiera

    • ****Hotel Villa Malaspina,
    ***Hotel Monaco or
    ****Hotel Ramada Fiera
  • Day 9 — Return Journey
    Return to Nauders by bus (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) or extend your stay in Verona. Transport of your own bicycle (without insurance) costs €24,00. Return journey by train possible from Monday — Thursday. Travel time is around 5 hours.

Cuisine

Taste the rainbow of flavors. from the hearty Tyrolean dishes and Southern Tyrolean specialties to the famous Italian cooking. Excellent regional dishes, breakfast buffet. Half board guests will enjoy a three—course evening meal.

Facts

The provinces of Alto—Adige/South Tyrol and Trentino have invested large sums of money into the improvement of their bicycle paths. As a result, the paths in the region from Lake Reschen on the main Alpine ridge to Lake Garda and further on to Verona are very beautiful. You will ride throughout on traffic—free, consistently marked bicycle paths and on dams crossing the river Etsch. Many sights to see! On the second day there is a large descent, but the rest of the path is flat. On the 9 km to Lake Garda, you will descend 90 metres in elevation!

Contact person

Sabine Maurer
Etschradweg Sabine Maurer
 s.maurer@donautouristik.com
+43/732/2080-40
 

Map

Etschradweg Klassik
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Includes

  • 8 Nights with breakfast buffet
  • Baggage service to Verona for one piece of luggage/person including liability to €500,00
  • Informational packet with maps
  • Bicycle hire and saddlebag (7 speed; when notified, a 21—speed bicycle can be available)
  • 7—day service telephone
  • Unguarded private car park
  • Journey from Riva — San Giovanni including bicycle
  • Entrance ticket to Spa Meran
  • Return journey from Verona to Nauders by bus (Mon—Thurs by train, no bicycle transport)

Dates 2008

Arrival every Friday and Saturday from May 9 to October 18 (latest arrival possible)
Low Season: May 9 to June 15, September 16 to October 18
High Season: June 16 to September 15

Prices 2008

Thu, Fri, Sat Low Season High Season
Double Room/Shower/WC
€ 657,-
€ 699,-
Single Room/Shower/WC
€ 833,-
€ 875,-

  Low Season High Season
Add. cost for half board
+ € 150,-
+ € 150,-

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