Explore Tyrol on the Innsbruck to Lake Garda Cycling Tour
Say ‘ciao bella’ to an amazing 8-Day Innsbruck to Lake Garda Cycling Tour!
From Innsbruck, you will travel comfortably by bike to the largest lake in Italy – Lake Garda –, all the while taking in some of the most beautiful scenery that can be found anywhere in Europe. Imposing mountain ranges, spectacular panoramic views and a culinary tour through the vineyards and orchards of South Tyrol await you on this incredible adventure.
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8-Day Innsbruck to Lake Garda Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck
After arriving in Innsbruck, you will meet up for a welcome briefing and bike fitting. For the rest of the day, we recommend visiting Innsbruck’s famous old town with its city tower and its “Golden Roof”
Overnight Location: Hotel in Innsbruck
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle to Imst
Today you will cycle the former towpath along the river Inn, which will take you around the base of the Martinswand (mountain face) and through little villages and market towns to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent). After, you will continue your tour via Haiming to Imst, the so-called “Merano of North Tyrol”.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Imst
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Traverse the Reschenpass to Reschensee
Continuing along the river Inn, today’s stage of the tour will take you past the Zams monastery to Landeck. From there, a bus will take you to Nauders, where you will gain just under 100 metres in altitude while cycling uphill to the mountain pass called the 'Reschenpass'. From the pass, you will bike downhill to Lake Reschensee and continue on minor roads to Mals or to Burgeis at the foot of the castle Marienburg.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Malles
Distance: 50 km + Bus Transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 View Historical Sites on the Way to Merano
Your day will begin with a trip to Glurns, which is home to perfectly preserved medieval city walls. You will then cycle to the Montani ruins, through Schlanders, and down to Merano. On your way, you will come across some pretty castles (mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval) and you will enjoy marvelous views of the impressive mountain massif Ortlermassiv and the mountain pass Stilfserjoch.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Merano
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bike Past Vineyards and Orchards in South Tyrol
Today’s stage will take you via Lana (Schnatterpeck Altar) and through numerous orchards and vineyards in the area of the South Tyrolean Wine Road. Here, you will make your way past many fortresses, castles, and ruins – such as Hocheppan – to reach Lake Caldaro. You will stay overnight in the cozy wine town, Auer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Auer
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Cycle to Trento
On the sixth day of your tour, you will cycle mostly along the river Adige. At times you will pass through orchards to Salurn, where the German speaking South Tyrol ends. The famous Trentino vineyards are located next to the dam ways, which lead you to Trento. This beautiful city is home to a lovely old town, a cathedral, and Buonconsiglio castle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trento
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Take in the Natural Beauty of Lake Garda
Today, you will continue cycling on bike paths along the river Adige via the old Tyrolean border town of Rovereto to Mori. From there, the route leads westward to Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short climb onto Passo S. Giovanni (150 metres), you will head down to the lake to Riva.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Riva
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, catch a final glimpse of the beautiful Lake Garda before packing your things for an individual departure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
8-Day Innsbruck to Lake Garda Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of the rooms that you need.
The departures are available every Saturday and Wednesday.
2023 Departures:
Prices below are per person:
- Price per person staying in a single room: from $1,525 USD*
- Price per person sharing a double/triple/quadruple room: from $1,195 USD*
2024 Departures:
Prices below are per person:
- Price per person staying in a single room: from $1,675 USD*
- Price per person sharing a double/triple/quadruple room: from $1,325 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. Hotel upgrades are available for an extra charge.
Book NowAccommodation on the 8-Day Innsbruck to Lake Garda Cycling Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are of a 3 and 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Austria Trend Congress Hotel ★★★★
Situated in Innsbruck’s Saggen residential area, this 4-Star hotel offers a quiet atmosphere, modern amenities, and stunning views of the nearby mountains.
Hotel Hirschen ★★★
This hotel is in close proximity to local attractions and features a charming interior, making for a comfortable stay in Imst.
Hotel Zum Hirschen in Mals ★★★
This comfortable hotel is located conveniently close to the bars and restaurants. Enjoy free wifi!
Villa Laurus ★★★
Modern amenities and stunning mountain views await in this charming hotel in Merano.
Bio-Hotel & Residence Kaufmann ★★★
Situated on the doorstep of the Castelfeder nature sanctuary, this hotel is the perfect place to stay if you are looking to get out on the trails and experience nature.
Hotel NH Trento in Trento ★★★★
The NH Trento hotel is a brand-new hotel in the complesso Le Albere area. It sits on the Adige river, surrounded by beautiful sceneries with views of the Alps and nearby parks.
Hotel Gardesana ★★★
Surrounded by the stunning scenery around Lake Garda, this hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind after your cycling adventure.
What’s Included in the 8-Day Innsbruck to Lake Garda Cycling Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included in the tour. Accommodations before the tour in Innsbruck and after the tour in Lake Garda are not included, but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Route map/details
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- 1 Bus transfer from Landeck - Nauders, incl. your bike
- 1 Pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- 24/7 service hotline
Not included
- Flights and transportation
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist tax
- Helmets (can be purchased locally)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Return transfer to Innsbruck
- Bike rental and insurance (helmets not included)
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