Füssen – Riva
Via Claudia Augusta
Across the Alps from Füssen
Your cycling tour starts along the antique route of the Via Claudia Augusta straight through Forggensee lake. After a short intermezzo with King Ludwig’s visions in his castle of Neuschwanstein your cycle trip proceeds past the Füssener Lechfall, then the cycle path continues along river Lech into the Tyrolean Alps. From Reutte an organised shuttle-transfer takes you to Fernsteinsee Castle and the cycle path takes you through the picturesque Gurgltal (Gurgl Valley) and into the Upper Inn Valley. Another shuttle-transfer takes you from Landeck to Nauders on the Reschenpass. From Reschensee in South Tyrol you take the Adige Cycle Path, through the lush fruit growing landscapes of the sun-drenched Vinschgau valley, via the spa town of Merano and the idyllic shimmering Lake Caldaro to the lovely Castelfeder holiday region. The wine gardens and numerous manorial castles nestle upon the hills and high plateaus around Lake Caldaro and the South Tyrolean lower land flows seamlessly into the famous Trentino. It seems just a stone’s throw from Trento to the deep blue lake Garda and the cragged cliffs and delicate pink blossoms of oleander bushes by Riva del Garda.
Dates 2024:
Arrival: Tuesday + Saturday
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Season 1: May 01.-14.
Season 2: May 15.-July 14.
Season 3: July 15.-Sept 25.
This tour can also be booked from Füssen to Venice!
1st Day: Füssen
Individual arrival. King Ludwig II. and his fairy-tale castle welcome you in Füssen.
2nd Day: Füssen/Schwangau – Imst (approx. 40 km | without transfer approx. 70 km)
Today the tour takes us from Füssen to Reutte. From there our transfer brings you across Fern Pass in a comfortable way. From Fernstein castle you cycle past Nassereith and through the picturesque Gurgltal Valley to Imst. A “beery” adventure awaits you at the microbrewery at Starkenberg castle.
3rd Day: Imst – Holiday region Lago di Resia & Alta Venosta (approx. 55 km | without transfer approx. 105 km)
After a hearty breakfast you cycle from Imst to Landeck. From there we take the shuttle up to Nauders. Soon afterwards you cross the border to Italy at Reschen pass and with it the main Alpine ridge. You cycle downwards towards Malles past Reschenstausee reservoir with the sunken church tower of Altgraun, one of the most famous photo motifs of Italy. Enjoy the first evening on South Tyrolean soil and enjoy strolling through the old alleyways of the town.
4th Day: Holiday region Lago di Resia & Alta Venosta – Merano (approx. 65 km)
Today you cross the entire Val Venosta. The route leads from an altitude of more than 1,000m down to the town of Merano that is located at an altitude of 350m. Most of the route follows the course of River Adige. From your starting place this pleasant cycling stretch leads down to the smallest town of the Alps, the town of Glorenza. Past the marble town of Laas you get to Naturns and eventually – past the impressive Kastellbell castle – to the spa town of Merano. Enjoy an evening walk through town along the “Passer” promenade surrounded by subtropical flora.
5th Day: Merano – Castelfeder Holiday Region (approx. 50 km)
There is plenty to see along this route: Niederlana’s famous Schnatterpeckaltar, the largest Gothic wing altar in the Alpine area, the highest church tower of the South Tyrol in Terlan and a great number of fortresses and ruins on both valley slopes. And – after the optional visit of Bolzano you’ll have the wonderful opportunity to refresh your legs at Lake Caldaro.
6th Day: Castelfeder Holiday Region – Trento (approx. 50 km)
Today you cycle along River Adige that is lined by orchards until you get to Salorno. The German-speaking partof the South Tyrol ends here. The stage finishes in the town of Trento which features an old town worth seeingwith historic buildings like the cathedral and Buonconsiglio castle.
7th Day: Trento – Riva del Garda (approx. 50 km)
The last stage leads past Rovereto and Mori to Lake Garda. After a brief ascent up Passo S. Giovanni (150m) youcan enjoy a fantastic view while riding downhill to the lake and Riva/Torbole.
8th Day: Riva del Garda
Individual departure or extension.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
For this trip you will be accommodated in hotels of the 3-star category.
Restaurant recommendations for dinner in all stage towns can be found in the travel information after booking, which we sent before departure.
Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
21-speed ladies and gents
E-Bikes
- Rental bikes with freewheel
- handlebar bag/room
- pannier bag
- Odometer
- repair kit
- air pump
- lock
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- The underground car park P5 (City Sparkassenhaus) is located close to the city centre. 10-day ticket € 56,-.
- Parking is free of charge in car park P1 (Festplatz) , costs € 5,-/day. This parking lot is, on occasion, partially closed off due to large events. Car park P1 is about a 25-minute walk from the city centre.
Train station
- Station: Füssen
Airport
- Next airport: Memmingen (FMM), Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- 7 Overnight stays including large breakfast buffet
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Shuttle transfer from Reutte to Fernsteinsee lake and from Landeck to Nauders
- Extensive travel papers
- GPS-data available on demand
- Local tax in all places of accommodation
- Phone service daily from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
| Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | |
| Double room | 1.199,- | 1.269,- | 1.299,- |
| Single room | 1.498,- | 1.568,- | 1.598,- |
Discount children /extra bed – upon request
Additional bookable
| Rental bikes | |
| 21-speed | 105,- |
| E-Bike | 240,- |
| Transfer | |
| Riva-Füssen (Tue,Thu,Sun) | 180,- |
| Additional nights incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room |
| Füssen | 99,- | 139,- |
| Riva | 109,- | 149,- |
Operator: Inntour
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